The evening news. (Roseburg, Douglas County, Or.) 1909-1920, April 21, 1914, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextWEATHER Highest Temperature - - 56 Lowest Temperature - 40 Fair Tonight Wednes day; Light Frost XuniKlit vol. v. IiOSKDUltU, DOUGLAS COUNTV. OltFXJO.N TIKSIIA V, Al'ltlli 111, lull. AMERICAN TROOPS ENTER VERA CRUZ ADMIRAL FLETCHER TAKES ACTION Acting Under Instructions to "Use Own Judgment" Troops Occupy Mexican City. ARMS AND AMMUNITION FOR HUERTA SEIZED While the Senate Holds up Wilson's Plea For Authority to Compel Mexico to Comply With United State De mands, the Navy Gets Busy. (Special to The Evening News.) XKW YOKK, April 21. A code, dispatch from Correspondent Will- j lain Shepherd at Mexico City, to the Xow York office of the United Tress' declared that United Stales troops J entered Vera Cruz today. The mcs-j sago wits received at tf: 10 p. in., and was the first direct news from the J scene of action today. Although it is obviously iniHssihle fur Slu'pherd j to get details of the occupation past) the .Mexican news censor, it is as-1 sinned here that Admiral KleU'her1 has acted upon the order received ' from Secretary Daniels advising hlinj to use his own judgment in hantll-l ing the situation. Prohibit Landing War Material, t WASHINGTON, April 21. A; shipment of 200 machine guns find ammunition therefor, consigned to; the Mexican government and aboard j a German freighter, will very likely J be seized by Admiral Kletcher who, is in command of the United States; fleet at Vera Cruz, Mexico. This ; shipment of war material has been' the subject of much discussion; among administration officials, and, Fletcher has had some previous in- structions regarding it. Today the! following message was wired to Admiral Fletcher: "Use your own' judgment." It has been decided; that this shipment of guns and am-j munition must not reach Huerta, ; but jthe president announced this, afternoon that he did not wish to! act aggressively until congress gives him authority to take action. Mean-: time, in order to be sure that the munitions of war shall be well tak-j en care of, Fletcher is ordered to j "use his own judgment". The pres-j ident has fumed with impatience since last night, when his request for authority was held up in the; senate. The guns and ammunition i that are at present worrying the ad ministration "were ordered from Germany by Huerta for the purpose of defending the Vera Cruz & Mex ico City railroad. In event of a clash between the United States and j Mexico, ojie of the very first acts; uf United States troops will be to) gatn control of this railroad. If the! ammunition and machine guns are allowed to reach HVierta,, It is at certainty that they will be used' against American forces. There is a rumor afloat here that Fletcher has already used his judgment and seized the shipment, but the report lacks confirmation. Administration official discredit the story. British Ship Itefuses Cargo VERA CRUZ, April 21. Acting under orders from British Admiral Craddock, the English oil steamer. Klzorra, has refused to transport ammunition from Vera Cruz to the Huerta forces at Tamplco. The ves sel had already taken the cargo aboard, but on receipt of the mes sage containing the instruction of the British admiral, it was discharg ed. The captain of the Eldorra ex plained that England's friendly rela tions with the United States for bade Ma vessel running by the Unit ed States fleet with war material for an enemy. Fifth Brigade Embark. HOUSTON, Tex., April 21. Gen eral Funston was today ordered to . embark with (he Fifth Brigade lm- mediately. He and his men will sail from Galveston for Tampico. Will Announce lHockadc. WASHINGTON, April 21. Bryan announced today that before night fall he would give the powers ad vance notification of the blockade of Vera Cruz. The notification, it is said, will precede the establishment of the actual blocRade by twenty four hours. Senate Delays Action, WASHINGTON, April 2l.