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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1914
Page
6
An excerpt reflecting on early American commerce. It cites errors in pricing with 1775 as a year, notes a bill totaling 57.25 and compares it to 39.50. John Stanton is quoted on time as money. Ernest Renan is invoked to illustrate nobility and commerce, ending with a remark that business as a science of work has gained dignity despite degraded usage of some words.
The piece denounces Huerta era Mexico a collapsing state with licensed gambling in the capital run by the dictator's son. It condemns pervasive corruption poverty and social decay while contrasting grand opera halls with national ruin and calls for U.S. intervention. It cites Diaz suppressed gambling and notes widespread vice in public life.
Governor Colquitt wired the Mexican federal authorities in Nuevo Leon to requisition Apolonio Rodriguez and five others charged in the kidnapping of American Clemente Vergara. Vergara was later killed amid disputes over cross border safety, as officials claim he vanished weeks earlier and consular reports questioned his fate.
Hot debate in Congress on the Mexican situation is expected soon as details on American casualties emerge. Carranza grows belligerent while Diaz allies seek recognition and Diaz forces plan revolutions. A Topolobampo clash features a half hour bloodless duel between a rebel warship and two federal gunboats. Governor Colquitt demands extradition of slavers from Nuevo Leon. Huerta proclaims an army of 250,000 ready to subdue rebels.
In Washington a Senate debate over Mexico looms as data on foreigners killed since the revolt is gathered for Senator Shively. Diaz supporters urge U S recognition of a Diaz-led government, while committee members reject any promise to back a counter-revolution. The voyage of Del Vilar and Ocon highlights Mexican political interests and U S policy uncertainty.
Special to the Post Washington March 4 Carranza shows belligerence in denying the United States right to act for European interests in northern Mexico while President Bryan remains silent. A pending plan to view Benton's body at Chihuahua is in doubt as Carranza shifts from counsel. British interest wanes as the expedition is halted and Washington hopes to sway the constitutionalist toward accepted policy.
In Rome on March 4 Pope Pius received Monsignor Tomasso Boggiani, apostolic delegate to Mexico, and discussed the Mexico situation. He voiced horror at the killing of William S. Benton at Juarez and inquired about delays in U S government investigations.
Secretary Bryan said the commission status is in statu quo as a U S inquiry continues. The State Department has received confirmation from Consul Simpich that General Carranza appointed a special commission to go to Chihuahua to investigate Benton's death. The expected timing suggests the panel may pause for the new inquiry results.
Berlin reports a leading German official says the killing of a German in Mexico could test Germany's patience with WilsonBryan policy. He argues Benton’s nationality would influence German press reaction, notes German government favors Washington, and predicts possible strong action if antiAmerican sentiment grows. German papers critique Britain's stance in the Benton case.
The night tango trial ends with defense urging quashment for lack of evidence after a long hearing. Miss Marcotte and Hennessey faced lewd and wanton actions charges for dancing in Lincoln Hall on February 19. officers testified to the alleged indecent dancing and the judge requested demonstrations. The case pauses with court adjourning to continue the next morning amid questions over warrants and officer conduct.
The first naval clash of the Mexican revolution ends after a half hour of firing between rebel vessel Tampico and federal gunboats Morelos and Guerrero. Tampico mutinies, hides in harbor. Morelos and Guerrero withdraw after long-range fire causes no damage.
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