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AY MORNING, APRIL 28, 1914 -TWELVE PAGES.
On Trains and at
Botol Haws Btands, Co.
SINGLE COPY TWO CENTS.
ROCKEFELLER
SAYS HE WILL
NOT ARBITRATE
Son of Oil King Says He Is Hot in
Position to Take Any Such
Action.
WILSON APPEALS TO JOHN D.
Magnate is Asked to Settle Contro
versy in Colorado.
PERSONAL REQUEST IS MADE
Younger Member of Family Refuses
to Make Statement.
LITTLE HOPE OF HIS YIELDING
Representative of 'President Tells
4 About "the 'Meeting.
FOSTER IS SENT1 TO NEW YORK
SendlUK of Federal Troops Into the
Strike District Depend Upon
Ileanlt n f hi Con-
I ference.
f NEW YORK, April CT.-John D. Rocke
feller, Jr., told Congressman Martin D.
Foster, chairman of the house committee
on mines and mining:, today that he (Mr.
Rockefeller) was In no position to arbi
trate the labor troubles In the Colorado
coal fields.
Those Who waited for a statement from
Mr. Rockefeller were disappointed. His
secretary finally came out and said that
no statement would be Issued at this
time.
Mr. Foster came to New York as the
personal representative of President
'Wilson. Afte a talk of three hours with
the younger Rockefeller he said:
Over Ground Fully.
"I went over the ground thoroughly
with him. As I am to report the result
of my interview to the president I do
not ftel that I can give the details of
the conference at this time. I might say,
however,, that I explained that the presi
dent dl'd not want to send federal troops
Into Iho strike district; that the presi
dent was trying' to prevent bloodshed.
"At, the conclusion of the conference
Mr. Rockefeller told me that he did not
consider himself In a position to arbitrate
the demands of the miners, and tlie con- i
ferenco ended. I do not believe Mr.
Rockefeller will do anything further In
the matter."
Neither Mr. Rockefeller nor his per
sonal counsel would discuss the matter.
Wilson Appeal to John D.
WASHINGTON, April 27.-Presldent
'Wilson has made .a personal appeal to
John D. Rockefeller to bring about a
settlement of the Colorado coal strike
find end the violence which has cost a
score of lives and large property lois.
The financier, who owns a large part of
the mines affected by the strike, In re
sponse to a telegram from the president,
declared ho had turned over his Inter
ests In Colorado to his son, John D.
Rockefeller, Jr., whom he would ask to
co-operate with Chairman Foster of the
house committee on mines and mining.
The president sent Mr. Foster to New
York today to talk with the younger
Rockefeller.
Upon the outcome of the conference de
pends whether federal troops, which have
been asked for by all sides of the con
troversy, will be sent to the strike zone.
Recently the younger Rockefeller, at a
hearing of the mines committee of the
house, sold the mine owners would fight
to the end, even though they lost all they
had Invested lp Colorado. Since then the
conflict has raged with all the horrors of
actual warfare. The president, cabinet
officers, senators and congressmen have
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The Weather
Forecast till 7 p. m. Tuesday.
For Omaha, Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Unsettled, probably showers; colder.
Temperature at Omaha Yesterday.
Hours. Dec.
5 a. m as)
6 a. m 53
7 a. m 60
8 a. m 61
9 a. m 61
10 a. m 61
11 a. m 61
J2 m 66
1 d. m Gft
2 p. m...- TO
3 d. m 74
4 p. m 75
& p. m 74
6 p. m.. ,. 71
7 p. m 64
S p. m 62
Comparative
Loral Record.
1914. 1913. 1912. 1911.
Highest yesterday .
75 61 a 69
lowest yesterday........ M 40 42 64
Mean temperature G) 10 62 62
Precipitation 1.17 .00 .00 T
Temperature and precipitation de
partures from the normal:
Normal temperature 66
Excess for the day 11
Total excess since March 1 113
-Normal precipitation i.'inph
Excess for the day 1.05 Inches
Total rainfall since March 1... 4.63 inches
Excess slneo March 1 64 Inch
Excess for cor. period, 1913.,.. 2.U2 Inches
Deficiency for cor. period, 1912. .00 inches
Report from Station at 7 P. M
Station and Btate Temp. High- Hsln-
of Weather. 7 p. m. est.
