THE MEXICAN WAR

Evening Star, Issue 15480, 30 April 1914, Page 6

THE MEXICAN WAR

SOUTH AMERICAN INTERVENTTON.

| •* HOPING FOR PEACE, BUT PREPARING FOR WAR. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. WASHINGTON, April 28. Sir C. A. Spring-Rice has informed Chief Secretary Bryan that Sir L. Garden interviewed President Huerta, impressing him with Great Britain's view of the necessity for accepting the good offices of the South American Republics. The European Ambassadors, notably M. Jusseraud, are working strongly in favor of peace, and Mr Bryan is conferring frequently with them. The Argentine, Brazilian, and Chilian Ministers have carefully pointed out that their Government;, are merely exercising their good offices, and that the -negotiations have not yet reached a stage when a formal offer of mediation can be entertained. The British cruiser Hermione has despatched a party of bluejackets 40 miles inland from Tampico to rescue eight endangered Americans. Negotiations are still proceeding between the diplomats, with the object of formulat ing a plan to adjust the United States and Mexican differences. Details are not yet settled, but President Wilson and the Cabinet are optimistic as to the outcome. Meanwhile war preparations continue. INSULTS TO AMERICANS. j WASHINGTON, April 28. There have been anti-American demon- I strations in.Mexico City. A donkey was paraded through the streets, with a picture of President Wilson ornamenting the animal's neck and the American flag adorning its tail. The populace were immensely amused. Americans accuse the Administration of coloring the news. THE ELIMINATION OF HUERTA. AMERICA'S CONDITION OF PEACE. (London ' Times ' and Sydney ' Sun' Services ) WASHINGTON, April 29. Nobody has an inkling of the terms of mediation in Mexico. It is assumed, however, that Huerta's elimination will be one of America's stipulations. This is discomforting, unless Huerta can be persuaded to remove himself unconditionally. The United States contemplates providing a war fund of £30,000,000. INDIGNANT WOMEN REFUGEES. VERA CRUZ, April 29. The women refugees are holding indignation meetings against their enforced departure, and against not being allowed ro await tlie arrival of their husbands. A BRITISH NAVAL COMMANDER INTERVENES, AND IS SUCCESSFUL. VERA CRUZ, April 29. (Received April 30, at noon.) Commander Tweedie, of the British cruiser Essex, who has arrived from Mexico City, reported that his intercession on behalf of the foreigners there was successful. He succeeded in persuading President Huerta to release a number of I Americans, and he himself brought out 10C American refugees. Sir L. Carden assisted the commander in his conferences with Huerta, who finally agreed to allow the refugees to depart without an escort. Englishmen manned the trains. NOT MUCH HOPE FOR MEDIATION. PANIC IN TAMPICO. WASHINGTON, April 29. (Received April 30, at noon.) The South American negotiators have formally asked the United States and Mexico to agree to an armistice. Reports_ from Mexico City indicate that . there is little chance of mediation proving acceptable to Mexicans generally. The withdrawal of the American warships from Tampico almost provoked a. panic. Two thousand Americans are still remaining. British patrol boats are aiding the refugees from inland points to escape to the city.