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Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
SAYS SPECIAL
 PRIVILEGES IN
 MEXICO TABOO
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SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 6-Capital, the clergy and special privileges, have their part in the life of Mexico and the attitude toward them from the con stitutiOnal party, formed the theme of a statement given out in Piedras Negras today by General Nenustiano CarranZa, head of the de facto gov ernment of Mexico. The statement follows in part:
 There are to be no more special privileges. There will be no confisca- ton of property, however merely be- cause it belongs to wealthy persons. Public lands are to be cut up and sold to the poor at moderate prices and ou easy terms.
 There will be no persecution of Catholics, but the clergy will have to abstain from politics.
 American capital is invited to come to Mexico, but without the promise of privilege.
 The railroads will continue to be operated by the military forces dur ing the period of pacification, after which they will be turned back to the corporations which own them
 Speaking on the question of taxa lIOH, GtHtIdl OdIIdIlZd SdIU.
 Unfortunately under past govern ments the big interests have not paid their just share of the taxes. In some cases the wealthy class has been granted such privileges under which it was excused by the government from the payment of taxes but such special privileges were in contraven tion of the Mexican constitution, which specifically prohibits the granting of any such exemption either to individuals or to corporations
 "The big interests have also escaped the payment of just pro- portion of the expenses of the gov ernment by means of under valuation of their taxable property. For in stance, property worth not less than one million pesos has been assessed for taxation at 50,0O0 pesos. In con sequence of this favoritism shown to the Wealthier classes by previous ad- the very poor people of Mexico have been the only one who sustained the government
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
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 FL CENTRO, Cal, Nov. 5.--An in Junction preventing Esteban Cantu, governor of Lower California from withdrawing approximately S45,000 from two banks in Calexico, just across the International border in California, from MeXicali headquarters of Cantu, was issued here late to- night by Judge Franklin J. Cole in the superior court The injunction was obtained by representatives of General Carranza.
 Immediately after the court granted the injunction, officers of the United States border patrol at Calexico were notified to keep a close watch on the border as it had been stated in court that number of Cantu's soldiers were threatening to cross the border and take the money from the banks if the court decided against their commander. &ssN lxs The money was deposited in the CaleXico banks some time ago by Cantu in the name of the Mexican government. Recently Cantu declared himself Independent of both the Car ranZa and the Villa factions. Car ranZa officials then brought suit to prevent the Lower California leader from withdrawing the money. Attor-
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
GOUeyWNeWt W7Il
 Try To RecoUey
 Rich Oik Lands
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 5-The de- fendant oil companies rested their case today in the governments suit to oust them from equities in 160 acres of oil land in Kern county un- der the Taft withdrawal act The care is being heard in the U. s. dis trict court before Judge Benjamin F. Bledsoe, of Los Angeles. It is ex- pected that the government will fur nish rebuttal tomorrow and the case taken under advisement.
 An attempt will be made Monday to get under way the suits of the gov ernment against the Southern Pacific company to regain oil lands in Cali fornia worth millions of dollars, said to have been located fradulently as agricultural grant lands.
 G. H. Helm, former chief of the field division of the department of internal revenue, a witness for the defense in todaY's suits testified that no warning was given of the with dra wal in 1909 before to the compan- ies prosecuting work.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
WAR COUNCIL
 OF ASQU|TH IN
 FIRST MEETING
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LONDON. Nov. 6.-The new war council which Premier Asquith an nounced in the house of commons on November ?, would conduct the war, held it's first meeting yesterday. It consisted of the premier. A. J. Balfour. first lord of the admiralty; David Lloyd George minister of munitions, and Sir Edward Grey, foreign secretary.
 Three members of the cabinet con- ferred with various military and naval experts.
 When Premier Asquitn announced that cabinet committee of from three to tive members would be named to take charge of Great Britain's military operations, it was taken for granted that Lord Kitchener, secretary for war, would be one of the members. The fact that he was not present at the first meeting may have been due to his absence from London. RumOrs of his resignation as war secretary and that he would take command of the army in France have been officially denied.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
Twenty-four Hours Com plicate Rath CT Tn a Il Clarify the Situation, and Attitude of King is Caus ing Much Concern
DETERMINED TO
 RETAIN ZAINIIS
Athens Dispatch, However, Says M. Zaimis Has De clined to Acquiesce, and King Then Calls Council of Ministers
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LONDON. Nov. 5.-Another twenty fou1 hours have complicated rather than clarified the situation in Greece, the attitude of the king of which coun- try is causing the entente powers much concern.
 Apparently determined that NJ. Zai- mis shall remain in the office of prime minister. King constantine today urged him to retain the premiership. Ac- Cording to Athens dispatches, however, N Zaimis declined to acquiesce in the kings desire. whereupon the king called a council of ministers, the deliberations of which may or may not determine whether Greece is to align herself against Bursaria or persist in her at titude of -benevolent neutrality which means that though the allied troops may cross her soil her armies shall not aid them in driving the Bulgarians from Serbia.
 While Greece hesitates the Serbian northern army is being slowly but surely ground down before the com bincd pressure of the Austro German and Bulgarian forces. The fate of Nish hangs by hair. and it is only at the southern end of the battle front that the Eulgar1anS are meeting WlJn any reVcrses. There, according to reports, the British gre cooperating with the French, but as heretofore. these reports are unofficial and fragmentary and it cannot be said authoritative whether the British are in touch with their new enemy.
 r. the Bulgaria German tide is turned. the best opinion here is that it will be some weakness, involving a period Of uncertainty such as preceded before Paris and on the Yser. But giv- ing the entente powers a month time, it is argued that they can throw three hundred thousand and perhaps five hundred thousand men into Serbia, not including Russia. and with such a force not only dispute the advice of the cen tral powers, but contest Bulgaria's Oc- cupation of Serbian Macedonia.
 The Germans remain on the defen- sive in the east and west Neither ! theater has developed any large bat l ties. as modern battles are reckoned.
 The Turks continue sporidically ac- | tive in the DardaneIles region, as re- | corded i'm n'tonisht's British official com | munication from the Gallipoli peninsu | la This says the Turks launched at tacks against the British right in the | Anzac region. but that they did not | dent the British line.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
RUSSIANS REP0RT SUCCESSES
 THOUSAND BODIES 0N FIELD

