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New-York tribune., 1916-05-02
CQrranzQ Cannot Back
Promises of Oregon
All Northern Mexico, Neither Carranzista Nor
Villista in a State Of Anarchy, Aching
to Attack u S. Troops.

General Obrcgon may promise" un-
I'll he is black in the face, but not one
guarantee can he effectively back up.
He can draw paper proofs, amass paper
armies for capturing Villa and his scat
tered bands, but he can no more con-
troll the latter nor solve the former
than could !.
All Northern Mexico is in state OF
anarchy. 1t is neither Nillista nor Car
ranzista. In many towns visited by our
cavalry notably by Major Howe, 1lth
Cavalry Carranzista troops have never
been seen: thei- existence is quite
mythical. In others the Presidentes arc
either self-appointed or still holding
their Villa commissions. All troops are
united against US, ready and eager TO
attack if they think they can gain an
advantage if not, to raise their hands
and shout "Carranzista! or any spiga-
dee name they can think OF which Will
lead US to forbear and arrest them to
let them benignly go again.
Advantage with Obregon.
And Washington is in exactly the
same helpless pew in the matter of ITS
desires" toward the Sovereign" order
which it has recognized across the Rio
Grande. Only Washington is in the
same old potential danger of making a
fool Of itself and General Obregon is
not.
One must admire his opening stroke.
Me made no compromises, and so put
himself beyond the scope OF dickering
Wise Mexican, he knows that at any
showdown he could fulfil neither as
Huerta did. true TO the tradition Of a
national diplomacy always so superior
Continued on page 2, column
New-York tribune., 1916-05-02
WILSON INSISTS
ARMY MUST STAY
Scott Instructed Not to
Take Up Withdrawal
with Obregon.

Washington, May 1.-President vii
son has not altered his purpose to keep
American troops in the border region
of Mexico until brigsndage has come
to an end.
After A brief conference at the White
House to-day Secretary Baker pre-
pared further instructions for Generals
Scott and Funston, sought by the Off j.
GERS as a result Of their conference
with General Obregon, Carranza's War
Minister. The message went forward
tonight Its contents were not re-
vcsled, but both Secretary Lansing and
Secretary Baker said there had been
no change IN the Administration
policy.
Eliseo Arredondo, Mexican Ambas-
sador Designate, called on Secretary
Lansing during the day TO renew his
argument in favor Of early withdrawal.
He followed closely the line taken by
General Ohregon in his exchange Of
views with Generals Scott and Funston.
He was informed that the State De
partment would not take up any dip
lomatic discussion Of this subject, a
urged by General Csrranaa, until afte-
the military conference st FL Paso had
concluded.
Later Mr.. Arredondo indicated the
feeling of his government that the
American expedition has already ac-
complished its real purpose elimina-
ton o. villa and his adherents- and
that longer occupation of Mexican ter
ritory by American troops was serving
only 10 undermine control Of the Car
rama government over the general
situation IN Mexico.
1--WE arc satisfied that Villas ban
dts are no longer TO be looked upon
as menace to the peace of the coun-
try" he said The American troops
should be withdrawn 10 restore tran
guilty among the people. IL IS be
lieved that Villa either has been killed
or driven 10 refuge, where ne VIII no
longer molest either Americans or
Mexicans. The bandits have been well
DISPERSED and their forces materially
reduced
There is an increasing suspicion
among some Of our people that the
American troops are remaining IN Mex
leo for some other motive than TO pur-
sue the bandits"
In some quarters in touch with Mex
lean developments il was said that the
President was handling the situation
personally and had no question for de
cision TO lay before his Cabinet to-
morrow. Flat statements OF all Ad-
ministration officials that there had
been no change OF policy bore out this
idea.
New-York tribune., 1916-05-02
u, ROBERT DUNN.

