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February 8, 1912 - February 24, 1913 (continued)
Mexican Police Seize Rifles Sent by U.S., April 30, 1912 (continued)
Published in the New York Evening Journal, (No page number located): The article announces that the Mexican police seized a shipment of rifles from the U.S. to Mexico, although the arms were intended for the use of U.S. citizens to protect themselves.
ITEM 63 Mexico’s Real Peri, May 30, 1912
Published in the New York Evening Mail, (No page number located): The article discusses the role of European nations in Mexico, stating that the U.S. government would not be concerned if intervention occurred without the purpose of territorial gains. The article asserts that the Monroe Doctrine would not be violated by intervention with the intend of protecting foreign interests in Mexico.
ITEM 64 Calero’s Coming Makes Mexican Situation Graver, May 1, 1912
Published in the New York American, p. 13: The article announces that the arrival of Manuel Calero, writer of the response to President Taft’s admonition of Mexico, and states that his visit does not necessarily imply that a solution to the conflict will be found. The article also asserts that intervention would mean war.
ITEM 65 This Bloomin’ Yankee as ‘Is Nerve, eh...', May 2, 1912
Published in The Post, (Pittsburg, PA), (No page number located): The article depicts the personifications of England and France standing outside of a fence with a sign that says, "Monroe Doctrine Keep Out.Uncle Sam." The other side of the fence has a large building that says, "Mexico" with a large cloud above it with the word, "revolt."
ITEM 66 Mexican Move for Peace: Appointment of Commission by the Congress, May 3, 1912
Published in the New York Evening Post, p. 1: The article announces that a peace commission has been appointed by the Mexican congress to work directly with revolutionary groups to reach a solution. The article states that the State Department has regarded this move as significant. References are also made to deported foreigners, the unknown location of Emilio Vasquez Gomez, and a Chicago woman’s missing daughter in northern Mexico, who is suspected to have been murdered by Yaqui Indians.
ITEM 67 Gomez Proclaimed as President of Mexico, May 5, 1912
Published in the New York Sun, p. 5: The article announces that Emilio Vasquez Gomez has been selected as the provisional president of the revolution in the newly established revolutionary capital in Ciudad Juárez. The article states that the rebels are seeking recognition by the U.S., and that Gomez’s new cabinet has been selected.
ITEM 68 Mexican Rebels Proclaim Gomez Their President, May 5, 1912
Published in the New York Herald, p. 3: The article announces that Emilio Vasquez Gomez has been selected as the provisional president of the revolution in the newly established revolutionary capital in Ciudad Juárez. It is also stated that the Mexican government has accused the U.S. of failing to keep Vasquez Gomez from conspiring on U.S. soil, and that many U.S. citizens have now been arrested and accused of being spies.
ITEM 69 Mexico and the Monroe Doctrine, May 5, 1912
Published in the New York Sun, p. 10: The article discusses the situation in Mexico, and discusses several sides of the issue. It states that the U.S.’s interest in preserving the property and lives of its citizens are justified, but that the Mexican government’s response is also justified in that they have already proven themselves unrelated to the revolutionary groups causing the damage.
ITEM 70 Pleads for Mexico: Ambassador Calero Says U.S. Misjudges War Turmoil, May 6, 1912
Published in the Washington Post, p. 1: The article announces that Manuel Calero has arrived in the U.S. and has stated that the changes in Mexico’s governance are necessary to create a true democracy, there is no anti-American sentiment in Mexico, and that Chihuahua is the only state in which banditry is occurring in Mexico.
ITEM 71 1,000 Americans in Mexico City Now Armed for Defense, May 6, 1912
Published in the New York Press, p. 1: The article announces that 1,000 Americans have collaborated in Mexico City to form a defense group in case of an escalated conflict. It is also stated that a wealthy American named J.W.C. Love was beaten and robbed during the day.
ITEM 72 Mexican Rebels Seek Mr. Taft’s Aid, May 6, 1912
Published in the New York Herald, p. 4: The article announces that the Mexican rebels hope to seek recognition as a belligerent by the U.S. government. The reason for the revolution is provided in correspondence from an envoy of Emilio Vasquez Gomez, and it is stated that peonage and human slavery are their major rallying points.
