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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05
CAR URGES UNITY
T0DEFEAT ENEMY
1--WE Have Great Task; Let Us
Concentrate Efforts"
He Pleads.
SAYS WAR will GO ON
TILL VICTORY COMES
Addresses Special Conference to
Discuss Organization of Mill
tary Supplies.

LONDON, September IA Petrograd
dispatch to Reuters Telegram Com
pany says:
Presiding today at the first meeting
of a special conference having for it's
object the discussion of measures to
be taken for national defense, with
special reference to the organization
of supply and the transport of stores.
munitions and fuel, the emperor de-
clared that Russia would continue the
war until complete victory had been
achieved.
"The question before the conference
he said, ''is of the gravest Importance.
1t concerns the more speedy equipment
of the army with munitions, which is
the one object for which our valiant
troops walt in order to stop foreign
invasion and bring success once more
to our arms. Parliament has given me
resolutely and without the least hesi
tation the only reply worthy of Rus
sia-a reply which I expected from it.
namely, war until victory is complete.
Thought Voice Of People.
"I doubt not that this is the voice of
the whole Russian nation. Neverthe-
less, the great resolution we have TAX
en- implies greatest intensity of effort
on our part. This thought has become
universal. but it Is necessary to put
1t into action without delay. and it is
the precise way in which this is to be
done that should occupy our confer
ences
"'This conference has brought to-
gether in the common work of solidar-
ity the government, delegates of par
Lament and delegates from public In
stitutions and our Industries. In a
word, the representatives Of all busi-
ness in Russia have intrusted you,
with complete confidence. with powers
of an exceptional extent. l shall al
ways follow with the most profound
attention your labors and will take a
personal part in them if necessary.
Admits Great Task.
1--WE have a great task before US: we
shall concentrate it in all the human
effort of the country. Let us leave
aside for the moment every other pre-
occupation. however grave, and even if
1t should concern the state, so long as
1t does not essentially affect the pres
ent time. nothing must distract our
thoughts. our will and our strength
from what IS now our single goal, which
Is to drive the enemy from our borders
w ltn tnls enQ In view we must
make certain the complete military
equipment >of our active army and
other troops called to the colors This
task Is now intrusted to you gentle
men. I know that you will devote all
your strength and>all your love for the
fatherland to its accomplishment. Set
to work with the help Of God!"
Meets at Imperial Palace.
PETROGRAD. September 4, via Lon
don.-A congress Of Russia's repre-
sentative men and institutions, sum
moned by Emperor Nicholas to discuss
organize and unity means for prose-
cutting the war to a successful conclu-
sion, held its first session this morning
in the imperial palace. The emperor
presided and in a speech outlined the
object Of the conference. Minister of
War Polivanon. Anatole Koulomzine.
Ko~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05
HEAVY LOSSES ARE INFLICTED
UPON ARMIES OF THE KAISER
wilma Soon May Be Left Behind by Slavs, However
Believed to Be Near New Line Of Defense.
Menace to Cars Troops Is Lessened.

LONDON September 4-Although they continue their re-
sectors and being driven back Others the
Russians whole have sened their opposition the Aus
advance and the Geanc allies have fight and
fight hard for every yard of ground which they gain
Away the below the Gulf of Riga, big battle
progress River Dvn and the Germans
occupy bank Lennewad where they captured
bdgehead yesterday and Frediehsa where another bridge
head taken by storm today.
they be carried conclusion by fore
ing crossing of the Dvna might result the evacuation Of the
Riga which already being threatened from the and
south by Field Marshal Won Hndenburgs army.
south the Pripet marshes the Russians
engaged series of battles and while the Rus
sans by offensive along the Wilma river and
points, ctg heavy their pursuers
they being back and the of Wilma which has al
ready evacuated by the civilians probably will be left be-
hind by the Russian army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05
FRANCE REFUSES TO SURRENDER
HOSTAGES TAKEN IN ALSACE

BERLIN, September 4. by wireless to
sayville, N. IA special commits
sioner sent to Bern. the Swiss capital,
by the Basel relief bureau. to negotiate
for the release of Alsatfan hostages
taken by the French at the beginning
of the war, has reported the failure of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

