Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-29

Washington, Al prll 2S.-1'he Mexican crisis is now centering on the issue between those who are seeking through the good offices and intermediation of Latin-AmeriCa to find some middle ground for pacific adjustment and those who regard resort to arms as an inevitable consequence of what has occurred
 Throughout the day two distinct branches of activity were manifest here-that of the envoys of Argentina Brazil and Chile in formulating a plan of adjustment to be submitted to the United States and the Huerta regime and that of the military and naval forces of the United States which con- tinue to go forward steadily in prep aration for any eventuality which may develop The arrival of General Fun Ston and brigade of 5000 troops at Vera Cruz was one of the notable mil itary developments of the day
 Chief interest was directed to the sessions of the three South Amer ican enyoys, lasting through the day and late into the evening. The meet ings were held st the Argentine lega- ton. At the White House President Wilson and his cabinet advisers held a lengthy meeting. devoted chiefly, however, to the Colorado situation, al though the Mexican crisis continued in the foreground. To large extent, however, it was felt that the Mexican situation was now before those who had undertaken to exercise their good offices and care was taken not to eIn- barrasS the efforts Of the envoys bv any announcement of conditions of settlement which the United States would insist upon. 4 spirit of opti- nliSm over the progress of the nego- uations was distinctly apparent in ex- ecutive quarters
 While the mediators are not ready to announce their plans, or even to Indicate when a proposal might be complete for presentation to the two parties. yet 1t became known that probably three or four days, or even a longer time, might elapse before they would be ready to take their next step.
 Secretary Bryan was called upon by ambassadors and ministers of Euro pean as well as South American coun- tries. Among the visitors was the French ambassador, Nj. Jusserand who expressed warm sympathy of his coun- try in the cause Of mediation With the exception of the three South Amer ican countries. no power has taken any official action. although the European diplomats are doing their utmost to further the cause of peace.
 Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, the British ambassador. also was one of Secretary Bryans callers. his purpose being to report the results of the interview held yesterday in the Mexican capital by Sir Lionel Garden. the British minis ter, with General Huerta- Sir Lionel strongly impressed upon the general the opinion of his own government that he should promptly accept the good offices rendered by the three South American republics.
 Ministers Naon and Saurez of Ar gentine and Chile, talked at length with Mir. Bryan late today. Ambas- sador Da Gama had seen the secre- tary earlier. These conferences are of an informal character, chiefly to ob- tain the viewpoint of the American government
 Peacemakers Proceeding Slowly.
 The three peacemakers are pro- ceeding slowly and carefully, gather ing all the information possible from various American and Mexican sources to the end of considering every ele- ment in the controversy. They are careful to make distinction betweer their present exercise of good offices and what may come later if the gooC offices advance to the stage of medi- ation. They take the view that theil work is one of far-reaching effect, no only in the present controversy. bu as affecting the continued peace of tn, western hemisphere through tht anited efforts of American nations north south and central.
 The three envoys have not organ. fzed formally as an international bod, with chairman and other officers. eX cept that as the meetings are held a the Argentine legation. Dr. Naon tn, Argentine minister is piloting the way
 Dr. Naon is diplomat of wide ex perience, an international lawyer win at one time held the chair of cinstitu tional law in the University of Ar genuine cabinet and of congress an, prominently mentioned as a candidat for president. The Brazilian ambas sador Senor Da Gama, is by reaso, Of his rank the senior member of tn body He also is a trained diploma and one who is highly regarded b Dr. Lauro Mueller. Brazilian ministe of fore ign affairs, who brings to tn meetings the advantage of a long an thorough acquaintance with Mexica affairs. as he was for some year Chilean minister at Mexico City.
 Sessions of Mediators Secret.
 The sessions of the mediators ar being conducted in strict privacy an 20 announcements are being made O the various stages of progress. Late on it is expected that if the situatio warrants an official statement will b issued. But this is not likely whil the attitude of the two sides is bein weighed and an effort made to com pose the most serious points of dis agreements. Thus far, it Is under stood, neither side has submitted for nal conditions nor has either sid been approached as to concession which might be made, the present dis cussion being a general survey of tn field to develop some avenue Of ap proach toward a satisfactory middI ground.
 Reports were circulated in Europea diplomatic quarters today that one C the plans being considered contem plated a provisional commission forl