The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1913-02-15
AMERICANS
Continued from Firs, Paxe.)

tconsnusd from Firs. Pags.)
the rebel fire In the path Of the EN-.
bassy was calculated to raise "A grave
issue. and the further report that. des-
pite Ambassador Wilson's refusal 10
accede TO the request. the fcdc-als
had begun to place Cannon in position
10 ~endanger the embassy. aroused I'M
usual activity in the department.
Americans In Danger.
Messages were sent To ambassador
Wilson for a Dol ON this develop
ment as soon rs possible. and officials
Of the department remained on duty
tonight to communicate to Secretary
Knox all information o~btainable. II
was thought probable. n the fierce ar
tillery firing continues. that the Am
bassador might be forced to yield TO
this demand OF the military situation.
and this necessarily would involve ad-
ditional hardships upon American re-
fuges who would ave 10 be removed
hastily TO other quarters.
Ambassador Wilson's d~eclination
early in the day TO yield to General
Diaz's request for recognition as "A
~beliggerent met with the full approval
OF the state department. II was
pointed out. however. that hould
General Diaz's forces obtain complete
possession OF the city through decis-
i've defect of the federals. the Ambas-
sador would be authorized TO transact
business with him as a defacto ori-
cial. although that would not consti-
tute a political recognition OF the in
surgCnt cause.
The ambassador in graphic reports
20 the department today emphasized
the terrors OF the situation in Mexico
City. The number of dead and wound
ed. he reported. as Shots
have again been striking near the en-
bassy and one American today named
P~randenberg. vas wounded. Late in the
day Belgian and Cuban ministers were
driven from their residences by the
fierce artillery fire and the French
end German legations were frequently
struck by bursting shells and bullets.
Constantly there is danger that
some incident will occur that will
force a change OF attitude on the part
OF Il own government. though en-
tirely against the will of President
Taft.
Food Running Short.
The ambassadors latest advice rep
resented the condition of Americans
5s well as other foreigners in the
Mexican capitol as extremely precar-
icus and deplorable. The American
Embassy he describes as over crowded
with refugees. In addition food sup
piles are running low and IL is neces-
sary for the ambassadors servants
10 make sallies through the lines Of
IRE. into the suburbs of the city to
gather mp food for the hungry. II il
understood that similar conditions
Prevail in other legations. though sew
Cral OF these have been obliged TO
ind new homes.
The American embassy constantly
is rushing automobiles through the
firing lines almost between Salvos 10
pick up such AMERICANS as remain in
the danger The effort 10 re-
move them all has not been fully sue
cessful.
The enor % remove them all has
not been fully successful, owing %
the range OF fire and the limited To-
c~al'tics OF refuge. An ominous fea-
ture reported is the extension OF as
sistance TO the revolutionists from
some unknown source. which NAV I'm.
dictate the actual purpose Of the Zapa.
tistas in the city. with the resulting
chances of looting. outrages and riot.
ing.
Train Service Cut of.
Train service between Mexico Ci.v
and the remainder OF tho country IA
reported practically cut OF. with the
exception Of the line to Vera Cruz. 81
that the American embassy is almost
isolated from the Consulates. Mean
while. fresh revolutionary disturb
ances are reported In T%amaulipas and
other outlying States.
The situation I'm the Mexican capf.
tai Is regarded in military circles here
a. unparalleled in modern history.
and experts are astounded M the am.
munition sources Of the contending
forces.
4 difficult question. IL was dis.
closed to-day. g. likely 10 arise I'm con.
nection with the prospective claims
Of the American residents Of the CITY
Of Mexico for %pecuniary damages
growing ont Of the street fighting
Under ordinary rules Of international
warfare. "a government is not respuu.
sible for damages sustained by indi.
viduals beyond its power TO v
Ordinarily that would relieve the Ma.
dero government from liability. But
that government has steadily refused
10 admit that 90 BE- not strong enough
20 extend full protection 90 foreigners.
fearing that q contrary admission
would involve the immediate issue o.
neutrality prOclamations by foreign
countries. which would cut OF its sun.