Morning Oregonian. (Portland, Or.) 1861-1937, April 16, 1914, Page 3, Image 3

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    TTTIS UTOTiyTXO . OKEGONIAN, THURSDAY, APItlli 16, 1914
WAR MAP AND SCENE OF: PEOPOSED NAVAL DEMONSTRATION" ON ATLANTIC COAST OF MEXICO I
CAUSE IS REVIEWED
CONGRESS STIRRED'
TO PATRIOTIC PITCH
PHONES: MARSHALL 5000.
HOME A 6691.
Arrest of Men in Boat Is Prin
cipal Grievance.
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Members on Both Sides Agree
Fleet Is Not Being Sent
. to Tampico as "Bluff."
CANVASS OF SENATE MADE
Blockade Which May End in Actual
Intervention Predicted by Some.
Formal Declaration of .War
, Believed Improbable.
"WASHINGTON". April 15.--Congress
stands behind the Administration al
most to a man in the aggressive policy
to demand reparation "for : indignities
offered, by the Huerta government.
In the Senate and House today the
opinion was general that the Presi
dent would be backed even to actual
warfare against Mexico to uphold the
sovereign dignity of the United States.
Both Administration and Republican
leaders express the emphatic view that
the United States is not sending the
fleet to Tampico as a "bluff"; that it
is sending it there to signalize the fact
that at last the patiente of this Gov
ernment has been exhausted and rep
aration must be made or the already
war-scarred Southern Republic must!
Buffer grave consequences. . ,
Patriotic Fervor Aroused.
Although both houses of Congress
proceded in the regular course of leg
islative business throughout the day.
itw as everywhere apparent that the
departure of the fleet for Mexico had
aroused patriotic fervor and the Mex
ican situation was the absorbing topic
of Informal discussion. Senator Hoke
Smith, of Georgia, made a canvass of
the Senate relating to the dispatch of
the fleet and the unyielding determina
tion of the Administration to command
Mexico's respect of the American Na
tion. "I find," Senator Smith said, "that
nine-tenths of the members of the ben.
nia will stand behind the Administra
tion in Its demand for reparation. If
the Government is compelled by defi
ance of Huerta to land armed forces
at Mexican ports, 1 do not believe it
would be necessary to have authoriza
tion from Congress for such a move."
Members of the Senate committee on
foreign relations were apprised of the
Administration's plans by Senator
Shively, acting chairman, and Senator
Lodge, ranking Republican member of
the committee, who conferred with
President Wilson early In the day.
Vosslbilities of the situation were con
sidered, the conclusion being that the
United States must enforce Admiral
Mayo's demand tuat Mexico'B -federal
forces salute the flag, no matter, what
the consequences may be.
Declaration of War Improbable.
It was pointed out by members of the
committee that authority of Congress
to land armer forces in Meico would
constitute a practical declaration of
war, and that a formal declaration of
war probably would not be made In
any event, because this Nation recog
nizes no formal government -in Mexico.
There are those in Congreas who
hold to the velw that the latest view
of ' the United States toward Mexico
will mean actual intervention: that this
- Government will proceed, despite rep
aration tor past insults, to blockade the
porta on both coasts; that the Rio
Urande border forces will be augment
ed by powerful reinforcements and a
campaign begun to force an end to
Huerta and the establishment of a
Mexican government which would com
mand recognition by the United States.
"It is ridiculous for anyone to think,"
Senator Shively said after his -conference
with the President, "that the
1'nlted StateB in this move toward Mex
ico is 'bluffing." The time for temporiz
ing has ended
Three Discordant Notes Struck.
A few discordant notes were sounded
in Congress today. Representative
Mondell ,of Wyoming, charged that the
President sought to use the Atlantic
fleet to enforce the mandates of his
personal prejudice" against Huerta.
Representative Bartholdt, of Missouri,
asserted that refusal of Huerta to sa
lute the flag with 21 guns should nor
precipitate the sacrifice of American
life. Senator Works, of California, is
sued a. statement criticising the atti
tude of the Administration.
