The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-08-11
SAYS SITUATION WILL IMPROVE
Arrival Of Lind in Mexico City
Devoid OF the Expected
Thrills
MEXlCANS ARE APATHETIC

Washington, August 1i.-President
Wilson let ii be known today he Is in
cllned to believe there is an organized
desire, proceeding from sources un-
known 10 him. to bring on war be-
tween the United States and Mexico.
While the president does not regard
the movement extensive but as very
troublesome, he referred to misrcpre-
scntations Of some individuals and
newspapers.
Expects Early Improvement.
He indicated he shared somewh hat
the views of Senator Williams who de-
clared in speech Saturday that an
organized lobby existed to involve the
United States in war. There is no oc-
casiOn for alarm, in the opinion of the
president who told callers today that
within iS hours the Mexican situation
will be improved materially.
1t was made clear by the president
that Instructions TO Lind were chiefly
To inform the American government
how things stood generally i'm Mexico
and just what were the opportunities
for the good Offices of tho United
States in the interest of peace. Sooner
or later, II was pointed out, Lind will
make 'crtaiu suggestions to the Huer-
10 government through the American
embassy but in what circumstances
has not yet been fully determined upon
ANYTHING in the suggestions that may
properly he made will be revealed here
and foreign governments will bc con-
slaully apprised OF the various steps
taken by the United States This may
not take place however for several
days,
Hints Of Recognition.
The president has had no direct
communication either with the IIucrta
government or Constitutionalist au-
thority and he indicated to callers to-
DAY he would welcome more informa-
lion about the purpose of tho Consti-
tutionalists. IT was learned also that
The president has not yet formally con-
sid"i"d the recognition of the bclliger-
ency of the Constitltionalists but insu-
iar as the territory alone is concerned.
IN regard TO that held by the Coustitu-
tlonalists as strong enough in proper
non to that controlled by the iIucrta
government. TO make recognition Of the
'ohSutution1lists is not wholly unjus-
unable from diplomatic standpoint.
No Demonstration For Lind.
Mexico city. August 1.-THE arrival
oi John Lind, whose mysterious ms
SION To Mexico was a desire To cause
public manifestation yesterday in sup
port OF General Huerta's attitude to-
"ard American mediation. has. Of it,
Scli, been devoid of any thrills. When
Ina alightcd from "A train last night,
''crc we're only n few persons at the
station who seemed curious To watch
h'S movements. Numerous newspaper
p""t"graphers subjected him To the
ordeal OF flash lights for which he
oo''hsN posed Police in large
numbers guarded The approach of the
stallion. but as the party was driven
WI 10 It's hotel. tho public generally
assumed an apathctic attitude.
Lind Takes Up Duties.
mexico city. August ii.-Lind in
s'all"l himself today i'm temporary Of
'tH IN the United States embassy. lie
PASSED several hours in conference
WIN 'hargc d'Anairs OShaughnessy.
'r"derGc Gambo, the new Mexican
secretary OF foreign relations. IN speak
"'s OF Linds mission said: II have the
,onNl'' lion that the difficulties between
"eNl'o and the United States will be
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