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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Estimate Huerta Forces

Washington, April 20.-Estimates at the war department today put the armed forces of the Huerta government in Mexico at 10000 scattered through out the country. According to the de. partments figures there are 5000 troops in Mexico City; 5000 around Sal tillo, south of Torreon; 25oO in the state of Sonora. 2000 In Sinaloa; 800 in Tepeic; 5000 in Jamlisco; HOO in Colima; 4500 in Zacatecas; 1250 in Guer- rero and scattering bands in other southern provinces.
 On the east coast there are said 10 be about 1900 In Nuevo Laredo, about 2500 in San Luis Potosi, AGO in Vera Cruz, 100 in Puebla and 800 in Morelos.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
HUNTSVILLE CAMP
 OFFERS SERVICES

Huntsville. April 2o.-(Special)-The Confederate veterans camp of Huntsville today wired President Wilson rendering the services of the camp in body for the expected war with Mexico. The mes sage addressed to President Wilson reads as follows;
 We depiore war. but if it must come, Egbert J. Jones camp of Confederate veterans, Huntsville, Ala, 10o strong, and of average age of 7s, still game and fit for the fight of our lives. offer our serv- ices to our country.
 "A W. MOSELEY,
 sAdjutant.
 ID H. TURNER,
 Commander.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Students Mistreated

Washington, April 20.-Senor Algara, charge of the Mexican embassy here, was informed tonight by q telegram from the Mexican vice consul at Indianapolis that Il Mexican students at the University of Notre Dame at Notre Dame Ind, were ducked in water there and badly treated by American students in the iii- stitution The consul informed the charge that he would take the matter up with the president of the university.
 MT. Algara said he would wait to hear further from the affair before sending any word to his government. As there arc many Mexcans in various institu- tions of learning throughout the country he fears, he said. that other such out breaks of national feeling may occur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
CARRANZA AND
 VILLA CONFER

Chihuahua, Mex, April 20.-With many fateful questions dealing with the revolu- tion of foreign affairs before them, Gen eral Venustiano Carranza and General Francisco Villa met formally here today.
 It was their first meeting in four years, Carranza first having met the military leader when, fresh from outlawry, he was a leader of one of Francisco I. Madero' 8 revolutionary bands.
 The meeting had every appearance of friendliness and Villa made l point of referring to Carranza as ais chief.
 No official report of che conference was made public, except that 1t was harmon ious. It was understood on high author ity. however, that it was determined to prosecute the revolution so long as rebel territory is not invaded or threatened by the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Numerous Reports

Washington April 20.-All kinds of re- ports regarding the Presidents desire for immediate particular need of congress sional action gained wide circulation in the House during the evening.
 "A rumor has been widely prevalent on the floor of the House." said Representa- tive Moore of Pennsylvania, that ship, presumably from Germany. was about to unload 100000 rounds of ammunition for the Huerta forces tonight at Tampico and that it was to stop this big cargo from getting to Huerta that the administration was seeking haste"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
TOGO Easily Recruited

Chicago, April 20-If the National Guard is called upon for duty In Mexico the 1000 members of the Illinois National Guard could be mobilized at Springfield approximately in 15 hours after receiving the call, according to Adjutant General Frank s. Dickson, today.
 In addition to the 1000 regular enlisted members of the militia Adjutant General Dickson said that 5000 trained and armed men, most of whom saw service in the SpanishAmerican war, could be recruited within short time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
OF THE DAY
 OVER SITUATION IN MEXICO

Washington, April Ex-Governor Col tative Garner, who immediately sub mitted 1t to the President, a telegram declaring If 1t was the purpose of President Wilson to invade Mexico, it was imperative that the towns of Mat amoras, New Laredo, c. P. Diaz and Juarez be seized immediately. Governor Colquitt explained that there are on the Mexican border 25,001 to 30,000 Mexican refugees, who threat en to become a menace to the United States, and that the taking of these towns would afford the only protection from them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Ask for Soldiers

Fl Rentro, Cal. April 20.--The board of supervisors of Imperial county tele- graphed to Major General Arthur Murray at San Francisco today asking that 10a United States soldiers be sent to protect the valley irrigation system.
 The supervisors, on hearing that one troop of cavalry had been dispatched to CaleNico, declared that one troop could do nothing effective in guarding 40 miles of irrigation canals.
 One stick Of dynamite properly placed could wreck the inlet of the system, which lies in Lower california near Mexicali. where there is Mexican federal garri- son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Dreadnaughts Prepared

New York, April 2o.-Although no or ders have been received directing the dreadnaughs Texas and New York to sail for Mexican waters, these two largest war vessels in the world today, were being put in a state of preparedness at the Brooklyn navy yard. Both vessels can be made ready within AS hours to sail, it was stated tonight.
 The third battleship at the Brooklyn station. the Wyoming, is undergoing ex- tensive repairs and could not be ready to start in less than two weeks, it was said. A force of men was rushing work today on the submarine G-2. which is in drydock for minor repairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
HODes for Peace

