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Arizona republican., 1916-04-19
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Ell PASO, Tex, April 1S.-The re-
ports of Villas death We're indirectly
confirmed here today by an American
mining man who controls large inter
ests in the Guerrero district. This man
is in close touch with the American
military authorities and has forward
ed his information to Washington. He
said:
II know beyond any question of doubt
that Villa was wounded at Guerrero. |
have received my account of the affair
from man in whom l have the fullest
confidence. He tells me that Villa was
shot through the right knee, the bullet
killing his horse which fell pinning the
bandit under it and injuring his left
leg. This was on March 49, After
that l received daily reports about
Villas movement up to April when he
was at Satevo. Since then 1 have
heard nothing about him. Knowing his
condition and the certainty of his be-
ing wounded / consider it highly prob
able that he is dead as he assuredly
could not have got any proper medical
| treatment"
Additional weight was given to this
| statement in view of the fact that tn,
man who made it is frankly in favol
of Intervention and regards the dealt
| of Villa as a blow to his hopes as i
would mean the withdrawal of tn,
| American troops.
Significance is also seen in the at
titude of the Mexican officials here an,
T,,n
confidence in the truth of the report o
! Villas death. In spite of the incredu
lity of General Bell and other America
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19
ARE YOU READY
FOR THE TEST
ASKS WILSON
Presidents Determination
to Lay Submarine Issue
Squarely Before Congress
Recalls Some Of His Re-
cent Public UtteranceS
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WASHINGTON. April 1S.-Presi-
dent Wilson's determination to lay
the submarine issue before congress
tomorrow recalls some of his recent
public utterances on his conception
Of Americas duty to humanity. They
were made while the president was
preparing his final word on the sub
marine crisis, and although his words
were not directly connected with any
particular phase of foreign affairs,
they are regarded as highly signifi-
cant now.
Are you ready for the test?" the
president asked his hearers last
Thursday night at a jefferson Day
celebration. God forbid that we
should become directly or indirectly
embruiled in quarrels not of our own
choosing, and that does not affect
What we feel responsible to defend,
but If we should ever be drawn are
you ready to go in only where the
interests of America are coincident
with the interest of mankind and to
draw out the moment the interest
centels in America and is narrowed
from the wide circle of humanity"
Are you ready for the test? Have
you the courage to go in? Have you
the courage to come out according
as the balances disturbed are re-
adjusted for the interests of hu-
manity?"
Yesterday, before the Daughters OF
the American Revolution the presi-
dent declared:
America will have forgotten heI
traditions whenever upon any oc-
casion, she fights merely for herself
under such circumstances as will
show that she has forgotten to fight
Cor all mankind. And the only excuse
that America can ever have for thu
assertion If Ler physical force i!
that she asserts it in behalf of thu
interest of humanity"
The president made the latter re
marks at a meeting to which h
went directly from work, upon hi
statement to congress tomorrow.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19

WASHINGTON, April 1S.-The
German embassy today demanded of
the state department the immediate
return of papers and documents
seized by agents of the department
Of justice in New York from the Of
flee of Captain Franz Won Papen,
the recalled military attache of the
embassy. At the same time the en-
bassy requested the release of Wolfe
Won Igel, Won Papen's former secre-
tary, arrested by the authorities In
New York on an Indictment charging
conspiracy to blow up the Welland
canal.
Counsellor Polk of the state depart
ment, to whom the representations
were made at once addressed the de-
partment of justice to return the
papers and free Won Igel, unless tn,
offense alleged against him was com
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19
GALES TROOPS
IN SONORA HOT
At TER BANDITS
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DOUGLAS, Ariz., April 1S.-There
are $4,000 defacto Mexican troops now
operating in Chihuahua, according to
General p Elias Gales, military gov
ernor of Sonora his statement being
based on official messages from mil
itary officials of that state.
The villa bandits are being scat
tered into small punches, he said
none containing more than 20 to 80
men at the most. These are being
systematically hunted down, accord
ing to his advices.
1t is the plan of the Chihuahua au-
thorities to place these men in gar
rison in the various cities of the
state, having a large cavalry detach-
ment at each post, as soon as the
American troops withdraw. When
lever news indicating that bandits are
in the vicinity of any town has been
| received, the cavalry will be sent
out with orders to kill or capture
| every one of them. Gales says the
Chihuahua officials believe they car
quickly rid the country of every out
law
A telegram received here today
from Guadalajara by Ives G. Leleviel
de facto consul, stated that Genera
Jesus Trojillo, 4 former Villa leader
in Sonora, had been appointed COM
mander of a regiment of rurales by
General NJ. NJ. DiegueZ, military gov
ernor of Jalisco. General TrujillC
who surrendered at the time of Vii
las defeat in Sonora, was reported
to have been executed together witt
General Francisco Urbalejo, a Yaqu
chieftain, and three other forme
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BERLIN. April 1S.-The newspapers
have been preparing the people for
the early reception of the American
note by commenting on Washington
dispatches announcing the compile
ton of the document. Disappoint-
ment is expressed at Foreign Minis
ter Won Jagow's answer to the Amer
lean inquiries having had so little
effect in satisfying Washington.
Some of the newspapers note what
they term President Wilson's appar-
ent anxiety to withdraw from the
Mexican undertaking and interpret it
as a bad omen for the future rela-
tions between the United States and
Germany
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19
Quiet Along the American
Line of Communication

