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THE AUGUSTA HERALD
VOLUME XIX, No. 113.
COMMENT
OF PRES’T
ON WORDS
CARRANZA
Reiterates With Great Earnest
ness Desire of U. S. Gov’t to
Respect Soverngnty of Mexi
cans. But “We Are Dealinq
With Facts”
Washington.—President Wilson Is
sued the following comment on the
Carranza statement:
"I wish to reiterate with the great
est earnestness the desire and inten
tion of this government to respect in
every possible way the sovereignty
and independence of the people of
Mexico.
“The feeling and intention of the
government in this matter are not
based upon politics. They go much
deeper than that. They are based
upon a genuine friendship for the
Mexican pt'ole and a. profound inter
est in the re-establishment of their
constitutional system.
Thi* Government.
"Whatever unhappy circumstances
or necessities may arise this object
will be held steadily in view and pur
sued with consistent purpose, so far
as this government Is concerned.
"But we are dealing with facts.
Wherever and whenever the dignity
of the United States is flouted, its in
ternational rights or the rights of its
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PLANS LAID
TO RAISE
REVENUE
IF WAR
COMES
First Measure Would Be
Stamp Tax —$100,000,000
Panama Bonds at Once
Washington. —Administration lead
ers today laid plans for raising war
revenue in case the army has to go
Into Mexico. Secretary McAdoo die
cnssed plans with commissioner of in
ternal revenue, Oshorne, and signi
fied his intention of taking it up later
with Chairman Underwood of the
house ways and means committee,
and Senator Simmons, chairman of
the finance committee.
Stamp Tax.
The first measure planned to im
pose stamp tar on checks and legal
documents similar to that Invoked
during the Spanish war, would tax
sweet wine and fortified brandies
and probably beer. According to the
estimate tnls measure would net the
treasury about $116,000,000 a year and
if the situation demanded a tax wouid
be imposed on cigarettes, cigars and
tobacco.
It is not the present Intention to
in any way altPr the present tariff
law, although such legislation might
be found necessary later.
Panama Bondi.
The treasury department, under
existing law . has authority to issue
without further action by congress
$100,000,000 worth of Panama Canal
bonds and It Is probable this means
will be tsken at once to rais# money
in ease of eventualities Adoption of
this rlan would give congress a bet
ter opportunity to discuss a war rev
enue measure carefully before pas
sage.
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MEXICAN TROOPS TO JUAREZ
Intention of United States
to Enforce Reparation; All
Energies Now on Mexico
President Issues Statement After
Meeting of the Cabinet—Border
Situation Subject of Day’s Con
sideration at War Department
Do Not Expect Hostilities From
Constitutionalists to Begin at Once
— O'Shaughnessy Has Not Reach-
ed Vera Cruz
Washington—After declaring the in
tention of the United States to en
force reparation, whenever and wher
ever the dignity of the United States
is flouted, Presldtjnt Wilpon today
aimed all the energies of the,adminis
tration. to planning for Operations in
Mexico. Tne statement,
issued after a cabinet conference, in
reply to the message received from
the constitutionalist chief, Carranza,
declared "we are now dealing only
with those whom Huerta commands
and those who come to his support,”
Wearied Chiefs.
Prom dawn wearied chiefs of the
war and navy departments, Secretary
Bryan and other cabinet officials hur
ried from one conference to another.
At the White House the cabinet of
ficials with Counsellor Lansing, of the
Btate department, aided the president
in formulating a reply to Carranza.
At War Department.
At the war department, Secretary
Garrison, General Witherspoon chief
of staff, Major General Wood, who
has been designated to command the
army in any Mexican operations, and
General E. W, Weaver, chief of the
coast artillery discussed operations.
Orders from tne war department di
rected Fort Sam Houston to stop all
Importation of arms consigned to the
Huerta forces in Piedras Negras.
Against Both.
This led to a report that the em
bargo on arms had been re-establish
ed at the northern border against
both federal and constitutionalists.
Some officials said it was probable
no arms would be allowed to cross the
border, although the department hes
itates to Issue a blanket order until
the exact attitude of the constitu
tionalists can be demonstrated.
Border Situation.
The border situation was the sub
ject of all the day’s war department
conferences. It was believed move
ments of the army to Vera Cruz would
be suspended because of the Carranza
message until border conditions per
mitted the wlthdraway ol troops
there. Suggestions were made that
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Jap Newspapers
Suggest Taking
Advantage of It
Tokio.—Mo»t of the leading news
pepers of Japan are moderate and re
aerved in their attitude regarding the
Mexican situation. One or two of the
lean responsible Journals however, to
day suggest that advantage should he
taken of the present embarrassment of
Washington to press the isauea out
standing between Japan and the Unit
ed States.
4,000 Mexicans in
Secret Enlistment
S*n Diego, Cal.—Four Thousand
Mexicans have enlisted at n secret re
cruiting station here within the lasi
lew days and left for service below
the border, according to a report mads
*o the police today.
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. THURSDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 23, 1914.
WAR BULLETINS
Washington.—Senator Shively, chairman of the foreign relations
committee, was asked If he saw an y possibility of ending the Mexican
difficulty with the Vera Cruz incident. He replied'that he saw a pos
sibi’ity but was not optimistic.
MAAS GOING BACK.
Vera Cruz.—General Gustavo Maas, former Mexican commander at
Vera Oruz, was reported today to he intending to move against the city
with strong reinforcements brought up from Puebla.
FIRST SINCE 1848.
