The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-11
Are Given Liberty to Do What.
ever They Sec FIJI.
GEN. FUNSTON IS CLEAnlne UP
Has Stopped Gambling in the
City Of Vera Crux.
Mothers Day Observed by His
Orders-Schools Reopened.

vera CFUx, may 11.7Gm1IlO kS8U0A
Augustin Rodriquex and Luis Elguero.
the three peace commissioners ap-
pointed by President HuertA to repre-
sent him at the Niagara Falls confer
ence. who win sail late today for Efa-
vana, en- route to Key West, are
clothed with full powers, nominally
at least to sign any agreement or con-
vention. The Mexican senate in Z
resolution approving President Huer-
ta's nomination of three commission-
ers. conferred "full power ana ample
authority to Judge. counsel. carry on
business and sign any agreement oe
treaty whatever"
Many prominent Mexicans here.
however. are not inclined to regard
this broad authority as real. Others
believe that Huerta has instructed the
commissioners to place no insur-
mountable objections to an amicablo
adjustment Of the difficulties with the
United States. believing tho failure Of
the negotiations might result in push
ing American Intervention. which they
feel would not unite factions but force
Huerta to fight alone. 1t IL the gem
eral opinion that Huerta entertAino
lean forces until after the South
American diplomats have completed
their work. This theory is supported
by reports by Americans arriving
from Mexico City, who say that Gem
eral Mas is evidently only holding
Is not concentrating or entrenching
his force to resist an advance.
Think II Bluff.
Those skeptical OF the good faith Of
Huerta's participation in mediation
declared he clothed his commissioners
in the broadest power to make q show
of record before the world OF hav-
settlement.
Mexico city newspapers continue 10
make bitter attacks on the United
States. Alleged copies Of the Amert-
can articles of war are being pub-
lished in the capital to inflame the
public. They represent America1
military practices 40 most cruoL
Four schools opened here today with
native instructors and the same ma
chinery as before the occupation by
the American troops. If the expert
ment of opening these four schools y
successful General Funston plans to re-
establish the entire school system o.
the city. This is in line with his pol
icy gradually to restore all local insd-'
tutions under Mexican law.
Americans Must Stay Close.
The recent trouble caused by AmeFis
leans venturing into Mexico City has.
resulted in Tightening all outpost lines.
The military authorities are deter
mined not to be embarrassed becauDo
Of safety of Americans. venturing into
dangerous territory, and only those
having urgent business will be permtt-
ted to pass from the city into the in
terror. No obstacle, however, will BE-
placed in the way Of Mexicans wish-
ing to travel either in or out Of verA
Cruz.
Natives awoke to the realization to-
day that American occupation has add
ed a new holiday to the long list pre-
appeared yesterday wearing white
boutonnieres and today natives learned
that they had been observing Moth
ers'" day. under edict by General Fun
ston, following President Wilson's proc
lamation.
Vera Cruz is free from gambling to-
day, probably for the first time in cen-
turies. This extensive vice, which was
particularly disastrous to the poorer
classes. was wiped out by General
Funston's order which became opera
tive today. General Funston is closely
watching other plague spots in the
city's life, long regarded as institu-
tions. with the intention Of stoppine
custom Of bull fighting may be placed
under the ban.
The city Is humming with new life
and business booming with the excep-
tion Of distribution into the interior.
General Funston is encouraging an
activities offering transportation to the
interior but merchants SO far have not
availed themselves Of the opportuni-
ties offered