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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-25
FUNDS FOR THE RED CROSS
Hearty Response to Appeal
Made Only Two Days Ago.

Washington. April 24-Responses 10 the
appeal FOR funds and supplies made by
the Red Cross two days ago are already
coming I'm by telegraph and letter. Mrs.
Whitelaw Reid. OF New York, chairman
OF the town and country nursing com
mittee Of the Red Cross. to-day tele-
eraphed A contribution OF 3, 900 for nurses
for service In the Mexican work This
will paw for some twenty nurses for
about one month.
The National Woman's Christian Union,
which has a department IN the interests
OF soldiers and sailors. was the first or
Ranization 10 respond TO the appeal
AS a result Of reports that It's emblem
had been fired on in Vera Cruz. the Red
Cross to-day issued the following state
ment
AS soon as the Mexican soldiers and
citizens learned that the American Red
Cross will care for the Mexican sick and
wounded as well as for the Americans,
there VIII be no firing on the Red Cross
flag and into Red Cross hospitals
ut is said the masses OF Mexico do not
appreciate the significance OF the emblem
Of n Greek Red Cross on n white ground.
and that accounts for reports Of firing on
the Red Cross hospital IN Vera cruz.
However, the government OF Mexico
agreed to the treaty OF Geneva. some
times called the Red Cross treaty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-25
HUERTA ARRESTS
ENGLISH ENGINEERS
All Those on Mexican National
Railroad Put Into Jail
at Orizaba.

Washington. April 25 (Saturday).-
English engineers Of the Mexican Ma
tlonal Railway have been arrested by
Mexican Federal authorities and placed
in Jail at Orlzaba, according to a dis
patch to the Navy Department. dated
Vera Cruz, and made public at 1870
o'clock this morning The chief dis
patcher, an American, was arrested, but
later released.
Al last reports, the message said, the
engineers had not been released. No
names were given and the number Of
engineers is not known. The reason
for their arrest was not given. The
statement said:
The d. 0rtment Is in receipt Of
dispatch from Vera Cruz ct 1925 p. m.
yesterday, stating that from an anthem
tic source information had been OBJ
tanned that all English locomotive en-
gineers on the Mexican railway were
arrested by Federal authorities and
placed in jail in a cigar factory at
Orizaba. The latest advices are that
they have not been released.
The American chief dispatcher at
Orizaba was also arrested. but later re-
leased with admonition not 70 approach
station. All locomotives were placed in
the hands Of Mexicans. who, 1t IS not
believed. can handle class OF motive
power operated on the mountains"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-25

advices have been received at the State
DeDartment which make Mr.. Bryan feel
that General Carranza's letter TO the
President was inspired by necessity 10
issue something for home consumption
II has also been reported 10 the depart
rnent that Carranza IS surrounded at chi
huahua By several hotheads, who III
orally compelled him 20 take the stand ne
did in his communication 10 the Presi-
dent.
From all aspects the Consttudonalist
question is serious. II appears that there
,s no ono in Northern Mexico who CON
trolls all factions. and IL is feared the
direct result will be that all factions VIII
assume an attitude intensely ant-Arneri-
ran. This will be particularly true " me
American troops ere compelled 10 take
Nuevo Laredo. Following is tho state
roent issued to-day by Mr.. Daniels when
). yvas asked what he thought about the
Constitutlonalists:
81 have always felt that the Consutu-
,,onsIists. tho bulk OF them. were am
mated By the same spirit M animated
the followers OF Nadero. They have thc
=
germ OF resolve 20 secure constitutional
government. In spite OF any excuses ana
,o,.,akes. most OF them are inspired by
,s,4o,ic, motives. American liberty is
,he,r goal. and II Is bound 10 be reached
in some way or other in Mexico and else
where.
THE cause Of constitutional government
IL going 20 prevail II given fair chance.
whether II prevails through this man or
that man, II r. bound 20 prevail. You
can't put out the flames. once kindied'
boveyer feeble the light. The American
people must sympathize with every man
g,rJggllng for voice In the government
Of his country. The day OF absoluush
ana one man rule belonged 20 a past cen
fury
There Is no government w0rthy INC
name for our generation except govern
rnopf b. the consent Of tho governor.
Through travail spcn government VIII
come 20 tbe Mexicans.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-25

latest advices are that they have not
been released.
The American chief dispatchers at
OriZaba were also arrested. but later
released with an admonitlon not TO
approach the station. All locomotives
were placed in the hands OF Mexicans,
who, it is not believed, can handle the
class OF motive power operated on the
mountains.
General Navarette came as far as
Cameron, sixty-four Kilometres from
Vera Cruz with one coachload OF men
and a box car loaded with machine
guns and material necessary for blow
ing up bridges on the Mexican Railway.
\ mob tried 10 burn the railway equip
ment Of the same railroad in Mexico
City. but was prevented by Federal
soldiers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-25
SAY WILSON CALLED BRYANS
OPTIMISM AUTO-HYPNOTTSM
Reports Alegc President to Have Censured Secretary of
State for Leading Him to Have Faith in Car
ranza-Cabinet Declared To Be Split.

