The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-01
HALE WILL PRESENT
/ IMPORTANT FACTS )
| T0ADM|N|STRAT|ON
Data Will Probably Have a
Bearing on Negotiations
With United States and
Mexico

Vera Cruz, August 31.-Dr. William
Bayard Hale. who now is on his way to
Washington and should arrive there
Tuesday or Wednesday,sis expected to
place before President Wilson and Sec
retary of State Bryan important facts
concerning the Mexican situation which
hay had 2 bearlsr ~ q, s,sss a tions
between the two countries the Presi-
dents personal representative. John
Lind, Is awaiting instructions FROM
Washington. He has not received any
indication from the Mexican govern
ment that 1t would be willing to make
more concessions to the American de-
mands.
1t was considered not improbable that
Foreign Minister Gamboa's explanation
that General Huerta could not become
a candidate for the presidency at the
next election because of the constitu-
tional amendment made during the Ma
dero administration. might nc corr
strued by the American representatives
as an assurance that he would Withdraw
definitely from the executive power af-
ter October at the latest Mr.. Lind.
however, is fully cognizant that tbs
Mexican constitution does not prevent
General Huerta from resigning and
thus rendering himself eligible for the
presidency Mr.. Lind is also we'll in
formed regarding the editorials In tfia
Mexican newspapers since the exchange
of notes in which Is suggested the me-
cessity of General Huerta accepting
such candidacy.
The announcement that GEN Felix
Diaz may return in time to4make a fight
for election offers some nope Of set
tlement, but it is generally regarded
as doubtful whether the election OF
General Diaz or any other man i'l whose
choice the rebels do not join would go
far toward restoring peace in Mexico.
The authorities at Vera Cruz 10 whom
Injunction that they would be neld per-
sonaily responsible for any ,naltreat-
ment Of Americans appear to have TAX
en- the matter philosophically.
Considerable confusion has resulted
here through misunderstanding OH
the part Of American refugees and
American residents attempting to conn
ply with Washington's warning to leave
Mexico Consul Canada IS lodging in
hotels those Americans who represent
that they need assistance. because there
is no American transport here and no
boat Is sailing. for some days.
Many Americans of what Is commons
ly called the better class are among
those who have asked for financial as
sistance SO that they might leave the
republic. but most of these have come
to the coast under the impression that
they would be given first class trans
portation, whereas the consul has nj
authority tosprovide better than second
class. 4 ftts f q lS a ..t...s e
A large number Of Americans have
arrived from the Interior with the idea
that financial aid is to be given to all
Americans for the asking and not i,
few were disappointed and some indig-
nant when forced to answer the consulsy
questions as to. whether they had
enough money to pay their own exr
cruz has fncreaued kreatiy ~ifce fhs
.warhlnG from Washington ard unless
soma vGssel takes on = portion VI them
within.a day. or two. Consul Canada
Will have ~ make special provittbiI
for. ,thH1f care. f.lfsss ~ r y, s5Itf n $