The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-04-30
Want Military Oper-
ations Stopped Dur.
ing Negotiations.
WILSON WILLING
Learned President Will Ac-
ceed If Protection Is As
sured Americans.


in the difficulties between the United
States and Mexico has been asked by
the South American enjoys who have
unde rtaken to avert war through me-
diation.
Ambassador DE CANA of Brazil to-
day notified Secretary Bryan that this
has been determined uEon as the next
step i'll the negotiations and that
Huerta also has been notified.
The ENJOYS have seen several pro-
mincnt Mexicans posted on late con-
ditiols i'll their country, and they also
have a list of well-infoimed MeXicans
in this country representing all shad-
cs OF opinions. They are seeking to
harmonic the viewpoints of all cle-
ments, and factions.
The proposal for an arrllisticc was
communicated to the president from
the state department by telephone.
Though no announcement has been
made, it is autlloratively learned that
this government, would accept these
conditions provided assurances are
given that i'm addition In the halt il,
military operations, there would be
military operations, there would be
citizens, or other untoward incidents
which might prevent peace.
japan Wouldn't Act for Mexico.
The Japanese government, 1T has
developed, was asked and declined to
odt in nictr on
through it's diplomatic representa-,
tives in Washington, and its consuls
in the United States, prior to Mex
ico's application to Spain to perform
this mission, which was accepted by
Spain.
Berlin Germany.-The South AM
erican nnediators have approached
European powers, it is learned. In
diplomatic circles, with request for
them to exert their influence on Pre-
sident Wilson to have him make con-
ditions which would render the sue
cess of their negotiations possible.
Troops Haven't Landed.
Vera Cruz, Mexico.-No American
troops landed from the transports
during the night. The transport Nor
TO Castle, with 900 marines aboard,
arrived today.
Foreigners arc Released.
Washington, ID. C.-Ihe state de-
partment announces that word has
come through the Brazilian minister
in Mexico that the Mexican foreign
minister has given orders for the
release of all foreigners held at Dor,
doba and at Gualajara. The Mexican
government has complied with all re
quests at Mexico City. Trains are due
at Vera Cruz and Puerto, Mexico, to
day, bearing 600 refugees.
Huerta to Let Americans Go.
Vera Cruz, Mexico-Commande
Twcedie of the British cruiser Essex
who went to Mexico City severa
DAYS, ago to intercede for the foreign
ers held in the capital, returned her
today and reported that his mission
was successful, and that Huerta ant
Minister of War Banquet, and Fore
ign Minister Portillo Y. Rojas> assur
ed Tweedie that they would releas
all their American prisoners, am
that all Americans desiring to do sc
about COO, might leave via Puerto
Mexico, but that the trains on whic
refugees would go would not be pre-
vided with escorts.
2,2.0 Americans Leave Tampico.'
Tampico, Mexico.-The America
exodus from Tampico which bega
on April %, virtually reached its en-
today with the departure from Yer
Cruz of 60 Americans aboard tn
tank steamer Garfield.
The total number of refugees ser
from here to American ports sine
the movement began is official
given as 2,270.
There are a number of American
still here. They have all lived hel
many years and are highly thougl
of by leading Mexicans, among who
they have many warm friends. The
are sheltered in the homes OF Me
lean friends living along the Panu'
river, and are in little danger.