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Arizona republican., 1911-04-19

The federal forces in Aqua Prieta
at first took small notice of the col
umn which appeared in the distance.
The column To the westward resumed
its march and continued on a line
parallel with the city. They evidently
had no intention of approaching near
enough to offer battle, at least dur
ing the daytime
As darkness fell along the line it
was impossible To make out whether
the moving rebel column would come
in contact with the federal garrison or
not The commander Of the govern
ment troops in Aqua Prieta issued
strict orders that no one should cross
the line and information is impossible
to obtain. Questions as to whether
troops would go out to engage the
rebel command were unanswered
Late this evening the federals
brought into the bull ring twenty five
wounded from Yesterdays battle They
were all federais II was announced
that the national commanders would
not bring their wounded over the
American line to be taken care of by
the Red Cross. but would take care
of them themselves. The casualties
were given in yesterdays battle as
fifty but it is believed that this is far
below the actual number of federal
and insurrecto losses.
From daylight this morning there
was no sign of the rebel garrison,
which vanished last night from Aqua
Prieta. They voluntarily gave up the
city and fled precipitately, following
the exhaustion of their supplies and
in yesterdays battle. \
portion of their command at least,
completely disorganized, is scattered
in all directions. The major portion
however moved away in considerable
order with the promise hastily shouted
across the line to the American sen
tries that they would be back in a
few days to fight it out
The Mexican government troops
moved into the abandoned city with
the first streaks Of dawn and took
possession. The ports Of Aqua Prieta
and Douglas We're again formally de-
clared open today, with the re-occupa-
ton of Aqua Prieta by the federal
forces. No deaths among the wounded
in hospitals of Douglas were reported
during the day.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19
CONGRESS- CONFIDENCE
IN PRESIDENT Taft
NO INTERFERENCE IN THE MEX
lCAN SITUATION.
There Is To Be No Embarrassment
BY Political Play.

Washington. d. G. April 1S.-While
recognizing the gravity Of the situa-
tion in Mexico, leaders Of congress
today appeared satisfied that Presi-
dent Taft is doing everything possible
and nowhere is apparent the slightest
disposition to interfere.
1t was learned at the close Of a
conference at the White House today,
attended by Senator Cullom and Rep
resentative Sulzer. chairman respect
lively of the senate and house COM
mittees on foreign affairs, that Pres
ident Taft. for the present at least,
does not contemplate sending to con-
gress a special message dealing with
Mexican affairs. The president. how
ever. is keeping the leaders of both
parties thoroughly acquainted with
developments.
Politics has been eliminated. There
is no disposition in either branch Of
congress to demand of the president
his reasons for sending the troops
to the Rio Grande Before congress
convened the victorious democrats
announced their intention of making
an issue of the mobilization move
ment
In the house, Representative Gar
ret of Tennessee offered a resolution
directing the committee on foreign
affairs to investigate the Mexican
situation with especial reference to
conditions along the border. Senator
Stone of Missouri offered a resolution
of a similar nature yesterday in the
senate.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19
SURPRISING STRENGTH
OF GEORGE ]. GOULD
NAMES PRESIDENT OF MISSOURI
PACIFIC.
Property Lately Wrested From Him
by Powerful Interests.

New York. April lS-Although
forced out of the position himself,
George J. Gould, opposing the Rock
efeller. Kuhn. Loeb interests. caused
the elevation today Of b. r Bush, as
president of the Missouri Pacific rail-
road, defeating David R Francis. for
mer governor Of Missouri. Mr. Bush
is president Of the Western Mary
land railway. The victory Of the
Gould faction was followed by the
announcement of Kuhn. Loeb and
cOmpany's withdrawal as bankers for
the system and by the resignation of
Paul VI. Warburg. the companys rep
rcsentative in the board and of Corne-
lius Vanderbilt. as attorney.
Edgar l.. Marston. representing
Blair and company. Fred T. Gates.
representing John d. Rockefeller. and
T.. ID. Adams, American representa-
tive of the Deutsch Bank voted
against Mr.. Bush, but did not sever
their connection. 1t is rumored that
they also viii resign although this
cannot be confirmed.
George Gould and Kuhn, Loeb COM
pany issued statements explaining
their sides Of the case, Mr.. Gould
regretting the withdrawal of Kuhn.
Loeb and company but congratulating
the road on the selection Of Bush.
Kuhn, Loeb and company stated
that they did not favor Mr. Bush and
because of his election. Warburg and
Vanderbilt felt unwilling to share
the responsibility in the management
of the company under these circum-
stances"
an excited and demoralized market
all day Wall street had intimatiOns
that the board meeting would not be
harmonious and the whole market de-
clined violently as a consequence.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19
FIRST THEY HEARD OF 1T.
A Column of Insurgents Moving To-
ward a Trap.

