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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20

the militia organizations were willing
to do so. The attitude of Carranza
and Villa, leaders of the constitution
alists, Secretary Bryan said, he con-
sidered very favorable. Senator Mar
tin, chairman of the appropriations
committee, expressed the belief that
an emergency appropriation was not
necessary at this time, but that an
appropriation of s50,000,000 would be
made, if asked by the president.
Secretary Garrison said no orders
had been issued for the movement of
troops.
Americans Warned to Leave.
American consuls have been wired
to warn Americans to leave. The house
and senate unanimously passed reso
lutions for joint session at o'clock.
Grave of face, members of the house
stood while Chaplain Couden brought
home the situation IN prayer.
A bill to appropriate S5O,OOO,000 to
be expended by the president was in
troduced by Senator Chamberlain and
to the military committee, of
which he is chairman. The bill is
identical to the one passed before the
was with Spain.
No orders had been sent to Admiral
Badgers fleet, Secretary Daniels said
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
DICTATOR STILL INSISTING
THERE. Has, been mo INSULT

Mexico City. April 2O.-The Mexican
ezpItol awaited with interest today the
next word from Washington in reply
70 the refusal Of Huerta 10 comply
with the American demands. All the
morning papers published lengthy
statements by the Mexican foreign
minister. Portillo y Rojas. outlining the
reasons for the position Huerta had
taken, namely that the American flag
vas not flying on the boat when blue
jackets were arrested on shore at
Tampico. therefore the flag Is not in
suited. and that compliance with the
demand for a salute would be humili-
zting 20 Mexico.
Huerta has advised Mexicans 20 re-
frain from demonstrations which
might embarass possible future negO-
tiatiOns. Many American residents
made preparations TO stay in Mexico.
whatever the outcome OF the crisis,
unless ordered 20 leave by the Mexi-
can government
Clearing Vera Cruz Harbor.
Vero Cruz. April 2O.-COmmander
Hughes. chief OF staff Of the United
States Atlantic feet today called on
General Mas. commander OF federal
troops at Vera Cruz. and on the COM
mander Of the port and instructed |
them 70 order all merchant vessels /
out Of the harbor.
All American women have been I
asked By Consul Canada to take refuge |
On vessels now in the harbOr. prefer
ably on two commercial vessels char
tered BY the United States.
Mexico City. April 2O.-The Mexican
foreign minister. Senior POrtillo y
Rojas. announced last night that il
would be impossible 10 agree TO the
demand OF the United States that the
Dag Of that country be Internationally
'aluted, because that flag was not in
suited. because it was not flying from
he launch and because the marines
we're set free even before an inyesti-
sation. and that the officer responsible
or the arrests was himself arrested
md held for trial.
The foreign minister further an
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20

Washington, d. c., April 2O.-Presi-
dent Wilson returned to the capitol al
7:45 this morning. A heavy rain was
falling as the president and Mrs. Will
son hurried in an automobile to the
White house. where the president was
to meet the cabinet at 1880. Shortly
after 9 Secretary Bryan went into con-
ference with the president in the lat
ter's study. There were no new devel-
opments up to that time.
Asked IL he considered plans for the
seizure of Tampico and Vera Cruz an
act OF war. the president replied:
Certainly not" and referred to
Greytown as a precedent in which that
Nicaraguan town was destroyed as an
act OF reprisal by a British warship.
Only Issue With Huerta.
Don't get the impression that we
are going to war with Mexico" the
president told the Washington cores
pondents. I'VE are it's friends. / am
going to congress to tell OF a special
situation and request approval of plans
to meet that special situation. This
is only an issue between this govern
ment and the person calling himself
president OF Mexico.
I'VE never have conceded his right
to call himself president of Mexico.
In no circumstances would we fight
the people of that country. We want
TO help them in every way we can.
got a feeling OF uneasiness today
when ! read the papers and found
them fired with an enthusiasm for |
war. have no enthusiasm for war.
want justice. This need not event
Iate in war II we handle II with firm
less and promptness."
The Mexican crisis today awaited
presentation OF the situation
% congress. There was no further
word from Huerta and officials said
nothing but complete compliance with
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20

nounced that the Mexican government
would agree that both flags be salut-
ed. the American flag first and then
the Mexican flag. this arrangement to
be made by a protocol signed by the
American charge d'affaires. Nelson
O'Shaughnessy. and the Mexican for
eign minister.
The United States government.
SenOr Portillo declared. had refused
permission to Charge O'Shaughnessy
to sign such a protocol and demanded
an unconditional salute by Mexico.
which Mexico felt was incompatible
with it's dignity.
In conclusion the foreign minister
said:
Mexico has yielded as much as its
dignity will permit. Mexico trusts TO
the fair-mindedness and spirit OF JUS
tice OF the American people"
Carranza and Villa Meet.
Juarez. Mexico. April 2O.-A confer
ence between Carranza and Villa, con-
sidered of great moment by rebels, be-
gan at Chihuahua today. II is under
stood that unless rebel territory is in
yaded. officials will take no part in
opposing the United States over the
Tampico incident
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20

