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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
NO OFFICIAL COMMENT.
lialc's Attitude Toward Carranza Not
That of Ambassador

Washington. Nov. 1S.-NO official
comment was forthcoming here to-
night on the action Of Gen Carranza's S
foreign minister, Francisco Escuardo,
in asking William Bayard Hale to pre-
sent credentials before continuing the
conferences which have been in prog
ress at NOgales between Mr.. Hale
and the constitutionalist leaders.
Mr.. Hale, it has been understood in
official circles, was sent to the bor-
der in purely unofficial capacity for
the purpose of putting the Washiug-
ton administration in touch with the
Mexican revolutionists. He was ex-
pccted to inquire us to the attitude of
Gen. Carranza toward an armistice
pending the establishment of Il new
provisional government and to discuss
tentatively the question of lifting the
American embargo on munitions of
war.
IL never has been suggested here
that the administration was consid-
ering formal recognition of the con-
stitutionalists under existing condi-
tions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
WALL STREET WOLF ABROAD.
Stock Exchange Says Unknown is
Circulating DerOgatOry Reports
About 1t.

New York, Nov. 19.-As a result
Of the many rumOrs and reports re-
Gently circulated in Wall Street re-
hecting on the financial standing of
various banking and brokerage
houses, the New York stock exchange
today issued the following state
ment:
Our attention has been called to
the alleged activities Of some person
or persons who, through telephone
calls and underground methods, are
seeking to undermine confidence in
various houses in the financial dis
trict.
This is nothing less than criminal
and if any one can assist us in plac-
ing responsibility where it belongs we
shall be glad to bring the matter be-
fore the district attorney"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
HUERTA FLEES TO fortress
Plot of Dictator's Followers to Over
throw Him Discovered.
Huerta Takes Up Residence in Old Fortress Outskirts
City and Issues Orders for Arrest of Political Foes Gen.
Blanquet Holds Possession of National Palace and Has
Replaced Huertas Guards With His Own Men.

Mexico City. Nov. 1S.--Internation-
al complications were overshadowed
today by the discovery of q plot
among Gen. Huerta's followers to oust
him from the presidency. Gen. Huer-
tn has taken up his residence in the
old fortress of Chapultepec on the out
skirts of the city. From th~ ~esi-
Dental quarters in the for, the
dictator has ordered the arrest OF
many of his political foes. Minister
Of War Blanquet is now In practical
possession OF the National Palace with
his own men detailed as guards. sup
planting those selected by Gen. HuaI-
tn. Many officers and soldiers be-
longing To the Federal garrison
threaten to mutiny because they
have not been paid. Dictator Huerta
continues to defy the United States.
notwithstanding the pressure from
European and South American gov
ernments. Congress Is expected to
complete It's organization by Thurs
day and no important developments
are expected before then.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
Mexican COnsrnSS Meets.

Mexico City, Nov. 2O.-The Mexican
congress meets this afternoon in d.
rect defiance Of the demands of the
United States. President Huerta will
transmit message defending his
course in dealing with the recent con-
gress which was controlled by Madero
followers and declares that his course
has not interrupted constitutional
government.
There is no doubt but that con-
gress will endorse the dictator's
course. The utmost tension prevails
among Mexican government officials.
Hears prevail among AL foreign resi- :
dents. Members Of the diplomatic
corps refuse to discuss the situation,
saying I'VE will await events"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22

Washington. Nov. 20.-A vigorous
denial was made at the White House
today that new instructions had been
sent the American charge daffaires,
O'Shaughnessy, at Mexico City. The
reports that any communications
presaging a change of policy on the
part Of the United States were sent to
O'Shaughnessy by either the presi-
dent or Secretary Bryan are denounc-
ed as fabricatiOns This denial is the
only information relating to the Mex
lean situation which has been given
out at the White House today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
TO L0cAL|zE COTTON FUTURES
McLAURIN PROPOSES HEAVY
TAX ON INTERSTATE
TRAFFIC.
Would Require That Contracts BE
for Delivery In State Where Staple
Is Raised Is His Plan.

