The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-05
WILSON RESIGNS
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FOR MEXICO CITY
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the Mexican authorities as to the resto-
ration of peace ne Will make public his

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the Mexican authorities as to the resto-
ration OF peace he will make public his
views.
Depart for Mexico.
governor and Mrs. Lind departed
for Mexico tonight by rail- via New
Orleans and Galveston"
1T became known that further an
nouncement would be made by Presi-
dent Wilson in a few days, possibly
on the arrival of Mr.. Lind in Mexico
City.
It is said tho President is observing
with Keen interest the efforts OF lead
ing Mexfcans to bring about peace. and
VIII Offer no suggestions until these
apparently prove futile. That Dr. Lind
VIII be empowered TO explain to all
inquirers tho unalterable opposition Of
the American government to the recog-
milton of the Huerta administration is
expected to be a factor which may as
slst the situation. Prominent Mexi-
cans have taken 1t upon themselves to
try to persuade General Huerta to re-
tire in favor of another provisional
executive acceptable to all factions.
Meanwhile. arms and munitions OF
war from the United States will con-
tinue to be denied to the two warning
FORCES, and unless il is apparent that
the efforts to bring about peace have
failed. the United States will not offer
u. NJ
undoubtedly will act in the latter ca
pacity when the time comes.
Fear to Accept Proposals.
Declarations from both Huerta and
Carranza have been made in the press
rejecting mediation proposals. but ad-
ministration officials realize that both
sides fear they may be showing weak
ness in the acceptance of such Il pro-
posal at this time, and are not con-
Vinced that friendly efforts to mediate
would prove ineffective. Officials here
hope that the effort to put an end to
nloodshed and destruction of property
would appeal TO public opinion in Mex
leo and unite the factions on a peace
program.
Little of an Affirmative nature came
from President Wilson or Secretary
Bryan during the day to Indicate what
the future policy OF the WASHINGTON
government would be. though the ac-
ceptanGe OF the resignation OF Ambas-
mat his recommendations for recog-
milton of the Huerta government
n al period OF military cooperation
government TO restore peace had been
rejected
The ambassadors activities at Mex
administration were officially described
as as at VARIANCE with the ideas held by
resident Wilson and Secretary Bryan.
and reitcration came from high OH,
clalS mat the morality OF the situation
would not permit the recognition of
irovisionai President Huerta on ac-
ing the death of Madero and Suarez
Feeling of Sympathy.
While officials of the administration
mere mere TOOK with Gisfavor upon the pro-
cesses OF armed revolution TO over
throw constituted governments in
Latin America. there is a distinct feel
ing OF sympathy manifested toward the
liberal movement in Central America.
OF which Madero's administration was
The beginning in Mexico. Arguments
f IN Wn2ie that it was necessary to have
which might be expected in Hucrta,
failed to make an impression on gov.
e .ln ofiiciais here who believe that
me Latin American governments can
tyranny or military Dictatorship
These ideas are likely TO be reflected
IN Whatever announcements the Pres
ldent may make in the near future
and form the keystone of the adj
ministration's policy toward the Latin
republics
with President Wilson and Secretary
Bryan and obtained their views on
fno n sltHa tion; MI. MI Lind is lawyer
Congress from the Fiftieth 10 the
Fltty-second sessions, being "A coll
league Of Mr.; Bryan. He was a Re
publican while in Congress. but was
elected Governor of Minnesota from
1899 to 1901 on the Democratic ticket
was defeated for election and went
10 Congress again from 1903 10 1905
from the Fourth Minnesota District as
Democrat He is president OF the
board OF regents of the University of
Minnesota
Ambassador Wilson, except for n for
NAL statement after his resignation
had been accepted. did not care 10 COM
ment on the future policies OF the
administration