plictt faith in the Constitutionalists
that b objected 10 cutting or their
supply Of arms and ammunition. IN
fact, he wanted 10 keep up the low.
This aroused CONSERVATION in the War
Department, where the higher officers
Immediately and rasily enlisted the
sympathy OF Mr.. Garrison. who agreed
with them that IL would be an out
rageOus thing to permit arms TO go 70
the rebels at a moment when there was
every probability hat within a short
time the guns would be used against
American soldiers.
The anxiety was doubled by the fact
that the government was informed OF
an impending heavy shipment OF arms
TO the rebels Of Mexico and Of the fact
that they had ordered all available
arms and ammunition at the manu-
facturers' prices. But when Mr. Carl
son tried to get the embargo on arms
restored he allied. The President evil
IDENTIFY had been led 10 believe that the
Constituencies could be depended
upon. Mr.. Garrison put his case 20 the
White House, repeatedly urging that
the shipment Of arms he stopped and
also that troops be sent 10 the border.
He made no Roadway during the early
days Of the week. Secretary Bryan
enjoyed the support at every turn Of
the Secretary Of the Navy.
On Wednesday night came the meg
sage from Carranza. Z was bomb
shell in the camp OF Bryan. but II dem
onstrated that Mr.. Garrison was right.
At O'Clock on Thursday morning Mr..
Garrison saw the President and dis
cussed the Carranza message with him.
At 10 o'clock on Thursday the Presi-
dent had an interview with Mr.. Bryan,
during which he is said TO have eX-
pressed himself forcibly. In the after
noon there was a conference between
the President, Secretary Bryan, Score
tary Garrison and Secretary Daniels.
Then II was decided that the exporta-
ton Of arms should be prohibited and
that the troops should he moved south
ward.
It is known that Franklin x. Lane,
Secretary Of the Interior, supported Mr..
Garrison in the difference OF opinion as
to policy
There appears TO be no question TINT
the Presidents Cabinet is seriously d.
vided and that their differences affect
number Of points.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-25
MEXICO ABSORBS
WILSON'S ATTENTION
All Engagements Cancelled EX-
cept Those ConcerneC Nrith
Pending Dispute.
From The Tribune Bureau. !

Washington, April 4-The President
has dropped practically everythlns save
the Mexican problem and Is devoting an
his time 10 an earnest endeavor to avoid
n prolonged struggle with the country be
low the Rio Grande. All appointments
and engagements except those concerned
with the Mexican situation have been
cancelled and no new engagements are
being made. II Is the. purpose Of the
President 20 keep himself available at any
moment TO Secretaries Bryan. Garrison
and Daniels, or others. including members
Of Congress- wishing 10 discuss the MoXi-
can situation. President Wilson still in-
slsts that there is no war. baslng his
statement on technicalities. and is anxious
to convince the Mexican people Of his be
lief
Representative Fitzgerald. chairman "
the House Appropriations Committee. has
assured the President that there will be
sufficient funds for a long war with Mex
ico, and other members OF Congress have
given the same assurances. The informa-
ton OF the President is that there is Sioo.-
10000 now available for warfare, $4,000
600 OF which is represented by unsold
Panama Canal bonds.
One OF the Democratic leaders In Con
gress told the President that 55S,op,Wp
can be raised by tax OF 81 barrel or
beer, and that % per cent tax each on
tea and coffee would increase the war
revenue by 81 10000 on tea and 100000
on coffee. There are other financial
schemes suggested which appear practical
to the President, so the cost OF possible
protracted war is not giving him anxiety.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-25
DEVELOPMENTS OF THE DAY
IN THE MEXICAN SITUATE
Two More Americans Killed Vera CRUZ. S. Con
suate in Nuevo Laredo Burned-War Department
Refuses to Authorize Seizure of Bridge at Juarez.

