The Mexican War

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 10, 30 May 1914, Page 5

The Mexican War

AMERICAN ARMS FOR AIIEIUCA'; ENEMIES. A DEVILISH SENSE OF HUMOR. Of Cable—Press Association—Copyrigh Received 20, 10.40 p.m. New York, May 2!). ft is understood that the arms nnc ammunition shipped by the Germai ateaaier to Mexico were actually sup plied by United States manufacturers who Shipped them to Hamburg, ami [ thence re-shipped them to Mexican ports. Thirty-flve women camp-folio were were killed in the Paredon battle, i The Constitutionalist soldiers cxecut- [ ed twelve members of the military band . and orer fifty officers, including Porfirio bias's nephew. After shooting the musicians, the Constitutionalists enlisted those left aiive, and compelled them to give a concert, in honor of the victory. THE PEACE CONFERENCE. BASIS OF GOVERNMENT. Washington, May 28. The Peace conference has arranged to transfer the executive power in Mexico from Huerta to an unnamed provisional President acting in conjunction with four Cabinet Ministers. These will arrange for new elevations. The United States pledges recognition of the appointments, thus simplifying their task. A Japanese cruiser is reported to be conveying an ammunition ship from Japan to Mexiei?. Huerta ordered arms and ammunition from Japan months ago. It is understood that American warships will not interfere. At Niagara Falls good progress has been made in the negotiations, and it | is expected that a peace protocol will be signed within a week. The delegates attended a garden party given by the Duke of Connaught at Toronto. It is understood that only internal questions are now under discussion and that there is a likelihood that these will be disposed of by a series of recom- | mendations to the incoming provisional J Government. I