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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24
THE BAY STATE
MILITIA READY
AND WAITING
FOR DISORDERS

Boston, April 23.-In preparation for
a possible call for troops, heads of
the several departments of the state
militia conferred at the State House
today with Governor Walsh. They
assured the commander in chief that
the militia bodies were in a better
state of preparedness than ever be-
fore, and that GOO men could be fur
nished on short notice. Taking into
account other experienced men who
would probably rally to the flag in
case a call was issued, it was thought
the state could supply over 1000 men
within six hours.
The officers agreed that Fra ming
ham. which has been the principal
camp of the militia for years, would
be inadequate for the modelling of
this number of troops. committee
of four officers was appointed TO in
vestigate the availability of a site at
Lakeville, near Middleboro, and should
that be found undesirable. to inspect
the drill grounds at Westfield.
Governor Walsh said that no de-
mand has been made upon the state
as yet and that there had been no
tntimation that call would be made
soon. He had just received the re-
port of Brig. Gen. f, Leroy Sweetser,
who was sent to Washington to learn
what would be required of Massachu-
sets. General Sweetser said that this
state would be among the first called
upon in case the national guard were
ordered out.
While the conference was in ses-
sion, the House of Representatives
passed bill by a vote of 120 to s5,
by which Governor Walsh expects to
effect the removal from office of Ad-
Jutant General Pearson. That official
was one of the participants at the con-
ference. He refused to discuss reports
that he would take the matter to the
courts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24
CUNb0AT WITH
500 MExICANS
ORDERED AWAY
FROM VERA CRUZ

Vera Cruz, April 23.-The Mexican
gunboat Progresso with more than 500
soldiers in heavy marching order
aboard, steamed TO the harbor mouth
this evening, but no further. The COM
mander of the Progreso had not heard
that the Americans were in possession
of the city.
The Progreso was hailed by the flag
ship and boarded by Lieut.. Bryon
McCandless of Admiral Badgers staff,
who informed the commander that he
had the choice of remaining under the
guns and searchlights of the flagship
or putting out to sea.
When Lieut.. McGandless reached
the Progresso he asked thai a gang
way be lowered, but this was refused
and he jumped for the side of the YES
sci and clambered aboard. The inter-
view between the lieutenant and the
Progresses commander was brief and
ended by the Mexican gunboat putting
to sea.
The Progreso came from the South
The captains of Mexican steamer
Teuhantpe and government flreboat
moved their crafts slowly into the
harbor this afternoon and then dis
covered that they We're detained
The Teuhantpe carried a detachment
of 80 regulars in charge of $50 pris-
oners, who were destined for service
in the Mexican army
The Teuhantpe carried 20 American
passengers, who We're taken off in
launches and put aboard the battle
ships.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24
Grew of Schooner
Dodges Deatf

Gloucester, April 23.-The auxiliary
fishing schooner Victor, Captain John
Vautier, arrived in this port shortly
after midnight minus her foremost
and main topmast, and with the in
terror of her forecastle demolished and
her forward decks sprung.
She was struck by a squall off
Highland light about l o'clock yestef-
day morning. Members of her crew
had narrow escapes from death or ip-
jury under falling masts and rigging.
Three men were on deck when the
squall struck her. The rest we've
asleep below. The first gust snapped
the foremost off like a pipestem half
way down, the wrench unstepping u.
The butt ripped up the forecastle
flooring until it lodged against the
hunks, which held fast
A heavy piece of the foremost, fall
ing with terrific force, hit the cabin
aft on the port side. A beam checked
its downward smash and John Nor
ash, engineer, who was asleep in his
bunk directly beneath, escaped being
pinned fast or damned to death.
Flying pieces, of rigging and wood
Knocked off the hat of Seaman Solo
mon Butler on deck. The Victor
reached port under tow of tug.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24

The passports read;
ITO all whom these presents shall
come, greeting:
Know We, that the bearer hereof,
Senior A. Algara r. De Terreros,
charge d'affaires ad interim of Mexico
to the United States, is about to trav-
ell abroad accompanied by his suite
"-rhey are. therefore, to request all
officers of the United States or anv
state thereof, whom 1t may concern, to
permit them to pass freely, without let
or molestation. 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 Unit
ed States of America, have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of
the department of state to be affixed at
Washington, this 23rd day of April A.
D., 1914. and of the Independence of
the United States of America, the one
hundred and thirty eighth.
After the delivery of the passports
Charge Alagara said that he would
leave the city either tonight or tomor-
row morning.
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ON
WAY TO u. S. IN
GREAT NUMBERS

