New York Times 100 years ago today, March 2, 1913:
Englishwoman Tells of Ill-Treatment at Hands of Mexicans.
More American and other refugees driven out of Mexico by the revolution arrived here yesterday from Vera Cruz in the Ward liner Esperanza, in a somewhat excited condition. Among them was Mrs. Eduardo de Rendon, an Englishwoman, wife of a wealthy hemp grower in Yucatan, whose home in the City of Mexico was next to that of the Madero family, which had been riddled with shells.
Mrs. De Rendon said her house was so badly damaged that she and her family had to live in the cellar.
"Gen. Reyes called us on the telephone on Sunday morning, Feb. 10." she related, "and informed me that Gen. Felix Diaz had been released from prison, and advised that we get out of the city as soon as possible. My heart was broken over the murder of Gen. Reyes. He was leading Government cadets from the school to the National Palace when Gen. Morillo met him in the entrance to the courtyard and invited him in a most hospitable manner to enter, and then had him shot down in cold blood.
"I think it was even worse." Mrs. De Rendon continued, "in the case of Gustavo Madero. He passed into the courtyard of the Citadel Prison, where twenty Felicista officers met him. He was shot down, I was told, and then his body was quartered.
"The train on which I left Mexico City with my husband was derailed three times by bandits, who took away the few dollars that the refugees had gathered before their hurried departure from the capital. My husband and I reached Vera Cruz in a penniless condition. He has gone to his hemp plantation in Yucatan. I will not return to Mexico until I hear from him."
Although It had been stated in Ithaca that Evaristo E. Madero, brother of the late President of Mexico, would sail on the Ward liner Havana for Cuba yesterday in meet his relatives, who had fled from Mexico City, he could not be found on the ship up to the time she left her pier. Mr. Madero left Ithaca on Friday night, after informing fellow-students in Cornell that he was going to sail for Havana.
It is considered probable that he is waiting for his young brother Carlos to come here from Milwaukee, so that they may sail together for Havana next Thursday.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Germans Approve Our Course.
New York Times 100 years ago today, March 2, 1913:
But Think We May Have to Intervene Unless Conditions Improve.
Special Cable to The New York Times.
BERLIN, March 1.— Nearly a week has passed now since the report of Madero's shooting reached here, but amid the columns of comment thereon in the German press there has not thus far been any anti-American talk or any demand that America intervene.
This is decidedly noteworthy in view of the fact that a considerable portion of the German press is bitterly anti-American, and none of the papers especially loves America.
Unimportant revolutions in South America often give occasion for attacks on America for assuming the guardianship over the hemisphere under the Monroe doctrine, and then failing to discharge her duties as such a guardian, but it appears to be pretty generally recognized that the Mexican situation is not one that can be so readily disposed of. Opinion here is unanimous in considering the slaying of Madero coldblooded murder and the official explanations thereof unworthy of the slightest credence.
The Mexicans are pictured as a half-civilized people, whoso whole history is one of bloodshed, rapine, and all kinds of violence. It is also generally recognised that the United States has been subjected to numberless provocations and direct insults, of which Madero's murder was the latest, but the reasons against American intervention are considered to be overwhelming. It would doubtless mean a long guerrilla warfare and grave political complications. It is felt, however, that the United States may be forced unwillingly to intervene unless affairs change for the better.
Papers of all shades of opinion have long believed, and have declared, that the whole Mexican revolution was the work of American capitalists. References to the Standard Oil Company and the Morgan and Pearson interests as the cause, are made in the most matter-of-fact manner, as if no possible doubt about it could exist. Despite this, however, there appears to be no disposition to hold the American Government responsible for the alleged acts of its citizens. Government circles are quite tranquil and appear most willing to leave the matter to America's judgment. The conjecture may be hazarded that Germany would not be specially pleased at American intervention, which would eventually give the United States a great advantage commercially in a field which Germany would like to see captured by her traders.
But Think We May Have to Intervene Unless Conditions Improve.
Special Cable to The New York Times.
BERLIN, March 1.— Nearly a week has passed now since the report of Madero's shooting reached here, but amid the columns of comment thereon in the German press there has not thus far been any anti-American talk or any demand that America intervene.
This is decidedly noteworthy in view of the fact that a considerable portion of the German press is bitterly anti-American, and none of the papers especially loves America.
Unimportant revolutions in South America often give occasion for attacks on America for assuming the guardianship over the hemisphere under the Monroe doctrine, and then failing to discharge her duties as such a guardian, but it appears to be pretty generally recognized that the Mexican situation is not one that can be so readily disposed of. Opinion here is unanimous in considering the slaying of Madero coldblooded murder and the official explanations thereof unworthy of the slightest credence.
The Mexicans are pictured as a half-civilized people, whoso whole history is one of bloodshed, rapine, and all kinds of violence. It is also generally recognised that the United States has been subjected to numberless provocations and direct insults, of which Madero's murder was the latest, but the reasons against American intervention are considered to be overwhelming. It would doubtless mean a long guerrilla warfare and grave political complications. It is felt, however, that the United States may be forced unwillingly to intervene unless affairs change for the better.
