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Reestahllsh the Embarao.

against Inc O0ttco Stdtee.
Reestahllsh the Embargo.
Washington. April 2s.-The war
department has ordered the reestab-
lishment of the embargo on arms.
This became known after messages
had been received from San Anton
10. Texas. stating that the Southern
division OF the United States army
had received such instructions
through Fort Sam Houston. The war
department order to Fort Sam Hous-
ton directed the officers in command
to stop all shipments Of arms con-
signed TO the Mexican federal troops
at Piedras Negras. across the border.
Washington, April. 2s-The deci-i
sion to re-establish the embargo
along the northern border of Mex
leo was reached by the president and
his advisors as a result OF the Car.
rama note. The immediate effect
will be TO prevent a shipment OF ESQ.,
600 rounds OF ammunition from
reaching Villa and his army.
Killed and Wounded.
4 dispatch from Real Admiral
Badger says that twelve Americans
were killed, and fifty wounded in
the occupation OF Vera Cruz. Eight
men were killed and thirty wounded
in yesterdays fighting and earlier
report had placed the second days
casulties at two killed and ten
wounded, making a total OF six
killed and thirty wounded. Admiral
Badger adds that the city is now
under control.
Officials declined to discuss the
possibility Of restoring the embargo
in connection with rumors OF large
shipments of arms nearing the
border for the constitutionalists.
Railroad Closed. 4
Washington, April 23.-The Te-
pauntepac railway across Mexico has
been closed. The Hawaiian Steam
ship company was given notice and
they diverted their ships to Panama,
viii Seize Railroad. Il
Washington, April 23.-It is learn
ed that the neyy and war depart
ments have made plans for the early
seizure OF the railroad from Vera
Cruz to Mexico City. A reconnoiter>
ing party reported as still intact. the
two bridges on the railroad, one ten
miles and one eighteen miles west
Of Vera Cruz. Officers at Vera Cruz
reported the these bridges must be
protected IL Vera Cruz Is to be made
base for, further operations. be-
cause the bridges could not be read
lily rebuilt, II destroyed.
Caring For Refugees.
Washington, April 23.-Reports
from Admiral Badger to the navy de-
partment declared that American
and foreign refugees at Tampico
have been taken OF from. the city.
The admiral reported all quiet at
Vera Cruz. Admiral Badgers report
TO the navy department said: aBy
the courtesy and energy of the cap
tains Of the German and British
cruisers. there are now on board our
ships about 1,2GO American refugees.
More are expected tomorrow and COM
ing from outside points. Merchant
ships are taking the men on board. |
Lind Expresses an Opinion.
Washington. April 23.-The battle |
cry win not be ION to Mexico City,
according to John Lind. who was
special representative OF the presi
Diet in Mexico until recently.
Now that Admiral Badger has ar
rived in Mexico waters with his feet
will 1t not be advisable under the
to rush the army from
Galveston TO Vera Cruz and proceed !
to Mexico City and take
before Huerta can ar,
range for a stubborn defense OF his
capital?"
This question was asked Of MIR.
Lind.
mo, that is not the present inten-
ton replied Mr.. Lind. "'As we are
now I'm possession Of Vera Cruz. the
next step will be to clean up Tam
pico. Then we. should retain pos
session OF both cities and also block
ade all the remaining ports IN Mexi-
co. I DO not anticipate any more
lighting. Huerta win have all he can
DO to contest with the advancing
forces of the reyolutionists."
From what I saw and beard dur
ng. visit in southern Texas last
december" said young man OF
yIankato last evening. who did not 3
wish to be quoted by name. y am
convinced that the Mexicans them
selves will never do much to de-
-eiop their country. ] spent about
week at San ,Aut9nIo and for q
ime was at Ell Paso ] could
,syc gone over. into Mexico In an
automobile. as a friend OF mine
living in San Antonio invited me 70