The Washington times., 1913-09-15
FEAR CELEBRATION
WILL FIRE MEXICO
Officials Here AnxiousIy Await
independence Observance
to Be Held Tomorrow.

With the dawn tomorrow of independ-
nee day in Mexico events VIII tran
;pire which may change the whole
course of American history. Officials
n Washington are awaiting these
vents with interest and not little
inNiety. Not only is it the day when
he hot-blooded Mexicans are expected
o give long rein to their patriotism,
mt il is the day on which the Mexican
Congress convenes, and the day when
President Huerta will read to that
,ody message on the United States
Mexico negotiations.
The prevalence of smallpox in sec
ions of Mexico where Americans still
emain, continues to alarm officials
lere. In addition to the outbreak at
'orreon, the State Department was
.dvised this morning that thirty
ases of the dread scourge have de-
-eloped at Panuco, an important oil
amp where there are many Ameri-
ans, and one at Tampico, sixty miles
way, from which port American
efugees are being sent to the United
;tates
For weeks citizens of Mexico who
lave not heretofore taken up arms
lave been undergoing military training.
rhe reason given by the Mexican gov
rnment to the outside world for this
raining is desire for a monster pa
-ade in the capital tomorrow. OBJ
-iously, however, the purpose is to
resent to the United States the spec
acle of a large, trained. and patriotic
militia. Care will have to be exercised
" the Mexican government to keep
he ardor of these recruits in check.
There are too many Americans still in
Mexico City not to make the occasion
me for alarm.
Wilson Back Tomorrow.
AS far as the Administration here 10
tself concerned, the prospect Of tomor-
'ow's Developments is not. causing un-
lue activity. President Wilson returns
omorrow, not because of any warning
dispatches from Mexico, but because
he announced on leaving Washington
asst Thursday that he would return to-
morrow, and because he hopes before
he end of the week to be called upon
Q sign the new tariff bill: Evidence
hat the Administration itself, meaning
he President and his advisers, is not
much concerned over the Mexican situa-
ion Is further found in the fact that
secretary Bryan has not yet Cancelled
ais lecture engagement tomorrow in
sssunton, Va. 225 miles from Washing
An.
What anxiety there is, is being shown
" officers Of the War and Navy De-
,artments and subordinates in the State
Department, all Of whom have had more
actual experience than their Superiors
n dealing with Latin-American "situa-
IONS
Among these the fear is plain that the
presence Of large numbers of troops in
he Mexican capital tomorrow and the
he signal for serious anti-American
outbreaks.
Reports From Mexico.
Ths daily, bulletin issued by the State
Department On reports from Mexico,
,ays:
The Consul at Nuevo Laredo. under
late of September Il. reports that fifteen
,efugees arrived there Friday and We're
sent to their homes Saturday; twenty
i've more came in on the night of the
9Th and were sent out by the consul
On the 14th.
1t is reported from SaltilIo that Con-
,epeion has been occupied by the fed
erals. and that General Aubert will pro-
iced TO the relief of Torreon.
TT IS reported from Vera Cruz that
The revolutionists are very active in
eastern San Luis Potosi and that they
have visited Blalosy Ranch at Rodri-
suez three times between September /
and =. Unimportant engagements are
also reported on the 18th between Osorio
and Chamal colony. A force of federaIs
rom Victoria are said TO be in pursuit
Of the rebels
1T is reported from Frontera that the
.eVolutionist activities are becoming
greater in that State
SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. Sept ID
American refugees arriving here today
from Mexico On the steamship Peru,
brought word of the killing of Morris