The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-07-17
POWER ASKS i. s.
ABOUT MEXICO
Conditions In Republic Called to
Attention of Bryan
HUERTA STILL UNRECOGNIzED
e, N, Brown Sends In Resignation ~
Head Of Railroad, Owing to inter
ference on Part Of Govern
ment Officials.

Washington, July 15.-Already one
Of the great European powers, through
its diplomatic representative here, has
called the attention of Secretary Bry-
an to the chaotic conditions in Mexico
and the effect upon the welfare and
safety of It's citizens there with a po-
lite inquiry as to what the United
States proposes to do about 1t.
Whether the inquiry was part Of a
European powers to bring the state
department to a declaration Of its pur-
pose toward Mexico did not develop
Reports from the City of Mexico, how
ever, would appear to warrant that
conclusion
Until yerv recently President Will
son has attached little importance
to rumors OF outside influence being
brought to bear to cause the United
States to recognize the Huerta regi-
me. 1t is beginning to be apparent
now that there must be very soon
some official declaration on the sub
ject to reassure the European powers
on the protection of their citizens and
subjects against pecuniary loss by the
continuance Of present conditions.
Failing such a declaration. some OFF,
Gals fear European powers may feel
themselves free to take steps to re-
store peace.
Brown Quits Mexico Roads.
Mexico City, July 16.-Negotiations
between the government and Z. N.
Brown, president of the National Rail
ways have come to such deadlock
that Mr.. Brown has asked for special
meeting Of the board of directors to
name his successor and has reserved
accommodations on q steamer sailing
from Vera Cruz for the United States
tomorrow, a Y
President Brownshas ended the ne
gotiations with the government, fol.
lowing repeated protests against in
preference on the part Of govern
ment officials with the operations OF
the railways. ..
Urged by husrta to Stay.
Since presenting his resignation
DEO"u NAB DSSh SCa W
Huerta to remain at the head Of the
railways, which post the American has
held for many years. Brown stipulat-
ed conditions upon which he would re-
main. These, in a word, were that the
government officials must positively
keep from Interference in the busi-
ness of his Office.
The probable successor Is unan-
nounced, but 1t is regarded as likely
that he will be Salvador Canine, now
the government representative OF the
railways.
President Browns withdrawal car
ries with 1t that of General Manager
Clark and 1t is expected that c. R.
Hudson, vice-president; J. NJ Reid
the chief engineer Of construction, and
q number Of other American officers
will also resign.
European Powers Protest.
An additional complication In the re-
lations between the United States and
Mexico may result from the attitude
assumed by the, European diplomats
stationed here. II became known that
all of them, acting in concert, have
sent to their respective governments
Identical notes, In which they declare
that the position taken by the United
States with reference to Mexico Is
contributing to revolutionary condi
tons, and suggesting that the repre-
ssntatives at Washington of the re-
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quest recognition or that the United
States assume responsibility for af
fairs here.