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THE MORNING OltEGONIAN, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1914 GOVERNOR ISSUES CALL FOR CAVALRY REGARDED AS EASY When in London, a most cordial reception awaits Current Appropriations for I i Army and Navy Believed as Lt Enough for Present. Full Oregon Regiment Will Be Recruited for instant Service. you at rsew Bond at. tne nnest tobacconist store in the "West End and for over forty -years the retail home of DHIL1P f I -MORRD BONDS NOT CONTEMPLATED YOUNG RIDERS ARE WANTED 2 FINANCING OF WAR : Beer and Stamp Tax Would Raise- at - ' Least $100,000,000 a. Year. j Cost of Fleet at tcxlco Is Xo H ff" More Tlian at Home. 'WASHINGTON', April 22. That the TTnited States could finance a. war with Mexico and scarcely feel it Is the view authoritatively expressed. The Government's finances are con sidered to be In fine condition so good In fact that even the Treasury offi cials have Riven only tentative consid eration to the subject of providing a war fund. It was said today that no plans for raising money yet had been considered, as current appropriations for the Navy and Army, in the view of officials, would be sufficient for present needs, and it would cost no more to maintain the fleet in Mexican waters than In Vnited States waters. In the event of extraordinary ex penses money could be raised, it is pointed out, as it was raised during the Spanish-American war, through extraordinary taxes. It has been esti mated that a beer and stamp tax would increase the revenues of the Govern ment by at least $100,000,000 a year. Imposition of such taxes would have to be made by Congress, but It is expect ed there would be no hesitancy either in the House or Senate to re-enact cer tain parts of the revenue measure of the Spanish war. It can be said that a new Issue of bonds is not In contemplation. At pres ent lying in the Treasury are Panama bonds of $240,669,000, which may be sold at any time to reimburse the Treasury for expenses Incurred in the construction of the canal. Of the $375. 200,980 of Panama bonds authorized, only 1134,631,980 have been issued. The remainder could be Issued at the pleas ure of the President and Secretary McAdoo. VERA CRUZ IS CAPTURED rConclwled on Page 2.1 Admiral Fletcher his willingness to take on board all refugees for whom he had room. The Rear-Admiral thanked him, but informed him that there was still upace left on board the Esperanza. Rear-Admiral Fletcher at 8j30 o'clock ordered a general movement for the occupation of all the town. A column of bluejackets advanced and passed the uncompleted market place and na val college. When they had reached the walls of the college a terrific rifle fire was poured in all directions from the roof and the windows. The blue jackets were helpless to return the fire against the stone walls and scat tered. The Prairie, Chester and San Fran cisco opened with their five and six Inch guns and shattered the walls. The bluejackets reformed and advanced against the fire, which had diminished greatly. By 10 o'clock there was only desul tory firing from the inshore side of the tower. Battalions of bluejackets had made their way along the waterfront to the southern end of the town and cleared several streets, but the sniping from houses continued at intervals. Cruiser Shows Good Marksmanship. The scout cruiser Chester pounded buildings on the outskirts wtih six inch shells, firing over the heads of the men ashore and showing almost perfect marksmanship. The general movement from all the positions taken yesterday began in the direction of the main plaza. The ma rines, under Lieutenant-Colonel Wen dell C. Neville, moved to the south ward along parallel streets toward the center of the city, while marines com manded by Lieutenant-Commander Bu chanan of the Florida and Lieutenant Commander Arthur B. Keating of the Arkansas were ordered from their po sitions east of the center toward the plaza. The two forces swung forward with a rush for a distance of three blocks. The machine gun and rifle fire was supplemented by shell fire from the smaller guns of the Prairie and Ches ter. The ships' guns supported the movement of clearing the roofs to the south and east, occasionally dropping a shell a few hundred yards in advance. Buchanan's men, under direct com mand of Lieutenant Guy W. O. Castle, moved forward to a position one block east, directly opposite the plaza. Other detachments occupied positions to the north and west. Both marines and bluejackets dragged light field pieces, but there was little work for them. There was no organized resistance. but