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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-28
DECLARES WILSON lABORS
UNDER SERIOUS DElUSION

His Excellency Mr.. Wilson is labor
! ing under a serious delusion when he de-
clares that the present situation OF Mex
leo Is incompatible with the compliance
OF her International obligations, with the
development OF It's own civilization. and
with the required maintenance OF certain
political and economical conditions toler-
| able in Central America. Strongly back
inS that there is mistake. because TO
this date no charge has been made by any
| foreign government accusing US OF the
above lack OF compliance we are punct-
ually meeting all of cur credits: we are
still maintaining diplomatic missions cord
tally accepted In almost all the countries
OF the world, and we continue 10 be in
vited TO all kinds Of international con-
crosses and conferences
With regard TO Que interior develop
ment, the following proof is sufficient. TO
Wit. contract has just been signed with
Belgian capitalists which means TO Mex
leo the construction OF something like
5000 kilometres OF railway.
I'm conclusion. we fail 10 see the evil
results. which are prejudicial only TO our
selves, felt in Central America by our
present domestic war. In one thing do
, agree with you, Mr.. Confidential Agent.
and II is that the whole OF America is
clamoring for prompt solution OF our
disturbances, this being a very natural
sentiment n II is borne in mind that a
country which was prosperous only yes
terday has been suddenly caused TO suf-
fer great internal misfortune.
n T.
moment take into consideration tho
four conditions which His EseeIlency
Mr.. Wilson has been pleased to propose
through your honorable and worthy
channel.
81 must give you the reasons for IT.
An immediate suspension of the struggle
in Mexico a definite armistce 'solemnly
constructed and scrupulously observed
is not possible. as to do this II would he
necessary that there should be some one
capable of proposing 1t without causing
a profound offence to civilization. to the
many bandits. who under this or that
pretext are marauding toward the south
and committing the most outrageous dep
relations; and ! know OF no country In
the world, the United States included.
which may have ever dared 10 enter into
agreement or TO propose an armistice TO
individuals who, perhaps, on account Of
physiological accident can be found all
orer the world beyond the pale OF the
divine and human laws.
Bandits, Mr.. Confidential Agent, are
not admitted TO armistiee; tho first
action against ther, 10 one Of eorrse-
ton, and when this, unfortunately,
fails, their lives must DO severed for
the sake Of the biological and funds.
mental principle that then useful
| sprouts should grow and fructfy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-28
NAVAL EXPERTS DEF|ED
BY SECRETARY DANIELS
Effort to Give Civilians Work
Likely to Impair Efficiency
of Fleet.
ALL REPAIRS AT NAVY YARD
Proposed Also to Install Com
plete Facilities for Shipbuild.
ing at Some Place on Atlantic
Coast Other than N. Y.
From The Tribune Bureau


Washington. Aug. 1.-THE Secretary
of the Navy in his first annual re-
port will urge legislative sanction Of
a policy he has already adopted In so
| far as he is empowered and which
| involves a reversal of the policy Of the
last administration looking to the in
creased efficiency Of the fleet afioat."
To the end that civilian employees Of
navy yards may enjoy increased en-
! ployment Secretary Daniels has al
ready issued instructions that all re-
pairs which can be postponed shall be
deferred until the ship reaches the
navy yard, instead of being made by
the officers and crew while afloat.
In adopting this policy Mr.. Daniels
is rejecting the advice of practically all
his expert advisers, who are convinced
that in time OF war the efficiency Of the
fleet might largely depend on the ex-
perience Of the personnel to rapidly
repair the damage Of battle without
running to navy yard. Under the
advice Of those experts, the personnel
Of the American navy has required a
facility in making such repairs enjoyed
by the personnel Of no other navy in
the world.
Secretary Daniels also contemplates
recommending the installation, at some
navy yard other than at New York. ia
cilities for complete shipbuilding. this
OF oil In 10 he
| advice of the naval experts. He would
provide the means of building a battle
ship at such a yard in order that
there may be two plants on the Atlantic
coast, and possibly one on the Pacific
coast, where shipbuilding as we'll as
renovation and overhauling may be
done.
1t has been held that the facilities of
New York in this particular were
sufficient, especially as some considera-
ton might profitably be given to the
shipbuilding plants in order that they
might have a share of the government
work and so be encouraged to main
tain adequate ships and retain expert
workmen.
The proposition probably will meet
with approval Of tho House and Senate
Naval Committees. only so far as It,
favorably affects navy yards In tho
districts Of Representatives and sena-
tors on those committees. Naval off, ,
GERS believe that shipbuilding should
DC done by contract. both because II
is a far more economical method OF
constructing vessels, and because IL is |
an encouragement OF the maintenance
Of private plants. which must largely
be depended on In time OF war for
repairing ships damaged in battle and
for new and rapid construction.
The naval officers insist that much
Of the overhauling and renovation on
board ship should be done by the ships
force, thereby saving time and cost and
increasing the efficiency Of the officers
and crews to cope with emergencies
The efficiency in this respect Of the
battleship feet on its circumnavtgating
cruise was a source Of admiration and
amazement to the laval experts OF
other nations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-28
OLIVE BRANCH OFFERED
TO CONSTITUTIONAliSTS

