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over dozen conservatives who here
tofore have indicated no sympathy for
Hughes, declared themselves for him
today.
Five OF them came out in the open
to say the sentiment in their states
easily placed Hughes ahead Of Roose-
velt-Warren and Catron from the
far west Curtis and Nelson, from the
middle west and Gallinger from the
east.
Hughes is more available than
Roosevelt in the opinion of four. The
other, Catron, demands that he col.
onei should keep out of progressive
primaries-he voted as moose in
the New York contest-if republicans
are to consider him a probable presi-
Dental nominee.
"a dozen men who have no use for
Hughes at heart. have told me they
are for, him." said Senator Poindexter,
who has declared for Roosevelt to-
day "They see the trend T. R.-ward
and it's anything to beat It."
81 don't want to say anything
against the colonel" said Senator
Warren, Hes my friend and l am
his But sentiment out my way is
for Hughes"
"No doubt about it: no doubt about
IT, said Gallinger. "Our delegates are
for Weeks, but you can be sure they
will swing to Hughes before they will
to Roosevelt"
I'm for Root first" said Catron, of
New Mexico. Then for Weeks and
Burton, but you can bet I'm for
Hughes ahead Of Roosevelt. Let
Roosevelt get back into the party
One other conservative, however
Penrose-is likely to come out for
Roosevelt within the next day or 80,
close friend OF his said in the senate
today
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fight with Colonel Erwins Seventh
cavalry at San Geronimo three days
before, when sixty of their number
were killed. They felt they had earn
ed a rest and they were enjoying it.
Thoughts of combat were far from
their minds. Many rifles were still
strapped in mule packs. The alti-
tude of a mile and half lent nat
ural chilliness to the air, but the
noon sun shone brightly after many
days Of snow and rain and the weary.
saddle-worn Mexicans basked in it's
rays.
Then, without warning, a cyclone
of colored cavalrymen led by Colonel
Brown, rode peli-mell down the steep
slopes toward the Viliistas. The
Americans punctuated the cracks of
rifles with shrill yells.
Over score of Villistas pitched
headlong in the dust before the Unit
ed States troops reached the outer
rim of the camp. Twenty more lined
their retreat.
Only handful Of the bandits ~
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IBy H. D. Jacobs, United Press Staff
CORRESPONDENT

IBy H. D. Jacobs, United Press Staff
Correspondent
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY IN
MEXICO april 4, via Motor to Co
lumbus, N. Nj, April 7.-Colonel w.
c. Browns colored troopers of the
Tenth cavalry today are believed to
be in the vicinity of Cusihuiriachic.
following their victory over the Vii
listas at Aqua Calientes last Satur-
day. The details Of the fight have
Just reached here by mounted mes
senger.
In the narrow valley twenty miles
southeast of Bachineva, groups Of ban
dts squatted about camp fires where
cauldrons of frijoles were bubbling
and strips of "jerky" writhing over
the Goals. Still others lolled about
on blankets or busted themselves
mending bits Of harness and clean
ing guns. The scene was military
but peaceful withal.
The Mexicans comprised a band
which formed from scattered groups
afteg tAo disastrous mo hour RUNNING
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President Wilson's Intended
Action is Expected to be
Announced Soon.

BY Robert ]. Bender, United Press
Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, April when
President Wilson and his cabinet met
today to discuss for the fourth time
the relations between this country
and Germany since the wrecking of
the Sussex. uncertainty, solemnity and
anticipation mingled in the atmos-
phere about the white house. Little
doubt remained that the government
will soon announce its intended ac-
ton. but the length to which the presi.
dent may go was little discussed by
officials today.
Secretary Lansing had ready for pre-.
sentation additional proof that the
Sussex was torpedOed by a German
subm arine. The evidence was compil-
ed by the French government and by
American naval attaches. In addf-
ton the secretary had numerous dis
patches indicating Germany has en-
barked on new submarine campaign
apparently regardless of assurances
given the United States government
months ago
The apparent seriousness of the
international situation has been re-
Elected for the last"few days by the
absolute secrecy established both at
the white house and the state depart
ment.
The lid on news has been clamped
down tight Conferences between the
president and Secretary Lansing and
Colonel House have yielded no light.
AS fast as data comes in to the
state department, it is forwarded to
President Wilson. During the last
few days the state department mes
sengers have taken score of conf
dental papers to the white house. The
contents of these have at no time
been disclosed
Z has been stated by 0hicials, both
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Mexicans Scurried TO Tall Grass
When Negro Troops Swooped Down

