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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19
PROMISES TO PROTECT
FOREIGNERS IN TAMPICO
Caballero Says He Will Look
After Their Lives
and PROPERTY.

Chihuahua. Mexico, April lS.--Plans for
tho safety OF foreigners and foreign
property in Tampico were made yester-
day by commanders OF German, British
and American vessels at Tampico. In con-
ference with General Luis Caballero.
chief OF the rebel forces operating against
that port This information was con-
veyed TO General Carranza to-day In a
report from General Caballero, who tele-
graphed as follows:
'ln the zone dominated by my forces
there is absolute respect for the Interests
OF foreigners. Commanders OF German.
British and American ships In the hsrbor
visited me. and ut the conference we
agreed on plans designed not only Co pro-
tect tho lives or foreigners. but their
property AS we'll. so far as possible"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19
Diplomats Ironicsl.

Diplomats in Washington. who have 1T
tie admiration for latter-day American
diplomacy, are enjoying hugely the pres
ent situation To The Tribune correspon-
dent one of them said to-day:
isn't It ironical that Secretary Bryan,
who for months has been telling us that
we should enter into the arbitration
treaties which provide for arbitration
even on points OF national honor. should
now be in the position OF going TO war
over a bolnt that is essentially one OF ma
tional honor, and nothing else? Where
comes the period OF delay, the appoint
ment OF a commission OF investigation
and all the rest, In the present situation!
Senator Shively, chairman of the Senate
Committee on Foreign Relations. called
at the White House this afternoon. lie
WAS told that the President had sent
an ultimatum 10 Huerta. He conferred
with the President and 1t was stated
afterwards that he had assured the Elk
ecutive that ne would find full support III
Congress for whatever he wanted to DO
in Mexico Later, Senator Shively called
at the State Department and had a CON
ference with Mr.. Bryan. Mr.. Bryan also
had a conference with John bnd' VINO
returned from Mexico last Monday.
Behind the administrations move In the
mobilization Of the greater part OF the
Atlantic feet in Mexican waters, IL de-
yeloped to-day, is a plan to send several
battleships through the Panama Canal TO
the Pacific Coast TO augment the Ameri-
can naval strength on the west coast or
Mexico.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19
Excessive Charge for Ships.

II was realized that the four transports
could not begin to accommodate all tho
troops and handle all the stores 1t would
be necessary to send from Galveston to
Vera Cruz the probable port Of debarka-
ton In the event of trouble with Mexico
II has been found that some OF the steam
ers of American register may be Cd
tanned only for the payment OF what the
military authorities regard az an ex-
cessive cost. II has become necessary
therefore. TO make some other arrange
ments to prepare for this contingency.
The legal authorities have been con-
suited as TO the right of the War Depart
ment under existing law TO charter ships
sailing under foreign flags. One or two
such vessels are available at Galveston,
or are so available periodically. II has
been decided that the fact that vessel
flies the flag OF a foreign country VIII
not prevent It's use for the Transports
ton OF United States troops and the sup
plies OF ;he army upon occasion.
Merchant vessels OF neutral power
may be engaged In this service for n bel
ligerent, OF course. always subject to lia-
! billty for capture. Such employment, IL
IL well known, is not violation OF the
neutrality laws. II It appears that these
vessels OF American register are not Hail-
able on reasonable terms and should the
exlgencies OF the service require more
! frequent shipment than may be made by
American vessels. 1t will be possible for
/ the War Department to supplement them
with vessels OF foreign register
Would Be Big Relief.
This will afford relief from vexatloua
J situation which might easily seriously
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

