MEDIAT Brazil, Argentina, and Chile Will Try to Stop Washington, D. C.—President Wil- son accepted the proposal of Argen- tina, Brazil and Chile that they be al- jowed to mediate between the United ending the present conflict. President Wilson made clear in acceptance that the United his armed force which Huerta might see fit to use, or punish any killing of American Mexico. Events in for the President takes United States any citizens in Mexico do not augur well of mediation, but the that can Success position the afford to take do anything to while standing the insults Huerta During United invasions hold to a 10 prevent firm the edict to th American flag avenged, for make n to e must be the peace the further and will s8 forced move will 0 States of Mexican territory tentative of {roops w truce, uni« th Arms No ever, € Use preparations Ord and continue ers to will n Army i113 ceeding south Rees f Of ront, er n discretion Huerta 1 fean flag at Tan ate Huerta from the entirely, bring IDICO Or oO Hr din alte ¥¥ eimin situation or to tution alists and Federals t tabl Mexico, Huerta. cial constitutional which would elimi nats Off ashin skeptical mediation p The Offer Of Mediation and President Wilson's Acceptance, made by the roving The tries is offer three coun- “Mr. Secretary “With interest good ettleoment of United States an da Gama 5. Naon uardo Suraz he President of sentatives made through the Secretary repre State to the diplomatic lows “The States is des was as fol Government ply sen good feeling eroug concern for the peace and fare of America manifested in joint note just received from your Ex- celieney tendering the of your Government to effect, is possible, of the present difficulty e Government of the United States and those who now claim to rep resent our sister Republic of Mexico “Conscious of the purpose which the proffer is made, ernment does not feel at decline it. Its chief interest peace of America, cordial course of her republic and ple and the happiness and prosperity which ean spring only of frank, mutual understandings and the friend ship which is created by common pur- pose “The generous offer of your govern- ments is therefore accepted, “This Government hopes earnestly that you may find those who gpeak for the several elements of the Mexican people willing and ready to discuss terms of satisfactory and, therefore, permanent settlement. If you should find them willing, this Government will be glad take up with you for discussion in the frank. est and most conciliatory spirit any proposals that may be authoritatively formulated and will hope that they may prove feasible and prophetic of a new day of mutual cooperation and confidence in Ameriea, liness, the wel good offices a settlement between th with this Gov. liberty to is In the the out to THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS The Huerta officials and Admiral Fletcher arranged for the safe depar ture of Americans from the Mexican capital and the free exodus of Mexi cans from Vera Cruz. The mediators resented public re- ports that one of the underlying pur- pores of their good offices was to bring about the elimination of Huerta. Many American refugees wore taken from trains and Imprisoned at Aguas. clientes, “This Government feels bound candor to say that its diplomatic rela- tions with Mexico being for the pres- ent severed it {8 not possible for it to make sure of an uninterrupted op- i portunity to carry out the plan of in termediation which you propose. It is, of course, possible that some act of ag gression on the part of those who con- trol the military forces of Mexico might oblige the United States to act the upsetting of the hopes of im- ! mediate peace, but this does not justify us in hesitating accept gen- i erous suggestion. We shall for the best results within a brief time, enough to relieve our anxiety lest most ill-considered hostile should interrupt negotiations and dis to to your hope demonstration: appoint our hopes of peace.” Washin PD. C Am advices from gton, Spanish received Mexico City stat Huerta gentina basgsador Riano ing that General of Ar tiie had aceceg ted Brazil and « to br hile to use ir good offices ing about an amicable difficulty b and Mexico. i of clween the ement of the United State The int Hue ria When Mexico American proceed of ion nowever a expect to deal directly tion created by i United States Govern ico Incident and other of dignity st its honor and about a pect of © SOutl tened to by re f+ Of Adm AIRSHIP FLIES OVER VERA CRUZ Maval Aviator Circles Outskirts and Observes Position Of Mexicans Vera Cruz An