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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
BLEASE REFUSES TO
WITHDRAW LETTER
Insists That He Was Not
Treated Cautiously by Sec
rotary of War.

Columbia, :. C., April l9.-Rc fusins
TO withdraw letter 10 which Secretary
OF War Garrison took exception. Gov
cruor Cole l.. Bicasc to-day sent his
reply To the sccrctary'S ultimatum
that unless the matter objected To were
Withdrawn by Monday morning, the
southeastern military manocuvre camp
would bc held elsewhere than in South
Carolina. The Governor also declined
to invite the troops To camp on tho
Isle Of Palms. the place tentatively Sc
lectcd, saying it would offend other
cities in my state that want this en-
canpment"
His letter after going over tho con-
trovcrsy, said in part:
II assure YOU, sir. that the people
OF South Carolina would he pleas cd
to have the encafnpment-at least many
Of them would bc--but do not believe
that there Is one who would want IL
at u sacrifice of the dignity of the
Governor OF the state | stated in my
letter OF the 9th that considered that
| had not been treated with the proper
courtesy In the matter. Under no CON
dltions or circumstances on earth
would / withdraw that statement.
because l still think that ] was not
have never objected to the cncainp-
mcut being held In this State--on the
contrary, | wired as my Rock Hill
message shows. not only that | wanted
il In the state. but that | would do
what | could to make 1t successful
| am still OF the opinion that was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
FLETCHER MEETS
BRITISH ADMIRAL
Two Officers Confer for More
Than Hour, but Nothing Is
Known of Their Plans.

Vera Cruz. April 1o-rhc British
rear admiral. Sir Christopher Cr;,ddock
who arrived here o-day from Tampico
aboard tho cruiser Essex, was visited
by Ecar-.tdmiral Frank +. Fletcher.
commanding the American warships.
immediately after tho Essex anchored.
The two admirals conferred for morc
than an hour. but nothing is known
relative to their plans.
Vera Cruz is quiet. many Mextcans
not even being aware OF the tension
existing between the two governments.
The number of Americans who ar
rived here from the capital to-day was
slightly greater than usual, and il is
reported that many Will reach Vera
Cruz tomorrow.
The American consul. ". w. Canada.
late today made public Instructions
from Secretary Bryan, regarding the
assistance to DO given refugees. There
quartcring OF tho refugees. This is the
Espcranza, chartered by the United
States government from the Ward Line.
The steamer Mexico. OF the same line
is in port. and IL Is regarded as prob
able that she Will he Communicated, if
necessary. There Is plenty Of accom-
mediation at the hotels for those who
regard Vera Cruz as safer than into
rior towns. But reports from the cap
ital Indicate that nothing short of a
warming that hostilities are actually.
imminent will induce any great part of
the capitals foreign population to
move.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
MILITARY BASE
At NEWPORT NEWS
In Event of War, Hampton Roads
May Be Scene of Great
Activities.

In the event Of Intervention in Mex
leo. II IS regarded AS more than prob
able by local military men that lamp
ton Roads will be used Is n military
base for tho transport OF troops and
supplies by water to th. scene of hos
,ilitios. 49, tho use OF transports. II
IL claimed, long rail trips To far South :
crn ports can he avoided. II was
stated last night that there was every
probability oil a larg" mobilization
camp for the reception Of militia coin :
mands being established near Newport
News or at some other convenient point
on Hampton Roads. Thousands OF re-
serves Viii. no doubt. be kept In some
camp At i point where they can read
lis board transports for removal 10 the
seat Of war on short notice.
Newport News. which Is within
seventy five miles of Richmond by di-
rect doubie-tracked railway, ii was
suggested. wouid be The principal point
for shipment OF supplies for the army
al invasion or occupation. Regular
lines OF transport and supply boats 1t
Is stated. VIII bc operated between
Hampton Roads and the Mexican ports,
under til. plans already mapped out hy
the military and naval authorities. in
the event that active warfare is found
to bc Inevitable.
II is probable, therefore. that Rich
mond people VIII have many opporJu-
mites this summer az visiting large en-
caupmcnts OF troops, and seeing much
Of the life and hustle OF All army in ac-
tive preparation for war service.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
HAYWOOD FAVORS
TRAITORS UNION
Urges Strike in Army and Navy
and General Strike in Every
Industry.
Especial to The Times-Dispatch.l

