Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-18
HUERTA'S DECISION
STILL IS IN DOUBT
Rumor of Resignation Has
Not Been Confirmed in
Washington.
MEXICAN SITUATION
EVEN MORE COMPLEX
Death Plots Against Diaz Rumored.
United States May Negotiate
With Carranza.

Possibilities of Gen. Huerta imme-
diate retirement commanded foremost at
tention in the Mexican situation today
and administration officials were await
ing advices to supplement those of late
Yesterday, which suggested that MeXico's
provisional president had been deferred
from resigning only for lack of agree
ment on a man to succeed him.
Banquet. minister of war, one of the
leaders of the group who acted with
Huerta in the overthrow of Madero, was
mentioned as a successor, but not APP
proved in Washington. Diplomatists were
of the opinion that he was ineligible be-
cause he was not born in Mexico. Whether
Blanquet could relieve the situation with
the United States was question dis
cuSSed.
Carranza to Cite Policies.
Added to this possible development was
the probability of negotiations between
the administration here and the Mexican
constltutionalists. Agents here of the
constitutionalists denied reports from
Nogales that Gen. Carranza has received
any communication from President VIII
son, but it was understood that Carranza
of the purposes and policy of the con-
stitutionalistS within the next few days.
His recent organization Of departments
of government and placing of responsible
men at the head of them was said to
have been for the purpose of placing him
in a position to make representations to
the United States
Reports of Huertas impending retire
ment, rumors of death plots against
Felix Diaz, rival presidential candi-
date and the attitude of foreign gov
ernments which already have recognized
Huerta, and some OF which are regarded
as sympathizing with the position OF the
United States. all served to make the
present situation more complex.
Resignation Not Confirmed.
No messages had been received early
today bearing any reference whatever
to the rumors that Hnerta had placed his
resignation before the cabinet. Two
long cablegrams from Charge O'Shaugh-
messy reaching here before daylight de-
scribed only general conditions In the
Mexican capital, making no predictions.
Despite the lack of advices, however,
there was a feeling Of confidence In adj
ministration circles that Huerta was be-
ing pressed by his friends to retire. But
omcials here admitted change in adj
ministration in Mexico City was ex-
pected.
The attitude of Great Britain, accord
ing to those who know the views OF
the Washington administration, is
causing some concern. American Off
Gals showed some disappointment to
learn that Sir Lionel Garden presented
his credentials to Huerta the day aft
er he had proclaimed himself as die
tator. 1t has been confidently expected
here that, in line with earlier advices,
Great Britain had extended recognition
to Huerta as provisional president
pending an election, that he would not
now be regarded as a constitutional
ruler in view of his notification Of
constitutional restrictions.
May Sound Great Britain.
1t is possible that diplomatic inquiries
may be made through Ambassador Page
as to the intentions of the British for
eign office.
The following telegram from Gen. Car
rama was received by a friend of his in
Washington today:
THE news just arrived relative to views
taken by the American government re-
specting Huerta, serves to justify my
resolution to resolve the struggle by
arms. Huerta has shown his inability
TO impose himself on the people, as well
as his incapacity to establish a legal and
honorable government For this reason
entertain hopes that Washington will
concede us permission to purchase and
import military supplies with which we
will quickly end the war and re-establish
constitutional order in Mexico"
The possibility of Huerta consentirg to
place recognized neutral man at the head
of the government until an election can be
held was seriously discussed here today
following the receipt of word from Mexico
City. 1t was believed that he realizes
that he is at the end of his rope, but
may still try to put into power one OF
his followers. Predictions were freely
made by well informed men that If he
will put in an impartial man lighting will
cease in twenty-four hours in Mexico.
Huerta Might Be Exiled.
To show how seriously these sugges-
tons are being made 1t became known
today that discussions have already been
begun of how OF control the army in
Mexico after Huerta is out. 1t is not be-
lieved that Huerta and his close friends
will be allowed to remain in Mexico once
they have stepped from power.
Gen. Carranza has named Mai Cen
Felipe Angeles as minister of war. Gen
Angeles Is looked upon as a powerful ad-
dition to the constitutionalist ranks, and
as being man who adds much dignity to
| their cause.
John Lind. President Wilson's personal
representative in Mexico. has reported
from Vera Cruz indications of Gen.
! Hureta's intention TO resign the provi-
sional presidency.
Mr. Lind has advised the President that
/ if the information that has come to him
! is reliable. the United States may be call
/ ed upon indirectly to Indicate whether 1t
viii recognize or open negotiations with
/ 1uertas successor. Apparently various
names are being suggested and accepta-
/ bility TO the American government il is
/ thought. might influence the final choice.