Second Edition. MEXICO AND THE U.S.A.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 4, 25 April 1914, Page 6

Second Edition. MEXICO AND THE U.S.A.

MEXICO CITY HOUSED. K VILLA’S FRIENDSHIP. JBi Electric Telegraph—Copyright j Petm Association.] (Received 11.45 a.in. ) Washington, April 24. 'A train has arrived at Vera Cruz with the British and German refugees aboard. < It is reported that mobs in Mexico City trampled the American flag in the dust. ■ 1 There was a demonstration outside the American Club, including the smashing of windows and the shouting of insults. The position of the Americans is regarded as critical. Excited Mexicans are continually • . parading the streets shouting “Death to the Americans!” I. It is feared if the Americans make •a forward move from Vera Cruz out- * rages will occur. British, German and French resi- : dents are preparing to concentrate in ;; certain districts in which provisions . are being accumulated. The newspapers are under strift censorship, but -they are publishing varied stories of Mexican success against the Americans in wholly imaginary battles. Communication with outside is cut off. \ Huerta is understood to have pro- ‘ mised strict protection to aH foreigners, and is providing guards for the V American dSipbassy. Every Mailable warship is now bound toflfexico. President Wilson is preparations ' for the war, which is recognised as (U . inevitable; ■>, The Texas guards have been ordered to patrol the entire border, as little reliance is placed on A ilia’s protestations of friendship.