The Alaska citizen., 1912-10-07
THE TELEGRAPH
 0N MEXICAN WAR

LOS ANGELES. Sept 3o. -The congressional subcommittee Whi n is in this city conducting an iDvc@- tigation in an effort 10 ascertaia the causes which brought ahoul rh. present rebellion in Mexico, mad. the announcement today that cyi dence has been obtained which proves beyond a doubt that Pr"si. dent Madero is at present reeeivin@ assistance from Americans IL also is the belief of the committee that the rebels have been aided by Amer, jeans. although il has been found impossible thus far 10 get the do- sired proofs.
 It is generally believed here that the report of the committee will contain a request for intervention Senator Smith admitted today that he is in favor of the United States ptting a stop to the war. and other members of the committee have ey pressed themselves similarly, al. though they will not say that they intend to recommend such a course to the department
 MAY CALL SESSION.
 WASHINGTON. Sept 30 - "Thc proposition of American intervention in Mexico is an excellent theOry.' declares President Taft. In spite of the denial of any such course by the presidents private secretary, President Taft will call a special session of congress to consider the question of intervention.
 SAY ITS NOT so.
 FL PASO. Oct l. - Referring to the published report which credits the congressional committee with the intention of advising the inter vention of the United States in Mex ico. Senator Fall made a statement today emphatically denying that the senators who have inquired into tn" Mexican situation have any intention of suggesting such move on the part of the government
 The senator admitted that the probe had brought to light evidence which proves that Americans have aided the opposing southern armies but he claims that the committee is not in a position to say that tn" war was fomented by Americans.
 VICE-CONSUL MURDERED.
 WASHINGTON. Oct 9 The state department is much concerned today over the reported assassination of Vice-Consul McCaughan at Duran go. who is said to have been murder ed by Mexican rebels without provo. cation.
 Late this afternoon adyiCes con firming the murder were received from Ambassador Wilson, but thus far it has been impossible to obtain sufficient particulars to warrant the department in taking any decided action.
 It is confidently believed in of, ficial circles that the incident will furnish the grounds for intervention as soon as the full details are re ceived.
 REBELS BEATEN.
 LAREDO. Oct. 3. - General BlaE- gult, with 6000 federal troops. met General Orozco with 4,00O rebels at Musquiz, and a terrific. battle en- sued. Both sides lost heavily but the rebels were summarily defeated by the federals.
 HE WAS MURDERED.
 WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 The state department has received confirmation of the report of the murder of Herbert L. Russell, the American mining engineer. by Mex ican rebels
 NEWS FOR THE TEACHER.
 It was in the primary class of a graded school in a Western city. and the day was the 22d of February.
 Now, who can tell me whose birthday this is?" asked the teacher.
 A little girl rose timidly
 Well, Margaret, you may tell us" said the teacher.
 Mine" was the unexpected an SNPr