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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
INCLINED TO WAIT
 FOR MORE FACTS

This was the situation laid before
 the cabinet today by the President.
 Some administration officiels were in clined to wait for more facts and do nothing until an investigation had been completed Others suggested that
 Huerta would eYade the issue and de- lay and that prompt and vigorous ac-
 ton was necessary.
 John Lind, 1t is understood, in his conference with the President and sec
 retary and counselled a forceful move.
 For two hours the cabinet discussed the pro and cons and the possible conse- uuenees of drastic action, and the plan of sending the fleet as a warning to Huerta l of the lengths to which the Washington
 government was prepared to go to enforce l it's policy was unanimously adopted
 There was no previous intimation that
 the naval demonstration would be or dered. but this as well as other news has been discussed on many an occasion in the past.
 Cabinet officers and others were in- sistent that no change in the general pol icy toward Mexico was imminent and that so far as possible the factions would be left to fight their battles unhampered by American interference. Officials declared with emphasis that no other phases of
 the Mexican situation beyond the affront
 to the flag at Tampico were involved in the dispatch of the fleet, though officials admitted the strategic value of having so big d fighting force in proximity to a country in which emergencies might arise at any time.
 No direct statement of explanation of the developments of today was issued either by the White House the state department. the announcements from the navy department of naval orders alone furnishing the key to the situation. Action, not words, was the way cab inet officers described the answer of the United States to Huertas s unwllingness to fire a salute when demanded by the American government.
 Incidentally a copy of the naval orders issued by Secretary Daniels is understood
 to have been transmitted to Charge O'Shaughnessy so that the Huerta govern
 ment might be informed of the course
 which the United States had adopted. It was said that there was no necessity of l informing other foreign governments un-
 less state of blockade was declared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Louisiana Ready

New York, April 14.-Of the American ships named by the navy department to- day to proceed to Mexican waters, only the battleship Louisiana is at this port She was anchored in the Hudson river tonight awaiting the rounding up of her 300 sailors on shore leave Every patrol- man in the city was directed to keep a lookout for the Louisanas S men and tell them they were wanted aboard their ship. The Louisiana is ready to sail when her crew is complete
 At the Brooklyn navy yard there ara four battleshps. cruiser one torpedo boat destroyer two submarines and q tender. Another battleship, the new dreadnaught New York, which has beer building there, goes into commission to morrow and could be made ready to sai within 24 hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
ARMY MOVEM ENT
 NOT EVIDENT

While the navy moved on the Atlantic coast, Secretary Daniels tonight was giving his attention to the situation in the Pacific. Most of the American war craft in the Pacific already are in Mex ican waters.
 While the navy was active, there was no army movement Two explanations for this were advanced-the desire that the constitutionalists in control of north ern Mexico should not misinterpret the action, and the fact that the united States already has a big fighting fo,ce within striking distance of Mexico. Twelve thousand troops are at Texas City where four army transports ara at anchor and thousands of cavalry and infantry are spread along the border, where they can be moved quickly.
 High administration officials do not ex- pect critical developments, but they are prepared for any emergency. Secretary Bryan. who is ill, had intended 10 leave tonight for Miami, Fla. He cancelled his reservation and announced that inc would stay in Washington indefinitely. Senator Shiveley, acting chairman of the Senate foreign relations committee. con ferred with MT Bryan and called at the White House IS well. He said that at the regular meeting of the committee to- morrow he would transmit all the infor- nation he had obtained today.
 The status of the case assumed by Ire cabinet officers and other officials was described as follows;
 Assistant Paymaster Charles c. Copp and a boatload of marines landed at Tampico last Thursday to obtain sup plies. They were arrested, but later discharged. In accordance with regula- tions in all naVies of the world, Rear Admiral Mayo. on considering that an unwarranted arrest had been made and that the uniform of the American navy had been disregarded, demanded repar- ation in the form of a salute of 21 guns. The American flag, while not taken ashore, was flying at the stern of the whaleboat and all the marines were in uniform. Rear Admiral Mayo allowed the Huerta commander until G o'clock that evening to fire a salute but later extended the time to afford the local commander an opportunity to communicate with his superior officers in Mexico City. statement of apology was issued in Mexico City by General Huerta and the officer who arrested the marines was ordered punished. This did not satisfy the United States gov ernment and the salute was insisted on. General Huerta himself at no time agreed to comply. but an under secre- tary in the Mexican foreign office did inquire of Charge O'Shaughressy If a salute fired to the gunboat Dolphin and responded to by the American ship would be acceptable. This was emphat- fcally rejected by the United States and word was sent that nothing short of a public salute to the American flag would he satisfactory"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15

