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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24
FRANCE WILL NOT
MAKE ANY TROUBLE

PARIS. Feb. 23.-The French foreign
Office has no comment 10 make on the
Benton AFFAIR in Mexico and appears con-
tent 10 leave President Wilson work out
the situation.
The Temps an influential newspaper.
while referring to the excellent relations
between France and the United States,
ridicules the American policy and sllude5
TO the possibility OF European lnterven-
ton. This is quite in accord with unot-
1cial utterances for many months past.
but careful inquiry establishes that this
view has no official support.
Last September informal exchanges
took place between France and Great {
Britain on the question OF possible joint
representa- tions by France. Great Britain
and Germany, as TO whether something
might be done by these nations and the
United States working together for the
restora tion OF order in Mexico.
The prevailing view was that the
United States would be better left with
free hand The objections TO European
action seemed TO be. first. that such ac-
ton might offend the United States. and,
second, that Joint military Intervention
would cause enormous expense to the
European powers taking part. without
any prospect OF reimbursement afier or
der was restored as the economic advan-
tage probably would rest with the
United States.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24
BRITISH AROUSED
OVER THE MURDER
OF w. S. BENTON

LONDON. Feb. 2s-The putting to
death OF William S, Benton a British
subject, by General Francisco Villa. Mex
lean rebel leader at Juarez. has aroused
the British parliament and people to a
keen apprehension of the British in
terests involved In the Mexican situa-
ton.
The killing of Benton was the princi-
pal subject for discussion in the house
OF commons this afternoon. A full house
listened with intense interest to the eS
PLANTATION given by Sir Edward Grey,
foreign minister. and Sir Francis Dyke
Acland, parliamentary undersecretary
for foreign affairs. They spoke of the
British governments attitude and dis
cussed their communications with Wash
ington.
Francis Dyke-Acand replied with an
emphatic certainty when asked II the
British government was prepared TO CO.
operate heartily with the United States
government In this matter. Mr.. Acland
also expressed the hope that the pro-
posal OF the United States would prove
generally acceptable to the other powers.
Mr., Acland emphasized the undesira-
biity OF publishing anything at present
which might lend TO increase the chances
OF danger to British property at the
hands OF the contending parties in Mex
leo
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24
RINGS PROVED THEM
BROTHER AND SISTER
Romance Of Frank Cameron and Mary
Hardy of Colorado Comes to
Sudden End.

GREELEY. Colo. Feb. 23.-Two rings
rang the passing of the dreams OF a we'd
ded life together OF Frank Cameron and
Mary Hardy. homesteaders who were "a
have begun their honeymoon here today.
Cameron wore one Of the rings as a
watch charm. Miss Hardy had the other
as a keepsake from her brother.
The two rings proved Miss Hardy and
Cameron to be brother and sister.
Cameron is 45 years old His home
stead is located fifteen miles from his
nearest neighbor, Miss Hardy.
An acquaintance OF a year ternina ted
today In Cameron securing license and
speeding with a wedding ring 10 his fair
neighbours ranch.
Cameron was dressed in his wedding
clothes. On his watch chain dangled q
little ring given him thirty-four years
go by his sister, when, orphans they
were taken TO different orphanages In
Iowa.
Where did you get that ring?" Miss
Hardy asked, pointing 10 the watch chain
He told her and she left him to find a
keepsake, a ring carved from dime
given her by her brother when che left
him IN an orphanage.
Cameron recognized the ring he had
given her when he was II and she but 9
so they would always remember each
other,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24
REBELS RECOUNT
FIGHT OF BENTON
WITH AN AMERICAN