III Paso. Tex. May !. No Cooper
alton" is possible between forces of
the Carranza government in Mexico
and Gen Pershings army in the field.
That is the fact which makes the con-
ference here between Obrcgon and
Scott so fatuous.
II is the fact which should end it at
once as a farce, in keeping neither with
our national dignity what is left Of
it nor the truth about Carrsnza's
military and civil control over North
ern Mexico
II is the fact which if not needed
will lead us deeper and deeper into the
mire Of this Mexican situation, who're
our diplomacy has 50 long been gasp
ing, and our troops are now marking
time, like men who have been given
The insult at which a man strikes back
and then had their hands tied be-
nignly from behind.
II is this which ! have left the army
H. the field to emphasize. BY thus
avoiding the censorship realize the
risk | am running. Rigid in regard to
military movements and all or any tao
teal criticism, the censorship has all
along been ironclsd politically.
obtained from General Pershing
only reluctantly my leave to visit the
border If what | say here represents
his views and those of the army it is
merely a matter Of that coincidence
which results from the observation of
any man with common sense and that
low tide Of patriotism which sfflicts
us one and all on, in other places
than along the border.
New-York tribune., 1916-05-02
London Sees Reply Near;
Relief ShiD Is Sunk

London, May An official telegram
from Berlin states that Ambassador
Gerard was received at headquarters
to-day by Emperor William and then
returned 20 Berlin. according 10 Reu-
ters Amsterdam corres spOndent.
This Is taken here 20 indicate that
announcement OF Germany's reply 10
President Wilson's demands is near 7.
is believed the Emperor and his al
visers have reached'a decision.
Meanwhile L boats are continuing
their work, a ship carrying grain FOR
New-York tribune., 1916-05-02
Answer Ready, Berlin Sees No Break
NO MAN CAN TAhPER WITH HONOR
OR INTEGRITY OF US, SAYS WILSON

God forbid that should be drawn into war; But If we should
oe America would shake herself out OF cream
Did any that asleep? Did deem
that had forgotten traditions OF America? Did deem
that he could tamp with the honor integrity Of the United SF
and in the voice Of national enthusiasm which would be raised
all the world would thrilled hear the OF the
world asserting the standards Of justice and OF liberty
Il have had the slightest doubt of what would happen when
America called those OF her citizens born other countries to
the Of he Why cheers
they which will make realize that
cried Of Of dis
distraction and that who dares
the spirit of America confidence OF great
ma the instant.
New-York tribune., 1916-05-02
COUNTESS MARKIEVICZ
KISSES GUN AND YIELDS
Dressed in Green, SurrenderS
with Force of 120 to British.

Dublin. May l.-Countess MarkievIcz'
who commanded force Of l2O Rebels
surrendered on Saturday in Dramatic
fashion. A white flag was hoisted IN
the morning and word was sent that
the rebels would surrender at II
o'clock. u...s
At the appointed hour the countess
marched out. followed by the rebels
She was dressed entirely in, green
She led her men to the British force;
saluted the officer in command KISSED
her revolver before surrendering II ana
her cartridge bandoler. and then said'
81 am ready ,.ol
Her followers were then dlsarmed
and marched under escort to the cas'ie'
New-York tribune., 1916-05-02
TWENTY QUAkES ROCK
SAN JOSE, COSTA RIGA
Buildings Ruined by Series of
Earth Trem0rs.

San Jose, Costa Rica. May l.~Twen-
~ distinct earth shocks occurred here
today while the people OF the capital
we're in the mds, Of the first of May
festival
A number Of buildings, Including
churches and schools. were demolished.
The people fed 20 the streets and
souarcs. fearing the city was about TO
be destroyed.
New-York tribune., 1916-05-02
GERMANY PUTS CLOCK
AHEAD ONE HOUR
Summer Time" Becomes Ehec-
tive 10 Conserve Daylight.

Berlin, May 1.-The so-called sum
NOR time" became effective last mid
n;rbt the clocks being advanced an
ta,r for the conservation of daylight
The transition occurred without any
,;.,rrnance to any branch Of activity.
Zen railroad schedules were so ar
ranged r'1 that only a few hours incon-
venience was caused.
New-York tribune., 1916-05-02
RUSSIANS GAIN
NEAR BAGDAD
Advance from North and
West - COnStantinople
Railroad Imperilled.

