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Arizona republican., 1915-02-11
Wlla At GMadalayaya;
 Mexlco City Starvlmg

improvement in the situation. It is
 said that as there was no flour on hand on the morning of the eighth, a
 large but quiet demonstration was
 made in front of military headquart-
 CTS by the men of the working classes.
 protesting against the annulment of the fiat currency. It is stated that their protest was fruitless.
 Tt is reported that the Mexican l Telephone company was taken over by the local authorities in Mexico City last Saturday and the manage ment given to striking employees of the company.
 The department is informed that Felicitas Villareal was sent to Vera Cruz on the morning of the eighth. It is reported that several troop trains left Mexico City on the night of the seventh for the north.
 "A report has reached the depart
 ment to the effect that on February ' the bull fight in Mexico City was we'll attended and that the receipts i were estimated at 25.000 pesos"
Arizona republican., 1915-02-11
PRESIDENT NAMES NEW SPECIAL EMISSARY TO
 SEE MEXICAN LEADERS

City, there to operate with the Bra zlllan minister who is caring for American interests, and John Silli- man, who is also acting for this government.
 West lived a number of years in Mexico and is understood to be gen erally familiar with the situation in the southern republic. After confer ences with the president and Sec of State Bryan, West left tonight for his home in San Antonio from which point he will probably go to Vera Cruz to talk to Carranza
 News of the military situation in Mexico City reaching the state de- partment is brief. Further reports of the defeat of the Carranza forces at Monterey were received with the in formation that about a thousand wounded troops were put on trains and sent from the scene to the bor- der. Work on the fertilization at Tampico is proceeding energetical- ly'' according to a department tele- gram, in anticipation of an attack by the Villa forces. The gunboats Zaragosa and Libertad arrived with additional Carranza troops from Vera Cruz.
Arizona republican., 1915-02-11
SHIP PURCHASE BILL
 M DEADLOCK, CAUSES
 LONGEST SESSION YET

ton to recommit the bill to the com merce committee with instructions to amend to satisfy the progressives. It tors Norris and Kenyon will again vote with the republicans to recom- init without instructions.
 Senator O'Gorman, the democratic insurgent, said the senates action means the death of the ship purchase bill. The president. who is said to have expected the break in the sen ate, has been conferring relative to possible action by the house.
 Insurgent democrats. headed by Senator Hardwick suggested a com promise to unite the democratic party in a renewed effort to pass the bill. It was suggested that after the re- commitment of the bill the insurgents propose to amend to provide for the proposed government ship purchase enterprise to terminate at a stated period after the close of the Euro pean war. and that the purchase of interned belligerent ships should be prohibited. If the democrats unite on 
 such a measure it will drive away progressives who favor government ownership, but it might stop the re- publican filibuster
 Some republican leaders admitted such course would remove the most objectionable features. The tentative program of the house after the presi- dents conference with the leaders is said to be to take up the Weeks bill striking out everything after the en- acting clause and adding the Gore substitute ship purchase bill This would be passed as quickly as pos sible, under a special rule. This bill would then be sent to the senate session if necessary. If there is no and kept there until the end of the action then the extra session will be called. It is objected to on the ground that since an extra session will be called the house might as we'll drop the ship bill now and take up appropriation measures.
Arizona republican., 1915-02-11
United States Sends Notes to Great Britain and Ger many Relative to Use of Neutral Flags by Mer- chant Ships
COMMUNICATIONS
 IN FRIENDLY TONE
Germany Asked to Indicate What Course Will Be Taken to Identify Ships in War Zone Around the English Coasts
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WASHINGTON Feb. 10 - The United States has sent a note to Great Britain making friendly ob- servations on the use by British ships of neutral flags, and at the same time has dispatched a com- munication to Germany inquiring what steps will be taken by German naval commanders to verify the identity of ships flying neutral flags in the re- gently proclaimed zones of war around England and Ireland.
 The introduction of the submarine into warfare produces a situation not covered in existing declarations on international law, but the United States has made it clear, 1t is un- derstood, that to attack a vessel fly ing an American flag, without first ascertaining that such use is ficti- ly by the American government, and might bring about serious complica- tions.
 Both notes, which are to be pre- sented by the American ambassadors 1t London and Berlin are brief, and couched in friendly words. Neither makes a protest but each points out how recent developments may seri- ously embarrass the voyages of neu- tral ships on the high seas, which
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Arizona republican., 1915-02-11
Japan To Depend Om U. s.
 Foy Aid M Way Troubles
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WASHINGTON, Feb 10.-Japan is looking to America with strong con- fidence for the solution of "all her troubles said Baron Chinda, the Jap anese ambassador ,o the United States, at a dinner given by Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels, in hon. or of Admiral Dewa, the Japanese representative at the Panama Pacific exposition. The remark was inter- preted by the other diners as apply ing to the European war.
 The dinner was given aboard the presidential yacht, Mayflower.
 Chinda spoke in reply to speeches by Daniels and Bryan in which they expressed friendship for Japan and confidence in her hope for continu- ance of the friendly relations with the United States. The ambassador said he was thankful for the expression of the secretaries and endorsed fully their hopes of a continuance of good will, and friendly relations.
 Bryan said Americas faith in the Japanese spirit of peace was never shaken.
Arizona republican., 1915-02-11
IMPROVEMENT IF SERVICE
 IF SANTA F
That Will Be Chief Idea to Be Discussed at the Semi Annual Meeting of Agents and Workers Here, Be- ginning Today