Papers of all shades of opinion have long believed, and have declared, that the whole Mexican revolution was the work of American capitalists. References to the Standard Oil Company and the Morgan and Pearson interests as the cause, are made in the most matter-of-fact manner, as if no possible doubt about it could exist. Despite this, however, there appears to be no disposition to hold the American Government responsible for the alleged acts of its citizens. Government circles are quite tranquil and appear most willing to leave the matter to America's judgment. The conjecture may be hazarded that Germany would not be specially pleased at American intervention, which would eventually give the United States a great advantage commercially in a field which Germany would like to see captured by her traders.
Turner Tells Of Torture.
New York Times 100 years ago today, March 2, 1913:
Writes That Diaz Threatened Him Three Times with Death.
GIRARD, Kan.. March 1.— According to a letter received here to-day by F. D. Warren, editor of The Appeal to Reason, and credited by him to John Kenneth Turner, the American writer imprisoned in the City of Mexico in the recent revolt, Mr. Turner suffered torture at the hands of Gen. Felix Diaz.
The letter states that Mr. Turner three times was threatened with death by shooting and was robbed and imprisoned, and that his appeal to the American Ambassador for aid was futile.
Writes That Diaz Threatened Him Three Times with Death.
GIRARD, Kan.. March 1.— According to a letter received here to-day by F. D. Warren, editor of The Appeal to Reason, and credited by him to John Kenneth Turner, the American writer imprisoned in the City of Mexico in the recent revolt, Mr. Turner suffered torture at the hands of Gen. Felix Diaz.
The letter states that Mr. Turner three times was threatened with death by shooting and was robbed and imprisoned, and that his appeal to the American Ambassador for aid was futile.
Says Madero Did Not Quit.
New York Times 100 years ago today, March 2, 1913:
Deputy Calls Alleged Resignation Forgery to Aid Huerta.
SAN ANTONIO. Tex., March 1.— The purported resignation of the late President Madero was said to-day by R. V. Pesquiera, a member of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies, to be a forgery, committed by those who killed Madero, and intended to give the color of legality to the Huerta administration. Señor Pesquiera is a refugee. He asserted that Madero and Vice President Suarez were killed because they refused to resign, and so that they should not deny the authenticity of the resignations. Senor Pesquiera has wired his statement to Washington.
Alfonso and Gabriel Madero, brothers of the late President, said last night a family reunion would take place here soon, when the course of the several members would be determined. Alfonso is the eldest son of Francisco I. Madero. He was with his brother, the President, in the revolution two years ago, but since then has been engaged in business in Monterey. He left Mexico when affairs turned against his brother.
Deputy Calls Alleged Resignation Forgery to Aid Huerta.
SAN ANTONIO. Tex., March 1.— The purported resignation of the late President Madero was said to-day by R. V. Pesquiera, a member of the Mexican Chamber of Deputies, to be a forgery, committed by those who killed Madero, and intended to give the color of legality to the Huerta administration. Señor Pesquiera is a refugee. He asserted that Madero and Vice President Suarez were killed because they refused to resign, and so that they should not deny the authenticity of the resignations. Senor Pesquiera has wired his statement to Washington.
Alfonso and Gabriel Madero, brothers of the late President, said last night a family reunion would take place here soon, when the course of the several members would be determined. Alfonso is the eldest son of Francisco I. Madero. He was with his brother, the President, in the revolution two years ago, but since then has been engaged in business in Monterey. He left Mexico when affairs turned against his brother.
Stationed At Galveston.
New York Times 100 years ago today, March 2, 1913:
Galveston, March 1.— Seven regiments of infantry and a regiment of artillery, 10,000 fighting men and all, are encamped tonight, half at Fort Crockett, the remainder on the mainland at Texas City, as a step in the Army maneuvers decided upon when the revolutionary situation in Mexico became acute. The Fifth Brigade, commanded by Brig. Gen. Frederick A. Smith, is stationed at Fort Crockett, the last battalion of the four regiments arriving today. The three regiments and the Fourth Field Artillery at Texas City will be augmented tomorrow by the arrival of the three additional regiments and the Sixth Cavalry.
Galveston, March 1.— Seven regiments of infantry and a regiment of artillery, 10,000 fighting men and all, are encamped tonight, half at Fort Crockett, the remainder on the mainland at Texas City, as a step in the Army maneuvers decided upon when the revolutionary situation in Mexico became acute. The Fifth Brigade, commanded by Brig. Gen. Frederick A. Smith, is stationed at Fort Crockett, the last battalion of the four regiments arriving today. The three regiments and the Fourth Field Artillery at Texas City will be augmented tomorrow by the arrival of the three additional regiments and the Sixth Cavalry.
Mexicans Seize Americans.
New York Times 100 years ago today, March 2, 1913:
Six Sailors Arrested, in Vera Cruz — Released with Apology.
VERA CRUZ, March 1.— The arrest by Federal soldiers early to-day of six American seamen from the Ward liner Monterey following the firing of a shot near the Custom House called forth a vigorous protest against that arbitrary action of the military authorities from William W. Canada, American Consul here.