make any statement concerning him.
1t is known however, that he is sus-
pected of guiding the Villa band upon
Columbus.
Thirty one sick and injured men were
brought from the front today. Many of
them had been treated in the field hos
pital in Colonia Dublan and were suf-
fering from minor diseases. None was
in a dangerous condition and none had
been injured in action, as was first re-
ported. medical officers said
Major Clyde S. Ford of the medical
corps of Wheeling, w. Va, arrived
from the field today on his way to
London, where he has been detailed as
medical observer with the British army.
Major Ford was American medical OBJ
server with the Turkish army in the
first Bulgarian campaign.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19
GERMANY DEMANDS RETURN Of
PAPERS TAKEN FROM vON PAPEN

mitted before he became a member
of the embassy staff.
Assistant Attorney General War
rem, in charge of neutrality prosecu-
tions said tonight the matter had not
been brought to his attention. 1t was
understood that the state depart
ment's request would be acted upon
tomorrow.
Prince Won Halzfeldt, counselor of
the embassy, who made the represen-
tations demanded that the papers and
documents be sealed and restored
without being photographed or
copied
The action was based upon ground
that the office in which the seizures
occurred in reality is a branch of
| the embassy.
| 1t was said at the embassy that the
contents of the papers were un-
known here and that the demand
for their restoration was made after
Won Igel had communicated over. the
long distance telephone from New
York.
State department records show that
formal notification of the appoint
ment of Won Igel was received during
last September. after Won Papen had
been declared persona non grata. Vor
Igel had been in the office of vor
Papen for several months prior tt
that.
Teutonic officials appeared to b'
surprised on being informed that tn
release of Won Igel had been condi
tionaly ordered. They indicated the,
had been informed that the instruc
tons for release of the prisone
would be unconditional. A length
report on the affair was understoo,
to have been forwarded to the Berlil
foreign office tonight.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19
Administration is Waiting
on Further Reports From
American Officers in Mex
leo Before Deciding on
Next Move of Expedition
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WASHINGTON, April 18.-The ad-
ministration is waiting on further
reports from American officers in
Mexico before deciding whether the
expedition seeking Villa shall be
withdrawn or reinforced for further
operations.
Indications at the war department
bore out press reports from the front,
that the pursuit of Villa was tenn
porarily at a standstill.
President Wilson and his cabinet
discussed the Mexican situation brief
ly today in the light of review Of
its military aspects, submitted by
General Funston. 1t was announced
later that the situation was un-
, changed and the administrations
policy unaltered. One member of the
cabinet admitted, however, that no
final decision had been reached as to
the withdrawal of the troops
Officials would reveal no word of
the report submitted by General Fun
ston. 1t was apparent, however, that
it outlined q situation which required
action in Washington. The line of
communication with General PERISH
ng's forces already is drawn too thin,
and there is no disposition here to
contradict border advices that more
troops must be sent if the chase is to
be pressed further
1t was thought probable. though no
official would talk about this phase
of the question, that the German sit
uation would have some bearing upon
the impending decision. If a break
in diplomatic relation with Germany
is foreseen by the administration, it
! is virtually certain that the troops
| will be recalled from Mexico immedi-
ately They would be needed at home
| as military prudence would require
| that steps be taken TO prepare for
| eventualities in Europe.
Some officials expressed the belief
| that the United States must wait and
| see what happened beyond the border.
| before it could determine whether to
| increase the American forces or with
| draw at once. The report Of Villa S
| death has not been cleared as yet.
| Doubt as to its truth is steadily in
| creasing, and dispatches from Consul
Letcher at Chihuahua City, received
today characterized the report as q
mere rumor. without any foundation
| that he could ascertain.
The Washington government, as
nearly as the attitude of the cabinet
can be learned, is in no mood to force
matters in Mexico. Already the main
purpose of the expedition, protection
Of the border, is regarded as ac-
complished.
IE some quarters it was suggested
that an agreement for withdrawal
might be reached with General Car
rama on the basis that if Villa or his
band reached within some specified
distance of the border, despite the ef-
forts of Carranza troops to check
them, United States troops could
again cross the border There was
nothing to indicate that this plan had
actually been worked out.
In moving new forces to the border
or possibly beyond, as reported to-
night in San Antonio dispatches,
General Funston is acting within the
discretionary power conferred upon
| =, -
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19
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SAN ANTONIO, Tex, April 1S.-
General Funston issued orders today
that will place at the disposal of
General Pershng 1900 more troops.
He has ordered to proceed to Co
lumbus, N. NJ. the Sixth cavalry from
the Brownsville district, the Seven
teenth infantry from Eagle Pass, the
first battalion of the Twenty fourth
infantry from Eagle Pass, and troops
l. from the Tenth cavalry, Fort
Apache.
But even with more troops the pur-
suit of Villa will be a slow and tedi-
Gus job if his trail is extended south of
the state Of Chihuahua in the opinion
Of army officers, who say that the
trails beyonl Satevo make increasing
ly difficult the operation of military
supply trucks. An advantage can be
gained by the use of a shorter route
either through Ojinago or Fabens but
this plan, it was reported from Wash
ington, would be unacceptable and the
remaining plan and what military
men regarded as the only logical plan,
the use of the railroad south from El
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19

