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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-03-17
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GENERAL EXPANSION OF
LOANS AND DISCOUNTS
Preliminary Returns Made by National
Banks In Response to Call Of
Comptroller.

WASHINGTON. March 16.--Preliminary
returns Of the national banks made in
response TO the call for condition on
March indicate general expansion OF
loans and discounts throughout the
country New York City shows loans
and discounts Of ssl5.9l7,ooo. an in
crease OF 500. 900 900: Boston an in
crease OF $4,000 600: ST Louis. Sc Oo0. :
600; Pi,tsburg, sl.ooo.0Oo. and Cincin-
natl. $1,000. coo.
New York and Boston both show large
increases in individual deposits.
New York's gain over the January call
is $3.50. 600. 900. but that is an artificial
figure; as the January call. which came
on H half holiday. showed decrease OF
- Ouoc0G. II was said To be the first
'imc in the history of the national sys-
ten that such thing had occurred and
treasury officials were at first puzzled
at the cause.
Allowing for that. however. the situa-
ton still leaves the New York banks
SIS, COO behind in their individual de-
posts when compared with the sums
they reported TO the comptroller last No
vcnlhcr
Boston shows an increase of $4,000 ,00C
in individual deposits.
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REBELS TRAPPED THEM.
Remnant of Force OF Federal SOLDIERS
Reach Cananea.

CANANEA. Mexico. March ia small
band nf soldiers arrived in Cnnanea Wed =
nesday which is supposed to he the rem
mani Of company OF federal soldiers that
has been almost annihilated by insur-
rcctos under Juan Cabrai near Campas.
Colonel Anguina is reported To have
been killed while refusing 10 surrender.
The company numbered about fifty
five men and officers. II had been pur-
suing the band when the latter doubled
back over The hills trapping the rederals
in pass. They then fired down upon
them from the hilltops.
General Luis Torres has returned to
Hermosillo. whore he vii. recruit aGdi-
tional soldiers for immediate service in
the Cananea district.
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tcntion was Ia assault the federal camp
lt dawn During the night however
they withdrew.
The Associated Press correspondent
from a vantage point was able TO see the
whole valley at dawn and not an insur-
recto scout remained in sight The fed =
erals also moved camp during the night
crossing the ridge TO the south and n
daylight were again on the marcn. fol-
lowing Blanco's retreatlng forces
Fifteen OF Bianco's men, with camp
outfits but no guns. visited the San Ber-
nardino ranch, just across the border
from the American side. Today and asked
or&wOrk.
CAPTAIN Valencia Of Chihuahua who
joined BlanCo day before yesterday with
a force Of eco rebels which he had
brought with him came into Douglas to-
day and took a train for FL Paso. lie
Informed friend here that he was dis
Susted with Blanco and intended going
to El Paso and getting Into touch with
Madero. to inform MIN Of the situa tion.
Americans here believe that the rebel
cause has been damaged beiond repair
along the line opposite Arizona. General
Bianco. who for a week has been In a
position close To the border. had excep-
tonal opportunities to recruit but by his
apparent bungling Gisheartened Mexican
syinpathizers as well as his own forces
and instead of gaining in number his
forces are row diminished.
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LIMANTOUR ON PEACE,
MISSION TO INSURGENTS
Continued From Page One.

