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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-03
PUBLIC OPINION
WILL FORCE ACTION
English Newspaper Says United
States Will Be Driven
to Intervention.

Londan. January 3.-Tho Spectator
to-day declares that the pressure of
public opinion In all the rest of the
world soon will force tho United states
to intervene in Mexico. The article
declares President Wilson made mis-
take IN not assuming that President
Huerta would be the strongest force
with which to bring about peace In
Mexico. and in supporting him accord
ingly; but adds that II understands
perfectly the reasons why Mr.. Wilson
did not adopt this course.
Instead" the article says. Tho did
what. with all respect, we must Say
was the worst thing he could have
done. He interviewed, and pretended
bloodshed and anarchy, and yet, he
would neither stop 1t himself. nor let
any one elso do co.
The Spectator declares Joint action
By the powers with tho United States
In Mexico il impossible and that the
United States VIII have TO act alone or
sacrifice the Monroe Doctrine. The ar
ticie says IL would prove to be n con-
quest for the United states. but that
conquest would tie succeeded b. q de-
mand for national independence, ao-
eompa MED by rebellion.
me rebellion also would be sup
pressed, but il would be followed by
annexation TO the United States OF the
Northern States OF Mexico and the in
dependence Of the remainder OF the
country under treaty By which the
Washington government would control
MeNico's foreign relations The Spec
tator thinks even this condition would
not last long, ana predicts that within
nifty years one nation of 200, oGO, 600
Enslish-speakinz people will extend
from the Canadian border to tho PAN
ams Canal, with the exception of
British Honduras.
In conclusion, the article says:
In spite OF foolish American talk
about English jealousy, and so forth
talk so idiotic that one really cannot
be expected TO deny 1.-THE bulk Of
public opinion here will be heartily
with the United States In the work of
restoring order in Mexico. If they 90
their job well on the spot-and Ii 1t is
Entrusted to Major General leonard
Wood it certainly will be done well
and wisely and in truly liberal spirit
the English people Will not m crely be
friendly in a diplomatic sense. but sin
cerely sympathetic. They viii be proud
OF Americas successful shouldering OF
this huge burden.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-03
.FEDERALS HOLD
NUEVO LAREDO
Fighting in Plain View of Watch
ers on American Side
of River.
Lspeclnl % The rimes.plspatef. ]

" -
Laredo. Tex, January The Federal gar
rison at Nuevo Laredo is stil holding out
against the rebels surrounding tho city.
Most OF tho lighting has becn in plain view
or watchers on tho American aids OF tho
river.
Several hundred citizens OF LAREDO Wit
messed this afternoon the inassocr- OF sofne
three-scorc rebels who had crept forward
under cover or darkness and cntrenchcd
themselves close to tho Federal trenches on
IN the trenches engaged the attention OF
the small band OF rebels g detachment OF 200
federals came up from the rear and fell
upon tho rebels In tho trenches, killing
about forty OF them The wounded wero
bay6neted and riddlcd with bullets. A few
river and swim ucross to the American Hidc.
To the west ~ the city baltic ragged
most Of tho day between G party OF Fed
erals bound from LaJaTita to reinforce the
garrison at -Nuevo Laredo and u detach-
n.ent OF about the samo lumber of rebeia.
dead and wounded behind them.
For short time this morning the rebels
held .he railroad shops in the southern sec
ton OF the city. They were driven out by a
strong force or Fedcrals. but managed to do
considerable damage 10 rolling stock before
evncuatinB.
The rebels havo made several dashes into
the outskirts OF the city and have done con-
siderable execution with machine guns.
Three large buildings IN tho suburbs are In
flames tonight
Tho rebels awaiting the arrival OF
artillery from Matnmoras before beginning
3, concerted attack for possession OF Euevo
Laredo.
A number of wounded rebels were brought
quarters and taken to the REQ Cross Elmer
gency Hospital.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-03

