Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-01
Still Holds AIoof From Suspen-
sion of HostiIities With
Mexican FederaIs.
MEDIARIES IN SESSION
THROUGH LUNCH HOUR
Still Hopeful That Entire Subject
May Be Brought Within
Their Deliberations.

10 what extent intermediation be-
tween the I'uited States and Huerta
would be affected by q refusal Of tho
Carranza element 10 suspend military
operations against Huerta pending
mediation Was the chief question con
fronting the South American media
tors when they resumed their sessions
at the Argentine legation TODAY
The midnight conference between the
mediators and Secretary Bryan. lasting
more than two hours had established
definitely that the United states and
Huerta would suspend military opera
lions. the only reservation made by
me United states being that it would
be free to repel amy attacks. But Car
ranza still held aloof from any sus-
pension of hostility between him and
| the Mexican federal forces
All efforts. therefore. were directed TO
have the truce include the warning ele-
| ments in northern Mexico as well az
| those OF the United States and Huerta
Grave Concern Over Carranza.
| Yhe Spanish ambassador. Mr.. Riano.
representative of the Huerta government
| in the United States. visited the Argen-
tine legation this morning and conferred
with Minister Naon. II was stated that
Ambassador Riano brought a message 10
| the mediators from Huerta.
| This visit coupled with the fact that
| the three peace parleyers continued their
| session through the luncheon hour, gave
! rise in diplomatic circles to belief that
peace negotiations are in critical stage.
| or that the mediators are about ready to
| make public announcement Of their plans.
1t is known the best of authority
that there is grave concern because Car
\ ranza's following have not consented TO
| give pledge that they will refrain from
hostilities around Tampico during the
progress of peace negotiations.
Work of Mediation Proceeding.
! The work of the mediators. it was
learned in authoritative quarters. would
| proceed steadily no matter what tile
final attitude of Carranza was on the
question of armstice. although an ad-
verse decision by him would necessarily
restrict the intermediation TO the main
issue between the United States and
Huerta.
! 1t was this main issue which was first
| undertaken by the mediators, and then
enlarged with the hope of taking in the
entire scope of the Mexican affairs.
The mediators are still hopeful that
| the entire subject. including the internal
Mexican issue, may be brought within
their deliberations. But II not. il is as
SuHleu tntN Slill VIII proceed to the al
| justment Of the conflict growing out OF
the Tampico flag incident on which Pres
ldent WILSON $ action was justified by
Congress- the landing of American forces
at Vera Cruz and other issues.
Seek Middle Ground of Agreement.
Meantime. while the exact scope os th-
mediation was in abeyance pending Car
ranza's decision on an armistice the
1
secure some middle ground of agreement
with all those who could be brought to ac-
I cept IT, Their morning session began
toward II O'Clock with the expectation
| of afternoon and night sessions. They
We're no; prepared TO make any state
| ment on the main issues involved. or 10
! what extent they had been broached to
/ the United States or the Huerta regime.
! The principal aim of their diplomacy
J was to prevent AN impasse by having
+! unalterable conditions presented. II was
| authoritatively known this had been
| avoided up to the present time, and that
the negotiations were proceeding steadily
| forward.
| The only question %as as 10 Their
| scope in case the tghting continued IN
| northern Mexico.
Ryan Report Causes No Hitch.
Unofficial reports that Or. Edward
! Ryan. an American government cmpoye
| looking after refugees. was TO he exc
cuted as Il spy in MeNico CitS, caused no
hitch il the diplomats efforts
Vigorous representations were made IA
Dr Ryan's behalf and officials here de-
ciared that accusa,ivis of spying against
him We4e absurd
Tn. Intermediates received word Of the
encouraging attitude "f some OF the tor"
most European powers. notably Greai