Seattle. April 20.-Franklin D. Roose- welt. assistant Secretary of the Navy, at a luncheon in the Commercial club to- day said:
 ''I sincerely hope the events of the next few days will not bring us to a serious state of affairs My branch of the serv- ice. like every other, is desirous of peace; but it Is desirous also of upholding the dignity of the country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Charged With Murder

Mandy Underwood, a negro woman was placed in the city jail yesterday morning by Officers Brookins and Moreland on the charge of being ac- cessofy to murder. The arrest of the woman was ordered by Coroner C. I. Spain following an investigation into the killing last week of Joe Keeley, i. negro, in North Birmingham, Albert Davis, the alleged murderer. Is still at large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
10000 Would Volunteer

New York, April 20.-The 1O,0oO men en- listed in the various regiments of the Ne. tional Guard in New York city would volunteer and be ready to entrain early or embark within "A hours according to the leading sentiment expressed today by officers of the organization if found nec- essary.
 Brigadier General John Eddy, com. manding the Second brigade, said the Na- tional Guards were better trained and equipped than the volunteers of 1898, and that there would be no need for special preparations if a call for civilian aid was issued
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Establish Innocence

Washington, April 20.-State department reports today said the Americans Farias and Boyless, held at Piedras Negras in connection with the murder of two federal Mexican soldiers had established their in- nocence William Byrd, another Amer
 can, held by Mexican federal authorities in Mexico City, has been released.
 It was announced that General Villa had declared no newspaper correspondents were captured by his forces as recently reported.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
w. O. w. Offer Services

Omaha, Neb., April 20.-W. A. Frazer. sovereign commander of the Woodmen of the World, today rendered to the govern- ment a number of regiments, fully or ganized and drilled for service against Mexico.
 In his telegram, sent to United States Senator Morris Sheppard. MT. Frazer said there is now ready near the Texas bor- der full regiment, fully uniformed and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Veterans Offer Services

Lowell, Mass, April 20.-An offer of their services for such war duty as they are able to perform was made t9 President Wilson today by the old Sixth regiment association, composed of survivors of the command which was opposed by Confederate sympathizers on it's march through Baltimore, April f9, 1861
 The Sixth Massachusetts regiment is said to have been the first volunteer organization to reach Washington in Response to President I.incoln's first call for volunteers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21

Pensacola, Fla. April 2o.-The United States scout cruiser Birmingham and the fotilla of 20 torpedo boat destroyers sailed from here this morning to join Rear Admiral Badger fleet off the Florida Keys. The battleshp Mississippi With 6o0 marines aboard and the tender Iixie are expected to sail for Tampico tomorrow morning.
 The Birmingham has aboard two aeroplanes and three government avia- tors. It was announced that the cruiser will try to maintain an aver age speed of 25 knots an hour and thus reach Tampico by tomorrow night
 Supplies were being loaded on the battleship Mississippi and the tender Dixie tonight. In addition to TOO ma rines, the Mississippi also will carry two aeroplanes and several aviators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Mobilization Grounds Chosen

Knoxville. April Rehabilitation grounds for Tennessee troops if war with Mexico comes have been selected near this city The Third Tennessee regiment with headquarters here, to- gether with signal corps and machine gun company could be mobilized with in A hours.
 Gen IT. H. Hannah wired President Wilson that he could raise brigade of volunteers in 10 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Hundreds Volunteer

Columbus O., April 20-The Ohio Ma tonal Guard. about 10000 strong. could be rendered available for service on short notice, according to Governor Cox and Adjutant General George II. Wood.
 Hundreds of telegrams were received at the adjutant generals office today, Volunteering service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Offer Cavalry Services

Santa Barbara, Cal, April 20.-The serv- ives of d fully equipped regiment of cavalry. organized by ranchmen. polo players and other horsemen. were offered to President Wilson in a telegram dis patched to Washington today by sherman H. Stow and A. s. Patterson. The reg- ment will be composed of expert riders from the cattle ranches and the polo fields, officered by men who have seen active service
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Will Unite Behind Huerta

Douglas, Ariz., April 20-'Any move against General Huerta is against the Mexican people as whole. and can be construed as nothing else,'' tonight said Generic Ramonet, Huerta consul here ''Huerta is component part of the Mexican people, particularly that class which represents the culture and learning of the country Ramonet declared his belief that the Mexican people as a whole would abandon their differences and unite behind Huerta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Military Academy Excited