States, are hoping for some develop
ment so clearly indicative OF their hos
tility as to dispel the lingering hope Of
the President that he can count on
Constitutionalist sympathy and COM
pletely to nullify the anti-military in
f,uence which Secretary Bryan con-
tinues 10 exercise with more or less
success.
After conference this evening be-
tween the President and Secretaries
Bryan. Garrison and Daniels, Secretary
BRYAN refused 70 discuss the policy OF
the administration and Secretary Gar
rison said there were no expectations
Of a general military movement.
Left in Brazrs Care.
The State Department has asked the
Brazilian Minister at Mexico City, who
is looking after American interests. 10
make representations TO Huerta con-
corning the safety OF a considerable
number Of Americans employed on the
Tehuantepec Railway. There have
been outbreaks at Puerto Mexico and
the Americans there are in danger.
Puerto Mexico is the Gulf OF Mexico
terminus of the railway.
Surgeon General Blue head OF the
Public Health Service, has been adj
vised that Acting Surgeon George r.
Tabor was forced to fee for his life
from Puerto Mexico, where there were
riots. He took refuge aboard the
steamer Dakota. The report states
that the guns OF the Mexicans were
aimed AT Americans. The gunboat
Nashville has been ordered TO Puerto
Mexico.
Grave danger confronts the Amert-
cans ut Tampico, but the situation will
be relieved as soon as the arrival OF
the brigade under General Funston
permits Rear Admiral Badger TO trans
fer bluetackets and marines from Vera
Cruz to Tampico
There are at Laredo one troop OF the
Sd Cavalry, one battery Of the Sd Field
Artillery and the 9th Regiment OF In
fantry.
That the first field army will, in add
ton TO regulars. contain only members
Of the New York National Guard is
definitely known.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-25
No Invasion, Says Garrison.

1--WE are not prepared 10 invade Mex
,co under present conditions" This
vas Secretary Garrtson's explanation Of
The War Departments refusal TO au-
thorize General Bliss 10 seize the inter
national bridges at Laredo. FL Paso and
otber points on the Rio Grande.
In the Secretary's opinion such an in
vaslon Of Mexico would be an act OF
war. though this view was strictly Inn
,ted nv the phrase under present con-
ditions."
An old decision Of the law officers OF
the War Department holds that such
exchanges Of shots as those at Laredo
to-day are not acts Of war. There
have been several such exchanges
across the Rio Grande. beginning as
far hack as the Madero revolution.
which DID not disturb the theoretically
ncaceful relations OF the two countries.
The danger in the situation lies IN
the possibility that II may become nee
essarv for the American troops TO cross
the river TO drive off the annoying Fed
eraI sharpshooters. which may result
NJ Nuevo Laredo in just such situa-
ton ms exists at Vera Cruz.
For the present, however, the Amerl-
can troops will make no effort 10 seize
the international bridges. even though
as is commonly understood. several OF
them are OF American ownership The
troops probably will content them
selves with training artillery upon tho
Mexican ends Of the bridges to prevent
their destruction by any one on that
ada
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-25
VERA CRUZ CASUALTIES

Washington, April 24.-These add'-
tionaI casualties at Vera Cruz navo
been reported:
KILLED.
BOSWELL, Louis Frank. chief gun
ner's mate; home address, Coui-
terviIe, Ill.,; next OF kin, father,
William n. Boswell.
SUMMERLlN. Randolph, private,
marine corps; home address,
WiIacoochee, Ga; next OF kin,
father, Benjamin r. Sumrerlin.
WATSON, WALTER /, ordinary
seaman; home address, so Tre.
mont ST., Boston; next Of kin, Sgd
rey Watson, 9Th Infantry, Fort
Sheridan, Ill.,, brother. Attached
TO tho Arkansas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-25
ARMY OFFICERS ALL
XEPTICAL OF VILLA
MIX His Declarations Of Friend
snip May Be TO Obtain
American Arms.

RON TIE Tribune Bureau
-. hgton. April 2g.-George 9. caro-
report Of Psncho Villas protesta-
=. peased tie Bryan wing Of the ad-
HI. a''n which gave credence 70
4, DN ia other quarters II was said
~ !" isi'h could 10 put IN the rebel
- pfotestauons
y. "a~ bad name among army on
"a. ' ihey are not inclined 20 accept
20 ssys a. ~ apparent value. They
- la villa may be- assuming this at
a, 'T The purpose Of getting Aperi-
a.. an9 ammunition. Whatever the
a. my Dc. IL stands clear tonight that
>,, ~,'h'iisnstion viii not recene In us
e.. 4. ABOUT tho shipment ~ arms. ana
-" 70 across the border until there
~..s 80 athnits understanding AZ 20 The
- course mo Constitutionalists IN
% psrs1e
s.< has zen split between Vilia
"a, 'Ahzs. Ar amusing prospect -
80 'pnStit1tlonsllstg mag presenily
!. "upg one another 20 dscl1e whether
WI mot the United 9tst"s.
Heuns correspondent learns that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-25
RUSHING REFUGEES TO U. S.
Mayo Reports 725 Leaving
Tampico for Galveston.