What is called d loss and damage meeting, but what is in reality a session for the discussion of eff ciency in railroading. will be held here today by the representatives of the freight and passenger depart ments of the Santa Fe railroads It is a semi annual custom among the men who work for the A. T. & s. F. system to hold these meetings-the last session having been held at the Grand Canyon last year.
 Beginning with a get-together at the Adams hotel, today's work will continue with a gathering at the Knights of Pythias hall, where I. L. Hibbard general superintendent. will preside. Here are some of the things that will be discussed: All matters pertaining to the bet terment of the service, such as the recently established daily 24-hour service to Los Angeles for stock shipments, will be taken up. The railroads will argue points in con- nection with the hastening of meth eds of handling local freights at ter minals and junction points, the handling of through carload ship ments. In fact, the discussion will surround those little every day in cidents which, after all, bring up the most perplexing problems of rail- .road mans life.
 The personnel of the meeting in cludes the more important station agents, transportation men of all classes and men in command of di- visions
 The meetings will continue until Saturday evening, when they will be wound up with a big dance. Some entertainments including an auto ride about the valley. will be ar ranged by local people for the vis- itors.
 Among those who will attend the meetings are:
 General Superintendent l. l.. Hib- bard of the Santa Fe coast lines at Los Angeles; J. R. Hitchcock, su-
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Arizona republican., 1915-02-11
WAGE BALANCE
 |S DISTURBED
Union Employes Force Sti- pends Higher. While the Minor Officials Rise by Merit Only-Brought Out at Hearing
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CHICAGO. Feb. 10.-"Distorted con- ditions caused by the steady wage in crease of unionized employees while minor officials are advancing by merit alone" are described as dangerous by J. w, Higgins. general manager of the Missouri Pacific system before the fed eral board of arbitration which is hear ing the demands of the enginemen against the western railroads. He said the demands of one body followed by the demands of other classes of em- ployes are resulting in wage increases Of over three millions yearly on the Missouri Pacific according to figures taken between February 1907 and De- cember 1910. He declared some en- gineers receive more than the foreman, and superntendents who are their su- perior officers.
 Mir Higgins called attention to the Fremen's Brotherhood that the next wage movement will be broader" show ing new movement is contemplated before this one is completed.
 Tn my years of experience" he said, Tt is invariably the case that each in crease of this class brings in it's wake inreases to all classes organized or un- organized
 He denied that there ever had been an extended conspiracy to keep men eff the payroll, but said rigid investi gation of applicants is demanded in consideration for public safety, and al- so because many letters of recommen
Arizona republican., 1915-02-11
Norris Tells Why He Was
 Willing To End Deadlock
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-Confi- dent in his belief that the filibuster against the bill could be continued until March and that it would be impossible to pass the measure be- fore the expiration Of this congress was given by Senator G. w. Norris of Nebraska as his reason for voting to break the long grind.
 "I am not finding fault with the senator's" he said, for doing what, under the rules, they have perfect right to do. But these filibusters are increasing It is unfortunate that we cannot decide any great issue with out a test of physical strength It IS a relic of barbarism. Both sides Of this senate conducted filibusters, and if the situation were to change to- night the democratic side would be- gin a filibuster on this very measure" /"
 Senator Norris read his proposed amendment to the senate rules which would limit the debate.
 We stay here night after night, he said, and are dragged out of our beds to answer a roll call when there are three or four senators in the chamber It is ludicrous; it is fool sh, except that the consequences are sometimes serious and the practice is engaged in by serious men. This flood of talk has no object but to kill time and kill the members. don't know what day of the month it is or what day of the week it is. But I know it is February and it soon will be March You know and I know and God knows. with about one half of the members of the sen ate determined to continue this fili- buster they can absolutely prevent a vote on this bill until after March A.
 Senator Norris said that while he favored the ship purchase bill be could not see why all of the time from now until March 4 should be wasted in useless effort to bring the measure to a vote.
Arizona republican., 1915-02-11
TIMES
 PREDICTED AT
 ASEPT|C HALL
Formaldehyde Bath Did Not Kill Germs of Unrest Among Legislators-The " "Drv,' Labor and Mine Bills Coming Up

