Norwich bulletin., 1911-04-19
Insurrecto Agent Sends Message to Mex
can Department Of Foreign Relations
RESULT OF BATTLE AT Aqua PRETA
Proposition Calls Attention DANGER Of 1nternaf1onal
Complications Because Of Casualties Among None
Combatant Americans indications That Medcn
Government Regards Proposal Favorably.

0ONSIuA1Cut NS8dA0o :
Mexico City, April 1S.A proposition
for an armistice pending negotiations
for a settlement of Mexico's internal
nent of foreign relations today from
Washington, presumably from DR..
Vasquez Gomez
Government Favcrs Suggestion.
A reply was returned in which it
was indicated that the government
looked with favor upon the sugges-
tion.
Result Of Battle at Aqua Prieta.
The armistice proposal appears to be
a direct outgrowth of the battle at
Aqua Prieta and the consequent cas-
E ualties among non contestants in
Douglas, Ariz. 1t points specifically
to the dangers OF international COM
plications, which might follow a con-
tinuation of the conflict
Mexican Minister stipuIates Terms.
Minister De La Barra, this after
noon, sent to Washington the answer
TO the proposal made by the agent Of
revolutionists. In this he stipulated
certain minor terms, to which it is
believed there will be no objection.
1t is said, however. that, before a full
agreement is. entered into by the gov
ernment and rebels every detail of
the proposal will be submitted to
Francisco /. Madero. Jr.
Believed Madero Won't Oppose II.
So far have negotiations now gone
will longer oppose the oyertures his
agents have made for peace.
Armies May Cease Operations.
1t will not surprise some persons if
the armies now opposing each other
next As hours to cease operations
This might prevent threatened bat
tie at Juarez.
Mexican Minister Reticent.
Minister De La Barra did not feel at
liberty tonight to disclose the con-
dftiOns on which the armistice would
be granted.
Gomez Admits Proposal.
Washington, April 49, That pro-
posals for an armistice have been
communited to Mexico was admitted
tonight by DIR. Vasquez Gomez. head
of the confidential agency OF the Mex
receives official word that the Mexi-
can government is agreeable, he will
communicated to Mexico was admitted
Paso, who will transmit the informa-
ton to the forces in the field
United States Will Act With Caution.
Wa shington, April 1S.-While recog-
nizing the gravity of the situation in
Mexico congress leaders today appear
ed satisfied that President Taft is do
ing everything possible and nowhere is
there apparent the slightest disposition
to interfere with his programme.
Conference at White House.
II was learned at the close ora con-
ference at the White House today, at
tended by Senator Cullom and Reprs-
sentative Sulzer, chairmen respective
ly of the senate and house committees
on foreign affairs, that President Taft,
for the present at least, does not con-
template sending to congress special
message dealing with Mexican AFFAIRS.
The president, however, is keeping the
leaders in both parties in congress
thoroughly acquainted with develop
ments, with the result that the closest
co-operation exists between the capitol
and the White House.
Politics is Eliminated.
Politics has been eliminated from
consideration of the subject. There is
no disposition in either branch of con-
gress to demand of the president his
reasons for sending the troops to the
Rio Grande.
Senator Bacon's Views.
Senator Bacon of Georgia. ranking
minority member Of the foreign rela-
tions committee, epitomized the senti-
ment in congress today when he said:
FAN Inva sion of Mexico, designed for
limited and temporary purpose. might
be, like touching a match to a tinder
box.
intervention an Extreme Measure.
4UInder existing and threatened con-
1,o great
caution is necessary to prevent en-
broiling this government in g. conflict
with the Mexican people I do not
think that anything less than the most
extreme necessity would justify an in
vasi5n. The consequences would pc
far-reaching in many respects and the
end no one could foresee. In my opin-
ion every possible expedient should be
employed to protect our people without
resorting to such an extreme meas
iire.''
The Situation at Aqua Prieta.
Aqua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, April
Is When darkness fell over Aqua
Pl-ietA tonight it WAS undetermined
whether the federal troops of Lieufen-
ant Colonel Diaz would retain undis-.
putcd possession OF the city which the
rebels evacuated early today,or wheth-
er rebel reinforcenlents, appearing
suddenly from the westward this after
noon, would start another battle.
Troops Came from Mountain Passes.
Watchers were surprised after a day
Of quietude to see a column of troops
move out of the mountain passes,
twelve miles to the west of Aqua Prie
ia, and debough on the plains in front
of the citq. 1t was at first uncertain
whetiler this was a new rebel force
or federal achievements from Can-
anea.
Federsrs Fire Fell Short.
The doubt was soon dispelled The
column began riding rapidly toward
the city Soon glasses showed that
the approaching force was of insur
rectos. AS they approached the outer
fbreastworks the federal outposts open-
ed q long range fire which fell short
The cullmn halted seemingly surpris
eq.
Second Column Of Rebels Appsars.
Apparently the approaching rebels
ware unaware that rhe rebels had fed
4Qm Aqua Prieta, and thar tlres border
town was held by the federals. Final
ly3the column wi.eeled and startedf to-
ward tile mountains. Thes it halted
again ana there appeared at the mouth
OF the canon from which the first
troops had emerged second and long
I or column. This detachment moved
slowly across the desert and joined the
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