No Ultimatum.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 96, 16 April 1914, Page 5

No Ultimatum.

THE MEXICAN SITUATION. AN UNEASY FEELING. (Bv Electric Telegraph—Copt right] [United Press Association.] Now York,. April 14. Heavy falls occurred in stocks, owing to the gravity of the Mexican sitnaion. Washington, April 14. A member of the Cabinet has stated that the Government lias not issued any ultimatum to Mexico. '1 he object of sending the fleet to Mexican waters was to impress Huerta with the earnestness of the United States’ demand for a salute, as Mr Lind has informed President Wilson that only a linn display of force was likely to secure the desired effect. A NINE DAYS BATTLE. Juarez (Mexico), April 14. The rebels are reported lo have won a nine-days battle, after heavy losses, near San Pedro. VILLA’S SUCCESS, CAPTURE OF SAN PEDRO.

(Received 8.15 a.m.) Juarez, April 15. Later reports indicate that General Villa captured San Pedro. He admits that 5000 Constitntionalisfs were wounded U.S.A.’s NEW POLICY. NATIONAL HONOR IN DANCER. WILL NOT HESITATE TO ACT. (Received 11.5 a.m.) Washington, April 15. •The Tampico incident lias been made the starting point of a new policy towards Mexico. President Wilson is determined to uphold tho national honor of the United States at all costs. Interviews between the -President and members of both Houses are frequent.

President Wilson informed them that if Huerta did not fire a salute, the United States would first seize Tampico and then Vera Cruz.

Re understood that the United States orderly was arrested recently while going ashore with mails. The officer who ar'rosted him was reprimanded merely, without any apology to the United States. Other incidents of a similar character were instanced by the President with a view to showing the general Mexican attitude towards the Americans. A WARLIKE PROCEEDING. NAVAL DEMONSTRATION. ORDERED OFF MEXICO. (Received 12.35 p.m. Washington, April 15. Cabinet has decided to order a naval demonstration off the Mexican coast.