CERBERE, France. September A.
Customs agents along the border listen
attentively for the clink of metal when
persons bound for Spain pass them
Every effort is being made to enforce
the governments order against gold
and silver being taken out Of the coun-
try in violation of the order that a
traveller leaving France must have no
more than $40 in coin in his possession,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05
MUST LEAVE COINS
WHEN QUITTING FRENCH SOIL

being compelled to exchange any ex-
cess of that amount for paper money.
Numerous searches have revealed pri-
vate stores Of gold. which have been
taken from their possessors in ex-
change for bank notes, fine of per
cent being deducted.
One woman traveller stumbled and Q
jingling sound was heard. The Gus
toms officials searched her and found
5000 francs ($1,600) in gold in her
louse.,
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his mission.
THE French government, it was
stated. Is unwilling to release the
hostages. giving as the reason that Ger
many has the entire population of tho
occupied territory in her power and
France fears the result If the few
hostages she holds were let CO."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05

Fire on Americans.
The battle started early today when
a party of Mexicans reported to be
Carranza soldiers appeared at the
river near Hidalgo. Tex, and opened
fire on an American ranchman. Texas
rangers nearby also received volley
from the rifles of the Mexicans.
On receiving a report of the affair.
Capt J. c. Mccoy, IN command Of
troops at Mission, sent all available
cavalry to the scene. and these were
reinforced by rangers. peace officers
and armed civilians. AS the day pro-
gressed the original band Of Mexicans
was increased.
The encounter today was near the
place where a party Of Mexicans cross
ed the river Thursday night and rob-
bed several stores.
Residents along the Rio Grande are
relying on the United States cavalry.
artillery and infantry being In suffi-
cient numbers to repel any attempted
invasion if that is the plan of the at
tackers, as many residents of the
border section are said to believe,
owing to the reported military char
acter of the Mexicans engaged in the
fighting today. Up to late hour no
attempt at invasion had been made.
Ten Dead In Sight.
Capt. ]. c. Mccoy. who commanded
the American forces. returned to Mis-
sion tonight He reported ten dead
Mexicans could be seen from the Texas
side and that probably as many more
Mexicans had been killed in the brush
by shots fired from the Texas side.
Earlier unofficial reports today placed
the Mexican dead at twenty-five to
thirty.
When the Tight ended the Americans
were in possession of three crossings
between Mexico and Texas in the
vicinity of Mission. Hidalgo Is sixty
four mills west of Brownsville.
Trouble Area.
The trouble area today was confined
to the mission district and Brownsville,
separated by sixty-dve miles. In the
section surrounding this city troops of
cavalry, companies of infantry and
citizens worked INCREASINGLY through
the day following all clues developed
as to the whereabouts of the bandit
gang which terrorized the country
eleven miles north of here Thursday.
Late today a band Of thirteen Mexi-
cans was located south Of San Benito.
A detachment of cavalry was sent in
search and 1t developed that the Mexi-
cans were headed for the Rio Grande.
Fort Brown then notified a detach-
ment of infantry hidden in an sd
vantageous point near the Rio Grande.
FIVE miles from Brownsville. that the
band probably would come in that di-
rection. simultaneously a detachment
of cavalry under Lieut.. Crittenburger
left Brownsville for the vicinity of the
hidden infantrymen. The cavalry ar
rived tust In time to prevent the Mexi-
cans crossing. but citizen spoiled the
game by firing . shot. The Nexicans,
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thus warned. promptly hid in the
brush.
AT sundown, as the cavalry and In
fantrymen were being stationed along
cans crossing the stream, five of the
band were seen and thirteen are known
to be there. Fighting may develop at
any time tonight.
Headquarters Of the lower border
Brownsville to Harrington, twenty-six
miles north of here. Col. Robert L. Bull
lard Of the 26th Infantry will be In
command. The 26th will be concen-
trated at Harlingen and will be re-
fantry, due to arrive Sunday from
Texas City. The territory Immediately
around Brownsville will be guarded by
the 18th Infantry, two squadrons Of the
lery.
So far as reported to Fort Brown. no
more members of the bandit gang that
killed J. s. Smith and Earl Donaldson
ihursday have been killed. The num-
ner IL pIaced at seven. the last one hav-
ing been killed early last night.
Regard Attack Seriously,
Army and state officers regarded the
attack more seriously than former in
cidents of the kind in view of the
military character of the attack.
1t was not known positively that tho
Mexicans who engaged the Americans
in the fighting at the international
boundary were Carranza soldiers. hut
reports indicated that the original
forty who fired at the ranchmen and
| the rangers had been strongly REIN
forced by Mexican soldiers. evidently
from the Carranza garrisons in the
little towns along the river.
Arrangements for necessary REIN
forcements for the slender garrison of
| cavalry at Mission were reported un-
der consideration tonight at Fort Sam
Houston, headquarters of the southern
| department. 1t was not believed among
the more observant at Brownsyille
that the disturbance today was the
opening battle of an attempted inva-
Conservative citizens, while thew ad-
mitted II to be the most violent dem
onstration of hostility yet experienced
relied upon the leaders south of the
said United States cavalry. infantry
| and artillery on the border were in
sunicient strength to take care of any
| aggression from the south.
| Carranza Consul Cara of Browns
Vile gave assurances that the firing
| on an American army aeroplane yes-
| terday from the Mexican side Of the
| river was not the work of any mem
| Der OF the Carranza garrison at Mata-
| moros.
| Kill Two Mexicans.
| SAN ANTONIO, Tex, September a.
A special to the San Antonio Light
| from its correspondent with the border
troops says:
| "A posse of citizens. led by Sheriff
Vann Of San Benito. in approaching a
small native house at the A1uas Me-
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BROWNSVILLE, Tex, September with at least ten
dead and probably bodies lying the
brush between band Of Mexican outlaws and eighty
United States eavaen aided by force of Texas and
citizens ended this afternoon One American
wounded.
Mexicans withdrew from the south bank Of the
and hid in the brush apparently awaiting another
portunty attack the Americans.
The battle waged practically the entire day. the forces
Rio Grande point four miles
Old Hdgo Tex The participants stretched the
brush on battle line miles long
injured American John Salvn, private Troop D. sd
Cavalry wound hip. He was
taken to Mission, Tex.
this battle the Texas border situation tonight
reached the serious crisis in the history of the dis
turbances.
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Effort to Halt Germans.