to get not only General OrteEa him
SELF. but to capture number of mo-
chine guns which the Federals in some
way knew that Ortega was bringing
up through deep arroyo for tho pur-
pose of operating them from point
which would sweep the rebel trenches
on the slope leading to the town Tho
battle ut this point ragged for nearly
half an hour, and the machine guns
which the Federals coveted were turned
against them with deadly effect as
they were exposed to calling fire.,
from the rebels protected by the AR
roya,
The report that General Mcrcado and
General Castro had deserted or that
they arc missing is untrue. They were
both seen in Ojinaga this afternoon.
and gave assurances that they would
die lighting rather than surrender OIL
maya. They said that SO far from
having six guns. the Federals have
twenty large field pieces. and hun
dreds OF rounds of ammunition for each.
and that IL General Ortega is waiting
for the exhaustion of Federal ammuni-
ton before attempting to take the town
by assault, his men will be much older
when they get In than they are to day.
Sheriff Chastian. of Preside County.
who arrested a Federal officer this
morning at Maria at the Saint George
Hotel and found in his room a valiso
containing S145.500 Mexican money
which he had stolen from the Federal
war chest at Ojinaga. reached Pre-
stdio tonight with his prisoner and
the money He was not attacked on
the way by robbers or rescuers as It
was feared he might be- The money
was Immediately sent over to Ojinaga,
and will be distributed among the SOL
diers during the first lulI In battle.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-03
Ulti,nnturn to Huertn.

Especial Cable to The Times-Dispatch. ]
Mexico City, January 3.--Venusttano
Carranza is reported to have delivered
an ultimatum to Huerta. calling upon
him to resign within ten days. failing
in which. general advance upon the
capital will BIO ordered.
San Luis Potosi and Monterey are
both isolated Tonight. There are
strong rumors that San Luis fell this
afternoons The government ordered
100 cars tonight for tho transporta-
ton OF troops to San Luis. but tho
railroad has been cut in several places
a consignment OF 1874 rapid firo
guns ind 100000 rounds OF ammuni-
ton was received to-day from France
This is part OF an order FOR 400 rapid
frcrs. f0o.o00,0oo rounds of ammunt-
ton, and 800 cannon, which was placed
some time ago.
The rebels to-day burned O. freight
train OF twenty-one cars between San
Luis and Tampico, killing tho crew.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-03
DANIELS IN FAVOR
OF V|CE-ADM|RALS
Action Taken to Refer TO Friction
Between Fletcher and Grad
dock in Mexico.
Especial to Tho Times Dispatch. ]


Washington. January 2.-Secrctary
OF the Navy Daniels to-day announced
that he would advocate the appoint
ment of four vice adm.rals of the
United States Navy as soon az Con-
gress reconvcneB.
This action is taken TO refer direct
ly TO reported friction between Rear-Ad-
miral Fletcher. in command OF American,
hattleships In Mexican waters. and Sir
Christopher Craddock. an admiral OF
the British navy. In command OF Eng
lands naval representation, who out
ranks Fletcher.
IN tho event OF matters coming to
crisis In Mexico Sir Christie
pher would supersede Rear-AdmiraI
Fletcher IN point of rank, and the
American navy. IL joint action OF the
powers were agreed upon, would find
itself virtually under tho command OF
the Britishcr.
SO Important does Secretary Daniels
consider the matter that he has decided
TO discnss the needed legislation for
officers by mail with Senator Ben TIL
man, and Representative Padgctt. OF
the Senate and House Naval Affairs
Committee, at once.
Behind this activity lie ruInors. de-
scribed as intangible even by the Sec
rotary of the Navy himself. which
point ~ a degree of hostility and frfc-
ton between Admiral Craddocl. and
Rear-Admtcal Fletcher, which might
bring about complications
Aside from this there is a noticeable
Brltish trend toward assertion OF
British authority in Mexico contained
In dispatches TO the Navy Department
which makes necessity of Difference to
tho higher rank of a naval officer Of
another power unpleasant
1t Is believed that John Lind, special
envoy TO Mexico, who has been In close
touch with the naval situation at Vera
cruz: VIII discuss this matter with
President Wilson at Pass Christian.
The scout cruiser Chester has been
ordered TO walt upon Lind at Pass
Christian. This is taken to moan that
the special envoy will return TO Mex
leo
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-03
REBELS CLOSING IN
ONSANLU|SPOTOS
Reports That Federal Troops at
Monterey and Saltillo
Have Revoltcd.

