The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-07-21
.CARRANzA WILL
MAKE NO PLEDGES
ConstitutionaIists Must Be in Full
Control in Mexico City Ere
Promises Will Be Made.
REFUGE UNDER GERMAN FLAG
Huerta, in Statement at Puerto Mex
leo, Declares He VIII Sail for Eu-
rope on the Cruiser Dresden
Will Serve Country.


Will Serve Country.
Washington, July 20.-General Villa
assured this government, through a
dispatch to the state department from
Consul Edwards at El Paso, Tex, that
full protection will be given to
Americans and other foreigners
throughout northern Mexico.
Galveston, Tex, July 20.-Victoriano
Huerta, the resigned president OF
Mexico, will embark at Puerto Mex
leo, on the German cruiser Dresden
for New York This is the informa-
ton received at headquarters of the
Huertistas here.
Vera a~Cruz, Mexico, July 20.-It is
reported here from constitutionalist
sources that General Huerta and a
number of his army officers intend to
gather in Nicaragua to seek Latin
American coalition with a view to
forcing his restoration to power in
Mexico.
Washington, July 20.-No pledge of
any kind will be given either by the
constitutionalists to the United States
or the Mexican federals who remain
under arms, until the forces of the
revolution shall be in full control of
Mexico City. No promise Of the spar
ing of life or property will be made.
No terms of any kind will be offered
as reward for surrender.
This was the ultimatum announced
to the world by the spokesmen of the
Carranza government here. 1t was
given in answer to the report that the
state department had attempted to Sc
cure from Carranza guarantees of
amnesty and of concession to the more
powerful groups which have opposed
the revolution.
Must Occupy City of Mexico.
Rafael Zubaran Capmany, head of
the junta, and Luis Cabrera, one of
the civil leaders of the revolution,
pointed out that the best means of
paeifying Mexico would be the occupa-
ton of the capital before the enemy
should be granted any encouragement.
Should they be left IN life and lands
while still able to fight, they would
quickly begin to plot the overthrow of
the new regime.
For the sake of public safety, a
general eviction Of the friars now in
Mexico In violation of the law OF
1872, is to be carried out At the
same time the landed estates Of the
church declared by the law of 1856
to be the property of the nation, are
to be converted to the uses of the
people. Public worship and the use
Of church buildings for that purpose
will be left undisturbed.
Upon the subject of the debts con
tracted by Huerta the constitutional
lists we're reticent today. They ad
mitted only that the demand of Eu
ropean powers that these debts be
paid would be carefully considered.
Places U. s. In Embarrassing Position
The situation places this govern
ment in an embarrassing position
both toward the constitutionalists and
European powers. President Wilson
once repudiated all acts of the Huerta
government, and through his personal
representative in Mexico, John Lind
prevailed upon CarranZa to issue 9
statement disavowing all responsible
ity for debts contracted by the fed
eral president.
Recognition of Huerta's presidency
however, was given by the European
powers, and experts in international
law say these financial obligations
are valid and binding on Mexico. The
United States, therefore, now finds it
self in the position of backing these
claims.
Seek Refuge Under German Flag.
Puerto Mexico, Mex, July 20.-Fron
his private car, surrounded by 5o(
picked soldiers who accompanied hin
from Mexico City, Cen. Victoriano HUI
erta sent out word that he would seel
refuge under the German flag an(
would sail for Europe on the cruiser
Dresden. He said he would remain II
Europe until recalled by his country
The fleeing dictator's announcement
was given out by his secretary, Col
Jose Melgano, after Huerta had helC
a long conference with General Blan
quet, former minister of war, whit
came to Puerto Mexico on the same
train with his chief, and Captain Koch
ler of the Dresden.
Huerta Makes Statement.
The statement was issued at 8 q
m, six hours after Huerta arrives
here. 1t was as follows:
when took the presidency o
Mexico 1 said: I viii bring peace I,
Mexico, cost what 1t may Now
willingly give up the presidency b
bring about peace do 1t cheerfuI1y
'I have not treated at any tim
with Carranza and know nothing o
any arrangements that Provisions
President Carbajal may make with tn
rebels.
Il am going on board the Dresden
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country needs me-"
General Bianquet and all the men
bers OF the general star of the Asx
can Federal army win accouDaa
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