Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-05

that the only way this can be done is b,
the negotiati ton of an armStice between
the different Mexican factions.
While ii is understood that the consti
tutionalists will agree to an armistict
il is not believed that the constitution
slists will make the first offers for al
armistice. Huerta having classed the rev
olutionsts as rebels with whom he can
not deal, 1t is said that he will not make
the first overtures.
Therefore Ii is said, another deadlock
is in sight unless the United States car
arrange some way of stopping the fight
ing during the holding of an election
Unless this can be done. II is believed,
the constitutionalists will Keep right on
fighting and the situation Will be i'm
proved but little.
Constitutionalists Quiet.
At present the constitutionalists are
keeping quiet. waiting for some one else
TO make a move. They are continuing
their operations in the field. however. and
claim to be constantly gaining strength.
There is little doubt. 1t is said that they
will agree to an armistice if Huerta
shows an indication to play fair and
permit a real election to be held.
That Huerta Is getting together Just
use is the information brought to Wash
ington by man in close touch with the
situation. Huerta is drawing a salary
of $4,000 a year. but there are emoiu-
ments" connected with the office which.
1t is said. make ii an easy matter for
the occupant to grow rich.
The army rolls are padded. this man
says; graft is rampant, and Huerta the
odd Indian as he terms himself, is
taking advantage of every opportunity
too hn nil
not be q poor man by any means. 1t was
said
Huerta may have a definite plan of pro-
cedure himself. but this man does not
believe IT. He thinks that Huerta is
Just going ahead getting as much money
and power as possible. hoping that eV-
erything will come out all right.
Think Huerta Eliminated
The implied pledge contained in the
second note of Senior Gamboa. Mexican
minister Of foreign affairs. that President
Huerta under no circumstances can be
q candidate to succeed himself. and the
withdrawal by the Mexican government
OF the request for exchange of ambassa-
doris, are construed by this government
as q concession by Mexico-two demands
made in the American proposals--that
Huerta eliminate himself. and that there
be no recognition of his government. The
administration finds further comfort in
added ''oral assurances made to Nelson
OShaughnessy. charge daffaires of the
American embassy in Mexico. to the eff
feet that President Huerta will not be
candidate for president before the people
at the October elections.
Recognition of the government to be
administered by the president elected at
the polls October 20 will depend upon the
validity of the election. How this result
sc. Col - ~
clear by officials of the American gov
eminent.
Lind's Stay Indefinite.
John Lind, as adviser to the American
embassy in Mexico City. will remain in
Mexico indefinitely. IT has been positively
announced
This administration places faith in
the declaration that President Huerta
Will not seek to succeed himself. He
would lose the respect OF all the
tended. should he announce his can
didacy or resign to make the CAM
paign as a private Individual, so avoid
Ing violation of the Mexican constitu-
ton.
On these premises appears to be
based the confidence of the American
government that affairs in Mexico are
proceeding satisfactorily. There ap-
pears to be no progress in negotiations
since the exchange of notes. already
made public, between Adviser Lind
and Foreign Minister Gamboa, with
the exception of the oral assurances"
reported by Charge OShaughnessy In
fact there is reason to believe that
the Mexican foreign Office are in
suspension.
Keeping the Door Open.
The American government is apparent
ly anxious TO keep the door open to any
overtures that may possibly be made by
the Huerta government. There Is be-
lieved to be a like purpose toward the
American government manifested by the
Mexican foreign office. But in this
similarity OF attitude both governments
rest. initiating no move toward con-
Citation.
Dr. William Bayard Hale who was at
the executive offices yesterday afternoon.
to supplement verbally his Geographic
dispatches on the Mexican situation. Is
regarded by the administration as a
trained observer. HIS status in Mexico
is explained thus: Going without any
other purpose into Mexico. being a friend
Of the President and having his cent?
dence. he was invited to send to the
President comments on conditions. Com
piiment Is paid Dr. Hale by the admins
to advise or set forth opinions. but who
confines his reports 10 recital of facts.
q setting forth of his observations and
impressions" That he is a trained and
impartial observer is also the view taken
by the administration.
Americans Not Molested.
Consul Lespinasse, at Frontera. has re-
ported to the State Department; that the
Americans whose departure from Teno
sique was prevented by the seizure Of
the vessel on which they were to leave.
had suffered no molestation and had
found employment with an American
company in Tenosiuue. The consul said
he had renewed his request for protec-
ton of American properties in conse-
quence of the burning of two houses by
natives of the lower class"
Mail advices from Durango reported
the arrival of Consular Agent Lawrence
from Topia. who made a six-day journey
b. muleback and sent the first news
re, eived from Durango in four months.
Mr.. Lawrence said the Durango situa-
ton was without alarming indications
and that nc danger threatened Ameri-
cans and their interests in western
Durango at the time of his visit.
zAMACONA ON HIS WAY HERE.