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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
U-BOAT WARFARE WILL
NOT BE DROPPED, SAYS
REPORT FROM BERLIN
No Postponement of Attacks on
Armed Merchantmen, Ac-
cording to Denial Sent
to Amsterdam
PEACE RUMORS SPURNED

AMSTERDAM, March t5.--An official
statement telegraphed from Berlin today
makes absolute denial of fresh rumors
that Germany plans to abandon or post
pone tho new submarine war on armed
merchantmen.
Chancellor Won Bethmann-T -TTolweg as
sured Reichstag leaders at yesterday s
conference that he would not undertake
discussion of peace terms at the present
session of the Reichstag, according to
Berlin advices today
Notwithstanding this statement. 1t is
rumored Doctor Liebknecht, militant So
cialist. will attempt to interpellate the
Government regarding peace.
BERLIN, March 15.-Chancellor Won
Bethmann-Hollweg faces revolt In the
Reichstag on the submarine issue, mem
bers of the Won Tirpitz party showing
bitter hostility over the concessions
granted to the United States. Doctor Won
Bethmann-Hollweg. the Imperial Chancel-
lur has returned from the General Head
quarters. His return Is in connection with
the Illness of Admiral Won Tirpit2, the
Minister of Marine, which, the newspapers
say has created an unusual sensation.
The Committee on Foreign Affairs of
the German Federal States Is TO meet to-
day under the presidency of the Bavarian
Premier. Neither the Chancellor nor
Prussia Is represented on this committee,
which meets occasionally as a sort or con-
troll board of foreign affairs of Germany.
1t Is known that the Chancellor will
deal chiefly with the marine question and
German-American relations, and the ex-
PLANTATION likely to be n clear eXposi-
ton of his determined policy of opposi-
tion to ruthless submarine warfare on
England, regardless Of consequences.
This meeting Is awaited with the Keen
est interest by both the champions of the
Won Tirpitz policy and the supporters of
the ChancelIor's compromise in respect to
submarine warfare. The Centre parties,
as well as the National Liberals, are
known to be in favor of an unfettered
submarine campaign.
That a determined effort will be made
by the Won Tirpitz faction 70 make the
question an issue in the Reichstag is indi-
Gated among other things, by an open dec
laration by Ernest Bassermann, the leader
of the National Liberal party. He says:
''rhe fact must be clearly expressed
there that our nation is unwilling to allow
the weapons of submarine warfare to be
wrested from its hands by America. Our
experience and power in the future are at
stake in this frightful war We shall
win it If with ruthless war energy we
employ all the means at our disposal
Consideration of feeling and sentimentality
have today no justification"
The Tagliche Rundschau says 1t sim
cerely hopes that Herr Bassermann will
introduce a resolution TO this effect in the
Reichstag in the name of all the civic
parties
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
The War Today

French troops, by an effective
counter-attack, have captured sew
eral enemy trenches on Hill 265,
northeast Of Verdun, the Paris
War Office announced this after
noon.
French troops hold Bethincourt,
Dead Man Hill and the Cumieres
Wood, says the statement, reveal
ing that the French have lost Cor
beaux Woods,
Austria declared war on Portu-
gal.
Italians resumed the offensive on
the Isonzo on a large scale with
notable successes on the Sabotino
slopes, between San Michele and
San MARITIME del Carso and east
ward of Monfalcone.
The Russians have almost
crossed the frontier in the direc-
tion of Bagdad.
Advices from Constantinople say
the Turkish Government has or
dered all available forces sent to
the Russian frontier.
Amsterdam dispatches said Ger
many would not abandon or modify
U-boat warfare on armed mer-
chantmen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
vletim Of purns pies

Mrs. Mary Grabenstein, Of i20 Button
wood street, died at the Roosevelt Hospital
late last night as the result Of burns sus-
tained when her clothing caught fire while
preparing luncheon at her home yester-
day. She was 40 years old.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
RUSSIANS CLAIM PROGRESS
y In ATTACKS ON RIGA FRONT
Continue to Force Back Turks in
II4@ = Caucasus

2 I'd. . IL
5gSL LoNDoN March 15.-Renewed artll.
sfery activity on the Riga sector of the
eastern front is reported by the Russian
War Office in a statement issued yester.
day. The statement follows:
~ There has been heavy fighting
4 southwest of Lake Bablt. on the Riga
Z Front On a sector of this front one
y OF our detachments entered an en-
s y envy trench, bayonetted the occupants
"a and Teturned without loss
Ky Southeast Of the village of Podka-
hnien and on the middle Strypa sector
Z, of Gattcia our patrols continue their
operations with success against en-
eiilY posts and have made further
progress.
In the Caucasus our troops con-
tinuef to force back the Turks
{ The German statement says:
n, On the Dneister and on the Bess-
arabian front Russian attacks have
~ beer, .repulsed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
New Theatrical Firm for 60.

