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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-05
MOTT FREED FROM JAIL
Federal Agent Released With
out Bail in New Orleans.

New Orleans. Aug. 4.-The release from
prison without bail to-day of J. l.. Mott
secret agent Of the Department Of Jus-
tice and Ernesto Fernandez representa-
tive Of the Constituencies party of Mex
leo, is Interpreted 10 mean that there will
be no prosecution in connection with the
payment last week of 500 by Emmanuel
Castillo Brito. formerly provisional Gov
ernor OF Campeche, Mexico. on an alleged
promise of immunity from arrest on Grim
inal charges preferred by the Mexican
government.
G. Raymond Matthews. special agent Of
the Department OF Justice. who accepted
the 1900 from Brto. and who asserted
that IL was done as part of a plan TO
detain Brito until warrant for his ar
rest should arrive from Washington. was
released Oh Saturday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-05
.HUERTA HALTS PEACE PLAN
Tells Deputies He Will Not
Treat with Rebels.

Mexico City. Aug 4.-President Huerta
to-day told the members of the Chamber
OF Deputies who initiated the plan for
treating with the rebels in an endsayor TO
bring about peace that he would not sane
ton the proposed plan, and that If the
Deputies desired 10 intervene with the
insurgents they must do so in their pri-
vate capacity.
According 70 an official report received
here. the government troops nave checked
the rebel advance on Guayinas The
rebel aviator. Didier Mason. flew over
Guaymas during the action and was IN
der fire. hut escaped unscathed. Bombs
dropped from his aeroplane did no dam
age
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-05
MEXICANS FREE DIESEL
American Mine Manager Tele.
graphs He's Out of Prison.

Charles Diesel. manager of the FL Paso
office Of the Mines Company OF America.
No III Broadway. who was arrested on
July % by Governor Orozco at Santa
Rosalia, Mexico. has been released. This
was learned al the office Of the company
yesterday. where IL was stated tele-
gram had been received from Diesel.
Diesel was held on a charge Of con-
spiracy TO defraud the Mexican govern
ment in arranging to ship silver TO the
United States from Lasazules. near Par
raj. paying taxes thereon 10 the rebels,
who were in control Of the northern part
Of the city.
Numerous reports received at the office
Of the company here were that Biesel
had been threatened with death 1t Is
understood the State Department de-
manded his immediate release through
Consul Letcher. at Chihuahua.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-05
PRESIDENT SENDS
LIND TO MEXICO
Continued from first page.

sending an emissary'to Mexico puts off
for an indefinite period the necessity
Of adopting a definite policy
Officials of the administration say
that this procedure is entirely safe.
both with regard TO the internal situa-
ton i'm Mexico and concerning the safe
ty Of foreign lives and property. AS a
matter of fact, there has been no ma
terial change IN actual conditions in
Mexico for the last six weeks. There
has been some fighting, but nothing OF
serious character or of sufficient i'm
portance 10 give either faction in
creased advantage.
Ex-Governor Lind goes 10 Mexico in
Bryan's statement he is called "advis-
er" 70 the American Embassy. which
is now in charge IF the first secretary.
who is acting, through the absence Of
the ambassador, as charge d'affaires.
Practically. with diplomatic meaning
aside, Ex-Governor Lind is the personal
representative OF the President OF the
United States, and as such, under the
peculiar circumstances existing, can
exercise more influence and will have
far more freedom Of action than II he
were 10 be sent in the ordinary way.
with the full plenary powers of an am
bassador. He will be at full liberty to
discuss the situation with any and all
factions, and in view of what will in
Mexico be the we'll known fact that he
is an unofficial ambassador. Mexican
officials and Mexican rebel leaders can
discuss the situation with him.
lind's Chances Discussed.
Mr.. Linds chances Of bringing the
contendng factions e. the point Of
agreeing TO a settlement OF the present
imbroglio are being debated in Wash
ington tonight with a deal Of vigor
There are some who say that Huerca
viii never consent To mediation. so Ger
tain IS he Of ultimate victory. Agents
Of the Constitutionalists say the same
thing Of their principals. Both sides
assert unlimited confidence in final
success. and each asks why. under such
circumstances. IN should resort to
mediation. But there are those in Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-05