Washington. April A-The Navy Do
partment received a dispatch from Rear
Admiral Mayo AT Tampico tonight re-
porting that the collier Cyclops had been
sent to Galveston with $50 refugees, IN
company with two other steamers bearing
375 more refugees. He added that about
! 100 refugees remained on board the war
ships at Tampico and that he expected
900 moro from the city.
The auxiliary Dixie and the torpedo
boat destroyers. ne said, would be used
70 transport others OF these people. The
Patterson and the Pauiding were sent
from Tampico to-day TO Tuxpam 70 look
out for refugees here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-25
GREY OUT FOR u. S. POLICY
British Foreign Minister APP
nrovec the Wilson Way.

Paris April 24.-Sir Edward Grey, the
British Foreign Secretary, on several oc-
casions during his visit to Paris with
King George and Queen Mary. IN the
course OF private conversations said he
believed the United States vas undertake
ing a work In Mexico OF which thoughtful
opinion in Europe approved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-25
Berlin Pessimistic on Mexico.

Berlin. April 2i-The Berlin Boerse had
to-day one of the worst days II has had
for years Trading assumed at times a
distinctly panicky character The chief
causes were the Mexican situation and
the later reports as 20 tho health OF En-
peror Francis Joseph.
The market seemed convinced that the
United states would have long and
difficult struggle
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-25

Washington. April 24.-With The 3'h
REGIMENT Of Infantry. three troops l.
x and l.. Of the 18th Cavalry Battery
A. Of the Sd Field Artillery. at La
redo. War Department officials said
there was no occasion for alarm be-
cause the town had been fred upon by
Mexican soldiers.
60 far as IS known here, the Mexican
Federal garrison at Nuevo Laredo COM
prised about 1900 men. with 3'"c
other Federals scattered between the
border city and Monterey. There are
about 1000 rebel soldiers AT Guerrero
Mexico. below Nuevo Laredo, on the
Rio Grande.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-25
NUEV0 LAREDO LAID
WASTE BY MEXICANS
Confined from page !

deserted. all who did not follow the
soldiers rushing panic stricken to the
American side in fear Of bandit al
lacks. Early to-day the Federals re-
turned. and II was announced that they
came back for additional engines 10
pull their troop trains. The Mexican
Railroad shops are here.
There was little excitement &C
cas,oned by the presence OF the req
erals until this afternoon. Smoke Was
seen issuing from some Of the buildings
around the plaza. the centre OF the
town. The municipal building and the
American Consulate. on opposite siucs
Of the square, broke into flame siTnui-
taneousiy. Next door 20 the consulate
the postofflce. temporarily closed also
wac seen to be burning. and around the
nlaza smoke began to issue from tne
windows and roofs Of other buildings
A few minutes later q loud explosion
wrecked houses, and the fire spread
ranidlv IN all directions. Americans
hogan 70 gather on the river bank Out
hastily retreated when warned that
other explosions nearer ct hand might
occt,r
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-25

Washington April 24-Two more
Americans were killed at Vera Cruz
to-day. The American Consulate at
Nuevo Laredo was destroyed by Fed
eralists. News Of an immense ship
ment Of ammunition to Constitutional
lists reached the military authorities.
President Wilson reiterated his pur-
pose not TO take any aggressive step
toward the Huerta administration.
The President has also emphatically
refused to permit any step by the mill
tary authorities based on the assump-
ton that war exists.
News OF pathetic interview be-
tween General Villa and Mr. Carothers,
the personal representative Of the Sec
rotary of State. reached Washington
to-day. Villa wept on the bosom of
Carothers.
Secretary Daniels issued a statement
pra.sing the patriotic purposes OF Cen
eral Villa and declaring that American
liberty" was the goal of Villa and his
associates and that the American peo-
pie must sympathize with them.
Secretary Garrison. after conferences
with the President reiterated the de-
termination Of the administration to
AXE no aggressive step in Mexico. Mr..
Garrison's statement Was elected by
the request Of General Bliss that he be
authorized to take possession Of both
ends Of the international bridge at
Juarez
Bryan Believes in Villa.
Secretary Bryan still urges upon the
administration the necessity Of re-
framing from any step which might
shake the faith OF villa and Carranza
in the altruistic motives OF the United
States.
Circumstantial reports % a sharp d.
vision in the Cabinet are in circulation.
Secretaries Bryan and Daniels con-
tending FOR a continuation OF the
watchful waiting policy and Secretary
Garrison. backed by Secretary Lane.
insisting that the time for concilatory
measures has passed.
The military authorities, convinced
that Villa and Carranza are wholly
lacking in sympathy with the United
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-25