Especial TO The Times Dispatch.l
New York, April ia general
general strike in every industry. not TO
mention the organization Of a traitors
union were urged by Big Biil' Hay
wood and Frank Bond, Il militant So
mass meeting Of the Industrial Work
ers OF the World Defense League in
Carnegie Hall tonight.
From the standpoint of numbers tho
ditions and stations in New York life
were represented. Even the stage
Margaret Wycherly and Cissy Lotus
notaDiy-was in evidence. Police Com
were Oh hand 10 preserve order.
Resolutions dcnouncing out
rageous the arrest. conviction and SEN
tonce Of Frank Tannenbaum and the
Max Eastman. editor OF the The
Masses" was chairman. The speakers
We're the Rev. James q. Mythen, an
Episconai CLERGYMAN II Baltimore;
Hamilton, Alexander Berkman, Linz
coin Steffcns and Frank Bond.
big BIZ worked himself into u
fury as he ro:ired
the United Mine Workers, Mother
Jones's boys, to fight against the work
ingmcn OF Mexico.
cral strike OF the workers all over this
country will be called. With the work
erss on strike there VIII be no war.
Be traitors IT is better to be a
to your class. You workingmen have
no quarrel with the workingmen OF
Mexico. Let tho bankers, the capt.
talists. the preachers do the lighting
said that war Is I'LL.
Let them go TO hill"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
esdent VIII Ask Congress for Authority to Handle Situation
Four Years Of Turmoil in Mexico.

1O1O-May 80 Madero
June q, Pornro Diaz reelected President
November 20, Rebels
November IS. Revolt ends Madero seized
of
December
December 8, Government commission
December IT, Daz beaten LII
1OfFebruar
March o Texas
April 8, Madero ultmatum must resign
April %, Armstice
May &c, Diaz
81,
August 3, VasqueZ-(iomez
August 81, Madeo elected President
1912Fcbruary ONE
IL, SELF Cruz
ROOF at
February 9, Dlaz followers
February Is, Madero by Gener uerta
February vi trying
to
101-Aprn =. Torrcon taken Villa OF
April g. American in
ordered after protests by Admiral
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
READY FOR DUTY
At INSTANT NOTICE

Douglas. Ariz.. April 1a.-,rhe Ninth
anu Tenth tnegro) Cavalry on the Ari-
IONA and New Mexico border are ready
Tor held duty at moments notice
PRESENTATIONS received from the war
Dcpar tilent have resulted in the piac-
ihs OIL railroad equipment on sidlnrs
~ douglas, Nogales and Naco. pre
Dared 10 transport United states troons
iron, ~, iDousias to Nacozarl, seventy
nVG miles south. and TO Cananea. thirty
,hilts south OF the border. where il Is
nsii,,eNcd the first trouble in sonora
VIII occur. From Nogalcs troops NAV
~ sent to Hermosiilo and Guaymas.
III. latter Is held by 5000 Fedcrnis
followinS. the Imperative request
yesterday of the Secretary OF war for
Z detailed report on the strength and
, ,oca,ion 20. OF the rebel and Federal
troops and the probable opposition If
Immediate drastic action should la
necessary. Colonel Guilfoyie. command
ms inc Ninth Cavalry at Douglas for
warded !. report which has been com
six months. pNSs
The Constitutionalists are AWAITING
y statement from General CarranyI
before declaring their position in case
:. becomes necessary To land United
states troops.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
Frost Predicted in
South This Week

Washington, April 1O.--Frost M
fnr south AZ Northern AIabuina, was
promised mt the beginning OF the
day.
1.-The week viii opcn," snid the
bulletin, with showers and low
temperatures In the Atlantic Stntes.
Freezing temperatures over the
Northern Suites, ana with frost as
far down ny the TeNns Panhandle,
Oklahoma, Northern Arkansas, Ten
ncsscc and possibly the extreme
northern portions of mississippi and
Alabama.
..By Tuesday the cool weather
will reach the Middle Atlantic states
md fair weather will prevail for
several days. The cool period will
be short, nnd higher temperatures
will reach the Atlantic states by
the middle of the week. The North
west Disturbances will move enst-
ward und southcaatwnrd, reaching
the central portion OF the country
by the middle of the week, and prob
ably the Middle Atlantic States n
day or 40 luter.
..in the South Atlantic States fair
weather will prevail after Monday.
Another disturbance Is due In the
West by Thursday or Friday, with
consequent unsettled conditions ana
higher temperatures, that will prob
ably extend not far to the eastward
by the end of the weck.n
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
WILSON DECLINES
TO DISCUSS MEXICO
Continued Frorn First Page. \

