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THE MORNING ORECONIAN, THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1914. OREGON BOYS MAY INVADE WEST COAST Western Militia Will Go to West Mexico, Says Chief of v Third Infantry. SCENE AT VERA CRUZ AND MEXICAN TROOPS MANY VOLUNTEER SERVICE Minister Among Soldiers AVI Mi War Records Anxious to Enlist Oc ; cupation or Country Is Regarded as Necessity. If the Third Infantry and Battery , Field Artillery, Oregon National Guard, are called to service in Mexico, in what part of that country will they tee service? Colonel Charles II. Martin, com mander of the Third, believes that his regiment, together with Battery A, Captain IT. U. Welch, commanding;, will be assigned te be part of an army to occupy Western Mexico. "The regulars and the Kastern and Middle Western militia will take care of things south of the Rio Grande and on the east coast," he said yesterday, "and I believe It will be the portion of the Western militia regiments to occupy the states on the west coast. "We would proceed probably by trans port from San Francisco or San Diego for the Invasion of the Western Mex ican states. The Third , Infantry and Battery A might go direct from Port land by water." Colonel Martin regards It as almost a certainty that, now that hostilities have begun, there Is no possible set tlement except an American occupation of Mexico. Word that Carranza, the constitu tionalist General, had said that the American landing at Vera Cruz must be ragarded as an act of war against Mexico and not against lluerta was received by officers of the Third as an Indication that the entire country, rebels and federals alike, will unite against the forces of the United States, and make the occupation of the coun try a necessity for war. Procedure May Be Same as In Cuba. "This Nation could do no finer thing than to bring peace to Mexico," said Colonel Martin. "If the constitution alists join with Huerta In opposing us. as I think they will, there will be nothing for us to do but to occupy the entire country and remain there until after peace had been restored, an elec tion held under our supervision and assurances received from the govern ment thus - Installed that peace will be preserved and the lives and property of Americans made safe. "Our course of procedure would be much the same as that followed In Cuba. General Wood would probably be made Governor-General until such time as we are prepared to withdraw from the country after a real constitu tional government has been estab lished." Colonel Martin believes that the un certainty as to the safety of American refugees in Mexico will result in heavy demands on President Wilson for more active measures than the mere occu pation of Vera Cruz. This opinion is shared by members of his staff. Oregon Veterans Anxious to Fight. Adjutant-General Finzer was in re ceipt yesterday of a number of formal written requests from men who have seen service either in" the Regular Army or National Guard, who want to go to Mexico. "Many of these men are good sol diers with excellent records," said General Finzer, "and it seems a shame that they will not be able to go in case there is a call for the Third to go to the front. About the only chance for them, it seems to me, would be in the event of a protracted war and the Government itself should call for vol unteers. In that event there would be room for many of them as officers." The following are those who have written Adjutant-General Finzer to be placed in service: Dr. Harry J. Horton, Baker City: Richard W. Holraan, Portland; Roy W. Kesl, Portland; C. R. Reeves, Port land; F. C. Stellmacher, Albany; Wil liam M. Denney, Vancouver, Wash.; General Charles F. Beebe, Portland; E. C. Mears, Portland; Captain Lawrence Jensen, Eugene; Gun E. Ledbetter, Brookfleld, Wash.; Rev. Amos D. A. Ileuff, Ashland; Walter L. Tooze, Dallas: Thomas H. Tucker, Lebanon; Captain T. T. Strain, Portland. Colonel Martin has had many re quests from men who wish to serve in case there is an Invasion. Among these are Denis Hayes, retired from the regular Army as Sergeant-Major. Lieutenant Commander John Mc Nultx. who is chairman of the Oregon Naval Board, conferred with Adjutant General Finzer and Uleutenant-Com-mander Blald, of the Naval Militia, yesterday, concerning the possibility of his going. COMPANY I FILLING UP WOODBIRX'S MAYOR WILL RESIGN AS MAYOR IF WAR CALLS. Captain Moahberger Can Have His Troops Ready to Move to Clackamas In 24 Honrs It Third Is Mobilised. WOODBURN, OrT" April 22. (Spe cial.) With prospects for active serv ice. Company I, Third Infantry, sta tioned at this city, is rapidly recruit ing up to war strength. It is thought that the full quota will be secured in a few days. ' Enlistments during the past few days have brought the en rollment up to over 76 able-bodied men, while a large number have registered, nendinsr a nositivA call fnp wpvi.. Captain Moshberger states that with in 21 hours after receipt of orders he can move to Clackamas Station with a runy recruited company. Letters have been received from ex members of the company, some of whom are Spanish-American war vet erans, who state that they will report promptly for Mexican service. Requisi tions are being made for additional clothing and equipment to supply a full company. In addition to Captain Moshberger, the company will be officered by First Lieutenant Grover Todd and Second Lieutenant Philip A. Livesley, all of whom have been attached to the local organization for many years. Captain Moshberger and Lieutenant Todd are Spanish war veterans and Lieutenant Livesley served over three years in the Wisconsin Guard, in addition to nearly 3 0 years with Company I. Lieutenant Livesley, at present the Mayor of Woodburn. will resign that office in the event that the company is ordered into the field. 