The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-08-14
HUERTA OFFICIAL
/. RECEIVES LIND
U. S. Envoy Holds Unofficial
Meeting With Minister.
DlAz SPURNED BY JAPAN
Tokyo Announces That General VIII
Be Accepted Only az an Individual
All Reported Quiet at
I = Mexico City.

Mexico City, Aug. 13.-Ex-Gov
John Lind, the personal representa-
tive of President Wilson and adviser
of the American embassy here. wat
received in an unofficial capacity by
FREDERICK Gamboa, the Mexican min
lister for foreign relations.
Japan Spurns Diaz.
Tokyo, Japan, Aug. 13.-The Japan
csc government intimated to the
Mexican government that it would
not receive Gen. Felix Diaz as special
envoy to Japan to express the thanks
of Mexico for Japanese participation
In the Mexican centennial. 1t declared
1t would receive General Diaz only
as private individual. .sr
The Diaz party left Seattle for Van
couver, whence 1t planned to sail
today. ........
Diaz May Call Of Trip. ga
Vancouver, B. c.. Aug. 13.-It was
learned here that as a result of the
adverse telegram from Tokyo Gen
Felix Diaz is considering calling of
his trip and returning south. He is
now awaiting further advices from
Mexico City
Japan's Stand Pieases U. s.
Washington, Aug. 13.-Japan's IN
ttmation to Mexico that it would re,
ceive Gen. Felix Diaz only as a pri
vate individual and not as a special
envoy attracted widespread comment
In official quarters. Coming at a time
when negotiations are proceeding be-
tween Japan and the United States
on the California alien land ques.
ton, this action of japan toward
Mexico was generally construed as
showing a desire on the part OF
Japan to avoid anything open to the
construction Of being unfriendly to
the United States.
Quiet In Mexico City.
Charge O'Shaugnessy cabled the
state department that the situation in
Mexico City was peaceful and quiet
His message was gratifying to ad
ministration officials who desire that
all misunderstanding the Mexican
government may have as to the inten-
lions Of the United States shall be
cleared up before further steps are
taken in the peace policy of President
Wilson.
The presentation Of a note repre-.
senting the views OF President VIII,
son is expected soon, but the various
steps in the American government s
program will be carried out gradually.
The first note will be transmitted in
duplicate to all foreign govern.
ments represented here and will de-
clare for the first time in formal
terms the attitude OF the administra-
ton toward Mexico.
Like Stand Of England.
Administration officials who are
give theft moral support to the eff.
forts to adjust the Mexican situation
peacefully we're favorably impressed
with the statement of the British gov
eminent that the recognition of Huer-
ia had been only recognition of a
provisional president pending an elec-
ton" and was done on the theory that
at was likely to assist in the restor.
alton of order"
American refugees on the cruiser
Pittsburgh at Guaymas waiting to re-
turn to the United States will be
brought home on the supply ship
Glacier. Because of renewed military
operations at Guaymas, the Pittsburgh
will remain on duty and be reinforced
by the South Dakota, now on her way
from San Francisco.
Huerta Wires Ex-Envoy.
Mexico City, Mexico, Aug. 13.-
President Huerta and Henry Lane
Wilson, former American ambassador
to Mexico, have exchanged kilograms
on the subject of Mr.. Wilson's atti-
tude on the questions between the
United States and Mexico. The dis.
patch of President Huerta says:
THE Mexican republic, through my.
self, thanks you for the justice with
which you expressed yourself regard
ing the government of this country"
Mr. Wilson, In acknowledging the
Telegram, expressed the belief that
wise counsel would prevail and that
an honorable settlement of the ques-
lions at issue compatible with the
dignity OF both countries would be
reached.