The broadway Theatre CONS
Camden, has filed articles q snsss. ,s 2
.tion in Camden to operate .'posa'
theatres, etc, with capital a. ssaa. aansss
incorporators are NJ. W. Tavlor ~ y, lhs
Jeffries and T. w. Taylor. '''Oi' Notmaa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
Sharon Hill to Raise Cops" Pay

Burgess James 10. Farrell, of Sharon
Hill, has approved an ordinance providing
for an increase of the salary of the bor-
ough policeman. Hereafter he will re-
ceive S65 per month and fees amounting
to so cents each for the supervision of
opening of streets, erection of poles, etc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
Peary Urges Two Ocean Nayy"

- NEW YORK, March 15,--A "two-ocean
navy" one formed of battle cruisers of
the largest swIftest, most heavily armed
type, was urged by Rear Admiral Robert
Il. Peary in his speech at the Sphinx Club
dinner in the Wadorf-Astoria last night,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
RUSSIAN ARMIES
MAKING STRIDES
TOWARD BAGDAD
One Force Crosses Frontier
While Another Is Rap
a idly Nearing Mosul
TURKS TRY TO RECOVER
Many Troops Being Sent to Ar
menia From Smyrna
and Asia Minor

ATHENS, March 15.-It is learned
& from Turkish source that General
IsmaiI Hakki has been appointed
Turkish Minister of War, succeeding
Enver Pasha. The Turkish Legation
now admits that it has received "un-
official news" TO the effect that Enver
Pasha has died from wounds inflicted
by an assassin.
ROME, March 15.-The Russian army
has almost crossed the frontier in the
direction of Bagdad. according to infor-
nation from a reliable source. Another
Russian army Is rapidly nearing Mosul,
on the Tigrls.
The army which occupied Erzerum has
been divided into three columns. One
marching toward Treblzond another
toward Erzingan, on the Euphares, 100
miles southwest of Erzerum, and third
on Kharput.
Another force which landed at Ina,
on the Black Sea, has arrived before
Trebizond. The development which is to
take place probably has already begun.
All of these armies have been consider
ably strengthened, and supplied with
abundance of guns, large masses of Co.'S
sacks and many aeroplanes.
,es ATHENS, March I5.-AccordIng to
Oonstantinople information, the Turkish
Government in it's endeavor to hold up the
russian advance has ordered all available
Ottoman forces sent to the Russian
frontier. .
y The greater portion'of the Turkish army
from Thrace, Smyrna, the coast of the Sea
of Marmora and from Asia Minor, is be-
ing sent to Armenia.
- A statement received there says that On
account of fears that the Turkish army at
Bftlis, on Lake Van Is being cut off from
Asia Minor and Mesopotamia, the Turk
ish Government is contemplating the with
drawal of the Bagdad army and sending
1t TO Asia Minor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-15
Bulgaria to Raise New Loan

AMSTERDAM, March ia new 8 per
CEN war loan is shortly to be issued by
the Bulgarian Government. according to
the Deutsch Tagezeitung.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-27
TROOPS QUELL
ARMED PEOPLE
Force Is Arizonans to Aban-
don Proposed Raid Into
Mexican Territory.

Nogales. Ariz, June ga heavily
armed filibustering expedition, organ
ICED TO cross the line at Sasabe. 50
miles west Of here. and bring back an
automobile seized by the Mexican au-
thorities, was broken up here Monday
night by the military authorities
Eighteen men, all carrying revolvers
or automatic pistols. and most Of them
rifles or shotguns. were quietly leav-
ing town in six automobiles when
squad Of infantry barred the road
Might Cause Retaliation
Col W II. Sage. commanding OFFICER
here, warned the men that a raid into
Mexico would be the signal FOR retalia-
tory forays by Mexicans rhat would
endanger Americans along the entire
Arizona border. He said he would have
them arrested by United States cavalry
at Arivaca II they approached Sasaoe
armed, and would turn them over for
prosecution on charge Of breach OF
neutrality.
The automobile seized by the Next
cans belongs to J. c Clay. who arrived
here by way Of Sasabe Sunday. after
an exciting three days trip from Her
mosillo. Sasabe is about IS miles west
OF Nogales-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-27
NEGRO TROOPERS
IN JUAREZ JAIL
Survivors Of CaTrizal Cap
tured at Guzman; to Be
Sent to Chihuahua.

