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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
Landing Troops Not
War, Says Coudert

New York. April 23.-The landing
of marines in Vera Cruz and the use
of force by the President in fulfilling
his purpose to make General Huerta
redress wrongs against the flag, al
though maintaining that there must
be no war with the Mexican people,
are not unprecedented measures, ac-
cording to Frederic B. Coudert, who
is an authority on questions of inter-
national law.
Mr. Coudert was asked whether or
not the landing of marines and the
seizure of the custom house did not
constitute an act of war. He declared
it did not and pointed out that John
Bassett Mooroe, othe greatest living
authority on international law, and
until recently the chief adviser of the
State Department, makes this very
clear in his book on international law.
Such seizure, like pacific blockade, is
defined a sa forcible measure falling
short of war.
Professor Moore makes is clear,
however. as do other writers on inter-
national law that whether or not
these measures of force falling short
of war become measures of war de-
pends largely upon the attitude adopt
ed by the country against which they
are taken. The nation taking them
may declare that there is no war, but
the nation against which they are
taken would be within it's rights in re-
senting them as acts of hostility tanta-
mount to war
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
1900 KNIGHTS OF
ST. GEORGE WILL
HOLD SESSION HERE
Preliminary Plans For Convention
to Be Laid at Meeting
Tonight

Several persons interested in organiz-
ing Harrisburg lodge of the Sons of
st. George, an order having between
5000 and 5000 active members in Penn
sylvania, will meet tonight at the
home of Major Robert Griffiths, of the
State Treasury Department. at $40
Hummel street. Major Griffiths is an
active ST. Georgist and is head of the
military branch of the order in the
United States.
The State convention of this order
meets here in August and those inter-
before that: or at least to have every
thing ready for the institution of a
lodge when the State convention meets
here. Eligibility for membership in
the lodge depends on American citizen
ship coupled with English descent on
either paternal or maternal sides, but
in the subsequent generations, sons or
grandsons of members may join.
To- day is st. Georges Day, peculiar
ly fitting. for the preliminary meeting
lodge. Some time ago in merrie Eng
land-not so merrie at that date-St.
George, as everybody knows, slew the
dragon. Some persons doubt the ex-
that the figure looming mistily in dim
old days is just symbolism of the
conversion of England to Christianity.
But at any rate St. George and the
Dragon make one of the great national
traditions of England, and Englishmen
70 honor the doughty knight, who, on
his brave charger slew the vile beast
with frail ashen spear.
When the sons Of st. George convene
ter the city about 1900 strong. Heaviest
number VIII come from Philadelphia,
but representatives from many other
towns will also be here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
10th Regiment Will
Sail This Afternoon
By Associated Press

Philadelphia, April, 23.-Every av-
ailable man at the Philadelphia navy
yard was pressed into service to-day in
the endeavor to get the transport
MORO Castle away to Mexico with the
newly organized Goth regiment of
marines at four o'clock this afternoon
When the ship, which was chartered
by the government from the Ward
Line, arrived at the yard last night
all the coal and stores to go south in
her were piled high on the docks
ready for loading. Under the search
lights of the battleship Idaho loading
proceeded all right and unless is an
unexpected hitch the Morro Castle
will be well on her way by sundown.
The detachments of marines draf-
ted from the navy yards along the At
lantic coast began arranging at day.
break, most of them coming in
special cars which were run direct to
the gate of the yard. The men were
in high spirits and they were cheered
by crowds of civilians as they formed
lines and marched down the main
street of the yard to the water front.
There are S61 men in the regiment
that will reinforce the commands now
at Vera Cruz. In the cargo of the
Moro Castle are 900 tons of coal n
half million rounds of rifle cartridges
shells for guns used by the marines
in shore service, tents, by the hun
dreds. many of them for hospital SER
vices; 500 folding chairs and 800 re-
gulation army saddles. There We're
also slowed away in the holds of the
N-1rro Castle large number of rakes
garbage cans, Wheelbarrows, shovels
and other implements of that nature
to be used in keeping clean camps
and civil communities the American
forces may occupy.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
Wilson, in Statement,
Reiterates His Desire
to Assist Mexicans
BY Associated Pyess

