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New-York tribune., 1916-04-27
INVOKE BLESSING
FOR WILSON
Missionary Congress ?rays for
Patient" President.

Washington. April 26.-President Will
son sat with bowed head on the plat
form Of Continental Memorial Hall to-
night and with a thousand men and
women delegates gathered from all
parts OF the country for the opening
session Of the National Missionary Cor
gress Of the Lsymen's Missionary Move
ment, listened to a prayer for blessings
upon "our President for his patience,
self-restraint and strength during this
time Of trouble
The prayer was offered by James ".
Speers, of New York, chairman Of the
executive committee OF the laymen's
movement. who presided over the con-
gress. An attempt to extend the mis-
sionary movement and to put business
methods in the church is the object OF
the meeting, which will continue five
days.
The congress is the climax OF a
series of sxty-nine conventions held in
various sections Of the country since
last October. The movement is a coun-
try-wide campaign to bring the church
and laymen together on a common
ground in an effort TO place the church
on better business basis. The problem
OF advancing religion in face Of the
European conflict is one Of the chief
topics for discussion.
New-York tribune., 1916-04-27

conference between General Hugh l..
Scott and Minister Of War Obregon on
the Mexican question entered into the
situation tonight
General Gayirs. Carranza commander
in Juarez. and Andres Garcia, Mexican
consul and Carranza's representative
here. were advised to-day by Generai
Obregon that he was leaving Torreon
for the north. That he was coming to
Juarez was indicated by The statement
that General Luis GutIerrez probably
would join the party at Chihuahua
Secrecy concerning the meeting place
is being maintained. II IS claimed, 70
prevent possible interference with the
plan BY Villistas, who often attac"
trains on which they think Carranza
officials are riding.
While il generally is understood that
Generals Scott and Funston will come
- FL Paso 10 meet the Carrarza men,
il IL reported that the conference may
be held at Las Nacas. opposite Del Rlo.
Tex. or at Piedrss Negras, opposite
Eagle Pass, Tex.
Saturday was the dat. tentatively set
mere to-day for the conference, Uher-
ever it may be held.
Mexican officials on the border are
confidently expecting the withdrawal OF
American troops TO follow Immediately
after the conference.
Unmistakable indications Of Carran
vista preparations for possible clashes
with Americans were received in the
Chihuahua country to-day in reports
that told of continued concentration o.
Carranza troops in the north and OF
the practical stripping Of Central Mex
ice and Sonora OF Carranza troops -
mass a large force in the State of Chi
huahua. This. il is intimated by Car
rsniistas. is being done TO show the
United States that the Carranzs gov.
errment has the requisite number OF
men at its command to control Mexico
and 70 carry on a successful campaign
against Nillistss. but reports from
American sources show that villa ban
dts, in bands of from 300 20 500. are
operating close 70 Chihuahua garrisons
with no effort being made By Csrranza
troops % oppose them.
New-York tribune., 1916-04-27
EASEMENT TOBE
TRIED AS TRAITOR
Prisoners Identity Kept
Even from Guards on
Way to London.

London. April 2e.-Sir Roger Case
ment. leader Of the Sepsratis. faction
in Ireland. who was captured while
attempting to land arms from Germany
on the Irish coast, was conveyed
across Ireland Saturday By strong,
armed escort, who knew the prisoner
only by two initials. He arrived in
London without incident and i'm
mediately was lodged in the Metropoli-
tan prison.
The fact that Sir Roger Easement
has been brought TO England to stand
trial and is detained in military Gus
tody, leads 70 the assumption that he
will be tried on the charge OF high
treason.
This charge has been preferred less
than half dozen times IN England
in the last hundred years. The last
instance was during the Boer War. re-
sulting in the conviction Of Arthur
Lynch, in 1908. Mr.. Lynch. who IS now
a member Of the House of Commons
was sentenced to death. but the SEN
tence was commuted and year later
pardon was granted.
"The Express" suggests the possi.
bility that Sir Roger, IL convicted OF
high treason. may be beheaded, a.
under the existing law, person found
guilty Of this offense may, by Crown
warrant, be given the penalty OF be-
heading, instead Of hanging.
New-York tribune., 1916-04-27
ITALY FOR 7. R.;
WEARY OF WILSON
Wounded Officer, Here on
Leave, Says Notes Have
Disguised Country.

