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WILL BE NO WA R-PRESIDENT WILSON Does Not Consider Reprisals As Planned , Such; Wants Justice X X X X X X X X X x f® SiSonft© W®naMl lb© EpMM ft® ¥a©Hdlai| ft® HiMaaflaiiftibaa EDadkrei lEkaalk |OME EOITIOM VOLUME XIX, No. 110. 11l 3 O'CLOCK PRESIDENT ASKS CONGRESS FOR USE OF 0. S.jRMYAND NAVY Nothing Short of Complete Compliance With De mands to Uphold Nation's Dignify and Honor Accepted. Message Outlined in Special Morning Meet of Cabinet. Resolutions Ready Giving Executive Full Authority. Will Be For “Measures Short of War,” Not Declaration of Hostilities. Major Gen’l Wood Would Be in Command. Naval Pians Perfected. Few Orders Remain to be Given. Admiral Badqer’s Ships at Tampico Wednesday. Ameri cans Are Leaving Mexico City. Large Volunteer Army Proposal. WASHINGTON.—President Wilson today answered Huerta's defiance by asking congress, assembled in joint session, for approval to “use the armed forces of the United States in such ways and to such extent as may be necessary to obtain from General Huerta and his ad herents the fullest recognition of the rights and dignity of the United States.” ARMED CONFLICT. “This government can, I earnestly hope, in no cir cumstances be forced into war with the people of Mexi co. If armed conflict should unhappily come as the result of his (Huerta’s) attitude of personal resentment towards this government, we should be fighting only General Huerta. FOR USES OF LIBERTY. “There can in what we do be no thought of aggres sion or of selfish aggrandizement. We seek to maintain the dignity and authority of the United States only be cause we wish always to keep our great influence unim paired for the uses of liberty both in the United States and wherever else it may be employed for the benefit of mankind.’” NO FURTHER WORD Washington. —The Mexican crisis today awaited President Wilson’s pre sentation of the situation to congress. Xo further word has come from Huerta and officials said nothing but a complete compliance with ?11 the American demands could prevent President Wilson from appearing be fore a joint session of the house and senate probably about 3 p. m., and asking for authority to use the army and navy to uphold the nation’s honor and dignity. At 8:45 O’Clack. The president returned to Wash ington from White Sulphur Springs at 8:45 o’clock and went at once to the White House for a conference with Secretary Bryan. This preceded a special cabinet meeting called for 10:30 o’clock. President Wilson had outlined his message last night while traveling and after going over a first draft with the secretary of state submitted it to the cabinet Congressional leaders were early at the White House to learn details of the president's plans so they might prepare necessary resolutions putting congress squarely behind the presi dent and giving him full authority to act. * Not Officially Known. The president's plans were not offic ially disclosed and it was conceded in official circles that he would ask con gress to authorize what are known in international law "measures .short of war.’’ which while not being a deela ration of war on the part of the United States might so be construed by Huerta. According to best in formed officials these would consist of the following: The Plan*. V: Seizure of Tampico and Vera Cruz. 2. Seizure of the Mexican gun boats in those waters. 3. Seizure of the railroad from Vera Cruz'to the Mexican capita] to a point including a trestle 20 miles west of Vera Cruz to prevent the route to the Mexican capital being blocked. , , 4. Probably a request for a special appropriation to carrv out thpse meas ures. This latter paint, however, was not definite early today. Major t-eneral Wood. Secretary Garrison announced that Malor General l,ennard Wood, chief of staff of the army, would command the American fowPs should It finally become necessarv to use them In the naval establishment everything was In t reparPdness for action Few orders remained to he given Secre tary Daniels was early tit his desk scanning overnight rpports of the movements of fleets steaming to both coasts of Mexico Rear Almira, Badger’s ships will ■ : THE ONE PAPER IN MOST HOMES—THE ONLY PAPER IN MANY HOMES THE AUGUSTA HERALD be at Tampico early Wednesday, ac