Omaha daily bee., 1914-04-26

DDLE MAY EN-
Nutshell NetUs of the
Mexican En1brogIio
Carranza Declares War In spain.
LONDON. April ga cablegram from
Venustiano CarranEs, dated Chihuahua,
saying he protests most cnergeticaily
against an American invasion OF Mexico.
10 published by Press association In
Madrid. The Mexican people the mes
sage adds, will unite to fight against
the invaders to the last breath. or the
1900 spaniards IN Mexico many are ready
to flght BY the side Of the MexioanS'
More Troops 60 Pensacola,
PENSACOLA, Fla, April 2S,-Instruo-
tions were received by the commanding
officer at Fort Rarrancas yesterday from
the War department to prepare for 400
additional men at the post, who will be
sent here Immediately from the Atlantic
seaboard for mobilization. Information
also was sought " suitable place could
bo had for the mobilization OF three or
four brlgades Of National Guards and
volunteers.
COast Artillery Ordered 10 Mobilize.
NEW LONDON, Conn, April 2S.-or-
ders have been received at Forts Terry
and n. @. Wright, At the eastern en-.
trance to Long Island sound, TO prepare
Immediately for moving all tho regular
coast artillery men there 60 n mobiliza-
ton camp to be establ shed on Montauk
Point. /. l.
Third Cavalry Would Lead Advance.
WASHINGTON, April ej.-~"The Third
cavalry wants TO lead the advance from
Vera Cruz as It did in 1s47" This mes
sage was telegraphed yesterday by Col
onel A. T.. Blockson at Fort Sam Hous-
ton, commanding the Third. to Brlsadler
General Hugh l.. scott, assistant chief
of-staff. General Scott formerly COM
manded the regiment.
Cruiser salem Ordered SOuth.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. April 26.--The
scout cruiser Salem, one OF the fastest
vessels in the navy. is expected to leave
the Philadelphia navy yard this afternoon
for Mexican waters. The Salem IL at
tached to Rear Admiral Wlnslows squad.
ron, which includes the hattleships New
York and Texas The destination Is ssid
40. be .Tampleo. ~Ths aurnissr wlilscarry q
crsw OF $50 men and Id marines 4 nun.
bar Of officers who lave beeii ordered
to Join Admiral Badgers fleet at Vera
Cruz will sail on the salem.
wounded Are ,EmprOvlnG.
WASHINGTON. April g5.-The Navy de-
partment today received report from
Admiral Badger at Vera Cruz stating
that all OF the wounded are improving
and that the surgical cases are doins
surprisingly we'll"
Mexicnns Free to Come and Go.
WASHINGTON, April S-secretary
Daniels has instructed Admiral Badger
at Vera Cruz to issue a proclamation in
forming all Mexlcans IN that vicinity that
they are free 10 come and go as they
please. This, T. is hoped, would induce
General Huerta to permit Americans to
leave Mexico City. where they have been
detained in consequence OF the report
that the Mexlcans were not permitted to
leave Vera Cruz.
Arizona Asks Protection.
WASHINGTON, April ga telegram
from citizens Of Arizona TO Senator
Ashurst asking for tho immediate dis
patch Of regulars to the Arizona border
was today laid before Secretary GaTrl-
son. The telegram reported that there
was evidence OF restiessness among Next
cans across the border and fears were ex-
pressed for the safety of Arizona citizens
unless troops were sent.
Goodman Health officer.
VERA CRUZ. April 25.-Alberto Good.
man, chief surgeon OF the Mexican Ma
tional railroad. was appointed today
health officer OF the city under the naval
organization of the municipality. The
former city officials definitely refused
to resume their duties owing to their fear
OF personal consequences.
Supplies for Vera Cruz.
NORFOLK. Va. April 26.-The u. s, S
Vestal, repair ship and tender for sub
marines. left the Norfolk naNe yard al
II 80 this morning. loaded with supplies
bound for Vera Cruz.
Would Have Fletcher Command.
VERA CRUZ April 3.-Rear Admiral
Badger, commander-in-chief OF the At
lautic fleet. has recommended 10 Wash
ington that Rear Admiral Fletcher be
kept in command ashore after the army
arrives.
u..nKa a.. MI ng.