Cheyenne, cloudy 34 ft
Denver, rain ,. 44 ,44
fall.
i
.13
.6(1
.16
.40
.24
1.17
.00
.44
T
.06
.30
Dea Moines, cloudy , 66H36
2 lodge City, part cloudy.. 63
lender, cloudy 33 40
Noith Platte, cloudy C 62
' Omaha, part cloudy,, 76
Pueblo, cloudy 60 68
Rbpld City, rain 34 3
Bunte Fe, part cloudy.,.. 43 66
. Sheridan, cloudy 33 42
Houx City, rloudy 46 72
Valentine, snow .... 32 40
T indicates trace of precipitation.
L. A. WELSH. Local Forecaster.
A Little DisfS
. lrf'JA-r - 7
Drawn for The Bee by PowelL
TELL OF DEMONSTRATIONS
Refugees Describe Anti-American
Manifestations in Monterey.
FLAG DRAGGED THROUGH STREET
Federal Try In Vain to
Unite
At-
Rebel frith Them, nefore
tack Upon the Town
In necan.
BROWNSVILLE, Tex., April 27.-An
antl-Amerlcan dempnEtratlon, In which
the Stars and Stripes were dragged
through the streets and Imprecations
hurled at all "grlngoes," was described
here today by refugees arriving on the
first train from Monterey, captured sev
eral days ago by the constitutionalists.
The demonstration was said to have
been led by the Hucrta governor of Nuevo
Leon and the federal commander of the
Monterey garrison in a vain attempt to
unite the battling factions before' the
opening assault on the town. Next day.
said the refugees, United States Consul
Phillip C. Hanna and ten other Ameri
cans were thrown Into jail.
Tho demonstration Tuesday Immedi
ately followed receipt In Monterey of the
news' of the landing of American marines
at Vera Cruz.
Armistice Arranged.
After the Incident a commission was
sent from the federal lines to the consti
tutionalists and an armistice pf three
hours arranged In the endeavor to bring
the two forces together. General Pablo
Gonzales, the rebel commander, would
not agree to cease hostilities and lato
Tuesday evening the battle was on again
with renewed vigor.
The federals began their orderly with
drawal from Monterey shortly after mid
night Thursday and before sunup Fri
day morning a commission composed of
the four legations In the city went out to
Inform the constitutionalists the city was
theirs.
Cable to Capital Restored.
VERA CRUZ. April 27. It Is regarded
here as significant that the restoration
of the telegraphic communication between
Mexico City and the rest of the world
followed Immediately after the return to
tho capital of General Ramon Corona,
chief of staff of Provisional President
Huerta.
General Corona has been Informed by
Captain Henry Huse. chief of staff to
Rear Admiral Fletcher, that all Mexicans
desiring to do so could leave Vera Crux
and would be provided with transporta
tion. Captain Huso had urged General
Corona to assure Huerta that the Ameri
can admiral found nothing represensible
In the action of the civilians of Vera
Cruz In defending their homes.
At the meeting between Corona and
Huse all the formalities In connection
with the flag of truce were carried out
with exactness.
There was no disturbance here during
the night and very few shots were fired.
Early In the evening two or three rifle
shots were heard, but It Is Supposed
they were fired by excited sentries.
Vera Crux began the week's business
much as usual, the natives appearing
on the streets early In the morning and
going about their accustomed routine.
Wireless messages received here from
other ports by the American flagship In
dicate that all Is quiet along the coast.