with reference to the rebels who style
themselves 'Constitutionalsts.' one OF the
, representatives OF whom has been given
an ear by members Of the United States
Senate. what could there be more graft
fying 10 Us than II, convinced Of the prec-
ipice TO which We are being dragged by
the resentment Of their defeat. In a mo-
ment Of reaction they would depose their
rancor and add their strength to ours, so
that all together We would undertake the
great and urgent task OF national recon-
struction?
unfortunately. they do not avail them
selves OF the amnesty law enacted By the
provisional government Immediately after
its inauguration, but, on the contrary
we'll known rebels holding elective posi-
lions in the capital Of the republic or
profitable employment left the country
without molestation, Notwithstanding the
information which the government had
that they were going to foreign lahos 10
work against it's interests-many OF whom
have taken upon themselves the unfort-
innate task Of exposing the mysteries ana
inflrmities from which we are SUFFERING
the same as any other human congrega-
tons
Were we to agree with them TO the
armistice suggested. We would, ipso facto'
recognize their belligerency. and this is
something which cannot be done for many
reasons when cannot escape the per-
spicacity Of the government OF the Cniteo
States of America. which TO this day. ana
publicly. at least. has classed them as
rebels. lust the same as We have And IL
IL an accepted doctrine that no armistiee
can be concerted with rebels.
THE assurance asked OF my govern
ment that il should promptly convene
free elections is the most evident proof
and the most unequivoCal concession that
the government Of the United States con-
siders II legally and solidly constituted,
and that It IS exercising. like all those OF
it's class, acts Of such importance as to
indicate the perfect civil operation Of a
sovereign nation.
'Inasmuch as our laws already pro-
VIDE such assurance, there is no fear that
the latter may not be observed during
the coming elections, and, while the pres
ent government Is OF a provisional char
acter. II will cede its place to the DEFINITE
government which may be elected by the
people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-28
Minister GambOa Insists That
American President Is Mis-
led in His Assertions
Regarding Republic.
CANNOT ACCEPT U. S. OFFER
Huerta's Title to Office and
Recognition Defended ano His
Withdrawal Not To Be Dis
cussed-Counter Pro-
posals Submitted.

