The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-22

The Florida, commanded by Capts
part in the bombardment Of Vera CT
by achievements sent down from the
capital.
This withdrawal, however, was not
entirely premeditated. Those watch
ing the ships observed through their
glasses q large force OF MexicauS NOV
ing over the hills in the western out
skirts Of the city, apparently with the
intention Of Ranking a battalion OF
marines in the railway yards and along
the Montesinos street. which runs east
and west. not far from the American
consulate.
Instantly the five inch guns Of the
Prairie let go. breaking. the Mexican
treat. This ended the thanking move
ment.
May Shell the City.
Serious fighting on the part Of Mex
leans early today appeared to be con-
cluded. During the night there was
an occasional shot from roofs, some
times even within the American lines,
and it was unsafe to traverse the
streets.
Late last night Rear Admiral
Fletcher. through Consul Canada, sent
a second messenger, a Mexican, to en-
QoaVOT TO lOCaI6 SOIn6 ono III COlIl~
mand to tell him conditions and sug-
gest taht in the name of humanity he
call off his men. The rear admiral is
considering the throwing of shells, but
is reluctant to sacrifice life merely to
clear the houses of the determined
few. The Americans have not yet oc-
cupied the central part of the city and
more fighting may be necessary be-
fore the town is in their undisputed
possession.
MI. nFFor+s - Dear Advciro1 E1o%ch
er to find some one who exercised
command over the Mexicans and to
suggest that he call off his men in
the interest of humanity, were unsuc-
cessful. The rear admiral hesitated to
open fire with shell on the city, but
the presence Of riflemen hidden be-
hind the copings Of the flatroofed
buildings, which formed capital shell
ter for the defending sharpshooters.
made the use Of artillery almost i'm
lives Of more Americans.
OF the FL bluejackets and marines
wounded in yesterdays fighting. four
are seriously hurt, according to the re-
port Of the surgeons today.
Firing Has Abated.
Washington, April 22.-Up to 10
o'clock today the navy department
had received no official dispatches
from Vera Cruz indicating further
hostilities. The last reports received
early in the morning were that the
firing had abated except for an occa-
ment was tense, and reports that dipo-
matte relations between the two coun-
tries had been broken Off-One OF the
last moves before an actual state of
war-aroused excitement among army
and navy officers here.
President Wilson reached the execu-
tive offices early and conferred with
Secretary Tumulty. No news indicat-
ing a change in the situation had been
received at the White House up to
that time. The president determined
to receive no callers today and re-
gretfully cancelled an engagement to
receive a delegation Of women from
the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton.
In Rear Admiral Fletcher's procla-
nation to the people Of Vera Cruz, he
called upon them in the interest Of
humanity, to cooperate with him in
restoring order. He said they could
carry on their municipal government
as before and that the United States
, merely would hold the customs house
and patrol the city.
Mexican Casualties $50.
Washington. April 22-Consul Can
ada reported today, to the state depart
ment that $50 Mexicans were killed and
wounded yesterday at Vera Cruz.
Mas Ran Away.
] Vera Cruz, April 22.-General Gus
tave Mas, commander of the garrison
| at Vera Cruz left the city in a carriage
| at noon yesterday, half an hour after
the first boat load of American ma
rines landed from the warships This
was stated officially today and it was
also declared that he had not been
seen nor heard from since that hour.
Plenty of Money ON Hand.
Washington April 22.-Majority
Leader Underwood announced today
that he did not expect the house to
act on any bill appropriating money
for war purposes in Mexico at
present.
I'VE have plenty of money now un-
less the president expects to march
to Mexico City," said Underwood. "As
far as I know, the president has no
such Intention
Wilson Is Sad.
Washington. April 22.-"Pm sorry
terribly sorry" were President VIII
sons first words. when news Of the
loss of life in taking Vera Cruz, first
reached him. Today the presiden,
was sad and disheartened. AS he
walked slowly to his office through
the White House. his head was
bowed and his face showed deep feel.
ing.
Il WILSON is "JUSTIFTED,"
; Senate Adopts Administration Reso
luton ON Mexican Situation.
Washington. April 22.-The sen
, ate at 1921 O'Clock this morning, b,
!, q vote of ~ to Is, passed the admin
istration resolution declaring that tn,
|, president il justified in the employ