Mexican Surrender Arm,
In obedience to Rear Admiral Fletch
er's order that all firearms should be
given up, one Mexican brought in the
barrel of a machine gun. He carried It
to the provost's office wrapped In a
nowepaper, but was so frightened that
before reaching the desk he let it fan
and started to run out He was brought
back by a sentry and then explained
that he had found the gun barrel on the
(Continued on Pago Two.)
n
General Reyes Says
Diaz Is Solution of
the Mexican Problem
'pARis, April 2?. General Rafael Reyes,
former president of the Republic of Co
lombia, today sent the following- .cable
gram to President ' Wilson, Provisional
President Huerta, Venustlano Carranza
and Francisco Villa.
"The cause of America and humanity
obliges me to Indicate to you how urgent
It la to have recourse to the undoubtod
moral authority of the great Porflrio
Diaz, author of the progress realized by
Mexico, for solving the present crisis.
"I proposed this last year at Havana,
and tho principal chiefs of Mexico had
accepted It before the assassination of
President Madcro.
'General Porflrlo Diaz Is strong both
physically and Intellectually.
'The hour has struck to save Mexico
In this way,"
General Reyes has been In communica
tion with General Diaz, but whether tho
former Mexican president was aware of
the sending of the telegram Is not known.
Decree in Elgin
Butter Board Case
Formally Entered
CHICAGO, April 27.-The government's
decree In the anti-trust case against the
Elgin (III.) Board of Trade was entered
today before Federal Judge Landls. In
accepting the decree Judge I-andls de
clared that the action In which the mem
bers of the Board of Trade directorate
acquiesced marked the end of the "col
oration of butter prices."
The case was dismissed against the
members of the American Association of
Creamery Butter manufacturers, origi
nally polned as defendants with the Elgin
Board of Trade.
By the terms of the decree of the court
tho Elgin Board of Trade and Its mem
bers are permanently enjoined and re
strained further from engaging In the
combination or conspiracy charged In the
bill of complaint.
Son of Bluffs Woman
Now in Mexico City
The Mexican sltuatlqn has personal In
terest for Mrs. Elizabeth Marr, who lives
with her daughter, Mrs. Laura Larkln. at
829 Sixth avenue, Council Bluffs. Elbert
Austin Marr. her eldest son, who has
been In business In Mexico City for
many years, was one of the American
refugees taken from a train en route to
Vera Cruz Sunday, Mrs. Marr received
a telegram Saturday from the American
consul stating that Mr. Marr was safi
and was leaving- for Vera Cruz.
Eugene and William 8. Marr. two other
sons, live with their mother at tho Sixth
avenue home In Council Bluffs. Eugene
Marr married Miss Etta Small, the only
daughter of Mr, and Mrs. John C. Small,
well known In Council Bluffs and Omaha.
The young people went to Mexico City
on their bridal tour and remained there,
the young husband securing a position
through the Influence of his brother
that paid a salary of 3400 a month. The
young people left there just before the
beginning of the revolution that resulted
In the murder of President Madero.
The elder brother, who has became
wealthy, remained to protest his Inter
ests, and was assured of the protection
of the wealthy and Influential Mexican
business men. Marr was generally very
popular and this high regard for him
that encourages the hope here that he
has escaped at least with his life.
the Ring
PARTIAL LIST0F REFUGEES
Number of Those Reaching Points of
Safety Given Out.
CONSUL CANADA MAKES REPORT
Can (Jet Ko information In Rearnrd
to Foreigner llemoved from
Rescue Train.
WASHINGEON, April 27.-A partial
list of Amedlcan refugees who have
reached points of safety as reported by
Admiral Badger from Vera Cruz, was
given out here today by the State de
partment as follows:
"April 26, 7 p. n1.-The following list
of Americans have arrived at Vera Cruz:
Harro Harsen of Pine Island, Fla.; H.
W. Strlngfetler, same place; Mrs. R. P.
Jennings, with two children, residence
not known; J. C. McDonald, United States,
residence not known; Mrs. M. W.
Crenshaw, with three daughters
and one son, one grandson, of'
Dallas, Tex..: Clifford Jones of
Seattle, B. 8. Gregory of Santa Rosa,
Cal.; W. J. Everett, Union Springs, N. Y.!
