The Washington herald., 1913-08-13

has seen nt to make a public statement
at this critical ime.
The action Of the Japanese government
in refusing Gen. Diaz an audience with
the Mikado was regarded as evideneing
the resentment OF Japan at the temerity
of the Huerta government In permitting
pro-Japanese demonstrations and fomtnt-
ing pro-Japanese talk in Mexico CITY
and Vera Cruz when II was known that
these occurrences would be construed az
anti-American In spirit. The demonstra-
tons referred to came a few weeks ago.
preceding the arrival of the new JapA-
nese Ambassador to Mexico, and II was
evident they were designed solely to ex-
press the friendliness Of Mexicans to-
ward Japanese In the matter OF her dip.S-
matte difficulties with the United States
over alien land legislation in California
Regarded as Artificial.
The pro-Japanese talk was regarded
here as purely artificial and intended to
draw the United States into recognition
of the Huerta government through fear
of Mexican relations with Japan. II was
at that time that President Huerta an
nounced the appointment OF Gen. Diaz
as q special envoy to visit Japan
Later President Huerta put an end TO
the demonstrat tons and forestalled a big
reception Of welcome which had been
arranged for the new Japanese Minister
at Vera Cruz. Japanese ofncials were
reported at the time as being displeased
at the risk Of antagonizing the United
States against Japan. which was in
yolyed I'm these demonstrations. 1t is be-
lieved the intimation Of the Mikado's in
ability to receive Diaz drew out Of this
displeasure.
Gen. Diaz's party Is still on the Pacific
Coast and doubtless its departure Tor
Jar An will be delayed until further de.
tars are obtained as to the attitude OF
Japan. The japanese Embassy at WASH
ington had received no Information last
night as to the reported action OF the
Tokyo government.
Administration officials yesterday were
inclined to discredit the report from
Mexico City that Charge O'Shaunessy
was having a translation made Of a COM
munication which John Lind had pre-
pared to put before the Huerta govern
ment 1t was their opinion that the in
vestigation by Lind which, II has been
announced. will precede any communlca-
ton to Huerta by the American En-
bassy, has not yet reached the stage
where the preparation of mediation sug-
gestions would have been undertaken.
The fact that the President believes
Liz mission has only got under way
and that he Is awaiting developments In
Mexico City before formulating in his
own mind his plans for peace indicates
that the process OF translation does not
represent anything more than pre-
liminary communication. Secretary OF
State Bryan would not indicate whether
he had instructed Mr.. 'Shaughnessy 10
begin the preparation of note to Huerta
or not
Quiet at Mexico City.
Mr.. Bryan was In communication with
Charge O'Shaughnessy and Special
Representative Lind during the day and
his messages from the two diplomatic
agents were transmitted to the President
as soon as they were received. Mr..
Shaughnessy reported that things were
quiet at Mexico City and Mr.. Lind's re-
port brought no news of developments
Of any importance bearing upon his mis-
sion.
II Is believed that several days will
elaPse before Lind's communications are
formulated. II Is regarded here as prob
able that before delivering his document
through 'Shaughnessy Lind may ascer-
tain that it would be favorably received
DIV fTeSlueNI 1HdTEt "
messy reported that he had carried on,
Secretary Bryan's instructions to COM
municate the thar ks Of the United States
to the Mexican foreign ONCE for the
courtesies which had been accorded tC
Governor and Mrs. Lind since their land
ing from the New Hampshire at Vera
Cruz. These instructions, Mr.. Bryan
said. were telegraphed to the Charge
Monday night.
The courteses for which Mr.. Bryan
felt that the United States should fee
grateful consisted merely in a call upor
Mr.. Lind by the military governor a,
Vera Cruz and the furnishing of a guard
of so soldiers to prevent an outbreak
at the railway station at Mexico City
when Lind arrived there Sunday night
Sent to Galveston.
The State Department received few re-
ports from Its consular agents in Mexico
yesterday. Consul Miller, at Tampico. re
ported that he had sent to Galveston on
the steamer, Noruega l2i refugees. the
majority of whom were women and chill
dren from Chamal and Atascador or Coco
colonies. Rail communication between
Monterey, Saltillo. Tsmpico. and Mexico
City was reported TO be open, as was
telegraphic communication between Mon
terey, Saltllo, San LOUIS IOtosi, NutNo
Laredo. and Mexico City. United States
mail had begun to arrive at Monterey
direct by way OF Laredo. Monterey is
without either rail or wire communica-
ton with Torreon and Durango.
A revolutionary outbreak was reported
to be imminent in Northern Tabasco. The
district was said TO be restless and the
fear prevailed among the inhabitants tina:
a disturbance would occur at any time.
Conditions in Frontero were said to be
generally calm.
The Federal forces have advanced from
Nuevo laredo toward Ciudad Porfric
Diaz. The situation at the last-named
place was said to be unchanged.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels said
yesterday he had intrusted the work Of
securing safe passage to the United States
for American refugees at Mexican ports
to Admiral Fletcher. and that he did