Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-26
Mexican Delegates Not to Let
Land Distribution Problem
Disrupt Mediation.
HOPEFUL OF REACHING
SATISFACTORY SOLUTION
Are About Ready to Present List of
Suitable Persons for Pro-
visional President.

NIAGARA FALLS. Ontario. May Ca
We will not let the agraran question
disrupt the mediation proceedings" said
one of the Mexican delegates to the peace
conference today. Il think there is a
way of coming into common accord on
this and other points so that We may
complete our work very shortly
The Mexican delegates today decided to
postpone the issuance of any statement
on the land question. They had con-
templated making their position clear on
the various phases Of the subject. but
after consideration they agreed to de-
Ter the announcement Indefinitely.
The American delegates and the media
tors went into conference shortly before
noon. 1t was the first talk they had
since late Sunday night. The interval
has been occupied in conferences between
the diplomats and Mexican delegates.
Mexicans Are Hopeful.
that the Mexican and Amerisan delegates
as a result of their conferences with
mediators over the agrarian problem. are
converging toward point where they can
meet on some common ground of agree
ment looking toward a2 ultimate solution
by Mexico herself of the vexed ana vexing
land questions. The Mexicans are hopeful
Of meeting the United States half way
in the adoption ct some suggestion to
be submitted to the new provisional gov
ernment In Mexico which might be used
as a finger post in pointing the way to a
final solution.
The Mexican land question is recog-
nized by all as a fertile breeder of revolu-
tons or sectional uprisings. 1t is virtually
conceded here that insistent demand
by the United States for a guaranty in
precise terms cannot be met by the Mex
ican representatives since they have no
power firmly to bind such an Independent
government as the mediation conference
aims to bring into existence. The dele
gates from the United States doubtless
will have to content themselves with the
best pledge the Mexican delegates are
able to give and to rely upon the promise
that the arrangement will be honestly
carried out.
To Present List Of Names.
| to present a list of suitable persons from
! which to choose a provisional president.
! the American government and the medi-
ators to, indicate one who would be ac-
eeptable.
II Is tne 1nlentlon' OF tne MeAlcanS 10
present a declaration of principles on the
land problem and educational reforms.
They expect that the provisional president
to be chosen will appoint cabinet repre-
senting the varied political interests Of
the country and that there shall be as
sured fair election for new president
and chamber Of deputies with guarantees
for the equitable treatment of all fac
tions in the forthcoming campaign. They
fully expect that the provisional govern
ment established as q result of the media
ton is to be accorded prompt recogni-
ton by the United States. They are very
hopeful of the success of the p.ograin
they have outlined.
Justice Lamar's Statement.
After the conference between the
mediators and the American delegates,
Justice Lamar dictated the following
statement:
I'VE have begun to discuss the terms
and details of a plan of pacification.
On a number of them we find our
selves in substantial agreement. 9th
ers are still under discussion and as
to them there has been no disagree
ment. We have an appointment to go
cial function there, but we expect to
be able to continue our meetings along
the trip. 1t is, of course, improper for
us to specify the particular points
under discussion OF those on which we
have agreed or those which We have
advanced for further consideration"