Mexico City, January 2.-Owing to
the rapid increase of rebels about San
Louis Potosi and the seeming inmi-
hence OF an attack on that city. freight
traffic into tho city from tho south
over the only line open, has been sus-
pended. Telegraphic reports from San
Luis Potosi to-day said the rebels from
the North anu West were closing in
on the town, and small bands we're
mcnacinS II from tho East and South.
Reports arc current that Federal
troops at Monterey and Saltillo have
revolted, but there IS no confirmation
of this. Communication with both
cities is cut off.
Indications are that tho rebels
threatening San Louis Potosi are those
led by men whose activity has been
confined to that part of Mexico, and
who have never taken part in the
operations in the North. Eulai Cutter
req and Francisco Coss appear to be
the dominant leaders, supported by
the Cediollo brothers. who for months
nave been operating along the railroad
line from San Luis Potosi TO Tanpico
Private advices received here place
the number OF rebels about San Luis
Potosi as high as 5000. The majority
are at Boca, twenty-five miles north OF
way. Tho remainder are along the
railroad line extending westward from
San Luis Potosi to Aguascalientas
General Romero, commanding tho Fed
eral garrison at San Luis Potosi, has
about 1000 men we'll supplied with ar
tillery and AMMUNITION. The campaign
near San Luis Potosl appears to be
quite independent OF that against Tam
rico. Co which place the rebels have
been brought from Northern Tamaull-
pas.
Railroad men know practically moth
Ing concerning what Is going on north
Of San Luis Iotosi, where the rebels
are in control as Tar as Saltillo. Ad-
vices received by them to-day said that
two construction trains, with COM
plement OF troops, had been destroyed
near Montezuma. halfway between San
Luis Potosi aud Saltillo.
The report said 500 soldiers were
killed. 1t Is understood worllmen on
the train wcro impressed into the rebel
army The trains were blown up De-
cember 90, but the news arrived here
only to-day by courier.
Not being convinced that General
Romero will be able successfully to
resist the rebels, many well-to-do resi-
dents of San Luis Potosi have ar
rived In the capital and others are re-
ported coming here.
Traffic over the Intcr-Ocennic Rail
road to Vera Cruz, which was suspend
ed d few days ago as = result OF the
dynamiting OF troop train by tho
rebels near Jaiapa. WAS resumed to-
day
The banking situation hero continues
critical The bank OF London and
Mexico Is still availing itself of Presi-
dent Huerta's extension OF the bank
ing holidays by limiting Withdrawals
by deposltors to 200 pesos.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-03
DAUGHTER AGAIN
IN MOTHERS CARE
Taken From Religious Convent
After Legal Proceedings
Are Instituted.
GIRL is ANXIOUS TO REMAIN
Disappeared From Home in Roa-
ilokc, and Is Found After
Six Months Search.
lspocia, to Tho rimes-D,spatoh.l


Baltimore. Nd. January 2.--Aftcr
Madeline Wright. daughter Of Mrs
Elizabeth z. Wright. OF Roanoke. Va.
had disappeared from her homo and
Fought the life of ulster In a re-
ligipun convent here. tho mother came
to Baltimore and instituted legal pro-
reedinBs to regain possession Of her
daughter. rho case was argued be-
fore Judge Bond In tho Court OF Com
mon Pleas hero to-day and the jurist
decreed that the young woman must
leave tho convent and remain with her
mother until she is eighteen years OF
age
TIL. care s one OF the most inter
csting brought 10 light in this city
for some time. Until two months ago
Mrs. Wright lived In Roanoke and
then she moved TO Washington. The
testimony moved tho spectators TO
tears Mrs Wright established the
date OF her daughters birth by an old
family Bible. Six months ago Miss
Wright disappeared from her mother
home. and the mother has spent her en-
trio time inquiripg after her child.
Sho was located In ST Iiaphaers Iu-
a'ituto of Providence. in this city.
Girl Fnints In Court
Miss Wright was In court when
Judge Bond rendered his decision, and
sne tainted Miss Wright Will he cigh-
teen years old IN February, and she
waa directed to remain with hor moth
cr until that time She returned to tho
convent after the decree had been rem
dered.
The mother cried INCREASINGLY while
tho Gaze was hrIng tried. and when the
daughter, after declaring that she was
OF legal age. lefi the witness stand.
tho mother held out her arms toward
fer as IL She u ou.d embrace her, but
tho young girl PASSED her by without
even a glHnce In her direction.
The daughter. uh0 was attired in the
Ila,lS veil and flowing garments of q
novice In the Koman Catholic Order OF
the Sister. of Providence. testified that
she Will be tventy-ono years OF age
on tho eighth day OF next month, bug
tire mother r:aintains that she will
reach her eighteenth year on that day.
Nrs. Wright who u a Protestant
says the girl was horn in Roanoke. on
February S. 1896. and that che made
ths entry In the Bible while In bed
on tho morning following the birth.
The entry is simply that Little Sister
Wright was torn on tho day before
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-03
DENouNcEs DIVORCE EVIL.
Mr.. Birrell Hopes 70 Have states L.v
lSnecial to mo Timcs- pIsnalrh. l