1 all American demands could prevent
/ Wilson from appearing before a joint
session of congress, probably at p.
m. and asking authority to use the
army and navy to uphold the honor
and dignity of the nation.
Leaders Back Up President.
House and senate leaders were early
at the White house to learn details OF
the presidents plans so they might be
prepared with resolutions putting con-
gress sauarely behind the president
and giving him full authority to act.
While plans were not officially dis
closed il was conceded in official cir
cles the president would ask congress
for authority TO use what is known in
international law as measures short
of war;" which, while not being a dec
laration of war on the part of the Unit
ed States might SO be construed by
Huerta. According to the best infor-
nation of officials these consist of the
following:
Seizure of the ports of Tampico and
Vera Cruz. Seizure of Mexican gun
boats in those waters. Seizure OF the
railroad from Vera Cruz to the Mexi-
can capitol to a point within 20 miles
of Vera Cruz. with probably a request
for a special appropriation TO carry out
these measures.
In the navy establishment every
thing is in preparedness for action
Still Mexieo's Friend.
President Wilson told newspaper
today not to get the
the United States was go
ing to have war with Mexico lie
pointed out that under no circum-
stances would the United States hght
he Mexican people, but that 1t was
heir friend. Wilson said he was go
ng before congress to tell OF special
situation and ask approval OF plans TO
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
HISTORY OF HUERTA QUARREL

dis
INTO
apology firing national salute
make complete amends the warlke act
permission communicate with President
o
in S
Cipher
department oShaughnessy military
the
10
ing he
APRIL Wilson ruhes Tampco Mexican
for firing
it will returned, originally promised by Admiral
it viii hen b
which President
Wilsonr
President Wilson sends
tumd before April ls or
to fir a warships sent
OShaughnessy assurance m
He asks also for more
requests are refused Adui
war ordered to Tampico
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
PORTS OF TAMP|COAND vERAC CRUZ
NOT AN ACT OF WAR, DECLARES PRESIDENT

meet that special situation. He de-
clared the issue only one between the
United States and the man who calls
himself the president of Mexico, but
whom the United States never recog-
nized as entitled to that right. The
president declared the intention of the
United States was to help the people
of Mexico and that he had gotten a
the newspapers fired with enthusiasm
for war.
Not War, But Justice.
Wilson declared he did not want
war, but justice. He did not consider
such acts of reprisal as are planned
acts of war, but measures short of
war, sustained by the Greytown pre-
cedent for one. The president said,
strictly speaking, it was not necessary
to obtain authority, but it was his de-
sire to have the full cooperation of
congress. The executive, he said,
could take steps which fall short of
a declaration of war. The president
said not less patience with Mexico,
but felt that recent incidents might go
from bad TO worse and eventually
bring conflict Events of the day,
such as final acceptance by Huerta.
might alter his plans. The Tampico
incident. the president said. did not
involve the elimination of Huerta. The
president said his message of 1000
words would take 10 minutes to read.
He declined to give copies.
For Large Volunteer Army.
II is understood military authorities
ire preparing recommendations to
looking to immediate pas
age of legislation providing a large
volunteer army based on the Hay bill.
llready passed by the house. which
would permit mastering into the fed
raj service of militia organizations. |
With officers, providing rs per cent Of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
Does Not Seek Control.

