The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-26

Washington, April aB.-Pan-Amer-
lean diplomacy tonight mado Its first
attempt to solve tho Mexican crisis by
peaceful negotiation.
The United States government ao-
cepted from Argentine, Brazil ana
Chile formal offer to act as inter-
nediaries In tho present situation, but
reservedly pointed out that an act OF
aggression by tho military forces. or
hostile demonstrations toward Amerf-
cana might upset hopes of immediate
peace
Coincidentally with tho acceptance or
the mediation ofrer. administration Of
flcials said there would be no cessn-
ticn OF preparations by the army and
navy for future emergencies and no or
ders would be issued to the naval
forces with Vera Cruz or the ships at
sea, changing plans. No further. steps,
however. to secure roparation for tho
indignities which gave rise to the pres
ent situation will be attempted while
the effort Is being made to bring about
a settlement through diplomacy.
Huerta Told of Acceptance.
The Brazilian. Argentine and Chilean
envoyB transmitted to the United
States acceptance OF their proposal to
the Spanish ambassador, who inme-
diately sent 1T by cable to the Spanish
legation at Mexico City for presenta-
ton to General Huerta.
General Carranza, head of tho Con-
stitutionists, was informed of It
through his Representatives here.
The three diplomats later announced
no further steps would be taken by
them until replies had been received.
Although the offer made by the three
south American countries did not re-
veal their plans, 1t was learned that
they contemplate n broad scttlemens
or the Mexican problem through tho
elimination OF Huerta upon which the
United States has insisted from tho be-
ginning.
Notification OF the ofrer OF tnt.r.
m ediauon also WAS sent to the diplo-
matte representatives OF Argentina,
Brazil and Chile In Mexico City.
New Turn fn Events.
s.deht wilson summoned Sena-
Tors stone. Shivsly and Lodge, OF tho
and Chairman Flood and Representa.
i've cooper, of tho House Committee
on foretsn Affairs. to discuss the new
turn In events, the first ray of hone
AFTER a day of worry and anxiety, over
tho scores OF Americans held nm In
their flight from the Mexican canitai ~
FROM those at to-night's Whita
mouse conference, II was learned that
while tho President was not sanoI,inn
0. tho success OF the intermedintion
pan. ne felt 1T to be the duty OF thu
An @ government to avail itself OF
american countries 1t was surre.ted
.nHe the interim OF negotiatione even
though they might be unsucoes,rui
niisht serve to repress anti-American
souists or afford an opportunity for
americans to depart from Mexico.
me PRESIDENT had the subject undar
consideration most OF tho day with
cre.ary Bryan and other members up
Saoihet Ihe matter had been In
ron.naiiy discussed by the three diplo-
mats among themselves. and the jolnt
note was presented In person To NJ.
Bryan early to-day. Lata IN ~ -
ternoon the President and Mr. R,van
conferred about the reply, and tt was
transmitted TO the diplomats at the
STATE Department just as tho Preai
gent began his conference at the White
House with the leading Democrats
and Republican members OF the Cow
Sressional Committee in charge OF For
eign Affairs.
Right to Accept Offices.
me Senators and Representations
declined to be quoted, but those who
discussed 1t believed 1t was right FOR
the United States to accent rood Of
noes, though not agreeing In advance
TO any cessation Of it's preparn tions for
emergencies.
The feature Of the plan which Some
the fact that the United States Was
Joining hands with three big nations q
thls hemisphere. emphasizing PAN
american solidarity. and a principle OF
mo Monroe Doctrine, and at the same
.ime showing to Central and South
America as whole the peaceful inten-
lions OF the American government
The fact that Argentina, Brazil and
Chile have stood with the United States
in refusing to recognize the Huorte
government Is an element in the situ-
alton which rose conspicuously to tha
front us discussion OF the new situation
turned official circles for tho moment
mt least from thoughts OF war to those
or peace. 1t generally was realized
that tho task of tho three countries
would be difficult for they have been
dealing with Huerta only as a de facto
ruler. and could not become Involved
In steps of formal recognition any more
than could the United States in its re-
tusal to sign a written protocol for tina
adjustment of the incidents ut Tampico
and the demand for slute to the
American flag.
Three Diplomat. Meet.
The three diplomats met tonight az
ments reply to their offer. While not
discussing II. 1t Is understood they wiz
endeavor to compose tho entire Mex1-aS
can situation in order to restore con -
stitutional government in Mexico Offs- 3
Gals who have studied Huerta's nor Il.
sonality and his stubborn in6if1e renc,. n
to any plan which would eliminate hin, \
from tho head of the Mexico CITY gov 8
eminent, were skeptfcal OF the s,sns.ssss 4
OF the peace plan. Also those officials 4
who know of Carranzas absolute stirs-
Willingness In any way to cornproIniaa Il
with Huerta, pointed 10 the undertAk,