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May 2 that the Mexican forces IN the
northern part OF tho republic were
then being augmented so as 10 bo able
TO prevent any disorders that would
endanger American territory, a band
OF Mexicans, on the night OF May 8,
made an attack at Glenn Springs,
Tex. about twenty miles north Of the
border. killing American soidiers and
civilians. burning and sacking prop
erty and carrying on two Americans
as prisoners.
Subsequent to this event, the
Mexican Government. as you state,
gave Instructions to Gen TObrekon
to notify that OF tho United States
that II would not permit tho further
passage Of American troops into
Mexico on this account, and that
orders had been given TO all military
commanders along the frontier not to
consent to same This Government
In, Of course. not IN a position to dis
pute tho statement that those In
| structions had been given 10 Gen.
Obregon. but II can decisiveiy assert
that Cen. Obregon never gave any
such notification 10 Con. Scott or
Gen. Funston. or, so far rs known, to
any other American official. Con
Obregon did. however. inquire as TO
whether American troops had on
tered Moxico In pursuit Of the Glenn
Springs raiders, and Con. Funston
stated that no orders had been issued
TO American troops 10 cross the 'front.'
ier on account Of tho raid. but this
statement was made before any such
orders had been issued and not after
ward, as the erroneous account Of
tho Interview given In your noto
would appear 60 Indicate"
The evening world., 1916-06-20

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more.
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Gives seven Sons, Thres Stepsoni
and Two Gra nd sons 20 Army.

VIENNA. June 2o-Emperor Francis
Joseph has bestowed a Madonna medal :
lion Of silver into which his signature is
wrought and 500 kronen in money upon
Frau Marie Mirtler OF Waldsberr.
Steiermark. in recognition of the fact
that she has given to the army seven
sons. three stepsons and two grandsons.
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FLAT ANSWER MADE TO CAR.
RANZA'S ARGUMENTS,

Il have, OF course. given oonsidera. .
ton to your argument that tho re-
sponsibility for tho present situation
rests largely upon this Government.
In the first place, you state that even
tho American forces along tina bor-
der, whose attention Is undivided by
other military operations find them /.
sslvss physically unable to protect
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| the object Of the expedition was to cap
turc. destroy or completely disperse
tho Villa bands Of outlaws or to turn
this duty over TO the Mexican author.-
ties when assured that IL would be
effectively fulfilled. have been carried
out in perfect good faith by the United
States.
EFFORTS OF v. Q. ossrRUcreo
At EVERY POINT.
Its effortA however. have been
insIstence on palpably useless
agreement which you admit was
either not TO apply to the present
expedition or was to contain imprac-
ticable restrictions on Its organiza-
ton and operation: then by actual
opposition. encouraged and fostered
by the De Facto Government, to the
further advance OF the expedition
into villa territory. which was fol-
lowed by the sudden suspension OF all
negotiations for an arrangement for
the pursuit OF villa and his followers
and the protection Of the frontier:
and finally by q demand for the i'm
mediate withdrawal OF the American
troops. Meantime. conditions OF an
archy in the border states OF Mexico
were continually growing worse.
"1ncursions into American terri
tory were plotted and perpetrated.
Tho Glenn Springs raid was success
fully executed, while no effective ef-
forts were being made by Gen. Car
rama 70 improve the conditions and
TO protect American territory from
constant threat OF invasion. In view
OF this increasing menace, OF the In
activity OF the Carranza forces, of
the lack of cooperation In the ap-
prehension OF the villa bands. and
Of the known encouragement and aid
given 10 bandit leaders, II is un-
reasonable TO expect the United States
10 withdraw its forces from Mexican
territory or to prevent their entry
again when their presence Is the only
check upon further bandit outrages
and tho only efficient means of pro-
tectlny American lives and homes
safeguards which Gen. Carranza,
though internationally obligated to
supply, Is manifestly unable or un-
willing TO give.
''In view of the actual state Of at
fairs. ~ l have outlined II above. l
am now in a position to consider tho
conclusions which you have drawn in
your note under acknowled gment
from the erroneous statements Of
fact which you have set forth.
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THREATENED THE U. s. INSTEAD
OF CATCHING THE BANDITS.