Effort to Halt Germans.
There is no indication where the now
Russian lines are. but, from their strong
defense. 1t is evident that they intend II
possible to bring the Austro-German Of
fensive to a standstill not far east Of
where they are now offering a most stub
born resistance.
So far as the Russian armies are con-
cerned. it is apparent that they are fairly
safe from any encircling movement un-
less the Germans can quickly throw
strong force across the Dvina. southeast
Of Riga.
At present the Russians have behind
them a large number Of roads leading east
and northeast, and as they have proved
themselves to be masters Of retreat, mill
tary writer's here are convinced that they
will remain nowhere long enough to be
caught The rear guards. of course. oc-
casionally fall into the hands Of the pur-
suers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05
Believes Executive, at Pres
ent, Is Man Most Fit to
Further Peace.
CARDINALS CALL DEEMED
BIG STEP IN ENDING WAR
Vatican Issues Statement to Avoid
Observation-Disclosures Talk
Stirs Nations.

ROME, September 4, via Paris.-The
Italian press is giving great promi-
nence to Pope Benedict's move for
peace, and the visit of Cardinal Glib
bons to President Wilson. In coQyer-
sations with various cardinals the
Pope has expressed his views freely.
He is quoted by an excellent author
ity as having said he considered Pres
the man most fit to induce the bel
ligerent powers to discuss the prob
lens which have brought about their
difficulties.
The Pope is said to have expressed
the opinion that calm reflection would
demonstrate that these problems may
be solved more easily through friendly
negotiations than by force of arms,
which always causes resentment and
reactions.
Held Biggest Move for Peace.
Cardinal Gibbons interview with
President Wilson is considered by the
Vatican as the most important event
in the campaign for the re-establish-
ment of peace, but the holy see wishes
to have the attitude of the Pope plainly
=,
and, therefore, has issued a formal
statement to the effect that the Pope
did not send any special message by
the cardinal to the President of the
United States.
Vatican Statement.
The formal statement as issued by the
Vatican says:
Reports from America concerning the
visit of Cardinal Gibbons to Washington
might give the impression that the car
dinal was the bearer of a special message
from Pope Benedict to President VIII
son. which is not the fact. 1t Is consid-
cred important by the Vatican authori-
ties that the facts be stated with careful
exactness, to avoid MISUNDERSTANDING
which might hinder the supreme object
Of peace It. u,. no.a .n, sno
cial written message from the Pope. as
he thoroughly knows the ideas and aims
of the ponttff, and undoubtedly expound-
ed them to President Wilson in the con-
versation that was had with him.
Not Favorable for Pope to. Act.
The situation at the present moment, it
is pointed out. does not seem favorable
for the Pope to take the Initiative in the
matter of peace. put the poHtiH is redoy
to help in all possible ways in any effort
in that direction. from whatever quar-
ter 1t comes The opinion Is expressed
in Vatican circles here that the United
States is in the best position to sunder-
take such a mission.
Weighs Vase War Problem.
Persons who have conversed with the
Pope says he is giving closest attention
to the vast problem presented by the
European situation. and has come to the
conclusion that greater satisfaction
would be attained by all concerned in the
war by ending hostilities than by con-
tinuing the struggle. whichever side
might be victorious. For example, both
Great Britain and Germany state that
they wish to insure the liberty of the
seas" The Pope believes it must be
possible to find formula for peaes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05
One AMERICAN WOUNDED;
BORDER SITUATION SERIOUS
Texas Rangers and Citizens Rush to Aid Soldiers Repel
Any Attempted Invasion Additional Bandits Dead
in Chapanal Thought to Number Score.