London, May lin the direction OF
Diarbekr our Cossacks energetically
repulsed the Turks toward the west.
In the direction Of Bagdad we re-
pulsed toward the west an important
enemy detachment, capturing por-
tion Of its artillery and numerous
caissons," says the Russian statement
tonight
Newspapers mere, discounting the dis
aster at Kut-el-Amara, consider the
position Of the Turks dangerous because
of the possibility Of their being caught
between the Russians from the North
and Persia. and Lieutenant-General Sir
George Gorringe's relieving force,
which is far from negligible factor.
This is the first time the Russian
official report has mentioned any
operation "in the direction Of Bagdad."
Following the capture Of Erzerum, the
Russians drove in two directions tow
ard the ancient capital of Mesopotamla.
One army division, under the Grand
Duke. drove southwark, while another
division advanced westward from
Persia. its operation centring around
the important base OF kermsnshah.
Following the capture Of Trebizond,
the great Black Sea port, the Russians
began swift drive toward Bagdad.
To.day's report shows them near Diar-
bekr. almost in the immediate centre
of the country between the Caucasus
mountains and the Mediterranean.
Diarbekr is also only seventy-iive miles
north of the Bagdad Railway "hich
supplies the Turk army at hut-el-
Amara. 12O miles south of Bsgdad.
New-York tribune., 1916-05-02
Republicans SOlidly
Aligned on Philip
pines Question.
30 DEMOCRATS
AGAINST WILSON
Jones Bill, of 1914, Setting
No Time for Independ-
ence, Is Adopted.


Washington, May refusing any
compromise with the Administration
policy of scuttle in the Philippines 'he
House tonight threw the entire Senate
bill overheard, substituting for 1t the
Jones bill Of 1914. On the rollcall test
on the Clarke amendment, which was
stricken out by a vote Of 2l3 to l6o'
thirty Democrats joined the Republic
ans and Progressives in voting not 70
cut the Philippines adrift
over the heated protest Of Admins
tration leaders the House, by a vote
Of 2O3 to 154, instructed its conferrees
not to agree TO any declaration setting
a definite time for granting the islands
their independence. Speaker Clark
named Representatives Jones, Of Fir-
einia. and Garret, Of Tennessee, Demo-
Gratis, and Towner Of Iowa, Republican,
as couferrees.
New-York tribune., 1916-05-02
Grand Jury Anxious.

The grand jury itself is anxious 10
90 into the investigation eXhaustively.
II was learned yesterday that through
it7 foreman IL had asked 10 be held
over another month. The request was
presented to Judge Mitchell May, who
consented TO continue the jury for a
week at least.
II also became known yesterday that
the tap on Father Fsrrell's wire and
the police system Of telephone espion-
age generally became public through
the efforts Of A. Leo We'll, the Pitts
burgh reformer, TO obtain the extradi-
tion TO Chicago OF Guy b. Biddlnger
for alleged grating. Biddinger, who
IS to be the star witness against We'll
in a trial for bribery in West Nir-
ginia. is now connected with the pri-
vate detective agency of Val OFsrrell.
While the movement against BiddIn-
ger, which later collapsed, was under
way one of O'Farrells stool pigeons at
Police Headquarters notified him that
his telephone wires had been tapped
and that the numbers Of those connect
ed with his Office noted by stenogra-
pliers. At the same time he casually
Continued on page 3. column 5
New-York tribune., 1916-05-02
Farrell Accusations to
Be Given Kings
Body To-Day.
mitchell CONFERS
WITH POLICE
Denies Priests Allegations
-Biddinger Arrest Made
Tapping Public.