ships Missouri, Kansas Illinois and Idaho in shape to sail at a moments notice. The Missouri and Kansas, it was said, would be prepared to sail Thursday and the Illinois and Idaho will be ready to follow Friday. The Kansas, which re- gently arrived here to go into drydock, has a full complement of 800 men, but there are only about 250 sailors aboard the Missouri and it will be necessary to draw on the crews of some of the ves- seis that are in reserve to fill her quota.
 Other vessels in the yard which can he gotten in condition to sail by Mon- day are the Salem, Alabama, Maine and Wisconsin There are only about 25Ot sailors attached to the IT ships here and men are being rushed from the recruiting stations on the great lakes to complete the crews.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Riley and "Them Irish

From the New York Sun.
 An Indianapolis lawyer with a friend motored down to Greenfield, Ind. tho birthplace of James Whitcomb Riley Hoosier poet. They had dinner at the hotel and thought they would like to see the house where Riley lived. So they asked the hotel man:
 Where is the Riley house?'
 T don't know any hotel by that name" he replied though there may be some such boarding house here"
 'I mean the James Whitcomb Riley house." said the lawyer, thinking his host had misunderstood. J q don't know him; you may be able to find his name in the city directory
 q guess he's moved" said the lawyer
 Probably" the notel keeper commend- ed. Some of them Irish don't stay long in a place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Mayo Reports s

Washington April 1-.-New light was thrown on the circumstances attending the arrest of the United States ship Dol nhin's men at Tampico, by a dispatch to the navy department from Rear Admiral Fletcher, made public late tonight A statement by the department said,
 Admiral Fletcher reported to the de- partment at D. m. Tuesday that Admiral Mayo reports from Tampico that no in. timation was received by him of the ex- istence of martial law or of objection to boat taking supplies. Stewards. order lies, etc, were going ashore when neees- sary Only part of the whaleboat's crew of the Dolphin were out of the boat to handle stores The men of the boat 3 crew were blueiackets, not marines.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
GUILTY OF DISTURBING
 EASTER SERVICES

New York, April 14-Jane Est, a young woman follower of the Industrial Work CTS of the World, was found guilty of disorderly conduct by magistrate in the women's court tonight for disturbing the Easter services in the Madison Square Presbyterian church. She was remanded for sentence tomorrow.
 Miss Est stood up in the gallery of the church Sunday, waved a newspaper and began an attack on the Rev pr. Charles H. Parkhurst, the pastor, who was not present because of illness. The organist drowned her harangue.
 Several members of Dr. Papkhurst's s congregation appeared in court as wit nesses against Miss Est
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
SITUATION CLOSE
 TO REAL HOSTULITIES

