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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1913
Page
2
In a continued report the article notes that Wilson states there were no efforts made by Gongrta, detailing the absence of action and the response from officials. The piece emphasizes the lack of corrective steps and the implications for the ongoing situation.
President urges a peaceful settlement in Mexico with an immediate ceasefire, free elections, and Huerta not running. John Lind is sent to Mexico to urge a loyal, neutral path, while the U S imposes arms export bans and advises Americans to leave unsafe areas. President notes misperceptions in Mexico City and pledges continued friendship and support.
Washington dispatch details Senor Gamboa’s reply to U S proposals via John Lind. He defends Mexico’s actions, outlines three reasons for deference to the United States, and notes military strength while urging neutrality enforcement and free elections.
The passage argues that moral force and collective world support should guide the United States in aiding a distressed Mexico. It emphasizes restraint, forebearance, and the aim of peace, predicting eventual triumph as friends of Mexico over enemies, and appealing to conscience and honor in pursuing a fair settlement.
Mexico City reports interior minister Dr. Urrutia ordered governors and jefes politicos to organize and drill all able bodied men and report numbers and condition. The aim is parades across cities on September 16 Independence Day with noted diplomats Lind and Gamboa exchanging notes amid pending U S reads. Hale plans to depart Vera Cruz as Lind heads to the United States.
Lind, President Wilson's envoy, reached Vera Cruz at 7 30 pm with 24 secret service men and Mrs Lind. Rear Admiral Fletcher and a consular representative met him. He planned to rest then contact Washington from the Louisiana. No statement was made. The scene hints his mission may end as Trevino heads to Mexico City and Huerta leads in the field against the Constitutionalists.
Durango Governor Pastor Rouaix adopts a San Luis Potosi style land reform. The plan divides state land into 200 to 300 metre squares, sold to Mexicans at 60 to 62.50 gold with a 100 month payment period. Rules curb speculation and allow revocation of contracts.
Bernard L. Levy a San Diego editor was detained by Constitutionalist forces south of Mexicali and forced southward with the band while El Centro reporter J. O. Baker fled on horseback. A force of 100 to 200 Constitutionists stayed at Black Butte 30 miles below the border as rumors of an attack on Mexicali circulated. Governor Gomez remained at Mexicali directing defenses.
In St Louis on August 27 Festus J. Wade banker warned that a US Mexico war could slash the value of outstanding 2 percent government bonds by 200 million dollars. He said issuance of 200 million dollars in new bonds to finance the war would immediately erode bond parity. Wade, a currency commission member of the American Bankers Association, planned to present the recommendation to President Wilson and Congress.
Senator Sheppard of Texas says President Wilson's address signals recognition of the belligerency of the Constitutionalists and will not push his resolution for recognizing Carranza followers. Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Bacon calls the address sobering and not a final negotiation. Thirty cars of general merchandise bound for Mexico City are held in Texarkana yards with orders to block shipments to Mexican points.
Douglas Ariz Aug 27 Stew art Hunt the American held at Mron teras Sonora by state authorities was released yesterday after border ranchmen urged Governor Maytorena to intervene Hunt had been arrested for purchasing cattle previously seized by the state.
Judge Wellhorn of the U S district court issued a writ of habeas corpus returnable September 2 on behalf of 215 Mexican Federals recently returned from El Paso to Fort Rosecrans. They need not appear when the matter is argued.
Eagle Pass Texas August 27 constitutional officers in Piedras Negras state that another attack on Torreon is imminent no news from the interior today
George A. Hartman the leper who had been quarantined fourteen miles south of St Louis escaped today marking his second escape since his transfer to the camp under isolation less than a month ago.
The Grand Cross of the Order of Orange Nassau was awarded to Andrew Carnegie by Queen Wilhelmina in The Hague to commemorate the inauguration of the palace of peace set for tomorrow.
The first French players in London in 1629 failed badly as they introduced actresses on the English stage, provoking virtuous townsfolk. Brande notes the audience hissed and pelted the performers, reflecting the era's preference for male performers in female roles.
The Pall Mall Gazette notes remarkable voyages from 1587 to modern times. The Invernesshire sailed 388 days, Cavendish’s Desire completed a northward voyage, Beacon Rock reached Talcahuano after 6000 miles, and the Buteshire circled the windless Gulf of Panama. The Duchess of Portland is mentioned in passing.
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