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Newspaper
Dermott News
Location
Dermott, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1914
Page
2
South American nations propose mediation as Mexican civil strife escalates. Fifteen cavalrymen suffer casualties near Vera Cruz while U.S. forces respond to border clashes. Carranza pressures and rebels exchange fire along shared front as Veracruz and Nuevo Laredo see action and Monterrey falls to rebels.
The United States, Argentina, Brazil, and Chile explore a peaceful settlement to the Mexican crisis. Diplomats exchange offers to mediate while U.S. authorities warn against military or hostile demonstrations. The plan envisions elimination of Huerta as part of a broad settlement.
The text reports on a proposed peace settlement mediated by Argentina Brazil and Peru with Huerta's government in Mexico. It notes a willingness to negotiate despite military pressures, hopes for a rapid resolution, and the risk of war if talks fail. It also mentions U.S. officials preparing for possible conflict and arranging safe passages for Americans from Mexico City and Vera Cruz.
A Western newspaper summarizes the first week of Mexican hostilities. It notes Huerta's defiance of the United States, the possible entry of American fleets into Vera Cruz, and the attack on Vera Cruz with many killed or wounded. It reports mass anti American sentiment in Mexico City, the evacuation of Americans, and passport moves by U S and Mexican envoys as violence and civil authority unfold.
The Vera Cruz region faces a formal martial law proclamation by Rear Admiral Fletcher and his staff. The order asserts absolute authority ashore, warns of swift punishment for disorder, and notes about 2,100 American refugees in quarantine aboard ships amid the upheaval and evacuation efforts.
President Wilson and Secretary Bryan were angered by news from Monterrey Mexico that Consul General Philip Hanna was insulted and imprisoned by Mexican Federal officers from April 22 until Constitutionalists captured the town two days later. Mobs led by Federal officers tore down the American flag, trampled it, and burned it in the streets. Upon rescue by the Constitutionalists Hanna was freed and shown courtesy. rebels had urged restraint toward foreigners during the crisis.
The Senate voted 72 to 1 for a resolution declaring the president justified in employing armed forces to enforce demands for amends against Mexico and Huerta. The measure clarifies no hostility to the Mexican people and no war aims. Debate stretched through an all night session with party lines noted.
Ernest W. Hodges formerly of this city, now in the United States Navy aboard the Dolphin, was arrested and paraded through the streets of Tamplon. He hails from Heber Springs and is the son of Co. Feder of this locality, with a brother A. A. Medes.
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