After six months service In the Med
iterrancan and Adriatic seas as an
Italian transport, the Dante Alighieri
arrived In port yesterday from Genoa
with s77 passengers. Captain Angelo
Sturlese told OF bringing his ship safe
ly through many encounters with hos
tile submarines during the last half
year. The nsrrowest escape, he said
occurred several weeks ago in the Medi-
terranean. when the big Italian liner
was rescued in the nick Of time by an
Italian cruiser.
Like other Italian liners coming 10
this port, the Dante Alighieri carried
two three-inch guns mounted astern
Lieutenant Carlo Baron. Of the Italian
Volunteer Guide Cavalry, came, with his
wife, on the Dante Alighieri, on leave
Mrs. Baron is the daughter OF Vergil G
Boguc, a civil engineer Of Is William
Street. Lieutenant Baron has been
wounded twice
"The Italians wonder AZ the apathy
shown by Americans" said Lieutenan,
Baron. They all hope that Roosevelt
will be your next President, for they
cannot understand wilson's action after
the Ancons disaster. They think that
the United States should join the Al.
lies. Their feeling toward America is
reflected even on the vaudeville stage
One OF the most popular sketches shows
two men fighting, when Uncle Sam
comes in. separates the fighters and
graveiy hands one of them note
The Italian papers comment on IL when
week goes by without a note from
President Wilson"
Among the other passengers was lie
Roy MeCallum, OF San Francisco. who
has represented New York corpora
tion for the last three years in Ru-
mania, Austria and Hungary. Cru
mania" he said. will not enter the
war. II would be suicidal for her 10
attempt H. Although her sympathies
are with the Allies. she is forced TO
/ depend on Austria for certain supplies
King Carlos is only a hgurehead
/ Austria Is IN bad way. There are
/ few signs Of business activity along
/ her streets. her supply Of fighting men
/ h. almost exhausted and even the food
supply ~ 80 curtsiled that the ,eopi,
are required 20 have meal -,icts for
! their daily allotments.'
New-York tribune., 1916-04-27
WILL NOT QUARANTINE
M'ADOO COMMISSION
Goethals to Disregard Bubonic
Plague RumOr.

Panama. April 2s. Major General
George W. Goethals, Governor OF the
Panama Canal Zone, announced to-day
:ha. he would not quarantine the mem
.crs Of the American international
High Commission, headed by William
&. McAdoo. Secretary of the United
%tates Treasury, expected TO arrive
mere on the cruiser Tennessee to-mor-
row. The cruiser recently put in at
Callao. where bubonic plague has been
reported, but only Secretary McAdoo
landed.
The Canal Zone officials and Will
am j. Price. the American Minister "a
nanama. will meet the Tennessee al
Balbao and accompany the commission
ers part of the way 10 Colon.
The elaborate plans for the enter
:; inment of the commissioners here
have all been abandoned.
On behalf Of the Peruvian govern.
nent. Consul General Eduardo Hig-
z nson officially denied yesterday that
tere are any facts TO support the al
legged prevalence of bubonic plague al
tallao.
"rhe sanitary conditions in Callac
are normal absolutely" the statement
says. "snd are the same to-day ss they
we're xhen Elihu Root visited Peru
End when the American feet under tn,
late Admiral Evans spent several days
IN Peruvian waters. My government
Cesires that the erroneous impression
o removed promptly lest IL affect in.
tending travellers to Peru. and even the
(, mmercial traffic from this country to
nine"
New-York tribune., 1916-04-27
Will Promise Withdrawal
of Troops When He Can
Show Control.
FEARS THE EFFECT
IN SOUTH AMERICA
Wilson Believes Intervention in
Mexico Would Block Pan
American Policy.

