War Preparations.

Waikato Independent, Volume XVIII, Issue 1440, 28 April 1914, Page 5

War Preparations.

THE TERMS PROPOSED. WAR FEVER IN AMERICA. RIOTING IN MEXICO CITY. By Cable.—Press Assn.—Copyright. . Washington, April 26. The diplomatic representatives of Brazil, Argentina, and Chili offered, on behalf of their respective Governments/to mediate between the United States and Mexico, with a view to preventing further bloodshed. The United States Government agreed to accept the offer, pointing out, however, that military aggresV sion or hostile Mexican demonstrations might upset the, hopes of securing peace.

Cabinet decided to vigorously prosecute the war preparations. Congressional leaders are more favourable towards the view that'the United States ought to promptly declare’ war against Mexico. Throughout the United States sentiment strongly, favours war. The 1 indications point to an outburst of war fever- similar to that preceding the Spanish-American conflict. The House of Representatives almost wholly favourslwar, and it is likely to make representations to that eflect to President ’Wilson. /

HAMPERED BY STRIKES. APPEAL TO ROCKFELLER. Received 11.10 a.m. Washington, April 27. President Wilson has appealed to, Mr Rockfeller, the largest qwner of Colorado mines, where fighting is still proceeding, to attempt to restore peace as the president is unable to despatch any ttoops to the strike area owing to the Mexican trouble. ' Half a , million miners in .lowa trerted to strike unless a settlement is effected. Serious fighting between American border patrols and Mexican federals is occurring at Minerva, some miles south of JMueva Laredo, but the result is not known. Mexicans were planning invasion/of the* United States when a patrol intercepted them. , The Constitutionalists haV'e renewed the seige of Tapmico, and a heavy bombardment is proceeding. General Huerta has taken over conrtol of all Mexican railways, including that at Tuhuantepec, wherein Lord Cowdray owns a half interest.

Huerta has not yet formally accepted the offer of meditation, but it is thought he expresses full concurrence.’ Mexicans insulted the American Consul at Monteaey, and endeavored to lower the American flag.; They arrested the Consul but later released him without an explanation.