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Three More Regiments
Are on Way to El Paso
SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS: SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 25, 1914.
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City Breathes Easier When It Learns the Eighth
Brigade, Under General Pershing, Is to
Strengthen Border Patrol.
Jpeelal Telegram to The Express.
KL l'ASO, Tex., April 24.—Precautions
taken Inst night to preserve the peace iu
■35! Paso and Juarez were duplicated to-
night. Battery C, Sixth Horse Artillery,
commanded EI Paso and Juarez from the
lit 11 tops, and infantry and cavalry pa-
trolled the streets and kept guard over
tbf* waterworks reservoir, the gas and
electric light plants ami the business sec-
tion.
The signal corps established a camp and
a "buzzer" on the lawn of the courthouse
this evening to receive messages for Col.
C. A. IV Hatfield, who commands the
United States border patrol and maintains
headquarters In the City Hall, across the
street from the courthouse. He is iu
touch with all points in the city and bor-
der by wire and wireless.
At midnight, the military forces were
augmented by the arrival from San An-
tonio of Battery 11, Third Field Artillery.
This gives Col. Hatfield eigiit guns of
three-inch calibre, considered ample to
cope with any artillery the Mexicans
might muster in Juarez. So far as known
no artillery and no additional Constitu-
tionalist troops have been brought to
Juarez. The garrison there numbers
something over 1.(100 men, while there are
over 2,000 American troops in El Paso,
but part of them have to confine their
duties to guarding 8,000 Huerta soldiers,
held prisoners at Fort Bliss.
Americans have been sending enthusias-
tic telegrams to President Wilson today
congratulating him on restoring the em
barge, and asserting the belief that it
would be suicidal under present condi-
tions to permit the Constitutionalists to
get more ammunition, considering the at-
titude of (Jen. Carranza.
EIGHTH BRIGADE ON WAY.
Speeding towards El Paso from Cali-
fornia are three regiments of infantry,
constituting the Eighth Brigade, under
brigadier General John J. Pershing. The
command of the border patrol and the El
Paso situation will fall to the lot of Gen-
eral Pershing on his arrival here, which
will be some time Saturday.
With this number of troops in the city,
military and civil officials will breathe
easier. While there is a sufficient force
here now to combat arfy movement so
Jong as the Juarez garrisou is not largely
augmented, military and civil officials
consider that it would be insufficent to
deal with incendiarism. Mayor C. E. Kelly
anA Sheriff Peyton .1. Edwards, "who are
tflTOg the lend in the civic preparations
for preserving order in El Paso, among
others sent their families from the city
today, but generally no great alarm is
felt. The sending of Gen. Pershing's in-
fantry brigade here has served to quiet
most fears.
The rebels made no efforts today to ex
pert any ammunition, as they had been
informed in advance that the embargo
■went on last night. It is no secret that.
Villa stopped fighting at Torreon iu or-
der to await the arrival of additional am
munition. The rebels have plenty of
rifles and a large supply of field pieces,
but the cannon are of European manu-
facture and they have been unable to get
ammunition except from Europe. They
attempted to manufacture it In Chihuahua,
but failed.
Ttifle ammunition has been bought in
the T'nited States in the past, but with
ell ports closed against them from thlrf
section, United States military men fig-
ure that they could not fight long. Oroz-
co's campaign against Madero failed at
Torreon for lack of ammunition and, while
the embargo was on then. It was not so
tijrht but that considerable of it was
smuggled to him.
In the present instance, in case of armed
conflict betwt »n the United States and
the rebels, smuggling of ammunition
*vould be nn offense punishable by death,
and military officials believe the embargo
would be absolute. At present the Kio
Brande is running bank full ;;ad should
continue so for thirty or sixty days. This
is a regular occurrence simultaneous with
the melting of the mountain snows. As
long as the river is high, smuggling is
practically Impossible.
AMERICANS BUYING ARMS.
Americans continue to arm themselves.
Today wus a repetition of yesterday at
the ammunition stores. In ones, twos and
dozens, Americaus filed into ammunition
stores and came out with rifles, pistols,
shotguns and ammunition. On orders of
Mayor Kelly, the ammunition houses
ceased to sell to foreigners, but permitted
Americans to buy all they could carry.
