Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-10-24
uan problem than merely material In.

can problem. .han merely material In
terests.
The delicacy of the situation. It was
apparent, would be increased by the
fact that Felix Diax took refuge IN
the American consulate at Vera Cruz
The possibility that the Huerta au.
thorities might demand his release and
provoke another emergency was fuiis
realized.
The American governments protec-
tion will be given to Diaz or any other
candidate ON the theory that II fs not
the individual but the principle OF free
speech and free elections which should
be maintained.
Predictions Of Course Vary.
Predictions as to the course the Unit
ed States should pursue varied greatly
in administration circles. Suggestions
that the United States might propose
10 re-establish order and conduct an
election as was done In Cuba after
Cuban Independence was accomplished
were advanced In many quarters with
some degree of authoritativeness 1t
was apparent that while externally
officials were calm and showed no ex-
element. a description by many well
informed persons was that the situa-
storm"
That the United States might he re-
CURED to back up by force any measures
or policies she may propose Is taken into
consideration by many administration of
flcfals and while there is no comment
20 Indicate the trend of affairs. there is
unmistakable evidence that high officials
are prepared for any eventuality.
As Secretary Bryan went to the White
House he was asked whether Consul
1f
enough to include the granting OF asy-
1um To members of Gen. Felix Dtaz' ?
staff. He replied that asylum would be
accorded anybody who sought 1t.
Sailing Plans Unchanged.
The nine battleships of the Atlantic
fleet will sail for their Mediterranean
cruise tomorrow. according to original
plans Ii was said today. In their course
across the Atlantic they will be in con-
slant communication with tho Arlington
wireless station until next Thursday. It
was stated positively. however. that they
set sail without any orders except to
proceed to their Mediterranean destina-
lions.
Rear Admiral Fletcher reported q gale
blowing off the coast OF Vera Cruz, where
the American squadron lies. but he said
shore communication was possible
IL
cruiser Takoma has gone to Tuxpam
where renewed disturbances are report
ed. Admiral Fletcher made no report
of the MORO Castle incident.
Although in international law the
american consulate has not extraterri-
foriality rights, IL was pointed out here
that morally. the Mexican authorities
had no ground to invade the American
precincts TO arrest Gen. Diaz. Secretary
bryan has approved the action OF the
consul In affordinE asylum to Gen. Diaz
DR.. Gomez Explains Flight.
Commenting on the detention Of Can't.
Hun of the Moro Castle. DR.. vasquez
Gomez today gave. a detailed account
of how he left Mexico last April. ex-
planning that Capt Huff did nothing
for which he could be held accountable
by the Mexican government
Dr. Gomez said he was quietly pursu-
ing his profession irf Mexico city last
april. when he learned that he was to
be arrested on charge Of assisting
I've revolution. He left for Vera Cruz.
ie' said and on hearing there that an
'r,ter was out for hie arrest, went to
he chief of policeA who told him he
the nothing of the facts
Il tel.graphed to Minister Of Justice
ieye g." said DIR. Clornez, ''and received
he reply that 1t was all q mistake.
o to Havana. The vessel remained In
he ha rbor for several days. during which
line a military officer came on board
nth aI3 order for my arrest Since l
as { tvallian and not under the author
" Of Il he military. refused to 60 with
Inn. ST hsequent1J an order for my ar
est cam from tho district Judge in Vera
ruz. c apt. Hun then told the officers
hey cou h search for me. Thirty men
earched for near I'VE hours, but they
ID not 4 nd me. and left later on the
Zorro Ca site tor Havana. Capt. Hun
as not r, ssponsib lie in any way"
Rebel Move ment Spreading.
That tn , re- evolutionary movement
yainst Hue rita Il rapidly spreading sue
'ssfully W; IS u re news received In 4
sratch by the constitutionalist repre-
he re I oday. One dispatch re-
ived was as 70 lows:
Gov. Botel 10 of Nuevo Leon has re-
,lted against II uerta and constitutional
I troops arr surrounding Monterey
hey are new treating with Gov
oteilo. who wa1 its to Join them with 600
ate troops. Tn Huerta agent has been
nprisoned br n tello.
"Ali federal u oops at Laredo In the
my of Gen. M as are to be sent to re-
eve Monterey. A small garrison OF
fly men is to In left at Laredo. and Gen.
gusfin Castrot with strong force Of
Is planning to inter-
ept Gen MASS On his way south"
FRFF STEAMED