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BLUEJACKETS NOT ARMED
Release Ordered by Second Mexican
Officer and Two of Demands Com
" plied With, but Formal Sa
T lute - Is Demanded.
WASHINGTON, April 15. More In
formation describing the arrest of the
American bluejackets at Tampico was
revealed in the day's conferences at
the White House.
It was learned authoritatively that a
party of bluejackets from the Dolphin
went ashore with Paymaster Copp to
get gasoline supplies. All but two
landed to get the supplies, and while
they were- gone a Mexican officer ar
rived on the scene. He declared the
party should not have landed where It
did and ordered the two men from the
whaleboat. which flew the American
flag. They were unarmed and accom
panied him voluntarily.
Two Denaida Compiled With.
The others were arrested while on
shore.' They all were paraded to the
prison, but were lnterceptd by another
Mexican officer, who marched them
back to the dock, communicated with
his superiors and released them. The
rdenng of the bluejackets from me
boat, which was flying the Stars and
Stripes, considered technically Ameri
can soil, was regarded by Rear-
Admiral Mayo as requiring an apology,
the punishment of the Mexican officer
nd a salute of 31 guns to tne colors.
The first two demands were complied
with, but the local federals asked lor
an extension , or time during wnicn
thev consulted the Huerta government.
In the meantime Rear-Admiral Mayo
notified Washington of his course and
received the approval or tne government.
Offer of Small Salute Rejected.
General Huerta himself never agreed
to any salute, but one of his under
secretaries did make Inquiry of the
American embassy -whether a small
salute to the Dolphin would be accept
able. This was rejected as tnsutn
clent under naval practice.
Tho time limit for the lirlng or tne
salute was extended Indefinitely oy
Rear-Admiral Mayo after communica
tion with Washington, during which
sharp representations were made to
Huerta. and the Atlantic and Pacific
fleets were then dispatcned to Mexi
can waters.
The President told those wno con
ferred with him there had been no no
tification to the fleet or any pronmi
tion against landing where tne Diue-
Jackets docked and. while placing
most emphasis on tne lampico inci
dent, he reviewed other offenses, such
u the railroading of an American or
derly carrying mall at Vera t-ruz. xne
attemnt to exercise censorsnip ana o
lay of the messages and other episodes
dealc-ned to snow a stuaiea attempt
the part of the Huerta government to
offend.
PACIFIC FLEET TO MOVE
Continued From Ftrt Pair-
ment will see the propriety and. the ne
cessity of .giving sucb .evidences of Its
desire to repudiate and correct these
things as will be not only satisfactory
The patience of -this to the Government of the United States,
government Is exhausted. W e are for out a.so an evidence , ....
peace, but not for peace at a sacrince ot i " " " t-' V ,,
the dignity of this Nation." f
There can be no loss- to the dignity
of the de facto government In Mexico
In recognizing in the fullest degree the
claims of a great sovereign government
to its respect."
ALL BUT TWO REPUBLICANS
Seventeen Hood River Aspirants File
Nomination Petitions.
HOOD RIVER.. Or.', April 15. (Spe
cial.) With today as the last day for
filing. 17 candidates have qualified Tor
nominations - for county, offices. .With
NOTICE IS GIVEN HUERTA exception of two Democrata. both
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.ra Cms and ' Tampico Are Skonn, With Present leaCI or Amer-
'Totm Vm Crm and ' Ta
lean Warship Ordered There and Their Courses. Be-lovr aterrroni
Vera' Crnr aad - Anerleaa Marines Leaving for Mexico I,t November.
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facto government of Mexico has seemed
to think mere apologies sufficient when
the rights of American citizens or the
dignity of the Government of the
1'nlted States -were Involved, and has
apparently made no attempt at either
Assessor, the aspirants are 'all . Repub
licans. The following is the list:
Republicans Assessor; Jasper .Wick-
ham (re-election) and- H. M. Francis;
Sheriff. .Thomas F. .Johnson (re-elec
tion). Robert M Stoneand George-W.
