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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-24
PASSPORTS OF HUERTA'S
CHARGE D'AFFAIRES

The passports handed to Senior
Algara, Huertas Charge d'Affaires.
read:
To all to whom these presents shall
come, greeting:
Know ye that the bearer hereof,
Sehor A. Algara r. de Terreros,
Charge d'Affaires ad interim Of Mex
leo to the United States, is about to
travel abroad accompanied by his
suite.
These are therefore TO request all
officers Of the United States, or any
state thereof, whom il may concern,
to permit them to pass freely, with
out let or nolestaton, and to extend
to them friendly aid and protection
in case Of need.
In testimony whereof I, William
j. Bryan, Secretary of State Of the
United States Of America, have
hereunto set my hand and caused
tho Seal Of the Department Of State
TO be affixed at Washington, this
twenty third day of April, A. D.,
1914, and of the independence Of the
United States of America the one
hundred and thirty eighth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-24
WILSON RELIEVES
STRAIN BY DRIVE
Steady Stream of Callers at White
House Starts Right After
Breakfast.
From The Tribune Bureau

Washington. April 23-The President
spent busy day. with the black war
clouds lowering over his administration.
breaking the strain Of keeping in close
touch with the Mexican situation only by
taking an automobile ride this afternoon.
and even then he was probably working
over in his mind the mass OF data which
poured into the White House during the
day
Before o'clock President Wilson was
ready for breakfast. despite the fact that
his short sleep had been disturbed earlier
in the morning. At O'Clock Secretary
Bryan and Robert Lansing. counsellor Of
the Department Of State. conferred with
him. The Secretary Of the Navy Joined
the three at 80 o'clock. saying as he en-
tered the White House that he thought
the occupation Of Tampico and naval
operations on the Pacific Coast were the
subjects under consideration.
When Secretary Bryan and Mr.. Lansing
left. the Secretary confirmed the early
report that Nelson O'Shaughnessy. the
American Charge at Mexico City, had re-
ceived his passports. This was the first
official announcement
The Secretary OF the Interior called at
1915 o'clock TO take up with the President
the making OF repairs to the west bank
OF the Colorado River, within Mexican
territory. Heretofore damage 10 the en-
bankrnent in Mexico has been repaired at
the expense Of the United States. but Sec
rotary Lane had doubts about the steps
which should be taken under present con-
ditions When he left the President he
said he believed that the problem would
be solved by the employment Of Mexicans.
He added that there was danger Of the
whole Imperial Valley being flooded II the
break was not repaired.
The President went TO the Executive
Offices at 1920 o'clock. and fifteen minutes
later Senator Shively. acting chairman Of
the Foreign Relations Committee. arrived.
At II o'clock the President gave out his
comment on General Carranza's state
ment.
The Secretary OF War paid visit at
11.15 o'clock, but refused to say what he
talked about 10 the President. II was as
suned that he again urged the restora-
ton Of the embargo on arms TO the Con-
stitltionalists.
secretary Bryan again went TO the
White House at 1915 and Informed the
President OF Senior Agara's official re-
quest for his passports. lie said that no
o,ber suhiect was discussed In detail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-24
NURSES MAKING READY

Washington. April 23-The War Re
lief Board. OF the American Red Cross.
prepared here to-day TO respond to any
call the government may make.
This committee on direction was APP
pointed to take immediate charge Of re-
lief work: Brigadier General William :.
Gorgas. surgeon general Of the army IS
chairman; the others are Surgeon Cen
eral william G. BREASTED. Of the navy
Major General George w. Davis. L. :.
A. retired. Miss Mabel T. Boardman'
chairman OF the National Relief Board
~ the Red Cross. and Ernst y. Bicknell,
national director OF the Red Cross.
The board instructed the chairman OF
the National Committee on Nursing
Service to direct local committees
throughout the country TO have hed
Cross nurses report TO headquarters
weekly. where they could respond 10 a
call for war service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-24
SANITATION EXPERTS
RUSHED TO VERA CRUZ
Two Public Health Service Sur
geons of Long Records OF
Achievement Chosen.

