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TO SALUTE FLAG; CRISIS SEEMS AT END; AMERICA ACCEPTS OFFER OK APOLOGY OF 111ERTA. Vessels Will (?o to .Mexico as Originally Planned, Despite Prousio-n President's Surrender. i Washington. April 1?J.?The United States government tonight accepted Jen. Huerta's oft>r to salute the Stars ud stripes as an apology for the arres: of Amercian bluejackets at Tampico a week ago today. Toe Huerta gov- j oranient's salute to the American flag! .vill be answered with a salute to toe j t .ri-color of the Mexican nation. nnonnn nmnrit O i t C! At* ! x juis cti i au^aijuciii, nig uviuno w,. j ?vhich were finally arranged tonight _.xi an exchange of official messages jet-ween Weshing.on and Mexico City, .-nded, in the view <cf all high adminis- j .nation officials, the crisis thai had re- ; ocilted in the dispatch of American war j -xeets to Mexican waters. Executive officers and congressmen breathed a ! i v:gii of relief that t'je tension had pas- J _ed. No time has been sent for tie firing! o. the salute, and until the details are j ..rranged, no further orders will be j ..ent to the American fleet now pro- i ceding sju:h. It is practically cer.ain, however, that while many of the vessels will be turned back, others vvill continue south and a substantially -ncreas'ed naval force will be maintained in Mexican waters. Makes It Alright. Hueria's offer and request lor a return salute caused President Wilson .o ask for an opinion from thi coun- j ;;elor <of the Stat? department and navy department officials. All report-1 ed that it was invairable custom in .lav-al practice to return a salir.e and cited precedents. The president ^ilso was informed tfcat Rear Admiral .?Iayo, on "making his original demand i'or a salute, agreed to re;urn the ^ourtesy. s Mr. Wilson said a return of a salute i under such circumstances did not in- | YOive recjgniuon 01 tae nuena gov- , -:r.:ment, but was merely an ac: of the j same character as grasping the hand j vt an individual who was apologizing' as he extended it. Secretary Bryan,: too, took the view that the American salute would be given to the flag of .he Mexican nation, just as much respected by the constitutionalists as the Huerta government, and no techical recognition w&s involved. Precedents in whicu the United States returned the salute of other (fltinnR whr> annlneizpri tn if wptp cited a: the While House and nary department, and it was generally agreed in executive quarters that Gen. duerta's compliance with the American demand had dissipa:ed a tense situation. Yields Completely. In less than 48 hours after President Wilson had ordered the Atlantic and Pacific fleets to Mexican waters c.nd had informed Gen. Huerta That . nless a salute was fired to atone for repeated onense against me dignity 01 th'e United States there would be se? .. . iiios consequences, ttae answer came ?a complete acceptance of the deImmediately there was a change in the atmosphere of official Washington. As the norm clouds lif ed and a wave of satisfaction spread through fficial quarters, President Wilson ar? ranged to go to White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., for a week-end, and Secretary Br/yan, who is ill, planned to take his long delayed trip 10 Miami, Fla. Attention that had been temporarily directed from the legislative programme turned again to congressional routine. Tue numerous happening which led to tihe aggressive stand of the Amer- , .can government, the strong pressure j ..rought 10 bear at Mexico City by \ ^narge O'Shaughnessy and the diplo- | sialic representatives of other gov- j <.rnments, backed by advices from the; - rench and German ambassadors at I .,'ashington, who learned from the ..late department the serious intention n i the Washingron government, all j ad brought about a grave international crisis. Congress showed ots . oadiness to stand by tbe administraon and the house com mil tee on for- j ign affairs passed a resolution up- j ..olding the president's position. To Kemain Neutral. ~ Whilp thp r>rpsirf?rvr ripplarprl flip 1 ring of the salute would close -the ampico incident, it will have no parVcular bearing on the general Mexin policy of the administration, /ther offenses, such as the arrest of mail orderly a: Vera Cruz, p.iave been apologized for and the United States 11 continue its position of Neutrality < between the two factions contend.'ig for the military supremacy of the ^uthern