Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-16
AMERICANS SAFE
! SOLAR IN MEXICO
Outbreaks Against U. S. Sub
jects on Independence Day
Fail to Materialize.
HUERTA GOVERNMENT
PREPARES FOR ELECTION
Postponement Not Now Expected.
Senior Espinosa Coming
to Capital.

With early reports showing no indi-
cation of any outbreaks against Ameri-
cans in Mexico, State Department Of
ffcials here today were hoping that the
southern republics Independence day
would pass without serious disturb
ances II was felt that in the federal
district there is little danger of an
antf-American demonstration. The only
real element Of danger was believed to
lie with the irresponsible brigand
bands which are active in the southern
portion Of the country. In the coun-
try dominated by the constitutionalists
the leaders from motives of policy. are
treating Americans courteously-
state Department officials were face TO
face with the question of whether the
sending OF "A congratulatory message 10
Provisional President Huerta on the 1850
anniversary of A.e.-ican independence
would be in conflict with the policy OF
the administration here In withholding
recognition TO Huerta. The five central
American republics which celebrated
their independence day yesterday were
all congratulated BY this government
There was no indication at the State De-
partment regarding the manner in which
the yexing question would be solved.
prepares GltCllUUS.
For ten DAYS past. according to private
advices and press dispatches received in
Washington from Mexico. preliminaries
for the elections slated to be held Oc-
,ober 2i have been actively undertaken
nv the government Of President Huerta.
lists of citizens eligible to cast their
sallots at the elections have been posted
n voting districts, at least throughout
Mexico City. and presumably In other
communities
The reports that no steps have been
taken to pave the way to the october
elections are apparently contradicted by
this evidence to the contrary. Suspicion
that the elections would not be held or
would be deferred seem to be laid at
rest
In view of the often-repeated assertions
Of the government that substantial gains
have been accomplished by federal arms
throughout the disaffected sections or
Mexico. there is little reason to believe
ttat il will postpone elections, In con-
fornaity with constitutional provision. on
the score that conditions of rebellion are
sufficiently widespread, active and effect
i've to justify the prohibition of elections
In October.
Claims Extended Authority.
While there have been recent activities
and successes of the rebel arms. espec al
" in the neighborhood of Torreon. the
government of President Huerta has not
modified Its assertion that It's authority
is being extended
1t is anticipated in Washington that the
address of President Huerta at the OPEN
ing of the Mexican congress-. at o'clock
tonight. not only will outline the views
OF his government on the rejection Of tho
proposals Of mediation made by the
United States. but will also set forth his
Intentions regarding the announced Oc-
tober elections. There is strong hope that
the attitude Of President Huerta, while
assertive of the Righteousness Of the
stand taken I'm the American negotiations,
Win be couched In terms of moderation IL
not conciliatory. and contain no matter
calculated TO further irritate the United
States.
Arms for Americans.
The constitut!onalists in Sonora have
revoked the decree which forbade Amer
teams and other foreigners to arm them
selves for self-defense. Consul S,mpich
today reported from Nogales that the
consul at Hermosillo had wired him Of
a new constitutionalst decree which
provides that all foreigners as well as
natives who convince the authorities
that they need arms will be permitted
TO retain them after proper registration
Word was received by constitutional
ist representatives here today that
Turtado Espinosa- member Of the
Mexican chamber Of deputies, Is on his
way to Washington to confer with con-
stitutionalists here. He has already
left Havana. With him are said to be
a number of other well known Mexi-
cans.
Senior Rosales Coming.
Senior Rosales. the former Mexican
governor. recently removed from office
by Huerta, is also said to be on his
way TO Washington. Neither of these
two parties Is connected with the group
OF Mexicans. classed as neutral. whose
expected visit here was disclosed sew
eral days ago.
Gen. Carranza. the commander-in-
chief of the constituencies. was re-
ported today to be travelling toward
Herosillo. In Sonora where he is to con-
fer with the governor of Sonora and
other constitutionalist leaders relative to
projected military movements.
Will Go to New York.
Senior Castillo Brito, the former gov
ernor OF the state Of Campeche. who was
arrested In New Orleans recently at the
request of the Huerta government, ex-
poets to go to New York tomorrow and
then return to New Orleans TO await q
disposition OF his case.
Senior Brite said while here that ne
was confident that the United States
would not allow his extradtion to Mexico,
because his offense was entirely political.
lie is charged with murder and robbery,
but his friends say he killed two Next
can officers who attempted to arrest him
while he was governor of Campeche, and
sacked a bank while his state was In a
state OF revolution.