Evening star., 1913-11-25
DISCUSSION ON MEX|CG
HELD BY THE CABINET
No important Change in Situa-
ton, 1t Is Said at the
White House.
Mexico City Bank Shareholders Ex-
press Fears for Their
Bullion Deposits.

The Mexican situation was discussed
informally by President Wilson and
mis- cabinet today and the latest de-
velopments were gone over. Following
the meeting. however. it was said at
the White House that there had been
no important change in the situation
from the standpoint of the United
States.
Dispatches received at constitutionalist
headquarters here today from their forces
fighting near Juarez contained the in
erals is raging fiercely. No indication
was given as to which side is winning.
but the dispatches expresse dthe conf
dence OF Gen. Villa. the rebel commander.
that he ultimately will be victorious.
The foreign shareholders in the
banks in Mexico City are alarmed over
conditions there. according to cable dis
patches received here today. 1t became
KNOWN that some of the more pronli-
nent European shareholders are dis
cussing the advisability of appealing
to their respective governments for the
protection OF the bullion reserves held
against note issues.
Huerta May Seize Bullion.
These shareholders, it was said, fear
that Gen. Huerta, needing funds, may
seize this bullion and use it for military
purposes. 1t was also disclosed that re-
Gently Huerta took possession of nearly
three million dollars of the coin reserve
of the Banco Central, most Of the shares
of which are held by French citizens. and
that Huerta consented to return this
money only under great pressure.
Rear Admiral Fletcher, commanding
the American squadron in Mexican
waters, who is today steaming toward
Tuxpam on the battleship Rhode Island,
od fo he No RI hat
Admiral Boush said all was quiet at
Tuxpam. Capt. Wood. commanding the
battleship Nebraska, at Tampico, re-
ported today that Gen. Aguilar treated
in reply gave assurance that he had
taken energetic measures to prevent any
act OF his troops from becoming a sub
ject of complaint
He added that he has done all in his
power to render secure both the employees
and the property Of the oil companies
The battleship New Hampshire, which
went down to Vera Cruz last week, re-
turned to Tuxpam today.
Foreigners Apprehensive.
In spite Of recent reassuring reports
from the oil fields on the east coast of
Mexico. foreigners in that section are
still very apprehensive. appeals to WASH
ington indicating that they believe not
only their property, but their lives. are
in danger. Renewed private requests for
protection, following closely upon a ca
biegram from Charge O'Shaughnessy, at
Mexico City. saying 1t was rumored there
that the United States was about to land
marines. caused Secretary Daniels last
night to instruct Rear Admiral Fletcher,
ceed personally to Tampico and Tuxpam
and investigate conditions there.
The admiral sailed late yesterday
from Vera Cruz on his temporary flag
ship. the battleship Rhode Island, for
Tampico. Much has been left to his
and he himself will decide
whether 1t IL necessary for him to go
ashore for conference with the consti-
tutionaatst leaders, who have occupied
the oil territory and are threatening
the ports Of Tampico and Tuxpam
Admiral Gets Assurance.
The admiral was assured a few days
ago by Gen. Aguilar, chief of the revo-
lutionists, that there would be no in
reference with American or other for
eign properties.
corning the landing of marines brought
a prompt and emphatic denial that the
United States had ordered such step.
The Washington administration has
settled down to await patiently what
1t regards as the inevitable retirement
OF Gen. Huerta. A high government
ofhcial pointed out that the so-called
Mexican congress. just assembled, does
not hold the key to the situation. nor
will its proceedings affect the atti-
tude OF the United States, which al
ready in advance has placed upon the
body the stamp of illegality.
Position Of United States.
OF this purpose of the American gov
ernment to decline to recognize any
liability on the part of the permanent
government of Mexico which shall fol-
low the present administration of Gen
Huerta all interested foreign nations