nv firing salutes on numerous ana IN
appropriate occasions.
Much deuends on whether the send
ing of the Atlantic feet TO Mexico mas
disabused Huerta's mind Of a theory
entertained therein that the admin
istration in Washington simply
..bJuffs." 1t is believed here that the
President said in his message TO
Huerta Just what he said in the state
ment issued at the White House TO-
dav-that if Huerta failed to yield the
President would put the matter before
Congress. Huerta would understand
the meaning Of this representation; ne
would know that it meant war; ana
that 10 declare war or take other dras-
,ic action the President would have to
go 10 Congress.
We would understand this technical
itv of American procedure because on
the 18th Of last November he received
q precisely similar message from the
President. who at that time told him
that unless ne retired he, the Presl-
dent. would ask Congress authority 10
resort to practical measures to Sc
cure Huerta's elimination. Huertas
stubborn confidence in the present
crisis can be accounted for by the fall
ure Of the administration TO make good
on that ultimatum.
Badgers Fleet on Florida.
The Atlantic feet at last reports to
the Navy Department was off Jupiter
Light. Florida, and it is expected that
It will arrive at Tampico on Tuesday
The delay entailed in waiting Tor
Huerta's reply and then putting the
thing before Congress will make the
time for action propitiously coincident
with the arrival Of the feet in Mexican
waters.
While the Atlantic feet, under the
\ connand Of Rear Admiral Badger. has
orders to proceed 70 Tampico, large
portion OF IL is destii ed for service at
Vera Cruz. After all, Tampico as
sumes importance in the present Crisis
only through the fact that insult TO the
flag was offered there. Vera Cruz Is
the real centre for potential naval &C
tivity, and II is 70 Vera Cruz that the
ships will go Il Huerta fails 20 climb
down. Under normal conditions Of
American action in Mexico, with no
exceptional circumstances such as ex-
list. Tampico would get only two or
three ships in the general scheme Of
action, and those probably small ones.
The American plan Of action contem-
mates the seizure Of Tampico. Vera
CRUZ and other important ports. 1t
will extend also 20 the west coast,
where marines will be landed at the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

ties and other works were built by For
firio Diax making the anchorage secure
Two railroads connect the place with the
City OF Mexico, 263 miles away, and there
are several other coast terminals. Despite
the natural disadvantages of the site,
Vera Cruz is an exceedingly interesting
city. It contains many fine buildings ana
is rich in historic lore. The great paro-
chial church is the most picturesque edl-
fee in the city. 1t occupies site on
which the Spanish built their first church
there in the time Of Cortez and from its
tower an Impressive panorama OF the city
is 10 be seen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

and that therefore the salute wou'u
nave 70 be fired by tomorrow eVehi"e
al 6 o'clock.
rha Secretary Of state. however eN-
- that this was not the purpor'
- the word. He declared 'h"' ."e
u,assaee sent to Huerta means 'nat '"o
a,s~,csp President has until 70 O'CLOCK
,,orrov evening to say whether Oh
- yin fire the salute. After tha''
= Is assumed by those who iolio" 'ne
s,,uation. II will be decided "heh anu
80 the salute shall be nreo'
,vhe,her the administration Is ngur'hs
che difference of an hour ana
tb,rty-seven minutes in the time ol
washington and Mexico CITY is one "a
,ho numerous hazy details Of the whoie
situation.
Huerta Still May Defy.
once more II is all up to Huerta' lie
Ares or he refuses TO fire. There Is no
wav of telling what the old indian VIII
no His stubbornness is well KNOWN
and il is considered that there Is more
than an even chance that he VIII put
his back to the wall and dety Fres'-
dent Wilson even further.
Those who think that Huerta Is UE
ing TO precipitate trouble are much IN
crned TO this view. There are others
however. who believe that Huerta VIII
shrug his shoulders, declare the matter
without Importance and fire away
when and where he is told, ana VINO
evep suggest that he may seek 10
make the American demand ridiculous
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

enormous losses and postponing the es-
Enlistment OF livable conditions in Mex
leo for an indefinite period. all this mis-
chief being accomplished by the drifting.
amateur diplomacy OF the Washington
Cabinet.
There remains nothing TO do except TO
sympathize with Wilson's laudable de-
mands. requiring Huerta to give full rep
aration for insults TO the American flag,
which Huerta, had he been a wise states
man, should have done Immediately on
his own initiative
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

brought his game to n sudden end. de
got into his motor and started for Wash
ington. Mr. Bryan and Mr.. Tumulty then
were crossing the river into Virginia. On
the dusty old road. surveyed by George
Washington when he was still sur
yeyor. the two machines met, and the
Secretary Of State informed the Presl-
dent OF the important news
President Summons Cabinet.
The party at once proceeded TO the
White House. Members OF the CABINET
were quickly summoned. and the Presi-
dent told them of Huertas defiant atu-
tude. He also told his advisers what he
intended 10 do, and then, on his own
typewriter which he so often uses In
writing important papers, the President
tapped out the reply which Mr.. O'Saugh-
messy is TO lay before Huerta.
The message left Washington about 1
o'clock. 1t probably reached Mexico City
by or o'clock, and some answer was
expected tonight. Mr.. Bryan waited up
for II.
The army is ready and even looking FOR
action. The quartermasters department
has had offers of more than sixty vessels
OF American and foreign register TO be
used as transports, but finds itself unable
to hire anything until some definite action
by the President Is taken, there being no
funds TO spend on chartered boats. III
the President moves against Mexico, how
ever, the War Department Will at once
charter vessels whether 1t creates de-
fciency, which is against the law, or not.
/ The probability of "A movement OF the
army into Mexico has developed an EN-
barrassing situation for the military au-
thorities, however. Some time ago, In an
ticipation Of the need Of transports in
addition to the four army vessels of that
class which have been kept in commits
/ sion at Galveston. the War Department
| began negotiations with steamship lines
for the use Of ships suitable for the trans
portation Of troops and supplies. Tent
! alive arrangements were made for taking
/ over in an emergency and on sudden
/ call about fifty such vessels.
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The same "northers" which sweep the
roadstead of Colon frequently Visit ram
pico and make the weather more en-
durable. but they play the mischief win
the shipping.
Tampico has about 1900 population
and Is the next Gulf port after Vera Cruz
in Importance. 1t is the chiet commerce.
outlet Of Tamaulipas, the big northeast
ern state Of the Mexican Republic ana lies
al the extreme southern end of that states
coast as Matamoras lies at the extreme
north. Tamaulipas is state OF vast ou'
only slightly developed wealth IN aBrl-
culture and minerals. II is great OH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19
Canal a Military Factor.