Amid the departing smell of for ture will assemble this morning at the usual hour, after a vacation of day and a half The proceedings ir the senate are expected to be tame but lively session in the house is looked for this afternoon. Just what will happen, nobody is willing to predict, but it is in the air that the program will be worth witnessing.
 The consideration of the prohibi- tion bill which was before the house committee of the whole on Monday afternoon will be resumed for one thing and it was thought by some that the mine tax bill, the Graham the committee on ways and means. But that is by no means certain.
 The Kinney bill may come before the house on third reading, and it is generally thought that it will be passed. That thought. of course, is based on the vote of the house in the committee of the whole, though 1t is admitted that that vote was not a true indication of the sentiment of the house with respect to the bill.
 Those in the know predicted yes- terday that after all the bill would probably be defeated in the house. There is some relation not quite un- derstood betweeh this bill, or rather between some of the supporters of the bill and the supporters of the mine tax bill. But there are good many cross currents, so that it is not easy to follow them.
 It is very certain though that the Kinney bill will never get through the senate. As to the fate of the mine tax bill in the house there is a variety of conjecture. The oppon- ents of the bill claim that it will not receive ajority vote, to say noth- ing of the necessary two thirds to carry the emergency clause without which it might as well not be passed at all. On the other hand the (Continued on Page Fivel
Arizona republican., 1915-02-11
BATTLE
 10 HOLD PASS . ID HUNGARY
Terrific Fighting on Which Entire Eastern Campaign Hinges is Carried on in Snow-Filled Passes of the Carpathians
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LONDON, Feb. 10.-Under mid-win- ter conditions the Russians and Aus tro- German armies are fighting anoth- CT series of battles for the possession of the Carpathian passes, which will decide whether the Russian troops are to commence another invasion of Hun gary or be compelled to evacuate part of Galicia as they have done in Bu- kowina.
 Two Russian official reports claim
 that thus far they have all the better
 of the fighting. The Russian right
 wing at any rate has succeeded in cros-
 sing the mountains for it has been en-
 gagged in battle near Bartfeld and Svid-
 nix. which are on the Hungarian side
 of the Carpathians and on the edge
 of the plains which sweep down to
 Budapest. This army, too, threatens
 the rear of the Austro- Germans, who having entered Lupkow Pass to the east and suffered severe losses in a battle with another Russian force which was waiting for them there. The hardest fighting, however, has taken place on the Galician side of the Tukholka Pass. where on Sunday the Austro Germans captured the heights | in the region of KoziouWka only to be driven from them after bayonet fight which the Russian report describes as | being without precedent in history. | The battle is said by correspondents i to have been terrific. The allies are | reported to be making slow progress | along the coast of Belgium. the cap- | ture of a great dune there being of considerable advantage, as from it all | most the entire coast as far as Ostend l can be controlled by artillery.
 l In the battle at Koziouwka the Ger 1 mans brought up their achievements
Arizona republican., 1915-02-11
Progressive Senators Nor ris and Kenyon Holding Balance of Power Force Senate to Keep Busy fol Fifty-four Long Hours
EXTRA SESSION
 ABOUT ASSURED
President Expected Smash up Over Administration Bill in Senate, and Gets Busy With Leaders of the House
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WASHINGTON, FeB. 10.-Two pro gressive senators, Norris and Kenyon, who are holding the balance of pow CT and who have deserted the regu- lar democrats in their fight for the administration shippurchase bill, caused an adjournment of the senate after the longest continuous session in it's history.
 This makes the fate of the bill more uncertain than ever An ad- journment, after fiftyfour hours and eleven minutes of constant day and night debate, came on a motion by Senator O'Gorman.
 Senators Norris and Kenyon, who supported the bill, cast the deciding votes, carrying the motion at forty eight to forty-siX.
 The leading members of the senate and house have conceded that an extra session seems inevitable.
 Tn administration leaders will not yet admit the bill is lost but they are disappointed over the assertion of the progressives.
 Tomorrow the administration forces plan to press Senator Fletcher's mo-
Arizona republican., 1915-02-11
Duval West, Who Knows Mexico and Its People Leaves at Once on Way to Carry Wilson's Word to Belligerents VILLA HEADED
 FOR TAMPICO Not Known Which Leader West Will Visit First With Appeal for Settle ment of Increasingly Bad Conditions
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WASHINGTON. Feb. 10. 0.- Duval West. former United States district attorney at San Antonio, was select ed to go to Mexico as the personal representative of the president today. His mission is similar to that of Paul Fuller, who sometime ago con- ferred with various leaders and re- turned to this country with reports. It is understood that while West will point out the growing necessity for the permanent settlement of the af- fairs of Mexico, he will not take any rlan or suggestions from the United States.
 A Villa message stated that the northern leader expected to recapture Guadala iara within a day or two and then concentrate his attack on Tam pico.
 The length of time West is to spend in Mexico is not determined, nor has any announcement been made as to whether he will see Car ranza or Villa first
 Eventually he will po tO Mexico
Arizona republican., 1915-02-11

