The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-03
SITUATION NOW
IS ENCOURAGING
SAYS MR.. BRYAN
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duced at the State Department. Sec
rotary of state Bryan said Just before
leaving for lecture engagement to-
night at York. Pa. that he knew
nothing of such an intention by Mr.
Lind
"Eneourasins." Says Mr. Bryan.
II had message from MIR. Lind to-
day" said the secretary. but IL MA
not concern his movements. AS 10 the
McNlcan situation. II can BE said that
matters look encouraging
S'ncc the departure OF the Prcsi-
dent ft"m Washington. the daily char
acterization of the Mexican situation
at the state Department has been Gun
changed" The renewal of the word ZEN
couraEns," just as the President was
returning to the capital. was regarded
IN oiheial circles rs significant of pos
sible developments. MIR. Bryan, how
ever had no explanation for his state
ment, except smile, the first he had
worn IN discussing the tense diplo-
matte affairs with Mexico for many
DAYS.
One source OF encouragement to Mr..
bryan to-day was the action OF the
sIouse Appropriations Committee in
recommending III the deficiency bill The
100000 asked by the secretary to meet
The expense OF bringing American
citizens from Mexico.
senator Swanson Calls,
NJ" t;ryan to-day discussed protec-
ton CT American property in Mexico
with Senator Swanson, or Virginia,
who called to submit a complaint OF a
sugar company near Vera Cruz. which
did not wish to leave It's property UNI
guarded. by Americans. Several re-
quests for further information as to
the purpose OF this government with
regard TO protection of American
property in Mexico have been received
here and 1t is probable that President
Wilson and Secretary Bryan Will con-
fer on this matter tomorrow
Consul Lespinasse. at Tenosiaue, Mex
leo. reported to the State Department
o-day that the seizure of a steamer
Ivy revolutionists had held up eight
Americans. who were ready to leave
Tor the United States. The consul said
he had made strong representations in
behalf of his countrymen. and believed
they would not be mistreated.
Many Americans Leaving.
Consul Canada reported from Vera
Cruz that a large number of Americans
were planning to embark there Thurs
day on the steamer Mexicano for Cal
weston. Nine refugees on the Nor
wegian steamer City OF Tampico are
due in Texas City tomorrow. Consul
Letcher reported that many Americans
n the vicinity of chihuahua were dis
posed to postpone following the advice
OF President Wilson in regard to leav-
ing The country. insisting that they
Z" Id rather face hardships and the
relatively small danger of present con-
ditions than abandon their property
cnsul-General ShanlSlin gave notice
that many Americans at Mexico City
were DESTROYS of leaving for Manza-
milo. 1t was reported that about TWEEN
~ persons wished TO get out of that
district, indications pointing to many
more refugees from Mexico City and
Guaoalajara districts embarking at this
port. Consul-General Shanklin report
ell having nrovided transportation for
twenty-one refugees by west coast,
sending all to NIanzanillo. as that route
was cheaper than by way of Salina
Cruz.
AT Acapulco there are about twenty
FIVE Americans who wish to leave the
country. and there are few, others near
the port of Mimic.
Deputy Consul General Allen is at
Torreon arranging for such Americans
rs desire to leave the country. Dis.
tressng conditions are reported there