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The Washington times., 1911-03-10
CONGRESS TO ASK
TAFT TO EXPL AIN
By JOHN SNURE.

The unmasking of the real purposes
of the Government in hurrying 2O,0OO
troops to the Mexican border promises
to make the Mexican situation of over
shadowing Importance in the forthcom-
ing extra session of Congress.
President Taft has disclosed that the
sudden mobilization of troops in Texas
is not a peace maneuver, but warlike
demonstration intended to protect
American interests in Mexico. That
the President will follow this up by
sending a message to Congress in which
he will more fully set forth why the
movement was undertaken is expected.
He may do this in the message which ne
will send to Congress at the outset of
the session, or may send special mes
sage dealing with this particular ques-
ton.
Will Ask for Funds.
At the same time, there is little doubt
that estimates for emergency appropri-
ations for the expenses of this massing
of troops on the border will sent In
While 1t Is admitted by high army Off
cials that the additional expense con-
seauent on the movement will be great
il is denied that 1t will be anything ike
81, ,OOO, ,OO0O AS has been represented
there is little question that 1t will be
heavy additional expense. The troops
are to be kept in a Gordon along the
Rio Grande and the entire border for
an indefinite period-probably Tor many
months-and this will mean heavy COST
When the question OF making an
emergency appropriation comes up the
Democratic leaders in the House, ana
some of the critics of the Adminlstra-
tion in the Senate, will insist on having
stjil more light than has already been
sled on what is behind this poWerful
demonstration-this sudden concentra-
ton of fourth Of the army;
Already the Democratic Leaders at
both ends of the Capitol are vastly con-
cerned in this. The questions they are
going to put up to the White House
arc:
this movement?
To what extent has there been pres
sure from J. Pierpont Morgan. from the
house of Guggenheim, from the South
ern Pacific. and from other great finan-
cial interests to send troops to the Dor
der to help bolster up the Diaz govern
ment and protect the American invest
ments in Mexico?
Frank Debate Promised.
1t was declared today that the ques-
tions involved in the Mexican situa-
ton and the mobilization of troops on
the border would be discussed on the
floor with the utmost frankness by the
Democratic leaders. The matter will
come up there before it does in the.
Senate, If passage of an emergency ap-
measure proves needfuL >
Obviously, with the present excite
ment prevailing as to the mobilization
of troops and the sending Of warships
to the South, the consideration of vari-
Gus phases of the Mexican difficulty will
tend to throw the tariff question and
Canadian reciprocity to some extent
into the background.
President Taft's friends here are re-
liant on his ability to show that the
The Washington times., 1911-03-10
There Is No Excuse For
Intervention in Mexico,
According to Limantour

NEW YORK, March l0.-Taking di-
rect issue with President Taft, Jose
Limantour, Mexican minister of finance,
today declared that there Is no excuse
for Intervention in Mexico, and that the
health of President Diaz is not precar-
ious, and that Mexico can easily protect
all foreign interests there.
The Mexican minister was plainly
very much concerned by the admission
that the United States Government
feared that trouble must follow con-
tinuation Of the Mexican revolution, and
he insisted that under no circumstances
could Mexico consent for a moment to
interference by the United States in her
internal affairs. In carefully prepared
statement Limantour said:
While undoubtedly the ideas regard
ing this matter which President Taft is
reported to have expressed yesterday v
will have further reassuring effect
everywhere, / consider 1t quite untrue
as reported, that representations have
been made by responsible persons to
President Taft or to other high officials
at Washington Of a general uprising In
Mexico in the near future, or that
President Diaz's health is in a precar-
ious condition.
THE latest authoritative news from
Mexico shows improvement in the gen.
eral situation, and also that President
Diaz Is attending to his duties as
usual.
Il regret exceedingly that so much
has been, said about the possibilities
OF intervention in Mexico by the United
States. -. tr---t5. -,
Il cannot conceive of a situation IN
my country which would warrant such
action. Ny government will protect not
only the interests of our own people
but of all foreigners.
But under no circumstances could
my government consider the matter of
Intervention for moment. because
Mexico can never allow any other gov
ernment to interfere in the manage
"All talk OF Intervention by any for
eign government is extremely offensive
TO Mexico. We simply wish to be treat
ed as a self-respecting government and
as any other established government
is treated.
Although there have been disturb
ances for some time in certain Euro
pean countries, similar to those going
on in northwestern Mexico for several
months, there has not been the slight
est intimation Of Intervention on the
part of any. one of the strongest gov
ernments of Europe.
THE foreign interests in those Euro
pean countries in which the disturb
ances occurred, are large. 1t Is gener-
ally known that the insurrectionists in
Mexico have smuggled arms and sup
plies across the Mexican border.
obviously the statloning of a large
force of United States troops in that
section will lessen and probably stop
the smuggling altogether The pres
ence Of troops there will also probably
have a salutary effect upon the in
surrectionists in northwestern Mexico.
More than this, I cannot believe that
templates in its mobilization of
troops"
The Washington times., 1911-03-10

