The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-08-21
.HUERTA DEF|ES
UNITED STATES
WILSON'S PROPOSAL REFUSED
BY PRESIDENT OF MEXICO.
JOHN LIND SENDS HIS REPLY
Envoy viii Take No Further Step
Until He Is Instructed by State
observation-disclosures Was
Believed Passed.

Mexico City. Aug, 19.-Genersl
Huerta has defed the United States.
His answer to the proposition OF Presi-
dent Wilson was made known to Spe-
cial Envoy John Lind. 1t refuses all
| proffers Of mediation or any similar
suggestion from q foreign govern
ment" -t.
Envoy Lind has forwarded Huerta's
reply to Washington and win take no
| further action until he gets instruc-
lions from the American state depart
ment
Reply Causes Surprise. "
News of General Huerta's defiance
OF the United States through his fat
and unconditional refusal to accept
any and all offers of mediation pre-
scented by Envoy Lind occasioned the
greatest surprise here, in view of the
tenor of the reports In diplomatic cir.
eles since the arrival of President VIII.
sons envoy
Crisis Believed Averted.
1t was considered a--nost certain
meet half way the proffered aid and
advice of the republic OF the north,
and many foresaw not only an end to
the crisis In the relations between the
two countries which has existed now
since practically the beginning OF the
present Washington administration.
but also the end to the internal strife
which is causing SO much loss TO life
and property in Mexico and not little
anxiety to the United States and other
foreign countries.
Huerta's defiance not only disrupts
these hopes. but 1t is believed strains
the relations between the countries TO
a far greater point than yet reached
In the long continued crisis.
Huerta Backed by Mexicans.
That the provisional president is
backed in his stand by the great ma
jority of Mexicans loyal to his admin
istrstion there can be no doubt. Re-
cent demonstrations here to express
public approval Of his declaration that
he would submit to no meddling by an
outside nation in his country's affairs
settled this. 1t was intimated at the
time that Huerta awaited himself OF
the opportunity to use the patriotism
of his countrymen to further strength
en- his regime. and for no other pur-
pose.
Another point which is receiving
grave consideration by thoughtful men
in Mexico is the manner in which this
latest defiance will be received In
Washington. Reports Of speeches in
congress by antiadministrstion men,
bers. calling for determined stand In
Mexican affairs. have reached here.
That this party will be further
strengthened by Mondays happening
is adm I'd generally. 1t is also feared
that more pacific members, deeming
the mediation policy of President Will
son doomed to ultimate failure be-
cause Of the arrogant stand Of the
Mexican executive, will join those who
favor Intervention In one form or an
other.
Rebels Seek Intervention.
According to an American citizen
who arrived here Saturday from Du-
range the rebels are straining every
nerve and pulling every string to bring
about Intervention on the part OF
Washington. He quoted General Car
rama. the leader OF the rebel army
near Torreon. as saying If Intervention
was delayed the rebels would commit
acts of such nature along the interna-
tional border that Washington would
be compelled to act.
Altogether. therefore. Huertas def.
ance is considered most momentous
and events Of great Importance are ex.
pected to follow swiftly.
sr- Senators Support Wilson.
Washington, Aug. Ex-senator Mar.
Gus Smith of Arizona said:
II expected that Huerta would re-
ject any plan submitted by President
Wilson for the restoration Of peace In
Mexico. We will support the presi.
dent"
Senator Fall OF New Mexico said:
believing that the president is try
ing periodically to reach a peaceful
solution OF the Mexican situation,
shall support him in his efforts. de-
manding always that there must be en-.
forced the principle OF protection for
American citizens In Mexico. and that
there shall be no surrender Of the In.
| tegrity or the honor of this govern
ment. am not surprised at the action
| OF Huerta.''
Situation More Tense.
Washington. ID. C., Aug. While
official dispatches today practically
disposed OF general war scare, re-
ports from Mexico City say the Mex
lean situation was made more tense
Through word received from special
envoy Lind that President Huerta
n had rejected the plan of mediation up
on which President Wilson based his
hopes OF restoring peace in Mexico.
President Wilson received the cable
gram from Charge de Affairs o.
Shaughnessy while he was at break
fast. 1t contained a fiat denial au-
thorized by President Huerta of the
report that defacto government had
demanded a recognition by the Unit.
ed States before midnight last night.
Secretary OF State Bryan received a
message from Lind informing him
that tho mediation nroD0sition had