The Alaska citizen., 1914-04-27

ported that the Japanese government
has decided to insist upon a more
satisfactory settlement of the alien
land laws which are now in effect
in California.
MAY STARvE REBELS.
WASHINGTON. ID. c., April "a
A member of the general staff, in
discussing the Mexican situation to-
day, declared that it made little
difference to the United States
whether or not the rebels joined
forces with the Huerta troops He
said that the rebels could not hope
to last long. because the United
States could cut them off completely
from their food supply and starye
them into submission without firing
a shot
MExICANS ALARMED.
SAN ANTONIO. Tex. April "a
Fearing that there may be a Mexi
can uprising. the local authorities
are rushing l2.5oO rounds of ammu
milton and large quantities of arms
to the city hall. and a strong guard
will be placed about the building
until the danger is past
FEAR FOR O'SHAUGHNESSY
VERA CRUZ, April 24.-Alarmed
at the non-arrival of Charge DAT
flares O'Shaug Anessy. wto left Mexi-
co City last night in a special train
for this city. the American authorl
ties here have sent a special out
the road to ascertain the cause OF
the delay.
There is also much uneasiness
here regarding the Americans who
are still in the capital, reports hav
ing been received to the effect that
citizens of the United States are in
grave danger.
"On to Mexico City" is the slogan
of the marines. who are eager to get
glimpse Of Huerta and the ma
tional palace.
JUNEAU AROUSED
JUNEAU, April 24-The war spirit
has been aroused in this city by the
reports of hostilites in Mexico. A
muster roll has been opened for AL
aska volunteers for service in the
South, and many have already sign
ed. Acting Governor Davidson has
cabled Governor Strong, who is now
in Washington, suggesting that he
offer the support of Alaska in the
event of war.
MANY WARSHIPs ENROUTE.
WASHINGTON. ID. G.. April "a
With the sailing tomorrow Of the
new uper-dreadnaught New York,
every available warship in the Unit
ed States navy will be either in
Mexican waters or enroute to the
Southern republic
MExICANs IN FIELD.
AUSTIN. Tex. April 24.-Gover-
nor Colquitt has issued orders for
the mobilization of the state troops
on the Mexican border, where trou-
Bile is expected momentarily The
Rangers have been waiting for the
call for more than week, and are
in readiness for immediate service.
CRUISER MARYLAND SAILS.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 24.-The
cruiser Maryland. which has been
ordered into service on the Mexican
coast. sailed for Mazatlan this aft
ernoon.
FIFTH BRIGADE DEPARTS.
GALVESTON. April "a. Four
transports, carrying the Fifth brig
ade, sailed for Vera Cruz this after
noon.
BATTERIES MANUFACTURED.
ROCK ISLAND. H., April "a
The manufacture of mountain bat
teres, especially designed for use in
the billy district Of Mexico. is
being rushed at the arsenal, large
force of extra help having been
put to work by the government
during the past two days.
REFUGEES ON WAY.
Ell. PASO, April 24.-Four train
loads Of American refugees are ex
pected here tonight from Mexico
MARINES TO GO.
WASHINGTON. D. c., April pa
Two hundred and fifty marines have
been ordered aboard the dreadnaught
New York, which is scheduled to
sail for Vera Cruz tomorrow.
SOLDIERS ON WAY.
SAN FRANCISCO. April "a
General Pershing, second in com
mand OF the Department of the
West, left for the Mexican border
today with 5000 regular soldiers.
BADGER WANTS POWER.
w AS1ll.Nb Wv, ~ ~ APiii 81
Admiral Badger has requested per-
mission to seize all Mexican gun
boats on the Eastern coast OF
Mexico and all vessels found carry
ing arms and troops to be used in
resisting the American occupation.
VOLUNTEERS AUTHORIZED.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April "a
The volunteer bill. giving the Presi-
dent authority to call into active
service 100000 state troops, passed
both houses of congress today.
CONSULATES CLOSED.
WASHINGTON, d. c., April "a
Orders were issued this afternoon
by the state department for the
closing of all the American con-
sulates in Mexico,
HUERTA REPORTED OUT,
LAREDO, Tex. April "a. - 1t is
here this afternoon that
President Huerta has resigned the
presidency in favor of Foreign Min
lister Rojas The report cannot be
confirmed.
REFUGEES REACH SAFETY.
WASHINGTON, D. c., April "a
The state department has been ad-
vised that 600 refugees, including
Americans, Germans, Englishmen. and
Mexicans, have arrived at Vera Cruz
from the Mexican capital, and are
now under the protection OF the