Stars and Stripes

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 272, 21 April 1914, Page 5

Stars and Stripes

AMERICA AVENUES AN AFFRONT. HUHRTA REFUSES TO ,GIVE A ' SALUTK. A BLOCKADE OF MKXIC'AX PORTS PENDING. TROOBLE AHEAD I'UK IJUERTA.. By Cable —Pics-' Ai«oi-iation—Copyright Received .20, 0.30 p.m. Washington, April 20. Huerta disregards the United States ultimatum. - ' Reseived 20, 11.15 p.m. Huerta has refused to accede to the uncoafiitiaaal demands of the United States fer a salute of the American flag. Congress will be asked by the President for authority to use armed force to upholi tko honor and dignity of the nation. Ths President is on the way to Washington to read & message to Congress in joint session as' early as can be arranged. Tha President has directed that a Cabinet oeeting be called early to-day to make final arrangements for a pacific blockade of,' Mexican ports. Other steps in the grograßime wall be deliberated. The breach Will make it impossible for the Uaited States to further protect foand foreign (governments have been notified of the situation. The. President will probably ask Senate to pus an, act that has already passed tie Hsose providing for the pressing of regalar. service military regiments in the various States.