republic. Incidentallly the president, as well, ixa Mr. Bryan, in their conversations j on ;lie situation, generally drew attention to official re]>orts they had re- I eeived praising Gen. Villa and the | constitutionalists for iiieir trea'nient j 01 prisoners and foreigners in the ! bloody battle at Torreon. No: a lor- j ^ eign^r was i. jured. according to offi- ' jm cial reports fi cm eye witnesses. ^|| Huerta's offer was received in eon- ! uress generally with approval and I members familiar with international ? precedents agreed that a return salute ; from American guns could not be re- ! ^ garded as recogni;ion of the Huerta w regime or in any way be beaea.h tvie |. dignity f the United States. Senator I>odge. ranking republican member of the foreign relations com- ! i mirtpp whn ?nir] parlv in thp riav that ! to return the salute would nullify the ! effect of the apology, withdrew his j _ criiicism after a telephone conversa tion with Secretarv Bryan. The Mas- ' <-. ' I * sachusetts senator was informed that, ^ naval officers and those familiar with j precedents know of no case where a , salute' was not returned and that, ; moreover the statement that the sa- : ? lute would be returned was included ; S in Rear Admiral Mayo's original de- col nfend. des ---- .. nor .Mr. .Lodge said lie nad ueen mis- > taken about i: ar.d expressed the hope ' i 5 that the custom in such cases would ' ! Ss be clear to the country. i Must Acknowledge it, I ? When Senator Shively, ac Jng chair- j man of the foreign relations commit- i n i i x tee, visited the White House, 'he: VQl iearned from Secretary Bryan of the ; we proposal from Gen. Huena to yield to the American government. The Indiana senator, who had studied care- I fully all the possibilities in the situa- Z i tion. was Quick to agree that t'nell United States government could not. re(^ refrain from answering the Mexican 1 apologetic guns, and when questioned j by senators at the eaptiol later as I sured them a return salute was in ac- ter j cordanc-e with international customs.; Blc I For several hours Senator Shive- , lily's attention was engaged by his col- j leagues, who wanted assurances that1 ^ a re.urn salute could not be consid- j ered as a signal of recognition of the j noi Huerta government, we aeciarea tnat j it could not be so regarded; that :he j . United States governmen: had been ^ dealing unofficially with the Huerta y regime as a de facto government and i had never extended in any official , m precognition; that the ultimatum had, *" been served upon the de facto govern- i | ment because it was the only sem- j ^ ' blance of government f:*om which M ! reparation for insulis could be asked. ^ During an executive session late to- | ; day senators discussed the reported I | Huerta position informally and it was I 'agreed that toe United States should J no: quibble over returning the salute, j but there were some senators in-j| clined to the view that the advance j request from Huerta for a return of I ? the salute should be ignored. I , . , . Shively of "Demand the salute of the flag, I . , ? mittee hap and do as we please afterwards, was , the preside i the way one senator expressed his ? ! fere"ce. ' nnininn | r * short time Can Trust Wilson. : ''You may be sure of one thing',"! ,Tr I i Washing: said Senator Chilton of West Vir-1. i mg but no; ginia, "that if a return of the Mex- * ? 7 , ,, tarv Bryan i ican salute bv this government would ! , . morning, s 1 mean recognition of tne Huerta gov- , . ! received fi ; er.imen: there will be no American ' , I . , than thai tl ! sa.ute m answer to Mexico s apologv.1 , , . , j . , . ' ,1 what his la Anotaer thing the country may be as-; . . ; I Wnsnmgl | sured of and that is that when Pres- . 1 inter :ation i dent Wilson sets himself firmlv, as he , . . .. . ^ .... nas raced s i hac in tine: fnep tnprp wi n=> : ; render oil his pari."' j a.iea Discussing the probability of allow-! * nless H ! ing some of the ships, now en route to f^- e^enm i Mexican waters, to proceed regardless 1^lcl- 0 R ^en j of rhe acceptance of Huerta's offer, j^e Ameiic | many members of congress expressed ^ent ^ ^so the opinion that the adminis:ration ; ,5nt s(isSic i ?? lr- 4^. v% Q 11 | proposes ts keep a firmer hand on the ' situation in the future and tftat fur-jnav- 101 sl ;her reasons for vigorous action may i sar-"j develop at any time. < Huerta 1 Inquiry as to the character of pres- 1 before 6 o'< sure