The Mexican War

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 293, 14 May 1914, Page 5

The Mexican War

ATTACK OX TAMPIOO RENEWED.

BRITISH INTERESTS ARE IMPERILLED. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright Received 13, 9.20 p.m. Washington, May 13. The rebels have again attacked Tain-

pico. British interests arc greatly imperilled. Residents are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a cruiser. The British, German, and Dutch cruisers retired from the river, owing to the firing. The Mexican Government has ordered the release of Consul Sulliman. WHAT THE MEDIATORS SUGGEST. THE ELIMINATION OP HUERTA. CHANCES OF WAR "ARE LESSENED. Received 13, 9.20 p.m. Washington, May 13.

The plans arranged by the peace representatives provide for the elimination of Huerta and the substitution of a provisional Government, wherein the Constitutionalists will be represented. An unfortunate feature, however, is that the Constitutionalists refuse to agree to any recognition of Huerta, even to the extent of formally removing him.

President Wilson is confident that the chances of war are greatly decreased, and is hopeful that the Peace Conference at Niagara Falls 011 Monday will speedily solve the outstanding difficulties.

FUNERAL OF AMERICA'S KILLED. Times and Sydney Sun Services. New York, May 12. The marines and bluejackets killed at Vera Cruz were borne on artillery caissons in solemn procession through the streets, which were lined with silent and bare-headed citizens.

The President joined the procession against the advice of the 6ecret service officers.

PRESIDENT WILSON'S VIEWS. '•WE WANT TO SERVE THEM." Times and Sydney Sim Services. Received 13. 5.5 p.m. New York, May 13. The President, speaking at the funeral of the Vera Cruz victims, declared ''We don't want to figlit the Mexicans, but want to serve them. America has gone to Mexico to serre mankind if she can."