New York, Nov. 1S.-Ex-Senator
John l.. McLaurin of South Carolina
proposed plan for ending objection
able gambling in cotton futures, in an
address today to a committee from
the New York cotton exchange which
Is considering changes in the rules
to meet criticism directed against
present methods. Mr.. McLaurin said
the failure of congress to enact legis-
lation at this session imposing a tax
on dealings in cotton options was due
to the fact. that no plan had been de-
wise f'tee ,les;tluy ga;fablins Tn. cDaIs
tracts which does not also involve the
destruction Of legitimate business
necessary to keep open such channels
of trade as could not be closed with
out disastrous effects.
Mr.. McLaurin said the present sys-
tenn was Objectionable because cotton
prices made on the New York ex-
change were based upon the supply
of cotton in New York warehouses.
AS this stock of cotton is only a COM
paratively small part of the total, he
said, it was possible for spectators to
manipulate prices for gambling pur-
poses in way which would other
wise not be possible.
Under present methods, contracts
made on the New York exchange call
for delivery Of warehouse receipts
for cotton stored in New York ware
houses. Mr. McLaurin suggested
that the plan for a tax on cotton op-
tiOns which was considered recently
by congress be amended to provide
for a heavy tax on all contracts made
through all exchanges in the United
States provided that cotton delivered
in the State in which it is grown be
exempt from the tax.
What would you do then?" he
said. Your New York stock of cot
ton would be absolutely valueless for
the purpose Of initiating or depressing
prices. You could not afford to de-
liver cotton except in the South. Why
should not the great New York eX-
change get in the van and lead this
movement, instead OF
being driven by congressional LASH"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
THE WHITE HOUSE WEDDING.
Elaborate Musical Programme Pre-
pared for WilsOn-Sayre Nuptils.

Washington, Nov. 2O.-An elabor-
ate musical programme has been pre-
pared for the wedding of Miss Jessie
Wilson and Francis Sayre at the White
House next Tuesday. The marine
band will be present and the boy choir
OF st. Johns Episcopal church will
sing chorals. Guests began arriving
today for the rehearsals Miss Mar
Jorie Brown, of Atlanta, and Miss
Adeline Scott, of Princeton are al
ready here.
The noise and activity incident to
the wedding preparations drove the
president from his study last night
and he sought quiet in the executive
offices where he worked until past ten
o'clock on his forthcoming message TO
congress.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
NOTHING NEW, SAYS BRYAN.
Huerta Won't Answer Letters and No
Developments in SituatiOn-WOn't
Discuss Carranzas s Demand for Rec.
OgnitiOn.

Washington, Nov. 19.-"There have
been no developments in the Mexican
situation during the past forty-eight
hours. We have received no reply
from Gen. Huerta to our last note.
do not care to discuss the Carranza-
Hale incident" said Secretary of State
Bryan today. 1t is learned however,
that the administration is preparing
to give DR.. Hale unofficial creden-
tials," to enable him to continue the
conference with Carranza's adminis-
tration. The administration does not
care to formally recognize the sCon<
stitutionaliats party, 5 - - s'5 % Z
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
LET MEXICO SETTLE PROBLEMS.
Most COngressmen, Says Byrnes,
Would Welcome Fight-it-Out Solu-
ton of Matter.

tiOn OF Matter.
Augusta, Ca. Nov. 19.-Congress-
man James F. Byrues Of Aiken de-
clares that if a poll was taken of the
members of congress on the Mexican
situation two-thirds of them would
very probably declare themselves in
favor of lifting the embargo on arms
and leaving the constitutionalists and
the federals to fight it out among
themselves. The congressman bases
his opinion upon the apparent tenn
per Of the members when he left
Washington, and could not say.wheth-
er the recent developments, when Car
ranZa's minister of foreign relations
demanded Bayard Hale's passports,
thus practically demanding recogni-
ton of the belligerency of the rebels,
may have had on the views of the con-
gressmen. Mr.. Byrne does not De-
lieve that the special session of con-
gress will be adjourned, but that it
will run right on into the regular ses-
sion which begins early next month.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
ADDS TO PENALTIES.
Revision Committee Of New York
Exchange Sets Differences on De-
livcriCS.