We now recognize is Francisco l. Ma
9cro. VINO Is fghtlns in the hed. Pro-
pOsals for peace would be considered by
Us only on condition that Madero be al
lowed 10 participate. He must he given
n guarantee OF safety to all his men.
place would have to be assigned To
MIN. perhaps chihuahua. in which he
freely might conduct peace negotiations.
Mediation on the part OF the United
states or any other foreign power would
not be acceptable TO us
The lnSurrcCtos would not consent TO
surf epoor their arms
Suppose on a new ballot President
Diaz would be reelected. would he then
De acceptable 10 the insurrectos?" Senor
Yes. would accept him But ne
never would be elected on a free bal
lot. We have no faith in him. Ma
dero would be elected
"Al members Of any commission Sc
lccted 10 conduct terms would have To
be citizens of Mexico. The insurrectos
would not want TO do anything that
would lessen the dignity Of their coun-
try. Mediation by the United States
would be considered n lessenne OF dig
nifty. 1t also would be necessary for the
MeNican government 70 guarantee equal
ity TO both sides. II the peace plans
failed the insurrectos would want to take
UP arms again and be as strong as they
now are. 1; is not unlikely Dlaz would
want us 10 surrender our arms. Our
attitude is that the relative positions
must be unchanged"
Senior Cara. who acts here in coniunc-
ton with Braulio Hernandez. insurrecto
secretary of the state OF Chihuahua. to-
night outlined the demands of Madero.
which he said we're as follows:
Abolition OF the reelection of presl-
dent
Election OF the governor In a state
instead of by federal appointment
'Curtailmcnt of the powers OF the iete
politicos or mayors of cities. and pro-
vision for their selection by popular vote
instead OF by appointment by the gov
ernors OF states.
Reform OF the land laws, so that plan
tations now as extensive as from one
million to ten million acres may be dl-
vided and distributed or sold IN small
lots TO the people.
Free ballots In all elections and pres
ervation Of individual rights under the
constitution.
Extension of the school system
Senor Cara suggested that chihuahua
CITY probably would be the point ut
which negotiations would be conducted
His assertion that "thc relative posi- :
tons must remain Unchanged was taken
to Indicate that the insurrcctos would
not consent 10 the resumption of tele-
graph service and the repairing OF rail-
roads in the Chihuahua and Sonora
states during the proceedings.
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OFFICERS INVESTIGATING.
Federals Accused of Firing Upon Rebels
From American Side,

MEXICALI. Mexico, March 16.-The
United States army officers at Calexico'
opposite here. are Investigating today
that the Mexican officials at Algodores
yesterday fired on the insurrectos from
the American side OF the international
line. This action, IL proved. constitutes
grave violation OF the neutrality laws,
The Mexican customs officials returned
here today and declared that they did
not fire tine shots. but that the insur-
rectos opened fire on them.
On the other hand. messages from AL
godones state that the Mexican officials
did fire from American soll and that
later they were dlsarmed.
The customs officers went TO Algodones
three days ago on order OF Supervising
Customs Inspector Enrique Calderon.
Their names are Samuel Escalona. Man
uel Paez, Refugio Contreras. r. Con-
zales, c. Ninegra and r. II, LlZarraga.
Captain Babcock. U s, A. telegraphed
TO Captain Wright at Yuma today ask
ing for information regarding the alleged
violation OF neutrality by the Mexican
officials. He also inquired regarding the
report that the United States troops had
captured several insurrectos who had
charged over into American territory In
an effort 10 come TO close quarters with
the Mexican customs men.
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MAN EUVERS BEGIN.
Company Sent Out From San Antonio In
Aviation Work

Aviation Work
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, March 16.-
The first maneuvers of the troops in
camp were on the program today II
was proposed to send out n company of
infantry several miles 10 seek cover
and for the aeroplanes to look for
them.
Southern Pacific officials today
waited to see if the Mexican insured
tos would make good a threat to blow
up all bridges entering their country,
Business in the state of Chihuahua al
ready has been greatly curtailed and
food supplies threatened. 4 complete
rupture of communication from this
side would be very serious.
There is a serio.comic side TO running
trains across the border. 4 railroad
man said yesterday that negro porters
invariably decline TO make second
trip, and hence new men are constantly
being sent out. There are now ten cars
Of reserve ammunition here. They
have not been uuloaded and may have
some other point as their ultimate des-
tinaUion.
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AMERICAN STOCK LISTED
By FRENCH GOVERNMENT

NEW YORK. March 16.-An American
stock has at last been listed on the Of
fetal market (ParqucD OF the Paris
bourse. Sanction OF the French govern
Inent has been obtained for listing the
shares OF the common capital stock Of
the Philadelphia company OF Pittsburg.
and the introduction will take place Mon
day. March 30
The Philadelphia company is con-
.trolled by the United Railways Invest
'nlent company, and in turn controls.
through stock ownership or leases n
number OF street railway properties in
Pittsburg and adjacent cities II also
owns and controls electric lighting and
gas companies In that section. as we'll
as gas and oil wells.
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the city, demolished a portion of the
barracks with bombs and effected their
escape with the loss of but two Of their
number who were wounded and taken
prisoners.
The authorities persist in their dec
laration that the iederals suffered no
loss in killed or wounded and gave re.
peated assurances that there was nc
cause for anxiety. Business has been
resumed and most of those who had
nlanned to take refuge on the American
side changed their minds this morning,
Il is not thought the insurgents are
near the city in any great numbers.
the small band under Capt, Oscar
Creighton, the American, being the
only one reported close at hand. Ma.
dero. with 1000 men, is farther sout b,
whore he is said to be waiting to eff
feet junction with Orozco's force OF
500, after which, it is reported, the
rebel leader will begin march north
ward to the border
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PLAN OF INSURGENTS.
oIaz Must First Declare His Last Elec
ton Invalid.


