The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-17
UPHEAVAL IN MEXICAN
CAPITAL, IS EXPECTED
Forces at Work Against Eluerta
Within the Shadow of His
Palace---Much Depends on
Loyalty of Army.
Action by Constituencies
Would be Welcomed by
Washington. it is Said---Great
Britain for Amy Government
There Is.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16.--Per-
sons In Washington In close touch
with the situation In Mexico City
were OF the opinion today that
an upheayal may be expected any
day In the Mexican capital. That
forces are at work against Huerta
within the shadow of his palace Is
known here. liz II never possible
to predict exactly how events Will
shape themselves I'm Mexico. but
persons with long experience I'm
Mexican troubles say that the
stage is now set In Mexico City
for n coup against Haerta.
The tomplcxity OF this situation
has been aggravated. 1T Is said, by
the act ri Hucrta In imprisoning
members of congress. 1T II known
that the imprisoned deputies and
their friends take the view that
Huerfa had no legal right tn dis
solve congress and that its mem
beers still have authority, although
not the power at present, of run
ming the government.
Much. IL not everything, de
ponds on the loyalty OF Huerta's
army. That number Of the
leaders are ready To desert him
because of one reason another
was the report circulated In APP
pareutls well informed circles
here today. Huerta's opponents
Ray they are determined to pre-
vent n much bioodshed as pos
sihIe when the coup GENES, AL
though the men who took an
actual part I'm the overthrow of
Madero arc said To he doomed.
------ Na,.la- AeIennne- Altion-----
Statements made today in official
uuarters Indicated that the admins
tration would welcome some action by
the revolutiontsts which would give a
new turn to the present unsatisfactory
sItuafion. This il construed az mean
ing that the overthrow OF the HueTfa
government and the triumph OF the
rebel leaders, would he regarded as a
solution which the United States might
be able TO accept until its original plan
of elections under conditions satisfac-
tory 10 itself may Ire carried cut
From unofficial sources there came
this afternoon two bits Of information
which are regarded rs forecastiDs IN
some degree the probable course OF the
European governments. II Was learn
ed thar a statement had been issued
in Mexico City by the British legation
to the effect that his maJesty's gov
eminent regards the action OF Preai-
dent Huerta with respect io congress
and the executive power as purely q
matter Of Mexlco's internal affairs, and
one with which the British govern
rneut is not concerned. Further light
Ia thrown on the British attitude by
the interest which Great Britain now
has IN Mexico with respect to the
oil industry, Winston Churchill. first
lord Of the admiralty of the British
government. announced in the house
OF commons some weeks ago that the
government considered II absolutely
essential that the contracts with the
Pearson Mexican Oil companies be
continued, inasmuch as the navy was
under necessity Of assurance OF a
definite constant supply of fuel ell
Under these circumstances ii was ex-
pectcd by those closely following the
situation that Great Britain would 1e
found sitting tight beside whatever
government might be in power In
oil interests.
Huerta Loan Reported.
1t was also reported unofIicially
that Partisan financial interests had
consented TO give Huerta further
financial assistance. According to the
report received here the amount Is
$3so0ooo. The security Is unnamed
Il Ia said the powerful Catholic party
was able through connections In
financiers to advancing the money
Another report from France was 10
the effect that the French minister
had asked his government 10 send a
warship to Mexican waters im-
mediately.
Nelson O'Shaughnessy American
charge, attended the meeting of the
diplomatic corps yesterday, but state
Department officials refused to disclose
the contents of his report ON the meet
ing. 1t is understood however. thai
he informed his colleagues of the
action taken by the United States, and
its stand as to the immediate future.
That Huerta will not send any re-
plv at this time to either OF the twe
short notes sent him this week. was
officiaIly stated here today 1t Is UNI
derstocd that FTuerta raised the cues
ton as TO the official character Of the
two communications with the inten-
tton OF obtaining, If possible. thc
equivalent of recognition OF MS gov
ernment If ii were admitted by MT
O'Shaughnessy that the notes were q
be regarded as clothed in full otflc'a'
character. II ia believed thai
0aShaughnessy, guarding against Civ
ing Huerta any advantage Of this sort
delivered the notes as unofficial. This
would explain Huerta's sudden shift
In deciding not to send sharp re-
port to this government.
WIN Join Rebels.
PARIS Oct. 16.~-The Mexican con-
\ stitutionalsts committee announces
that General Felipe Angeles left Eng.
land on October ist. and has y
reached the headquarters of the Car
rama forces In Mexico. and taker
command The committee anticipates
very important results from Genera
Angeles as he il a very skilled. trained
officer General Angeles was impris'
oned In the same room with the late
B President Madero and Wee President
Huarez when the latter were killed. He
escaped being put to death owing X
I his popularity with the troops, wht
might have revolted II he had shared
the fate Of Madero and Suarez.