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|| PICTURES SHOWING HOW U. S. NAVY IS PREPARED FOR WAR —Copyright, International News Servico. Above—Practising sighting with range finders on board the U. S. S New York, the latest addition to the navy, held in readiness at the Brooklyn Navy Yard for possible Mexican service; in centre— H. L. Smith, in his Curtiss alrboat flying around the battleship Mississippi at Pen sacola harbor. The Mississippi was sent to Mexico with five hydro-aeroplanes and aviators aboard. Below—Bluejackets from the U. S. S. New York tiring given dally shore drill at tin- Brooklyn Navy Yard to keep them in shape for Mexican service. AMERICANS ADVANCE UNDER WARSHIPS’ FIRE (Continued from l'lrat Page.) of the Nineteenth battalion and was wounded in one arm early in the1 fighting. The Mexican troops had one 7,5 millimetre gun, which they placed in position at tin* corner of Estcrban Morales and Main streets. Ask 'Inus to Surrender. With all the eastern side of the city occupied and also the tracks of the railway as far west as the round house, near the western edge on the northern side and with the Mexicans unable to do more than keep up an annoying but Ineffective (Ire from house-tops, Captain Hush at 4:20 o'clock yesterday afternoon sent, un der a (lag of truce, n messenger chosen from among the natives to General Maas or whoever happened to be In command to ask if he was not ready to surrender. It was learned that unless the Mexi cans yielded Captain Hush had his The “Old Chemist” Says "A tublespoonful of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey in a little water or milk just be fore meals ami on retiring will greatly aid you in guarding against Spring illness.”. 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He recognized that the tactics of the Mexicans might leave the house-top lighters in their position indefinitely, and that it was not impossible that those who were sniping from the roofs might be re inforced bv others of their kind dur ing the night. 10,000 American* There Now. The messenger was told to remind C.eneral Maas that while, there were .ashore at that time only a few more than 1,000 men there would be avail able for the American forces by morning some 10,000. It was left to Oeneral Maas to draw his own infer • nee from this message. There was no cannon firing from the Mexican side, and It is supposed their artillery pieces were taken from the city early in the day. With the exception of a few shots from the light held pieces of the bluejackets and a few from the Prairie, it was a I contest of rifles. Great Bravery la Shown. Bravery was shown everywhere among the Americans. The young sters wearing the bluejackets of their vessels behaved as well under lire as the marines, who all along the line comported themselves like veterans. Some of the marines had seen service , before In Central America and other 1 places. In the earlier part of the engagement ■ small deachments of the Americans | who were guarding the approaches to i lho central part o the city stood without flinching while bullets from the rifles of the Mexicans sang about their ears. Wireless Informs Fleteher. Captain Rush supplemented hi! wig-wag system of communication with Rear-Admiral Fletcher as soon as he landed by radio operated from the roof of the Terminal Hotel. Ad miral Fletcher was kept constantly advised of the operations, and in turn reported to Rear-Admiral Badger who was off shore, and whose rein forcements would bring the available number of men up to 10,000. Captain Rush was reluctant to take action, which he knew would result in loss of life to his men and possi bly non-combatants. While the ma chine guns played their music and the rifle Are added to the din he re marked to t her newspaper men his deep regret at the resistance of the Mexicans, and expressed the hope that they would not persist Until he had to call on the ships’ guns for a bombardment. llalev to Shoot Up Town. "It would be too had, too bad,” he said, "to shoot up this town. 1 hope I will not have to do It.” Bleu tenant-Commander Buchanan, second in command, was close to Captain Rush the greater part of the engagement, and the two, with other officers, conferred constantly. Not at any time did Captain Rush appeal worried regarding the linal result, hut always ho was perturbed at the thought of using the big guns. The fiercest lighting occurred ar hour or two after the opening shots. For a time the riite and machine-gun fire gave the people of Vera Cruz and the foreign refugees aboard the steamers in the harbor more thrills ttian most of them had ever had. Have Record* for Marksmanship. There was no changing of forces ! to add to the dramatic action, but the spirited manner in which the marines I and bluejackets held tlmlr ground, and, firing at will, cracked back at the enemy, gave thrill enough. A large percentage of the marines wore | across Iheir dun-colored shirts one or all three bars Indicating marksman ship, and they were practising, many of them for the first time, at living targets. Bike the Mexicans, the Americans also took advantage of the roofs. The top of the terminal station afforded an excellent position for sharp shooters. These naturally drew a re turn fire, and It was there that two men were wounded. Both of them had been detailed on signal work. At the most the number of men under General Maas did not aggre gate more than 1,000. 