cording to latest calculations. Should He Recede. While President Wilson’s ultimatum expired at o’clock last night, there was no doubt here that should Huerta recede completely before congress authorizes President Wilson to act his acquiescence would be accepted. This in effect extends the ultimatum until 3 o’clock this afternoon. No further negotiations, parleys and counter propositions would he con sidered. however. The Washington government regards the diplomatic situation as closed. Secretary Bryan left his early con ference with the president, saying the situation was unchanged, that, no new dispatches had been received and that nothing but a complete back down by Huerta could stop the Wash ington government’s plan of action. The attitude of Garranza and Villa, constitutionalists chiefs, the secretary of state said he considered favorable and he did not expect any complicat ing developments from that phase. Arrive Early. Cabinet members oegan arriving at the White House before the hour set for the meeting with the result that the session began before the ap pointed time. No orders were ifisued to General Wood and their issuance depended upon outcome of the cabinet meeting and the action of congress. Secretary Garrison said no orders had been issued for any troop move ment. • General comment among congress men was in hearty support of the pres ident and the possibilities of action. Some, however, dissented from the I president’s plan. Republican Leader Mann, of the house, ijad issued a state ment saying he was not in sympathy I with the movement and today Sena (Contlnued on Page Three.) SEE PAGE THREE FOR THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ASKED TO LEAVE VERA CRUZ—AII Ameri can and other foreign wom en have been asked by Con sul Canada to take refuge on vessels now in the har bor, preferably on board the Mexico, of the Ward Line and the Esperanza which has been chartered by the United States Navy. AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, MONDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 20, 1914. HM WjLMfg IMKDLWE DSE CONGRESS LISTENS AS MESSAGE READ How The U. S. Fleet Is Rushing To Tampico and View of Mexican Seaport TAMJJCO. ? ■ THERE AND ON THE WAY Washington. —Officials of the navy department today said that there now were in Mexican waters or en route by the East and v West coasts 17,950 sailors. 3,970 marines and 855 officers. Of this number 14,170 sailors, 2,990 marines and 700 officers are in the Gulf of Mexico, while off Pacific Mexican ports or en route there are 3.530 sailors, 980 marines and 140 oT ficers. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE FIGHT MEKICO OUT OFFENSES MUST END Pres’t Wilson Emphasizes He Has Not Lost Patience; Would Be Act of Weakness of the Stronq. Wise to Act Before Matters Grow From Bad tc Worse. Washington. —The following portion of President Wilson's talk with the Washington correspondents on the Mexican situation was authorized to day at the White House. The presi dent sa Id: "I want to say to you, gentlemen. INTRODUCE BILL FOR $50,000.000; LIKE ONE BEFORE WAR WITH SPAIN Washington.— A hill to appropriate $60,0011,000 for the national de fense, to In- utilized by the presided, wa* Introduced today by Henator Ghamhrrlsln, chairman of the military ..ffalr* committee, to which the bill wan referred, The Chamberlain bill provide*: "That the president of the United Htatea tie and he la hereby author ized to expend In hi* discretion for the national defense and for each and every purpose connected therewith the sum of fifty million dollar* out of anv money* in the t»ea*ury not otherwlae appropriated, which gum ■hall remain available until expended,” Thia la Identical tu the bill passed before the war with Kpaln. VERA CRUZ L . , -|jr .IDKLaO s rjuset.* ' do not get the Impression that these Is about to be war between the United States and Mexico. That Is not the outlook at present at all, In the first place, In no conceivable circumstance* will we fight tlie people of Mexico. Recover Their Right*. “We are their friends and we want to help them in every way that we can to recover their rights and their government and their laws; and for tin- present I arn going to congress to present a special situation and seek their approval to meet that special situation. "It Is only an Issue between this government and a person calling him (Continued on Page Nine). 