The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-08-24
Great Britain, France
and Japan Exerting
Influence.
SUPPORT EFFORTS
OF UNITED STATES
Harried Mexican President Hopes
Wilson Will Not Read Mes
sage to Congress, but He
Can Prevent 1t Only
by Making Con-
cessions.

washington, August 2a-Great Brit
ain. France and Japan are among the
nations which have interposed their
lnnuence upon the Huerta administra-
tion IN Mexico In support of the efforts
OF the United States to bring about q
peaceful settlement of the revolution
Whiie administration officials were
silent to-day regarding this phase Of
the situation there was n lively inter
est manifest in diplomatic circles here
as TO the probable effect of foreign
pressure on the Huerta government
II was learned that the MEXICAN au-
thorities hoped President Wilson would
not read his message TO Congress next
Tuesday as he had planned and
showed disposition 10 prolong the ne
EQUATIONS. Unless some tangible over
turee. however. are received within
forty eight hours from the Huerta Of
hcials, indicating a desire to accept the
fundamental proposals OF the United
Statcs, the President Will proclaim TO
Congress and TO the world the atti-
tude of this government toward the
Southern republic
In Desperate Straits.
The fact that diplomats from some
OF the very countries which not only
have formally recognized Huerta. but
whose bankers hitherto have hoated
loans FOR him. arc using their infu-
ence on the Mexican administration is
calculated 10 produce something def
mite shortly. Official reports 10 the
Washington administration show the
Huerta regime 10 be in desperate
financial straits. with little prospect Of
getting funds anywhere TO meet the
running expenses OF the government
OF pay it's troops already res,ive be-
cause OF deferred payments
SO important is this aspect of the
situation regarded that an air OF tense
expectancy prevailed tonight in Off
csal circles, where II was believed some
pronouncement would be forthcoming
from Mexico City before President. VIII
( son finally detsrmiuHd to communicate
his message 10 Congress-.
on a constitutional election and the
elimination OF Huerta was reiterated
positively by administration officials
= position which Air. Lind has been in
structed 20 emphasize Only conccs-
sions by the Hucrta government, IL is
believed here now would persuade
President Wilson 10 mold up the pre-
sentation OF his message
Document Completed.
The President finished the document
to-day. read it over 10 Secretary Bryan,
and will discuss IL Monday with mem
hers of the senate and House Commit
tee on Foreign Relations In the mean
tine, officials will await word from
Mexico as 10 a possible change OF at
titude.
The sending Of special envoy from
Mexico TO Washington further TO dis
cuss the situation with President Will
son is REGARDED here as p dilatory move
II is known eat the Washington gov
crnment has sadc IL clear that such
procedure would not alter the views
expressed in its first note. 1t is be-
lieved, however that the Huerta oil
Gals now have abandoned the idea of
sending an envoy and are seeking TO
develop new basis for negotiations.
May Send Fresh Troops.
Washington, August 23.--With only
three American soldiers available for
the protection Of each mile of the Mex
lean border and certain knowledge that