"Candor compels mo to add that
the unconcealed hostility OF the sub
ordinate military commanders OF the
de facto Government toward the Am
erlcan troops engaged in pursuing the
villa bands and the efforts OF the do
facto Government TO compel their
withdrawal from Mexican territory
by threats and show OF military force
instead of by aiding in tho capture
OF the outlaws constitute a menace
to tho safety of tho American troops
and to the peace Of the border.
As long as this menace con-
tlnues and there 10 any evidence
Of an intention on the part Of the
do faoto Government or it's mill
tary commanders TO use force
against tho American troops in
stead OF CO operating with them,
tho Government Of tho United
States will not permit munitions
Of war or machinery for their
manufacture to be exported from
this country TO Mexico.
"As to the shelter and supply Of
rebels and conspirators on American
territory. l can state that vigorous
efforts have been and are being made
by tho agents Of the United States to
apprehend and bring to justice all
persons found to he conspiring TO vio-
late the laws OF the United States by
organizing to oppose with arms the
DE FaCto Government of Mexico, Po-
litical refugees have undoubtedly
sought asylum in the United States
but this Government has yigilantly
kept them under surveillance and has
not hesitated TO approhend them up
on proof OF their crminal intentions.
as tho arrest of Gen. Huerta and 9TH
ers fully attests.
Having corrected tho erroneous
statements of fact TO which l have
adverted, the real situation stands
forth In It's true light. 1t Is admitted
that American troops have crossed the
international boundary in hot pursuit
OF the Columbus raiders and without
notice to or the consent OF your Gov
ernment. but the several protcstations
on tho part OF this Government ly
the President, by this department and
BY other American authorities, that
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v. s. HAS GIVEN EVERY POS.
sIeLE ENCOURAGEMENT TO
CARRANZA.


In reply to this sweeping charge, I
can truthfully affirm that the Amer
lean Government has given every pos
slble ENCOURAGEMENT to tho DO Facto
Government in the pacification ana
rehabilitation OF Mexico. From the
moment OF Its recognition IL has had
the undivided support Of this Gov
ernment An embargo was placed
upon arms and ammunition going into
Chihuahua, Sonora and Lower Cali
fornia. In order TO prevent their falling
into tho hands OF tho armed op-
ponents OF tho De Facto Government.
Permission has been granted from
time to time, as requested, for Mex
ican troops and equipment to traverse
American territory from one point to
another In Mexico In order that the
operations OF Mexican troops against
villa and his forces might be
facilitated.
In view Of these friendly acts. 7
am surprised that tho DO Facto Gov
ernment has construed diplomatic
representations In regard TO the un-
Just treatment accorded American
interests. private assistance to on
ponents to the De Fac,o Government
by sympathizers in n foreign country.
and the activity OF foreign press
Govcrnmon. IN ,So so., o.ates
of MeYico po'''os
"N = d.,,.i 4. ..I.s A.. Al,
oovsrnnsnt ~. hsS .'I.s.;s w.
Impronsr n,otiv.. ~" I;.'
matte r.nrss.nts.;nn. "'p
oountensnesd th. .os;,,i.;.
American svrp.thi,srs .nd 49,.
Amsriosn prsc. onno..d - ~
De Eaoto Covsrnrsrt ztaS
most emnhatic.ijv % d.nw
il. however. 4 mctter ~ eor,nnn
knowledoe that ths M.v;nsn
Preso has been mora se.;we th.n
ths Prsss in the lJnited STATE. il
endeavorino 10 jnfjams ths tvn
peoples ausinst eaoh other and
TO force the two countries into
hostijitjes,
with the power OF censorship OF the
Mexican press, so vigorously exercised
by the 10 Fac.o Government. the re-
sponsbllity for this activity cannot. II
would seem, be avoided by that Gov
ernment. and the issue of the appeal
Of Gen. Carranza himself in tho press
OF March IL, calling upon the Mexican
people to bo prepared for any emer-
LII.
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PROMISE MADE TO SEND NO
MORE TROOPS.

