Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1913-11-18
SITUATION IN MEXICO
Huerta Continues to Hold Out Against
Tiuhteninq Coils.

Tightening Coiis.
News from Mexico continues con-
fused and confusing; but all indica-
tions are that Huerta proposes to con-
tinue to assert his authority and re-
sponsibility against all comers' to the
last. f. . w.,
Reports were printed last Saturday
to the effect that Huerta had about de-
cided to give it up and not insist upon
the organization of the new congress,
which the Washington government
saws it will not recognize; but on Sum
day President Huerta stated to the
American charge that he had abso-
lutely no intention Of resigning.
Saturday was the day for the con-
yening Of the new chamber Of depu-
ties, and a quorum was had; but no
senator's showed themselves except
those who are generals in the army,
the members Of the Catholic party re-
naming away.
It was reported from Washington
that the new congress positively would
not be recognized; that Washington
would have nothing to do with any os-
tensible representative Of the people of
Mexico except the old congress.
Dispatches say that VIM. Bayard
Hale is comforting with Carranza, the
head Of the Constitutional forces, as
the representative Of Washington and
although Carranza has denied this. Tor
political purposes in Mexico, there
seems to be no reason to doubt the
truth of the story. 1t Is very well un-
derstand on the one hand that Huerta
can make most effective political use
In Mexico Of the fact Of Carranza's
conferences with the United States,
and on the other hand 1t is the COM
mon belief that II the Washington
government decides to intervene IT
will be desirable to have the friend
ship and cooperation OF Carranza
provided this friendship and cooper
alton can be obtained without COM
promising American plans.
Sir Lional Gordon, the British am
bassador to Mexico, a few days ago
sent out a warning to British sup1ects
living at inaccessible interior points
that 1t was advisable to be on the
lookout for developments. There was
no statement, however, that the ne
cessity was iminent or pressing.
The general understanding Is that
the Washington government has sucJ
ceeded in cutting off practically all
hope Of financial assistance from Pres
ident Huerta-
The Constitutionalists captured Ju-
arez again on Saturday, and that puts
them in position to get what they want
from the United States In the way OF
arms and ammunition as soon as the
embargo is raised-if raised 1t shall be-.
Mexico City, November II: .Organi-
zation Of President Huerta's new con-
gress was completed late today When
enough senators were gathered 10
form a quorum in the upper mousse
Gen. Francisco Pronces was chosen
temporary chairman Of the senate, and
a committee on credentials was ap-
pointed. A similar committee or the
chamber Of deputies today began the
work Of revising the deputies creden-
tials, and there Is nothing to indicate
that the formal opening OF congress
next Tuesday will be postponed.
President Huerta talked tonight In
formally to the members Of his staff
and a few personal friends regarding
the possibilities Of Intervention by the
United States. He intimated that ne
would be ready to resist such a step.
The opinion is expressed In various
circles here that the United States will
soon inaugurate a blockade OF Mext-
can ports. Rumor has 1t that Presi-
dent Wilson would be content with
such an action and might even permit
the embassy to remain In Mexico City
until an open rupture occurred.
Gen. Huerta resumed business at the
national palace today, apparently with
no thought Of any questions pending
between his government and that Of
the United States. He seems to regard
recent incidents growing out Of WASH
ington's demand that he vacate the
presidency, as closed.
With the exception Of one develop
ment and that Of a rather negative
character, the day was almost devoid
of acts relating to the tense situation
which exists, Notwithstanding the in
different attitude assumed by Mexico
The American charge d'affaires re-
ceived instructions to continue to ad-
wise Washington with respect to devel-
opments, but he was not instructed to
approach the Mexican government
again; nor did his instructions include
anything relative to the withdrawal Of
the embassy.
Rumors that the charge had been
ordered to leave persisted, although an
emphatic denial was made at the en-
bassy, and trains leaving for Vera
Cruz were watched anxiously by Amer
leans, who have made up their minds
not to delay their departure.