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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04
GERMANS CONCENTRATES
HEAVY ARTILLERY FIRE

Berlin, May (by Wireless to
Tuckerton. "A German correspond
ent on the Nerdun front is quoted by
the Overseas News agency today as
declaring that the French during the
past few days have been making vio-
lent attacks on the German lines be-
fore the fortress and suffering heavy
losses in their attempts to recapture
observation posts which the Germans
had taken.
The Germans, the correspondent
points out, control a large area be-
hind their lines available for the dis
position of the reserves and the bring
ing up of supplies, while the French
are forced to concentrate in dense
masses In the sectors of a fan, the
rims of which are formed by the lines
which the Germans are attacking.
Thus every road and every camping
place, in fact every foot of land, is
under the German fire. while the
French artillery is forced TO cover
large area seeking out spots where II
IS supposed the German. troops are
located. ON the other hand, the cor
respondent declares, each German
shot finds its mark, and the German
heavy artillery causes havoc.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04
Assault, Preceded by Bom-
bardment With Poison Gas
Shells, Gains Footing in
Trenches.
FRENCH REPEL ENEMY
ALMOST IMMEDIATELY
Artillery Fire Is Intense on
Both Sides in Vicinity Of
Dead Mans Hilli No lnfan-
try Action There,
sv ~o.w~a ,ou.s.. s,se,.. LEASED w'-s


Paris, May (12:20 p. m) "A Ger
man attack in the Argonne near
Hauazee was repulsed with serious
losses for the assailants, the war of
flee announced this afternoon.
In the Verdun region last night
there was heavy fighting with artil-
lery.
The text of the statement follows.
'In the Argonne, after spirited
bombardment with shells which re-
leased irritating gases. the enemy un-
dertooS yesterday evening small at
tack in which three companies took
part upon our trenches between Har-
azee and Four de Paris. The Ger
mans were successful in gaining
footing for a few moments in our adj
vanccd positions, but they were not
able TO maintain their success and
had to retire. They sustained heavy
losses by our fire.
I'm the region of Verdun there has
been fairly intense activity on the
part of the opposing artillery fofces
in the sectors of Dead Mans hill and
Douaumont. One of our long range
pieces bombarded the railroad sta
ton at Sebastopol, east of vigneulles.
Flames were observed at the station.
"In the Lorraine there has been an
encounter between patrols near Mon
Gel.
The night passed quietly on the
remainder Of the 'front.'
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04
NATIONAL GUARD
PROVISION NOW
FULLY ASSURED
ConfereeS Decide Militia Re-
serve Shall Be Approximate
Iy 100000, Instead Of,
250,000,
t.v ~e-s,Hs ,ouss.l s,re,.l ,s.sss WISH

Washington, May lteorganiza-
tion of the national guard as pro-
posed by tho house whereby there
would be created militia reserve Of
approximately 100000 men, was ten
tatively agreed upon today by the
conferees of the army bill. The sem
ate's provisions for the national guard
were along the same line as those IN
the house bill. but would provide for
only $500 men
Some of the senate amendments To
the original senate bill respecting the
militia, may be accepted tomorrow,
including the WaGsworth amendment
which would require enlisted officers
and men to take an oath to the Unit
ed states az well as to the state
The oonferees became deadlocked
temporarily when they reached the
federal volunteer army reserve OF the
senate bill and after spirited debate
the matter was passed over without
action. This proposed force of 260,-
000 men, which was twice saved In
the senate by a close vote after II had
been bitterly opposed by champions
of the national guard. probably will
not be agreed upon by the conferees.
II was assorted tonight that the sen-
ate conferees would not yield on the
point and prediction was made that
The committee would have TO report
disagreement on that feature and
seek further Instructions from the
senate and house
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04
BARBER CUTS THROAT
OF CUSTOMER IN CHAIR