Dlmmick ; ' Surveyor. Murray Kay (re-
reparation or the effective correction of election); 15.' N1.' Noble and C. M. -Hurl-
ARMY IN READINESS
the serious derelictions of its civil and
military officers.
"Immediately after the incident at
Tampico . an orderly from' one of the
ships of the United States, in the har
bor of Vera . Cruz, who had been sent
ashore to the poetefilce for the ship's
burt; Clerki W. E. Hanson-(re-election)
and Kent A. Shoemaker:. County Com
missioner, Edward Hawkes; Justice of
the Peace, A.-C. Buck: coroner. H. L.
Dumble: 'Treasurer, F." A. Bishop; Conr
stable. E. S. dinger. - -
' The "Democratic aspirants ' for .the
iriaii. and who was in uniform and who I assessor-ship are J. .11. tilii: ana barn w.
riad tne omciai maiioag on nia uauh, ncncr.
was arrested and put in Jail by the
reelased and a nominal punishment in- INDEPENDENCE IN . LINE
ItlCl.CU (J 11 iuc cmvci mxo.a a,wcsvw
mm. Dill 11. wua Diguiuuaut. i.u. v i v , . -ai
derly from the fleet of the United States Every Mate Inhabitant of City A ill
was picked out from the many persona
constantly going ashore on various er
rands from the various . ships In the
harbor, representing several nations. .
Official Dispatches Withheld.
"Most" serious of all, the officials In
harsre of the telegraph office at Mex
ico City presumed to withhold an. off!- I day
clal dispatcn oiinc "'" 7.,;" It Is expected
crnmeni it ... wuaooj - ,w u.
until it should have been sent to the
censor- and his permission received to
deliver it. and gave the dispatch into
the hands of the charge de'affaires of
leh United States only on nis personal
Work on ''Good Roads" Day.
INDEPENDENCE. Or.. April 15.
(Special.) At a Joint meeting of the
Independence Commercial Club and of
merchants last night April 25 was
adopted as "All Oregon Good Roads"
that ;-ftll stores .will
close and every male- inhabitant , will
turn, out with a pick or shovel and
work on the roads-leading to the city.
The work will be directed by the dlf
ferent road supervisors. .
There will be a large meeting of the
and emphatic. demand, he having in the Commercial Club next Wednesday night
meantime learned througn otner etian
nels that a dispatch had been sent him
which he had not received.
"It cannot but strike anyone who has
watched the course of events In Mexico
as significant that untoward incidents
such as these have not occurred in any
case where representatives ,of other
to perfect plans for the day, at which
time the farmers of the. surrounding
country will be invited to Join the club
I'ndertakiiiff Virm Files
.ASTORIA. Or., April 15. (Special.)
Articles of incorporation of the J. A.
no occasion for other governments to
call attention to such matters or to ask
for apologies.
"These repeated offenses against the
rights and dignity of the United States,
offenses not duplicated with regard to
the representatives of other govern
ments, have necessarily made the im
pression that the Government of the
United States was singled out for man
ifestation of ill will and contempt.
Cumulative Effect Noted.
"The authorities of the State Depart
ment feel confident that whert
Chartering of Liner to Join
' Transports Is Significant.
ing his views and seemed convinced
that the situation had become so ag
gravated that delay might be danger
ous," said Mr. Cooper. "He pointed out
that now was the time to let the world
know the United States has endured
the conditions and repeated insulst In
Mexico as long as It could in Justifi
cation to itself. The President ex
plained that the . demands on Mextco
were strictly in accordance with prece
dents in cases of unlawful arrest and
hat he hoped the customary repara
tion would be promptly forthcoming
as it ought to be."
SERIOUS TENSION IS FELT
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covernmentrt were cuutcmcu, uui. vmj , t
in dealings, with c. filed In the County Clerk's office. The
l 11 IHlira, ' lnMrr.rnrl U.r J A. GllbHllKh
Edward E. Leach and E. B. Hughes of
Astoria, 'William- Leach and F. M.
