The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-20
WAR WITH MEXICO
 SEEMS INEVII ABLE hUfRTA STILL DEFIANT
PRESIDENT WILSON DELIVERS SPECIAL MESSAGE TO CON
 GRESS AT P. M.

Following the fiat refusal ot Gen .eraI Huerta to salute the tnlted States lag as an apoiogy tor Mexican d1s- eourtesles to this nation, 1t seems to- day that war Is inevitable.
 A telegram this afternoon states that there has been no change IF 1 tuerta attitude since the ultimatum | ot last night. President Wilson rs- turned from White Sulphur Springs.
 a., thls morning and called a spee4ai meeting of his cabinet to scuss the situation.
 At the conclusion it was announced that the president would deliver a spe elal message to congress in joint ses- slon at , clock this afternoon.
 Just before midnight Secretary BIy- an issued this statement:
 A hUtle after Il clock last night u brief dispatch came from Charge O Shaughnessy at Mexico City saving that the presidents demand of yes terday had been communicated to the forelgn minister and was being car Tied by him to General Huerta. The lorelgn minister asked O 'Shaughnessv whether Tn case General Huerta ac- ceded to the demand, a protocol would be signed providing for the return of the salute. The following dispatch Was sent to Charge O'Shaughnessv. in substances
 President Wilson is out of the l city. Impossible to reach him before a. m. tomorrow. Am certain that he would not consent to have you sign the protocol mentioned in your tele- gram. The salute should be fired with cut any agreement as to its return.
 | he United States of America can be relied upon, according to international custom and courtesy to do it's duty.
 he signing of the protocol would be | objectionable, in addition to other req sons because of the fact that it might be construed as recognition of the Huerta government, whereas the pres ldent has no intention of recognizing that government
 Early this morning dispatch was received from Charge 'Shaughnessy saying that General Huerta was will ing to accede to the demand of Ad- mlral Mayo providing a protocol was signed and setting forth a copy of the protocol Charge 'Shaughnessy ask ed whether he was authorized to sign It. l communicated with the presi dent by telephone and at his direction sent telegram to Mr 'Shaughnessy of which the following is a para phrase:
 "'l talked with the president over the telephone when your telegram of
 II p. m. last night was received to
 the effect that General Huerta had acceded to the demand but only on condition that you sign a protocol.
 lie repeated most emphaticaly his ob- lection to any protocol or agreement.
 He insists that the salute shall not be hred as matter of contract or with any stipulation that it be re
 turned by us It must be fired in
 accordance with international custom
 as an apology for the insult offered. General Huerta insists that the | United States shall live up to the re- lqulrements of international courtesy
 m returning his salute when it shall have been fired. The proposed proto- col is especially objectionable, for it is so phrased that General Huerta might 1 construe 1t as a recognition of his | government, whereas the president has informed General Huerta and the for el9n governments that General Huer- tas government will not be recogniz- ed. General Huerta's acceptance of 1 the demand of Admiral Mayo must be unconditional the details can be ar ranged directly with Admiral Mayo after General Huerta announces that
 he will comply with that demand
 Make it clear to General Huerta that | further negotiations are unnecessary.
 It is expected that he will accept at once in order that the incident shall be closed
 At 9 o'clock a telegram was re ceived from Charge 'Shaughnessy, but it was not conclusive and stated that he would call at the Foreign Office at 6 o'clock for final answer. At 10 o'clock a telegram was received from Charge O'Shaughnessy convey ing General Huerta's final refusal
 This was communicated to the presi- dent immediately by the telephone and he directed that cabinet meeting be called for 10:30 o'clock tomorrow morning"