Miss Nesbit was breathless. hot and
happy.
Really" she said, II never believed
every one would be so kind. love them
all for their generosity.
do you know what has brought me
luok?" she asked the Tribune reporter
as she fumbled with her bodice 1T is
this" She drew out tiny white Jacket
and held IL up. It's my baby's first
jacket. and wear II as talisnan. This
afternoons reception proves again that 1t
brings me luck"
And then the little circle. after rhapso-
dizing over the baby's jacket, turned It's
attention to the huge floral offerings that
began to pour in. filling the little room.
Judging by Miss Neshits manner and
her evident anxiety over the outcome of
her debut dancer, her heart is sin
cerely set upon "A stage career. and she
is willing TO work hard 70 earn success.
That she has a mind Of her own is proven
by the Hammerstein billbOards about the
theatre. which lately bazoned the name
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw" to an expectant
Broadway, but now by her latest edict
bear splotch OF white where the "Thaw
was itlltl'u anu AlfltiN cNfNANiNN 'N'N
lyn Nesbit. dancer"
Just before the evenings performance
Miss Nesbit received another omen Of
good luck She picked up a wallet con-
tanning a life insurance policy for 5000
on the life of II. W. Boettger. who lives
at the Brentmore. and who later claimed
the wallet The policy was made out TO
Mr. Boettger's wife.
Miss Nesbit received an even more cor
dial reception at the evenings perform
ance than in the afternoon. IL is quite
evident that good omens and lucky tails
mans will be kept handy during the rest
OF her engagement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-05

John Lind has been a school teacher. q
lawyer. a soldier and politician, and
has held many political Offices. He was
born in Kama. Smalard. Sweden, on
March %. 1854 the son Of Gustave and
Catherine Lind His family came 10 this
country and settled i'm Goodhue. MINI.
Mr.. Lind was educated in the public
schools. taught various schools in Sibley
County, MINI Later. when he had earned
sufficient money, he entered the Univer-
sity OF Minnesota. He was admitted TO
the bar in 1876 and began practice at New
Tim, MINI. On September Is. 1879. he
married Alice A. Shepard. He is the
senior member Of the law firm of Lind
& LELAND. From 1851 10 1885 he was re-
ceiver Of the Land Office at Tracy, MINI.
Mr.. Lind was a member Of Congress
from 1851 10 1888 At the opening OF the
Spanish American War he was appointed
first lieutenant and quartermaster OF the
18th Minnesota Volunteers. He was the
Democratic nominee for Governor in 1856
and was elected. He was defeated for re-
election in 1870 From 1896 10 1905 he was
~ member Of the 51st Congress. He Is
now president of the Board OF Regents
Of the University OF Minnesota
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-05

fetal life who believe that once the
direct, definite proposal of mediation
is officially presented. as Governor
Lind will present ii. neither side Will
undertake the risk Of fiouting the gov
eminent and the power of the United
States Those who hold this view say
that, in reality, neither side is in the
least certain of ultimate victory, and
would. in truth be glad of chance or
peaceful settlement
As far as the Mexican business is con-
cerned. Washington has not had such an
active day In months II started of with
the arrival, early this morning, OF Am
bassador Wilson, who had been sum-
moned here for dismissal The Amoas-
sador went to -he White House about IL
o'clock. but was told there that the
President did not wish 10 see him. SO
he went TO the State Department 10 see
Mr.. Bryan.
Mr. Wilson mad a conference with the
Secretary lasting about half an hour. AT
It's conclusion the Ambassador said that
nothing had been decided as to his per-
sonal status. This condition prevailed
only few minutes, however. as Mr..
Bryan hastened over 10 the Executive
Mansion evidently to report the purport
OF hts conference with the retiring dip
lcmat When ne returned to the State
Department he called Ambassador VIII
son once more. There was another con-
ference Of about thirty minutes, and
when the Ambassador left the Sec
retary's office he said that his reslgna-
ton had been accepted.
Mr. Pryan was informed a few minutes
later that the report was abroad that
the severance Of Henry Lane Wilson and
tn" diplomatic service was complete He
confirmed the report. which. he said, ne
had intended himself 10 announce later
in the day This he formally did by
issuing the following statement:
"Amba ssador Wilson's resignation has
been accepted. to take effect October IA.
The part which he felt it his duty to
take in the earlier stages In the recent
revolution in Mexico would make II 1lfii-
cult for him 10 represent the views Of
the present administration. IN view OF
the situation which now exists
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-05
OWES s2S64 FOR HATS
Mrs. Thaw Says Let Harry Pay,
but Modistes Get Judgment.