Hardy of Oakland, Cal., and the capital
stock-Is llOiOOO. - The company Is au
thorized to conduct a general under
taking business in Astoria. -
Astoria. Seawall Approved.
ASTORIA, Or., April, 15.- (Special.)
The Astoria .Sanitary -and Reclamation
Commission at its' meeting adopted a
resolution approving ' the engineers
the I plans and calling for bids on the con
seriousness and the cumulative effect I structlon of a seawall along the water-
of these incidents is made evident to I .runt and filllnor ln the . tide flats in 1 with the President. '
the government of Mexico that. govern- the business section of the -city. "The President was firm in express
Secretary Garrison Say. His Branch
of Service Is : Prepared hot-. No -"
Orders Have Been Issued for v
Troops . to Mot . .
WASHINGTON, April 15. Incidents
of the day the busy activity at the
State. War and Navy Departments and
the White . house, the conferences be
tween' the- President and Congress
showed today that, while the United
States was hoplns the crisis might be
averted by deferential action on the
part of General Huerta,- every arm of
the Government-was in active prepara
tion f nr- mAretlclefl.
r-hint officers were uncertain .of
future enaraaements. Secretary Bryan,
who t m ill an1 had. planned to go to
Florida, is staying here against the
doctor's orders.- Everywhere .a spirit
of serious tension was manifest.
Transports Made Ready.
"The Army Is prepared," said Secre
tirv Garrison, "but has not been or
' dered to cross the border, or to go to
a n v Mexican port.
Incidentally the chartering of the
Ward -liner - Esperanza at Vera Cruz
with orders to proceed to Galveston,
whore four Army transports and thou
sands of troops are located, is under
stood to be only one of the measures
of -nrenaration being taken for the
transportation of troops if necessary,
. As evidencing the serious purposes
of the . Washington . Government, air.
Cooner. ranking Republican member o
the House foreign affairs .committee.
gave an interview after his conference
Nicaragua, and available for Mexican
service. The six vessels already on
the West coast of Mexico are the ar
mored cruiser California and supply
ship Glacier, at Acapulco. and the
cruiser Raleigh and gunboat Annapo
lis at Mazatlan, both points being held
by the federals, while the cruiser New
Orleans and gunboat Yorktown are at
Topolobampo. held by the constitution
alists.
The Navy Department's announce
ment read as follows;
"The Secretary of the Navy today
telegraphed to Rear-Admiral Howard,
In command st the Pacific fleet, that
the shlDS in Mexican waters on the
West Coast would be increased in
number. The Pittsburg, now in Puget
Sound, will transport 260 marines, now
t Mare Island, constituting pan oi
regiment of marines, which will be
ransported to San Diego, where they
will be under orders of Admiral How-
rd.
Torpedo Boats In Readiness.
"The transport Buffalo and th
armored cruiser Maryland, now at Mare
Island, will proceed to Mexico waters.
The cruiser Cleveland is under
orders to proceed from Mare Island to
Mazatlan and will be followed shortly
by the cruiser Chattanooga.
"The torpedo flotilla of the Pad no
fleet and the tender, the Iris, which are
at San Pedro, Cal.. have been ordered
to stand by waiting orders to any
Mexican port to which Admiral Howard
may order them.
The collier Jupiter and the collier 1
Saturn are loading coal for the Pa
cific fleet and will soon leave San
Francisco for Mexican waters."
"HOME COMING" GLES SET
Races and Moose Carnival to Swell
Independence' Week In June.
' INDEPENDENCE, Or- April - 15.
(Special.) At a Joint meeting of the
Independence Driving Association and
MAN OK.HOrrR IN CRITICAt AF
FAIR WITH MEXICO.
Following are facts from the life
of Rear-Admiral Henry T. Mayo, who .
made demand for salute to United
States flag:
1 Born in Vermont December 8, lSilS.
Appointed to naval academy 1ST3.
Commander 'of crulaer Man land
during" the SpantBh-Amerlcan War.
- Served in Pacific waters until 1012.