Moreover, no statement was made
by tho American generals that no
more American troops would cross
into our territory on tho contrary.
1t was pointed out 10 Con. Obregon
and to Mr.. Juan Amador. who was
present at the conference, and point
cd out with emphasis. that the ban
dts De la Rosa and Pedro Vino, who
had been instrumental In causing the
invasion OF Texas above Brownsville,
were even then reported to bo ar
ranging In the neighborhood OF Vic-
toria for another raid across the bor-
der, and Il was made clear TO Gen.
Obrcgon that if the Mexican Govern
mont did not take immediate steps
10 prevent another invasion OF the
United States by these marauders,
who were frequently seen IN tho ootn-
pany Of Gen. Nafarrete, the Cor
stitutionallst commander. Mexico
would find In Tamaulipas another
punitive expedition similar TO that
then IN chihuahua.
American troops crossed into Mex
ico on May 10 upon notification to
tho local military authorities, under
tho rcpudiated agreement OF March
1913, or In any event In accordance
with tho practice adopted over forty
years ago. when there was no agree
ment regarding pursuit OF marauders
across the international boundary
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REFUSE TO ENTERTAIN sUo.
GESTlON OF WITHDRAWAL.

"ln conclusion. the Mexican Govern
ment invites the United States 10
support Its assurances OF friendship
with real and effective acts which
can be no other than the immediate
withdrawal OF the American troops
For the reason | have herein fully
set forth, this request OF tho DE
Facto Government cannot now be On
tertained.
"The United States has not sought
tho duty which has been forced upon
It OF pursuing bandits who under
fundamental principles OF municipal
and international law, ought to be
pursued and arrested and punished
by Mexican authorities.
"Whenever Mexico will assume and
effectively exercise that responsible =
~. the United States, as II has many
times before publicly declared. will
be glad To have this obligation full
fillcd by the de'facto government Of
Mexico. IT, on the contrary. the de
facto government is pleased to ignore
this obligation and TO believe that in
case OF refusal 10 retire these
troops there v NO further recoWse
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-03

WANTED-Help for general house work. Inquire Mrs. Myer Blum. 1t
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-03
MILITIA CALLED
 OUT AT P|TTSBURG
CLASH WITH THE STRIKERS
Snipers Shoot at Officers on Streets
 Many Foreigners are Being .trrest-
 ed and Will be 5,O0O Nlen.On Strike.
Men.on Strike.

PITTSBUR May 3.-The strike which started in the Westinghouse plant has now spread to the other big intuition manufacturing plants in this vicinity, and it is estimated that fully forty-fve thousand men are now out demanding higher wages and shorter hours The militia has been called out to aid the police and hundreds of deputies have been sworn in to pro tect property.
 Numerous clashes have taken place between the officers and the strikers. in which 9 large number of persons have been injured. Snipers, hidden in buildings throughout the city, are fir ing on the officers whenever they ap- pear, and number of casualties are reported.
 The militia is arresting large number of foreign workmen and they not having citizenship papers will be deported. A larger part of the strik- CTS are foreigners, many of whom cannot speak English, and these are the leaders in the rioting.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-03
LOOSES CHAMPIONSHIP
 TO AMATEUR ANGLER
How are the Mighty fallen"

How are the Mighty failen.''
 Porter King, the champion wing shot, champion fisherman champion all-round sportsman, has at last been compelled to lay down his laurels. lat least as fisherman. and witness the wreath of achievment bestowed upon another.
 News of the arrival of trout on Si- wash Creek, north of the town was conveyed to MT. King yesterday morn ing by Billy Gelineau and Sergeant Waller, who told him of catching four handsome specimens of the finny tribe in that stream Sunday. Bright and early yesterday morning, armed with the latest appliances of the craft, MT. King hied himself to Si- wash creek, declaring that he would not return until he had secured five trout that would put in the shade anything Gelineau ever landed. Up the creek, down the creek, with fly and salmon egg, he threshed the stream from end to end, but never Ia strike rewarded his skill and pa tience. Hunger finally overcame his enthusiasm, and he returned to town. After filling the aching void of his interior department, he interviewed Gelineau again, and was informed that he had used the wrong bait en- tirely. Salmon eggs and flies, he was informed, were no attraction to the first run of fish, nothing but strictly fancy brand of sugar cured bacon tempting their capricious appetite
 Securing a slab of this expensive delicacy he again hied himself to the banks of the stream, and as long as the daylight permitted, used his every device to tempt the wary trout from out his lair, but his success was nil, and today he is facing with all the equanimity he can muster the gibes and smiles of his more successful? amateur rival.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-03
COUNCIL HOLDS
 REGULAR SESSION
SCHOOL BOARD MAKES REPORT
Cut is Made in Expenses of Running ,the SchooIs-Sidewalk and Sewer Repairs are Ordered Aiade---Annex- atiOn Election Discussed.

