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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-13
OPPOSE PROHIBITION,
federation Of Labor Adopts Resolutions
Against "Dry Town"

Against "Dry own,
The Federation OF Labor held It's reeu-
lar meeting in It's hall at Fourth South
and State streets last night ut which IT
transacted some very important business
The most important was the adoption OF
resolutions which were presented by Sec
rotary a. f, Harvey OF the federation IN
opposition 10 prohibition.
II. p. Currie, president Of the iedera-
tion having left the city, j, O. Wilkes
was elected TO hll the unexpired term
Ira w. Eldridee was also elected to nll
vacancy on the board of trustees caused
by r. +. Covert leaving the city These
men we're also installed,
Murray King heading committee
from tho Socialists of the city. spoke on
and at his instance committee was ap-
polnted to assist in making preparations
for demonstration for labor In opposl-
ton to tho method OF dealing with these
ed by A. T.. Harvey.
The resolutions adopted in reference
eTHnbi'ion rrso Are as 8 f9o%s oil T election
in Salt Lake City and other points in
the state of Utah on the 2ith OF june:
1871, to determine whether the sale OF
Intoxicating liquors shall be allowed; and
Whereas, MANY members OF the or
eanizations represented in this body are
directly or indirectly employed in the
manufacturing. sale and handling of such
intoxicating liquors: and
Whereas. The workers only interest
in an industry. at present. Is Its ability
TO employ him, and
"Wherens. Every unemployed man is Il
menace to the stability Of employment
and wages; and
Whereas. The adoption of prohibition
In Salt Lake City would result in the
Unemployment of many OF our members;
and
Whereas, Entirely aside from the
question Of personal rights involved in
prohibition. we are opposed 10 further
augmeutinS the already too large army
OF unemployed; bc il
Resolved. BY The Salt Lake Fedora
ton OF Labor that we hereby declare
our opposition TO prohibition as an
abridCment OF personal rights and as a
menace to the welfare OF the workers:
and be II further
Resolved That while we believe in
and will lend our aid in the enforcement
OF Just laws for the regulation Of the
liquor traffic. that we are opposed 10
prohibition. and call upon all members
affiliated with this federation TO rally
TO our support to the end that prohibit
ton Will be defeated ct the coming cleo
ton TO be held June 27. 1911"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-13
"DRYS" CALL MEETING.
Great Prohibition Gathering to Be Held
In Tabernacle Sunday, May s.

Sunday at the tabernacle. A mass pro-
hibition meeting Will take the place OF
the usual Sunday afternoon services at
der the auspices of the Salt Lake Anti
Saloon league. The committee having
the meeting I'm charge met with Presi-
dent Joseph F, Smith OF the Mormon
sion from President Smith 10 hold the
meeting in the tabernacle.
The committee having charge OF the
Rev G; R; Neel. Bishop David A. Smith
Mrs. w. S. wyatt. Mrs. p A. Simpkin
and Joseph J, Cannon This committee
neo,in rs NOW arTsnEng ram; pESgramme for the
OF the tabernacle choir. viii have charge
of the music. Robert Shields is at the
head OF the subcommittee on speakers.
not been completed. Efforts will be made
to have the children of all of the Sum
day schools OF the city at the meeting.
tabernacle.
The women who have formed the Anti
Liquor league of Salt Lake have received
letter from the W. c. T. L. congratu-
pledging cooperation during the coming
campaign.
While the prohibitionists are getting
well under way with their campaign
are not remaining idle. The Manufac-
turers and Business Mems Association OF
Utah, which has charge OF the campaign
against asain @ @prohi5itioni is perfeoting its or
paign. 1t Is probable that the anti-pro-
hibitionists will not hold as many meet
iDgs as the prohibitionists. but. accord
Ing TO the officers OF the association will |
conduct a campaign of education. secur-
ing q wide circulation for the views OF |
The members Of the association and by a |
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-13
CHARGED WITH LOOTING,
Warrants Out for Americans Who Helped
Capture Juarez.