Kansas City, May 5.-Hermah
pitts tailor. was cut to death IN
a barber chair here this afternoon
and the police are looking for Charles
Messer, u barber
pitts was getting haircut when
John pritchett, friend. came into
the shop.
I'm in a hurry, guess | won
wait" said Pritchett when he saw the
barber was busy.
Better sit down. you're next SAID
Messer.
"No. | think had better come
hack said Pritchett. He started Tor
the door. -.
"Oh. sit down. shouted Messer'
nushing Pritchett into chair.
when Messer returned to his hair-
cutting Pitts called him TO task for
handling Pritchett roughly. An ar
eminent followed. According to wit
nesses the barber suddenly reached
for razor and slashed Pitts across
the throat. the instrument sever'ng
the jugular vein.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04
DANIELS SENDS
REPLY To HOUSE
MEMBER QUERY
Washington Has No knowl-
edge as to How Many War
Vessels Have Been Built by
BeIIigerent Nations,

Washington, May S.--Secretary
Daniels today transmitted to Repre-
sentative Butler of Pennsylvania,
ranking republican member of the
house naval committee a report OF
the general board of the navy snow"
ing that because of lack of informa-
ton regarding additions to European
navies since the war began. It is nm
possible to state what building anu
personnel program would be neces-
sary to re-establish the United stales
in second place among the woriu ,
sea powers.
The board included in its report a
survey of the fleets of the prlhcipa'
powers as they stood on July l. 1914
most of the information of when was
given by Rear Admiral Benson IN ms
testimony before the naval commi'lee'
The report says there Is no au-
thentic data available as to the mum
her or types Of ships that nave peei
added To belligerent navies since the
outbreak of the war, althoush II ''
certain that all these nations nave
heen building to the extent OF thel'
capacity. AS to personnel me ,epVi
saws the only positive Information Il
that Great Britain voted an increase
Of 10000 men in the active perso"'
mel of her fleets.
Representative Butler had speciiieu
that the program which he ou'''i'e.
was one that would put the navy II
second place in three years l"e 'o
nort says that according to It's pes
information the country now
aoninned TO begin building simul'a'l
eouslv within six months rive ore"u
naughts, five battle cruisers nin'
scout cruisers, twenty-five destroSei'
and an unlimited number OF suD''''
rines. -. ~,
The reports point out that IN,
available supply of skilled labor nov
undetermined. would controi III ID. :
manner any plan to speed up "
building program ..ota
Mr. Butler had asked for a s'a'e
ment also as TO when the America
navv dropped from second place
THE United States lost secohu pv
sition" the report says, because ;
IA not build ships and provide per
sonnet 70 meet the well known nuhu
inc nrogram of the nation now seeon'
in naval strength" and refers " "
Cerman laws Of 1898 and lsVo'
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04
GERMANS RETURN FROM
THE FRENCH TRENCHES

Berlin. May (by Wireless to Say
vile. 1.-The following announcement
was issued today by German army
headquarters:
I'm the Four de Paris sector our
patrols reached the second French
line and returned after capturing sew
eral prisoners
'qThe situation remains unchanged
in the Meuse (Verdun) sector. First
Lieutenant Won Althaus shot down his
sixteenth enemy aeroplane above the
Caillette wood. Another French aero
plane was brought down south of
Thiaumont Anti-aircraft guns
brought down two more aeroplanes
south of Talou ridge and "a fifth plane
was destroyed by machine gun fire
near Hardamont."
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04

