The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-04-30
WILSON ACCEPTS
MEDIATION PLAN
Latin Republics in First Step to
Avert War.
PROPOSAL FOR GEN. HEURTA
President Doubts Success Of the Step
ana Continues Preparations
for War Now Under
Way.

Washington April 27.-President
Wilson has accepted the good Offices
of Argentina, Brazil and Chile for the
mediation Of the differences existing
between the United States and those
who speak for the several elements of
the Mexican people"
Although the OFFER made by the three
South American countries did NOT re-
real their plans, it was learned hth at
they contemplate a broad settlement
OF the Mexican problem through the
elimination OF Huerta, upon which the
United States has insisted from the
beginning.
The note of acceptance while agree
Ing to the suggestion reseryedly point
ed out that an act of aggression by the
military forces of Mexico or hostile
demonstrations toward Americans
might upset hopes of immediate peace.
Why Plan Was Accepted.
The president has accepted medi
alton for the following reasons:
l. II offers hope of peace.
g II shows the world that We are
sincere in the effort to avert war.
3. II may modify the sentiment OF
South America. now strongly against
the United States, even II no practical
results how from H.
4. As the United States and Mexico
are both signatories of The Hague con-
ysntiOns, ii was incumbent on this
government TO observe the terms OF
those conventions.
5. II Is imposed upon this govern
ment by the treaty OF lS4S between
the United States and Mexico, which
prescribes that in case OF any differ
ence a resort shall not be made to re-
prisals. aggression or hostility of any
kind without recourse 10 arbitration
either by a commission composed Of
citizens of both countries or by d
friendly power.
American Terms Definite.
Prior TO the formal acceptance of
the mediation proposed there was a
conference at the White House be-
tween the president, Secretary Of State
Bryan. Senators Stone and Shiyely.
Democratic members, and Senator
Lodge, Republican member, respect.
lively, OF the senate foreign relations
committee, ard Representatives Flood
and Cooper OF the house foreign sf-
fairs committee.
Al this conference II was deter
mined:
l. That the mediation should not be
limited to General Huerta, but should
be extended to General Carranza. Gen
eral villa and General Zapata.
2. That as a condition OF the cess
alton OF warlike measures by the
United States:
(Ab Huerta should be required to
resign.
OBJ An orderly government should
be set up.
(CJ Peace and order should be es-
tabllshed In Mexico.
I'd That suitable repaTation be
made for all insults TO the American
flag
Proposai sent 70 1uerta.
The Brazilian, Argentine aud
Chilean ENJOYS transmitted the United
States acceptance OF their proposal to
the Spanish ambassador. who immedi-
ately sent II by cable to the Spanish
legation at Mexico City for presenta-
ton TO General Huerta.
General carranza. head of the Mexi-
can const!tat!onalists, was informed
OF II through his representatives here
The three diplomats later an.
nounced no further steps would be
taken by them until replies had been
received from the leaders OF the Mexi.
can factions.
Other ENJOYS Take Part.
This announcement was made after
meeting OF the three enyoys-D omi-
clio De Cana OF Brazil. Romulo .. Nson
OF Argentina and Eduardo 8. Mujica
OF Chile
They were joined In this meeting by
Ignscio Caldsrcn, minister Of Bolivia;