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Arizona republican., 1914-05-21
(ASsOciated Press DiSpatch)

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. May 2O.-Nlarklng new
era in the relations Of the nations of the western hens-
phere delegates from United States and Mexico and
three great South American republics formally opened
the mediation conference which they hope will BRING
peace in Mexico. Confidence i'll amicablc settlement
not only Of the difficulties which have arisen between
the United States and the 1uerta government, but IN the
ultimate pacification of all Mexico through the avenues
of diplomacy reflected tonight by the mediators.
The proceedings chiefly concerned with preliminary
organization. The deliberations will be secret.
distorted dispatch from Mexico City to the effect
that uerta is ready retire, although contradcted by
corrected dispatches which states he has given his dele
gates instructions to offer his resignation re-
ceived with interest.
1t stated error III TRANSMISSION had gwen rise
to the first statement Authentic advice through dpO
matte several days ago stated the Mexican COM
missoners clothed with full power to act and had
been authorized to agree to the elimination Of uerta if
necessary to bring about settlement of their country
internal and international troubles
This last STEP it said to be taken only after
it apparent to the commissioners there hope
of settlement any other basis.
1t indicated in the statements made here if the
nOlncement OF Willingness to retire from Huerta
in the future it will be welcomed as making more
remote any possibility Of resumption of hostilties be
tween the United States and Mexico 1t is argued also
that with Huerta out the medators might entertain
hope that CanZa would be brought into the conference
or become party to any agreement that may be reached
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21
War Department
To GiUe Tests To
NeW Dlrigibles

SAN DIEGO, MAY 20.-Unless con-
ditions in Mexico are such as to
need the services Of all The birdmen
Of the first aero corps, activities at
Ike North Island camp this fan VIII
be carried on a greater scale than
heretofore attempted by the war de
partmont
In addition to regular aeroplane
work, now dirigible balloon is to
be brought to San Diego, from Vi
emma, Austria, with a view to ascer-
/ tanning its use in military operations.
The new war craft is to be brought
10 San Diego on the recommendation
Of Lieutenant Thomas De Witt Mill
ing, the daring birdman who recent :
~ returned from Europe. While in
| Vienna he Witnessed q number of
flights by the Austrian dirigible and
was much impressed with its posi-
bilities
The dirigible is capable of carrying
fifteen passengers, d crew of five.
three machine guns. and sufficient
bombs to wreck city. The balloon
is nincty-one meters long and cost
100000.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21
Tension Is Slackenine

WASHINGTON. May pa general
slacl<ening OF the tension in the MeXi
can situation resulted in consideration
of plans at the navy department which
included the withdrawal of part of the
fleet now on the east coast of Mex
lea. Acting Secretary Roosevelt said
he hoped within week to have four
battleships, five destroyers and a ten
der on the way north. 1t is desired
to relieve the fleet a division at II
time, 10 give opportunity for overhaul
ing and repairs.
The state department. still without
results, renewed efforts and started
new lines of communication to get in
formation of the fate of Consul John
Silliman at Saltillo.
The important development of the
day was the conference called by Sec
retary Bryan at which British Ambas-
sador Cecil SPRING Rice and Minister
Van Rappard of the Netherlands con-
sidered conditions in the TampicO oil
fields Protests, it is reported, have
been received from oil OF orators that
during the absence of the American
lease holders prior to the capture of
the city by the constitutionalists. the
federal officials negotiated transfers of
American leases to British and Dutch
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21
On First Day After His
Return from South Amer
lea Gets Back In Touch
With the Political Situa-
ton
SEES PERKINS
! AND PINCHOT
Lets 1t Be Known He EN-
poets Upon Return from
Spain to Make One of the
Most Arduous Fights of
His Career
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPArcHl


OYSTER BAY, May 20.-On the
first day after his return from South
America Theodore Roosevelt got
back in touch with the political sit
uation and tonight plans are well
under way for the progressive cam
paign OF 1914. \ large part Of the
day Roosevelt spent in conference
with George W. Perkins, of New
York, chairman Of tho executiV"
committee of the progressive nation
al committee.
Perkins has been steadily at work
since the 1912 campaign organizing
the new party in all sections of the
country. and his mission to oyster
Pay today was to acquaint the for
mer president with conditions.
Roosevelt would not discuss his
talk with Perkins. He said he was
not talking politics.
Clifford Pinchot. progressive can
Gidate for United States senator
from Pennsylvania. also had meet
ing with Roosevelt. He reached
Sagamore Hill this afternoon and
spent the night there.
Colonel Roosevelts political actiVi-
ties today removed all doubt as To
whether he would take an active part
in the campaign this year. II is
known that he expects to make one
Of the most arduous fights of his
career. It is probable that in Sept
onber he will make "A trip from the
Atlantic to the Pacific coast speak
ing in most of the states.
on May 80. Colonel Roosevelt will
sail for Spain for the wedding Of
his son Kermit In the intervening
period he will attempt to start in
motion the machinery for the cam
paign with other leaders of the party
to decide upon the lines of which
the fight is to be made. On his re-
turn from Europe. about July l. he
VIII begin the campaign proper.
One day of Quietude and the brac-
ing air of Sycamore Hill wrought a
great change in Roosevelt's appaer-
ance Tonight he was full of vigor
There was no trace of the fatigue 50
noticeable when he climbed slowly
up the gangway, leaning on a cane
on leaving the tug which brought
him home last night.
Tomorrow morning he will go tC
New York. The really important
thing he has TO do. he explained. is
to get new clothes for his sons we'd
ding. During the rest of the day he
will visit his publishers. go to the
| museum. spend a few hours at his
editorial office, and meet a number
of New York state leaders Of his
party.
, The colonel expects to do all this
Before ( o'clock as he must be bach
in Oyster Bay by $50 o'clock for the
| most important event in the recent
history of the village His old neigh
/ bors there are to welcome him bach
home this time. The school children
$50 of them. and the village band
are to furnish the music.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21
.Hueyta Denies He
Is Ready To Qmlt
HIS Dictatorship
ASSOCIATED PRESS p!spArcHl

MEXICO CITY. May 20.-President
Huerta, in an interview today, said:
The Mexican peace delegates have
no instructions to offer my resiena-
tion at the conference at Niagara
Falls"
The president spoke with energy
and emphasized his words with g
characteristic gesture of the right
hand
Prior to this. the acting minister
of foreign affairs. Esteva Ruiz. had
declared the Mexican representatives
had been given ample powers" by
the government to deal with every
thing that may he discussed at the
peace conference, with the object Of
solving the international difficulty
The keenest interest is manifested by
all classes in the peace conference
The Americans here are being kept
informed Of events by the Brazilian
minister.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21

OIL men. Similar protests that Dutch
and British holders might suffer since
the constitutionalsts assumed control
followed. An understanding was reach
ed that a transfer made during the
siege of Tampico would not be recog-
nized
the department is still without reply
to the note in which it requested in
formation about Private Samuel Parks,
and characterized his reported execu-
ton as Il hostile and unfriendly act"
The war department, however. receiv-
ed copy of an affidavit made by A.
". Bland, in which he repeated story
told him by an alleged eye witness of
Parks death.
The affidavit sets forth that Parks
was shot to death by firing squad
on the order of a Mexican commander
Bland said that the name of the eye
witness must not be revealed, because
ne would be killed if it were known
that he had given the information
Assurance that the family of T. J.
Smith at Tonola is safe. unNer the pro
lection of British and Brazilian diplo =
matte officers and that every effort is
being made to secure the release from
Imprisonment of Smith himself, were
received by Secretary Bryan from the
Brazilian minister in Mexico City.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21
MELLEN GIVES
MORE DETAILS
Of NEW HAVEN
Says Former Senator Mel
son W. AIdrich Was In
stlumcntal in Sale Of
Rhode Island Trolley for
About S20.000.0 900

ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPAfCHl
WASHINGTON. May 90. - That
former Senator Nelson W. Aldrich
was primarily instrumental in the
sale of The Rhode Island trolley sys-
TEN 10 the New Haven railroad 70;
81 .Oo0.0 or S2O,000.0OO was the
statement late today by Charles S
Mellen, former president of the New
Haven, testifying before the inter
state commerce commission. Mellel
further emphasized that the dominant
control by the late ]. ?. Morgan was
not only over the New Haven pro-
perties hut over its officials also.
The witness called Morgan the
master mind of the system. Mellen
admitted frankly that neither he mol
any of his directors had the temeri-
ty openly TO oppose MOrgan's plans
although he said he sometimes dis
agreed with the financier. Even in
the acquisition by the New Haven or
the Wes. { .ts property, Ltd
which millions of dollars vanished as
into thin air. Mellen, who asserted
he did not approve the purchase, in
sisted that had Morgan lived the
property might have been far more
valuab BILE than today. So also with
the acquisition of the Worcester
Nashua and Rochester railroad, where
Morgan was responsible, Mellen said
for paying S15 more share than
the stock was really worth. Here
| too, Morgan would brook no inter
| ference and Mellen conceded tha'
some of the Connecticut and Rhode
Island trolley lines were purchased
at TOO high n price. but generally
speaking We're valuable properties
! 1t is believed the money was vel
invested.
, Mellen added that some Of the
| properties We're worth more to tbs
! New Haven at that time than tt
anybody else. In purchasing thf
lines, he said. particularly those il
Connecticut, they encountered sharE
competition from other prosperity.
purchasers, and thereby the "pric,
was boosted
He cited three Connecticut trolley:
which were leased for ninety-nin,
years on a guarantee of five PEE
cent returns.
! When Morgan told you he bough
the stock of the Worcester road a
165 from the Mutual Life Insuranc'
company, what did you say?" aske'
| ~.
! commerce commission.
Il think | said Jerusalem o
something like that" Mellen replied
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21
VILLA FEARS DESERT
MORE THAN FORCES
OF HUERTA,S ARMY
Conductors Case
Dragging Slowly
May Close Today
Especial to The Republican,

TUCSON, May 50-The second day
Of the trial of Charles G.. Harrison,
i freight conductor on the E,spee,
charged with robbing interstate COM
merce, progressed slowly. The gov
eminent is going 10 infinite pains to
prove every point.
a pair Of shoes and twenty nine
pairs of women's stockings were
found in HarrisOns trunk. His bro
ther occupied the same room and il
is evident the defense is going 10
attempt to prove the defendant did
not place them in the trunk
It is expected the case will go to
the jury tomorrow at noon. The
United States attorneys will thea
leave for Florence and Phoenix n
ATTORNEY Fiynn's automobile.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21
Regional Bank Papers
Sent On To Washington

cisco, First National bank of Port
land, Deseret National bank of Salt
Lake City, National Bank of Com
merce of Seattle and the Phoenix
National bank of Phoenix.
The Phoenix National bank was
represented by President Fl. J. Nc
Chung and Cashier II. D. Marshall.
who left the early part of the week
TO attend the conference
1t is considered a great distinction
to Phoenix to have one of the banks
of the city named as among the five
to organize the regional bank. There
are 216 banks in this district and
SO members.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21
SAY MAPS STOLEN
Army Circles Stirred Over Theft at
Honolulu
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1sPATcHl

ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHI
HONOLULU, May 20.-Army CIR
cles are stirred over the reported
theft from army headquarters Of
complete maps and information con-
oerning the island of Oahu. The
theft is said to have been discovered
on the morning of May .. and Il
continuous investigation is said to
have been in progress since.
A wooden map case containing
complete information of the island
was found shattered, according 10
authentic reports and its contents,
including maps of trails and ac-
county of water supplies and food
sources are Missing.
Major General William Carter au-
thoriZed a denial of the story
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21
LAssocIATED PRESS DISPATCH !

SAN FRANCISCO. May 20.-Rep-
resentatives of five national banks
met here today and signed the formal
papers necessary to establish the fed
trict which will be located in San
Francisco, and forwarded the papers
to Washington. The recommenda-
tions of the nomination COMMITTEES
for directors of the bank. presented
yesterday, We're sent to the $40 men,
bers of the banks in the district. The
vote will be taken by mail.
The banks represented were the
First National bank of San Fran
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21

never heard the name of Becker men
toned in connection with the con-
spiracy that resulted in the killing of
the gambler
Justice Seabury refused to admit
the testimony concerning the alleged
confession into the record.
The courts ruling was disap-
pointment to both Becker and his
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21
Is Unwilling That Federals
Shall Have As Allies Fa-
tigue, Thirst, Heat and
Dust Of Long Desert
March
WILL WAIT FOR
RAILWAY REPAIRS
VIII Advance By Rail to
Saltillo and Land His
Troops Fresh, Well Fed
and Near Base of Sup
plies
ASSOCIATED PRESS p1sPArcHJ

