The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1913-08-27
Lind Doing WELL
he MAKES KNOWN his MESSAGE
TO MEXICO
WAS KINDLY RECEIVED

ccrding to Official Statement Of the
Mexican Foreign Minister the Pro-
posal VIII be Discussed and Re-
piled to.
The Huerta government, through
conferences in Mexico City between
John Lind, Presidents Wilson's per-
sonal representative, and Foreign
Minister Gamboa, now knows the
viewpoint OF the United States and It's
desires for only peaceful and
friendly solution Of Mexico's trouble.
The formal communication Mr.. Lind
bears was handed to Mexico Monday
when it also will be transmitted to
diplomatic representatives Of foreign
powers in Washington.
What the result Of publishing
these views will be, officials at Wash
ington did not venture to predict.
They have no assurances that the
Huerta government will accept them,
but they believe the spirit thus far
shown by the Huerta officials justi-
fes hopeful feeling for the success
Of Mr.. Lind's mission.
Observers of the situation general
ly look for pronouncement Of some
kind from Huerta Immediately fol-
lowing the presentation of President
Wilson's message through Mr.. Lind.
It Is expected in diplomatic circles
that President Huerta will formally
announce call for an early election
even setting the date.
Constitutionalists hitherto have
claimed they you'd not engage in
any election in which the Huerta gov
ernment exercised control over the
election machinery. The possibility
Of an agreement, however, for the
non-partisan committee to conduct
the election is being discussed and
should the situation actually progress
to that point it may be that informal
efforts will be made by Mr.. Lind to
secure participation by the Constitu-
tionalist leader in such plan.
Information, however, Of only the
yaguest character has been forth
coming from officials as to the even
Qualities that would follow possible
objection Of President Wilson's ideas
by the Huerta government. There is
no intention at present OF lifting the
embargo on arms; in fact, the Presi-
dent is said to have taken a strong
position against it, at least until all
peaceful means Of settlement have
been exhausted.
There is a confident and conspicu-
GUS feeling of Optimism, however,
among administration officials that a
peaceful settlement is in sight, tho
they admit the delicacy Of the stu
alton forbids any detailed discussions
at this time Of the circumstances on
which their hopes are based.
Federico Gamboa, the Mexican
minister Of foreign affairs, Saturday
night gave out the first statement
made by any Mexican official regard
ing the message sent to Provisional
President Huerta to President VIII
son, through his personal representa-
tive, John Lind.
Minister Gamboa said the Mexican
government would give consideration
to the communication presented by
Mr.. Lind and after fully discussing 1t
would make a reply.
This procedure is contrary to the
opinion held generally the past week
regarding the Mexican governments
attitude, it being assumed in view OF
Gen. Huerta's note Of August 6, in
which he characterized Mr.. Lind as
being persona non grata unless he
brought proper credentials and rec
ognition Of the Huerta administra-
tion, that any message the e1-goV-
ernor brought would be ignored.
At Mexico City on Monday 1t was
officially stated that the United
States government has been given
until midnight by President Huerta
to recognize Mexico.
The government Is not specific In
the public announcement as to what
course then will be pursued but 1t is
understood that 1t means the sever
ing OF all relations between the two
countries.
Provisional President Huerta re-
plying to President Wilson note
which was recently delivered to the
Mexican government through Ex-
Governor John Lind, refuses media
ton in the Mexican situation or any
similar suggestion made by foreign
government. Mr.. Lind has forward
ed General Huerta's answer to Wash
ington and is awaiting a reply.
President Huerta, in his reply, told
the United States that he would to!-
crate no interference, even though
that interference might be character
lied as friendly mediation. The char
acter OF the reply Of Washington 10
President Huerta's note will deter
mine the next action in the interna-
tional drama.
All those connected with the Amer
lean embassy Monday refused to ad-
nit the receipt Of the note and that
it had been seat was not admitted
officially by the Mexican government
At the embassy there was an evident
desire to appear optimistic and one
was led to believe that Mr.. Lind still
hoped for a continuation of the nego'
tiations. Those familiar with the
workings Of the Mexican administra-
ton expressed doubt as to the gov
ernment again opening the subject
for discussion.