Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-12-31
Envoy to Mexico Called
Home for Conference
With President.
HUERTA is STRONGER?
Ruler Said to Have Received FL
nanCiaI Aid That Will Retain
Him Indefinitely.

Mexico City, Dec. 31.-An alleged
. plot to assassinate President Huerta
during the New Years reception, was
frustrated by the arrest of two Mex
leans in a house in the suburbs.
Vera Cruz, Dec. 31.-A federal troop
train was blown up with dynamite 10
miles southeast of Mexico City on the
main line of the Interoceanic railway
connecting the federal capital with
/ the coast.
| Pass Christian, Miss, Dec 81
There is a possibility President Wilson
will go aboard the revenue cutter Wi
mona and meet John Lind when the
scout cruiser Chester arrives. The
president authorized the statement
that Lind's visit had no special sig
nificance. and merely meant that Lind
desired to communicate more fully
than he could by cable.
Washington, Dec 31-Secretary
Bryan returned today from his holiday
in Florida. He would not discuss John
President Wilson at Pass Christian,
Miss. or the reasons -that-nrompted
Lind to seek a personal interview with
his chief.
In official circles it was said some
announcement regarding the policy of
the United States towards Mexico
might be made after Lind's report to
Wilson.
Bryan will go tomorrow night to full
fill a series of speaking engagements
in the middle west
May Alter Course.
Vera Cruz, Dec. 31.--John Lind left
Vera Cruz on the scout cruiser Ches-
ter last night to report on conditions
in Mexico to President Wilson at Pass
Christian. Miss. He took most of his
effects, but left small amount of bag
gage and gave Consul Canada assur-
ance that he would return within four
or five days.
The trip of the presidents special
envoy was take in compliance with a
summons from the head of the Amer
lean government. Precisely what Mr..
Lind will report to Mr. Wilson New
Years morning IS a mystery. but fu.
the meeting.
1t is pointed out that Mr.. Lind prob.
ably will report that Huertas financial
straits are not so desperate but that
10 can retain the Mexican presidency
He may also call atten-
ton to the fact that the rebels have
been making little Roadway of late
and this may help to shape a new
American policy.
Federals Losing Ground.
Preside, Texas. Dec 31-It Is the
opinion of military experts here that
the battle of Ojinaga, Mexico, will be
decided within p hours Likewise, it
is believed the only chance for the fed
erals TO escape determination, should
the rebels pour in on them. is precip-
tate flight across the border Tactics
their semi-circle around the
federals were continued by General
Ortegos forces. Todays fighting is ex-
pected TO decide definitely whether
Huerta shall retain a foothold in tho
north General Villa al Chihuahua has
said he will execute all federal volun-
GERS, whether surrendered or not.
The rebels resumed fighting against
ederals with yigor today. 1t is be-
ieved the federals are fast losing
round. Federal deserters report their
oss of dead and wounded heavy The
are uncared for on the bat
Ie field The Red Cross is preparing
0 care for them. General Villa has
rived in Juarez
Chihuahua. Mexico. Dec. 31.-Gen-
raj Villa and Luis Terranza, Sr, have
greed upon s25O,O00 gold as ransom
or the release Of Luis Terranza, Jr,
Imprisoned here five weeks on charge
hat he supported .Huerta. Luis Ter
ANA, Sr.. is a wealthy land owner,
nd negotiations for his sons release
ave been going on at Fl Paso.