The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1914-04-14
(By the Associated Press

washington, ID. e., Apr II
tense situation created here by the
arrest OF American marines by Next
can authorities at Tampico, was
greatly relieved today with the re-
ceipt OF General Huerta's prompt re-
pudiation and apology for the action,
forwarded from Mexico City by
Charge O'Shaughnessy. While no def
mite statement was ~obtainable in Off
cial circles, il was ntimate that the
necessary redress for the affront had
been afforded.
Reporting developments to the
Navy Department, Rear Admiral Mayo
iii command of the American naval
force at Tampico. cabled that he had
demanded that the Mexican command
er salute the American flag within
twenty-four hours in e~xpiation Of the
affront. Nc further message had
come from Admiral Mayo when the
department closed tonight.
Admiral Mayo's report was for
warded to President Wilson at White
Sulphur Springs, w. Va, where he
is spending Easter.
Huerta Promises PREPARATION.
Officials at the State and Navy De-
ment full and frank. 1t promised an
Immediate investigation of Colonel
HinoJosa'S action in arreSting the ma
rines and ~parading them publicly
through the streets, and the official
statement issued by the State Depart
ment added that General Huerta had
promised thai " il the investigation
should develop 4 greater responsible
ity on the part of Colonel Hinojosa
the penalty applicable to the case will
be imposed ny the competent lega
authorities"
Department Awaits Results.
General Huerta's good faith wa
accepted. apparently without reserva
ton, and 1t was pointed out that j
was but fair to await the result o
the promised investigation and disci
pline of the Mexican officer response
bic Tor the humiliation OF the Aneri
car navy. The Navy Department,
was said. has issued no instruction
to Rear Admiral Mayo directia
either the withdrawal or enforcement
OF his demand for a salute. Official
heFc are disposed 10 rely On hat Off
GERS discretion and are certain h
has been informed OF the u%nqualifie
terms OF General Huerta's explana
ton.
No News From Torreon.
Some doubt was expressed as I
whether the salute could be demande
for what was termed an "~irresponS
Die act by q subordinate officer, e.
p~ecially in view of the prompt aPolos
from Huerta. One official. an author
ity on ava precedents. said he kne
oil no instance in which a salute ha
been given the American cOlorS
ike circumstances.
Other Mexican reports were meagr
There was nothing definite concern
ing the Torreon situation. SecretaI
Bryan said he felt the outlook 4
the safety OF foreign oil properties
T~anpico was improved in cons
quence Of thrice repeated demands
contestants there. He said 40 forei.
had made represent
tons in behalf Of the interests
their nationals at T'ampico.
Secretary Bryan Prises Demands.
New representations from the Spa
ish foreign office through AmbaSsad
willard, at Madrid, asking aSSiStar
for exiled Spaniards at FL Pa
brought forth the TT
everything possible is being dom s.
rotary Bryan again explained that
had instructed Consular Agent ca
Tiers to demand of General Carrar
that the case OF every Spaniard
considered separately on its meI
and tina there be no more wholes
deportation because Of race
Bran indicated that he would c.
tirue 10 press the claims or the Sp;
iards without abatement
A belated report or h Navy
partment from Rear Admiral How