John K. Splcer, Boston, Mass..; B, F.
Johnson, Washington; A. C. Connolly,
Cincinnati, O.; II. D. Hutchinson, New
ton, Kan.; C. W. Russey, Dallas. Tex.;
Mrs. Nellie B. Estes, St. Louis., Mo.; C.
I. Smith and wife and child. St. Louis; J.
W. Burns, with wife and mother, Little
Rock, Ark,; Mrs. E. Godden and son,
Forest; Dr. Goodman, E. M. Rowley,
John G. Plllner, George B. Monroe, Mrs.
Elolse Garden, Forrest Garden, Mr. nd
Mrs. Charles U Malr. William Wood
ward, N. L. Little and wife. We were
unable to secure United States addresses
of these last names R. A. Carnut. Mitchell,
S. D.; F. F. Wolfe, Ortonvllle, Mich.,
and wife; Miss Halrcs, Hillsboro, O.;
Miss B. RIU, Denver, Colo.; Miss E, M.
Benthelm, no address; Mils Bora Glad
den, Chulavlsta, Cal. The last seven
are Methodist missionaries: Mr. and
Mrs. Lappum, Mr. and Mrs. Garber, Mr.
Elwert, Mr. Harold Walker, H. C. Stew
art, Ralph Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Gatlln."
Indirect N of Other.
A later report from Consul Canada
says;
"Shanklin states Frank de O ana We all
right Wednesday, Mexico City, not In
Vera Cruz. Mrs. Denltt Hammond seen
by Shanklin, Mexico City, some days
ago. No further Information. She I
not here. Ralph E. Smith Intended leav
ing on Esperapza. C, H. Burke and wife
In Vera Cruz. No Information yet re
garding others mentioned in the- de
partment's telegram. Please advise Jo
seph Cummins, Chicago, No Information
relative to J. C. Harvey, Clarence liar
vey, Horace W. HHI. George W. Mann,
yet Please advise J. B. Starr-Hunt,
care Jebsen, San Francisco, his father
removed from train, Mexico City, re-
(Conttnued on Page Two.)
The National Capital
Monday April 27, 1014.
The Senate,
Met at -noon.
William H. Wheeler, representing San
Francisco Chamber of Commerce, ap
peared before Inter-oceanic canals com
mittee In opposition to tolls repeal.
Considered bill Increasing the maximum
limit for deposits In postal savings ac
counts.
The House,
Met at noon.
District of Columbia legislation consid
ered. Colorado delegation In telegraphic cor
respondence with Colorado governor over
coal strike situation.
Dr. J. W. Duvol, In charge of the Ag
ricultural department grain Investiga
tions, told agricultural committee that
the grain trade and department approved
uover griaing out.
ALL NATIONS
HUERTA ACCEDES
TO FIRST STEP IN
MEDIATION PLAN
Spanish Ambassador Holds Extended
Conference with South Ameri
can Diplomats.
LATER HE CALLS ON MR. BRYAN
Statement Relative to Next Move is
Expected Soon.
EUROPEANS TAKING A HAND
England, France and Germany Ad
vise Dictator to Accept,
PRESIDENT IS MUCH PLEASED
German Ambassador States Position
of His Government.
FORT BLISS PRISONERS TO MOVE
Mexican Federal Are to lie Trans
ferred to Fort Wlnisnte, N. 31.
Cavalry from Fort Mrndo to
Do Cinnrd Dntr.
nUM.KTIN. X
WASHINGTON, April IT.-Kuropeau
diplomat In Washington, It was learned
today, are pessimistic over the succe
ful outcome of mediation proposals by
South American governments to prevent
war with Mexico. Whllo tho action of
nr.nt rtrttnln. Germany and France In
urging Huerta to accept the good offices
proffered by Brazil. Chile ana Argentine,
has had an encouraging effect on officials
here, there are few who believe that
success can eventuate from the under
taking. At 2 o'clock Ambassador Da Gama anl
Ministers Suaiez and Naon ended u. pro
tracted' confarsttee M to fuura procedure
in the mediation' proposals. Though iy
Announcement was mada It was reported
no definite plan for the next move had
been determined. '
nULLKTlNi
BERLIN, April 27.-Germany, England
and France have advised provisional
Preeldent Huerta, through their ministers
In Mexico City, to accede to tho de
mands of the United States. This an
nouncement was made here today.
