The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-08-14
ENVOY ARRIVES
IN MEXICO CITY
CROWDS SHOW NO HOSTILITY
AS HE ENTERS CAPITAL.
DEMONSTRATION is A FAILURE
"Viyas" That Marked fine TriumphaI
Entry of Madero Are Lack
ing and the Affair
Falls Flat.


demonstration, which had been await
ed with great fear by the foreign resi-
dents of the Mexican capital, took
place without any untoward incident
occurring to justify the gloomy pre-
dictions that had been made.
As a manifestation OF confidence in
and encouragement for Huerta, the
whole affair fell fiat. The "yivas" that
marked the triumphal entry of Fran
Porfirio Diaz, were completely lack
ing
During the entire parade there was
no evidence of anti-American feeling.
1t is believed that the leaders were
warned that the relations between
this country and the United States
were too unsettled to permit any out
break at the present time.
Lind Arrives In Mexico City.
John Lind, personal envoy Of Presi-
dent Wilson to investigate conditions
In Mexico, arrived here today. He was
accompanied by his wife. Neither the
envoy nor Mrs. Lind showed any nerv-
BUSINESS, despite the rumors that had
reached here. that Mr.. Lind might be
attacked on the train bearing him to
the capital. J'iiEii' ,GEaH ~ ""'
There Ia absolutely nothing can
say as to my actions and plans" he
stated to a correspondent. 81 shall be
guided by circumstances. l cannot tell
how long | shall stay"
There was not even a casual meet
ing between Mr.. Lind and the author
titles of Vera Cruz.
A message from the state depart
ment at Washington was handed to
Mr.. Lind when the battleship New
Hampshire arrived With William
Bayard Hale, who also is in Mexico
as a personal representative of Pres
fdent Wilson, he went over 1t care
fully. Both appeared to be i'm
pressed with It's contents. An official
understanding of the Mexican situa-
ton was reached later by the two. e.,
Mr.. Lind came from Galveston on
the New Hampshire and called on
Rear Admiral Fletcher aboard the
Louisiana before landing.
0 Promise TO Quei MOD.
The people OF Vera Cruz gave no
intimation of any desire to indulge In
demonstration Of disapproval Of Mr..
Lhd's coming. His landing was wit
messed by only small group. =
La Union, local newspaper.
urged all citizens in its afternoon edi-
ton to abstain from disorder and
not to listen to agitaors. declaring
those taking part in manifestations
were not patriots, since such action
might easily compromise the Mexican
government.
The paper suggested that all wait
until they might be called on by the
government of President Huerta to
participate In a foreign way, an event
in which all should be disposed to
shed their last drop Of blood In the
defense OF their country.
Sends Warship to Americans.
Responding to urgent appeals for
assistance from Americans at Laguna
del Carmen, Admiral Fletcher sent
the U. s. s. Michigan to that port
late Thursday. The repart was that
Laguna del Carmen was threatened
by rebels and bandits. The admiral
has received no report from the Mich
igan.
Wilbur E. Gracey, United States
consul at Progresso, State Of Yucatan,
has requested that the United States
gunboat Wheeling, which is patrolling
the lower gulf coast, be sent to Pro
gresso, where Americans are said to
be in danger. A battle in which 900
rebels are reported to have been en-
gagged occurred near that city.
Assures Bryan Lind 10 Safe.
City Of Mexico, Aug. 11.-Replying
to the second note forwarded by Secre-
tary Bryan to the Mexican govern
ment, Manuel Cara Aldape, Mexican
foreign minister. prepared state
ment which says:
answering your telegram to Presi-
6ent Huerta. the rumors 1t mentioned
are absolutely without foundation.
Mr. Lind. like any foreigner, may
pass through the country freely with.
out being subject to any molestation.
American citizens. like other for
eigners, have enjoyed and will con-
tinue to enjoy the most complete
guarantees on the part of the Next
can government and people. All are
under protection of our laws, and the
case of Mr.. Lind will not modify our
intentions and presidents.
Furthermore, there should exist
neither fear nor anxiety respecting
the security OF foreigners, for which
there likewise is no foundation.
Respecting mediation of which
mention has been made, the govern.
ment OF Mexico already has made Its
declarations"
SENIOR Aldape's note to Mr.. Bryan
was virtually his last Official act.
FREDERICK Gambo took the oath as
minister of foreign affairs at noon
and assumed charge OF the ministry
Immediately.
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