Washington. D. c., April 23.-Presi
lent Wilson issued the following com
nent on the Carranza statement:
l wish to reiterate with the
greatest earnestness the desire
and intention of this government
to respect in every possible way
the sovereignty and independence
of the people of Mexico.
The feeling and intention of the
government In this matter are not
based upon politics. They go much
deeper than that. They are based
upon a genuine friendship for the
Mexican people and q profound
interest in the re-establishment
OF their constitutional system.
Whatever unhappy circum-
SstanceS or necessities may arise,
this object will be held steadily in
view and pursued with consistent
purpose, so far as this govern
ment is concerned.
But we are dealing with facts.
Wherever and whenever the dig
nifty of the United States is fiOut-
ed, its international rights or the
rights of its citizens invaded or
its influence rebuffed where 1t has
the right to attempt to exercise IL,
Duuob uSxhl Will
those actually in control. It is
now dealing with General Huerta
In the territory he now controls.
That he does not rightfully con-
troll 1t does not alter the fact that
he does control it. We are deal
ing, moreover, only with those
whom he commands and those
who come to his support. With
these we must deal. They do not
lawfully represent the people OF
Mexico. In that fact, we rejoice,
because our quarrel is not with
the Mexican people and we do not
desire to dictate their affairs. But
we must enforce our rightful de-
mands upon those whom the ex-
isting authorities at the place
where we act, do, for the time
being, represent"
After irsuing his statement, declar
ng that action in Mexico would b
lirected solely against General Huel
"a, the President Cancelled routine en-
for the day, to devote h
to the Mexican situation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
Roosevelt Would Lead
Brigade Into Mexico

Berlin, April 23.-Colonel Roosevelt
is burning with anxiety to get into the
fray in Mexico, according to an Ameri-
can official now in Berlin who saw
the eX-President recently in South
America. He says that the commander
of the Rough Riders announced his
intention in the event of hostilities
with Mexico of going home at the
earliest possible moment and fighting
for his country.
Colonel Roosevelt, who, if he car
ries out his plans. will again serve
under his friend, Leonard Wood, who
was his colonel in Cuba. said that he
intended to organize and lead an en-
tire brigade of cavalry for service in
Mexico instead of a mere regiment
He said that he had officers selected
and that his command would go into
action as soon as the necessary ar
rangements and dispositions of the
War Department would permit.
The Coolnel told the informant of
the correspondent that his only pro-
viso was that the affair in Mexico
should turn out to be a real war and
not a mere exchange of bloodless talk
between President Wilson and General
Huerta.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
Algara's Passports Is
Similar to That Giuen
to Spanish Minister

Washington. D. c.. April 23.-The
passports which were prepared for
Senor Algara by the State Department
to-day follow the customary formula
and with the exception of the name
are similar to those handed sixteen
years and three days ago to Senior
Luis Polo de Bernabe, who was Span
fsh minister here at the outbreak of
the Spanish American War. The pass
ports read:
ITO all to whom these presents shall
come. greeting:
Know We that the bearer hereof.
Senor A. Algara r. de Terreros, charge
d affaires ad interim of Mexico to the
United States. is about to travel abroad
accompanied by his suite.
These are therefore to request all
officers of the United States or any
Stae thereof, whom it may concern,
to permit them to pass freely, without
let or molestation, and to extend to
them friendly aid and protection in
case of need
In testimony whereof l, William
]. Bryan. Secretary of State of the
United States of America, have here
unto set my hand and caused the seal
OF the Department of State to be
offixed at Washington this 23d day of
April, A. d.. 1914. and of the inde-
pendence of the United States of
America the one hundred and thirty
eighth"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
millionaire For a Day"
to Become ga Actor

Butch McDevitt, of Wilkes Barre,
who spent $4,000 in one day on Broad
way. just to see how 1t seemed to be
millionaire, and then went home broke.
and who afterward took a statue of
himself to Washington and asked Con-
gress to place 1t in the national Capt.
tol. will add new experience to his
career next week. when he will walk
out on the stage of the Orpheum Thea
ter; in this city, as a, vaudeville actor.
What is Butch going to do? Just
leave that to Butch This millionaire
for day Is as versatile as any vaude-
Vile actor ever was, and ne says he's
seems to be a Thousand dollar head
liner. and fight with the managers"
Butch will bring his celebrated
statue along with him and place It in
one of the inches in the Copitol, pos
sibly opposite that of Quay. That is.
of course. providing he can make proper
arrangements.
Butch has wired ahead for a suite
of rooms in one of the best hotels, and
he will have q business staff bigger
than that carried by Eva Tanguay or
any other star. He has corps Of sec
retaries. press agents, managers, etc.
all ready for the experiment
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
American Forces Are
Prepared For Attack
BY Associated Press

