The Calumet news., 1914-07-16
# Cdrranza Insists on Forcib|e Entry
Into Mexico City Recognition Will
Be Deferred by U. S.
AMERICAN FORCES WILL REMAIN AT
VERA CRUz;HUERTA FLEES To COAST

I visional president was well received
throughout the republic, according to
reports. The fact he is a civilian has
won the sympathies of the Mexican
people, who appear tired Of a mill
tary dictatorship. Although almost
all of the troops of the garrison OF
Mexico City left with Huerta last
night complete quiet prevails. Gen.
eral Jose Velasco has been sworn In
as minister of war.
Secretary Garrison has ordered off,
GERS on the border to refrain from
participating in any meetings or con-
ferences with Mexican officers of any
faction.
Huerta on Special Train.
Puerto. Mexico, July 16.-It is re-
ported Huerta is on one of three spe-
cial trains from the capital known to
be on the way here. The British
cruiser Bristol anchored near the pier
i'm front of the station this morning.
and the German cruiser Dresden was
approaching the harbor.
2eth Infantry With Huerta.
Mexico City. July 16.-The twenty
ninth infantry, renowned for its loyal
ty to Huerta, accompanied the former
dictator and large party OF friends
and officials on the special train last
night to Puerto, Mexico. There was
strict censorship today on incoming
and outgoing dispatches.
Refugees Will Return to Capital.
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nation Of Huerta there was every
evidence among American and other
foreign refugees here of an immediate
return TO the capital and points in the
Interior where abandoned interests
are awaiting attention.
Regarded as Wilson Victory.
London. July 16.-Huerta's resigna-
ton is regarded as a victory fo=
Wilson's policy, and is welcomed by
the British public and in official circles
here as a possible solution of the Mex
lean problem. A peaceful end of the
complex situation is greatly desired
here on account of the large British
financial interests in Mexico. Most
London newspapers, however. express
doubt whether conditions will be bet
ter under Carranza than when Huerta
was in power in Mexico City.
Resignation Is Accepted.
Mexico CITY, July 16.-General
Huerta resigned from the provisional
presidency Of the Mexican republic last
evening and his resignation was ac-
cepted by the Senate and chamber of
deputies by a vote of 121 to II.
Francisco Carbajal was then ap-
pointed president and took the oath
of office at the joint session of depu-
ties and senator's.
Huertas resignation was submitted
through the departure of foreign re-
lations. 1t was read in the house
and was greeted with cries OF viva
1t was then referred to joint
After brief consideration
the committees reported, accepting the
resignation i'm the following terms;
Article I've accept the resigna-
ton presented by General Victoriano
Huerta as president of the Mexican
United States
Article live call Licentiate Fran
cisco Carbajal. minister of foreiSn re-
Iations, to assume the presidency"
A ballot was taken and the joint
session approved the report. President
Carbajal proceeded to the national pal
ace under an escort of presidential
guards and all along the way was
greeted with tumultuous cheering
An members OF the Huerta cabinet
have rendered their designations.
The galleries Of the chamber of dep
lties were packed before the begin
ming Of the session yesterday after
noon. Intense excitement characterized
he gathering and at the close of the
reading Of Huerta's resignation the
deputies and spectators broke into loud
and continued applause
New President Sworn In.
After the acceptance of Huerta's
commission was appoint
I'd by the president of the chamber to
,scort Carbajal to the floor. Very soon
Senior Carbajal appeared in front of
he chamber, passing through files of
As he walked to the platform
he deputies stood. The speaker then
the oath.
The new executive again passed
through double files Of troops as he
proceeded to the national palace. The
band played the national
Continued on 9Th paoe 4th CeIumn.