West Point, N. Y, April 20.--The Mili- tary Academy was all excitement tonight over the situation with relation to Mexico. Officers and cadets awaiting news from Washington, besieged the telegraph of fees. Many officers have asked to be sent to the front in the event of hos tilties. The cadets are looking for early graduation and promotion in the army if intervention in Mexico comes.
 There are 106 members in the class of 19l4 who will become officers at gradua- tion. June 12 has been selected as gradu. ation day and no orders stipulating any other time have yet been received. Pre- mature graduations were held at the out break of the Spanish-American war and again in 1901 during the Philippine insur- rection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Panama's Position

Panama. April 20.-Only in cases of urgent necessity may battleships use the Panama canal in proceeding to the blockade of Mexican Pacific ports. This was made plain by Governor Goethals today. It is understood the Secretary of the Navy requested information rela- tive to the passage of warships..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
French Comment

Paris, April 2O.-The Paris evening news papers take little note today of the sit
 uation between Mexico and the United
 States.
 The Liberte discusses lightly General Huerta's desire to use the menaces of the United States to consolidate Mex jeans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Would Raise Regiment

Chicago. April 20.-Fifty Philippine war veterans met here today to offer their services to the United States in case of war. P. J. H. Farrell, past commander in chief of the army of the Philippines. presided. Resolutions adopted volunteered to raise regi- ment of more than 1000 trained vet
 erans most of whom understand Span-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Plan Rapid Movement

Lansing. Mich, April 20.-Plans were perfected several months ago for rapid movement of the state troops. and the Michigan National Guard numbering zoo officers and men, could be mobilized with in 24 hours, according to Major Roy c. Vandercook, adjutant general
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Red Cross Ready

Washington, April 2o.-The American Red Cross has 45oo nurses ready for serv ice in Mexico, according to a statement today by Miss Mabel T. Boardman. Miss Bcardman said one of the first moves in case of war would be the establish ment of reserve hospi,ais for sick and wounded on the gulf, Atlantic and Pa cjfic coasts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Prenare for Orders

Fort Stevens, Ore, April 20.-Orders were issued here today for all the coast defense commands at Fort Stevens to prepare for possible orders to leave Ut once for Mexico. If called on for Mexi- can duty the commands will take up in fantry duties.
 Each company has recently been pro vided with machine guns and field artil- lery pieces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Send Ayiators' Names

St. Louis, April 2O.--The names of A aviators, who are members of the avia- ton reserve, were telegraphed to Sec retary of War Garrison and Secretary of the Navy Daniels today by Albert corps.
 These ayiators MT. Lambert an nounced today. now are ready for serv- ice and if the reserve Is used the num- Der of aviators in the service of tho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Locality Counts

From the Baltimore, American T am going to lay the scenes of my play In Jamaica"
 'Why sop Because, then, it will have plenty of ginger"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Call for 150 Men

Baltimore, April 20.--Commander Ralph Robinson of the Maryland naval brigade today sent out call for 150 men to enlist at once This should bring the naval militia of the state nearly to a war footing and supply enough men to man the second class cruiser Montgomery, which has been assigned to the Maryland naval forces
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Provisional Orders

Sacramento. Cal April 2o.-Provis- ionaI orders for the transportation and conceptration of California's militia, approximately 4600 men, have been sent to comma nding officers. Adjut. Gen. F. A. Forbes said tonight the volunteers could be mobilized in 4S hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Louisiana Passes

Key West, April 20-The battleship Louisiana passed Sand Key early today on it's way to Tampico. The ship was maintaining a speed of 15 knots an hour.
 The tender Yankton, which arrived here early today for coal and provisions, later sailed for Mexican waters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Ready to Leave

Minneapolis, April 20.-The First reg
 iment Minnesota National Guard Is ready to leave for Mexico if called on. Col. E. D. Luce. in command, said to- night that his regiment had full equipment of 1000 men and could be gotten under way in two hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
National Guard Ready

Albany N Y, April Ex-Governor Glynn today was informed by the adJu- tant general of the New York state Ma tional Guard that 25,0o0 men could be rlt in field in 10 hours,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
800 Militia Eauinned

St. Louis. April 20.--The First regi- ment of the National Guard of Mis- souri, 800 men, could be sent out fully equipped and provisioned on 24 hours notice. 1t was announced here tonight by Col. N. q. Edwards
 The strength of the Missouri Ma tional Guard at present Is about 320O men
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Circulars on Streets

Mexico City April 20.-Crcuars, mildly anti American. appeared in the streets late today appealing to the patriotism of Mexicans There were no outward signs of antagonisn to Americans, however on the part of Mexicans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Message Translated

Juarez. Mex, April 20.-The full text of President Wilson's message to Congress was translated here this afternoon and transmitted to General Carranza at Chi huahua.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Denies RepOrt

