The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1914-05-07


elsewhere.
More Federal Troops at TampIeo.
Washington, May Admiral Mayo
reported to the navy department that
the federal troops operating at Tampl-
CO have been reinforced heavily.
Street fighting continues in the city.
The constituticnalist troops, owing to
lack of artillery, have been unable to
make much headway. ...
Secretary Daniels said that he be-
lieved the oil properties outside OF
Tampico would be protected by fed
erals and constitutionalists, and there
should be no apprehension as to the
safety Of the wells.
Through Admiral Mayo, proclama-
tions have been issued at Tampico,
upon order of Secretary Daniels, no.
tifying all persons that mediation be-
tween the United States and Mexico
was being discussed. This step was
taken to allay any anti-American feel
ing.
Confirm Plot Against Huerta.
London, May 4..-Confirmation of
an army plot In Mexico City to over
throw President Huerta was received
here in code dispatches from the
Mexican capital. They intimate that
the conspiracy was balked by Sir
Lionel Garden, the British minister,
who warned Huert& that his army,
headed by General Banquet, was
planning his downfall, and even his
assassination, If necessary.
According to these messages, there
was long session Of Huerta's cabi-
net at Mexico City last night at which
the president accused Banquet of hav.
ing started the conspiracy and served
notice on his war minister that he
would have to give pledge that he
would render loyal support to the gov
ernment or he would be arrested.
The cabinet meeting was held at
Chapultepec castle, around which
Huarta had stationed 200 loyal sol.
diers, and it is said that Banquet
gave the pledge demanded, recogniz-
ing that Huerta held the whip hand.
Huerta Accepts Proposals.
Mexico City, May president
Huerta has accepted the proposal of
the Latin-American nations that
truce be effected between the armed
forces Of the United States and Mex
leo upon condition that the Con-
stitutionalists discontinue their at
tacks. The following official state
ment has been issued at the national
palace:
"The armistice has been accepted
with reference to the American troops
on condition that the rebels do not
attack the troops of the republic dur
ing the armistice.
(Signedj w. HUERTA."
The refusal of General Carranza to
agree to an armistice has not yet been
communicated to the Mexican gov
ernment.
Sewers Commercial Relations.
Mexico has broken off all COM
mercial relations with the United
States. The following official procla-
nation was issued by the treasury
department.
by virtue of the invasion Of the
port of Vera Cruz by the American
forces, all commercial traffic with that
nation is hereby prohibited. The sea
board custom houses will not allow
the entrance of any vessel under that
flag nor from that country and mer-
chandise originating in the United
States will be consigned to the ju-
dicial authorities. The frontier Gus
tom houses will not allow the en-
trance or departure Of any vehicle or
merchandise coming from the United
States Both classes of custom houses
will be inhibited from doing any act
constituting commercial traffic with
said nation"
All employees of the National rail-
road lines were notified today that no
more Americans will be allowed to
work on the Mexican railways Citi-
zens Of the United States who have
retained their places up to this time
have been told to get their wages and
have been offered transportation to
any Mexican port they choose.