Lake Swenton, the enemy at o'clock this morning delivered an attempt against the village of Platonovka. which was repulsed with heavy losses. So far, over a thousand bodies have been counted on the field. Farther south. calm prevails as far as the Pripet
 'To the west of Rafalovka Con the Styr river) the enemy on the even ing of the 3rd delivered an attack from the village of Kostiulhnovka. After fierce fighting during the night our troops drove off the Austrians, capturing two guns, three machine guns 25O prisoners and a large quan- tity of arms and ammunition
 Tn the region of the village of Volitza, north of Novo Alexiniec we attacked enemy forces which had ap- preached our entanglements. The enemy was driven back after a bay onet fight. We captured three off cers and 16O men.
 Fierce fighting continues on the right of Stripa G1ast Galicia), in the region of Semikovitze. the artillery duel on both sides being very violent
 Our ships opened fire against the German positions near Shlok, west of Riga.
 "The situation in the Caucasus is unchanged"
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
Httsbuyg To
 HQUe Election
 Frauds PYObed
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PITTSBURG, Nov.-Sweeping in vestigation into alleged election frauds will be made by the grand jury which convenes here Monday. Upon the suggestion of District At torney R. H. Jackson, Judge John c. Haymaker today ordered that the grand jury inquiry into alleged ir- reguIarities in the primary election on September 21 which resulted in the vote of an entire ward in Brad dock being thrown out.
 An investigation into the distribu- tion of fake specimen ballots at a number of polling places last Tues day in an effort to defeat the wo- mans suffrage amendment in Al legheny county, will also be made ac- cording to the district attorney who declared that under the law the firm that printed the fake ballots is guilty as well as whoever ordered the
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
Villa in Naco

