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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21
Summary of Var
NeWs of YESTERDAY

Standing out prominently from
among the claims and countcrclaims
Of the allies and Germans of suc-
ccsses won or attacks repulsed on the
battle line In Flanders and France is
the German admission Of the French
assertion that the Germans have lost
a trench some 1870 feet in length TO
the southeast of Bethunc
This trench previously had heen
the scene OF bitter contests. the
French having captured il December
II and lost Il the following day the
Germans having held II since
As to the fighting elsewhere along
the western front each contendlng
side records in its official statement
advances by its forces or attacks Of
the enemy repelled. None of the adj
vances. however is recorded as be-
ing great and IT seems evident that
though the fighting at some points
has been vicious and that heavy
losses have resulted. the position Of
virtual stalemate continues.
From no point has there yet come
la statement that would give verify to
the unofficial claims made last week
to q great victory by the Germans III
Poland. In Poland the Russians are
preparing strong positions near Rawa
and Nlda.
"We are attacking them every
where, says the last German official
report of the situation in the east.
Petrograd says nothing OF the fight
ing on the right bank of the Vlatula,
but declares that n number OF fierce
encounters have taken place on the
front of the Bzura and Rawka rivers
westward from Warsaw. On the Bzura
two German companies are declared
TO have been annihilated.
Pctrograd claims also TO have re-
pulsed another attempted sortle from
Przemysl and to have captured q
large number of Austrians.
Austria reports the appearance of
strong Russian forces in Galicia, but
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21

Ing the line during the ten weeks
siege Of Naco. Sonora.
General Scott began a series Of
conversations with persons Informed
on Mexican affairs. including those IN
touch with General i'm, the Carranza
commander entrenchcd In Naco, So
nora, and Governor Maytorcna. the
villa besicger. This investigation Is
preliminary 60 conferences General
scott expects to hold with IIill and
Maytorena In an effort 10 eliminate
further Mexican fighting along the
border.
II Is recognized that whatever care
the Mexican factions might take not
TO fire into the United States
STRAY bullets would continue to fall
here. either through had 'marksman-
ship or individual disobedence or
orders.
General Seott's peace conference
viii be held, with an army of 400
men under command of Brigadier
General Tasker II. Bliss. encamped
opposite the Mexican battle ground
The last of the reinforcements from
Fort Sill and Texas City. arrived To-
day. The American army forces now
consist of the Eleventh. Eighteenth
and Twenty-second infantry. ten
troops each OF the Ninth and Tenth
cavalry and three batteries each of
the Fifth and Sixth field artillery.
This Is force greater than the com
bined forces Of the two Mexican
camps. with artillery also superior to
that of the Mexicans
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21

declares that in the carpathans at
tacks by the Russians have been re-
pulseds that the Austrian troops have
advanced to Tuohow. south OF Tnrnow,
and that n great battle il developing
north Of Lupkow Pass.
The German emperor. having re-
covered from his recent Illness ac-
cording 10 an ANNOUNCEMENT from
Headquarters at Berlin. has returned
TO the front. The fact that the en-
peror had regained his health was
indicated in previous dispatch
which said that he had visited the
hospital at Potsdam.
From Athens Il is reported that the
allied fleet has hombarded the in
terror forts of the Dardancllcs. but
no details Of the homhardment are
given.
Prince won Buelow, the former
imperial German chancellor and now
ambassador TO Itnly. has been re-
eeived with great eordlalty at Rome
by King Victor Emmanuel.
The United States cruiser Tacoma
mas arrived at Colon to guard the
neutrality OF the Panama canal.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21

clothing which Is NJ brighter color
than the gray service drcss. There Is
evidence that certain of the unita
facing ms are much under strength.
Concerning the Offensive movement
loo ,hc allies the observer snys;
"in conjunction with the French
whu ALSO are pressing forward. a
mnNcmcnt has been started which has
resulted IN n small gain of ground
1hc narrative thcn records nains
mado lN british troops madc near
Nprcs and south of tho l.ys which al
ready have heen reported
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21
BRITISH SUBJECT is
RELEASED by CARRANZt

Douglas Arz., Dec. 20.-H. Perry
Meaker, n British subject arrested re-
Gently by Maytorena officers on IA
charge of conspiracy has been re-
leased under bonds. according to ad-
vices received today by ]. r. r. Pax
ton, British consul here. The mes
sage stated that Meaker who has
been held at Nogales, Sonora. had
started for Naco to place his case
before Governor Maytorena.
Meaker was arrested ON charge Of
having aided partisans OF General
Carranza to escape into Sinola.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21
Siege Warfare in West.


