The San Francisco call., 1913-08-10
LIND IN VERA CRUZ;
NOHOSTTLE GREETING
Envoy. Unmolested. Lands in Mexican Port
And Is Expected 10 Continue to South
ern Republic Capital Today

sion in political circles, therefore, that
the mission is bound to fail unless the
suggestions to be made by Mr.. Lind
take some other form.
Neither Americans nor Mexicans here
are able to imagine a plan which could
! be acceptable to the Mexican govern
ment, which contemplates. N ediation IN
any form by the United States, A
logical speculation was put forth by
an American resident tonight who said
he had grounds for the belief that the
Washington government would propose
through Mr.. Lind that elections be held
IN all sections of the country under d.
rection of a commission Of foreigners,
not including the United States, but
possibly representing two European
nations and one South American coun-
try.
The reply of Manuel Gsrza Aldape.
acting foreign minister to Secretary OF
State Bryan's second note recommending
moderation by the Mexican officials and
requesting that judgment be withheld
respecting Mr.. Linds mission, has
cleared the atmosphere of apprehen-
sion regarding his reception at the cap
ital, which was built on rumors trace
able to no definite source, but. never
theless persistent in its hostility to his
coming
Sufficient credit had been given to
these rumors apparently by those
charged with the arrangements Of Mr..
Linds trip from Vera Cruz to Mexico
City TO induce the utmost security. The
United States embassy has withheld all
Information respecting his movements
and it is not known tonight by what
route he will come to the capital or the
time of his arrival.
Senior Aldape's note 10 Secretary
- L t. ~I1 til
act as minister. FREDERICK Gamhoa took
the oath as minister of foreign affairs
at noon and assumed charge of the min
istry Immediately.
Preparations for tomorrow's demon
stration are being continued, but there
is little fear that it will take on anti
American complexion.
Guaymas Battle Near
HERMOSILLO, Sonora. Mex, Aug g..
Reports today were that Governor May
torena and Generals Obregon, Pesqui-
era, Cabral and Alvarado were all at
the front at Guaymas and that de-
cided movement against that city
might be expected soon.
Deserters reaching the insurgent
camp said the federals numbered 1900
and predicted more desertions In case
of battle
Practically all women and children
have left Empalme.
Felix Diaz I'm Seattle
SEATTLE. Aug s.-General Felix
Diaz, special envoy of Mexico to Japan,
and his party, arrived from Portland
tonight and are quartered in nine rooms
at the Hotel Washington. The Mexi-
cans are travelling like leisurely tour
lists. They will said from Vancouver
and are expected to remain In Seattle
until next Monday, sightseeing.
Lind Bares No German Plans
BERLIN, Aug. s-Reports from
Washington that President Wilson's
message to Provisional President
Huerta of Mexico had been sent also
on behalf of other interested nations,
are incorrect 30 far as Germany Is con-
cerned The German foreign Office to-
day declared that 1t did not know the
contents of President Wilson's mes
sage officials here avoid carefully
any suggestion of an attempt to In
huence President Wilson's policy in
regard to Mexico, but 1t is apparent
that recognition of the government
headed by Huerta is favored here.
France Expects Mexican War
PARIS, Aug. 9.--All the news dis
patches from Washington published in
France describe a rupture between the
United States and Mexico as being
probably close at hand. Comment on
the Mexican situation is sparse. 1t
recognized the difficult responsibility
of the United States and suggests that
the peace policies of President Wilson
and Secretary of State Bryan are like
~ to disappear in the. presence of
realities.