The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1914-04-21

WASHINGTON, April 21.-The Senate is still debating
the Mexican situation and seems reluctant to make Iuera the
big figure The Presidents Spokesman insist that
general resolution would mean complicated On the
other hand Senator Lodge expressed his views thus:
must stand behind the President but JOIN in any
resolution which puts murderer and throat above
another murderer and cut throat
WASHINGTON, April 2After considerable discussion
OF the proper method to treat the Mexico situation
at O'Clock last night passed resolution which among other
things declares that The President is justified in the employ
ent of the armed forces of the United to enforce
demands upon Ncoriana Huera for nequvoca amend l.,
the government of the United States for affronts and ndg
mites committed against by Iuera and his
representatives.
WASHINGTON, April 21-The Senate was in session last
night and considerable objection evidenced the form Of
the resolution passed by the House. Many expressed the view
that action should be aimed the Mexican government rather
than at Huerta After considering the o'clock
the Senate decided to adjourn until 10 O'Clock this morning
without taking any positive action.
WASHINGTON, April PA code message received late
this afternoon at New York marines have landed
at era Cruz The department cannot verify
MEAlCO CITY, April 21.-IIuerta is preparing for war
and is marshang his forces at Vera Cruz and Tampco
that he will have 10000 fighters ready meet any attack
WASHINGTON, April 21.-Secletary of War Garrison
announced that In the event of hosties General Leonard
Wood would be placed in command of the American forces
The joint army and navy board headed by Admiral Dewey
met yesterday
WASHINGTON, April 21-Yesterday orders went TO
Admiral Fletcher to the customs house Vera Cruz The
plan to get hold of great amount of ammunition consigned
to Huerta German ship.
the flagship Arkansas states that the Atlantic fleet will reach
Tampco at O'Clock Wednesday morning
CHIHUAHUA, April 21-Generals Carranza and Villa
met formally last night for the first time in four years. They
decided to take part in ueras troubles but remain
neutral so long the rebel territory is invaded
threatened
MEAlCO CITY April Pit develops that after Presi-
dent uerta had given his final decision declining to fire
salute he ordered out the military band and passed couple
of hours listening to the playing of military strains.
MEXICO CITY, April 21.-Tast night Huera dictated the
following statement which issued the
uera offers and guarantees protection all foreigners
including Americans He will improve this opportunity
show to the world that his government and Mexico moral
and civilized"
WASHINGTON, April 21-Tls afternoon Secretary
Bryan announced that before nightfa he would give all the
powers notice of the blockade. He summoned all the
ambassadors in the capital to meet him late this afternoon
VERA CRUZ, April 21-British Admiral Chaddock has
ordered the British steamer Egeorra which is carrying
ammunition from Vera Cruz for Huera Tampico stop
at once and discharge.
WASHINGTON, April 21-Secretary Daniels admitted
that the President might take summary action any
to enforce the blockade He is DESTROYS of preventing the
landing of by German vessel due at Vera
Cruz.