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Ttm MOHXIXC3- OREGOSIAN, 2IOXDAY, 3IAT 11, 1914. HUERTA'S ENVOYS BOARD STEAMSHIP WARTIME SCENES NEAR VERA CRUZ. Funston's Hospitality, Badg er's Offer of Passage North, Politely Declined. 2 aAandmseen ST" GREETING GRAVELY GIVEN Commissioners Officially Received. at Vera Cruz Terminal, but Era bark Without Escort and Slake o Statement. VERA CRUZ, May 10. President Jtuerta's three pea-ce commissioners, Emilio Rabasa, Ausustin Rodriguez and Luis Elgruero, arrived today on their way to Niagara Falls, Canada, where the conference, between the me-, diators and the representatives of the United States and Meaico'will be held. The commissioners politely declined the offers of hospitality made by Brl-eradier-General Funston, as well as llear-Admiral Badger's offer to give them passage on the Morro Castle and boarded the Kron prinzesinn Cecile, which probably will sail tomorrow for the United States by way of Havana. Briffadier-Oeneral 'Funston. in fa tigue uniform. Lieutenant Ball, General Funston's aide, and Lieutenant Cohen, Rear-Admiral Badger's aide, were the only officers present in an official ca pacity at the terminal station when the mediators arrived. Party Travel In Special Car. The commissioners came in a special car, there being about 15 in the party, including Hafael Elguero, brother of Luis, who will act as secretary; Rafael C'apetillo and ..lanoel Martinez Ielcam po. attaches; Senora Martinez Delcampo, fc'enorita Rodriguez - and the four daughters of Senor' Rabasa, who heads the commission. The three commissioners stood In a little circle, while Thomas J. Ryder, vice-president of the Aguile Oil Com pany, stepped forward and addressed General Funston: 'General, may 1 present these gentle men?" said he. "Certainly," the general replied. For mal introductions followed, each shak ing General Funston by the hand. Lieutenajit Cohen then stepped for ward. Commander' Compliments Extended. "Accept the compliments of the Commander-in-chief." said lie," saluting. All three commissioners bowed gravely and smiled their acknowledgments. Lieutenant Ball then saluted and they acnokledred this in the same way. Mr. Ryder conferred with the com missioners in Spanish, extending to them in behalf of General Funston and Admiral Badger the hospitality of the American officers and transport on the Morro Castle. He informed General Funston that the commissioners would accept no hospitality and would sail on the Kron Prinaessen Cecile. The com missioners drove in autos to the wharf, but no escort was sent along and no army men except the chauffeurs ac companied them. Picked. Troops Compose Gnards. The commissioners took up their quarters on the Kron Prinzessen Ce cile and prepared for their journey without making a statement or grant ing any Interviews. The trip of the Mexican peace party from the capital was made in the presidential train. A detachment of presidential - guards, all of whom ranked as captains, under command of General Ramon Corona, President Huerta s chief of staff, accompanied the commissioners. In addition there was aboard the train a more practical guard of picked troops. The train left the capital last night. GIRL GOES FAR TO MARRY After 7 00O-Mile Jaunt Miss Selnra v IVank Weds in. St. Louis. sr. liOLlS. May 6. A pretty mar riage ceremony united Rev. Karl F. Pfeiffer. pastor of the Clayton Ger- . man Evangelical Church. and Miss iSelma Frank, his school-days' sweet heart in Palestine. Jerusalem, who ar rived Monday, after & 7000-mile trip. The marriage was in the church of which the bridegroom is pastor and members of his congregation were the quests. Kev. Herman Walz, pastor of the Sa Jem Church, a cousin of Rev. Pfeiffer, aid the ceremony. Other pastors were Itev. F. Bauer, of Des Peres; Professor William Bauer, of St. Louis;. Rev. E. Tlichter. of the Bethseda Church, and 3vev. Dr. William Simon, of Jesus fchurch. Kev. ITeiffer and Miss Frank went to school together In the Holy Land, though his home was in Alexandria. -sia. They were childhood sweethearts and though the boy came to America when ho was 15 years old, he never lorgot Miss Frank. He returned to .Asia in 1307 and again In 1912 h (spent nine months there, mailing hi engagement announcements to hi fritnds in America Just before depart. jug ior mm Dome. RECOUNT SHOWS DRYS WIN "Wexford CVnnty, Michigan, Out of Wet Column. Taken ..'' .. .t.. .'.. .. . i ..w P'; Amu- , : ; : : 1 Photos Copy right by TJnderwood & Underwood. 