SdpIuFc JudTeZ
JUAREZ, Mexico, May l2-Warrants
were sworn out today before Mexican
provisional officials In Juarez for the ar
rest OF number Of the members OF the
so-called American legion In the insur-
recto army, on the charges OF lootins and
roobing Cinnamon during the recent
hghting. Several have come to the
American side.
Twenty-Five Americsns composed the
American force that made itself famous
by its desperate lighting during the
Whether charges of looting have been
brought against all OF these Is not known.
Indeed, II has been impossible to confirm
from official sources the report that
charges have been made against the
Americans. But the Americans them
friends that they were being looked for
and quietly, in turn. they crossed the
line into American territory, According
to one OF their number warrants are out
for Wilburn Jay OF Huntsville. Ark; Da-
vid Mchaels OF Minneapolis formerly a
tain Lindefelt; First Lieutenant McDon-
aid and Second Lieutenant Crum.
Whatever else may result the imme-
date effect has been the practical elm
lnation of the American lighting force
from the ranks OF the insurrecto army.
deny the charges OF looting made against
them, claiming that jealousy among the
insurrecto leaders is back OF the charge.
and that the moving incentive is the
taking OF all the credit for the victory
for the MeXicans to the exclusion of the
grandson of the Italian patriot. and
thirty-eight Mexicans whom the Ameri-
cans assert came TO aid them after they
had fought their way into the city.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-13
DiAZ is WEAKENING.
Willing to Relterate His Manifesto I'm
More Explicit Terms.

more Explicit erms.
MEXICO CITY. May 12.-General Diaz
will not leave the presidency while the
country is In its present state of unrest.
He stands ready TO state In more explicit
terms than those contained in his recent
manifesto. IL necessary. his attitude with
reference TO his retirement.
He has demanded TO know from his
pected him to announce his willingness
to resign and is waiting reply from
that.
The presidents declaration last Sunday
was made In good faith and with the de-
sire to serve the interests Of his country.
There was no subterfuge in his declara
lion. He meant what he said-that he
would lay down the reins OF government
when he could do SO without danger Of
anarchy or chaos following his action.
Minister OF Finance Jose Yves Liman-
tour made the above explanation today 10
representative OF the Associated Press
He said that following the issuance OF a
manifesto and its rejection by the revo-
lutionists, the message was sent to Judge
Carbatal. the governments peace repre-
sentative, asking that Madero and his
followers state In exactly what terms
they desired the announcement that the
president was willing to resign
General Diaz would explain said Mr.
Lmantour. precisely what he meant by
his expression when his conscience tells
him that he can do without giving
over the country TO anarchy
And the explanation, he added. would
show no hidden meaning was intended.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-13
SALOON MEN TRYING
TO OBEY THE LAW
Task Is Difficult, Owing to In
depreciation Of New
Measure.
Continued From Page One

sion that all towns previously dry are
automatically made wet by the pas
sage OF the liquor law. Indeed this
position has been taken by some etlor-
neys who have considered the bill. one
man has gone so far as 10 arrange Tor q
location for a saloon at Logan, which Is
now dry, and to declare that he is 10
apply for a license TO the district court
This man says that he has been IN
formed by his lawyer that the liquor
law repeals all ordinances passed prior
to May 9 OF this year relative TO the
licensing. regulation or prohibition OF the
second class, and under the provisions OF
the bill the power to license saloons is
token from the city council and placed
in the hands OF the district court Pos
sess!ug the qualifications required in the
law for an applicant for Il liquor license.
ne feels sure that the court cannot refuse
to grant license 10 him
Somewhat similar IL the situation that
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-13

would be slight-in fact, little more than
The capture OF three machine guns, which
are said to be owned by the Cananea
consolidated Mining company and not by
the federal government.
IL is reported here that Cabral had de-
Siaea G 10 iorego his Threatened attack up
on Cananea and proceed against Hermo
si!lo, when 1t was learned that Colonel
Chiapas. who was with the federal garri-
son that abandoned Agua Prieta. had left
that force at Naco and swung down to
Cananea. entering the camp to- reinforce
the garrison. Chinpas Is one OF the most
bitterly hated of the federal leaders, He
Is charged with having caused the eNecu
ton of Colonel Talamantes and the lat
ters two sons while he was project OF
Moctezuma. For three months the in
surrectos have been relentless in their
pursuit OF Chiapas. but he has continual
ly succeeded In evading them.
II is understood that Juan Cabral de-
mands. the surrender of Chiapas as q
preliminary before he will discuss terms
for the temporary abandonment of the
attack upon Cananea,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-13