Washington. April 23.-At the direction
q, pres,den. Wilson two surgeons OF the
Public Health Service were ordered to-
day to join the American naval forces In
Mexico.
They are Surgeon @. VI. Guiteras. now
at Key West, and Surgeon r. II. Won
Fzdorf, now at Mobile. Both are men
with long records of achievement, and
are regarded as authorities on quarantine
and the handling OF epidemic diseases, es-
pecially yellow fever
They have been directed TO proceed at
once 10 Vera Cruz and report TO Admiral
Badger. Additional surgeons. having es-
pecial knowledge OF sanitation. may be
directed to report In Mexico as conditions
reaulre.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-24
AMERICANS AND MEXICANS
IN FRANCE ASK TO FIGHT
US. Officers Communicate with
Embassy-De Ia Barra Re-
ceives Volunteer Offers.

f~'4 April D.-several OF the American
Sny officers on duty in France communi-
a'e' With the American Embassy to-day
1'oTning officials OF their whereabouts in
ase they should be ordered for service in
MEXICO.
ne American officers here by permits
~ Of the French government besides
A'lf Spencer Cosby. the military at
1hs' include Captain William a. Cas-
serving with a French regiment at
mans Captain Nelson L. NARCOTIC and
'-'Iensnt Albert T. Bishop. at ChaIons-
..''Aa'nei Lieutenant Carl Boyd. with a
-]oon regiment az Fontainebleau.
.'"enant william s. Martin, at the cav
shool a, Saumur; Captain Francis
= - rope al the quartermasters' school (.
-s''@in Frank Parker. al the war col
~ and Aeutenants Edwin St John
'''oe. r.. and Francis ". Honeycutt.
no nave just arrived and who have not
~ been assigned.
@>ny offers 81 Meyicans DESTROYS OF
''esring for fervice in Mexico were
,-''eo again to-day by Francisco de la
I'd Mexican Minister 90 France. In
=" me minister expressed his thanks
= ~n The volunteers they must forget
p'"ueal divisions and that they should
"iy Tor the great interests OF their
10y which had been attacked unjus-
-. he minister r. not taking any
- 10 connection with sending the vol
l.','s 70 Mexico. lie Is leaving them 10
,'f now they shall return.
VIC mean time. a committee com
Prominent Mexican women in
O. So hss been formed 10 aid the Mexi-
~ White cross
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-24
SENT TO 4TH BRIGADE
President of War College to
Take Command.

Washington. April 9.-Brigadier General
Hunter IdCgett has been relieved from
duty ms president OF the War College here
and assigned 10 command the 4th Brigade
az Texas city. To take effect not later
than May l.
Colonel Bullard. Goth Infantry. M senior
officer OF the brigade. has been tenn
porarily In comma '.
Brigadier General MONTGOMERY NJ. Mac
Comb. lately I'm command Of the military
forces IN Hawaii. succeeds General Lag
yeti AS president OF tho War College here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-24
SUPPORT
ASKED IN HOUSE
Republicans Join in Plea to Up
hold Presidents Hands
Bryan Criticised.
from The Tribune Bureau. ]

From The tribune bureau
Washington. April 23-Sporadic discus
sion OF the Mexican crisis, ranging from
patriotic appeals on behalf of the flag TO
a bitter denunciation OF the State Depart
ment, punctuated the debate on the naval
appropriation bill IN the House. Repre-
sentatives Tess and Kahn, Republicans
toined In asking that all Americans sup
port the President. now that war had
come: Representative Hobson declared
that no motive OF conquest or hatred
actuated this country In entering Mexico,
and Representative Humphrey a Wash
ington Republican. prayed for delivery
from the stupidity OF the State Depart
ment.'
Mr. Humphrey appealed 10 the Presi-
dent" TO say why he had not restored
the embargo on arms entering Mexico.
Referring to the Secretary OF state ne
said:
we are told to-day in plain words that
those arms and ammunition will be used
10 kill American soldiers | am told the
question was asked the Secretary or state
whether they propose TO stop the sale Oh
ammunition and arms 10 these assasslhs'
Villa and Carranza, and the Secretary OF
State replied TO the newspaper men that
the question was an insult, and he would
not answer IT,
"In the name OF God, IL there no end TO
the laundering stupidity Of the state De
partment In relation 10 Mexico? we are
now engaged in bloody war or peace
with Mexico, and as American plood mas
stained Mexican soil want to take this
occasion 10 appeal in the only way Know
how 70 the President. in the name or
humanity, In the name OF the American
neonIa in the name of those American
citizens who have been driven out or Mex
tco and of those who have suffered I'M
speakable indignities. In the name OF those
murdered. that he give some reason 10 the
neople OF this country why he does not
stop the sale OF arms and ammunition 10
Tho bandits and murderers in Northern
Mexico"
REPRESENTATIVE Fess said that this ma
t,on ia facing the greatest crisis In fifty
vears. We are actually at war and no
one knows the end. appeal to men OF
all factions to stand with the President
recall the criticism Of President NC
K,nley In the months before the Spanish
war. I was a supporter of Mckinley but
declared that he had no backbone
am thoroughly ashamed Of my utterances
now. and now, as a member Of the House
I want to uphold President Wilson. we
NAV critlcise what ne has done. but crlu-
c,,m IS one thing and acting when you
have great responsibility and authority Is
another"
Mr. Kahn agreed that now that we
ar. IN Mexico, It is the duty OF all OF Us
20 support the administration
Pleading for big navy and defending
the Monroe Doctrine. Representative
Hobson told the House that American IN
tervention in Mexico was not for conquest
or because Of hatred or revenge, but Tor
the good Of tho people Of Mexico whose
friends we arc"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-24
BIG AMMUNITION SUPPLY
Shot and Powder Sent to War
ships from Iona Island.