ESTANCION AMARGOS, Tuesday,
via Ell PASO, Wednesday, May 20
The announcement that no general
advance of the constitutionalist army
under General Villa will be made un-
til the railroad between Paredon and
Saltillo has been repaired, is re-
garded here as certain indication Of
the respect Villa holds for the fight
ing ability of the federal garrison
In spite of the decisive advantage
gained by the constitutionalists in
the engagement at the outskirts OF
Paredon and at Zertuche on Sunday,
Villa has decided not to press for
ward to the main attack at once.
Villa is unwilling that the federals
shall have as allies the fatigue, thirst,
heat and dust which must be en-
countered on desert march of forty
five miles from Paredon and Frausto
to Saltillo. By his determination to
await the repair of the railroad he
will be enabled to bring his troops
into action fresh, well fed, with the
horses in splendid condition. and
with reserve supplies of ammunition
'available near the firing line.
The shortness of the battle with the
federals at Paredon and the small
number of casualties is regarded here
more as evidence of the thoroughness
of the surprise occasioned by Villas
attack and the complete success OF
his plans for battle, rather than as an
indication Of faint heartedness on the
part of the federals and bad marks
manship. But forty-five were killed
on both sides and about 10 wounded.
Although nearly 1900 men were en-
gagged, no artillery or machine guns
were in action, and the engagement
lasted but As minutes before the fed
eral position became untenable and
they took to flight
For Pernicious Activity
JUAREZ, May 20.-Seven Mexican
attorneys from Saltillo, Torreon and
Monterey have been confined in Jail
at AmargOs by constitutionalist off
GERS on q charge of pernicious po-
litical activity, according to word
that has reached here. The names
of the men, said to be well known
throughout Northern Mexico. are not
TO be learned.
The execution of General Ozorno,
and another general whose name is
NJ given, together with 80 members
of the unknown generals staff, and
other federal officials, indicated the
bitterness with which the campaign
is being waged about Saltillo. OZor-
nos advance in the federal ranks has
been rapid 1t is said he held a cap
tain's commission but two years ago.
General Ignacio MunoZ. killed in the
battle Of Paredon. was a nephew or
General Porfirio Diaz.
Luis Cabrera, an eminent lawyer
and constitutionalist leader, mentioned
as acceptable to the Huerta delegates
to the South American mediation con-
ference for the office of provisional
president of Mexico, has left Paris
for the United States. according TO
word received by constitutionalist Of
ficials. Senior Cabrera will go at
once to Washington, and after
brief visit there he expects to journey
to Torreon or Saltillo for personal
conference with CarranZa.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21
HAMROCk CASE CONCLUDES


DENVER, May Gothic presenta-
ton of evidence in the cases of Major
Hamrock before the general court
martial of the Colorado National
guard on charges of murder, man
slaughter, arson and larceny, grow
ing out of the battle of Ludlow on
April 20 was concluded late today.
Major Hamrock in his defense en-
tered a general denial of the charges.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21
MEDIATION CONFERENCE FORMALLY
OPENS AT THE NIAGARA FALLS

Marking New Era In the Relations Of the Nations OF the
Western Hemisphere, Delegates from the United
States and Mexico and Envovs from Three South
American Republics Begin Deliberations Which It is
Hoped Will Not Only Result in Settlement of Dl1f-
cuties Between United States and Mexico But May
Bring About Complete Pacfication OF the Narrns
Factions in the Neghboring Republic
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21
Top, Senior Edwardo Suarez QefD
and Senor Don DOmicio da Cana.
Bottom, ROmulO S. Na0n.

