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THE AUGUSTA HERALD
VOLUME XIX, No.*llß.
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DICTATOR’S ACCEPTANCE
RECEIVED; PAN-AMERICAN
ENVOYS JET TO WORK
Absorbing Topic Now in Washington is: “To What Lengths
the Good Offices of the South Americans Will Reach.”
Americans Leaving Danger Zones
Washington.—The White House de
clined to make any statement as to
what proposals the United States
would submit as*a basis for mediation.
It was announced that nothing would
be said that might in any way em
barrass the mediators.
At the regular cabinet meeting St
11 o’clock tne formulation of the
American proposals to the mediators
was a subject of consideration.
For a Beginning.
Washington.—Encouraged by Huer
ta’s formal acceptance of the good of
fices of the South American diplo
mats, President Wilson and his advis
ers today waited for representatives of
Argentina, Brasil and Chile to put in
operation the machinery of mediation.
Until early today the envoys remained
in conference completing preliminary
plans.
Huerta’s reply, conveyed through
his minister for foreign affairs to Mr.
Riano, Spanish ambassador in Wash
ington, was received late last night.
Was Expected.
Its tenor was expected because Mr.
Riano already had received private
advices that Huerta would accept. The
text of the acceptance was not made
public but it was said to have referred
to the "real f'-fyit of solidarity between
peoples of th./ same race.”
To what lengths the "good offices of
the South Americans might reach was
an absorbing topic in official Wash
ington and the entire diplomatic corps
today. Other features in the situation
largely wer lost sight of except among
GALVESTON QUARANTINE LIFTED;
AMERICANS OFF FOR HOMES
•
Galveston, Texas. —More than a thousand American refugees landed
here today when the quarantine was lifted on the convoy Dixie, the col
lier Cyclops and the steamship Esperanza, which brought the refugees
to port. By nightfall most of the refugees will have entrained and be
on their way home. Some plan to remain in Galveston and return to
Mexico when the situation there permits.
The immigration department provided the refugees with ftinds for
their transportation home and other necessary expenses.
The refugees on the battleship Connecticut are expected to be out
of quarantine within a day or two.
HERDED LIKE CATTLE AND JEERED
AT BY DRUNKEN JAILERS WAS THE
EXPERIENCE 85 AMERICANS HAD
Vera Cruz.—Sleeping on the stone
flagging of the Jail patio with Insuf
ficient food, no sanitation and threat
ened every night with asssassination
by drunken jailors is the experience
of the Americans and other foreigners
Including women and children, con
fined at Cordoba.
Their release today has been prom
ised by General Maas In reply to a
request from American Consul Cana
da through a messenger who return
ed to Vera Cruz today.
W. H. Mechling, of the Geological
Survey of Canada who has been for
SUBJECTS TO BE PLACEO
BEFORE THE COTTON MEN
List Prepared of Principal Matters to Come Before the Big
Cotton Conference Here Next Monday and Tuesday
ALL OF PRINCIPAL EXCHANGES
WILL SEND DELEGATES
Messrs. J. P. Doughty, Jas. Tobin and Frank H. Barrett to
Represent Local Exchange—To Entertain Visitors
With Smoker and Barbecue.
Fin,l touche* are being placed on
the preparation* for the big cotton
conference which is to be held In Au
gusta on Monday and Tuesday of next
week. This conference has been call
ed fcy the AuguatA Cotton Exchange
and Board of Trade and will be held
for the purpose of dle-usslng with
representative* of other exchangee
throughout the country plan* for the
betterment of the trading situation
with rtftrtret to th, legitim,t, trader.
THE ONE PAPER IN MOST HOMES—THE ONLY PAPER IN MANY HOMES.
army and navy officials charged with
! execution of preparations for eventu
alities.
Relief.
Taut nerves and the anxiety of the
last few days were relieved by news
that Americans were leaving danger
zones in the southern republic, while
reports of tranquility along the border
were encouraging. ‘‘Things look very
much better now,” Secretary Daniels
said. "We’re getting Americans out
of Mexico. That’s the important thing
now.”
When news of Huerta’s acceptance
was taken to President Wilson he de
clared himself greatly pleased. How
ever. he made no other comment. In
official and diplomatic circles expres
sions were heard that whatever had
been accomplished by the peacemakers
up to this point must have a good
effect on the situation.
