Gilpin observer., 1914-05-14

| Western Newspaper Union News Service.
| Washington, May 13.-Elimination
of General Huerta and the establish
ment of a provisional government in
Mexico in which both the Huerta and
the Constitutionalist factions would be
represented is contemplated in plan
which the three South American me-
diators now are working out, to be
proposed for the solution OF the en-
tire Mexican problem.
Washington.-The War Department
has organized complete muster in
preparatory to vigorous campaign in
Mexico. This was done at the first
real war council held on the Mexican
situation. John E. Wilson of the ad-
lutant generals office has been chos-
en- chief of this division. He has ap-
pointed assistants to handle the de-
tails of the enrolment of volunteers.
Those who attended the council, pre-
sided over by Secretary of War Gar
.ison, were the following Assistant
Secretary of War Breckenridge, who
mas general supervision over the Ma
.ional Guard and enrolment Major
General Leonard Wood, who already
aas submitted plans for an initial
army of 25O.000; Brigadier General
Weaver, chief of the coast artillery;
General Mills, who has direct super
vision of the National Guard organiza-
lions; General Witherspoon, chief of
staff; General Hugh Scott, assistant
chief of staff; Colonel Hodges, mill
tary secretary; General Andrews, ad-
Iutant general of the army; General
Crozier, chief of ordnance; General
Aleshire. in charge of the transporta-
ton and subsistence of the army.
The council discussed plans for the
enrolment of 25O,OOO volunteers the
moment the President issues a proc
!amation calling for them. The par
ocular points under discussion were
he length of time of enlistment and
whether the volunteers could be used
as an invading force without special
act of Congress. 1t is estimated that
Of the 100000 of the National Guard
Of various states at least 10000 of
.hem can be counted onto offer their
services.
Galveston Texan army hospital
Is to be established in Galveston in
the event of war with Mexico or II
additional troops are sent to rein
force General Funston's army now In
Vera Cruz. A large hotel has been
tentatively engaged, for the purpose
of converting 1t into a hospital.
London.-The British cruiser Bris-
tol, now stationed at Portsmouth, was
ordered to proceed to Tampico as
speedily as possible.
| Washington.-Seior Olivera, the
Brazilian minister in Mexico City, in
formed the State Department that the
Mexican government has ordered the
Immediate release of Vice Consul John
r. Silliman, held a prisoner at Salt
lilo. The minister added that as
soon as Mr.. Silliman reached Mexico
City he would obtain for him safe con-
duct to Vera Cruz. Fearing death at
the hands of Villa should he capture
Mexico City. the Catholic clergy is
fleeing the capital, according to cable
grams received here.
| On Board u. S. S. California, Ma.
zatlan, Mex. (by wireless to San Die
go, Calf Mexican federal troops
defending San Bias. seaport half
way between Mazatlan and Manzan-
lilo, have evacuated the town. 1t ia
understood they were ordered by Pro
visional President Huerta to proceed
to Mexico City to strengthen the force
there. 1t is believed troops at other
points on the west coast will be or
dered to the capital.
Ell Paso, Tex.-Three American
lives is the price that will be collect
ed by General Rodrigo Quevedo for
every bandit in his command killed by
Constitutionalst soldiers, according to
a defiance from Quevedo.
Bombardment Of Tamplco Continues
Washington. Bombardment OF
| Tampico by constitutionalist artillery
still was in progress at $3.50 o'clock
Tuesday night, according to relayed
wireless report to the Navy Depart
ment from Rear Admiral Badger. Ger
man and Dutch cruisers which had
been in the river withdrew during the
day.