Ell Paso, Texas, April 23.-Foreign-
ers are reported fiocking to the rail-
roads in Mexico on their way to the
United States. There were 20 or more
refugees on today's train from Chi
huahua.
General Carranza's reply to Secre-
tary Bryan caused greater excitement
here than did the taking of Vera
Cruz, for it was interpreted to mean
war between Mexico and the United
States.
kilograms from many parts of reb-
ell territory poured in on Carranza urg-
ing that factional differences be sub
ordinated to the necessity of protect
ing the national honor. Practically
every rebel leader of Ell Paso and
Juarez met at the river last night and
signed a note to Carranza congratu-
lating him on what they termed his
patriotic attitude.
General Francisco Villa, it is under
stood was influential in shaping Car
ranza's reply. The conquerer of Tor
reon with $4,000 victory flushed veter-
ans according to reports from Chi
huahua, declared that he could land
1900 men in FL Paso in As hours,
and that it might be wise to teach
the "Gringos' lesson at the start.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24
THE PORTLAND
DISTRICT FORCE
PREPARES FOR
TROPIC SERVICE

Portland, Me, Aril 23.-The suspen-
sion of artillery work and the submits
sion of acquisitions for field equip
ment for the Tropics for the Coast Ar
tillery Cos, of the Portland District
have been ordered, it was reported to-
day.
All drill and instruction work is to
be discontinued until further orders
and in their place rife target practice
will be taken up. The afternoons will
be devoted to extended order drilling,
maneuvers and other infantry work.
Eighteen fiat and box cars are being
held in the railroad terminal here on
orders to be in readiness for the imme-
date transportation of troops from
this city when he call comes. The cars
are for the equipment, and coaches are
expected TO be brought here later.
Complete equipment for the First
Regiment, Coast Artillery Corps of the
National Guard of Maine has been as
sembled at Fort Williams SO that if
called the regiment could be mebilized
here and sent South at very short no.
tice.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24
MAINE men AMONG
PRESIDENTS NOMINATIONS

Portland, Me-, April 23.-Among the
nominations sent to the Senate by
President Wilson Tuesday is the name
of Frank O. Welcome of Yarmouth.
Mr.. Welcome was much pleased to
learn the good news and still he had
not been uneasy over the matter as
he was the only candidate that had
applied for the position.
He has been trial justice in the town
for some years and has been musi-
clan, also conducting mail order
business. 1t is his intention to continue
the office in the present location. Var
mouth is the distributing point for
several r. It. d. routes and two clerks
are employed. Frank II. Drinkwater
has been postmaster four years.
Treasurer d. M. Murphy of Knox
county was nominated to be postmast-
er of Rocklan6, thus officially settling
in that city the past few months for
that plum Seven were striving for
the appointment, which made a prob
lem very veXatious for Representative
McGiiicuddy.
Wallace O. Estes of Brooks has been
appointed in that town, which is in
Waldo county, near Belfast. Frank E.
DeCoster of Norway has been APP
pointed in that town, an excellent Of
flee and the most important in Ok
ford county in many respects.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24
WILSON SAYS
U.S.WILL INSIST
ON PREPARATION