' Appointed commander of Mare Is
" land Navy-Yard In 1912.
' Became personal aide to Secretary
Daniels In May. 1913.
Took course In stratery and tactics -at
Newport War College aria then
- took command of a division of the
Atlantic fleet.
His characteristics: Genial, quiet,
unassuming, brave, kindly but force--1
ul, and a strict disciplinarian.
the trustees of the Moose Lodge, held
In this city this afternoon, arrange
ments we,re made for the holding of a
large Moose carnival during the three
days of the annual race meet, June
G and 6.
A large carnival company .will show
for the three nights and amusements
will be held on thestreet by the Moose
both day andevenlng. except durtn
the races In tho afternoon. This will
be the annual "Home Coming" week
and it is expected that there will b
larger crowds than ever before.
CARRANZA'S STAND MODIFIED
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Rebels Will Permit United States to
Inquire About Foreigners.
WASHINGTON, April 16. Secretary
Bryan during the day announced that
an. amicable understanding had been
reached, with General Carrania con
cerning representations about thej
safety of all foreigners. This point
had caused a strain following the
refusal of Carranza to furnish informs.
tlon to the United states about the
execution of . William S. Benton,
British subject.
The American Government has now
been Informed that inquiries about
foreigners if made at the specific
request of foreign governments will
be received by General Carranza from
the United States and Secretary Bryan
aid he expected no further question
to be raised on this point. He added
that no formal recognition was in
volved in this arrangement.
Efforts will be continued, the Sec
retary remarked, to obtain a modifica
tion of the procedure' adopted by the
Constitutionalists toward the Spaniards,
but relations with the Constitutionalists
generally were pronounced satisfactory.
VOICl! THE BLOUSE OF INDIVIDUALITY
The charm of the nen blouses lies in their absolute individuality.
Dlouses, since the days of the" dear departed "shirtwaist," have
played many parts. From being tolerated with abject apologies, they
have risen to a place of honor, if not of absolute supremacy, in the
consideration of teomank'md. This year they have forsaken frills and
inserts for lines of classic sumplicity and soft grace. There are elab
orations, of course, but only the harmoniously subservient k'md which
accentuate the long, down-ward lines of the blouse.
There are four special prices $123, $2.50, $3.45, $3.98,
but the blouses that go with them are of almost infinite variety.
For $1.23, there are twelve different models in novelty and tai
lored effects, fashioned from voile, crepe and lingerie.
For $2.60 there are fancy blouses of batiste, crepe and voile.
-For $3.45 there are plain and striped effects in soft cotton fabrics,
many of which are adorned with Oriental lace.
For $3.98 there are blouses of crepe de chine and chiffon taffeta
in white, maize, flesh, light blue, navy and -changeable colors.
Third Floor.
The Second Day of the
Men's Shirt Sale
Men who did not come yes
terday will be hurrying in to
day to see this reinforced supply
of Summer shirts.
Style decrees for men are
summed up (as to shirts) in the
following jinglesome lines.
Bosoms soft or starched may be,
"M ushroom" pleated, negligee
Soft cuffs, turn-bade, made for
ease,
-Collars pointed, if you please.
Shirts of every color and of
styles ultra-fashionable or conser
vative are included in this offer
ing at the Men's Shop. "The
trade considers them shirts of
the first order the best that have
ever been offered in Portland at
these prices. x
These sale shirts are divided
into four groups, as follows:
$4.00 Silk Striped Shirts,
Special $2.45
$2.50 Wov. Madras Shirts,
Special $1.88
$2.25 Corded Madras
Shirts, Special . .$1.59
$1.50 Percale and Madras
Shirts, Special . . .$1.15
First Floor, near the Washington-street -entrance
Genuine "Crex" Grass Rugs
which are so widely advertised in all the leading magazines through
out the United States can be found here in all the new Spring designs.
In pretty medallion patterns, band borders and Grecian Key bor
ders in beautiful shades of green, brown and blues.
The "Crex" rugs are the most serviceable rugs for indoor and
porch use. All are reversible, which gives you double service.