Continued From First Page.)
the American demand for a salute. had
not come from Huerta up To tonight.
Until tomorrow morning, the Prcsi-
dent viii wait for Huerta's reply to
reach him. and then lie Will personally
address Congress about noon, asking
authority to use the army and navy. To
take necessary steps for the enforce
tnent of Rear Admiral Mayo's original
demand At Tampico for ii twcmty-onc-
gun apology FOR the arrest Of the
american bluejackets
Short MessaEe From Brynn
The only message tho President had
gotten ny 10 6 O'clock was "A short
message from Secretary Bryan para
phrasing Charge OShauehnessy's brief
note of late last night to the effect that
Huerta was ccncilatory. but had not
yielded.
MI. Wilson is not in a mood 10 listen
10 contemporaries or further uuib-
pAng. Charge O'Shaughnessy has final
instructions that the only satisfactory
answer ~ announcement Of Huerta' =
intention TO salute the flag with twenty
ono guns. What the United States
VIII do In response has been left to
hear- Admiral Mayo. No promise has
neca made to fire :, return salute HUI
erta being Informed merely thar If a
salute - fred. international practice
"!ll he followed by Admiral MAYO. who
originally said he would ACKNOWLEDGE
inc salute. Realizing there was moth
ing to 10 but walt, the President spcn,
the DAY enjoying the mountain scenery
IN" President had hardly finished
oreai.iaSt when n brief message came
froW Secretary Bryan. Encouraging
pui not iinal. was the description
given OF Hucrta's attitude. and a BRIEF
reply was sent TO Washington
10 forget the Mexican situation. the
- fi.4 ssax.IE
chiS Mrs. Wilson accompanied him
''pon reaching the golf links, the two
secret Service men dropped back "A dis
'auc". the President and Mrs. Wilson
walked :, few hundred yards to one Of
'"t heh'hes al teeing ground.
On Golf Links for Hours.
f"r an hour the President and Mrs
wilson sat on the links, and ;h,n thev
waited back 10 the hotel The nearest
presbyterian church is at Lewisbur,
cen miles away, ana as the President
oid not want TO subject Mrs. wilson 10
iohs Journey religious worship
was omitted.
In The afternoon the entire Wilson
iainii" Went riding In a bucIiboard
WI hen the President got back ia IN.
.tei Ne round no messages or tcie-
phon" calls. Leaving Mrs. Wilson ana
ms oauShters he went for a walk In,
tho nils accompanied ONLY bv Sccrat
service men.
returning at shutdown. he prep.red
70 20 aboard his private car with his
."iniiy ~ 10 o'clock. The car was due
~ I've mere ~ ll:1o l.. NJ. and arrive
IN Washington at 7;l5 \. NJ.
ti'housh ready to 20 to his prl-
Nate ear, the President on rec.ivIn,,
VOID Mt see o'clock from a ncwsnan.',
'nai. that message from Mexico Citr
vs. en- route To the State Department
iecided TO wait in his suite AT tho No.
.el .or 4 few hours. lie win leave :,
il:lo p. NJ. "Nc -
io,,., esiaeht was walking up and
'o"i the private corridor near bi
sure anNiously awaiting the news. CO.,
, ,n. nam moor below the hotel guests
iiSteheu 10 nm orchestra concert
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
DISCUSS PLANS
FOR COOPERATION

Washington. April 19.-Secretaries
GARRISON and Daniels. and Assistant
secretary breckenridge. of tho War
department. conferred until long after
midnlSnt over plans for co-operotion
between land and naval forces i'm any
movement that may be undertakes
against Mexico. as an outgrowth of Tho
I;rnpico incident. Later Secrctorv
Garrison had Il long talk over the tclc-
phone with General Wood. chicf ~
stan or the army. 1t generally IL bc.
heved here that General Wood will ro
TO the border to take command. Secre-
tary Garrison said, however. thar he
had not ordered anybody to the bors
der yet" oo'
General Wood Is the highest ranlxine
ofiicer on the active list of tho armv
Ills detail ms chief OF staff will expire
on Wednesday,. and he has been ns-
signed to command Of the Department
or the East Secretary Garrison has
telcEraphed to division comman,Ior.
throughout the country o resume nf
Huertas refusal to accede to President
Wilson'S demand. that his officers NAV
10 prepared for any situation. Score
tary Daniels sent similar information
TO all commanders In Mexican waters.
Secretary Daniels, az he left tho Nayy
Department. said no further orders had
been issued for ship movements on the
Pacific Coast.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
r.. IL. Glenn.
e. -. sslcnn.
Special 10 The r1mes-Disnatcb