Notre Dame, Ind, April 20.--The Rev. Joseph A. Burke prefect of discipline at Notre Dame university, tonight declared the report that II Mexican students at the university had been mistreated by the American students was untrue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Illinois Prepared

Springfield, H., April so.-In state nient issued today Governor Dunne de- ri3'red Illinois within 30 days, could have G,eoo men mobilized in springfield fol service in Mexico and that in another a days could have 100,co0 men ready.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Plan Campaign

On Board the L. $. $. Arkansas, at Sea, by Wireless via Key West, April 20.-With the port of Tampico not far off and the knowledge that President Huerta has refused to accede to tho demand of the United States govern ment Rear Adimral Charles J. Badger, commander in chief of the Atlantic fleet, and the members of his staff were busy today preparing a tentative plan of campaign. They gave special atten- ton to the details of a possible land ing The crews of the battleships prac- ticed with small arms and at sighting the big guns.
 Aided by the favorable current and with smooth sea, the officers of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Cruiser to Anchor

Vallejo, Cal. April 20.--A radio message from the South Dakota said the cruiser would anchor in San Francisco bay early tomorrow. The present orders call for a report to Washington as soon as the marines and stores shall have been placed on board. Neither the South Dakota nor the collier Jupiter will said from San Francisco bay until further instructions from Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
De La Barra Comments

Paris, April 20.-F'rancisco De La Barra, Mexican minister to France, in an author ized statement today said: Events dem- onstrate how strong patriotic feelings are among Mexicans. The love of their coun- try will cause all discord to disappear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
State Troops Ready

Lexington. Ky April 2o.-Blig Gen, Roger Williams of the Kentucky state militia today said three regiments ',i state troops were ready to take the held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Prepare for Recruiting

Indianapolis, April 20.-Preparations were started today looking to the re- crllitins of the Indiana National Guard to it's full war strength of 45oo men m case of war with Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Exchange Firmar

Mexico City, April 20.--The rate of ex- change here became firmer today. A peso today is worth 291a cents gold, against 2 cents gold last week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Telegraph Wilson

Philadelphia, April 20.--A telegram ask ing President Wilson to do all in his power to avoid the use of arms in set ting the Mexican trouble was sent to
 Washington today by the Philadelphia yearly meeting of Orthodox Friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Armored Cruiser Due

San Francisco. April 20.-The armored cruiser South Dakota is due to arrive here tomorrow from the Bremerton, Wash, navy yard At Mare Island, 6DO marines are waiting to embark on ths South Dakota for service in Mexican waters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
FORCES BUSY;
 READY FOR ACTION
Sea Baes Both Coasts Prepare to Move for Mexico Quick Notice-Coast Defenses Prepare to Move if Or
 dersd-Atlantic Fleet Moving Toward Tampico

Newport, R. L. April 20.-The force at the naval torpedo station was busy to- day placing on board the naval tug Por- tiac, the torpedo outfit for the battleship Texas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21

United States will be more than doubled.
 Members of the reserve already are te1egraphing and writing to Mir. Lam bert for instructions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Embassy Guarded

Mexico City, April 20.--As a precaution- ary measure a special guard of 12 police was installed tonight in the American em- bassy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Denver Ordered to Salina Cruz

Washington, April 2O.-Secretary Daniels announced late tonight that the cruiser Denver, now at Corinto. Nicaragua had been ordered to Salina Cruz, the western terminus of the Tehuantepec railroad. She is expected to make the trip in two days The cruiser carries 2S0 officers and men The secretary said no further orders for naval movements will be .a- sued until Congress takes final action on the pending resolution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
NATIONAL GUARD OVER THE COUNTRY
 READY FOR ACTION
Members Alabama National Guard Watching With Keen In terest Mexican Situation-Sate Militia Will Be Among
 the First Respond to Countrys Call if Necessary

ish. who would require no training and be capable of giving valuable service immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
EiChfers tO Sail

Boston, Aril 20.-The battleships Vir- ginia, Nebraska and Georgia, which re- ceived orders today to leave Boston for Tampico, will be ready to sail April 23. While the ships will be ready to sail Thursday, Rear Admiral Coffman said they would be held back until Saturday upon orders from Washing ton
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Land Fighting Certain

Dayton. O., April a0,-The seeming cer- tainty that there will be land fighting in Mexico was evidenced today when the government sent instructions to local aeroplane company to hurry work on an aeroplane and hydro-s seroplane being constructed for the government here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21

drilled and requests that 1t be given first duty across the border in the event of in-
 vasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
Torpedo Fl0tilla Sails

warships expect to be within easy dis tanee of Tampico early Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-04-21
The Needle Scare

From the Louisville Courier-Journal. What's all this needle scare amons girls?'
 don't know. Can 1t be that some girls mother has asked her to do a little sewinx?''