The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-22
WAR IS ACCEPTED
BY HUERTA
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and then found q convenient outlet
for their enthusiasm by joining the
fighters on the house tops.
Ships Shell Vera Cruz.
Washington, April ga dispatch
at Vera Cruz early today and was
given out at 1 a. m Says:-~v.+a.- .-, -.-.
Firing commenced at daybreak.
Ships now Smelling southern part Of
city. Large force landed from Ad-
miral Badgers feet before daylight.
Copies Of proclamation issued by
Rear Admiral Fletcher requesting at
once the cooperation of the mayor and
municipal authorities in restoring or
der, have been distributed but have
been unable as yet to get in commune
cation with these officials.
Major Buffers fOrcee of marines
from Tampico are now ashore. Ex-
pect the city will be quiet later in
the morning. Estimates of Mexicans
killed and wounded up to late last
night approximately $50. Battleships
here, Florida. Utah, Arkansas, ver-
mont. New Hampshire, New Jersey.
South Carolina, transport Prairie and
collier Orion. Transport Hancock
with marines reported due. American
forces advance a. m. under guns Of
the war vessels to take CITY,"
Arc 5000 u. S. Marines In Vera Cruz.
The total American forces ashore
numbered 5000. They were we'll into
the city and had the situation in hand.
The Mexican sharp shooters occu-
pied the roofs of houses in the CEN
trail part of the city and were able
to fire down upon the American ma
rines and bluejackets as they neared
the land from the vessels lying off
shore.
Consul Canada's message was re-
ceived at 11:45. 1t said:
Have sent messengers to all hotel
keepers to reopen their establish
ments which will be given full pro-
lection. Customs house and ware
house on fire, but now extinguisheG
Now informed that American troops
have been ordered to advance to take
possession Of the city. Informed also
that first two sections OF the train
Mexico City arrived before the fight
ing commenced yesterday morning.
Third section on it's way. but not
heard from. Major Catlin. with a
force Of 800 marines just landed to
assist Captain Neville. Total number
. Of forces landed 5000. Our forces
now well in center of city. I now be-
lieve fighting will be stopped within
less than an hour"
F1etcher's Proclamation.
Washington, April 22. = Admiral
Fletcher's proclamation to the mayor.
CHleI OF pOilCe ana cltlZeNS OF vera
Cruz read:
1T has become necessary for the
naval forces of the United States of
America now at Vera Cruz to land and
assume military control of the customs
wharves of Vera Cruz. Your co-opera-
ton is requested to preserve order and
prevent loss Of life.
1T is not the intention Of the United
States naval forces to interfere with
the administration of the civil affairs
OF Vera Cruz, more than is necessary
for the purpose of maintaining a con-
dition Of law and order and to enforce
such sanitary conditions as are needed
TO meet military requirements.
EFT is desired that the civil officials
Of Vera Cruz shall continue in the
peaceful pursuits of their occupations
Under these conditions. full protection
will be given to the city by the United
States naval forces.
1T is enjoined upon all Inhabitants
and property owners to prevent firing
by individuals. from the shelter OF
their houses. upon United States
forces, or upon any one else. Such flr.
ing by irregulars not members Of an
organized military force, is contrary t.
the laws of war; If persisted in II will
call for severe measures.
(Signed:) IF. f. FLETCHER,
''Rear Admiral. U. s. N. Commander
Detached Squadron U. S. Atlantic
Fleet
To Give Huerta Another Chance.
Washington. April 22.-The presi
dent had hoped that the seiSure o