I sweeping through southern Chlhua-
hua and Durango, the Americans will
te looking after stray groups operat-
ing 10 tho north.
1t is understood that General 0hre-
gon is pledged to throw every avail
able ounce of his military strength
into the hunt for the various maraud-
! ing bands. II Is believed that almost
all the 10000 men suggested by Gon-
eral Carransa as u Mexican border
PATROL in case the American govern
ment consented to withdrawal, will
be utilized In the campaign. The
American force will aid greatly be-
cause OF It's position. II Will effcc-
tualy blook any flight nolthward ot
the bandits.
The retirement OF the American
troops will be gradual The railways
viii not be utilized because they Will
not he necessary The marching dis
tances viii be short.
No Use for Railways.
There will be no need OF tho rail-
ways for the shipment of supplies.
aud right to Use them is understood
W HtfAt tt'-h
The line Of communications from
Columbus 10 Cusas Grandcs, as II
shortens. viii become much rnsier TO
maintain.
Every effort will be made 70 avoid
conflicts between the natives and the
American troopers. The latter are
to keep out of all towns and villages,
end TO make every effort 20 escape
contact with Mexieafis.
The retirement of the Americans
win be dignified and contingent up
on the effective corporation OF the
Mexicans
Following his conferences yesterday
and last night with General obregon,
the discussion occupying twelve hours.
General Scott snatchcd a few hours
sleep today and then started to work
filing a report 10 Secretary Baker at
Washington. Preparation OF the re-
port consumed all OF the morning.
IL was coded by Colonel Robert r.
Lee Niche and bN Captain Fitxhugh
Lee. geing forward in relays The
final relay was not started until late
this afternoon and It was thought
probable thdt tho report might not DC
presented 10 President Wilson before
late tonight or early tomorrow.
scott Gets Little Rest.
Shortly after midday. General Scott
turned IN for a sleep that lasted un-
I'll nightfall When he awakened he
refused to talk, other than to say that
he was greatly satisfied with the
course events had taken.
over in Juarez great satisfaction
vas expressed by Mexican officials.
Their optimism spread to the people
and on every hand Il was reported
hat the Mexican representatives in
he conference had been successful In
heir efforts 70 obtain the withdrawal
If the American troops.
General Jacinto Trevino. principal
adviser TO General obregon. said that
he hoped to return to Torrcon BY To-
night bur might be delayed
Until Friday.
II was reported tonight that asout-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04
President Wilson, Secretary
Lansing and Col. E, NJ,
House Hold Long Confer
ence at White House,
WASHINGTON OFFICIALS
ApPREHENSlvE OF RESULT
Unless Answer Is Received Be-
fore End Of Week Diplomat
Ic Relations viii Be Severed
by United States.
-, .ors,ps ,ou.~.. .,se'.. .s.sso w'sr

~ uosn,no iovR~Ak SPECIAL ttAaso WiRfl
washington. May 3.--President Will
son secretary Lansing and Col r.
n House held long conference to-
night At the White House. 1t is un-
derstood that the submarine situation
wac discussed but Secretary Lansing
said later that he had received no
word from Berlin regarding the char
actor Of the German note, which press
a;snatches said probably will be hana-
Cd TO Ambassador Gerard tomorrow
Must BE Cleared Quickly.
The president and his advisers are
keeping their minds open while they
wait for the German note. The delay
very evidently has created bad i'm
pression, however. and 1t was stated
authoritatively today that the issue
would have to be cleared up this
week If diplomatic relations with Ger
many were to continue.
The president is known to be unal-
terably determined to adhere strictly
10 the position assumed by the United
states in its demand that Germany
Immediately declare and effect an
abandonment of its present methods
of submarine warfare.
Must BE No Evasion.
No proposal Of any kind will be
accepted by the American govern
ment il is said, unless 1t includes a
declaration of intention to stop sink
inc peaceful ships. In this connection
press dispatches to the effect that new
orders 10 submarine commanders
would be told of in the German note
were read with interest by officials,
but comment was withheld pending
the disclosure of the nature of the in
struetions
Colonel House. who discussed the
submarine issue with German Off
cials while abroad for the president
several months ago, arrived here this
morning His coming to Washington
was considered significant because he
has taken an active part in the Ger.
man negotiations to date.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04
CITY BANK CLEARINGS.
Yesterday
S69,S00.15.
EXPORT TRADE BREAKS
ALL WORLDS RECORDS

~ AoHN'Na JOURNAL srtciAL LGAsGp wiegi
washington, May 3.--All worlds
export records were broken by the
united states during March and il
was predicted by department of COM
merce officials today that at the end
OF the fiscal year this country would
have trade balance of $4,000. .o0o, 900
In its favor. Statistics announced to-
day show March exports valued at
$flo'Oooo00, which is double the
March average for the last five years.
For the nine months ending with
March, exports were $685., ,000, 600,
exceeding the same period last year
by more than $1.O00,OOO, 900. March
imports were $2i4,OOO,OO0 and for the
nine months, $1,5O5, 600, 900.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04
NEGRO DESERTER SAID
TO HAVE JOINED YAQUIS
lss 1osElss loussA, SPECIAL LEASED wlssi

sf Mosriss JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED wiRsl
washington, May 3.--A consular
uispatch today told a story of how a
Jamaican negro named Magoon, said
70 De deserter from the United
s'a'es army, had joined lawless
pahd Of Yaqui Indians in northern
MEXICO, and acquired considerable in
huehce over them. According to the
report, Magoon has been trying to
peisuade the Yaquis to raid Douglas,
Afiz., but had been unable to con-
vince Them that such an expedition
e'uid be successful. The dispatch
"as turned over to the war depart
"eht and forwarded to General Funs-
'on so that precautions might be
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04
SYMPATHIzERS IN U. S.
DEN0UNCE ENGLAND
Editor Of Irish World" Says
Men Taken. Should Have
Been Treated as Prisoners
Of War; Not as Rebels,
EXECUTIONS RESENTED
BY IRlSli-ANiERIC.ANS

