The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-02-05
STATE OF AFFAIRS
IN MEXICO IS ALL
CHANGED BY ORDER
New Situation From
Removal of Embar-
90 on Arms
ALL CAN IMPORT
Both Federals and Rebels
Can Take Advantage of
Wilson's Proclamation.
ALL CAN IMPORT

Washington, ID. C.-The right to
ship arms and ammunition across the
American boundary into Mexico
through the regular channels of COM
merce was extended, as announced.
to the forces of the IIuerta govern
mcnt and also TO the Constitutional
lists The situation is unprecedented
since the first outbreak OF hostilities
in Mexico in November 1910. The
status of the arms question is unlike
any situation that has hitherto exist
ed, although its operation will re-
semble more closely than anything
else the state of affairs existing be-
fore the joint resolution of congress
OF March ~, 1912, was put into ef-
feet.
Both Can Import Arms.
Whereas the United States at thar
time permitted consignments OF arms
to pass through the customs houses
held by the regularly constituted
government, it allowed no shipments
through ports of entry, even though
occupied for months by revolutionary
forces. The Constitutionalists hold
most of the customs houses on the
Mexican side of the international
line. The Federas still occupy such
points as Nuevo Laredo and Piedras
Negras. but the Constitutionalists
now can ship arms without molesta-
ton through Brownsville. Tex, to
Matamoras, from Presidio to Ojinaga
and from lIl Paso TO JuareZ as we'll
as such important points as Douglas
Ariz. and Nogales.
strong Agitation.
, S.@,A.~--.l q. arms anu aiilnuEl-
tion from the United States to Mex
leo has been one of the principal
levers of the American Influence in
the Mexican situation and has been
the storm center OF agitation ever
since the armed revolution began in
Mexico in November, 1910. 1t was
charged by the Diaz government
then in power. that the rebellion was
being waged by Madero. sustained by
| arms purchased in the United States
President Taft ordered United States
troops to Texas TO enforce neutral
ity but Notwithstanding this, the Ma
dero revolution was quickly success
full
Much Approval.
Expressions of warm approval
came from both sides of the capitol
when the news spread. Senator
Root, republican, commended the
move as did democrats generally.
Members of all political parties
said that regardless of the merits of
the embargo itself its operation had
hitherto been distinct disadvan-
tage to the constitutionalists. Many
are confident that the action means
| the termination of the revolution in
a short time. Senators would not
venture a prediction regarding what
kind of government would succeed
Itionalists had semblage of organ
t lied and regulated power.
Administration officials declared
!; that no further steps would be con
templated at present.
Troops to Remain.
The presidents proclamation vii
not affect the prosecution of person:
indicted for violation of Presiden
Taft's order. Attorney General Nc
REYNOLDS has decided to prosecute
where the federal grand juries have
returned indictments for violations
OF the Taft proclamation. of neutral
ity laws. Where the arrests have
been made but no indictments hav'
been returned to date, further actor
is not contemplated.
No orders for the withdrawal o
troops from the international horde
will be issued by the war depart
ment unless such recommendation
is made by General Bliss, in com
'mand there Secretary Garriso
, said that while he supposed tn
/, duties of troops would be consider
= ably lessened by the lifting of th
:, embargo, he could not say that fewe
= soldiers would be needed.
y Malcdictions on Wilson.
Mexico City, Mexico.-The raisin
q of the arms embargo brought dow
columns of newspaper malediction o
the head of President Wilson. Th
> city, however, gave no evidence {
hostilities toward American resit
II ents. Patrols of the streets wer
:, doubled Huerta gave word thel
y would be no retaliation upon tn
= Americans in Mexico, and also d.
a ~ clared he would not return Chars
- 'Shaughnessys passport.
Rush of Supplies.
. New Orleans, La.-Dealers in W;
~. materials and preparing big shi
y ments of supplies for the rebers
~ northern Mexico. A hundred mt
=, have worked day and night packil
~ rifles, machine guns, and ammun
ls ton. The supplies will be rushc
y, y, across the border as rapidly as ira
~ sportation facilities can be obtaine