While the consensus of opinion of those best informed was that so serious step, as military intervention. may not be required to force Huerta to yield from his position on the question of salute, they recognized todays develop ments carried the situation closer to real hostilities than it ever has been during the three years of turmoil i'll Mexico.
 President Wilson and members of the ca abinet went about their official duties as usual. The President was calm and serene. Ht took long motor ride in the afternoon and remained in his study to- night Inquiries for further information were pressed at the White House. but the President took the position that there was nothing further to announce or ex- plain: that the American flag had been affronted and that demand for salute in satisfaction had been made.
 Though he hopes sincerely the gravity of the situation would be removed by satisfactory action on the part of the Huerta government, it is known that MT. Wilson has considered all phases and pos abilities and Is prepared to meet them with firm hand. Communication with Charge Shaughnessy was constant dur ing the day but no messages were given out The American charges position in the Mexican capital in view of the latest developments was considered by many here as particularly delicate The possi- bility that Huerta might consider the sending of the fleet as an undnly ag- gressive act and give O'Shaughnessy his passports was heard discussed as an in teresting possibility.
 The tension over the general situation was more keen than 1t has been in months among officials and news from the Mexican. capital was awaited with intense anticipation. The rigorous cen sorship imposed on news dispatches from Mexico City has virtually confined the information about affairs in Mexico to official channels. The state department however, Is maintaining strict secrecy.
 The only message from Charge O O'Shaughnessy of which officials spoke was his report that the final shipment of arms for the protection of the Ameri- can embassy had been received.
 Rear Admiral Badger tonight tele- graphed the navy department:
 Gan sail from Hampton Roads tonior- row forenoon with Arkansas, Vermont and New Jersey. The New Hampshire may be delayed few hours for pro- visions, but will follow soon as possi- ble. Louisiana and Michigan will be di- rected to follow and South Carolina ord cred to Washington fleet at Key West z
 This dispatch came from the transport Hancock at New Orleans:
 Receipt of orders to proceed at once to Tampico with regiment of marines without advance base outfit acknowl- edged. Ship ready to sail since 10 o'clock Monday night. Brigade commander be- lieves marines and necessary field equip ment can be re-embarked ready for sail ing by Wednesday morning."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Michiaan Sails Today

Philadelphia, April 14.-The battleship Michigan was the first of the war yes scls stationed in the Philadelphia navy yard to receive sailing orders, following the decision of President Wilson to rush the Atlantic fleet to Tampico. Capt. Albert n. Neblack. commander of the Michi- gan. received orders tonight to report with his vessel to Rear Admiral Badger at Newport News as soon as possible. It wss said at the yard that the Michigan would sail tomorrow afternoon
 The Michigan, the first of the super ereAdnaughts of the navy, has a crew Of soo fnen and carries 66 marines. Prepara tioA are being made to put the battle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Orders Received

Newport R. l., April 14.-Orders wera received at the naval training station to- right to have ordinary seamen and coal passers ready for transfer to the cruiser Tacoma, which will stop here on her way from Boston to Tampico. There are 800 men available but it ir believed the Ia coma will take less than 100
 Anticipating further orders. officers of the station canvassed the number of men at hand tonight and found 26O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
DECLARE DUEL
 WAS ONLY JOKE

Chicago, April 14.-After enjoying for two days the distinction of having fought duel on Illinois soil in violation of the law, Christian Botker and Edward Peter sen, Danish editors. principals in the af- fair. today declared the duel only joke
 The announcement, however, did not come until after the states attorney s office had announced that it would inves- tIgate the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Consul Intercedes

Vera Cruz. April 1.-The American con- sul, w. W. Canada, visited General Maas. the federal commander, today. and inter- ceded in behalf of three women, supposed to be Americans from Texas, who have been sent to the military prison here by tie war department.
 General Maas regretted his inability. he said, to liberate the women without or ders from the minister of war
 The United States collier Cyclops en- tered port today to take on provisions. She will proceed to Tantpico to coal the Connecticut and furnish supplies to other shjps there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
URGE WOMEN FOR
 SCHOOL TRUSTEES

Philadelphia. April 14.--A resolution recommending the appointment of women to college boards of trustees was adopted today by deans of women's colleges, at- tending the Collegiate Alumnae association convention at Bryn Mawr college. The resolution points out that it is an njus- tice to have college boards composed en- tirey of men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
TO INVESTIGATE
 WRIGHT CHARGES

Washington, April 1A-The House ju- committee to investigate impeachment charges against Daniel Thew Wright justice of the District of Columbia su- preme court. Representatives Mccoy, New Jersey; Taggart Kansas, and Nell son, Wisconsin, will conduct the investi- gation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
TOBACCO COMPANIES
 TO MEET DEMANDS