There are two reasons for this acuon,
il is explained by close observers one DC
ing actually to reinforce the Pacihc hee''
which is admittedly hardly up TO war
strength to guard against possible inva-
sion and participate In any extensive ma
val programme on the Mexican coast ana
the other TO give the world a demonstra-
tion OF the fact that the Panama Canal
must henceforth be reckoned as factor
IN American military resources.
No secret Is made OF the fact that the
canal Is In readiness In the opinion OF
Colonel Cocktails, It's builder ana Oh
War Department officials. Colonel Goeth-
ala has advised the administration that
tho largest battleship can now be passed
through the great waterway. and Is really
anxious TO demonstrate that fact 10 the
world.
The administration present intention
of dispatching warships to the racine
Coast via the canal In part explains the
mobilization of the Atlantic fleet In Mex
lean waters. There has not only been
some criticism OF the Presidentst acton
I'm sending powerful fleet to compel
complIance to Admiral Mayo's demand
for a salute to the American flag, but
there has also been suspicion that
some other purpose was In view.
The understanding In administration
circles tonight is that President Will
sons programme. with reference TO the
Mexican situation. contemplates sending
some battleships to the Pacific Coast.
even should Huerta comply with this
governments demands with respect to
giving the salute. 1t IL not expected
that Admiral Badger will receive instruc-
lions other than the orders directing him
TO proceed to Tampico until he arrives
in Mexican waters. No word was re-
ceIvcd from him to-day. although the
Navy Department Is keeping him APP
prised Of the Developments In the stua-
40"
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hotel have arranged the affair In re-
sponse to numerous requests. A 'souper
de primeurs" will be given in the large
dining room, under the direction OF Mr..
Meyer. formerly of the Waldorf-Astoria.
The dance In the ballroom will be opened
by professionals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19
Slow in Backing Up Mayo.

The enthusiasm which was so noticeable
in service circles last Tuesday. when the
feet was ordered to Mexico. Is no longer
apparent. AS one American naval officer
pointed out to-day, Monday when the
President will approach Congress II mis-
demands are not met, will be just eleven
full days since an American admiral
properly demanded from Il Mexican gen
eral salute in twenty-four hours That
the administration will be always ten or
eleven days behind in backing up the
military forces throughout any trouble
which may occur is grayely feared by
the military authorities.
To-day's ultimatum was preclpitated by
q message from Nelson OShaughnessy.
the American Charge d'Affaires In Mex
leo City. Mr.. O'Shaughnessy's report on
Huerta's attitude was totally unsaus-
factory. II said that Hucrta had firmly
declined 10 meet tho American demands.
He stiII wanted TO Are some sort OF 81
multaneous salute.
When the message came TO Mr.. Bryan,
tho President had gone TO play golf at
the Washington Country Club. In Vir-
Rinia. across the Potomac River Mr..
Bryan and Mr.. Tumulty, the PRESIDENT
secretary. hoped into an automobile and
started 10 md the President.
In the mean time. efforts were made "a
reach tho President by telephone. These
] were successful and the President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19
Reunion Amicale Dansante

reunion amicale dansante Will be
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and I'D st.. on Tuesday evening. Kauf-
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

