The Mexican War

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 14, 4 June 1914, Page 5

The Mexican War

PEACE CONFERENCE REPORTS. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright Niagara Falls, June % The -Mexican delegates to the Peace Conference announced that lluerta is ready to withdraw from the Presidency on condition that at the time of his :withdrawal Mexico is politically pacified, and the succeeding Government is based on the consent of the Governor and the support of the public. The mediators decided to ask Carranza, if he is agreeable to an armistice in order to secure the undelayed pacification of Mexico. > The Constitutionalists, learning of Ifuerta's decision to resign, have authorised a statement that anything coming' from Huerta will not be considered. CONSTITUTIONALISTS CLAIM A HEARING. Received 3, 9.10 p.m. Washington, May 3. The first lntch in the peace -negotiations 'occurred owing to the Constitutionalists' request to be included in the conference. They point out that they expect to reach Mexico City within a week. The Huertan regime is Hearing its close, and therefore it is absurd for the conference to settle the question without taking cognisance of them and their conquests. CARRANZA'S ASSUMPTION OF ' POWER. Times and Sydney Sun Services. Received 3, 7.5 p.m. Mexico City, Juno 3. O'arranza has declared himself provisional President.