Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-08
Lind Not Welcome Unless
Huerta Government
is Recognized.
WASHINGTON STIRRED
President Decides TO Go Ahead
With Plans and Asks the
World to Judge.

Washington, Aug. S.-Notwithstand-
ing the unfavorable attitude of the
Huerta government toward the mis-
sion of John Lind, personal representa-
tive Of President Wilson, the admin
istration here intends TO follow out
the program of peace toward Mexico
to the letter and hopes % gam the
support Of public opinion throughout
the world by making known each step
in its pan TO foreign governments.
MAKE PROPOSAL PIBLIC.
As soon as Lind advises the state
department of his arrival at Mexico
ity there will be made public in Wash
ington and the Mexican capital stimuli
taneously the proposal the United
States offers as marking q pathway to
peace.
WILSON WITHIN RIGHTS.
Washington, Aug. S.--Af.er a con
ference with the president, Secretary
Bryan issued this statement:
"The statement of the Mexican for
eign office is based on misrepresenta-
tions for which this government is not
responsible In sending Lind as ad-
wiser TO the embassy the president is
entirely within his rights and this de.
partment will not assume that his go
ing be regarded as unfriendly when
the character of the mission is under
stood"
ADMITS GETTING NOTICE.
Washington, Aug. S.--After a con-
ference with President Wilson early
today, Secretary BrvEr- announced he
has received the message from Act
ing Minister of Foreign Affairs Adalpe
declaring in behalf of President Huer-
Ia that the presence of John Lind was
undesirable I'm Mexico unless he
brought recognition of the HuCrta gov
ornment. Bryan said there was no
change of plan with respect to L'nd's
mission.
lie declined TO say what the nature
of his reply to Adalpes message will
be.
HOLDS POSITION INCREDIDIfl
Bryan said the message transmitted
through the American embassy at
Mexico City had been transmitted dur
ing the night and presented early to-
day 20 President Wilson. The presi.
dent had taken the position that it
was incredible that the Huerta gov
ernment would refuse to receive an
envoy bound on peaceful mission.
BRINGS ON CRISIS.
1he receipt of today's message
brought the situation 10 a diplomatic
crisis It is considered more than
likely that the message in reply would
outline the friendly intentions Of the
United States. which will be expressed
by Lind and probably suggest that
judgment be withheld concerning
Lind's mission until he had opportu
nifty through the American embassy tc
transmit the views of President VIII
son and Secretary Bryan.
NEWSPAPERS BACK HUERTA.
Mexico City, Aug S.-The native
newspapers yesterday express louC
praise Of Provisional President Huer
ta's declaration that John Lind will be
persona non grata n Mexico.
The Independence declares that the
provisional presidents action consti
tutes "irreproachable logic"
The Imparcial says the declaration
will present to all nations the attitude
of Mexico in the face of the menace
OF Intervention by the American gov
eminent
FL Pals says: THE dignity and de
corum OF Mexico are in firm hands"
Held AS REPLY TO L. =.
The note issued by the Mexican for
eign office late last night saying tina
John Lind would be persona non grati
unless he brought Credentials in du'
form, together with recognition of th'
government of Mexico" is regardet
as a reply 70 Secretary of State Bry
ans message Of yesterday to the ei
feet that the government of Mexict
should await Washington's communi
cation and not give weight to sensa
tional Misrepresentation, although
the Mexican note was prepared Il
advance of the receipt of Secretar,
Pryan's message The exchange 0
communications was almost simultar
eous.
DIPLOMATIC CRISIS.
Inc greatest pOsslOle interest i
shown on ell side in the outcome @
what is regarded as a diplomatic crisis
According to a consular dispatc
from Torreon, state OF Coahulia, ther
has been a ten days battle betwee
government forces and rebels in whic
the rebels were repulsed with gres
losses. The dispatch adds that a fu,
ther attack by the rebels is expected
despite their defeat. Foreigners
Torreon aEe reported to be safe.