20 Apr 1914
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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1914
Page
1
President Wilson asks Congress for permission to use the army and navy to press Huerta for full recognition of US rights amid Mexican turmoil. He warns of possible blockade and marine landings at Tampico and other ports, pending further decisions with Congress.
President Wilson told Washington reporters that the United States and Mexico are not on the verge of war and Americans are Mexico’s friends. He said war is not desired but U S honor must be respected and could be enforced by blockades or force if Huerta refuses to yield. He cautioned against sensational patriotism and noted actions could change with time.
In New York on April 20 William D Haywood of the I W W declared a general strike would be organized to avert war with Mexico and that the United Mine Workers of America would join. He warned that if war seemed certain workers would fold their arms.
April 20 dispatch says two coast artillery companies left Ft. Rosecrans at five in the morning for the border. The 115th company marched to Tijuana and set up camp. the 28th company traveled by automobile toward Tecate. Five large military airplanes were packed for shipment for border scouting from the U S aviation camp.
In Washington on April 20 the war looming over Mexico prompts a plan to mobilize 500 000 troops. Gen Wood Maj Gen Wotherspoon and Gen Hugh Scott outline a 360 000 volunteer army from 42 000 federal troops 117 000 militia and 200 000 volunteers with Washington slated to provide 2356 men.
Springfield announces Gov. Dunne says Hinde will dispatch 175000 troops to the front if war erupts. The statement was issued today in Springfield.
Galveston Texas April 20 The Fifth brigade will be the first troops to touch Mexican soil. Orders for the brigade to embark on transports tomorrow were received today. All troops in the second division now on a practice hike to Houston have been recalled. Following the departure of the Fifth brigade passenger steamers will be used to transport the troops.
All troops at Galveston were ordered on board transports today. The Fifth brigade was en route to join them. The Fourth and Sixth brigades were marching and will reach Texas City by Wednesday noon.
Mexican troops at Tecate across the border from San Diego are finishing trenches and fortifications as reinforcements arrive daily. Scores of Mexicans are leaving the area for their homeland.
Secretary of War Garrison ordered General Bliss at El Paso to assemble two artillery companies to serve as van guard in an invasion of Mexico if the president decides on the step. The Tilikuma movement, led by George W. Allen, plans a booster junior club called Junior Tillkums.
Otto A. Case secretary of the Commercial Club and former colonel of the Second Infantry addressed the militia role in a Mexico crisis. He urged debate over war aims and warned against an unjust war while hoping for a principled national response. Major Thompson outlined militia readiness and possible mobilization. No rush to enlist at stations.
Dictator Huerta ordered the Vera Cruz commandant to remove an American merchant ship at anchor. The vessel sailed beyond the harbor three mile limit amid a slight demonstration. The ship offered no provocation for the action. Also: recruiting office busy in New York with five hundred men queued at opening. An ad offers a $100 Hyatt-Mowells College course for one hour of evening work.
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