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i t i t T 3 s ? 5 S S c s c e i VOLUNTEER AERIAL CORPS IS OFFERED Aviator Brookings Telegraphs War Department to Call if Need Is Felt. BIRDMEN READY AT ONCE Iat riot ism Displayed Eagerly a a Mexican Crisis Approaches and . Word. Goes to President From Many bides. ' LOS ANGKL.ES, April 20. (Special.) Walter Brookins, aviator, and Ralph Newcomb, owner of the big Wright ma chine Brookins is using in his flights at the Urifflth Park aviation field, to day telegraphed an offer of their serv ices in Mexico to the War Department in Washington. "Brookins is the dean of all Ameri can aviators and I have telegraphed Secretary of War Garrison that Brook ins and I will be glad to serve In the Army aerial corps in Mexico," said Newcomb. "If our services can be of any use we will be glad to co-operate with the Army flyers in Mexico. "The aero corps will undoubtedly play an important part in the Mexican trouble. As an advance guard for the Army the aeroplane will be able to learn every movement of the Huerta troops. In the event of an attack the aeroplanes will be able to destroy any opposing army with comparative ease. "The fact that all of the aeroplanes stationed at Pensacola have been or dered to Mexico indicates that the War Department considers the machines just as essential as the fleet stationed outside Tampico." Brookins and Newcomb informed the War Department that arrangements could be made to leave Los Angeles Immediately, reporting to any of the Army naval bases established by the Government. AVOOOMKN' OFFER REGIMENT Organized, Drilled and Uniformed Men Ready, Wilson Is Told. OMAHA, Neb.. April 20. W. A. Fraser, sovereign commander of the Woodmen of the World, today tendered the Government a number of regiments fully organized and drilled for service against Mexico, should it be found necessary to send an army into Mexico. In his telegram sent to the United States Senator Sheppard, Mr. Fraser says there is now ready near the Texan border a full regiment, fully uniformed and drilled, and requests that it be given first duty across the border, in the event of invasion. The regiment is under command of a Captain of the United States Army. The telegram closes: "As commander-in-chief of the uni form rank of the Woodmen of the World. I hereby tender to the United States Government, through you. many regiments as can be mobilized. While hoping war with Mexico may be averted, in the event war is declared. would like our Texas regiment to be first across the Rio Grande to wipe ou.t insult to our flag. "W. A. FBAZER, "General Commanding. BROKER OFFERS VOLUNTEERS "California Ready to Back You," Says Telegram to Wilson. SAN FRANCISCO, April 20. The fol lowing was sent to the President today by Frederick A. Stokes, a broker of this city and candidate for Democratic nomination for Lieutenant-Governor: "Am prepared to organize full war- strength regiment volunteer Infantry moment's notice. Will you give me authorization? "California citizens stand ready with services to back you to a man in sup port of dignity of Nation. Callfornlans, irrespective of party affiliation, proud of you in your patriotic stand. VETERANS OFFER SERVICES Cliicagoans Would Raise Regiment of 100 Who Know Spanish. CHICAGO. April 20. Fifty war vet erans, all of whom had seen service in the islands, met here today to offer their services to the United States in case of war. P. J. H. Farrell. Past Commander-in-Chief of the Army of the Philippines, provided. The resolutions volunteered to raise a regiment of more than 1000 trained veterans, most of whom understand Spanish. RED CROSS NURSES READY - 4 50 0 Can Be Put in Field at Once i Says Miss Boardman. -, WASHINGTON. April 20. The Amer J ican Red Cross has 4500 nurses enrolled i and ready for service with the forces r in Mexico. ; This statement was made today by 3' Mtss Mabel T. Boardman. I WASHINGTON NEEDS WEEK - Governor Says Militia Regiment Could Leave in That Time. NORTH YAKIMA, Wash., April 20. (Special.) Governor Jjister. who to day attended a State Fair conference here, said the Second Washington Regiment could be made ready in week to leave for Mexto or anywhere else. This delay would be needed for physical examinations. "And we have got to give the boys time to say good by to their families," he retorted when asked if an earlier departure were not possible. "I believe that in strength, training and equipment, the Washington regi ment is the equal of the militia of any other state," said Mr. Lister. "It will compare favorably with any other regi ment the state has ever before sent out." . , The Governor was eager ' for the latest news regarding the Mexican situation, but declined to make any comment. t TUCSON HAS STREET FIGHT 3Iexlcan Shouts "Viva Huerta' Is Reaten Insensible. and 3 EL. PASO, Tex, April 20. A special to the Morning Times from Tucson, Ariz., says that a score or more of Mexicans and Americans got into street fight today when a Mexican shouted Viva Huerta. He was beaten into unconsciousness. One hundred Mexican street laborers TV struck, today.. - SCENES ATTENDING HI . t ' " X ' . jT .... . , :T2 xvv". . - - "5Ef.