Brownsville Troops Called to Arms
BROWNSVILLE, Tex, September 4-AH
United States soldiers ,uere ordered to at Fort
Brown tonight. An organized inuasion at some
point on the louer border uas feared, it said
Massing of Mexicans on the riuer bank at the
scene of todays battle reported here tonight,
although it ,Das not k,o.un .Dhether there any
Cmranza soldiers among the arrivals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05
WEATHER.

Threatening. with probably showers
today; tomorrow showers; moderate
easterly winds.
Temperature past twenty-four hours
High, 81. at pm. yesterday: low. So.
at I'm. yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-09-05
"Worked Up" Border Trouble.

There is a strong suspicion that
something has been worked up" along
the border, and although the War De-
nartment has placed the soft pedal"
on such reports those who are sophis-
ttcated In Mexican affairs last night
scoffed at the statements of Mexican
military commanders in the troubled Sec
tions which denied that men of their
commands were among the raiders.
Cartridges are precious along the bor-
der. and 1t Is stated that nine times
ont Of ten captured or slain Mexicans
who are in possession OF 800 rounds Of
ammunition must be soldiers, and not
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Kill Two Mexicans.

\Sontlnue0 on Second Page.)
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WEIGHS Vase War Problem.

(ContinueA on Fourth Page.)
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-03-29
BROWN-SOAP
CADIERNO HERMANOS

ARROz VALENCIANO; selecto No. 1, sacos dob1es
de LIZ hbras FL 1nico arroz que ha pagado derechos
arancelarios durante Ell mes de Febrero @~~00
Tenemos constantes existencia de.
Arroz Japones primera; azGcar refnado AGUILA:
Azucar centrifugado; Avena blanca limpa No. 1: Chi
cken iced; iced; Manteca "LUz', y "COCHTNITO' Man
teca Vesublo; Mantequilla FAMOSA; Quesos de Ho-
landa; Tocino penquas; Habichueas coloradas argas
nuevo cosecho Habichueas blancas chicas; Pasta de
tomato q latas Cafe Caracolillo Hacienda Corrien-
te; te Escobas del pals; Chocolate PREMIO sOBRI-
No Cuerdas tripa bordones para guitarras; Meoco-
tones Libby Frutas ROsELLO al jugo, caas de "a la
tas Papel cuero MADEIRA sacos de papel para /, 2,
O. s u 20 hbras Sardinas Espanoas en- cuartos de
lata; AJos Banolas Costilas de cerdo; Yarey para
sombreros; Galletas de La National Tabacos elabora-
dos genunamente Puertorriquenos Frutas cristaliza
das; Canamo sisal Cgarrillos; Aqua de Carabana P-
mention; Azadas chspa No. 3; Hilo Acarreto Ale1nan
legltimo; Pasas echos Chorzos Morcillas de Astu-
lias etcetera, etc6tera
PARA TERMINAR CON. BRoCHE DE ORC,
tomen este consejo:
5Por que Sc curan ustedes RADICALMENTE
sus organos digestVos, con Ell INFALIBLE Patentza-
do Ell TAPO''? La mejor recommendation Sc la da-
ran los afortunados que 10 han usado
GARBANzOS MEJICANOS medanos Recibendose
PATATAS DE CANARIAS superiores, canastitos
NAORTADELLA. en- cajas de 90 libras netas.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-03-29