Two negro soldiers OF the 10th cav
airy were brought to Juarez from Guz-
man Monday night and are now being
held as prisoners in the old federal fail
in Juarez in charge Of the military.
It is not known to which troop the
negroes belonged but they are believed
TO have been stragglers from the two
troops which were engaged by Carranza
troops at CarrizaI and had escaped
wandered on the desert and finally
reached Guzman. where Marcelo Cara
Veo and his 500 Carranza troops are
garrisOned-
The negroes were ragged. their shoes
were worn out by their long tramp over
the DESERT country, they were covered
with aikali dust. and hatless It is be-
neyed that the negroes will be taken to
Chihuahua city and placed in the state
penitentiary at Chihuahua with the
other prisoners taken at the battle OF
CarrizaL
It was reported Tuesday morning that
the negroes had been sent to Chfhua-
nua but this could not be confirmed
The names Of the negro troopers are
not known and their commands we're
not given out in JuareZ
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-27
COMPANY K BOYS EAGER FOR
SERVICE, SAYS SGT. CLEMENTS

Members OF company Il. Fourth
Texas infantry at Terlingua in the Big
Bend district, are anxiously waiting
their turn to see duty in Mexico. &C
eording to sergeant Joe y Clements,
VINO received an honorable discharge
from the company and is back in Fl
Faso- The boys are doing target prac-
ice and otherwise making ready TO
see more active service when they are
called.
a few days ago the boys heard a
rumor that the United States had de-
clared war on Mexico and they almost
went wild" said sgt Clements They
are on their toes to get into the fray
and the least rumor sets them going
The work is mostly routine There are
three outpost guards with three men to
eacn ana an interior guard.
Inc center attraction at the camp
IS the target practice. A fine range
IS giving the boys the opportunity to
qeNe4op shooting talent Company K
mas the JOB OF guarding the Chisos
A1lnes and that is some responsibility
There are about 107 men in the com
pany, al healthy notwithstanding the
pad conditions which they are forced
10 live under There is a machine gun
company Of y men on detached service
from Dallas This company is stationed
At Maria Alpine IS the base Of company
n, ana two trucks make the trip daily
coming ana going from Terlingua
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-27
ARMY OFFICER SAYS CAPT. BOYD
DID WHAT PRUDENCE DICTATED

Army officers who have read the
meager report made by Capt. Lewis
Morey on the CarriZal engagement
deny that Capt. Boyd was the agRressor
IN this engagement but say that the
American commander did only what
any prudent military man would do
when he was confronted by a force
whose intentions were not known.
Capt Boyd was not the aEEressor.r
an army officer at the fort declared
Monday afternoon TO a civilian read
ing the report it would seem that Cant.
Boyd took the initiative in this engage
ment by taking a position to defend
himself. But he did not know what the
attitude Of the Csrranza. Commander
would be and. following the warnings.
he was only taking prudent precau-
tons.
I knew Charlie Boyd as well as
any man in the army and I know that
he did not do anything that any mill
tary student would not have done under
men"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-27
EMBARGO HURTS
MEXICO ALREADY
Troops Leave Nuevo Laredo
Because They Can't Get
Forage From U. S.

San Antonio, Texas. June 27.-The
embargo on expectation OF supplies
into Mexico from the United States
already has affected the Mexican
army. according to news received here
II became known today that the reason
that the Mexican force recently left
Nuevo Laredo was because they were
unable 10 obtain forage for their horses
from this side Of the border.
The situation opposite Naco. Ariz-.
where 1900 Mexican troops are being
held on trains. aroused widespread
speculation here Gen Funston has
announced that American officers were
sure they had fathomed the design of
this Mexican troop movement and re-
Inducements were sent to the Ameri-
can force at NacO and entertainments
have been thrown up there The stress
placed on the fact. however, that the
Mexican troops were not allowed to
leave the cars on which they were
loaded, is taken by some officers to in
dictate a possible move against some
other portions of the west Mexican
border
The armored motor truck recently
assigned 20 the troops at Fort sam
Houston has proved its efficiency
When tried out lat Monday IL ac-
counted for one milk wagon, one auto
mobile and one COW.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-27
MEXICO ACCUSES
j. s. Of PERFIDY
Sends Communications to
Latin-American Nations,
Appealing for Support.