New York, April 14.-A new policy which live big tobacco companies have planned in an effort to meet the governments de- mands as indicated in recent threatened proceedings here will be put into effect within a few days, it was learned tonight Under this plan the companies will agree to sell to all jobbers on the same terms as to the Metropolitan Tobacco company. The department of justice will withhold its approval for the present. however, it is said. The five companies were units of the trust ordered dissolved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Spaniard ExjIes Leave

Fl Paso, April 14.-One hundred and fifty Spaniards of the 800 expelled from Torreon left today fo- isagle Pass Tex, whence they expect to make their way to Monterey and Saltillo, Mex. where the fe0erals still are in control. Many of tLeir friends attempted to dissuade them. arguing that General Villa, should he re- capture them, might not stop at mere ex- rulsion in view of his declaration that all Spaniards must leave the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
"On Verge of Intervention

London, April 15.-The Daily Mail con siders that the United States lis on the very verge of armed intervention in Mex ico with all its incalculable conse- quences.''
 The Post thinks it more than likely that the naval demonstration is intend- ed as a warning to the constitutionalists as well as to Huerta. Ut is difficult to see" the Post adds, how intervention can be avoided"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
MAY ESTABLISH
 OWN PRECEDENT

Inasmuch as no government is recog- nized in Mexico, but a state of an archy exists, the American government
 may establish its own precedent in the case It is not considered likely that if
 marines actually were landed and the American flag taken ashore in satis- faction for the aftront occasioned by the arrest of the marines, any further measures would be insisted on. Some officers pointed out that the Huerta commander might not resist the land- ing of American marines, inasmuch as he Is hemmed in on land by the con
 stitutionalist forces. Should he consent to d peaceful landing it is likely that they soon would be withdrawn
 The American government has landed marines in San Domingo and Nicaragua
 but has held that permission was granted in each case. In Nicaragua American marines kept a railroad from falling into the hands of a rebellious force. Actual war or intervention could not be undertaken without authoriza- tion by Congress, and even the land Ing of marines at times has raised question in the Senate, although it has led to no change in the attitude of the executive branch of the government in
 constituting itself as the judge of such cases
 Officials do not believe other foreign
 government will send ships to Mexico i in view of the American demonstra | ton The affair is regarded as one sole 1 ly between the United States and the l Huerta government and not involving
 any other foreign governments. though l eventualities might cause European
 nations to seek further protection for their nationals Diplomats here took an
 active interest in the developments and | cabled their home governments the
 news as it appeared during the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
r. s. Jerome Dead

Washington, April 14.-Cable dispa tches today to the state department announced the death of Thomas Spencer Jerome' the American consular agent at Naples, Italy, at midnight, April F. MT. Jerome was a native of Saginaw. Mich
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Prepares to Sail

Pensacola, Fla, April 14.-Officers of the torpedo boat flotilla here received orders late today to be prepared to sail on short notice The fleet here comprises IS tor pedo boats. the scout cruiser Birmingham the repair ship Dixie. the supply ship Culgoa and the fuel ship Aratheusa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Mutiny Reported in Peru

Lima, Peru. April 14.-Official announce ment was made today Of a mutiny in the Iqrtos regiment sometime ago, owing to tie failure of the government to pay the men. The mutineers were suppressed. President Benavides has ordered that the nlotneets be punished with the utmost severity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Mellen Discharged

Bridgeport, Conn.,. April H.--Charles s. Mellen, formerly president of the New Haven railroad, who last year was ar- rested charged with manslaughter be- cause of deaths in wreck at Westport was discharged from custody today fol- lowing nolle prosse of the charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Raise Legation

Washington, April 14.-The Senate to- day passed the bill raising to an embassy the United States legation to Argentina. The bill already had passed the House and now goes to President Wilson, who approves of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Anderson to Make Race

