Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-29

ed that they would Are on the deputies II
the resignation" were not accepted. the
more prudent deputies were said 10 nave
voted therefore to accept, although II
Is stated that the action at the tim me- was -
the chamber to accept the reslgna-
ton was questioned because iesal
quorum. which consisted OF 10 members
of the 226, was not present.
The constitutionalists claim that wneI
Madero met his death, his Resignation
having been illegally wrung from him.
there was neither an actual resignation
nor an actual acceptance of one mere.
fore they say, with the president ana
vice president assassinated, and the
minister of foreign affairs and OF gu
bernacion tinteriorf resigned, Vasque1
Tagle by opera ion sef-the constitution
became president as minister OF JUS
tice, the next in succession. :.
This fne legal point Is destined ~
play a most important part In any ne
gotiations for mediation between
Huerta and Carranza. The supporters
Of the latter declare that to place MN
in charge in Mexico City and let MIN
straighten out the difficulties between
Huerta and Carranza - quite accept.
able to them. inasmuch as they aIo
lighting for the restoration OF coHsti-
tutional order. they declare.
Vasquex Tagle Is now In Mexico Guy
taking no part in politics, and mas ap-
parently not earned the enmity o! INC
Huerta faction. so that members OF .ne
latter may see in him one to make an
appropriate arrangement, as the ois-
patches call his possible mediation.
Huerta Orders Them Freed.
Charles Bissel and Bernard McDon-
aid. the two mine managers held by
Mexican federals under sentence Of
death at Chihuahua. have been ordered
released by the Huerta government
Charge Algara OF the embassy here so
informed Secretary Bryan today. IT
was said Mr.. Bryan expressed gratin-
cation at the prompt action the Huerta
representations In the cases as we'll as
that of Dixon, the immigration in
spector shot at Juarez.
Mcdonald is an EnSlishman. Bis
sells chauffeur, an American. has also
been ordered released. The three men
were captured by Gen. Orozco while at
out Of farral.
Improved railroad facilities In Mexico
are reported in today's State Depart
first train from Laredo. Tex. In four
months and ten days has arrived At
Monterey with both passengers and
mail. Trains also are running from
monterey 10 AdIOQOs
Charge oshaugnessy reported from
Mexico City that Gen. Huerta promised
at once to send telegraphic instructions to
the governor Of Chihuahua for the I'M
mediate release Of Charles Diesel and
Bernard Mcdonald and Biesefs chauf-
feur.
Consul Miller at Tampico reports that
E. r. Fredericos Of Los Angeles 10 safe
in Victoria, as are Mrs. ]. M. Gonzales
ut Monterey and r. 8. Holiday at Tam
pico
have been defeated by the federals under
Col. Mas. who has been promoted to the
rank of general.
Reports to the State Department show
that vigorous measures were being taken
by Mexican federal soldiers dispatched
to capture the marauders who sacked
the American plantations In the vicinity
of Frontera Many Of the bandits have
been taken and killed. and 1t is expected
soon.
Other Americans Safe.
Americans in Mexico concerning whom
inquiry has been made at the depart
ment and whose safety is vouched for
include the family of John A. Thompson.
now at Saltillo preparing to sail for Vir-
ginia via New York; Dr.. Jumper. thought
to be In Torreon: Thomas L. Hamill OF
Fort Worth. Tex. safe and well at Vera
Cruz, and Mr.. Rousefleld. safe In Mexico
City.
An interesting question regarding the
disposition to be made OF fugitive rebels
ON the border has been brought to the
attention Of the state Department by q
report that Carranxista officers In C1udad
Poririo Dias have requested permission
to cross into Eagle Pass. Tex. leaving
their wounded behind. The explanation
. found In the fact that federal troops
aFO advancing on the town from the
Oente Of Neuovo Leon.
Of the several detachnents Of federal
troops driven across the line. these con-
0tatutionalists II they cross with arms In
hand or otherwise than individuals Will
b 1ntagned
Thinks HAir Election Possible.
with both parties to the present
vtruggle In Mexico really willing to
accept mediation Of some sort 1t would
DO entirely practicable to conduct free
and fair elections and install . con-
stitutional government. In the opinion
of Judge Advocate General Enoch y.
Of the present Cuban electoral system
and ne has just returned from q west
ern trip, which though primarily !n-
tended for the purpose OF inspecune
country, was extended to cover tne
Therefore, Gen. Crcwdsr had IN op-
portunity through confersnces with Cen
Bliss. and the comm, -nding omcers OF the
American troops along the border. a
we'll as from personal inspection and con-
ference with Mexicans. to acquire q
knowledge Of exact conditions. While
conditions In Mexico are somewhat dit.
ferent from those which existed In Cuba
at the period Of American Intervention.
Gen. Crowder believes that even adher1n9
closely to the ideals and forms OF the
Mexican constitution. Intervention car
be avoided. yet Q peaceful and fair cleo
ton held without the presence OF Amer
lean troops In any part Of Mexico. Hi
experience In Cuba showed that though
such troops were at the polling places
their services were never required.
For Joint Mexican Committee.
A committee OF senators and repre-
sentatives to take over the entire super
vision of Mexican affairs In the United
States is proposed in a resolution intro
duced In the House today by Representa-
tive Stephens Of Texas Mr.. Stephens
idea Is to have all papers and all com
municatiOns now in possession at any