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U S SfIZESVERA CRUZ Eife© asa P®ss©ssi(M of (Hi© Amdrisim SPtrc®® jjOME EOITIO^ VOLUME XIX, No. 112 N<s> Timpk® h/cßm Onolbss Ei@rftn Mifcg AlfempH: wfc EMafctaa SAYS FRANK INNOCENT HUERTA BEOUESTS THE WITHDRAWAL OF CHARGE NELSON JIAUGHHESSY Also Instructs Mexican Charge d'Affairs at Wash ington Algara to Ask For His Passports. Consti tutes Complete Breach of Diplomatic Relations. Washington.—Secretary Bryan going to the White House at 1:15, said he had received uj word from Charge O'Shaughnessy since Monday. The last message from Mexico City came from the American consulate Tuesday afternoon. BRYAN WORRIED. Washington.—Mr. Bryan appeared worried about M. O’Shaughnessy and today cabled hi mto report. The secretary was sure, however, that if anything had happened to O’Shau ghnessy legations would have through their home government informed the United States. Press reports have stat 'd that telegraph wires from Mexico City to Vera Cruz were cut yes tern f, which wouiu probably account far The lack of information. Not Official. Washington —Huerta has requested the United States to withdraw Nelson O’Shaugnessv, American charge d’af fairs at Mexico City. That was stated here early today on good authorltw, but has not been officially anounced. The reported action of Huerta in asking the withdrawal of Charge O’Shaugnessy and instructing Charge Algara here to demand his passports, technically constitutes a complete breach of diplomatic relations between the United States and Huera’s gov ernment, though whether Secretary Bryan is willing to regard it as more '“’an act of individual and and not of the actual government of Mexico, re mains to be seen. LEO FRANK IS NOT GUILTY, HE SAYS fjurns Today Declares Superintendant Innocent of Murder of Mary Phagan. Claims She Was Killed By Another Factory Employee. Atlanta, Ga.—That Leo M. Frank, under sentence of death for the mur der of Mary Phagan, "is not a per vert and is innocent of the murder for which he has been convicted,’’ is the substance of a report made public today by the head of a national de tective agency, who has been investi gating the case for several weeks. The detective was employed by the friends of Frank, after tie latter's conviction. Laid on Negro. The report asserts that Mary Pha gan, was killed by a "pervert of homi cidal tendencies oT the most pro nounced type,’’ and charges a negro WHO EXCITEMENT AND GALL FOR VOLUNTEERS Federal Garrison at Piedras Neqras Evacuated in Night. All Forces Ordered to Salillo to “Repel the American In vasion.” 2,000 Refugees Arrive at Eagle Pass. Eagle Pass, Texas —Piedras Nesraa, opposite Eagle Pass, was evacuated by the federal garrison eartlv today after a .night of wild excitement. This morning more than 2,000 refu gees came to the American side for protection. During Night. All federal forces have been order ed by General'Maas to concentrate at Saltillo "to repel the American In vasion ” Last night when the people ====== THE ONE PAPER IN MOST HOMES—THE ONLY PAPER IN MANY HOMES. . THE AUGUSTA HERALD No Precedent. There is no precedent for a refusal to accede to the demand for passports nor to fail to wlthdray a diplomatic representative upon demand of an es tablished government but the present situation, involving as it does a de facto administration which the Unit ed States has not recognized, never before has arisen. Precludes War. Such a severance of diplomatic re lations though not necessarily a prelude to war, is one of the steps that must be taken if war is to be for mally declared and it is surmised in some quarters Huerta Is now about to take that step. formerly employed at the National Pencil Factory as a sweeper, with the crime. The hearings on the extra ordinary motion for a new trial on account of newly discovered evidence and the motion to set aside the ver dict in the case because Frank was not in court when it ,was read, today were postponed. Tomorrow. Both were to have been heard be fore the superior court this morning, but on account of a death in the family of counsel for the defense the postponement was made. The extra ordinary motion will be heard toroor row and the motion to set aside the verdict will be heard Friday, May Ist. of Piedras Negras learned that Ameri can marines had occupied Vera Crus a dosen recruiting offices were open ed and arms Issued to volunteer com panies as fast as organized. More than 1.200 volunteers, It was said, en listed during the evening. "Death to the Gringos.’’ Tagle Pass, Texas.—Crowds formed (Continued on next past ) AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 22, 1914. ‘I’M SORRY’ SAYS THE PRES’T Deep Feeling Evidenced By Executive at News of Vera Cruz Fighting. But No Back ward Steps Now. Washington.—“l’m sorry, terribly sorry,” declared President Wilson to day when news of the fighting at Vera Cruz reached him. He had hoped that the city might be occupied by Ameri can marines without loss of life. Head Bowed. As the president came to his office his head was bowed and his face was a study in deep feeling. He has de termined, however, there shall be no backward step. He is trying to avert war and prevent further bloodshed, but he realizes that the American peo ple want to see the dignity of their flag upheld. For the present the United States will content itself by holding the customs house at Vera Cruz, collecting duties and preventing shipments of arms Trom reaching Huerta. Tampico is the next objec tive. It has not yet been decided whether a blockade alone will he maintained there or the customs house seized. Full Effect. Passage o L the resolution in con gress has given the president the feeling that he is Justified in proceed ing with aggressive steps but he wants to have the full effect of the seizure of Vera Cruz impressed upon Huerta in the hope that he may be brought to terms without plunging further into armed conflict. First Visitor. Secretary Bryan was the president’s West visitor early today. His eyes were sleepless, his face pale. He denied a report that Charge O’Shaugh nessy had been given his passports or was about to be re-called or that Charge Algara was to be given his passports. No disturbances in Mexi co City or demonstration against Americana, he said, had been reported when a dispatch from Charge O’Shaughnessy was filed probably late yesterday afternoon. REQUESTED TO WITHDRAW FROM MEXICO CITY TODAY mOl&Nkfyd A ! -IBL ■ ySL. rr > ' NELSON O’SHAUGHNESSY, U. S. CHARGE D’AFFAIRES MONSTER GUNS of the Flagship Arkansas and akward squad Mexican Volunteers. The Blue Jacket shown in the photograph Is resting on a light field piece that is used by landing parties of marines and jackies. Below is shown a Federal of ficer of the Mexican Army instructing a squad of akward recruits in manual of arms. X - • * % *wv ’ ?■# T , fit/? *• • '"'■A f&n 2 K >' *' UNDER GUNS 0E U. S. WARSHIPS BEGIN ADVANCE ON VERA CRUZ Movement to Take Entire City Started at 8 A. M. in Report of Consul Canada. Washington, D. C.—With American forces reported! to be in complete control of Vera Cruz this afternoon, it d was made apparent in conferences at the White House that the United States would take no futher steps of pacification in Mexico at this time. prom Badger's Fleet. Waehington— Forces from Read Ad miral Badger's fleet were landed to help In the general movement against Vera Cruz, according to official ad vices to the navy department. Consul Canada’s latest dispatch, filed at Vera Cruz early today, stated: At Daybreak. ' Firing commenced at daybreak. Ships now shelling southern part of city. force landed from Admi ral Badger’s fleet before daylight Copies of proclamation Issued by Rear Admiral Fletcher requesting at once the co-operation of the mayor and municipal authority in restoring order have been distributed but have been unable as yet to get In communica tion with these officials. 150 Killed. "Major Butler’s farce of marines from Tampico are now ashore. Kx pect the city will be quiet later In the morning. Estimates of Mexicans kill ed and wounded up to late last night approximately 160 Battleships here Florida, Utah, Arkansas. Vermont, New llamrsblre, New Jersey, Mouth Carolina, transport Purlric and col- Uer Orion. Transport Hancock with marines reported due. American forces advance 8 a. m., under guns of war vessels to take city.’’ Fletcher's Proclamation. In Rear Almlral Fletcher’s procla mation to the people of Vera Cruz he called upon them In the Interests of humanity to co-operate with him In restoring order. He said they could carry on thel r municipal government as before and that the United States merely would hold the customs house and patrol the city. To Hold the City. Washington.