The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-20

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guilty: and finally that action IN Quee-'
ton was due 20 the zealousness OF z
subaltern, which might be regarded a.
excusable. n It Is taken INTO consiu-
Grafton that the marines. when DE-
tanned, had gone ashore in uniform.
without permission of the military Au--
thorities. the port being at the mo-
ment not only in state OF war but
under attack by rebels. the cnareU
d'affaires Of the United States and tho
leo acting In their official capacity
agreed as follows:
"'Ffrst, that the Mexican govern
ment inspired by q desire OF showing
the good will it feels toward the peo-
pie Of the United States and acting In
the same manner wherein the United
States has done in similar cases. BINDS
itself that the American nag be salut-
ed at Tampico by twenty-one guns
fired from the Mexican shore batteries
or a Mexican warship in those waters.
Second, that the cannon referred
to in the preceding article shall be
fired at the moment when the Ameri-
can nag shall be hoisted to mast
head on the Mexican shore.
Third that the government OF thP
United States binds itself to salute the
Mexican flag Immediately following
the salute by the Mexicans to the
American nag with twenty-one guns
Of the man Of war Dolphin or any
other battleship at anchor in those
waters. +.
Fourth. the guns to which the yre-
cedfng erticle refers shall be fired at
the momen: when the Mexican nag
:hall be hoisted to the top of mast
Of the aforcs aid man OF war or any
other warship In those waters and to
this end both contracting parties at
tach their signatures.
President Prepares Message.
Washington. April 20.-The Mex
lean crisis today awaited President
Wilson's presentation OF the situation
to congress. officials said nothing but
a complete compliance with all the
American demands, could prevent
President Wilson from appearing be-
fore q Joint session Of the house and
senate, probably about $500 p. m. and
asking for authority to use the army
and navy to uphold the honor and
dignity of the nation.
The president returned to Washing
ton from White Sulphur Springs, w.
Va, at 7:54 o'clock and went at once
to the White House for q conference
with Secretary Bryan. This preceded
a special cabinet meeting called for
1880 o'clock.
President Wilson had outlined his
message last night, while travelling,
and after going over first draft with
the secretary Of state submitted 1t to
the cabinet. House and senate lead
ers were early at the White House to
plans SO they might prepare the neces-
sary resolution putting congress
squarely behind the president and CIV
ing full authority to act.
officially disclosed. it was conceded in
official circles that he would ask con-
gress to authorize what are known in
international law as measures short
Of war; which while not being a
declaration of war on the part of the
United States might SO be construed
by HuertA-
Wilson Returns to Washington.
Washington, April 20.-President
Wilson returned to the capital at
7:54 o'clock and was driven at once
to the White House for conferences
with officials on the Mexican situation
and a cabinet meeting at 1880 a. m.
AS the president and Mrs. Wilson
passed through the railroad station
to a White House automobile, early
travellers gave Mr.. Wilson an en-
thusiastic demonstration OF cheers and
applause which the president aclk-
nowledged with a smile. No officials
were at the station to meet the presi-
dent. A heavy rain was falling a. he
hurried OF to the White House.
General Wood to Command.
Washington, April 20.-Secretary
Garrison announced today. that in the
event Of hosti1ities with Mexico, Major
General Leonard Wood. chief of staff
OF the army, would command the
American forces.
Army and Navy Board Meets.
Washington, April 20.-The joint
army and navy board, headed by Adj
miral Dewey today had its first ses-
sion in many months. 1t discussed
plans for cooperation of the army
t.
to adopt measures in Mexico. Major
General Wood. chief OF stan. and Ma
jor General Wotherspoon, assistant
chief, attended tho meeting.
DestrOyers Ordered Out.
Pensacola, April 2O.-Orders were
received early today directing the flo
tilla of twenty torpedo boat destroy
meet Rear Admiral Badgers fleet in
the Gulf and accompany 1t to Tam
pico. 4
Officers said the destroyers, with
two tenders, were ready to depart.
Clark Says Country Is Behind Wilson
New York, April 20.-While waiting
for his train to return to Washington
early today, Speaker Champ Clark,
who delivered a church address here
last night was informed of the latest
turn in the Mexican situation. Speak
er Clark expressed hope that q peace
full solution of the question could be
found.
But" he declared with emphasis,
congress will back. UP the president.
There will be no division between the
president and congress on that ques-
ton and the whole country will stand
behind the president as well as con-
gress."
Can Mobilize I'm IS Hours.
Chicago, April 20.-Should the ma
tional guard be called on for duty in
Mexico, the 1000 members Of the
Illinois National guard could be mo-
bilized at Springfield. approximately
Is hours after receiving the call, ac-I
cording to Adjutant General Frank S.
Dickson.
In addition to the 1000 regular en-
listed members of the militia, Adju-
tant General Dickson said that 6 aaa