mobilization Of troops was one of wise
forehandedness for the purpose Of pro-
tecting American interests, guarding the
border more effectively, and shutting
of Germany or any other foreign gov
ernment from having any excuse Oh the
ground of jeopardized interests in Mex
leo from trenching on the Monroe Doc
trine. They believe the country will
attempt. for political or other reasons,
to hamper the Administration in this
matter will meet with the disapproval
of the American public.
Deficiencies Revealed.
While 1t is talked a great deal that
the mobilization movement is pro-
ceeding without a hitch, as a mat
ter of fact 1t has revealed many de-
ficiencies. For one thing, 1T has
shown that most of the organizations
were not up to anything like full
strength and a large number OF re-
cruits, several thousand of them.
have to be sent after the army. This,
army men admit, is a distinct sign
of weakness. Another fact is that
large numbers OF special orders and
a great amount of telegraphing has
been necessary in order to set the
troops in motion. If there were any
thing like a perfect system for mo-
bilization, say experienced officers,
this would not have happened. How
ever, the maneuverS will be a good
school for officers and men, and will
put new life into the army.
The fact that various organizations
about the country are. reported to be
holding themselves in readiness or
expecting orders, leads to the belief
in some quarters that more troops
may be ordered to the front. War
Department officials denied, however,
there was any purpose Of this kind.
Today's army reports showed the
various organizations are rapidly
centering in Texas. The scout cruiser
Salem has arrived at Galveston. The
Chester is due at Tampico.
The Washington times., 1911-03-10
National Guardsmen
Volunteer, Busy At
Recruiting Stations

With the great machinery of the army
already in motion, the War Department
spent today in watching the working OF
the many parts of it's vast engine. and
in deftly touching here and there
piece that was not yet fully at its ca
pacity. The day was without accident
almost without incident. But 1t was
marked by hard work, and by an enthu-
siastic sympathy of the whole country
The sympathy was manifested in two
ways: by the eagerness of militia offI-
GERS to avail themselves of the oppor.
tunity to witness the maneuvers OF the
army along the Mexican border, and by
the thriving business of the recruiting
stations. At these last, the Department
was Informed today, recruiting officers
were having scores of Involuntary ap-
plicaions where previously they had
been compelled to advertise with allur-
Ing posters for men to wear the blue
and bear the arms of their country.
Anxious to See Maneuyers.
From the adJutant general of the
National Guard, to whom the de-
partment issued Invitations to desig-
nate officers to see the army and its
manoeuverS, there came answers so
quickly that the officials were at once
convinced that they would very rigid
ly have to limit the number Of civil
ian soldiers who will be taken into
The Washington times., 1911-03-10
American Interests
Are Safe Under Diaz,
Attorney Declares

NEW YORK. March 1o.-"Should the
United States assume control in Mexico
as 1t did in Cuba, American BUSINESS
interests there would not be in any nRre
secure position than they have been
under President Diaz ard his cabinet"
This statement was made today by
Guy Van Amringe, attorney for Millikcn
Brothers. steel contractors and builders,
who have enormous contracts in Mexico.
Van Amrinse recently returned from the
southern republic.
Reports from our agents in Mexico
indicate that this revolution is at the
mercy of the administration and could
be blotted at once" he declared. "Diaz,
however, believes that such action
would arouse greater sympathy for. the
insurrectos. The rebels are checked
whenever they look serious and they
are allowed gradually to kill their own
cause. To say that Diaz's party is tot
tering. 1 believe is utterly foolish, and
the wealth and brains of the country
surround him. A month ago when I
talked with him he was in the best of
health"
The Washington times., 1911-03-10
CROSSING BORDER
NAY MEAN CLASH
Nothing Less Than War
Would Result, Is Hint of
de la Barra.
GOVERNMENT NOT
TOTTERTNG, HE SAYS
Ambassador and Limantour Insist
They Can Take Care of
Themselves.
CONTINUED from First Page.)