ITEM 73 Colero Denies That Madero Received Taft’s Ultimatum, May 6, 1912
Published in the New York American, p. 11: The article announces that Manuel Colero has denied that Madero’s government received the ultimatum issued by the Taft administration, and that the message received by them was not the same. It is also stated that Colero has criticized the State Department’s description of the revolutionary conflicts in northern Chihuahua, as it has made the issue appear larger than it truly is, and it has created the appearance of war.
ITEM 74 Mexico’s Latest Insurgent Junta Explains Cause, May 6, 1912
Published in the New York World, p. 11: The article announces that correspondence from the new revolutionary provisional government has explained the cause of the conflict, and has attributed Mexico’s problems to Madero’s betrayal of the revolution and the Mexican government’s inability to protect Americans.
ITEM 75 Status of the Mexican Insurgents, May 7, 1912
Published in the New York Sun, p. 10: The article announces that a provision government for the revolutionaries has been established in Chihuahua, and the situation of the insurgents is discussed. The article states that the rebels have money, but that they do not enjoy the support of the U.S. because the U.S. government does not view their revolution as a quest for human rights.
ITEM 76 A Mexican View of American Intervention, May 12, 1912
Published in the New York Call, p. 6: The article provides an overview of the situation in Mexico from the perspective of a Mexican newspaperman. There are references to U.S. intervention being considered a crime, and the fact that the protection of foreign interests and foreigners often comes before the protection of Mexicans under the Mexican government.
ITEM 77 Reports of yesterday’s battle in Mexico rearouse the hope..., May 13, 1912
Published in the Brooklyn Citizen, (No page number located): The article announces that faith in Madero is decreasing as a result of the continuing battles in Mexico and the likelihood that his troops will desert him due to demoralization.
ITEM 78 'Mighty Peril' for US in Mexico Affairs, May 16, 1912
Published in the New York Sun, p. 4: The article announces that U.S. intervention in Mexico would result in war with Latin America.
ITEM 79 Cuba and Mexico, May 22, 1912
Published in The American (Baltimore, MD), (No page number located): The article announces the importance of the Monroe Doctrine in several unstable Latin American countries, and states that U.S. involvement would be beneficial to the countries involved just as a Japan’s involvement was beneficial to Korea. It is stated, however, that U.S. intervention will be avoided.
ITEM 80 Anglo-German Feeling: Impressions from Berlin, May 30, 1912
Published in The Dundee Advertiser (England), (No page number located): The article discusses the perceived perspective of Germany of Britain, and the role of individual impressions upon visiting a country.
ITEM 81 Orozco’s Rebels Routed, Washington Hears, June 14, 1912
Published in the New York Sun, p. 10: The article announces an unconfirmed defeat of Orozco by the federal forces in Durango. It is also stated that the rebel forces have heard word of the federal forces facing a shortage in supplies south of Chihuahua.
ITEM 82 Negro Leader Says He’ll Hang and Burn, June 17, 1912
Published in the New York Sun, p. 5: The article announces that General Monteaguado in Cuba has stated that General Antomanchi, leader of the negroes, is not likely to carry out his threat to hang and burn all whites in El Cobre.
ITEM 83 Mexican Forces Clash Preparing for Big Battle, June 17, 1912
Published in the New York Herald, p. 9: The article announces that a recent clash in Chihuahua has preceded an expected battle at Bachimba Pass between General Huerta and General Orozco.
ITEM 84 Cuba and Mexico, June 19, 1912
Published in the New York Times, p. 12: The article discusses the current state of affairs in both Mexico and Cuba, describing Cuba’s conflict as nearly finished, and describing the violence of the Mexican as diminishing. It is stated that U.S. intervention is not being discussed.
ITEM 85 80 Federals Die in Mexican Fight, June 19, 1912
Published in the New York Herald, p. 22: The article announces that a recent battle near Concho, Chihuahua was won by the rebels, and that the federals were forced to withdraw after 80 deaths.
ITEM 86 Every One Wants to Be the General, June 20, 1912
Published in the New York Sun, p. 6: The article announces the disintegration of a federal troop in Sonora as a result of jealousies. The specific generals and their men are described, including the direction in which they are headed.
ITEM 87 Mexican Federals Closing on Rebels, June 24, 1912
Published in the New York Herald, p. 11: The article announces that the federal troops are advancing on the rebels near Bachimba, and that an attack on Ciudad Juárez is expected soon. References are also made to rebels other than Orozco who are leading the revolutionary troops.
