V()L s SEWAKD, ALASKA, WEDNESDAY EVENING, A PHIL 22, 1014_NO‘ 107
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FLETCHER GETS
GERMAN SHIP
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Washington, April 22. — Admiral
Fletcher, commander of the American
fleet off Vera Cruz,.is hailed here as a
hero. The admiral took the initiative
when the German ship \ piranga ar
rived here, declared a blockade and
seized her. \\ Lien the admiral re
ceived orders from Washington to look
out for the ship, he replied that he
had already landed her and that she
was lying at anchor, surrounded by the
battleships Florida, Utah, At kansaw,
Vermont, New Hampshire and South
Carolina. The Ypiraga has two hun
dred Krupp cannon and several million
rounds of ammunition for Huerta.
Washington, April 22.—The senate
is still debating on the resolution that
passed the house. It seems to be un
willing that Huerta shall continue the
bi«- figure, vet is anxious to avoid war.
Senator Lodge made the chief speech
of the day. in which he declared that
all party lines are forgotten and that
all are behind the president for atone
ment. The senator, however, opposed
placing one cutthroat above another.
Senator Works offen d a resolution ac
cepting Huerta's apoligies a- sufficient.
The president will be satisfied with a
modified resolution.
Washington, April 22 —Secretary of
State Bryan last night notified all the
foreign powers that the United States
had established a blockade of Mexico.
Mr. Bryan conferred with the diplo
mats and explained the position of the
government and its objects and inten
tions. _
Washington, April 22.—It is report
ed that two hundred Krupp guns and
several million rounds of ammunition
are enroute to Mexico on a German
ship. Admiral Fletcher has been no
tified and directed to use discretion
but to prevent their landing.
VeraCruz, April 22.—After being
instructed by British admiral, the Kn
glish oil ship Craddock refuses to trans
port ammunition to Tampico for the
Mexicans.
Washington. April 22.— Hundreds of
organizations throughout the United
States have ottered their services to
President Wilson to uphold the honor
of the nation.
Vera Cruz, April 22.—The United
States assembled fifteen thousand ma
rines and blue jackets off this port in
less than forty-eight* hours.
Vera Cruz, April 22. —It is stated by
officials that half of the American fleet
will leave for Tampico.
Razor back clams at Commerce
Cafe.
Ask about board by the week at the
Seward Cate. i
Finch’s Gokten Wedding rye at the
Branch. *
BREAD BREAD BREAD
Full weight. 15 loaves or tickets
for $1. Doughnuts 15c per doz., and
cakes of all kinds at the Commerce
Cafe. Open day and night.
four Marines Are Killed and
Twenty Wounded.
Vera Cruz Is Taken After fight with
federals Who fire Upon Americans
And Then Retreat from City.
Washington, April 22.—It has been
officially announced here that in seizing ■
Vera Cruz four American marines
were killed and twenty wounded. The
Federals fired upon the marines from
the central plaza but were quickly
driven from the city with heavy losses.
Vera Cruz, April 22.--The battle
ship Utah was the first to arrive here
and barges were immediately lowered
with marines from the transport
Prairie.
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\’eru Cruz, April 22.-—Admiral Fletcher de
manded the surrender of the city but General Maas
ref used and at noon five hundred marines were
landed, who seized the customs house. Curious
crowds gathered along the wader front and watched, j
the marines as they paraded up the streets. Sud
denly General Maas opened fire from the central
plaza, two blocks away, the marines replying, and■
soon the fighting became general. The Prairie's
guns shelled the plaza and scattered, the Mexican
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forces. Many citizens joined, in the fight, firing
from the house tops. The Mexicans finally with
drew from the city. It is estimated, that more than ',
tiro hundred. Mexicans were killed. Seven hundred
■more marines were landed two hours later.
Several trainloads of American refugees left
Mexico City for this place but none have arrived
and grave apprehension is felt for their safety.
Washington, April 22.--After wrang
ling over the Mexican situation for
thirty-six hours, the senate this morn
ing at 3 o’clock voted to adopt the ad
ministration resolution by a majority
of seventy-two to thirteen.
The resolution, as passed by the
house, declares the president justified
in resorting to arms in Mexico and au
thorizes him to u9e the army and navy
in ridding Mexico of Huerta and his
government. The resolution though
very specifically disclaims any hostility
toward the Mexican people.
Senator La Follette offered an
amendment providing that we return
after subjugating Mexico but it was
defeated. Senator Lodge offered a
substitute but it was also defeated.
The resolution now goes back to the
house.
VERA CRUZ GETS
SHOT UP SOME
Vera Cruz, April 22.—Admiral Flet
cher early this morning demanded of
the mayor that the sharpshooters cease
tiring and that business he resumed.
These order's being ignored, the cruis
ers Chester and Prairie opened tire
with live inch guns and bombarded tor
half an hour, beginning at 8 o’clock
this morning Three thousand ma
rines were then landed and quick 1)
swept the streets. The rabbling peons
were tire only ones that resisted and
they lied to the housetops of the city
and were followed and most of them
captured. Officials of the city had all
fled. Many houses were wrecked by
the bombardment. All foreigners
were found safe in the railroad station.
London, April 22.—The London
newspapers came out this morning in
approval of the attitude taken by Pres
ident Wilson in the Mexican situation.
El Paso, April 22.—Refugees here
state that the rebels will join with the
federals in the American controversy.
| That they feel the action of President
Wilson affects the honor of all Mexi
cans. __
Raises Stormy Debate.
London, April 22.— A stormy debate
was raised in the house of commons
today when a demand was made for a
probe to be made in the government
movement against Ulster, a province
in Ireland.
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All Same Seattle.
Tacoma, April 22.—Fawcett, who was
recalled three years ago, has been re
elected mayor by two thousand ma
jority over Rev. Stover, a Lutherian
minister. __
Twenty-Five Killed in Battle.
Trinidad, April 22.—Twenty-five
were killed in the battle between the
striking miners and the militia which
took place in Ludlow yesterday.
Snow in Sault Ste. Marie.
SaultSte. Marie, April 22—Six inches
of snow fell here last night.
The steamer Admiral Fvans sailed
north from Juneau at 6 o’clock last
night._
The steamer Mariposa sailed north
from Juneau at midnight last night.
Meet me at the Branch. *
Asbestos lined mattresses at .1. L.
Graef’s. 4
Snow glasses of all kinds for sale at
J. L. Graef’s t
Razor back clams at Commerce
Cafe. _ _
Long distance telephone booth at the
Branch. __
For Sale—Five-room house and two
lots. Inquire at this office. 4
Complete steam laundry plant for
sale. Apply to Wayne Blue. $
I should worry. Chicken dinner
every day and short orders at all
hours at Commerce Cafe.
E. Levin, Prop.