But earnestly hope war not in question believe speak for the
republic We
o
I
No do
with both and
n o
Mite of the States
in
bothn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
FIVE THOUSAND TROOPS ON
TEXAS COAST READY TO SAIL

Houston, Texas, April 2O-The Sec
ond division of the United States army
here on practice march, began a hur-
ried movement back to Texas City and
Galveston today upon orders from
Washington at o'clock this morning.
The fifth brigade of the division was
rushed aboard troop trains, but the re-
mainder of the big army, united. which
brought nearly ten thousand men here.
was ordered to hike" back to the
coast on foot, distance of 60 miles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20

before the cabinet meeting. Official
advices say Americans in Mexico are
beginning to leave. 1t is understood
hundreds left Mexico City yesterday
for Vera Cruz.
Street Little Affected.
New York, April 20-The Mexican
situation, although the chief topic of
discussion in the financial district,
had but little effect on Wall street.
On the London exchange, however,
business was effectually checked.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
No Thought of Aggrandizement.

There what do be
i of
a of Tampic incident
og could not alter the popular which it possible had the
be singled with mpun afrons retaliation refusal
he of General Iueta.
manifest danger
o
and
to
to
his holding
$
this should be fighting only General ue
Wilson,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20

The plan was to have the Fifth, num-
beringA .Qa8znen. ready for sailing TO
Vera Cruz by Tuesday morning in case
troop movements would be ordered.
FIotiIIa Ordered to Sea.
Pensacola, Fla, April 20.-A fotilla
of 20 torpedo boat destroyers was Or
dered put to sea this afternoon to meet
Admiral Badgers fleet in the gulf and
accompany it to Tampico. Officials
said they were all ready.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till 7 p. m. Tomorrow, foI
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Mostly cloudy tonight and Tuesday;
warmer. Fresh winds, mostly south
erly.
Temperature at Z a. M, 81. Highest
yesterday, AZ. Lowest last night. 81.
Wind velocity at 7 a. M, 10 miles.
Relative humidity at p. M, 81; at
z a. M, Go.
Precipitation in "a hours, none.
Stage of river at Z a. m, Al; no
change in As hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
DUNNE PROMISES
FORCE OF $4,000
Governor Says That Number
Could Be Modified at Cap
itaI in 80 Days.

Springfield, Ill. April 2O.-After
conference with Adjutant General
Shand, Governor Dunno declared that
Illinois within 30 days could have 5O.-
600 men mobilised at Springfield for
service in Mexico and in another 80
days could have 10000 ready.
'aTime has come" said the goN-
ernor. when patience ceased to be
virtue"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-04-20
OF PORTS TO BE FIRST MOVE
IN MEXICO; WILSON OPPOSED TO WAR
CONGRESS- HEARS MESSAGE ON SITUATION

Washington Huertad
assembled
o t
o The nato guard
of
of
his goyen can earnestly hope be forced
OF his attitude of personal
him him
support would
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-23
STEALS WATCHES
In HEYN'S BAZAAR
Young Man Captured With Loot
Finally Confesses to
Police

Helping himself 10 Al watches, a
silver knife, and silver cigarette case,
in Heyns bazaar, Wednesday night,
Fred Wilson, % years old, who says
he came from Buffalo. to get work
here. made his way down fire escape
from the third floor OF the store and
escaped, while window trimmer, a
scrub woman and the Waterman OF
the store were entirely unconscious OF
the robbery
When the theft Of the watches was
discovered the three employees were
placed under surveillance by Detec-
tites Rode and Coats. but when they
called in for orders, they learned that
a man with a lot OF watches had been
ARRESTED q short time before, on the
docks at the foot OF Second-st., by Pa
trolman Graham and Kossuch. and
was locked up in the Central station.
Wilson WAS the man. and the watches
were the ones stolen from Heyn's
bazaar. He told the officers that he
had seen a man hide a package in an
alley, and took the package after the
man disappeared.
Coats and Rode questioned him. and
he chung 10 his story, SuddeQly
Coates. grabbed Wilson's hands, look
ed at the fingers, and said. yep, the
very finger prints. 1t won't help you
much TO lie, now"
Wilson then broke down and ad
mitted that he had committed the
theft. He said that he entered the
store late Wednesday afternoon, te
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-23
CAR PROBLEM
MARX FOOTBALL,
MAHON ASSERTS
Tells Labor Federation This Is
Reason He Resigned From
Commission
ORGANIZATION SEEKS
FURTHER EXPLANATION
Wants Mahen to Appear and Dis
cuss Causes of Quitting
More Fully