ITEM 88 Drops the U.S. Loan: Facing Money Crisis, Nicaragua Hits ‘Dollar Diplomacy’, July 1, 1912
Published in the Washington Post, p. 6: The article announces that Nicaragua hopes to put an end to "dollar diplomacy" with the U.S. after two years of futile negotiations with the U.S. over a $15,000,000 loan that has caused financial hardship there.
ITEM 89 Nicaragua Blames Dollar Diplomacy for Money Straits, July 1, 1912
Published in the New York Herald, p. 16: The article announces that Nicaragua blames "dollar diplomacy" and the failure of the proposed U.S. loan on their current financial situation. It is asserted that Nicaragua has criticized the State Department for delaying the loan for so long.
ITEM 90 Madero’s Cavalry Enters Chihuahua, July 6, 1912
Published in the New York Times, p. 3: The article announces that the city of Chihuahua was taken by the federals after Orozco gave orders to his forces to leave the city and not resist federal troops when they approached. It is also stated that guerilla warfare appears to have replaced the revolutionaries’ military campaign.
ITEM 91 After Bachimba, July 6, 1912
Published in the New York Sun, p. 6: The article announces that Orozco and his forces have left the city of Chihuahua and have headed in the direction of Bachimba. It is stated that this may have been a previously planned retreat.
ITEM 92 Chihuahua Rejoices as Federals Enter, July 8, 1912
Published in the New York Times, p. 5: The article announces that Chihuahua had a positive reaction to federal control, and that many foreigners are happy with federal occupation of the capital city. It is also stated that Orozco has ordered guerilla warfare on the federals.
ITEM 93 Army, True to Orozco, Is on Way to Sonora, July 9, 1912
Published in the New York Sun, (No page number located): The article announces that Orozco and his troops are on their way to Sonora, and are currently training in Casas Grandes.
ITEM 94 American Consul Arrested in Juarez, July 10, 1912
Published in the New York Herald, p. 20: The article announces that an American consul was arrested in Juárez with 24 others as a result of a customs dispute, and that looting has begun in Juárez. It is stated that Juárez is "on the verge of a riot".
ITEM 95 Mexico’s Finances Reported Excellent, July 10, 1912
Published in the New York Herald, p. 20: The article announces that the Secretary of Finances, Ernesto Madero, has reported Mexico’s finances as excellent. It is stated that a surplus of several million pesos has been accounted for. There is also a reference to claims of election fraud, which have been sent to the Department of Justice.
ITEM 96 Madero Raises Loan of $10,000,000 Here, July 12, 1912
Published in the New York Sun, (No page number located): The article announces that Madero’s father has secured $10,000,000 from banks in New York to fund a new defense program.
ITEM 97 Gets Another Chance at Rebel Presidency: Gomez, Who Was Rejected by Orozco, May Be Recalled to Juarez, July 13, 1912
Published in the New York Sun, (No page number located): The article announces that Emilio Vasquez Gomez has been reinstated as the provisional revolutionary president of Mexico, after Orozco had previously rejected him. It is stated that he will be recalled to Juárez from San Antonio, Texas where he has been staying.
ITEM 98 Mexican Rebels Meet Little Opposition: Federal Commanders Having Difficulty Urging Men to Oppose Advance, September 20, 1912
Published in the New York Sun, p 3: The article announces that the federal commanders in the Pacific coast region have been unable to rally their soldiers sufficiently during rebel advances. It is stated that the rebels have found little opposition in the area.
ITEM 99 Our Duty Toward Mexico, September 10, 1912
Published in the New York Sun, p. 8: The article discusses the current situation in Mexico, and states that President Taft’s policies have been sensible and effective. It is asserted that U.S. involvement would mean war, and would compromise Mexico’s sovereignty.
ITEM 100 The Passage of Mexican Troops Through American Territory, February 12, 1913
Published in the New York Sun, p. 8: The article discusses a rumor that Mexican troops intend to cross over the border into Arizona for purposes related to the revolution, and argues that it would violate international law and cause hardship for the peaceful state of Arizona.