Louise & Co.. modistes. obtained a Judg-
ment for $500 against Evelyn Nesbit
Thap In the Supreme Court yesterday
The claim was for gowns and hats. Mrs
Thaw refused TO pay, saying that her
husband was responsible for the bill
Mrs. Thaw got discharge in bankrupt
cy on Saturday Counsel for Louise &
Co. said that unless he was prevented
from doing so by the bankruptcy proceed
ings he would attach the salary OF the
actress. who began an engagement yes
terday az Hammerstein's Victoria Theatre
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-05
ARMISTICE IN BALKANS
Will Last Three Days Only,
Saws Rumanian Premier.

bucharest. Aug. An. Majoresco. the
Rumanian Premier and permanent presi-
dent Of the conference. in proposing the
three days extension OF the armistice, TO
which agreement was made by the peace
delegates. said that no further prolonsa-
ton would be asked, and that therefore.
the labors OF the conference must be com
pleted by Friday.
II is understood that humania is de-
termined' that the peace prehminaries
shall be signed by Friday, and that the
unsettled points. such as the ownership OF
Istip. Kotschana. Radohishtah and Stru-
mitza. shall be submitted TO the decision
of the powers. II is believed that Greece
will retain Kavala.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-05
DOOM Of THE REBELLION
IN CHINA SEEMS NEAR
Fighting Continues, but Up
rising Is Said To Be Al
most Suppressed.
REBELS ACT AS OUTLAWS
One Leader Shoots His Advisers
Troops Kill Lieutenant
and Then Loot Treasury
-Gunboat Captured.

Hong Kong. Aug. tine southern
Chinese rebellion has been practically sup
pressed and the declaration OF independ-
ence Of the revolutionary provinces abro-
gated. Reports from Canton say the
populace there is celebrating the endlhs
OF the uprising with public reJolcinss ana
the explosion Of firecrackers
IL is said General Lung Chi-kuang. the
victorious commander OF the government
troops from Kwang-si has been appointed
Governor General of the Province q
Kwanc-tung. while his brother has been
nominated his assistant
The rebel Governor Chang Of k"anS-
tung. who said At the beginning OF the
revolutionary movement that he dlsap-
proved OF the independent policy OF the
southern states. is expected to arrive IN
Hong Kong tonight He shot his two
military advisers, Chan Chung-yuns ana
Wang Suit-sun, and an army ofncer az
he suspected them Of intrigue.
The artilleryrnen of Canton killed their
lieutenant colonel and then marched 20
the Governors Offices. where they looted
the treasury.
zone OF the shells fred by the artillery
men fell IN the prelecI OllI't0 oi'N n'''N'
about a dozen pedestrians.
Fighting continues along The West
River. where the rebels have captured
gunboat.
The chief problem OF the authorities
consists in dealing with the looters
Shanghai. Aug 4-Shots were ex-
changed to-day between the government
cruisers and the Wu-Sung forts. held by
the rebels, but without result The ne
potiations for the surrender Of the forts
have proyed futile. and a stiff fight ~
nrobable there when Admiral Tseng has
cleared the Shanghai district Of rebels.
Peking, Aug. 4.-The rebel forces IN the
Province Of Kiangsi were driven pacK
all along the lire after serious engage
rnent on Thursday and Friday with the
Nortbern government troops, who cap,-
ured a strong position. mainly throush
their superior Eunnery. The rebels had
been reinforced by detachinents OF reVo-
lutionlsts from the provinces OF h"ahs-
tunp Human and Ngan-hwei. end num-
bered 1000 men
London. Aug. A dispatch 10 THE
Times from Shanghai says that the ne
gotiat!ons on the part Of the government
forces for the surrender Of the rebels
have been dropped and that sharp hgh'-
ing appears TO be inevitable. The situa-
ton up the river. ii adds. is extremely
confusing. Apparently the government
troops control the railway practically to
Pukow. west Of Marking. and the reoeis
are tending to drift down country be-
tween Marking and Chin-ki
Fu-Chow, Aug. 1.-The Assembly has
rescinded the declaration of the indie
pendence of Fu-Kien Province from the
republic.
Iron The Tribune Bureau
Washington, Aug. 4-Chinas latest
revolution is seemingly on the wane.
Judging by dispatches received by the
State Department. and II is believed here
that II will not be long before news VIII
come telling Of still further failures on
The part OF the rebels.
The department was told to-day by the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-05
Wilson's Future Uncertain.

