The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-10-18
INDICATIONS ARE
HUERTA TO RESIGN
May Ask United States if Sue
cessor to Dictator Will
Be Recognized.
TO MAINTAIN SOVEREIGNTY
This Government to Act in In
tcrest Of Mexico, and of No
Person or Persons.

Washington, October 17.-John Lind,
President Wilson'S personal representa-
tive in Mexico. has reported from Vera
Cruz indications OF General Huerta' s
intention to resign the provisional pres
idency.
Mr.. Lind has advised the President
that if the information that has come
to him is reliable. the United States
may be called upon indirectly to indi-
cate whether it will recognize or open
negotiations with Huerta's successor.
Apparently various names are being
suggested and acceptability to the
american government. 1t is thought,
might influence the final choice.
From Mr.. Lnd's report there arose
rumors of fresh negotiations with the
tuerta government by the United
states. but at the White House and
state Department it was declared com
munication had not been resumed.
VIII Maintain Sovcreignty.
Speeches in Congress and other sug-
gestions to-day for an armed protec-
torate over Mexico. in conjunction with
other nations, were met by high ad-
ministration officials with the declara-
tion that such an act would impair the
called to President Wilson'S original
instructions to Mr.. Lind. in which he
said:
1T Is our purpose in whatever we
do or propose in this pcrpleXing and
distressing situation, not only to pay
the most scrupulous regard to the SOW
eighty and independence of Mexico
that we take as n matter of course, to
which we are bound by every obliSa-
tion of right and honor--but also to
give every possible evidence that we
act in the interest OF Mexico alone. and
not in the interest Of any person or
body of persons, who may have per-
sonal or property claims in Mexico they
may feel they have tho right to press"
It was declared to-day by those who
know President Wilson's attitude on
these questions, that no matter what
emergency may arise. even though
drastic measures are eventually re-
quired to compose the situation in Mex
leo, under no circumstances viii the
present administration at Washing ton
Interfere in any way with the sovereign
or territorial rights of Mexico.
No Territorial Acquisition.
London dispatches declaring Great
Britain looked with disfavor on the
suggestion Of armed intervention,
which. while il would benefit British
interests. might by annexation of ter
rtory or indemnity recompense the
United states, brought out from Of
fcials the comment that territorial ac-
QUESTION would never bo considered in
connection with interference In
Mexico.
An unconilrmed report reached
Washington to-day that in the CON
ference of diplomats. called by the
Spanish minister at Mexico City. We'd
nesday. practically all those present
except the British ard American repre-
sentatvcs. recommended armed inter-
vcntion. The situation seemed un-
changed tonight with respect to fur
ther diplomatic parleys by the WASH
ington government
Administration officials, it was ad-
mittcd to-day IRE In a receptive mood
for suggestions or declarations OF pur-
poses on the part Of the Constitution
alist chiefs
Nonstitutionclist representatives
here are maintaining silence with re-
spect to such negotiations.