ITEM 101 Madero Starts Attack on Diaz, February 11, 1913
Published in the New York Herald, (No page number located): The article discusses the role of Felix Díaz as he becomes more popular, and refers to the significance of his status compared to Madero’s waning support.
ITEM 102 American Woman Dead in Mexico City, February 13, 1913
Published in the New York Herald, p. 1,2: The article announces that one American woman was killed in a recent conflict in Mexico City, and another was mortally wounded. It is stated that several officials ordered a cease-fire, but that there was no guarantee that the conflict would end. It is stated that Madero is considering moving from Mexico City to San Luis Potosí.
ITEM 103 Time for Temporizing Has Passed, February 14, 1913
Published in Henry Romeike, Inc., (No page number located): The article states that Director Barrett of the Pan-American Union has suggest mediation instead of intervention, including a meeting between several representatives to discuss possible solutions to the current conflict in Mexico.
ITEM 104 The Revolution in Mexico: Temporary Truce, February 14, 1913
Published in The Daily Telegraph, p. 12: The article announces that rebel forces were active through the night, and that news reports of Madero’s resignation are false. It is also stated that an armistice has been arranged between Díaz and Madero to allow foreigners time to relocate to neutral space.
ITEM 105 Intervention in Mexico, February 15, 1913
Published in Henry Romeike, Inc., (No page number located): The article discusses President Taft’s policy on Mexico, and agrees with his statement that armed intervention in Mexico would only mean war. The role of the U.S. in the affairs of other foreigners in Mexico is discussed.
ITEM 106 Bullets at Haphazard: Ambassador’s Narrow Escape, February 14, 1913
Published in The Standard (London), (No page number located): The article announces that U.S. Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson was almost shot by bullets from a federal battery that was intended to respond to rebel forces.
ITEM 107 Would You Die for Your Country? February 14, 1913
Published in Henry Romeike, Inc., (No page number located): The article discusses how people are willing to die for their country in times of war, but are not willing to fulfill the other basic functions of citizenship in times of peace.
ITEM 108 The Revolution in Mexico: Manifesto by General Felix Diaz, February 18, 1913
Published in The Financial Times, (No page number located): The article discusses the revolution in Mexico, and recalls the dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz and the unrest that it caused. It states that the revolution occurred in response to an abuse of power that needed to changed.
ITEM 109 Mexico, February 22, 1913
Published in Henry Romeike, Inc., (No page number located):The article asserts that the conflicts in Mexico are not from war, but rather from anarchy.
ITEM 110 No Intervention, Is Taft’s Decision, February 23, 1913
Published in Henry Romeike, Inc., (No page number located): The article discusses President’s Taft’s continued policy of non-intervention in Mexico, and states that U.S. intervention would be costly, would result in many unnecessary deaths, and would not be beneficial to the U.S.
ITEM 111 Must Be Patient With Mexico- Taft, February 23, 1913
Published in Henry Romeike, Inc., (No page number located): The article announces that President Taft reiterated the importance of non-intervention at a recent peace dinner.
ITEM 112 Wilson Will Find Army Ready to Use, February 23, 1913
Published in Henry Romeike, Inc., (No page number located): The article announces that President Taft has arranged 10,000 troops at Galveston, Texas in preparation for U.S. involvement if necessary. It is stated that this move has been made just before Taft’s term ends.
ITEM 113 Taft Explains Army Orders, February 23, 1913
Published in Henry Romeike, Inc., (No page number located): The article announces that President Taft has arranged 10,000 troops at Galveston, Texas in preparation for U.S. involvement if necessary. It is stated that this move has been made just before Taft’s term ends.
ITEM 114 Taft Declares Against Intervention in Mexico, February 23, 1913
Published in Henry Romeike, Inc., (No page number located): The article announces that President Taft has declared himself unequivocally against U.S. intervention in Mexico, and recently stated that he does not sympathize with those who wish to exploit the U.S. by encouraging its involvement in Mexico. It is mentioned that these statements were made at a dinner for the American Peace and Arbitration Society.
ITEM 115 Favors Intervention, February 23, 1913
Published in Henry Romeike, Inc., (No page number located): The article announces that Dr. John Wesley Hill, president of the International Peace Forum, has stated that U.S. intervention would be beneficial to Mexico. It is asserted that Hill does not believe it must be military intervention, but that the U.S. should encourage Mexico to restore order.

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