Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-16
Though Naval Forces in
Mexican Waters Will be
Increased Somewhat.
FOREIGN POWERS MOVE
Latter Press Obstinate Head of
FederaIs TO Yield and Avert
Serious Trouble.


has promised Charge O'ShauEhnessy
70 salute the American flag in apology
for the arrest OF the American blue
jackets at TampicO. Unless the Mex
lean federal dictator changes his
mind the crisis promises TO pass over
within the next - hours
The only condition attached was
that American ships fire a salute in
acknowledgment. Officials close 70 the
president said this was in accordance
with the naval practice Of the nations,
and according TO precedent.
With smiling faces Senator Shively
and Secretary Bryan came from !
White house conference.
The president has some very in
teresting news" said Shively.
The situation IS highly encourag-
ing" remarked Byran.
Then il was made known that dis
patches from O'ShauEhnessy describ-
ed his conference with Huerta last
night as very cordial and satisfac-
Ton. and officials said1Aex-EAee-$sss-I
Tinced that unless O'Shaughnessy had
misinterpreted Huerta's intentions
there was no doubt that compliance
With the American demands for an
apology would be forthcoming within
the next few hours and that the crisis
would be passed.
Ships Continue South.
The text of the dispatches was not
made public, nor was any formal
statement made describing them No
orders were issued TO ships already
steaming toward Mexico or was there
any change in the plans for enforcing !
the American demands. Some OF the I
officials gave a personal view that aft .
er Huerta had complied with the de-
handed apology and saluted the flag.
some Of the ships under way might be
turned back. but certainly not before.
Il vas pointed out that all administra-
ton officials were gratified that Huerta
vas about TO yield, but there was no
disposition 20 temporize or delay
further, and that all plans of action
would go as they lie until all cause
Tor action was removed.
Diplomatic representatives in Mex
ieo City, under orders from the home
Office. anxious 10 avert a break, press
ed Huerta 20 yield.
II IS understood that the naval
iorces IN Mexican waters will be in
creased somewhat even after the sa-
ute Is fired Thus only part OF the
snips steaning toward Mexico will be
turned back.
Recognition Not Involved.
The president held no recognition {
sould be involved in returning ,
tuerta's salute and when II is fired .
ne incident will be closed, apologies !
aFing been made for previous Of !
enses- Orders TO Atlantic and Pacific 9
eets have not been changed. No 7
me limit has been set for the salute, ]
eeording 70 the president, and the
nal word had not yet passed at 3
clock this afternoon. II appeared.
oTeTer, Huerta's offer would be ac- J
spted. \
Ihe house foreign affairs committee
lopied a resolution sustaining Pres
ent Wilson in the Tampico incident
Earlier Hdviees.
Washington. ID. C.. April 1G.-Gen- ? ?
al Huerta practically has promised +
IRE salute 20 the American flag. =
eoFoing 70 official dispatches receiy-
here al 1880 today. I
ine situation is very encouraging
q Secretary Bryan after he had re-
wed messages from Charge
shaughnessy. fn which Huerta's at
ace was described as yielding Bry-
and Acting Chairman Shiyely OF n
senate foreign relations committee
% emerged from the White house.
Hing UnoficialIy II was stated II
salute was fred some of the Amer
o Wsrships speeding TO Mexico
I'D be turned back. =,
Powers Advise Huerts. oil
european powers today were adyis- Sc
Huerta 70 apologize 20 the United 20
YES az once and end a situation co
'ch threatens grave consequences. tu
ends Of the Mexican dictator in the da
ted States also were assuring him lei
unless salute was fired 20 the pr