Aqua Prieta, April lS.-When dark
ness fell over Aqua Prieta tonight
there was the greatest uncertainty
whether Lieutenant Colonel Diaz and
the federal troops would retain un-
disputed possession Of the city, or
whether rebel reinforcements. appear
ing suddenly from the westward this
afternoon would precipitate another
battle. Watchers were surprised after
a day Of quiet to see a column Of
troops move out Of the mountain
passes, twelve miles west Of Aqua
Prieta and debouch upon the plains
in front of the city. II was at first
uncertain whether this was a new
rebel force, or whether only more fed
eral troops were coming from Can
anea To assist in holding Aqua Prieta
There was little time left, however,
for doubt. The column began to
march directly toward the city The
men were mounted and riding rapid
ly. As they drew nearer. it was
made out, with the aid of glasses,
that the approaching force was in
suTectos and that they were moving
toward Aqua Prieta, with hostile in
tent.
They approached the outer breast
works Of the city the federal out
posts opened upon them with long
range rifle fire. The column. how
ever was far beyond the power of
carrying these bullets which fell
harmless on the desert But the fir
ing had the effect of stopping the
moving column. 1t came to a halt
and stood for sometime as If inde-
cisivc.
1t was apparent that the approach
ing rebels were unaware of the ac-
tual situation at Aqua Prieta and un-
certain now whether the border town
is held by friend or foe. Finally the
column wheeled about and started to
return toward the mountains. Then
1t halted again. As il stopped this
time. there appeared at the mouth
Of the mountain canyon from which
the first troop had emerged a second,
and longer column. This second de
tachment moved slowly across the
desert and joined the first. There
were apparently more thae 500 men
in the combined columns
Cowboys who came into Aqua Prieta
about this time brought word that the
approaching force was that of Juan
Cabral the noted insurrectO leader
of Sonora. who, at different times in
the last few weeks has wrecked such
havoc on the federal forces. With
him now, it is reported, is the insur-
gent command led by Sonora Tala-
nantes, the Mexican Jean Dare.
a Mexican insurrecto on foot cross
ed the American line west Of Douglas
and surrendered. He said he was a
member of Cabral's band advancing
from the west. He said that Cabral
had no knowledge that the federals
had taken Aqua Prieta and was
moving forward expecting To join the
rebel garrison when first fired upon.
This rebels horse was shot from un-
der him while scouting far in ad-
vance and he escaped on foot through
the brush to the American side
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19
A, WEDNESDAY MORNING, APRIL 10, 1911.

saloonkeepers nor bartenders: none of
them are burglars, picpockets gamblers
or thugs; none of them are wet" poll
ticians. Hence these reputable busi-
ness men must belong to one Of the two
classes designated by the blanks
The decency of every man who read
that was outraged. Persons who had
hitherto taken no notice Of the Ga
zette's insanity now became indignant
ly interested. with the result that the
majority against prohibition was some
what increased.
Those who had charge of the cam
paign for the regulated saloon, for two
weeks had entertained no douut of the
result, for they mad as accurately as
possible informed themselves Of the at
titude of voters. They gave out no
estimates until Monday night when
they said that as a result of their sys-
tenn of polling they had reached this
per cent OF the anti prohibition vote,
assuming that the opposition would
get out its entire vote, they would have
Il majority of 24O.
The estimates Of others varied wide
", from $50 to 500.
Ii had been predicted that there
would be trouble at the polls, the feel
ing had run So high, but there was
none except at the First ward polling
place, and that was quickly adjusted.
Both sides set about getting their
votes 10 the ballot box and BY noon the
bulk of it was in. Though several
hundred votes were cast before the
polls closed at o'c'ock, it was evident
even to the prohibition workers at noon
that the battle was lost.
Curiosity remained only as 10 the
of the majority. The re-
suit was received without signs Of Ella
ton, for it had been fully anticipated
Il ~
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19
1t Was a Foregone Conclu-
sion-Mesa, Tempe, Wick
burg and Glendale, With
Every Other Precinct So
Far Heard From DRY"

