The Alaska citizen., 1914-02-09
WAR SITUATION
 IN OLD MEXICO

MEXICO CITY. Feb 2.-There is great excitement in this city today as the result of the issuance of a proclamation by General Carranza, Hing for a meeting of the rebel cabinet here on February 19. Re ports received from several points sta Q that there is a general move ment of all the rebel forces in the direction of Torreon, it being the intention of the rebel commanders to take that city and then push on 10 the capital to make good the proclama ion of Carranza. It is es- timated that there are fully 15,O0O rebels now in the vicinity of Tor reon, and it is expected that this number will be increased by many thousands by the time the vanguard reaches this city.
 MEXICO CITY, Feb. ?. - Charge dAffaires Nelson O'Shaughnessv has notified President Huerta that he and other Mexican leaders will be given protection at the American embassy in case the rebels take the ely. as it now seems certain they will do.
 WASHINGTON, D. C.. Feb. g. In official circles it was learned to- day that President Wilson is consid- ering the lifting of the embargo on the eXportation of arms from the United States into Mexico. and it is expec, ed that announcement to that effect will De made shortly. The President is in consultation with the h;,,,. II be reached this afternoon.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. B. Under the authority vested in the President by a congressional resolu ton passed in 1912, President Will son is to issue a proclamation raising the embargo on the eXportation of arms and ammunition into Mexico from the United States and there after the warning factions in the Southern republic will be allowed 10 transport munitions of war through United States territory without mol estaion.
 Late this afternoon. President VII son is occupied in preparing a mes sage announcing the lifting of the embargo on the eXportatiOn of arms and ammunition to Mexico. The message also will contain an an nouncement of the future policy of he United States in dealing with the Mexican situation.
 Through the department of state the foreign powers have been notified of the latest move contemplated in dealing with Mexico. Up to this evening no replies had been receiy- ed, but as the foreign nations have announced that they will stand by the United States 1t is not expected that any opposite will develop. JUAREZ. Mexico, Feb. 3.-When informed that the United States plans to lift the embargo on the ex- Dortation of arms to Mexico, General Pancho Villa leader in the field of the Cons situtionalist forces eXpres- sed himself as well pleased with the move, and appauded President Will son for his action. He states that he will shortly show his apprecia- ton, and will show that such poli- cy is the best for the solution of he Mexican problem.
 In discussing the effect of the lifting of the embargo the rebel lead CT stated that his army would no longer be handicapped in it's opera tions again the Mexican dictator, and once the barrier has been re moved his forces could wage an open campaign with Huer,a.
 MEXICO CITY, Feb. 3.-Upon learning of President Wilson's de cision to raise the embargo in MeXi co, many Americans, fearing trouble. are preparing to seek safety by i leaving the city Foreigners in this city are hurriedly making prepara tion to leave for the coast, where they will be under the pro ,ection of the American Warships.
 1 WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. B. Orders have been issued by the navy department to Admiral Fletcher, who | is in charge of the American war ships at Vera Cruz, to be ready to meet any emergency which may arise at any time. Serious trouble is eX- pected soon, as it has been learned that an anti-American demonstration is being planned throughout the Eastern cities by the ignorant Mexi- cans.
 READY FOR FINALS. 1 WASHINGTON, Feb. f. - Official l aQVlCeS recelNeu Dy lue Ssdte uepdi | ment this afternoon from Mexico indicate that final clash between the revolutionists and the federal troops may be expected in the very near future. The rebels have con centra.ed their strength at two points and 1t is believed plan to at tack the capital from opposite direc- tions as soon as the way has been cleared.
 The cities of Tampico and Torreon were attacked simultaneously today, the report stating that both places were the scenes of fierce fighting, with no appreciable gains having been made by either side, although the federals are greatly outnumber- ed, especially at TOrreon, where a force of more than 1000 rebels is massed.
 PRESIDENT SIGNS ORDER.
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 4.-President Wilson has signed the order lifting the embargo on the eXportation of munitions of war to Mexico, and it is expected that there will be a heavy movement of arms and am intuition toward the South.
 REBELS ARE BUSY.
 BROWNSVILLE, Tex, Feb, D. The lifting of the embargo on the ex- portation of munitions of war across the Mexican border has been follow ed by great activity among the |