citizenship are in favor of main
tanning peace and order and that
explains why the seditious move
ment has been reduced TO the
guerrilla warfare in the northern
section of Chihuahua. Reports pub
lished about the growth of the Sc
ditious movement have been un-
true and exaggerated.
The constitution of Mexico for
bids the government officials, who
ever they be, to permit foreign
troops entering Mexican territory
without the consent of the senate:
Ny government, patriotic and
strong. has never and never will
entertain such an idea or thought.
1t is pointed out that the Mexican
senate is not-now in session and will
not be for six or eight months, ano
that President Diaz has little or ne
thought of calling a special session
certainly not one to consider giving
American troops the permission tC
enter Mexico and intervene even in
favor of the government.
The Washington times., 1911-03-10
Grave Anxiety For
Madero's American
Artillery Company

Ell PASO, Tex, March 1O.-Grave
anxiety is felt here regarding the fate
o fwhat has been known as "Medero's
American Artillery Company" Addi-
tional advices received here today con-
firm the report that in the battle near
Casa Grandes. this company was cut
off, fifteen killed and thirtyvsix taken
prisoners. 1t Is feared here that these
prisoners will be summarily tried and
executed. .s-'.
According to the last dispatches from
the front, Madero's forces have renewed
their assault upon the federals and a
general battle is in progress. ,ar
The Washington times., 1911-03-10
Yellow Fever Raging.
In Mexico, the Report
To Texas Authorities

AUSTIN, Tex, March 1o.--An epidemic
OF yellow fever has started in Mexico,
according to advices received from
State health inspectors. Stringent quar-
antine regulations Will be established
spread of the disease to Texas.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-30

ton.
The naval representation of America
In African waters during the present
trouble will be limited to the scout
cruiser Chester and the little gun
boat Scorpion. The Chester passed
through the Straits of Gibraltar to- day
bound for Malta. where she should
arrive by Monday evening. The Ches-
ter will be left free to look after
the protection of American interests
In Tripoli, her commander acting in
conjunction with American Consul
The Scorpion has been the sta
snip at onstantinoplc. but she will
DC ordered to remain at Malta or
vicinity for the present to assist the
chester In safeguarding American in
terests The declaration of war came
with such suddenness that there has
Seen no opportunity for the War and
Navy Departments to dispatch trained
observers from the general STAFF TO
report upon the incidents of the war.
IT was said. however that instruc-
tlonS would be sent to the American
military attaches at Rome and Con :
stantinople TO watch developments. and
the commanders of the Chester and
the scorpion will be expected to do
llkewiSc for the navy.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-30
.WHOOWNS THE AIR
.USEOBY Av|ATORS?
American Professor of Law at
Cambridge Universitn Says
It Is Open Question.

Now York. September 2e.-Dr. II. d.
Hazeltine. on American professor OF
law at Cambridge University, who is
now in Now Yodk on leave OF absence,
is devoting his energies to study OF
tho legal phases of aviation. He be-
lievcs that codo of laws for the air
Will DO developed within the next few
years Some of his views on this sub
jeot are given in an interview pub
lished here to-day.
"A chief point of DISCOURSE" he says,
is as to whether the air is free;
whether each State has the right OF
sovereignty to the air space above its
territory and it's waters. or whether
the air space should be open to all
countries. Every one admits that the
air above the high seas should be free.
My own view is strongly In favor OF
sovereignty. Each State could con-
tract with other States as 1t sees best
in regard to tho occupation of its local
atmosphere. and could license foreign
flyers to travers 1T and also make reg
ulations affecting the health, safety
and welfare Of the country.
There are many questions of pri-
land owner to the air above him. ]
have looked into EnRlish cases az
thoroughly as j could. and / hava Found
mat there Is wen established view
,,,,.,S Aue hen lawyers That IL land
owner owns the air space up to thu
heavens
English courts haze held that GER
tain interferences with the air space
are either trespasses or nuisances. such
decisions have been rendered. In the
case OF ancient lights, string.nS wires.
Hying balloons and I;scharging pro.
i think that aviators ought to re
rsstrained from flying over our cities.
fIench and German regulations al
atady forbid flying over cities of a
eerteln size In course Of time nj.
routes will be dehnei. with stations
where 1t may be permissiple to ttop
and get supplies"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-30
WELLS SIGNS TO
.FIGH 7 DONOVAN