from the beginning- of the advance a smart fire came from the defenders on the housetops, which invariably drew & merciless lire from the ad vancing parties. The machine guns sounded their ' tap, tap" in all quarters and Ameri- . can sharpshooters, posted at street corners and other points of vantage, picked off at will any man who ap peared to them acting suspiciously. Admiral Fletcher's proclamation to the Mayor, chief of police and. citizens or era Cruz read: Tt has become necessary for the naval forces of the United States of America now at Vera Cruz- to land and assume military control of the cus toms wharves of Vera Cruz. Tour co operation is required to preserve order and prevent loss of life. "It is not the intention of the United - States Naval forces to Interfere with ; the administration of the civil affairs of Vera Cruz, more than is necessary i ior tne purpose or maintaining a con : rfition of law and order and enforce '. such sanitary conditions as are needed to meet military requirements. ; "It is desired that the civil officials ; of Vera Cruz shall continue in the ; -peaceful pursuits of their occupations. I Under these conditions, full protection : will be given to the city by the United ; States Naval forces. : "It is enjoined on all inhabitants and . property owners to prevent firing by individuals from the shelter of their ' houses on United States forces, or on : any one else. Such firing by Irregu- .' lars not members of an organized mill- ; tary force is contrary to the laws of war: ! persisted in. it will call for se- ; vcre measures. : "F. F. FLETCHER, : "Rear-Admiral. U. S. N.. Commander : rietached Squadron, United States Atlantic Fleet." Spanish War Camp Offers. ALBANY. Or.. April 22. (Special.) 'Camp Philips No. 4. United Spanish War Veteran,, of this city, last even ing adopted a resolution tendering to the President the services of the camp. In any capacity desired, in the trouble with Mexico. The camp contains sev eral former officers of the Second Ore Bon Volunteers and Oregon National Guard. IT'S HUERTA'S MOVE j t 1 : t 4 IS Secretary Daniels Writes to Parents of Men Killed. LINCOLN'S LETTER QUOTED Keeling of President and Cabinet Ministers Declared Expressed by Message Sent to Mother Who Had Lost Five Sons. WASHINGTON, April 22. Letters ex pressing profound sorrow of President Wilson and Secretary Daniel3 at the death of the four sailors and marines at Vera Cruz yesterday were dispatched today by the Secretary of the Navy to the parents of the men. The letters were addressed to Wil liam Poinsett, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Isabella McKinnon. of Brooklyn. N. T., mother of Coxswain Schumacher; Mayer Marten, of Chicago, and Michael Haggerty, of Cambridge, Mass. Mr. Daniels wrote to each: "This morning's dispatches from Vera Cruz conveying the distressing news that your son was in the first line to give his life for his country saddens all America, as the tragedy brings gloom into your home. "My feeling and the feeling of the President to you in this sad hour was expressed by President Lincoln when on November 21, 1844, he wrote to Mrs. Bixby, of Boston, whose five sons gave thetr lives while fighting for the Amer ican flag: " "1 feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine that should at tempt to beguile you from a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering to you the consolation that must be found in the thanks of the Republic they have died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of' your bereave ment and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost and the solemn pride that must be yours to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom.' " NURSES EAGER TO ENLIST Chief Surgeon Receives Many Names of Trained Volunteers. In case of need Portland will be able to furnish more than Its full share of SORROW SHOW LOCATION OF SHIPS IN MEXICAN WATERS, AND OTHER VESSELS THAT CAN BE USED IN SERVICE WASHINGTON, April 22. The Navy Department Issued a state ment giving the location of American ships in Mexican waters at 8 P. M. as follows: Tampico. Cruiser Des Moines, hospital ship Solace, Dolphin, collier Cyclops. - Vera Cms. Battleships Arkansas. Florida, Utah.. Vermont. New Jersey, New Hampshire. -South Carolina, Minnesota, transports Hancock and Prairie, scout cruiser Chester, mine-layer San Francisco, fuel ship Orion.. Giarmai, Collier Justin. Masatlan. Armored cruiser California, cruiser Raleigh. Topolobampo. Collier Glacier, Gunboat Torktown. Sallna Cms. Gunboat Annapolis, en route from Acapulco; cruiser Denver, en route from Corinto. Vessels