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Evening star., 1914-04-25
PRECAUTIONS ARE TAKEN
FOR CANAL PROTECTION
Col. Goethals Issues Orders Placing
Zone on Strict War Footing.
Gatun Locks Patrol.

PANAMA. April 25.-Col. George w.
Goethals, Governor of the Panama Zone,
yesterday issued orders placing the Ca
nal Zone on a strict war footing He
instructed Maj. Gerhardt, commanding
the 10th Infantry, to send two companies
of infantry to patrol the Gatun locks
and one each for duty at Mirafiores and
Pedro Miguel locks. The soldiers were
given 100 rounds OF ammunition each and
will camp near the locks.
The operating machinery of all the
locks will be securely locked and the
Keys placed in the possession of Col.
Goethals. i's~
1t is understood coast artillery COM
panies will be distributed among forti-
fcations at both ends of the canal
= Anti-American Sentiment.
Col Goethals' action is believed to have
been the result of anti-American senti-
ment expressed, in sheets which were
making their appearance in the streets
Of Panama, and also shown editorially in
Ell Diario, which is strongly pro-Mexi-
can. There are $50 Mexican employees on
the canal, and their presence probably
also had something to do with the action
of Col. Goethals
Garcia Rodriguez. a Mexican resident
of this city. was arrested today by the
Panama authorities at the request of
the Canal Zone police. He is charged
with making infiammatory anti american
speeches, and probably will be deported.
Evening star., 1914-04-25
BOUND FOR MEXICAN WATERS
Scout Cruiser Salem, Fast Navy Aid
Under Orders,

PHILADELPHIA, April 25.-The scout
cruiser Salem, one of the fastest vessels
in the navy, Is expected to leave the
Philadelphia navy yard this afternoon for
Mexican waters. The Salem is officially
attached to the special service squadron.
commanded by Rear Admiral Winslow,
which includes the battleships New York
and Texas and number of smaller war
ships.
The destination of the Salem is said to
be Tampico. The cruiser will carry a
crew of $50 men and 76 marines. A
number of officers who have been or
dered to join Admiral Badgers fleet at
Vera Cruz will sail on the Salem. At
Tampico. it is said. a torpedo boat will
carry these officers to Vera Cruz.
The Salem is not expected to remain
long at Tampico but will join the fleet
at Vera Cruz, because Admiral Badger
may find it necessary to use her power
full wireless outfit.
Evening star., 1914-04-25

Nelson O'Shaughnessy, American
charge at Mexico City, his family and
staff, and Consul General Shanklin and
his staff, arrived in. Vera Cruz from the
Mexican capital last night. Under date
Of $50 PM, Rear Admiral Fletcher, at
Vera Cruz, reported to the Navy Depart
ment:
Upon telegraphic request of Charge
dAffaires O'Shaughnessy, the train left
here at 3 o'clock conveying Capt Huse,
Lieut.. Fletcher and Ensign P. Todd 20
meet him. II also carried the family of
Gen. Mas and about 80 Mexicans. At
about five miles out track was found
mile.
Others on the Train.
"On the other side of the breach in the
track was a train from Mexico City con-
veying Charge d'Afaires O'Shaughnessy
and others, as follows:
Mrs. O'ShauShnessy, child and maid
Capt. Burnside, Lieut.. Rowan, Mr.. and
Mrs. Parker, Mr.. Mckenna, Consul
General Shanklin and staff.
The train was in charge of chief OF
staf Gen. Corona, two aids and ar
escort Of about fifty odd troops
The transfer of passengers wa.
effected with some forma1ities. Greet
ings exchanged between the chiefs OF
staff. Both sides carried flags of truce
Mexicans Free to Leave.
"The rumor has reached Mexico City
that no Mexicans were allowed tc
leave Vera Cruz. and 1t was reported
that In consequence Huerta would moi
iavI Inxy rnrf.
Mexico City. Mexicans in Vera Cruz
have been allowed to leave at will. an6
every facility and transportation
| available has been given. but non,
have been able to go out on trains
Capt. Huse was directed to lay EN-.
phasis on this fact, and to express &
strong desire to send daily trains t.
convey Mexicans from Vera Cruz I,
meet trains bringing foreigners from
Mexico City. Gen. Corona promised tt
bring it to the attention of Huerta."
Evening star., 1914-04-25
FRENCH MAY HAVE CHARGE.
Formal Orders Awaited for Control
of Mexican Offices in u, S,