Ell PASO, Tex, March 16-Before any
proposals for n termination of the Mex
lean insurrection will be entered into
agree TO declare null his election OF 1910
and must agree 10 submit TO new cleo
tion under the terms for a free ballot
allowed BY tie constitution OF 1857. He
must agree to grant all the political re
forms demanded The insurrectos must
mol be required to surrender their arms
until peace Is assured. This ls the re
ply of Senior Gonzales Cara, the insur-
gent secretary OF state. TO the state
ment from New York that Senior Liman-
tour. the Mexican minister of finance,
had formulated tentative plans for end =
ing the insurrection, and In effect IL Is
the reply OF Francisco l. Madero, the
revolutionary leader who is now fight
ing in tho field.
Sepor Cara has been in communica I.
ton with Madero and has acquainted
Madero With whatever negotiations have
been carried on in Washington and New
Madero is looked upon az the revolu-
tionnry L-esident and as representing the
VIII or the insurrectos. and no peace
plans will be entered into until he has
gwen his consent and fully gone over
the details. Senior Cara said
Communication with Madero has been
difficult.
President Madero is the only man au-
sloriz'ad to conclude any armistlce.'' said
because he represents the VIII of the
people. Dr.. Francisco Vasquez. the In
surrecto representative at Washington,
or members Of the Madero family would
he able only TO suggest a PLAN
The only president Of Mexico that
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-03-17
FARM WAGES IN 1a1|
SHOW BIG |NCREIl
Highest Rate Is Paid in 4
States of Nevada, Montsp,
and Washington.

WASHINGTON. March Is-u.
waSes were paid TO American "a,
borers during 1910 than at anv m.
the last forty-fve years. accordIs-
statistics just made public by ~
partment Of agriculture. The A..
wage for the country was p7ss
month during 1910. while twsnty
ago they were only Sis.3s. =
With board. the average v,s.
Sl9.2i. Ia some parts OF the coi,,,
rate oi wages OF farm labo.er,
higher than In otneys.
The highest was in Nevada ybst.
rate was SOD. while In Mon,ans
Washington it was $50.
South Carolina paid the loye,,l
$3.50.
In the New England and Nosth k.
tic states the average was 5Ss "a,
Massachusetts paying the hIehea, n
With board the average was s9l e
In the south Atlantic stateg In
ege was Si9.15. with West vhpius
ing the highest, s29. In the 3rss
trail states east OF the Misslss,nnI
the average was s3lS1. with VIZ,
paying the highest. S37.25. Win Il,
the average was $22.a4. In the nan,
central states, west OF the MO-
the average was S3535. with Norsh'
kota paying the highest. $40. With
the average was $25.l0. In the vtg,|
central states the average Was 4,
with Oklahoma paying the al
S2S.l0. With board. the ayerses
sl5.2S
In the four western states the s7t
was s46.4S. with Nevada paying ibe |,
est. SD. With board. the aversea1
$3.50.
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AM6USHED BY REBELS.
Twenty One Federals Killed and 20 Made
Prisoners In Sonora.

MEXICO CITY, March 1s.-An uncon-
rebels OF fifty men OF the Twenty seventh
battalion at e. Rodco ranch. near Her
moSilla. Sonora, was published here to-
day in a special to FL Pals,
The federal commander, Lieutenant
Colonel Luis Angulno and twenty-one OF
his men were reported killed and the rest
OF the command, including seventeen
wounded. made prisoners.
A circular appeared here today pur-
porting to be signed by Pasqual Orozco.
erstwhie leader OF an Independent branch
of the rebel forces, announcing his re-
tirement from the revolutionists. To all
his friends In particular and 10 revolu-
tionists in general. ne asserts that the
revolutloBists have been converted into
robbers. assassins and abusers Of women.
Blanco. Silva. Soto. Garcia and Lara
as we'll as all Magonists. he calls traitors
To Mexico partly because they have en-
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ARTILLERY AWAITED.
Maneuvers In Vicinity of Galveston De-
layed One Day,

