The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1913-08-14
PRESIDENT PINS HIS HOPES
ON LIMBS MEXICAN MISSION
Administration ANXIOUS Most
of All to Induce huerta
to Retire.

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ton has insisted that it should be
made plain that Mr.. Lind was acting
entirely in an unofficial capacity in his
mission to Mexico, but that he pos
sesses most extraordinary powers in
speaking for President Wilson is ad-
mitted.
The latter power is said to be the
only cloak he wears which might pre-
vent the Mexican government. should
it resent in any particular Mr.. Lind's
activities in Mexico, from taking dras-
tic action.
Complexities of New Policy.
1t has been obvious for some time
past that the new policy of the admin
istration does not contemplate in any
way recognition of the Huerta gov
eminent and thus it becomes most
complex by reason Of the devious
method employed to solve the Mexi-
can problem. Up to this time the
| Huerta government has received no
official recognition from the United
States, which is now, in effect, asking
that government to retire in the inter
est of permanent peace in Mexico. AS
previously stated, Mr.. Lind has no Off
cial status and is not, in fact, a repre-
sentative Of the government of the
United States, but Of the president
personally. So far as the Mexican
government is concerned, it was re-
Gently stated by member of the SEN
ate committee on foreign relations in
Washington, Mr.. Lind has no more
standing in Mexico than any other
American citizen except that conferred
upon him by the president This min
Cling of the official and unofficial nee
| eSsarily imposes new responsibilities
on all concerned which are not cover
ed fully by law or treaty obligations.
The policy of the administration in
sending Ex-Governor Lind to the Mex
| lean capital in this quasioficial fash
ion, is new one, so far as this coun-
try is concerned. The nearest approach
| to it was the mission of James Blount
of Georgia, who was sent to Hawaii
in 1892 by President Cleveland as
'paramount'' commissioner. The re-
suit Of his trip was the restoration of
the monarchy in those islands. Presi-
dent Wilson and Secretary Bryan are
believed by those in touch with affairs
Of state in Washington to have worked
| out the policy over the protests of adj
| visers in the state department who are
| in iv,t1 II
the policy is an experiment still seems
to be the opinion Of Washington.
Limbs Instructions.
Officials close to the administration
have asserted since Mr. Lind's depart
ure that MIR. Lind carried to Mexico
complete plan Of action. including in
structions to bring the friendly ad-
vances Of President Wilson to the at
tention of President Huerta, if posi-
BILE. In addition, Mr.. Lind is said to
be qualified by instructions to consult
generally in Mexico with a view to es-
| tablishing peace and a constitutional
| government at the same time. and
these instructions have been interpret,
ed to mean that he may consult the
Constituencies leaders If need be. 1t
Is believed by Washington officials that
the administration has acted with due
regard to recent advices received from
Mexico City as to the progress Of inter
nal efforts in Mexico to bring about
peaceful solution Of the difficulties
there
Members of congress who recall Mr..
L1nd's distinguished services in the
house a few years ago look upon his
selection for the delicate Mexican mis-
sion with favor. They believe Mr..
Lind will make good if any one can.
At the same time. they point out that.
as member Of congress, Mr. Lind was
extremely independent at times. even
breaking with his party when it's deci-
sions did not accord with his own.
Some Of his former colleagues go so
and not always tactful in his legisla-
tive methods, but all unite in praising
the honesty and integrity and complete
good faith with which he entered upon
and conducted the legislative contest
in which he played a prominent part.
First Task Difficult.
| Mr.. Lind's first task now will be to
ascertain the exact attitude Of General
Huerta and his followers concerning
mediation and incidentally to express
the view that the resignation of Huer-
ia, whose name is inseparably linked
with the murder of Madero, would. be
wise and would make a truce between
the federals and the rebels possible
The attitude Of Huerta has already
shown this to be difficult if not i'm
possible task.
If he succeeds Mr.. Lind will then
approach the other factions in an ef-
fort to bring on an armistice and
constitutional election under the super.
vision of a provisional president. who
would be satisfactory to both sides.
What the administration wants most
of all is Huerta's resignation. If this