: so ""''"rc ~ West.
ne ohenaiNe operations OF the al
MA - '''e "'s' are being carried out
s.',' .'h"''''nS ~ siege warfare and
:, ''''h s'"o'orh'y opposed ny tho
.'a''s ~"' "'' ~ .heir ehtreneh-
's..,s enu su''ouhueo bS wire en-
'a"H''.''s"'7' maN'ns an advance of
- = Nv sar"s Costly matfnr FOR
'''e '''a'A'hs iofces'
IN Flanders a little ground has been
kaihed at considerable cost despite
me ihet that along the eoast the all
iiea nave the assistance OF warships
Whieh continually lombard the Ger
'''an pos'',ohs' Inc advance has been
A. s,,,,,. 's ~" '"e 'skiah Dor
ero,,na = ~. ~. ''e' p'se' Where tne
ad ra,ssasa - - a. ~ ae III e'e i'oo"-
""'''1
ea's H'h'erS iiehine.
Along the Aisnc and In the Cham
paRhe district. the Fourth artillery.
which now Is probably stronger than
Inc German. has been busy keeping
the Germans on the move, but In the
Argonne region IL Is the Germans who
are on the offensive and they seem
to have made u slight advance.
The general opinion OF military
men here Is that some time must
elapse before the allies can expect TO
make any very marked progress Be-
sides being in fortified positions.
which could only be taken after hav-
inE heen thoroughly searched out by
the artillery, the Germans still have
more machine guns than the allies.
and as has been proved in previous
battles, these, SO long as they can be
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21

Vienna tvia London, Dec 20. 1l:15
p. m.)--'rhe following official state
ment was issued today.
In the Carpathians the encmy's
advanced troops In the district Of La.
torcza were repulsed yesterday. To
the northwest of Lupkow Pass a
great battle is developing. Our at
tack on the front comprising Krosno
and Zakliczyn has gained ground cv-
erywhere. In the liiala valley our
troops have advanced to Tuchow,
south of Tarnow. The battle along
the lower Dunajeo continues.
The Russians recently appeared
with strong forces In Gaicla. In
south pelnnd they have reached the
river NIdn.'
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21
(By Morning Journal Special Leased Wnc.)

London 20 9;s5 m)Feid
which
iiawa big :
The Russians retired the ssura
behind
prisoners
omv
IIinden
protected by the v
tuIa which the unable o
The Russians continuing operations
Aus
statement a entirely
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21
MAYTORENA WITHDRtWS
FROM BORDER AT NACO

Washington. Dec. 20-Consul Agent
Carothers telegraphed the state de-
partment today that Governor May
torena. commanding the Villa forces
besieging General Hilrs garrison at
Naco, sonora, was preparing to WITH
draw his troops to a point ten OF
twelve miles from the border, to elm
mate the possibility of either side mr.
ing into American territory.
This move has been awaited by OF
fcials here since Provisional Presi-
dent Gutierrez announced that ne
had directed Maytorena to apahdoh
the attack upon Naco, unless the OPP
erations could be carried on withou'
sending bullets across the interna'loh-
al line.
Brigadier General Bliss. in com
mand of the artillery. infantry anu
cavalry concentrated about N'oo'
Ariz.. to enforce the American gov
ernment's demand that firing across
the line cease, reported earlier IN 'hs s
day that Maytorena apparently IA.
Withdrawn. This. however mas n.y.
been verified. -,
Mr.. carothers conferred with MAY
torena yesterday and is unders'oou :"
have been given a complete ou'''"'
of the villa leaders plans -,
Enrico Llorente, representative leaS o,
Of Provisional President Gu'ieais~' .s,
made public tonight telegram iioe,
his chief ouotinp q message the ia''o'
had received from Governor Ma' ~
ma yesterday, announcing 'ha'
force besieging Naco had been oiuvs S,s
ed withdrawn to "convehieii' 49,,
tance.s In obedience to instruc'lon9
from the capital. Maytorena repor'eu' sa
his troop did not fire a shot at NaVV
yesterday. although several casual .a
in their ranks were caused ps ~
from the Hill garrison.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21
War Bulletins.

