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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
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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.
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nf:
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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.