Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-16

White House that the reply might not
be sent tonight, If at all.
Madero Appeals to Taft.
President Madero appealed by telegram
to President Taft yesterday, asking him
to withhold Intervention by the United
States pending the attempt to put down
the Diaz revolt Secretary Knox has been
instructed to draft this governments re-
ply. which Will point out the necessity for
protection to Americans and other for
eigners In Mexico II interference is to be
prevented.
At the White House it was stated that
PRESIDENT Taft had sent no communica-
tiOn to the British minister, directly or
indirectly. and that the position Of the
United States as to Intervention was un-
changed.
Following the White House statement
that the attitude of the United States
toward Mexico was unchanged, State De-
partment officials took occasion to DENY
formally that Intervention had been de-,
termined upon. This was intended as a
reply to statements made publicly in
Mexico City.
Order to Marines Denied.
Secretaries Knox and Stimson and
President Taft himself We're told of the
report in Mexico that Mr.. Taft had ad-
vised the British minister he would send
marines. 1t was categoricaly denied that
such "A promise had been made or the
marines were to be moved to Mexico
City
Ambassador Wilson, IL was learned here
last night, has invited the British. Ger
man and Spanish ministers and the
French charge to confer with him at the
Am tho c{t
by President Madero's refusal to re-
sign. These diplomats are in accord
with Mr.. Wilson, but consultation has
the combatants' bullets.
The dreadnought Georgia reported to
the Navy Department her arrival at Vera
Cruz at noon yesterday, but sent no fur
ther message. The Georgia has about
1000 officers, men and marines available
for land service.
The battleship Virginia. with Rear Ad-
miral Usher aboard, arrived at Tampico,
Mexico. yesterday from Guantanamo. The
Virginia has nearly a thousand officers.
seamen and marines aboard.
Lawlessness on Increase.
Federal batteries established near the
British legation have been removed. Am
bassador Wilson reported to the State De-
partment last night that in all parts Of
Mexico the government troops are said
TO be breaking up into small squads. He
says 1t is not known whether this means
tne collapse OF the federal army or some
change In policy which Is not clear
Looting and bloodshed have sent terror
into the Chinese section of the city, where
several chinese are reported to have been
killed. Lawlessness increased and loot
ing is widespread.
The loyalty of large numbers Of fed
eral troops continues to be questioned and
Gen. Blanuuette and his command are
suspected OF leaning toward Diaz. A
large force of rurales. fresh from Oaxaca.
have not declared whether they are for
the federal or the rebel cause
Representative Moore of PENNSYLVANIA
was advised by Secretary Knox yesterday
that Robert Ward of Philadelphia seized
by eight armed Mexicans at Parral and
held for 5000 ransom, was liberated
February L. Mexican troops are PURSUING 2
his former captors.
Peace Prospects Still Poor.
The Diaz revolution in Mexico has now
dragged out full week; has resulted in
great loss of life and enormous damage
to property; has involved the United
States in great deal Of expense through
| the dispatch Of warships to southern
| waters. for the purchase Of large guam
| titles OF supplies for troops and the com.
| 1nissioning OF transports Yet officials
| were ready to confess last night that
/ peace seemed no nearer than 1t did last
| Sunday night. Military men believe that
| IL Diaz had pressed his advantage that
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