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u. S. Proposes an Election
Under Foreign Commission,
American at Capital Hears

Under Foreign C0mhiSSioh,
American at Capital Hears
MExICo CITY. August Correct
treatment OF ex-(;ov- John Lind. counsel
mr. Of the United states embassy mere,
and personal representative or PRESIDENT
Wilson. by Mexicans Is assured oy the
Mexican foreign office in a message Tor
wardcd to Washington today. and specu-
lation in the Mexican capital tonight mas
turned ~ the nature OF Mr. Lima mys-
FERROUS mission. which, apparently, In the
belief of tire United States government.
can solve the dtfncultieS now beSetuhS
the Mexican nation
While assuring the safety and freedom
from annoyance OF President Whson
representatives the Mexican government
stands firm on the non-acceptance or
mediation, declaring on that point tnat
il already has made its declarations.
1t is regarded as foregone conclusion
in political circles, therefore. that the
mission is bound 10 fail unless the sug-
gestions to be made by Mr.. LIND take
some other form
Neither Americans nor Mexicans mere
are able to imagine plan which could
be acceptable to the Mexican government
which contemplates mediation in any
form by the United States.
One American Has linking.
\ logical speculation was put forth by
an American resident tonight who said
he had grounds for the belief that the
Washington government would propose
through ex-Gov. Lind that elections be
held in all sections of the country under
the auspices of a commission Of foreign
ers. not including the United states, but
possibly representing two European ma
tons and one South American country.
This plan. however. would meet with
strong opposition on the part OF the Next
can government. whose declared opposi-
lion TO intervention in any form extends
to all nations.
1t is regarded likely, nevertheless. that
Mexico could submit with better grace
to such proposal than to one en-
oracing mediation by the United States
only.
The reply OF Manuel Cara Aldape
acting foreign minister, TO Secretary VI
State Bryan's second note recommending
moderation on the part OF the Mexican
officials and requesting that judgment
De withheld respecting Mr. Lino ms
sion has cleared the atmosphere OF APP
orehension regarding his reception at the
capital, which was built on rumors trace
able To no definite source. but nevertne-
ess persistent in its hostility to his COM
ing.
Rumors Induced Secrecy.
Sufficient credit has been given to these
rumors apparently by those charged with
the arrangements Of Mr.. Lind's trip
from Vera Cruz to Mexico City to induce
the utmost secrecy. The United States
embassy has withheld all Information
respecting his movements and 1t Is not
known tonight by what route he VIII
come to the capital or the time OF his
arrival.
senior AIdape's note to Secretary Bry-
an was practically his last ofhciai act as
oath as minister of foreign affairs at
noon and assumed charge OF the min-
Istry Immediately.
Preparations for tomorrow's pre-HuertA
demonstration are being conunueo, W.
there is little fear 1t will take on an
anti-American complexion.
To Guarantee Lind's Safety.
No impeachment will be placed in the
way of Mr.. Lind on his arrival here.
and he will be given every guarantee
for his safety and freedom from moles-
tation. This was the statement given
out today by Minister Aldape.
Replying to the second note forward
ed by Secretary Of State Bryan to the
Mexican government. Manner 1al1a
Aldape. the Mexican foreign minister.
to0ay pTepAreu S@o'oiS
says:
answering your telegram to Presi.
dent Huerta, the rumors II mentioned
are absolutely without foundation. Mr..
Lind. like any foreigner, may pass
the country freely without
being subject to any molestatfon.
American citizens. like other foreign
srs have enjoyed and will continue 10,
enjoy the most complete guarantees ON
the part of the Mexican government ana
people All are under the protection OF
our laws and the case of Mr.. Lind Will
not modify our intentions and presidents.
Furthermore there should exist Meth
Ell fear nor anxiety respecting the Sc
curity of foreigners, for which there
likewise is no foundation.
Respecting mediation of which men-
ton has been made, the government OF
Mexico already has made its declara-
tons.
Bryan Asked as to Safety.
II developed last night that when Secre-
tary Bryan telegraphed Charge Onslaught
messy yesterday, In reply to Minister
Aldape's official message which said Mr..
Lind's mission was an unwecome one, he
made inquiry regarding the personal
safety of Mr.. Lind in Mexico. Minister
Aldape's statement last night. given out In
Mexico City. stating that rumors suggest
ing danger TO Lind were entirely without
foundation, and that the envoy might
pass through the country freely without
being subjected to molestation. develop
ed the fact that the administration here
had taken official notice OF the question
Of Linds personal safety, though that
was not made public in washington