In some instances detectives watched per-
tain suspected ammunition dealers iu the
Mexican part of the city.
There has not been the slightest indi-
cation of trouble from any of the Mexicaus
in El Paso. It is not so much the people
who live here as the rebels in Juarez and
the Federal prisoners uow interned here
that the El Pasoans fear. There has been
considerable talk of united action to pe-
tition to the United States to remove the
prisoners from Ei Paso to some interior
point.
Following the receipt of news here from
Laredo of the exchange of shots between
United States soldiers in Texas and
Hnerta soldiers in Laredo considerable
concern was evidenced tonight between of-
ficials in a responsible capacity in El
Paso and Juarez. Pancho Villa and the
civic officials of El Paso, have been iu
telphonic touch during the day and Villa
assured them tonight that he' could con-
trol his men in Juarez.
Representatives of Huerta. in El Paso,
sent an emissary to Villa today to ask
him to join forces with them against the
United States. Villa is said to have re-
fused to hear the emissary through. Again
tonight, as on last night, the street cars
between the two towns were stopped and
all the gambling and dance halls in
Juarez were shut down. The saloons were
also closed. Juarez apparently was quiet-
er than El Paso.
Many American men were noticeable on
the downtown streets of El Paso talking
or lounging about the park benches as it
expecting something, and fewer women
and children were on the street than
usual. Otherwise, the general appearance
was no different In El Paso than on any
other night, save for the Khaki-clad sen-
tries pacing the streets. Camp fires dotted
many of the vacant lots downtown and
the savory aroma of boiling coffee for
the soldiers greeted the nostrils of the
picture Show patrons and others on the
streets throughout the evening.
VILLA AIDS REFUGEES.
Refugees continue to arrive in large
numbers. Villa is furnishing trains as
fast as possible to accommodate foreign-
ers desiring to leave Mexican territory
and foreigners generally are losing no
time in complying with the orders of their i
consuls to get to the border as soon as j
possible. A traiu load of refugees reached
Lere this morning from Chihuahua aiftl
points south, and another will get in some
time tonight. Mrs. Marion Letcher, wife
of the American consul at Chihuahua, K*
on this train.
I. M Ulmer, American consular agent
at Torreon, reached here this morning
with a train load of refugees. Consul
Theodore Hamm of Durango Ts expected in
the next day or so, as soon as he can
supervise the departure of the Americans
in that section. Today he wired a list,
of about fifty who were preparing to come
out
* El Impartial." an incendiary Mexican
paper, which had been publishing arti-
cles calculated to incite the Mexican peo-
ple of El Paso, was suppressed by order
of Mayor Kelly today and its editor was
arrested.
While El Paso Is not under martial law,
the officer* declare that the.v do not in-
tend to stand upon ceremony or go to
much trouble hunting up charges to place
against dangerous characters. They mean
to lock them up and keep them locked up.
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Constitutionalists Are
Being Closely Watched
Washington to Be Prepared If Rebels Show Any
Signs of Hostility—Four Countries Offer
Their Services in Mediation.
LARGEST CITY IN NORTHERN MEXICO TAKEN BY REBELS
REGIMENT OF TEXAS NATIONAL
GUARD RUSHING TO BORDER
TO PROTECT CITY.
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EYE view of Monterey and some of the principal build inics. The upper picture to the lett is of Parroqula del Sagrado
irazun dc Jesus, one of the most beautiful ami interesting churches in Monterey. To the riisht is a view of Morelos Street,
he principal business thoroughfare. The two lower pictures art, to the left, the Capitol of the State of Nuevo Leon and to tne
right, a view over the housetops showing ;;notlicr section of tin
business district.
advntK
Nuevo I
"Off!
the mnl
r tli
red
rid
and fil
that the matter of finances for the present
ampalgn has not been adjusted and
final solution of the problem is yet. t<» be
made.
