The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-22
macy speedily has reached amicable
settlements OF differences when 1t had
but two parties to deal with.
M PRESENT INTENTION

macy speedily has reached amicable
settlements of differences when 1t had
but two parties TO deal with.
M PRESENT INTENTION
OF ANSWERING CARRANZA
The mediators said tonight they had
no present intention of answering Gen
cral CarranZa's last communica ton In
which he inquired what tho exact func-
tons OF his representative would DO.
and precisely what points would DO
discussed n: the mediation. Tho media
tors did not feel that II would have
been discreet to have revealed their
plans in advance of the conference.
They regard their own communication
20 General Carranza. withdrawing the
invitation to participate in the con-
fercnccs here. as the end Of thcir deal
ms with the Constitutionalists for the
time being.
While recognizing the Importance OF
the Constituencies In any plan look
ing TO the ultimate pacincation of Mex
leo. the medIators believed their first
duly was to resolve tho differences be-
tween the United States and Mexico.
which might have plunged the two
countries into a disastrous war.
The mediators hope they can pre-
scnt Il definite plan for the reconcilia-
ton OF all factions In Mexico before
the invading Constitutionalist army
succeeds in incnacing tho Mexico cap
ital itself.
nc Dlt'tlalpTS arc encouraged con-
sidcrably by the fact that tho Mexican
delegates had full powers to net on NIL
questions affecting the internal peace,
as well az international peace of their
country South American ENJOYS real
izc that the Mexican commissioners
also have private instructions from
General lIucrta dealing with tho en-
crcise of plcnary powers and that GER
tain vital points will have to be re-
icrred TO General IIucrta for decision.
hut the feeling prevails that the Mex
lean executive has placed the solutio
OF The problem. involving his own elm
ination Il necessary, In the hands of
his agents here.
The mcdiators had their first oppor-
tunity early to-day 10 learn the char
actcr of the powers held by the Mex
lean commissioners, but until disclosed
Icy the conference. il probably viii not
lie known exactly under what condi-
lions General Huerta will retire.
SMOOTH PROGRESS MADE
PLEASING TO AMERICANS
Both the Mexican and American rcp-
rcscntatives expressed encouragement
over what appeared TO them smooth
progress thus Tar. No hitch has oc-
cured, they said. The mediators have
been chiefly exchanging ideas and get
ting the viewpoint OF the delegates
They will continue In this manner un-
til point IL reached where benefits
might come from full conference
such as was inauguratcd at the first
formal session yesterday.
The session With the Mexican dele
gates early to-day was held at the re-
quest of the mcdiators but the con-
ference in the afternoon with tho
Americans cane about as result OF
a formal call by the latter on Minister
Suare2. The American commissions
orS incidentally told Minister SuareZ
that they had received word from
President Wilson since the talk last
Night, and Ambassador Da Cana and
Minister Naon were summoned by Mr.
Suarc2. The conference lasted nearly
an hour.
1t was generally understood after
wards that tho procedure mapped out
by the mediators has been approved
at Washington.
Tonight the mcdiators and Ameri-
cans and Mexican delegates were
guests OF Martin Burrcll, Canadian
Minister OF Agriculture who gave an
Official dinner to the visitors on be-
half of the Canadian government.