The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-02-19
THE DAILY GATE CITY

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under diplomatic usage, this govern
ment can have no direct communities
ton with Huerta or the provisional
government In Mexico. But Ambas,
sador Wilson will theoretically treat
with the new forces. Dispatches to-
day that negotiations for peace be-
tween Diaz and Huerta will be com
Quoted through the American embassy
indicated how big part Wilson will
play in the situation.
Unless there are some unforeseen
contingencies. events yesterday In
Mexico City have transferred the ac-
tual settlement OF the Mexican sit
nation, so far as this country Is con-
cerned, from the Taft to the Wilson
administration. 1t will be President
Wilson'S problem to decide when the
New Mexican government shall be
recognized: it may be that American
naval and military forces will be held
at stragetic points until the new pres
ident orders their return and It Will
be Wilson'S task to demand indemni-
ty from Mexico for destruction OF
American lives and property.
There was no change today with re
gard to the disposition OF American
military and naval forces, which have
been held ready for Intervention or
ders for the last few days. The 1000
marines ordered to Guantanamo. Cuba.
were expected to leave from Norfolk
tonight for the naval base and where
there will be held for fleet opera
tons" in the language OF the navy
department. Warships will be kept
at Vera Cruz, Tampico, Acapulco and
Manzanillo. Troops IN the east will
continue to hold themselves in readi-
ness for foreign service."
Message From Victor.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 1s.-victor-
iano Huerta, who forced the abdica-
ton of President Madero. today sent
the following message to President
Taft:
have the honor to inform you
that have overthrown this govern
ment The forces are with me and
from now on peace and prosperity
will reign.
Your obedient servant,
'vICTORIANo HUERTA,
"Commander-in-chief.
Lie No. 1,244,ooo,
WASHINGTON, Feb. ia report
that foreign powers had issued an
"ultimatum" to this government de-
handing that it adopt some specific
policy for the settlement Of Mexican
disorder. or else recall the Monroe
doctrine, was characterized today by
Assistant Secretary Of State Wilson
as "lie number 1,244, 00O.'
There has been no demand of any
sort made by any foreign power to
this government, said Wilson. I'm
Mexico City the ambassador, as dean
of the diplomatic corps, has of course
been in constant consultation with
the foreign representatives, because
all had an identical case"
Not Afraid Now.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 19.-Hundreds
OF American refugees now in Vera
Cruz. who yesterday were clamoring
for passage aboard vessels tina. would
carry them away from Mexico, today
cancelled their bookings when the
news of Madero's resignation was
flashed to them. This information
was contained in dispatch today to
the state department from Consul-gen-
eral Canada at Vera Cruz. Refugees
from towns surrounding Mexico City
are still continuing to flock into Vera
Cruz where, the consul-general re-
ported, they are being cared for in an
adequate manner by the volunteer re-
lief corps that have been formed.
Scattered reports from consular
Representatives throughout northern
Mexico indicate that today, at least
there is lull In revolutionary actiyi-
ties throughout the country.
Alarming News.
Ell PASO, Texas, Feb. 19.-Ameri-
can refugees from Chihuahua bring
alarming news from the state capital.
where there still are several hundred
Americans. Governor Abram Con.
saies has made himself dictator, 1t is
said, fort having been built on
hill commanding the city and sur
rounding country; all loyal troops
have been concentrated there and
martial law proclaimed.
Newspapers are not permitted by
The governor to print word relating
% the Mexico City situation, people
are forbidden to speak of it In the
streets, hotels or clubs, and q ban
has been put upon train service to the |
border. The Mexican Central railroad |
was repaired yesterday and train |
to Ell Paso permitted to leave. That |
was the last train out, and none are
permitted to leave for Chihuahua to-
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