GALVESTON. Tex, March 16.-The
army maucuvers are now awaiting the
arrival OF the 5000 coast artillery troops
from Hampton Roads. General Mills
hopes to have his entire brigade In
camp at Fort Crockett by the end Of
the week The transports are expected
to arrive. according to latest advices
from them. some time tomorrow,
Winfield Joel, the soldier who was
stabbed in the tenderloin district Sun
day night, starting the race riot, con
tinues TO improve and will be out of the
hospital in a few days
Patrolman Reagan has Withdrawn his
charges of assault against Private Au-
gust Burkbalter, who is alleged to have
stabbed him during the fight. The sol
dier later will be dealt with by the
civil authorities.
provost guard of twelve men has
been detailed to assist the police in
preserving order
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-03-17
IOWA LEGISLATURE
MAY ELECT SEM

DES MONIES. Ia. March l6.-Iha
break for weeks in Iowa's senal
deadlock came today. when standpsl
insurgent Republicans OF fine legfda
who had been voting for Supreme
Justice II. r.. Deemer switched d
side of w. 6. Kenyon. progrcssiye
publican. The latter came within
teen votes Of an election. The Dtmo
defeated an effort on the PAN, d
friends for a second ballot.
a report Is OUT tonight that X
viii succeed In displacing Senator
fayette Young when the ballot &
tomorrow at noon. II is said by
yon's friends that his election
have resulted today had not tha D
Gratis blocked the attempt to obe
second ballot
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GAIN POSSESSION OF FORD.
Rebel Forces at oJinasa Bottle UP the
Federals by Trick.


Preside. Tex. March Is. via Maria
Tex, March is-By spectacular trick.
patterned after the exploits OF General
forces besieging Ojnaga gained control
OF the ford connecting the beleaguered
city with Presdio last night and effect
vely bottled UP the federal forces.
Driving before them herd OF forty
stampeded horses. four volunteers from
the camp OF General Sanchez charged the
crossing at II o'clock.
Firing their revolvers and using other
devices to terrlfy the animals, they drove
the herd straight for the trenches oc-
cupied by about 100 federais guarding the
crossing, AS the frightened animals
charged down the river bank the fedcrais
than half were killed. The others con-
tlnued the rush and many Of the SOL
diers deserted the rifle pits.
By this time force Of fifty insurrectos
up and IN the confusion advanced To
within 200 yards OF the federal lines
hastily digging rife pits and establish
ing q position commanding the only
erals. Three soldiers were killed and
one laken prisoner.
The raiding party was led by Colonel
ToriDio Ortega and +, s. McCombs.
Luque to permit the women and children
in O1inaea to cross the river. To the
American side. Luque has refused To
permit The crossing. The insurgents have
planted their flag within two hundred
yards OF the town II is of red, white
and green with the national coat OF arms.
Forty fadui Indians joined the insur-
rectos yesterdaey and 100 more are eX-
rected today.
Troop Fl. Third U. s cavalry. com
manded by Captain Williams. is patrol
guently bullets from the federal lines fall
on the American bank.
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ENDS IN FAILURE.
Forces OF eianco Split Up and Retreat
Is Commenced.

DOUGLAS. Ariz.. March l6.-Generoi
Blanco's campaign against Aqua Prieta
seems to have ended in dismal failurI,
from the rebel standpoint Follow!ng the
offensive movement OF the Mexicun fed .
erals last night In the direction OF the
daylight Today of the rebel soldiers There
are indications that Blancos forces hav,.
split up into factions, some of which
have deserted to the American side
The main body OF his troops is retreat =
ing soutnward. His men are mounte,,
and the Mexican foot soldiers are unable
to overtakc them,
infantry. crossed over the ridge of Mig.
gerhead mountain and camped at C;allar-
des ranch The rebels at the same time
took up position on the sloping hills TO
the south. and II was believed their in
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-03-17
Railroad Is Destroyed.

Ell PASO. Tex. March 16-J. A. Nc
I1aniels. an engineer on the Mexican
Northwestern railroad. arrived here Today
on handcar and reported that the road
Is cut TO pieces from Juarez TO its south
crn terminus at Pearson.
He saw many inSurrectos heodinp
south. but did not see Madero's army
marching north toward Juarez as re-
ported nnc docs not believe II is coming
OF Juarcz stated this morning that the
bomb thrown into the military barracks
last night did llitlc damage and thai
sentries, he said. did not hit anybody.
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SMALLPOX BREAKS OUT.
Thirty Cases Reported Among the MexI-
can Troops at Ensenada,

SAN DIEGO. Calf. March l6.-Thirty
cases OF smallpox are reported in En-
senada among the Mexican troops de
barked there this week from ManzanllIo,
Mex.
The United States officials at this port
arc preparing TO take the customary pre-
cautions In regard TO the inspection OF
vessels and passengers arriving from
Mexican ports.
The authorities al Ensenada declare
that they do not fear an epidemic of Il
serious nature, but are taking what pre-
cautions they may with their facilities
which arc said 10 be limited
There are about 1000 people in En-
scnada. counting the soldiers
detachment of 100 arrived near Tia
Juana 20 miles from here today.
whether they are infected or not is not
known.
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FIFTEENTH GETS HoMEsIck,
Officers and Men Long for That Dear Old
Salt Lake While Eating Dust.
Special to The Tribune.