Washington. Aug 27-Minister Gam
boa's reply TO the American proposals
submitted through John Lind was dated
August 16. addressed to Mr.. Lind and was
as follows:
Sir: On the eth inst, pursuant 10
Geographic instructions from his govern
ment, the charge d'affaires ad interim Of
the United States of America verbally in
formed Manual Cara Aldape, then in
charge Of the Department OF Foreign Az
fairs. of your expected arrival in this re-
public with a mission Of peace. AS fortu-
nately neither then nor to-day has there
existed a state of war between the United
states OF America and the United Mexi-
can States, my government was very much
surprised 10 learn that your mission near
US should be referred TO as one OF peace.
This brought forth the essential condi-
ton which my government ventured TO
demand i'm its unnumbered note or the
9Th inst addressed TO the aforesaid charge
d'affaires That II you do not see nj TO
properly establish your official character
YOUR sojourn could not be pleasing to us
according TO the meaning which diplo-
matte usage gives 20 this word
Fortunately, from the first interview l
had the pleasure TO have With you your
character as confidential agent OF your
government was fully established. mas
much as the letter you had the kindness
10 show me, though impersonally ad-
dressed. was signed by the President OF
the United States. for whom We entertain
the highest respect
ut Is not essential at this time, MT
Confidential Agent. that I should recall the
whole of our first conversation. Will
say. however. that found you TO be a
well Informed man and animated by the
sincerest wishes that the unfortunate ten
sion OF the present relations between your
government and mine should reach
prompt and satisfactory solution.
During our second interview. which,
like the first one of the 14th inst. was
held at my private tword omitted). you
saw fit after all intent, honest and frank
exchange Of opinion concerning the atti-
tudes OF our respective governments.
which did not lead us TO any decision 70
deliver to me the note containing the In
structions also signed by the President
Of the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-28

greatly appreciates the good Offices ten
United States Of America. in the present
circumstances; it recognizes that they
are inspired by the noble desire to act
as q friend, as well as by the wishes Of
all the other governments. which ex-
pect the Unites States to act as Mexico s
nearest friend.
But il such good offices are to DO
OF tho character Of those now rendered
to us we should have to decline Thorn
in the most categorical and definite
manner.
"Inasmuch as the government OF the
Cnites States is willing 10 act in the
most disinterested friendship. 1t will be
difficult for IT TO find a more propltious
opportunity than the following: II il
should only watch that no material and
monetary assistance is given to rebels
who find refuge, conspire and provide
themselves with arms and food on the
other side of the border; II 1t should de-
mand from its minor and local authori-
ties the strictest observance OF the neu-
trality laws. | assure YOU, Mr.. Conf
NShNdi NStnl, tildl lHt COlIlpitNc pdSAhNo
ton Of this republic would be accomp-
lished within. a relatively short time.
Il Intentionally abstain from replying
TO the allusion that II Is the purpose OF
the United States of America to show
the greatest respect for the sovereignty
and independence Of Mexico, because
Mr.. Confidential Agent, there are mat
tiers which not even from the stand
point of the idea Itself could be given
an answer i'm writing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-28

nation which in the least respects itself
would do likewise.
ct is because my government has con-
fldence in that. when the justice OF It's
cause is reconsidered with serenity ana
from a lofty point OF view by the present
President OF the United States OF Amer
lea, whose sense OF morality and upright
ness are beyond question. that he VIII
withdraw from his attitude and Will con-
tribute 10 the renewal Of still hrmer pases
for the relations OF sincere friendship ana
good understanding forcibly imposed on
us throughout the centuries by our geo
graphical nearness-something which none
OF US change. even though We would so
desire. By our mutual interests and by our
share OF activity in the common sense OF
prosperity. welfare and culture. In regard
10 which we arc pleased TO acknowledge
that you are enviably ahead OF us.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-28
WHY MEXICO CONSIDERED
THE AMERICAN PROPOSALS.