5,000 Troops Ready To Sail Tuesday AM.For Vera Cruz Houston, Texas.—The Second Dlvis lon of the United State* army, hefe on a practice march, began a hurried movement back to Texnw City and OalveHton today on order* from Wash- I Ington. The Fifth Brigade was rushed aboard troop train* but tile remainder of the bit? army unit, which brought nearly 10,000 men here, was ordered to march back to the count, fill mile*. Plans were made for the Fourth Itrlg ade to go aboard transport*, although It was said no sailing order* have been received. The plan wa* to have the Fifth, i numbering nearly 6,000 men, ready for | sailing to Vera Cruz by Tuesday morn I Inp If a troop movement were ordered. Named Commissioner To Mark Confederate Graves Washington, D. C. —Appointment of Dr. Samuel K. I,ewiH, of Wa*hington, a* commissioner to supervise the marking of Confederate grave* In na tional cemeteries and at federal mili tary station* a* provider] by congress wa* announced today. 1 >r. Lewis was a Confederate surgeon. Admiral Dewey at Board's Head Today Washington.--The joint army and navy board, headed hy Admiral Dewey, today had It* first *e*»lon In many month*. It discussed plan* for co-operation of the army and navy 111 ease It became necessary to adopt measures in Mexico. Major General Ward, chief of stuff, and Mujor Gen eral Witherspoon, aß*intant chief, at | tended the meeting, $6.00 PER YEAR—S CENTS PER COPY. HUERTA TELLS WHY HE REFUSEDJJjJEMANDS Statement Issued By Minister of Foreign Affairs Declares Decision Not to Yield Inspi red Only By Regards For Mex ico’s Honor and Dignity. Vera Cruz, Mex—Till* city continue* very quiet. Communication by launch with the American war vessel* lying off the port wa* rendered difficult today by a stiff norther. Deadlock a Surprise. Mexico City.—New* of a deadlock lame a* a complete surprise to the large majority of Mexicans. Kvery where today Mexican citizen* eagerly dl*eu**ed the statement from the for eign minister. Nowhere did they give liny evidence of hostility toward Am erica ns witli whom they came Into contact, Newspapers of (tie federal capital today restricted themselves to brief comment on the statement given out by the foreign minister, devoting themselves chiefly to expressions of approval of the attitude taken hy the Mexican government. FI Impure In) declared that. Gen. Huerta tiad given "high proof of his discretion and loyalty,” and conclud ed : Prefer Death to Dishonor. “A people like a man should prefer death to dishonor.” FI Fills said: "The Tampico Inci dents as a reason for war are Infa mous and a* a basis for the assertion of right an- ridiculous. It adds: "In these solemn moments serenity I* the only thing that can save us, hut should the time come to show ourselves pa triots It Is Indispensable to unite In HOME EOlTlOfl THE FLEET. The Inset shows the customs house at Tampico and the railroad. From Boston Navy Yard: l, Virgin ia. 2, Georgia. 3, Nebraska. 4, Rhode Island. From Brooklyn Navy Yard: 5, Wy oming. 6, North Dokota. 7, Louisia na. From nilladelphla Navy Yard: 8, Michigan. Southern Drill Grounds, off Chesapeake Capes. 9, Vermont. 11, Kansan. I*. Delaware. From Hampton Roads, Va.: 13, Arkansas and New Hampshire. From Key West, Fla.: 15, Connec ticut. At Tampico. Mexico: 10, Minnesota. At Vera Cruz: 17, Florida. 18, Utah. From Port au Prince, Hatal; ’9 South Carolina. facing death and sacrifice with the valor of justice." Huerta Speak*. Mexico City. —Tim federal capital awaited with Intense interest today next word from Washington In reply to Huerta’s ii usal to comply with the American demand. Morning pa pers published a lengthy statement by Foreign Minister Portillo y Rojas out lining reasons for the position iluerta had taken—namely Unit the American flag was not flying on the bout when the bluejackets were arrested on shore (Continued on Pago Nine), MUST LEAVE VERA ORUZ.—Comman der Charles F. Hughes, chief of staff of the United States Atlantic fleet, today called on Gen. Gustavo Maas, commander of the Federal troops at Vera Cruz, and on the commander of the port, and instructed them to order all American merchant ves sels out of the harbor.