Speclal 10 Inc Irlbunc.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex. March 16-Tbc
Fifteenth infantry is now quartered in
tents on the army camp grounds at Fort
Sam Houston, but all members OF the
regiment from the colonel to private are
anxious to get back 30 Salt Lake CITY.
Many letters are received by the officers;
and men from friends In Salt Lake CITY,
asking when they expect 10 return TO
Utah and telling them how much they
are missed.
Major Arrowsmith and Captains Little
and Charles II, Bridges say the camp Is
comfortable. but the dust is bothcrtng
the men and they long for rain. The con
sensus OF opinion among the officers end
men Of the regiment Is that the mobiiiz
ing of the soldiers here is for serious
business
The men of the Fifteenth who arc
members OF the Spanish War Veteran
camp attached 10 that regiment attend
ed a meeting OF the Civilian camp To-
Gated here few nights ago and in re
turn the officers and members Of the
local camp will give smoker in honor
of the members Of the Fifteenth
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WHY NAPOLEON ACTED.
War Which Ended In Death OF Maxi"
milan Recalled.

PARIS. March 1G-The situation In
Mexico was discussed last night by the
Franco American committee under the
presidency of Prince Roland Bonaparte,
president for the French Geographical
society. The prince recalled that the in
terventon OF Napoleon III. in Mexico was
based he said. on a desire 10 maintain
the equilibrium of America and expressed
me hope that the McXicans themselves
would assure the balance OF their coun-
try In the present crisis and not succumb
TO the tempest In the north.
Count Maurice de Pergny. the ex-
plorer. who has just returned from Cen
trail America cited the prosperity of the
republic under President Diaz and
Finance Minister Linantour and gave II
as his opinion that the disorders In the
north would not affect the whole country
but would be quelled rs soon as tie
United States stopped the passage Of
contraband across the frontier.
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REFUSES TO TALK.
llmantour Speeding Southwark on the
Private Car Hidaluo,

BISMARCK Mo. March 16.-That the
Mexican minister Of finance. Senior Jose
yves Liinantour. is speeding TO the cap
ital OF his country aboard the private
car Hidalgo on the st. Louis s. Iron
Mountain train was established beyond
question On route from st. Louis 10 Bis
marck though every effort to interview
him was repulsed
The conductor in charge OF the train
found Il party of eight persons dining in
the car and one OF them answers per
fcctly the description OF Senior Liman-
tour He is bald and wears a white mus
tache OF ample proportions. meeting at
the ends. with sldeburns.
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DOCTOR is KILLED.
j. w. Wilson, Formerly OF Oklahoma
Among Slain at casas Grandes.

TULSA. Okla. March l6-According to
q message received here today from Dr.
J. J. Bush. surgeon general in the in =
surreeto army In Mexico. Dr. j. w. Will
son, formerly of Tulsa. was killed In the
assault on Casas Grandes, Mex, March 6.
The federals respect neither The Red
Cross nor any civilized thing" says the
message. They kin all wounded insr,r-
Jectos captured. They are !nhuman and
devoid OF pity as n Commanche on the
war pa TIL
DR.. Wilson left for Mexico three months
ago. lie joined the Madcro forces at
Guadalupe
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LIMANTouR NOT IN CAR.
Pennsylvania Train Reaches ST. Louis
Minus the Mexican Minister.

ST. LOUIS. March 16-Josc Yves
Li!nantour. Mexican minister OF finance
was not in the private car, attached 10
the Pennsylvania train. when il arrived
tonight according TO some Of the occu-
pants man who said he was Artura
La Madrid. merchant OF Mexico. de-
clared the car was his tMadrid's), and
that he went TO New York In It three
days ago,
La Madrid said the car was occupied
by himself, a friend and servants. No
man who looks like Limantour was seen.
La Madrid who was spokesman for
the party impressed his interrogators as
secretary. rather than n merchant.
Flowers for Mrs. Limantour from local