The situation in Mexico has not materially altered since our
last issue, but President Huerta appears to be gaining ground against the revolutionaries, who are said to have been defeated with great slaughter at Correon. Mr. Lind, who was sent to Mexico as President Woodrow Wilson's personal representa- tive to persuade General Huerta to withdraw from the Presidency and to induce all factions to consent to an armistice pending the election of a new Executive, is still engaged in negotiations, the secrecy of which is apparently resented by the Senators at Washington; but although the most amicable feeling is said to prevail on both sides, no settlement has yet been reached, and President Huerta has emphatically refused Mr. Lind's offer of mediation. A Reuter telegram says that President Wilson's proposals are reported to be as follows: (1) A complete cessa- tion of hostilities. (2) General Huerta to resign in favour of an interim President. (3) The fixing of an early date for elections. (4) General Huerta not to be a candidate for the Presidency. President Wilson has announced his intention of describing his policy and publishing General Huerta's reply in a special message to Congress. The Times correspondent adds, "Like messages in similar situations have always resulted in war, and Senators are somewhat depressed by this development."