Stirring scenes to the south of
Washington almost had reached a
standstill. The only feature to dis
turb the peaceful routine of Vera Cruz,
over which the Stars and Stripes now
wave, was the probable landing today
of military forces from the transports
and the assumption of supreme com
mand by Brigadier General Funston.
The seaport rapidly was resuming
business. The terminal company
which controls tracks, wharves and
warehouses and other freight-handling
facilities resumed operations, adding
materially to adjustment of business
of other commercial companies. That
was reported by Rear Admiral Fletch
er to the navy department early to
day.
sometime in Mexico in behalf of the
Universities of Harvard. Pennslvaqla
and Columbia, spent two days at Cor
doba. He was detained but not put
in Jail and finally was permitted to
proceed here as an Englishman,
though he ie In reality au American.
Went to the Jail.
Mechling went t othe jail in Cor
doba Sunday afternoon and talked to
the prisoners, among whom are sev
eral he is acquainted with. They
begged him to communicate then
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There are »oma complaint* on the
present form of the New York con
tract which will come up for consid
eration also.
At a meeting of the Augusta ex
change held recently the following
delegate, were selected to represent
this city. M**»ra. J. V. Doughty. Ja*.
Tobin, end Frank H. Barrett. There
will be three delegates from each of
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AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. TUESDAY AFTERNOON. APRIL 28, 1914.
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With Arrival of the Army at
Vera Cruz, Secretary of War Says
Mediation Won’t Change Plans
Instructions to Funston Are to Land Immediately and Take
Supreme Command ot Land-Admiral Fletcher
Returns to His Flagship
Vera Cruz. Brigadier General Fun-j
ston, accompanied by Captain Henry
McL P. Huae. chief of stalf of Rear|
Admiral Fletcher, immediately came
ashore to confer with Hear Admiral I
Pletcher before calling on Rear Ad
miral Badger, commander-ln-chief oi I
the Atlantic fleet.
At Dock*.
Vera Cru*.—The transports bring
ing the fourth army brigade comprla-:
Ing the fourth, seventh. 19th and 28th
infantry regiments under Brigadier
General Frederick Funston were made!
fast at the docks shortly/before 10
o’clock this morning.
At 11 A . M.
Washington.—General Funston and
the United States troops have arriv
ed at Vera Cruz and are preparing to
land, according to an official dispatch
to the war department received short
ly before ll o'clock today. The
message stated that the transports
Meade, Sumner Kilpatrick and Mc-
Clellan hart arrived at Vera Cruz bar
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New Superdreadnaught
Texas
Detachment of jackets
from the U. S. S. Texas, at
landing force drill on the
quay of the Brooklyn Navy
Yard. Part of the Texas is
shown in the background. It
is expected that this ship
will leave for Mexico soon
after the New York, which
sail 3 on Sunday. The crews
of the big warships in the
Brooklyn Navy Yard have
been undergoing rigorous
Drills in landing manoeuvres
U. S. Consuls Making
Their Way Out of
Mexico
Washington.—Most of the American
consular officers In Mexico, under or
ders from tlie state department have
closed their offices, turned over their
business to the Brazilian and French
consuls and are making their way out
of tiie country it was announced here
today. In some cases the department
has been unable to get In communica
tion with more remote consular agen
cies, hut no apprehension Is felt Tor
the safety of officers who have estab
lished friendly relations with the na
(Ives by reason or long residence
among them
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FLETCHER
SEIZES
PIERS
U. S. Admiral Takes Possession
of British Property at Vera
Cruz —Well Within His Rights
Say Those Informed
Vera Cruz.—Rear Admiral Fletcher
last evening’ Hcized the piers, yards
and buildings of the Terminal Com
pany, a llritisli owned concern, con
trol over which he regarded as nec
essary in order to facilitate the re
sumption of the normal business ac
tivity. The admiral had been endeav
oring to rent the property. The man
agement quoted a figure which naval
authorities considered exorbitant anti
Admiral Fletcher ended the contro
versy by taking advantage of his
rowers under martial law and assum
ing possession of the property.
Raise English Flag.
I’rior to the seizure a high official
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AID FROM
BRITISH
ADMIRAL
U. S. Warships Withdraw
Down River at Tampico to
Avoid Anti-American Dem
onstrations. Briton Cared For
Refuqees
Washington—Hear Admiral Mayo
at Tampico reported today that the
federal forces there are making fur
ther overtures to tile constitutional
ists for a combination against the
Unittal States lie said tile constl
tutiowilists still are firing.
