Financial leaders back U.S. stance on Mexico as Senate stalls action
New York April 21 The strongest bankers urge a sharp, decisive policy against Mexico backed by pay and army power. They warn continued watchful waiting would depress business, while support for action remains intact though disappointment grows that the president’s message did not call for immediate measures.
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Navy Yard Prepares Warships As Talks Escalate
Dispatch from New York reports April 1 that Brooklyn navy yard moves fast to ready battleships New York Texas Wyoming and support vessels for possible action against Huerta. The New York sails soon while Texas undergoes minor fittings and Ozark and others await full repairs.
Blockade Talk Drives US Plan for Mexican Ports
United Press reports Secretary of State Bryan will brief seven powers on US actions and signal that all Mexican ports will be blockaded within 24 hours. Refugees stream into Vera Cruz aboard vessels Mexico and Esperanza as Vera Cruz braces for orders.
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General Wood to Remain in Washington as Chief of Staff
Major General Wood said he will not leave Washington tomorrow when his term as Chief of Staff ends. He will stay in the capital about two weeks and then go to New York to command the Department of the East. If war is declared he will immediately assume full command of the army.
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