Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, April 23, 1914, Page 2

SALUTE NOT ENOUGHNOW Unted Staies Wil ~Requir More From Mexico. ACTING ONLY ON- DEFENSIVE American Forces Will Not Ad- yance on Enemy. ‘Washington, April 2° —The fight at Vera Cruz was the first clash between | forces of the United States and Mex-|] ico since revolution broke out in the | Southern republic in 1910 and- gave the Washington government a Mexi- ~can problem. The American forces had orders to fire only to defend thémselves. The "United States intends to take mno of- fensive steps for the present. The salute to the flag which Huerta refused will not be satisfactory repar- ation. It is understood a declaration of apology as well as a salute and 2 guarantee that the rights and dignity -of the United States will be respected can cause a withdrawal of the Ameri- can forces. The president, while anxious for congress to act, went ahead on the authority of the executive in accord with precedent, because he believed an emergency existed. B . Secretary Bryan conferred with the German ambassador, Count’ von Bern- © wstorff, and it is believed the influence of the German government will be in- terposed to prevent the consignment of ammunition for Huerta from land- ing elsewhere in Mexico and compli- cating the situation. The ship carries 15,000,000 rounds of ammunition and 200 rapid fire guns and thousands of rifles. ' The president was in conference with the secretary of war, state and navy. .\'o_orders were issued to the CAPTAIN RUSH. \ Naval Officer in Charge of Marines at Vera Cruz. | Photo by American Press Association. The Florida is the flagship of Rear Admiral Frank F. Fletcher, command- ing the First division of the Atlantic fleet. Captain William R. Rush is in command. army, but Rear Admiral Badger was ordered to Tampico, where another customs house may be seized. Mr. ‘Wilson intends to act slowly to force Huerta to yield and hopes to avert War. With the taking of the railroad for a few miles inland from Vera Cruz and the two customs houses it is be- lieved no other aggressive steps will be taken. It is admitted by many officials that offensive action by Huerta may draw the American forces into a "conflict tantamount to war. All preparation possible has been made by the army and navy. No orders have gone out to the -army or the militia of the states, nor has the naval militia been called upon. Seven planes, arranged in a semi- cirele, feature a new French aero- plane which its inventor claims to be perfectly stable. oo ey 22 S % Bl Copyright Hart Schadner & Mars You'll find many new ideas in stylish | Action Empowering President to BLOODSHED Conress Acts on Resolution, LONG SENATE DEBATE - Use Armed Force Ends Sixteen-Hour Session, ‘Washington, April blood flowing in battle in Megico spurred congress to action. ] At 2:30 a. m. the senate, by a vote of 72 to i3, passed the Mexican reso- lution “justifying” the president's course in Mexico. At 10:16 the resolution was intro-|§ duced in the house by Representative Flood and at 10:28 it had béen passed. Passage of the resolution in the house was by viva voce vote. * i It places absolute power, authority i) and complete responsibility in the president’s hands. ' Bloodshed in Vera Cruz stemmed the flood of oratory and Republican opposition in the senate. Not since the Spanish war have such spectacular and dramatic scenes been ehacted in the Capitol. H Careworn, wearied and hollow eyed | from sixteen hours’ continuous de- bate on the resolution, it was a hag- |} gard and draggled group of senators | who voted. GRAVE APPREHENSION FELT i Feared Americans Now in Mexico Are in Danger. . ‘Washington, April 23.—Overshad- owing everyvthing else in the Mexi- can situation ‘-was the position of the many Americans and, other foreigners in the interior of that country. Grave apprehension for them was felt. Sinister rumors of anti-American outbreaks at'several pointshave been circulated. They are not confirmed, however, President Wilson at the White House, Secretary Bryan at the state department and Secretary Daniel at the navy department all were anx- jously utilizing every avenue for news. They tried to maintain an at- titude of optimism. There are many Americans in Mex- ico City and interior points. Wash- ington "officials reulize the savagery of the native Mexican may be diffi- cult to restrain once he was con- vinced that armed Americans have entered his country. HOPES WAR WON'T RESULT Taft Says You Never Can Tell When 1t Will End. New York, April 23.—Former Presi- dent Taft, who came to New York to attend a dinner, expressed the hope that there would be no war when in- formed of the latest news from Mex- ico. “Once y’uu get into a war,” Mr. Taft said, “you wever know where you will come out of it.. I don’t mean in re- gard to the winning, but with respect to responsibflities that may have to be assumed. When we’'began the war with Spain who would have thought that we would come out of it with the Philippines?” NEW CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF Wotherspoon Assumes Place Re. linquished by Wood. ‘Washington, April 23.—Major Gen- eral William W. Wotherspoon: has as- sumed his duties as chief of staff of the army, succeeding Major General Leonard Wood. General Wood has been selected to be commander-in-chief of the army in the event that it is sent into Mexi- co. —— Coal and Ammunition 'Shipped. New Orleans, April 23.—Heavy ship. ments of coal and ammunition were clothes expressed in the new models we ‘are showing|made by the United States quarter- for Spring, made for us by Hart Schaffner & Marx The soft-fronts of these suits are better made than in| Mexican border. It is understood that anv other clothes known; these makers have got. that feature to absolute perfection. You'll do yourself just'ce and really get clothes-economy if you buy these clothes. We'll show you some fine things at $25 and up in suits and overcoats; and some as low as $18. &orei. Co. This store is the Bemidji home of Hart Schaffner & Marx clothes master’s department from here. One hundred and twenty-five cars of -coal went direct to Galveston to be used for coaling transports. = Ten cars of ammunition went to points along the other large shipments will follow. “Have Plenty of Money.” ‘Washington, April* 23.—Majority Leader Underwood announced that he did not expect to act on any bill appropriating money for war pur- poses in Mexico at the Lresent time. “We have plenty of money now un- less the president expects to march to Mexico City,” said Mr. Underwood. “As far as I know the jresident has no such intention.” 23 —American | f TOMORROW AND | SATURDAY 3 4 S ; W'e_ will make a o ~ Special Showing of little girls’ Wash Dresses, sizes # 2to6and 6to14. We invite the mothers to inspect these dresses. Note the style, mater- ial and workmanship. You will be surprised to find how nicely and cheaply you can dress the little girls. BASEMENT BARGAINS Dress Goods and Wash Goods Remnants - One-Half Price BEMIDJI. MINN. SPECIAL TRADE INDUCEMENTS _ Friday and Saturday We mention a few items of a decided money saving in- terest for the week end that should appeal to thrifty shop- pers. Come in and shop around—our stocks are con- stantly being replenished with seasonable merchandise. The items mentioned are just for Fri- day and Saturday at these prices. Corsets Wash Goods The well known “Miller’” corset, a dol- A whole tableful of practical wash fab- X rics for ‘the coming season’s lar value anywhere—all new styles wear—values in the lot up to 40c. Now that just came in—as a special induce- is the time to plan summer dresses— ment they will be marked.. see this assortment of wash goods; 19¢ a yard .at '$1.25. For Friday and Saturday at i e e 7 ect to dispose of the entire collection in two they’ll surprise you! 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