count and on account Of the ma
ton. it said.
Mr.. O'Shaughnessy is going
aboard the battleship Minnesota.
He has received no orders to re-
turn to Washington.
Refugees confirmed the report
that the rifles and rapid fire guns
that recently were permitted to
reach the American Embassy had
been seized by order of President
Huerta, and stated that house
toulouse search had begun for
arms.
Dusk overtaking the city finds
excellent progress being made
toward re-establishing normal
conditions. Bands are playing at
the different parks. Commander
Sellers, as chief of police, is rap
idly putting this department in
order.
Outposts of the city patrol are
now we'll out of town. Many are
camping in the defences. None
of the former city civil officers
have so far taken up their duties.
washington. April 2+.--Rear Admiral
Fletcher reported 10 the Navy Depart
ment tonight the arrival Of Mr..
O'Shaughnessy at Vera Cruz and
added:
Upon Geographic request OF Charge
d'Affaires O'Shaughnessy the train LEFT
here at 3 o'clock conveying Captain
Huse. LIeuaenant Fletcher and Ensign
p Todd 10 meet him. It also carried
the family OF General Mas and about
$50 Mexicans. At about five miles out
the track was found torn up for about
three quarters OF mile. on the
other side OF the break In the track
was a train from Mexico City convey
ing the charge d'affaires and others as
follows:
"Mr. and Mrs. O'shaughnessy, child
and maid. Captain Burnside, Lieu
tenant Rowan. Mr.. and Mrs Parker
Mr.. McKenna, Consul General Shank
lin and staff.
The train was in charge OF Chief OK
staff General Corona, two aids and an
escort OF about fifty-odd troops.
The transfer OF passengers was ef-
rected with some fornalities. Greetings
exchanged between the chiefs of stan.
Both sides carried flags OF truce.
THE rumor has reached Mexico City
that no Mexicans were allowed TO leave
Vera cruz. and II was reported that n
consequence Huerta would not allow
any more Americans 10 leave Mexico
city. Mexicans in Vera Cruz have
been allowed TO leave at Will and
every facility and transportation avail
able has been given. but none have
been able 10 go out on trains. Captain
Huse was directed 10 lay emphasis on
this fact, and 10 express hts desire 10
send daily trains TO convey Mexicans
from Vera Cruz TO meet trains bringing
foreigners from Mexico City. General
Corona promised 70 bring II TO tho at
tention of Huerta.'
The Navy Department is in receipt OF
n dispatch from Vera Cruz saying that,
from an authentic source. information
had been received I'm the morning that
all English locomotive engineers OF the
Mexican Railway were arrested by
Federal authorities and placed in Jail
In a cigar factory at Ortzaba. The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-25
Mexioans Seen to Fall.

Troons at Fort Mcintosh were or
dered out on the double quick, ana IN
2 few minutes a rigid guard amount
ING almost TO martial law, was estao-
usbed in the danger zone.
At the two bridges across the river
+ba guards were reinforced, and 1t was
here that the only known loss OF ne
occurred. The machine gun platoon
from Fort Mcintosh took POSSESSION
belou, the centre Of the city, where the
Fedoralg. who were crowding into tneir
trains. poured a fusillade or sho'S
across the border.
Battery A. Of the Sd Field Artillery
vas sent 10 the power house or 'he
Laredo Electric Light Company fear
ing an attack there, but it was soon
seen that there was nothing for IL
to do
Several Nexicans we're seen 20 FAN
before the fire from the machine guns
hut they were carried away by their
comrades. The trains were starter
and the Federals withdrew, firing as
long as they could. For some distance
the railroad follows the international
line.
After srlencing the Mexicans part or
the 9th Infantry was withdrawn from
the river front. the others remaining on
guard. Rumors that some American
soldiers were wounded proved to ne
without foundation. and no shots
struck in the central part Of Laredo.
Colonel Crane Of the 9TH Inrantry
announced that rigid patrol Of the city
particularly Of the business section and
tho American residence section. woul1
be maintained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-25
MEXICO CITY
TORN BY MODS

Continued from page I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-25
A DANGER MEXICAN BORDER

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