"Duly authorized by the President of
the Republic, pursuant 70 the unanimous
approval Of the Cabinet, which was con-
vened for the purpose, l have the honor
10 make a detailed reply to such instruc-
tions.
The government Of Mexico has paid
due attention TO the advice and consider
atoms expressed by the government OF
the United States; has done this on &C
count OF three principal reasons First
because. as stated before, Mexico enter
tains the highest respect for the person
atty Of His Excellency Woodrow wilson :
second. because certain European ana
American governments, with which Mex
leo cultivates the closest relations OF IN
tornational amity. having in most deii-
cate. respectful way. highly gratifying 10
US, made use OF their good offices TO the
end that Mexico should accord you a
hearing. inasmuch as you were the bearer
q a private mission from the President o.
the United States and, third, because
Mexico was anxious not so much to JUS
tifv its attitude before the inhabitants or
the republic in the present emergency the
great majority OF whom, and by means
Of imposing and orderly manifestations
have. signined their adhesion and ap-
rroval. as 10 demonstrate in every way
the justice Of its cause
"Tbe imp utation contained in the
first paragraph Of your instructions
.bat no proaress has been made toward
ESTABLISHING in the capital OF Mexico
a government that may enjoy the re
spect and obedience OF the Mexican
people is unfounded.
I'm contradiction with their gross I'M
mutation. which is not supported by any
proofs. principally because there are none'
II affords me pleasure 10 refer. Mr.. Con-
fdential Agent. 10 the following iacIs'
which abound in evidence and "hich 10
certain extent must be known TO you oy
direct observation.
THE Mexican Republic Mr.. Confidential
Agent, is formed by twenty-seven states
three territories and one federal olstrlct'
I'm which the supreme power OF the
republic has its seat. or these twenty
seven states. eighteen OF them, the three
territories, and the federal district CmaH-
ing a total twenty-five political entiueS
are under the absolute control or the
present government, which, aside from
the above, exercises its authority over
almost every port in the republic ana
consequently over the custom houses
therein established. It's southern IRON
tier Is open and at peace. Moreover my
government has an army OF $1,000 men In
the field with no other purpose than 10
insure complete peace in the republic
the only national aspiration and solemn
promise of the present Provisional Presi-
dent.
The above is sufficient to exclude any
doubt that my government is worthy OF
the respect and obedience Of the Mexican
people because the latter's consideration
has been gained at the cost OF the great
est sacrifice and in spite OF the most
evil influences.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-28
CANNOT ACCEPT OFFER
ON TERMS SET FORTH

MY government fails TO understand
what the government OF the United
States OF America means by saying that
Il does not find itself in the same case
with reference TO the other nations oil
the earth concerning what is happening
and is likely to happen in Mexico. The
conditions OF Mexico at the present
time are unfortunately neither doubtful
nor secret: IL is afflicted with an In
ternal strife which has been raging al
most three years. and which can only
classify in these lines as fundamental
mistake. With reference TO what might
happen in Mexico neither you, Mr.. Con-
hdental Agent. nor L. nor any one else.
can prognosticate because no assertion
is possible on incidents which have not
occurred
ON the other hand, my government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-28
RIDE WITH FRIEND FATAL
Woman Killed and Three Hurt
When Auto Hits Pole.

Geneva, ~ Y. Aug. 27.-Miss Alma
Wolff Of Newark. n. Y, was killed al
most instantly in an automobile accident
on the Canadaigua Turnpike, one mile
west OF here this afternoon.
The car in which Miss WOLF was riding
was owned end driven by Mrs. o. r..
Schumann. OF Newark. The automobile
ran into a telephone pole and was demcl-
iehed. The other passengers were the
Misses Madeline Lake. Emma Lake and
Nellie Olmstead, of Newark. all OF whom
were removed to a hospital.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-28
DECLARES HUERTA
PROPERLY IN POWER.

Nov, then. the facts which occurreu
nv. the following: The resignation OF
francisco |. Madero. constitutional Presi-
dent and Jose Maria Pine SuareI' con-
s,i,utionaI Vice-President. Of the republic
These designations having been accepted
Pedro Lascurain. Minister for Foreign
Affairs. took charge by operation OF law
OF the vacant executive power appoint
ing. as he had the power &c do GeneraI
victoriano Huerta to the post OF Minister
OF the Interior.
AS Mr.. Lascurain soon after"a'o
resigned. and as his resignation was I'M
mediately accepted by Congress- Gehera'
yictoriano Huerta took charge OF 'he
executive power. also By operation OF law
with the provisional character ana uhoer
the constitutional promise already com
ulied with to Issue call for special elec-
tons.
AS will be seen, the point OF issue IS
exclusively one Of constitutional law IN
which no foreign nation. no matter now
powerful and respectable It may no.
shouId mediate in the least.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-28
CITES THE ATTITUDE
OF AMBASSADOR WILSON