Ell PAso, Tex. Feb, 23.-Interest In
the execution Of William s. Benton by
General Villa last Tuesday continued
with little abatement today. but all eyes
were on developments at Washington.
Tonight Consul Edwards at Juarez
said that the state departments request
IL was a request and not A dema nd
that Bentons body be turned over TO the
widow. had met with no response from
General Villa. who Is at Chihuahu The
request was telegraphed last Saturday
and IL is reported that Consul Ietcher
at Chihuahu will renew his plea.
While Washington may for diploma tic
rea sons, accept the official version Of a
court martial which the rebels allege
tried Benton and found him guilty OF at
tempting Villas llfe. there is still no dis
position among Bentons friends to
cha nge their own verdict Of murder
They are working tireessly and with
some hope Of finding witness to the
shooting whose word can he -el,ed upon.
There Is said to be evioence that an
American witnessed the shooting. but
that his associations with the rebels
make il unlikely that he will speak un-
less unusual pressure is brought TO bear
upon him.
The federal Junta. which has energetic
secret agents at work, as we'll as many
sympa thizers. Is engaged also In an at
tempt 10 ascertain the true facts for the
purpose OF dlscreditins the constitutions
alists.
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Diplomats Posted.

The state department makes a practice
OF keeping the diplomats here Informed
about any mention Of their subjects in
consular dispatches. Reports from Los
story that Roger Lawrence ever was In
Mexico were used an illustration bS Of
fcials here OF numerous inquiries about
missing people. many OF whom subse-
auently are found in other parts OF the
world.
The whole subject Of protecting for
eigners In Mexico was discussed to some
relations committee today, They have
an understanding with senators particu-
larly interested in the Mexican crisis that
whatever discussion is desired shall take
place In executive session. The resolu-
tions of Sena tors Fail, and Clark Of Wyo-
ming, asking that the rights OF Americans
TO protection in Mexico be emphasized
and calling for a complete report on. con-
ditions In Mexico. are expected to be
called up soon. but 1T is admitted that
both probably Will be referred 10 the sem
ate foreign relations committee for fur
ther consideration.
Consdera BILE interest Is manifest at
the capital In the future OF the consti-
tutionalist movement and the possiblli-
ties OF stage being reached which might
call for recognition OF their belligerency.
Asked about the probabilities OF recog-
nIzing the constitutionallsts. Acting
Chairman Shively Of the senate foreign
relations committee said the time had
not come for consideration Of the ques-
ton. He called attention significantly TO
the fact that General Villas forces faced
an important battle at Torreon. the re-
suit OF which might be important in de-
States In dealing with the constitu-
tionaliSts
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24

cident has aroused comment In the
United States and In Europe and that Is
why I am making this statement man
who acted as Benton did would have re-
ceiyed the same trea tment in any coun
try. / want TO emphasize the fact that
did not kill Benton myself. ! would
not have soled my hands with the de-
tall Of the execution after the court had
found him guilty After the verdict Ben
ton confessed He did not appeal for
mercy. but asked that his property be
secured to his wife. We promised thai
this would be done.
statements have been maed that we
have executed other foreigners, but these
are untrue, Benton Is the only one
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24
introduced Reindeer.
Exposition Celebration.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 2S.--Pa
Pacific international exposition o
conducted today big public celeb
of one year before the opening. I'd
gramne included speeches by
Rolph. Jr., mayor Of San Fraf
Charles Moore, president of the
tion: fire drills. exercises by a col
Of militia, rowing races OH the ba
tae presentation Of a flag TO the
ton by a committee OF Native Sol
Daughters Of the Golden West.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24

already tecgraphed to Sir Cecil Spring
Rice, suggesting for his considerable
what steps It would be possible to take
In this very disturbed region to ascer-
tain the whereabouts OF these people,"
Sir Edward Grey read telegram str
Cecil Spring Rice received from Mrs.
Benton at El Paso. which said:
II beg to advise your eNcellency that
my husband Benton, British subject,
yesterday went TO Juarez and, after a
heated discussion with villa. was thrown
into jail. A friend visited Villa on hls
behalf villa said:
I have not got him In prison. l
saw him this morning, and declined any
further talk on the subject"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24
Roger Laurence Located.

