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1 ilTf ( Full Leased Wire Dispatches .ill Today's News Printed Today w. (--' t. THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR SALEM, OREGON, TEIDAT, APRIL 21, 1914. ON TRAINS AND NEWS PRICE TWO CENTS stand five cents -iii ii n i ii m u 11 ? do MEXICANS BEGIN IR AT LAREDO--FIRING 1 U. MasaaSISSSasaasSSBaaSSSSBassSSSSSSSSSISSSSB ' FEDERALS SET FIRE TO U. S. CONSULATE AT BORDER TQWN AND RETREAT AFTER SENDING A LEADEN FAREWELL TO AMERICAN PATROL-THE GENERAL STAFF AT WASHNIGTON URGES PRESIDENT WIL SON TO RUSH INFANTRY ACROSS RIO GRANDE TO PREVENT THE UNITING OF REBELS AND FEDERALS FORCES. Laredo, Texas, April 24. The Mexi can federal troops set fire to tho mu Jiieipal building, custom house, post office, the United States consulate ami other buildings in Neuvro Larad.) across the Kio Grande from here, and marched out of town. The town was being razed by flames this afternoon. Tho municipal building was the first net fire to. Dynamite ws then used. Later the American patrol, just across the border, was fired on. A sharp fight followed, resulting in the Mexicans being driven back. Tho Mex icans then fled toward the interior. Five Mexicans were killed iu tho Kouve Laredo gkirfish. , Only the American soldiers' sharp fire saved the international railroad bridge from being burned, and it was here that the fatalities occurred. Immeiliately after the fight three trainloads of federal troops left for the southward, presumably in response to the orders or a. concentration of the northern forces at Saltillo. There were no disorders in Laredo. The town is guarded by American reg ulars, besides a company of rangers. -A. Consulates Abandoned. Washington, April 24. Abandon ment of all Vnited States consulates in Mexico was ordered this afternoon by the state department. This was in addition to the closing of the Mexico City embassy. In Moxi co City, Brazil was in charge of Amer ican interests. Elsewhere they will be turned over to French consuls, except in a few places where France" is un represented, and at Vera Cruz and Ac apuleo. At these latter places Brazil will act. Euglr.Jid undertook to see to American affairs at Frontera, La Paz, Ensenada and Manzillo. Their consulates being closel Sec retary Bryan authorized the consuls to leave Mexico with their staffs when ever their judgment dictated. It was said several would remain. No Foreign Mediation. Foreign mediation between the Unit ed States and Mexico will not be con sidered for a moment. This was made clear here this af ternoon by Secretary of State Bryan. He characterized as "absolutely with ., out foundation." London dispatches that Sir Arthur Cecil Spring-Rice, the British amba ' wflor at Washington, already had started negotiations toward mediation. Bryan said it would be impossible to . ' liave any power act as mediator,-and doubted that they would even tender friendly offices, because America "'('lies not recognize Huerta, ncver has and never will." . Bryan also said that no reply had yet been sent to General Carranza. Expect Rebels to Join Huerta. Administration officials admitted to day that they expected the constitu tionalists to join General Huerta in war ngninst the United States. President Wilson, however, again emphasized the fact that tho United States U qunrel Tni," with Huerta ilone, and that r prisala were contemplated only against , him. Consular Agent Carothers reported to the state department that General Villa ' has assured him that in no circum- stances would he bear arms against America. Secretary Bryan said rebel representatives here- believed General Carranza 's letter was chiefly sent to - ahow the constitutionalists that he in tended to uphold Mexico's honor.