DOUGLAS. Nov. 5.-Villa re- mained in Naco tonight for the pur- pose of conferring with agents from Douglas. His announced intentions are to go to Villa Verde. 22 miles south, where the main body of his troops were concentrated Saturday. Americans connected With his forces say fully twelve thousand men are encamped there.
 Naco will he fortified with barbei wire entangiements. extensive land mines and other defenses, and Gen. Fructuosos Mendez with two thou sand men left to defend it. accord ing to Villa agents. The belief is expressed among Americans close to Villa that he will not move far from the border until Gen AIvaro ODregon's plans are revealed.
 Winds blowing over the Agua Prieta battlefield tainted the at mosphere of Douglas today.
 Gales burial parties tonight re- ported having found several hundred bodies. many of which have been burned
 The United States Infantry was relieved from border patrol during the day and the cavalry took it's place on all posts except within the city of Douglas.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
VILLA CANNOT MOVE HIS WOUNDED THROUGH
 AMERICAN TERRITORY
BULGARIANS LOSE
 60,00O IN SERBIA

ROME, Nov. , (Via Paris Nov. 6)-The total Bulgarian losses in Serbia are estimated at S0,00O, says an Athens dispatch to the Giornale D'Italia, which recounts the capture of Babuna Gorge and Ivor by Serbian and French troops. Anxiety is being caused in Sofia, the dispatch asserts. by the increasingly energetic resist ance Of the Serbs in the eastern theater.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
Admiral WinsIow Reports

WASHINGTON. Nov Safe landing on the beach of the passen- gers and crew of the Fort Bragg was reported to the navy department to- night by Rear Admiral Winslow A wireless dispatch from the admiral said his flagship, the san Diego was steaming full speed to the rescue and would arrive about o'clock to- night
 About o'clock this morning re- ceived distress call from American steamer Fort Bragg. bound from Guaymas to San Francisco, stating on rocks at Point Palma, twenty miles northeast of Cape San Lucas U. $. s. San Diego then near Tres mariaS islands, 250 miles distant. Have been steaming full speed to her relief and will reach her about s o'clock tonight.
 Last reports from the steamer
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Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
Request to Move Wounded from Naco to Juarez by Way of United States is Denied by the State De- pertinent
INVESTIGATE CASE
 OF TWO PHYSICIANS
Advices Received State the Men Have Been Seen Alive and That They Are Now on Their Way Back to the Border
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lHePubllcan A. F. Leased Wire1 WASHINGTON. Nov. 5.-General Villas request for permission to
 move his wounded from Naco to Juarez over American territory was denied today by the state depart ment. Such a privilege the depart
 ment holds. cannot be granted to
 forces in arms against the de facto
 government of Mexico recognized by
 the United States.
 An investigation was ordered by
 the department of tie reported death of two American surgeons and their chauffeurs reported killed between the Carranza and Villa lines at Agua Prieta. Advices to the department today said the men were seen alive yesterday morning and press dis patches announced that they were on their way to the border.
 The Mexican agency here issued a statement tonight summarizing ad- vices from Mexico City regarding plans for currency reform. A special commission appointed to investigate banking institutions has addressed a series Of questions to bank of ficers and directors to asce, Sain tho consensus of opinloz - e the best methods of unifying the republics currency and retiring issues now 
 'The cOnstitutiOnalist government" the statement continued, has issued a decree forbidding governors of the twenty-seven states of the republic from granting any special privileges of any nature to any individuals. firms or corporations, and revoking all that have been granted hereto fore. This decree also forbids the collection of any locai taxes in gold and forbiGs the placing of any ad- obstacles whatsoever in the way of absolutely free importa- ton and exportation of merchandise between the states"
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
Ch5le To Settle Disbutes
 W1th U.S. By Arbitration