LOS ANGELES. Cal, Feb 23.--One
of the first messages from Imperial val
ley today following the storm brought
information that Roger Laurence was
in the valley and therefore could not be
the Englishman| who disappeared Wed :
nesday in Juarez. First diSpa tches from
El Paso said John Lawrence, formerly
employed as an engineer by the Cali
fornla Development company. had van
ished while searching for William S.
Benton.
The only man OF similar name en-
ployed by the company as an engineer
was Roger Laurence. and friends In this
city believed he had gone east on a
visit, following his marriage here six
weeks ago.
Nothing is known here Of John Law
renee,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24

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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24
REBELS SLAUGHTER
FEDERAL SOLDIERS

VERA CRUZ, Mexico, Feb. 2G,-A
government troop train, carrying a com
pany of infantry from Mexico City des-
tined for Jalapa, was blown up on
Saturday afternoon by rebels. The wreck
occurred near the Lima station OF the
Inter-Oceanic railway, lao miles from
Vera Cruz.
The explosion was terrific, demolish-
Ing the whole train. All on board, in
Guiding fifty-fve officers and men and the
English engineer, were killed.
A passenger train which was in the
wake of the troop train was fired OH by
the rebels, but escaped by backing rap
i5ly
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24
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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24
Churches for Barracks.

DOUGLAS. Arz., Feb. 23.-Churches
instead of schoolhouses will constitute
the official barracks OF the constitution
alists in the Mexican state of Neuvo
Leon. according 10 a proclamation by the
governor. copy of which was received
here today,
The order was MADE to permit the re-
sumption OF school sessions. which had
been discontinued TO allow rebels to use
the schoolhouSeS as barra cks
A delegation of cattlemen interested
in stock raising in northern Sonora left
Douglas today for Nogales. where they
expect to confer with General Carranza
when he reaches that point on the way
to chihuahua They intend to urge upon
the constitutionalist leader the deslra-
biIity, from their standpoint, OF the abro-
CATION OF the existent export tax on cat
tie.
Mourning day." set aside by General
Carranza in remembrance OF the late
President Madero and Vice President
Suarez. was observed generally yesterday y
throughout Sonora.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24
BODY OF NURSE is
FOUND FROZEN IN ICE

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Feb. 25-Frozen
solidly In the ice in the harbor at City
Point. the body OF Miss Elizabeth a.
Evans, 81 years old. nurse, who has
been missing since February II wa s
found tonight by fisherman. Two hum
dred boy scouts had been searching for
her since Saturday.
Miss Evans suffered a nervous break
down shortly before her disappearance.
md the police believe she drowned her
SELF while despondent.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24
Red
B IOOd

10 seod bjeod-hlood chat sour-
lshes che whole body, and enshies
every organ 70 perform lts fune-
$ions naturally. Many people owe
IL TO HOODS SARsAPARilLA,
which relieves serofufa, eezemas
PSORIASIS, and all blood huRsore.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24
No Neutral Zone.

Ell PAS). Tex, Feb. 23.-No neutral
zone will be required at Torreou r. :.
Fletcher who went there TO ascertain the
wishes OF foreigners on the subject re-
turned here tonight. lie found that the
remnant OF foreigners remaining in Tor
reon we're there specifically TO guard
property and that they did not care to
leave. even during battle. Certain
buildings will be designated by flags in
the city and both sides Will endeavor not
TO hlt them.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24
Anxiety for Bauch.