—For the present It was declared upon high authority, the forces at Vera Cruz would hold the city to convince Huerta that the United Atiites means business and that no action would be taken at Tam fdco unless there Is an attempt at re taliation by Huerta. No ordera, It was stated, had been sent to American of focers about landing at Tampico. Admiral Badger will remain at Vera Cruz until further notice. Threatening Aspect. Despite the purpose of the adrnlnls fContlnusd on Next Page.) $6.00 PER YEAR—S CENTS PER COPY. MEXICAN ENVOY QUITS Instructed to Ask For His Pass ports Whenever Situation Warrants It —Big Empty Dry Goods Boxes Delivered at Embassy Washington. Mexican Charge d’Alulres Algara credited to the Unit ed Htates, has been Instructed by Huerta to request his passports from Secretary Bryan. Looking for Order. Washington. Mexican Charge Al gara said he had received several messages from his government indt (Contlnued on Next Past.) fIOME EDITION VIVA VOCE VOTE OF HOUSE * Concurs in Senate Substitute Resolution Justifying Presi dent’s Use of Armed Force in Mexico. Washington..—The president signed the resolution at 2:05. Only his fam ily wus .present. 30-Mlnute Session. Washington—Without the formality of a roll call, the house today con cerned in the administration’s resolu tion adopted by the senate which Jus tifies the president In using armed forces to obtain amends for indigni ties in Mexico. On the viva voce vote the ayes were In pronounced majority and only a "no’’ was heard here and there on the republican side. After a thirtyminute session the hoiißn ad- Journel until noon when Speaker Clark will sign the resolution. It will then go to Vice-President Mar shall and should reach the White House late today. Money Appropriation. Washington.—Majority leader Un derwood announced today that he did not expect the house to act now on any bill appropriating money for war purposes in Mexico. “We have plenty of money now unless the president ex pects to march to Mexico City,” said Mr. Underwood. “As far as I know the president has no such Intention." Viva Voce Vote. Washington.—The house concurred in the senate substitute resolution Justifying the president In the use of srmed forcer, in Mexico. There was no debate and the viva voce vote was almost unanimous. Original Resolution. Waahlngton Repreeent»tlve Flood, addressing the house in support of the senate substitute for the house resolution of Justification of the pres ident’s course, said that when he In troduced the original resolution on Monday he believed It. was in the proper form to carry out the purposes outlined in the president's address. “The original resolution made It clear that, this country was not hos tile to Hie Mexican people," said Mr. Flood, “and did not desire to make war on Mexico; the senate amend ment states this In so many words. Unchanged. The substance of this resolution is therefore unchanged. In this mo mentous hour and In the circum stances confronting this country prompt action Justifying and approv ing tne course of the president is of the utmost Importance and it would be childish to quibble over the words of the resolution when the substance is the same; and this Is the viey of tho president.” Strict Neutrality Declare the Japs Toklo. Japan,—Japanese oflfclala today declared the attitude of the Japanese government In the Mexican situation was naturally one of strict neutrality. It was pointed out that the Japan ese warship Idozuumo was now at Ouy niHH on the Pacific roast and could arrange for the embarkation of Jap anese residents In Mexico If that were necessary. Order Missionaries Out; Great Speed Nsw York.—American missionaries In the Interior of Mexico, have hern ordered to proceed with all possible Mpeed to Vera Cruz. This order was contained In a cablegram sent by the hoard of foreign missions of the .Methodist Episcopal Church” In this city by Dr. J W. Butler, the board's representative In Mexico City. THE SOUTH DAKOTA WAS OFF AT THE FLOOD TIDE San Franeiseo. — Flood tide at 8:15 a. m. was sailing time today for the cruiser South Dakota and the oolller Jupiter both hound for San Diego to receive orders there ns to thslr desti nation In Mexican waters They car ried about 800 marlnea and the South Dakota had a little flock of newspa per men.