to aid the Austrian army, and them selves led the attack. Backed by heavy artillery, they assaulted the Russian position on the heights but found them selves under an enfilading fire from Russians on parallel hills and soon cut off from the main German column. They then attacked the Russian infant ry, who drove them back at the point of the bayonet. Attack followed coun- ter-attack until the Russians regained their old positions. leaving the slopes. according to their report, filtered with bodies of dead Germans" The fight ing here seems to have been as des- perate and sanguinary as that before the Warsaw lines during the last week. and so far as can be judged from of ficial and unofficial reports, has been just as unsuccessful for the Germans.
 The latter have now resumed the of fenSive on the southern border east of Prussia, S result of another import ant battle developing in that region.
Arizona republican., 1915-02-11
Two Solutions To Puzzle
BAKERS TO AGREE 0A
 LOWER BREAD PRICES
Situation Called Serious ~ In New York; Big Interests May Drop
 Prices as Example to Lesser
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NEW YORK, Feb. 10.-Hotel men.
 bakers and prominent merchants met at the call of Mayor Mitchell to dis
 cuss the rise in the price of bread here and to determine what measures can be taken, if any, to meet the
 situation.
 No definite agreement was reached. but the opinion was expressed it might be possible to secure an agree
 ment among big bakers and large dealers to maintain the regular price as an example for the smaller inter- ests Many bakers have increased ] the price of bread from five to six
 cents, with the prices of rolls, pies and cakes raised in proportion. (Continued on Page Five)
Arizona republican., 1915-02-11
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NEW YORK. Feb. 10.-Officials of the Cunard Steamship company ad- mitted tonight that the steamer Or duna, which arrived from Liverpool today, flew a neutral flag" for a time while clearing the Irish coast The statement was made after a number of passengers declared that for nearly twenty four hours on Jan uarv 31 the British liner flew the Stars and Stripes while passing through the Irish sea.
 Captain Taylor. in command of the Orduna, declined to make state pent. He said he was under or ders from the British admiralty moi to talk.
 The passengers on the liner as- serted that an American flag was flying aft, indicating the nationality of the vessel. On behalf of line the denial was made during the day thai the Ordnna had flown this flag ex- (Continued on Page Five)
Arizona republican., 1915-02-11

