The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-10-14
HUERTA IS WARNED
He MUST PRESERVE
LIVES Of DEPUTIES
Word Sent Through Special
Agent Lind and Charge
O'Shaughnessy

WASHINGTON. OF. 13.--Announce-
ment was made at tho state depart
rnent today that instructions had been
sent to John Lind. the presidents spe-
cial agent in Mexico, and Nelson
O'Shaughnessy, charge affaires OF
Mexico city, directing them to inform
the Huerta government that the United
States would Wow with great displeas-
ure the Detailing Of any injury to the
members OF the house of deputies who
have been imprisoned by President
Huerta.
II was likewise given out that the
administration does not see how under
existing conditions, elections can be
held In Mexico two weeks from yes
terday in accordance with the pro-
visions of the constitution.
This action in regard 10 the deputies
was taken by MIR. Bryan between
and o'clock this morning. He tele-
phoned the state department and die
tated TO an official there the text OF
the instructions to Mr.. o'Shaughnessy
Such action had been recommended by
Mr.. Lind, but had been disapproved
earlier In the day by John Rassett
Moore who was acting secretary of
state.
After ne went to his Office this morn
ing Mr.. Bryan conferred with the presi-
dent. and 1t became known later that
/ the president considered the fate Of the
imprisoned deputies as a matter OF the
greatest Importance.
The attitude OF the administration to-
ward the Forthcoming elections is taken
as an indication that II is prepared
again TO refuse recognition to gov
eminent of Mexico. 1t was pointed oui
Atr,,s..s.-taat having Expressed Jacket
confidence in the possibility of holding
elections worthy of the name, the adj
ministration cannot consistently accep'
/ the result and confer recognition upor
whomever is declared the winner a
+ the polls This probability. IL is de
elared. opens up an unendlng vista o.
] further complications in the Mexican
! situation and continuation of thu
present difficult relations with the gov
1 eminent OF that country.
Advices reaching the state depart
ment In the last few days indicate thai
Huerta remains absolute master OF tbs
situation There Is no doubt that con
gress WAS openly blocking Huerta a
/ every turn and offering tnnumerablt
/ obstacles TO his program,
( II has been rumored for some Tins
that many members of congress were
4 ready TO start another coup detat II
! the capital the moment they could b.
sure or support from ANY couSioei NpA'
detachment OF the federal troops with
I In the city. Absolute order has pre-
vailed In the Mexican capital since
4 his drastic action towards congress ant
/ this fact Is pointed to an exemplify
ing the efficacy. however Objectionable
1 they may be. of Huertas methods.
/ Were IL not for the fact that the.
have been through so many ebbings ant
! flowings of the Mexican situation, dip
/ lomatic and military officers Of the ad
| ministration would be greatly alarmed
at the present state of affairs in oul
/ relations with Mexico and conditions
/ In Mexico itself. II Is felt that tn
situation lis once again one which need
but a match to set 1t off with an ex
/ nlosion which would involve tn
United States In most serious cempli
/ cations.