principal ports. The confidential re-
ports of American army officers Nho
have made recognizances in Mexico
those of the military attaches in Mex
leo and Of Rear Admiral Fletcher, who
has been studying the problem OF
American Intervention in Mexico for
more than a year, have Informed the
administration that all ports could be
occupied with little or no fighting.
Important Bridge To Be Taken.
Some Of the reports say that at some
places the coming of the American ma
rines will be welcomed. The most I'M
portant work Of the marines VIII be 10
seize a bridge forty-two kilometres in
land from Vera Cruz, on the Mexican
Railway. The bridge is over the jam
apa River. 1t is 400 feet long, spans
a great gorge and should 1t ever be de-
stroyed il would cut off the best line
of communication with Mexico City.
The Presidents ultimatum to Huerta
has brought Washington to feeling that
war Is near That the administration
looks forward TO trouble is indicated by
the admission made at the State Depart
ment to-day that plans were being made
TO look after refugees at Vera Cruz An
exodus of Americans from Mexico CITY
TO Vera Cruz IS already reported.
A matter OF pressing importance which
has not been cleared up concerns the ex-
act manner OF firing the salute at Tam
pico. Admiral Mayo originally demanded
that the salute be fired ashore. This
would have necessitated Mexican force
raising the American flag and then salut-
ing IT, Yesterday the Secretary or the
Navy said he thought II would be all
right il the salute were fired to the flag
Of the Dolphin, as Huerta had proposed.
Naval officers familiar with the CORE
spondence said to-day they never heard
/ OF such a thing. IT was also declared In
authoritative quarters that President
/ Wilson's latest message to Huerta said
/ the salute must be fred in accordance
/ with Mayo's original demands. This
would mean ashore. with Mexican SOL
: diers hosting the flag. The adminstra-
J ton, however, has Cnce receded on that
point, and 70 revert to Mayo's original
requirement might necessitate more bar
/ tering with Huerta.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19
WARSHIPS DUE AT
TAMPICO TUESDAY
Continued from page 1

than due. The battleships are under
stood to have been delayed from some
unknown cause at Jupiter, twenty-five
miles above Palm Beach. 1t is ex-
pected that they will reach Tampico by
Tuesday.
Newport, r. l., April 1S.-The de-
stroyer Balch took on torpedoes to-day
and filled her complement Of men with
ordinary seamen from the training sta
ton. She will sail early tomorrow to
join the Atlantic torpedo fotilla at
Key West.
Portsmouth, n. H., April lS.-The
United States auxiliary ship Leonidas
was ordered to-day TO sail for Tampico
on Wednesday, The collier Mars is
also preparing to go to Tampico.
Washington, April 1S.-The armored
cruiser South Dakota, with 260 ma
rnes, was ordered to sail to-day from
the Bremerton yard to San Diego, Cal,
there to await further orders.
She will stop at Mare Island to take
on 600 additional marines which can
not be accommodated on the collier
Jupiter. The Jupiter and the South Da
kota will then proceed south together.
The marines are part OF the 4th
Regiment, commanded by Colonel
Tosanb IT DondIetop nrdara IN hurry
provisioning all available warships on
the Pacific Coast and to mobilize the
marines at San Diego went out.
The two powerful new dreadnoughts
Texas and New York, at the navy yard
in Brooklyn, although not under orders,
are ready to start for Mexico upon
twelve hours notice.
The battleships Virginia. Georgia,
Nebraska and Rhode Island, compris-
ing the third division OF the Atlantic
fleet now at Boston, would be ready
at the end OF the month.
The transport ,rancock already has
arrived at Tampico with 500 marines,
and the cruisers Des Moines and San
Francisco. the gunboat Dolphin. the
scout cruiser Chester, the transport
Buffalo and the collier Cyclops already
are there.
AT Vera Cruz Rear Admiral Fletcher
has the Jattleships FLORIDA and Utah
and the transport Prairie, with "A large
complement OF marines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-19

Portsmouth, n. H., April lS.-The
United States auxiliary ship Leonidas
was ordered to-day TO sail for Tampico
on Wednesday, The collier Mars is
also preparing to go to Tampico.
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IN THE SISKIYOU.

Greensboro, N. c., Everything.)
The Ashland Tidings runs a big
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what does a man down near Tarboro
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BANKRUPTCY-NOTICE OF
SALE OF PROPERTY OF
BANKRUPT,

In the District Court of the United
States for the District Of Oregon.
III the matter of Beecher Danford,
bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given, that by or
der of the Hon. Frank ]. Newman,
Referee in Bankruptcy, the under
signed Trustee in Bankruptcy of the
above estate will sell the stock and
fixtures belonging to said estate at
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Block, in the City of Ashland, Ore
gon, at IL o'clock a. m. on the 18th
day of August, 1914. An inventory
and appraisement of the said stock
and fixtures can be seen at the office
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Sealed bids will be received on or
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OF the bid, on the bid accepted cash
to be paid at the time of the accept
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Dated August 4, 1914.
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