aeroplane American fleet made On attaining an altitude hundred feet the the « and 1 outskirts and observed the position of the Mexicans Federal forces naval became convinced of the sniping with a secret organization snipers after dark where their fire is most effect Mexicans desiring reach from Vera Cruz are changed for American wish to reach the coast Admiral Fletcher's declaration of i martial law at Vera Cruz is approved { by officials here who realize his dim culties with housetop sharpshooters and concealed enemies, While ex from the a flight over Vera Cruz of sev eral circled th naval aviator ity then passed aver Ameri can officers on duty in the city after an that they investiga had to which points tion deal posts at IVE to in. ex who the be refugees terior fo force order In Vera Cruz, to hold the i waterworks and necessary points in { the vicinity of the city, to insure pro tection of the inhabitants, no further steps ofaggression will be taken while are being considered. GUNS BEGIN TO POP IN ARIZONA, Robbing As They Go. Nogales, Ariz.--<A raid of armed the border occurred about 20 miles east i camps on their way to ing towns The orders of the Americans are to shoot if the Mexicans show fight Americans in the copper mining region the rising of the Mexicans, bers of Congress had expressed them. selves in favor of more aggressive action toward Mexico by the Adminis tration. Newspapers at the capital published stories to the effect that American forces at Vera Cruz slaughtered wom: en and children, and called on all Mexicans to retaliate in similar man ner. Definite instructions from Admiral { Badger to all American noncombat fants to leave Vera Cruz by the steame: i Mexico were posted. | | | ————————————— — WOULD CAPTURE GENERAL HUERTA War College Plans Two Expe- ditions To Mexico City And Siege Of Capital. Cruz And Juarez. Enemy To Be Dislodged By Dropping Bombs From Aircraft—Employment Of Siege Guns Also Contemplated, Garrison Mas No Funds For Army Moves. army to be to proceed Mexico to be moved over { {Oo proceed along zr and to give ) communication from the Plateau Route For Sécond Force. will and is de This of fron The second expeditionary fe ats from the will penetrate Mexico over scribed az the lies between rt northern border what plateau route route the two ranges mountains and extends from the tier to Yucatan if it iid Constitutionalist lines, Mexico City the BRTY, neces a to and w form from the coast. The two 3 the surrender of the sonal surrender of Huerta, This in a general way paign plan as it now stands of course, be altered somewhat ar Mexican tempted with compan jes For international can ownership General Carran za remain neutral He was told that by into a war President that t} the interior of Mexico to obtain of war with the Mexican people as a The a before the President appears before Both houses of Congress passed t} President Wilson announced that required the present The Department was ans Wilson considers initiative in " “for State No blockade has been declared be attempted by the United States Four countries came in Was ¥ tile atti » would draw all Mexico I Qe "y United States co sh its into id pu without being in way four an f¢ Wrongs slate a whole fo Mexico funds will have come from more power or we Volunteer Army bill no appropriation for war purpvses was there was uncertainty abroad or & state of war existed no interference with commerce will inquiries to the United States about are altered when the armies get into the field. But unless the vetoes the scheme, Huerta will bis fate is obvioucly a foregone con clusion Volunteers For Expedition. In order to make up the expedition Those who are not the regulars will be left behind to guard the border against raiding parties and to maintain a line of communication for the invading force. The employment of aeroplanes in this campaign will be the first time they have been used in war on this continent, and the greatest interest centres in their availability and the usefulness as it may be demonstrated by the invasion of Mexico and the sglege of the capital Fear of Texans along the Mexican border that the Constitutionalist part to Texas brought a flood of telegrams to Rep resentative Garner, of Texas, who im- mediately conferred with the War De partment. Mr. Garner told the War Depart ment authorities that there were 10, 000 or 40,000 people standing in line in Texas towns awaiting an oppor tunity to buy guns. Telegrams he re. ceived appealing for military protec. tion were from the mayors and other citizens of Eagle Passe, Mission, Ban Benito, Arlington, Mercedes and Bracketville. All American consuls in The Mexican casualties there authorized by the American State 126 ' Dead. wounded, 6H wounded. 