MEXICAN CRISIS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume CXV, Issue 16550, 14 May 1914, Page 7

MEXICAN CRISIS.

THE FIGHT AT VERA CRUZ. BURIAL OF DEAD SAILORSSOLEMN SIGHT IN NEW YORK. "Times" and Sydney "Sun" Services. NEW YORK, May 12.. The bodies of the marines and bluejackets killed at Vera Critt wore borne on artillery caissons in a solemn procession through streets lined by silent, bareheaded citizens. 'Hie President joined in the procession, against the advice of Secret Service officers. ELIMINATION OF HUERTA. PLANS OF THE PEACE CONFERENCE. PRESIDENT WILSON OPTIMISTIC. By Telegraph—Press Association— Copyright (Received Mnv 13. 0.20 p.m.) LONDON, May 13. The plans arranged by the peace representatives provide for the elimination of Huerta and tho substitution of a provisional government in which the Constitutionalists will he represented. An unfortunate feature, however, is .that the Constitutionalists refuse to agree to any recognition of Huerta, even to the extent of formally removing him. President Wilson is confident that the chances of war have been greatly decreased and is hopeful that the peace conference at Niagara Falls on Monday speedily will solve outstanding difficulties. FIGHTING AT TAMPICO. BRITISH INTERESTS IMPERILLED. The rebels again have- attacked Tampico. British interests are greatly imperilled. The residents are eagerly awaiting the arrival of tho cruiser Bristol. German and Dutch cruisers retired from the river owing to firing. The Mexican Government has ordered the release of Consul Sulliman. AMERICA'S AMBITION. TO SERVE MANKIND. " Times" and Sydney " Sun" Services. (Received May 13, 5.5 p.m.) NEW YORK, May 13. President Vvilaon, speaking at the funeral- of the Vera Cruz victims, declared that the Americans did not want to fight the Mexicans; they wanted to serve- them. America had gone to Mexico to serve mankind if it could.