The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-05-05

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More Federal Troops at Tampico.
Washington, May Admiral Mayo
reported to the navy department that
the federal troops operating at Tampi-
co have been reinforced heavily.
Street fighting continues in the city.
The constitAtionalist troops, owing to
lack Of artillery, have been unable to
make much headway.
Secretary Daniels said that he be-
leved the oil properties outside of
Tampfco would be protected by fed
erals and constitutionalists, and there
should be no apprehension as 10 the
safety Of the wells:
Through Admiral Mayo, proclama,
tions have been issued at Tampico,
upon order Of Secretary Daniels, no
tifying all persons that mediation be-
tween the United States and Mexico
was being discussed. This step was
taken to allay any anti-American feel
ing,
conf1rm Plot Against Huerta.
London, May 4.-Confrmation of
an army plot in Mexico City to over
throw President Huerta was received
here in code dispatches from the
Mexican capital They intimate that
the conspiracy was baked by Sir
Lionel Garden, the British minister,
who warned Huerta that his army,
headed by General Banquet was
planning his downfall, and even his
assassination, IL necessary
According to these. messages. there
was a long session of Huertas cabi-
net at Mexico City last night at which
the president accused Blanotet of hav-
! ing started the conspiracy and served
notice on his war minister that he
would have to give a pledge that he
would render loyal support to the gov
ernment or he would be arrested.
The cabinet meeting was held at
Chapultepec castle, around which
Ruerta had stationed 2oe loyal SOL
diers. and it is said that Banquet
gave the pledge demanded, recogniz-
Ing that Huerta held the whip hand.
Huerta Accepts Proposals.
Mexico City, May 4.--President
Huerta has accepted the proposal OF
the Latin-Amef1can nations that
truce be effected between the armed
forces of the United States and Mex
leo upon condition that the Con
stftutionaifsts discontinue their at
tacks, The following official state
ment has been issued at the national
palace:
''The armistlce has been accepted
with reference to the American troops
ON condition that the rebels do mo-
attack the troops of the republic dur
ing the armistice.
: (Signed) ''V HUERTA."
The refusal of General Carranza II
agree to an armistice has not yet Geel
communicated to the Mexican gov
ernment
/ Sewers Commercial Relations.
t Mexico has broken on all com
/ mercial relations with the Unite'
: States. The following official procla
4 nation was issued by the treasur,
: department
: "By virtue OF the invasion of tn
: port of Vera Cruz by the America
forces, an commercial traffic with tha
! nation is hereby prohibited. The sea
o board custom houses win not alloy
q the entrance of any vessel under tha
n flag nor from that country and mei
Z chandise originating in the Unite
= States will be consigned to fthe il
!, dicial authorities The frontier cu'
. tom houses viii not allow the Ell
: trance or departure OF any vehicle Q
merchandise coming from the Unite
. States Both classes OF custom house
win be Inhibited from doing any az
constituting commercial traffic wit
said nation
g An employees of the National raj
II road lines Were notified today that 4
II more Americans viii be allowed
n work on the Mexican railways. CIT
r. zens Of the United States who hav
It retained their places up to this tin
10 have been told to get their wages an
ID have been offered transportation
amy Mexican port they choose.