The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-07
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States embassy had not received any
advices of his coming.
Mr.. Lind proceeded to the American
embassy where he will reside during his
stay. He was accompanied by Captain
william A. Burnside, the American
military attache and Ensign John L.
Hill of the battleship Louisiana. who
was detailed by Rear Admiral Fletcher
to act as Mr.. Lind's aide
There was much speculation here to-
day as to the character of the discus
sion at the cabinet meeting held last
night All that is known definitely IS
that the relations between Mexico ana
the United States were discussed but
no determined action was taken. Mr..
Lind had not notified anybody that he
was coming to the federal capital. The
staff of the United States embassy
one of the clerks of the embassy went
to the station to meet him.
The public and the Mexican officials
likewise did not know of Mr.. LIMBS
movements. AS Mr.. Lind stepped from
the train he consented to pose for sew
eral pictures. but to all inquiries by in
terviewers he made non-committal re-
plies.
Washington, Nov. John Lind's
unexpected return to Mexico City from
Vera Cruz is understood here to have
D0on without OlTcCl OIOC1S AIOIA
Washington, but in line with the gen.
eral instructions under which he has
been enjoying the greatest freedom OF
movements. This latest development
in the Mexican situation was sur
rounded by a great deal of reticence
that he may be acting on a belief that
important developments may be ex-
pected.
One view is that Charge O'Shaugh-
messy either has received some init
nation that Huerta is about to an
swer the representations made early
in the week or that O'Shaughnessy is
desirious of advising with Lind on ad-
ditional steps to be taken under his
instructions
Horizon Is Dark. =
Rome, Nov. 7.-Commenting on the
Mexican situation today, the Giornale
D'Italia says:
"The horizon is dark over Mexico.
The situation is becoming tragic.
Intervention is unpopular and is
it is difficult to avoid, as Provisional
President Huerta will not yield"
Bartholdt Wants to Know.
Washington, Nov. 7.-Representa-
tive Bartholdt Of Missouri introduced
a resolution today setting out that in
published reports that the United
States last Sunday had sent an ulti-
matum to Mexico demanding the i'm
mediate resignation of Gen. Huerta,
the foreign affairs committee should
investigate the source of the news.
Discussing his resolution Mr.. Bar
tholdt decided it was important to de-
termine whether an error had been
made or whether the administration
changed its plan in the last minute
and whether it was too late to recall
the information previously given out."
Cabinet Members Hear the News.
Washington, Nov. 7.-When the
cabinet meeting broke up today the
members were shown news dispatches
from Mexico City saying Huerta's for
NAL reply would be complete denial
of the right of the United States to
demand his retirement, but none
would comment. All admitted that
the Mexican situation had been dis
cussed.
Chester Sails for Mexico.
Philadelphia, Nov. THE scout
cruiser Chester sailed from the Phiia-
delphia navy yard at noon today for
Vera Cruz. When all was ready at
1855 o'clock orders were given by
Captain Moffett to cut loose from the
dock and as the ship began to move,
the crowd on shore sent up a cheer.
There was a hearty response from the
members of the crew who lined the
rails. The Chester was soon lost to
sight in the haze.
Before sailing, Captain Moffett said
he expected to reach his destination
some time Monday night. The cruis
er, which is equipped with the most
powerful wireless apparatus on any
ship in the navy, is loaded with pro-
visions for three months and a large
supply of ammunition. There also Is
aboard machine and filed guns.
Hunting Place to Fall.
Berlin, Nov THE correspondent
of the Frankfort Gazette in Mexico