Mr. Wilson viewed the situation calmly.
He simply said that his resignation had
been accepted. Which resignation it was
he did not know. He was asked II he
had insisted upon the acceptance, and he
said he had not When asked what he
intended TO do. Mr. Wilson said:
Il came into the diplomatic service
naked. and | go out OF il naked. l do
not know what | will DO.
While Mr. Wilson says that he is GER
tain that the President and the Secretary
Of State are actuated by high patriotism
in dealing with the Mexican situation, Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-05


Brunswick. Ga. Aug AFTER stay OF
several days here the United States
cruiser Des Moines sailed this morning
under hurry orders for La Guayra. Nenez-
uela. via Guantanamo, Cuba. where she
will coal Accompanying the cruiser were
Mr. Tenant. Charge d'Anaires al cara
cas-. and a number OF newspaper men.
Washington. Aug. f-Prcsident wilson
let IL be known to-day that he would nom
IL ate n minister To Venezuela AT the ear
Hest possible moment. The dispatch OF q
new secretary 10 take charge Of the lega-
lion there is the forerunner OF qulch
action 10 protect American interests.
General Castro plotted quietly but e.
fectualv while he was On New York last
winter 20 get his revolution under way.
While he was here he assumed the atu-
tude that he had been greatly injured bN
the publication OF stories that he came
here from Europe with a view 10 getting
I'm touch with his former followers ~
Venezuela and inspiring them TO take ui
arms 10 restore him 10 the Presidency
Having established his Innocence. 70 his
own satisfaction. General Castro went
quietly back 70 Europe pretending that
revolution was furthest from his mind.
But Castro found "a trusted agent IN the
person OF a merchant. through whom ne
secretly spread the revolutionary propa-
eanda This man. by the way, is not a
Venezuelan lie could not use one OF his
own compatriots for this delicate mission.
However. ne is foreigner. The plan. as
laid out by the adrolt mind oi Generai
Castro. was for the agent 10 go TO Nent-
zuela IN the capacity Of a travelling sales
man. The latter had had such expert
ence In South America. ana II was no
trouble for him TO obtain the representa-
ton Of a firm Ia this city as It's agent IN
Venezuela. The name of the arm must
be- omitted for obviocs reasons. But the
Castro agent. with his line OF mefchan-
disc. was able to travel in Venezuela
without suspicion and, unmolested dehve'
10 the Castro adhcrents his verbal IN
structious and arrange with them an inc
necessary details FOR the Introduction oil
arms and ammunition. This agent is stu
In Venezuela.
The report from Washington that Ger
tain asphalt interests In this city are De-
hind the revolution of General Castro ~a'
vigorously denied yesterday.
II was also denied yesterday that Gen
eral Jose Manuel Hernandez. leader OF the
Nattonalist party In Venezuela. has any
intention Of sailing from this city 10
morrow. as WAS reported YESTERDAY. Gen
eral Hernandez is opposed 10 Presiden
Gomez and 10 Genera! Castro ana IN ilrne
will take steps To rio cn'Zuela OF boti
mon II vas said. out he Is not yet read
To- move and will remain In New forE
until he is so prepared.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-05
TWENTY-FIVE DIE IN MINE
Only One Escapes Death IN Col
liery Fire Near Glasgow.

Glasgow. Aug. 4.-Twenty-two coal
miners persisted in the fire yesterday IN
the Mavls Valley pit Of the calder col
liery near here. Their bodies were recov-
cred to-day Only one man escaped awe
a widow lost three sons.
Many Of the rescuers were overcome oy
the heat and by poisonous gases.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-05
cAvoRRIsrs' SLAYER A SUICIDE
tBy Cable to The Tribune. ]

rBy Cable 20 The TrSune.l
Naples. Aug 4.-Camorrista Guile
opposite. who had been arrested FOR the
murder Of several Camorrists, was found
dead in his cell this morning. He
hanged himself during the night from
the bars of his window.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-05

is plain that his views as to what should
be done remain at direct variance with
those of the administration. His friends
make IT clear that he feels that the send
ing of Governor Lind 10 Mexico is an
entirely inadequate measure. which will
not prevent continuation OF the revolu-
ton or continued danger TO American
citizens.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-05
Braving Avalanche, Seven Cut
Way Up Ice Slope Of Mount
Robson, 13, 700 Feet High.
WOMAN 5AARES IN FEAT
Miss Mary Vaux, of Philadel-
phia, One of Those to Stand
on Summit of Giant Peak
After 80 Hours Toll.
rRr Telegraph 70 The Tribune l