Washington. April 26.-O-ders sent
20 Major General Hugh l.. Scott to-day
for his guidance in the Scott-Obreson-
Funston conference were declared by
Secretary Baker 10 be directed toward
securing hearty cooperation IN the at
tainment Of the common object of the
two governments.
General Scott is directed. it is under
stood. 10 assure General Obregon that
the American forces will be withdrawn
from Mexico as soon as the Csrranza
government is in control Of the stu
alton. II is expressly denied a. the
War Department that any new demands
will he made on the Csrranza govern
ment.
Administration officials consider il OF
the highest importance 10 ,eassure Car
rama as 10 this governments in.en-
tions. President Wilson is as strongly
opposed as ever to Intervention in Mex
ico. and il is declared that he would
abandon the chase for Villa rather than
risk being forced into II.
May Be Turning Point.
The conference with General Obre
gon will occur tomorrow or Friday, II
Is expected. General Scott, report OF
its progress is awaited with the keenest
interest. What Obregon tells General
Scott concerning the pursuit Of Villa
by Carranzista forces AMI the danger
Z . l.. q ~
remains longer may prove 10 he the
turning point of the whole venture.
The Administrations object in keep
ing the expedition in Mexico is moral
rather than military. II ia felt that
before the retreat can begin there must
be a convincing demonstration by Car
rama that he is actively pursuing the
bandits. Nothing has happened yet %
show that his army is actually master
Of the situation.
The President fears the breakdown
Of his pan-American policy. He be-
lieves that Intervention in Mexico would
not only signify the collapse OF hi.
Mexican policy, but would arouse sus-
picion in South America and deliver a
hard blow TO his plans for close alll-
ance OF the American republics.
Hope for Favorable Result.
Washington officials hope that the
immediate result Of the conference Will
be to clear away the misunderstanding
and suspicion with which the move
ments Of American troops have been
regarded by local Mexican commanders
and officials, TO free supply shipments
for the troops from interferenee, and
perhaps, to make possible real JOINT
operations for the capture Of villa.
Special Agent Rodgers, at Mexico
City, telegraphed the State Department
to-day that the Carranza government
had agreed 10 remove all restrictions
on expectation OF leather and hides
effective May /. but refused any con-
cossion from its new mining decree
He said American mining interests IN
Mexico would have to determine wheth-
er they would proceed in accordance
with the new regulations. which arc
regarded as oncrous on large operators
Former export duties will remain IN
effect. but those on goat and deer sans
probably Will be reduced.
New-York tribune., 1916-04-27
Avoid Break if Possible,
Aim of German Leaders
Editor CT "Beriner Tagebatt Voices Sentiment OF ne
sponsble Ohcias-Sees No Good in Amenca
Hostiltv-England Would Welcome Breach.

certainly we're moved BY entirely diff
ferent sentiments.
Although we are of the opinion .haS
steamship passengers must themse'Nes
estimate the danger they run, every
possibility OF uniting the tactics OF SUP
marines with the protection OF peace
,hle lives and neutral property woulo
he welcom. 70 us. IL would be welcome
~ ma even if the President OF the
limited States had never sent his de-
mand 10 Berlin.
Great Gain in Ayerting War.
III il should At the same time De
made possible to hinder war between
Germany and America. this WOULD seem
10 US a great gain. We do not snare
the conception that Americas nosui'ly
would truly be divinely good fortune
for US.
gible results cannot be foreseen' ne
hone that remains cannot conceal the
.sriousness of the situation. A breach
Of Gcrmsn-American relations would DC
greeted bv the advocates of an unre-
strained use OF the torpedo with ;,
feeling of real relief In England ana
other hostile states, presumably, u
would arouse a similar feeling"
Mr.. Wolf recapitulates the history
of the first days of the war, when Sc.
cret diplomacy dictated tho course OF
events. and points out that now, now
ever. the situation Is different; there
is 10 reason for being rushed INTO any
decision. and every one has his part
to bear in the responsibility. Mr.. WON
declares that America entrance INTO
the war would lcngthen It.
The "Tagliche Rundscn.l' wnicn
feels there is no chance OF an under
standing, says:
"The prospects for an understanding
are most scsnty. President Wilson has
decided upon final blow against Ger
many. and can hardly be hindered from
delivering il. We must reconcile our
selves TO this fact
New-York tribune., 1916-04-27

