New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-08-28

and rebels. lying: Il know of 10
country in the world. the United States
included. which may have ever dared
enter into agreement or TO propose an
armistice to individuals who, perhaps
on account e physiological accident.
can be found all over the world beyond
the pale Of divine and human laws.
1t Is an accepted doctrine that
no armistice can be concerted with
rebels"
The demand for an early general
election Senior Ganboa pronounees the
most evident proof and the most un-
equivocal concession" that the govern
ment of the United States considers
the Huerta government legally and
solidly constituted and that il is exer-
cisiug, like all those of its class, acts
of such importance as TO indicate the
perfect civil operation of sovereign
nation"
The demand that Huerta shall not he
a candidate in the proposed election
Senior Gamboa pronounces strange
and unwarranteo,' and says there is
risk that il might be construed as a
matter of personal dislike" and that
this point can only be decided by
Mexican pablo opinion when it may be
expressed a the polls"
The demand that all parties agree in
advance 10 accept the results Of the
election Senior Gamboa pronounces tu-
tile, declaring that even in the most
experienced countries it would he folly
TO make such a pledge. because mo one
can forecast or foresee the errors and
excuses which men are likely to COM
nit, especially under the influence of
political passion"
Huerta's Title to Office.
Minister Gamboa argues the consd
tutionality of Fuerta's tenure as Presi-
dent. citing the Mexican Constitution
TO show that il was wholly within its
provisions. both Madero and Sudrcz
having resigned. for Huerta. as Minis
ter of Foreign Affairs. 10 assume
charge of the government. He adds,
moreover. the point at issue is eX-
clusively one of constitutional law, in
which no foreign net ton, no matter
how powerful and respectable, should
mediate in the least"
Senior Gamboa concludes with the
assertion that it is only because Of
the high esteem in which Mexico holds
the United States and because Of the
exertion of their good offices by foreign
nations that the Huerta administra-
ton consented TO receive Mr.. Lind and
TO give serious consideration to his
proposals.
Replying to Mr.. Lind's assertion that
the United States will be glad to re-
ceive any suggestion Of other means
of settling Mexico's difficulties. the
minister suggests that the Mexican
Ambassador to the United States
should be received and that a new
American Ambassador should be sent
TO Mexico.
The general impression made by
President Wilson's message was that
it was an able and dignified state
paper. Among members of Congress
who have had experience in foreign
affairs the instructions 10 Mr. Lind
were regarded as lamentably weak
and as forthcoming his mission TO
failure. 1t was asserted by some Of the
ablest Of these men that the demand
that Huerta refrain from being can
didate for election was a grave error.
To some the conservative tone OF
\ the President and his abstention from
} y anything even suggesting intervention
y came as q relief 1t was commended
by practically all.
That negotiations looking to con-
scerted action by the great powers to
place al embargo on the shipment Of
arms and ammunition to Mexico will
be undertaken Immediately is generally
expected.
Secretary Bryan said this afternoon
that the details for carrying out the
two things the President had decided
to do - establish absolutely neutral
ity and get Americans out Of Mexico
had not been worked out. He added
that he would have TO have confer
ence with the President concerning
these things.
Urges Americans to Leave.
Steps were taken by Mr.. Wilson
tonight 10 urge Americans 10 leave
Mexico. and the President will soon,
probably tomorrow, issue a procloma-
ton indicating his purpose to pro-
hihit the shipment Of arms from
the United States to either side. All
United States officials. including those
Of the army and navy. Of the custom
service and of the Department OF
Justice, will be advised Of the new
orders and will be instructed 10 see
that they are carried out 10 the letter.
AS pointed out in this mornings
Tribune, the best estimate Of the
Americans remaining in Mexico fixes
the number At fewer than ten thou
sand. Mexico is divided into consular
districts, with an American consul or
consular agent in each. Each consul
has. under previous instructions, in
formed himself of the wherea bouts Of
all Americans in his district. and there
is on file in each consulate lists Of all
American properties. showing the value