'if : fjtrz - I i - 1 S ACRIFICE Sale of Boys' and Children's Clothing continues! Already scores of thrifty parents have responded to the call of these extraor dinary savings on our entire new stock of Juvenile Apparel. Remember, it is only occasionally that Ben Selling puts on a sale. When he does you can depend upon it that EVERY REDUC TION IS ACTUAL! Don't put it off the sale is for a limited time only. Boys' Norfolk Suits The newest, smartest styles in Norfolk coats, with one and two pairs of knickerbockers. At recrular prices, our Boys' Suits are considered the "best values in Portland. All sizes, 5 to 18. 5.00 Boys Norf oiks. .$3.95 $ 7.50 Bovs' Xorfolks $5.95 .$6.50 Boys' Norfolks. .$5.10 $10.00 Boys Xorfolks, $7.85 $15.00 Boys' Norfolks, special, $11.85 TOP, FEDERAL COLUMN ST MARCH BELOW, PRINCIPAL STREET IN TOWN TAKEN BY AMERICANS. HEALTH DANGERS TOLD RUBBER BUYER FEARS FOR MEN IN YELLOW FEVER BELT. Sadden Change In Altitude May Have Weakening Effect Upon Traps In March on Capitol, He Sara. Dangers more serious than Mexican bullets beset the American marines who are landed at Vera -Cruz and who are in the first fringe, of the second Mex ican war, according to the opinion ex pressed by C. V. Cooper yesterday. Mr. Cooper Is general manager of the Castilloa Rubber Plantation Com pany and has passed much time In Mexico and become familiar with the conditions there. "In landing our men at Vera Cruz." he said yesterday, "we have landed them in what Is known as the most unhealthful city in the world, although & modern system of sewerage lately established may have helped the con ditions a trifle. Tellow fever is always present there and the conditions throughout the city are the most un sanitary Imaginable. "The advance upon Mexico City will also prove a terrible strain upon the men. aside from any fighting they may encounter. In the 250 miles from Vera Cruz to the City of Mexico they must rise from sea level to an altitude of 7500 feet. "It is almost certain that there will be fighting at Puebla at least before reaching Mexico, if the American troops advance, for Puebla lies directly In the way and will offer the principal point of defense against an assault upon Mexico City Itself. There are two rail roads from Vera Cruz to Mexico City. "The Southern road, through Puebla. can be kept open with comparatively little trouble, but the Northern road, which goes over the mountain via Jal apa, can be destroyed by the defenders with ease. "It Is over this Northern road that the trains bearing th refugees from Mexico City were on the way to Vera Cruz, and the fact that they have not yet been heard of in Vera Cruz leads me to believe that Huerta's men may have begun the destruction of the rail road already." CUTTERS HELD FOR DUTY REVENUE SERVICE TO AID IN PA TROL DUTY ON COAST. Cruiser Albany Sails. SEATTLE. Wash.. April 22. The cruiser Albany sailed from the Puget Sound Navy-yard at 5 o'clock this afternoon for the Mexican west coast via San Diego. Small Vessel Carry Batteries of Six Pounders and Crews WeU Fitted for Arduous Service. WASHINGTON. April 22 Nine ves sels of the revenue cutter service are being held in readiness to proceed to Mexican waters to take part In the blockade of . that coast, which already virtually has been established. While the movements of the cutters will depend on developments. Treasury officials said today that every one of them was prepared to start on 30 min utes notice. It is understood to be the purpose to utilize the cutters to do pa trol duty along the coast, to act as dis patch boats and to carry marines or other forces to points ashore that can not be reached by larger vessels. The cutters available for Mexican service include the Algonquin at San Juan. Androscoggin at Portland, Me.; Apache at Norfolk, Va.; Gresham at Boston, Itasca at New London. Conn.; Mohawk at New York, Onondaga at Norfolk, Seminole at Wilmington, N. C, and Yamacraw at Savannah. Ga Each of the boats carries a battery of inree or roar six-pounders and a crew of about. 