- A report that the rebels and feder als at Torreon had agreed to a truce . jending developments at ' 'Washington and Metico City cold not be confirm ed. Secretnry Bryan, is investigating X the report. If it fs true it confirms the war council's belief that Carranza HUERTA resigns to COMMAND IN FIELD Laredo, Texas, April 24. That General Huerta has resigned in favor of Foreign Minister Kojas and will take personal command of the army was asserted to day by District Judge Gonzales of Xuevo Laredo. He said he had received the news in a tele gram from Mexico City. Twenty Mexican engineers and firemen employed on the Mexican National- Railway struck today and came here, leaving the Nuevo Laredo fed erals without men to move their trains. f ' S. SOLDIERS and Villa can not prevent their troops from joining Huerta. Border Situation Dangerous. The border situation was admittedly dangerous. Telegrams from Brncketts ville and Eagle Pass, Texas, said Mexicans were planning raids and asked that a regiment be rushed to Brnckettsvillo. Borders residents fear Huerta will declare war immeditely and that the federals and rebels will unite against the United States. America's war plans were bcinff care fully guarded today. It was learned authoritatively, however, that when the word is finally given to crush Huerta and take Mexico City two ex peditions are planned. One will leave from Vera Cruz-and the other from El Paso. A start from El Paso is certain if the rebels assume an unfriendly at titude. Speaking of two such expedi tions an army officer hero said: ' ' The Vera Cruz army must meet se rious natural obstacles on any move ment on Mexico City and the expedi tion for El Paso nlso would encounter serious obstacles. The march south ward would be through the desert." Few officials her thought the rebels would remain neutral long. They said Carranza and Villa could not prevent their followers from deserting, even if they theurslves adhered to a polcy of neutrality. Telegrams Woro pouring in upon the war department from Texas border points demanding ample military pro tection against invasion, and it was agreed here that the Texans' fears of Mexican incursions across the border probably were well founded. A dispatch from Mexico City said the Brazilian flag was flying over the Uni ted States embassy. The stars and stripes were removed at midnight, when Charge d' Affaires O'Shaugh nessy and his staff left. Huerta, it was stated, not only made no attempt to seize any of tho embassy effects, but had taken steps to protect it. It was thought tho building was safo unless there should be rioting and vandalism. FORMER SALEM WOMAN DIES. News was received hero this morning of tho death in York, Nebraska, of Mrs. V. H. Coleman, who was formerly of this city. She had been sntferinir severely from dropsy for several years. ueatn came Wednesday morning. She is a sister of George Mason, of South Salem, and 7ias- many York friends in this city. She lived at Nineteenth and Mill streets when in Salem. She has a brother, Gardner 'Mason, who is also critically ill at Sodaville, Oregon. VESUVIUS IN ERUPTION. Rome, April 24. Mount Vesuvius and Mount Aetna burst into simulta neous activity today. Both were shak en by violent tremblings, and began pouring out lava. There was no im-' mediate danger. CHARLES J. CADGER, AT HEAD OF FLEET. T3i .. r-r? If . . V '1 ' -A ' V. Photo by Amerlcxn Prus Axsoclatlon. ' Rear-Admiral Badger is in eom mand of the Atlantie fleet dispatched' to Tatnpico to enforce the demands of the United State that her flag be re spected by Huerta. The fleet is now in Mexican waters, ready to blockade the entire coast line upon word from Washington. , t 'J r. M I - J UNITED STATES miaa,1,,"".' 1 Photos by American Press Association. AT TOP, SOME OF THE AMERICAN TROOPS READY FOR THE MARCH ALONG MEXICAN BORDER. AT , BOTTOM, ARTILLERY GOING INTO ACTIONi ALSO MARINES LEAVING TRANSPORT AT GAL VESTON, TEX. AT ORDERED TO THE FRONT Eighth Brigade Under Brigadier Gen- eral Pershing Entrains Today. "THE CALL CAME AND WE WERE READY TO GO' First War Scones Since Spanish Ameri can Conflict Slir Bay City. San Francisco, April 24. "There is little to be said," briefly Btated Brig auier General Pershing, commanding the Eighth brigade, as he directed the operations of the troops today at tho Presidio prior to their entraining this afternoon for the front. The call came and we were ready." Shortly after tli orders came last night tho big military post took on a scene of activity unknown since tho Spanish-American war. Bugles sound ed, orders were shouted, and long lines of wagons rolled down the road heaped high with supplies of war. By day light the stores were being piled on board cars. ' Ammunition wagons, horses and ambulances were loaded as fast as the cars were switched in. At 11 