. New York, May 3.--The news
I. that four of the Irish leaders of Z
Q the rebellion had been executed
/. caused sensation in Irish cir
(: cles here today.
/. Robert r. Ford, editor of the
9 Irish World. said;
. THE shooting of Pearse and :
{: his associates win serve only to
{. make the war between ireland
9 and England more bitter. The
. Irish revolution is being conduct
. ed according to the rules of civ
{. iiized warfare. Pearse was a
{: prisoner of war and should
9 have been treated as such. To
. shoot him down was piece OF
. base brutality and will no doubt
. cause reprisals by the people of
. ireland. Pearse, like Washing
q ton. represented Il people throw
. ing off the yoke of England.
. Washington would have been
o shot down like Pearse had he
o fallen into the hands Of the Eng
I. lish.''
9 jeremiah A. O'Leary presi-
g dent of the American Truth So
:: ciety, said that the men who
. signed the declaration Of the re-
!. public knew they were signing
9 their death warrants. rAt the
. end of the European war" he
Q said, when the conscience of
o mankind comes to an awakening,
q the world will remember Ireland
Q because the blood of these men
. and the sacrifices of their gal
9 liant associates viii cry out"
9 MIR. o'Leary said he had con-
I: ferred with a number of Irish
9 leaders here by telephone and
9 that they united in ''denouncing
Z: the method and haste OF the exc
@ cution."
o Meetings and exercises of q
. memorial character will be held
Q by Irish sympathizers in the city
Q and throughout the country, Mr..
@ O'Leary said.
. . ~~~~~ . . = . . . . . y o =
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04
SAYS GERMANY PUT
1T g-P TO AMERICA

Berlin, May tby Wireless to The
Associated Press to Sayville) The
German reply to the American note
on submarine warfare may be expect
ed momentarily. II now appears,
however, that Thursday may be the
day on which 1t will be handed to the
American embassy.
Following the submission of the
German reply, the center of gravity
In the situation. II is considered here,
will rest in Washington, where 1t must
be decided whether the proposal
which Germany makes meets the con-
ditions of the last paragraph of the
American note.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04
TO Aid Normal Students.

East Los Vegas, y. NJ May S.--The
Alumni association Of the New Mex
leo Normal university has begun rais-
ing fund TO be used in aiding future
students of the school The money
will be loaned TO students who can
not pay their way. These persons are
expected 10 repay the money after
they have completed school. The
alumni will have charge Of the COM
mencement edition OF the Trigonian
News. the school paper.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04
SPAIN IS READY TO
BACK UNITED STATES

Paris. May 3 (5:01 p. m.) The
Spanish government, says a dispatch
to the Temps from Madrid is disposed
to support the policy of the United
states regarding submarine warfare.
and If America asks neutral powers
in return to safeguard their rights,
Spain is willing to subscribe to a
general understanding with a view of
preventing Germany from continuing
the form of submarine warfare she
heretofore has followed.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04

Denver May S.--Bondholders of
the Denver sand Salt Lake railroad
have received notice that the company
Is unable to meet the interest coupon
due May |. A letter explaining the
default and urging corporation in the
objects OF the company, accompanied
the notice. The railroad showed a
net gain of sl51,0 in operating rev.
enue for the twelve months ending De-
cember 81, 1915, according to the Of
ficers of the company
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04
ConIl,lonaI Pardon Crauted.

Santa Fe, May "A conditional
pardon was today granted by Cover
nor Mcdonald to Walter simpson.
serving one and one-half 10 two years
for larceny, from Quay county Simp-
son is to report each month for year
TO the superintendent Of the penitcn-
ffafx
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04
Rate Made for Convention.