New York, September o,-Afa :,
Wells, lightweight champion of Eng
lana. has been matched to tight Billy
Donovan In siX-round bout at tho
Stadium in Toronto, Canada, on octo-
Der g. The men will meet at l35
pounds. George Mcdonald, manager OF
wells said he would not entertain an
other match for Wells in America with
FREDDIE Welsh. but says his business
Is 10 match Wells with Packcy Me-
farland and Ad. Wolgast, the light
weight champions
Mcdonald is willing TO match Jack
Ward. the English iightweig agains,
Freddie Welsh Tor side wager OF
$500
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-30
THREAT AGAINST
.LYNCHbURG MAYOR
Warned to Keep Away From
Negro Section on Penalty
of His Life.
Especial 10 Tho Times.pisp..eh. ]

Lynohburs. Va. September 2s.--The an
nouncement that Meyor Smith has received
an anonymous letter. warning him from go
ing to the section OF Twelfth Street. tnfest-
ed by negroes. penalty OF his life. is
but one OF the many large and petty ex-
cesses charged to the bsd negro element Of
the city for some time past. Conditions of
this nature worse In Lynchburs now
than they have been for years, and it would
not BIO surprising at any time to coo a clash
between the races
Tho shooting of Policeman Ware by q
negro prisoner month ago. seems to have
marked the beginning Of these unusual con-
d!tions. During this ptSiod there have boon
more negro disorders than ever before in
the history OF tho city in the same length
OF time. The nights are made hldeous at
times by promiscuous shooting. and the po-
nee have been unable to apprehend any of
the disturbing element save Tho two negroes
VINO participated in running street duel
ISLANDERS were shot
The whitep ople of the city fear for the
iuture' Tor tho feeling now is that a trifrnE
trouble might In a few moments lead up 10
Siash that would cost lives.
There ner many respectable colored people
IN the city who are working to keep the
disorders down. but the bad element has
gotten beyond them, and their small ex-
ceases have reached bounds never attained
In Lynchburg before.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-30

without a satisfactory reply reaching
The italian government. Tho lack OF
this reply only confirms tho bad will
or wan, Of power. OF which the Turk
tsh government authorities have given
sach sreouent proof. especially with
regard TO the rights and interests OF
mo royal government consequent
~ Is obliged itself to Safeguard its
eishts and interests. as we'll az its
honor and dignity by all means at It's
disposal. Events which will follow
can only be regarded as the necessary
consequence of conduct followed so
long by the Turkish authorities.
The relations OF peace and friend
ship being therefore interrupted be-
tween the two countries, Italy con-
eders herself from this moment in a
state of war with Turkey. have,
therefore. the honor TO make known
10 Your Highness that passports will
be placed at the disposal of the charge
daffaircs at Rome. and I beg Your
Highness to hand passports to the rep
Tesentatives OF the royal government
3 Ottoman subjects may continue to
reside In Italy without fear of an at
tack on their persons, property or af-
fairs"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-30
BAlLIHGER WILL
NOT SUE PINCHOT
Fears Suit Would Detract From
Issues TAFT Is Pre-
senting.

bsn't.. Col. September ..-Fornner Sec
FsIEEy ol the Interior Il. y. Baiiingcr, who
threatened legal action against clifford
F!rch"t .n Die heat o. the Alaska coal land
controversy, ana whose friends. lie saS 5,
have tetn urging him to sue the former
'A'iouaI forester upon the lattera arrival
* seattle IRON a.JsKu. announced to-day
mat Bog aas aet!ded not make a lega
- Aaye definitely determined to enter
NpoF 10 .rCai controversy w!th Mr.. Plnchot. -
fa!n "iE B-l.uSsr, convinced. aA ana,
t"@t l!t Judgment y! the American people
% DO matters that Would be involved In
sutE Sa.t already o!ncIleE--,tita-t hat o,
i'eS."eHt idiI 50 vigorously expressed at
We lsiht % nay Resignation. OF the at.or-
w '''sist1t dhd " majority OF the con.
sEtts'''.tl i"N<si!IltIhs Committee
am M AloTe strongly Ie. 10 the dc.
.S''. %. me 4ntt that 10 renew the con.
livery ".tH 81. fncGot must strongly
''"" " ttir@eJ isOm tns Issues INN Presi.
IsN' ~. W. Now 80 yutrgeIS3liS prss,uitd
=" t"t american people, ana Il clear com .
.'s.sis'on " which he regards as essential
%. 20 tHe success VI the Republican party nj
the nest election gary ~
cannot shut my eyes TO the iact .bat
-" Sult would at once revIv. and no.
oen'"A'e Nht controversies that mr., ms,
: ~ "oSrHte ihe newer and broader .;gncs
tse.""E rem lhr e.ira session a; co..
~ Ss' an1 w .in wh.th the P.ts.dcnt.s fut,,r,
/ 20 ." t,f"ngY AHHeG While have no c,,e ;
s.u. apout lhe ;esU!i OF slch n suI, !.
.nohey iudgmeat asaint Mr. Pinc<,, ts ,h
o,.y p.nlshment y could bring / IA M
regard that as necessary TO my vlnd,cs,, no. ,.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-30
THIS COUNTRY WILL
KEEP ITS HANDS OFF

Washington, September ce.--The
declaration of war by Italy upon Tur-
key coming as IL did with practically
no notice. created q great sensation in
official Washington. The State De-
partment had felt reasonably confident
that the other signatories to the Ber-
lin treaty. which fixed the status Of
Turkey. would be able TO bring COM
bined pressure to bear upon italy 10
divert her from her purpose to seize
Tripoli.
Indications are that America will
keep clear OF the present struggle for
domination in Africa, IL that is pos
sihle 1t is distinctly asserted at the
state Department that the United
states has absolutely no political in
terest in that part OF the world.
The only conclusion that could be
drawn from the developments or the
past twenty-four hours was th3. what
has happened Is only # natural Sc
quence of the Franco German Morocco
negotiations. and that all along * had
would be given n free hand to deal
with Tripoli in return for re:raining
from intervening in the Moroccan dis
pute. although her interests in that
country OF the Moors are quite as i'm
poTtant as those of any ot the ra-
lions OF Northern Europe.
Late this afternoon the Stl:e De-
partment received an appeal from Os-
car Straus, formerly American ainbas-
ssador to Turkey, to intervene betw cen
catisn was based upon article III of
The Hague conven tion, OF which 10th
italy and Turkev We're siSnator;2s.
Under this article, powers strange
20 me dispute can on their own in
ltiative offer their good offices or me
citation. No official statement could he
obtained from the officials o: the state
department as to what disposition
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-30
ASSEMBLY OF PANAMA
HOSTILE TO AROSEMENA
Declares Prenident of Republic Must
Resign Six Months Before Ask
ing Reelection.

Panama. September as-The national
assembly's hostility to President Arose
mena and his scheme for reelection
has evidenced itself strilsingly in a
declaration passed by a majority vote,
insisting that the President must re-
sign his office six months before the
date set for the elections If he desires
to enter the lists as a candidate
The declaration. Issued in respons SO
to Arosemena's message converting tho
special sessions, gives the assembly
Interpretation of the constitutional
provision that no citizen may run for
President who has discharged the du-
ties of the office within the ak months
preceding the day OF election"
Arosemena some time ago obtained a
grant of siXmonth vacation, which
he planned to begin exactly six months
prior to election day. His lawyers had
assured him that 1t will be unneces-
sary for him to give up his office. as
he would comply with the letter of the
law by merely absentFng himself on
leave.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-09-30
Absorption Process
Makes Faces Youns
(From The Homo Maker !

Success has at last come to scientist
who for years have sought some eficctuai
method OF removing the outer facial Skin
In cases Of unsightly complexions. which
would be both painless and entirely non
Injurious The new process is 50 simple.
the means SO ordinary 80 inexpensive,
the wonder is thai no one had discovered
the same long ago.
II has been amply demonstrated that
common mercolized wan, to be had al any
drug store, completely removes by gentle
absorption. all the withered, lifelcss cut
Gle, showing the youthful, roseike skin
underneath. The mercolized wax is an.
piled at. night like cold cream but NOT
rubbed in--and washed off in the morn
Ing. The absorption also clcauses cloggci
pores. increasing the skins breathing
capacity and capillary circulation, pre-.
Cerying the tone, color and natural beauty
81 the new skin.