Norwich bulletin., 1913-10-28

Washington. Oct. 27.-Reports from The British foreign office that Great Britain would do nothing in the Mex lean situation. now that the election had been held in the southern republic without consultation with the UnlteC States. aroused interest in official cir cles here today, and added strength to the persistent intimatiOnS that the American government plans a note to the powers. which may result in a concerted Mexican policy for the fu- ture-
 Secretary Bryan, when shown dis patches from London which asserted that Great Brirain's recognition Of Provisional President Huerta was giv- en to extend only until the elections staqal that such had been the under stahding here all rhe time. When asked if note was in preparation which would open the way for negO- tiatious with the foreign powers. he said no statement or intimatiOns along this line could be given al this time.
 A General Mexican Policy.
 Some officials suggested today that he position of Great Britain with re- sDeCt to the recognition of the Huer- ta government in case the election for president is declared void would be binding as it now exists. Should Hu- eerta continue tO be the head of the provisional government II was argued, the recognition of Huerta would nee essarilv continue Others maintain ed however. that the recognition ex- tended by Great Britain was intended Go hold only until the time of the cleo tion last Sunday, no matter what might be the result On this basis IS was coutended that Great Britain was now free to listen to any proposal that might be made by the United states for the formation of a general MeXl- can policy. which would also include the participation of other powers.
 No Recognition by United States.
 Iu the absence from Washington of President Wilson nothing definite cauff be learned about the future plans ur inc government but it was general D asserted that nothing would be done uutU there was official Announcement from Mexico City on the outcome or Sundays elections
 Secretary Bryan stated tonight that ao direct communication had been re- -sf-ed as to the result of the pToba- tfe outcome of the election for presI- dent since the votes were cast. It was -fc general belief however, in official circles that the newly elected congress would be seated after some delay in announcing the final result that the presidential election would be declar- ed invalid and Huerta again chosen provisional president Whatever hap
  its declaration not to recognize the government as it will be constituted, and because of this situation it IS deemed certain that some initiative move on the part of this government must soon be forthcoming.
 Only Routine News Yesterday.
 Secretary Bryan plans to consult with President Wilson on the subject as soon as the latter returns from Mobile The presidents speeches of the last few days with relation to general Latin-American policy, to- zether with the comments of the Brit Ish press. generally favorable to the American attitude in Mexico, gave rise. to expectations of important develop meuts before many days
 Secretary Brg an said the department had heard nothing of a report that the German government had dispatched other WarShfps to Mexican waters Most of the information 10 the depart ment from Mexico during the day was routine One dispatch, dated October a5. stated that after three days fight ing in Monterey. quiet had been re- stored and that the federals at that time still held the city. No Americans or other foreigners had been reported killed or injured.