Thereupon the men were released and an apology was offered by the military commander. Evidence showed the sailors all were unarmed and sober.
Six Sailors Arrested, in Vera Cruz — Released with Apology.
VERA CRUZ, March 1.— The arrest by Federal soldiers early to-day of six American seamen from the Ward liner Monterey following the firing of a shot near the Custom House called forth a vigorous protest against that arbitrary action of the military authorities from William W. Canada, American Consul here.
Thereupon the men were released and an apology was offered by the military commander. Evidence showed the sailors all were unarmed and sober.
Venezuela Too Busy For A Revolution.
New York Times 100 years ago today, March 2, 1913:
The Country Is Booming and Castro Has No Followers, Returning Traveler Asserts.
GOMEZ REGIME IS POPULAR
Administration Which Will Succeed His In a Year Expected to Carry Out Reforms He Inaugurated.
Lemuel C. Butler, President of the Caribbean Coal Company, of 71 Wall Street, who arrived yesterday on the Red "D" steamer Maracaibo from Venezuela, said that there was no foundation for the statements published in the New York newspapers that Castro was organizing a revolution to overthrow the Gomez Government.
"Venezuela is developing an era of prosperity," said Mr. Butler, "and the people are all making money. They are too busy to waste time on a revolution which would disturb the present peace and prosperity of the land. Castro no longer figures in Venezuelan politics and in the time I was in Caracas I never heard his name mentioned. The revolutions of the South American republics are magnified in American newspapers. I witnessed three of the so-called revolutions in Venezuela sixteen and twenty years ago and they did not make as much trouble rolled into one as the strike in Lawrence, Mass., did.
"Caracas is quiet and business is booming. The people have got a good government and are satisfied. I speak Spanish fluently and have many influential friends at the capital and I made it my business to visit the hotels, cafes and clubs before departing to see if there was any truth in the reports in the New York newspapers.
"I did not hear any allusion to expected trouble in any way. The Gomez Government will be changed in another year, and I believe it will be succeeded by an administration that will carry out the plans for developing the commerce and prosperity of the country inaugurated by the present regime.
Caracas is well paved and well lighted. The people are not savages, but are well educated. intelligent and industrious. There are 160 automobiles in use in the Capital and the roads are good for twenty miles outside the city. The old wagon road from Caracas to Laguayra is being macadamized for automobiles. While I was there the cruising steamers from New York were arriving two a weak and landing tourists to take the wonderful scenic ride by train from Laguayra to the Capital.
"All Caracas needs now is a $300,000 hotel in the Plaza with rooms and baths to accommodate 300 to 400 persons. There may be a few swashbucklers hanging around the third-rate cafes at the ports who would like to start some trouble in order to get money without working for it, but they have no funds and no backing and no chance of starting even the smallest kind of a revolution, because the people of Venezuela have no sympathy with such a movement. Coffee is high, sugar is high and rum is high in Caracas to-day."
The Country Is Booming and Castro Has No Followers, Returning Traveler Asserts.
GOMEZ REGIME IS POPULAR
Administration Which Will Succeed His In a Year Expected to Carry Out Reforms He Inaugurated.
Lemuel C. Butler, President of the Caribbean Coal Company, of 71 Wall Street, who arrived yesterday on the Red "D" steamer Maracaibo from Venezuela, said that there was no foundation for the statements published in the New York newspapers that Castro was organizing a revolution to overthrow the Gomez Government.
"Venezuela is developing an era of prosperity," said Mr. Butler, "and the people are all making money. They are too busy to waste time on a revolution which would disturb the present peace and prosperity of the land. Castro no longer figures in Venezuelan politics and in the time I was in Caracas I never heard his name mentioned. The revolutions of the South American republics are magnified in American newspapers. I witnessed three of the so-called revolutions in Venezuela sixteen and twenty years ago and they did not make as much trouble rolled into one as the strike in Lawrence, Mass., did.
"Caracas is quiet and business is booming. The people have got a good government and are satisfied. I speak Spanish fluently and have many influential friends at the capital and I made it my business to visit the hotels, cafes and clubs before departing to see if there was any truth in the reports in the New York newspapers.
"I did not hear any allusion to expected trouble in any way. The Gomez Government will be changed in another year, and I believe it will be succeeded by an administration that will carry out the plans for developing the commerce and prosperity of the country inaugurated by the present regime.
Caracas is well paved and well lighted. The people are not savages, but are well educated. intelligent and industrious. There are 160 automobiles in use in the Capital and the roads are good for twenty miles outside the city. The old wagon road from Caracas to Laguayra is being macadamized for automobiles. While I was there the cruising steamers from New York were arriving two a weak and landing tourists to take the wonderful scenic ride by train from Laguayra to the Capital.
"All Caracas needs now is a $300,000 hotel in the Plaza with rooms and baths to accommodate 300 to 400 persons. There may be a few swashbucklers hanging around the third-rate cafes at the ports who would like to start some trouble in order to get money without working for it, but they have no funds and no backing and no chance of starting even the smallest kind of a revolution, because the people of Venezuela have no sympathy with such a movement. Coffee is high, sugar is high and rum is high in Caracas to-day."
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