The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-04-25
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over the policy being pursued in the
Mexican crisis also were denied and
Secretary Bryan branded as false
rumors again circulated that he would
resign. his post in the event that war
is declared.
Onicials Are Surprised.
Announcement today by the Span
ish Ambassador Mr.. RianO, that Mex
leo had turned it's affairs in the United
States over to his government, came
as a surprise to officials here, the gen.
eral expectation having oeen that
France would be asked to act on
Mexicos behalf. Following reports
from Madrid that King Alfonso was
willing to act as mediator in the diff
ferences between this government and
Mexico the selection Of Spain to look
after the affairs Of Mexico was re-
garded with significance.
Although there have bean several
informal suggestions Of diplomatic in
PREVENTION from various quarters it is
declared at the state department that
no formal offers had been I.lade, nor
were any expected.
Further details as to conditions in
Mexico City were given Consul Canada
by the refugees who have reached
terror in the capital and confirm the
reports of anti-American outbreaks.
A mob. entered Porter's hotel, an
American institution. insultcd the
guests, smashed windows ana emp
tied the hotel. The quests were taken
the hotel went to Vera Cruz.
The American club was attacked
and several stores were sacked, with
a loss estimated at $4,000 pesos.
Consul Canada said that the refugees
reported the American colony well
organized for defense. All foreign
ers had concentrated to withstand any
attack. They are well armed but
fear an attack by Overwhelming mobs.
Supplies From Omaha.
Omaha, April 25.-Two carloads Of
signal corps equipment and IA cars
of commissary supplies left Omaha
early today for San Antonio and Gal
weston, Texas. Practically all the sig
nal corps telegraph apparatus at
Fort Omaha was sent to the border.
Fighting at Tampicc.
Vera Cruz, April 25.-F:ghting be-
tween the Mexican federal -roops and
the constitutionalists was in progress
at Tampico last night, according to a
report received by Admiral Badger.
from the British war vessels there.
Enlistment is Rushed.
|, ST. Louis, April 25.-Widespread
efforts to enlist men for service in the
army and navy in the event OF war
with Mexico were begun here and in
neighboring towns today.
A call for 400 volunteers has been
issued by Commander G. F. Schwartz
l'of the Missouri Naval reserves and
the present members of the reserves
are being put through extra drills in
expectation of call to the front
Commander Schwartz declared he
felt certain he could send six hundred
| men IL called upon.
Enlistment stations for the National
Guard of Missouri were opened in the
local Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton building and in the down town
business district. Recruiting offices
were opened in Clayton, No. East
st. Louis. ILL.,. and in the police sta
! ton at Alton. These are in addition
to the regular federal recruiting sta
| tions and the local armory of the ma
| tional guards.
| In East st. Louis. one of the first
to volunteer was Lester ]. .Srigsby
chief of detectives. The volunteers a,
| Clayton are organizing under Col. b
| c. Stevens, jr., of Gov. Majors staff
Among those who have volunteered
their services here are State Senator
A. E. L. Gardner and State Repre-.
sentative William Tegethoff
Carranza Again Treasured.
| Washington, April 25-The note
which the state department has dis
patched to General Carranza through
American Consul Agent Carothers re-
| iterates the intention of the American
government merely to secure repara
ton from the Huerta government ant
not engage in hostilities against thu
constitutionalists.
Japan WIN Stay Out.
TOXIC. April 25.-The Japanes,
premier today authorized the state
ment that Japan has no intention
whatsoever of utilizing the presen
trouble between the United States ana
Mexico to obtain, from the Unitet
States a satisfactorysse settlement of tn,
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