government will commend the general
for the brave fight he made.
1t is explained in defense of General
Navarro that he was unable to MAIN
tain his outer trenches because he did
not wish to fire into Anne rican territory,
the insurrec,os entering the town with
the American line behind them. Cen
eral Navarro. 1t Is declared. thought his
only chance for battle was we'll within
the town and his fortihcations.
The insurrectos soon, however. cut off
the water and food supply and the fed
eral soldiers began to suffer after the
second days fighting, when the insur-
rectos were throwing bombs and setting
IRE 10 the frame buildings, General
Navarro's conscience is clear. He thinks
he was right in surrendering when he
did. lnsurrectos 10 man agree with
him. as do Americans who watched the
progress of the fight. and some MexI-
cans today were inclined 10 believe the
court martial is only a matter OF form
after surrenders, a favorable verdict and
high commendaton for bravery being
just as likely to ensue as a reprimand
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-13
STATEHOOD BILL IS
REPORTED IN HOUSE
New Mexico and Arizona to Be
Admitted Immediately Under
Certain Conditions.

WASHINGTON. May IA revised
bill Tor 2the admission OF Arizona and
New New Mexico as states was presented to
the house today by the committee on
territories of the house.
AS announced the new bill provides
that New Mexico shall be admitted i'm
mediateIy on condition that the people
shall vote on an amendment to their
constitution making that instrument
easier OF amendment in the future, Ari-
zona likewise is TO be admitted at once
providing the people shall vote on prop
osition to strike out OF the constitution
the recall OF judges.
y report accompanying the bill de-
clsres that under the New Mexico con-
stitutfon as II now exists IT will be al
most impossible to amend the instrument
for twenty-five years. The proposal TO
strike out the judiciary recall IN Arl
zona constitution is based principally
on objections urged by President Taft.
In both instances. however, the voters
of the territories are given the privilege
OF finally deciding the question for them
selves.
The bill will be called up Tuesday and
three days will be allowed for debate.
The new bill was framed to meet the
were willing TO admit the territories as
states but who were avcrse to affima-
lively approving their constitutions as
adopted
The difficulty of amendment is held to
be the chief evil OF the New Mexico con-
stitution. concerning which the report
says;
Certain other provisions of the con-
stitutIon as framed and adopted are very
Objectionable and will, in their opera
ton, be very oppressive to the people OF
the new state. and It is claimed they
were brought about at the instigation
and in the interest OF certain large cor
porations and special interests who. it IS
claimed. exerted large influence in the
framing of the proposed constitution.
The committee however. has not thought
At TO undertake TO correct such objection
able features because 1t did not feel that
IT was In the province of congress to
make a constitution for the proposed
state
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-13
ANXIETY AT CANANEA.
Federals Fear the Camp VIII Be Sur.
prised by Insurrectos

CANANEA. Sonora. May 12-Cana-
meas garrison. lulled into a sense Of Sc :
curity carly today by word brought by
scouts that the main body OF Juan Ca
ana was moving 10 the southward was
awakened To feverish activity later by
reports Of rebel operations having for
iheir object the complete isolation OF the
camp All available men are engaged
IN strensthening the defenses, in the
ear mat the insurrectos are about to
ocllNer their lonS-eNpected attack.
Word came today that the Southern
saciflc railroad between Cananea and
Naco and between Del Rio and Molino
had been PIT out OF commission by the
obstruction of bridges thus cutting
Cananea off from both Naco and Noga-
les, Railroad telegraph wires were cut
on both branches and a private telephone
wire TO Nace has been severed. Cana
nca ONLY remaining means OF communi-
cation with the outside world Is the fed
ersl telegraph wire to Nogales. which for
some reason WAS not cut. although on
the same poles as the railroad wires
NO trains arrived from any direction
,oaay nor are any likely to reach Cana
nea for some time. owing to the extent
o! the destruction along the railroads.
Large 1nSurrecto bands are known to
De stationed southeast and cast or the
ca,np. but fcderals scouting i'm the bills
tcoaN nave not been able To locate them
\ SURPRISE attack is feared. although It
ls possible that the rebels are concen-
tratng' abont Hcruosillo whose garrison
numocrs 100 men. The town Is fairly
wcil fortified but II is probable thar the
rcoclS could muster Il force of more tha
900 men by combining all the bands
operating In this region
Mayor Arnold of Cananea went out OF
me cemD late today to intcrcede with
TIC rebel chiefs who are threatening an
attack on this carD and urge them not
10 attempt the capture OF Cananea At
y late hour the conference was still on
hht"cer the mayor and Juan CabraI,
tic leader of The rebels
Mayor Arnold was accompanied by the
other civil officials. They urged unon
Cncral that an attack upon Cananca
would result chiefly In damage 10 Ameri-
can interests. while the gain to the rebels
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-13

