Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-05-08
MUST FIND j. s.
CONSUL S|L.L|MAH
Ultimatum Given To HUI
erta by Two Powerful
Governments.
SAID TO BE IN JAIL.
March in Mexico Discussed by Cabi-
net-Army Faces Grave Situation
Navy Active.

Washington, May S.-"Find United
States Consul SilIiman' was the per
emptory order given Huerta to.ay by
two powerful governments. What
amounted to an ultimatum was given
to the dictator on behalf Of the U. S.
through the French and Brazilian en-
bassies at Mexico City to locate the
American consul who is reported to
have been thrown in jail by Mexican
Federals at San Louis Potosi.
Although Si!liman's arrest was re-
ported fo@r days ago, not one wor-,
not a single clue of any kim, FROM
any source, has been given to throw
any light on his whereabouts. The
younger General Mas is said to be re-
sponsibe for his detention. This was
stated emphatically today at the State
Department.
Secretary Bryan and other officials
because of the time elapsed since
lhe reported outrage against the
American consul, grew more worried
today as no news came regarding the
consul. They hoped that the reba'
might soon capture Saltillo where
Sillimen is said to have been taken by
the Federals, anil release him from
prison, as they did Consul Hanna at
Monterey.
That Huerta anH his forces are di-
rectly ard solely responsible :cr the
reported Indignantly to Silliman is the
stand taken by this government. Villa
and CGrranza are absolved, upon pres
cnt information, from having had any
hand in the affair.
The department had no further in
formation regarding killing of for.
elgncrs near Gua3alajara, reported
yesterday by the British ambassador
Military operations in big proper
tions, contemplating the taking o.
Mexico City, are to be Immediately
started by the War and Navy D'
partments, if the President and his ad
visers will unleash the military arm
=: the Cabinet meeting today.
The army is facing a grave situa-
ton in Mexico, which in the opinion
Of the Secretary and his staff,
only be met by increased fierce
and g. march to Mexico City.
With dynamite in the air at the wa
department today, all avenues Of in
formation have been closed and seal
cd by Secretary Garrison. Conse-
quently no official information can be
obtaine'il
All officers of the general staff.
from General Witherspoon down, re-
fused to talk, fearing the drawing OF
possible admissions with respect to Il
situation and the contemplated NOV
ing of the vast army to Mexico.
The navy commanders in Mexican
waters are urging the taking Of im--
mediate steps to protect property in
Mexico and all foreigners.
Washington, May S.-1mmediate
reinforcement of the United States
army of occupation in Vera Cruz tc
sufficient strength for any eXpedi-
ton into the interior of Mexico that
may become necessary was determ
ined upon by the War Department
today.
This plan of action, with the I'M
mediate object Of protecting the
lives and property of Americans
was laid before the President am
his cabinet this morning. The de
cision was reached following a mid
night conference of war and navy
officials, when an appeal was re
ceived from Brigadier General Funs
ton, based on reports brought t,
him by refugees from Mexico City
Secretary Carlson and the genera
staff went over the entire militar,
situation at Vera Cruz and othe
i,points in Mexico before reaching thi
decision.