New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-07-16

hlmSClI, out tnlS was not DelleEeu, anu
the assassinations gave rise to deep
feeling throughout the country against
Huerta.
A few days later President Taft was
succeeded by President Wilson, and
the question of the recognition was up
10 him In those few days Carranza,
Governor of Coahuils under Madero,
had rallied the Maderistas under the
banr er Of the Constitutionalsts and
Huerta faced the rebellion which at
last has forced him to fight.
Recognized by British.
On March II President Wilson's po-
sition was made serious by the act Of
Great Britain, which recognized Huerta
and his new government.
As early as March II Huerta began
showing anxiety at the attitude OF the
United States. He had expected i'm
mediate recognition, such as he OBJ
tanned from England and Europe.
When he called for a loan of S15,-
0OO ,OOO0 Huerta was told by Ameri-
can fnanciers he would have to get it
in France. SO on March II Huerta, dis
regarding all presidents, paid visit
to the United States Ambassador,
Henry Lane Wilson, reiterated his de-
sire for friendship and offered an inn
mediate settlement OF all American
claims for damages arising out of the
revolution.
Within a few days talk began that
Huerta, unable to raise money, was
already willing to resign. But he OBJ
tanned a big loan in England, and it is
said that Lord Cowdray arraigned the
deal. taking a pledge on the Tehuante-
pee National Railroad as security.
Huerta sent an "ultimatum" to
Washington on May 10. Mr. Wilson
was to recognize him or withdraw his
Ambassador. President Wilson replied
by refusing recognition TO an assassin
and saying that policy would be con-
tlnued until after the Mexican cleo
tlons in October.
Ambassador Wilson was recalled and
the President sent Ex-Governor John
Lind. of Minnesota, as his special rep
roscntative to investigate the situa-
ton, Nelson O'Shaughnessy, the
charge, remaining at the embassy.
Made Huerta Popular Hero.
Hucrta's defiance Of the United
States made him the lion of the hour
in Mexico.
On August lS Huerta sent the United
States another ultimatum. This time
he gave President Wilson twenty-four
hours in which 10 recognize him, and
failing that all communication and
commercial relations between the two
countries were to cease. He said the
national dignity of Mexico demanded
determined action on his part
President Wilson simply responded
20 a demand for Huerta's withdrawal
from office. He gave Hucrta twenty
four hours In which to reply, and just
as the time was expiring the dictator
replied that he would accept American
assistance in solving the Mexican prob
lem.
But when 1t came to the point Huerta
met President Wilson's insistence on
his resignation by a curt refusal. and
when September 10, the Mexican Inde-
pcndencc Day, arrived Huerta was ac-
claimed by multitude.
Huertd5 situation. however, was
growing serious. In October he had TO
arrest 10 members of the Chamber of
Deputies who opposed him, and the mo-
mcnt was critical, President Wilson
serving him with notice that the i'm
prisoncd Deputies were not 10 be put
to death.
When the October elections came
round Huertaw as declared elected
President. But Mr. Wilson still re-
fused 10 recognize him.
Arrest of Marines.
So the struggle dragged on until
APRIL last when ad e:achment of
United States marines from the Dol
phm at Iamnlco were taken from their
boat, on which thc Start and Stripes
was flying and thrown into jail.
Hucrta was ordered TO make amends
FOR the insult by firing salute to the
American flag. He refused and the
sc,2uc Of Vera Cruz followed.
IN the meantime the Constitution
aliS,s, under the command Of Villa
and other capable leaders, were capt
ur.ng city after city and slowly gath
criny IN on Mexico City.
The threatening war between the
United states and the Hucrta follow
ing was avertcd by the mediation of
the representatives. OF Argentina, Bra
iii and Chilli But while Carranza
would not check the Constitutional
lists irresistible march to victory by
Joining N an armistice for peace par
.cys, thc end has undoubtedly been
brought about largely by the action
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