Vera Cruz. April 23.-Major Smed-
ley d. Butler, of the Marine Corps,
a detachment of marines to a position
a few miles beyond the western limits
of the city on the railroad. They took
a light field piece with them. Many
of the men were drawn from the Pan
ANA battalion formerly commanded
by Major Butler.
The city was prepared throughout
the night for an attack by the Mexi-
cans. Captain Rush. acting under or
ders of Rear Admiral Fletcher, con-
tinued in command of the garrison.
With the exception of the tramp
ing of detachments of sailors and
marines there was scarcely a sound in
the city, but occasionally a sniping
shot was heard from the suburbs.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
INDIANA REPUBLICANS
CR|T|C|SE WILSON
IN MEXICAN ROW
Platform Adopted at Session To-
day Denounces Presidents
Policy
Bv Associated Press

Indianapolis Ind, April 2S.-Through
denouncing the Mexican policy of the
national administration. the platform
adopted by the Republican state con-
vention here to-day, pledges the un-
divided support of the Republican party
to the government in whatever 1t may
undertake for the vindication of the
nations honor or the nations rights in
Mexico or elsewhere"
The section of the platform dealing
with the Mexican policy of the govern
ment alone, says the. difference of the
Republican party with the national ad-
ministration, are differences of policy
only and not of patriotism" In anoth-
er section the platform in speaking
of the Democratic party reads:
"It declared for protection of the
rights of every American citizen of the
United States residing in foreign
land and compelled thousands of citi-
zens of the United States residing in
Mexico to obtain 1t by fleeing across
the border, to avoid the bloody conse-
quences of 'watchful waiting"
revision of the tariff, declares in favor
of a protective tariff and protects
against the adoption of the proposed
treaty with Columbia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
Conditions Becoming
Worse in Ill-fated
Trinidad Mine District
By Associated Press

Trinidad, Col, April 23.-With the
toll of yesterdays fighting still un-
known, three mining properties
burned, others reported destroyed, the
fate of thirty refugees who took refuge
in the Empire mine still in doubt and
a rapidly increasing number of armed
men. the situation In Southern Colo
rado to-day was more critical than at
any time during the strike.
Eleven persons are said to have been
killed yesterday in the fighting near
Aguilar and a score were reported
missing. Property damage is esti-
matde at 100000. The fate of the
Southwestern mine is unknown.
The time of the arrival of State
troops is indefinite and even their ar
rival may not quell the disorders
Large bodies of armed men are re-
ported near the railroad approaches to
the Aguilar district.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
Four Mexican Troop
Trains Are Enroute to
Juarez, Opposite Ell Paso
Bv Associated Prsss

El Paso, Texas, April %. - -Four
Mexican troop trains and one train
loaded with horses and ammunition
are said to have left Chihuahua last
night for Juarez across the river from
here. The forces, it is said, are COM
manded by General Toribio Oitega.
The news was telephoned to Colonel
Hatfield. commanding at Fort Bliss
and he has sent the information with
a request for instructions to the War
Department.
At Juarez every effort was made to
conceal news of the trains. The bare
facts as given however, were coaXed
from an apparently authentic source.
Colonel Hatfield received orders to re-
store the embargo on arms and am
munition consigned to Mexico and ii
was put into effect.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
British Officers Offer
Services to u. s. Armv

London. April 23. An offer by
Great Britain of her good services, in
accordance with The Hague conVen-
ton, with regard to the war between
the United States and Mexico" was
suggested by David Marshall Mason. a
Liberal member, in the House of Com
mons to-day.
In reply Premier Asquith asked Mr..
Mason, In view of the Importance of
the matter raised to repeat his ques-
ton next week, when, he said, per-
haps Sir Edward Grey, Foreign Secre-
France.
Mr.. Asquith added that the British
Government was most carefully
watching the situation in all It's as
poets.
The prospects of active service have
attracted to the American Embassy
and Consulate General a number of re-
tired British officers and soldiers, who
have offered their services to the
American army.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
Doctor Orders Wilson
to Virginia Golf Links