1 TOP. PCSHIJiG OUT AMERICAN DEFEMSKS FROM VERA RtZ t TOWARD MEXICO CITY BELOW, MEXICAN REFHOKES FROM J VERA CRUZ MOVING TOWARD FEDERAL LIKES OUTSIDE THE I CITT. i ............................;......... m . K .. . . - hninediateiy places you witliiu talking of your physician your grocer or drugstor your friends, acquaintances and tmsiness ciates. HARBOR IS BRILLIANT Vera Cruz War Fleet Fine Sight at Night. MEXICANS ARE SURPRISED Prisoners Taken by Marines Expect Execution AVlien Lined Up to Be Searched and Cannot Under stand Mercy feliown. REVOLT IS FEARED I Diplomats Uneasy for Foreign ers in Mexico City. NEWSPAPER MEN SET FREE Retired' Army Officer Acting as Cor respondent, Said to Be Detained as Spy, Faces Inquiry if He Returns. (Continued From Flrt Page.) Baltimore. The contents of the cases ere described in the invoice as fowl g pieces manufactured in the United States. CADILLAC. Mich.. May 5. Wexford County instead - of going wet In the recent local option election by a major ity of 10 really went dry bv a majority of 20. This was according to the recount by the board of supervisors, which was completed recently. KNOX URGESTOLLS CASE (Continued From First Page.) colossal work on the same and identi cal terms as we. the owners, the build ers, the operators, the protectors and the insurers of tbe canal, or that she shall dictate how we shall treat mat ters of purely local National trade and commerce, or that we shall be denied the very rights In respect to our do mestic commerce which she herself claims and exercises and which every other nation in the world possesses." Calling attention to article 3 of the treats", on which Great Britain bases its protest. Mr. Knox explained that It contains six rules, the first granting a privilege and the other five specify ing conditions on which that privilege is to be enjoyed. " 'The canal shall be free and open to the vessels of commerce and of wav-- of all nations observing these rules,' Is the language of the grant," he con ttnued. Quoting the Tules which relate . to war, he submitted that they did not apply to the Vnitcd States. without obtaining the permission re quired under the regulations. The Sec retary of War had previously ordered Army officers to cease writing for newspapers. "I will not for one moment tolerate Army officers'' reporting military op erations," said Secretary Garrison. Newspaper Party Released. The British Ambassador here has been advised through the Brazilian Le gation that Walter Whiffin and all other newspaper men have been re leased. 1 Official dispatches to the State De partment from the Brazilian legation in Mexico City says that four correspond ents held in Mexico City were released yesterday. Medill McCormlck and B- H. Davis left by refugee train for Vera Crux yesterday. Walter Whiffen and A. J. Sutton were to leave today. A dispatch to Brazilian Ambassador Da Gama here confirmed the State De partment advices. As a reason for the arrest of the newspaper men, it recited that they had asked for permission to enter the Mexican Federal lines, but. without waiting to receive it, had pro ceded to Mexico City. Retired Enlisted Mt to Report. The Adjutant-General's offiee of the War Department has sent out an order to all retired enlisted men. which in cludes non-commissioned officers, to re port their availability "in ease of emergency." The Duke of Connaught, Governor- General of Canada, is taking steps to have suitable attention and courtesy extended to the South American medl ators and the delegates from the United States and Mexico when they assemble at Niagara Falls, Ontario, on the ISth. CATHOLIC CHURCH LAUDED Fattier Vauglian Says Organization Is World's "Biggest Advertiser," LONDON. May 9. Father Bernard Vaughan, in an address to the Aldwych Club this week, declared that religion was the only thing really worth adver tising. Nevertheless, he admitted, other ar ticles needed advertisement even footwear, clothes or soap. He belonged, he said, to the oldest and biggest advertising firm on the planet the Roman Catholic Church. She believed that she had wares that defied competition and she put them in her shop windows, proclaiming for all she was worth: "Come, even you without money, and buy." Why had they music, the ritual, and preaching in the church, if it were not to advertise the supplies they possessed for. the demands of the human soul? In view of these being so splendid they were justified in making use of advertisement. "The Roman Catholic Church," he concluded, "to use the phraseology of the United States, had ' been 'on the ob' 2000 years, and had 'delivered the goods' all tho time." WOMAN OFFERS HUSBAND Alleged Worthless Six-Ioter Taken to Recruiting Station by Wife. CHICAGO. May 5. Sergeant -Earle Quillan, of the South Chicago recruit- ng station. 