District Attorney Harry T.. Lewis, Of
Kings County, announced yesterday
that he would lay before the grand
Jury to-day all the evidence that had
come 10 his attention in connection
with the tapping of the telephone
wires o. Father William b. Farrell,
rector Of the Roman Catholic Church,
Of Ss. Peter and st. Paul, in Brooklyn.
1t is charged that the overlapping
had the sanction OF Mayor Mitchell
and that the information procured by
the police in this way was handed over
10 Commissioner John A. Kingsbury at
the charities inquiry before Commits
sioner Strong.
Soon after Mr.. Lewis decided to hold
the April grand jury over for the wire
tapping inquiry to-day, Commissioner
Kingsbury hastened to the City Hall
and went into conference with the
Mayor. The gathering was augmented
later by the presence Of Police Com
missioner Woods, Deputy Commission
cr Lord. who directed the tapping;
Commissioner Cooley, in charge of the
department OF Brooklyn, where the
wires we're tapped, and Henry Bruerc.
ex-City Chamberlain.
Sergeant Awaits in Hall.
Sergeant Birmingham, who had
charge Of the wire tapping squad, paced
the corridor waiting for Commissioner
Kingsbury, half an hour after he had
gone Commissioned Woods and Dep
uty Commissioner Lord left the May
or's Office at o'clock, ten minutes af-
ter the departure of Deputy Commits
sloner Cooley.
Mr.. Lewis made il clear yesterday
that he had looked carefully into the
charge on his own account to estab-
lish the fact that the wires had actually
been tapped in Kings County. Satisfied
that the acts had occurred within the
jurisdiction of his office, he went deeper
into his investigation yesterday. This
started with a Two hour conference
with Alfred J. Talley, counsel for
Father Farrell. and the Rev. u. {. Pot
ter, upon whose telephone the police
also listened in.
While the lawyer was unburdening
himself OF evidence against the wire
tappers Mr.. Lewis sent out two inves-
tigators 20 run down some phases OF
the case which will be presented TO the
grand jury to-day.
"The handling Of things like this af-
fair take on the form of despotic gov
ernment," he said later. This is not
government OF men alone, but OF laws
and men. II is lawful for the police
TO spy upon poolrooms, but il is not
right for them 70 intrude upon the pri-
vacy of mans home, even if they be-
lieve crime is about to be COM
mitted."
Grand Jury Anxious.
The grand jury itself is anxious to
20 into the investigation eXhaustively.
II was learned yesterday that through
it7 foreman IL had asked TO be held
over another month. The request was
presented to Judge Mitchell May, who
consented to continue the jury for a
week at least.
II also became known yesterday that
the tap on Father Farrells wire and
New-York tribune., 1916-05-02
WEATHER r

SHOWERS AND COOLER TO-DAY
FAIR TOMORROW. MODERATE
TO FRESH SUTHWEST TO
WEST WINDS.
fai Report on Pooe
New-York tribune., 1916-05-02
Measure Dead for Session.

