El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-11-15
HUERTA DEFIEs;
CALLS CONGRESS
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one connected with the government be-
1t is known that Manuel Cara Al
dape was discussed as the successor
J of Huerta, but by reason Of the fact
that he is member of Huerta's cabi-
net, he will not be considered.
England FavOrs COvarrubias.
The appointment Of Miguel COvar-
rubias, who is in London, who is on
his way home from st. Petersburg,
where he was Mexico's minister, would
be pleasing, it is said, to Great Brit
ain, but there is no special sympathy
for him in Mexico and also there is
reason TO believe that his appointment
is not desired by Washington.
II Huerta does Vacate the presidency
II is more than probable that his sue
cessor- will be someone hitherto not
identified with national politics or
rebel movements.
Huerta Sends Out Troops.
Huerta continues to prosecut his
military campaign, and, If the orders
emanating. from the war department
the two factions in Mexico are to re-
tain their identity.
Gen Rubio Navarret has left for the
north with 1000 men to Join in the
operations against the Constitution
alists" at TOrreon. It is announced at
the war department that the plans for
the recovery OF that city by the fed
erals are well under way and that
new orders have been sent to Gen. Mer-
cado in Chihuahua, regarding the cam
paiEn that is being conducted there.
Rebels Gain in the South.
In the south there has been increased
activity on the part Of the rebels. Ju-
chiUepre, an important town in the
state of MorelOs has fallen into the
hands Of the followers Of Zapata. The
federals evacuated the town after a
stiff fight.
The presence Of rebels along the
lines between the capital and Vera
cruz indicate, an intention on their part
to Isolate the capital This is con-
tributing largely to the alarm felt
here For the most part, however,
residents of the capital are almost apa-
thetic. In the clubs cafes and offices
the relation between Mexico and the
United States is the inevitable subject
Of conversation. but there is a strange
lack of the panic which might be ex-
pected-
Americans Leave Mexico City.
Perhaps IS percent Of the American
residents have left the capital, but
it is not improbable that those now
here will remain, at least until there is
a final rupture Of diplomatic relations.
Even should hostilities between the
two countries arise, it is likely that
many Of these viii take their chances
and stay in the capital.
Financial Affairs Not Improved.
The financial situation has not i'm
proved. Assurances have come from
governmental sources and from the
managers of the banks that the recent
runs on the National bank and the
Bank Of London and Mexico have done
no harm to these institutions, but a
rumor is current that certain banks
VIII close within three days. True or
not, the rumor is given credence. Sill
yer is difficult to secure except in
small amounts. It is no secret that
the funds in the treasury are only suf-
ficient TO enable the government to
live from hand to mouth and that those
who are entrusted with the task Of
obtaining money for the conduct Of
fficial affairs are resorting to means
that are unusual and which may be
questioned by any succeeding admin
istration.
Nay Increase Taxes.
One Of the things which, It is said
the new congress may be expected to
rush through under suspension Of the
rules, is some measure calculated to