Diaz Denies He's Recalled.

New York Times 100 years ago today, August 2, 1913:
Says He Expects to Start for Japan To-day.
Special to The New York Times.
    LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1.— Col. Felix Diaz, who is on his way to Japan as Mexico's special Ambassador to thank the Japanese Government for its courtesy, has prolonged his stay in Los Angeles a day. He will leave here tomorrow night for San Francisco, whence he is to sail.
    "But I will not go south when I leave," said Col. Diaz to-day. "There is no truth in the report that I have been summoned back to Mexico by President Huerta. I have received no such telegram, and expect to start for Japan to-morrow night."
    Col. Diaz, who speaks no English, but makes his statements through his secretary, José Romero, also denied the report that he and Huerta are not on good terms and that his visit here was for the purpose of enlisting Gen. Trevino to his aid in his fight to oust Huerta from the Presidency.
    "Such talk is silly," said Diaz. "Gen. Huerta and I are the best of friends. There is no clash between us."
    Col. Diaz announced that as he was a not properly accredited representative to the United States from Mexico, he was unable to talk on diplomatic matters, as it would be against the laws of his country to do so.
    "However," said he, "there will be no need of intervention. The October election will bring peace to the country, and intervention would be a fatal mistake. It would do no good, but much harm."
    Col. Diaz held many conferences with prominent Mexicans. He complained in his hotel of being unable to escape newspaper men.
    "In Mexico City," he said, "you Ambassadors are protected, but here I see protection for public men is unknown."