T understand that it has been an nounced from the White House. Sen ator Norris continued, that if this bill is not passed there will be spe- cial session of congress soon after March 4 I assume that this is true. If this filibuster continues until March We would nave to have an extra session anyway to pass the appro- priation bills. So there is nothing to be gained by continuing this fight and nothing to be lost.
 When the special session comes, as come it must, I will support this ship purchase bill heartily"
Arizona republican., 1915-02-11
BERLIN FLOUR LIMIT
Authorities Set Limit of Fifty Pounds to Each Inhabitant; Surplus
 Will Be Seized.

BERLIN, Feb. 10.-Federal council has adopted regulation giving mu- residents a statement of the amount Of flour in their possession and to appropriate all amounts over 25 kilo- grams in the possession of individ- uals All over the stated amount is subject to seizure.
 Orders have been issued for the kingdom of Wurtemburg that no pastry may be baked in which rye or wheat flnur is used
Arizona republican., 1915-02-11
Styike Of The ChemlCal Meu
 Is Now Ended
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ROOSEVELT, N. J., Feb. 10.-The strike of employees of the two local plants of the American Agricultural Chemical company which was mark ed by disorders and bloodshed, is ended. The men have voted unani- mously to accept the proposition of the officials for a dollar and eighty cents for a ten hour day. This is an increase of twenty cents a day.
 This amount is twenty cents less than the employees asked for. The men struck against reduction in wages from two dollars to a dollar sixty The company promised not to discriminate against the men who joined the union during the strike.
Arizona republican., 1915-02-11
SAMOA IS SWEPT
 BY A HURRICANE

TUTUlLA, American Samoa, Feb. 10.-The Manua Islands in American Samoa have been swept by a destructive hurricane.
 Not a house is standing. No deaths have been reported but the people have lost everything.
 The food situation is serious. Help is wanted.
Arizona republican., 1915-02-11
.0RDUNA FLEW
 1. ]. $. FLAG SAY PASSENGERS
Officials of Cunard Line Say It Was Neutral Flag and Captain Says Admiralty Says Not to Say Anything
Wilhelmina Must
 Go In Prize Court

0o III FTfZS SOuTt
 LONDON, Feb. 10.-The British foreign office has decided after an investigation of the cargo of the American steamship Wilhel- nina that it must go through the prize court. The ship may de- part from Falmouth as soon as the cargo is discharged It is of- ficially confirmed that the Will helmina was neither conveyed nor ordered into Falmouth but was forced to make that port because ] of damage suffered in storms l while crossing the Atlantic
Arizona republican., 1915-02-11
DANBURY MATTERS
Ask Aid in Paying Huge Fines in
 Supreme Court Cases.
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 WASHINGTON, Feb. 10.-An appeal to congress to appropriate about two hundred and ninety-two thousand dol- lars to pay fines and costs imposed in the supreme court on two hun dred labor union members in the Dan- bury Matters boycott case, was signed by the Connecticut delegation in the house It is alleged many of the de- fendants. if compelled to pay their fines, will be made paupers.
Arizona republican., 1915-02-11
MARRIAGE BY PROXY
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PARIS. Feb. 10.-Minister of Jus tice Briand, with the approval of Minister of war Millerand has given his approval to a proposed bill which will allow soldiers unable to leave the front to contract marriages by proxy. .1