"uoreover. my government considers
that at the present time the recognition
~ the government OF President Huerta
by that Of the United states OF America
"a not concerned. inasmuch as facts Whlch
exIst on their own account are not ana
cannot be, susceptible OF recognition Inc
only thing which is being discussed Is
suspensfon OF relations as abnormal anu
without reason-abnormal because the
Ambassador OF the United States OF
America. in his high diplomatic inVestl-
ture and appea ring as dean OF the ioFeis"
Diplomatic corps accredited TO the gov
eminent OF the republic. congratulated
General Huerta upon his elevation 10 inc
Presidency. continued TO correspond Win
this department by means or dlplomauc
notes. and on his departure left the hrst
secretary of the embassy OF the united
s,atea of America as charge danaires al
interim and the latter continues here In
tho free exercise OF his functions; ana
without reason. because, repeat we nave
not given the slightest preteht'
.aThe confidential agent may beIleVe
that. solely because OF the sincere esteem
in which the people and the government
Of the United States of America are held
nv the people and government OF Mexico
and because OF the consideration which IL
has for all friendly nations land espe-
c,aIIv in this case for those which nave
offered their good Offices. my government
consented TO take into consideration ana
70 answer as briefly as the matter per-
rnits the representations OF which you are
the bearer. Otherwise. 1t would have re-
,ected them Immediately. because OF their
humilIatlng and unusual character. hardly
admissible even in treaty Of peace AFTER
q victory, inasmuch as In like case any
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-28
WILLIAM HAGEMAN co. ASSIGN
Flour Dealers Take Action for Bene-
fit of Their Creditors.

william Hagemann & Co. Inc. dealers
in bulbs, flowers and plants at No 80
Church street, assigned yesterday for
the benefit OF creditors to Theodore NJ.
Crisp. Of No. so Broadway. The officers
are Anna NJ. NJ. Hagemann, president;
w. f. Schultze, secretary. The company
was incorporated in 1909.
Paul Kase. former president OF the
company. committed suicide August 10.
In his pockets were found letters and
cards giving directions for the disposal
OF his body. on one card he had writ
ten: MY name is Paul Kase. Very or
binary case"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-28
FIVE LION CUBS NAMED
Slower Calls Them Menelik, Darfur,
Berber, iona and Juba.

Three hundred persons saw the NAM
ing of five lion cubs at the menagerie in
Central Park yesterday afternoon. Park
Commissioner Slower. who named the
cubs. made short speech. in which he
remarked that the many names that had
been sent to him in reply TO a request
published in the newspapers had not
proyed very helpful, and that he had
finally decided to give the cubs African
names as the most appropriate.
Three of the cubs are males. and are
named for three kings, Menelik' Dartur
and Berber The two females are 10 be
known as iona and Juba, after African
rivers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-28
PROTEST AGAINST BANANA TAX.

The New York Produce Exchange has
started a campaign Of protest against the
proposed imposition into the pending tar
in bin of one-tenth OF one per cent a
pound duty on bananas. special COM
mittee consisting Of c. w. McCutchen.
George A. Zabriskie. r. A. Claybrook.
Edward f.. signey and ii. Myer Bogert
has charge OF the campaign. The COM
mittee has sent a memorial to United
States Senator Root.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-28
wPEcKING CREW FINDS BODY
Dead Man One Of Two Lost When
the Wyckoff Went Down.

The crew OF wrecking tug. engaged
las, night in raising the steam lighter
Wvckoff. which sank of Liberty Island
March ls. found the body of one OF the
two men reported missing at the time or
the accident.
There was no means Of identifying the
hody. which was taken TO the Manhattan
Morgue by Patrolman Major, OF Harbor
A Squad. -
All except two Of the crew were res,
cued when the Wyckon was STRUCK an anu
sunL nv the steam trawler Heroine. The
two missing men are Albert Heyer,
fireman. and James Jones. a COOK.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-28
WILL NOT CONSIDER
HUERTAS WITHDRAWAL.

Tho request that General VIetoriano
Huerta should agree not to appear as
a candidate for the Presidency Of
tina republic in the coming elections
cannot be taken into consider alton. be.
cause, aside from it's strange and un-
warranted character, there 10 a risk
that the same might be interpreted as
a matter Of personal dislike. This point
can only be decided by Mexican public
opinion when il may DO expressed at
tho polls.
The pledge that all parties shouid
agree before hand to the results or the
election and to cooperate In the most