The Washington herald., 1913-11-08
DISPATCHES FROM MEXICO
SAY HUERTA WILL REFUSE
TO RESIGN PRESIDENCY

Vera Cruz, Nov L-Great alarm, closely
approaching panic, was caused by the
battIeship Rhode Island coming in close
to a wharf this evening.
Lest the popuIace should become un-
duly alarmed over the incident, the ad-
jutant commander Of the port ordered all
newspapers to refrain from printing ex-
tras telling of the movement of the bat
tIeshtp.
The general impression is that matters
are near the breaking point.
Huerta to Refuse Demand
Mexico City, Nov. I. - President
Huerta's reply to the demand Of the
United States government for his resiG-
nation will be q fat refusal. accompanied
by the information that the Mexican
army is to be recruited up to 10000 men.
This reply was decided upon at last
nights meeting of the cabinet, which
lasted until long after midnight. The
announcement OF the outcome Of the de-
Iiberations of the ministers was made
today in a formal statement.
Congress will meet on November Is to
organize, but the formal opening Will be
on November 20. The first law to be
passed will be for the imposition OF
tax of one peso twenty centavos on
every barrel OF petroleum sold in Mexico
o. exported.
A great sensation has been caused here
by the report that the United States will
apply the maximum tariff to Mexican
exports.
Dissension continues between members
of the cabinet Senior Moheno, Minister
of Foreign Affairs, and Senior Aldape,
Minister of Gobernacion. have disagreed
SO radically that it is understood one
or the other will resign next week.
Employees of the government are being
paid two days in advance of the regular
time. The reason for this unexpected
change is not known, but it is thought
to be due to a desire to counteract the
dissatisfaction that has been growing in
certain branches Of the service over the
recent irregularity in payments.
The police and government this after
noon denied the story published in San
Francisco that an attempt had been made
to assassinate Provisional President
Huerta-
England Behind Huerta.
Persistent rumors were circulated today
that Sir Lionel Garden, the British Min
ister has assured Gen. Huerta that Eng
land will never indorse intervention by
the United States. The reports say that
this pledge and an intimation that Great
Britain will act to prevent an invasion
are the two chief facts influencing
Huerta in his attitude of defiance
Berlin, Nov. Gen. Huerta will give
Ip the reins of government in Mexico,
according to the Mexican correspondent
of the Frankfort Gazette. The corre-
spondent wires that the Provisional Presi-
dent will retire if the powers support
the action of the United States. By this
move Huerta will avoid the appearance
of yielding to American pressure alone.
Norfolk Marines Prepare.
Norfolk, Va, Nov. 7.-warlike orders
received at the Norfolk Navy Yard and
Fort Monroe today directed the moblliz-
ing Of marines for departure at short
notice and also directed the sailing Of
the naval collier Proteus to Vera Cruz
with coal and ammunition for the Ameri-
can feet now in Mexican waters.
The navy tugs Patuxent and Patapsco
and the cruiser San Francisco, which
were ordered a few days ago to sail
I,v November Is, today were ordered to
nut to sea tomorrow. The destination
of the craft is unknown Twelve COM
panies of coast artillery at Fort Monroe
received orders, the nature Of which
were not made public.
The battleship South Carolina, now un-
dergoing repairs at the Norfolk Navy
yard. is being rushed to completion 1t
is unof1cially reported that the collier
Proteus will carry marines to Mexico.
rh.-1..+ouu Yard. Iuformed