Washington. D. c., April 23.-Presi-
dent Wilson's sleepless nights, inter-
rupted by telephone calls from State
and Navy Department officials. his
worry over the general situation and
the responsibilities of the present crisis
wore him out so completely yesterday
that he took nap in his office.
A member of the Senate foreign re-
lations committee found him there
lying on couch. The President awoke
and they talked about Mexico. Pres
emily Mr.. Wilson's physician dropped
in. He ordered a game of golf i'm the
Virginia hills. The President went re-
luctantly. He did not want to be
playing golf while the Mexican sit
uation was acute, but Secretary Tu-
multy insister, saying the air and di-
version would conserve his strength
and clear his mind.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23

Inc LenlRn. NaVl-
cation Company had the right to cross
the wire and pole lines of the COM
planning corporation.
The Pennsylvania Utilities Company,
according to its statement filed with
Prothonotary Harry F. Holler to-day,
set forth that it had a line of poles
and wires for an electric light system
near Easton. The Lehigh Navigation
Company wanted to cross these lines
with its own wires and poles and asked
permission. The case was submitted
to the Public Service Commission, the
Utilities Company vigorously protest
ing on the ground that such an act
would be dangerous and unnecessary.
The Service Commission however
granted the permission.
Brief Session of Court.-While
President Judge Henry, Lebanon, con-
tinued the assumpsit suit brought by
the Woodman Lumber Company
against the State for it's $4,000
claim for work hnd materials on the
Cresson health sanatorium to-day,
President Judge Kunkel heard a num-
ber of State tax cases in No. / room.
Ten Days For Water Co.-An addi-
tional ten days time in which to file
a statement of it's standing was OBJ
tanned by the Lykens Water Company
to-day. Lykens borough wants to buy
the water concern and the company
has asked 100000, it is said. Ly-
kens' borrowing capacity Is only $780,
900.
Chemicals For Filter Plant.-In ad-
dition to purchasing coal and other
supplies for the year within the next
few weeks. Commissioner Harry F.
Bowman, superintendent of public
safety, will also buy the years supply
of chemicals for use at the filtration
plant. Bids for alumina and hypoch-
lorite of lime will be opened at 8
O'Clock. May 6.
B. Frank Mead Auditor.-Attorney
B. Frank Mead. of the law firm of
Mead and Mead, has been appointed
auditor for the estate of Sharon Ste
phens, a well-known coal dealer, who
died several years ago. Mr.. Mead will
sit in the law library of the court
house at o'clock. May Z, to distribute
the balance in the hands Of the ad-
ministratrix, Mrs. Jennie Stephens.
City Engineer COwden Improving
City Engineer M. B. Cowden has
been i'll with an attack Of grip" for
several days.
To Award Jail COntract.-County
commissioners will likely award the
contract for changing the lower win
dows of the Jail to G. w. Ensign Com.
pany at to-morrow's meeting. The
Ensign Company was the only bidder
yesterday. He agreed to do the work
for $7,461.50.
Appointed Registrars-Harry Hill
and Charles Diggs were appointed by
the county commissioners yesterday
to be registrars succeeding III. M. Scar
faus and Charles F. Snowden, fourth
precinct Of the Ninth and second of
the Eighth.
Auto Victim Awarded $780,
George A. Matchett was awarded a
verdict of $3.50 by an April common
pleas jury yesterday following his
suit against P. N. Kasson. Kasson's
motor struck Matchett as the latter
was alighting from a. trolley car.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
PERKINS SAYS T. II. MAY GO

New York. April 23.-George w.
Perkins. chairman of the Progressive
national committee. yesterday made 1t
plain that he would continue his
opposition to any plan for the nomi-
nation of Roosevelt for Governor of
New York next Fall on the ground
that Roosevelt is the leader of the
Progressive party of the United States
and not of any one State.
There is no doubt" said Mr. Per
kins, that New York Progressives de
sire Colonel Roosevelt as their candi
date for Governor, but no one knows
what his plans will be. Many of us
doubt whether he will come to the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
Americans in Mexico
City Are in Danger