3004 East Ninety-second street, was surprised yesterday when the door of his office was opened and frail woman marched in. leading her six-toot husband by the hand. I want to enlist my husband, Wal- ter " But we can t take married men. madam. Sergeant Quillan explained. The woman turned to her husband. "Well, I guess you are good for nothing. Go home now and wash the children. I am going to work. You see. he won't work, so he might as well go to war, she told the sergeant. Her name .was not learned. Villa Releases British Cotton. JUAREZ, May 10. Forty cars of cot ton owned by British planters in the Laguna district, near Torreon. which had been confiscated by General Villa with the cotton owned by Spaniards, have been released and arrived here today. It will be shipped to the United States immediately. American Guns Seized at Dublin. DUBLIN, May 10.-Th'o customs a' thorities today seized -0 cases of arm on tho steamer Lord Charlemont. from TANGO DANCED IN BOOTS Milwaukee Clu-fertens Now Water works 100 Feet Under Water. MILWAUKEE. May 5. Joseph Han reddy, a Chicago contractor, and his wife gave a unique party when they were hosts at the christening of Mil waukees waterworks Intake tunnel The most unique feature of the chrls tening was a tango dance dona in rub ber boots by two professionals, Whil the other guests furnished vocal music. , Tae christening party was held more than 100 feet below the lake, and 13,000 feet from shore. At tbe conclusion of the tango in the mud a banquet was served, the food being served in cylin drical form, like the tunnel bore. DEMOCRATS! The Med ford Tribune knifed Harry Lane and supported Bourne for Sena tor. Sha,U such treachery be rewarded by electing the Tribune s c&ndldate fo National committeeman? Democrats, take no chances, but vote for a geouln Wilson Democrat, H. M. Esterly, for Na tional committeeman. Paid AUv 7 protects vc mm time danger ef- A lifted receiver a cry for help brings yovi a No time lost turning 0n light no mechanical fort, and no waiting for connection. . The magnitude of the service at your com mand through the Pacific telephone is be ' yond estimation. The Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Salea Dept. distance f e of " " asso- Company v ) Mala SSOO. VERA CRUZ, Apr'.l 28 The Hotel Diligencia is Navy headquarters ashore and the tall tower on its roof Is the signal station. Four bluejackets, in charge of a quartermaster, live in the tower to work the blinker, the wigwag and the automatic semaphore. "Bluejackets" i what they are called, but they wear white by day and blue by night. "If we wore white at night on a roof." explained one of them, "it's like singing to the bullets 'come and get me. From this tower at night the real city seems out to sea. The illumina tion in the harbor Is far more brilliant thfen In the town Itself. Twenty-one American warships lie there in gray war paint. The French Conda,1 British Essex and Spanish Carlos V. are here, tco. Ships Chatter lneessantlT- The baby searchlights flash from ship to shore to ship, spelling out the Morse code by a shutter system. The ships also talk to each other by night semaphore, night wigwag, radio and ardois. - Ardois is a French signal system Americanized, which depends on red and white lights to spell out Morse. Red Is a dot and white a dash. No old ladies' sewing circle ever talked faster than our Navy in Vera Cruz. They talk a steady stream of chatter marked by interruption, contradictions. the retort courteous and the retort dis courteous. A dozen of the high places in town are also equipped with blinkers ana lgwags. A blinker is an electric light on the top of a 15-foot rod which the perator below works by telegraph key In dash and dot. He may be perfectly sheltered by a 'dobe wall while the light above blinks its dots and dashes across- space. In fact, this is precisely what happened during the fighting. Prisoners Expect Exeeatlen. 'Not that I call it fighting," ex plained one of the jackies earnestly. Just a hell of a big riot, that s all." 