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Newspaper
Denver Tribune
Location
Denver, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
3
The report covers congressional censure calls for Rep McDermott and a minority push for his expulsion, a Saudi of mass mine strikes in Colorado and Texas, river flooding, a fatal Portland fire, and martial law rumors in Ulster. It notes ex bank official Raine’s release, naval actions around Vera Cruz, and mediation efforts in Mexico amid U. S. occupation.
Brigadier General Frederick Funston takes over Vera Cruz guarding duties from the navy as civilian governor Robert J. Kerr oversees civil administration with Mexican officials. Rear Admiral Fletcher broadcasts an orderly transfer praising the troops and detailing the naval withdrawal and handover to the U S Army.
Washington reports the establishment of a civil government in Vera Cruz under martial law with Robert J. Kerr as civil governor and Charles H. Stewart as treasurer. Other officers include Inspector of ports Commander Stickney and Justice Administrator William F. Buckley. The transfer of naval authority to the army is planned for Thursday. Nine hundred tons of staple provisions were found in freight cars to relieve food concerns.
Telegraph advised from Mexico City that several train loads of refugees were ready to depart for Canada. Brazilian minister in Mexico City confirmed plans, with consular officials noting freedom to leave as they pleased.
A British flagged terminal firm at Vera Cruz is seized by Rear Admiral Frank Fletcher. The move, deemed within rights by the British foreign office, follows pressure amid Mexican consider actions to prevent American takeover. Moorcom reports to Cradock, who advises presenting claims to London and Washington in due course.
Washington April 30 mediation plans broadened to include the entire Mexican conflict. United States and Huerta regime reached tentative acceptance of terms for a halt in military operations and to avoid civil unrest against Americans. Ambassador da Gama notified Secretary Bryan of progress and expectations for assurances to maintain peace.
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