Arizona republican., 1913-11-22
High-handed Parliamentary Action of Chamber Gives Rise to Speculation, as Speaker Pro Fem. Says No Quorum
HUERTA STILL
 HOLDING ON
Believed, However, That Things Are Rounding into Shape Whereby He May Retire Without Affecting His Personal Dignity
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MEXICO CITY, Nov. 21.-Most of the happenings here today continue to indicate that Huerta is unalter- ably determined not to accede to the demands of the United States govern ment for his elimination as president Cf Mexico. However, there is some basis for the belief that he may at last give in. but in such a manner as to leave the impression that he acted ot his own free will, defying Wash ington to the last
 The high handed parliamentary ac- ton of the chamber of deputies this afternoon gave rise to much specula- ton. The roll of members was called, and it was quite evident the number necessary for a quorum was present, but Col. Victor Corral, presiding in the absence of Speaker Tamariz, who said he was i'll, looked the deputies straight in the eyes and said there vas no quorum. Not deputy pro- tested and the chamber stood for adjournment until tomorrow.
 It was suggested that this action might be part of a plan to bring about the death of congress. and thus srlit hairs with the Washington gov ernment. which, through John Lind.
  sentative, had insisted should not come into existence. Under the law should there be no quorum for three times in succession. the house auto maticaIly dissolves.
 -5ne Mexican speculating on the mo- tive of today's adjournment suggested it was merely a time saving device add ing the time for Huerta today is fine spun gold"
 It became known today that Manuel Garza Aldape prior to his expulsion from the cabinet submitted for the con- sideration of the United States a pro- position signed by Huerta that con gress should meet, merely for the transaction of three or four measures, namely the ratification of the decree of October, dissOlving congress, declar- ing the election of the president and vice president null and calling a new election because there might be the question of legality of the new chamber and senate calling the election of dep uties and senators as well.
 It was understood that after these measures had been acted on, congress would adjourn and the nation again await the result of the elections.
 For this reason it is not believed the no quorum rule will be carried out in- definitely and that it was used today merely to gain time.
 Government officials are authority for the statement that there have been inaugurated between O'Shaughnessy and Mexico, certain negotiations. Con frmation was not obtainable at the embassy or government circles and all details were refused That the British cruiser squadron had been ordered from the Barbados to Vera Cruz on repre- sentations made by Sir Lionel Garden, became known. It was also learned that the counter order made result in an energetic communication from Sec retary of State Bryan to the British ambassador at Washington. Garden said he represented to his government that conditions were becoming bad and that fresh uprisings would be no sur prise and in the event they occurred, he doubted the ability of the American marines at Vera Cruz even if so dis posed, to afford proper protection. Then he suggested sending the squad ron. Bryan, according to a cabIegram, gave the British amba ssador to under stand that the United States would re- gard the presence Of the British squad ron as undesirable and as a result the order was changed to provide that one boat proceed to Tampico and other ports.
 carranza Criticizes Wilson
 MAGDALENA. Nov. 21-Carranza.