Anxiety over the fate OF Gustav Bauch,
the German-American. officially reported
by Villa TO have been removed TO Chi
huahua for review Of his case wherein
he Is charged with being spy, cropped
out anew today when II was reported
that Consul Letcher. who has been In
structed by the state department TO safe
guard the prisoners interests, had been
una BILE to see him.
Legal documents setting forth Bauch s
birth of German parents In New Iberia,
La. were received here today by Mrs.
]. NJ. Patterson, his sister They VIII
be forwarded to Chihuahua.
There IS still no trace OF Harry Comp
ton. Roger Lawrence or the ranchman
Curtis. who have disappeared In MeN-
co, nor is there any confirmation as TO
the date of arrival of the special train
on which Villa has promised TO return
fifteen rejected American recruits, among
whom the rebel leader suggested that the
missing Americans might be found
An American employed on the railroad
bridge said today that when Villa de-
parted with fifteen or eighteen prison
ers last Friday he noticed a tall man in
a golf cap and shorter one who ap
peared to be an Englishman.
A rumor that Villa took his prisoners
only a few miles south OF Juarez and
then shot all of them received some cir
culation today, but It's origin could not
be traced Rebel officials laughed at IT.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24
Strikers Beaten.

Antoine Pspich said deputies had
broken up parade at Red Jacket on No
vember IS and several strikers had been
beaten
One deputy shot a man In Union hall,
he said, and when Ben Goggia. union
organizer. protested, saying 81 don't see
now YOU can shoot a man like that" he
declared the deputy replied. We've got
TO do IL for the c. and H."
y recent incident OF the strike was mar
rated by Henry Hittala. who charged that
ne was searched without warrant last
Friday by H. w. Walker, a mine super
intendent, and deputy sheriff, After
ward he found that he had lost So. he
said. On cross examination the witness
said he did not think Walker took the
money.
Chairman Taylor admitted into the rec
ord petition presented TO Major General
Abbey by 1,3 citizens of Centennial
heights last autumn, protesting against
the presence of militiamen and their al
legged attacks on union men. It was
agreed by the committee that the
charges therein would not be accepted
as facts until substa inflated by wit
neSSes.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24

the leading advocates of bimef
and his convic tions finally led
break with the Republican part
1895, when he led the silver bolt
the national convention after ths
tion of the gold standard blank.
return TO Colorado from that "a
tion was marked by a public we
which surpassed all previous n
ever accorded any public man ID
rado.
Senator Teller was married j,
1865, to Harriet NJ. Bruce OF Alle
county, New York. Three ch|
John Harrison and Henry Bruce
OF Central City, and Mrs. G.. E.
OF Denver, survive.
High Honor Proposed.
DENVER. Colo, Feb. 23-Ths
ator Henry Moore Teller should
first Coloradoan 10 be given a pl
the Hall Of Fame at Washingto
the suggestion made today Nv
nor L. n. Ammons. The 20,
voicing his personal grief and Il
row OF the people of the state
death Of Senator Teller, said:
"The death of Senator Telle
moves the greatest of the publ
who have lived IN the far west
the past half centur--, He was
and empire builder in it's br
truest sense. AS a lawmaker al
rotary OF the interior he father
policies under which the publ,
states made their best and e
growth and development. Thro
his more than thirty years in Il
ate and cabinet he was faithful
interests of ms state, even to
tremity OF abandonment OF partJ
| he deemed IT necessary, He was
whose private life was model
boys to follow, and whose pub
reer was full Of rich accomplish
He was easily the first citizen
state.
Cup to the present time CT
has not been represented in the
Fame in the national capitol at
ington. There has been wide
feeling among our people that s
Teller should be the first to bes
honor. Colorado should take pr
bestowing this distinction upon or
has done our state and nation so
of splendid service"
introduced Reindeer.
SEATTLE, Wash, Feb. ga
Moore Teller was largely resps
for the introduction Of the reindei
Alaska and the reindeer statie
Port Clarence, the most northerl
Dor in Beriug sea on the Am
side, is named Teller, for the CO
cnp.tcr
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24
War Tax on Coffee.

MEAlCO CITY, Feb 23,-Ap export
tax on coffee, which will provide Presl-
dent Huerta with considerable money
for the prosecution of the war. is an
nounced in a decree issued today The
taN amounts TO three pesos per 100 l,ilo-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24
Grey's Statement.