Mexico City. Mex, June 27.-Foreign
minister Aguilar made public today
messages sent to American
countries in which the government Of
the United States is accused OF per-
fidy and with concentration Of troops
along the border with hostile purposes
toward Mexico. The messag yes are in
answer to communications from South
American countries, offering their ser
vices TO mediate between the United
states and Mexico
The messages say that after the In
cident at MatamOras. the United States
began to gather its armed forces along
the international line with the inten-
ton of aggression against Mexico It is
asserted that Mexico is not seeking
war but that if il is forced to fight il
viii go to the last extreme at the cost
of the blood Of its sons and the de-
struction OF its wealth" The message
concludes by stating that the per
fidy' of the American government not
only affects Mexico. but all aLtin coun-
tries on this continent
II is added taht Eliseo ArredondO. the
Mexican minister at Washington, has
been instructed to get in touch with
ms Latin-American collea CUES who
have offered to mediate and to do ev-
erything in his power to prevent war.
Declares L. :. Is Unjust.
Buenos, Aires. Argentina, June Il
Foreign minister oJse Luis Murature
has received message from Cen Can
dido Aguilar, eMNican minister Of for
eign affairs, containing an appeal for
the support OF the governments Of Lat
in-America in Mexico's controversy
with the United States Gen Aguilar
asserts that the United tSates is at
tempting TO maintain by force in weak
countries unjust claims on the part OF
its citizens.
Hot Debate In Brazil.
Rio Janeiro. Brazil. June 27-The
Keen interest with which Brazil Is fol- I
lowing the developments Of the crisis
between the United States and Mexico
received new impetus today, follow Z
ing q sqiritd discussion in the cham
Der Of deputies during which an OppO- /
sition deputy made a bitter attack on /
the United States.
The discussion was opened by this I
deputy who. commenting on the last 1
note TO Mexico by secretary Lansing,
declaring he was astonished that the
United tSates should raise difficulties
in accepting the explanations OF Mexico /
While promptly accepting those OF Ger
many in regard to the submarine war.
The speaker asserted that Germany was
continuing its undersea campaign in
violation OF its promise TO Washington
and that the United States did not dare
to protest
Defends Governments Course.
Deputy SOuza Silva. speaking for the
government, defended the International
policy Of the administra ton and de +
clared that Brazil stood firmly for the
solidarity and fraternity OF the Ameri-
Fan nations He also denied reports
that the voyage Of Dr. aLuro Muller {
I'd states had 10 do with the Mexican
situation.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-27
DOUGLAS MEN SEND THEIR
FAMILIES INTO INTERIOR

Douglas. Ariz.. June 27.-The famil-
les OF a number Of business men OF
Douglas departed today for the interior
cities pending a settlement OF the diff
ficulties with Mexico. The men re-
NAMED behind. A number Of Mexican
women and children also left for Cali
fornia, their husbands and fathers re-
turning TO Sonora
The distribution OF the 22nd infantry
which was ordered last night 70 estab-
lish q sub-base at Bisbee, at points
along the international line near Naco
and in the san Pedro valley, west Of
here, began today, according 10 word
received here.
Quiet prevailed at all towns along
the Arizona Sonora border.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-27
81 ARTHLERYMEN COME
TO BORDER FROM MANILA

En- route to Del Rio, where they viii
be used TO fill the depleted ranks OF
Two coast artillery companies. 81 un-
assigned artillerymen arrived in ~
PasO Monday night from san Francisco
going there from FL Correigdor island
N Manila bay, where they have been
Ior the past two years Seven mem
bers Of the unassigned companv vvs-s
left in Fl PasO when they failed to re-
turn to the Union station in time to
eaten the train and were provided
with transportation Tuesday morning
son.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-27
GEN. RICAUT REGRETS HE
MAY HAVE TO OPPOSE FRIENDS

United States consul J. H Johnson. who
visited MatamOrOs Monday and finally
closed consular affairs there, held a
conference with Gen Alfredo Ricaut. de
factO commander OF the Matamoros dis
tricr-
Il hope it VIII be possible, in the
event Of a break OF relations between
our countries. Gen. Ricaut told Mr.
Johnson. according TO the latter. that
half an hour before IL occurs may
have the pleasure OF shaking hands
with with you and Gen. James Parker,
commanding the border patrol at Fort
Brown. AT the international bridge"
Tears filled Gen. Ricaut's eyes as he
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-27
RELATIVES SEEK WOMAN WHO
DIsAPPE AREn N nInNTErREI

