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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1913
Page
5
Latin American countries and as head of the Pan American Union should convince the most skeptical that he erred merely in method. The remark signals tensions within regional diplomacy as leaders weigh approaches to collective action and policy coordination.
Gen Ge ronimo Trevino, commander of northern federal troops, says he has not authorized his name for any rebellion against the government. He had been named possibly as a presidential candidate if Felix Diaz succeeds. Col Pascual Orogco Jr says Trevino is the provisional president chosen by revolutionary leaders and would be acceptable to Diaz.
Special dispatch from Washington describes Mondragon and Ruiz as brains of the uprising in Mexico City born from a plot hatched in Havana. Leaks let cadets at Tlaltipan and Chapultepec know only after the march order, with the revolt not linked to other rebel movements in Mexico.
Col Pascual Orozco's rebel band seized Nuevo Laredo and now rests awaiting troops from Monterey to dislodge them. Federals not yet seen. U S troops guard the International Railroad and bridges, with state militiamen at the Laredo arsenal. Three bridges on the Mexican National line south of the border were dynamited last night and the dynamite squad moved by the train engine. Passengers, refugees, and about twenty American women and children were molested. Mrs Philip E Helland and child aboard. Some women who boarded at Hidalgo, Chihuahua were forced to leave due to bandit activity.
In El Paso Texas reports say hundreds from the Casas Grandes district try to reach the border fearing anti American uprisings. No southbound trains will run but a chartered train from Chihuahua city is expected to move north. Wires are down and Juarez remains quiet as Salazar’s rebels were said to be moving north yesterday but have not been sighted.
Dispatches from Ambassador Wilson detail six aims including protection of the foreign enclave as a refuge, a food-distribution collaboration with the government, removal of implicated artillery, and armistices to aid evacuations. Reports confirm Huerta and Madero granted these terms, with the embassy relief from nearby fire and preparations for Cuban forces to guard their legation in Mexico City.
The Mexican government has ordered the Mi can Warship Afocales to depart Valparaiso Chile and sail toward the west coast of Mexico at full speed. The move follows orders issued by the Mexican minister of Marine.
John Barrett director general denies conflict with the State Department over his mediation proposal for Mexico. He explains there was no intention to offend officials and emphasizes the Union has grown from a "fifth wheel" to a major international body with equal voice among twenty nations.
President Francisco I. Madero sends a formal note to President Taft urging the United States not to land troops or naval forces in Mexico. He argues American lives in Mexico City are safe if Americans leave danger zones, accepts responsibility for foreign damages, and warns that intervention would worsen the crisis and harm U.S. friendship.
In a bold stance against the rebellion, President Madero insists he will not resign. He frames his refusal as defense of constitutional democracy and republican institutions, saying he will accept reasonable concessions but will stay in office to endure the crisis and protect the nation. He notes Diaz lacks renewed support and that major cities remain loyal to the government.
Washington dispatch reports Gov Colquitt and Adjutant General Hutchins receiving urgent advices about chaos on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande. Rebels and brigands have disrupted law and order, driving refugees into Texas as ranches and farms near the river face growing threats. Texans demand stronger military protection. if not provided by tomorrow night, Colquitt plans to deploy the full Texas National Guard to river points for guard and patrol duty.
Unofficial radiogram from Rear Admiral Southerland at Mazatlan says conditions in Acapulco and Mazatlan are normal and anti American sentiment there has subsided. He has been kept informed through the Point Loma government wireless station about events in the interior of Mexico.
Washington February report quotes John Hays Hammond denying need for U S intervention in Mexico. Hammond, a Mexico investor with over 20 million dollars in interests, notes he supports recognizing the de facto government and has long opposed intervention in public and private talks. He cites his role in founding Mexico City tramway and the first major power plant.
A letter to the editor from De La Barra asserts Mexico’s patriotism and vitality will weather the crisis, preserving the nation’s honor. He says President Madero has no intent to resign and denies any deal with rebels for a provisional government. The message, received by the New York Herald via the American cable, reflects confidence despite turmoil.
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