WASHINGTON, D. £\. April 24.—While
the attention of the American Government
lor the most part today was concentrated
on restoring order at Vera Cruz and ex-
pediting the departure of Americans from
Mexico, a watchful eye was trained on
the trans-continental boundary between
Mexico and the United States for any
slgus of hostility from Mexican Constitu-
tionalists.
President Wilson and his Cabinet had a
Jong meeting, after which optimism was
^conspicuously apparent, both iu their de-
vmeanor aud informal discussion of the
situation. There was no particular de-
velopment to which the feeling of hopeful-
ness that real war would be averted could
,be traced, but General Villa's friendly pro-
nouncement, it was admitted, has Im-
pressed many officials here wltli the pos-
sibility that the Constitutionalists would
remain neutral while the American Gov-
ernment sought reparation from Huerta.
SOME OFFICIALS NOT SANGUINE.
other officials were not so sangulue and
tlie army moved with precision and swift-
ness to protect the American boundary and
reinforce the expeditionary force of
marines and bluejackets at/ Vera Cruz.
Conferences Mt the State Department be-
tween Secretary Bryan and Represents
tires of the Mexican Constitutionalists re-
sulted iu the dispatch to General Carranza
of a telegram by the latter, strongly ad-
vising him to remain neutral and assuring
him the American Government iutended to
withdraw Its forces from Mexico just as
so<>n as Huerta had made satisfactory
reparation for offenses. The advice given
Carranza from here was that by assuming
a hostile attitude he would draw all Mex-
ico into a war, Huerta would be perpetu-
ated and the Constitutionalist cause lost.
Four couutries, amoug them France and
Spain, came forward with inquiries to the
I nited States about possible menus of
mediatiou between the Mexican govern-
ment aud the United States, but Secretary
Bryan said these advances could not be
described as "overtures' ami be was in-
clined to attach little import a uce to them
The position of the Amvrlcau Government
la firm that an offense against its dignity
nnd National honor lias been coinmitlfri
end that it must enforce reparation from
lluerta.
Signs of uneasiness abroad because the
Vniied State?*, though not hat lug declared
m blockade or a state of war. is exercis-
ing jurisdiction at Vera Cruz between
measures • short of war" aud actual war,
became apparent today. Cabinet officials
paid no attempt would lie made to inter-
fere with the regular channels of com-
merce anywh-re. cargoes being allowed lo
land at all points. Munitions of war atone
will be held at the Vera Crut customs-
house if landed. pro\isions and other com
menial supplies not l»eing detained.
ARMY AXD NAVY ACTIVE.
But outside of the diplomatic branch of
the Government the army and navy con-
tinned plans for holding Vera Cms. for
the care of refugees, for the provisioning
of Aiierican forces and for the maiu-
tenant -»f * strict l»order patrol, not only
to prevent raid* and uprisiugs. but to
Imp ail (actions in Mexico from obtaining
The
for
the
munitions, arms and ammunition.
War Department continued Its plan
mobilizing regulars and volunteers should
the President call for theiu. Army trans-
ports, bearing Infantry and artiller
sailed from Galveston to reinforce
naval forces at Vera Cruz.
The sporadic outbreak at Nuevo Laredo,
Mexico, where the evacuating Federals
burned the town and fired across the
American border, was not unexpected, but
it was significantly pointed out by of-
ficials here that the American troops re-
turned the fire merely in defense of the
international line and did not become the
aggressors.
Congress still talked about Mexico. Sena
tor Lodge read a long telegram from niauy
prominent persons urging an inquiry into
the Mexlcau situation before war was
declared. Representative Fitr.gerald. chair
man of the House Committee ou Appro-
priations. asked the President if he wanted
any "war appropriation" aud Mr. Wilson
replied "not us yet."