Soon after noon today, and just after
the cabinet had departed, the president
summoned Secretary Tumulty. He in
structed him to go to the capitol at
4:30 o'clock-and not beforehand ar
range for joint session of house and
senate, at l O'Clock tomorrow after
noon. The president did not state his
purpose to his secretary and instructed
him specifically to inform the leaders
he had no knowledge of the presidents
design, further than that important
affairs were to be communicated to
congress.
| Promptly at the hour named, his
secretary went to the presidents room
in the capitol, and sent for Chairman
Stone and majority leader Kern.
After a hurried conference they went
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19
BELIEVE WAITE SANE

NEW YORK, April 1S.-Alienists,
who spent more than an hour today
eXamaning DR.. Arthur Warren Waite,
confessed slayer of his father law
John L. Peck, a wealthy drug manu-
facturer of Grand Rapids, Mich, re-
ported to District Attorney Swami
tonight that in their opinion, waite is
sane, but somewhat abnormal. While
being returned to the Tombs from the
district attorneys office Waite is al
legged to have declared to detectives
that he was anxious to pay the pen
atty for his crime, "and have it over
with"
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19
MISSING CAVALRYMAN
FINALLY HEARD FROM

CHIHUAHUA CITY, Mex, April
1S.-Consul Letcher announced to-
day that word had been received
from Private Richenberger, Tenth
cavalry, who has been missing
since the fight at Parral last
Wednesday. General Pershing had
offered a reward for news of the
missing trooper, who had been
sent into Parral ahead of Major
Tompkins' column to ascertain
conditions. Consul Letcher gave
no further details beyond the
statement that the soldier had
been heard from.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19
Bodies of Two
Slain Under Auto
Taken to Douglas
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DOUGLAS, Ariz., April 1S.-The
bodies of J. White Stanfield, aged A
years, and Mrs. Joe Collins, aged 20,
former residents of Cloverdale, ~ NJ
65 miles east, were brought here today
following their death Monday as re-
suit of an automobile accident last
Wednesday while they were enroute to
Douglas.
The engine of their automobile died
as they were going up a hill and the
car turned turtle in deep arroyo, pin
ming them underneath in such manner
that they We're unable to move. For
| more than % hours they lay in this
position, praying for death to come to
their release. A detachment of First
cavalry men on border patrol duty dis
/ covered and released them. Both were
injured internally.
Mrs Collins body will be sent tc
Demning, N. NJ, for interment Thai
of gSanfield will be sent to Globe to-
morrow.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19
GERMAN VIEWPOINT