Formal orders under which the archives
and other property of the Mexican en-
bassy here are to be turned over TO the
safekeeping of the French ambassador
were being awaited today Until they are
received the subsecretaries of the en-
bassy staff will remain to look after the
chancellery. Then they will depart for
Toronto, Canada, where they will join
Mr.. Algara, former charge here.
The French consul general in New York
will be given general supervision of all
Mexican consular offices throughout the
United States. If there are any places
where a Mexican consulate exists but no
French consul the representative of some
other country will be asked to look after
the interests Of Mexico.
Evening star., 1914-04-25
PUBLIC OPINION IN CHILE
REPORTED AGAINST U. S.
Press Declares the War in Mexico
Is the Result of Want of
Common Sense.

VALPARAISO, Chile. April 25.-Public
opinion here Is bitter against the
United States as a result Of the Mexican
crisis. In an editorial the Union asks
if there is any international morality,
and continues:
The war in Mexico is the result of a
want of common sense and of the revo-
lutions in Mexico. The proceedings of
the United States are not justified
That country cannot be the judge of
foreign civil wars, and ought to have
limited its protection to its nationals
and its frontiers. The war agains,
Huerta offends the Mexican nation
The conflict will end, as on other oc-
casions, in a new dismemberment OF
Mexico. The punishment is out of pro-
portion to the 7offense-the incident al
Tampico-and is threat against the
rest Of America
The Mercurio says it is astonished al
the excessive Importance attached te
the Monroe doctrine in Europe. 1t adds
that the Latin American republics are
in the same condition Of perfect equal.
ity as other nations. and are not sub
ject to and never will accept foreign
interference. f- -
Evening star., 1914-04-25
REFUGEES FROM MEXICO
ARRIVE AT Ell PASO, TEX.
Practically ALI the Americans Out
of Chihuahua, Leaving
Millions Behind.

Ell PASO. Tex. April 25.-With the ar
rival here today of ninetyseven American
men. women and children. refugees from
MADEIRA. and twelve picked UP by the
train at Chihuahua. Americans who have
been leaving the country since the
Tampico incident are now practically all
out of the state of Chihuahua
The remnant in the city of Chihuahua,
with the exception of few who are de-
ternined to remain to the last. will
leave tomorrow on the regular train. At
Naco Douglas and Nogales on the
Arizona Mexico border they are arriving
by the hundreds every day. and the state
of Sonora. save in isolated ranches and
camps not vet reached by warnings, is
now practically denuded of them.
Leave Property Worth Millions.
After four years of revolution practi-
cally every American in northern Mex
leo is now refugee, and property worth
many millions of dollars in mines,
ranches, factories and other industries
has been left behind.
Many of these industries have remain
ed operative partially, at least, through
every difficulty and encouragement Of
robbery taxation. uncertain communica-
tons and even personal danger of en-
ployes. but almost the last one of those
americans who built and maintained
them has been driven out by the develop
ments of the affair at Tampico.
Pathetic Incident.
W w Grubbs of MADEIRA. where the
great sawmilis have persistently but on
constantly diminished scale manufac-
tured their output. related a pathetic
incident of the departure OF the Ameri-
cans from that city.
.ghe closing of the mills meant much
to u.s." he said. hut ! guess it meant
more to the thousands of MeXicans en-
ployed there. There was a big crowd of
them at the station when we went away.
and some fairly begged US to stay.
don't know what will become of them,
now that their employment is gone. 1t
was a sad scene. and we didn't have an
enemy in the crowd. In fact. through
the whole trip we encountered nothing
but courtesy. and not sign of enmity."
Evening star., 1914-04-25
HER0ISM AT VERA CRUZ.
MIR. Sabath's Tribute to Jewish BOYS
in American Army.

