MEXICO.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVII, Issue 48, 28 October 1913, Page 5

MEXICO.

UNSETTLED CONDITIONS. THE AMERICAN FLEET. [By Electric Telegraph—Copyright] Times—Sydney Sun Special Cables New York, October 26. Though the warships have ostensibly departed for a Mediterranean cruise, it is believed that each commander has been ordered to keep iu touch with Mexican affairs through, the wireless naval staitons. President Wilson has reiterated his intention of not recognising the Mexican elections. Mexico City, October 27. General Carranza, the rebel leader, on being interviewed, said that the statements of atrocious conduct by the rebels was- probably unfounded. Ho declared that General Huerta murdered General Madero, and was attempting to carry out Diaz’s despotic methods. General Carranza refuses to recognise any President returned at the present fraudulent election, and would execute anyone who did recognise one. THE ELECTION RETURNS. [United Frtss Association.! Mexico Citv, October 26.

There are indications that the vote will lie insufficient to legally elect a president. The Catholics claim that Gamboa is at the top of. the poll. It is believed that General Diaz is second, Xo official announcement has been made. A FREE SELF-GOVERNING PEOPLE. London, October 20. Presided Wilson’s speech at Swarthmoro is attracting attention in view of the state of affairs in Mexico. Speaking near Penn’s landing spot, he declared that it was the profound purpose of American colonists to see that every foot of that land should be the home of a free and self-govern-ing people. He would like to believe that the western hemisphere was devoted to the same sacred purpose, and that nowhere should any Government endure what was stained with blood or supported by anything but the consent of the governed. % ~ T ~ THE INCREASED DUTIES. France has protested agaifist the 50 per cent, increase in the Mexican import duties.' ! tv * THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION. (Received 11. 00 a.in.) Mexico City, October 27. It is not likely to be known for a week who will be elected president. A curious feature of the election is that General Huerta, although not a candidate, secured- a heavy vote in many districts, particularly at. Vera Cruz. General Diaz did not exercise tiie franchise and did not participate as erroneously announced in a meeting of candidates under General Huerta’s direction, when each decided to abide by results. General Diaz regards himself as practically a prisoner and remains at Vera Cruz.