tempted to return the fire. They sent
a harmless volley at the Americans.
The Villistas were completely sur
prised. Those unable to reach their
horses scurried into the tall grass
like rabbits. These quickly lost them
selves in the dense underground and
deep arroyos and escaped. The mount
ed Villistas spurted south into the
San Antonio canyon. Practically the
entire Tenth cavalry squadron pur-
sued them fifty miles until the last
Mexican was out of sight.
While Colonel Browns men con-
tinued south, mounted messenger
carried word of the fight to Major
Evans who with another squadron of
the Tenth was encamped at Rubio,
ten miles east of Bachineva.
The scrap marked the first encoun-
ter of Uncle Sans colored troopers
in Mexico. One of the bandits they
killed was reported to be Manuel
Baca, Villas lieutenant who ordered
the execution of several Mexicans at
the Corralitos ranch during the re-
treat from Columbus,
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SENATOR HARDING SELECTED
AS TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN

a few minutes deliberation by the
committee.
Chairman Hilles of the national
committee said that Roosevelt's an
nouncement of his probable candidacy
had not entered into the discussion.
"Roosevelt's announcem was no
surprise. to me-" Hilles said. But it
did not have any effect on our choice
of a chairman"
Hilles declined to comment other
wise on Roosevelt's candidacy.
Committeeman Ralph Williams of
Oregon said his only surprise WAS
that the coloneTs announcement was
$50 mild"
Harding was in Chicago at the time
his choice was announced.
Lafayette B. Gleason Of New York
was chosen as temporary secretary OF
the convention and George L. Hart of
Roanoke, Va, official reporter.
Secretary Reynolds Of the commit
tee, who made the announcement OF
Hartiing's choice. said there is no
more news in this meeting and Won't
b anHA
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ENGLAND

LONDON, April 7.-Heavy loss OF
life is feared In the sinking of the
PeninsuIar and Oriental liner Silma,
reported In government service as
transport In the Mediterranean, east
OF Malta.
No official statement has been Issu.
cd by the admiralty and the simla's
owners thus far have no confirmation
Of press dispatches. The Siirra Is be-
Iieved TO be the transport reported In
an Athens dispatch to have been sunk
off the west coast Of Greece. Athens
reported It was believed there had
been a largo loss Of life.
Tho Silma wac owned by the came
company that owned the liner Persia,
sunk In tho Mediterranean last De-
cember, with heavy loss Of life, but
was a slightly smaller steamer, dis
placing s,ss4 tons. she was 43o feet
long. Several months ago her regular
sallings were cancelled and she was
taken over by the government
Six Of tho crew Of the steamer
VesuvIo, reported sunk last night,
vere drowned, It was learned today.
Thorough search by patrol ships has
failed to discover any more survivors
Of the torpedoed liner Zent which was
ounk Win ioOS OF nfC 'V9s'
PEACE is FAR AWAY.
IBy Ed L. Keen. United Press Staff
Correspondent
LONDON, April 7.-Peace 10 no
nearer In wartorn Europe as the re-
suit Of the German chanceilor's reich
stag speech "Wednesday.
Every British official interviewed to-
day scoffed at the idea that the allies
might agree to end the war on the
terms stated by Germany. For the
most part they saw little prospect that
the war might end "by autumn" a
suggestion made by high German
government official to United Press
correspondent at Berlin.
The Germans have modified their
peace demands for two reasons, off,
ciais here declared. One is the crown
princes failure to take verdun. The
other is tho increasing seriousness OF
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CHASE AFTER VILLA GROWS HOTTER
GERMANY