WASHINGTON, April 27,-Conferences
of the Latin-American diplomats repre
senting Brazil, Chile and Argentina, who
oirerea ineir soou umcca m wmi
Mexican situation, followed quickly today
further assuring measures from Mexico
City that General Huerta had agreed to
the first steps In the Intermediation ne
gotiations.
The Spanish ambassador, Mr. Hlano.
was in early conference with the Argen
tin minister, Dr. Naon, concerning the
next move to be made by the mediators.
Ambassador Da Gam, of Brazil, Chilean
minister Suarez and Mr. Naon held a
lengthy conference. Mr. Da Gama, fol
lowing this conference called on Secre
tary of State Bryan and a statement was
expected later In the day relating to the
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Lieut. Bowman May
Not Become Colonel
of the Militia
LINCOLN, Neb., April 27,-(8peclal
Telegram.) Lieutenant Bowman of tho
regular army, now Instructor to tho uni
versity cadets, cannot become colonel of
the new Sixth Nebraska regiment, the
request of Governor Morehcad that he
be transferred In case of war having been
refused. A message from the War de
partment to the governor this afternoon
states that the transfer cannot be made
at this time.
Harry Sackett Is
Picked by Moosers
LINCOLN. April 27.-(Speolal Tele
gram.) Harry E. Sackett of Beatrice
will be the bull moose candidate for gov
ernor, according to announcement mads
by Chief Engineer CorrlcK today.
This Is the result of a secret session
of the steering committee held In Lincoln
a few days ago, In which Judge Arthur
Wray of York, the acknowledged candi
date of the third party for governor, was
shoved to one side and Sackett Injected
In an effort to make the ticket appear
stronger.
It la said that Judge Wray took tho
medicine the bosses gave him with both
oyes shut, '
C. G. RAY WIRES HE IS NOW
ALL RIGHT IN MEXICO CITY
LINCOLN, April 27.-(Spclal Tele-gram.)-"Am
all right; Americana not
molested," are the words or a telegram
received this afternoon by Mrs. George
O, Ray, from her son, C G. Ray, In
Mexico City, who was reported In press
dispatches this morning as arrested with
other officers of the American club.
WATCH MEXICAN MOVES
Nutshell News of the
Mexican tmbroglio
Amrrlcnn Arc LenTlng.
NEW ORLEANS, La., April 17. -Many
Americans are getting out of Mexico
Into Central America, according to W. C.
Albrrs, who arrived today from Teguci
galpa, Honduras. Mr. Alters Is a consult
ing engineer In the employ of a New
York firm. He mild Americans had told
him that foreigners In southern Mexico
were In great danger nnd that many
were leaving as quickly as they could.
More American Arrive.
WASHINGTON. April 27.-A partial list
of American refugees who have reached
points of safety as reported by Admiral
Badger from Vera Cruz was given out
here today by the State department ns.
follows:
"April &!. 7 p. m. The following list of
Americans have arrived at Vera Cruz;
.Harro Harsen of Pine Island, Kin.; II.
W. Strlngfcllow, same place; Mrs. It. P.
Jennings, with two children, residence
not known; Mrs. M. W. Crenshaw, with
three daughters and one son. one grand
son, of Uallns, Tex.; Glfford Jones of
Seattle, B. 8. Gregory of Santa Rosa,
Cal.; W. J. Everett, Union Springs, N.
Y.j John 1C, Bplcer, Boston, Mass."
Torreon nml t'lillinnlma Qnlet.
JUAREZ. April 27.-Thlrty refugees who
arrived hem today from Torreon and
Chihuahua reported that quiet prevailed
at those cities. Word received by United
States Consul Edwards that tho derail
ment of an engine would prevent the two
special cars of refugees from Torreon
from arriving today as' expected. The
refugees reported that but a handful of
Americans remain nt Pearson, Madera,
Parrel and Santa Barbara.
