Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1914-04-29
Latin Republics in First Step to
Avert War.
PROPOSAL FOR GEN. HEURTA
President Doubts Success of the Step
and Continues Preparations
for War Now Under
Way.

mediation of the differences existing
between the United States and chose
who speak for the several elements Of
the Mexican people,"
Although the offer made by the three
South American countries did not re-
veal their plans, it was learned that
they contemplate a broad settlement
of the Mexican problem through the
elimination of Huerta, upon which the
United States has insisted from the
beginning.
The note of acceptance while agree
ing to the suggestion reservedly point
ed out that an act of aggression by the
military forces of Mexico or hostile
demonstrations toward Americans
might upset hepes of immediate peace.
Why Plan Was Accepted.
The president has accepted medi-
alton for the following reasons:
1. 1t offers hope of peace.
2. 1t shows the world that we are
sincere in the effort to avert war.
3. 1t may modify the sentiment of
South America, now strongly against
the United States, even if no practical
results flow from it.
4. AS the United States and Mexico
are both signatories of The Hague con-
ventions, it was incumbent on this
government to observe the terms of
those conventions.
5. It is imposed upon this govern
ment by the treaty Of 1913 between
the United States and Mexico, which
prescribes that in case of any differ
ence resort shall not be made to re-
prisals, aggression or hostility Of any
kind without recourse to arbitration
either by a commission composed of
citizens of both countries or by
friendly power.
American Terms Definite.
Prior to the formal acceptance Of
the mediation proposed there was
conference at the White House be-
tween the president, Secretary of State
Bryan, Senators Stone and Shively,
Democratic members, and Senator
Lodge, Republican member, respect
lively, of the senate foreign relations
committee, and Representatives Flood
and Cooper of the house foreign af-
fairs committee.
At this conference it was deter
mined:
1. That the mediation should not be
limited to General Huerta, but should
be extended to General Carranza, Gen
eral Villa and General Zapata.
0f he
alton of warlike measures by the
United States:
(A) Huerta should be required to
resign.
OBJ An orderly government should
be set up.
CO. Peace and order should be es-
tablished in Mexico.
CD That suitable reparation be
made for all insults to the American
flag.
Proposal Sent to Huerta.
The Brazilian, Argentine and
Chilean ENJOYS transmitted the United
States acceptance of their proposal to
the Spanish ambassador, who immedi-
ately sent it by cable to the Spanish
legation at Mexico City for presenta-
ton to General Huerta.
General Carranza, head of the Next
can constitutionalists, was informed
of it through his representatives here.
The three diplomats later an
nounced no further steps would be
taken by them until replies had been
received from the leaders of the Next
can factions.
Other ENJOYS Take Part.
This announcement was made after
a meeting of the three envoys-Domi-
clio De Cana of Brazil, Romulo S. Naon
of Argentina and Eduardo S. Mujica
of Chile.
They were joined in this meeting by
Ignacio Calderon, minister of Bolivia;
Federico Alfonso Pezet, minister of
Peru; Eusebio Morales, minister of
Panama, and Manuel de La Vega-Cal-
deron, charge d'affaires of Cuba.
Although the last named four made
no announcement, it is said they have
agreed to the mediation plan in full.
Confidently with the acceptance Of
the offer Of mediation, administration
officials announced there would be no
cessation of preparations by the army
and navy for future emergencies and
no orders would be issued to the
naval forces now at Vera Cruz or the
ships at sea changing original plans.
The president has notified the for
eign powers that he is considering
the advisability of establishing a block
ade of the southern republic and has
invited their views thereon.
All the great powers have assented
to the American program, thereby
demonstrating that no foreign inter
ference will be attempted in anything
the administration may decide to do.
None Had Recognized Huerta.
One handicap on the mediation plan