o'clock most of the infantry was still being held at the Presidio be cause of lack of cars, but it was said the brigade would be on its way be fore night. Colonel Richmond V. Davis, com manding the coast defenses of San Francisco, arrived at the Presidio at 9 o'clock with a detachment of coast ar tillery men from the 25th corps to take charge of the Prenidio during the ab sence of tho 8th brigade I Troops Leave Los Angeles, Los Angeles, April 24. The' First battalion of the Seventh regiment, X. G. C, which left Los Angeles last evening, was due to arrive at Calexio early today. Throughout their march from the armory to the railroad sta tion, more than a 'mile, the police aide ) the militia ro force their way throug'i crowds of shooting, flag waving citi zens. Chief of Police Sebastian esti mated that more than 100,000 persons taw the departure. . WOUNDED MARINES DIE. Bulletin Washington, April 24. Chief Gunners Mate Louis Fvank Bos well died today on the battloshi.) Michigan at Vera Cruz and Priyatu Randolph Summerlin, a marine on the Vermont. Judge Kelly yesterday overruled a motion to dismiss and a demurrer to the amended complaint interposed by the defendant in the ease of the state of Oregon in relation to D. A. McKee ngainBt P. A. Livesley, an action brought in the circuit court for Mar ion county- to oust Livesley from the o.lice of mayor on tho ground that that he is an usurper. The motion to dis miss and the demurrer were both argued on April IV and taken under advisement. In the action for the collection of a promissory note brought in the circuit court for Marion county by Frank L. Schlotter against Fred Easer, a mo tion and demurrer to the complaint was sustained yesterday by Judge Kelly. SOLDIERS ON THE FIRING LINE 1 ,::::;mra; ;:'w :T E TO RECRUIT COMPANY Two of Salem's Trained Nurses Offer Services for Bed. Cross , Corps. MAT RAISE CAVALRY TROOP IN THIS CITY Company M. Drilling at Nignt to Be in First Class-Condition for CaU. Anna Dickson, of 1364 Court street, and Grace Keeton, of Bellvieu street, two trained nurses made application to Captain Gehlhar, of M company, last evening for enlistment for service in Mexico with M company as Bod Cross nurses. The applications were for warded to Adjutant-General Finzer, and will be acted upon by him. The gjirls appeared enthusiastic anil ear nest in their desire to go to the front with the Salom company of guards- i men, ana care lor tneir wounns, snouia Mexican bullett9 do damage. A movoment to get sufficient young men to recruit a cavalry troop was started this morning by Bunjamin S. Via and Attorney Randall. It is' tlie purpose of these young men to form a troop to join tho regiment planned by Governor West for services in Mexico, should necessity demand additional soldiers. . It is believed enough young men caoi be secured to recruit a first class cavalry troop that would be able to do excellent service in the guerilla form of warfare that is characteristic of the Mexican method of making war. Telpphorie communication with Col onel Martin, emmanding Hhe Third regiment, by Major Abrams revealed no additional information concerning the probablo movement of the regi ment to the mobilization camp at Cla-kamas. Colonel Martin stated that the tension of the situation had been considerably rolieved, and thaft there 'would probably be some delay iu developments. Ho urge.1 no letting up in .the strenuous preparations now being made in drilling recruits so that should the guard be required to move quickly, the men will have had somo preliminary training. Major Abrams reports that the compainies of his battalion were- drill ing each night. Captain Moshbergor, commanding company I, of Woodburn, told Major Abrams this morning not (Continued on page 2.) The Weather Fair tonight with front Saturday fair ami warmer, variable winds. ('LIKE o ) 1 '.T4.,fV . v - yi . ..It . 