The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-05-09
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Sc preparedness against any possibility
Of sudden attack, by federals, and
readiness for a quick movement on
Mexico City should the Huerta regime
crumble and mob rule threaten.
Reply Goes to Huerta.
The South American ENJOYS trans
initted to Huerta today the reply OF
the American government to his pro-
test that the United States had broken
the truce, by landing additional troops
at Vera Cruz. Secretary Bryan de-
clared that no aggressive steps had
been taken by the United States forces
and that nothing had been done 10
violate the armistice. The three me
diators took the view that duerta
States had not violated 1t In spirit at
least.
while the diplomatic and military
phases of the International drama
compelled attention. observers turned
to developments in the Huerta-Car-
rama strife. Constitutionaiists ex-
pressed confidence that their troops
would drive the federals out of Tam
pico in the next three or four days.
That development, 1t was hoped in
some quarters, would relieve tension
over the menace to foreign property.
in the Tampico oil district. Reports
that San Luis Potosi had been taken
ranza's Juarez agents. They ex-
pressed belief that their forces were
not yet ready for a decisive attack on
that southern gateway to Huerta's
capital.
~. Will See Her Burn First.
American and foreign refugees ar
irving at Vera Cruz from the interior.
City, where Huerta had asserted he
would see his capital in ashes before
he would quit. The refugees praised
Mexican officers for their conduct and
evident anxiety to see that the United
States citizens were courteously treat
ed Reports reached San Diego, Cal,
that two Americans had been killed
and two wounded at a mine near
Guadalajara. Details were not given.
Many inquiries as to the possibility
Of employing state militia during the
Mexican crisis were received in WASH
1ngton today. They were inspired by
questions sent to governors of the
states asking about the condition of
the national guard. Indications today
were that the militiamen would be
used for patrol duty if it became nee
oesary OF call them out. They would
relieve regular troops now on duty
along the border, making them avail
able for field duty.
The furry caused by the report that
two steamers bearing arms and am
munition for Huerta were on their way
to Puerto Mexico, was quieted by the
announcement that no action would
be taken by the Washington govern
ment to prevent discharge of the.
cargOes.
"A cablegram from Rear Admiral
Badger early today stated that one of
the ships, the Kronprinzessin Cecilie
had arrived at Puerto Mexico, Friday.
Whether she had unloaded her cargo
was not stated. While it was sug-
gested that the United States might
attempt to have the German govern
ment hold up the shipment, yet no
such move had been made today.
The cruiser Montana, bearing the
American victims Of the occupation
OF Vera Cruz, was reported off the
Virginia capes today. where Secretary
Daniels. on the presidential yacht
Mayfower, awaited her. They will
proceed to New York, where, at the
Brooklyn navy yard on Monday, Presi-
dent Wilson will sexpress the tribute
Of the nation to the marines and blue
Jackets who fell before snipers' bud
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