London. Dec. II Q:55 a. m.) The
German emperor has completely re-
covered and returned 10 the front, ac-
cordine 10 an announcement from the
Berlin main headquarters TRANSMITTED
today through Amsterdam TO Renters
Telegram company.
Berlin f,ia London, Dec. 20, p.
m)-FoIlowine m the enforcement 0f
similar measure against Enslisllmen,
The German government will intern
all French males between the ages OF
IA and 90 who are residing In ter
many. They will be taken TO camp
near Holseminden.
London, Dec. II t2:i5 q. m)--A
disnntch 10 the Exchange Telegraph
comnany from Amsterdam. says:
..The Germans have evacuated DIX
mudc. but the report that the aiiies
have taken MiddeIlserke is untrue
F., paris Dec. 20 u0:f1 p. m)---fhc
o,e;ci.I communication issued by the
war office tonight says:
.Ihcre Il no modification 10 re-
nor, along any part of the IRON.
pucrto Mont. Chile, Dec. 2o.--the
pritish cruisers Glasgow and Bristol
arrived here today.
petrograd. Dec. 20.-An oiiicia'
communication issued by the lt'issiah
s,ags In the Caucasus, says:
sThe fighting with the iurhs. ~no
had concentrated considcraDie iorccs ,
n the direction of Van, has developed
ravorabIy for Us. We have repui7e''
The attacks of the enemy near ,''e VII,
,aoe os aIaeocz. where the Turks haa
n great number killed.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21
AMERICAN SHIPPERS
HAVE JUST COMPLAINT

London. Dec. - ti:23 n. MI The
Times In an editorial this morning.
discusses the difficulties between
Great Britain aud the Knitted states.
arising out d necessary examinations
of American vessels for contrahand.
II admits that there "a some ground
for the complaint by the Amcrlcau
press of needless delays In aEnounc.
ing the fate of cargocs OF seized ves-
sells. and urges the government to en-
dcavor TO expedite tho business BY
some departure from the normal
cumberous and secret routine Of al.
plomacy and departmental inter-
course.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21


Ell Paso. Tex. Dec. 20.-Both Car
ranza and Villa troops were reported
today as moving in large numbers to-
ward one another. The clash prob
ably will occur near San Pedro, east
Of Torreon. where preliminary fight
ing was reported last week.
A telegram from Tampico said that
1000 men under General Maelovio
Herrera. the Carranza governor and
chleftain in Chihuahua state. had
reached there and were being rushed
to san Pedro. They arrived on the
Mexican gunboats Progresso and Ia
ragosa.
General Angeles Villas artillery
chief, left Mexico City several days
ago with a large number of cannon
destined for the Torreon region. Cen
eral Villa, himself. who last week en-
tered Guadalajara without opposition
from the Carranza troops. WAS ex-
pected to return north to direct in
person the movement.
General Inez Salazar, the indepen-
dent revolutionist, now in the field in
central chihuahua, has remained in
active except for extensive smuggling
Of ammunition and arms. He has been
unmolested by the Villa troops.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21
Official Reports From Press Bureaus
of BeIligerent European Nations

machine guns shelters and obserya-
tories, and the dispersion of con
siderable number of troops
In the Argonne. the forest OF La
Grurle, we have repulsed three at.
tacks two upon F'ontaine Madame
one ut 81. Hubert
Between the Argonne and the Vos-
ges there has been no salient lnci-
dent to- report
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21
POLISH LEGION TO AID
IN FIGHTING GERMANS

