The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-07-16
HUERTA RESIGNS:
CARBAJAl NAMED
NEW PRESIDENT
,Contlnued l'rom I'irst ra

Tho streets OF the capital were
crowded until a late hour tonight. but
no disturbance has been reported The
Governor of the Federal district or
dered tho police to check any demon
strstion. The streets are patrollcd by
mounted police, who have orders TO use
drastic measures if necessary.
TAXES USUAL PLACE
IN FAvORITE CAFE
shortly after o'clock Tonight Cen
oral Hucrta. accompanied by a few
friends, entered the French cafe which
he has visited daily for year or more
ana took his usual place near the
entrance.
An immense crowd followed tho en-
President 10 the cafe. shouting, "Vivas"
for him Many shook him by the hand.
while others embraced him, and several
Kissed him on The cheek.
The stern old soldier was overcome
and tears filed his eyes. lie raised
his lass and said:
This viii be nv last toast TO my
farorite resort. and drink 10 the new
President OF Mexico
As President Carbajal emerged from
the Chamber of Deputies an immense
crowd blocked tho streets. AMI troops
were Obliged 10 clear tho way.
y panic was narrowly avortcd when
man raised 4 cry against the Dopu-
lies who had refused to vote for the
acceptance OF IIuerta's rosignation
Manifestants attempted 10 attack the
Deputies but Tie troops dispersed
them.
Placards arc being posted along the
main streets, signed by Eduardo Itur-
bdc, Governor OF tho Federal District.
calling on tho people not TO hold de-
monstrations The proclamation says
the Governor will suppress disorder at
any cost.
FAKES OATH AS PRESIDENT
ON FEBRUARY 10, 1913
NiCtOriano l1ucrta took oath as Pro-
VSional President of Mexico on Feb
ru}ry ~, 1873. the day after Francisco
l. Madero had been arrested at the
National Palace. Three days later Ma.
dero and jose Maria Pine Suarcz. Vice
President. we're shot 10 death oil a mid
night ride under guard, from the pal
ace to the penitontiary. The manner
of their death never has been salts
iactorily explained.
one OF iiuerta's first acts as Pro-
vsiora1 President was 10 telegraph
William II Taft. then President OF the
United states. the following message:
Il have the honor to inform YOU
that have ovcrthrown this govern
ncnt. The forces are with me- and
from HON on peace and prosperity will
reign.
The republic Immediately was
plunged INTO civil war again. notwith
standing Hucr;a's issuance OF a pro-
clamation OF general amnesty. The
atcd tho provisional government be-
fore liucrta had settled himself com
fortably III the presidential chair. Ia
pata. revolutionary leader TO the south
OF the capital. after negotiating a few
days with the ne" regime, went back
to his guerrilla campaign.
HUEHTA IL AsSAII.ED
IN BITTER STATEMENT
Salazar one OF the highest generals
in the army, denounced 1lucrta. Car
rama, Constitutional leader in Chhua-
nra assailed MIN in bitter statement
made public at San Antonio. Francisco
Villa announced himself an adhercut of
Aladcro and joined the ranks OF the
Northern army. Pascual Orozco. OF the
clan OF the Northern rovolutionarics.
WAS the lone notable figure among the
disaifected who declared for the new
government.
prestden; Taft. nearing the end of
his term, left IL his successor the
problem OF adjusting diplomatic rela-
lions with Mexico To Woodrow VIII
son, Huerta sent fluctuations on the
day OF the American Presidents inau-
Euration.
iiampered At the outset OF his ad-
miuistrat!on by The refusal OF the
United states 10 recognize him. Huer-
ia soon faced growing difficulties in
raising funds TO run his government.
weakened by minor Constitutionalist
victories in the North. and by recurring
.ulnors OF break with Felix Diaz.
nephew OF poriirio Daz. and iluerta's
ally in the overthrow Of Madtro
on May iIucrta announced he
would urge Congress TO call elections
in October 10 choose his successor.
The Congress selected October &c rs
the date OF the election, and a decree
la thar effect was issued by Hucrta on
juno :.
I'cl!N Diaz. who had announced him
self as candidate for the presidency,
WAS sent 10 Japan on July Il.
Henry Lane Wilson. the American
ambassador, was recalled to Washing
ton. and Nelson Shaughnessy. charge
d'anaires. was left IN charge 81. the
American interests In Mexico. ="
Early In August II became known
tha, President Wilson intended TO send
John Lind TO Mexico as his personal
representative in an endeavor TO ar
range = basis for peace.
Fuerta announced he would not toll
crate interference
LIND DELIVERS NOTE
FROM PRESIDENT WILSON
Nevertheless. Aly. Lind delivered his
note from President Wilson. lIucrta
rejected all proposals made by the
American government chief of which
were suggestions that he resign and
tnat he not he candidate on election
day Relations between Mexico and
the United states became acute. Pres
ident Wilson proclaimed his policy in
IN address before Congress to which
WAS attached correspondence between
NIr. Lind and the liucIta administra.
tion
iiueriu was attacked III tic Mexican
senate on October D. by Senator Do
lnusuez. VINO spoke what was in the
minds OF himself and some of his col
leagues. Dominguez disappeared. Tho
chamber Of Deputies adopted reso-
luton calling Tor am Investigations
TO this HYoria's reply was dramatic
and swift He marched ii column OF
troops 10 the Chamber OF Deputies
and threw no deputies into prison
Next lac dissolved Congress, and took
unto himself the Legislative authority.
calling FOR an election of new mem
tors OF October g. Through Mr
C'Shaughnessy, the United States made
representations against violence TO the
.-nTrlSoned Deputies.
When 1T became certain the elections
had resulted Ia 10 constitutional
choice, because o! The failure OF voters
10 20 TO the polls, tho American gov