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War With Mexico Impends-FirslAmerican Blood Shod
-O'Shaughnessy Given Passports-Carranza Hostile
By The Assiciated Press.
Washington, April 23.—Official dispatches
at 8:30 a. m. today confirm the reports that
Gen. Victoriano Huerta has given American
Charge Nelson O'Shaughnessy his passports
and the latter will leave Mexico City tpday
or early Friday morning. This is usually the
last act of a nation before a formal declara-
tion of war.
By The Associated Press.
Washington, April 23.—The demand of Gen.
Venustiano Carranza, head of the Constitutional-
ists, that the United States forces immediately
evacuate Vera Cruz came as a bolt of lightning
out of a clear sky, so unexpected was this turn
taken in Mexican affairs last night.
BRYAN'S NOTE TO CARRANZA.
"The President does not desire any resolu-
tion that could be construed as authorizing him to
engage in war; all he asks and all tjiat will be giv-
en is a resolution declaring that he is justified in
using the armed forces to compel redress of a
specific indignity. He has been careful to disting-
uish between Gen. Huerta and his supporters on
the one side and the rest of the Mexican people
on the other side. He has reiterated his friend-
ship for the Mexican people and his desire to see
them establish for themselves a Constitutional
Government. The taking of the customs house at
Vera Cruz was made necessary by Huerta's refus-
al to make proper reparation for the arrest of
American sailors. The Constitutionalists are re-
ported in the newspapers as standing aloof from
the controversy. This is a very proper attitude
and we hope they will not misunderstand the
President's position or misconstrue his acts."
WANTS TROOPS WITHDRAWN.
Carranza pointed out that the seizure of Vera
Cruz would be regarded by the Mexican people as
a hostile act and that it was advisable for the
United States to withdraw its troops from Vera
Cruz just as soon as was practicable.
Carranza agreed with President Wilson that
Huerta did not represent the Mexican Nation,
but on the other hand feared the Mexican people
might to inflamed and drawn into a conflict which
would make them sacrifices to the usurpations of
Huerta.
Gen. Carranza described the Constitutional-
ists' successes, saying that Huerta was slowly be-
ing crushed and that the Constitutionalists soon
would be in possession of the Mexico City govern-
ment. When they triumphed, he pointed out, am-
ple reparation would be made for all offenses. In
the meantime he wished the United States to take
no steps which would excite the Mexican popu-
lace.
TO USE STRONG FORGE
By The Associated Press.
Washington, April 22.- President Wilson
sent a special message to Congress today, asking
for a special appropriation of one-half million dol-
lars for immediate use in connection with the War
Clouds now lowering from the Southwest.
The American operations in Mexico assumed
all the aspects of war today, when many addition-
al marines landed and took complete possession of
the City of Vera Cruz.
While it was apparent that the President's
wishes have been observed to the letter, it was
very apparent in the White House conferences
that the United States would not take any further
pacification steps. High authorities declared that
the American forces would hold Vera Cruz to con-
vince General Huerta that the United States
means business
No action has been taken at Tampico, and no
demonstation will be mado there unless Gen.
Huerta begins retaliatory tactics. Inauspicious
aspects have been lent to the situation by the con-
firmation of the reports that Huerta has recalled
Mexican Charge Algara and given American
Charge Nelson O'Shaughnessey his passports.
The popular feeling here is very aggressive, and
attacks from the federals are likely. Everything
is ready for warfare.
By Tho Associated Press.
r Washington, April 22.—In compliance with tho orders dent
to him l>y 1'resident Wilson on Tuesday morning, Hoar Admiral
Fletcher proceeded to take charge of tho Custom House at Vera
Cruz. About seven hun^id marines were landod from the
Haiti esliips Florida and Utah, and the Revenue Cutter Prairie.
No great excitoment followed the landing of tho Amoricans.
Only small crowds gathered and watched them nntil tliey
readied the Main Plaza. Here Gen. Mnns' men fired upon them
and 111(> shots were returned. The firing soon hociuno general,
and the guns of the Prairio went into action. The Benito Juarez
Tower on tho old light house was soon demolished. The firing
slackened late in the afternoon. Tho dead are as follows:
DREADNAUGHTS SHELL CITY.
By The Associated Press.