'I AT z THREATENED BY HAAS Mexican General Cimped Fifteen Miles Inland with Army of 1,800 Men Ready to Fight, TO USE AEROPLANES FOR BCOUTINO DUT Three Eluejackots Killed and Thirteen Wounded by Sharpshooters During Yesterday's Fight. Vera Cruz, April 24. General Mnas was threatening to attack Vera Cruz today. V. Meps was in military command when the American forces landed. Ho an 1 his family left at once by rail and his men followed him after last Tuesday '3 short fight. ' Fifteen miles inlaud they camped and Mnas resumed command. Since then he has been reinforced and toda' it was learned he was at Soloda with an army of about 1800 men. It was expected the aeroplane brought on the battleship Mississippi would be used to secure information concerning his operations. Major Butler and Captain Rush, who are in direct chargo of the military forces here were taking all needed precautions to give tho Mexicans a wiarm reception if they attempt to recapture tho city. Admiral Fletcher also advised Americans here to lcav-J tho hotels and spend their nights on board ships in the harbor. He offered no explanation but thi general belief was that ho expected another battle. His suggestion camo, too, as a sur prise, the hotels and cafes having been thronged last night, the street cars running as usual and women and chil dren venturing cut again. A resump tion of the city's normal lifo was just what the American authorities wanted. And all felt sure Admiral Fletcher would not hav9 taken a step calculated to prevent it if he had not had urgent reasons. Tho American officers have com manded all automobi'es in the city to move the marines about. Surgeon's on the Hospital ship Solace said they thought nqre of the wounded would die and that only three of them were seriously hurt. The dead hjive been embalmed and will be sent north shortly. In the past 24 hours "snipers" killed three more bluejackets and wounded 13 bluejacKets and marines, bringing the total number of casualties t-iucfl the landing up to fifteen killed and 52 wounded. ' Yesterday's, dead were Dennis J. .Lane, K. H, Frolichstein and E. C. Fisher, all teamen. The wounded were Ensign Paul A. Stevens, Turret Captain W. O. Koa, Boatswains Mates Walter L. Hawk and T. V. Bisknp, Gunners Mate Georgj J. Soden, Seamen Fred If. Pridith, k. K. Lee, Edward C. Walter, It. O. Jans, J. L. Harris and C. C. Wilcox, Privato M. P. NagorowskL of the marines anl 8. J. Everett, no rating The steamer Esperanza, left for Gal- (Continued on page 5.) 500' MILITIAMEN III BATTLEAT ROUSE Miners Have Machine Gun Trained on Only Road In to Troubled District. REINFORCEMENTS ARRIVE IN NIGHT Denver Typographical Union Votes Money for Arms and Ammunition. Trini.lail, Colo., April 24. General Chase, comfanding 500 militiamen, de trained at Monion today and marched on Rouso with two troops of cavalry scouting ahead. An hour later a report that that tho guardsmen had clashol with a force of armod strikers thore was received here. Strikers were reported this after noon entrenched on a high hill com manding the route to Aguilajv Every strikers wns said to be armed with a high power rifle. It waa also reported that the miners had mounted a ma chine gun, and had it trained on the road -where the soldiers would be forced to pass. The main body of tho strikers is nt Lynn, near Rouse. Armed roinforco onts joined the strikors throughout the night. Early todny signal shots wore exchanged about Rouso anil were an swered from nil siiles of tho town. This indicated that Rouso was surrounded by tho. strikers. Denver, Colo., April 24. A report reached Governor Amnions' office here at noon today that 500 militialmen, commanded by Adjutant-General John Clulso, were battling with armed strik ers at House, two miles from Monson, Colo, a Btution on tho Colorado & Southern railroad. Simultaneously with the Rouso mossago came another from Ludlow, which said heavy firing could be heard from that town. Tho strikers, according to reports here, unloaded a number of machine guns at Rouso last night. General Chase's troops detrained at Monson at 7 o'clock this forning, and Btajted to march ovorlnnd. It was presumod they mot tho strik ers about an hour lator. Tho Donver typographical union hist night adopted a resolution giving the strikers $"i00 with which "to buy arms and ammunition." Latest) reports at the stitto house were that strikers had seized two pas senger trains at Bunker Hill, a station on the Colorado & Southern railroad. Confirmation was unavailable A Colorado & Southern dispatcher reported hearing that Genoral Chane had sent a strong detachment of sol diers toward Empire to rescue 20 strike breakers and mine guards imprisoned