Refncer Camp nt Man Til earn.
WASHINGTON, April ST.'-Franklln D.
Roosevelt, assistant secretary of the
navy, who returned to Washington today
from the Pacific const, said he had ar
ranged for the establishment of a tem
porary refugee camp at San Diego, Cal.,'
for accommodation of Amorlcans fleeing
from the west coast of Mexico.
Ilnrrtn'a Accepinnar from Ilnjn.
WASHINGTON, April 27.-U was un
derstood In diplomatic circles here today
that Foreign Minister Portlllo y Rojas
Of the Huerta government was the offl
clal who had communicated with the
Spanish, ambassador here , to signify tho
willingness of the- J.lurta government, to
linn, afid Chile. The communication was,
therefore, considered- ns practically an
Official acceptance binding on -the, Huerta
governirieriL
Trnop from Fprt lllley Arrive.
EL PASO. Tex., April S7,-Batterlea A
and B of the Sixth field artillery arrived
here today from Fort Riley, Kan., and
went Into camp at Fort Rl'sa.
Marine Will ne Attached to Army.
WASHINGTON, April 27,-MaJor Gen-
eral Georgo Barnett. commandant of the
marine corps, announced today that all
of tho marines at Vera Cruz have been
detached from tho navy preparatory to
being attached to the army forces at that
port undor Bragldler General Funnton.
Itnmor Defeat of Fed by nrbn.
LAREDO, Ter., April 17,-Retreatlng
federals who burned Nucvo Ijtretlo Fri
day seem to have disappeared, leaving
the border In a state of nervous ex
pectation, duo to tho skirmishing with
th American border patrol here and at
tempts to dynamite the International
bridge. A rumor today that the federals
had been repulsed In an engagement with
United States troops at Monera proved
groundless. It was also said the federals
had been defeated by the rebels near
Camaron. Redoubled patrol guards are
being maintained at all river points.
Itnllrnn'l Kniplnrr Safe.
NEW YORK, April 27,-Offlces of the
National Railways of Mexico here re
ceived today u cablegram from R. P.
Eastman at Mexico City saying that all
American' officers and employes of the
road there were safe. Mr. Eastman Is
asslstaht to the president of the road.
To Tlnlld Revrnor Cntter.
WASHINGTON, April 57. A bill pro
vldlng funds for tho construction of four
revenue cutters at a total cost of not
more than 925,0O). was passed today by
the senate. The cutters are for usln
southern California waters, the Gulf of
Mexico, along the Maine coast and In
New York harbor.
More Atnerlran Reach Vera Cra.
WASHINGTON. April 17Appeals
from anxious relatives for Information
concerning Americans still In Mexico
sre flooding the Stute department.
Among those who the department offi
cials said were safe at Vera Cruz today
wero John Little, wife and son; Mrs.
Walter Etkel, with two children; W, J. I
Burns, wife and 'mother; Mrs. Hugh i
Rose, Mrs. Estey, R. E. Phllllphl, wife (
and two children; J. C, McDonald, Mrs.
W. O. Staples and daughter, W. W.
Adams, Ernest Muller, Harry Harrison
and W. W. Miller.
Fnnatnn Will Arrive I.nte Today.
VERA CRUZ. April 27.-The transports
bringing the brigade of American troops ;
from Galvtston under the command of
Brigadier Frederick, Funston have re
duced their speed In order not to arrive
here before late today, It Is Improbable
that the men will land before tonight or
tomorrow morning.
Rockefeller Slay Slake Statement.
NEW YORK, April 27.-John D. Rocke
feller, Jr., spent the forenoon In confer
ence with his personal attorney, Starr J.
Murphy. He refused to comment on the
personal appeal made by President Wil
son In an effort to bring about a settle
ment of the Colorado coal strike.