Washington, April 22.—The great guns of
the American Super-Dreadnaughts began shell-
ing the southern part of the City of Vera Cruz
about noon today. Consul Canada of that place
reports that he expects the firing to cease within
one hour. The American marines that were land-
ed this morning met with a general firing from
the "snipes" from housetops. Three thousand
men have been landed today.
Admiral Fletcher has requested the Munici-
pal authorities to co-operate with him in restor
ing law and order. He promises to secure the con-
tinuance of their local government. The Ameri-
cans are merely holding the Custom House and
patroling the streets.
BRYAN WILL STAY IN CABINET.
By The Associated Press.
Washington, April 22.—The White House to-
day requested the publication of a statement that
rumors to the effect that Bryan or any other cab-
inet officer would resign is wholly unfounded.
AMERICANS LEAVE MEXICO CITY.
By The Associated Press.
Vera Cruz, April 21.—Dozens of Americans loft the City of
Mexico Monday night and today. Many of them have gone on
board the big ships in this harbor as a means of protection.
Additional WaFNewi on LastTPage.
SENATE ACTS AND HOUSE CONCURS.
By The Associated Press.
Washington, April 22.—The Senate this
morning passed the Administration resolution de-
claring that the President is "justified in using
armed force" to enforce the "demands of the
United States. The vote stood 72 to 13. Most of
those who opposed the resolution were in favor of
a stronger one which has been introduced by Sen-
ator Lodge.
The House very quickly concurred in the res-
olution passed in the Senate. The vote was viva
voce, almost unanimous. This is regarded as a fin-
al action on the part of Congress, so far as endors-
ing the president is concerned. The sentiment in
both has become very strong and other actions are
expected to follow very soon. .
KILLED AND WOUNDED IN VERA CRUZ BATTLE.
By Tho Associated Press.
Washington, April 22. At 4 a. ui. today the following offic-
ial list of casualties ut Vera Cruz was received at the navy de-
partment from Admiral Flotcher:
Tho dead:
J. F. SCHUMACHER, coxswaim.
G. I. POINSETT, seaman.
1). A. HAGGARTY, private.
S. MARTIN, private.
Soriously wounded:
C. R. Ilarshborger, seaman; G. Draino, private; B. A. Gis-
burne, electrician; E. P. Peterson, private; P. N. Nickerson,
boatswain's mate, second class; J. L. Kwupick, seaman.
Wounded:
N. Swart/, ordinary seaman; W. M. Davidson, private; J.
McMillinn, private; P. Nuuz, ordinary seaman; R. Shoker, pri-
vutc; J. Copeland, seaman; V. J. Reed, private; W. A. Mangels,
seaman.
Other men slightly wounded were not reported.
PRESIDENT VERY SAD AT DEATHS.
By Tho Associated Press.
Washington, April 22.—"I am very sorry, terribly sorry,"
were the words of the President toduy when told that four Amer-
icans had been killed and twenty wounded. His face wore a dis-
heartened look ull day, and his mind seemed absorbed in a very
deep study. The President had hoped that tho capture wonld be
effected without any bloodshed. He has been trying so hard to
avert war.
WILL USE 23 REVENUE GUTTER8.
By Tho Associated Press.
Washington, April 21.—Tho Wur Department has arranged
to uso twenty-three revenue cutters in the Mexican coast block-
nde. |
TEAR DOWN FLAG IN SAN ANTONIO.
By The Associated Press.
San Antonio, Texas, April 21.—Tho United States' flags in
the Mexican quarters of the town wore torn down last night.
The President signed the resolution in the
presence of his family very soon after Speaker
Dlark and the President Pro Tempore of the Sen-
ate had affixed their signatures to it.
FEDERALS EVACUATE PIEDRAS
NEGRAS—GO TO SALTILLO
By The Associated Press.
Eagle Pass, Texas, April 22.—The federals
evacuated Piedras Negras this morning after a 1
night of the wildest of excitement and retired
southward. It is said that General Maas has or-
dered all federal forces to concentrate at Saltlllo
to "Repel American Invasion." More than twelve
hundred volunteers were armed last night Great
crowds marched through the streets shouting
"Death to the Gringoes." Hundreds of refugees
are rushing across the river to the American side
at this place.
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Perkins, Tom W. & Wilson, Walter B. The Weekly Democrat-Gazette (McKinney, Tex.), Vol. 31, No. 12, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 23, 1914, newspaper, April 23, 1914; McKinney, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth292147/m1/1/: accessed April 23, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Collin County Genealogical Society.