Washington, April 23.-President
Wilson issued the following comment
on the Carranza statement:
Il wish to reiterate with the great
est earnestness the desire and inten-
ton of this government to respect in
every possible way the sovereignty of
independence Of the people of Mex
ico.
THE feeling and intention of the
government in this matter are not
based upon politics. They go much
deeper than that. They are based upon
a genuine friendship for the Mexican
people and profound interest in the re-
establishment of their constitutional
system.
Whatever unhappy circumstances
or necessities may arise, this object
will be held steadily in view and pur-
sued with constant purpose, so far as
this government is concerned.
But we are dealing with facts.
Wherever and whenever the dignity
of the United States is fiouted, its in
ternational rights or the rights of its
citizens invaded or it's influence re-
buffed where it has the right to at
tempt to exercise it, this government
must deal with those actually in con-
troll. 1t is now dealing with General
Huerta in the territory he now con-
trolls. That he does not rightfully con-
troll it does not alter the fact that he
does control it. We are dealing more
over, only with those whom he COM
mands and those who come to his sup
port. With these we must deal. They
do not lawfully represent the people
of Mexico. In that fact we rejoice, be-
cause our quarrel is not with the
Mexican people and we do not desire
to dictate their affairs. But we must
enforce our rightful demands upon
those whom the existing authorities
at the place where we act do, for
the time being. represent"
After issuing his statement, the
President Cancelled routine engage
ments for the day, to devote his at
tention to the Mexican situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24
B0RAH DECLARES
THAT WAR NOW
EXISTS And is
TO Be FOUGHT

Washington, April 23.-That the
United States and Mexico are actually
at war today was the declaration of
Senator Borah today when the admin
istration Senate leaders sought to pass
the bill granting President Wilson
$500, 900 to move Americans out of
Mexico. Senator Borah declared that
the United States should Immediately
get out of Mexico, out OF Honduras
and Nicaragua. Senators Smoot and
Borah criticized the way in which the
administration has handled the Mex
lean situation.
Before another As hours have pass
ed, in my judgment, we shall be at
war with united Mexico" said Borah.
mo one doubts what the forces of
Huerta will do and no one can doubt
what the forces of CarranZa will do.
Il think when this act is passed it
ought to be declared that the United
States will withdraw from Mexico,
will withdraw from Nicaragua, and
will withdraw from Honduras.
do the people understand that the
present government of Nicaragua
would melt as the mists If the Amer
w
from in front of the White House in
Managua," asked Senator Borah. I'VE
are enforcing upon the people of Mic
aragua government they do not
want. 1t is just this gradual en-
croachment into the affairs of our
neighhors that has led the whole
world to suspect us of ultimate inten-
tons to extend our sovereignty of
these countries.
In what l am saying | want ii
understood that l. am not challenging
anything that the President has said
| believe he meant what he said at
Mobile in regard to the United States
not wanting more territory but that
is what we have said ever since
Thomas Jefferson annexed Louisiana.
believe that if the American flag
ever goes up in Mexico it will never
come down.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24
IS Shaken Up
In Car Crash

Boston, April 23.-Seventy-five pas
sengers on two big semi-convertible
electric cars were given a bad scare
and shaking up during the rush
hour last night. when one car side
swiped the other at the junction Of
Cambridge and Somerville avenues IN
Lechmere square, Cambridge. None
of the passengers was injured. Motor
man A. H. Batchelder of Cambridge
was slightly cut by glass.
A Clarendon Hill car bound for
Lenox street, carrying five passengers,
and a Harvard Square to Pleasant
street car, operated by Motorman
Batchelder, were the cars in collision.
Both motornen stuck to their posts.
A delay Of is minutes was required
to clear the wreckage. Traffic was
resumed on the outward bound Cam
bridge lines Immediately after the ac-
cident.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24
MAYO REQUESTS
HELP TO CARE
FOR REFUGEES

Washington, April 23-This state
ment was issued late today:
Admiral Badger cables that Adni-
raj Mayo at Tampico requests help in
caring for refugees. All the ships at
Tampico are full of refugees, 600 on
Connecticut alone, and about 200 more
will be brought out by the British
commander. There will be refugees
from Tuxpan to be taken care Of This
is port about rs miles south of Tam
pico.
Admiral Badger cables that he will
use she steamer Mexico at Vera Cruz
to take off refugees expected from
Mexico City, also the Hancock and
Cyclops stopping at Tampico en- route
to- Galveston"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24
INDIANAPOLIS
REPUBLICANS
UPHOLD GOVT
DEPLORE POLICY

Indianapolis, Ind, April 23.-Candi-
dates for all state offices, except gov
ernor and lieutenant governor, and
for United States senator were named
and a platform was adopted by the
Republican state committee today.
Hugh T. Miller, former lieutenant gov
ernor, was chosen to make the race
for senator having defeated Charles
A. Bookwalter on the first ballot.
Though denouncing the Mexican
policy of the national administration,
the platform adopted pledged the un-
divided support of the Republican
party to the government in whatever
lit may undertake for the vindication
of the nations honor or the nations
rights in Mexico or elsewhere"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24
OFFICIAL LIST
OF CASUALTIES