--Action by the army nnd navy of the United States to force Huerta to salute the' flag was held up early todaythrough opposition in the senate to the form of the joint resolution, approving President Wilson's purposes, as it passed the house last night. A re cess of the senate was taken at 12:2S, n. m. until noon today. The president, while saying in his message to congress that he had full constitutional authority to act, is waiting for congress to express its approval before ordering Tampico and Vera Cruz to be seized and other steps taken looking to reparation for the arrest of American blue jackets at Tampico. .Midnight Session Held. In a spectacular midnight session the senate discussed the house reso lution briefly. Senators objected to individualizing Huerta and a sub stitute resolution was agreed upon by the foreign relations committee giving the president broad authority to deal with indignities offered the United States in Mexico "In view of the situation as presented by the president in his message." President Wilson had retired early but Secretary Tumulty, Secretary Garrison, Postmaster-General Burle son and Vice-President Marshall, Acting Chairman Shi,vely and other administration leaders conferred on the Biibstltutc resolution. Substitute is IreMnted. Senator Lodge presented a substi tute for the preamble of the resolu tion reported by the com mittee, which he will seek to have ndopted tomorrow. It Bet forth: "That the state of unrest, vio lence and anarchy which exint3 in Mexico, the numerous unchecked and unpunished murders of American citizens and the spoliation of their property in that country; the impos sibility of securing protection or re dress by diplomatic methods in the absence of lawful or effective auth ority; the Inability of Mexico to discharge Its international obliga tions, the unprovoked insults and in dignities inflicted upon the flag and the uniform of the United States by the armed forces in occupation of large parts of Mexican territory have become intolerable. "That the self-respect and dignity of the United States and the duty to protect Its citizens and its internat ional rights require that such a course be followed in Mexico by our government as to compel respect and observance of its rights." Detailed plans for landing of ma rines at these two Important coast towns were completed at a confer ence at the White House between president Wilson, Secretaries Bryan. Garrison an d Rear-Admirals Fiske and Blue, and John Lind. The resolution upholding the pres- ident in his course waa adopted by the house tonight by a vote of 83 7 to 37, after a spirited debate. For several hours it was considered by the senate foreign relations commit tee with prospect of an all-night ses sion of the senate or a recess until early tomorrow. (The house adjourned until 10 o-j clock tomorrow and President Wll- son. worn out by the day s work, re-1 tireu alter Hearing that t lie nouse had adopted the resolution. TWILIGHT ll.WX KKAGUE Season Will Open With Game On .y'tcrnoou of May 5. The Twilight Lejngue will open Its 1914 season on Tuesday, May 5, with an afternoon game. The re ceipts of the game will be for the benefit of the strawberry carnival. The stores will be asked to close, and u big automobile parado will be held, with Mayor Rice in the lead, the recorder and all the city council, who desire to ride in gas propelled vehicles, following. The players of alt four teams will also fololw the city officials. The auto mobiles will march to the martial tunes of the high school hand. The admission for the day will be 25 cents. Last night the Strawberry Carnival committee voted to hold the opening under their paternal auspices, and the funds will help the Carnival committee in their great boosting festival later in the month. From the prospects the league will be a much bettor balanced or ganization that it was last year. Manager Bellows, of the Presbyter ian team, is very enthusiastic about his squad. Ho said In an interview, "I have 2S players who wish to play on the nine." Dr. DeLapp, of the Christians, has been signing up phenomena all winter, and Is reported to have gath ered in a really marvelous aggre gation. The Methodists should be a league leader. They have enough new men to fill up their gaps, and all their old ones will bo out. yThelr pitching staff should he 'unusually strong Ulster Sham Battle Scenes; Armed Orangemen Are