Berlin. April 26-Public opinion in
Germany respecting the American note
remains divided in two main directions.
One. represented by Count Ernest Won
Reventlow, naval expert Of he "Iages-
Zeitung," and his sdherents, which IS
small but vociferous and powerful, con-
.inues to assert i, would welcome
breach with America with feeling
OF relief.
The attitude Of the other group is
indicated by Theodor Wolf. editor in
chief Of the "Berliner Tageblatt.' who
says that not they but England and
other enemies Of Germany would wei
come a breach with feeling OF re-
lief"
What will come o. the deliberations
concerning the note cannot be indi-
Gated in advance, but it can be said
that the attitude Of responsible leaders
is plainly that indicated BY Mr.. Wolf.
Mr. Wolff devotes an article in the
"Berliner Tsgeblatt" to the support OF
the idea that a breach OF relations be-
tween Germany and the United States
must be avoided if possible upon any
acceptable basis.
sharp Words" Criticised.
He criticises President Wilson's ac-
cusation that submarines are sinking
neutral ships in pre-considered man
ner and in pursuance OF methods lald
down for them. but ne declares it would
he a mistake TO answer sharp words
With sharp words. He says:
"Stories published in the Entente
press that following the sinking of the
Iusitania and in similar cases all Ger
many danced and reioiced are ire
mendous mistake. Numerous Germans
New-York tribune., 1916-04-27
Scott Still Uncertain
Where TO Meet ObregOn

San Antonio. Tex. April 26.-Uneer-
tainty regarding the whereabouts Of
General Alvaro Obregon and failure 20
receive from the War Department in
structions as 20 their conference with
him caused Generals Scott and Funston
10 abandon their plan 20 20 10 the
border before tomorrow. BY morning,
il Is believed. they will have informs-
tion indicating where General Obregon
will meet them, and by the time they
get there the War Department will
have sent It's instructions.
General Scott believed that by leav-
ing tomorrow he and General Funston
would be abe 20 get either 10 Fl Paso
or Eagle Pass before General Obregon
could arrive opposite either point.
New-York tribune., 1916-04-27
Four Chiefs Led Bandits
Beaten by u. S. Troopers

Washington. April % botn oWcla'
reports from General Funston and Dor
der advices tell of 4 renewal OF the
hunt for villa by the American troop
ers. The cavalrymcn. despite the worn
condition Of their mounts, are beatlnS s
the mountains where Villa adherents
have been assembling during the lull
in the chase after the Parral incident.
The War Department gave out as
patch from General Funston. giving the
following report from General Perish
ing, dated yesterday:
"A report dated April 81 received to-
dsy from Colonel Dodd. whose co umn
Of four troops. 7.h Cavalry. has been
operating southwest OF Minaca. states
that he overlook band Of Nillistas
near Tomachic on April %, at 1880
r. m. killing six and wounding nineteen
others, many probably fatally. twenty
five horses were captured. Our loss was
two killed and three wounded.
FirI Lasts After Dark.
"Fight lasted until after dark. I'm
possible TO tell definite los. Of Nillistas.
DolC's column when previously heard
from was at Penachic on the 18th.
Country reported very rough. March
made over difficult mountain trails. Vii
'lSfAS, repoTtcu uuutl l'hutish'P W
Cervsntes. Rios. Baca and Dominguez
numbered $50 to 200.
"Baca reported killed yesterday at
Santa Tomas. Do not give entire credit
to report Of his death.
"Our killed at Tomschic were Ralph
A. Raw. saddler, Troop l., 7th Cavalry
AMI Private Oliver Bonshee. Troop h,
9TH Cavalry. Wounded. Thomas Henry,
eth Cavalry; Tillmsn T. Matthias. Troop
L. 7th Cavalry. Dodd returning to
Minaca.'
A second dispatch from General Funs-
ton said:
Late rerorts from Colonel Erwin
state that on the Goth inst. a scouting
party from his command encountered a
small body Of Villistss near Cocomo-
rachic and mortslly wounded four.
Wounded in Dodds command doing
we'll and none expected to die
New-York tribune., 1916-04-27
B. & 0. Official Going Abroad