Santa Fe, May 3.--The state COR
poratloE commission today announced
a one and a third rate for the demo-
cratic state convention at Albuquer-
que, and also reduced rates TO the na-
tional conventions at st. Louis and
Chicago. iH
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04
The Day in Congress
SENATE.

a. roreisn relations committee de-
uone ' action indefinitely on resolu-
fsirs s pertaining to international af-
Aamsaor Aaa'or Tlllman made public Rear
iak;a flskes letter to the senate
Ins, s ISSUE with Secretary Daniels.
se,,al e,,'e'afy committee again deferred
nom,aa =" brandeis supreme court
hn 'sui''ed on rural credits
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04
Road Demolished by Cloudburst.

, Sai''a re, May S.-A cloudburst last
10, s"s partially wrecked the Albuauer-
sss,santa s,"., Fe highway near Domingo
NJ soh' me water fell in torrents for
before it
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04
L0rimer Found
Not Guilty by
Mry's Verdict

iss nosstss 1oornAl srfe,sl lt.rto wssl
Chicago, May 1.-The jury In the
William Lorimer case returned YER.
diet of not guilty at 1880 this morn
ing.
The jury In its verdict held that
Lorimer had no part In any Viola
ton of the banking laws In connection
with the career of the Lasalle street
bank. or of the criminal laws In the
banks failure and that he had nc
knowledge Of such violations.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04

the error which he acknowledged and
which had been OF great ant terrible
consequences, had not proceeded
from any lack of thought, consider
alton or anxiety. From the outbreak
OF the war lie took il 20 he only his
duty 10 maintain unbroken and unim-
paired, II possible. the position OF Ire
land as a wohle to the common foe.
In that hope and aim he had been
gallantly assisted by Mr.. Redmond.
He thought OF nothing else. wished
for nothing else. II had been said
in the house. continued the former
secretary. that Ireland was to be the
bright spot in the empire In the hour
OF the country's dire necessity lie
hoped IL might even yet still be said
TO be so.
He was well aware Of the difficul-
tics OF the situation and knew Ire
land well enough TO know that there
was much which could give cause for
great anxiety. lie knew the diff
eulties were great and the ice thin.
But he considered I TO be his duty to
run NItti' lirh~ III plttt W illtthtoit
in ireland herself and in the face of
Europe picture OF unbroken unani-
nifty within the boundaries Of her
soil.
Mr.. Birrel said that when he view
ed the smoking ruins OF Dublin and
the ruins of his ambitions, there was
one sad hope in his heart that this
was no Irish rebellion and that new
bonds Of union might be forged. He
hoped that some measure of good
might come out of this great evil
Asquith sympathetic.
The prime minister, IN making note
of Mr. Birrelrs statement, said that
without preJudicing the decision
which might ultimately be taken. he
was sure the house had heard Mr.,
Birrell not without emotion AMI SYM
pathy and he assured Mr.. Birrcll that
he possessed In a peculiar degree the
affection of all his colleagues.
Mr.. Redmonds said that the whole
business in Ireland had been to him
misery and heart break He paid
warm tribate to Mr. Birrell. He felt
that he himself had incurred come
of the blame which Mr.. Birrell had
laid at tls own door.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04
HOUSE

Impro,u su control bill for protection and
saersmen"aieht OF the Mississippi and
900 faas' fe'o rivers. involving s5l ,o0O.-
: FEDERAL aid. called up.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04
AMERICANS LIKELY To Be
OUT Of MEXICO WITHIN
TWO MONTHS, If BANDITS
ARE VIGOROUSLY HUNTED
PERSHING'S FORCE TO MOVE
GRADUALLY TOWARD BORDER,
IS THE PRESENT AGREEMENT

0bregon to Use Fully $4,000 Men for Purpose Of exter-
mnatng All Rebel Bands in Chihuahua and DURANGO,
While United States Cavalry Will Patrol Northern Part
OF Southern Republic; Withdrawal Contingent Upon voor
Shown by de Facto Government in Restoring Order Rail-
roads Are Not to Be Used and Conflicts With Native
Population Are to Be Avoided; Concentration to Be First
at Namqupa and Later at Coona DubIan: General Scott
Finishes Report and Then Goes to Much-needed Sleep
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-05-04
Asquith sympathetic.


Santa Re, May 8. S.--ciovernor Me-
Donald today appointed John NJ.
Moore, Jr. of Albuquerque, a notary
public.