Ia letter 70 the Detroit Federation
OF Labor, read in its meeting, We'd
nesday evening William ID. Mahon eX-
planned his reason for resigning as a
member OF the street railway commits
sion, the gist OF which was published
IA The Times "Wednesday
Mr.. Mahon said that he believes the
Marx administration is not following
The shortest route To municipal owner
ship. ana is getting ready TO use the
street railway situation as a political
football, u advance its own interests.
he said thai he refused 10 become a
party 10 such q course.
The federation was not entirely sat
ished with this note, and adopted a
resolution asking Mr.. Mahon 10 ap-
pear before it TO discuss the matter
more fully.
Mr.. Mahon was not present, but Sec
Rotary Reeves, OF the Amalgamated
Association OF Street and Electric
Railway Employees, was called on for
further information. lie told the fed
Grafton that Mr.. Mahon feared that
the administration was trying to use
him as fgurehead. and that he un-
|derstood that Commissioners Dodge
lac. obtained in secret. from the ID.
q. r., hgsss which dSd not come 10
MIR. Mahon Tor several weeks.
The delegate Of >ue- oncst Sietai
Workers union asked yhe aid of-the
federation in acting against an alleged
open shop conducted by r. c. Mahon
One OF the delegates wanted TO know
II r. c.. Mahon is a son OF William ID
Nahnn The reuIy was I'm the affirm.
alive. He then wanted TO know II
William ID. Mahon has money in the
concern.
ct has been stated that William ID
Mahon has no money in the concern
was the reply.
1t was decided to apply to the sec
rotary OF state for a list OF the stock
holders. or any information that the
Office may have concerning the per
sonnet OF the firm.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-23
MAN "ROBBED" FINDS CASH
WHEN HE "FRISKS" SELF

Allen F.. Wilson, OF Lakewood. q
suburb OF Cleveland, who held bout
with John Barleycorn on the steamer
western States and then reported that
he had been robbed OF 1920 on the
high seas. was not robbed at all, II
developed, as Assistant District Attor-
ney ] Edward Bland found the miss
ing" money in wilson's trouser legs.
Wilson's complaint had caused a
wireless message TO be sent TO the
local police. from the boat, and led TO
the detention Of eight passengers. and
the Imprisonment OF three. in central
station
Then Wilson went to the district at
torpey's Office. after soldering up some
what, later in the day, and told his
story Of the robbery" Mr.. Bland
questioned the men under arrest, de.
cided that they were innocent, and
then took Wilson 10 his office and In
sisted that Wilson "frisk" himself. A
roll OF bills dropped from each leg of
wilson's trousers. The money was
counted, and totaled 1890.
The three prisoners were released,
with AFFECT apologies.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-23
BOMB VICTIMS
FATHER DIES OF
BROKEN HEART
John GusmanO Worried Over
Terrible Tragedy That Blot
ted Out Sons Life
SWORE VENGEANCE AS
CASKET LEFT CHURCH
aged Man Was Under Inquiry
In Connection With H0mi-
eide Case In Italy

John (Glacomo) Gusmano, whose
son, Nittorio. was killed by an internal
machine. and who was himself injured
about the hands when the box, handed
In by d messenger boy, exploded with
terrific force as II was opened, died iE
St. Mary's hospital, Thursday morn
ing, broken-hearted over the death OF
his son. and nervous wreck from
the terrible tragedy in which he was a
XpsrticipaEt.
The elder Gusmano had been sent
TO the hospital shortly after the ex-
IDlosion occurred, and Was given treat
ment for his injured hands, burned
and torn by the force OF the bomb eN-
plosion but he left the institution, to
attend the double funeral of his son
aud Sam Cipriano. the other victim OF
the bomb.
As the casket or Vittorio Gusmano
was being carried from the front door
OF the Church OF the Holy Family, the
elder Gusmeno stood in the doorway,
with his bandaged hand appraised in
the oath OF vengeance. After the
funeral. the aged mamie was 6S
years old--grew| steadily weaker and
more feeble.
Tuesday, he went to st. Mary's hos
|pital, almost in state OF collapse
] ad he never rallied, sinking steadily
Iuntil his death, Thursday morning.
HIS death also wipes OUT the gov
|ernnent investigation 81 case IN
which John Gusmano and Vittorio
were involved. Both were ont on bail
pending Investigation with deporta-
tior as it's object. II was alleged that
the elder CfIsmano vas wanted in
Italy for killing man, and that his
son, now dead, was an accomplice.
The Giannola brothers. feudists,
who we're undoubtedly the intended
victims OF the internal machine. fur
nished the bonds on which the Gus.
manos we're released from police Gus
tody, pending the outcome of the gov
eminent investigation.
Coroner Burgess took charge OF
Glsmano's tody. and will hold a post
norton examination, some time
Thursday.
But it was broken heart and
nervous breakdown, caused by worry
over the feud and the death OF his
son. that caused the old mans death"
said Clerk DeIaurier
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-23
petrolt Woman Nabbed IN ToIedo

