The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1914-04-28
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nat steamer Glacier hai sailed with
3S Americans, the English steamer
Citriana, had left for Manzanillo with
refugees, and that the German gov
ernment had chartered the Mexican
steamer Mazatlan to take off refu-
gees.
Secretary Daniels Iater said all
seemed quiet on the west coast. He
has given orders that the care of ref
ugees shall be of first importance IN
the movement of the ships on that
coast.
Rear Admiral Mayo, at Tampico,
sent word to the navy department
that it mad been difficult for him to
get information about conditions in
The city, all his vessels having been
withdrawn to the roadstead
Discussing Rear Admiral Fletcher's
declaration of martial law, Secretary
Daniels said every effort had been
made 10 restore order under civil mu-
nicipal authorities.
"The president and l." said Mr..
Daniels, "have every confidence in
Admiral Fletcher's Judgment. We feel
that in declaring martial law he has
exhausted other means of keeping or
der"
Rear Admiral Fletcher cabled un-
der date of 10 p. m, last night as fol-
lows:
again conferred with mayor and
local officials relative to the renewal
of SHOCKING al our men and informed
them that it had to stop and that
orders had been given for extreme
measures to be taken tonight if a sin
gle shot is fired; also of the procla-
nation requiring every one in Vera
Cruz to hand in all weapons before II
o'clock tomorrow Sunday under Sc
we're penalty.
The admiral also endeavored to re-
establish the municipal government.
The mayor announced that the city
council had met and the departments
of health, education, water, street
cleaning and lighting would resume
their operations He said, however,
that the department Of police can
not consistently resume its functions
under present conditions.
Secretary of State Bryan said that
reports from the Mexican border
were encouraging. He said in rebel
territory there were no anti-American
demonstrations and that northern
Mexico appeared friendly.
The war department refused to
give Gov Hunt of Arizona munitions
to arm border citizens against posi-
BILE invasions, and telegraphed the
governor that the brigade of infantry
due in A.izona today from the Pacific
coast would suffice for border guards.
The American consul at Nuevo La
redo reported officially that the con-
stitutionalists had captured the city
Of Monterey
Secreary Garrison announced that
he would not reveal the orders to
troops en- route to Vera Grub until
their arrival, that the First battalion
of the Fourth field artillery had got
ten away today Of the transport Sal
tillo and that the rest would go soon
on the San Marcos.
While the beginning of peace par
leys did not affect war and navy de-
partment activities, it did introduce a
hopeful feeling into the situation.
Administration officials feared Huerta
would not listen 10 peace proposals
now, but there was a unanimity OF
feeling that the period Of negotiation
would be life saver for Americans
trying to reach points OF safety.
officials realize, too, that even
though the first efforts Of the South
American ENJOYS may not succeed,
he means CT communication which it
opens for the discussion OF peace at
any future time would be invaluable.
The three envoys admit the deli
cacy Of their task, but are optimistic.
They believe Huerta- will accept the
first steps. They are anxious that
their effort may Include a settlement
of the whole Mexican problem. They
take the view, however, that they
have not been committed in advance
to any line of procedure. In par.
ticular they resent published reports
that the underlying purpose Of their
good Offices was to bring about the
o1;r,inoIIon of HIInrfa