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Show ADVANCE OF THE MARINES ORDERED By International News Service. WASHINGTON, April 21 There will bi a general advance of the 5000 marines Into Vera Cruz early this morning. An effort will bo made to break through along tho railroad Hues and to get about 2000 or the marines to the bridge of the Mexican National railway at Cordova to prevent Its destruction. This Is understood under-stood to be tho ofllclal information of the navy department tonight ns to Admiral Ad-miral Fletcher's plan following seizure of tho Vera. Cruz customhouse. Desperate lighting Is anticipated In pushing the troops through the streets of the city, but tho advance will be made as rapidly as possible In order to get tho marines as tar as possible clear of the Mexican riflemen rifle-men on the rooftops. Drastic measures will be taken by Admiral Fletcher If the Mexican resistance continues, and an effort ef-fort will be made to sweep the city of Its I defenders. |