Especial to The Times Dspatci.l
Alexandria. Va, January 2.-"There en-
tirely too many divorces among nonresdents
of the State, who simply Establish a real
dencc here Cor that purpose. and am going
TO Introduce Il bill at tho coming session of
the State Legislature TO amend the present
divorce laws" said J. Fred Birrell OF this
city, recently elected q member OF that body
from this city and county, during the
course OF all interview to-day.
Mr.. Birrell further stated that the divorce
evil at the present time. owing to existing
lnws. makes Virginia the laughing stock of
the country, and he says for that reason it
Is sometimes called Tho Reno OF the
South"
Mr.. Birroil also says that no has a num-
Der Of other important measures which he
will introduce at this session OF tho Legisia-
turc. Ho. however, refused to divulge them
at the nreSant time
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-03

FIRE IN WAKE FOREST.
Citizens Bank ind Store of ". e. Brewer
Destroyed.

ISpectai to The Timcs- DiepatchJ
Raleigh. ~. C.. January Tho Raleigh
Fire Department contributed a steamer and
other apparatus tonight. Gent on specfai
train. to help Put out destructive fire in
tho heart OF the business section OF Wake
Forest: At one time. when the appeal to
Raleigh Tor help was hent, II looked as 81
tho whole OF the business section was doom :
ca In the end only the Citizens Bank ana
tho big store OF ". G. Brewer C Co. vcro
destroyed The loss is estimated ut $4,000
The fire started in the W. g. Brewer &; CO
store building on tho second floor, and as yet
Raleigh apparatus left or a special train at
5 O'Clock. and tho Ore was soon reported un-
Ger control. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-03
sIaycrs su,nrnariIy Executed.

Juarez. January 3.-Captain Cres-
cenclo Flores. paymaster OF the Con-
stitutionalist army, was shot and fatal
~ wounded this evening In Benito
Juarea Park by ono Of party OF hve
All five OF the paymasters assailanta
were captured by detachment Of Con-
stitutional cavalry and summarily exc
cuted.
American-made rifles and ammuni-
ton wero issued to many Of the SOL
diers and recruits In the garrison hero
to tiay 800
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-03
will be permitted to stay and all other
hypothetical questions 1 am unable to
answer''
villa win Go to oi,nagn.

Especial to The s-Dispatch.1
El Paso, Texas. January General
villa proposes to start for O1inaga to-
morrow morning to take personal com
rand OF tho siege. The delay In driv-
Ing out the Fr'ltrals hds displcased the
rebel leader. and no proposes to make
sn'rt wt'A tf ii en- when he arrives
on the scene.
II transrires that one OF Villas chief
concerns now is the revival of Ameri-
can confidence in Mexican Industries.
He has guaranteed r,ll protection to
those %h. wish 10 resume mining aud
other operations in Chihuahua, and has
asked representatives of American
banking houses to arrange for tho
opening OF state bank to handle the
rebel funds lie stands ready to de-
posit 100000 in silver to start such a
bank.
Villa has spent most of his time
since arriving at Juaroz In his bust
ness office. receiving hundreds OF call
ers every day. He has replaced his
khaki campaign suit with a tailor-made
suit OF American cut. and has the gem
eral appearance of a prosperous and
active business man.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-03
Both Sides Lose Heex,Iv.

(By Arniy Telephone to Marfa)
Ell Paso, January 2.-The attempt of
the Federals tonight to cut off rebel
advance led by General Ortega In per-
son was repulsed after dcspera to
fight. in which both sides lost heavily.
The repulse WAS followed immediately
by resumption OF artillery fire, and
the cannonadIng Is herccr at this hour
than It has been at any time since the
battle opened.
Tho object OF tho t'ederals. when
they sailed out from OjinaRa to cut
off General Ortega5 headquarters. was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-03
VIII Act In Antltrust onse,.


