Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12
President to Inform Foreign
Governments of Program
He Has Mapped Out.
HOPES FOR APPROVAL
OF HIS PEACE PLANS
Head OF American Embassy Reports
Peace and Good Order in
Mexico City.


state Department today that the situa
ton In Mexico City was peaceful ,rd
qolet. His message was gratifying to
administration officials. who desired that
all Observation-Disclosures the Mexican gov
ernment may have as to the intention.
OF the United States shall be cleared up
before any further steps are taken In the
peace policy of President Wilson.
The presentation of a note represent
ing the views of President Wilson is ex-
pected soon. but the various steps In the
American governments program will be
carried out gradually.
The first note will be transmitted in
duplicate to all foreign governments
represented here and will declare for
the first time in formal terms the at
titude Of the administration toward
Mexico
Recognition Of Huerta Explained.
Administration officials, who are hon.
ing that European countries will lend
their moral support to the efforts to
adjust the Mexican situation peacefully.
were favorably impressed with the
statement of the British government
that the recognition of Huerta had
been only "a recognition of a provis-
ional president pending an election"
and was done on the theory that IL
was likely to assist in the restoration
of order
The added comment from the British
government that France and Germany
had recognized President Hucrta after
the American ambassador. Henry Lane
Wilson, had made a congratulatory
speech at a reception given by President
Huerta to the diplomatic corps. was re-
ceived as further STRENGTHENING the view
of President Wilson that the American
ambassador had been personal factor in
the situation.
Official Reports Meager.
Meager reports come from Mexico to-
day regarding the progress OF the revo-
luton. Northern Tabasco is said to he
restless with. prevailing fear OF an out
break. while conditions in the Frontora
district are generally calm. American
Consul Miller at Tampico has shipped on
the steamer Noruega 124 refugees. mostly
women and children. from Chamal and at
Atascador or Coco colonies. They are
bound for Galveston.
American refugees on the cruiser
Pittsburgh at Guaymas. waiting to re-
turn to the United States, will be
brought home on the supply ship
Glacier. Because of renewed military
will remain on guard duty and be re-
inforced by the South Dakota, now On
her way from San Francisco.
Gunboat Nashville Under Orders.
Secretary Daniels has ordered the
gunboat Nashville, 1900 tons. now at
Portsmouth, N H.. undergoing repairs.
| to leave for the east coast of Mexico
the latter part of this week. As In the
case Of the Tacoma, she will join Ad-
miral Fletcher's command at Vera
Cruz. and be subject to his orders as
| to where she shall proceed.
The battleship Michigan. which visited
Ciudad del Carmen. Mexico, last Friday.
as the result of a complaint to the State
Department by Mrs. Phoebe Hearst that
rebels were threatening American life
and property in the region of her ranch.
near Ciudad del Carmen. has reported to
the Navy Department. through Rear Ad-
miral Fletcher, commander of the YES
ses in Mexican waters. that Ann rican
subjects are not in danger; american
subjects have not been threatened. anu
American subjects and foreign subjects
have received proper protection from the
Mexican authorities.
Americans do not desire transporta-
ton to leave" the report adds. Amer
ican property has not been destroyed
and American interests have not been
endangered. The Mexican rebels have
committed depredations. but NOBODY
has been endangered. The condition OF
affairs at Ciudad del Carmen is salts
factory"
Denies Rumor Of Rupture.
Constitutionalists' representatives
here have received direct word from
Sonora denying emphatically recent re-
ports OF a break between Gov. May
torena of the state and Gen. Pesqueira.
commanders -in-c chief of the constitution
alist forces In the state. The advices
received here said the two men were
working in harmony.
The nstitutionalists also pointed out
today that frequent statements and re-
ports concerning activities of Nader
istas are based on lack of information.
1t was stated that Julio Madero, a lieu
tenant on the staff of Gen. Carranza, is
the only member of the Madero family
actively in the field. and that there is
really no such thing as Maderfsta
party.
In circles we'll informed on Mexican af-
fairs it was stated that there is frequent
communication between the different
forces opposing the Huerta regime. and
that all are working with definite plan
In mind The constitutionalists deny that
most OF the revolt is backed and run by
bands Of brtgands.
Message Ready for Presentation.
MEXICO CITY, August 12-The mes
sage OF the State Department which Mr..
Lind has for President Huerta ts ready
for presentation. At least part of the
State Departments desires are expressed
In a document which has been trans
lated into Spanish.
Nelson O'Shaughnessy. the American
charge d'affaires. took steps to ascertain
whether the Mexican government would
receive the communication. That IL will
do so there is little doubt since 1t has
never expressed unwillingness to accept