The Penn's Grove record., 1914-02-06
WILSON LIFTS THE
ARMS EMBARGO
President Says Rivals in Mex
leo Must Fight 1t Out
PEACE is NOT FAR DISTANT
JubIIant Rebels at Once Order Field
ArtiIIery--Heavy Guns and Other
Supplies to Be Rushed to Villa for
Attack on Torreon.

RNGN(N OH lCfICbHs
Washington-President Wilson is
sued an executive order lifting the
embargo on the shipment of arms from
the United States into Mexico. This
means that CLarranza and the Consti-
tutionalists will now have full access
to the supply of arms and ammuni-
ton in markets on the northern side
Of the Rio Grande. Steps already
have been taken by the Constitutions
alists to start the flow of war NUM-
tons across the border.
The Presidents proclamation was
as follows:
Whereas, by a proclamation Of the
President, issued on March IA, 1912,
under a joint resolution Of Congress,
approved by the President on the same
day, it was declared that there existed
in Mexico conditions OF domestic vio-
lence which we're promoted by the use
of arms or munitions of war procured
from the United State; and
Whereas, by the joint resolution
came unlawful to export arms or mu-
nitions of war to Mexico except under
such limitations and exceptions as the
President should prescribe.
Now, therefore, l, Woodrow VIII
son, President of the United States
of America, hereby declare and pro-
claim that, as the conditions on which
the proclamation of March IA. 1912, was
based. have essentially changed. and
as it is desirable to place the United
States witt reference to the exporta-
ton Of arms or munitions Of war to
Mexico in the same position as other
powers, the said proclamation is here
by revoked"
The immediate effect of the Presi-
dents action will probably be to ter
rorize the Federal armies in Mexico.
and as viewed here, it also marks a
decided step toward the final oyer-
throw of Huerta. Carranza repeatedly
boosted that if the embargo on arms
were lifted he would be in Mexico
City within 30 days.
The Presidents order will tend to
hasten the crisis in Mexico.
The lifting of the embargo marks
the first departure by the Administra-
ton from its policy of "watchful wait
ing" The President, In promulgating
the order, made it clear that he was
actuated chiefly by the conviction that
the present prohibition against ship
ments Of munitions of war to the Con-
st~itutionalists stood in the way of es-
tabIishing orderly and lawful govern
ment in Mexico.
The Presidents order contains a
word of encouragement for the Consti-
tutionalists and the recognition OF
Carranza by the United States is ex-
pected to follow.
The important points through which
the rebels can obtain sinews Of war.
as reported to the War Department
are Matamoras, Juarez, Ojinaga, No
gales and Aqua Prieta. Carranza's
men completely control these cities.
while in the whole 1900 miles Of the
Northern Mexican border Huerta's
troops are in control only Of Nuevo
Laredo and Piedras Negras.
NEW ORLEANS NOW EXPOSES
NHOl OlOnE0 VI 1NANG
New Orleans.-With the removal by
President Wilson OF the embargo on
the expectation Of arms and ammunf-
ton to Mexico the veil has been lifted
from the operations of New Orleans
dealers in war munitions. revealing
this city as a veritable arsenal of La
tin-American revolutionary activity.
There are, in New Orleans and
nearby towns, more than Is, 0 900
rounds of rife ammunition; approx
mately $4,000 army rifles; four ma
chine guns; and several thousand ar
my revolvers; too, with plentiful sup
plies Of cartridge belts. holsters, can
teens and saddles, sufficient for equip
ping an army of approximately $4,000
men for active field service.
WAR is OVER" SAYS VILLA:
WHEN HE HEARS THE NEWS
Ell Paso.Z@The wal is over" This
as Pancho Villas first comment when
told of President Wilson's decision to
raise the embargo or arms and ammu-
milton.
Il want to thank the United States
for its action. Mr.. Wilson's decision
does him honor, for It does justice to
Mexico. With plenty Of ammunition
at our command. the Constitutionalist
revolution win sweep Huerta's forces
from Mexico in a short while.
Your President Wilson is a great
man. l don't think. the Americans, as
a whole, realize how strong and good
a character he is. His decision means
freedom for Mexico and the erection
of government like your own"