The City Council convened in reg ular session last evening at o'clock with all the members present.
 The regular order of business was taken up. Councilman Day introduce ed a resolution that only outstand- ing warrants issued by the last coun- cil, and the warrants issued by the present council be accepted as taxes, and that other warrants outstanding be called by number and paid when the finances of the city permitted. The resolution was referred to the law ard ordinance committed
 The question of the annexation election was discussed st some length the qualification oi voters at this election being the point on which there appeared to be some difference of opinion among the members of the council, and the committee on cleo t;on was Instructed to ascertain what were the legal qualifications.
 The outlet sewer on the flat near the dock was reported to be in bad shape, part of it having been destroy ed by the ire last summer, and sev- eral section of which had been float ed away by the high tide.
 A number of sidewalks were re- ported to be ill dangerous condition, and the chief of police was instructed to notify the owners of the properties to have the same repaired at once. The street committee was also in structed to have safe railing placed oii the bridge over the stream on sherman street.
 On motion of Councilman Mccall ium that the bid of the Prospector for publishing the city printing at five cents per line per issue be accepted; and it was carried by unanimous vote of the council
 The school board met with the city council and the expenses of maintain ling the schools for the ensuing year were discussed. The clerk of the board rendered an report of the ex- psnses for the year ending June 30, and an estimate of the expenses for the ensuing year. The board estimat- ed that the cost of maintaining the schools could be cut to $7,O0O, mak- ing saving of about $7OO over the present school year.
 The board will, meet with the council again at it's next regular meeting when the question of finances will be discussed and decided.
 The council then adjourned until Tuesday, May 16, the next regular meeting night.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-03
AMERICAN TROOPS
 REMAIN IN MEXICO
GRANTED USE OF THE RAILROAD
Obregon Promises that the Mexican Troops will Cooperate with United States Troops in Running Down the Bandits.

WASHINGTON, May 3.-Secretary Lansing, Baker and President Wilson are in conference over the report of General Scott regarding the Mexican situation. General Obregon, the Mex ican Secretary of War, has agreed with the American officers that the United States troop shall remain in Mexico until Villa is either captured or killed and his following dispersed, or it is conclusively proven that the bandit is dead.
 Obregon also grants the use of the Mexican National railway for the transportation of supplies and muni- tions to the United States troops, and promises that the Mexican troops will cooperate with the Americans in ev- cry way to accomplish the ends de- sird. It is expected that the agree ment reached between the officials will be ratified by the President.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-03
GERMANS HAMMER
 AWAY AT VEROUk
ARE USING HEAVY ARTILLERY
Maintain a Constant Bombaaiment Of French Positions. but Infantry Is Inactive-french Assert Forts are Impregnab!e.

PARIS. May 3.-A bulletin issued by the war office this afternoon states that the Germans continue to ham, mer away at Verdun with their heavy guns, but the expected infantry at tacks have not materialized during the past twenty-four hours.
 Military authorities state that no chance exists of the Germans taking Verdun. Their campaign against this point has so far resulted in utter fail ure, and has demonstrated that the forts are impregnable against the at- taci, of any force the Germans can muster to reduce them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-03
DAILY DOiNGS Or
 THE DISTRICT COURT

Yesterday afternoon Jaffe & Co.,, a corporation, doing business in Se- attle through their attorneys. entered a plea of guilty on the charges of selling liquor in Alaska without a enue license and to shipping liquor into the territory in misbranded packages. The court fixed the time of pronouncing sentence at 10 O clock Thursday morning.
 The case of Walter Story vs. s. o. Freedman was set for trial this morning, but as number of witness dova on the Alameda, the case was postponed until the arrival of the steamer.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-03
SAYS DANIELS
 IS FALS|F|ER ADMIRAL ACCUSES SECRETARY In Communication to the Senate the Naval Officer Says He Did Hand the Secretary Full Report on the Cn- preparedness of the Navy.
ADMIRAL ACCUSES SECRETARY
WASHINGTON, D. C., May 3.-In

WASHINGTON, D. C., May 3.-In a communication addressed to the Senate, read this morning before that body, Admiral Fisk, in polite lan- guage, designated Sec. Daniels of the Navy as liar. The admiral says that he did hand to Secretary Daniels. some time ago, report showing the unpreparedness of the navy to guard the coast against foreign attack.
 In testifying before the senate na- val committee the Secretary denied that he had been warned that the navy was not ready for immediate ac- tion and that he presumed the ships of the fleet were in excellent condition and that an ample supply of muni- tions was immediately available.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-03
DONALDSON SCHEDULE

the time the papers in the United States were full of the Gaffney story, and Gaffney is a brother-in-law of Dick and Jim Ryan. of Katalla, who have been trying to have railroad built to Controller Bay.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-03

For good home-cooked meals try Mrs. M. Olson, on Hobart street.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-03
Ladies' Aid Meeting.