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These boats effected a landing in the neighborhood of the Customs House before noon, anil a few min utes later Captain William K. Rush, of the battleship Florida, who was in command of the operations ashore, brought his flag in. Captain Rush’s men had already taken up their positions. They num bered 150 bluejackets from the Flor ida,, 1)90 marines from the Prairie and 65 marines from the Florida. Later these were augmented by a detach ment' from the Utah. The coining of the American forces was not heralded by any great ex citement, hut small crowds gathered to watch the landing. Soon the blue jackets and marines marched through the streets leading from the water front and along (lie railroad yards. Others proceeded to the American j consulate, while still others were de ployed along the approaches to Cen tral Plaza, In which General Maas had concentrated his men. These manoeuvres were effected without opposition, but suddenly Gen eral Maas challenged the advance with the tlrst shots—a volley fired from a point three blocks from the marines und two blocks south of the main plaza. The marines replied im mediately, but the action ceased in a moment. There was a lull for ten minutes and then another brief ex change from the west end of Monte slnos street, where a federal outpost was stationed. At 12.30 the firing became general, and at one o’clock the guns of the transport I’rairlo went Into action. Prior to this, a detachment of blue jackets from the Utah, holding the ground between tho Consulate and tho waterfront, opened with two of their three-inch guns. The llrst shots from these pieces were directed against an ancient tower which once served as a lighthouse. This was oc cupied by Mexican sharpshooters. Lieutenant Commander Buchanan, of the Florida, ordered that it be de stroyed. Five shots brought the old Benito Juarez tower down. The women of the American colony In Vera Cruz had already been, placed aboard the chartered steamers Hsper anza and Mexico, but the foreign colony, especially the American sec tion was greatly augmented this morning, when three train loads ar rived from the capital. Some of these remained ashore, but many were taken aboard the steamers. So far as can be learned, none of the refugees were Injured. The postoffloe, government tele graph office and the cable office were the first buildings occupied ofter hhe customs house. A squad of marines was placed In charge of the cable of fice. Tho telegraph wires were found intact, and enough Mexican operators were retained to man the lines to Mexico City. After General Maas had been driven from his position in Central Plaza, tho Americans found themselves the object of fusillades from the tops of houses, where small groups of sol diers and citizens had taken up posi tions. 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The statements made by the advocates of commission gov ernment, both here and elsewhere, regarding tho advantages which this plan is supposed to offer, have been read and carefully considered. ■'As a result of its investigation the hoard Is thoroughly convinced that the adoption of commission form of government at this time by the Town of Kearny would not be of the slight est advantage to the town or to its citizens. “This statement is mado by virtue of article 2 of the constitution and by laws of the board, which provides, among other things, that the board shall have as one of Its objects 'The gathering and diffusing of informa tion on ail subjects affecting the wel fare of the community.’ " Summit Mosquito Killer Hurt When Auto Hits Rig [Special to the Evening Star.] SUMMIT, April 22.—Thrown from his carriage, which was struck by an automobile on the Chatham turnpike near the Brantwood section of Mtil burn yesterday afternoon, Frederick E. Luhden, a mosquito exterminator, is confined to his home on the Boule vard suffering from bruises. After the collision his horse ran away. It was caught a mile away. The automobile was unidentified. Dover JVurse, Held lip, Asks Permit to Carry a Revolver [Special to the Evening Star.] DOVEB, April 22.—Miss Leila Lang don, tho visiting nurse, has made ap plication for a permit to carry a re volver. The request followed an Inci dent near tho Bergen street bridge several nights ago, when three mn in tercepted her while she was going to her home in Myrtle avenue. slstance were civilians, who refused to accept the American occupation passively. They obtained guns and stationed themselves at points of van tage and did much to prolong the Action. Lieutenant Colonel Wendell C. Nev ille commanded the marines from the Prairie and Majors Held and Berke ley and Captains Hughes, Hill and Dyer along the line. Every precau tion is being taken to prevent a Mex ican attack, and the lines have been reinforced by a detachment which was originally in position beyond the ter minal works. Toward tho middle of the afternoon a large body of Mexicans evacuated their position and are now somewhere in the sand hills back in the interior, where it is reported from Mexican sources they are expecting to be join ed by reinforcements sent down from the capital. This withdrawal, however, was not enttroly premeditated. Those watch ing on the ships observed through their glasses a large force of Mexi cans moving over the hills in the western outskirts of the city, appa rently with the intention of flanking a battalion of marines in the railway yards and along Montesnos street, which runs east and west not far from the American consulate. Instantly the flve-ineh guns of tho Prairie let go, breaking the Mexican formation and causing a hasty re treat. This ended the flanking move ment. Only a few minutes before the three-inch guns of the Prairie were used effectively near shore. A small detachment of Mexicans had gained positions near the Customs House