The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-03
.CARRANzA' STAND
STRAINS PATIENCE
TO BREAKING POINT
A
Bellegerent Attitude Of Rebel
Leader Spells Plans of
United States
Much Interest In
Huerta S Statement
Mediators Answer Carranza' s
Message - String Tied To
Huerta's Proposition

WASHINGTON, June 2--The adj
ministrations patience with Carranza
was stretched almost to the breaking
point today, when the president and
Secretary Bryan read the belligerent
statement authorized by the first chief.
as published in the morning newspa-
pers. The president and secretary,
had hoped by this time to smooth the
feelings of the mediators against Car
rama. and finally To bring about his
admission To the Niagara Falls con-
ferences on the basis which he had
suggested
carranza's blunt statement. 1t is
feared. has spoiled the plan -nf the
fie0larly is said to have shown great
feeling over the development.
Notwithstanding Carranza's dlspo-
sition 10 adopt an Independent atti-
tude toward both the meeiiators and
the United States, the Washington ad-
miniStration will he obliged TO stand
behind him. They have pulled him
into the present predicament. and
will be usahle 10 cut loose from him
because they are convinced that no
hcuities can be reached without the
Strengthen His Hand
The news of the statement by the
Huerta delegates that he is willing to
Withdraw under certain conditions
was received here tonight with inter-
est II was expected as move by
HuertaS representatives 10 strengthen
his hand before the world and to put
the constftutionaiists publicly in the
position Of assuming full responsible
IBxs Fcy 10 tat~4, sA-~ ~
Mexico.
AT the 50 me time the statement BY
Huersa's delegates has added TO the
en- barra ssnnents of the United States.
The concessions which Huerta has
offered to make are substantially
those demanded by the United States
when President Wilson first attempt
- to intervene IN the Mexican situa-
ton
There were hints today that the
United States. while still insisting upon
the participation OF Carranza in the
Ma CARA Falls proceedings, will en-
deavor 20 steer q course which will
avoid too great burden and fespon-
sihility in the event of failure ot the
mediation program
NIAtiAR.S~F AT.IS. ONT, June 3
The mediators win sens tonight 10
TenuStia CarranZa their reply - his
recent message, IN which he "a be
iieved to have offered to pa rticipate in
tho conference under certain eondi-
tons On the reception which the
Mexican revolt leaders will give TO this
message win probably hang the fate
Of the mediation proceedings under
taken nv the A r. c. powers
Meanwhile, the staten ant issued
yesterday by the consTifttionalist
chief has at least caused the dele
gates Of General Huorta no break
their long and carefully observed ST.
ience They issued a statement to-
night saying:
Huerta's Statement
General Huerta is prepared 10
condition that, at the time Of his
Withdrawal Mexico shall be politi-
cally pacified, and the government
succeeding his shall be such as to
count on the acauescence of the gov
erned. and on the support of pub
lie opinion. which constitute the real
basis for peace and stability in any
country
1T has been. and Is, President
Huerta's wish to placs on record that
neither mistaken pride nor personal
interest will prevent his withdrawal
once the above named conditions ars
satisfied.
THE Mexican government accepted
the mediation of the South American
powers. Brazil, Argentina. and Chile.
in n frank and open spirit, and the
Mexican delegation has been guided.