Savannah, Ga, April 14,-J. Randolph Anderson of this city. president of the state senate, tonight formally announced his candidacy for the governorship of Georgia to succeed Governor John NJ. Slaton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Killed in Storm

Moultre, Ga, April 14.-One person was killed and three children were seriously injured near here late today in a severe electrical storm that swept the southern part of Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Iudorse Tolls Policy

Oakland, Cal, April 14-President Will s9a's position in the canal tolls contro- versy was indorsed by the democratic state central committee here today. The indorsement was virtually unanimous |,
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Moines, Chester Dolphin and San Fran cisco at Tampico and the Florida and Prairie, at Vera Cruz.
 The torpedo boat Flotilla at Pensacola, Fla, has been ordered to stand by for orders
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
PERSONAL

Otto Marx of Otto Marx X Co. returned yesterday from New York where he has been for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Plapue Renorted

Washington. April IA case of bubonis plague was reported to the state depart ment today from Caracas, Venezuela.
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Ready for Service

"The torpedo flotilla, Atlantic fleet at Pensacola with the flaship Birmingham and tender Dixie have been directed to hold themselves in readiness for service in Mexican waters.
 "The order for the mobilization of the fleet, including all auxiliaries and the marine regiment at New Orleans, was issued in six minutes after the order was given by the Secretary of the Navy.
 The hospital ship Solace is en route to Tampieo from New Orleans.
 "The Solace is fully equipped with the most modern hospital equipment.
 '"The supply ship Celtic is loading at New York with a cargo of refrigerated meats and supplies. sailing on the l6th.
 "The colliers Vulcan and Jason are en route with full cargoes of coal
 "rhe colliers orion and Nereus are ready to proceed to Tampico.
 "The Ward liner Esperanza has been chartered by the navy department and has been placed at the disposal of Ad- miral Fletcher at Vera Cruz for the ae- commodation of refugees at Tampico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
Sends O'Shaughnessy Note

Vera. Cruz, April 14.-The Mexican for eisn minister, Senor Portillo y Rojas, has transmitted to the American charge, Nei- sell Shaughnessy, a note dealing with the arrest of the assistant paymaster and a detachment of blueiackets from the United States gunboat Dolphin at Tam rico and the demand of Admiral Mayo that the American flag be saluted.
 In effect the note says that the Mexican gt vernment cannot see wherein, under in- ternational law. the federals have in- ficted any insult on the American na- ton: that its ordering the army publicly to salute the American flag under the circumstances would be an admission that the United States is exercising undue in- fuence over Mexicos free action, and that the President is disposed to uphold the sovereignty of Mexico at any cost
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ware and Kansas are available,

ware and Kansas are available, II needed.
 "The Hancock will leave New or leans for Tampico Wednesday morning with the first regiment of the expedi- tionary force of marines, fully equipped for field service. The Hancock will carry also a three-inch field battery and euuipment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-15
ONLY
 MILD EXCITEMENT

The dispatch of the fleet create eu only mild excitement in the national capital generally. Newspapers ordered their -ep- resentatives to Hampton Roajs. and to- night the navy department na1 graitcd permission to 20 reporters and phot E.
 raphers to accompany the fleet on it's cruise.
 It will be fully week before the At lantie fleet is assembled at Tampico, though the ships are expected .o be
 steaming away tomorrow Rear Admiral
 Badger will rank both Rear Admiral Fletcher and Rear Admiral Mayo, and
 will take complete charge of the situa- tion
 While the ships are under way Gen which to answer the American demands. The crisis in the situation is expected to | come if General Huerta declines to yield by the time the Atlantic fleet arrives Various succeeding steps were being dis cussed among naval officers today and those familiar with precedent said there was no exact parallel in irternatic nal law.
 It was pointed out by some that the United States might land marines and seize Tampico to obtain satisfaction for the incident, but this raised he ques- tion of whether or not an act of war would be involved. The Washington ad- ministration has pronounced itself on the subject of leading marines or marching armed forces into Mexico as regarding such acts in the nature of war unless permission is given by the government in control of the territory invaded.