Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-18


 Wilson today 1atly rejected General Huerta's suggestion for "simultane- ous salute" to the American and Mex ican flags, infofming him that the United States would insist on a literal compliance with the original demand of Rear Admiral Mayo, made on April g. in a written communication to Gen eral Zaragoza, immediately after the arrest of American bluejackets at TaInpico.
 The Washington government in formed Huerta that his wish for si- multsnecus firing of the salutes was untenable and that, as demanded by Rear Admiral Mayo, a salute of Fl guns would be insisted upon. the manner of returning the salute to be left to the American admiral, who had agreed to fire one to the Mexican flag Naval precedent showed no "slmuha- neous salute" had ever been fired in apology for an offense.
 No reply to the last American note transmitted through Charge O'Shaugh- messy had been receivea up. to .ate today, and no orders to the American lzar fleets to slow down or turn back had been issued. Administration ofn- cials considered, however. that the main point at issue-tne exchange or salutes-had been settled They re- garded Huerta's "haggling over re- tails" as one official expressed It, as not likely to prevent an adjustment A crisis was over. but, on the other hand. in view of the kaleidoscopic changes or the last three days, said they would not be surprised if the hitch over de- tails became serious again.
 The American government has taken the position that when a. salute or 2l guns is fired to tle Stars and Str1pes the salute in acknowledgment VIII De fired to the flag of the Mexican people and not to tine Huerta admlnlStra- individual.
 In connection with the purpose or the American government to nre return salute, the navy department gave out the text of Rear AdnhiaA Aayos original demand. as follows:
 Text of Admirsi Mays's Demands.
 This nacr-ni4,g an officer and squad of men of (the3 military forces arreSeo and marched .ehrough the streets eofe TaDpiec a commissioned officer Of the United Statesonayy. the paymaster or the Dolphin, together with seven men composing thes crew of the whaleboat of the Dolphin. Al the time of the ar rest the officer and men concerned were unarmed and engaged III ioanlns cans of gasoline which had been pur- chased on shore. Part of the men were on the shore but all. including the man or men in boat, were forced to accompany armed Mexican forces.
 q do not need to tell you that talk ing rer, from a boat flying the United states nag is hostile act not to be ex- eused-
 haI message of regret that this event has happened and your statement that 1t was committed by an ignorant off1o
 -rre responsibility for hostile act cannot be avoided by the plea of fgnor- ance.
 Tn view Of the publicity of this oc-
 nat send by suitable members Of your stair formal disavo~al and apology for the aer tozether with your assurance that the officer responsfOis for IL VIII re- ceive severe punishment. Also that you publicly hoist the United states fla gisl 8 prominent position on shore and salute it with 21 guns. The sa- htse will be returned by this ship.
 'rYo,lr answer te this communication should reach me and the called for sa. iute be fired within 74 hours Irofh D. m. of this date"
 Commenting on this, Secretary Dan iels said that Q few, days ago Reaf Admiral Mayo himself modified his demand soRseHhat, saying he Wouid not insist on having the salute f1red while inc Aszaerican flag was hoisted on Mexican territory. and wouid pc satisfied if tsae SsakIte was to the nag .fn a conspicuous place" either on the mast .sf ffae Dolphin GIT a Mexican Kunboat. ,s-s-
 Briefly Discussed by Cabinet
 At the cabinet meeting the situa : tion was only briefly discussed, the secretaries aBRFeving a message to Charge 'ihaagtaHessy for Gehefai Huerta and then turning their atten- tion to other subjects.
 That the ineiG dent was net considered closed was indicated, however, py tne change in plans waich both the presl- Asnt and Secretary Bryan made when fAe message came showing Huerta disposition te argue about details; iHe nresident will net ge to White Sulpnua
 Driass. W. Va, until tomorrow nlght SSS Secretarv Bryan will not go to Florida until the whole auestlon IS ad- tHsted.
 en though aza agreement IS reacheo. 1s eonjeetural. Many officials think the majority of the ships of the Atlantic fleet will be on hand when the salute is fired at Tampico. t
 Secretary Daniels said the erderi which had been given to Rear Admlra Badger were merely ito proceed tf Tampieo," though he had been ac- auainted with all phases of the S1tua fioD diplomatic and otherwise. MT Daniels announced. too, that the th1rt division of the Atlantic fleet, which fol some time has been getting ready fol Mexican service in Mexican waters would sail on APfh 70 or Af d1iu pioo ably would relieve the ships of the sec end division. '---'' .-
 At the capitol again today the Mex tcan situation overshodawed pending legislation in interest. That Huert; must salute the American eolors -Wati 21 guns before American cannon ac knowledge the apology is the sentimen of congress. There also is a growin' feeling among senators and represent atixes that there should be no furthe 6ickering with Huerta, that quibbhug and 'haggling'' serve only to delay tn reparation demanded, and that Huer la should comply completely with de mands of this nation er suffet, the in eyitable c0nseq ueaceS.
 Tooays developments in Mexico City where HHeTta was reported as at tempting to dictate the terms of tn salute to the American flag. the new was particularly gratifying that Pres ident Wilson had sent word to Hnert; R salute the coiers as dema naed tn,