Now the Jones bill goes to conference
between the two houses, with the oppo-
ncnts of the Clarke amendment salts
fed that it is dead, at least for this ses-
sion Of Congress.
not a single Republican voted to
scuttlc Only one member other than
a Democrat Meyer London, the So
cialist voted with the Administration.
No time is 6xcd in the Jones bill for
independence Of the islands, though the
intention ultimately to grant SOW
ercignty is recognized in the words, as
is the purpose of the people of the
United States 10 withdraw their SOW
crcignty over the Philippine Islands
and to recognize their independence as
soon as a stable government can be es-
tablshed therein
This was written By Chairman Jones
in conformance with Democratic plat
forms and adopted by the House two
years ago. 1t was passed tonight by
a vote Of 2j1 to Il.
Wilson's Greatest Defeat.
The action by the House is generally
regarded as the worst defeat the Presl-
dent has yet suffered at the hands OF
either branch of Congress. Thirty mem
hers of the Presidents party absolved
- TlqnncTaf1C C.-a
meant to dragoon them into voting for
a bill they thought would mean nation
al dishonor, and voted with the Repub-
Leans and Progressves, in spite not
only Of a letter 10 the Democratic eau
Gus by the President, but personal
work which he had done TO win over
the recalcitrants.
Only to-day two Of the three New
Jersey members who voted against
scuttling Representatives Eagan and
Hammill were called TO the White
House and urged to support the Senate
bill without amendment. But both
stood fast tonight and voted 10 stay
in the Philippines.
Il had been realized all day that the
Administration was IN for defeat.
No objection was made when unani-
nous consent was asked for eight
hour. of debate, 10 be followed by
discussion under the fye-minute rule.
Republican Floor Leader Mann had
lined Up his forces, with remarkably
large number present, as shown by the
majority Of 4S registered in the Clarke
amendment test. II had been definitely
learned that. especially in view OF the
Democrats having made the Philippines
bill party measure, no Republican
would vote for II.
The first test came shortly after
o'clock on the Clarke amendment, on
which count showed 1913 to l5l
against il. On this same question
later. after the bill emerged from the
committee as a whole, the rollcall
showed 2l3 20 l65.
In a desperate effort 20 save some
fragment OF the Clarke amendment
Chairman Jones proposed as a substi-
tute that independence DE granted IN
Continued on page 6, column
New-York tribune., 1916-05-02

FaH Report on Pooe S
New-York tribune., 1916-05-02

Continued on page 2, column 1
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-12

play at Greeson's. The cost is
small.-74-dtf
Our line of Christmas gifts are
complete. Inspect our stock and get
our prices before you buy. c. H.
Robinette.-d1t
Mrs. S. G. Smith and daughter,
Miss Leila, left this morning for st,
Louis, Mo-, to spend several days,
guests of friends.
One of the largest stocks of Pianos
ever shown in Conway. Now on dis
play at 319 North Front street. l..
Claud Powell.-dtf
Our line of Pianos will greatly ap-
peal to you. There is nothing cheap
about them but the price. l.. Claud
Powell, 319 North Front street diff
A society story that you are bound
to enjoy, "The Fall of Newport" by
John Crowfoot, appears in this weeks
Saturday Evening Post. On sale
Thursday. Phone u.
Wanted-Good, reliable white girl
for general house work in small fam
ily Good home and good pay for
right party. Reference required Ad
dress X, care this office-74-dtf
For Sale-Rooming house furni-
ture from Groom house, 422 North
Front street. At present enjoying
good patronage. Will sell at sac
rifce, as am leaving city. Mrs. j.
w. Moore. dot"
Why pay rent? $50 cash, $3.50
per month, will buy new four-room
bungalow, bathroom, water, sewer
and electric lights; concrete side
walk, large lot. John Hartley
-Fri-Tue.
Do not put off your purchase-do
not delay your selection. Our fine as
sortment of Pianos is now awaiting
your close inspection and examina-
ton. L. Claud Powell, 319 North
Front street.-dtf
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-12
plan DONATION TO
MASONIC ORPHANS

A Christmas cash offering for the
Masonic orphans home at Batesville
is being raised here by w. H. Dun
can, secretary of Green Grove lodge
No. LOT, F. and A NJ AS the lodge
will not meet again until after Christ
mas, Judge Duncan desires to take
this method of notifying members
who wish to contribute to the fund
that he will be glad to receive and
forward all gifts that they will make.
He hopes to raise at least S25 for the
fund. One hundred and seventeen
orphans of Masons are being cared
for in the home, which is supported
by the grand lodge and the Masons
of Arkansas.
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-12
NEWS OF CONWAY
FIFTEEN YEARS AGO
(From the Log Cabin Democrat,