In sizes from 18 by 36 inches to 9 by 12 feet, and priced ac
cording to size.
The plain rugs range in price from 39c to $8.19 each, and the
figured rugs from 43c to $9.45 each. ' Fifth Floor
Special Sale of Corsets
$7.50 Spring Model
"Smart Set" Corsets $3.95
The Smart Set Corsets are especially known for their long, graceful
lines and their soft suppleness of construction.
They are made of soft, fancy brocade, with the low bust and
long over the hips and back they are built on those new straight
lines without any boning over the hips, and have two pairs of hose
supporters attached.
$1.25 Nadia Corset 95c v
It is made of a good grade of batiste, built to produce the slen
der, graceful lines, with low bust and long over the hips and back.
It is particularly good for a medium figure and can be had in all sizes.
W. B. Brassieres, Very Special, 69c
Made in the "cross-back" style of a soft, though firm material
and trimmed with lace and embroidered medallions. In sizes from 32
to 46.
New Style W. B. Brassieres $1.50 to $2.50
Particularly comfortable, built so as to support the bust and hold
the diaphragm in place. Made of a soft, firm batiste, crossing in
the front, and trimmed with lace edging. In all sizes.
The Lipman-Wolfe Corset Fitting Service
To select the right model, to fit it so that it conforms to natural
lines and to adjust it so that it is comfortable, is the sum and substance
of this Lipman-Wolfe corset service.
There is no charge for this service. Fourth Floor
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PICTURES THAT WILL ENDURE
For many pictures, alas, will not stand the test of time and use.
For often there are pictures that fail to please after the first impression
of prettiness has gone. They are lacking in the qualities that survive.
These are pictures that have been tried and not found wanting
pictures that will be companions and friends to the household in which
they are hung. Old masters and new famous paintings, all of them
reproduced in sepia platinum prints, and some in color, plainly
but properly framed. Pictures by Millet, Van Dyke, Sir Joshua
Reynolds, Raphael. Leonardo da Vinci. Corot. Burns-Jones. Hoff
man. IValts and others not less well beloved, in sizes 20x24 inches
and 18x32 inches. Specially priced at $1.69, instead of $2.50.
COXEY'S 'ARMY' OFF TODAY
Carriage Used In 5Iarch 20 Years
Ago to Take Part Again.
MASSILLON. O.. April 15. The first
organized band of "General" ' Jacob S.
Coxev's second army of the common
weal arrived today. It was composed of
35 men from Coshocton. O.. under com
mand of "Colonel" Paul Armstrong. It
was estimated that about 100 men
were ready to accompany "General"
Coxey when the army starts tomorrow
on the march to Washington. It Is
expected that the army will consist of
i several hundred men when other
'brigades" Join the main Coxey forces
at Beaver Falls. Pa.
Mules and some of the wagons from
Coxey's stone quorry. as well as the
old carriage In which Coxey and bis
wife rode when the departure or the
first commonweal army was made
from here 30 years ago. will be used
in the present march, but will be dis
carded later. -
"DRY" PETITIONS FINISHED
Centralia Voters to Ask for Vote on
State-Wide Prohibition.
CENTRALIA. Wash, April 15 (Spe
cial.) The Centralia "Dry Commis
sion." of which Rev. A. A. Luce is chair
man, yesterday completed Its work of
circulating petitions asking that the
question of state-wide prohibition be
voted on in November.
ine t-ity Commission is checking over
the petitions to ascertain If all the sig
natures are of legal voters.
Kenucwlck Resident Passes Away.
KENNEWICK. Wash.. April 15. (Spe
cial.) Rev. Hamilton M. BarUett, one
of the oldest residents of Kennewick,
passed away at Carson. Wash, yestor-
day. Mr. Bartlett came west from
Wilmington. Del., in 1S9. In 1904 he
moved to Kennewick. when he gave up
his regular ministerial work and
bought an unimproved ranch which he
planted to fruit. Later, disposing of
this ranch, he bought a larger ranch
and improved it so that it is now in
bearing.