A request has been made to Ameri-
can consular officials in FL Paso that
a search be made for Mrs Dolores
IruiJillo Vda de Munoz. who was last
heard Of in June. 1915, when in Mont
Grey The woman's sister, Maria de Ia
Luz TruijillO. has made the request
fearing that her sister might have met
with some harm Consular officials
state the woman came to the con-
sulate at Juarez IN January, 1915. seek
ing Information relative to correspond
ing with relatives in Monterey
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-27
AMERICANS ARE STILL
POURING OUT OF MEXICO

Mexico City. Mex. June z7=The
Americans who have been living in
their way to NeracruZ- A special car
carrying many Americans who arrived
here recently from different parts %
the country viii start today for the
coast. attached 20 the regular Feracruz
train. The foreign office refuses 10
state when Gen Carranza's reply 10 the
last American note viii be sent 10
Washington
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-27
20, OOO, 900 ROUNDS OF
AMMUNITION IS ORDERED

Philadelphia. Pa. June "a rush
order for 10000. 900 rounds Of small
arms ammunition was being filled at
one OF the government arsenals here
today The cartridges viii be con-
signed TO the government arsenal at
san Antonio, Tex.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-27
MEXICAN CIVILIANS RUSH To ARMS;
PRISONERS ARE WELL TREATED
Parral Americans Reach Border Saw No Troops at Ahu
mazda Monday Night; Say Country Is Aiming Against
American Troops; Nothing Heard at Santa
Rosaia of Pancho Villa
Of the Mexican repu

CIVILIANS Of the Mexican republic
are coming TO northern chihuahua
~ in large numbers to receive arms
Tor the defence OF their country against
American invasion. Virtually every
train moving northward to the most
effective points is a troop train With
exception Of this and the growing
animosity toward Americans the situa-
ton remains unchanged. This infor-
nation was announced by a party OF
Parral mining men who arrived in FL
Paso Tuesday morning.
Two Americans with Mexican wives
are supervising the mines, which are
still running. The party which came
in Tuesday morning viii remain here
until conditions are more safe.
The party consisted OF T c. Haw-
kins, jr. A W. Morris, H ". Collins,
H A. Buick. r. o. Higley, J. SOlanes
and A. ". Hawkins
Recruiting Fast
Rapid strides are being made in the
recruiting of CarrauZa followers ia
Chihuahua" said one Of the refugees
Practically all the able bodied civil
lans VIII take part IL there is q con-
thct between the two countries. It is
ervatively estimated that there are
effective parts Of Chihuahua.
The hard feeling toward Americans
Is undercurrent. though il has not
grown TO be dangerous. The conditions
at Parral and vicinity are not very
good We lived on canned goods for
quite a while. Then any kind Of food
became scarce. We left on account OF
the present tenseness Of the situation,
out the company considered there was
no very great danger as preparations
were made to operate the mines contin-
Uously."
Two Americans Left.
Two Americans employed at the Par
raj mines have become naturalized
Mexican citizens so that they might
stay IN the town with safety, accord
ING 10 the statement of one Of the
refugees Both men have Mexican
wives and families They are both
noted for their bravery, according 10
the refugee. one OF the men having
caught single handed and executed one
OF the worst Nillista bandits in the
nelghDorhood of Parral. The two men
who remain in Parral are ". A Scott
and Leslie Webb.
Saw Prisoners.
We saw the % prisoners, negro
soldiers Of the 10th cavalry. and Lem
Pilisbury, scout in the Carrfzal fight.
IN Jail at Chihuahua City" he said.
Iney were being given good treat
InenL " hile IN the city we did not
near any rumors to the effect that the
Americans would be shot. 1t is an
parent that Gen Trevino Is keeping
order IN the city IN the best way he
can
We saw nothing unusual in troop
movements The majority OF Carran-
elsLas are concentrating in northera
Chihuahua We passed villa Ahumada
curing the night and could not see IL
tnere were any large bodies there"
Nothing of villa.
The refugees heard nothing 10 the
erect that Pancho Villa had joined the
Carrancistzs and was in the vfcinify
o. santa R0salia. Neither did they no
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-27

tiFe any Villa soldiers with the Car
RAMA forces
The recent party Of refugees are
virtually the only Americans left in
northern Mexico who intend 10 leave
the country
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-06-27
ARMED MEXICAN KILLED
BY AMERICAN CAVALRY

Brownsville. Texas. June 27.-One
armed Mexican was shot and killed. ard
another was believed TO have been
wounded by a detachment of the Third
cavalry on patrol duty Monday night
near Progreso, Texas. Al miles west OF
Brownsville The two Mexicans failed
70 halt when called upon TO do so by
the patrol The wounded man escaped
into Mexico