The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-01-21

individual against whom the United States ever waged
war This successful war, even though not
glorious 1t ended only the grave The authorities OF
this country followed and prosecuted the fallen Mexican
to the very end 1t chapter in American history that
will passed haste by the school histories of the
country. In fact the whole pul story OF the Mexican
revolution of this era and the part played by the United
States will not be dealt upon length by those hstor
ians whose purpose is to portray the gories OF their
country rather than the facts in its annals.
AT this time brief review of relations with Mexico
under the Huerta regime not be out OF place In
February 1913 the Madero government in Mexico was
overthrown and General Huerta elevated to the
presidency. In August 1918, Mr.. John Lind the personal
representative and spokesman of President Wilson, re-
quested President Huera to give him assurance OF AN
early and free election of provisional president and
that President Huerta bind himself not to be candidate
The request denied. On August H. in order to him
der and embarrass President Huera in the paccaton of
his country President Wilson, by executive order, forbade
the expectation of and munitions of to Mexico
stating that this was in harmony with the best
practices of nations the matter of neutrality In No
vember Mr. Lind again waited upon President Huera and
explicitly and preemtoriy demanded his retirement from
the presidency The demand not complied with.
December President Wilson appeared before Congress
and denounced the usurpatons of Huera and assured
Congress that 1--WE shall not believe, be obliged alter
policy of wachfui waiting" February s. 1914, in
order assist the enemies of the Huera
President Wilson lifted the embargo and am
munition because he stated the embargo depart
ure from the accepted practices of neutrality"
April TO- 1914, President Wilson again appeared before
Congress and asked the approval of his intention
the armed force of the United States in such ways and
such extent might be necessary obtain salute to
the American flag from General Huerta. The House of
Representatives at passed the necessary resolution
giving President Wilson the authority The senate how
refused to make upon individual, and the
wording of the resolution changed. While the
luton under consideration in the the Atlantic
squadron attacked and captured Vera Cruz with loss
side OF o killed and 100 wounded and several hundred
killed and wounded the side of Mexico The United
States permitted and encouraged the supplying of Car
Villa and Zapata with and ammunition. July
u.s. resistance being impossible General Huerta resigned
and fed the country.
June a. 1915, General Huerta started for California
having between the time he departed from Mexico and
that date resided in Spain and Long Island June 81
he arrested and taken from Southern Pacific train
at Newman Texas by federal officers supported by troops
conveyed under guard FL Paso, Texas and lodged in
jail He charged with conspng against the peace
Mexico and of getting ready to begin and foot
military expedition against Mexico July he ar
raigned and plead not guilty the charge He waived
preliminary hearing and committed Jail to await
trial on December Oth-six months after his arrest
The fallen cheiftan is dead The United States won
its war; Peace and prosperity undoubtedly abound
throughout Mexico witness the execution of sixteen
American citizen ten days and the fact that
President. Carranza, dare not enter his capital