stony Point. y. Y, April 23.-Marines
stationed at the Iona Island naval arsenal
dispatched the largest shipment Of eX-
plosives and ammunition since the Span
ish-American War to-day for the use Of
the warships in the expedition against
Mexico
To-day's consignment OF powder shells
and cartridges. it is estimated, weighed
200, 900 pounds.
The explosives were loaded on tugboats
and lighters, which conveyed them 10 the
warships stationed at the Brooklyn navy
yard.
For ten days ammunition has been leav-
Ing the arsenal The total shipments
this time aggregate. including the weight
Of shells, more than one million pounds
20 date
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-24
BLUEJACKET KILLS MARINE
Forgets to Challenge and Fires
at Figure in Darkness.

Vera Cruz, April 23.-One Of the
American marines was killed last night
by a young bluejacket
The sailor was on sentry duty and
became excited when he saw a figure
move toward him out OF the darkness.
He forgot his instructions 10 challenge
three times. and fired Immediately. the
marine falling dead.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-24
Memorial for DR.. Collyer.

In response to the requests from
friends OF DR. Robert Collyer. author and
minister. and on behalf Of the members
Of his congregation al the Church OF the
Messiah. It is announced that fitting
monument will be erected in his mem
DRY. The trustees Of the church have
made a contract with Henry Herring
sculptor. for memorial in the form Of
a portrait relief in bronze OF heroic
size 1t will be placed in the front Of
the church auditorium on the west wall
Tho cxpense will be $4,000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-24
YPlRANGA TO UNLOAD ARMS
German Steamer Docks at Vera
Cruz, Fletcher Reports.

Washington, April 23.-Admiral Fletcher
reports that the German steamer Ypi
ranga. which was loaded with machine
guns and ammunition consigned 20 Hu-
erta. has locked at Vera Cruz and is pre-
pairing TO unload its cargo at the custom
house.
The custom house IS, OF course, under
the control Of the United States forces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-24
AMERICANS CALL FOR HELP
Monitor Rushing to Mexican
City Where Riot RACES.

San Diego. Cal. April 23.-Tele-
graphic advices received here tonight
from American Consul Guyant tell Of
anti-American riotng at Ensenada.
Mexican Federals and the populace,
according to the report. were attacking
the Americans.
The monitor Cheyenne. now in San
Diego harbor, will leave immediately
under rush orders for the Mexican
city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-24
Aeroplanes for Government.

n. "so. April u-Eleyen ssroplanes.
~ ",'perty Of the Aero Cub Of Illinois.
a. - sol1 or given % the United States
"'nt for use IN He1ico. n needed.
,snnuss war appointed today 20
yicsi> with the authorities in
- hs'"n 10 ascertain whether the ny
'"1Thinss are wanted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-24
Wilson Compared with Lincoln.

Rome. April 23.-"The Tribuna com-
pares President Wilson with President
Lincoln. Both. IT says. were possessed OF
the same Biblical Inspiration. the same
vigorous Puritanism the same combataht
Ideals Neither was satisfied 10 remain
content ia his own uprightness' Out
uished others TO be upright Both were
pncinsts. and yet both had to assume the
leaderahiD In war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-24

& esry Of Labor Wilson 10 tho
-" member Of President Wilson's
'' 70 write for our Sunday Maya
~. oss his srticl. on child labor, en-.
.. ''ss Children" in our NEXT Sun
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-24
Message Fans Hostility to
Wilson's Attitude Toward
Rebels Into Flame.
VOICES RAISED FOR
EMBARGO ON ARMS
Bill to Appropriate 100000 to
Aid Refugees Passes With
out a Protest.

