The Sentinel=record., 1914-05-17
ENTIRE DELEGATION ARRIVES AT WASHINGTON AND IS GIVEN
 A WARM GREETING,
BANQUET RENDERED THEM
Make Official Call on the Mediators and Are Rendered the Courtesies of of the State Department by a Rep resentatiVe of Bryan.

Washington, May 16-Tbe arrival here late today of General Huerta three representatives in the media uon conference to be held at Niagara Falls, Canada gave the most tangible evidence thus lar presented of efforts under way to compose the Mexican conflict the actual presence at the American capital of Huerta's spokes- men, direct from Mexico City, and clothed with plenary powers.
 As Che three MeXcans, Senors Ra- hasa, Rodriguez and Elguero, with their families and numerous official suite, descended from the train, they were met by the Spanish ambassador, Don than Riano, and presented to representatives of the state depart ment and of the three mediators. A curious crowd looked on as the MeXi- cans were taken to a hotel.
 The Mexican delegates were to- night guests of honor at dinner at Nhe Spanish embassy. Other guests were the three mediators, Ambassa- dor Da Cana of Brazil and Ministers Naon of Argentine and Suarez of Chile and the commissioners of the United States, Justice Joseph R. Lamar and Frederick W Lehman, with tte American secretary, P. Per ceval Dodge and numerous Ameri- can, Spanish and Mexican officials. Secretary Bryan could not attend owing to a previous engagement. The dinner was said to be without political signincahc
 Meanwhile, urgent representations made 10 the Huerta government through the Brazilian minister at Mexico City as to the reported exc cution of Private Samuel Parks, an American soldier who strayed Through the Mexican lines, was part ly relieved ty a message from MeXi- can Foreign Minister Ruiz to Span ish Ambassador Biano, stating that the disappearance of Parks would be investigated immediately, Beyond this, Secretary Bryan had no infor- mation on Parks disappearance. Re- ports that Parks was slmmarny exc cuted and his body mutiated have not been confirmed.
 Official reports today showed the constitutionalists rapidly extending their field of occupation. Consul Canada at Vera Cruz reported them in possession of TuXpam and the state department also received word that consttutionalists had occupied the town of Moncioya. Admiral How ard reported the federals were likely to evacuate the port of Guaymas.
 Tampico was reported by Admiral Mayo to be resuming it's normal con dition, with foreign properties pro- tected, and the constitutionalist com mander, General Gonzales, eXchang- ing informal calls with the American and British admiral"
 Puerto Mexico has become the cen ter of interest with the arrival of the Mexican gunboats and the possibili- ties of some move they may make. Three American warships are watch ing them, the Chester having joined the other American ships today. Puerto Mexico now is about the only important eastern port controlled by Huerta.
 Little excitement, but considerable confusion, attended the arrival in Washington of the three Mexican delegates. Prior to their arrival there was considerable speculation as to whether they would accept the hospitality of the American govern ment. c. M. Cook, social secretary of the state department, was at the station to extend the state depart ment's invitation.
 Spanish Ambassador Riano and Counsellor Walls of the Spanish em- bassy; representatives of the mediat- ing South American nations and the remaining officials of the abandoned Mexican embassy were in the official group that greeted the delegates. The tall spare form of Emilio Ra- basa. head of the Mexican mission, first appeared. As he descended he was greeted by Ambassador Riano' who presented Mir. Cook and the rep resentatiyes of Brazil Argentine and Chile
 Delegate Rodriguez, bowed under his 72 years. was assisted from the train by an attache. The third dele