The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-09-07
UNCLE SAM ANXIOUS
TO AID AMERICANS
IN LEAVING MEXICO
Will Furnish First Glass
Transportation to All Who
Wisi, to Leave-Situa-
tion Is Unchanged

Washington September 6. The
United States government today broad
ened the powers of it's consular repre-
sentatives in Mexico to such a degree
that it is believed there will be no fur
ther obstacle to more general WIN :
drawal of American citizens from the
danger zones of the southern republic.
American consuls in Mexico who pre-
viously had been instructed to furnish
first class transportation t, any who
desired it on condition that they later
would reimburse the state department,
today received supplementary in
structions to give Americans whatever
transportation they desired and they
" would be expected to reimburse the
government only if they were able,
and at their convenience The adoption
of this liberal policy resulted from the
possibility that many Americans
would needlessly lingg in the trouble
torn districts unless every facility for
their departure was afforded
Huerta's Attitude
Some Washington officials COM
mented for the first time on Provis-
ional President Huerta's declaration
that if the American government was
reluctant to give the refugees first
class transportation. he gladly wouIl
do so. These officials, instead of re-
senting the statement, regarded it as
an act of generosity and renal seed tilt
they hoped Senior Huerta's beneficence
would be extended to repay Americans
and other foreigners for the great
losses their investments had sustained
through the chaotic conditions result
ing from Huerta's irregulas assump-
tion of governmental power.
There was no change today in the
Mexican situation. No messages OF con-
sequence were received either from
John Lind at Vera Cruz, or Nelson
OShaughnessy, the American charge
d'affaires at MexIo City.
1t is considered most likely that de-
velopments will await the arrival here
next week of Senior De Zamacona, who
Is expected to carry forward here the
negotiations for a peaceful settlement
of the difficulties in Mexico.
Though no announcement of the ad-
ministration's attitbde toward his mis-
sion has been made, 1t was predicted
In many quarters, he would be cour-
teously received.
Refugees Arrive at Ell Paso
FL Paso, Texas. September 6.--Twenty
American refugees from interior towns
and mining camps of Mexico arrived
here today, having made the Journey of
several hundred miles ON horseback ana
In coaches. One party was on the road
II days. Sixteen of the refugees were
from the American Smelling and Rein
ing company properties at Santa Barbara,
Chihuahua.
A message to the constitutionaIist.;
junta from General Obregon stated that
faqui Indian reinforcements for the cor
stitutionalists have arrived at the front
at Empalme and at Maytorena, Sonora,
bringing the total number of rebel troops
up to 1900, of which 1000 are Yaaui In
CLANS. general attack on Empalne :
federal garrison will begin as soon as the
summer heat subsidies
Cannon for Constitutionalists
Nogalez Sonora, September Shine
heavy cannon and large quantities OF
both cannon and rife ammunition passed
through here today. en- route from Cana
nea to the front at Guaymas. The nit,-
'nitcns We're destined for the constitu-
tionalists
Eagle Pass. Tex. September GA sec
ond relief party started ,odav to search
for the wives and children Of Jose Shore
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