New York, Nov. 19.---The revision
committee Of the New York cotton eX-
change at its meeting here tonight in
creased the penalties on low grade
cotton by from 10 to 50 points, max
ing low middling 125 points under
middling and placing good ordinary
cotton at discount Of 800 points,
compared with the old difference of
so and 215 points, respectively.
High grade premiums also were in
creased slightly and the most general
comment of brokers, who had stayed
down town to receive the report was
tfat the committee had adjusted the
difference to meet the requirements of
low grade crop.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
RELEASED On BOND.
Maderos and Fellow Prisoners out
ON BaII

Vera Cruz. Nov. iS.-Evaristn and
Daniel Madcro. relatives of the l,te
President Madero. aud Leandro Az ill,
and his son. who have been confined
here several weeks. charged with &C.
dition. were released today on bail.
They have secured quarters here.
The Maderos were arrested In Oc-
tober at Monterey. The United states
notified the Mexican government that
u would regard with displeasure any
accident to the prisoners.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22

ficials, believes the United States will
take no steps to Gust him unless he
administers a crushing defeat to the
revolutionists.
TO an American correspondent to-
day Gen. Huerta said: There is no
change in the relations of the United
States and Mexico. What follows de-
pends on your government. We are
waiting; any action altering our re-
lations must originate in Washington,
not here"
Seemingly more alarm is felt here
over the constitutionalists success
than over the trouble with the Unit
ed States.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
FAMINE IN MEXICO CITY.
supply of Food short and Price Out
of Reach of Poorer Classes.

Mexico City. Nov. 20.--Famine
threatens hundreds here. Supplies
are short and prices are out Of reach
OF poorer classes. Scores of chill
dren march through streets begging
v'ctuais. The lower clases are turn
ing against Huerta. blaming him for
the nigh cost of food. Friends OF Gen.
Hlanquet declare that ne and IIuerta
nave adjusted the differences and are
now working harmoniOusly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
REBELS DRIVE FEDERALS.
Steadily Closing I'm On Mexico City
Have Captured Six Important
Towns Within Past Twenty-four
Hours.

Mexico City, Nov. 19.-The rebels
are steadily driving the federals back
In the constitutionalist campaign to
invest the capital. Six strategic towns
have been captured within the last
twenty-four hours. The rebels are
concentrating around Orizaba which
capture would open the road directly
to Mexico City. The constitutionalists
soldiers are now wearing new khaki
uniforms and seem to have abundant
supplies
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
HUERIA TO LEAD ARMY,
Dictator Will Take the Field Against
Rebel Forces.
Declares He Will Lead in Battle Greatest Army Ever Raised
in Mexico-Tells Correspondent There Has Been No
Change in Relations With United States

Mexico City, Nov. 19.-Gen. Huerta
intends to take the field against the
Mexican Constitute nalists who are
sweeping all northern Mexico captur-
the advance on the capital. He Ge-
clares he will lead to battle the
greatest Mexican army ever gathered.
He calls upon the governors of the va
riOus States to put into the field i'm
mediately every available m. Ho
expects sxps to or ,',; s G Univ. ''s''n ne hun
Il ..ne other Mexican Of
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
HEADS TURKEY" PARADE.
nov. Soiquitt Leads Martyr Birds
Through Streets.

Cuero, Texas Nov. 19.-Gov. O. B.
Colquitt OF Texas headed the annual
turkey trot' parade here today, con-
sisting of five thousand live turkeys
which stalked through the streets in
droves OF a few hundred each behind
trained leaders
One giant bronze turkey gobbler
drew n baby carriage with n small
child, never seeming TO mind the
load. There were also allegorical and
industrial floats i'm the parade.
The turkey trot celebrates the an
nual Thanksgiving business of south
Texas.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
REBELS DEMAND RECOGNITION
MEXICAN REBEL REFUSES TO
CONTINUE INFORMAL NE.
GOTIATIONS.
Leader of COnstitrtiOimlists Desires
Formal Recognition by United
States IL lie is to Continue NegOtia-
tiOns with Special Envoy Hale.


