The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-11-18

"Il uil'oHlLIIltu report tndt Ianllcu,
Mexico, has fallen into the hands of the
rebels.
Nogales, Sonora. Mexico. Nov. lS.-A
renewal of an exchange of views be-
tween Hale and Garranza is expected
today
Washington, Nov. lS.-President
Wilson and cabinet met today and dis
cussed the latest phases of the Aaxi-
can situation. Overnight develop
ments apparently brought no change.
Mexico city. Mex, Nov. IS.-The
completion of the preliminary organic
alton of the new Congress is regarded
here as putting the final touch to
Huerta's defiance A large proportion
of the native population look upon in
tervention as the only relief IN sight.
The town Of Orizaba is menaced by
the rebels, communication between the
federal capital and Vera Cruz is
threatened and foreigners fearing they
will be bottled up in the Mexican capi-
Huerts Would Resist Intervention.
Mexico City, Nov. 1S.-The organiz-
alton of President Huerta's new con-
gress was completed late yesterday.
when enough senators were gathered
To form a quorum ia the upper house.
There is nothing To indicate that the
formal opening Of congress next
Thursday will be postponed.
President Huerta talked last night
informally 10 the members of his staff
ana a few personal friends regarding
the possibility of Intervention by the
United States. He intimated that lac
would be ready 10 resist such a step.
The opinion is expressed in various
circles here that the United States
will soon inaugurate a blockade Of
Mexican ports Rumor has il that
President Wilson would be content
with such an action and might even
permit the embassy 10 remain in Mex
leo until an open rupture occurred.
The German minister summoned
last nIsht the heads Of the more i'm
portant German commercial houses
and asked them to give him the in
ventories of expected shipments. Tie
explained that he would then be iu
a position better to guard their inter-
ests I'm case Of a blockade.
Situation is Tense.
With the exception Of one develop
ment and that Of rather negative
chara'tct the day was almost devoid
Of acts relating To- the situation. which
still is tense Notwithstanding the in
different attitude assumed by Mexico.
The American charge 0'affaires rccelv-
na Instructions to continue To advfap
Washington with respect To dcveIop-
uonts, but he was not instructed to
approach tive Mexican government Of
ic'"ls again; nor did his instructions
nciu'" anything relative to the With
iraWal Of the embassy
Rumors that the american charge
lad been ordered 10 leave persisted al
housh an emphatic denial was made
At the embassy and trains leaving for
Vera cruz were watched anXiously hv
Americans. who have made up their
minds not 10 delay their departure. if
dr O'Shaughnessv goes.
Rumors Of plots aud intrigues were
ommon throughout the day. but no
acts were forthcoming To Indicate
nat General Huerta was losing his
'rip IN affairs in. the capital. Re-
'orts from outlying points, especially
n the north, were far from reassuring
o the war department
Ciudad Victoria, the capital of Tam
'ulinas, the capture of which by tho
'ebels Was denied last week by tho
government, is now admitted to be I'm
bad way, although not Yet taken.
The government has not even con-
irmed the capture of Juarez. and tie
newspapers are still holding out homes
o their readers that possibly the re-
'ort Of its capture by General villa is
lot true.
Financial Boycott Big Factor.
Washington, Nov. 1S-The presi-
lent, Il is said. is confident that the
financial boycott of tho Huerta re-
Continued on 9Th paue tat CoI,,,on