Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-08-26
Delivery of the Wilson
Message is Delayed at
His Request.
IS BENDING GRADUALLY
All Preparations Made to Hear
President When Word Comes
From Mexico City

Mexico City. Aug. 26-John Lind
left here this morning for Vera Cruz.
II Is understood here he will continue
his journey TO Washington. Scores of
Americans filled the train on which
Lind made the journey to Vera Cruz
Washington, d. c.. Aug. z6.-Elev-
enth hour developments in the Mexi.
can situation today postponed Presi-
dent Wilson's special message to con-
gress until Wednesday and indicated
the Huerta government after all might
withdraw or modify its rejection #
the proposals of the United States.
At the request of Gamboa. Mexican
minister of foreign affairs, which was
based upon supplementary suggestions
by John Lind, the president consented
TO postpone his address until l o'clock
Wednesday. II was officially stated
that In no case would the United
States withdraw from the basic prin-
ciples of its position, among which is
a consistent refusal to recognize Huor.
Ia.
Official announcement was made To-
day Of the original proposals present
ed 10 Huerta by Lind. They were for
cessation of hos.ilities and a definite
armistice, and an early and free cleo
tion, Huerta to bind himself not to be
candidate, with an agreement by
all parties to abide by the results OF
the election. Upon the proposals, the
Huerta government asked further
time for consideration and upon GER
tain supplementary suggestions by
Lind, the nature of which was not di-
vulged here, the request for a post
ponement was made.
LIND NOT RECALLED.
White i1ogsgvmcfsTs positively stat
ed Lind had not been recalled from
Mexico. and added IL he left for Vera
Cruz II would be for only a short visit.
lie is expected 10 return TO Mexico
City to continue negotiations.
Preparations at the capitol hur-
riedly made for a Joint session of the
house and senate,wer called of. The
presidents message, a document OF
about 1000 words. was locked up in
the vaults awaiting developments.
II is generally understood the message
is very kind toward Mexico and outlines
the American governments position
expresses generous friendship for the
Mexican people, and defines the reason
for insisting upon elections and the
elimination of Huerta.
RECALLS 1877 SITUATION.
The message cites as an almost
parallel precedent for the action OF
the administration today the difficult
ties between President Hayes in 1871
and Porfrio Diaz, who, after over
throwing President Lerdo. sought rec
ognition from the United States
Though foreign governments recognized
Diaz. the United States waited a year
not only until an e.ection was held
but until II was satisfied that the gov
ermet hereby set up could guarantee
International contracts.
Reference to this precedent led tc
belief that while it hitherto haC
been supposed that Immediately follow
ing an election held by the Huert:
government. recognition would be ex
tended. the likelihood was that th'
United States would not extend friend
ship to the existing government Il
the success Of Mexico for sometime.
TO BE NO INTERFERENCE.
The expression OF the American
policy follows a long unusual effor
20 persuade the defscto authorities o
Mexico City TO suspend hostilities an,
conyoke a constitutional election an,
secure freedom Of choice by eliminat
ing the present ruler, Victorian,
Huerta.
In view Of the rejection OF thos'
suggestions the United States has no
ielt compelled TO emphasize is idea
by arms, but having obtained III
moral support OF the civilized word
the American government has decide
10 pursue a policy OF absolute non-in
reference. From the first il ha
been realized but only two alternative
Of policy we're before II. friendl
mediation or armed Intervention. on
has failed and the other, in tn
opinion OF administration officials.
not called for b. any existing emeI
gency. The United States therefor
will remain a.oof. hoping mora
suasion eventually will prevail.
Arms will be denied all warring fac
tons, Americans will be assisted &
leave troubled zones, and the Unite,
States will patiently await the estat
lishment OF a secure stable govern
ment before extending recognition
President wilson's message, CON
munication which formally denies rec
ignition Of the Huerta government