The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1914-04-24

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washington, April 21.-The landing
Of the American marines on the Mex
lean shores today awaited only the ac-
ton OF the senate.
Some Of the senators objected to
the house resolution authorizing the
president to take action, and after
session which lasted until after mid
night the senate adjourned until noon
today.
A new resolution which was drafted
By several of the senators eliminated
any specific reference to Huerta, and
included a declaration that no war
like action toward the people of Mex
leo was contemplated.
In the meantime, however, prepare
tons are going actively forward for
immediate action by the war and navy
departments, and orders only waited
upon the final congressional action in
the matter. which was expected today.
At the conference last night Presi-
dent Wilson, Secretaries Daniels, Gar.
rison, Bryan and General Wood and
other high officials went over the war
maps. and completed plans for the
seizure of Mexican ports in case the
same may become necessary.
Several Million Rounds OF Ammuni-
tIon to be Seized
Washington, April 21.-The seizure
Of several million rounds of ammuni-
ton which has been consigned to HUI
erta. and which is to be landed in a
few hours at Vera Cruz. is also in
Guided In the presidents plan of re-
prisal.
When this became known today Il
was used to hasten the action of con-
gress.
Every minutes delay by congress
counts!" said Secretary Tumulty.
1t was even said that If the senate
delayed too long in acting upon the
resolution, the president would order
Rear Admiral Badger to proceed to
Vera Cruz Immediately and be ready
to seize the ammunition when it was
landed. Such an order might be sent
out today, according to high officials.
The cabinet again discussed the cri-
SIS at its meeting this forenoon.
AT this meeting it was made plain
That the president approves the reso-
luton as amended by the senate lead
ers The inclusion of the declara-
uon that no operations against the
Mexican people are contemplated was
said to satisfy President Wilson that
me resolution would not be interpret
ca as declaration of war.
well defined report has gained
vide circulation that the American
marines had already taken possession
oi Vera Cruz. This report, however,
aeked confirmation.
washington, April 21.-Without
sating for the senate to act, Presi-
vent Wilson early today ordered Rear
Aumiral Fletcher to seize the custom
MUSE at Vera Cruz. This order was
sent out when it became apparent
'uat further delay was accruing 10 the
soVantage of Huerta.
admiral Fletcher was also given or
~es 10 seize a large consignment of
-ms which was about TO be landed
y vera Cruz. Just how soon this or
VT VIII be carried out, however. is
a'' known, as II was left entirely to
@e discretion of Admiral Fletcher.
onieials have declared that Presi-
sA' Wilson had ample authority for
'.'s act without congressional approx
IN he meantime both the senate
~ house reconvened. and the senate
/ en. immediately to work on a resolu-
u Of approval of the presidents ac-
ne republican leaders argued that
y, president had urged too hasty ac-
On the part Of congress. and a de-
OF several hours was forecasted.
.ae order TO Rear Admiral Fletcher
given at daybreak. after the pres
~ and cabinet members had been