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THF -MORNTXG OREGOXIAN. THURSDAY, MAT 21, 1911. r -s s I s s 3 r WARSHIPS ORDERED IE FOR REPAIRS 11 HUERTA'S PEACE ENVOYS NOW AT NIAGARA FALLS ON PEACE CONFERENCE. Division at Time to Be Re turned From Mexican Wa ters for Overhauling. OIL LEASES CALLED OFF T7nlted States Cancels Acts of Fed erals During Siege of Tampico. Fates of Consul and Sol , dler Still in Doubt. WASHINGTON. May 20. General Blackening of tension in the Mexican situation resulted today in the consid eration of plans at the Navy Depart ment which included the withdrawal of a part of the fleet now on the east coast of Mexico. Acting Secretary Roosevelt said he hoped within a week to have four bat tleships, five destroyers and a tender on the way north. It ia desired to relieve the fleet, a division at a time, to give an opportunity for overhauling and repairs. Another Important development of the day was a conference called by Sec retary Bryan, at which, British Ambas sador Ppring-Rice and. Minister "Van Kappard. of The Netherlands, consid ered conditions in the ' Tampico oil field. Protests, it was reported, had been received from oil operators that during: the absence of American lease holders prior to the capture of the city by the constitutionalists, federal of ficials had negotiated transfers of the American leases to British and Xutch oilmen. Trannfrrn During: Sieece Are Void. Similar protests that Dutch and Brit fsh holders might suffer since the con stitutionalists assumed control fol lowed. An understanding: was reaches that transfers made during: the siege of Tampico would not be recognized. The State Department, still without result, endeavored today to open new lines of - communication in order to get Information as to the facte of Consul Silliman at Saltillo. "We are now seeking information of Silliman from sources other than Mex ico City." Secretary Bryan asserted. No official information was forth coming in the case of Private Samuel Parks. The State .Department is still without reply to the note in which It requested information about Parks and characterized his reported execu tion as a "hostile and unfriendly act." Kye 'Witness' .Name Kept Secret. The "War Deparement, however, re ceived a copy of an affidavit made by A. W. Bland, in which he repeated a story told him by a reputed eye-witness of Parks' death. The affidavit sets forth that Parka was shot to death by a firing squad on order of a Mexican commander. Bland said that the name of tho eye-witness must not be revealed, "because he would be killed if it were known that he had given the information." Assurances that the family of T. J. Smith, at Tonola, Mexico, is safe under the protection of British, and Brazilian diplomatic officers and that every ef fort is being made to secure the re lease from imprisonment of Smith him self were received by Secretary Bryan from the Brazilian minister in Mexico City. EDITOR HIS OWN LAWYER J. E. Bailey Will Do Tend Libel Suit at Cathlamet Today, CATHLAMBT, Wash., May 20. (Spe cial.) Acting as his own attorney, J. G. Bailey, editor of a local paper, declares he will defend himself In his trial just begun here on a charge of criminal libel. The jury was completed yester day. Judge Alston, of Snohomish County, in whose court the case is being tried, asked the defendant if he had an at torney. Mr. Bailey replied that he did not care for a lawyer, as he had de cided to handle his own case, but the court gave the editor till 9 o'clock to morrow morning to procure counsel. The editor persists in his declaration that he will defend himself. The case is the outgrowth of charges made by Mr. Bailey in his paper that Mayor Gorman. Councilman Gibson and Prosecuting Attorney Stewart were in volved in graft in connection with sewer laying, and that his publication of the stories had resulted in the city's refusal to pay a bill of $18 for printing. The city officials replied to the $18 charge, declaring that the bill was held up because the payment would have been illegal, as Mr. Bailey was a mem ber of the city government when the printing contract was let, and the ordi nances read that such contracts cannot be made. Testimony in the case -will open to morrow morning. BANDITS LEAVE NO TRACE liobbers of Spangle Bank Slake Clean Get-Away From Officers. SPOKAXE. Wash., May 20. That three highwaymen that robbed the Jtate Bank of Spangle yesterday of 4suu nave eluded all pursuers and that their trail has been lost developed late today when private detectives searched a small box canyon along Hangman Creek near Waverly Into which a Deputy Sheriff reported he had seen the three men enter. A shot was fired into a hole in the rocks without result and it was then searched without any trace of the fugi tives being found. FIRST MARKET WILL OPEN Vancouver Citizens to Buy Fresh Farm Produce Tomorrow. VANCOUVER. Wash., May 0. (Spe cial.) The first public market day in Vancouver will be Friday. The City Council has granted permission for the use of Fifth street from Main to Re serve, streets for the market. This street has 200 feet of covered side walks, which will provide shelter for sellers and buyers. Farmers of the county will bring their produce and buyers will get fresh farm products. Boy 19, Girl 16, Get License. VANTOCVEH, Wash.. May 20. (Spe cial.) Two minors, Fred W. Merchant, 13 years old, and Miss Minnie Moxley Anderson, 16, of Portland, procured a license here today to marry, with the consent of his mother and her guardian. Others procuring ntarriage licenses were: "VV". D. McKune and Isla F. Fuller: Joseph H. Mace and Mrs. Julia G. Hinckley; D. Creatura and Miss Leota Darcy, of Portland: and Ray Stender and Veria Whalen, of Manor and Battle Ground, Wash. &l "rVv Jr'r-N- w- t'M ) l a m i ' V f t T - A . , - f-, V I.. :Vr' I SfJ.