- - vi ft - " , I Qf -1 - - 4; J ''I'll,., aa I ' ' 4 , . ' '? . - fesis-, -A- f ' , Li . - - r v " -i - t,4a 'J t !ii!UsiWat-., k i. 1 & , ' - v-r - . ' "J TOP BOW OF TEXAS, SHOWING 14-IXCH GCXS. CENTER, LEFT ADMIRAL BOISH GOING ON BOARD. RIGHT 12-INCH Gl'SS ON ARKANSAS. BELOW SAILORS GOING TO THE ARKANSAS. PRESIOIO IS READY On Five Minutes' Notice 3000 Troops Can March. MAPS ARE NOW PREPARED Vast Army on Pacific Coast Well Situated for Field Action Should Mobilization Be Necessary, Say Army Men. SAN FRANCISCO, April 20. Three thousand troops stationed at Presidio here are fully equipped. Major Henry H. Whitney, acting division adjutant at Western division headquarters, today said the division can be mobilized at five minutes' notice. He said maps have been prepared for field action. The troops are headed by the Eighth Brigade, commanded by Brigadier General John J. Pershing. The brigade consists of the Sixth, Twelfth and Sixteenth infantry regiments, com manded by . Colonel James Arrasmith, Colonel R. M. Blatchford and Colonel George Bell. The Twelfth regiment at present is at Palo Alto for the annual field maneuvers. ' General Arthur Murray, commanding the Western division, which becomes the third division in the field, is in Monterey on his annual inspection tour. The division consists of the seventh and eighth brigades, each having a war strength of 3000 men. The Seventh brigade, commanded by Brigadier-Gen eral Ramsay X. Potts, is stationed at Vancouver Barracks. Besides the two Infantry brigades, the Western division Includes the Thirtieth Infantry, the coast artillery from San Diego to Puget Sound, commanded by Brigadier-General John P. Wisser; Company F of Army Engineers, second battalion. Cap tain Richard J. Moore, commanding; First Cavalry, Colonel Walter L. Finlay commanding; field hospital. No. 2, Major Christopher C. Collins, in command; field ambulance No. 2. Captain Lucius Lv Hapwood. and field No. 3. All orders for the state militia will be in charge of the Western division of the regular Army if mobilization is decided upon. Major Robert 1L Noble, in command of the coast reserves, today stated that Adjutant-General Forbes of the militia Is ready to muster in 4500 men, California Militia Strong. SACRAMENTO. Cal.. April 20. Pro visional orders for the transportation of California s militia strength, num bering about officers and men TITE MORNING OREGONIAN, TUESDAY, APRIIi 21, 1914. DEPARTURE OF FLEET FOR MEXICAN WATERS " - 4 - - - " in Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Francisco, have been sent out to com- manding officers by Adjutant-General Forbes. In the event of war and the mustering into service of the militia, these orders will be carried out. General Forbes said tonight the en tire militia force in htsetate could be mobolized in 48 hours, so perfect have the plans been worked out and so prepared are the various branches of the service. General Forbes came to . Sacramento from his Marysville hoera today and is keeping in close touch with Governor Johnson. The militia strength of the s.te is aportioned as follows: Three regiments of infantry, nine companies of Naval Militia, two of Coast Artillery, one batallion of three field artillery batteries, one squadron of four Calvary troops, one machine gun company, on Signal Corps com pany. Field, Hospital and Ambulance Corps and Sanitary and Hospital troops. 'rne rating or the California National Guard is second in the United States, New Tork heading the states. LOS ANGELES READY WITH 1000 Seventh Regiment Could Be Raised to Full War Strength In Week. LOS ANGELES. April 20 (Special.) "The Seevnth is ready for service with 800 men. We could move in 24 hours. It certainly looks as though we were going to have some - trouble in Mexico." This was the declaration of Colonel William G. Schreloer. commander of the Seventh Regiment, California National Guard, today, as he scanned the reports from Washington. "Our men have their equipment in shape to pick up and march to the train," said Colonel Schreiber. ."Be cause they have been expecting trouble they have arranged their affairs so that they can make a quick getaway. "I have a copy of the regimental ros ter and each company commander has a roster of his command. I would merely order that each Captain report at the Armory at a certain time and they would be there. If we moved now we would put 800 well-drilled men into the field. If I had a week to recruit I could bring the regiment to full war strength of 1000 men In the 13 com panies. MiinncssOtans Ready lor War. MINNEAPOLIS. April 20. The First Regiment of Minnesota National Guard is ready to leave for Mexico if called. Colonel K. T. Luce, in command, said tonight that his regiment of 1000 men could be placed under way within two hours. Illinois Coul d Raise 150,000. ' SPRINGFIELD, III, April 20. In a statement issued today after a confer ence with ..djutant-General Shand, Governor Dunne declared Illinois with in 30 days could have &0.000 men mobilized in Springfield for Bervlce in Mexico and in another 39 days could have 100,000 men ready. SHELLS ARE TESTED Mare Island Forces Assemble 200 Tons of Provisions. OFFICERS ARE ARRIVING Marines to Draw on Benlcia Arsenal for Ammunition if Necessary. Surgeons Report ' Prom East for Duty. VALLEJO, Cal.. April 20. (SpeciaL) -Mare Island Is prepared and waiting for whatever task may be required result of the Mexican crlsia. The 2200 men employed in keeping Uncle Sam's ships in repair will be kept at work, notwithstanding the repairs' on all ships available for service have ceased, with the exception of urgent minor items, which can be finished by Saturday night. ' ' . The main activity on the yard today in connection with the Mexican, situa tlon was the assembling of 200 tons of provisions, which were loaded on the Southern Pacific river steamer Iroquois and taken to San Francisco to be loaded on the South Dakota, due from Puget Sound tonight. This afternoon a trench field piece from the marine barracks was hauled to Benicla by a truck in order to teat the Army's trench shells la the gun. Ammunition from the Benicla arsenal will be drawn upon by the Navy If nec essary. . - A number of officers have been or dered here for duty in conection with the advanced marine base to be estab lished at San Diego. Assistant Surgeon Claude W. Carr. U. S. N. reported to day at Mare Island from Chicago, and Assistant Surgeon L. H. Rhodes re ported from Washington. 