New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-28
U. S. Plans Note to Powers, 1t
Is Intimated, Asking tor
Concerted Action.
HUERTA NOT READY TO GO
Will Be Chosen Provisional
President Again After Elec-
ton Is Declared Invalid
Cannot Last Long.
rr,om The Tribune Bureau

Washington, oct. 27.-Interest in the
Mexican situation now turns on the course
which President Wilson intends 10 pur-
sue. and there is no official indication
that the President has any definite policy
IN view, other than to follow his present
course Of ignoring Huerta and all his
works and awaiting developments IN Mex
Eco which will make a settlement possible.
Reports from the British Foreign once
however, that Great Britain wouid 90
nothing in the Mexican situation, now
that the election had been held. WITHOUT
consulting with the United States, aroused
interest here to-day and added strength
20 the persistent limitations that the
American government plans note 10 the
powers which may result in concerted
Mexican policy for the future.
Secretary Bryan, when shown dis
matches from London which asserted that
Great Britains recognition of provisional
President Huerta was given to extend
only until the elections. stated that such
had been the understanding here all the
time When asked If a note was in prep
aration which would open the way Tor ne
igotiations with the foreign powers, he saio
no statement or limitations along TINS
line could be given at this time.
ENGLAND Bound to Huerta?
Some officials suggested to-day that the
position of Great Britain with respect to
recognition of the Huerta government IN
case the election for President is declared
void would be binding as 1t now exists.
Should Huerta continue 10 be the head
of the provisional government, 1t was ar
gued. the recognition Of Huerta would
necessarily continue.
Others contended however, that the
recognition extended by GrsIt Britain was
intended to hold only until the time of the
election on Sunday. no matter what might
be the result On this basis 1t was con-
tended that Great Britain was now Tree
10 listen TO any proposal that might be
made by the United States for the formu-
lation of a general Mexican policy which
would also include the participation or
other powers.
In the absence from Washington of
President Wilson, nothing definite could
be learned about the future plans Of the
government put it was generally asserted
was official announcement from Mexico
City on the outcome of Sundays election.
Secretary Bryan stated tonight that no
direct communication had been received
as to the result or the probable outcome of
the election for President since the votes
were cast 1t was the general belief,
however, in official circles that the newly
elected Congress would be seated after
some delay in announcing the final result,
that the Presidential election would be
declared invalid and Huerta again chosen
provisional President.
Important Action Near.
Whatever happens the United States is
bound by its declaration not to recognize
the government as it will be constituted,
and because of this situation II is deemed
certain that some initiative move on the
part of this government must soon be
Forthcoming. Secretary Bryan plans to
consult with President Wilson on the sub
ject as soon as the latter returns from
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