Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1914-04-29

Huerta in the territory he now con-
trolls. That he does not rightfuIly con-
troll it does not alter the fact that he
does control it.
Must Deal With Huerta.
I'VE are dealing, moreover, only
with those whom he commands and
those who come to his support. With
these we must deal They do not law
fully represent the people of Mexico.
In that fact we rejoice. because our
quarrel is not with the Mexican peo-
pie and we do not desire to dictate
their affairs. But we must enforce our
rightful den ands upon those whom
the existing authorities at the place
where we act do. for the time being,
represent"
Is Notice Direct.
President Wilson's statement is ac-
cepted as direct notice to Carranza
that the United States is prepared to
meet any emergency he may precipi-
tate. The statement, according to high
officials of the administration, defines
the terms upon which Carranza may
make himself the friend or the enemy
of this country.
Although Carranza and his COM
munication to the president are not
mentioned in the statement OF the
president, the force and intent OF the
document are for Mexican consump-
ton.
Break Is Now Complete.
Diplomatic relations between the
United States and Huerta's govern
ment have been completely severed.
Nelson O'Shaughnessy, the Ameri-
can charge d'affaires at Mexico City.
has been given his passports and is
on his way to the United States.
Charge Algara, representing the Huer-
ia government here. notified Seere-
tary of State Bryan that he had been
recalled.
Algara said that no foreign repre-
here had yet been desig-
mated to handle Mexican affairs, but
that the situation would probably be
turned over to the French embassy.
This diplomatic break was regarded
as the forerunner of a formal declara-
ton of war by the Mexicans.
Army Rushed to Vera Cruz.
Washington, April 24.-Apprehen-
sive of an attack by 10000 Mexicans
upon the American bluejackets and
marines at Vera Cruz, President VIII
son ordered the Fifth brigade. United
States infantry, to proceed with all
dispatch from Galveston to the Next
can port
These troops, numbering $500 men,
are being rushed aboard four trans
ports In Galveston harbor. The YES
sells. conveyed by a torpedo destroyer
flotilla. sailed early in the morning.
This is in accordance with the ur-
gent request OF Rear Admiral Badger,
who reported that the infantry and
artillery must arrive in Vera Cruz at
the earliest possible moment"
A large force OF cavalry and addi-
tional artillery are to follow on char
tered transports within few days.
More Troops for Border.
For the purpose OF impressing his
threat OF action upon General Carran-
"a and his followers, three regiments
we're ordered from the Preside. San
Francisco. to the Texas border, and
similar orders we're issued to the
Sixth field artillery at Fort Riley. Kan.
Secretary OF the Navy Daniels has
created special service squadron,
under the command OF Rear Admiral
Cameron McRee Winslow. for inshore
work on the east coast OF Mexico.
This command will comprise the
great new dreadnaughts New York
and Texas the armored cruisers
Washington and Montana, the cruisers
Tacoma, Des Moines, Chester and
Salem, the gunboats Nashville. Dol
phin. Cestine. Machins, Paducah.
Wheeling. Petrol and Eagle. and such
other vessels as many become avail
able. This squadron Will not be avail
able for six weeks.