Mrs. Elsie Fetties. who recently
closed up her rooming house on
Adams-aye.. while her roomers were
away. disposed of all OF the furniture
and the personal effects OF the room.
ers. and disappeared. has been arrest
ed in Toledo on warrant sworn out
by Charles Bauer. one OF the roomers.
whose trunk. containing nearly $3.50
worth OF clothing and iewelry was
missing when he reached home from
his work Meanwhile Detectives
Mite and Hayes had traced the eX,
pressman who moved the trunk. and
found the trunk in his possession
He said Mrs. Fetties had given II TO
him. Two suits and $40 worth OF
yaluables. were missing
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-23
MEN BATTERED BY
MOTOR AND STREET CAR

Crossing Woodward-aye. near Vir.
ginia park, Thursday morning, Benja'
min Betting, s. years old OF No, 2ll
Benton-st., was struck by a motor
truck driven by Edward Cunningham
og No. 269 l-2 Twelfth'st and was in
jured about the head. lle was taken
10 Grace hospital III ponce auto
James White. 80 years old, of No
31i Mt. Ellott-aye. was struck by a
Crosstown car az Mt Elliott-aye. and
Waterloo-st., and his head was also
injured. lie was taken To ST. Mary s
hospital
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-23
WILKIE NAMED FOR
TRACTION BOARD
Water Commissioner Will Take
Place Vacated BY William
ID. MahOn

James Wilkie, member of the water
board, will be appointed by Mayor
Marx TO fill the vacancy on the mu-
nicipal railway commission caused by
the resignation OF William ID. Mahon.
The mayor had intended TO send Mr..
Wilkes name 10 the common council,
next Tuesday night, re.appointing him
TO the water board for q flve-year
term. but the resignation OF Mr. Ma
hon from the railway commission
prompted the mayor TO select Wilkie
as the third man on the traction board.
Mr. Wilkie is mechanical expert, and
the mayor thinks that he will be able
to do more valuable work as a mem
Der of the railway board The mayor
has not decided on Mr.. Wilkes sue
cessor on the water board.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-23
eoyal Oak Man Searches For wife.

John Hardy Royal Oak called at
the detention home, Wednesday night.
and asked whether his wife. Mary AZ
years old. was registered there. He
said that she had left her home. Mon
day afternoon and after waiting patti
emily for her 10 return, he started
ont Wednesday morning. To search
Detroit for her He says he will con
tinue his search. and when he finds
his wife. will take her right home,
where she belongs.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-23

The PHOTOGRAPHERS took this remark
able picture from Brooklyn, bridge:
New York his camera pointed down.
ward Fat the decks of the United
States battleship Texas as she passed
under
The Texas carries the most power
full battery ahoat under the American
flag. The main armament comprises
ten 14-inch rifles mounted in five cleo.
trically controlled turrets. All can be
freq on either broadside In addition
to these there are % 5-inch rifles TO
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-23

protect the vessel from torpedo coat
attack
Yne Sessel has a lfsplaee aeat OF
1900 tons, length OF 573 feet and
beam OF 90 feet. Her boilers are a
combination of coal and oil burners,
and, like all United States dread.
naughts, she has ~ radius OF action OF
about 5000 miles
The l4-inch rifles OF the main bat
terry have a range of $1,000 yards
The i 400-pound shells can penetrate
l6 inches OF Krupp steel at 10000
yards. The Texas will remain at
Brooklyn navy yard for SO days to re-
ceive finishing touches.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-23

try to gel work, and made his way TO
tIc stock room. where he fell asleep.
When he aNoke. he noticed that the
clerks were all gone, and he then
started on tour OF exploration, that
became footing expedition.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-04-23
The Rev ~. Lester smith. the Rev. r..
be. lEraIIl q.

~. Pence and the Rev. Frank r..
Fltchett. the committee appointed by
the Pastors union TO invite Evan
gelist "Billy" Sunday To Detroit will
CONGREGATIONAL. Brewster Congrega-
tional North Woodward COngrega-
tional and Jefferson-ave Presbyter-
ian churches reconsider their dect-
sion TO take NC part In the movement
to bring Sunday 10 Detroit. The
evangelist refuses To come to this
city unless the invitation is unani-
nous