Washington. January Especial
district attorneys to proceed for tho
governments in antitrust cases were
appointed by Acknowledgement Mercy
nolds to-day. They are Mark LYMAN,
OF the firm OF Lyman & Campbell, New
York City, and Marcus s. Hottenstein,
of Allentown, Pa. Lyman has been
assigned to the Eastman Kodak case
now in the Federal courts OF Buffalo,
~ 81 Hottenstein will be placed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-03
Planning Attuck Of To ,nic.,.

Vera Cruz, JANUARY ..~-Thc robcla are re-
Tampico. Large quantities OF ammunition
and several nno-tars and field guna have
been received at rebel headquarters In tho
past foW days, according to information
from Federal sources. In addition TO the
full garrison at Tampico Vhoro ara 800 Fed
erals In camp at Aitamira. Tho gunboat
Zarasosa started for Tampico to-dny with
. large quantity ef war matsriAlA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-03
WILL CONDEMN LAND.
Govern,acat e rresee,I AsAlnst capo n,

Government to Proceed Against Cape Henry
Property Owners.
Norfolk. Va. January a.-Colon.i e. e.
Win5ow. United States Army engineer in
charge here. to-day instructed by the
War Department to proceed with the con-
dennation of land ut Cape Henry. needed
for the proposed fertilization site at the
place and for which Congress has made APP
propriatior. United States Attorney Groncr
win at once proceed with tho loyal end OF
the work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-03
water supply Restored.

Montreal, Que, January s.--The
water supply OF this city was restored
Mt O'clock Tonight There was great
rejoicing throughout tho city, and
thousands Of persons enjoyed the first
bath in aight days
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-03
NUMBER OF KILLED
IN BATTLE PLACED
At LESS THAN ESQ
tContinued From First Page.)
until they could he safely allowed &c
filter back across tho border into their
"Thess orders have mover bee

own country.
These orders have mover been
changed. and, IL properly interpreted.
the men who have been lighting on
the other slide of tho border and who
ce.mo over unarmed, are treated as
refugees, and are allowed to stay on
our side OF the line rather than DE
turned back to practically certain
death. Armed men who come over are.
OF course, disarmed; tho arms are held
by our people. and tho men themselves
received as other refugees.
with regard to what will happen
II o.. very large number attempt to
come over, ] can only say that unless
the orders arc changed (Which, OF
course, may. be II an eNiSency calls
for u change) these mon Will DO treat
ed as have stated; that Ia they will
be treated as refugees. How long they
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-03
Nurses Ordered to presrd,o.

Washington. January 2-Orders
were sent from the American Red
Cross office here to-day dispatchine
six Red Cross nurses. now at Ell Paso,
Texas Immediately 20 Presidio. Mexico
MISS n. l.. Dietrich. chairman OF the
Ell Paso Red Cross committee, will
nave the choosing OF the nurses and
the selection of provisions and other
relief necessities which viii go with
them.
1t Is expected that another half
dozen nurses will be ordered to ser
vice In Mexico early next week.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-03-12
THE TAX INCREASE

The increase in taxes on farm
lands in Bon Homme County is
clearly shown in the following fig
ures. The total 1906 taxes on
farm lands IN Bon Homme county
were $54, 388. 48 ; in 1919 SOS, CAT.
90; in 1918 1922, 994.38. More
than 20Ue6 increase in six years
during the Crawford, Yessey,
Byrne regime. Gov. Byrne and
his tax commission say the far
mers taxes have been reduced.
inquire at the County ~Treasurer's
Office for the amount Of your 1906
tax and 1913 taxes and find out
for yourself. Vote Tor r. O. Rich
ards for Governor, in the March
primaries. SO as 10 clean IN the
spoils system and hold down the
taxes.-Adv.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-03-12

+. z. Glasner, secretary Of state,
was 10 town last Thursday on his
way back to Pierre after visiting
sIt his former home at Tyndall,
Mr.. Glasner il q candidate for re-
nomination and the record that he
has made as an oficiaJ would seem
q sntidle him to it.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1914-03-12

Reynolds shipped The ram
nalats of q stock Of merchandise
froIn Meckling 70 Scotland last
Salnrday, which be il closing out
euction II The old post office
blsiIdine One sale was held last
Sakurdayleyening md another will
be held next Saturday.