-x-- ' -i.ll ' I - 'J -'at- i' J. l'V!' -- V-;- - ' I fr-- ,OVi gsgr " - HUERTA DENIES TALE K lll ; Authority to Offer His Resigna tion Not Conferred. STATEMENT IS EMPHATIC AVasliington, However, Feels Certain That Mexican Commissioners Have Been Clothed With " Fufl Power to Act. MEXICO dITT, May 20. Provisional President Huerta, in an interview to day, said: "The Mexican peace dele gates have no instructions to offer my resignation at the conference at Niagara Falls." The President spoke with energy and emphasized his words with a charac teristic gesture of the right hand. Prior to this the Acting Minister of .foreign Affairs, Ksteva Ruiz, blkl de clared that "ample powers" hao been given the Mexican representatives by the government to deal with everything that may be discussed at the peace con ference, with the object of solving the international difficulty. WASHINGTON", May 20. News from Mexico City of General Huerta's an nouncement that the Mexican delegates to tne mediation conference has no in structions to offer his resignation was received in Washington with interest, although it was regarded as having no particular Slgniricance. Authentic advices through diplomatic sources, however, gave Washington authentic information several days ago that the Mexican commissioners were clothed with full power to act, and had been authorized to agree to the elimina tion of Huerta, If necessary, to bring about a settlement of their country's irouoies. This last step, it was assumed, would be taken only after it was apparent to the commissioners that there was no hope of a settlement. MEDIATORS BSGIN TASK (Continued From First Page.) particularly emphasized in the opening speech of Ambassador Da Gama at the first full conference of the mediation board during the day, in which he- re ferred to "the clear and persuasive voice, of reason counselling the sacri fice of persons in favor of the collect ive interests of the people and spread ing the gospel of peace and justice." The Ambassador's speech of welcome, the informal talks of the Mexican and American delegates together, the social afternoon at tea and formal exchange of courtesies, and the sentiments of hopefulness everywhere expressed, re vealed a spirit of friendly cordiality among the representatives of the United States and Mexico, to which the media tors themselves attached no little im portance. The development of a personal friend liness and the cultivation of good feel ing was remarked on by Americans and Mexicans alike as calculated 1a brinp Vbout a helpful spirit of co-operation in the tasks ahead where otherwise an tagonism might prevail. Responses Krho Sentiments. On behalf of the United States and Mexico. Justice Jjimir and Emilio Ra- baaa, respectively, made brief responses echoing the sentiments of patriotism wnicn were voiced by the Brazilian Ambassador, and expressing the thanks of their government for the tender of good offices. Today's proceedings were chiefly con TOP SESOB LUIS ELGI ERO (SECOX D FROM LEFT) AISD SE-VOR AUGUS TlX RODRIGUEZ (THIRD FROM LEFT). BELOW SKXOR RABASA A.D FAMILY BOARDING KROKFR1NZES9EX CECELIA AT VERA CRUZ. cerned with premilinary organization. lhe following method of procedure was approved: First, the plenipotentiaries of Brazil. Argentina and Chile will preside over tne conferences. The Brazilian Am bassador will direct the proceedings of the conferences. "Second, the minutes of the proceed ings will be signed by the representa tives and the three emediators; they will be countersigned by the three sec retareis of the mediators, and said min utes shall be drafted in English, Span ish and Portuguese, and five copies thereof shall be made, namely, one copy for each of the mediators. The delib erations shall be secret. Full Conference Outlined. "Third, the full" conference will be held, first, for the expression of the views of the representatives, upon their request; second, for the presentation of basis of settlement; third, for their acceptance or rejection. "Fourth, the conferences will be closed by a full final session, at which will be stated all the particular cir cumstances which were considered in arriving at the final result of the con ference, whatever such result may be. In the event of a favorable solution being reached, the minutes of the last full session at which said solution was accomplished shall form the basis of the protocol of documents to be signed. "Fifth, closing addressed by the me diators and representatives should, they so desire." An hour's conference was held to night between the mediators and the American representatives, which was almost wholly occupied in the presen tation by the mediators of their views of the r.roblem and their suggestions icr its solution. These, it is under stood, were placed before the American delegates informally as a step toward lormal presentation later. The dele gates were not asked tonight to sub mit the views of the "Washington Gov ernment. The three South Americans intend, so far as possible, to sound out both sides before formally submitting their plans. roe general feeling was that tomor row some of the vital issues i nthe Mexican problem would be ready for submission. While no move toward securing par ticipation by the constitutionalists has as yet been made by the mediators, such a step would not occasion sur prise, as all plans are being framed oy the mediators with a view to ex tending to General Carranza .an invita tion ,to join in a settlement. Conference Room Overlooks Falls. The conferences were held, in an oak paneled room varnished anew for the occasion and furnished only with a long table and 12 chairs. The room is on the fourth floor of the Clifton Hotel, overlooking the falls. Adjacent to the conference room are small rooms for consulting pur poses, fitted with desks and writing paraphernalia. The questions on which the success of the mediation revolves were hardly approached today. The exchange of calls in the morning was followed In the afternoon by similar procedure. Dr. Kaon, the minister from Argen- Tour signature is your Identifl cation throughout the world. 