The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-11-22
SAIL FOR HAVANA
The Madero Refugees Arc Out
Of Mexican Waters.
The New Hampshire Leaves
Tuxpam for Vera Crus.
SHIPS ARE COMINe
Germany and France Already
Are Represented.

Rumors of New Plan Of Rebels
to Gain Recognition.
Warrington. Nov. 12.-Rear Ad-
miral Fletcher cabled today that the
battleship New Hampshire had left
Tuxpam to return to Vera Cruz. TAX
en- In connection with the pledge from
the constttutionalist general Aguilar
tnat his men would not modest foreign
property the movement was regarded
as evidence OF the restoration OF or.
Ger between Tuxpam and Tampico.
Inc naaoero refugees were Transferred
late last night to the scout ship Ches-
ter from the battleship Rhode Island
and the Chester sailed for Havana.
With the full realisation that there
PROBABLY can be no immediate devel-
opment In q diplomatic sense, pend
Ing clearing OF the tangle in which
the Mexican congress has involved it,
seii interest is now centered in the
naval situation on the gulf coast. Tho
approach of two British cruisers was .
communicated to the state depart
ment through the British embaasy
Wltnout eliciting any expressions Of
oisapproval and that il taken N an-ss
other evidence that the United States
ana Great Britain are acting in per- 4
rect harmony as to naval forces to;
protect foreign interests sifi
1t Is pointed out in naval circles
tnat with German and French war;
snips In the same waters, there could
be no objection to the presence OF
British ships - ~
Unofficial advices from the govern.
ment agents in the sections of Mexi-,,
co wnere the constitutionalists are op-.
Grating suggest a revival of q plan to
seek recognition from the United
states for de facto governments.
claiming jurisdiction by right Of DOS,
session; the establishment Of . capital
and of an organized administration in.
all that part Of Mexico north of a line
drawn about due west from Tuxpam
or Tampfco. So far. however, the lo-
cal conatttutionalists Representatives
here are unwilling to admit that Car
thing less than a conquest of the
whole Of Mexico and the elimination
Of General. .HueFta- s ~ SNf s
High Handed Tactics.
Mexico City, Nov. 22.-The bulk OF
the evidence at hand continues to in
dicate that Victoriano Huerta il un-
alterably determined not to accede to
the demands OF. the United States GOV
ernment for his elimination as presi-
dent of Mexico; but there il some ba-
sis for the belief that he may at last
resign in such manner as to leave
the impression that he acted of his
own free will. defying Washington to
the last.
The high handed parliamentary
practice in the chamber Of deputies
gave rise to considerable speculation.
The roll of members were called and
it was evident that the number nec-
essary for a quorum was present, but
Col. Victor Corral. presiding in the
absence of Eduardo Tamarix, the
lac ~uvt>
ciared there was no quorum. Not q
deputy protested and the chamber
stood adjourned till tomorrow.
Claim Recognition for Huerta.
Mexico City, Nov. 22.-The Mexican
morning newspapers under govern
ment domination published on their
front pages today long articles re-
United States government soon to
recognize Provisional President
Huerta.
FL Independeiente had this seven
recognized by the American govern
ment. The special envoy of President
Wilson able to prove anarchy was
| reigning in the camp Of the rebels OF
| the north.''
Ell Diario similarly displayed IN
item stating that Secretary Of State
Bryan had already signed communi-
cation recognizing Huerta. The same
newspaper quotes Querido Mohena,
| the Mexican foreign minister, az say
| ing he has mo official knowledge Of
| the. fact, but that from private sources
he has received very optimistic news
/ ana has hopes Of an early adjustment
| OF the difficulties between Mexico and
/ the United States.
| Bryan Issues Statement.
| Washington. Nov. 22.-Secretary
Bryan today issued this statment rela-
! tive to Mexico City dispatches about
| the movement Of British warships to
| Mexico: The statement published
! this morning to the effect that the
state department protested against
the action Of Great Britain in sending
war vessels to Mexican waters 10 ahso-
lutely false. And in denying the
demnation OF the publication of state
i ments of that kind without taking
time to inquire into their truth or
falsity. Surely in international az
fairs there ought to be q patriotic
/ desire to promote friendly relations.
and these cannot be promoted by the
reckless publication OF false state
j ments in regard to the acts Of govern
ment officials
villa Makes . Levy.
4 Mexico City, Nov. 22.-The mana
ger OF a local bank with a branch al
from General Francisco lPancho5
villa, the rebel leader. demanding
that his drafts be hon0red The bank
manager IL inclined 70 comply with
this demand, fearing harm may come
The officers Of the little garrison of
Ixtapalapa, the suburb Of the federal
! capital, were arrested today. and an
to be tried by court martial for com
pIicity In = plot to start miltfary
i Wsqt No Forcaeneza.