Vera Cruz.—The first proclamation Issued In this city by Americans
since the war between the United States and Mexico ended In 1848, was
posted today and read with intefest by the Mexican Inhabitants.
BRITISH SUBJECTB WARNED.
El Paso. Texas.—British subjects In Mexico were warned today to
leave immediately. The warning came from,the British ambassador, Sir
Cecil Spring-Rice. About 700 Britons are inf Mexico.
WHERE 18 VILLA?
Washington—Reported movements of Mexican troops developed the
fact that tbe state and war departments today were anxious to secure In
formation as to the whereabouts o? General Villa and his army. Villa
was last heard from in the neighborhood of Torreon.
Forces to Join.
Washington-— Word reached the War Department today that, consti
tutionalists and Huertistas at Tartipico had united to oppose any American
operations.
1,000 Americana.
Washington.—The State Department has been advised that between
800 and 1,000 American citizens remain in Mexico City.
The state department anounced that the last message from Charge
O'Shaugnessy said he expected to leave Mexico City tonight or tomorrow
morning. He could by no means have reached Vera Cruz today. It was
stated.
FOUR MEXICAN TROOP TRAINS OFF
FROM CHIHUAHUA CITY TO JUAREZ
El Paso, Texas.—Four Mexican troop trains and one train loaded
with horses and ammunition were said to have left Chihuahua last night
for Juares, across the river from here. The forces, it Is said, are com
mantled by General Torlbio Orteges. The news was telephoned to Colonel
Hatfield, commanding at Fort Bliss and he has sent the information with
a request fop instructions to the war department.
At Juarez every effort was made to conceal news of the trains.
HERON BATTLESHIPS
A REFUGE AT TAMPICO
Admiral Mayo Cables of Assistance of British and German
Cruisers—Admiral Badger Sendinq 400 Refugees From
Vera Cruz to Galveston
Washington,—Reporta from Admiral
Badger today declared American and
forelm refugees at Tampico had been
taken from the city through the cour
teay of British and German cruisers."
The admiral reported all quiet at Vera
Crux.
1,200 Americana.
Rear Admiral Msyo sent this report
to the navy department from Tam
pico:
"By courtesy and energy of the Cap
No ‘'Rough Riders;”
Regular Militia
Washington —War department plans
for a campaign In Mexico do not now
contemplate enlistment of commands
outside the regular militia organiza
tions. That became known today
when Senator Weeks and a delegation
of Massachusetts militiamen, called
on General Witherspoon, chief ol
staff. There were many such • com
mands In the Spanish-Americaa was,
notably the "Rough Riders.”
*» -.it
tains of the German nod British cruis
ers there are now on board our Flips
about 1,200 American refugees. More
are expected tomorrow, coming from
outside points. Merchant ships taking
men on board."
400 to Qalvaaton.
Waahington.—Rear Admiral Badger
today reported from Vera Crus thq^
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U. S. REGULARS READING LATEST
NEWS OF THE MEXICAN CRISIS
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JMh Ap iouta MiZ'AtS -uavw-a*jar L / '"T*
This photograph shows a group of United States army regulars stationed at Fort
Bliss reading tne latest developments in the Moxcian situation. The boys in blue station
ed at Fort Bliss are about tired of the tame routine of daily drills and are anxious to
see a little of real service.
PUT ARMS
EMBARGO
BACK
Re-establishment of Prohibi
tion Order For All Munitions
of War Into Mexico
Ban Antonio, Texas.—Headquarters
of the southern division, Unit d
States army, received Instructions
early this morning to at once re-es
tablish the embargo of arms and am
munition into Mexico. This state
ment was made at Fort Ham Houston.
The order came from the war de
partment and was Issued here early
today.
According to Information given out
at departmental headquarters, the em
bargo Is operative at all points along
the border within the confines of the
department, hut the officers would
not discuss Its details. Both federal*
and constitutionalist* control Mexican
ports of entry opposite this Jurisdic
tion.
To All Point*.
Immediately upon receipt of In
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PASSPORTS RIVEN TO
CHARGE D'AFFAIRES
ALGARAiLEAVES TONIGHT
Probably Goes to Europe—Embassy May Be Turned Over to
France—Formal Demand Made on Secretary Bryan
Washington,—Charge Algara, r.( the
Mexican embussy, after conferring
with Secretary Bryan today, »ald ho
had formally demanded hi* passport*
and expected to receive them late to
day. He said he would leave Well
ington tonight and probatdv would t"
to Kurope.
Algara *ald that no foreign repre
-BURGEONB GOING.
Washington. Two Burgeon* of the
public health service -both yellow fe
ver,immune* —today were ordered to
Join the American naval force* in
Mexico. They ur> Burgeon G. M,
OulterH*, at Key West, arid surgeon
R H. Von Kxdorf, at Mobile. Both
have long rtcorj of achievement and
are regarded aa authorities on quar
antine and the handling of epidemlo
diseases.
sentatlve her had yet been designated
to handle Mexican affairs but that the
nit nation would probably be turned
over to the French embassy.
Secretary of State Bryan, Just tie
fore going Into conference with the
president, said that t'hargn Algara'*
passport* were being prepared In the
state department and would he de*
llvered to him late today.
EMPEROR FRANCIS JOSEF’S
CONDITION IS NO BETTER
Vienna —The condition of Kmperor
Francis Joseph was not so satisfactory
today.
The doctor’s report tilts morning
said:
"His majesty’s rest last night was
disturbed by fit* of coughing. The
catarrhal symptoms showed no signs
of abatement but the patient's appw
tie and strength were satisfactory.