between the United States and Chile. which is one of more than a score negotiated by former Secretary of State Bryan. The treaty provides that each nation shall select a peace commission who with third com missioner to be selected by the two parties shall have power to investi- rate and attempt to compose any differences arising between the two powers for at least one year and in the meantime no warlike preparations shall be made.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
Passengers and Crew of the Wrecked Steamer Fort { Bragg Escape and Are Found by the Cruiser San Diego
ALL LIFEBOATS
 HAD CAPSIZED
Wireless Operator Sticks to His Post Calling for Help Until the Flooding Seas Drove Him from His In StrumentS
StrIllllentS
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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 5.-The United States cruiser San Diego, speeding to the scene of the wreck near San Jose del Cabo, Lower California, of the seeamer Fort Bragg, arrived off Point Gordo at ' o'clock tonight. Passengers and crew of the Fort Bragg, which were landed from the stricken vessel by means of a breech- es buoy, were deserted on the beach, grouped about bOnfires. All were believed to be safe, according t. radio messages received here from the San Diego tonight.
 The cruiser reportd that it would stand by tonight and take the pass engers and crew aboard in the morn ing, if the weather moderated sui to enable Doars to land. A heavy sea was running tonight.
 Wireless advices from the cruiser San Diego late today said that the wrecked steamer Fort Bragg had shot lire ashore at Palma Beach and the twenty -four passengers were being landed. Save one, all the life boats capsized in the heavy seas which were breaking over the steamer.
 The wireless operator stuck to his post until the flooding seas drove him from his instruments.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
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pETROGRAD (Via London), Nov. 5-Tbe Russian war office today gave ont the following statement:
 Near Riga yesterday our troops progressed slightly toward the west of Lake Akkel. Artillery ana rllle fire continues all along the front III this region.
 Tn the region of Jacobstadt ana on the Dvina there is no change Tn the situation. Near Dvinsk, south or
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
Recall Of Vemizelos No
 Solution Of Gyeek Cy7Sls

that the chamber will be dissolved and that M. Zaimis will retain the premiership until after an election and the meeting of a new chamber, which can be deferred constitution ally until the middle of February
 The newspaper adds that the fact the army is now mobilized and the soldiers are under arms and therefore unable to vote, complicates the situ- ation.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
VENIZELOS NOT TO
 FORM NEW CABINET

ROME, Nov. (Via Paris, Nov. 0.-Advices received here through official channels are to the effect that former Premier Venizelos is not likely to be entrusted with the format ton of a new cabinet. but that King Constantine is seek ing to form a coalition cabinet favorable to continuance of armed neutrality.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
ENJO|N CANTU FROM TAKING
 MONEY FROM CALEX|C0 BANK

neys for Governor Cantu stated in court that the money was needed to pay the 100 soldiers of the .Mexicali garrison. They declared that a de- cision withholding the funds might result in state of anarchy in Lower California as it would be necessary to levy additional taxes to pay the soldiers if the money involved could not be obtained
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
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BERLIN. via London, Nov. G. The Lokal Anzeiger. reproducing the views in well informed Greek cir clcs here and evidently referring 10 the Greek embassy. says it is re- rarded as impossible that the Greek crisis will be solved by the recall of Former Premier Venizelos It is most probable, the newspaper says,
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
GAME CALLED OFF
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SANTA CLARA, Nov. 5-The game between Santa Clara college and the All-stac Rugby team of Southern California scheduled for Saturday has been called off, it was announced today by Father White, who said that the danger of injury to mem bers Of the football squad made 1t inadvisable to play, with the h-g game with Stanford just ol. week away
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
BuIqarians on Offensive

SOFIA, Via London. Nov 5.-The Bulgarian war office today made public the following communication:
 ~OUr offensive continues on the en- tire front Wednesday in the direction of Bolevac and Paracin we captured the defile Of Krivivirski Timota. near the village of Lukovo. We captured six guns and 500 prisoners.
 In the district of Nish our troops are standing before the line of forts at \ish.
 Tn the valley of the Morava Bull
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
CHAUFFEURS ON STRIKE
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 NEW YORK, Nov. 5.-About 300 chauffeurs employed by two of the largest taXicab companies in this city went on strike late tonight, demanding increases in wages. The strike was called by the chauffeurs division of the Brotherhood of teamsters
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
GERMAN PLANS IS
 DOWNED BY BRITISH