Waiting; for Men. The department, also announced that, with an allowance of 2S00 men. the following vessels now on the Atlantic Coast could be com missioned for service in Mexican waters: North Carolina, Washing ton, Tennessee, Brooklyn, Salem, Sacramento. Castine. Additional Destroyers Available. The complement of the following torpedo destroyers can be raised to full strength for use in a Mexican campaign: Klusser, Reid, Preston, - Monaghan. Sterett. Walke. In addition to these, the department announced that the gunboats Marietta, Newport, Dubuque, Machias and Isle de Luzon, which have been lent to state militia organizations, can be used If necessary. Army nurses for Mexican service. This was declared yesterday by Major liar cellus, chief surgeon of the Third regi ment, Oregon National Guard, who has received a number of applications from .women anxious to enlist. Among them are Miss Mae Finney and Miss Margaret Newberg, trained nurses, who notified Dr. Marcellus yes terday that, they can be called upon. It Is said that there probably will be but little need of many volunteers In this service because of the fact that the Army and Navy nursing corps has a reserve list of about 5000. These would be called upon before volunteers are needed. There are 16 reserves in Ore gon, according to Miss Jane Boyle, chairman of the Oregon state commit tee of the Red Cross nursing service. DALLAS COMPANY IS READY Move on Foot for Organization ' of Men Who Have Been Enlisted. DALLAS. Or, April 22. (Special.) Company 1. Third Infantry, Oregon Na tional Guard, stationed in this city stands ready to meet the call to arms. Captain Stafrin says his company is fully equipped, and that everything is in readiness to move upon a few hours' notice. The local company has main tained a state of preparedness for sev eral months, fully . expecting to be called into service. The recruiting officers of the local company are receiving many applica tions for enlistment, provided the com pany is ordered into active service. In addition to the regular militia or ganiaztion here, a movement is on foot to organize a company composed of 100 men who have served at least one enlistment in the Oregon National Guard, or who have served in the Spanish-American War. MARIXE INSURANCE AFFECTED War Risks Not to Be Accepted by Some Companies. NEW YORK. April 22. Marine In surance on goods in transit to and from Mexican ports was virtually at a stand still today. The more conservative companies and agents were indisposed to quote any rates and the business transacted was for old shippers. Several of the companies announced they would not accept war risks or speculative business at any price. SERUM ORDERED FOR MILITIA Minnesota Adjutant-General Directs Preparations for Duty. MINNEAPOLIS. April 22. Adjutant General F. B. Wood, of the Minnesota National Guard, today requested Dr. R. H. Mullin, director of the laboratory of the State Board of Health, to prepare anti-typhoid phophylactlc for 3000 men. General Wood said that this would supply more than half the present force of the State Guard, who are prepared to leave for Mexico on short notice. 900 MARINES SAIL South Dakota and Collier Off for San Diego. DEPARTURE AS HOLIDAY San Francisco Waterfront Waves Farewell and Vessels Bound for Point Near Border Take 16 Knot Pace at ' Sea. SAN FRANCISCO, April 22. (Spe cial.) The cruiser South Dakota, and the collier Jupiter, together carrying 900 marines for San Diego, sailed through the Golden Gate today. They left man-of-war row at 8:40 o'clock, when the tide was at flood. They would have sailed last night, but for the heavy draft of the Jupiter, which necessitated the wait for high tide as a precaution. The water front gave the ships a demonstration of farewell and from the bay It was echoed. Commuters thronged to the rails of the ferryboats to wave Godspeed to the war craft. Besides men and machine guns, the Jupiter carried. 2000 rounds of shrap nel and 2,000,000 rounds of small-arm ammunition. With the South Dakota in the lead. the ships went out as to a holiday. with men on the decks and bands play ing. The bay craft saluted with whis tles .as they hit a 14-knot pace, the Army tug Elocum trailing with a shouting, hand-waving crowd. Outside the heads, the speed was increased to 16 knots. Off the Golden Gate the liner Harv ard passed the Government vessels and dressed ship, dipping- the colors while the passengers cheered. OFFICERS AND MEN HOBNOB Southern Pacific's Annual Talkrcsl Held at Asliland. ASHLAND. Or.. April 22. (Special.) Southern Pacific officials, to the number of 40, met here today In the public