The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-01-03
WILSON HAZARDS
LIFE IN OPEN BOAT TO,
CONFER WITH ENVOY
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last TWO or three days he had seemed
very much concerned. today he was
plainly In high spirits and chatted for
few seconds on unimportant per
sonal matters with those OF the cor
respondents he knew well
The executive declined 70 permit
quotation or his remarks, but there
was no doubt from his words. that
he continues steadfast In his belief
that the elimination OF Huerta VIII
De the hrat step towards permanent
restoration OF order In Mexico And
he was as much convinced today that
the dictators rule was lettering as
when he first declared in Washing
ton two weeks ago that the situation
was gradually showing Improvement
Lind. II Is understood. explained to
his chief that the financial situation
throughout all Mexico is dangerously
near an extreme crisis.
The president denied that there
was any special reason for bringing
Lind here at this. time. There had
been no alarming adyices. he stated,
or no new questions brought up.
There was. however, a mutual desire
for conversation.
The president would not answer a
question put 10 him as TO whether he
was more hopeful now OF a speedy
settlement OF conditions. Rather, he
suggested, the situation shows little
change.
A suggestion that Lind might not
relish his involuntary banishment
brought another smile from the presi-
d. n Ia. -. ~ "A
was probably not enjoying IL, he was
so deeply interested In the entire ar
fair, that he was perfectly willing
to stay down In Mexico until the end
came. Lind has no intention OF re-
linquishing his mission or OF coming
back to this country, II was made
plain
The president said nothing specific
was discussed on the question OF lift
ing the embargo on arms and recog-
nizing the belligerent rights OF the
constitutionalists. He admitted,
however, that the matter was con
sidered as an abstract proposition.
Lind will not go to Mexico City on
his return but will remain in Vera
Cruz, and be in constant touch with
the department by cable.
Immediately after the interview
the president re-entered his car and
motored over 10 East Gulfport for a
game Of golf.
Three times the president actually
faced death In his trip TO and from
the Chester, when he was transferred
in the open sea 10 cookie shell OF
a craft--and he took the risks in
order that he might confer with his
personal representative In the
troubled sister republic 10 the south
n secret, safe from espionage.
The presidents heart was touched
at the very outset OF his trip. While
waiting for the revenue cutter Winona
TO reach a point In Pass Christian bay
where he could board her, he stood
on the open wharf of cannery. In
side OF big shed. practically unpro-
tected from the wind blowing In from
the gulf were 200 women and children
shucking oysters. Whole families were
engaged In the task. Mothers with
tiny toddling babies shucked the BIZ
valves as their offspring tugged at
their skirts. 1t was sight typical OF
coast towns, but there was little doubt
from the look of amazement in the
eyes OF the president that he was
troubled al the sight.
1t was dark when the president
reached the Chester. The sun had dis
appeared behind the waters of the
distant gulf wonderful ball OF
fire. John Lind was standing at the
gangway, his empty sleeve tucked In
his pocket He wore light colored
suit and great panama hat. ready
TO board cutter and proceed to
the Winona. But the president would
have none OF that.
Not until nearly 10 o'clock did the
president leave the Chester and start
back for Gulfport, 10 miles away. A
special trolley car was waiting for
him at the end OF the dock. II took
him down to where an automobile
was waiting and this, in turn, hur-
ried him off TO the cottage.