LONDON. Nov. 5.-The follow ing official communication from Field Marshal Sir John French vas made public tonight: Yes terday five air fights took place, resulting in a German aeroplane being brought down in our line. Since November l the weather has been very wet Mining ac- tivity continues on both sides"
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
THE FRENCH LOAN
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LONDON, Nov. 6.-The Times says today that it hears that arrangements are afoot in Paris for the issuing of loan to France from Japan, probably in : Der cent bonds
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
Carries Some Bullion

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 5.-In ad- dition to cargo of Times, hides and ores the Fort Bragg is believed to have on board gold and silver bullion from Mexican mines. The vessel is owned by c. H. Wiggins of this city and is under charter to the Califor- ria South Sea Navigation company
 The Fort Bragg, which was built at Fairhaven, Wash, in 1899 and piled between San Francisco and Mendocino ports for many years went into the Mexican trade about four months ago
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
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SANTIAGO, Chile, Nov 5.-The chamber of deputies has passed a bill providing for the settlement by of all disputes arising be- tween the United States and Chile.
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
Ratifies Treaty

Ratifies Treaty
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 5.-It is pre- sumed here that the bill passed by the Chilean chamber of deputies ratified the arbitration peace treaty
Arizona republican., 1915-11-06
Perhaps a Bandit

BROWNSVILLE, Nov. Mar uanno Rodriguez. Jr.. a Mexican. was placed in jail today in Mata- moros by the Carranza authorities there on suspicion of connection with bandit activities on the American side of the river It is alleged that Rodriguez attempted to secure re- crults for revolutionary army on the American side This he denied.
 Obregon at Fl Paso
 FL PASO, Nov. 5.-General Alvaro Oregon, commander in chief of op-
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Obregon at Fl Paso

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-10
WILL DECIDE TODAY
 ON PAYING WARRANT
Board of Revenue Takes Under Ad- visement Demand of Copeland That
 It Pay Accrued Costs

The board of revenue took under ad- visement yesterday the issuance of a warrant calling for the payments of over S2i,Ooo costs in criminal cases to w. B. Copeland, clerk of the criminal court. The costs are alleged to have accrued since the installation of the convict sys- tenn on the county roads. The question of the payment of these costs will probably be settled in the courts, and the best way to bring about friendly suit is before the board at this time. They will decide this morning.
 MT. Copeland is seeking to collect these costs under the provisions of bill en- acted by the present legislature. On the advice of their attorney, w. K. Terry the board turned down the acquisition oi the clerk. Yesterday Sid Bowie, attorney for MT Copeland, appeared before thu board and the matter was given furthel consideration for the reasons abov, stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-02-10
PLAN TO HOLD
 BOYS CONFERENCE

Sheffield, February 9.-(Special.) )-Pre- liminary arrangements have been com pleted to hold an 'older boys conference" in tho Tri-Cities on Saturday and Sun day, March and '. Leon Palmer has made two trips to Sheffield in order to perfect arrangements. A central confer ence committee has been appointed, con- sistng of Alfred Pletter of Sheffield, R. l.. Glenn of Florence and Steger Hunt of Tuscumba, with Mrs. l.. c. Trotter chair man of the committee. The associates of this committee will be l.. c. Trotter, president of the Colbert County Sunday School association; Prof. W. R. Harrison, president of the Lauderdale County Sun day School association, and Robert Moore, the Sheffield delegate to the statewide older boys conference
 The programme of the convention will consist of a business and educational lleeting with an athletic demonstration on Saturday morning, March 6. The aft ernoon will be spent in recreation, and a banquet the same night, at which Mir. Robert Lee Glenn will preside as toast master. On Sunday afternoon a mass meeting will be held at which the for ward step movement for older boys will be emphasized Addresses will be made by Forest kimball of Birmingham and Leon C. Palmer.