Special 10 The r1mes-Disnatch
Saltville, Va. April l9.-E. Is Glenn
AGENT oi me Norfolk and Western Rail.
Way at THIS place for the past twenty
Two years, died here to-day from ),
sIoke or paralysis. MIR. Glenn was
stricken on Wednesday and never RE
bs, ained consciousness. He had a largo
circle OF friends here, and ON the Nor
iolk and Western, who were shoc,Sed
~ MS sudden death. He is survived
ny MS father, Rev. L. T. Glenn. who
lor number OF years has been !,
member Of the Uolston Conference az
tht Methodist Episcopal Church; also
nus mother, four sisters. his Wife, who
WAS MISS Elizabeth Copcnhavcr. or
Marion: Va; four sons and one daugl
Ter Ine funeral services will take
place from. the Methodist EpiscopaI
place, being conducted by Presidin@
Elder Rev y. II. Hurley The burial
VII be by the Masonic fraternity, OF
Whlch nc was a prominent member.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
POLK OUT OF DANGER
Improves So Rapidly lie Will lie Taken
from Hospital in Dny Two.
Especial to The Times Dispatch

Especial 10 Tho Times Dispatchl
Now York, April I9.-Corporation
Counsel Polk. who was shot In tho
Jaw by Michael Mahoney, the would
be assassin of Mayor Mitchell is out
OF all danger from Infection of tho
wound, his physicians said Tonight.
Mr. POLK has improved so rapidly
ne VIII be taken from the hospital
within Il day or two
Mahoney appeared to be in the best
OF spirits in his rombs cell. He plead
Cd SO hard for a smoke that he was
given corn cob pipe and some tobacco
ana he smoked all day. DIR. Frank Nc
cure. the Tornbs physician, couvcrsed
with him for an hour for tbo ~
pose OF making observations OF tho
prisoners mental condition. lie re-
tnse" TO discuss his findings. Mahoney
VIII probably be indicted for attemnt-
ed murder Tomorrow.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
OBITUARY
j. II. l.. Woo,l.on.

denco. II. R - oIdIo,, died ut his resi-
terday morning. lie was in his siStS-
e ernn ~ year r.. Mr. Woodson was "a Vet
was prominently identified VIII 't ,hu
junior Order United American Nc
cn n and with other orders. Ho
was one of the keepers nj m" VI
Sinia Pcnitentiary, n position ~ MI NJ,
heid for the past twenty years. Re-
sides sides his wife he Is survived by four
Ivanhoe Thompson, Misses SaIiia n Wis;
Lillie--and BY three sons-Charlcs l.,
N W, >. w. t. and DR.. @. Chambers
The funeral will take place fror,
me residence this Afternoon at 1
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
NOT FIT TO BE A MOTHER
hufinE Against Woman Who Wcnr.
Tights I'm Public

ISpeVIhI 10 Tho Tunes DiSpa tell
Philadelphia. April 1S.-A woman
VINO wears tights in public in the
course of her work as an actress ia
not Il lit mother for a -year-old
boy.
THIS. In substance. is the meaning
oil the decision handed down bv Com.
mon Pleas Court when the petition
OF MIS- c. w. Rhoados for the CUSTODY
OF her nine year-old son. William. was
refused. The child was handed ovor
10 ms grandmother. Mrs. Catherine
nhoadcs, The court found that the
mother had neglected and rcf,sed ~
provide for the child for n ycnr ,nS
declared her an unfit person to have
the custody OF tho boy.
y large Photograph OF tho mother
In tights WAS shown to The court dnr.
ing the hearing To sustain the arcu-
ments on the grandmother.s side
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
FRATERNITY BANQUET
Beta Chapter of Kappa Psi Hc,rs T,iL
on Unfolding of Honor system

bcta Chapter Of the Kappa Psi mndi-
cai fraternity held its annual bano,l.t
~ AZ. ' Hotel Saturday night.
liam Dunn, John Dunn, NirginirIs lI,r-
riSol' stuart MacI.ean and III. q. lFitz-
gerald. Jr., and Mcssrs. Cai,iweil nv
uum; S;ta bowman, Walton. Corns.
Mills. Nalkup, Perry, Putney. ozlin
without. Dalton, Shclbournc, j. C.
smith. Childrcss. Nivar. Thomas. Cox
Moilatt. Davis, Barnettc. Spencer
keese. Rhudy, Rivcs, Parson. Dodson
barney. j. \. Sanders. L.. ID. Sanders
LiiiE,, Fox, Wolf. Woodruff. Thornhili
and Large. "'''i
and stress was laid on the role Of ~ =
greater of the medical fraternitics In
UNFOLDING the honor system
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
TROOPS UNDER ORDERS.
VIII March Into FL Paso on First An
pcnrnncc of Trouble.