Secretary Garrison Is virtually without
funds for the particular moves of the
army now being made, but he Is drawing
on the future. It is a violation of the
law for the War Department to incur I
any obligation without authorization bv i
Congress, but Mr. Garrison smilingly sniit
he had "faced Jail" several times in the
last few days on this aceouiit. Leaders
In Congress have assured him tliev would i
back him up in the preseut emergency. I
Thf I'tphUU'IiI bi'nltntrd to approve nnv
mjuest for nn finergpncy lpprci|irl«l|.,n !
for the War Department for fear it mtirlit
he interpreted as a forerunner of war
Mr. Wilson will affix Ills signature to-
morrow to Ilie volunteer tirmy liill pro-
viding for raising a volunteer army force
in any time of emergency. Tlie possibility
that the militia might he neeileii at this
time led to an appeal to the Supremo I
Court of the I nlted Stales for decision of
pending raxe to remove legal obstacles
In the use of the militia for voluuu-et
service.
The Kx press Austin Bureau.
AUSTIN, Tex., April 24.—A provisional
regiment of the Texas National Guard,
aggregating about 1,000 well drilled ana
equipped men, tonight are moving as rap-
idly as trains can carry them to Browns-
ville to protect that city against a threat-
ened attack by Mexlcau troops at Mata*
mores, Mexico, across the Rio Grande.
The State Guards will begin arriving at
Brownsville about 11 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
The order to mobilize a regiment of the
Texas National Guard at Brownsville was
Issued by Governor Colquitt at noon today.
The other regiments of the Guard may be
mobilized If the Governor finds their serr-
ives are needed in giving protection to the
border. One regiment may be assembled
at San Antonio and another at either La-
redo, Ragle Pass or El Paso. The Gov-
ernor, however, late today had not di-
vulged his plan as to the future movement
of the State troops.
Failure to secure definite information
from Washington as to what additional
troops were to be sent to'Brownsville ann
the receipt of numerous telegrams from
citizens of Brownsville asking for protec-
tion prompted the Governor to order the
mobilization of a regiment, of the militia
at Hrownsvllle. The Governor was act-
vised that General Gonzalez, who had been
fighting at Monterey, had turned back ana
was now actually on the way to Mata-
inoros with a strong force. The citizens or
Brownsville feared that, an attack would
be made on that city as soon as Gonzales
reached Matamoros.
"One day's delay in sending troops here
may involve most serious consequences,*
concluded the telegram asking that State
troops be sent to Brownsville.
(Governor Colquitt last night ordered the
two National Guard organizations at
Houston to proceed at once to Brownsville.
This order was held up at an early hour
this morning nendlng the answer to a
telegram sent by the Governor to Secre-
tary of War Garrison requesting that a
full regiment of regular soldiers be sent
to Brownsville. At 11 o'clock this morning
the Governor received an answer from
Secretary Garrison. It was to the effect
that additional troops had been ordered
to Texas for protection to border towns
and to allay the fears of citizens; that
some of the troops would go to Browns-
ville and that the others would be dis-
tributed by General Bliss to places where
"1 was deemed they were most needed.
The telegram was Indefinite as to tfe*
number of troops that were to be sent te
IJrownsville. The Governor decided that
there was no time to delay and, calling
Adjutaut Hutchings, prepared an order
for the mobilization or a regiment of the
State Guard at Brownsville. The organi-
zations ordered to Brownsville are as fol-
lows :
Company G, Fourth Infantry, Dallasf
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tiKNKRAL PAISLO GONZALKS,
Captor of Monterey.
alists would remain neutral iu the present
situation, pointed to the correspondence
between General Telle/,, commander of the
Federals ut Guuymas, and General Obre-
gon, commanding the Constitutionalists at
Culiacan, as a concrete evidence fo the
hostility of the two factions.
The Federal general had asked Obregon
to join with him against the l ulled States
but Obregon replied that lluerta was dc
llberatel.v provoking a foreign war and
that while the Constitutionalists I hem
selves protested against the capture of
Vera Cruz ami would resist Invasion they
never would come to the assistance of
Huerta's troops.
Washington officials believe other mes-
sages have bw*h exchanged In the interior
points between the Federal and rebel
forces. They regard as of the utmost lui
uortauce Obregon's declination to Telle*,
tie said :
"Should you be attacked by the Ameri-
can boat now In the harbor of Guaymas
and defeated, as you always are, we will
allow you to retreat, but will hold you
as prisoners until we receive instructions
from Carran/.a as to your disposition.**
The American Government is receiving
much information along this line from
along the bonier.