Francisco Escuardo, minister Of for
eign relations in the CarranZa cabi-
net, asked William Eayard Hale, Pres
ident Wilson's agent, late today to
present his credentials before con-
tinuing further with the conferences
which have been under way here in
formally for several days.
This was interpreted by many AS
virtual demand for recognition of the
cOnstitutionalists before the exchanges
between the Carranzistas and the
Washington government are con-
cluded.
For our part unofficial negotiations
are ended" Escuardo said. I'VE have
asked Mr.. Hale to presen' his for
nal credentia... We ID receive
them as minister or foreign relations
and transmit them to my chief.
I'VE have been very glad to meet
Mr.. Hale on terms Of friendliness,
knowing of his previous Investigations
in Mexico, and in view Of his relations
with Mr.. Wilson and Mr.. Bryan. The
cabinet members on previous Occa-
sions met as individuals only. The ex-
change Of impressions now has end
ed"
Announcement was made today that
Gen. CarranZa was preparing a man.
ifestO setting forth his position with
regard to the internal and interna-
tional relations of Mexico to be given
out tomorrow or next day. Reports Of
continued military success today in
creased the confidence Of the revo-
lutionary leaders and their estimate of
the dignity Of their cause. Gen. Car
rama plans to move his civil and
military headquarters back to Her
mosillo, capital of the State of So
nora, where the constitutionaist
movement was born. Iiis movement,
1t was announced. would be folrsNed
by vigorous prosecution OF the cam
paign against Guaymas. the Sonora
seaport on the Gulf Of California.
which is held by the federals under
Gen. Pedro Ojeda. Carranza's mill
tary chiefs are planning other cam
paigns in the interior.
The announcement of the constitu-
tionalists on the American side OK
pected request for formal recOgnit-
ion Of the insurgents, even in the
event that permission to import war
munitions from the United States
wcro granted.
AT the beginning Of the negotiations
Gen. Carranza asserted that the con-
stitutiOnalists were not seeking rec
ognition--in fact, did not desire it
and only wanted the embargo on the
importation of arms lifted.
change had been noted in the lie.
meanor of the cOnstitutionalists since
the capture of Juarez and the sub
sequent successes of the revolutionists
that have been reported from differ
ent sections of the republic.
The only credentials Mr.. Hale pre-
sented at his first meeting with Car
rama and his provisional cabinet is
said to nave consisted Of a personal
letter from President Wilson, saying
that Mr.. Hale was personal friend
OF his and an unofficial investigator
Of the United States.
Mr.. Hale made only brief comment
when informed of Escuardo's state
ment.
, You must have misunderstood
SenOr EscuardO," he said, for this
is complete MISREPRESENTATION Of
what occurred today"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
FREIGHT RATE DECISION.
Interstate Commerce Commission
Makes Ruling Against Georgia
Railroad.

Washington. Nov. 20.-The Inter-
state Commerce Commission today
ruled that the present freight rates on
the Atlanta, Birmingham and At
lantic railroad are unjustly discrim-
inatOry againts Douglas, Ga, favoring
Fitzgerald, Valdosta, Quitman, Thorn
asville, Moultrie. Tifton and Way
cross and ordered the rates equaliz-
ed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
SHOT WIFE AND MOTHER-IN-LAW
Family Trouble Results I'm TRIBE
Tragedy.

Pittsburgh, Nov. 20.-Charlcs Dcitz
this morning shot his wife and moth
er-in-law at the mother-in-layy's s
home ut Braddock. Both women are
badly wounded. DictZ then sent n
bullet into his own left temple caus-
ing instant death. The couple had
been separated.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
TO DISSOLVE GREAT COMPANY.
American Telephone and Telegraph
Company Charged With Violation of
Antitrust Law.

Chicago, Nov. 19.--The hearing of
the Government suit to dissolve the
American Telephone and Telegraph
Company. as a violator OF the Sher-
man Antitrust law. was begun to-
day The Government charges the
corporation with purchasing compet-
ing lines in such way as to destroy
competition anG cause discrimination
against independent lines.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
"A BIG COTTON SHIP.
Record breaking Cargo Forwarded
FROM Wilmington.

Wilmington. y. c., Nov. 19.-Thc
BritiSh steamer IIoltye. making her
maiden voyage. sailed this morning
'or Bremen with the largest cargo of
cotton ever carried from this port
She carries 2O,32i bales. valued at 81, d.
5000
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
KILLED SELF AND MOTHER.
Chicago Man Shot His Mother and
Then Killed Himself.

Chicago. Nov. 20.-Albert Zinklo.
aged forty-f"ur. today shot and killed
his mother then committed suicide
Once rich, the family is now i'm
Strengthened circumstances.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
CURRENCY BILL COMPLETE.
senate Committee Votes to Report
Bill to Senate SATURDAY..

