SENSATIONAL MOVE

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2124, 16 April 1914, Page 5

SENSATIONAL MOVE

UNITED STATES' FLEET SAILS

FOR MEXICO

EVERY WARSHIP SUMMONED

HUERTA TO BE IMPRESSED

HEAVY FALL IN STOCKS By Toloeraph-Prcss Atsociation-CoDyTiEht Washington, April 14. Cabinet lias ordered tho United States fleet to sail immediately for Tsunpico, to enforce Admiral Mayo's demand for a salute from President Hucrta as an apology for tlio arrest of United States marines. [Tho above messago conflicts vrt'th a report published yesterday that President Wilson had stated that tbo Mexican Gov* eminent had agreed to fire a salute at Tampico as an apology for tho arrest of United States marines.! Later, Cabinet lias discussed tho Mexican situation secretly. Mr. Daniels, Secretary to the JS'avy, lias ordered the American fleet to Mexican waters. Tho torpedo flotilla stationed at Ponsacola, Florida, has been j ordered to Tampico. It is understood that grave develop* uients aro pending. Wireless calls have been sent in every direction to muster all tho available ships. . Tho President has discussed the wholo situation with Mr. Lind, who went as special envoy to Mexico. It is now thought likely that the United States' patience is exhausted with Hucrta, and that . action loading to an outbreak of war is contemplated. A sensation has been caused through-. out tlio United States at tlio orders regarding tho war fleet. (Hoc. April 15, 9.10 p.m.) i New York, April 14. A heavy fall in stocks has taKen place owing to tho gravity of tho situation iit Mexico. Washington, April 14. • A member of the Cabinet lias stated that there had been no issue- of a»y ultimatum te Mexico. Tho object of sending the fleet to Mexican waters was to impress President Hucrta with tho earnestness of tho United States' dc mand for a saluto in connection with the incident at Tampico, as Mr. Lind liad informed President Wilson thai, only a firm display of force would he likely to secure the desired effect. KEPOItTED REBEL VICTORY. (Hoc. April 15, 9.10 p.m.) Juarez (Mexico), April 14. The- rebels are reported to have wow a nino days' battle after lieavy losses near San Pedro de Colonias, Tho kilted and wounded are said to number three thousand.