The conservative organs. while es-
sentially not wanting a break, appear
to be resigned, their tone summed up
being. Let President Wilson do his
worst
The Frankfurter Zeitung. which is
eager to see the matter amicably set
tied, says:
IF President Wilson wants a
breach, no answer which Germany
can give under the existing circum-
stances can satisfy him. If he ser
iOusly wants peace he must choose
the ways and means for bringing the
imperative demands of Germanys
submarine warfare into harmony
with the justifiable interests of neu-
trail countries"
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19
GASOLINE GOING FAST
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WASHINGTON. April 1S.-Little
hope for a reduction in gasoline prices
is seen by experts of the bureau of
mines. which issued statement today
declaring that the present rate of pro-
duction, the country's supply of crude
oil would be exhausted in II years.
Relief can come, the statement says,
only through development of processes
for obtaining gasoline from other
sources,
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19
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COLUMBUS, n. NJ, April 1S.-Truck
men returning to the border today
brought reports of quiet prevailing
along the American line of communica-
ton. The trip from the front was un-
eventful, they said, and rumors of
trouble which have been current in
Columbus We're denied. 1t was pointed
out that while every preparation has
been made by the various detachments
for any development, an increased feel
ing of security was expressed all along
the line.
Much interest was aroused here by
the arrival of Tandy Sanford, a Mexi-
can half breed. Sanford is being held
incommunicado and under a heavy
guard, military authorities refusing to
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19
REPORTS Of DEATH0F VILLA
ARE INDIRECTLY CONFIRMED

officers and officials consul Garcia has
maintained stoutly that the bandit is
dead. He declared tonight that he was
certain confirmation of the ending of
Villas career would be received here
very shortly.
The position taken by Consul Garcia
and General Gavira has some what
shaken the confidence of the skeptics
but the general attitude in Ell Paso is
still one of watchful waiting.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19

to the house side and talked with Ma
jority Leader Kitchen.
A few minutes later, a resolution for
a joint session was introduced in the
house.
Does the gentleman from North
Carolina desire immediate action on
this?" asked Representative Mondell,
acting as republican leader in the alb
sence of Representative Mann.
Yes" responded the democratic
leader. 81 understood the president has
some very important communication to
make
Without debate or opposition, the
house at once passed the resolution,
and the clerk carried it over to the
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DEATH LIST is FIVE
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BRADFORD. r. l., April 18.-The
total of deaths by the rear end colli-
sion of trains on the New York New
Haven and Hartford railroads here last
night remained at five tonight, search
of the ruins having failed to disclose
more bodies. All the injured are eX-
pected to recover. Various inquiries
into the cause of the accident were
started during the day, but none of
them reached any definite conclusion.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19
FOR AMERlCANlSM
OF COL. ROOSEVELT

SANTA FE, N. NJ, April 1S.-
Resolutions denouncing the for
eign policies of President VIII
son and expression of approval
for "Americanism of Theodore
Roosevelt" were adopted at the
state progressive meeting here
today.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19
WILSON is ENDORSED
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DOVER, Del, April 1S.-The demo-
cratic state convention which met
here today to select six delegates and
alternates to the national convention,
instructed the delegation to vote for
the denomination of President Wilson,
whose administration was endorsed.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19
Submarine Crisis Coming
Today When Wilson Lays
Matter Before Congress

In Hall of House at One OCock This Afternoon Presi-
dent Will Speak Before Joint Session. Last Words OF
United States to Germany In Grave Situation Which
Has Kept Two Nations on Brink OF War for Nearly
Year-An Ultimatum to Germany and Even Sever
ance of Diplomatic Relations Are Two Most Likely
Eventualities
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19
Ernest Schiller, Pirate, is
Givem Life Imprisonment


