New Britain herald., 1914-04-30
ENvOYjS APPEAL TO EUROPEAN POWERS
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4sE COntlQueQ From FlFSI IT Id5SI " fected by the. long strife in the south ern republic. That development fol- lowed the request of the mediators that Huerta and the United States government suspend all military ag- gression pending the outcome of the mediation attempt. The mediators believed today such an armistice would be agreed to. In it's reply to the armistice proposal the American government will stipulate that any un- toward act aimed at Americans in Mexico will be regarded as viola tion- of the truce.
 Wilson Is Pleased.
 !. Carranza's acceptance of mediation Was pleasing to President Wilson and Secretary, Bryan, and today their hopes of a broad and satisfactory ad- juStment of the Mexican crisis appar- ently were raised.
 In the event that each factor in the three-cornered problem of diplo- macy were to agree to a general truce, the next move of the envoys could not be foreseen. What demands like 1y would be made on all sides and what might be considered were ab sorbng topics in diplomatic and of ficiaI circles today. Up to this time neither Huerta nor the Washington government has signified what points will be demanded if mediation IS reached. They simply have accept ed the good offices of the South erican republics in their effort to bring peace out of menacing situa~ tion.
 u Reports early today that Huerta's minister of war had announced he had been informed that the Pacific port of Manzanillo has been shelled by 'tan American warship,' and that marines had been landed at Salina Gruz, were discredited. Rear Admiral Howard, who was in close touch with the navy department up to. late hour last night, had reported that quiet prevailed on the west districts. ]. s. Tampico Attack Continued.
 The constitutionalist attack on Tampico continued early today, Rear 4 Admiral Badger reported. He stat ed that news Of the capture of Mon terey by Villas forces was not gen. orally believed in Vera Cruz.
 .3. American Consul Miller at Tampico returned to shore today to settle the affairs of the consulate and turn them
  miral Badger reported. MT. Miller Went ashore under guarantee of safe conduct from the Mexican federal commander. The American at Tux pan was reported on his way to Gal weston aboard the British steamer Waneta. ,. #. The post. office. department an" nounced today. that mail for transmits. sion to the United States mail agency at Vera Cruz is subjected to Ameri- can domestic classifications and rates nf postage.
 Complaint Is Answered.
 Complaint made to the French em. bAssy here by the captain of the Hol- 1and American line ship Andijk that the American naval authorities at Vera Cruz had refused him permis- sion to unload his vessel at that port on April 21, was answered by the navy department today when Secre- tary Daniels transmitted to the French ambassador a message from Admiral Fletcher, denying that such fefusal has been made.
 als 11ghting Still Rages.
 .s Federals and constitutiona1ists are sighting at Mazatlan and Acapulco. according to a despatch received 1nere from Admiral Howard, conn Mander of the Pacific fleet. Admiral Howard reported further that the news of mediation through A, B, c, is favorably received by the better class,s of citizens at Mazatlan. Mes- sage was sent through the lines to 1he constitutionalists.'
 <. Civil Government Restored.
 xy1 went back to civil government today under the laws of Mexico adminis tered by American officials. The civi government, however, remained sub 9rdinate to martial law while tine work of restoring the municipal or ganiza ton went forward.
 ~fGeneral Frederick Funston, com i1iander of the United States troops and Robert J. Kerr, civil governor ol Vera Cruz, are gradually assuming control of affairs while the navy is retiring into the background.
 Rear Admiral Fletcher is busy pre-. pairing for the withdrawal of his men and Governor Kerr is endeavoring te grasp the intricacies of evil govern ment as conducted by his Mexican predecessors.
 With some ceremony the blue Jackets and the ships guards of ma fines will be withdrawn late toda! and their places taken by Funston Haen, who will all be ashore by tha eme.
 High Tribute Paid. :.
 < Rear Admiral Fletcher's order fo the withdrawal of bluejackets, issue, today, paid a high tribute to officer and men,, not only for valor in action but also for orderly conduct and th fesourcefulness which resulted in tn Auick restoration of normal livin Aondftions for the citizens of Yer Cruz. The admiral personally thanke'