MEXICO'S ONE CHANCE.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1931, 13 December 1913, Page 5

MEXICO'S ONE CHANCE.

A DICTATORSHIP.

FULL POWERS GRANTED TO

HUERTA;

By Telegraph—rrcss Asscciation-Copyriqht

Mexico City, December 11. A Bill lius been introduced in the Chamber authorising the giving to President Hucrta lull powers to conduct affairs in the Departments of War, Finance, and tho Interior. The Chamber authorised the raising of an internal loan of a hundred thousand pesos. Tho leader of the Catholic Party expressed his conviction that dictatorship was the only thing now that would save Mexico.

HEAVY FIGIITINfi AT TAMPICO. (liec. December j3, 0.10 a.m.) Washington, December 12. The State Department has been informed that the British and German residents at Tampico liavo taken refuge on board British and German vessels in tho harbour. The Constitutionalists aro reported to be making a heavy attack on the city. No American vessels aro availablo for tho American refugees.

HUERTA-A SKETCH. "Timos"—Sydney "Sua" Spccial Cables, (Reo. December 12, G.CS p.m.) Mcxico City, December 1 1. Tho "Times" correspondent, in a personal sketcli of General Hucrta, says that the Dictator is of puro Indian descent, and proud of it. His ability is' undoubtedly remarkable—of a kind closely allied to cunning. Ho is universally believed to bo a heavy drinker. His breakfast, consists of a raw egg and a glass of claret and brandy. Though 69 years of age, Hucrta is a man of powerful frame and vigorous constitution. Alcohol appoars to stimulate him. Ho confides in nobody, summons liis Ministers at all hours, and gives thorn orders. If they argue, they aro dismissed.