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11. S. ARMY LANDS ON MEXICAN SOIL FOTSTOfTS mm 111KSADE AT VEKA ClttJl THE AUGUSTA HERALD VOLUME XIX, No.*llß. Pirggadbcaft Disdidbg ft© Sceimd! Fedkirnl S@Mn©rg ft© Esadl Cnwnl War nna €®fl@radl© 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 (Continued on Next Page.) 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 (Continued on Pag, Four) AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. TUESDAY AFTERNOON. APRIL 28, 1914. 1,000 REFUGEES EAND LANDING PARTIES DRILLING FOR SERVICE IN MEXICO £ mrdKtjJFz* 7 - ml - 3RI ELi* g&jf 4-- i'jfr * _i# * w.A »BAB* TdWßq'-oftt 'Wtfi kAmT. .JjSB A M yi <m A Z&tflr ‘WftinlKnn w§WM- : T& ■ a M nr. f 1 ■Bf •-■ « n V&ilt MB ■•••-■ r?»f- ■■J’> si v . > ... i -V .’ ‘ *» ' ■■■ l ■ ■ .h / r *y r * , ' p- > 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 (Continued on Next Page.) 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 4.00 P, M, Edition $6.00 PER YEAR—S CENTS PER COPY. 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 (Continued on next page.) 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* (Continued on Next Page.) 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.