George +. Randolph. frs. vice'r"
dent Of the Baltimore & Ohio RailF'N
will sail OIL May s 20 look after ~
company's interests abroad. The b I
o. was one Of the first railroads 70 :"
yeIop q foreign trade. A line OF "e'n'
ers runs between Baltimore and n'
men in normal times and between d.
timore and Liverpool.
New-York tribune., 1916-04-27
Asks liberty or Desth.

The summing up by the defenc. o..
the prosecution was completed h'tn
rcon. continuing the record slresdye
.sblished for quick action in rnsr.r
case. Mr.. Rogers WINGED more IA,
once at particularly crude phrases q
me District Attorney, especially shc
h. called him the worst libertln. -
had ever seen; one who left trtil q
broken homes behind him. The d.
fence. he asserted. vas a "frsme.up.'
Mr.. Chanler called for liberty o.
ceath" for his client.
Humanity i. at the bar. mo,herho'l
IS At the bar" he said. "lf II 10 nr'
'or a loving mother 10 kill her en-
t,en. then humanity has fallen fsr !"
.ow the standards OF civilization.
"I am not here 10 defend the lly''
they lived; I am not here TO de'er'
Eogers. But remember that since "
night Rogers met her At the snos
lance. through the long nights N M
hospital. until they went 70 Jsr"'
City to get married. he has done Tn'
he could TO remedy the wrong
Rogers Challenges Martin.
Lorly. Elton Rogers last night ch'
lenged District Attorney Martin 70 "
him on the white slavery mdictme',
returned last year by The Broni GI'r'
Jury. In a lengthy statement, tne ns',
band OF the acquitted woman a,'ae".
the prosecutor. accusing him OF uh''
methods and yindictivencss.
New-York tribune., 1916-04-27
Newspapers Say Govern
ment Passively Allowed
SeditiOn to Grow.
"BIRRELL AFRAID
TO CURB REBELS
Uprising Aimed to Influence
United States Against Brit
ain, They Assert.

