The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-10-21
SOLDIERS REVOLT
AND JOIN REBELS
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ton. and despite the gravity with
which officials here regard the latest
uprising, 1t is the intention OF TINS
government to adhere strictly to Its
announced policy of nonintervention-
Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson. on
his way back to his post at Mexico
City. conferred to-day with Assistant
Secretary Of State Adee. and before
leaving Washington will confer with
Secretary Knox. 1t Is known mere
that the Madero government Is plan
ming an active campaign against Diaz'
who Is popularity said to be acting IN
the interest Of his uncle. Poririo Diaz,
tho exiled president. The warnings
OF this government that Americans and
their interests must be protected Will
be renewed.
1t is said that the presence at vera
Cruz Of the cruiser Des Moines and
the prospect that In day or two
the cruiser Tacoma also will arrive In
Vera Cruz harbor should not be taken
as indicative OF the government In
tention to become in any sense party
to Mexico's internal dificult es. AS
surances have been given that the
presence Of vessels at Vera Cruz Is
pureiy humanitarian and precaution-
ary: that their visit Is in NO way po-
liticaI. but for the sole purpose OF
affordinR protection and refuge to
Americans and other foreigners who
may need such assistance.
Dispatches received 'oy the state
Department indicate military move
ment OF revolutionists and Federal
troops about Vera Cruz. That the COM
manders Of the opposing forces an
nounced practically simultaneously
H1~H xuytlI ho
without the limits OF the city Is re-
earded here as a coincidence and not
due to an agreement even Informally
made
Ambassador Wilson early this week
probably will take up for considera-
ton with Secretary Knox the claims
Of this government against Nexfco on
account Of losses sustained by Aneri-
cans due to the operations OF the va
rious revolutionary forces
City May BE B0Db0r6ed.
Mexico City. October 2o.-The Next
can government expressed confidence
tonight that the administration al
Washington had no intention to re.
strict efforts to retake Vera Cruz. even
II Il should become necessary to BON
bard the port. Ernesto Madero. Min
lister Of Finance and uncle Of the Presi-
dent, said that he had received o tele.
gram from Washington to the ehec'
that Mexico was free to use whatever
means Il deemed necessary. Soncom'
batants have been given notice thai
an attack 10 likely between midnight
and tomorrow.
II Is understood that the Mexscar
government: has made inquiry regard
ing the attitude Of the United state.
should the Federals attack Vera Cruz
IN view Of a protest made By the for
eign consuIs IN that city agasns: eucf
a step.
The administration is conhdent tina
the revolt will be quickly suppressed
President Madero said to-day that 4
was not spreading. but w&s confined
60 Vera Cruz and Tuxpam.
Cresssng lots Aex1eo.
FL Paso. Texas. October 2o-Rebe
troops recruited and armed on Aneri
can coil have begun to cross into Mex
Eco. A group Of Fifty men entered lat
to-day at PeIea, ~. NJ . few mile
west Of IL Paso. shortly after Genera
T. H. S;ceyer dispatched two troops
Of the Second Cavalry 10 march IN al
haste along the Mexican border. OF
eaniza,ion Of other bands at varsou
points on the border Is reported