personal canvass and otherwise endeavor-
ing TO enlist as many followers as possi-
be. Each voting district IL 10 De thor~
ourhly organized and a busy campaign
win be conducted on registration and cleo
tion days.
1t was reported that the Ilah Hotel
Mems association formed about s-x
months ago, would enter the fight
against prohibition. Prominent hotel men
of Salt Lake said yesterday that so far
as they knew no such action was con-
templated by the association as an orSa-
nization. Whatever part the hotel men
take in the campaign VIII be as indi-
viduas. they said. and not as members
OF the association which WAS formed be-
fore the present liquor law was drafted.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-13
Students of Latter-day Saints
University Have Afternoon of
Fun on Greensward.

At the Latter-day Saints university
yesterday afternoon the first annual
May-day festival was given. More than
l0o girls daintily dressed In white with
streamerS of gold blue flashing saily
from their waists. went through many
interesting and highly entertaining
dances, under the supervision Of Miss
Miss Leone Gammette made a sweet
and attractive queen as she sat amid her
maids OF honor in the chair covered with
huge American flag. on the lawn in
front OF the Memorial building, II was
a half holiday at the big institution at
the head OF Main street. and the 1000
students quartered there apparently en-
Joyed the event to the utmost
Beginning at 2:5O o'clock the line OF
march started from the Deseret GYM
nasium, to the strains of the school
music Miss Caldwell also assisted ably
with tho work of directing the many
quaint dances which were given on the
lawn before an enthusiastic gathering.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-13
NAVARRO is UNMovEp,
Federal Commander at Juarez Does Not
Fear Court Martial.

JUAREZ, May 12.-When an Associated
Press representative today showed Cen
erai Navarro the dispatch from Mexico
City stating that he proba bly would be
court martialed for surrendering the town
TO the insurrectos. the defeated COM
mander received the news with grim
silence His attitude, he finally ex-
planned. was guided by humanitarian mo-
tives Four hundred soldiers. thirsty
hungry and with no possible chance Of
victory over an army that numbered
nearly 1000. were saved in his oninton
from pitiful fate by the surrender
Ihe hardships under which the federals
laoored are perhaps unknown to the
government. II was said, but when the
facts are known It is believed here the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-13
"RED" LOPEZ ARRESTED.
RebeI Leader to Be Court M Martiaied for
Alleged Treachery,

BlSBEE. Ariz,, May 12.-."Diamoud
Dick" SwIss-German hEhting captain
under Juan CabrRl. was in Bsbee today
to get a string OF horses quartered by
the Mexican rebels on a ranch near Bis
bee He declared that Red Lopez,
one OF the rebel leaders WAS under ar
fore Francisco I. Madero. Jr, at Juarez.
on charge of having sold out" at the
second battle OF Aqua Prieta
Diamond Dfck' asserted that Lopez
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-13
FREEDOM OF COMMERCE.
Interest OF the United States Lies In
Preserving Neutrality

