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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1912
Page
11
President Taft issues a proclamation warning US citizens and others in Mexico to abstain from unlawful acts and to follow US laws. He vows strict prosecution of violations and urges officials to enforce order while safeguarding justice and international law.
The U S government orders Americans to leave danger zones in Mexico and warns Congress to authorize force or abandon the Monroe Doctrine. Taft proclaims to U S citizens in Mexico while ambassadors of France, Germany, Great Britain and Spain report back. The army stands ready and a campaign plan exists as Mexico slides toward anarchy.
Gen Ynez Salazar plans a direct thrust from Juarez toward Mexico City with 4000 Vasquistas in four brigades. Reports say Juarez is supplied with locomotives and cars, 30-30 rifles, khaki uniforms, and provisions as 440 cans of contraband opium are seized. Sauz will be the rendezvous on the Mexican Central.
In Mexico City on March 2 an anti-foreign defense force formed with over 3000 volunteers. Two thousand Germans led by a German figure and 1500 Americans under J. C. Hauser are armed with ten days of supplies. Rebels push toward the capital after victories near Horse Shoe Hill Cuernavaca Amecameca and Atzcapotzalco with 30 reported killed in 24 hours. Ambassador Wilson urges Americans in danger zones to evacuate.
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