The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1913-02-18
IN SPITE OF ALL.
Knox Told Taft No Need to
Intervene.
Fierce Fighting of 10 Days
Don't Warrant 1T.
EUROPE POWERS APPROVE.
No InfractiOn Rules Civilized
Warfare.
But Army and Navy Ready for
Rush Orders.
EUROPE POWERS APPROVE.

Washington, Feb. 1S.-Secretary
Knox told President Taft and the cab
met today that Notwithstanding all
the fierce fighting in the City of Mex
leo for the last eight days there had
been no infraction of the rules of CIV
iifzed warfare or of the principles of
international law as would warrant
anv interference by the United States.
The responsiveness of both Presl-
dent Madero and General Diaz he
said to the suggestions of Ambassa-
dor Wilson, in the capacity as dean OIL
the diplomatic corps in the Mexican
capital have been so complete and sat
isfattory as to justify officials in their
opinion for the strictly neutral att1-
tude observed by the United states.
1t was noted that yesterday the fed
eraI batteries that threatened to draw
the fire of the rebels upon the lega-
ton quarter were promptly removed
by General Huerta upon the request
of the American ambassador, VINO also
has been given the largest powers ana
freedom of movement IN extending
aid to Americans and other foreign
ers within the fighting line.
Apparently the policy adopted by the
L. S. in dealing with the Mexican
situation has met with the unqualified
approval of the European powers. Dur
ing the last week Secretary Knox has
talked with several of the ambassadors.
In no instance has there been dis
position to criticise the administration
for not intervening.
IT was declared by administration to-
dav that there was no inconsistency
between the entertainment of this pur-
pose of non intervention and the STEADY
progress of the movement OF concen-
tration of ships, soldiers and marines
for the last "a hours and that these
rnea sures are not against the possi-
bility of conditions that might place
the safety of foreigners in Mexico
quite beyond the ability of the defacto
government of the country to insure
IT is expected there will be addi-
tionaI orders issued for the preparation
of transportation for at least two more
cavalry regiments now-in Texas ana
several companies of coast artillery in
tended to. be used as infantry.
Washington. Feb. 1S.-Although fed
erai firing was vigorous throughout
Yesterday Ambassador Wilson reports
he was unable to discover that 1t nau
inflicted any damage to the cltaoel'
although much damage was done TO
other buildings and many persons were
killed.
Rebels stole a Machine Gun.
FL Paso. Feb. 1S.-A machine gun OF
the Thirteenth cavalry platoon at
Hachita, n. NJ, disappeared Sunday
night according to reports recelNeo
here today 1t is believed that MeXl-
can rebels came over the border ana
stole the piece
Who Broke the Truce?
WASHINGTON. Feb. 1S.-The Mexican
a,nbassv today gave out the following
official telegram received in regard to
the breaking of the armistlce In Mex
leo City: -
arnistice was that the rebels took ad-
fru RI a niece
Of artillery at the corner of Victoria
and Baldras streets The federal ar
tillerymen, through excess of scruples
did not reply to the rebel hre out OF
respect to the armistice The rebels
onened fire Just as soon as they had
Installed their artillery, thus violating
all laws of war and honor. For this
reason firing was recommended and
operations will be pushed until the
rebels are completely subdued.
Foreigners Cannot Leave
Washington, Feb. 1S.-Hundreds of
Americans and other foreigners desir-
Gus of leaving Mexico City are pre-
vented by continued firing which
makes it impossible for them to make
the necessary preparations. Termina-
ton of the armistice Sunday after
noon prevented many from fleeing to
Vera Cruz
Orders for Fort Lcavenworth.
Leavenworth, Kan, Feb. 1S.-Or-
ders to hold the Seventh infantry and
the first battalion of the Nineteenth
infantry in readiness for active ser
vice were received at Fort Leaven-
worth today from the war department
The post quartermaster imm ediately
arranged with a railroad company to
supply four troop trains upon an in
stant's notice and began supplying the
troops with field and camp equipment.
Today's order affects 1.09S men and
IL officers in addition to Company f
corps of engineers, Company d signal
corps and field ambulance Company
No. 8, ordered held in readiness last
night. No announcement as to the
probable destination of the troops
should they move was made by Off
GERS, but it was believed that Calves
ton, Texas, would be the objective
point.