library in one of their annual talkfests for the good of the service In general. They later dined at the Hotel Oregon. Among those present were Assistant Superintendent Ruby and Traveling Auditor Barclay, of San Francisco. Superintendent Burkhalter and Assistant Superintendent Hanson, of Portland; Superintendent Metcalf, Assistant Superintendent Fitzgerald and Chief Clerk Kellum. of Dunsmuir. A majority of the company's agents from Portland to Red Bluff were also in attendance. After the business ses sions the party took an automobile ride through courtesy of the Commercial Club. NEW ENGINEER IN CHARGE V. Li. McCnIIoch Superintendent of Power Plants In Three Towns. SPRINGFIELD. Or.. April 22. (Spe cial.) W. Li. AfcCulloch. newly ap pointed chief engineer of the Oregon Power Company. today took up his duties as superintendent of the elec tric, power plants at Springfield. Albany and Dallas. His headquarters will be here. Mr. McCulloch becomes one of the three chief assistants of Atllla Norman, vice-president and general manager of the company, taking part of the-duties heretofore performed by Frank Burke, superintendent of electrical plant. Youngsters Eager for Service. CHICAGO. April 22. Bluejackets numbering 187 from the naval training station at Lake Bluff, north of Chi cago, left today for the East, where they will be assigned to ships. The youngsters were eager to aee service. All Large Cities of State Will Be Urged by Lieutenant Hennessey to Form Separate Companies for Later Mobilization. SALEM. Or.. April 22. (Special.) Announcing that Oregon should provide a cavalry regiment second to none for service In Mexico, Governor West, after a conference tonight with Lieutenant I". J. Hennessey, United States Cavalry, issued a call for volunteers. The plan is to recruit the regiment as soon as possible and mobilize it, probably in Portland, for training, so as to be in readiness to go to the front when called. Under the rules of the United States Army. Lieutenant Henessey, who is now training the cadets at the Oregon Ag ricultural College, if he organized the regiment, would become the Colonel and so act until the regiment was mus tered out, when he would be returned to his original status with the United States Army. He announced that young men who desired to join the regiment should communicate at once with Gov ernor West, Adjutant-General Finzer or himself. There are. one or two troops In the state, and Lieutenant Hennessey thinks it will be an easy matter to organize 10 or 11 more, which would make up a regiment of about 1100 men. "I know of no state," declared the Lieutenant, "where a more proficient regiment could be organized. There are hundreds of young men in Oregon who are naturally fitted for cavalry service, and, with a little training, would make a capital regiment. Troops should be organized In such places as Portland. Pendleton, Klamath Falls, The Dalles and other of the larger cities. They could be mobilized at a convenie-nt point and drilled thoroughly before the equipmtnt arrived. "I would advise young men having horses who desire entering the serv ice to begin training the animals at once. It Is up to each member to fur nish his horse at the start, but the Government will pay for all horses ac cepted if the regiment is called into service." While Lieutenant Hennessey had nothing to say on the subject it is known that students of the Oregon Agricultural College contemplate or ganiziug at least one troop. He said that each community which furnished a troop will be provided with a Gov ernment -officer to train It before the mobilizing of the regiment. Senator Chamberlain telegraphed Governor West tonight that It prob ably would bo Impossible to have the Coast Artillery transferred into In fantry service, explaining that the War Department desired to retain tt for coast defense. He said, however, that under a volunteer bill, which probably would be passed, it could be conA-erted into Infantry. . RECRUITING IS BRISK JUJV INELIGIBLES OFFER THEM SELVES FOR SERVICE. One Disappointed Applicant nt Naval Station Offers to Drive Wag-on. Militia Awaiting Call. Lieutenant Fred A. Udell. Marine Corps, in charge of the Portland recruiting station, had his hands full yesterday when besieged by applicants for enlistment, many of wnom were over age or otherwise ineligible. The main office in the Panama building was the mecca of. scores who crowded the sidewalk about boards showing the marines In various uniforms and In active service, while the "nom-com" on duty at the entrance was the mark of all eyes. 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