Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-18
Mexican Ruler Further
ACCentuates His Def
to United States.
PEOPLE FLEE CAPITAL
Trains for Vera Cruz Crowded
With Refugees-Washing-
ton Standing Pat.


newaI Of exchange Of views between
William B. Hale and General Car
rama is expected some time today, de-
spite rumors TO the contrary. Several
officials expressed a belief today
might see a conclusion OF negotiations.
but no opinions were voiced as 10
what the definite result would be.
Galveston, Texas, Nov. 1s.-An un-
confirmed wireless last night stated
Tampico. Mexico. had fallen into the
hands Of the constitutionalssts.
Washington, Nov. 1s.-President
Wilson and cabinet met today and
discussed the latest phases of the Mex
lean situation overnight. Develop
rnents apparently brought no change,
but keen interest was shown IN the
organization of the new Mexican con-
gress. Some officials were inclined to
believe that body would heed the warn
ing Of the United States and take no
action on concessions.
Talk Of a blockade of Mexican ports
was revived. and high officials said
such a step had not been determined
upon. Many moves are under consid-
Grafton but the foremost advisers of
the administration are counseling pa
thence while the constitutionalists pur-
sue their campaign.
4 report that Carranza might not
need the embargo on arms lifted to
ensure success strengthened the con
viction of many officials that such a
step should be taken only in remote
the United States might wait few
days for the full effect of recent con-
stitutionalist victories and for the at
titude from the governments to become
more emphasized.
New Congress ORGANIZED.
Mexico City. Nov. 1S.-Completion OF
the preliminary organization of the
new congress is regarded here as put
ting the final touch to Huerta's def
ance. Surprise was caused here today
by the publication of dispatches from
indicating President VIII
son does not contemplate any active
measures to support the warning given
by Lind 10 Huerta against permitting
the new congress TO convene. 4 large
OF the native population
relief in sight
MeNi-an officials here seem con
yinced that the United States is bluff
ing and are quoted as stating they are
satisfied there will be no armed inter !
ference. A noticeable fact is the alb ;
sence of any anti-American spirit
among the Mexican populace. Huerta I,
and family have changed their resi- /
ienCe from Liverpool street to Cha |
castle, official residence OF ,
he Mexican president, which has been 1
n the hands of painters and deco |
-ators since il was vacated by the late 4
President Madero. Sonora Huerta, /
wife of the president. will hold a re
.eption there tomorrow.
Owing 10 the menacing of the town
II Orizababy by rebels and the conse-
Iuent threatening communication be
ween the federal capital and Vera
'ru.;. foreigners are fiocking to the
,oast in large numbers. They see
,ossibility of being bottled up in Mex
co City. Every train TO Vera Cruz is
oaded TO capacity. Fifty federals and
80 rebels fought at Ario De Rosales
esterday. The rebels are said TO have
.ithdrawn, leaving p dead and many
One federal was reported
illed Ciudad Victoria, capital OF
is being attacked. today
ccording TO reports The federal
arrison numbers 900.
FederaIs Move on Juarez. Il
e Paso, Nov. 1S.-Federals are ad-
ancing north from Chihuahua City in
le direction of Juarez, captured by
ebels Saturday. General Villa said {
attic took place last night midway {
etween chihuahua and Juares and
lat five rebels and 81 federals were [
illed
Fl Paso, Texas, Nov. 1s.-GeneraI
lila has instituted a search for Joseph
rancis, a former alderman of Chicago.
no has been absent from Chicago
nee last May. and Is supposed to have
ome to Juarez on the train that car
ed Villas troops 10 attack that city
aturdsy. A telegraphic appeal from
rancis' father at Chicago last night
aused Villa TO declare a search to cx-f
md 10 opening OF graves Of foreigners
day.
Chicago. Nov. 1s.-Nrs. Francis. wife r
the former alderman reported miss ]
x in Mexico. expressed doubt that s
er husband had been in that country !.
. al. He was in Chicago three weeks +
20. she said. and did not have enough 4
c1ey 70 take him 10 the Rio Grande- {