$17,500 AVAILABLE
FOR STATE TROOPS
QUESTION OF FINANCES FOR
BORDER PROTECTION TO BE
TAKEN UP LATER.
MAY CALL FOR 100,000 MKN.
Army offb-ers* estimates as to the num-
ber of men the President might •all f,,r
In case of war range from Go.MNi to 100.
000, but not a syllable ha** eome from
the White House as t•» this point.
The German vessel that arrled the ship-
ments of arms which It was feared might
reach Huerta. has landed Its comm. rein I
cargo at Vera Cruz but the , aptaln of the
vessel, for reason* of his own. has not pur
the ammunition a«bore. The T'nited State?*
forces at Vera Crux have made no effort
to prevent its landing The accepted theory
here Is that the ammunition was not land*
ed because of the certainty that It would
not reach the consignee If deposited In
the Vera Cruz customs house American
naval officer* will not Interfere with the
Interior shipment of cargoes, but will col
Ie«* the customs and hold them until repa
ration has been made for all offences
SHANKL1N STILL IN MEXICO CITY.
Consul General Shanklln Is still In the
City of Mexico, according te the last word
at the State iw»i*rtment ft la believe*!
he will stay nntll the last American Is
cared for. taking refuse finallv. if nee**
sary. in some of the other foreign con-
sulates or legations.
TELLKZ*S INVITATION DKCLINKP
High official* of
The Express Austin Bureau.
AUSTIN. Tex., April 24. When asked
tonight as to his arrangements for defray-
ing the expense of sending and maintain-
ing the Texas National Guard on the bor-
der. what would be the probable outlay
for the expedition and whether there would
be a special session of the legislature to
j make appropriations. Governor <'olqnltt
| was not inclined to discuss the subject,
j He said thit he had not «*onsldered a spe-
| < ial session and also was not conslder-
I ing ti e matter of finances at a time when
I tlse people of the Texas border towns were
being n»ena«-ed bj Mexicans.
What lie is endeavoring to do. he said,
n.i> to provide adequate protection for
border towns, at a ui«st critical period
and that tlie question of finances eonld
be taken up later. He declined to make
an> estimate of what the cost of hi* cam-
paign for border protection will 1*».
Asking the direct question If there wa*
to be a called session of the Leglslsttire
Governor Colquitt answered: *1 would
rather have war with Mexico than a ses-
sion of the Texas legislature." He had
nothing further to say on that subject.
Tb»- Governor before ordering the troop*
to Brownsville had a conference with the
Attorney General and the Adjutant <»en-
eral on*the subject of fund* available for
the Si ite guard. It I* understood that
there 1< available from the State
and Mi* .~A» fr«»ni the Federal Government
I if
Waco Company Off for Brownsville.
Special Telegram to The tfxpreM.
WACO, Tex., April 24.—Company K,
Texas National Guard, Captain P. A.
Weathered in command, left tonight for
Brownsville on orders from Adjutaut Gen-
eral Hutchings. The company consists of
sixty-five men and three officers.
Flags Will Fly From Schools.
CHICAGO, April 24.—Beginning today
and continuing while I nlted States forces
are in Mexico, I'nlted States Flags will
fly from all Chicago school buildings
every day. Heretofore the flags have been
raised only on Monday.
No Disorder in City of Mexico.
LONDON, April 24.—A City of Mexico
dispatch to the Dally Mall, dated Thurs-
day, says:
"The life of the city Is almost normal;
many Americans remain and may be seen
on the streets.
"There have been some processions with
flags, but no disorder worth mentioning."
BY GEN. GONZALES
LARGEST CITY IN NORTH MEXI-
CO FALLS INTO HANDS OF
CONSTITUTIONALISTS.
Continued From I'aae One.
we concentrated against the city of Mon-
terey. One victory followed closely on
the heels of another.
"In a fierce sl*x (lays assault against
Monterey we captured one Federal en-
trenchment after another, killing many of
the encmv and findina great amounts of
war munitions and provisions. Monterey
has been In our power since this morn
Ing.