Washington, D. c., April 23.-Pri-
vate advices reaching here to-day in
code from Mexico City. disclosing
that Americans there wore in danger,
have been communicated to govern
ment officials.
The dispatches, which were from a
source of unquestioned trustworthi-
ness and mbore date of to-day set
forth that mobs of Mexicans were
forming for anti-American demonstra-
tions; that Americans on the street
had been menaced and threatened
with violence, and that they were con-
cenarating at the Embassy for mutual
protection.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
NOTICE

All propretors of hotels, boarding
and rooming houses, as we'll as all
private citizens who can provide lodg-
ing for the Volunteer Firemen and
their ladies, during convention week,
October 5th to 9th, are requested to
send their names and addresses to H.
@. Black, secretary Of hotel committee,
No. 420 Market street, at once, when
arrangements can be made.
Hotel Committee.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
A PLEASING FACT

One of the handsomest coats of the
season for women is the new model
Snow White Chinchilla Coat, 1t is
pretty, popular and practical; gar
ment that is especially good for
early Spring days and cool evenings
and very smart looking at is dollars.
Some American beauties in handsome
crepe de chine blouses in mais flesh
and white, at $4.9S. Klein Co.. Q
North Market Square.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
WINTER HAS GONE

But theresare others coming. and now
is the time to get your home equipped
with a modern heating plant. One
that will last life time and save you
hundreds Of dollars, hours of drudg-
ery and think of the convenience. We
install steam, hot water and hot air
systems. Let us give you an esti-
mate. Heating the old way costs
more. each year. Edmond Mather
Company, 204 Walnut street. Harris
burg Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
MRS. HoUsEKEEPER

When you start cleaning house you
will save lots of hard work IL you will
use Bruaw Rotary Cleanser. 1t has a
knack of getting the dirt and filth out
of things with vengeance, and with
the greatest ease. 1t has many ad-
vantages over ordinary soap and other
inferior powders. Your grocer ought
to sell it, If not Gohl-Bruaw Sc Co., 310
Strawberry street, Harrisburg, Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
FUNERAL OF MRS. BENDALL

Funeral services for Mrs. Ida NJ.
Bendall, wife Of John II. .Bendall. S14
Herr street, who died Friday at st.
Luke's Hospital. Philadelphia, were
held yesterday afternoon at o'clock
at the home. The Rev, DR.. S. G. Swal-
low had charge. Pallbearers We're r..
l.. Cowden. George n Cook. Shelly f..
Bierbower, Harry ID. Reel. William
While. Leon. McCauley. Burial was
made in Harrisburg Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
LOOK HERE

This is sprucing up time at home
and we have a beautiful display of
room size body Brussels administer
and tapestry rugs in new designs and
harmonious colorings. You will find
this collection very attractive, and we
know the prices will suit you. Thir-
teen to twenty five dollars. Harris
burg Carpet Co, 80 North Second
street,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
Embargo on Munitions
Established on Boarder

San Antonio, Texas, April %
Headquarters Of the souH ern division
United States Army received instruc-
tions early this morning to at once re-
establish the embargo on arms and
ammunition into Mexico. This state
ment wa smade at Fort Sam Houston.
The order came from the War De-
partment and was issued here early
to-day
At department headquarters Lieut.
Col j. w. Heard, adjutant general,
said the order would be enforced lust
as soon as troops on the border
could be notified.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
Only Regular Militia
of States TO Be Enlisted

Washington. D. C.. April 2S. - War
Department plans for a campaign in
Mexico at present do not contemplate
the enlistment of any. command out
in the States and Territories. This be-
came known to-day when. Senator
Weeks and a delegation of militiamen
eraI Wotherspoon. chief of staff. There
were many of these commands In the
War.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1914-04-23
Business Locals
LOTS OF SOAP

Spring cleaning day requires lots or
soap, we are giving our patrons SIN
cakes of any kind they like best, for
twenty-five. cents, and for this week
we give three of any one ten-cent ar
ticle in the store for quarter. All
goods sold here are of par excellent
quality. Suppose you test our ability
to please you. S. s. Pomeroy, South
Market Square.