Preserving Neutrality.
| WASHINGTON. May 12-LcgitImate
commerce between the United States and
| the border towns OF Mexico. now held by
Wth 5y tire Steg g sta es be The
OF international law arising from the
border situation was discussed by the
cabinet today and the general policy was
ruptlon OF trade which did not violate
the neutrality of the United States. Ad
ministration officials decline to discuss
hypot thctlcal questions relating TO the ex-
portation OF arms and ammunition,
While there will be freedom of ordinary
commerce. 1t was clear II Will be the
policy 10 examine every shipment to see
that Il does not offend the neutral posi-
tion OF this country.
The state department issued an official
statement outlining the policy but say
ing this governments course had no
bearing on the question OF the recogni
tion OF the beligerency OF the lnsur-
rectos,
Question Of Neutrality.
The question of preserving the ,neu,
largely in the hands OF the United States
collectors OF customs along the border.
They must pass upon the legality Of all
ed by Secretary OF War Dickinson to
permit all shipments which pass through
the customs house at Ell Paso TO enter
Juarez.
Commercial expectations and inter-
course of whatever description between
Juarez and El Paso," saws tho state de-
partments statement. ARE not in legal
contemplation essentially affected by the
mere fact that Juarez Is now in the
actual possession OF the insurgents ill
stead of the Mexican federal authorities.
all places where the condition of in
surgency exists.
"These facts have nothing whatever
TO do with any question of the recogni-
finn Of he11i re Tho 6ntv Of the
ernment OF the United States remaining
in all cases that OF enforcing It's So
called neutrality statutes which forbid
prises against friendly countries orig
mating or fostered on United States soil.
but which, being mere local laws. i'm
OF any foreign government. no interna
tional obligation, the rights OF foreign
governments In matters of neutrality be-
Ing derived wholly from the rules and
principles of international law"
Arms Turned Over to Consul.
All arms surrendered by the Mexican
'cderals To the United States officer In
Douglas. Ariz.. after the capture OF Aqua
prieta by the rebels will b eturned over
q the Mexican consul in Douglas The |
commanding officer in Douglas was so
directed
Resolutions were introduced in the
house by Representative Fowler OF Illi-
,ois asking the secretary of war for
UloTUldllpn concerning lne deaths OF |
irited States citizens within twenty-five |
niles OF the Mexican border as a result |
" the revolution. and providing for the |
election OF a special committee a seven |
o inquire into the matter. Both resolu-
Ions were referred to the rules COM
nittee
Pichucalco. In the state of Chiapas. |
sixty miles from the capital OF Tabasco |
has been captured by $50 reyoutionists |
according to telegram received by the |
tate department.
Consul DYE. in Nogales telegraphed |
hat railroad bridges near Magdslena |
Terc burned Yesterday
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-13

had entered into an agreement with
certain. American interests to betray
Aqua Prieta into federal hands I'm order
that those interests should not be inter-
fered with. The rebel captain declared
today that the property Of Americans
had not been molested. but that I.opezs
treachery will cost the Americans
twenty times the price they paid"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-13
INNOCENT ONES SLAIN.
Murderous Work OF Federals Under Com
mand OF Colonel Diaz.

NOGALES. Sonora. Mexico, May 12.-
Passengers on a train which left NoSales
this morning in an attempt 10 reach
Guayamas and returned tonight, having
been unable TO penetrate beyond Llano,
report that the federals trying to reach
Hermosilo In the retreat from Aqua
Prieta which was abandoned Wednes-
day. fired on the towns OF Llano and
Santa Ana as their train passed through
They used machine guns posted on the
roofs OF the cars and poured murdcrous
fire into the houses. killing women and
children.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-13
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

ALIENS Foot Ease, the antiseptic powder
II relieves painful smart!ng, tender. ner-
out OF corns and bunions. It's the great.
est comfort discovery Of the age. Aliens
Eoot-Ease makes tight or new shoes feel
caIlous, swollen. tired, aching feet. AT
ways used to Break In New shoes. TRY
II today, Sold everywhere, 90 cents. Don't
package address Allen S. Olmsted lie
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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-13
MAY AVERT ATTACK.
cabraI Ordered to Return to Aqua Rrleta
With His Force.

AQUA PRIETA. Mexico (via Douglas,
Ariz.). May PA scout has been sent
TO Juan Cabral who Is threatening an
attack upon Cananea. by General Lone
lin, commander Of the rebel forces here,
ordering Cabral back to Aqua Prieta. The
scout should arrive at Cananea tonight
and the oredr may avert the impending