The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-26
AMICABLE SOLUTION
 OF MEXICAN MIDDLE
 URGED UPON BRYAN


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 further bloodshed to the purposes of the cordiality and union which have always surrounded the relations of the govern ments and the people of America. we, the plenipotentiaries of Brazil, Argentina and Chile. duly authorized, hereto have the honor to tender your excellency's govern ment our good offices for the peaceful and friendly settlement of the conflict be- tween the United States and Mexico.
 This offer puts in due form the sug- gestions which we have had occasion to offer heretofore on this subject to the secretary, to whom we renew the assur- ances of our highest and most distin- guished consideration.
 EDUARDO SUAREZ MUJICA."
 ID. DA CANA,
 "R. S. NAON.
 From those at tonight's White House conference it was learned that while sthe President was not sangune of the sue cess of the intermediation plan, he felt it to be the duty of the American govern ment to avail itself of the offer of the three great South American countries It was suggested that the interim of ne- gotiatlons, even though they might be unsuccessful might serve to repress anti American outbursts and afford an oppor- unity for Americans to depart from Mex ico.
 Considers Proposition
 The President had the subject under considera tion most of the day with Sec retary Bryan and other members of the cabinet The matter had been inform ally discussed by the three diplomats among themselves, and the joint note was presented in person to MT. Bryan early today Late in the afternoon the President and MT. Bryan conferred about reply and it was transmitted to the diplomats at the state department just as the President began his conference at the White House with the leading democratic and republican members oi congressional committee in charge of for eign affairs.
 The senators and representatives de- clined to be quoted. but those who dis eussed it believed it was right for the United States to accept good offices though not agreeing in advance to any cessation of its preparations for emer- gencies.
 The feature of the plan which some of the Presidents visitors lauded was the fact that the United States was joining hands with three big nations of this hemisphere. empha sizing pan-American solidarity and a principle of the Monroe doctrine and at the same time showing to Central and South America as whole the peaceful intentions of the American government.
 The fact that Argentina. Brazil ano Chile have stood with the United States in refusing to recognize the Huerta gov ernment is an element in the situation which rose conspicuously to the front as discussion of the new situation turned of fioial circles for the moment at least from thoughts of war to those of peace It generally was realized that the task of the three countries would be difficult, for they have been dealing with Huerts only as a de facto ruler and could not become involved In steps of formal recog milton any more than could the United States in it's refusal to sign writer protocol for the adjustment of the incl dents at Tampico and the demand for 2 salute to the American flag.
 Officials Skeptical
 The three diplomats met tonight after receiving the American governments re ply to their offer. While not discussing it. it is understood they will endeavoi to compose the entire Mexican situation in order to restore constitutional govern ment in Mexico.
 Officials who have studied Huertais per sonality and his stubborl indifference tt any plan which would eliminate him iron the head of the Mexico City government were skeptical of the Success of the peace plan. Also those officials who know O Carranza's absolute unwillingness in an, way to compromise with Huerta, pointed to the undertaking as extremely diffi cult should it extend beyond an adjust ment of the Tampico incident and tn present critical relations between tn United States and the Huerta author ities.
 On the other hand, the belief was ex pressed in diplomatic circles that Huert; might be willing to yield if convinced by the three principal iations of Soul America of the true situation-the pos sibility of a foreign war and interna tional complications generally, not onl. with the United States but with, Soul 1 American countries. who might supper the Washington government.
 Of Great Importance While administration officials discusse l the peace offer freely, and many di not believe it would produce results, th | fact that the American government hal i favorably received the good offices O three Latin nations was regarded O great importance in the future relation I of the pan-American republics to eac other Some officials expressed the viey | also that even though armed interven
  sary, the United States would have com peted it's record for settlement of tn | Mexican difficulty through peacefu | means.
 l The reply of the President, mad | through the Secretary of State to tn diplomatic representatives was as follows 1 "The government of the United State | is deeply sensible of the friendliness. tn good feeling and the generous concer | for the peace and welfare If Americ | manifested in the joint note just r' ceived. rendering the good offices of vol, | governments to effect. if possible. Il set clement of the present difficulty betwee 1 the government of the United States an | those who now claim to represent ou sister republic of Mexico. Consciou of the purpose with which the proffer made this government does not feel a liberty to decline it. Its own chief il terest Is in the peace of America, tn cordial intercourse of her republics an their people, and the happiness and prot perity which can spring only out ( frank mutual understanding of tn friendship which is created by commo purpose. The generous offer of you governments is therefore accepted.
 Willing to Accept Terms This government hopes most earnestl that you may find those who speak fo the several elements of the Mexican pee pie willing and ready to discuss terms | satisfactory, and therefore permanen settlement. If you should find them will ling this government will be glad to talk up with you for discussion in the franl