The Ladies' Aid of the Congrega- tional church will meet at the resi- dence of Mrs. Walter Elliott, on Ho- bart street, at 2 o'clock tomorrow aft ernoon. A full attendance of the members Is desired.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-03

A message received from Chief Deputy Marshal Bouse by Marshal Brenneman states that Marshal Bouse has safely delivered the two insane prisoners in his charge to the sanita- rum and is now on his way to Cali fornia.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-03

pie having sent out orders. It is also rumored that Sergeant Pittman, the popular cashier at the signal corps office will have one of the latest makes, and tandem at that.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-03
EMBARGO DECLARED ON
 MUNITIONS TO MEXICO

WASHINGTON, D. G., May B. President Wilson today issued an or der prohibiting the exports of arms and munitions into Mexico from the United States.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-03
A Small World.

Another little example of the smallness of the world: The Amer ican consul general at Dresden, St. John Gaffney, was dismissed by Pres ident Wilson some few months ago bcause he had as dinner guest Sir Roger Easement. the Irish knigh. who started the Irish uprising. At
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-03
Palm Beach in "Californla. 1"

LONDON: "How they bathe at Palm Beach: A Jockey bathing cos tune seen at the famous bathing re- sort in California" says the caption over a pict,fresin an illustrated Lon don daily.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-03

Charles Crary, formerly of this city, was recent arrival in Cordova from the States, and will spend the summer in the Nizina district.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-05-03

From the rumors circulating about town there will be number of new bikes in the town during the next few weeks, several of the young peo-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
WITH TWO OUT IN NINTH,
TRUCKERS LOSE ON ERRORS
petersburg Beats Portsmouth. When
Cucto Drops Bau With Side
Almost Retired
RYANITEs WIN FROM rurFs
Hopewcli Loses Through Superior
Stickwork by Tarhccls-Newport
News Comes Back and Trims Nor
folk TarS.

-. PORTSMOUTH, VA. May The
Truckers lost their nrst game Of the
season to-day. and Petersburg had tho
honor OF taking ii. The score was s 10
D. and while each OF the contendinc
teams have been defeated ONLY once
Portsmouth Is leading. because Fox's
team has won seven games while
kclly's Coolers have only four VIC
tories to their credit.
II was Cueto who lost tho game for
the Truckers. The usually reliable.
center fielder dropped a ny ball with
TWO men out and two tho bases.
and after that mi.hap the visitors sent
three men around the bases And the
stranGcst part about IL was that the
chance was an easy one, and the
the park when they saw the Cuba n
settled for the catch.
Al the beginning OF the Ninth.
Portsmouth led By score OF to =.
hut Cuetos error enabled the Peters
burgers to tally three. and as the
Truckers were unable To do any scor-
ing themselves in the last frame. they
tasted their first defeat.
Scott started tho game for the
Truckers. but was Ineffective. and was
replaced by Wood in the seventh. In
the ninth. Poh singled, and was forced
at second by Richie. Poole singled,
and lrmscher struck out. Then Goalhy
sent high ny TO center. which Cueto
got under easily and dropped IL as
the two PetersburEcrs chased around
the paths Goalby scored on Aliens
single.
Cueto ST. Martin and Candy hit tho
ball over the lcft-field fence for home
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-05-03
S0X WIN IN NINTH

ST. LOUIS. May with the score
10 In favor OF ST. Louis. Terry.
hch-hitting for Dnnforth, with two
Out and two men on bases in the ninth.
doubled, driving i'm two runs, which
gave Chicago It's Third straight victory
over st Louis here today, ) 10 T. 1t
was the locals seventh consecutive de-
feat
Although Chicago used five pitchers
the nom. team could get but three
hits-a single and two doubles
Faber after passing three in row
was taken out for Cicotte. Weilman
t"ir!ed the last TWO innings for 81.
Louis and in the ninth was hit for
TWO doubles and two singles. The
score: