The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-09
ADMINISTRATION IS
IGNORING DEFIANT
HUERTA ATTITUDE
Proposal for Peaceful Solution
to be Laid Before
the World
mr.. WILSON SHOWS
GREAT RESTRAINT
'Battleship Bearing MIR. Lind,
Is Delayed" and No I'm
pleasantness Expected
On His Arrival

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WASHINGTON. August s.-The
Wilson administration Is counting on
the support, IL not the active co-opera-
ton OF the powers of the world In
bringing about the success OF John
Lind's peaceful mission to Mexico
This explains why Washington Of
1icials are practically ignoring the
present defiant attitude Of President
Huerta and have instructed the presi-
dents special agent to continue his
journey to Mexico City. 1t accounts
for the spirit of optimism which the
president and his advisers have shown
in the face Of most discouraging de-
velopments from Mexico City.
II was learned today that as soon as
President Wilson's proposals for a
peaceful solution of the Mexican stu
alton have been laid before Presiden,
Huerta they will be transmitted to the
great nations of the world. The pres;-
dent and his cabinet are relying upon
the expression then OF a world wide
public opinion to compel Huerta 10
make concessions in the interest OF
order and constitutional government
II would not be surprising II the
United States government had already
received informal assurances from
TsutppEdH HhliunS Oh tueiF ESUtpatf9y
and Willingness to lend support in the
present effort toward mediation.
President Shows Self Restraint
President Wilson under the most
aggravating circumstances showed
great moderation and self restraint
today in handling the Mexican situa-
ton. Instead Of taking offense at the
defiant note from the Mexican govern
ment. declaring the presence of John
tea L., u zfN, ~
the administration tonight was en-
deavoring to appease the anger
aroused In Mexico City by President
Wilson's policy. Representations were
on the progress through the American
mhassy which. had for their purpose
the smoothing away of what Ia char
acterized as misunderstanding" up
on the part OF the Mexican govern
ment.
Secretary Bryan made public this
afternoon this answer to the note Of
defiance which had ben received by
this government from President
Huerta.
The statement Of the Mexican
foreign Office was based on misrepre-
sensations for which this government
Is not responsible. In sending Gov
ernor Lind as adviser to the embassy
the president la entirely within his
Ii&h ana tNiS department. Will Hot az
sume that his going will be regarded
AZ unfriendly when the character OF
his mission Is understood"
Battleship IL Delayed"
It was announced also by the state
department that the arrival Of the
hattleship New Hampshire. which Is
conveying Mr.. Lind to Vera Cruz. win
be delayed twelve hours and he will
not reach that port until O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon
The delay In Mr.. Lind's arrival in
Mexico Ats in with other features OF
the general plan which the Wilson ad-
Ministration was pursuing today.
There 10 good reason TO believe the
New Hampshire was ordered to slow
up 90 that Lind might not reach Vera
Cruz until the administration had
SufYlcient time to make certain repre-
sensations TO the Mexican govern
ment through Charge d'Affaires Mel
son O'Shau4hnessy at Mexico City.
rection OF clearing up the situation
that has arisen through President
Huerta's defiant attitude.
Proceeding at ordinary cruising
epeed the New Hampshire was due at
Vera Cruz at 2 O'clock Saturday
morning and It was at first given out
that she would arrive at that hour.
The change win prevent Lind from
reaching Mexico City before Sun
day.
IAnd's Mission Unchanged.
Notwithstanding the efforts Of the
to. head of. unpleasant
ready displayed in Mexico II can be
said that the purposes of the Lind
mission remain the same. The charges
OF MISREPRESENTATION made today by