The Chitina leader., 1912-09-17
Late Telegraph News

TOLUA, Mexico, Sept. Ia. "A
short battle was fought here yester-
day at which twenty-five zeapatists
were captured and a few killed.
Shortly after the engagement the
prisoners were executed.
NEW YORK, Sept. IA. - At the
Democratic national headquarters it
has been decided to make a siren
nous effort to carry the electoral
vote of the state of Nebraska. AS
an end to that purpose many noted
speakers will be sent there. One of
the big cards will be monster meet
ing at Lincoln, on October 5, which
will be attended and addressed by
Governor Wilson and William Jen-
nings Bryan.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14.-The
United States is about to intervene
in the Nicaragua situation. The
lives and property of Americans have
been placed in jeopardy to such an
extent that the government feels
that in justice to our citizens there
can be no further delay in taking
action to afford the necessary pro-
lection. Warships have been dis
patched to Santo Domingo, and sum-
mary action will be taken unless
the South American government i'm
mediately adopts different course.
TOXIC, Sept. 14.-Much excite
ment was caused when it was known
that General Nagia, supreme mill
tary councillor, and his wife, had
both committed suicide. Their ia
tai action was taken Immediately
following the ceremonies in connec-
ton with the funeral of the late
Emperor. 1t is difficult to attribute
any reasonable cause for their ac-
ton.
CHARLESTON, Sept. II This
section of the state is in great tur-
moil because of the disturbances at
the neighboring coal mines. Yester-
day there was serious conflict be-
tween twelve hundred militia and
striking miners. The latter had
burned barns, cabins and other prop
erty of the coal companies. The mil
tia had been sent to preserve order
and a conflict followed, with the re-
suit that number were injured, al
though no lives were lost.
TOXIC, Sept. 13. - Secretary of
State Knox, who is here as the rep
resentative of the United States gov
eminent, in company with the Amer
lean Ambassador, had lengthy aud
fence with the Emperor yesterday.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13. - A
statement has been made here by a
high government official that Presi-
dent Taft had about concluded to
notify President Madero that he
would be given thirty days in which
to perfect his arrangements to af-
ford ample protection to Americans
and their Mexican interests. Fail
ing in that his resignation would
be demanded and if it was not fortn-
coming that intervention would be
declared.
BEVERLY, Sept. 13.-Chandeler
Anderson, councillor of state, was
here late yesterday comforting with
President Taft on the Mexican situa-
ton. The conditions are regarded
as serious.
JUAREZ, Sept. 13.-Nine hundred
federal troops have been dispatched
to defend Auguprieta, where the reb-
els are congregating and expect to
make an attack. 1t is believed that
a battle is imminent.
Ell PASO, Sept. 10. = Senator
Fels has declared himself as fav-
orable to the recognition of the
Mexican rebels. He declares that
the Mexican government seems help
less in the present emergency and is
unable to afford protection to Amer
leans or to quell the insurrection.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 13.-Within
two or three weeks a sweeping in.
vestigation of conditions in Mexico
Nicaragua, and Honduras is to be
made by subcommittee recently ap.
pointed. This investigation will be
for the purpose of determining:
Whether the American govern.
ment or American citizens are be-
hind the unrest prevailing in the re
publics named.
Whether this government SHOULD
enter into the agreements negotiat
ed by Secretary of State Knox, estab