Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1913-11-05
HUERTA MUST BE ELIMINATED.
U. S. Seeks Co-Operation of Foreign
POwers-NavaI Activities.

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tion for solving the Mexican problem
are worked out, it to-day became
known that a supreme effort Is being
made to bring about Gen. Huerta's
retirement from the Provisional
Presidency Of Mexico.
The success of any plan for a con-
stitutional election that may be pro-
posed, especially in SO far as it would
contemplate participation by the
ConSttutionalistS, depends, in the
view of the United States govern
ment on the elimination of Huerta.
Since he promised to turn over the
executive power after an election, the
American government is now await
ing for some declaration on his part.
Should Huerta retire in favor of
another there is a possibility that the
United States may attempt to COM
pose the situation through his sue
cessor. But if the elections are de-
clared invalid by Huerta, so that he
may continue in power, the Washing
ton administration, it is pointed out,
would look upon such a proclamation
as an evidence of the incapacity of
the provisional authorities to con-
Duct an election and might come
forth with definite proposals to as
tai machinery of the country.
Just now the future policy Of the
United States is being quietly and in
formally made known in diplomatic
circles abroad, and there are intima-
tlons that before many days foreign
governments generally will have
been apprised Of the American at
titude. 1t is unlikely that there will
be any publication Of the American
policy until Europe has formally
been sounded.
What the United States desires, it
is believed, is that the powers shall
indicate their support of it's efforts
to solve the problem so that it may
approach the Mexico City admins
tration in final effort to secure the
elimination Of Huerta. The confer
ence at Vera Cruz between John
Lind, President Wilson's personal
representative. and the Russian, Nor
wegian and German ministers, has
not been explained here, but it is
thought to be part Of the program
of en!isting the support of foreign
governments.
Must Use Force.
The belief of many officials is that
if the United States can approach
Huerta with the united backing Of
the nations OF the world, he might
yield, but prominent Constitutional
lists here, who know Huerta's per-
sonality, declare he never will retire
unless force is used.
Secretary Daniels, of the navy de-
partment, when asked concerning the
four American ships on the east
coast of Mexico, for whose relief four
c a ~ 70 frD
ton Roads, declared that while trans
fer ultimately was intended, the
ships at Vera Cruz had been notified
not to leave until ordered. He de-
clared the navy department had not
yet decided when it would order the
ships to return, but that for the pres
ent seven or eight American war
ships would be kept in and around
Vera Cruz.
Ready for Immediate War.
Washington, Nov. 3.-The United
States to-day, after six months Of Sc
cret work, Is ready for an immediate
war and at moments notice can
arm and equip 100000 men for bat
tie with any firSt-class power.
This is the first time in history
that this country ever has been on a
war footing.
The plans call for increasing the
regular army to it's maximum limit;
the mastering into regular service
OF the el. ire militia throughout the
United States and the raising of the
remainder of the army of 100000
men from the rank and file Of citi-
Zens.
Tacoma Menaces Vera Cruz.
Vera Cruz, Nov. 3.-The United
States cruiser Tacoma took up
commanding position in the harbor
to-day and Mexican officials are wild
ly excited as result. The Tacoma
now lies two hundred feet from the
wharf with her guns trained on the
CITY, which she is in a position to
shell If orders for such action were
given.
An explanation OF the Tacoma's
action has been demanded by the
port officials.
Previously the Tacoma had lain
outside the harbor. On her way in
to-day her propeller was fouled with
a submerged cable near the entrance
to the harbor. When the cable was
cleared away the vessel swung
around In front Of the Mexican crui-
ser Vera Cruz and took up a position
between that vessel and the shore.
MeXicans Expect Invasion.
Mexico City, Nov. 3.-The Mexican
expects American troops
to invade this country within a few
weeks, and is making plans for a
desperate defense of the capital.
Hasty efforts are being made to in
crease the revenues, and all troops
that can be withdrawn from isolated
sections are being brought here.
Among the well informed there Is
no doubt that the United States gov,
ernment will have to intervene In