Sir Edward Grey said.
Before this incident occurred the
United States government had, at our
request, impressed upon the leaders OF
the constitutionalist party in Mexico the
egners. I should like 10 add that the
fact that our communicati ting with the
government Of the United States does
not. Of course. imply that II has any
responsibility for what has taken place.
Communication had been made be-
cause the United States alone can in
these circumstances exercise any influ-
ence to discover the truth and set JUS
tice DONE
Sir John Rees asked whether Sir Ed =
ward had any information regarding
other Europeana who are said to have
disappeared in Mexico.
No Sir Edward replied, but have
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24
STATESMAN CALLED
BY THE DEATH ANGEL
CONTINUED from Page one.)

for several years was grand master Of
the Colorado T.. and A. M. He re-
cei9od his thirty-third degree in 1882,
and was one Of the oldest living thirty
third degree Masons in the United
States.
Senator Teller would have celebrated
his eighty fourth anniversary May %,
1914.
Henry Moore Teller, on March 3,
1909. completed moro than thirty years
service in the United States senate,
which was interrupted only by, five
years as secretary of the interior in
the cabinet o. President Arthur. AT
that time Senator Teller expressed de-
sire to retire from public service in
which large part Of his life had been
spent. Subsequently he served AS
member Of the national monetary com
mission, created 10 investigate financial
conditions in this and foreign countries
and devise reforms in the banking and
currency systems of the United States.
Descended from ante.revolutionary
stocks, the founder of the family IN
America having crossed the Atlnnti'
from Holland in 1899. Senator Teller
was born in Allegheny county, New
York, May %, 1880, After meagel
academic training, young Teller studied
Law and was admitted TO the bar IL
January 1853, at Bipghamton, n. y
For three years he practiced law al
Morrison, jill. In 1861 he crossed the
plains with an OK team and located al
Central City, Colo, at that time the first
city Of the terrltOrv.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24
Press Comment.

Newspapers throughout the British
isles today gave a prominent place 10
information and comment on the killing
OF Benton. the general tenor Of remarks
being that the execution was plain mur-
der.
THE paclfication OF Mexico is an OBJ
Ject we honestly desire TO see accom-
plished. but 1t Is impossible to effect 1t
by British intervention. We do no, In
tend TO make any attempt of that char
acter. which would be both futile and
impoitic."
This Is the attitude Of the British for
eign office as outlined today in the house
OF commons by Francis Dyke -Acland He
promised to lay the papers on the sub
ject of Mexico before the house of COM
mons. as soon as possible. but he added
significantly:
"Tne most interesting papers at the
British foreign office. however. are COM
munlcatloDs made at various times with
the government of the United States con-
corning its policy and Its viewing OF
facts. Some Of these are of a conf
dental character and I cannot include
them IN a bluebook without asking the
consent OF the United States govern
ment.'
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-24
MICHIGAN MINERS
RELATE GRIEVANCES
National Guardsmen Accused
of Striking Women and
Breaking Up Parades.
SOLDIERS WILL REPLY
Deportation of Charles H.
Meyer Will Be Taken Up
by Committee Today.
WILL REPLY

HANCOCK. Mich, Feb, 2s.-Michigan
national guardsmen who were on duty In
the copper country during the early lays
Of the mine workers strike were the CEN
ter Of attack today In the testimony Of
fered before the congressional investigat-
ing committee. Interference with the
strikers parRdes and alleged brutal
treatment OF some OF the participants
were the principal charges made against
introduced by tho Western Fedora uon OF
Miners.
When the strikers conclude presenta-
ton of their case. which probably will be
tomorrow or Wednesday. an opportunity
probably will be given the representa- Ives
OF the national guard to reply TO the
charges.
Charles II. Tanner, auditor OF the
Western Federation OF Miners, expects TO
appear before the committee tomorrow
and relate the circunasta noes surrounding
the deOortation of Charles II, Mover,
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BRITISH CONSUL To
MAKE RIGID INQUIRY
CONTINUED from Page one.)

are observing the situation and keeping
their home governments informed, though
no Inquiries other than from Great
Britain have S yet become known.