brought on Gen. Huerta brought j P- m- Wai out the fact that foreign governments j "yield* by had an active interest in the acts of; of bis inten the last 24 hours. The Frn'ech and i taken at t German ambassadors, after confer-, could be k ences at the State department, were or the pres in communication, it is understood, This fina wiih their representatives in Mexico after Huert City. Another phase of the situation time and r was a well authenticated report mat j "simuuanet ue last installment of a loan due | Leaders : Huerta was about to be 'held up by | dent "Wilsc foreign bankers.if he did not comply , clothed wit with American demands. Charge Al- j sary to 'tak' gara of :he Mexican embassy here was i Seizure -c in close touch, by cable with Gen. | <x the Me> Huerta, and every avenue of influence j waters, an< exerted was in the direction of con- j from Vera < vincing the Mexican dictator that it are as far a was best to yield. y Vera Cruz Pressure Effective. features of I Developments of the day in rapid Wilson has succession showed that the pressure risers, had had its effect. During the night Such a c long messages came from Charge national la^ O'Shaughnessv, describing his talks war," and y with Huerta. When they were de- ta, however ciphered Secretary Bryan hurried to Tin the White House. Acting Chairman The clira i 3opelai J itartling Redu Artie i .-v a a _ ?i,#x <;?)A <"M1 Voir finrinp' lir.vu any ui niv 9-v.uv it Suits this week. All the very latest 4 models, no old stock. colc SILK PETTICOATS. L Iplendid silk Peiticoats in all the varied onh ors. Our s ock includes any that you ire, tango, Kelly-green, black, navy, Coat ( i.iaged and purple, $1.2o kind now only 1.50 kind 1.C/\v only $1.00 1 - 1 2.o0 kind now only $1.75 2 >ETV SPRING WAISTS. Iney are the newest models and of a kind i would hardly expect to find at the price are asking for them? on!; . 1 SEW SPRING SKIRTS. blu< l + Atit-A o >-? rl ocoArf rnonf $1.0 1. UlOllllLll vc U. 11VI lliui,? 1UUU1 uo^Vi uuv-av, select from. See them. Prices greatly B need. E and CHILDREN'S DRESSES. L special showing of the very latest pat- g-iti ns of Children's Dresses and Middy Sfi juses in sizes 6 to 14 at only 50c and $1.00 jo<? MEN'S CLOTHING. Ve have a choice stock of Michaels-Stern 'merits, all pure wool, all pure worth, H le better, price $15 to $30 mu( Llso we 'have a very seleci: line of Cloth; a: a more moderate price, Morris Levy Co, and Robert Kamber & Co of New s^? rk, all pure wool and priced $10 to $15. yea: :opelai "THE 9 the foreign relations com-' ??? I?ened to be waiting to see nr and was called into con*- j Kfiififr 11 riiey were together for a' UIU only r-nd emerged smiling. I ? ! vour ne h-m Anril 19?"Rnconras-I J : final'' was the way Secre-! - , shortly after 1 o'clock this | DJfC^SCtlE uinmed up a message just! om Mexico City. Further | r? 4 *t le secretary did not disclose Ylu LAll test dispatch contained. j :on, April 18.?The gravest al r^rieic tVlo TTnitorl 9!tntP<5 T_ T J 1 ince'the Splnish'^r ^ms ( 1W? 1 Purest Driii .uerta before 6 o clock Sun- * g accedes to Rear Admiral T ni*7pof Pt land for a 21-gun salute to LtWCM I I an flag at Tampico, Presin possibly will go before a We aop >n of congress Monday and irr .IlUI'U.y HJ list? L'lic <u ill * auu VQUI* I ich steps as may be iieces- . J i n , - ' TELEPHO nay actually fire a salu.e slock, which would be 7:36 ?? shington time, or he may w~ ^ ^ advising President Wilson j . , tion to do so. Either action The People's I Vio locf mirmto in Movinrv c\AA N av/ miuuiv, Jfi iricuii ' novn here before the hour ; I ident's going to congress. 1 l word to Mexico City today j thjr(] message came :a had parleyed for the lastj sisting on his own eiterated his demand for a "simultaneous salute nis salute.' j ^ conference betw in congress declared Presi- j and cabinet membe >n would immediately be j prompx decision to :h all the authority neces- j temporizing or dilato e action. j followjng sta )f Vera Cruz and Tampico, I frQm ilhe Whi :ican warsnips in mose i 1 of a section of railroad Gen- Huerta is st Cruz and a pacific blockade fioinS something les ls a trestle 30 miles west of , demanded and som and a pacific blockade are constitute an a plan of action President jtliat representati outlined to his closest ad-! in tlie ^ronS in tIl( have put upon the g ourse authorities on inter- United Stages, v describe as one "short of j The president has st not an act-of war. Huer- j if Gen. Huerta has , might construe it as one. j o'clock Sunday after] e Climax Reached. ! the matter to congre< ax came today when a | Allowing five hou vMMrfciTMr-ir A ^ i ^ v-r w x ^ x-a. iced Price Sa :les This We< SPECIALS. 