The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-05-05

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The report Of the withdrawal Of the
Invitation to Carranza came on top OF
many disquieting rumors to the effect
that the medlators were displeased with
the way Carranza was acting and that
they feared they were being used as a
catspaw to accomplish the downfall
Of Huerta.
Tho decision OF the mediators fol.
lowed an inquiry from Carranza as to
what the details Of the mediation pro-
gramme were.
This inquiry came to tho mediators
to-day and In 1t Carranza made 1t plain
that under no circumstances would he
participate in any proceedings looking
toward a settlement OF the difficulties
between him and Huerta. He was will
Ing to enter into the proceedings so far
AZ they related to the situation between
the United States and Huerta, but he
drew the line at that point.
The mediators were considerably per-
turbed over this development and at
midnight they were still in conference.
When the Argentine Minister. Senior
Naon, was asked later regarding the
reported withdrawal Of the invitation to
Gen. Carranza to participate in media
ton he said:
II can say nothing: can say nothing
ut ALL The Secretary of State is tho
mouthpiece of the mediators In all these
matters"
Peace Net In sight.
The refusal Of Carranza to submit his
troubles with Huerta to mediation and
the Intention OF the mediators to ig-
moro him will necessarily restrict the
programme Of the South American dip
lomats to settlement of the acute sit
uation between Huerta and the United
States. For the present at least their
plans for the restoration OF peace and
constitutional government In Mexico
have gone overheard.
While the good faith of the United
states In the mediation proceedings is
not to be questioned. there is a sus-
picion in Washington that President
Wilson and Secretary Bryan are not
at all disappointed over Carranza's re-
fusal to enter into In an armistice with
Huerta.
Shorn Of all pretences, the present
plan Of the United States is 10 bottle
Huerta up as effectively as possible
without an actual declaration of war
and leave II to the Constitutionalists to
accomplish his downfall as speedily a.
po0ible. This Government would have
preferred a peaceful surrender and
elimination Of Huerta, but failing in
this. officials here undoubtedly prefer
to see the Constitutionalists finish the
job a. quickly as possible.
1t Ia this situation that led to-day
TO disquieting reports Of dissatisfaction
on the part Of the mediators. Having
halted all hostilities between the United
states and Huerta they find Huerta cut
on from all supplies OF revenue and
ammunition through Vera Cruz, while
the Constitutionalists ar, left to push
their campaign with renewed vigor. As
the situation stood until tonight Gen
Csrranza, although declining to make
any concessions, was to be received on
an equal footing with Huerta's repre-
sentatives in the medif ton proceed
ings. The South American diplomats
apparently found this situation intoler-
able.
Huerta Names Delegates.
The new turn in the Mexican situa-
ton came after Huerta had sent a
formal reply to the invitation Of the
mediators to appoint representatives Il
confer with them. Huerta named d
Emilio Rabasa, a well known Mexican
turist, whom he had previously dele
gated to come to Washington as hi,
personal representative, and Augustine
@. Galindo, Under Secretary of Justice
Huerta informed the mediators tina,
third name will be submitted TO then
Tomorrow.
Unofficial Information reached Wash
ington tonight that Carranza also haG
designated three representatives. Rafae
Zubaron Capmany, Luis Cabrera ant
Jose Vasconcelas. TO represent him II
comforting with the mediators. No for
NAL notice of these appointments ha'
been received from Carranza and II
view Of the decision of the mediator
10 eliminate him. 1t is doubtful II TIT
names are sent to Washington.
When Secretary Bryan was ques
toned tonight in regard to the report
Of the decision Of the mediators I,
eliminate Carranza he declined to maxi
any comment. He added however, tina
he saw nothing in the present situation
10 make him less optimistic.
The understanding in Washington to
night was that IIuerta himself ha'
made forceful protest against the situa
ton In which he finds himself at pres
ent and had asked for some dehnit
understanding as to Carranza's inten
ton.
IL as now seems likely the mediator
restrict themselves for the present I
a settlement OF the Tampico incident
they will in effect become an interna
tional court of honor to decide whethe
or not the United States Is entitled I
fnr IN ha la