WILMINGTON, Schiller
of
the u District He
erai pr a Atlanta n a
Schiller a
he denied that his motive robbery He
believing of
the allies o
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19
Peace Army of Million

we are creating here tonight a
peace army of a million men" de-
clared Senator Myers. in supporting an
amendment of Senator Reed, to make
the regular army 100000. The senate
had agreed previously by a vote of 43
to 81 to an amendment by Senator
Braniegee increasing it from the pro-
posed strength of 10000 to 100000.
The Reed reduction proposal was re-
iected AZ to 81, after a brief speech by
Senator Williams, in which he referred
to the sclemnity of the occasion which
would confront congress tomorrow
Are We or are we not threatened
with war;" asked Senator Williams
Are we or are we not threatened with
war from Mexico? Are we or are We
not threatened with war over the sub
marine controversy? Have we not
been called to assemble in joint session
tomorrow, the solemn purpose of which
we do not ourselves definitely under
etand?"
IL the army cannot exceed a GER
tain number except in state OF
threatened war, we are now in a state
| of threatened war if the president
thinks so. For myself l think we are
rretty seriously threatened with inter
national difficulties both from the cas-
and the SOUTH
The apparently grave development.
| of the few hours preceding the passag,
| of the bill also probably served to sav,
the volunteer army provision. Cham
| pions of tie national guard fought /
bitterly in the committee of the whole
| and it was retained by vote of "a t,
| 80. Tonight Senator Lewis agail
moved to strike out the section. 1t wa
saved this time by vote of 40 to 81
| Other Important Provisions
Important provisions of the senat
| Continued on Paga TNol
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19
In Night Session and With
out Record Vote Higher
House Adopts Substitute
for Hay Bill Passed by
the House
DIFFERENCES UP
TO CONFERENCES
On Eve of Joint Session to
Hear Message on Grave
International Issues, Sen
ate Hastens Completion
of Measure
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WASHINGTON, April 18.-An
army reorganization bill that would
produce regular army and reserve
military forces in the United
States aegregatina a million men,
was passed by the senate tonight
without record vote. 1t is a sub
stitute for the Hay bill, passed by
the house, and the differences will
be worked out in conference.
On the eve of joint session of
the houses of congress to hear a
message from the president on
grave international issues, the
senate fastened completion of the
bill amid scenes of excitement, re-
peatedIy rejecting all amendments
tending to reduce the proposed
strengthening of the army.
With the closing hours of debate,
the senate made provision for a
regular standing army with a
peace strength of 250o00 men, as
compared with 100000 in the Hay
bill, which passed the house, re-
tanned after hard fight, the plan
for a federal volunteer army re-
serve force calculated to aggregate
$4,000 men and federalize the ma
tional guard forces of the states
TO an estimaed strength of 100000
men.
In addition to this combined
regular and reserve force of $780,
0oo men, an amendment was made
to create a school and college
youths reserve corps in time of
war or threatened war which
would recruit force of trained
yourg men, schooled by officers of
the regular army, the estimated
strength of which is anywhere
from 200, 200 TO 100000.
Arizona republican., 1916-04-19

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The Republican journal., 1916-06-15
NORTHPORT NEWS.

Cottagers are arriving every day and already
number are here.
Mrs. Anna Page of Boston has arrived al
her cottage on Clinton avenue.
Mrs. S. A. Fellows and daughter of Bangor
are at their cottage on Bay street.
Mrs. Mary Dunbar of Bangor has arrived
and opened Beechnut cottage for the summer
Mrs. F. E. Sparks of Old Town has arrived
at her cottage on Broadway for the summer.
1t is expected that the Northport Inn will be
opened as usual the last of June, when the
Boston boats will begin to make landings here.
Work is progressing fast on the new Country
Club house and it will undoubtedly be ready
for dedication on July Fourth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph W. Blaisdel, who have
been at the Bangor House for several weeks
since coming from the winter in New York
have made several flying visits to their cottage
here, but arrived Monday tor the seasc
They will have Ralph Guthrie Of Belfast TO,
chauffeur this season, M. Guthrie having hireG
a cottage here and will be joined by his wife.