195 ghipe have been stationed “QUARREL NOT WITH MEXICO" trols and Not With Mexican People. Washington, D. C-—President Wil gon issued the following comment on the Carranza statement: “1 wish to reiterate with the great. est earnestness the desire and inten. tion of this Government to respect in every possible way the sovereignty and Independence of the people of Mexico, “The feeling and Intention of the Government - in this matter are not based upon politics. They go much deeper than that They are based upon a genuine friendship for the Mexican people and a profound inter est in the reestablishment of the con- gtitutional system. Where Dignity Is Flouted Those In Control Will Be Dealt With, “Whatever unhappy circumstances or necessities may arise, this object will be held steadily in view and pur stied with consistent purpose so far as this Government is concerned. “But we are dealing with facts, Wherever and whenever the dignity of the United States is flouted, its inter national rights or the rights of its citizens invaded, or its influence re buffed where it has the right to at tempt to exercise {t, this Government (must deal with those actually in con- trol. “It is now dealing with General {Huerta in the territory he now con trols. That be does not rightfully con. trol it does not alter the fact that he idoes control it. lover, only with those whom he com: {mands and those who come to his sup {port. With those we must deal. They do not lawfully represent the people lof Mexico. : “In that fact we rejoice, because our {quarrel is not with the Mexican people jand we do not desire to dictate their ‘affairs. But we must enforce our right. ful demands upon those whom the existing authorities at the place where we act do, for the time being, repre sent.” SS ET PASSPORTS. Both Nelson O'Shaughnessy and Senor Algara Ordered To Leave. Both Nelson O'Shaughnessy, the American charge d'affaires, and Senor Algara, the charge d'affaires of the Mexican Embassy, have been given thelr passporte. This is not regarded by the Washington Government as presaging war, but a declaration of war by Huerta would not be unex pected. AMERICAN LINE PUSHES INLAND Marines And Sailors At Vera Cruz Control Five-Mile Radius. REFUGEES LEAVE THE CITY Three Hundred, Mostly Women And Children, Start Home. ADDITIONAL FORCE LANDS in Re. Die—Hospital Wounded -> i {Only Three Of Men Fight Is Efficient—Many Mexica o Likely n 0 reer is no infected were 3 ihe dead have been balmed and their 1 em yodies are lying on to first opportunity that Solace North at the Naval surgeons of the to return resay be sent EAY¥ Lhe wounded to their duty major be able short time ped ” several 3- ity will ini a been uns and which were taken men The outposts have with 12 machine inch field the front pieces by teams each gun. The animals ened by the unaccustomed work and the marines had a hard struggle with them “he io fo were {right of six horses commissary, ordnance and quar. termaster departments worked very efliciently, so that along the docks there were no piles of merchandise as usually the case when an armed force landed. All supplies were promptly distributed among the troops, which also received distilled water from the ships under the superintend- ence of the medical department is ix “DRAGS US INTO UNEQUAL WAR" Not Justified In Occupying Mexican Territory, Says Carranza. Chihuahua. --Replying to a telegram from Secretary Bryan at Washington, General Carranza telegraphed that the United States is not justified in oc cupying Mexican territory “Moe invasion,” says the note. “will drag us (Mexico) into an unequal war with dignity, which we desired to avoid.” General Carranza's note declaring the seizure of Vera Cruz by American forces a violation of the national sov- ereignty of Mexico, inviting the United States to suspend hostile operations and withdraw its forces, and suggest. ing that the Constitutionalist govern. ment should receive demands for reparations of offenses committed by Huerta, stirred the Mexican situation to a new and acute crisis. Opposition to the American govern. ment's action, coming from an unex. pected quarter, after the Washington administration had hoped for an atti tude of neutrality from the Constitu. tionalists, brought the government face to face with possible hostility from the great body of Mexican forces lying in proximity to the southern bor der of the United States.
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