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American Express ?TMVEIERS CHEQIES Ut utmim? imt!?tnnuf itt miiMtiniiiMf 1 1 u n ii i i n iu tm n ; ; i ? ; TTTTTTTTTT-rrrr j.iiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiinim!iinimiiiii!niii!i!myii iliiii.'.'iiiiiuiiiiiiiiDiiipn tlna, left cards at the headquarters of tne .Mexican delegates here and re turned the calls of the American dele gates by motoring to the American side in an automobile decorated with two American flags and leaving cards at their hotel. The American delegates called on Martin Burrell, the Cana dian, IfUniBter of Agriculture, and he, tco, want to the American side to pay his respects. The Mexican delegates, after paying their respects to the various parties to the mediation, spent most of their time receiving telegrams and writing communications to Mexico City. Senor Algara de Terreros, ex-Charge d'Affaires in Washington, and other members of the Mexican embassy staff were in consultation most of the time with the Mexican delegates. The ladies and other members of the Mexican party, the sons and daughters of the delegates, went sight-seeing. Romulo Naon. 11-year-old son of the Minister from Argentina, took an eager Interest In the activities of the news papermen and . the photographers, i small army or whom thronged the carpeted corridors of the hotel. He was soon on intimate terms with all. Most of the principals to the negotia tions have prepared for a long stay. treaty would not be considered immediately. Fnionists Gain Seat. LONDON. May 20. The Unionists gained a seat in the House ' of Com mons for Northeast Derby today. The contdst was a three-cornered or.e, the result being as follows: Major Bow den. Unionist., 6469; Houghton, Lib eral. 6155; Martin, Laborite, 3669. Futures Bill Agreed! On. WASHINGTON. May 20. The Lever bill to regulate dealings in cotton futures was agreed upon today by the House agriculture, sub committee, and the full committee may consider it to morrow. It would provide that there should be no tax on legitimate con tracts for cotton, but would impose a prohibitive tax on what might be of ficially determined to be illegitimate contracts. Tin of rood Quality Is regarded as a nuisance In some parts of Alaska, where it Is thrown aside by the gold miners, in 'the richest spots as much as half a pound of to the pan Is reported, which, at tho present prloe of tho ore. would give the gravels a value, not allowing for costs of mlnlnz; or transportation, of SIS to S a yard, according to assay. BRYAN RETAINS TREATY Senate Not to Act on Columbian Pact With Tolls Issue Pending. "WASHINGTON. May 2 0. Secretary Bryan announced today he would not send to the Senate the treaty through which the United States hopes to ad just the claims of Colombia growing out of the separation of Panama, until the Senate had acted on the proposed repeal of the toll exemption clause of the Panama Canal law. Mr. Bryan added that he would not offer the new Weaty to the Senate for ratification until it finally had been approved by the Colombian Congress. His latest information from Bogota is that the congressional committee to which the treaty was referred had ap proved it unanimously. It had been understood that the MEDIATORS SPOKESMAN SAYS EXPRESSION OF HUMAN SOLIDARITY IS ULTIMATE HOPE OF CONFEREES. NIAGARA FALLS. OnU May 20. In his address of welcome here today, in opening the peace conference. Ambassador La Gamma said: "Many and , varied are the thoughts which agitate our minds at this dramatic moment of our political life, but dominating all as an im perative call of American sentiment, duty impels us not to spare any effort to discover and elucidate the causes of the Mexican conflict It was with this end in view and in order to ascertain the sources of the evil and provide a speedy remedy that we invited you gentlemen to attend this peace conference, held in this hospitable and friendly land, which, although under the flag of a powerful European empire, entertains and stands for sentiments -of the purest Americanism. BROADER PIRPOSE ANNOUNCED. "Delegates of the United States of America, delegates of the United States of Mexico, we are in need of your enlightenment in order to be able to arrive at a solution of the conflict which threatens the harmony between your nations with destruction. It is apparent that we are working for you in the first place when we offered you our services as mediators in the present conflict, and there Is no doubt of the fact that you will derive the benefit from any good results of our work. "But as an ultimate and more importlnt consequence than a meres solution of a contention between nations whose differences are not due to antagonistic results, we must throw such light upon this con ference as will show it in history as an expression of the sentiments of that human solidarity which, not content with enjoying peace in solitude, seeks to extend its benefits to all. "VOICE OP REASON" HEARD. "This Is the sentiment which prompted our tender of good offi ces to the United States and to Mexico, which sustained our spirit when almost overcome by the difficulties which beset our path, and which, gentlemen, with your aid and , with the aid of your govern ments, we hope to be able to overcome. 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