The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-26

Of Americans from other parts Of the
republic where there were chances Of
danger, continued. At Vera Cruz there
remained only about 40 refugees who
awaited transportation to the United
Easily s.tisned. iiz.s
Niagara Falls. May 2s.-"we will
not let the agr4rian question dis
rupt the mediation proceedings" said
| one of the Mexican delegates today.
| II think there IL way of coming
into common accord on this and other
points so that we may complete our
work very shortly"
The latest Developments here indi-
cate that the Mexican and American
delegates. rs a result OF their confer
ence with mediators over the agra
rian problem are converging toward
common ground Of agreement look
ing toward IAN ultimate solution by
Mexico herself. of the vexed and vex-
ing land question. The Mexicans are
hopeful OF meeting the United States
half way IN the adoption of some sug-
provisional government in Mexico
which might be used as a finger post
in pointing the way to a final solu-
ton. The Mexican land question is
recognized by all as a fertile breeder
of revolutions or sectional uprisings.
innings lney can't DO.
1t is virtually conceded here that
insistent demand by the United States
for a guaranty in precise terms can
not be met by the Mexican represen-
tatives since they have no power
firmly to bind such an independent
government. as this mediation confer
ence aims to bring into existence. The
delegates from the United States
doubtless will have to content them
selves with the best pledge the Mex
lean delegates are able to give and to
rely on their promise that the ar
rangement will honestly be carried
out
The Mexican delegates are about
ready TO present a list of suitable per-
sons from which to choose a pro-
visional president, the American gov
eminent and the mediator5 to indicate
one who would be acceptable. 1t il
the intention of the Mexicans to pre-
sent declaration OF principles on the
land problem and in respect of edu-
cational reforms they expect that the
provisional president to be chosen, will
appoint cabinet, representing the
varied political interests of the coun-
try and that there shall be assured q
fair election for a new president and
chamber of deputies, with guarantees
for the equitable treatment Of all fac
tons IN the forthcoming campaign
They fully expect that the provisional
government, eSta Dl1SneQ as result OF
the mediation. is to be accorded
prompt recognition by the United
States. They are very hopeful of the
success Of the program they have out
lined.
Report Is Discredited.
Washington, May 26.-War and
navy department officials do not credit
current reports that the liner Bavaria
has landed a cargo of arms and am
munition for Huerta, at Puerto Mex
leo, which like Tampico still is re-
garded as an open port. The situation
and the progress of the mediation at
Niagara Falls was discussed at the
cabinet meeting without announce
ment.
Niagara Falls. May 26.-The Mexican
delegates to the mediation conference
today decided to postpone the issuance
of any statement on the land question.
They had contemplated making their
position clear on various phases of the
subject but after consideration they
agreed to defer. the announcement in
definitely. -'~
The American delegates and the me-
diators went into conference shortly
before noon. 1t was the first talk they
had had since late Sunday night. The
interval has been occupied in confer
ence between the diplomats and Next
can delegates.