It was sold for Mr. Rockefeller that a
statement defining his attitude would be
given out later.
ALL AMERICANS
IN MEXICO CITY
ARE RELEASED
Secretary Bryan Says Arrangements
Have Been Made for All to
Leave the Capital.
SEVEN HUNDRED STILL THERE
Train with Two Hundred Fifty Due
in Vera Cruz Tuesday.
NONE KILLED OR INJURED
Mr. Bryan Has No Authentic Infor
mation of Any Casualties.
FUNST0N IS NEARING VERA CRUZ
General Will Take Supreme Com
mand of Land Forces.
WAR PREPARATIONS CONTINUE
Instruction School nt Fort Riley,
Fort licnvcnrforth and Fort SHI
Are Cloned and Officer Or
dered to Cnmmnud.
BULLETIN.
WASHINGTON. April 22.-French Am-
baador Jusserand announced here today
that the French legation In Mexico City
Informed him by telegraph that all
Americans In tho Mexican capital aro
safe. The dispatch doclarcd that there
had been antl-Amerlcan demonstrations,
but that they were not serious and that
the city was now quiet.
WASHINGTON, April 2.-After a con
ference with President Wilson today Sec
retary Bryan announced that all arrange
ments had been completed to permit all
Americana In Mexico. City to leave there.
Seven hundred American men and women
are preparing to bo, comprising tho last
remnant ot the Amrriosn colony.
Secretary. Bryan, said that- so- fa-a-nuthentlo
information "wag concerned, ho
knew of no American citizen havInK
been killed In Mexico City or elsewhere
In tha Mexican rcpubllo within tho last
few daysi Through tjie effqrts of thn
British embassy here and the British le
gation In Mexico City the impression
that Mexicans were detained at Vera,
Cruz had been removed, as Mr. Bryan
announced yesterday.
Mr. Bryan said efforts were still being
made to obtain the release of the thirty-
thrra Americans detained at Aguas Cal
lentes und those held up on the railroads
between Mexico City and Vera Cruz,
Army and .Nnvy lltmy.
Thero was no Ict-up in the activity of
the war-making forces ot tho govern
ment today. Secretary of War Garrison
and Secretary of tho Navy Daniels were
both at their offices early awaiting re
ports from Vera Cruz and conferring
with their subordinates. All arrange
ments had been made for landing ot the
army forces from the transports on their
arrival at Vera Cruz later today, where
Brigadier General Funston wes to take
commnnd of the United States forces on
land.
State department officials were epcour.
aged over reports from Mexico bb to
American rofugces. It was stated that
practically nil of the Americans now In
the southern republics were cither on
their way to the coast or In places of
comparative safety. Several parties of
Amorlcans, however, ure reported held
In various parts of Mexico by federal
forces.
To secure the services Immediately of
all available army officers, In addition
to the Infantry school at Fort Leaven
worth, the cavalry school at Fort Riley
and the field artillery school at Fort Sill
have temporarily been closed by orders
from the War department and the offi
cer now under Instruction at those
schools directed to Join their commands
Immediately. Only the engineer school
at Washington barracks, the coast artil
lery school at'Fort Monroe and the Avla
tloh school at San Dlega remain open.
Rattle at Tampion Continue.
Constitutionalists at Tamplco are con
tinuing their attack on the city, accord
ing to a dispatch from Admiral Mayo,
received at the Navy department today.
"Tho American consul at Tamplco,'
the dispatch continues, "Is now on board
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Your Thrifty Neighbor
Somewhere, among your
friends, U one who makes a
distinct Impression upon you
because of box thrifty dispo
sition. She Is nlwaja alert, active,
economical, and Inspiring.
Shopping bas no terrors for
her.
Sho Is never In the dark on
tho subect of styles.
She always knows good qual
ity from bad.
She Is sure where to shop to
secure first-class service.
And Bhe is the envy and ad
miration of sound-minded folk
who haven't yet fully learned
from practice the unusual ben
efits to be derived from the
study of newspaper advertising.
Begin now!
It pays to be thrifty.
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