Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-05-23
TAMPIC0 AND VERA CRUZ
NOT THE VITAL ISSUES
Think Peace Of the Entire Western
Hemisphere May Be
Affected.
ARE NOT TO BE HURRIED
Official Statement Says Prelimina-
ries Take Time and Problems
Call for Careful
Study.

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont, MAY
23.-l1uerta S insult to the Ameri-
can flag at Tampico and the occu-
patton of Vera Cruz bv UniteI
States forces are classed among
the secondary matters to be con-
sidered by the A. B. c. mediators
in session here.
Pacihcation OF the entire Mexl-
can republic, the establishment of
stable government, and, possibly,
adjustment OF some of the eco
nomic questions that have been
fruitful of revolution, are regard
ed as within the scope of the
mediation.
Nor do the mediators feel that
the results of their. labors will
have bearing on Mexico and the
United States alone.
To Interpret Monroe Doctrine.
They believe there may result
a new Interpretation of the Mon
roe doctrine which would make
that unwritten law of American
policy more acceptable to the
Latin-American peoples, and that
the peace of the entire western
hemisphere may be profoundly af-
fected by their deliberations.
Announcement was made shortly after
noon today that the first full conference
between the mediators and both the
American and Mexican delegates VIII bo
held tonight.
1t was arranged at the request Of the
Mexican delegates. who met the media
which the South American mediators
sent for the American delegates to con-
suit them about the matter.
Compelled to Go Slow.
great deal of embarrassment is felt
by the ENJOYS of Brazil Argentina and
Chile, as well as by the delegates OF
the Washington and Mexico City govern
ments, because of the impatience Of the
public which is awaiting an adjustment
Of the Mexican question. Every day
they are overwhelmed with inquiries as
to the part the constitutionalists may
play in the negotiations looking to the
composition of differences between Huerta
and the United States and similar ques-
tions The most persistent relate to
the future of Huerta and whether his
resignation has been demanded.
While it is plain that the mediators are
anxious to proceed as rapidly as possible
and are devoting hard work and lonS
hours continuously to their efforts. the,
realize that definite established results
must come without undue haste. IT
seems that there has been some dimculty
in getting the parties to the conference to
agree concerning an essential phase OF
the preliminaries
Common Ground Is Sought.
The mediators decline to disclose the
character Of tie difficulties which are
delay, but are continuing their
efforts to bring the American and MeNi-
can delegates together upon common
ground.
AS a matter of fact, not one of the
vital issues has been reached and il
would relieve those working here il the
public could understand that In al
plomacy more than In any other call
ing it is necessary to make haste slow
ly Until the preliminaries Of tho
mediation conference could be smooth.
ed out the South American ENJOYS did
not hope to say how long the confer
ence would continue. After separate
sessions last night with delegates from
Mexico and the United States, the
mediators said they believed they were
DIV fn
lar acceptance of the term.
The situation as 1t has been So Far
was explained by a spokesman for the
mediators and the delegates in order
TO clear away the MISUNDERSTANDING.
It is this:
Had to Get Acquainted.
Notwithstanding introductions in Wash
ngton, the South American diplomatists.
The representatives Of the United States
md of the Huerta government came to-
zether practically as individual strangers
and also with imperfect knowledge OF the
ISSUES to be presented. AS in all nego-
tiations of this character, time necessari-
" was consumed in becoming acquainted
md in reaching an understanding OF one
,nother.s personal idiosyncrasies.
when President Wilson and Gen. Huer-
a accepted the good offices Of the South
4 merican ENJOYS to settle their differ
noes the latter felt certain that the Nj
,gara Falls conferences would be preg-
20 nj Of very great possibilities and reach
ar beyond peace in Mexico and touch the
,eace of the whole western hemisphere
Chey now feel the delicacy OF their posi-
ions and are doing their utmost to avoid
INV false steps that might endanser the
success Of their efforts.
out Of this conference Is to come.
is hoped. by those upon whom the
has fallen. some clarifying
# the view of all Latin America re.
,pecting = the attitude Of the United
States. and the relation OF this country
or a long time to come with the re-
,ublics Of Central and South America.
oerhaps also they think there may come
. better Interpretation OF the Monroe
anctr;na that will more FULLY. meet the