000 vards prettv Dress umg'.ianis, fast , I.a irs, at only >c 000 yards short length Chambrays at ; - He 00n yards shor,. length Ap.on Ginghams, >'a :n;y 5c case Iroquoise Dress Giighams, worth -2c, only ? 10c fiisp Shirtins: nri.nt.s onlv ~>C "~ )0 yards short length Ratine 10c bale\heavy Cheviots, 10c kind, only ..Sc bales "Southern Silks,*' 12-12c kind j 10c tei case "Detroit-Special" Overalls solid * S bs, pin checks, Kaki, worth $1.25 only 0. est A. C. A. Ticking, only yard lSc v;t '1 ? n Ktif "D /-*Tirtl/irnY r/1 1 f\f* A LI cl gUUU qudlliv L?cu i jam ivv 15c. si 30 pieces Percales, jus,: the shing for rts and Dresses in all style patterns, pes, checks, dots, 36 in wide, only yard and 12 I -2c. s: BOYS CLOTHING. ' ta: prp von will find Bovs Clothins with as en :h style and workmanship as the men's, mi kind that well dressed boys want. We w them from $2..>6 to $8.50, sizes 5 to 18 jj)( rs. u pe MD BRO DAYL1UHT SlUli imhmhdhhbmmbhhbm ' IS J I ^ xt upei >tion I Week ====== FHL IT Monday, * Pharmacists j No\ js Used ! Harmony Sin I I n ices Charged | Scenery ===== reciate. ; Thursda rade Ritt. >E 158. \J A i Comedy Sin T A JL. M. Drug Store ? EWBERRY, S. C. ! ^ , ! Three Reels of from Huerta in- fc?? conditions for a i BnaMaBiH een the president rjme f:)r transmission -of c rs resulted in a s2ges froni Charge O'Shi brook no more un(j including lime for cipl ry Lactics. deciphering, an answer wa teinent then was pected here before early te House: ? , morning^ assuming that Hu iil insisting upon j the full time for indicating ? +v>r>?-> lion I Hnns >o luaii nao j - ething less than ( President Wilson made hi acknowledgement j ments to leave late tonight ves were entirely j Sulphur Spring, W. Va., to ' J indignities they Wilson, who has been ill, over.nment of the Washington. He will arri 'health resort tomorrow mo determined that | leave tomorrrow nigot, re; not yielded by 6 capital early Monday. aoon he will take May Defy United Stai >s on Monday. Huerta's continued evasivi rs, the average his desperate condition, bo *hers|] le on Many J ik I WHITE GOODS. Special 2'j pieces 30 in fine quality White wn, worth l.'c, only, ya'd " 1--C Vj| in'in shppr nnaliiv Whitp Lawn varri 10e 1 inch Whi'.e Linen, best in town a:..10c ^ 36 in White Flaxen C'repe, sheer quality, rd 25c J Heavy welt white Pique, also narrow cord r children's wear 10c, 15c, 25c M 27 in white Crinkle Crepe, special yard 15c JM COLORED WASH (;OODS. 27 in Crepes all dainty patterns yard 10c O ll' i 1 Art J ?-* S /\ ^ J-V nln t _ ou 1:1 piinicu ?wnc? in uc muiaiu ijch.rns, tine quality, va"d 25c 30 in solid color Crepe in all colors, -I rd 25c 36 in fine quality printed ba:iste yard 10c I * A beautiful lot embroidered figured lawn, )rth 25c, special yard 15c * JOE STYLES FOR MEN, WOMEN AND 1 CHILDREN. The Colonial Pump is the rage of the sea n in all leathers at ...$2,00, $2.o0, $3.50 T.ie rubber soled Englist bal, for men in fl 11 and gun metal $3,.>0 and $4 Men's Button Oxford in gun meal and patt $3*>0 and $4.00 Also Ladies' Button Oxfords in paten:, gun 1 etal at $2->0, $3.00, $3.50 # We have also the Mary Jane and Baby >11 dainiy and serviceable. Something apaling in pa'ent, gun metal and tan. THERS I :EM \ 71 * ra House of April 20th Tuesday, Wednesday I elda Duo iging and Dancing. Special j and Electrical Effects J y, Friday, Saturday er & Weis tgiag, Talking and Dancig Entertainers, [ irpncprl Pirhirps fhanwrl Daiiv LIVVUUVH a 1VIM1 vv^ vutuMVM ?- -~?j 'I ? aaMHBHBiwaHngHBHBMHnHBaaaMHft :able mes- financial and military view point aughnessy, financial and military point or view, lering and ? s not ex- (CONTINUED ON PAGE 7.) Monday erta takes SALE OF ACCOOTS. his inten- By virture of a Resolution passed at the meeting of the creditors of S. W. s arrange- Bruce, held at Newberry, S. C., on the for White Gth day of April, 1914, the undersigned, bring Mrs. will, on the 18th day of April, 1914, at back to 9:30 o'clock in the forenoon, at Chapve at the pells, South Carolina, sell to the highrning and est bidder, or bidders, far cash, all the iching tho accounts and other evidence of debt belonging to the said S. "W. Bruce, tes. H. H. Blease, eness, and Assignee aad Agent, th from a Newberry, S. C., 6th, 1914.