Washington. April acknowledging hos
tility toward the Presidents attitude tow
ard General Carranza, General Villa and
the Constitutionalists was famed into a
fame again in the Senate to-day By the
note OF General Carranza and the reluc-
lance OF the administration to restore the
embargo on arms and munitions OF war
destined for their forces.
The debate centred upon the bill TO APP
propriate $4,000 10 move American refu-
gees from Mexico. There was no objec
ton to the bill itself which was passed
without "A murmur of protest. but Sena-
tors on the Republican side criticised un-
reservedly the policy OF the administra-
ton. Senator j. Ham Lewis defended the
President. and declared that the Repub-
leans were actuated by partisan motives.
Declaring that it was not their pur-
pose TO disparage the efforts OF the Pres
ident. Senators Lodge aid Borah voiced
protests against the policy of the admin
istration. Senator Borah began the dis
cussion by deprecating the interference
of the United States I'm Mexican affairs
Senator Lodge. declaring that the coun-
try was at war, said that the same MILL
tary necessity which required the inter-
ception OF arms going to Vera Cruz re-
quired the interception OF arms crossing
the northern border OF Mexico.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-24
Wilson Liked AIeara.

II is with sincere regret that officials
Of Washington witness the departure
Of Seior Algara. He came here 70 be
Charge for Mexico during the crisis
Q. last year through the withdrawal Of
DE last Mexican Ambassador There
no, mistake charged against him
1t the State Department, and in Wash
nston society he was universally liked
ind admired. The young Mexican dip
huat was well known to the President
Eho on more than one occasion. has
seemed 10 take pains TO be nice TO him.
ny. Algara was accompanied from
Washington tonight by II. NJ. Branch,
L! y. saldana, L. r. Rivera Rosas and
!! J. Rvas, all members Of the embassy
Hzr IL has not been decided what
,.satlon or embassy will have charge Of
Mexican affairs here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-24
,,r.ra Promptly Leaves
y" Washington on Getting
His Passports.
&c RODYGUARD A
l' SECRET SERVICE MAN
.,.,omatic Relations Completely
Wy sr.,ered with O'ShaughneSsy
Leaving His Post.
Cav, The Tribune Bureaul

.,,rrton. April 23.-Dipiomatic
va between the United States
''.. .Ss government Of Huerta' such as
~, i.. " we're. have been completely sew
rsi .-.,. .,o American
80 d'Araires in Mexic' City got
Vp', a..sports from Huerta yesterday
" 20 at 1870 o'clock, and leaves the
TT, IT, tonight or in the morning.
CO. s.s0r Don A. Algara K. de Terreros.
''' w.xican Charge d'Affaires here.
''s ga on Secretary Bryan just before
On a to-day and asked for his pass
wv which we're given TO him, despite
:. ,,c, that Mr.. Algara had not been
=" r,;zed because the government
~. ,,.n he represented had not obtained
,.cOgntion here.
M mo passports were made out in the
.rs If Mr.. Algara. Charge d'Afaires
!, Mexico. The diplomat left Wash
20, for Canada tonight. He would
$40. So wished to return to Mexico him
:, hut was unable to do so. He was
...omnanied by an American Secret
..,vice man and four members Of the
v,.ican Embassy stan.
Negro Messenger on.
rad,e Savoy. the white haired negro
rsseuger who for thirty years has
resided over the outer door OF the
ace OF the American Secretary of
cate rushed out Of Mr.. Bryan's office
., 800 o'clock this afternoon with
rsat linen envelope under his hand,
,ssrsssed 10 Sehor Algara and closed
nth the great red wax seal Of the
state Department.
When Eddie walks he wabbles, so
boued are his short legs, and when he
burries. as he did this afternoon. he
rols ike a ship at sea, but he is one OF
HE most finished as we'll as expert
ueed diplomats in the service. He
dashed 10 the elevator. where he
pushed the button impatiently, giving
several short rings, the signal ordi-
rrily used only by a secretary Of the
t.partment. which demands immediate
attention from the elevator operator.
Il was the third time that Eddie. as
every one in Washington called him
FOR generations, had started from the
State Department on a like mission.
Back IN 1855 Il was ne who gave the
waking papers that Mr.. Cleveland sent
TO Sir Sackville West. the British
Minister who became involved IN
American politics and ventured to
write letter advising some people how
10 vote in the Presidential campaign Of
that year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-24
Wants Policy Declared.