London, April 26.-"The revolt IN
Ireland IS the natural result OF the
governments policy in Ireland. SAYS
"The Daily Mail" Augustine Birrell,
Chief Secretary for Ireland. and ffe-
mier Asouith sat still and allowed
rebel force 10 be enrolled and armed
They did not move hand or foot against
il On March II 1000 Irish Volunteers
psraded. mostly armed with rlfes' anu
nobody stopped or challenged them.
"Mr. Birrell never asked why the VOL
unteers existed. on December 10 he
declared. evidence OF their disloyalty
Is voluminous yet he did nothing
"If he had asy policy other tnan
merely drifting it was 10 turn biind
eve 70 the dsloyal movement. Inc
governments wait-and-see policy was
complicated By hide-.he-truth policy
"If the newspapers had been permit
ted TO publish information when was
in their hands on Sunday night these
things could not have happened. Inc
Irish authorities would have been
aroused from their sleeping sickness
bv the publication OF news that some
thing very exceptional was occurring
II !, proof Of the grossest negligence
and obtuseness when four or five parts
Of a great city can be seized by com
nerativelv a small number OF armed
men.
Blunder Greatest in war.
"Tbis colossal blunder follows upon
and surpasses all other blunders OF inc
war. How much longer is the nation
prepared to drift under the DONNA
ton Of leaders who refuse to lead
"The Daily Express" says that Au-
custine Birrell's strange hesitation IN
informing the House Of Commons OF
The Irish revolt makes 1t natural 70
imagine that the situation is worse
than officially reported.
The whole miserable business says
The Times,""is a sorry comment upon
the complete failure of Mr.. Birreil TO
maintain respect for law and order
during the nine years Of his weak. cal
lous administration. Such arc the fruits
Of trucking 20 sedition and making
light of contempt for law. This is not
the moment for calling to account what
by common consent = the worst eNecu-
tive ever responsible for lrsh AFFAIRS.
AZ present II is the duty OF all TO IN
sist upon firm measures 10 overawe
sedition and suppress the organization
Of the Sim Feiners.'
Ask Frank Revealing OF Truth.
"The Germans may have calculated
continued "The Times" s.""that the rislng
in ireland would influence certain
kinds OF American opinion IN thelr
favor At time when relations with the
United States are critical. German So
cieties and Irish societies in America
have been working hand-in-glove TO
preiudice opinion against Great Britain.
They doubtless will exert themselves
now about Treland's struggle for Tree
DOM If the Cabinet tries 10 hush up
anv part Of the truth or confne the in
telligence reaching America TO official
communications doled out by them
selves, the German and Irish agencles
in the United States will have free
field for their malign activities.
New-York tribune., 1916-04-27
MRS. ROGERS FREE;
Jury OUT J HOURS
Continued from page

who had deposited the blank voting for
conviction. Then came a call for IN
formation from the jury room.
A Juror asked to have an answer OF
Dr.. Menas S. Gregory. witness in the
case. read 70 him. The question and
answer were read by the clerk as fol-
lows:
"You do not think that the fact that
nice, devoted, kind-hesrted, loving
mother kills her children without any
cause at all is any evidence OF insan-
ity?".
"That in ITSELF asked the physician.
as that an evidence OF insanity, no
matter what the other evidence may
be-"
"It isa very suspicious. circumstance,
your honor" answered the physician.
Favorable Verdict Expected.
This query immediately gave rise to
the belief that the verdict would be
favorable 20 the prisoner. and the
anxious watchers in the courtroom
surged around Mrs. Rogers TO make
known their hopes. But Mrs. Rogers
continued studying the furniture be-
fore her and made no comment IN an
.ver to the statements put to her.
Once, when il 7cemed that the
woman must be on ths verge of col
lapse because OF the nervous strain
under which she was laboring, Deputy
r al
not retire to an adjoining room, where
the curious.
81 never sec any Of them" she said.
"They do not annoy me-
District Attorney Martin, whose de-
nunciation. Of the accused woman had
caused her 10 keep her head buried
in her hands most Of the hours of the
trial, smiled and shook hands with
Lewis Stuyvesant Chsnler, Mrs. Rog-
ers's lawyer, when the verdict was an
nounced.
"My sympathy always was with the
poor woman" said the prosecutor.
II merely did my duty in the case. II
had not, the world would have called
me coward and a gutter. God
knows. I think she has suffered enough
already. II it had been Rogers in her
place. well. il might have been dif-
ferent matter. He would not have had
so much sympathy
Wants to See Flowers.
As far as could be learned yesterday
Rogers and his wife will move away
from the neighborhood in which they
are now living, probably from New
York. where their regulations. which
were brought Up against them repeat
cdly. will not be in the minds Of their
neighbors.
Mrs. Rogers. whose life was de-
scribed as being one succession Of
misdceds, showed an evidence Of de-
sire to get away from everything that
would remind her Of il when she talked