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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1914
Page
2
The article details ongoing mediation between American and Mexican delegates over the Mexican crisis. It notes disputes about mediator involvement, terms of a provisional government, and the need to respect Mexican sovereignty while negotiating a pacification plan. Deliberations continue with hopes for a stable settlement.
Washington officials and the Cabreara and Durango statements drew sharp reaction as Carranza's stance complicated mediation. The Constitutionalist Junta questioned the Durango note while Huerta indicated willingness to resign, prompting cautious Washington processing of Niagara Falls communications.
The New York Times reports President Huerta refused to disclose information on the cabled negotiation until talks end. El Imparcial cites a semi official note saying mediation conferences are on the right track and will reveal truth in two or three days, pledging sovereignty and dignity of Mexico.
Mexico City June 2 Acting Secretary of Foreign Relations Esteva Ruiz said the Niagara Falls discussions are proceeding satisfactorily. He refused to disclose propositions under discussion, noting diplomatic reserve and that details cannot be shared until a definite agreement is reached.
The Ward Line steamer Antilla sailed from New York for Tampico with 3,000,000 cartridges in 2,000 cases bound for General Carranza. Officials denied any embargo orders, noting no law blocked arms shipments without a presidential proclamation. Airline aeroplanes purchased for Carranza were hidden in the hold with the ammunition.
The Ward Liner Antilla cleared New York for Tampico with about 500 tons of small arms ammo and two military airplanes bound for Constitutionalists. They expect 2,000,000 rounds total and plan to move the ordnance via Tampico to Monterey, Saltillo, and Torreon for Villa and Gonzales’s forces toward Mexico City. The United States government is not expected to interfere.
Hamburg American Line officials say Vera Cruz agents imposed fines on their ships as a formal customs measure. The company will lodge representations to Washington, hoping for an amicable resolution. German diplomacy awaits full incident report before any protest decision.
A deserter from the Mexico City police was arrested in Vera Cruz for carrying over 1000 rounds of cartridges and ammunition to sell to Americans. Federals have begun issuing rifles and ammo to locals, fueling armed tension between Vera Cruz and the capital and threatening the Puebla region. Russian Military Attaché Nicolai Golejewski arrived in Washington and was assigned near American forces in Vera Cruz.
In reports received by Gen. Reyes on June 2 from Durango, Constitutionalist forces under Col. Fernando Reyes and Gen. Carrera Torres won decisive battles against Federal troops on May 30 and 31 between Zacatecas and San Luis Potosi. At Salinas the Federals suffered 46 privates and four officers killed, 14 officers captured and executed, and 37 privates captured and released. Col. Carlos Chaves and other officers were among the dead or captured. Col. Reyes seized two machine guns, 23,000 cartridges, 200 rifles and 128 horses. Col. Cateca's unit captured a Federal train at Pines on May 31, killing 60 and seizing ammo and provisions, as Federals retreated toward Zacatecas. The fighting left Constitutionalist forces active against Zacatecas and San Luis Potosí.
Mexico City June 2 Special Cable to The New York Times. Querido Moheno, Minister of Commerce and Industry, denies reports that Seflora Huerta and her children left the country by the Ypiranga or any other ship. The President’s residence confirms the information. Hamburg American Line offices say no Huerta family member sailed.
In Mexico City on June 2 the government ordered the suppression of the inflammatory daily Churubusco, whose editor Ricardo Arenales claimed Colombians dislike the United States. The move follows opposition to oil concessions and a major territorial redivision plan advancing in the Senate with Chihuahua and Morelos dissents.
From El Paso June 2 Luis Cabrera telegraphed that a semi official note from Durango changed mediators' attitudes. Rebel representatives claim the note reflected Carranza and associates and press sentiment. Durango telegrams predict a proclamation forming a real government in northern Mexico beyond the provisional one.
Washington reports a dispatch from Sefior Fabela stating the besieged Mexican Federal force at Guaymas was defeated while attempting a sortie. General Rivera was killed and General Santivanes mortally wounded. a colonel and officers were captured. Admiral Howard said Mazatlan bombardment continued and Colima faced threats from Constitutionalists.
At the Clifton Hotel Niagara Falls Ontario a dinner was given in honor of the visiting ABC mediators and the American and Mexican delegates to the peace conference. The Canadian Club hosted the event with guests from all sides arriving for the formal dining in the official peace process.
Sefior da Gama, ambassador of Brazil and mediation board presiding officer, drew a rousing reception as he spoke. Diners and ladies cheered and sang, thanking Canada for hospitable treatment. Also speaking were Frederick W. Lehman for the American delegation and Sefor Terrusas Algara for Mexico, Sir John M. Dubson as Ontario’s lieutenant governor for Canada, with Dewart presiding as club president. A birthday message from King George was read to the group.
Henry Lane Wilson, former U.S. ambassador to Mexico, warns that Niagara tensions could push the United States to use force and inflame Latin American opinion. He explains constitutional paths to Mexico’s presidency, notes Huerta’s rise, comments on Carranza delegates, and critiques U.S. stance on Veracruz arms and blockades without recognizing Huerta.
Postal Inspector connects a wave of anonymous letters to Armand Grothwell once of Richmond and San Francisco now at 420 Sixth Avenue New York City. Grothwell, 45, educated and multilingual, funded a patented paint sold to the U S government and recently traveled nationwide.
Street Cleaning Commissioner Fetherston ordered the seizure of a further automobile left unattended on a city street. The taken car, No. 6318 N, was removed to the yard at Twelfth Avenue and Fifty-sixth Street after a chase from Forty-ninth Street and Highth Avenue. About eleventh vehicle seized, owners must appear before Deputy Commissioner Largy to explain street storage. fines up to five or ten dollars possible.
Dr Angelo L Soresi, a private hospital founder, Appeared before Magistrate Levy after a neighbor complained of barking and fumes from up to twenty dogs in his West Seventieth Street premises. The case, tied to Sanitary Code Section 10, was adjourned to June 24, with the physician claiming only five dogs remain and no nuisance.
In a heated debate, Mann accuses Roosevelt of guiding Progressive votes while Murdock labels the split as union with the Republicans. The Clayton bill advances with labor provisions limiting unions and safeguarding farm and employe activities amid pending Rayburn and interlocking directorate reforms.
Washington June 2. Interstate Commerce Commission urged full control over issuer of securities by common carriers. Testimony from Johnson Clements and Henry Clay Hall highlighted debate over access to carrier records and potential constitutional issues.
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