The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-28

ARLINGTON, June 2T.-With the de-
tention of Gems. Hucrta and Orozco by
United states authorities AT FL Paso to-
day 1t became known here that all the
powers of this Government will be
exerted to keep Huerta out Of Mexico.
In possession OF officials
here indicates that Huerta and his asso-
ciates were planning an expedition
across the border at FL Paso or vicinity
with the purpose OF leading a new revo-
luton In Mexico.
II may he said positively. however.
that the Federal authorities will DO their
utmost To keep the ex-provisional Pres
ident Of Mexico from crossing the Rio
Grande under any circumstance or in
any capacity.
Agents OF the Federal Government
have been keeping a close watch on
all Of Huerta's movements ever since
his arrival In this country Consequently
they were able to advise Washington
OF his intended departure for the South
last Thursday.
The action taken at FL Paso was with
the knowledge and at the direction OF
officials OF the State and Justice de-
partments and President Wilson himself,
who has been kept fully Informed OF
the developments in this situation ever
since he left Washington for his summer
home at Cornish. N. ii.
Both the villa and Carranza agencies
here were jubilant over the action taken
by the Federal authorities at FL Paso.
The Carranza agency issued a statement
expressing appreciation of the Govern
ment's detention of Huerta and Orozco.
In both camps the opinion was ex-
pressed that the action taken thus far
Is sufficient TO break up the plans OF
Huerta and his associates and tsat
nothing further will be necessary.
In official quarters. however. II was
indicated that other arrests are TO be
expected. Secret agents of the Govern
ment in New York and in Texas cities
have gathered information which offi-
Gals regard as indicating a plot for a
wholesale disregard of the neutrality
laws Of the United States.
The charge made by the villa and
Carranza agencies that Huerta and his
companions had arranged for a force
OF several hundred armed men TO cross
the border and attack Juarez or Ojinaga
is in part confirmed by information for
warded to Washington officials.
1t is admitted that complete Informal
ton as TO the exact plans OF the Mexi-
can ex!les has not yet been obtained,
but that what is now known points
In that direction. II was suggested here
that the bringing of formal charges
against Huerta by the United States
Government might be deferred until
more is learned OF the conspiracy TO
which he is now believed to have been
a party.
Officials were confident that 1t would
be possible to keep Huerta in custody
or Mt least under close surveillance for
some time without bringing formal
charges against him.
The action Of the Federal Government
against Huerta is based not only on
the neutrality laws but also on
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Huerta shall not again become a prom
1nent factor in the political situation
in Mexico.
The Administration is represented a..
being wholly unwilling to take the risk
OF Huerta regalning a position at the
head Of any faction in Mexico with the
prospect that this Government would
have again 20 deal with him.
Having temporarily eliminated
Huerta from a position of power In
Mexico. the Administration IL determined
that he shall remain eliminated. II Is
pointed out that It would he most en-
barrassing for this Government to have
20 accept or deal with Huerta In any
capacity in Mexico after the Presidents
course OF last year.
The prompt action by the authorities
on the border and the deterr ,ination be-
hind 1t are regarded as evidences of the
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his advisers credit Huerta with being !
able TO WELD once he is able 10 set foot
on Mexican soil again. IL was pointed
out that Huerta is at least the Mexican |
type or strong man" and a Strong |
man is generally admitted to be what
the torn republic now needs.
Should Iiuerta be acquitted Of the
charge Of attempting 10 violate the neu-
trality laws OF the United States. 1t il
expected here that there will he consid-
cradle public sympathy expressed for
him. II was indicated in official quar-
tiers that the Federal authorities will
not hesitate to resort to all the meas
ures which the law provides for holding
HuertA, even II such charges as may he
brought against him in the first instance
are not proved.
should the impression get abroad that
the Government is trying to hold him to
prevent his return To Mexico. when he
IL guilty Of no actual offence, IL Is be-
lieved that much criticism would result.
~ IL pointed out that the hotels and
ofhce buildings OF Washington are the
scenes or daily planning for revolution
airy activities in Mexico. Many credi,
ituerta with sufficient shrewdness NOT
90 do anything which would furnish tho
Federal authorities with grounds for
prosecution ana conviction.
The revolutionary juntas here dec,ora
~ can be proved that Huerta and Or
ozco ana the others were actually p,an-
Llhe 10 lead an arned force across
inc por"er 10 attack a Mexican town
WIN Juar"z or pjinaga in their possns-
SION, J, - assorted, iiuerta and his com
paniohs hoped 10 make thcs. noints ,bo
bases of more forces To ho ,onr,I,a :.
Mexico. i"
~ .s a'leee1 that both Mexican and
Amerlcah 'lIH"ns were involved In the