III Paso. Texas, April lo.-Troops at
Fort Bliss, five miles from the city
are under orders TO come into tins city
and place IL under martial law the mo-
tnent there is all appearance Of cor
certed disorder. These Instructions
were issued by the War Department
when the Tampico incident first as
sumcd grave aspect, but became
known only to-day.
There are more than 10000 infantry
and cavalry and artillery at the army
post in readiness to descend on the
city ut q moments notice.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
To Renew Attack on Tn.npico.

Juarez, April ia.-Orders for All i'm
mediate renewal OF the rebel attack
on Tampico. with the purpose OF cap
turing the town =. the earliest pos
sibie moment, were issued Tonight.
The desirahility OF speed. said to have
been emphasized In the order. has
given rise 10 rumors that when the
American warshlps start to enforce
President Wilson's orders, they will
find. not Federals, but friendly rebels
in possession.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
SENATOR SWANSON
SAYS DIPLOMACY
CAN Do NO MORE
Continued From FIRST page3

continued From First Page.)
cerncd, Viii remain unaffected. SUCH
II blockade. lie said, could bc maintained
until the loss Of revenue and supplies
forced belatcd reparation or it might
hy a simple step on the part OF either
side, lead to war.
AS Il member OF the Senate Foreign
Relations Committee. Senator Swan
sons presence in Washington to-day
is Of the first Importance. Senator
stone, OF Mississippi, who is chairman
ut tho committee, is too i'll at present
to attend to its duties. Representative
III. -. Flood. Of Virginia. chairman of
the House Committee on Foreign Rela-
tions, was married I'm Washington on
Saturday.
Il guess, Mr.. Flood will cut his
honeymoon short when he hears the
news" observed Senator Swanson with
q smile. NO member vii! want to
stay away from Washington In, all this
excitement"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20

not treated with the proper courtesy
In the matter, and / will always say
so until you. as Secretary or War, say
Governor OF South Carolina with dis
courtesy When YOU say that / will
be pleased To accept your statement.
Cnti! then | will maintain that L
should have been consulted before tho
final order was issued In this matter"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
Bound for ,rc,,.on W,,.

New York. April l9.-The bnttl.sbin
Charles i. plunkett, passed o,I,,,,,nl
ilne At 800 o'clock this afternoon
ponmd LOT Mexican waters.
visited the Brooklyn Navy Yard whcra
ne ne North Dakota was coaling and pro
v,,isioninG, and hade farewell to rela-
nought. ''o i'is"u
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
Attitude of Conx,itut,ono,,,,.

~ Va Irleta, sonora, April l9--"No
Siucht the tonstitutionalists cannot AZ
. rbta 20 So, ION Iiuerta. declared Fran
war and Land Tax COMMITTEES md
recognized spokesman for Constitu-
sionaiists along the Arizona border To-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
Warns Arnln,, oy.r, A.,

MeNico city, April I9.-Through tho
iocai newspaper a warming is given
~ ~ inc Foreign Minister acting foy.
fr rGisidsnt Huerta To the people to re-
act against American residents Al
,eenion Is called to the possibility that
S.e eonlroversy between the United
@eaess aila AeNlco yet may be adiustnd
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
Stephen q. Si,,rIeton

10y TIT 70 IIt IIIHt S-DlSpatC Oh.
LynchburS. Va. April l9-Stephen
G; Singleton. aged sixty-seven Years
lied late last night ut his home. t0t;
Churcl street. He was a nutiv. ~
Plttsylvania County. and his wife died
iour Years ago. lie was a member
OF College iiill Baptist Church. These
children survive: j. L.. Singleton aud
Miss Mary T.. Singleton Of Lynchburc
and Mrs. Walter L. Glover, OF Rich
mond He has the following surviving
brothers: T. r., q. H. and i. w. Single
ton, all of Prince Edward County.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
Steamer Abundon. s.,

81. Johns. ~ T.. April I9--Th, gov
eminent steamship Kyle. which was
sent out to search for the missing
seaier, southern Cross. has abandoned
Its search, and Is returning here The
southern Cross is officially given up
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
Deaf HIS


WooDsoN.-Died, sunday morning,
IL Randolph Street, In his sixty
ninth year, j. T. l.. WOODSON
Funeral THIS AFTERNOON at 4
o'clock from his residence
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-04-20
Alleged f;un-Tnfer

~-.,,., NIItHcu Uun-TOter.
william Coleman, colored, was ar
rested yesterday by Detective Ser-
geants Wiltshire and Bailey on tho
q revolver. Tl15