Ready "-w3 m'-w vf r3irtfg?7: I ft - M it . . . ; JMm Photo by American Pren ABsuciatlon. ENGLAND was prepared t trouble at any time In Ulster over tn bom rule bill when it appeared as If the measure stood a good cbaic of becoming a Inw. The rotunteera In the north of Irelsnd who n against home rule held many shnm battles In prepamtloo fur r, trouble. The top picture abowa them firing a broad aide durlni; a aklrmiM tod tba bottro one shows a company creasing a bridge in reireaL AY ANXIOUS General Wood Believes Troops Soon Ordered Out. FLEET REACHES TAMPICO WEDNESDAY Men Aboard the Fighting Vessels of Atlantic Squadron SKiul Time Kitrouto in Gun Practice. Special to Th0 Evenings News.) WASHINGTON, April 21. That the army will be used In an active campaign against Mexico very short ly, is the opinion here that is grow ing stronger hourly. It has all along been insisted at the White Htfuse that the navy was fully able to cope with the situation. Major General Wood Is apparently not ol that opinion, as ho remained at the office of Secretary of War Garrison almost constantly. Tie has kept a continuous reservation for u south bound train, wlhch evidences that he is expecting a speedy call for his men to take the field. Squadron Increases Speed. A BOA R O Til K A RKANSAS, by wireless, April 2 1. Admiral Badg er said today that he expected the Arkansas, which is leading the squadron, to reach Tampico at about 8 a. m. Wednesday. The fleet has increased its speed. Drill for the men and rifle practice is going on steadily aboard each ship of the fleet. War Humors Inn-ease. WASHINGTON, April 21. Num erous rumors were current here during the cabinet session yesterday this spring. Manager Strong, of the Baptists, says his sqad ought to put out a good team. "I think we will face stronger teams than we did last year, and that our nine will bo of about the same strength as then,' he said. i i n nf: 1 vrr2-? u iff.' "a 4 evening. One was that Admiral j Fletcher had already seized Vera Cruz, and had taken possession of a big lot of arms and ammunition which had just arrived for the Mex ican government. Another story was that the admiral had received orders from Washington to make the seizure. A third roport was concerning a German vossel loaded with arms and ammunition for the federals, but which had not arriv ed. State department officials dis credit the stories, Americans at Mexico City Anxious. MEXICO CITY, April 21. Amer icans here anxiously awaited every scrap of news from Washington re garding the action tnken by con gress in response to tho president's message. Huerta has given assur ances to the American transporta tion committee that even IT war comes he will givo Americans nil posslblo aid in leaving the city. Sir Lionel Garden-, recently appointed British (minister to Brazil, is ex pected to reach Mexico City during tho day. Diplomats lJiave hoped thnt he will be able to persuade Hu erta to yield to the United States. There is, however, very little pros pect of this end becoming a reality. Governor Dunne Says 175,000 Men Will Go. . IV. W. LEADERS WILL OPPOSE Williiim l. llajwuiMl .Vlloitcs I'lic 1.iiIii1iik ClasKCH Will llf-hiso To llnlist mill Tlii'io Will l!i No Wnr. SI'lilNfiKIKI.I), III., April 20. In a statement iHsuoil toilny, (iovornor Kilu-ard 1. Dunne aniiuiinicil tllat Illinois would Hi'lKl 1 75.000 men In the front In t lie event of wur with Mexico. ltd rultliif Ofl lie storineil. CIlICACiO, April 20. frowdH Ktormeil the I'nlteil StateH iirniy re iTullInK offices hero tuilay, ao Breat was tlio anxiety to K"t into the ser vice. It was said Spanish war vet erans would be invited, at a inoet I ll K to he held IoiiIkIiI, to form a volunteer reKlment. Lieutenant (lov ernlr iiarrntt O'llara and several of ficers who served In Cuha worn sche duled to mako speeolies. t'nliforniii linimers Would Jo. SAN TA IIAItDAKA, fill.. April 20. - Acting for citizens who have de clared their intention to enlist In tho event of war with Mexico, A. S. Pat terson, editor of tho Santa Barbara! News, and Sherman II. Stow, a capl- tallst, teli'Kraphcd President Wilson! today tho offer of a regiment of "California rangers, " luuunleil mid equipped. Among those who have offered their services are (Tack horsemen of a score of bin ranches, Internationally known polo players, and many who have served in American and foreign cavalry. I. W. W. Irf-ii.ler Talks Slrlko. XKW YOltK, April 20.