BY these figures the strictly regulat-
ed saloon will continue To dispense
liquor in Phoenix rather than the boot
logger or the blind pig.
For the last two weeks, 10 the man
who made an intelligent survey of the
field there was not the slightest doubt
Of the result 1t was evident that the
sentiment in favor of maintaining con-
trol over the liquor traffic was getting
stronger every day The contest
toward the last became one in name
only. 1t was a contest between wind
and work: between ranting oratory and
defamatory newspaper advocacy on the
one hand. and quiet, orderly cndeavor
on the other. The result was newt
able
That there was an overwhelming
sentiment in favor Of prohibition in
Phoenix was never doubted. but il was
not in favor OF a prohibition that ex-
perienCe has shown Will not prohibit.
There was never any sympathy with
the saloon business even as it is now
conducted. but the more thoughtful
citizens regarded the saloon as the less
er of two evils.
This sentiment under the fostering
care Of solid and reputable business
men steadily grew and more and more
the voters came To look with suspicion
upon either the honesty or the judg-
ment Of the "Teformers"
The manner of conducting the pro-
hibition campaign steadily lessened the
strength of it. No political campaign
in the history Of Phoenix ever pos
sessed SO much of vileness or more Of
Misrepresentation. and the Inisrepre-
SentatiOn was SO gross and the vileness
was so repellant that steadily. support
ers of prohibition We're driven away.
The farther the reformers went the
worse they became. They DETAINED the
city Of which all its citizens were proud
Their utterances were used by the
newspapers of neighboring towns to
prove how undesirable a place Phoenix
had become.
Property owners. merchants. and ev-
cry man not devoid of patriotism were
filled with resentment. The leading
business men were daily insulted by
the newspaper organ of the "reformers'
and nightly from the stump.
Finally. so outrageous did these as
saults upon the fair name of Phoenix
become that the leading bankers, mer-
chants and other business men, some
of whom favored prohibition and no
doubt voted for it yesterday. entered an
indignant protest. denying categorical
ly the charges made by the prohibi-
tion organ, of the infamy of Phoenix.
Toward the last this TRADE became
almost maniacal and in a climax of
insanity the Arizona Gazette on Mon
day evening put on the capsheaf as fol-
lows.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19
viii Not Be Allowed 10 Com
pHcate Reciprocity
TO EHBARRAss MR.. Taft
A Speech on the Canadian
Agreement Construed to
Prove That the Demo
cratic Party Is Headed
Toward Free Trade.

Washington. d. c.. April IS-The
an attempt by the republicans who
oppose Canadian reciprocity to en-
| barrass the democratic majority in
the passage of the bill by proposing
an amendment embodying all of the
free list that the democratic ways
and means committee has prepared.
The republicans have charged that
If the democrats were in earnest to
have this free list passed, they would
offer ii as a part Of the reciprocity
bill, so that President Taft could not
find occasion to veto it even though
it did not meet with his approval
Chairman Underwood said today
that such an amendment would be at
once ruled out of order as il could not
be considered germare to the bill un-
der the house rules permitting the
offerings of amendments.
Mr.. Cannon will speak at the open
ing Of the session tomorrow and
other speeches also are scheduled If
Mr.. Underwood is successful in bring
ing the general debate to a close to-
morrow night the bill win be brought
up for final consideration on Thurs
day.
Henry George, Jr., of New York. in
his maiden speech in the reciprocity
debate. proclaimed himself free trad
er and said he had aligned himself
with the democratic party because he
believed it to be the only great party
that was moving toward the light"
Mr.. George endorsed the Canadian
agreement, as tending toward free
trade and believed eventually the
United States would have absolute
free trade with the world, His speech,
though closely followed by democrats
and republicans. did not arouse any
enthusiasm on the democratic side
Later Representative Pickett of
Iowa used Mr.. Georges words to show
that the democratic party was urging
the reciprocity agreement in the be-
lief that it would tend toward free
trade
In an anti-reciprocity speech. Re
preventative Hamilton Of Michigan, a
republican. quoted Secretary Wilson to
the effect that the farmer gets only so
per cent of what the consumer pays
for farm products.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19

FOR PEACE
A Proposition for an ArniS-
lice Submitted
II CAME FROM GOMEZ
The Mexican Government
Has Returned a Favora-
BILE Reply-A Suspension
of Hostilities May Be Or
dered Within 48 Hours.