Representative SABBATH of Illinois paid a
tribute to the Jewish boys who distin-
g1ished themselves at Vera Cruz in q re-
cent speech in the House.
He spoke particularly Of Samuel Meis-
senger of Chicago. enlisted under the
name Of Samuel MARITIME. one of the first
four Americans to die in the skirmishine
at Vera Cruz
This is not the first time in history -
he said. that the Jewish people and the
foreign-born citizens have demonstrated
they are willing and ready to take ut
arms in the cause Of the land of theil
adoption"
He read also the narSes of l.. o. Friede
Frank Drovak. II. J. Kaplan. W.~Pow-
kowski. II. Z. Boyle. Louis Kwapich, NJ
Fitzgerald and Harry Reed of his dis
trict in Illinois. who were wounded al
Vera Cruz.
Evening star., 1914-04-25
WILL RECEIVE DONATIONS.
Auxiliaries Of, Spanish War Veterans
to Open HEADQUARTERS.

Headquarters in which to receive do
nations of clothing and bed linen to be
sent to the soldiers should they be called
into service in Mexico will be established
by Mrs. Ida NJ. Galloway, national chief
of staff. Auxiliaries United Spanish War
Veterans, and Mrs. Cora NJ. Campbell. de-
partment president. A. U. S. w. ". Dis
trict of Columbia Arrangements have
just been completed.
Auxiliary members will be in constant
attendance and are now busy preparing
sewing machine operators. who will make
pajamas, surgical shirts and all things
necessary for hospital treatment. A call
for donations of cash and sewing mate
rial will be sent out Immediately should
the men be sent to the front.
Evening star., 1914-04-25
PART OF FIFTH BRIGADE SAILS
Four Regiments, Comprising 3,40o
Men. Leave Galveston for Vera Cruz.

GALVESTON, Tex, April 25.-Twenty
hours after orders to start for the front
were received from Washington. The ex-
peditionary force of the United States
Army, four regiments of infantry, ;;,4O0
strong, many of them veterans of Philip
pine campaigns, and carrying twelve ma
chine guns, sailed for Vera Cruz late
yesterday.
The 9th Cavalry and the 4th Artillery
batteries did not get away because there
was no room for them on the four avail
able transports here, but will probably
sail today aboard commercial steamers.
The men who sailed with those who are
to follow comprise the 5th Brigade. re-
inforced, commanded by Brig. Gen. Fred
erick Funston. They are due in Vera
Cruz some time Monday.
Evening star., 1914-04-25
OFFER FROM ROOSEVELT.
Reported Colonel Would Raise Cav.
airy Regiment for Invasion.

1t was reported today that Col
Theodore Roosevelt has requested Maj
Gen. Wood to present to Presi.
dent Wilson his application to raise
a regiment of cavalry to invade Mexico
should an invasion be made. The re-
port was not confirmed.
lie spoke particularly Of Samuel Meis-
fered his services In writing for similar
purpose to President Taft President Taft
in reply, thanked Col. Roosevelt, but ex-
pressed the hope that such a drasti,
measure would not be necessary.
The offer to President Taft was made
just before the political split between tn
two men. the volunteer writing to thu
President as Dear viii" and the Pres
ident addressing his reply to Dear Theo
dore."
Evening star., 1914-04-25
More Troops at Brownsville.

BROWNSVILLE, Tex. April 25.-Two
troops Of United States cavalry arrived
here last night from, Fort Sam Houston.
Immediately, detraining and going into
camp at Fort Brown. The total military
strength on the lower border now is 500
men.
AUSTIN, Tex, April 25.-Thirteen
companies of infantry, two troops Of
cavalry, a battery of field artillery and
medical corps detachment of the state
National Guard were ordered yesterday
to mobilize at Brownsville to assist
United States troops and home guards
in protecting the Texas border
Evening star., 1914-04-25
PLANTER REPORTED ARREsTE]
American Not Heard From +
Some Time Is Omaha Man.

