Evening star., 1914-04-26
CITIZENS OF VERA
CRUZ TO ORGANIZE
Expected to Take Advantage
of Invitation to Re-EstabIish
Own Government.
PLANS TO SERVE RATIONS
TO THE POORER CLASSES
Admiral Badger Spreading Forces
Further From City, Preparing for
Possible Attack.

Prospect that the citizens of Yer;
Cruz will respond to the proclamation
of Admiral Fletcher and re-establisl
their own government. thus co-operat.
ing with the United States in its in
tent to maintain friendship with al
other Nexicans save Huerta and who
ever comes to his support" is the en-
couraging report to the Navy Depart.
ment.
"A citizens committee was organized
and met this afternoon in an effor
to restore public confidence and estab.
Nsh civil law and order
The water and food supply is a con.
stant worry and plans are being made
Tor the government to serve rations tt
the poorer classes
Whiie Admiral Fletcher is arranging
tor TINS readjustment of civic affairs Ad-
miral Badger is spreading his forces out
turtner NJ from the city. preparing against
Gently federal chief in Vera Cruz
No Army Orders Pending.
Secretaries Garrison and Daniels had
long conference with the President
tonight. They declined to discuss its
nature. Asked what effect the inter-
mediation plan would have on the War
Departments activities, Secretary Gar
rison said there was no immediate nros-
pect OF any important army orders being
issued and that so far as the army was
concerned the situation would probably
remain in status quo until the me-
diation plan developed further
Secretary Daniels said the princinal
work OF the navy would he to caro for
American refugees.
The captain of the steamer Ypiranea
at Vera Cruz has been ordered by his
company to return to Hamburg with the
Huerta government.
An appeal for government guns to arm
citizens of Bisbee. Ariz., to repel apy
invasion from Mexican territory was laid
before Secretary of War Garrison today
by Senator Ashurst. Gov Hunt in a
telegram to Senator Ashurst asked that
l,4OO rifles Ie sent from the nearest army
post A telegram to Senator Ashurst
from Capt John c. Greenway at Bisbee
said that 900 Mexicans said to belong
to the constitionalists' forces were driv-
ing Americans out of Cananea, across
the border.
One Private is Wounded.
Admiral Badgers telegram, dated D. m.
Saturday. said:
Last nights firing desultory and con-
tinued for considerable period. One pri-
vate slightly wounded in forearm Name
not yet ascertained. Will be reported
later. Fletcher continuing efforts have
influential citizens unite and arrange for
conduct of municipal affairs by people
themselves. Quite certain that former
officials will not resume office under
present conditions. but possibly citizens
committee can be formed to influence
city's affairs along lines of law and order
and create confidence among Inhabitants
Meeting Of this kind will be held this
afternoon.
Question of food and water still Civ
ing anxiety, but up to present time no
actual distress. Seems probable, how
have to ration poorer classes Of inhab-
itants. Customhouse is open and vessels
ready to discharge. but much difficulty
being experienced obtaining labor.
Extending line Of bluejackets and ma
rines about two miles further out into
country today. South Carolina battalion
well entrenched about two and ne-half
miles from center of city. No contact
has been made with Mexican forces and
no attack expected at present. Missis-
sippis marines landed this morning. This
morning aeroplane made flight over har-
Dor. Will make another flight this aft
ernoon. Ships bands giving concerts
ashore.
Observation-Disclosures steamers report
ed sailed from Puerto Mexico 10 am Sat
urday for Vera Cruz with about 2DO ref
ugees. VIII transfer them to steamer
Mexico and as soon as reasonably filled
that vessel will proceed to New Orleans,
land refugees and return.
British Ships Lending Aid.
Jason and Paulding now at Tuxpam
collecting refugees that region. Rear
Admiral Cradock and commanding Of
fcers. British ships Hermione at Tam
pico, and Berwick at Puerto Mexico,
have been untiring in efforts to collect
and forward American refugees to ships.
These services have been of greatest
value. Further offers continuation these
kindly efforts still being made"
The Navy Department received word
Ian, on the Pacific coast of Mexico. had
been stoned by a mob Friday. Other
anti-American demonstrations occurred
there.
The auxiliary Celtic, with a cargo of
supplies for the naval forces. arrived
at Vera Cruz yesterday from New York.
The gunboat Yorktown arrived at
Guaymas from Mare Island, and her
commander reported all quiet at the
Mexican port. The Mexican federal
mas from Mazatlan. Guaymas Is held
by the Mexican federals, but a strong
detachment of rebels is encamped
nearby.
Admiral Badger reported the Mexican
gunboats Bravo, Zaragosa and Vera Cruz
were in the Penuco river above Tampfco.
Commander Robertson Of the cruiser
Denver preported to the Navy Depart
ment at pm. that all was quiet at
Acapulco during the day.
More Aggression Advocated.
The President spent many hours with
Secretary Bryan and other cabinet off,
cials. giving particular attention. also,
to the alarming reports sent by Ameri-
can Consul Canada at Vera Cruz about
the safety Of Americans in Mexico City
and along the railroad from there to
Vera Cruz. The detention of 125 Ameri-
cans at Pachucah and Cordoba, and
nineteen Americans and a British SUBJ
ject at Orizaba, worried administration
officials, especially because communica-
ton with Mexico City was subject to
such frequent interruption.
Many members Of Congress are clamor-
ing for a more aggressive course, even
to a declaration of war. Some cabinet
members favor a drastic course to end
the anarchical conditions in the southern
republic, while others think much can be
accomplished by persuading the consti-
tutionalists to remain neutral.