The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-08-19
HAS MADE PROGRESS
IN MEXICAN PUZZLE
SUBSTANTIAL ADVANCE MADE BY
LIND IN SOUTHERN REPUBLIC
Possible That Special Enjoys Repre-
sentations Will Bring the Huerta
Government into a More Amia-
BILE Frame of Mind.

Washington, Aug. 16-Substantial
progress has been achieved, in the
judgment of administration officials
here, by John Lind, in the discharge
of his delicate mission to Mexico.
They feel the American embassy's ad-
wiser at least has made a breach in
the wall, which theoretically had been
erected by the Mexican government to
obstruct his negotiations. The pre-
sentiment he already has made is un-
derstood to be only Of a preliminary
character and will be followed by
others setting out more in detail The
object which the American admins
tration had in mind in dispatching
him to Mexico City
The delivery of these supplement
tary communications either orally or
in writing, will depend entirely upon
, the reception which the Mexican gov
ernment accords the first communi-
cation. This is now under considera-
ton, a fact regarded as of the utmost
promise for the ultimate success OF
the negotiations .-.~-""
Should Take Action.
1t is understood that while there is
nothing in these views in the nature
of a demand for the withdrawal Of
Gen. Huerta from the presidency or
! for the arbitrary fixing of the date for
a general election, there is neverthe-
less a distinct intimation of the ad-
ministration's belief that some con-
clusion should be made by the Huerta
government to terminate the present
insurrection and to insure the ascend
ancy of a truly popular government.
If these fundamentals are accept
ed, the way will be open for ccAfer-
ences to define the means from which
the desired results could be brought
about.
1t is expected at the State depart
ment that the next step in the nego-
tiations will not be taken before Mon
day. The request of the Mexican gov
ernment for time to consider Mr.
Lind's presentation practically con-
veyed that idea. Meanwhile it is deem
ed essential that the principals to the
negotiations shall surround them with
the utmost secrecy at this interesting
phase.
! ! Nothing for Europe.
Not the slightest intimation of Mr..
Lind's communication has reached
any of the representatives OF foreign
powers. 1t is expected. however, that
as soon as the Mexican government
reaches a decision as to whether fur
ther overtures are to be received at
all, steps will be taken to acquaint
the foreign powers representatives in
Mexico with the nature of Mr.. Linds
mission.
The same information probably will
be conveyed to the displomatic repre-
sentatives accredited to the United
States from foreign countries.
Senator Lodge had a long talk with
Secretary Bryan today about Mexi-
can affairs. In view Of his formal
declaration in the senate Of his Dur-
pose to stand squarely behind the
president, providing the Mexican diff
fculty could be kept from the field OF
politics, this is believed to foreshadow
better entente between the demo-
cratic and republican members Of
the foreign relations committee than
existed yesterday.
Henry Lane Wilson, retired ambas-
sador to Mexico, remains in Wash
ington, still undecided as to his future
movements.
Democratic members of the senate
foreign relations committee have de-
termined that if the investigation Of
Mexican border conditions and Amer
lean financial support of the revolu-
tionists is to be continued by the spe-
cial subcommittee that worked along
the border last year, that committee
will be reorganized so that its con-
troll rests with democratic senator's.
The investigation conducted last
year was under direction Of Senator
Smith of Michigan and Senator Fall,
both republicans, who are now pre-
pairing reports Prior to the end Of
the last congress Senator Smith OBJ
tanned permission to continue the in
vestigation into present conditions.
The foreign relations committee will
determine next week as to whether