ut occurs 10 me-" said Mr.. Borah. THAT
the situation with reference to Mexico
las undergone such a change that we
odght to take counsel and get our bear
ings and see what We are going 10 DO. IL
we are TO arrange TO bring our citizens
out of Mexico as matter OF necessity
We ought to declare our policy with REF
erence to what this government is going
to do.
we are now at armed CONFLICT with
Huerta and all the forces Huerta repre-
SCENTS. supposedly ten or twelve million OF
Mexicans. This morning we are ADVISED
that we are at war with Carranza, or
will be at war with him unless we change
our programme. The logic or this si'ua-
ton is that We are At war with Mexico.
BEFORE another forty-eight hours, In my
Judgment we will be at war with United
Mexico. II devolves on Congress 10 de-
terrnine. not whether we shall require
amends from an individual but whether
we. as Congress, are ready 10 recognize
the fact that we are at war with Mexico
II do not stop 10 discuss the wisdom or
the unwisdom OF acts that have led 10
this condition. / do not stop either 70
criticize or to eulogize. ! state condi-
ton. DO not want war. I think IT ought
TO be declared TO be tho policy OF con-
sress that the United States VIII WITH
draw as an.interfering power In Mexico.
in Nicaragua and In Honduras.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-01
CARSTENSCO. !
BURNED OUT:
TOMOVEHERE

TACOMA, Sept. 1-Destroyfng
the three main buildings and the
fertilizer plant. fire OF unknown
origin early today swept the
Carstens Packing Co.'S establish
ment on the tide flats here. entail
ing a loss of 100000.
Not dollar Of insurance was
carried. Thomas Carsteus. presh
dent OF the company, said today
that all policies had been cancelled
the first of the year. when insur
ance rates were raised.
More than 100000 pounds OF
fresh and smoked meats were de-
stroyed by the fire and thousands
OF dollars worth OF machinery
ruined.
Temporary buildings will be
erected at once for continuing tho
business, II Is said. although It 10
declared II Is likely the entire
plant will be removed to Seattle
within n short time. as the bulk Of
the company's business is done
there.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-01
ALL MOVING PICTURE
THEATRES MAY CLOSE
DOWN; OF WAR

Germs. whose manager did not wish
20 be quoted. said his company has
enough of tho chemical stored TO
continue the output Of films for sew
eral months yet.
A representative OF the Universal
Film Company had this to say:
Few Foreign-Msde Films
Without the hydrochinon We
cannot make the pictures you sec
today. The hydrochinon. and metol.
another chemical. are used togeth-
or. without the former a picture
IL dull and flat. and II IN a question
whether the public would care 70
look at one"
Hereafter there will be few films
shown Of doings abroad. as the i'm
portation OF such has practically
ceased. according 10 local er
changes.
Another vital necessity In the op-
GRAFTON OF moving picture machines
is carbon. imported heavily from
Europe. and especially Germany.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-01
Ell z WHERE

Fifty French reservists ieft Los
Angeles In a body to take up arms
against the Germans.
"The actions Of President Wilson
have cemented the Mexican and
American people" said Gen. Villa.
Col. Sherman otIs Houohton, Mex
lean war veteran. died at Los An
geles.
Queen Elizabeth Of Belgium and
her children arrived In London. war
refugees.
San Francisco supervisors passed
an ordinance prohibiting possession
OF Maxim silenccrs.
Chairman aArnes Of New York
republican state committee. an
nounced he Ia not a candidate for
reelection.
tis announced 90. 900 ~ss raised
for the Red Cross at the fese given
by Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt Friday
nj Newport
Paraguay signs peace treaty With
United States.
President Carlo MeIendez Of Sal
vador resigns.
Three dominant parties In Idaho
are holding primary elections today.
House spends the day In debate
OF Alaska coal leasing measure.
Raymond prepares to entertain
delegates TO scmi-annual meeting OF
Southwest Washington Develop
ment association.
Bremerton accept plat OF harbor,
ending controversy OF two years
duration.
Government prosecutor coming TO
Seattle 10 take evidence in suit TO
dissolve American Can Co.
English house Of commons goes
into tumult when Irish home rule
question momentarily comes up for
discussion. II IL dropped.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-09-01

sesttle's moving picture thea
tres. ss we'll ne the tens OF
thousands OF other movies"
big and small. scattered from
the Pacific 20 the Atlantic
coast, may have 20 close be
cause OF the war.
A German chemical, considered
Indispensable IN the making Of
films. has become no scarce during
the past week. according 10 reports,
that it's cost has increased from 200
20 300 per cent.
HydroehInon Goes Up
This chemical II known as hydro
chinon.
IIydrochinon was selling. not long
ago, for 800 "A pound. II cannot be
bought today, except by old Gus
toners. for less than $500. 1900
and $500 a pound.
Most OF the local film exchanges
today admitted the possibility OF
Ono OF the larger feature con
such a shortage.