Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-11
Federal Commander Given
"a Hours to Salute the
American CoIors.
AVERT TAMPIC0 CLASH
United States Marines Seized
for Alleged Violation of
Neutrality Laws.

Washington, D. c., April 11.-An-
other threatened crisis in the Mexican
situation, this time over the arrest of
American marines at Tampico, appar
emily passed over with the prompt re-
lease OF the men ana an apology by
Huerta, who promised punishment for
any federal officer found guilty of any
offense. The state department an
nounced O'Shaughnessy's representa-
tions and Huertas action, as follows:
Acting on instructions of the state
department, O'Shaughnessy represent
ed to the Mexican foreign Office the
extreme seriousness of the situation
growing out of the detention of Unit
ed States marines by Mexican federals
at Tampico. A personal explanation
of the gravity of the occurrence was
made by O'Shaughnessy to Huerta
himself, who stated: In view of the
fact that the charge d'affaires of the
United States had heard that the whale
boat in which American sailors were
was flying the American flag, an inves-
tigation will be made to establish the
responsibility of Colonel Hinojosa, and
if the investigation develops great re-
sponsibility on the part of Hinojosa,
penalty applicable to the case will be
imposed by competent legal authori-
ties Huerta also stated that the gov
ernment deplores what occurred in
this case which has grown out of moth
ing more than a misunderstanding of a
subordinate official. His superior Of
fcer at once proceeded to point out
that the occurrence was unintentional
and he imposed upon HinOjosa discip-
linary punishment within the authori-
ty of General ZaragoSa. OShaughnes-
sy reported that the explanation as
above made was given to the press of
Mexico City,
Quickly Released.
Washington, d. c., April 11.-Ofh-
ciaI report of the arrest and subse-
Iuent release of American marines at
Tampico was received today by Sec
retary Daniels and forwarded to Presi-
dent Wilson. Rear Admiral Mayo re-
ported that after the marines had been
released upon his demand he gave the
Huerta commander "a hours to salute
the American colors as an apology
The time expired at 6 last night The
report today did not say whether the
demand was complied with, but Dan
els interpreted the press dispatches
saying the Mexican commander had
apologiZed, as meaning he had com
Piled with Mayo's demand.
Later Charge O'Shaughnessy Off
cially reported Huerta's apology for
the arrest and detention of marines
and forwarded a copy of the statement
q
will await a full report of all circum-
before announcing whether
Huerta's explanation will satisfy this
government.
Villa Reiterates Order.
Consul Hamm reported that General
Villa reiterated his order that ali Span
iards must leave the section under his
control He also reported confiscation
Of some Spanish properties. No reply
has been received to Bryans commun-
cation to Carranza demanding that all
cases of expulsion be considered on
tLeir individual merits. The latest
official advices summarized:
Chaotic conditions at Torreon were
to the state department, but
the commander-in-chief of the forces
the district promised al
foreign property would be protected.
1t insisted, however. all Spaniards
leave the section under his control
and confiscation of abandoned proper
ty have occurred"
Railroad connections out of Monte
rey have been suspended since the
first week in April. Telegraphic COM
is very difficult
Trying TO Retake Torreon.
Mexico City, April 11-United fed
eral armies facing General Villas rev.
forces are gaining IN an at
tack on Torreon, according to the war
Offices advices at noon. They have
cut the rebel lines between Gomez Pa
lacio and Torreon.