Washington, Nov. 20.-The senate
banking committee today voted, seven
to five to report To the senate Satur-
day the house currency bill, together
with the Owen and Hitchcock amend
ed drafts. The usual explanatory re-
ports will not be made.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
THIRTY AUTOMOBILES BURNED.
Hundred Thousand Dollar Fire In Bal
timOrc

Baltimore. Nov. 19.-Thc Sandruck
Wagon Il Carriage plant was burned
here today. Thirty automobiles were
burned. The loss is estimated at II
hundred thousand dollars II was be
heNed that the fire was incendiary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
SMITH SERVES 'POSSUM.
IiOkc of Georgia Delights Fellow
Statesmen.

Washington, Nov. ia 'pOssum
ana sweet potato dinner, prepared in
typical Georgia style, was given at the
capitol today by Senator Hoke Smith.
sum sent the president by n Georgian
had been prepared by the senate
cooks. The guests were the Georgia
delegates To the conservation con-
gress.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
BRITISH WARSHlPS SAIL FOR
MEXICO.
Three Cruisers We're Ordered to Pro-.
coed Immediately to Vera Cruz.

Bridgetown, Barbados, Nov. 19.-
Three British cruisers were today or
dered to sail Immediately for Mexico.
They left at dawn for Vera Cruz.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
THE "LONG HAUL PULL"
Mileage Hearing Will BE Held Today
by South Carolina Railroad Com

Columbia, Nov. 2O.-The mileage
book hearing will be held before the
railroad commission beginning today
at ii a. m. The right of the railroad
to pull mileage for the long haul Is
questioned. The attorney general re-
Gently gave the opinion that the rail-
ways had no right to pull more mile
age than the cash fare. Representa-
tives OF the travelling men of South
officials Of the railways interested.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
AMBASSADOR TO RUSSIA.
President Sends Nomination of Henry
Pindcl To Senate.

Washington. Nov. 20.-President
Wilson today sent nomination To the
senate Of Henry Pindel as ambassador
to Russia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
MEXICAN SITUATION ACUTE.

Americans and Mexicans Flee From
Mexico; Fearing Another RcvOlu-
tlon.
Vera Cruz. Nov. 1S.-Sixty Ameri-
cans. three-fourths OF them women
and children. arrived here today from
Mexico City. They declared the sit
uation acute due to the dissensions in
Huertas cabinet.
rIx1AE 2a,nlkSEu = 1fexicans. fearing an.
.oll.<r FsvoIf sfr|Sea Sn the same
train.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
1881. sUMTER s. c. SATURDAY. NovNMRER 90 7o7a
NO CHANGE IN POLICY.
EMPHATIC DENIALS THAT
OSHAUGHNESSY HAS NEW
INSTRUCTIONS.

Statement Made in Morning PaDcrs
That American Charge d'affaircs at
Mexico City Had Received New In
structiOns from Washington il En-
phatically Denied at the White
House Today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
CAPTURE CITY OF MExICOg
Unconflrned Wireless Message Re-
ceived at Galveston Declares Rebels
Have Taken Capital.

Galveston. Texas. Nov. 1S.-An un-
confirmed wireless message from
Tampico says the City of Mexico has
been captured by rebels.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1913-11-22
READY TO LAND MARINES,
United States Now Has Force Of
1850 Men at Vera Cruz.

1850 Men at Vera Cruz.
Vera Cruz, Nov. 20.-The United
states scout cruiser, Chester, arriv-
ed here last night and anchored near
the battleship Rhode Island and gun
boat Wheeling. Thirteen hundred and
fifty men can now be landed at O mo-
mentS notice. RumOrs are flying to-
day tha marines will soOn be landed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1913-01-03
RAISED CHECK
Young Farm Hand Will Be Pros
ecuted at Aberdeen

Aberdeen, Jan. 3.-W ilbert Chap.
man, a young farm hand was bound
over to the circuit court on a charge of
forgery. Chapman was employed on a
threshing crew operated by Louis lar
sen. a farmer of Warner township.
Larson gave him q check for 1850,
written with n lead pencil, which Chap
man cashed at A. Clandre's clothing
store after having raised it to $3.50. 30.
Chapman then left for his home at
Cabool. Mo. When the forgery was
discovered. Chapman wss arrested by
the Missouri authorities and held for
Sheriff Shaffner of this (Brown) county.
who went TO Missouri and returned
with bis prisoner. The banks Of
Aberdeen are united in a demand that
the full penalty Of the law be Inn.