Signing protocol could be seen as recognizing Huerta regime
The text notes objections to signing the protocol citing potential recognition of the Huerta government and the president’s lack of intention regarding such recognition.
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1914
Page
3
The text notes objections to signing the protocol citing potential recognition of the Huerta government and the president’s lack of intention regarding such recognition.
Dispatches report President Wilson rejecting any protocol tying recognition to Huerta. O Shaughnessy relays Huerta will not accede unconditionally, pressuring for a simple salute as the sole remedy. Wilson warns Congress of action if Huerta does not comply by Sunday.
GOP Leader Mann criticizes the administration for hinting at war over a punctilio and urges efforts to avert conflict. Wisconsin Republican Cooper backs the administration while Speaker Clark and Underwood are away. Huerta’s envoy Algara expresses deep concern as Mexico awaits official word.
Miss Hettie Jane Dunaway and her assistant Miss Aleve Fortin arrive in Atlanta to perform at the Baptist Tabernacle in a costumed ninth Alkahest Lyceum num ber titled The Lady of Decoration. The act features varied costumes, letters from a book, songs, and incidental music by pianist Fortin, described as a charming program amid a south tour.
The article reports funerals for Mrs Mary A Harden at Dawson Methodist Church with survivor lists including three daughters and a son, and for Clarence Miller at Verney Station with parental survivors. It also notes Mollie Eliott death on Pierce Street with Oakland interment, and G.Wergheey at the Soldiers Home with West View burial. John C Guthrie dies at age 1 in Dawson area after pellagra illness.
President Wilson remained in his room at White Sulphur Springs awaiting Huerta's reply on the Mexican crisis and the 21 gun salute demand. He prepared to address Congress to seek authority to use military force if needed, while spending a quiet day with Mrs Wilson and their daughters.
Special from Washington April 19. Congress to authorize the president to use military and naval forces for peace in Mexico. An appropriation of 50 million dollars for offensive operations is planned. Huerta refused to apologize for the Tampico incident unless the U.S. guarantees a returned salute. President Wilson to address Congress in a joint session as war pressures mount. Fleets move toward Mexican waters for a Pacific blockade and possible seizure of Tampico and Vera Cruz.
Atlanta police arrest Ed Murry dubbed the gay cat, linked to a professional gang that cracked a Fairburn Georgia railroad depot safe two weeks earlier. Murry, crippled and deaf, allegedly aided by selling pencils and gum to loiter onlookers while the gang planned the burglary and the depot safe was blown open with nitroglycerin. Local citizens identify him as a key informer prior to the crime and authorities say the safe contained money and valuables.
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