Here are the South American
diplomats who are attempting to re-
store peaceful relations between the
United States and Mexico. Senior
Suarez represents Chile at Washing
ton; Senor Naon represents Argenl-
tina, and Senior de Cana, Brazil.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21
BLAZE IN TUCSON
Dry Goods Company Suffers $4,000
Loss

TUCSON, MAY 20.-F'ire early this
morning in the establishment of the
Tucson Dry Goods company on Con-
gress street, near the corner OF
Church street. threatened all the
block. The wood and iron awnings
made a draught for the flames.
The Arizona Star office was threat
ened, and the clerks moved out the
subscription lists and then conquer
ed the blaze with garden hose
There was a fire in the same place
TWO weeks ago. Today's blaze re-
suited in $4,000 damages
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21

NEW YORK, May 20.-Charles
Becker will not be benefited by the
confession alleged TO have been made
by "Dago Frank" Cirofici shortly be-
fore the gunman was executed for
the part he played in carrying out
the plot to murder Herman ROsen-
thai. Cirofici, in his so~called con
fession. before he died. said he had
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21

dealing with incidents that occurred
long time after the commission of
a crime. Becker's counsel said he
would make no further effort to get
the confession in the record, but init
mated it would play an important
part in an application for a new
trial should Becker be convicted a
second time
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH

counsel. Justice Seabury ruled that
the alleged confession had not been
made in affidavit form and sworn to,
and had not been made to anyone
authorized to take a deposition from
a dying man.
The court further declared that he
was influenced by the fact that it is
not permissible to admit testimony
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21
LINDSEY TO SEE WILSON
ASSOCIATED PRESS pIsPArcHl

TASSOCTATED PRESS DISPATCHI
WASHINGTON, May 20.-Bearing
on the proposal of plan of a settle
ment of the labor strife in the
Southern Colorado coal fields. and
the appeal to the president that fed
eral troops be maintained. Judge Ben
Lindsey of Denver arrived tonight.
He will see the president tomorrow
noon. Il .axNn1
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21

"Why didn't you demonstrate with
him."
I did not think was the way n
approach Morgan"
Were you afraid to remonstrate
with him." Folk asked.
1T was not a question of being
afraid" answered Mellen. 81 had
greater faith in his Judgment than
in my own
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21
GUARDING DR.. URRUTlA

VERA CRUZ, May 20.-Marines
are keeping a careful watch TO pre-
vent harm to Aureluano Urrutia,
Huerta's former minister of the in
terror, who is a refugee.
Arizona republican., 1914-05-21
CUBAN INDEPENDENCE DAY

lAsSOCiATED PRESS DlSPATCHJ
HAVANA, May 20.-The anniversary
Of Cuban independence was celebrated
quietly. the feature being military
review before President Menocal.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-26
Meat Consumption Increases With
Cold Weather; Selling Interests Happy

effort 70 get back into the cattle bus
insss."
The lamb trade. while il has exhib-
tied somewhat more strength Of late
than Il did earlier In the month, Is
still fnr nom satisfactory to the sell.
ing side OF the deal. Western arrivals.
since January. nave been much larger
than last year. and the increase has
been lambs. for the small percentage
Of sheep In all receipts indicates q
shortase In this branch Of the trade.
The demand for fat wethers il espe-
cially active Just now. and the supply
correspondingly lacking. Fat ewes.
usually Q drug at this season. are
eagerly taken to I'LL the gap made by
the shortage Of mature wethers. Heavy
lambs and heavy yearlings are slow
sale, but light yearlings. II well finish
cd. sell within so cents per cwt. OF
lambs Of the same quality. Colorado
lamb feeders arc using good Judgment
this year by. distributing their ship
ments over 4 longer period Of time
than usual. and the market for lambs
the country over is acting better than
II would had they tried to send every
thing forward In February.
The wool market situation il gain
ing strength every day, both In de-
mand and In prices paid. The supply
Of wool 1t all points, where the leading
storage warehouses are located. Is said
to be small and buyers seem to be de-
termined to have supply Of the sta
pie on hand In anticipation OF q fur
ther advance In prices. 1t 10 estimat-
ed that S0,O00.000 pounds has changed
hands 20 far this year. and prices paid
have been growing stronger ever since
the season opened.
IAN infallible indication OF improve
ment In wool m4rket conditions IL re.
vival Of speculation said r.. h.
Thompson. manager Of the National
Wool warehouse & Storage Co.. In q
recent interview. Last year specula-