The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-12


Washington, May 1.-THE United
States intends to play fair in the
present armistice and not interfere
with foreign shipments of arms de-
stined for use by General Huerta.
This fact was evidenced by the re-
fusal of military authorities to stop a
shipment of arms and ammunition on
board German steamer headed for
Puerto Mexico.
Until mediation has either accom-
plished something or has utterly col
lapsed, the United States does not in
tend to take further steps against
Huerta beyond strengthening her
available forces so that they will be
ready for instant action. This Is not
regarded here as breach Of the
| truce, although Huerta is reported so
| to consider It
! No Offensive Movement Contemplated.
Administration officials here were
of the opinion that the United States
! is not contemplating an immediate of
| fensive movement against Huerta
The preparation Of brigade of troops
which almost certainly will be sent to
Vera Cruz within a few days is re-
garded simply as a precautionary
movement
Definite information that Consul Sill.
liman is safe at Saltillo was received
at the state department with consid
cradle relief
Frederick W. Lehman of ST. Louis
was summoned to the White House by
President Wilson.
Consul Rodgers at Havana advised
Secretary of State Bryan that the mu.
nftions of war carried by the steame,
Kronprinzessin Cecile to Puerto Mexi
CO will be returned to Germany. The
agents of the ship recommended the
same treatment for munitions on the
Bavaria, which is due on May IS al
Puerto Mexico. Consul Rodgers die
not give his authority for the state
ment
Two More Americans Killed.
Vera Cruz, May 11.-News of the
murder OF two more Americans il
Mexico was brought here by refugee.
on board the steamer Esperanza The
victims were Hoadley and Williamson
nrst names unknown, who were beater
to death by bandits and rebels at Fa
vor mine, near Hostolipaquilla, in tho
state of Jalisco. Hoadley was a grad
uate of Yale in the class of 1899, il
twas said.
The two Americans, both Of whom
were young men, were trying to pro
tect bullion from the bandit-rebels
when they were overpowered and beat
en- to death with sledge hammers.
Rumors were persistent here thai
the constitutionalists have captured
Tampico
Friendly Mexicans have reported ts
American Consul Canada that Gen
Rubfo Navarette Is recruiting peon.
close to Vera Cruz ito fight tn,
"Gringos"
DR.. Edward w. Ryan of the Amerl
can Red Cross, who was arrested an(
repeatedly threatened with death, wa,
among the refugees arriving here from
Mexico City, but he refused to talk
General Huerta granted me parol,
on condition that keep silent, and
must keep my word" he said.
FaiIs'to Clear Up Parks Mystery.
Washington, May 11.-An official re
port from General Funston to the wa
department failed to clear up the mys
, terry about the fate Of Private Samue
Parks, reported to have been killed b,
' Moyfron c0Idiorc noop Voro Nrr,1
!. General Funston reported only tina
, Parks rode into General Mas CAM
with two horses belonging to Colone
Taggart while partly insane" from
the heat Parks has not been hears
from, but the two horses which b.
took with him have been seen in tn
possession OF Mexicans. General Funi
ton also reported that there L. q rumo