and their concealed marksmen were caus ing some trouble. A few shots from the Prairie’s guns served to silence that position. From time to time the same guns played their shells along the lines of the shore, keeping that territory comparatively free of sharp shooters. In the action about the Customs House, two of the bluejackets in a launch which carried a rapid iirer were wounded. WHY NOT HAVE ACLEARSMN CUTICURA SOAP Used exclusively and Cuticura Ointment occasionally will pro mote and maintain a clear skin, free from pimples, blackheads, redness, roughness and other unsightly eruptions. Samples Free by Mall Cuticura Poap and Ointment eold throufhout tba world. Liberal sample of each mailed free, with 82-p. bwk. Address • Cuticura," Dept. 18H. Boston. * POWERS ARE TO REMAIN NEUTRAL j Will Give United States Free Hand in Mexico In tervention. The European powers do not con template taking any action to Inter fere with the United States’ decision regarding Mexico. Correspondent asked the foreign office of the va rious nations yesterday for state ments on the matter. The view gen erally expressed was that the powers will allow this country to have a free hand in dealing with Mexico. MADRID, April 22.—The govern ment's interest In the Mexican situ ation is naturally predominantly con cerned with the fate of Spaniards in that country. Premier Dato received the correspondent cordially yester day and expressed his gratification at the willingness of the United States to protect the subjects of Spain. More than 600 Spaniards have been repatriated on the initiative of Spain, but the safety of many of them depends upon Generals Car ranza and Villa, and for this reason the intervention*of the United States is of paramount importance. Senor Dato said the prospect of armed action by the United States and Mexico causes the greatest con cern here, as the consequences are Incalculable. The government, he said, earnestly desires a peaceful so lution of the trouble. PARIS, April 22.—The French for eign office refuses to make any offi cial statement in reference to the American Intervention in Mexico. Per sons of authority in government cir cles expressed the view that France is not called upon to criticise the ac tion of the United States, as it Is felt that such action is certainly based on the highest considerations of what is best. The Mexican legation issued a state ment today, which read: “Although Minister de la Barra is without special instructions, he pre serves the firm hope that the present difficulties will be solved in conform ity with Justice and in accordance with the true interests of both coun tries. "At all events, the minister is con vinced that the present events will show how strong the patriotic feeling is among his compatriots. Love of country will make all discords among Mexicans disappear.” Senor de la Barra was to have at tended the reception of the foreign diplomats by King George at the Qual d'Orsay last night, but owing to the grave events of the past two days the minister and the members of the Mexican legation asked to be excused from attending the fetes in honor of the British royal visitors. ROME, April 22.—The foreign office never authorizes any statements on International questions, but the fol lowing may be taken as Italy’s atti tude in the dispute between the United States and Mexico: Italy is only Indirectly interested, as she has no commercial interests in Mexico and the Italians there are not numerous. Those who are there will be sufficiently protected by the United States. Italy does not expect that the conflict will lead to international complications and will not adopt any isolated policy. She has exchanged views with her allies, Austria and Germany, find with England, and will merely watch developments. The. correspondent understands that the Italian minister to Mexico has Joined with the other envoys in ad vising President Huerta to yield to the American demands. LONDON, April 22.—The foreign office steadily adheres to the attitude In regard to Mexico which was adopt ed at the outset of the trouble be tween that country and the United States. Additional proof that no change in this attitude Is contem plated ts furnished by the fact that Sir William Tyrrell, senior clerk in the foreign office and private secre tary to Sir Edward Grey, the for eign secretary, accompanied King George and Queen Mary and the for eign minister to Paris yesterday. Sir William would not have left London tf any action was contemplated by Great Britain. Tho foreign office does not expect that there will be an antl-forelgn out break in Mexico and Is doing nothing in expectation of such a contingency. It knows nothing of the reported In tentlon of Sir Lionel Cftxden, tho British minister to Mexico, to ad vise President Huerta to yield to the demands of the United States and has given no specific directions to the minister In regard to this matter. He will follow his general instruc tions, which are based on the gov ernment's known attitude. BERLIN, April 22.