'It was fighting, you ordinary," cor rected the old quartermaster (he was. Judge, 35. the others being lads In the 'teens and early twenties), "but ot an engagement." There was some funny things. The marines came in with a bunch of pris oners and lined 'em up against the wall right down there to search 'em." Jack pointed to the public square named Plaza del Constitucion. of course. There was a couple of priests with them and the prisoners fell on their knees and began to pray while the priests blessed them. The marines waited a while till they got tnrougn. then went on with the search. The spicks couldn't make it out. They thought o' course they was going to be hot, beln" prisoners." If it had been American prisoners and spick soldiers they would ha' been hot all right, commented the quar termaster, sagely. Red Crau Just "Good Target." The men on shore never call the Mexicans greasers, but always spicks. Apparently the word comes from the last visit of tne fleet to Naples when they called the Neapolitans spaghettis. spags, splgs, and now it has Jumped the ocean because of the resemblance in complexion between the two races, and it has become spicks. So does language grow. "Funniest thing I saw," said a boy from Wisconsin, "was that cook, little Jerry Denny be about the littlest man in the fleet up and down and one ot the biggest across and through he was signed to a stretcher and he said he wouldn't pick up any spicks see em In hell first and then he went ritrht out and brought one in and then he went right out and brought another right in and got a bullet through the back of his hand. Course the spicks didn t pay attention to tne Bed Cross. Just thought it was a extra good target." - "The most dangerous places was on the roofs." said the quartermaster, the spicks shoot that high. The Americans shot fine and low. Most ot our nits about the belt. I seen' em." When we took the custom-house. said the Wisconsin boy, "I like to made myself sick with the amount of candy I ate in there, but there was an easy thousand casks of booze In there we dassen't touch. Cognac for old Huerta, I guess, and benedictine. "Anyhow, the boys was allowed to roll these out for breastworks, but not to drink a drop. Orders was 90 days solitary for one drink. Gee: It was funnv to hear a bullet go flop- into barrel of the good old Jump high and see it all running down the gutter to the bay. Made roe kinda sad. "O, we got this town running now. hadn't spoken before. "I got to mend all the clocks that got shot up." A chorus of laughter. "Yes, suh, I come to sea to get out of the Jewelry business and -here I am back into it for spicks and no pay." "There's Terminal again, interjected the quartermaster, and he spelled the message little by little while a Jackie took it down. T-r-a-l-n r-e-t-u-r-n-e-d n-o r-e-f-n-g-e-e-s. "Out what the. Say, why don't that guy ever give a signature?" lie signaled for signature. In fie harbor tbe night semaphores. wigwags and ardois lights talked and talked, and up in the blinker tower the Jackiea talked and talked in the dark ness, as men have talked since time began of war and victory. The Mexican people have come back into the streets and shops Vera Cruz has passed into the hands of still one more conqueror, and seems perfectly re signed, as if o accustomed to. Cortex and Zuniga, bearded, cutlassed pirates; Lorencillo, Agramonte, revolutionists, and counter revolutionists, the French in 1838. Scott in 1847, Juarez in '59, the French .in 1861 and the "constitution alists" in 187. But never before has Vera Cruz had a conqueror whose yoke was milder. Never before, probably, did the Vera Cruzers have a more prosperous day The Americans pay double for every thing they buy and the town is Jammed with them. Refugees, marines, sailors. soldier, correspondents all seem pop sessed with the single ambition to change gold money inte pesos and 4?et. rid fit tae pesos. when our officers, after the right. paid for their hack rides the cabbies nearly fell off their seats in surprise. By Vera Cruz tradition the conqueror haa always commandeered goods. money, food. wine, whatever he fan cied, including aometimes women. But these "white conquerors pay. So now the Vera Cruz cabby has taken cenr age and shrtijrs his shoulders and frowns whenever tho American soldier doesn't tip him double besides the le gal fare. Then the American officer feels he has committed a breach of etiquette. The Navy distinguished itself in Vera Cruz during the fight and afterwards. H. .T. 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