The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-29
AzCONAS DENIES ALLEGED INTERVIEW Did Not Predict Massacre in
 Mexico WILSON IS PERPLEXED Demand to Stop Shipments of A. .Is Causes Embarrassment - Dis turbance Near Mexico City.
 Juarez Is Quiet

Washington, February 2s.--Juan Sanchez Azconas, private secretary to President Madero of Mexico in a tele- gram received here tonight repudiated the statement printed in an author ized interview that he predicted a massacre of Americans in Mexico If United States troops crossed the line.
 Azconas' message was sent to Col. Thomas $. Hopkins, who was his coun- sel when the Diaz regime, during the Madero revolution, attempted to ex- tradite Azconas from Washington on charges of political acts. Colonel Hop kins early in the day telegraphed to Azconas the printed statement which had caused deep concern among gov ernment officials here.
 q beg you to deny that have made any such statement" was Azconas' re- ply.
 Correct Version
 Later tonight iE telegram to a local newspaper MT. Azcona gave a corrected version of his interview. The telegrams follows:
 What I literally told as a private citi- zen and not inspired by the President was the following:
 Tn as much as any of the Americans who gave the matter second thought and see no reason actuating the United States in the event of her making such move, would deeply regret the hideous picture the situation presents, but when so much talk is floating about regarding intervention, we might as well stop feed ing each other thin soup and realize the fact that intervention means war to the death would he A. long WAYS oil.
 Wants Arms Stopped
 Senor Martinez, the Mexican ambas- sador. today requested on behalf of the Madero government that the United States customs officials hold up ship ments of arms to Mexico, which might find their way to the insurrectos. Act ing Secretary Wilson of the state de- department and the department of jus partment told the ambassador he would confer with officials of the treasury tice.
 The request has put officials of this government in quandary, for when the Madero uprising was afoot the GUS toms authorities permitted shipments of arms to Mexico in the regular course of commerce, provided it was not evil dent that such shipments were part of an armed expedition started in the United States.
 Disorders at Vera Cruz, according to consular advices, today resulted in no loss of life or property. Federal and state forces are now scattered through the district and volunteers are being organized.
 The city of Chihuahua was reported quiet. In the surrounding country the rebels continue to rob and demand con- tributions.
 Stone Will Not Speak
 af ha lions n- mittee, is was reported tonight, persuaded Senator Stone of Missouri not to deliver the speech on the Mexican situation which he prepared on Monday. The sen ator had introduced resolution asking the Senate foreign relations committee to define the policy of the United States with respect to conditions along the bor- der, especially in connection with firing into American territroy. He has agreed. 1t is said to postpone for the present. at least his remarks in support of that reso- lution
 Tn view of the restoration of order at Juarez, it is said that the comnlitte will report favorably another resolution in- troduced during the last session of Con- gress urging policy of non-intervention.
 No Immediate Danger
 Mexico City, February &-No imme- ulate steps VIII pc takcf to u1slOuSt lHe rebels from Juarez, either by siege or bat tle Instead the government will devote Its energies to cleaning up the district about Torreon and Chihuahua.
 This, according to the best information obtainable, was the conclusion reached at the meeting of President Madero's cabine today after the difficulties of starving out the Juarez insurrectos had been thorough ly canvassed. A government official who tha t.lyt t,,sr nf t,A hnr r1ar city by Madero last May pointed out that 1t would require large number of troops and a close investment to prevent the rebels securing cattle and provisions from the surrounding country with which to maintain themselves. The troops could not be spared, nor could they be placed about the city without great difficulty, he said.
 On the other hand the government has decided that military operations are to be pushed vigorously in the La Guna dis trict. Troops are being sent into that territory from Saltllo and Monterey ana results are expected within few days. In the opinion of government officials railroad traffic will be re-established shortly on the lines connecting the latter cities with Torreon.
 To Relieve Americans
 In response to representations made to American Ambassador Wilson, a body of troops is proceeding to the relief of B Americans who are bottled up at Velar- dena. A report was circulated here to- day that three of the Americans had been killed by the rebels, but careful inquiry failed to show any foundation for the rumors.
 What stand General Orozco will take after tomorrow the termination of the period of service covered in his promise to Madero several weeks ago. when he ex- pressed a desire to retire. appears to be giving concern. Government officials would not venture an opinion, but there was an evident lack of confidence of his loyalty. From other sources. usually well informed, it was learned that there was lack of accord between him and the ad- minstration.
 Disturbance Near Capital
 In line with assertions by Vasquesta propogandistas in the capital that the end of the month would see various uprisings in this vicin- ity the jefe politico of Zumpango, 25 miles north of here, took to the hills to- day with d handful of followers and what arms the band could seize. One hundred federals were sent to garrison the town and squad of cavalry went in pursuit of the rebels.
 March s is the date set by the Vas uuesta agitators for a general attack upon Mexico City. They are not taken