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Show SCOTT MAY REFUSE TO BE AMBASSADOR TO MEXICO Omaha. April 17 The World-Herald this moinlng prints the following. "When I was In Washington, six weeks ago, the President told me I could bo ambassador to Mexico if I wanted the place, but I don't think I want It. I am a newspaper man, not a journalist, mind you: a newspaper man. and I have never held a political office in my life." That's what Haney W. Scott, editor of the Portland Oregonlan, told the j World-Herald last night Just after tho j Overland Limited pulled Into the j Union Station. J "But It has not been formally offer- j ed me yet," added Mr. Scott, "and how i can I refuse to accept a place under ! Jhe conditions? I don't know just what , I would do If It were offered, but I am . inclined to think I would refuse." J |