The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-11-20
HUERTA CONGRESS
0Ef|ES THE j, S,
EXECUTION OF FEDERAL PRls.
oNERs BY VILLA NOT ENDED.
THE U. SsSOLOlERS ARE BUSY
Patience of President Wilson Is Prac-
tIcalIy Exhausted As the Result
OF the Meeting Of the Mexican
Huerta's Congress.

FL Paso, Tex, Nov. 1.-THE execu.
tion of Federal prisoners captured by
General Villa when he took the city
of Juarez Saturday has not yet ended
according to Villas lieutenant. Many
more Federal army officers and sol.
diers of the Federal volunteer army
are facing firing squads. Only the
lives of the enlisted men in the FEEDER
al regiment will be spared. The most
important executions Sunday were
those of Juan Cordova, chief of the
police squad, and Pablo Ebova, q po-
lice official. Neither of the men was
blindfolded, according to witnesses,
and both were marched to the GENE
terry where they were executed beside
their open graves.
o'Shaushnessy to Vera Cruz.
Mexico City, Nov. lit is consid-
cred possible today that Charge-de-
Anaires 'O'Shaughnessy may take a
trip to Vera Cruz this week to avoid
replying to an invitation to attend the
opening OF congress now set for
Thursday. This is the explanation
given for rumors that O'Shaughnessy
is planning to leave the capital. II
he goes he will merely make hurried
trip to confer with Lind at VerL Cruz.
Embassy Will Not Close.
Washington, Nov 17.-An emphatic
denial was authorized at the White
House today of report cabled from
Mexico City that Charge de-Affaires
O'Shaughnessy was to close the
American embassy and leave for the
United States 1t was further de-
MED that special envoy Lind was to
close the consulate at Vera Cruz and
take refuge on one of the American
battleships in the harbor.
huerta Is Determined.
Mexico City, Nov. 17.-Regardless Of
rumors and Notwithstanding the In
sistence of far seeing friends. General
Huerta appears more determined than
at any time during the last week to re-
tain the presidency and carry out his
plans OF installing the substitute con-
gress.
Huerta reiterated that he continued
to be the head OF the Mexican govern
ment, and the fact that he took no step
towards preventing the inauguration
Of the new congress as demanded by
the United States, was construed at
the embassy and the legations as indi-
catiye of what may be expected in the
future
20, no, shall not quit" General HUI
erta said. Il shall continue, Just as |
have been doing. to put forth my best
efforts to bring about the pacification
OF the country and thus fulfill the prom
Use made on taking Office"
1t was suggested to the president
that conditions might become such
that foreigners, particularly Ameri-
cans, would be in danger.
General Huerta calmly agreed that
this might be so, but added:
I'm that case shall do all l can to
protect them"
British Subjects Ordered Out.
The British consul general here sent
instructions to the consuls and vice.
consuls throughout the republic that
the situation Is serious and that lives
OF foreigners are In danger.
The instructions said that an anti
American outbreak Is feared and that
British subjects would be included, as
the Mexicans would not be able to dis
criminate between Americans and
English.
This action was taken when Sir
Lionel Garden. the British minister
here, urged President Huerta to re-
sign.
Germany already has ordered her
subjects to leave.
President Huerta was unable to
bring his new congress fully to life.
The chamber of deputies met and eff.
fected temporary organization. but the
senate proved reactionary, and the
lack of a quorum prevented organiza-
ton.
Cannot Choose House Leader.
The meeting of the new house OF
deputies reflected the chaotic condi-
tons brought about by the dissolution
Of the old congress. The minister of
the interior, Manuel Cara Aldape,
was expected to oficiate at the open
Ing. but opposition developed among
the newly chosen lawmakers, and Con-
zalo Zuniga, Senior Aldape's secretary
and himself deputy, appeared in his
stead. o..
The roll Of deputies included all
members Of President Huerta's STAFF.
v. 8. Embassy to Be Withdrawn
Rumors circulated with additional !
are to the effect that the !
American embassy will be withdrawn. |
Mr.. Lind Is credited with the author
ship of these rumors. and with the ad-
ditional statement that marines are to
be landed is a protest against Presi-
dent Huerta's defiance of the Wash
ngton government In that event 1t
d probable Vera Cruz will be eyacu-
ated by the federals. 1t is reported
here that the government army COM 4
nander at Vera Cruz has been In
in such an event, to make no
opposition. but to withdraw his force
o some point nearer the capital and
here await instructions. .. .. $50 Il
The American charge d'affaires, Mel
ON O'Shaughnessy, showed depression
nd an air of pessimism here prevailed
/ the embassy. -.s...- /
Minister AIdspe 10 ousted.
Manuel Cara Aldape, minister Of /,
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