Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1913-08-07
AntagOnism Aroused by Reports
Regarding the Nature of
His Mission.
MAY GIT SCAET COURTESY
Officials Say No Suggestions In.
vOlving Mediation or Resig-
nation of Huerta Will
Be Acceptable.

Mexico City. Aug. 6--1ncreased arltas-
onism has been aroused among Maxi
cans by reports that the object of John
I-ind's visit here is to consult with prom
lnent Mextcans and advise them that
the only basis on which Mexico will be
recognized by the United States is the
elimination OF President Huerta. Earler
reports to the effect that Mr. Lind pur-
posed TO deal with Huerta, perhaps BY
making the direct suggestion that he
resign, We're received with indignation
by Mexican officials and the newly pub
lished angle of his visit makes 1t not i'm
probable that he win be treated with
even less consideration than otherwise
would have been accorded him.
Mexicans familiar with international
law are reluctant to believe that Mr.
Lind's instructions are for him to deal
with others than the authorized officials
Of the de facto government These off
cials are still firm in their assertion that
no suggestions whatever involving me
dintion the resignation of Huerta will
be acceptable.
Alleging that the state of the country is
such that It viii be impossible to hold a
presidential election October e. the date
previously set, the Catholic convection
agreed late tonight not to nominate a
candidate for the presidency.
The debate developed an anti-Ameri-
can speech by delegate from the fed
eral district which charged that the con-
ditlon Of the country was due to the
nOn-reCognitiOn Of the government by tho
United States The speech met with the
approval of a large number Of the dele
gates present, but II was opposed by the
leader of the federal district organization
who insisted that the attitude Of the ad-
minstration at Washington did not re-
present the views Of n majority of the
American people.
The decision of the Catholics not to en-
ter the political fight would appear to
remove the early hopes Of elections being
held, since a similar action has been
taken by the Liberal party. However,
there is wcl-dcdncd belief here that
President Hucrta himself will become n
candidate. possibly of an independent
group. and in this case politicians believe
he would be likely to get the support OF
the Catholics
BRYAN TRIES TO SOOTHE.
Mexico City, Aug. 6--secretary of State
Bryan sent the following telegram to the
American legation tonight;
You may say to the minister of for
eign affairs that Governor Lind comes to
| Mexico on a mission of peace and that
the President feels sure his presenc a
! there will contribute toward a settlement
Of the difficulties The Mexican govern
ment should await the Presidents COM
municaton and not give weight to mis-
representations published in sensational
newspapers.
! The message was delivered to the for
oiEner minister.
/ LIND IN A DERAILNLENT.
Houston, Texas. Aug. 6.--John lind.
en- route to Mexico CITY as the per
eonal representative OF President VII
son, was delayed ON his journey to-
night when the Ne~ Orleans, Texas
and Mexico train. on which he Is erav
cling. was derniled near Nome. TexNe.
east OF this city. Mr.. LIND was not
injured ana continued his Journey az
ter several hours delay.
On his arriyn! mere Mr.. Lind will
board n apecla interburban car anu
proceeds Immediately to Galveston.
when he Will .nI tomorrow on the
bettleship New hampshire for Vera
Cruz.
TUAyAMAS ~ 3TATD Or SEIoE.
Mexico City, Avg. "a despatch
| from Guayama5 to the German charge
Uafraires here says the streets of
| Guayamas are barr,cadsd. the harhor
is closed and the city Is IN complete
state of seige The despatch adds
that the German "olony regards itsel: