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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-03-16
C0NTRADICTS EVIDENCE
OF SUPERIOR OFFICER
Captain Austin M. Knight Defends Him
self on Charge OF Neglect Of
Duty.

NORFOLK. Va, March IA sensa-
ton was created by Captain Austin NJ.
Knight. president Of the naval ordnance
board. when In testfying in his own be-
half today on charges of neglect OF duty
in connection with the sinking OF the
monitor Puritan following explosive tests
under his direction. he fatty contradicted
earlier testimony by Rear Admiral w. y,
Marshall
Admiral Marshall had said neither
Captain knight nor anyone else had no.
tilted him concerning the Puritan at the
conclusion OF the tests.
Captain knight testified that he tele-
phoned Admiral Marshall notice that the
tests had been concluded and the ship
was ready 10 be taken to the Norfolk
navy yard He said he recognized the
admirals voice at the telephone, the ad =
miral saying. this Is Marshall"
Captain Knight also said he had done
everything necessary so far as his duty
required, that he would not have fred
the explosive unless things were ready
He said Admiral Marshall. whom he
met on the street, told him everything
was all right and added. seemingly a
little resentfuI; don't worry about that
knight. You look ont for your part and
we'll look out for ours
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BLATT-coNvERsE CASE.
Sole Issue Is as 70 Where the Boys Were.
Arrested.

WASHINGTON. March t5.-The issue.
which has been raised between the United
States and Mexico over the legality OF the
Imprisonment OF Blatt and Converse. who
are being held at JUarez. Mexico, Is sus
eeptlble of easy adjustment in the opinion
OF state department officials. because
the matter rests entirely on the place OF
their arrest, a fact which Il. is believed
can be determined without difficulty
Reports from the consular officers and
;he investigation agents Of the depart
WeTt OF justice declare that the men were
seized on American soil. while the Mcxi-
can authorities have uniformly main
tained that thev were captured within the
jurisdiction OF Mexico. The Mexican en-
hasfy today forwarded tie state depart
ments application for the release OF tho
men to the Mexican government.
Edwin M. Blatt of Pittsburg and Law
renee Converse of Glendora. Cal. who
are held prisoners by the Mexican au-
thorities at Juarez. were captured on
undlsputed American land at a point on
the Ric Grande opposite Guadalupe Chi
huahua. according 10 the state depart
ment.
The scene OF capture. state department
officials assert. does not lie within the
Chamizal zone. which forms part OF the
city q El Paso and the ownership OF
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abandoned of moving the injured 10 this
side In order 10 get the benefit Of Amer
lean surgery, as such authority must
come from Washington. One OF the
wounded has contrac acted eryspelas.
The cause of the rush OF the fcderals
toward BlancoS camp this evening was
the result OF an attempt on the part
OF two Americans TO reach Blanco's
camp. They had crossed the line and
We're travelling on horseback toward the
foothills near the Niggerhcads when they
suddenly encountered about fifty ipsur-
rectos in hiding. The Americans turned
and gallopeG away. when the insurrectos
opened fire upon them. Neither was In
iured. This firing was heard and caused
the exodus of the federals.
Aqua Prieta is tonight unguarded ex-
cept for a small patrol.
II is believed that in case he realizes
the situation. Blancos cavalry could beat
the federal foot soldiers into town. take
it, and gather up supplies and arms and
leave before the federal infantry could
reach town.
II BIanco holds his ground the battle
VIII probably take place at daybreak. i'm
mediately on the border at international
monument No So.
The American cavalry. both from here
and San Bernardno. VIII be lined up at
dawn.
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head mountain. the American cavalry
and siehtseers watched the progress of
the federals approaching the foothills OF
the Nigserheods. near the battlefield OF
last Sunday,
The federal forces formed into battle
line, with cavalry scouts on the tlanks
and in advance. The fcderals evidently
believed they were almost upon the en-
emy. OFF in the ridges TO the east could
he seen the rebel scouts, galloping back
to Blanco's camp after having observed
the federals The bright moonlight play
ing upon the bayonets and sabres OF the
federals made the night maneuver
spectacular one.
The rebels did not venture over the
crest Of the hill from the camp and the
federal forces split, the cavalry and hal!
the infantry swinging To the right of the
mountain and the other half To the left
over the ridges near Niggerhead and
making straight for Blanco's troops, half
of which are reported at Gallardos ranch
gate under command OF RED" Lopez.
Governor Louis Torres now at Cana
neo is expected in Douglas tomorrow or
Friday.
The wounded at Aqua Prieta as a re-
suit OF the battle Sunday. appear doomed.
The American physicians who gave first
aid stated tonight that all hope had been
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-03-16
OIAz MAKES PROMISES.
Government to Purchase Big Estates and
Parcel Out at Low Price.

MENIcO CITY. March Application
of The suggestion made ~ Minister Of
Finance Limautour in his recent Par :
interview that tho big estates through
out the republic should hc parcclcd
among small individual owners as II de-
sirsble reform measure was said ia have
been promised by President DiaZ To d
committee OF aEr clIituralists from Metz
titan. state of IIidago, at Il conference
recently. The measure is 10 become el-
fec,ivc after the rebellion has ceased an
the financial LOSSES resulting ;hcrerrom
raNc been r"roupc6.
r.! Heraldo today quoted The executive
as having assured the members OF the
committee that the division of the cs-
tates in question vas one of the meas
Ures which he proposed 10 arconpl sh In
the near futrre.
According 10 Manuel Ortiz head of the
committee. the plan is that the govern
ment purchase these tracts and sell then
TO natives al equitable prices, permit
ting payment 10 be made in installmcnts
through period of ten 10 fifteen years.
The method By which the government
shall accomplish The purchase OF the
land was not stated.
The citizens Of Metz tlan sought the
conference with General rla5 To present
a protest against an alleged effort by
an irrigation company TO seize their
holdings In liidalgo
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PROSPECT OF BATTLE.
Colonel LaJoI TO Engage Insurrecto Force
in Lower California.

SAN DIEGO. Cal. March 15.--Reu- :
forcements 10 tho number OF 100 arrived
at Tia Iuana, Mexico from Ensenada-
Mexico, this afternoon. making the fed :
eral force at Tia Juana. including hired
scouts and fighters. nearly 200 men OF all
classes,
Insurrccros are reported as gathering
IN the Tecarta mountain region, about
thirty miles cast Of Tia Juana To effect
junction with forces OF rebels report"
cd marching west from MeNicah This
junction. provided IL is carried out, VIII
he made about THURSDAY night or FRI
day morning. II is reported from Ense
NADIA that Colonel Lsjol. with 500 federal
soldiers. viii take the field Saturday TO
peet the irSurrectoS Colonel Iaiol has
some machine guns and three field guns.
the ONLY artillery on the peninsula Of
Lover California.
Harry Dell. an American in jail at En-
snUada Mexico on n charge OF conspir
acv against the Mexican government. Is
reported aS being held incommunicado II
* Relieved that he will be ultimately
released
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LITIGATION OVER THE
Villas ESTATE ENDED

TACOMA, Wash. March l5.-By the
terms Of a Judgment entered today by
the superior court here. Mrs. Anna r.
liam r, Villas of Madison. Wis. was
awarded a e-ifth interest in the pro-
ceeds OF property In Washington valued
at S2l9000, which was owned by Senator
Villas at the time of his death I'm Au-
gust 1905 The decree terminates liti-
cation which has been pending for over
year. and which was commenced by
Mrs. Villas against the trustees of the
estate. 1t is understood that tho judg-
ment rendered today was the result OF
a compromise reached by all the parties
concerned. including the state of Wis
consn. the University OF Wisconsin be-
ing the beneficiary under the will, of the
bulk of the estate. .
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FIGHT is EXPECTED.
8erthoId and leyva Leave Mcxicaii With
Insuraent Troops,

MEXIcALI Mex. March 15.-Thc
rebel army OF 200 men. headed by Gen
erals Bertho!d and Leyva. marched out
Of McXicali last midnight IN The dircc-
tion OF Ensenada. with the intention Of
giving battle to any Mexican fcde ra Is
they may find. IT was not announced
how far the rebel column would move
in search OF clash with the govern
ment troops. The rebels encamped to-
day at Laguna Salada. about twenty five
miles southwest OF Nexicali
General Berthold said no would
promptly attack the small force of fed
erals said to be holding PIcachos pass.
the narrow mountain defiie which com
mands the only route TO Ensenada He
expressed confidence in being able 10 de-
ieat this detachment, but added that he
did not expect to get back alive.
Reliable reports were received at Mex
icali last night that the Mexican gov
ernnent had started a force OF 80 men
from Ensenada with the purpose OF Civ
ing battle TO. the rebels at the earliest
opportunity The rebels Will be badly
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u. A Russell. Wyoming marched into
camp today They were ordered 10 en-
train eight days ago. but for five days
were compelled To wait for cars.
The division could pack up and move
tonight II It's destination were on rail
road line but about 2Qu0 more animals.
mostly mules. would be needed for an
actual campaign.
The controversy over The use oC the
Southern Pacific switch track was set
tied today TO the satisfaction Of Quarter
master Mccarthy and Depot luarternas-
Ter Normoyle. According Ia Gentry Wal
so, assistant general freight agou, of the
Southern Pacific. the DELAY in according
the use of tho tracks to the camp TO
foreign rolling stock was due almost en-
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tireiv To The necessity for investigation
of 4 state law bearing on the subject.
General Carter moved his quarters into
spacious tent today.
You way send your war cloud back
To the Ba kans for the use OF the English
correspondents" smiled General Carter
To newspaper men. Nothing but ma
ncuNcrS here
Thirty-one cars Of clothing for the re-
Cruits and FOR re-outGttius arc expected
here from the east. as well as additional
tcntagc,
Parmalae and Foulois. the army avia-
tors. made two brief trial Nights In II
stiff breeze this afternoon. Parmalec ty-
Ing for accuracy IN landing. descending
within five inches OF his starting point.
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TWENTY STATES IN ARMS.
lnsureent Agent at Washington Replies
TO llmantour's Statement.

quez Gomez. head OF the confidential
agency here Of the Mexican revolution
lists. tonight issued a statement in re-
ply TO the contention Of Senor Limantour
Mexican minister OF finance, that Presi-
dent Diaz was legally returned 10 the
presidency by the VIII of the people.
DR.. Gomez said it was significant that
in twenty OF tho twenty-seven states in
Mexico the people were in arms as pro-
test against the election In which Presi-
dent Diaz triumphod He added that If
President Diaz really wished TO obey the
win OF the people and avoid comDlica-
tions with foreign governments he should
resign Immediately.
Such action alone. he said. would re-
store tranquility In the republic.
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THIRD DAY OF SIEGE.
insurrectos Under Sanchez EncIrcIe the
Town OF Ojinaga on Three Sides

PRESIDE. Tex. March 15.-The third
day OF the siege Of Oiinaea by the in
surrcctos under General Sanchez finds
the situation little changed. With A
guard crcl!ng tie town on three sides
the insurrectos are preparing for a long
siege. The federal garrison still con-
trolls the ford
From the lnsurgent line intermittent
firing has continued fhiriy-siX hours Oc-
casionally the federals send a shell into
the ranks OF the pronunciados, but only
one man has been wounded.
General Sanchez OF the insurgents and
General Ludue,. commanding the federal
garrison. yesterday exchanged letters
Sanchez demanded the surrender OF the
town.
Luque invited the pronuncIados TO
charge up the hill like men and take the
town ii they could. Sanchez answered by
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which Is now tho subject Of arbitration
between the tnitcd states and Mexico.
Tho Mexican government. II is said.
before answering rho requests of the
stale department Ia llbcrate the two mon.
VII obtain further iniorma ijon aS To the
exact point Of capture from the bound =
arv commissioners Of ihc two countries.
Or Betrap PuEel. the Mexican bound =
ary commissioner. already has assured
the Mexican government that tho Nmeri-
cans We're captured un Mexican soil bur
II is believed hc viii he instructed to
confer further with thn American com
nissicn"rs To obtain their views and then
VIII mako aMnthrr report.
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VESSEL BURNING AT
ENTRANCE TO HARB0R

CLEVELAND March 15.-Shortly after
midnight the fire boat Farley OF the
Cleveland fire department was dispatched
TO aid a burning vessel off the harbor
entrance, thought TO be the fishing tug
Silver Spray, one OF the two which left
here Wednesday for the fishing grounds
and did not return last night.
The other tug, the Cleo. arrived in
Lorraine late last night after hard
battle with the gale which has swept
Lake Erie for twenty-four hours,
The Farley started out OF the break
water but was forced to return because
OF high seas.
II will make another effort to leave
the harbor.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-03-16
HARDTACk FOR SOLDIERS,
Twelve Thousand Pounds Received for
1900 Men at Fort Crockett.

GALVESTON, Tex March l5.-The
soldiers encamped a Fort Crockett have
settled down 70 a daily routine. waiting
for some thing 10 happen. They are haY-
Ing three hours of company and battalion
drill daily In extended formation. and
Colonel Bailey is planning to increase the
time as the men become hardened to the
work
Officials at Washington are manifest
ing great interest in the health OF the
soldiers. and II is a source OF satisfac-
tion TO General Mills that he has 10 re-
port but enc case Of sickness among the
200 men here.
As significant of the time Washington
officials expect to keep the troops here.
Captain Julius Klllien. purchasing com
urissary, placed an order for II 900 pounds
OF hardtack. Hardtack is intended for
use on the march when more palata bic
food is not available.
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MAKES LIGHT !
Of OUTbREA
President Diaz Insists m,
Other Uprisings Have Bean
More Serious. Il
DECLARES INSURGENTS
ARE MERELY BRIGANA
Oil Operator Says the Mexis,
Executive Is in Good
Health.

LOS ANGELES, March 15.-Chasr
A. Garfield, the millionaire oil opcruto
returned from Mexico City yestsrd,'
and brought first hand informati.
concerning the health Of Prcadu
Diaz.
Last Wednesday Mr.. Canheld.
companied by E. I. Doheny aud D.
Norman Bridge, prominent residents
this city, had an interview with Dia
in the palace at Mexico City and four
him in excellent health. In the opiri5
of DR.. Bridge the Mexican preside1
is in better health now than at a
previous time in the last few years
In their conversation with Preside
Diaz Mr.. Garfield and his assoeiate
who have extensive holdings in Menc.
learned his attitude toward The h
bellion. In commenting upon the q
uatiou, according to Mr.. Garfield, Pm
ident Diaz said:
Il do not consider that the press;
disturbance in Mexico is as serisu
or as widespread as other ontbreal|
which have been noted in this cnr
try. In fact, | consider that il il q
nearly so serious as some previous &|
fcultes have been.
''It is fact that there are banl
of brigands who have escaped ane
by making their way into the mo-
tains, but they will be Suppressed. u
fact that these disturbers have souf
the recesses in the mountainous eoa1
try has made the time required 8
duelling them seem a little long
However, the federal government VI
prevail. ~
While in Mexico City Mr.. Csu6l'
and his companions attended the ~
tion meet there and saw President ~
and his official family at the grunn'
The Mexican party took keen inter
in the spectacular flights.
Mr.. Doheny, speaking of his last
upon the Mexican president, said:
"We discussed various matters
more than a half hour. His heslta
good, his mind is active and
spirits as tranquil as at any OF
more than score Of interviews
had the honor Of having with hlm o
ing the last eleven years.
"You may safely quote Dr. hna
and myself as saying there is no
son for fearing that President DlaS
not outlive all Of the ruHors ~
circulated. ~
"We found conditions in A@
normal everywhere south OIL loM
anl Laredo We did not 20 norsa
these points in Mexico" "a
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urging Liuuc To come out and ii2ht
After this exchange the long range nght
commenced.
When -the prcuunciados first appeared
they numbered about 800. Now there arc
at least 100 Of them.
From all directions rcInforccments are
marching to Oiinaga. In every house
tho women arc grinding corn and cooking
Iortillas and frijocs.
\ Greek has established hospital for
the nEurrectos under the Red Cross.
"Rsmember the martyrs Of Muiato. is
the slogan of the hcsiegers. They refer
TO the killing Of four aged men in the
last battle of Flulato.
The American bank OF the Rio tirande
is patroll"i hy cavalry. deputy marshais
and customs inspectors.
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REBEL S INVADE JUAREZ;
SIGHTSEERS ON BORDER
Continued From Page One.

outnunbcred in any encounter with the
federal troops.
The offensive movement OF the rebels
is tho result OF the continued demands
OF the men under Berthold and Leyva for
action They have been impntenty
waiting In MeXicall for developments and
lately their demands FOR fight have be-
come insistent-
General Stanley. with an independent
division OF forty men. all Americans. has
gone eastward in the direction OF the
border town OF Algodones. Most OF
Stanlev's mon are former United States
army regulars or others who have seen
military service.
Ranchers IN the vicinity Of AlGodoncs
say the Mexican government has sent
arms to that town and that a fight Is
likely to occur there
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ORE SHIPMENTS FALL OFF.
Trouble in Mexico Threatens to Injure
the Smelling Business.

KANSAS CITY. March 15.-While the
insurrection in Mexico has not affected
trade Ir general in the United States, 1t
has caused big decrease IN the impor-
tatonS Of lead and zinc ores. according
to officials of the United States customs
office here today. The amount OF ore
shipped through El Paso to he assayed
here has fallen Off more than twenty
Shipments OF ores through Douglas.
Ariz.. an important point of entry. have
also been seriously inlorfered with. Lead
and zinc are still being received through
Eagle Pass and Laredo. Tex, hut Il is
said that unless the shipments OF Ameri-
can dynamite to the Mexican mines Is
soon resumed practically all mportations
of the ores will cease,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-03-16
DIAMONDS DISCOVERED
IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

VANCOUVER. B. c.. March l5-The
director OF the geological survey an
nounced today that diamonds have been
discovered by the survey In British
Columbia. the first recorded discovery
of the kind In Canada. The rock is peri
dotite. OF the variety known as DANTE.
consisting OF olivine and chromite. The
specimens were obtained on Olivine
mountain. near Tallaneen river, by
Charles Cassels OF the survey. Because
of the small size OF the diamonds, none
being much larger than a pin head the
discovery would seem to be OF scientific
rather than commercial Importance
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ARMY OF OFFICERS.
Nearly 25oo Guardsmen Willing TO Pro-
ceed to the Border.

WASHINGTON. March l5.-Accept-
auce from militia officers of the war
departments invitation 10 participate In
the military opera ;ions in the south con-
tinue TO pour into headquarters of the
army and today the total acceptances
were Increased To 2iIQ.
The following states today increased
their accep'anCes to the number men
toned
Alabama. 20; Arkansas. 2S; Connecti-
cut. >: Florida, I Georgia, 3: Louisiana,
"a; Illinois. .; Maine, IS; Missouri, 10,
New Jersey, Q; New Mexico, II; New
York. SO; Oregon .; Vermont, 6; West
Virginia. ].
The department has not heard from the
District or Columbia. Kentucky. Okla :
homa Pennsylvania and Wyoming.
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ZELAYA MAKES CHARGES.
Depoocd Nlcaraeuan President Gives
Views OF Situation In Mexico.

PARIS. March i5.-Jose Santos Zelaya
who was comreiled 10 relinquish the
rreEidencv of Nicaragua during the re-
cent revolution. gave an interview to lie
Steele fnday. I'm which he violently at
tucked the attitude OF the United States
In thc Mexican affair.
Iolava charges that the United States
government, inspired by the prospect of
commercial and financial gain. Is waging
I mPrci' ess duel not only with Mexico
bur against the whole of Central Amerl-
CO. which u seeks 10 absorb so as to be
come absolute master Of the western
Ne sphere. lie asserts that the United
ciOtcs is deliberately melting revolutions
In Latin America that they may serve "a
ar excuse for intervention
He pictures President Dlaz of Mexico
"mv friend and grand. Courageous old
man. who. despite his eighty years
nlurgcs daily IN cold bath and rides his
horse like Il gentleman, AS patriotically
and bravclY but vainly resisting Amer
can cncToachments."
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MORE BRIDGES BURNED.
insurgents Keep Busy Along Mexican
National Road.

Ell PASO. Tex. March 15.-special
mail advices to the Herald state that
the rebels burned two more bridges Sun
day on the Mexican National road fur
ther Gripping that line. The town Of
Topia where the STANDARD Oil people
have heavy holdings. is surrounded by
Insurrcctos who say they Will force the
mining companies to feed them. Ameri
represents the Topia Mining company at
that place. a southbound train was held
un near Torreon. but passengers were not
molcSted
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ENACTS TRAGEDY IN
SHOOTING GALLERY

SAN FRANCISCO. March 15.-Walking
into a Fillmore street shooting gallery
tonight, Jack Kane, q laborer. laid q
dime on the counter and asked for a re-
volver. He fired shot carelessly at the
target then suddenly turned the pistol
against his breast and shot himself
through the heart, dying Instantly.
time.
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FOREIGN INTERESTS.
Nearly One Billion Dollars Invested II
Mexican Mines and Erterprlses

WASHINGTON, March ia total of
sSI5. 70S, ,925 gold has been invested in
twenty-one years by foreign interests in
Mexico outside the mining industry, ac-
cording to a bulletin iasucd by the bu-
reau OF manufactures of the department
of commerce and labor today
capitalists of the United X ng2om fur
nlshed s25t.G50.s23. Germany $26 2l6. SS2
France SIG 207 .076. Austria Hungary
500 200. Spain S2.3S6, 6S7, and Italy S5S.-
050- The figures are from 1886 TO 1907