- That there will lie a general strike of the Industrial Workers of tho World Ifl necessary to prevent war between: United Stall's and Mexico nnd that j the Trilled Mine Workers of America wll Join it, was declared here today by William l. Haywood, the I. W . j W. lender. "Hotter be a traitor to your coun try than a traitor to your class," he said. "If war seems certain the workers will simply fold their lirtns and there will be no war." Army AvUHorN lEemly. r-N DIEfJO, Cnl., April 20. In response to an Inquiry from the thief signal officer at Washington Captain Owen, In charge of the army aviation camp hers notified the war department today that four high powered aeroplanes, 14 officers and 69 men, are ready for aervlce. Bomb dropping and similar practice waa conlalntied at North taland today white order were awaited. ILLINOIS READY WANTSUITCASE OrdinanceRepeaIed--Fullertort Puts in a Repeal. UP TO CITY ATTORNEY ABRAHAM NOW Full WYIkIU llreml rctltion Heron-, stiloi-eil ami Ilufcrrcd to Tho Jiiiliciary Coiiuiilttec Other MattorN. Tho suit ense ordinance which waa passed by tho council two weeks ago has nlreaOv been referred to the elocto-s, hut nevertheless last night at tho meeting of the counci. Judge. Fullerton placed on the table a mo tion to repeal the ordinance and not go to the bother of voting on it at tho next city election. A fow days after tho passage of the rult caso ordinance, Elbert Hermann, who represented the brewery In Its trouble some time ago, cortlfled to the correctness of tho names on tho petition referring the ordinance and tho same was filed with the city recorder. This holds up the opera tion of the ordinance till nftor the regular election this fall. If the referendum falls I lie ordlnunce goes Into effect After soino discussion the validity nf tho former suit rase ordinance, was referred to City Attorney Abra ham. Another matter of importance considered Inst night was the petl llon or grocers and bakers for a uniform weight for a loaf of bread. At the last meeting tho petition was laid on tho table. Last night H was referred to tho judiciary committee. The street committee were given power to replank the Deer Creole bridge. It. was urged that the city ask the county to assist In tho cost. After some discussion It waa de cided to nbnte tho nuisiinco of C. S. Jackson. Tho health and police committee will serve the proper no tlco arter which the city ntlornoy will act In tho premises. Sidewalks were ordered built in various parts of town. Judge I'uil crton opposed tho Issuing of Mil or der hut tho majority of the ineni bin: were ngalust li I nt and the or der prevailed. Tho recorder and tho ottmr offic er', of tho city were yesterday Berv eil with papers In a suit asking that the oriicers be enjoined from levy ing and collecting tho assessment miido on Spring street. The city at torney was asked to enter the, ap pearance of the city nnd to took af ter Hie Interests of the city in the mill. This suit Is a culmination of the protects entered a feu- weika ago In the council rhamher. .mi:.m wii, i, rxiTU. Move AgnlnM Huerta Is Move Oil Whole Country, Hays Consul, DOt tiLAS, Ariz., April 20. "Any move against (lenoral Huerta Is against the .Mexican people an a w-liole, and can lie construed on nothing else," said Oenerlo Uninonet, Huerta consul liero tonight. "iijuerta Is a component part of the Mexican people, particularly that class which represents the culture anil learning." Itatnonet declared his belief Hint tho Mexican people as a whole would abandon their dif ferences nnd unite. MXAV ON- lt(ni;tl t(i III ll.lll.N'O ItKSKNTFO WASHINGTON. April 20 Tho Itoseborg Commercial Club has sub mitted a protest to congress against the delay In the construction of tho Kosehurg poslofflco. The protest severely criticises the supervising architects of the office, declaring their methods unbusinesslike. Hon. J. H. Booth returned this morning from Corvallls after a day spent there attondlng a state board meeting.