'The enemy Is fleeing southward toward
Saltillo, closely pursued by our forces.
11 tills moment I am sending a sufficient
number of troops northward to check the
SHIP TO CARRY AWAY REFUGEES
High officials of the Ad*n?n:«tr*tion | w unght 1»e u<«d in am emergency. It
who were confident that the Constitution 1 Is probable from the Governor a attitude
Imm
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rf r
•deruls coming from
men behaved gallantly,
• was full of enthusiasm.
Details to follow."
This was the second assault against
Monterey, the largest city in Northern
Mexico and one of the most beautiful.
General Gonzales was in command of the
attack made against Monterey last fall.
A special train will leave Matamoros
Sj.turday morning for Monterey to help
celebrate a victory to which the Consti-
tutionalists have looked forward for many
months.
CABALLERO ENTERS T AM PICO
Constitutionalist General Wires He
Will Control City by Morning.
Special Telegram to The Express.
BROWNSVILLE, Tex., April 24. The
following message which is self-explaua
tory, was received in Matamoros today
by General Jesus Carranza from General
Luis Caballcro. who Is In com maud of the
Constitutionalist forces about Tampico:
"If having come to my ears that the Fed-
erals In Tampico were offering further in
Americans, 1 reopened my attack
k this morning. Have* already
where }| strong
Expect triumph
Captain Louis S. Davidson
Company G, Third Infantry, Galveste«|
Cautaln August Baushall.
Company M, Third Infantry, Beaumont I
Captain W. O. Breedlove.
Company C, Fourth Infantry, Sherman;
Captain John T. Wakefield.
Company K, Second Infantry, Wacot
Captain P. A. Weatherred.
Company K, Third Infantry, Orange;
Captain S. M. White.
Company F, Fourth Infantry, CroweH;.
Captain C. A. Adams.
Company A, Fourth Infantry, Fort
Worth; Captain L. G. White.
Company B, Fourth Infantry, Fort
Worth; Captain J. W. Page.
Company D, Fourth Infantry, Fort
Worth; Captain Lloyd E. Hill.
Company A, Third Infantry, Houstong
Captain Dallas J. Matthews.
Company E, Third Infantry, Austin;
Captain E. G. Hutchings.
Company L, Third
; Captain George J
Captain J. K. EA»
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mpany L, Third Infantry, Browns-
; Captain George J. Head.
om
vllle
Troop A, Houston
mondson.
suits t
at t oYl
captured the cemeterv
Federal force resisted.
by night."
A message received late this afternoon
in Matamoros from General Caballero
stated that the Constitutionalists had suc-
ceeded In entering Tampico and that fierce
fighting ill the streets is now in progress
with the Federals being steadily driven
back. Ho expect* to control the entire
city befort morning.
Colonel Holland Coes With Troops.
UALVKHTON, Tex.. April 24. -Among
I lie i'<>rrespomti>nt8 sailing from hero to-
ilny with tho Fifth Brigade for Vern Cru>!
wa-i Colonel It. Frank Holland of Dallas,
editor of the Farm and Ranch.
WABIl MM- R AT VERA CHI J..
In the present crista the Oor« rninent his alrv-«dy taken over «»n^
the Ward line to as a refnge for Americans fleeing from Mtxko.
be taken aa they a n-
of the ship
other ships
« «'f
will
Itailrojtfi.s Estimate That 10,0(10 Visitors
Arrived ir. the City Yesterday
for Festivities.
Every railroad running Into Son An-
tonio enjoyed the heaviest paj>cnu«T traf-
fic in the history of Fiesta celebrations
yesterday. Thousands took advantage of
the exceedingly low round trip rates to
attend the Ituttle of Flowers, li Is esti
mate*] that 1<i,ooo visitors arrived iu the
city during the day and Thursday night.
Although f!ie daj opened up with threat-
ening weather, and was clo-idv until late
in tlie evening, the crowds «»f visitors and
home folks were k!v«»ii every chance to
enjoy all of the festivities.
