El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-05-08


assumed a more warlike aspect
today. Activities IN the war depart
ment. which began last night on the re-
celPt OF long confidential advices from
Zen. Funston. were renewed through
the morning and were brought to the
attention Of president Wilson and the
cabinet when the regular session began
While this activity disclosed that
every preparation was being made for
every possible eventuality. vet Secre-
tary OF war Garrison just before leav-
ing the cabinet meeting said. NO addi-
uOnal troop movements have been or
dered"
Huerta Registers Complaint.
In the midst Of military preparations
came dennlte word that the mediatinE
ENJOYS had received from Gen. Huerta
ana submitted 10 the United States gov
eminent, complaint that new landing Of
American troops and war material at
Neracruz amounted to a breaking UP
of the armistice which had been ar
ranged by the South American diplo-
mats after their good offices in the
Mexican crisis had been accepted by
Gen Huerta and the United States.
This also was one Of the subjects before
the cabinet
Secretary Bryan stated early in the
day that the mediatOrs had not been
received by him It was authOritatively
learned from a source close TO the
medlatOrs that they are of the opinion
they viii be able TO persuade Gen.
Huerta that the United States has not
violated, IN spirit at least, the armistice
which had been agreed on. Otherwise
a stumbling block would be placed in
their way which might render virtually
useless their further efforts Of media
ton.
The note from Gen. Huerta alleging
violation of the armlstice reached the
meulaIors who are working in secrecy
day before yesterday, and was present
ed at once TO secretary Bryan.
May Mobilize National Guard.
The officials OF the war department
have been in long distance telephone
communication with the governors Of
New York and Ohio and Pennsylvania,
In an effort 10 learn how soon The mil
lIary companies OF those states could
be assembled. The department has
been energetic in its efforts TO make all
preparations for the possible mObiliZa-
uou CT the national guard Tor some
time.
Latest INQUIRIES Of the department
We're directed toward ascertaiuiuE how
soon the New York. Pennsylvania and
Ohio troops could be put in motion in
their present condition. without delay
that would be ueCessirated by recruit
the theoretical organization of the mill
tia Pennsylvania and New York state
each make up full divisional quota.
Ohio combined with Michigan TO fill a
and the other divisions are
made up of several states each.
Oil Men Urge Protection.
An organization Of Tampico oil men
who conferred with secretary Daniels
today visited secretary Bryan and
urged measures for the protection of
the oil properties in the disturbed sec
ton around TampicO. The conference
was extended. and. while il was in ses-
sion, charge Nelson O'ShaUghnessy. ]
who called at the state department,
was unable to see the secretary.
The British embassy here has made
TO Mexico City in be-
half Of the Americans and English en-
plOyed in the oil districts about Tam
pico. These foreigners. when they at
tempted te land and resume work. were
driven off with threats There has
been no response from the Mexican Of
ficials
Armistice Merely Assumed.
Officials point out that neither the
United States nor Gen. Huerta has vet
entered into any formal armistice-
What occurred was this:
The mediators suggested that hostil-