City Of Mexico, April 1S.-A PROPOSE
ton for an armistice pending nego-
tiations for a settlement Of Mexico,s S
internal troubles was received by
the department of foreign relations
from Washington from Dr. Vasquez
Gomez. reply was returned in
which it was indicated that the gov
ernment looked with favor upon the
suggestions.
The armistice proposition appeared
to be an outgrowth of the battle of
Aqua Prieta and the loss of life and
bodily injury in Douglas by the fire
from the Mexican side. 1t points to
the dangers of international compli-
cations which might follow a con-
tinuatiOn of the conflict
Minister de la Barra sent to Wash
ingtOn the answer to the proposal
In it he stipulated minor terms to
which it is believed there will be no
objection. 1t may be assumed that
before a full agreement is entered into
every detail of the proposal will be
submitted to Francisco l. Madero, Sr
So far have the negotiations gone that
il is not not expected that Madero
Will longer oppose the overtures.
Ii is believed that no time will
be lost either by the rebels or by the
government in concluding arrange
ments for the armistice, and as soon
thereafter as possible the drafting
of terms for a permanent peace will
be begun. 1t is conceded that both
sides realize that the war is costing
too much in money and lives,
Armies in the north may receive
orders to cease operations within the
next forty eight hours or before the
beginning of the threatened battle
near Juarez.
Minister de Ia Barra was not at
liberty to disclose the conditions on
which the armistice would be granted,
but it may be said that tentative
promises of a character calculated to
satisfy the rebels have been made
Although the rebels lost the battle
yesterday at Aqua Prieta. sympathiz-
ers here say their position is not SO
desperate as to make them willing to
enter into an agreement in which all
the terms are made by the govern
ment. While no confirmation could
be obtained. a rumOr was current that
the rebel terms are the resignation of
President DiaZ within five months.
the appointment of Minister de la
Barra as president pro tenn, pending a
special presidential election. and a re-
vision of the electoral laws.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19
CONFIRMED AT WASHINGTON.

Washington, ID. c.. April 1S.-Dr
Nasquez Gomez, head of the conf
Dental agency of the Mexican revolu-
tionists here, admitted tonight that a
proposal for an armistice had been
sent to the Mexican government and
that favorable reply had been re-
ceived
1t was learned that he had tele-
graphed the insurrecto junta In Fl
PasO. Texas, to communicate this in
formation to Gen. Francisco l. Ma
dero Jr in the field and 10 obtain
from him at once the definite cOndi-
tions upon which he would agree to
an armistice. 1t is said that the
Mexican government will permit cour-
iers to pass through Juarez so as to
facilitate the transmission of the mes
sage arranging an armistice.
The armistice proposed would i'm
pose the status quo upon both sides
in chihuahua and in the northern
part of Sonora and would continue
during the arrangements for a peace
conference. DR.. Gomez will not be
able definitely to reply to the Mex
lean government until he receives
word from the forces in the field that
an armistice is acceptable.
The proposals went forward to
Mexico City today after a long con-
ference by DR.. Gomez with friends
here last night. II was pointed out
to DR. Gomez that international COM
plications might result from a con-
tinuation of hOstilities along the
American border and that much time
was being lost by both sides in the
informal overtures being made to-
ward peace.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19

The words indicated in the foregoing
by blank spaces are words that The
Republican cannot nrint. No reputable
newspaper has ever printed hem. They
are an insult to every decent man and
woman and a menace to every child.
Here were six classes of voters in
Phoenix who, it was said were
going to vote against prohibi-
tion. There were hundreds of hon
est, substantial. moral business men
who were going to vote against it and
did vote against it. They are neither
brewers nor distillers; they are neither
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19
THE OAKLAND PRIMARY.
The First Held Under City's New
Form of Government.

Oakland. Cal, April 1S-The ad-
ministration ticket. headed by Mayor
Frank X Mott, led in all offices, in
the first primary election under the
commission form of government in
Oakland today. With Mott. Thomas
Booth. socialist candidate for mayor
ualified for the final election on
May 9.
The mayoralty vote stood Mott S.4S2,
Booth 5.601. DR.. F. F. Jackson, indie
pendent. 1896. The total vote was
2O.6S7, the largest ever cast in an
Oakland election.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19
UNNECESSARILY SCARED.
There Will Be No Immediate Attack
Upon Juarez.

