Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-28

Washington. April 2I-The tenSe- ness Of the Mexican situation was dis tinctly relieved today as the repre- sertatives of Argentina, Brazil and Chile, supported by Pressure from all Latin-America and from the fore most powers of Europe, concentrated their efforts toward a pacific adjust ment of the crisis.
 The success of the first steps to- ward mediation-the prompt accept ance by the United States and the an- nouncement of the Spanish ambassa- dor that Huerta had accepted the tender of good offices-produced a feeling of distinct hope, which was re- hected not only in administration quarters. but also in congress, where war talk gave way to a spirit of conciliation.
 Throughout the day the three South American envoys who have under taken the task of mediation, held ire Quent conferences to arrange the pre- liminaries of procedure. Pending the receipt of the formal acceptance by Huerta, TO proposal will be submitted to either the United States or the Hu- erta government. Also it has been made plain that no conditions from either party as to the terms that will be acceptable have vet been formal ly placed before the intermediates.
 The president and Secretary Bryan were sssuIed through two separate
  ert2 was ready to accept the tender of good offices and was now drafting a formal acceptance
 Pressure from Germany. Great Britain and France advising Huerta. to accept the first steps toward meria- ton. and the approving attitude ot Latin-American diplomacy, emprasiz- ed the worldwide influences which are working to bring about peace.
 Preparing For Emergency.
 Meanwhile the navy and war de- partments are continuing their efforts to care for refugees and perfecting the machinery of the army and navy for any unexpected turn in events.
 Secretary Daniels announced that he had telegraphed the full text of the mediation offer and it's acceptance by the United States to Rear Admirals Badger and Howard with instructions to have the commanders of all ships On the east and west coasts spread the news throughout Mexico. By this, Mir. Daniels hopes the feeling toward Americans may be alleviated and ref ugees enabled to depart without mo- lestation.
 Adyices received through the British embassy told of the completion of ar engagements for the safe departure of Americans from Mexico City. while the French ambassador gave the state department message he had re received from the French legation, stating that while there had been some anti-American manifestations in the Mexican capital, order now pre- vais
 Foreigners Safe in Mexico City.
 Secretary Bryan said he was able after receiving information through no Americans had been killed or in 5ured since the crisis of the last two weeks began though many had been detaired at Aguascalientes. Cordoba and Drizaba efforts now were being made. to obtain their release.
 Order prevails in Vera Cruz. Briga- dier General Funston and the army is expected to be in command of the situation tomorrow.
 JExpeditionary forces of marines have been detached from the com mand of Admiral Fletcher, who will return in a few days to the fleet with the marine guards.
 Things look very much better now,'' said Secretary Daniels during the day. I've are getting Americans out of Mexico. That is the important thing now
 Consul Canada reported that a formal raising of the American flag occurred at Vera Cruz at four o'clock this afternoon with impressive cere- monies.
 
 presidents recent address to congress and the full text of the correspond enge between Argentina, Brazil and Chile had reached all Central and South American capitals and that 1t reached Montevideo, Uruguay earlier. the anti-American demonstra- tion there would have averted.
 %edistors Want Moral Support.
 Ehe consensus of opinion in Latin America. said statement from the Fsn-American Union here tonight seems tn be that this action of Ar gentina. Brazil and Chile is in many respects the most significant and far reaching event in the history of the American republic since the declarat tior Of the Monroe Doctrine and # is hoped that the press and people Of the United States will try 10 curb the rising wal spirit and give the mediatiHg nation: strong moral support in their effort: for peace"
 While Secretary Bryan and govern mcnt officials expressed a disinclina tion to discuss the mediation plan dur ing it's present stage, they said it haf not reached the point of actual pro poSats the American government sim riy has formally expressed it's willing ness to listen jo any plan of inter mediation which the representative o Argentina. Brazil and Chile may form ulate. Huerta has informally siiowl his readiness to listen to the peac plans of the South American envoys When formal acceptance comes iron Huerta. formal proposals will be mad simultaneously to the American gov ernment and the Huerta administra tion.
 The attitude of the administration has ieax bA eStablished-that tn