Policy Encourages Mexico.

New York Times 100 years ago today, March 13, 1913:
Minister de la Barra Says Latin America Will Like Wilson.
Special Cable to The New York Times.
    MEXICO CITY, March 12.— Francisco de la Barra, Minister of Foreign Affairs, discussing to-day President Wilson's policy, said that if the President of the United States followed his words with deeds he would greatly increase his fame and popularity in Mexico and in all the rest of Latin America. Senor de la Barra commented the policy was one of honesty, which he said was the best policy. President Wilson's statement came as a distinct relief here, in view of the reported mobilization of United States troops north of this republic and the presence of American warships in Mexican waters.
    David de la Fuente to-day took the oath of office as Minister of Communications and Public Parks, Minister de la Barra administering the pledge. In addition to the constitutionally provided oath. Minister de la Fuente swore to work for the establishment of peace. He was congratulated heartily by all who were present at the ceremony.
    Members of the British colony here sent a protest to the State Department to-day against the attacks on Ambassador Wilson, expressing their thanks for the protection and care given to foreigners in general and particularly to the British by the American Embassy during the bombardment in the streets of the capital.
    Newspapers here continue their daily discussion of the probable appointment of a new Ambassador here. The rumor of the appointment of Mr. Slayden caused much uneasiness owing to the fact that he is a Texan.
    A report reached here this afternoon that Alberto Guadjardo, commanding a detachment of Carranzistas, had surrendered with all his forces. No confirmation could be obtained officially.
    No news is reaching the capital from the seceding State of Sonora, owing to the interruption of the telegraph service. There was a rumor here to-day that Hermosillo, capital of that State, was besieged by Federal forces, and that an attack was expected at any time.
    Gen. Pascual Orozco, Jr., arrived in the capital to-day. He was accompanied by a large number of his followers and some of his principal lieutenants. A special train left Mexico City this morning to meet the former rebel leader's party up the railway line. A gigantic demonstration was made at the railroad station on his arrival. Gen. Orozco was met at the station by Enrique Zepeda, Governor of the Federal District, who was there as the representative of President Huerta.
    Among the well-known men with him were Senors Campos, Terrazas, and Caraveo. Gen. Orozco refused to be interviewed to-night. He went to a hotel at once.
    The police had difficulty in keeping the crowd of curious men and women from the hotel. The doors were closed to prevent the policemen from being overpowered. A great mob tried to catch a glimpse of the northern military leader.
    Gen. Orozco will have an interview with President Huerta to-morrow. Members of his party said to-night peace could be arranged easily.