Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-25

19e freSident mas yet submitted TO CO1l-
SresS. Unless some change in the situa-
on makes the present form of the mes
oHSoitte. the message will contain
:, ;.s>9 words. largely taken up, 1t
'lef ny the presentation of the
tie United States made to
evcrnment, and the reply
President Huerta.
in Kindly Tone.
The u. ,"e is couched in very Kind
terms, beca ise the President feels that
the world generally ought to recognize
that the situation in Mexico is abnormal.
being controlled by a small group of men.
That circumstance, the President be-
lieves. ought not obscure the real feeling
of the United States toward Mexicans,
which is one of generous friendship. The
President does not wish in any public
utterance to use words of harshness or
hostility.
That foreign powers generally are ex-
ercisng their good offices in Mexico City.
pressing Huerta to yield to the Amer
lean proposals, now Is openly admltted
by administration officials. When ques-
toned today as to whether such part1c1-
patton by European governments in the
politics Of the western hemisphere was
considered an infringement upon the Mon
ministration officials that the United
States did not construe an act OF friend
ship as impairing at any, time the Mon
roe doctrine.
1t was pointed out also that the activi-
ties of foreign governments were not due
to any request by the United States for
assistance. but that this government had
decided on a policy of keeping the ma
tions Of the world generally informed OF
the steps being taken to bring about
peace, leaving 1t to the countries of the
world to do spontaneously what seemed
expedient.
Copies for Diplomats.
copy Of President Wilson's message
will be delivered to the diplomatic corps
here after its reading to Congress.
At the White House it was said there
was nothing pending, so far as this gov
ernment was concerned. which might pre-
vent the President from reading the mes
sage tomorrow.
Constitutionalists here were greatly
aroused today over the receipt of word
that Deputy Serapio Rendon had been
killed by federals near Mexico City. He
is the third member of the Mexican con-
gress who has been killed within the last
few days. He was a member of the con-
gressional committee which acts during
recesses of congress and was known as
one of the ablest orators in Mexico
The constitutionalists declared that they
have received word that the Huerta gov
ernment is deliberately adopting a pro-
gram of intimidation toward the Mexican
congress. and that the recent deaths of
three deputies are part OF this program.
The congress meets September 10, and
the constitutiOnalists declare that Huerta
is now taking. certain that 1t will remain
loyal TO him by killing all who oppose
him.
Arms Not Kept at Juarez.
The constitutionalists representative
here called attention to the fact that the
arms and ammunition taken from +
Paso. over the Mexican line. to Juarei
last week under permit granted IL
Washington have now been forwarded tt
Chihuahua.
1t was said in official circles here las
week that the permit was granted princi-
palIy because this government was no.
averse to having the federals at Juare;
well armed to prevent any possible out
breaks near the border. The arms stay.
ed in Juarez only long enough for then
TO be placed on a train for Chihuahua.
1t is generally believes in we'll inform
ed circles here that Huerta will try Il
retain the provisional presidency as Ions
as possible. Ii was said that it may
take some time for the worldwide senti
ment which seems to be crystallizins
against his administration to be felt IL
Mexico City, Lut that Euerta's need o.
money may precipitate crisis at any
time.
Department today from Vera Cruz tha,
thirty marauders, led by a woman. ha6
robbed the Mexican plantation, Cantor
Cordoba. Consul Letcher reported from
arriving there from MADEIRA told of tn,
capture of that city from the Villistas b,
Independent guerrillas who now seei
union with the federal forces. These
bandits are said to have belonged to th'
command of Antonio Rojas in the Orozc,
rebellion. having remained under ARM
ever since.
Aid for the Destitute.
The State Department has appointe,
representatives OF the American Ret
Cross and others to aid destitute American
refugees from Mexico who arrive at tn
ports Of New York, San Francisco. New
Orleans, Galveston and San Diego. The.
are to help those who have no fund
i'm getting transportation to their homes
or 10 friends in this country. Whereve
it is possible the State Department Sc
cures through its consuls in Mexic
destination for refugees.
Those named to aid in this work a
New York are w. +. Persons and Jaco
II. Schiff at Galveston, Harry c. Archie
and Rabbi Henry Cohen; at New Orleans
H. ]. Thompson and John j. Cannon
at San Francisco, c. .: Connor and Ale
Knight, and at San Diego, Mrs. G. II
RaIiou and L. A. Blockman.
In Chihuahua there are now about nine
ty Americans, about twenty of them en-
tjrely destitute. ready to leave as soon a
the special train guarded by federals ca
be sent north In addition number {
other foreigners, French, German an
English, will be brought on that trair
also seventy five Cinnamon. who undt
bond will be allowed to come into tn