—The German peo ple and the newspapers are taking a deep interest In tho Mexican situa tion. The papers display prominent ly the latest news, but are reserved In their comments. The officials of the Foreign Office decline to make any statement as to bow Germany views the latest action of the United States, tout a high official made the following state ment to the correspondent yesterday: •In the conflict between the United States and Mexico the attitude of Germany "will be one of the strictest neutrality. Germany takes tho stand that It would serve German in terests most and best If order was restored in Mexico as soon as pos sible. ,, •‘No one in Berlin lias any sym pathy with the present conditions in Mexico and ae far as Germany is concerned no obstacles or difficulties will be placed In the way of Ameri can action, nor will America be em barrassed In *nv way." (Continued from Flrot Pa*e.) other clash in the.Senate and Involve further delay. Senator Williams yesterday had ex pressed the hope that individual refer ence to Huerta would be Insisted upon in conference, but Ills colleagues did not uphold him in this desire. Before the House met the corridors and cloakrooms were crowded with members clamoring for the latest news from Mexico, and mingling with them were hundreds of spectators struggling for admission to the gal leries. Vote Favorably at S:2t A. M. The Senate at 3:21 o'clock this morn ing, by a vote of 72 to 13, passed the administration resolution declaring that "the President Is justified *n the . tnn'n'-ment of the armed fort’s of the United States to enforce hlu de mands for unequivocal amends for the affronts and indignities committed against the United States In Mexico." Fodgo Resolution Rejected. The Senate at 3:40 a. m., by a vote of 47 to 35, rejected the substitute resolution proposed by Senator Bodge. It would have based the “Justifica tion" of the use of force In Mexico upon the general conditions there in Out of respect to the memory of Mr. Edward H. Colyer, senior member of the firm of Colyer & Co., our store will be closed dur ing the funeral service on Thursday afternoon, be tween the hours of 2 and 4. McGREGOR & CO. News of the Nearby Lackawahha Towns Will Be Found Today on Page Four. stead of upon the Tampico incident alone. An amendment proposed by Senator Gallinger "justifying the President in the use of force to protect American citizens In Mexico” as well as to de mand reparation for the Tampico in cident was defeated 43 to 40. The resolution, which goes to the House when that body reconvenes at 10 o'clock this morning, specifically disclaims on the part of the United States any hostility toward the Mex ican people or any intention to make war against them. The final vote came at the close of a stirring all-night session, marked by bitter debate. Several Republicans fought to the last to broaden the resolution so as to direct it against ail indignities of fered the United States in Mexico, while others opposed it. All of the thirteen negative votes were cast by Republicans. Eliminate Huerta's Name. As adopted, the missive i» a substi tute reported by the Senate foreign relations committee for the resolution adopted by the House Monday. It eliminates the name of Victoriano Huerta. To be ready for an imme diate conference. Senators Shively, Clark, of Arkansas, and Lodge were appointed to serve as conferees in the event the House refuses to accept the substitute. flow They Voted on Resolution. On the final vote the following voted for the resolution: Democrats—Ash urst, Bankhead, Bryan, Chilton, Clarke (Arkansas), Fletcher, Gore, Hitchcock, Hollis, Hughes, James, Johnson, Kern, Lane, Lea (Tennes see), Lee (Maryland), Lewis, Martin, Muxtine, Newlands, O'Gorman, Over man, Owen, Pittman, pumerene.Rans dell, Reed, Robinson, So’ sbury, Shaf roth, Sheppard, Shields, Shively, Simmons, Smith (Georgia), Smith (Maryland). Smith (South Carolina), Swanson, Thomas, Thompson, Thorn ton, Vardaman, Walsh, West and Williams. Total, 45. -t Republicans—Borah. Bradley, Brady, Burleigh, Catron, Clapp, Clark (Wy oming), Colt, Crawford, Cummins, Fall, Goff, Jones, Kenyon, McCumber. McLean, Nelson, Page, Penrose, Per kins, Sherman, Sterling, Smith (Mich igan), Sutherland, Townsend, War ren. Total, 26. Progressives—Poindexter. Opposed to Resolution. Republicans—Brandegee, Bristow, Dillingham. Gallinger, LaFollette, Llppltt, Lodge, Norris, Oliver. Root, Smoot, Weeks, Works. Total, 13. On the Lodge substitute the vote followed party lines closely, the Re publicans supporting the Lodge pro posal and the Democrats voting against it. The only departures from this rule were Senators Bristow and La Follette. who voted with the Dem ocrats against the substitute. Both of these senators voted against the final resolution and against all propositions which looked to the per fection of the resolution in accord ance with the administration plans. The Substitute Resolution. The substitute as adopted by the Senate follows: "In view of the facts presented by the President of the United States in his address delivered to Congress in joint session on the 20th day of April, 1914, in regard to certain af ’fronts and indignities committed against the United States in Mexico, be it "Resolved, That the President is I have conscientiously served the public as an Optometrist for 19 years, and everybody is satis fied. Correct Glasses as Low as 1.00 justified in the employment of the armed forces of the United States to enforce his demands for unequivo cal amends for the affronts and in dignities committed against the United States; be it further "Resolved, That the United States disclaims any hostility to the Mexi can people or any purpose to mak« war upon them.” ‘ The Senate adjourned at 3:25 a. m until noon today. Four-Year-Old Girl Killed on Tracks at Lake Hopatcong [.Special to tlie Evening Star.] HOPATCONG, April 22.—While playing on the railroad tracks of the Dackawanna railroad near here early today, Marie Chando, four years old, was killed by a train whose approach she failed to notice. The little girl was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Chando, of Shipping Port. South Dakota and Jupiter on Way to Mexican Waters SAN FRANCISCO. 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