Warsaw, Russian Poland tvia Pc
trograd and London. Dec. 20, $40 D..
m. by authority of Grand Duke
Nicholas. Polish legion has been or
ganized. The Russian army contains
many Polish volunteers. but the le-
gion will be the first Polish contin~
gent flying distinctive flag to be ac-
cepted. -Four thousand Poles are now
enrolled in the legion and will be
ready to go to the front in six weeks
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21
ANOTHER BIG BATTLE NOW
IN PROGRESS BETWEEN THE
GERMANS AND RUSSIANS IN
FIGHT FOR POLISH CAPITAL
FIELD MARSHAL Won HINDENBERG
CONTINUES STRUGGLE TO TAKE
POSSESSION OF CITY OF WARSAW

offensive Operations Of Allies in France and Belgium Are
Being Carried on Under Conditions OF Siege Warfare and
Are Being Stubbony Opposed by kasers Troops Strong
y Entrenched and Defended by Barbed Wire Entange-
ments; Advances Of 0ry Few Yards Are Attained at
Great Cost; British Warships Are Smelling Enemy Along
Coast Of Flanders; French Artillery Is Now Dominating
Positions Along Asne; Servans Make Progress
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21

Berlin, Dee. 20 tvia The Hague and
London.) The Neuesten Nachrlehten
prints u brussels dispatch estimating
the losses OF the allies in the User
campaign at 2ib.oo0' up TO December
/, This total Is made up OF 10000
nclgians, So,ooo English aud 5aooo
French.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21
BRITISH STEAMER
DESTROYED BY MINE

London, Dec 20 (9;l5 p. m.)--The
British steamer Trtonia OF the Dom
Alison line, struck a mine off the north
coast of Ireland Saturday morning
and is believed to have foundered. ac-
cording to an announcement today by
The admiralty. The crew of the
steamer was saved.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21
SALAZAR is GETTING
AMMUNITION SUPPLY
Peon General Is Expected TO
Be in Personal Command
When Engagement Occurs
Not Far From Torreon.
M,yTOnENA Still.
FIRING INTO StCO

Q Naco. Arz., Dec. 20.-General .
9 Bliss stated tonight that military z
@ Observers on duty along the bor- {,
. der had reported no change in /:
. the positions OF the Villista 4
. troops under Governor Mayto- Z
. rena. besieging Naco. Sonora. Z
9 Soldiers Of the attacking force. Z
Z. both to the southeast and south Z
q west of the bcsieged town.
q showed considerable activity to- ,
q night, keeping up a desuhory Z
. fire in the direction Of General .
9 Hills trenches.
Q several bullets fell on the 4
9 American side. Some struck 4
Q near the immigration office an I
few passed down the main street. Z
a A a A 4. a. a a a A. a a "a A a, a a .
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21
"Eye Witness Gives Detail
Reportof Operations Against
Invaders in France and
Belgium,
GERMAN POSITIONS
STRONGLY FORTIFIED
Even a Few Yards Gained
Represent Severe Encoun-
ters; Sapping and Artillery
Constantly Employed.
I.v uornns .ournA. sr,el.. .sAsso wlssl

London. Dec 30 (6;s0 D. m.) The
great difficulties under which mill
tary operations In France and Bel
gium are heing conducted are de-
scribed In "a narrative OF recent devel-
opments written By an official oh
server attached to the British head
quarters and made public today by
the official information bureau. The
recital brings the story Of war. as COW
cred in these eyewitness reports up
to December H.
"The opposition now being encoun-
tered resembles 10 some extent that
met with by us In the beginning OF
October. when we first reached the
France Belgian frontier and before
the Germans brought up their full
force and assumed the offensive, "
says the report. 1T has one great
difference, however, and that Is that
the enemy is In much greater force
and his positions are much stronger
and better organized than they were
two months ago.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21

The Germans appear TO be dis
carding their helmets, the pickelhau-
ben. with which they have for fifty
years been associated in the eyes of
the world. Many variations in their
now are to be seen. Some
of the troops are wearing their peace
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21
slrongcr German posIlions.