200,000 VOLUNTEERS LIKEL If Regulars itush Across Border War College I'Vwesees Aid. WASHINGTON, April 20. The House military committee will meet tomorrow to discuss the military situation. Chair man Hay said tonight that no plan was in contemplation for any legislation to provide more troops, but that all de pended on what the President wanted The war college has indicated that 200,000 volunteers would be needed if troops were put on Mexican soil. The committee will be prepared to go pahead on this basis if the President so recommends. HOPEFUL PREVENTED IS President Wilson Lauded and Blamed by Press in Mex ican Policy. HUERTA PLAYS TRUMP CARD Boerlesen. Courier Says Dictator Does Not Feel Sure of His Position and Now Hopes to Rally All Elements of Country. BERLIN, April 20. The German press as a rule Is sparing- in comment of the Mexican situation. The Cologne Gazette, reflecting the attitude of the German government, says: "The German people have no cause to oppose the course of the United States with an unfriendly policy, which besides having no object, would only Injure Germany's relations with the United States. Recent developments in Mexico can only be regretted as far as they affect German interests. "If the Americans now succeed in establishing peace in that country, there can be no objection. The Ameri cans who have been kept in a state of unrest by Mexican affairs since the de parture of General Porfirio Diaz, earn estly want at least to see peace es tablished across their southern fron tier, and to see a government there which will give security to the country and not endanger America's huge inter ests which America has created in the Panama. Hnerta Seea as Enemy. "Huerta has sufficiently shown that he does not answer to this necessity, but prefers to act and to be counted as an enemy of the United States. He knows Wilson will resort to force against him only in the last extremity and in that certainty has pursued a policy of opposition to America." . The Lokal Anzeiger remarks on the singular circumstance that the United States demands from a ruler whom it refuses to recognize. It thinks that Mexico has not broken all its bridges and that an understanding Is still pos Bible. The Deutsche Tage Zeitung com mends Wilson's long delay and is un certain whether he now intends to act or only to create an impression that he is about to act. President la Blamed. The Taegliche Rundschau blames President Wilson for General Huerta' s present plight, since his refusal to rec ognize Huerta made it impossible for the latter to obtain money with which to restore order. "President Wilsons policy. It says. "has been neither one of realities nor one of idealism, but of democratic doc trlninm. It is too early to predict the course of the campaign, but one thing is certain the United States will have no easy task in bringing Mexico to ber knees, since the rebels are likely to make common cause with General Huerta. What will Japan, the natural enemy of the United States doT What will the other powers do?" The Boerlesen Courier says: "General Huerta's refusal to salute is the first admission that he does not feel sure' of his position and Is now playing his last trump earlier than was expected namely, the policy of rally ing all elements in Mexico against the foreign aggressor." FREXCn SEE HUERTA'S SCHEME Plan to Consolidate Mexicans In Support of Regime Noted. PARIS. April 20. The evening news papers take little note today of the Lsltuation between Mexico and the United States. The Liberte says: "Whatever hap pens In Mexico the lives and property of Frenchmen there are exposed to greater danger than has hitherto been the case." Newspaper discussions lightly pass on General Huerta's desire to use the menaces of the United States to con solidate Mexicans in support of his re gime and it regards President w llson a action as seeking an easy success for the United States in order to divert attention from internal problems. AMERICANS ARE INNOCENT Mexican Federal Authorities Also Release William Byrd. WASHINGTON. April 20. State De partment reports today said the Ameri cans Farias and Boyless, held at Pied ras Niegras in connection with the murder of two Mexican soldiers, had established their Innocence. Boyless will be placed under bond to appear as witness. William Byrd, another American held by Mexican federal authorities in Mexico City, has been released and it is understood is now in Vera Cruz. From Ajcapulco came word that the Mexican federals have evacuated Ic- uala, under siege for several days by Zapatistash. and have moved ort to Cuernavaca. It was announced during the day that General Villa had de clared to American Consular officers that no newspaper correspondents were taken by his forces, as recently re ported. NAVY ASSISTANT IS BUSY 'Peace If Possible, but Dignity First," Says Franklin Roosevelt. SEATTLE. April 20. Assistant Sec retary of the Navy Franklin D. 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