OMAHA, Neb., April 25.-F. w. Lehmer
of Omaha, reported arrested by Mexican
federal authorities, is owner of small
sugar plantation near FL Hulo. 125 miles
southwest of Vera Cruz. He also is gen.
eral manager of large plantation near
that place owned by Englishmen.
Mr. Lehmer is thirty-two years old and
has spent most of his time in Mexico for
the last five years. His brother. Phillip
Lehmer. said today that he had not heard
from him for some time
Evening star., 1914-04-25
Moose to Emphasize Patriotism.

Patriotic songs are to be sung at all
meetings of the Loyal Order of Moose.
Columbia Lodge. No. 126. during the
Mexican war. according to decision Of
members at a meeting Tuesday night
During the meeting word was received
that four members of the United States
Navy had been killed and others wound
ed at Vera Cruz and n motion was inme-
diately made that the singing of Ameri-
can patriotic songs be substituted for
the odes of the order. It was later de-
c.ded to continue the singing OF such
songs at subsequent meetings.
Evening star., 1914-04-25

Home, arrayed in gray plug hat, black
coat, cutaway vest and striped red, white
and blue trousers. strolled into Washing
ton yesterday and applied at District
National Guard headquarters for a chance
to carry "old Glory" when the citizen
soldiers with their relief corps invade
Mexico.
Mr. Campbell made an ideal Uncle Sam
He has seen real service and is anxious
to get into the fighting again in defense
of national honor. His hair Is snow
white he stands more than six feet in
height and is as erect as regular.
Evening star., 1914-04-25
WIRELESS FOR VERA CRUZ.
Powerful United States Army Outfit
Ready for Shipment to Mexico.

NEW YORK. April 25.-A powerful
wireless outfit, said to be the largest ever
constructed for use of an army in the
field. is packed and ready for shipment
at Bedloe's Island. Orders are expected
from Washington to forward the outfit to
Vera Cruz.
The set was constructed by Signal
Corps men, and was originally intended
or use in Alaska 1t has a steel mast
30 feet high and five feet In diameter at
Is base. Its estimated radius is from
900 to 5000 miles. and IL set up at Vera
suz. 1t will be able to hold communica.
on with the great aerial station at Ar
HnSt0n. Va
Evening star., 1914-04-25
INSULTS CAUSE BATTLE.
Gen. Caballero Fights to Avenge At
tacks on Americans at Tampico.

BROWNSVILLE. Tex. April 25.-The
following report signed by Cen Cabal-
lero. rebel commander at Tampico, to
constitutionalist headquarters at Mata-
moras, under date OF the gath, was
given out here today:
Having come to my notice that the
ther insults to- Americans, I immedi-
ately reOpened my attack at O'Clock
this morning. and already have cap
tured the cemetery. where strong fed
era1 forces resisted. Expect triumph
by night" ).
Evening star., 1914-04-25
japanese Making Demonstrations.

The Japanese residents here are max
ing great demonstrations They cheered
before the foreign office today, and the
foreign minister appeared on a balcony
and addressed them upon the close union
between Mexico and Japan.
"a painful impression was caused by
the daring appearance of Mrs. Nelson
O'Shaughnessy. wife of the American
charge d 'affaires, at the wedding today
Of President Huerta's son. During the
ceremony Mrs. O'Shaugnessy sat imme-
diately beside Sonora Huerta, and in the
procession had one arm of the commander
of the rural guards.
This morning when Mexico City awoke
it was surprised 70 find the statue Of
George Washington on its pedestal, but at
the foot of the statue of Benito Juarez, a
national hero"
Evening star., 1914-04-25
US. STATUS IN MEXICO
DESIRED BY DIPLOMATS
Symptoms of Uneasiness Over In
definite Understanding, Especial
ly as Regards Shipping.