The in< icmeiit w. athei « f Tm >day and
Wednesday wus responsible for the tem-
porary decrease in the iuflux of ont-of-
i town visitors, and a large portion of the
j big crowds withheld their trip until yes
! terday.
All of the roads were compelled to add
extra equipment to their trains to handle
the excursionist^, and even with the ad-
ditional accommodations the .-ar*« arrived
in the city load*sl t«» capacity. The pas-
senger agents kepi accurate data on the
surplus business. *•» as to l»c able to
handle it In the return pa^^ag \
The m««rnin* train* were heavtlv loaded
with passengers from points throughout
the entire Slate. I p until 4 o'clock iu the
afternoon the crowds contmn<*d to arrive
oyer tlx various iinev in tlm- to witness
the parade and Battle of Flowers.
Thrt largest delegations were reported
fr'-m Hou-t'»n, Dabas. Austin. W . o, Vic-
toria. «"orpos Chr'stl, Larei.* Gonzales,
tits v:He aud Lxalda
Troop C, Austin: CaptainH. Younger.
Battery A, First Field Artillery, Dallas; .
Captain F. A. Logan.
Medical Corps Detachment, Fort Worth;
Captain J. J. O'Reilly
Thut the Austin Infantry company la
capable, of moving with dispatch was dem-
onstrated by the quickness in which the
departure was made after the order wa»
received. The order came a few minutes
after \2 o'clock, and at 2:15 o'clock the
company wus aboard the International St
Great Northern train bound for Browns-
ville. The men, numbering flfty-fiva, were
under command of Captain Ed G. Hutch-
ings, son of Adjutant tJeneral Hutchings.
At o'clock thta evening Troop C, under
command of Captain L. H. Younger, be-
gan It" journey to the point of mobilisa-
tion. Forty men were In the troop.
BROWNSVILLE RESTS EASIER
Soldiers and Extra Police Patrol Streets
of the City.
Special Telegram to The Express.
liROWNSVILLR, Tex , April 24—Con-
stitutionalists iu Matamoros this afternoon
celebrated the fall of Monterey by coming
t<• Santa Cruz, directly opposite Browns-
ville and sounding bugle calls for several
minutes. Practically every Constitutional- ■
1st officer in Matamoros, lncludlug General
Carranxa. a«ain tonight stoutly asserted
that they would maintain a bands ofx
policy In the present crisis between the
i'nlted States and Huerta.
Troop L. Third I nlted Statea Cavalry, •
arrived here at 8 o'clock tonight. M Troop
of the same regiment Ik expected to arrive
here about midnight tonight. The first
State Militia are expected to arrive by spe-
cial train this moruing. Companv L of ilie
Third Texas and the local militia wes
ordered out at H o'clock this afternoon and
Is now on duty. Many recruits from Val-
ley towns are expected to arrive here to-
morrow.
The streets of Brownsville aro patroled
nifchtlv by I nited States -oldiers and the
police department, the latter having been
increased. A large quantity of small arm
ammunition amounting to more than three '
carloads as well as more than 1.000 rifles,
which was brought here by local Job been -
for the Constitutionalist- but which ar-
rived after the embargo was ordered, was .
taken in charge by the T'nited States
troops today and now is stored in Fort
Brown.
Major Bice, commanding the earrison
here. Is besieg«sl dally with requests from
the smaller vallex towns for troops. Citi-
zens of Brownsville are feeling much
• ;tsier tonight din for several days, with
the arrival «>f additional troops and more
to come. Quite a number of cltisens have
vent their families out of town Thus far
there has not been the slightest iodkatieM
of trouble.
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WELCOME'S COLQUrrTS AID 1
War Department Glad te Get Militia
to the Border.
WASHIVTON. IV C. April 31—Omperfr. '
tlon in Mexican border patrol operation
it was made known here today, will 1
welcomed by the War Department, pr
vldcd there can be arranged a divisit*
of territory to be assigned to Mate an4,
Federal representative* m a manner tl
v IU avert any confixt of authority.
If (pernor Colquitt's State troops cat
be placed on the border. th« War De-
pailme.ii. it * tie tared wenM reih
Federal troops at sach point# and
accept the eld of the Rate NM
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