FL PasO. April 1S.-With only a
small advance guard of the insurrecto
army. at Bauche. twelve miles south of
Juarez. fear of an immediate attack
has been disDelled and residents of
the latter city are quieting down
This much was confirmed today by
scouts reporting to General Naverra at
JuareZ Elaborate Notifications
around Juarez and defensive prepara-
tiOns within the city are completed
and news of the evacuation of Aqua
Prieta by the insurrectos and the
success of the federals in Sonora has
inspired the Juarez garrison with
greater confidence
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19
TOO MUCH FOR MURPHY

New York, April 1S.-Packy McFar-
land the fast Chicago lightweight, won
all the way in his ten-rOund fight
with Tommy Murphy of Brooklyn at
the Farmount Athletic club. The
Chicago boy outboxed and outfOught
Murphy.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19
THE TACOMA RECALL.
The Mayor Out, the Couneilren to
Go.

Tacoma, Wash. April 1S-Mayor A
V. Fawcett was recalled today W
W. Seymour is the new mayor elect
and will take office at the end OF ten
days. His majority over Fawcett was
S52
An election will be held on May
2nd for the purpose of recalling the
four city commissioners.
The officials involved are charged
with gross incompetency and Faw-
cett was opposed by many voters and
by the churches and people gener-
ally. Fawcett's anti treating ordin-
ance recently was made a law at a
referendum election but notwithstand-
ing he is charged with being in
league with the saloons. Fawcett has
served eleven months of a four year
term.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19
MURDERER STAGGERED
When He Heard the Electric Chair
Mentioned.

Freehold, y. j.. April 1S.-Frank f.
Heidemann. a German labOrer. today
convicted of numbering twelveyear-
old Marie Smith near AsBury Park
last November and was sentenced to
die in the electric chair within the
week beginning May %. The pris-
oner staggered as the sentence was
announced and nearly fell. Heide-
mann was convicted mainly on his
own -blOOded confession.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19
FIRE AT GLOBE.
Destruction of the Dreamland Theater
Yesterday.

Globe, April 1S-While preparations
were being made for a banquet for
the territorial convention of odd Eel
lows. the Dreamland theater caught
fire today and was totally destroyed.
The theater was the largest auditor
ium in Arizona. The loss is about
$4,000, half covered by insurance.
Houses nearby were badly damaged.
Two houses six blocks away ignited
by sparks were destroyed.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19
WATCHING THE PROCESS.
Miss Hall There-See History In the
Making.

Douglas, April 1s-Miss Sharlot Hall
appointed historian of Arizona by
Governor Sloan, arrived in Douglas
this afternoon to witness if possible
a portion Of the fighting around Aqua
Prieta. She will return To Phoenix
tomorrow and later come back To
Douglas to gather the story of the
warfare along the borderland.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19
D. & r. G. HIGHER WAGES.

Denver. Colo. April 1S-Conductors
Of the Denver & Rio Grande railroad
were today granted an advance in
wages, passenger conductors getting
10 per cent increase and freight con-
ductors getting ~ per cent. Two
thousand men are effected. Tele-
graph operators have asked for an
increase.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19
WON FROM MONTE ATTELL.

Boston. April 1S.-Al belmont, the
Boston lightweight. won n close de-
cision from Monte Attell of California
in twelve rounds of fast boxing here
tonight
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19
THE OFFICIAL STORY.

Washington. April IS.-The official
version Of the evacuation of Aqua
Prieta was given in a message from
Nogales, Arizona, to the Mexican en-
bassy. 1t follows: 4 beg to advise
you Of the complete triumph of the
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19
INSURRECTOS GOT DRUNK
IN FACE OF THE ENEMY
An Explanation Of the ReCapIuPe Of Aqua Prila by
FedGrdIS
TROOPS INCAPACITATEO, THE LEADERS FLED

Reinforcing Force of Rebels Under Juan Cabral and
Madame Talamantes, Unapprised of the Defeat of
the Insurrectos Approached the Post and Was Fired
Upon by the Government Troops Conjecture
Whether Attempt Will be Made to Retake It.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19

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Arizona republican., 1911-04-19

CONTINUED on Page s.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19

FOR SALE-Three room brick, two
screen rooms, corner lot; $500, 5000
cash. balance $3.50 per month.
-Four room frame, bath; S1,400, 5000
cash.
E. E. PASCoE, 11o N. Center ST.
Arizona republican., 1911-04-19

FOR SALE-Ffve room frame, mod
ern. corner lot; s2,15O, small payment
down, balance to suit.
New six room brick, modern; s2.s50,
$500 cash, balance to suit
e. e. PAScOE, 1fo N. Center Street.