The Washington herald., 1913-09-29
INVITATION NOT
TAKEN SERIOUSLY
Mexico's Action in Regard to
Diaz Considered Matter
of Sentiment.
NOT LIKELY TO RETURN
Embassy Here Gives Out Statement
Declaring Backbone of Movement
Against Huerta Is Broken.

The official invitation extended by the
Huerta government to Gen. Porfirio Diaz
to return 10 Mexico was regarded last
night in Washington by those most IA
miliar with Mexican politics as largely
matter of sentiment, rather than of
definite political program. It is not con-
sidered that any element in Mexico City
seriously regards the old general as
physically fit to assume any position as
an executive or military leader in the
field.
It is believed the element now in con-
troll at Mexico City feels that the pres
ence of the former President would go
far toward inspiring confidence in the
government throughout the country; also,
his shrewdness, his political wisdom and
ability TO pull things out of a hole are
now remembered in the difficulties in
which Huerta and the present govern
ment find themselves. AS an unofficial
adviser, and center of an unofficial group
Of influential men, many Mexicans be-
lieve Don Porfirio would strengthen the
position Of Mexico greatly.
Madero Opposed Return.
Since he left his country. as a result of
the success Of the Madero revolution,
Gen. DiaZ has been an exile, spending
most Of his time in France. Soon after
Madero came into power a movement
began with the object of bringing him
back. President Madero frowned upon
this, however. With the accession of
Huerta. many OF the old CIentifico party,
or DiaZ faction, became convinced that
their day at court had come again. and
the sentiment in favor OF bringing the
old general back increased.
1t is not generally expected that Gen
Diaz will come at this time. He has said
fadlN- tho Ia 81 a
ago, that he will not return to Mexico
unless that country is invaded by a for
eign enemy. His reply to the invitation
OF the Huerts government was noncom-
initial. indicating that he was not yet
convinced that the day had come for him
to return to the country from which he
was driven after a quarter of a century
of remarkable success as President.
Statement nv Embassy.
The Mexican Embassy last night is
sued this statement:
notwithstanding the exaggerated
claims of certain parties, the Mexican
Embassy is in a position to state that
the backbone OF the movement against
the Huerta government has been broken.
The military operations in the north of
the republic have never had the signii-
canoe which certain Interests have en-
deavored to attach to them, and the
real task facing the government today
is the distribution of garrisons in the
Northern States to insure the main
tenance of law and order.
In compliance with the pledge given
the nation when the present administra-
ton took charge. the elections for Pres
ident and Vice President will be held in
October, at which time the government
will afford every guarantee to the vari-
Gus candidates. and thus insure a free
and fair choice. Two tickets have al
ready been placed in the field. namely.
Felix Diaz and Jose Luis ReQuena, and
Federico Gamboa and Gen. Eugenio Ras-
con, while it is reported that there will
be other nominees. the names of Calero
and Flores Magnon figuring"