Washington. April 2S.-The Navy
Department has issued this statement
of casualties of Americans at Vera
Cruz April %:
Dead
X. Percy private marine corps
l.. 0. Fried, ordinary seaman.
w. l. Watson, ordinary seaman.
F. P, Delowery, seaman.
A. S. Stream, ordinary seaman.
c. A. Smith, ordinary seaman.
c. G. Defabir, gunner's mate third
class
Frank Devorick ordinary seaman.
Seriously wounded:
II. Pullian, fireman, first class.
c. NJ. Guilloan, ordinary seaman.
M. Fitzgerald, sergeant marine corps
j. Peoples privates.
H. Ponkowski, ordinary seaman.
II. j. Kapplen, ordinary seaman.
w. M. Bass, seaman.
c. L. Nodsiek. ordinary seaman.
j. L. Bennett. coxswain.
K. Christy, seaman.
A. G. Ebel. private.
H. F. Holsinger, private.
Fl. e. Boyle, ordinary seaman.
Robinson, ordinary seaman.
j. Cantwell, no rating.
A. Doe, ordinary seaman.
L. w. Taylor, no rating.
F. N. Kalmers, no rating.
G. Rainey, private.
&. P. Peterson, private.
j. Mcmillan, private.
F. MANI, ordinary seaman.
G. r. Harseberger, ordinary seaman.
H. NJ. McKerson, boatswain's mate.
second class.
j. L. Kwapick, seaman
n. Schwartz, ordinary seaman
Slightly wounded
Lieut.. j. P. Lannon, ordinance Off
Ger. battleship New Hampshire
G. M. Davidson, private.
r. Shaker, private.
H. ]. Reed, private.
C. ]. Leahy, ordinary seaman.
c. d. Cameron, ordinary seaman.
j. f. Place, seaman.
c, Gisburne, electrician.
J. A. Anderson, seaman.
w. NJ Schmidt, seaman.
]. c. McCloy, boatswain's mate.
]. r. Gilbert, seaman.
E. G. Richard, electrician.
J. H. Copeland, seaman.
w. II. Mangles, ordinary seaman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24
Speed Work on the
Battleship Rhode Island

Boston, April 23.-The orders to put
the North Carolina into early service
were rescinded tonight without ex-
PLANTATION. At the same time, orders
were received to speed the overhaul
ing and repairing of the battleship
Rhode Island, which is in drydock.
1t had been planned to lay up the
Rhode Island for three months, but
the orders are expected to reduce
this time considerably.
Recruiting offices were crowded
again today, but the number of en-
hstments were small, as a result of
reflections. The marine recruiting of
fees were kept open until IL p NJ,
the first time this has been done since
the Spanish War.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24
PLANKINC OF
RACING SLOOP
DEFIANCE IS.
NEARLY LAID

Bath, Ne. April 23.-The planking
of the racing sloop Defiance of the
international cup class was completed
today. The white pine deck is near
ly laid and tomorrow painters will go
over the hull.
1t has not been decided whether
the steel or wooden mainmast will g.
stepped, but each is to be weighed
and that showing the greatest tensile
strength with a corresponding MINI
mum of weight will be selected and the
other shipped to New York 70 be in
readiness for an emergency during the
racing season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24
VOLUNTEER BILL
IS AGREED UPON
BY CONGRESS

Washington, April 2s.-The so-ealled
volunteer bill designed to put the vol
unteer force of the United States in
war time on systematic basis was
agreed TO today by the Senate and
House conferees. AS it will be reported
to both houses. the measure contains
a provision giving priority to military
organizations which express through
three-fourths of their minimum enlist
ed strength a desire for volunteer SER
vice.
The bill would make the enlistment
term four years and give the Pres
ident instead of the Governors of the
states the right to appoint officers.
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Draft Seasoned Men
From Newport Station