100 men, fitted by hard train ing and experience for any duty which may call them. CAVALRY TROOP IS EAGER Pendleton Wires It Could Be Ready In 4 8 Honrs, Including Mounts. PENDLETON, Or., April 22. (Spe cial.) "Could organize troop of cav alry in 48 hours, including horses." This was the message sent this morning by Captain M. S. Kern in reply to the following message received from M. S. ReevdfL nrtini' few PnTiimanilnt P. J. Hennessey at the Oregon Agricul tural college: "If volunteers are called, could troop of cavalry be organized In Pendleton?" Hennessey is a cavalry officer and would probably have charge of opera tions preliminary to the mobilization of regular cavalry forces in this state should the call for National volunteers be issued. Dr. Kern saw active serv ice in the Philippines. . If "rough riders" are needed he is prepared to raise a troop to foil war strength of 108 men. Roy T. Bishop, of this city. also received a message today from Captain Tebbett. of Portland, asking if a cavalry troop culd be organized here. A favorable reply was sent. BRIEF WAR PREDICTED AMERICAN STOCKMAN THINKS TROUBLE QUICKLY SETTLED. "READY" SAYS COMPANY A 66 Men Are Now Enrolled and Oth ers Ready to Enlist. M'MINNVILLE. Or.. April 22. (Spe cial.)' "Every man is ready and at a moment's notice I could have Company A. of the Third Regiment, at the local depot," stated Captain Francis L. Michelbrook, its commanding officer, today. "The men themselves seem very enthusiastic. We have 66 men on our rolls and several that have served in the Guard who have stated they wanted to be enlisted if we are called out for service. A number of the men were at the local target range yesterday and some would have gone out today for prac tice, but the officers deemed it more expedient to have the men in town, where they could be called together easily. 0. A. C. BOYS TO MOBILIZE 5O0 Old Cadets in State Will Be Put Into Three Companies. In order to organize several com panies of former Oregon Agricultural College cadets, C H. Brlstow resigned as an ensign of the Oregon Naval Mil itia yesterday and will Immediately take up the work of getting in com munication with former students of the school. While at school Brlstow was a cadet colonel. He is being as sisted by Lieutenant Pox, former as sistant commandant at O. A. C More than 600 students are scattered throughout the state and from pres ent indications little trouble will be experienced In organizing three com panies. Mr. Brlstow is. at Main 238 any time during the day. Fighting' Continues In Monterey. BROWNSVILLE, Tex.. April 22. Ac cording to dispatches received in Mat amoras. opposite this place, fighting continues at Monterey between federals and constitutionalists. It is said the fight has been carried into the streets of Monterey proper. Northwest Represented In Marines. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington. April 20. (Special.) Two Northwestern men. Captain K. A. Ram say, of Salem, Or., and First Lieuten ant R. S- Kingsbury, of Boise. Idaho, hold commissions in the Second Regi ment of Marines, which landed at Vera Cruz yesterday. Sonora, Under Carranza, Is Peaceful and Foreigners Are as Safe There as Here, He Says. "I don't think the present warfare with Mexico will last a month." said A. Venator, a stockman of Venator, Har ney County, who returned this week from Sonora County, in the northwest ern part of Mexico, where he went last Fall. "The Americans will restore or der and probably depose Huerta, but I do not think the United States will annex any territory as a result of the war. "Will the opposing Mexican forces combine against the United States? No, no, never. The constitutionalists can not be induced to. join the Huerta forces. Huerta has invited trouble with the United States simply to avoid being whipped by Villa, who has been beating him at every turn and who would soon put him entirely out of things." "The State of Sonora is tranquil and a stranger would hardly ;now that there is any trouble. Carranza Is an able man of peaceable disposition and a friend of the United States. Already he has appointed a commission that is restoring the property confiscated from the federals and others at the outset of the revolution. "By June Sonora will be depleted of most of its cattle north of the quaran tine line, as Montana buyers are taking everything in sight." Mr. Venator liked Sonora so well that he induced California buyers to Invest with him In cattle. He says a person who minds his own business is Just a safe in Sonora as anywhere in the United States. He originally went to Sonora with the intention of buying cattle and shipping them to Oregon, but instead he entered the stock business there. He left Mexico about a week ago and is in Portland on his return to Venator, Harney County. 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It is the first genuine pen picture of the Mexican soldier in battle, and it is also the first opportunity you have had to picture in your mind the kind of fighting our soldiers will face in their march on to Mexico City. The story of the battle is illustrated with photographs taken by John Reed in Mexico. We missed a bunch of action pictures, as Reed's camera was smashed in a run for his life, which he describes, in part, as follows: "I ran on ran and ran and ran, until I could run no more. Then I walked a few steps and ran again. I was sobbing in stead of breathing. Awful cramps gripped my legs I ran, I wondered what time it was. I wasn't very frightened. Everything was so unreal. It just seemed to me that if T didn't get away I wouldn't be doing my job welL I kept thinking to myself, 'Well, this is certainly an experience. I am going to have something to write about " Don't miss this story. Go to the nearest newsstand to day and get a copy of the May METROPOLITAN. 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