The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-12
AUERTA'S DENIAL EMPHATIC,
WILL REFUSE TO BE ELIMINATED
AND DENIES RIGHT OF UNIT.
ED STATES TO INTER.
FERE
Kelunctant to Admit That Stern Meas
urcs are Becoming Neccssary-Cap-
ital Now Expects Ultimatum From
Washington.

Mexico City, Nov. 7.-Provisional
President Huerta's formal negative re-
ply to the United. States demands,
which was discussed in detail at last
nights cabinet meeting, will set forth
that the United States has no right,
legal or otherwise, to demand Gen.
Huerta's elimination. This statement
was given out today from one of the
departments of the Mexican govern
ment.
The reply, it is expected, will also
point out that Provisional President
/ Huerta has no legal right to accede to
the demands. The informant says it
decided to incorporate in the reply Il
declaration that Gen. Huerta intends
to increase the Mexican army to
10000 men.
John Lind, President Wilson's per-
sonal representative in Mexico, was
in conference tonight for more than
two hours with Sir Lionel Garden, the
British minister. Neither would re-
peat for publication the gist of their
conversation but it is believed the
regarding the Mexican problem and
the part the United States should play
In it's solution.
1t deve| Ded tonight that Mr.. Lind'3
stay in the capital would be longer
than was anticipated. 1t is not i'm
probable that he will wait for either a
settlement or break in the negotia
tions.
Unwilling to admit another failure
on the part Of Washington to bring
about the elimination of President
Huerta, John Lind, President Wilson's
personal representative, nevertheless
today failed to manifest any interest
over the prospect Of Huerta giving up
office. From his manner and his con-
versation he indicated that he be-
lieves the negotiations are nearing an
end.
There was nothing at the Ameri-
can embassy today to indicate that
more favorable turn in events is
expected and there is reason to be-
lieve that an ultimatum in it's full dip
lOmatic sense soon will be handed
Huerta, the time limit being brief. 1t
is expected this new document will be
so written as to bring an end to the
relations between the two countries
before Nov. %, the date fixed for
the convening of the new congress,
unless HuertI sees lit TO agree to the
terms of the Washington communica-
ton.
Mr.. Lind today saw no Mexican
government officials and probably will
not see any during his stay in the
capital, which, it is believed, will be
short. Mr.. Lind today had a long con-
ference with Nelson O'Shaughnessy
the American charge d'affaires.
Silver was the most elusive thing
in the capital today. The price Of
foreign exchange stiffened and few
merchants resOrted to the plan of is.
suing vouchers in place Of silver in
making change. At some of the city
banks the bank notes of certain States
were refused. This caused a Slight
panic.
The credit slips issued by the mer-
camille houses have no legal standing
and in many cases were refused. In
cases where they were declined the
business houses were forced TO hand
back the bank notes to would-be pa
irons without having made a sale. The
credit slips are written on various
sorts OF paper on which appears in
ink or pencil good for - with
the amount due specific. Below this
usually the merchant stamped the slip
with an ordinary rubber stamp bear.
ing the firms name. In numerous
instances these slips passed as cur
rency not only at the houses putting
them out, but in neighborng stores
friendly to the store of issue. AS vet
the puDnc has placed no premium on
paper money.
Querido Moheno, minister of for
eiSn affairs. has cvinced neither Gu
riosity nor interest over Mr.. Lind's
coming to the capital To newspa-
per men he said today that it was
IL matter of no concern to him. He
added that he knew of no diplomatic
reasons for Mr. Lind'S visit and
declared that he did not expect o.
hay amy communication with him.
Speaking of the wOunding of Gen.
Felix Diaz in Habana last night, Senor
Mohcno attributed the attack upon
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