Sunday, August 11, 2013

Mexico City Calm As Lind Arrives.

New York Times 100 years ago today, August 11, 1913:
Demonstration for Huerta by 2,000 Men as Envoy Comes from Vera Cruz.
BRYAN STAYS UP FOR NEWS
Mexican Capital Takes Advent of Emissary Quietly — Awaits Light on Mission.
NEW CABINET IS FORMED
Chairman Bacon Calls on Americans to Uphold Peace Efforts of Administration.
WILSON'S A WAITING PLAN
Non-Recognition of Huerta, He Expects, Will Force Pacific End of Republic's Troubles.
Special to The New York Times.
    WASHINGTON, Monday, Aug. 11.— At 1:30 o'clock this morning the State Department received a telegram from the American Embassy In Mexico City saying that John Lind, President Wilson's emissary, and Mrs. Lind had arrived safely and had gone to a hotel.
    Secretary Bryan was in the State Department when the telegram arrived. He had been waiting for it all the evening and was greatly relieved when he learned that Mr. and Mrs. Lind had reached the Mexican capital.
    The message from the Embassy was dated 9 P. M., Aug. 10, and was signed by Nelson O'Shaughnessy, the United States ChargĂ© d'Affaires. It consisted of a few words in the secret cipher of the State Department.

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