Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-30
Rebel General Officially
Accepts Invitation to
Join in Mediation.
NO MENTION OF STRIFE
Bringing All Elements Affected
by Mexican Troubles
Within Range.

WASHINGTON, o. c., April so.--
BRYAN ANNOUNCED HE had
NOTIFIED THE SOUTH AMERICAN
MEDIATORS THIS GOVERNMENT
"WoULD ASSUME THERE WOULD
BE NO HoSTILITiES BETWEEN THE
UNITED STATES AND THE
HUERTA GOVERNMENT DURING
THE PROGRESS OF MEDiATloN.v
| Washington, April 30.-It was as
serted here on unquestionable author
| ity that the South American envoys,
seeking to avert e~crisis in Mexico,
have appealed to European govern
ments for friendly Offices to facilitate
mediation between Mexico and the
United States. The appeal, 1t was
stated, did not include a request, as
reported from abroad, that the powers
use their influence upon President
Wilson to name conditions which
would insure success of negotiations.
Carranzas acceptance of the invita-
tion to enter the preliminaries of pro-
posed mediation was confirmed early
today. Carranza made no reference to
Mexico's internal strife. 1t is believed
the next move of the South American
ENJOYS will be request for an arniis-
tice between Huerta and the northern
rebels, thus bringing within range all
elements affected by the long strife in
Mexico
The diplomatic situation continued 4
to overshadow interest in the plans of i
the army and navy for future develop
ments. Assumption of supreme com
mand at Vera Cruz by General Fun
ston was the feature of the day in the
southern field, and provisions for hun
dreds of refugees arriving at United
States points and care of those who
still remain in Mexico kept military
officials busy. The constitutionalists'
attack On Tampico continued today
and American Consul Miller is arrang-
ing to turn over affairs to the British
consul
Request Bears Fruit.
The request to the powers, it is de-
clared, already has borne fruit, as sew
eral diplomatic representatives of
European nations have consulted with
Bryan with relation to negotiations.
1t is believed here that any step taken
by European governments probably
would be limited to emphasizing the
hope that mediation would be success
full and their desire to facilitate this
purpose. There is no desire, it is said,
on the part of these governments to
interfere with the policy of Wilson.
President Wilson indicated to callers
he was hopeful of the situation
Truce Believed in Force
The acceptance by Carranza of the
principle of mediation, afdkr he con-
ferred with Villa, is regarded in ad-
circles as significant.
With the exception of the. constitution
alists' forces, general truce, as de-
sired by the mediators. is believed to
been in operation, although its terms
have not been defined. or in fact has
there been any formal acceptance by
any of the principals. There has been
no definite reply by the United States,
because it is first desired to ascer-
tain the intentions of Huerta. In the
War department II was stated there
was no present intention of attacking
the Mexicans, IL our troops and ma
rines at Vera Cruz are left alone, and
no attempt made to ill-treat American
civilians. The same holds true In
naval circles.
ConsuIs Ordered Back to Posts.
One of the hopeful signs OF the sit
nation was instructions issued today
by the state department to certain.
in Mexico authorizing them to-
return to their posts and resume their
duties. ''In their personal discretion
were recently ordered to turn
heir affairs over to other governs
ments.
Argentine Favors Peace Move.
Buenos Aires. April 30--Newspapers'
# Buenos Aires continue to comment
avorably ON what they describe as tha
evident desire of Washington to-
how a spirito Z fairness In its reia-
ions with the republics of South and
'entral America La Prensa says:
Mediation OF Argentina In the Mexf-
an difficulty makes 1t incumbent upon
he Argentine people to observe com>
lete neutrality and to cooperate bv
n attitude of perfect impartiality In
his noble work OF peace"