AT that time an advance on the
eastern end OF the line implied "a
movement across a very difficul,
country, as 1t does still. and for us il
meant an attack on skilfully but has
tiy fortified strong points or VII
lagos held to a large extent by cav
airy and iaegers. With the large pro
portion Of machine guns that we have
in front If us today. It Is not longer a
succession of isolats points.
There are still such points but
they are stronger and form part of
practically continuous defensive
zone. consisting in some places of
several lines OF cunningIy situated
and carefully constructed works.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21


This zone really amounts TO 4 zone
Of trenches and obstacles Every
known form OF obstacle is used. En-
tanglements vary from loose coils of
wire to securely staked out networks
of from eighteen inches to nearly six
feet in height and Of different widths.
where these methods are applied,
the rate of advance is necessarily
slow. When II Is reported In laconic
terms tha. ground has been gained at
certain point, geographically the
gain may amount to only few yards.
Tactieally, on the other hand, the
progress implied by even such a small
step forward may be important, for
a trench. cluster Of trenches the
edge of q wood. building, village
or a knoll may have been reached,
possession OF which will facilitate fur
thpr DUefatiDnS
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21

pucrto Mont. Chile, Dec 2o.--ths
pr;,isb cruisers Glasgow and Bristo
arrived here today.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-21


From prisoner captured on De-
cember IA. 1t has been ascertained
that both the Twenty-third regiment
and the jaegers suffered enormous
losses on November 4. The same man
described the 5th Of November as a
terrible day, saying that he had never
before seen such mud as that in which
the Germans were operating and that
the troops were suffering very much
from the presence of water In the
trenches. The shelling they went
through on the 14th OF this month, he
states, exceeded anything which he
had experienced previously
We have reason to believe. from
the evidence obtained from prison.
crs. that many Of the hndwehr are
heartily sick of the war and resent
the harsh treatment Of their officers.
They have been persuaded that the
British ilI-treat their prisoners, and
but for this some would be willing to
surrender
Discard Metal Helmets.
"The Germans appear to be dis
carding their helmets, the pickelhau-
ben. with which they have for fifty
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10
A Genuine Snap.

For Sale-A 160-acrc farm in
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ore in pasture, and one in stock
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Smith.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10

For Sale-A nice home in Bax.
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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10
First Published August 6, IoI4.)
Senate Concurrent R0SOIu'
fiOn No. 4.

4 nronosition TO umend sections and 9 Of
article II of the constitution of the state
of Kansas, 'elative to finance and taxa
ton.
Be II resolved by the Legislature of the
state of Kansas, two-thirds of the men,
beers elected to each House thereof con-
curing therein:
SECTION 1. The following proposition
to amend the constitution Of the state OF
Kansas IL hereby submitted to the quail
fled electors of the state for their approval
or rejection; That sections ! and ?, article
II, be amended to read a. follows:
Section 1. The legislature shall have
DOwer TO establish and maintain an eQuit-
able system for raising state and local
revenue, and may classify the subjects of
taxation 80 far rs their differences justify
the same, in order To secure just return
from each. All property used exclusively
for state, county, municipal, literary, edu-
cational, scientific, religious, benevolent
and charitable purposes, and personal
uroperty &c the amount of at least two
hundred dollars for each family, shall be
exempted from taxation. Taxes may al
so be imposed ON incomes, franchises,
privileges and occupations, which taxes
may he graduated and progressive, and
reasonable exemption may be provided.
SEC. :, This proposition snail DC SUD
nitted to the electors of the state ut the
general election in the year 1919 for their
approval OF rejection. The amendment
hereby proposed shall be designated ON
the ballot by the following title; "The
tax amendment 20 the constitution" and
shall be voted for or against as provided
by law under such title.
SEC. 8 This resolution shall tnke e.
feet and he In force from and after Its pub
lIcatiOn In the statute book.
Passed the Senate February 4, 1913.
Passed the House March 7, i0lS.
Senate concurred In House amendments
March Z, 1si3g
Approved March &c, 1918.
thereby certify that the foregoing IL q
true and correct copy of original Senate
c. ncunent Resolution No.t now ON Ole
In my ONCE.
cHAs. II. SESSIONS,
SECRETARY of Stair
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1914-09-10
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helped me at once, Since taking
two bottles of them l can eat
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