Hear Admiral Mayo reported that
Admiral Craddock of The British
cruiser Hermione had dispatched
Major Clarke and a detachment of
British marines Torty miles inland
from Tampico to rescue eight. Ameri
cans at Orange Hill and was expected
back tonight.
On Board Des Moines.
The Hermione sent Id refugees
aboard the lies Moines today. Adml
ral Badger reported ttiat it would he
inadvisable to send an American ship
to the Yucatan district "as it might j
start anti American demonstrations.
In regard to the reports from Tam j
Pico that American citizens there
were indignant because of the de-1
parture of the American hatileships
Irom tlie river
Received Americans.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels sai l
today that tins action had been taken
after Admiral Craddock had informed
Admiral Mayo that he would under
take to receive Americans from Tam
pico aboard the Hermione and trans
fer them to the Des Moines upon the
American vessels taking a position at
sea. This agreement It was thought
Mr. Daniels said would make anti-
American demonstration In Tampico
less likely.
"I will go In and bring thr* refugees
to you,” the British admiral was re
ported to have said to Admiral Mayo.
Charleston Gets Warship
Ready in Record Time
Charleston, 8. C. The scout cruiser
Tocoma which put In here for re
pairs to a propeller, was made ready
tor sea In record time at the local
navy yard Hnd will probably sail
south Tor Vera Cruz this afternoon.
She took on stores for the torpedo
leats in Mexican waters
Unconditional
Acceptance
WASHINGTON—Spanish Ambasta
dor Riano. in charge of the affair, of
Mexico In the United Btatea, today
Informed Secretary of State Bryan
that General Huerta had unconditlon
ally accepted the principle of media,
tion at Involved In the propoaal of
the government! of Brazil, Argentine
and Chllau
TROOPS GO
TO STRIKE
ZONE
Pres't Wilson Decides to Send
Federal Soldiers to Colorado
Mines. Death Comes in Night
Battles
Washington. President Wilson to
day decided to order federal troops to
Colorado to restore order in the coal
strike district where virtual civil war
exists.
The decision was reached after the
president had gone over the Colorado
situation with his cabinet during the
RXoator part of a two hour session, and
a proclamation will ho issued later to
day ordering federal soldiers to the
scene of the industrial conflict.
The numh’er of troops will he de
cided upon In h conference between
the President and Secretary of War
Garrison at ” o'clock this afternoon.
WARSHIPS
SALUTE TO
FLAG ECHO
ACROSS
BAY
Ceremony of Raising Stars and
Stripes at Vera Cruz Most
Imposing. Emotion and Thrills
Attend
Vera Cruz.- IflHlnry was repeatei
ypHtercJny afternoon in the raremony
of rnlHltiK the Ht;trn an'l Stripe* over
Vera C?ruz. On the name npot irr 1847,
General Winfield Heott broke to llio
breeze the American colon* a* h*
landed to beKln hla march at the head
of the American troop* to Mexico
nty.
The holntlnf? of the flag wa* carried
out with full naval ceremony In the
presence of Hear Admiral Badger,
commandcr-ln-ohlef of the Atlantic
fleet; Rear Admiral Fletcher, and the
plucky 1,200 men from Fletcher’s ship*
who took the city from the Mexican*
April 21.
Battleships Outside.
Before the low hut itnpoalng facade
of the Terminal Hotel, where the cere
mony took place, the broad plaz.i
spread* to the clock, giving a vlevf
of the crowded Inner harbor and of
the groat armada of battleship* out
side the breakwater*.
Bong before the time set for the
ceremony, American* from all part*
of the city started toward the plaza.
The first of th fighting men to arrive
were Col. Neville’* battalion of ma
rlnea. Marching In column* of four*
and clad In khaki It moved to It*
place* on the right of the line. Colo
nel Neville and the field officer*, who
were mounted, took their place* In
front nr the battalion while the band
men of the Utah, also In khaki, fell In
on the left.
Clad in Whits,
Next came batUllons of bluejacket*
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Irish Volunteers
Land More Arms
Londonderry, Ireland, — I The Irlph
Natlnoaliat Volunteers, a body similar
In organization to tlit* Ulster ’Unionist.
Volunteer*, inrtlully made matters
even with their political opponents
early today by euccoasfully landing a
large conaigmnent of arms.
The size of the eonsignment Is un
known but it Is believed tii have hern
considerable, although not erpinlling
the 40,001) riries and 800.000 rounds of
ammunition the Unionists received
on April Zsth.