Symptoms of uneasiness over the pres
ent indefinite status of the relations be-
tween Mexico and the United Sta'as are
beginning to manifest themselves in the
diplomatic circle. 1t is expected that very
soon the attention of the State Depart
ment will he directed TO the advisabiiity
of issuing some statement to make Il
clear whether or not n state % war actu-
ally exists. Some of the diplomatic rep
resentatives here have been in receipt of
inquiries from their own governments
on that point and there has been more or
less conference among them while they
are waiting for the situation to clarity
The necessity for an exact definition OF
the present status is based upon the de-
sire of the great trading interests OF tho
world to know where to look for indemni-
fication for the heavy losses which they
will sustain through interruption of their
business with Mexico. If war is formal
ly declared. or if a blockade is proclaim
ed by the United States. which is re-
garded as tantamount thereto shipown-
ers having fair notice will start cargoeS
for the blockaded ports only at their own
risk and peril. But in the absence or
such declaration proclamation SHIP
pers have a legal right To expect that their
cargoes shall not be seized or detained
Clearing of Situation Desired.
Reports from Vera Cruz indicate that
such treatment is being accorded to for
eign shipping. at least in the case OF the
German steamer Ypirangia. and because
that course may be extended to other YES
sells it is expected that pressure will be
brought to bear upon the State Depart
ment to clear up the situation
It. now appears that the Hamburg
American liner is not technically under
detention by the American naval COM
| mander at Vera Cruz. Admiral Fletcher
was told by the captain that he had in
tended to remain in the port for some
time In any case: hence il was unneces-
sary for the admiral to assert his au-
thority, even if he had the legal right to
interfere with the ships movements. But
in regard to the cargo of arms and ann
| munition it is said that because of the
actual possession of the port by the
Americans, with the extension over it OF
| American sovereignty. the German ship
| captain would undoubtedly recognize the
right of the American naval officers to
say whether or not the cargo could be
! landed.
Evening star., 1914-04-25
WANTS TO LEAD march
Third United States Cavalry Anxious
to Repeat It's Performance
of 1847.

"The Sd Cavalry wants to lead the
advance from Vera Cruz. as it did in
1847," was the clarion call in a tele-
gram from Col. A. P. Blockson, at Fort
Sam Houston, in command of the Sd.
to Brig Gen. Hugh L. Scott. assistant
chief of staff.
This was Gen. Scott's former COM
mand, and he declared that he had
done much while he was head of that
regiment to inspire the men with the
desire which was expressed in today's
message.
Evening star., 1914-04-25
coxey and IA Men Leave Pittsburgh.

PITTSBURGH, April 25.-In the face of
a driving rain General Jacob Coxey
and hi sarmy of the commonwealth, four
teen men, today marched out OF -Sewick
ley, suburb, on their way to Washing
ton. Police here announced that the
army must keep moving after it enters
the city.
Evening star., 1914-04-25
No Action by the Japanese.

TOXIC, Japan. April 25.-The Japanese
premier today authorized the statement
that Japan has no intention whatsoever
of utilizing the present trouble between
the United States and Mexico to secure
from the United States satisfactory set
tlement Of the California difficulty
Evening star., 1914-04-25
JUNGLE SAM" LATEST RECRUIT,
Veteran George Campbell, in Pic
turesque Attire. Wants to Enlist.

Uncle Sam has offered his services In
case of war with Mexico. George Camp
bell. a veteran inmate of the Soldiers
Evening star., 1914-04-25
MEXICO UNITED, s" SAYS
AD|SPATCH TO LONDON
All Glasses Ra1lying to President
Huerta, Daily Telegraph
Declares.