in the Empiro mine. Tho mine mouth was reported sealed and Btrikers sur rounding tho pit to prevent the escape of the imprisoned men. OREGON TOWNS WOULD ORGANIZE CAVALRY TROOPS Portland, Or., April 24. Medford, aro curb expected to organize cavalry troops for the regiment being gotten Klamath Falls, Pendleton and Baker togothor by Lioutonant Honnessey, U. 8. A., on ordors of Oovornor West, and REAR ADMIRAL FLETCHER OF ATLANTIC FLEET. Phoio by American Praia Association. Rear-Admiral Frank F. Fletcher, commanding tho first division of the Atlantic, fleet, who is in charge of the blunjackets and marines who seized the Mexican city of Vera Cruz. of which the chief executive has an nounced his determination to become a I member. Medford may possibly furnish two or more troops. Lieutenant Hen . nessey announced today that ouly I fearless riders are wanted, . STRIKERS I x i ) AMERICANS'1 AT MERCY OF HUERTA EIGHT HUNDRED CITIZENS OF U. S. IN MEXICAN TOWNS WHILE DICTA TOR PERMITS MOB TO RIOT AND INSULT U.S. COAT OF ARMS IS TORN FROM THE DOOR REFUGEES FLEEING FROM CAPITAL ON TRAINS FOR SEAPORTS FOR PROTEC TION OF WARSHIPS. Bullotin London, April 24. Two Americans woro stabbed in the streets of Mexico City, the American flag was trampled on and conditions there were extremely critical, according to news: paper dispatches received here late to day. Only a few foreigners the dis patch said, were seen about the stroets. "The British," the dispatch added, "have constructed n compound about their legation, and foreign residents aro congregating there. Americans woro openly, threatened and anti American demonstrations were spread ing throughout the entire southern sec tion of Mexico. "All foroigners are wearing British flags in their button holes. "Huerta has issued a procln.iiation, culling all factions to the colors and granting amnesty for united resistance ngainst America. "The proclamation was received with tho greatest enthusiasm." Advices From Vera Cruz. Vera Cruz, April 24. Eight hundred Americans were still in Mexico City today at tho mercy of the dictator, Genoral Huerta. Anti-American demonstrations were going on continually. Blind with anger, Huerta instructed the police and soldiers not to molest the mobs which rioted in front of the American club, tore the coat of arms from tho door of the United Stiites consulate and stoned and insultel American's who were brave enough to appear in the Btreets. The American club has been aban doned. After its abandonment it was looted. Thn American liotol is deserted. Chargo d' Affaires O'Shaughncssv ' announced he was going to Vera Cruz, but really it was his intention to go socrotly to M,nnzauillo, on the west coast. Since Tuesday, when Vera Cruz was taken, Americans in the capital have carried their lives in their hands. As men workod tirelesslly at tho embassy, projriug rifles an.f machine guns, the brave women of the Ameri can colony encouraged thorn constantly. No one showed a sign of fear. Mrs. O'Bliaiighnossy was ill fron uervousness but she served tea at tho embassy to the men and women who wore proiring to defend themselves against the expected attack of tho infuriated Mexicans. Most of the time she was prostrate on a couch but she showed the utmost bravery in the encouragement she gave to her hus band ami tho others. Dependont on British. I arrived in Vera Cruz with 13) men, women and children from thi American, German and English colonics iu Mexico V'ty. Another train was du9 to leave the capital at 7 this morning. Those reiriining there are dependent on Hir Lionel Carden, tho British min ister, now under orders transferring him to Rio De Janeiro. He is doin everything possible to protect Ameri cans and his plan when our party left was to distribute them among the various embassies. Wednesday evening the sixty Ameri cans who arrived today left Mexico City on what really was the British refugee trnin. The men, women and children left behind wore then hiding (Continue! on page 8.) NOT CONSIDERING CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Washington, April 24. It was stated at the White House late today that President Wilson had not even considered a call for volunteers. He believes the regular army, the navy and the militia will be able to cope with tho situation,