Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-10-25
ReassertiOn of Monroe
Doctrine to Follow Re-
publlC's Election.
ENGLAND EXPLANATION
Envoy Gardens Alleged Talk
Unauthorized, Secretary
Bryan Is Informed.

Mexico City, Oct. 25.-GeneTal Ser
vim. FORMER chief Of staff of General
Mondragon, while the latter was min
lister OF war, was arrested today on a
charge OF being concerned in plot TO
crea.e a disturbance at the capital
elections tomorrow. This is the first
indication to come to the government
Of possible trouble. It is not expected
any outbreak will occur, but troops at
tha capi'al are held in readiness.
Manuel Madero, cousin Of the late
president, was arrested today at Sal
tillo for alleged connection with a re-
Gently discovered plot against the
federal government
Washington, d. c., Oct. 25.-The
United States government is prepar-
ing TO notify the nations of the world
that any interference in Mexican af-
fairs will be regarded as unfriendly
20 this government
President Wilson, Secretary Bryan
and John Bassett Moore, counselor
of the state department, have ex-
changed ideas on what the proclama-
ton should express. a note will be
communicated to foreign governments
everywhere. however. In line with the
established policy of keeping other
nations informed OF every step taken
in American handling OF the Mexican
problem.
The proclamation or note also will
serve, Il is understood. asr an explicit
,T.N,fti,, "a tbo ~ lr1.lrN tl,,o ITpffaN
states toward the -ee faet0 ktatfori-
ties in Mexico. reiterating the prin-
ciple that recognition on this hemi-
sphere can be given only to govern
ments founded on law and order .-.
ROUsED ny BRITON's ACT.
Il was virtually decided TO hold
the note in allegiance at least until
after the elections in Mexico Sunday.
Two things. IL is known. have con-
tributed TO the determination of the
government 10 define its policy-the
presentation by Sir Lionel Garden of
his credentials as British minister to
Mexico Immediately after Huerta had
proclaimed himself dictator, and the
dispatch OF several war vessels to
Mexican waters.
The British embassy, at the direc-
tion OF the foreign office, advised
Secretary Bryan officially yesterday
afternoon that the British government
pronounced as unauthentic the inter
view credited to Sir Lionel, express
ing the view that the United States
did not understand conditions in Mex
leo.
Another incident that was regarded
with significance was the assurance
that came from Ambassador Jusser.
and TO the state department that the
French government in sending a war
ship to Mexican water did not intend
In any way to embarrass the United
States. Oficials indicated satisfac.
tion over the trend of the French gov.
ernment's attitude.
MONROB DOCTRINE AT ISSUE.
There is a possibility that II the
powers indicate further an unwilling
ness to embarrass the United States
this government may withhold its pro
nouncement. but some officials were oi
the opinion that sooner or later such
a declaration. which they regarded as
tantamount TO reaffirma1on of the
principles Of the Monroe doctrine
would be required.
PRESIDENT OUT or CITY.
Washington. ID. c., Oct 25.-Presi
dent Wilson. accompanied by severa
members OF the cabinet, Ambassador
Jusserand OF France. Secretary Tumul
" and a joint congressional commits
sion. left here at 9:57 this morning OF
a special train for Philadelphia tC
attend the dedication of the restored
congress hall and speak later a
Swsrthmore college.
The president expects to trave
from Swarthmore TO Mobile. Ala
passing through Washington late to
night. and arriving at Mobile earl,
Monday. where he viii address tn,
Southern Commercial congress an,
leave about noon for Washington.
DIAz HAS INVITATION"
Vera Cruz Oct 25.-General Fell.
Diax today received requests frou
The Mexican government 10 proceed a
once to the federal capital Colone
NidaurraIaga. secretary TO the Mex
can minister OF war. arrived here o.
special train with an invitation
which was practically an order 70
DiaX TO accompany him to Mexico CITY
DiaG did not decide Immediately {
comply. and no effort was made thi
morning to force him to accept tn
invitation
Unless Diaz alters his intentions
viii not return 10 the federal cap
tal. Notwithstanding the Invitation.