East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-10-28
Takes Alarm Following Arrest Of
American Alleged to Have Been
Active in His Behalf.
AMERICAN CONSUL PROBES
Mexico City Gratificd Over News
That Opponent OF Huerta Is Under
Protection of American Flag
Feeling Is That Danger Has Been
rassed-Othcrs Go With Diaz.

WASHINGTON. Oct. 2S.-Interven-
tiOn in Mexico seemed nearly inevit-
able today. Government Officials IN
close touch with the administration
admitted as much openingiy. The ap-
peal for protection made by General
Diaz could not be disregaricd, it was
said.
The incident OF Diaz being aboard
an American fighting vessel has
grayely complicated the situation. it
was declared. II Is thought likely that
Diaz and his companions will be taken
to a neutral port where they will be
umnolested.
II Is expected that Huerta will de-
mand that Diaz be surrendered but
that the demand will be refused.
VERA CRUZ, Oct. 2s-GeneraI
gunboat Wheeling
Diaz appealed to American Consul
Canada last night for protection fol-
loving the arrest of l.. s. Blum. an
American who accompanied him from
Havana. 1t is understood that Blum
was suspected of activity in behalf OF
Diaz- Canada is investigating the
case.
Cecilia Ocon. Jose Sandovai. two
Diaz supporters. and Alexander VIII
liams. a newspaperman. who also ap
pealed to Canada for protection. were
taken aboard the battleship along
with Diaz.
MEXICO CITY. Oct. 2s.-Reports
from Vera Cruz that General Felix
Diaz has been taken aboard an Am
erican warship was greeted here to-
day with sighs of relief from tho
peace-loving citizens
The presence OF Diaz on Mexican
soil has been regarded as a constant
source of danger ever since he land
ed. Huerta did not want him in tho
country and so lGng as he remained IL
was felt that a clash between his fol-
lowers and the supporters of Huerta
might be expected momentarily.
An even greater possibility of trou-
BILE, it was agreed. was his presence
at the United States consulate. since
any attempt against mis- life mast
have precipitated an international
complication Immediately.
Mexicans generally were much
pleased at Wilson's speech at Mobile
and expressed their satisfaction over
1t today. They were pleased at the
Presidents declaration that the Unit
ed States does not seek any more for
eign territory. and his virtual reitera-
ton OF the Monroe Doctrine for the
benefit of the powers.
The speech has been published at
considerable length in local newspa-
pers.
Huerta issued statement today
saying that ii probably will be
month before official returns or tho
election Sunday have been received.
VERA CRUZ. oct. 2SJ-The fol.
lowing wireless rom Admiral
Fletcher. commander OF the Ameri.
can naval forces in Vera Cruz har-
Dor. was received:
AT o'clock last night the Am
erican consul reported that Dlaz and
two of his friends at the consulate
were given asylum. At / o'clock this
morning. Diaz with two of his friends
and Alexander Williams. American
correspondent of the New York Her
aid boarded the Wheeling and asked
for protection. l am holding them
awaiting orders from Washington"
WASHINGTON oct 2S-Secretnry
Of State Bryan announced this after
noon that Germany. France and Eng
land have agreed TO defer matters to-
ward Mexico pending an official an
nouncement Of Americas policy. The
American government Bryan also
announced. has requested the powers
TO defer any contemplated action un.
I'll that time and they have agreed 10
do SO
Prospective OH lands Sought.
CENTRALIA. oct 2s.-Charles O.