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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1913
Page
1
Washington officials express optimism that a satisfactory understanding with Mexico will be reached soon. The report notes cautious progress and a hopeful outlook for a quick settlement.
President Wilson approves latest proposition by Lind though not fully advised when made. The article notes Huerta’s potential removal or erasure from influence as a probable outcome and discusses the political maneuvering surrounding the plan.
President Willikan receives a optimistic long message from John Lind in Vera Cruz outlining prospects for a settlement of the Mexican problem. U S and Huerta officials expect renewed negotiations on a franker basis with no intent to interfere with Mexican sovereignty.
Officials in Washington view the notes exchanged between Mexican minister Gamboa and John Lind as constructive though not resolving core contentions. Wilson’s circle notes emphasis on a practical approach and possible banker loan support to rehabilitate Mexico’s finances if negotiations advance.
The House Democratic caucus approved the administration currency bill 165 to 9 with nine dissenters led by Representatives Henrys Eagle Callaway of Texas and others. The bill creates twelve regional reserve banks with a combined paid in capital of 105 million, a federal reserve board, and provisions for gradual refunding of 2 percent bonds into 2 percent government bonds.
Harry K. Thaw remains jailed as Jerome's bid to move him to Matteawan stalls. Quebec Premier and Attorney General withdraw action, keeping Thaw out of immigration hands while Thompson faces a charge of aiding an undesirable alien. Gamboa denies Huerta plans to yield to U S demands.
In Mexico City Aug 28 Senor Gamboa says no final agreement with Lind and that Washington must respond to demands on General Huerta. He notes Lind may resume direct talks, while Mexican officials push for negotiations within the country’s laws. Americans in Mexico worry as trains to Vera Cruz fill and warnings from Washington circulate.
The president sent to the senate a slate of nominees including George W. Buckner as minister resident to Liberia, Olney Arnold as consul general to Cairo, Frank Rabb as collector of customs in Laredo district, Zach L. Cobb as ambassador to El Paso Texas and Henry Morgenthau as ambassador to Turkey.
Aneus Porter Charlton, the American accused in the Lake Como murder of his wife Mary Scott Castle Charlton, arrived in Naples aboard the Re Dbftalla from the United States. He will be moved to Genoa on Saturday and housed in Genoa prison before transfer to Milan or Como on September 2. A carbiner guards his lodging while another keeps watch.
Description of Howard Webb of Fort Wayne Indiana matched by police as a possible identity of a man murdered in Gainesville July 18 unknown. An itinerant using the name H P Witte is jailed for the crime. In Steubenville Ohio rioting at the Pope Tin plate mill led to arrests of John F Floyd I Mensor and John Bradley with bail posted.
The through train route linking Mestco City and Laredy will be reestablished immediately, restoring full rail service for passengers and freight. Officials cited operational readiness and timetable coordination as key factors enabling the restart.
Vera Cruz Aug 24 President Wilsons representative John Lind will stay in Vera Cruz for several days and make it his headquarters due to ill health in Mexico City. Lind may remain unless the Mexican government requests his return. Dr Hale plans to report the situation to President Wilson in Washington after a late conference with Lind and Rear Admiral Fletcher. Nashville and other ships to receive refugees and carry them north.
Formal recognition of Lieutenant Governor Martin H. Glynn as acting governor follows the legislature ratifying messages related to impeachment proceedings against Governor Sulger. Debate in the old Senate heard sharp accusations against Judge Lynn J. Arnold and others tied to indictments and the impeachment drive led by Speaker Alfred E. Smith and Majority Leader Aaron J. Levy.
Pall Mall Gazette argues American diplomats are amateurs and that physical force may be needed to back moral sentiment in Mexican policy.
Aug 29. London papers see little hope in US Mexico policy and doubt democracy in Mexico. They question Wilson’s demand that Huerta step down, warn of tensions between anti and pro Huerta trade factions, and note Bryan and Wilson risks while frontier troops move and intervention looms.
London papers discuss President Wilson and US policy toward Mexico. The Wall Street Gazette questions reliance on moral force without backing in physical force to prevent arms entry and protect Americans, while the Evening Standard criticizes US public affairs handling and diplomatic leadership.
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