Arizona republican., 1914-05-03
Wish to Confer With Dele gates from United States, Huerta and Carranza and Ask Secretary of State Blvan's Assistance
WANT TENTATIVE
 PROPOSALS FIRST
The Question Now Arises Whether Tampico 1nci- dent or General Situation in Mexico is to Be Con- sidered
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 WASHINGTON, May 2.-The three South American envoys who have undertaken the task of pacifying United States, Huerta and Carranza 10 appoint representatives to confer with them in Washington. The three Mexico by diplomacy made another de- cisive move in the plan by requesting envoys called upon Bryan, asking him to designate a United States repre- sentative to attend the conference of the mediators At the same time they telegraphed Huerta and Carran- ga to the same effect.
 This proposal was the result of an all- day session of the envoys, in which the conclusion was reached that representatives of all parties should be able to sound out their su- periors so that before the formal proposals are actually made, the mediators would have an idea of the probable reception.
 Thus far the responses from Huerta and Carranza have not been clear as to whether the difference between the United States and Mexico arising out of the Tampico incident alone will be considered by them, or whether they will consent to a gen eral discussion of the Mexican prob lem.
 By sending representatives here, it is pointed out, such difficulties would be bridged over In the meantime no word came from either Huerta or CarranZa in response 10 the proposal for an armistice between the MeM car factions themselvs Should they decide to send envoys here. it may be it will take at least ten days for them to arrive and in the meanwhile the vital points probably will not be considered.
 The interval elapsing will prove beneficial, in the view of some of ficials, in that it will give the war spirit of the country an opportunity to subside, while the temper of the contending parties in Mexico will be affected by the military developments here
 Assurances have come from both Huerta and Carranza that the oil wells at Tampico will be protected during the fighting.
 Reports from General Funston to- night said few scattered shots have been fired at American troops guarding the water works outside of Vera Cruz but no one was killed or injured. Reinforcements reached the
 
 returned to Vera Cruz.
 A dispatch from Funston, made public by Garrison, said the Mexican fcderals at Fl Tejar had demanded the surrender of the Waterworks. The works were protected by two com panies of marines The dispatch stated about 800 Mexicans appeared under a flag of truce. and warned the American forces to. withdraw and surrender the position within ten minutes An appeal for reinforce ments was immediately made. A few scattered shots were fired, but the Mexicans retreated, and disap- peared when the endorsements ar rived.
 In second dispatch Funston sait tonight the Mexican troops are nc longer in sight, and that the rein forcements sent out are returning except two companies left at thu pumping station, and another left tC guard the railway bridge
 Funstons first dispatch. dated a Z:3O o'clock read
 An hour and half ago a fore of Mexican troops appeared al Te jar. where two companics of marine are guarding the pumping station and the Mexican commander unde flag of truce demanded that tn station be surrendered within te minutes. but was not attacked
 Two forces are now facing eac other. I have given stringent order not to fire the first shot. Abou 800 MeXicans are in sight. Rein fOrcements are now going out W
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