Newport, R. L, April Pa draft of
50 chief petty officers and other sea-
soned men, including several who saw
fighting in Cuba, the Philippines and
China, were rushed out of here this
afternoon, bound for Boston for dis
tribution as required. In the party was
a chief with rs years of service and
two cooks who have served several
enlistments. One of the latter babe
goodbye to his wife and four small
children at the depot
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Spain Newspapers Friendly
Toward the United States

Madrid, April 2S.-The leading news
papers of Spain have adopted a friend
ly attitude toward the United States
in commenting on the Mexican situa-
ton.
FL Impartial regards the Monroe
doctrine as now being modified to
mean American for the North Amer
leans 1t predicts that the war with
Mexico will end in the adoption of an
im2erialistic policy by the United
States
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japanese Comment Reserved

Toxic, Japan, April 29.-Most of the
leading newspapers of the Japanese
arc moderate and reserved in their
attitude regarding the Mexican sit
uation. One or two of the less response
Bile journals. however, today suggest
that advantage be taken of the pres
ent embarras sment of Washington to
press the issues outstanding between
Japan and the United Sttaes.
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Day In Congress
In the House

Washington, April 23.-Met at noon
Debate on naval appropriation bill
resumed.
Rep. SABBATH. Illinois. eulogized the
jew in the army and navy. in calling
attention to the death of Samuel Mas
tin Misenberg of Chicago at Vera
Cruz.
Merchant marine committee consid-
cred seamen's bill
Mother" Jones, Colorado strikf
leader. testified before House mines
committee.
Representative Foss of Ohio, Repuk-
lican, appealed to the American spirit
to uphold President Wilson. He pre-
dicted that the Mexican situation
would multiply the Philippine prob
lem so feld.'
Adjourned at P. NJ. until noon FRI
day.
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Aeroplanes for Service If
Needed by Government

Chicago. April 23.-Eleven aero
planes, the property of the Aero Club
of Illinois, will be sold or goven to the
United States for use in Mexico if
needed.
A committee was appointed today to
communicate with the authorities in
Washington to ascertain whether the
flying machines are wanted.
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No Loss of Lives in Riots

Galveston, Tex, April 23.-Wireless
messages received here today from
Puerto, Mexico. 100 miles south of
Vera Cruz, on the Mexican gulf coast.
where Mexieans rieted yesterday
against foreigners, indicated that prob
ably there has been no loss of lives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24
California Militia
Ordered to Border

San Francisco April 23.-Gov. Hi
ram w. Johnson ordered nine militia
companies from San Diego to the
Mexico border last night. The order
followed appeals from San Diego and
border towns and a statement from
Maj. C. w. Davis, commanding the
border patrol. that Federal troops
there we're inadequate for full protec-
ton
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Clearing Ground for R. l.
Troops--1700 Are Ready

Providence, r. J., April 23.-Adjutant
General Abbott today gave orders to
have the state camp ground at Quon-
set Point prepared Immediately for the
reception of troops. The grounds can
accommodate three full regiments.
About 100 militiamen in this state are
ready for service.
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Hebrews offer Services

New York, April 23.-The Hebrew
veterans of the war with Spain, with
a membership of $50 men, announced
today that they had rendered their
services to the government in any
capacity that the secretary of war
may designate.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-24
Battleship Montana Returns

Havana, April 23.-The battleship
Montana, after sailing from Guanta-
namo for Vera Cruz, was ordered to
return to the naval station and en-
bark detachment of so marines I'M
der Captain Frederick NJ. Bradman
She will sail again at o'clock to-
night
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MORO CASTLE
CLEARS WITH
Marine RECT

Philadelphia, April 23.-The transport
Moro Castle, chartered by the govern
ment from the Ward Line, sailed from
the navy yard this afternoon with the
regiment of marines ordered to Vera
Cruz. The crowd on the docks cheered
as the ship pulled out. Tug boats sa-
luted with their whistles.
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Spanish Vets Tender Services

Concord, n. H., April 23.-The men,
bers of j. \. Patterson Camp, Span
ish War Veterans, have tenderd their
services to the Governor in the event
that it becomes necessary to raise a
volunteer army for the invasion of
Mexicao.
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Tennessee Students Offer Services

Memphis, Tenn, April 23.-Three
hundred students at the University of
Tennessee Medical college here have
rendered their services to the govern
ment in case of war with Mexico.