winnipeg. Man, Aug. 4-The Mount
pobson band of mountaineers have real
ned their ambition by scaling Mount
pobson. King Of the Rockies. in the Tete-
tayne cache district. Among the party 10
.cale the peak were W. W. Scott, Provin-
.ial Deputy Minister of Public Works.
british Columbia; the Rev. G.. b. Kinney.
u y McTavish. Professor Fay. Tufts
College. Medford. Mass: Professor Free
born New York; Miss Mary NJ. Vaux.
philadelphia. and Or. Walcott. secretary
of the Smithsonian Institution.
The feat was accomplished last Thurs
dav. and the summit 1900 feet high. was
reached after a climb of thirty hours.
The party led by guide. Konrad Kahn.
had a long and difficult climb. involving
AZ least six thousand steps cut by Kahn.
The climbers left camp on the evening OF
Wednesday. July So At AIS Thursday
morning they crossed the glacier and
snow field and assembled the dome. Thence
hard climbing was met on the steep ice
wall. requiring step cutting for l.5o0 feet,
with continual danger of avalanches.
At 5 a m. the party crossed the bad
Berg Ehrund, full OF drifting snow. in
bitter wind. One hundred and five steps
were cut in one wall. and at 1880 they
reached Knife Edged Artery. at 1880
feeS only TO find that their real difficult
ties were 10 begin.
Steps were then cut in the snow below
the edge 10 allow of travel. and at 2:So
o'clock the final clear ice dome below the
summit was reached Two possible routes
averting overhanging ice had to be aban-
doned as taking too much time, and the
final ten thousand steps Of ascent were
cut under overhanging ice.
Progress here was very slow. and the
summit seemed To retreat as the ice
masses We're passed. Biting wind was
experienced here, and the wet rope,
clothes and gloves were frozen stiff.
The weather had not cleared at $50
o'clock. and the guide turned 10 the
and said: Il can take you
no further" Toiling on. however. they
reached the cloudless summit-the apex
Of the mountain.
They stood for fifteen minutes on the
high tower above the Rocky Mountain
system. and descended by the southeast
face. one object being the choice Of an
easier route. \ stiff descent and much
followed, and the party slept
on the edge tied together with ropes, at
an altitude of 900 feet. They reached
the camp q. Acc =. IN. Saturday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-05
rpy Telegrnph to The tribune J

TNV IeIegrhph 10 7 10 ITIUuH'
Washington. Aug. +-According 10 state
Department advices, "A state OF revolution
has been proclaimed in Venezuela. Mar
,taI lav has also been established. Tele-
graphic communication between caracas
and Falcon. where the revolt seems TO
centre. has been prohibited by the gov
eminent.
General Telleria is reported TO he lead
ing the revolutionists in the Falcon dis
trict, and a body OF rebls Is said 10 have
landed on the Coajira Peninsula. Presl-
dent Gomez IL expected 10 take the Held
against the rebels. Nothing further has
be.n heard from President Castro.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-05

The first ascent Of Mount Robson was
made on August Is. 1909. by Or. o. p.
Coleman, Of the University Of Toronto.
lie was accompanied 70 the top by the
Rev. George Kinney and Donald Phil
lips Standing on the bare. wlnd-swept
peak. Dr. Coleman planted the Canadian
fag-lS.700 feet above the sea. the highest
altitude on which a Canadian flag had
ever waved. In fact, Mount Robson is
the highest peak in all Canada.
Or. Coleman's successful ascent was
made on his third attempt In 1907 and
again in 1893 he had tried the climb from
different sides of the mountain. only 20
he driven back by storms or impossible
precipices.
The peak was measured some years ago
by triangulation. by James McEVoy' OF
the Geological Survey Of Canada. He
fixed its altitude AT 1890 feet, and pro-
nounced il the highest in Canada.
In THE Northwest Passage by Land
bv Viscount Milton and W. p. Cheadle,
who visited the base OF Mount Robson.
the peak is described in the following pas
sage.
"On every side the snowy heads OF
mcdiately behind us. a giant Of giants
and immeasurably supreme, rose Robson
Peak. This magnificent mountain is OF
conical form. giacier-clotned, and rugged.
When We first caught sight Of it,
shroud Of mist partly enveloped the
summit. but this presently rolled away
ana we saw as upper portion dimmed by
d necklace Of light feathery clouds, De
hind which its pointed apex Of ice, git-
terinE in the morning sun. shot up FAR
into the blue heaven above TO height OF
probably 1000 or 1900 feet"
The commanding position Of Mount
Robson is ;hus described by Charles D.
Walcott. secretary Of the Smithsonian In
stitution, writing in the May, 1913. issue OF
The National Geographic Maya zine;
Robson. the most majestic peak OF the
Canadian Rockies. is situated northwest
Of the Yeilowhead Pass. through when
the Grand Trunk Pacific and the cana
dian Northern Railways have been build
ing their lines 10 connect the great in
terror plains and granary of Canada with
the Pacific Coast"