LONDON, April 2o.-Telegraphing from
Mexico City Thursday. the Daily Tele-
graph correspondent says: Three years
of fratricidal war was forgotten; in a
day, the Mexican revolution ceased and
the nation was blended into a unity,
which seems formidable. The utmost en-
thusasm and devotion for President
Huerta was displayed by all classes to-
day and President Wilson's name was
greeted with howls of death to the
Americans" Patriotic demonstrations are
unceasing. The Indian masses whom the
revolution was driving into anarchy now
are offering themselves as volunteers.
Thousands of women have offered their
service for active defense.
"The concentration of troops toward
Vera Cruz is beginning. All railway serv-
ices have been suspended and trains are
being employed for the transport OF
troops. The stations along the line to
Vera Cruz are tumultuous encampments.
Evening star., 1914-04-25
of for Vera Cruz With Supplies.

NORFOLK. Va. April 25.-The U. S. s.
.vestal repair ship and tender for sub
marines. left the Norfolk navy yard at
II 80 o'clock this morning. loaded with
supplies. bound for Vera Cruz.
Evening star., 1914-04-25

II you want work, read the want col
umns Of The Star.
Evening star., 1914-04-25
Americans to Collect Customs.

American naval officers will not inter-
fere with the interior shipment, Of the
merchandise cargoes. but will collect the
customs and hold them until reparation
has been made for all offenses.
Mr.. Daniels reiterated that 10 foreign
vessels would be detained by the Ameri-
can ships. To do SO, he said, would be
an act of war. Even the troops on the
Mexican transports were not interfered
with at sea, but were allowed to land
Those who landed were placed under
guard when they got ashore, in order
can forces who hold the customhouse as
an act of reprisal.
Evening star., 1914-04-25
Attempt to Destroy Bridges.

TWO Mexicahs were shot yesterday in
attempting to destroy the bridges. Some
OF the more nervous citizens fear another
visit of the federais to attack Laredo it,
seif.' but army officials. though every
precaution is being taken. believe there is
no danger. There was no further trouble
during the night.
1t was definitely ascertained today that
the wild shooting of the Mexicans had
done no damage on the American side
On the Mexican side, however destruc-
tion was complete. Fires were still burn
ing throughout the city today. as there is
no fre-tighting apparatus available.
Among the larger buildings ruined is the
American consulate. which was first dyna-
mited: the post Office. the municipal build
ing. the Concordia Theater, the Mexican
National railway shops. which in times
of peace employed several hundred Amer
leans. and the flour. mill. So far as
known. no lives were lost in the fire.
Evening star., 1914-04-25
NUEVO LAREDO IS LAID
IN SMOLDER|NG RUINS
Attack by Mexican Federals on
Their 0ne-Time Stronghold Makes
Hundreds Destitute.

LAREDO. Tex. April a5.-Smoldering
ruins in what was once the populous
Mexican border town Nueeo Laredo and
hundreds of destitute refugees huddled
in every possible shelter here were
visible reminders today of the desolatiolr
wrought late yesterday by Mexican fed
erals, who. burned and dynamited their
one-time stronghold.
Excitement occasioned when the Mexi-
cans began firing across the interna-
tional line and their sharp interchanges
with the United States border patrol
subsided quickly when the federals re-
treated, but left a strong feeling of un-
easiness in its wake. All night rein
forced patrol. aided by citizen volun-
| teers. guarded the river front. and heavy
guards were maintained at the two in
ternarional bridges. 1t was feared other
| attempts to dynamite this means of COM
munication between the two countries
would be made
Evening star., 1914-04-25
GERMAN VESSEL HOLDS
, CARGO OF AMMUNITION
Consignment to Huerta Not Landed
at Vera CRUZ. S. Policy
Announced.

The German vessel that carried the big
shipment of arms. which it was feared
might reach Huerta, has landed its COM
mercial cargo, but the captain of the
vessel, for reasons of his own, has not
put the ammunition ashore. There has
been no effort on the part Of the United
States forces at Vera Cruz to prevent its
landing. The accepted theory here is that
the ammunition was not landed because
Of the certainty that 1t would not reach
the consignee if deposited in the Vera
Cruz cuSfomhotISe