neros, hermanos en- la patria natal. por-
que aconseJado al pueblo trabajador
el camlno de las causas buenas sus ten
tadas por la ''Liga Obera de Puerto
RICO, en- un ambiente de paz con
cordla, imaginar que este es apre-
clar bastante a mi pueblo mi clase
en- tanto al Mr. ese de Iglesias tiene
que lmportarle muy POGO el bienestar
de esta Isla, porque va todos sabemos
que Ell esta sirviendo siempre intere-
ses exotlcos Ell contra de todas las no
bles aspiraciones de esos puertorrioue-
nos.
Els Justlslmo que nuestros campesi-
nos y en- proportion los demas traba-
Jadores obtengan la justa partipacion
Ell ell producto de la labor que reali-
cen, creemos que clio es un principio
de equidad y de justicia. Pero 10 que
ocurre, 10 malo del movimiento pan
tlnesco es que en- vez de proporcionarles
medlos para que todo Sc consiga 10
censurable es que Sc les lleve al escan-
dalo y al descredito con grave perrin.
clo para todos, y un benefcio liuuido
para los sostenedores de esa Federation
que al final resultan lucrados en- la IL
qulllqulcion de cosas. Porque acomo-
dados sus camprichos Y antoios. el
lnocente criterio de nuestra clase ira
baJadora queda sobre la mesa de aoue-
Los que no sustentan nuestra lengua
nj les CORE sangre de esta TERRA que
Sc han dlspuesto vivir a costa de nues-
ira clase y prostituir ell medic ambien-
te qe nuestra personalidad.
81 tai lglesias, Sc ha dicho Dor e.
que representa- la clase trabaiadora
de esta lsla y menestar es que sepa
Ell pals entero, que ell no es mas one
un guarda canton de la Federation
Americana y que CANA por engailar
las classes campesinas, q insinuar-
les a la desvastaci6n, sin aceptar le-
yes nj propiedades, enemistar q la poll
cla con ell paisanaje Y hacer en- luoar
de' cludadanos hombres desgraciados.
Representante de esta fndole no 10
necesita la clase obrera sensata de Ia
lsla Santiago deber1a t'patinar, para
la 'Siberia''.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1915-03-29
VANDALISMO EN- ACCION
Eltunulto de Vieques.- Ell motin de Ponce
el escandalo de Cayey.

| Conoclda muy bien conocida es
por todo el pals, la rutina vandalica
que Sc han trazado los fracasados di-
rectores de la Federation Libre, quie
mes prendidos del faldon de Iglesias
caminan en- comparsa alberta por
los campos y aldeas del pals, levan-
tando un estado de cosas POGO propio
en- ell medic ambiente de nuestros in
fellces campesinos, incitando huelgas
| ilogicas dentro ell radio de estupendos,
procedimientos, lleVando como han He
vado a las masas populares al peor de
los males entregandolas al desorden
camino de su perdicion, 10 que demues-
ira que NADIA les importa la vida de
los infelices padres de familia que caen
bajo ell peso doloroso del revolver, por-
que con tai que estos procedimientos
les proporcionen aumentar sus filas con
algunos ignorantes mas, para sacarles
sus Quotas y poderlas mandar al otro
astuto de Samuel, con miras de conso-
lidar mas la holgazana vida del 'tSul-
tan y ademas poder contar con un
triste rebailo de estos desgracia-
dos hechos por ellos, para explotar 4
su nombre y con la jefatura de los
partidos politicos militantes establecer
algunos contratos que les permitan ir
WI do Gin trob bo
Esto resulta escandolosa. 81 hacemos
honor la verdad mas aun cuando
vemos que la conciencia del trabaio es-
ia puesta sobre ell tablero de aiedres,
cuando vemos llevar los peones en- un
juego de cubilete acomodarles> a la
combination que mas lie resulte, impor
tandole muy POGO que ell pals la
sociedad Sc hundan.
Yo estoy en- contra de la huelga que
sea establecida por medic de la vio-
lencia y ell escandalo. Yo soy partida-
rio del orden.
Yo ser1a incapaz de aconcejar mis-
amigos y companeros en- el trabajo, a. le
vantasen movimientos atentatorios al
orden, apoyando estos hechos en- los me-
dios de la tea y la destruction, por-
que mis- conceos en- esta indole POGO
honesta, vendr1an llenar de luto mi
seria ell hogar de mis- sufridos compa-