Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-07-02
WILL BAR HUERTA
IN EVERY MANNER
U. S. to Keep Him Out of Mex
leo and May Deport
Him to Spain.
HE COULD BE HANDED
OVER TO VILLA AGENTS
Military Forces May Be Used to Pre-.
vent Ex-Dictator From
Crossing Border.

tSAt xIA.OlCtdtOI GIOm
Crossing Border.
Gen. Victoriano Huerta. former die
tator and president of Mexico. whose
defiance of President Wilson led to the
seizure of Vera Cruz by American ma
rines and bluejackets. will not be per-
mitted to enter Mexico from the United
States at a time when his presents
would be further menace to the plans
Of this government to restore peace, II
the federal government can prevent It,
Determination to keep Huerta from
crossing the southern border of the
United States and thus complicating
the present Mexican situation with a
new revolution reached the point to-
day where four different ways of de-
tanning the former Mexican chieftain
were under consideration by various
departments of the United States gov
ernment.
Could Give Him to Villa Agent.
Secretary Lansing, in referring to the
receipt Of a formal request for the ex-
tradition of Huerta. from the military
authorities of the state of Chihuahua.
intimated that the federal government
could, IL it chose, withdraw its pres
ent charges of violating American neu-
trality laws and surrender Huerta to
the Villa commander at Juarez.
Secretary Wilson of the Department
of Labor has under consideration
plan for deporting Huerta to Spain un-
der the immigration laws covering the
return of undesirable aliens.
Military forces. it is said. may be
used to prevent Huerta from crossing
the line while at liberty on bail.
The Department of Justice is gather
ing evidence for the prosecution OF
Huerta under federal statutes. Until
the hearing on July II Gen. Huerta
will be kept from re-entering Mexico
by the joint efforts of agents of the
Department of Justice and the troops
of the American border patrol. Fear
ing that Huerta might forfeit his bond
of $4,000 and cross at some secluded
some Of the bands believed to be
awaiting him on Mexican territory. Of
ficials have ordered that a strict watch
be kept.
To Watch Border Carefully.
Just how the military forces will take
care of Huerta was not made clear to-
day, but 1t as assumed that American
troops not only will be instructed to
watch the border carefully. but. If nec-
essary, place a guard around Huerta's
home and otherwise keep him under
surveillance.
It has not been definitely determined
what action will be taken on the re-
quest for extradition made by the
Villa governor of Chihuahua. Secre-
tad nrVf
discretionary power was vested with
the Governor of Texas, and that under
the Mexican-American treaty of 1899
the governors of contiguous border
can arrange directly for the requisi-
ton of fugitives from justice. He ex-
planned that the treaty provided also
for the granting of requisitions asked
by the military authoritles when
the civil authority was suspended. and
he believed that would cover the pres
ent case where no civil government
has been recognized in northern
Mexico.
He Could Be Rearrested.
Under the same treaty, if the federal
government did not press its charges
against Huerta for violation of neu-
trality statutes, Huerta would be re-
arrested and held for forty days pend
ing the arrival Of evidence. Precedents
established by the Department of JUS
tice do not provide for bail in such
cases, The impression was obtained in
high official quarters that this course
was likely to be followed, and If the
charges made by the Villa authorities
were not sustained, the Department of
Laor would deport him to Spain.
Adyices Forwarded to the President.
No direct word was received from
Mexico City today. and what few dis
catches there were to the State De-
partment dealt with relief measures.
At the White House it was stated that
President Wilson continues to mani
fest unusual interest in the grave con-
ditions in Mexico, and is keeping in
close touch with the executive offices
for information on the subject. Secre-
tary Tumulty communicated early with
the State Department and forward to
the President at Cornish all the ad-
vices Secretary Lansing had received.
The text of reports from Mexico. tell
ing Of chaos and rioting in Mexico City
that menaced foreigners, VIII not be
made public until President Wilson
has had an opportunity TO review the
facts thoroughly. Yesterdays dispatch
es from the Brazilian minister at Mex
leo City, telling of the halting of ca
Diagrams by the Carranza authorities.
are under CONSIDERATION, ana IL lS un-
ierstood an inquiry will be directed to
Carranza asking why diplomatic COM
between Mexico City and
the United States are not allowed to go
through.
Quiet in Yaqui Valley.
Railroad and telegraphic communica-
tion between the coast and the Yaqui
valley is uninterrupted. Admiral How
ard reported today to the Navy De-
"a artment, and quiet prevails in the val
lev where Indian outbreaks against
americans and other foreign settlers |
have occurred. Apparently steps taken |
hv Gov. Maytorena, the Villa command |
~ of the state. have completely |
The. political situation in Mexico. 1t is |
believed. is dependent upon the |
curse Of military operations. Continued
success by the Zapata forces in resisting |
he entry of Carranza's troops into the |
,anital has deadlocked operations in the |
,oiIth. while in the vicinity of Aguasca-
ientes Gen. Villa claims to have retaken |
I.agos and defeated Gen. Hill. who sue
,eeded Gen. Obregon in active command
,f the Carranza forces. This report is
by Carranza officials. who
declare Hill is having continuous sue