(From the Log Cabin Democrat,
December II, 1901
The Log Cabin Democrat was urg-
ing the necessity of a separate build
ing for the postofice at Conway. At
that time the postofIice was in a
building with stock of merchandise
and the building was kept locked on
Sundays and at night.
Mrs. J. L. Randell, aged mother Of
Misses Nellie and Bessie Randell.
mad the misfortune 70 fall and break
one Of her arms
Miss Alice Aaddox, eldest daughter
Of Mrs. ". J Maddox, died q TYPHOID
fever at her home il CONWAY D-csn-
Der 5, 1901
Rev. J. A. Anderson ard fan =
are now pleasantly domiciled a. II
Methodist parsonage and his childfe.
have been placed in Central College
Bruce Benedict is now day tele-
graph operator at the depot and
Russell Cole has accepted a clerical
position in the office of Superinten-
dent Mckee at Little Rock"
"W. H. Bailey has leased the Mark
ham hotel and will move here from
! Under about January l and take
charge"
Cotton was selling at Conway at
IA cents a pound.
Erred Nahlen was before Record
err w. H. Martin on last Saturday and
was fined $50 on the charge of sell
ing and delivering wine in tie city
The law permits the sale OF wine
properly labeled, on the premises
where it is grown, but it cannot be
delivered to customers in a prohibi-
ton district"
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-12
FIVE IN AUTO ACCIDENT.

Five persons were slightly hurt
when Ford automobile driven by
Rev. Frank Sims of Damascus over
turned on the road between Damas-
Gus and Martinville this morning.
Besides Rev Sims, Jim Wood, Jona-
than Moody, Oscar Hutchins and J.
A. Roberts were in the car. All
were more or less bruised and
scratched, but none was seriously in
jured. Rev. Sims had started up a
steep hill with the car. and as he
was not familiar with its operation
ne allowed the engine to go dead, u
the car backing down the hill and
overturning on the side of the road
The log cabin Democrat., 1916-12-12
Personals

Christmas cards and seals at Gree
son's.-73 diff
Mrs. H. T. Whiddon is a Little
Rock visitor today
H. c. Bowman has returned from
points in Louisiana.
P. C. Cam Is confined to his bed
with typhoid fever.
There are only 10 more shopping
days until Christmas.
John Hartley went to Little Rock
ON business this morning.
Let Barnes & Nelson make those
photos for you now.-35-dtf
Goods of quality at prices that are
right. C. H. Robinette.-d1t
Bolis Bros. can vuIcanize your au-
ton,obile tires. Phone 269.-33-dtf
Go to J. w. Holt for the best price
on cottonseed meal and hulls. -67-dtf
For Xmas gifts see our stock of
complete gifts. C. H. Robinette.-1
Large assortment of Christmas
seals and cards at Greeson's-73-dtf
A nice line of brooches just re-
ceived-prices low. C. H. Robinette.
A dozen of our Photos make ~
nice Xmas presents. Barnes & Nelson.
Mrs. R. B Haskins and Mrs. Rosa
Hicks are shopping today in the City
of Roses.
A small car of soft lump coal on
the track. Telephone 161. W. L.
Robins DIT
The Christmas number of the La
dies Home Journal is ready for de-
livery. Phone IL.
Good mare, mule and wagon for
sale at a bargain See John Reeves
at the courthouse-dw1t
DR.. H. B. Hardy of Greenbrier,
representative elect of Faulkner coun-
sy, is in Conway today.
W. N. Lyon has resumed his duties
at the H. Blaekman Drygoods Com
pany after months illness.
Give pair of Toric Kryptok
glasses to mother. Satisfaction guar
anteed. c. II. Robinette-d1t
Call me when in need of strictly
high-grade hulls and meal. Tele-
phone 161 W. L. Robins.-d2t
Get your sterling silver ware from
our stock. The Maryland pattern is
complete c. II. Robinette.-d1t
Thomas ]. Neeley of ST. Louis, No,
representative of the Commercial
Electric Company, is here today.
have just unloaded a car of sack
ed huIIs, and when in need Of them
call phone 161 W. L. Robins.-d2t
For gasoline, oils, air, repairs or
anything else in the automobile line,
eaIl Douglass & Co.. garage. Phone
2S7--52-dtf
The niftiest line Of Christmas seals
and cards ever seen here are on dis