Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-04

DIR. WILLIAM RAEARD HALE.
William Bayard Hale. who has been In
ing conditions there, flrst-hand informa-
tion about the Huerta government and
about conditions in the troubled south
ern republic. It Is understood that DR..
Hale's report strengthens the Presidents
determination to continue his present
Mexican policy.
DR.. Hale described himself at the
White House as q private traveller. but
he has been in close communication with
John Lind and with the American en-
bassy at Mexico. and has the confidence
Of the President His report, therefore,
had a semi-official character.
1t is understood that DR.. Hale told the
President that waiting game is the on
ly one to be played by the United States
at the present time 1t is also under
stood that he told the President facts
about the Huerta administration and its
entrance into power which made it doubly
certain that Huerta will never be recog-
nized by the United States.
DR.. Hale also had conference with
Secretary Bryan. and remained with the
President for some time. Although he re-
IuSeO 10 DISCUSS his IAIk, IL Is believed
that he raised a doubt in the Presidents
mind on the question of whether Huerta
intends holding an election in October.
Before going to the White House DIR.
Hale said that he had nothing to add to
his statements in The Star yesterday.
Plan to Make Huerta President.
Dispatches from Mexico City saying
that prominent Mexicans believed Huerta
,,, f,x,1 -
vino and thus make himself an eligible
candidate for the presidency, lacked con-
tirmation here, but the news was not
prising to administration officials Al
though they are still hoping for a definite
assurance that Huerta will not be can
didate, they realize that a plan to install
him In the presidency has been under
way for some time.
No inkling has been given as TO the ad-
ministration's future policy should MIR.
Lind's efforts to obtain a definite assur
ance of Huertas S elimination prove fruit
less, but developments of either an affirm
ative or negative character are expected
soon which will affect the Washington
governments policy materially.
Administration officials declared last
night that both Nelson O'Shaughnessy,
charge d d'affaires of the American EN-
bassy at Mexico City. and John Lind
President Wilson's personal envoy at
Vera Cruz, were in frequent communica-
ton with officials of the Huerta govern
ment concerning new basis for negotia-
tions through which ii was hoped to
bring about peace in Mexico.
a message from Mr.. O'Shaughnessy
reached President Wilson today and
while it's contents were not disclosed IL
was said to be indicative of important
developments in the next few days.
Cannot Recognize Huerta.
The new basis for the parleys most OF
which are being carried on orally, con-
templates certain questions as having
been definitely disposed of. The WASH
ington government considers that it has
made itself quite clear that II cannot un-
der any circumstances recognize the
Huerta government and does not expect
any further demands along that line
he administration, moreover, though
hoping for a positive assurance that
Huerta will not be a candidate in the
elections, Is inclined to ac-
cept on It's face value the assertions OF
FREDERICK Gamboa, Mexican minister Of
foreign affairs. in his two notes to Mr..
Lind that Huerta is ineligible for re-
election as meaning his elimination from
the presidential race. Washington OF.
ficials look upon this point as the most
important Of their proposals. and think
an amicable understanding on 1t will soon
be reached.
understood that further negotiations by
Messrs. OShaughnessy and Lind would
look to the establishment Of an effective
armistice and the holding Of q fair and
free election.
The possibilities OF holding an election
in Mexico in October was the most wide
Iy discussed subject today In circles i'm
terested In the Mexican situation. There
was q great deal of skepticism expressed
over the chances that an election will
N held. but il was thought possible thaJ