BY Earl w. Alderman, United Press
: STAFF Correspondence
81 Film, April 7.-ChanoeIIor Beth
mar @HoiIweg laid before the world
tho Srns on which Germany will con-
sem sto tho ending Of the war In hls
add sss before the reichstae Wednes-
d'4 : 5. wa. th. Interpretation today .,
tte -oEeaI Anzelser, Vosslsche zeltung
an tho Tageblatt, three Of tho most
influential newspapers Of Germany.
All three papers emphasized the state
ment Of peace terms to the exclusion
Of all other features OF tho chancel-
Ior's most comprehensive speech.
Count ReventIow, the "German fire
brand" alone laid stress on the I'M
portance Of the chanceIlor's remarks
regarding tho submarine, assuring his
readers that Bethmann-Hollweq had
reiterated firmly Germany's determIn-
alton to continue the present policy.
The press Interpretation may be Of
the greatest significance In vlew Of a
statement to tho United Press by a
high German government official that
peace In Europe by autumn 10 reas-
enable possibility. This statement
was made In the course Of an inter
Wow In which this official, whose
name cannot be used, emphasized the
complete unity Of the government on
all war policies, and denied that there
was anything alarming In tho food sit
uation.
On the first point, he explained, the
government leaders know Just where
they stand, an important ministerial
conference having fully lnformed d
them. Concerning tho food ques-
tion, he added that he had just re-
celved personal assurances from tho
Interior and commerce ministers.
I'VE have not an abundance" said
this official. "but we are not going to
starve or be forced by hunger to
Yield"
The newspapers pointed out today
that for the first time the chancellor
made a statement Of .Germany's inten-
tIons regarding Belgium. He demand.
ed no annexation OF Belgium, but ask.
ed only that tho independent Belgium
set up after the war, be free Of allied
Influence.
In one respect the chancellor In
creased Germany's previous demands
as made In official statements. He de-
cIared that not only Poland but all
Russian territory from the Baltic to
VoIhynia now held by tho central en-
piree be freed from the rule Of the
car. In previous official utterances
onIy the indepe ndence Of Poland had
been referred to-.
On the other hand IL was emphasiz-
ed today, the chancellor made no ref
erence to a demand for lndemnities at
the conclusion Of the war.
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announcement of Roosevelt
Was Not Considered by
Committee Members.

CHICAGO, April 6.-Senator War
rem G. Harding. of Ohio, today was
enosen as temporary chairman of the
republican national convention by
unanimous vote of the committee on
ssrrangements of the republican ma
uonal committee at it's meeting here
harding, 1t is said, would prove ac:
oeptable to both the conservative and
progressive wings of the party. Some
sonsldered him compromise candi-
ua,e and in this a step toward con
sAnat1ng Roosevelt. Though Harding
mMeiped to nominate William Howard
A' 1att at the last republican convention
leanings.
Harding's selection az tho key
ssr" oe ne ceugentiea oon1e aftss
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(illa is Reported to Have Gathered a Large
Force Around Him to Make Stand
Against Invaders.
|HANCE FOR A BLOODY ENCOUNTER
advanced Detachments are in Pursuit of the
Bandit Many Miles Away From Their
Avenue Of Supplies.

to forge ahead and bring the bandit
to bay If possible.
Pershing's message was so badly
garbIed as to be almost entirely un.
Ineligible.
Funston will attempt today to oh.
tain a clear version of the report and
with it clear information on the pro-
gress of the advanced detachments.
| Weight was added to reports OF
Villas escape southwark from the
Guerrero region by q report from Col.
w. C. Brown, forwarded from Cusi-
huirachic, west Of Chihuahua. Brown
reported he was hotly pursuing the
bandit.
VIII Pursue to the End.
CBy Carl D. Groat, United Press Stat
Correspondent
WASHINGTON. April I've arr
going to get Villa" was the officia
word in Washington today. If there
has been any change in this purpose
| it is in President Wilson's mine
alone it was said, and has not beer
communicated to the men charged
with running down the bandits.
How long this task will consume
no one would prophesy.
"You might as we'll ask how long
| is a piece of string" said one mill
tary man. Yet he, and his associates
have repeatedly expressed confidence
/ that the man hunters VIII succeed In
running Villa down.
Sub-surface talk that Carranza
may make early demands for with
drawal of American forces, had nc
foundation in official messages. some
time since, the first chief queried as
to how long and how far this govern
ment proposed to go in it's chase, but
the question has gone unanswered
and he has not renewed it.
The supply problem is the most
vexatious before the administration
though the war department daily sug
gests it's motor trucks will meet the
situation, even IL the railroads are
not opened. Press reports that some
private shipments have gone forward
from Ell Paso indicated perhaps the
renewal Of requests upon Carranza
for opening the system may have
been effective. The latest messages
said the request was under negotia-
ton" and Secretary Lansing declared
he understood the partial permission
granted some days ago still stood.
The war department had number OF
border messages overnight, though
whether these told Of troop move
ments, authorities would not say early
today. Reports have been lacking
for days.
While the American riders have
plowed deeper into the land south OF
the Rio Grande, military men have
considered whether they must ex-
tend their operations. Thus far, how
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GERMANY'S u BOAT CAMPAIGN
WILL LEAD TO A RUPTURE

at the white house and the state de-
partment, that this government, out
of diplomatic courtesy, would take no
action until word has come from Am
bassador Gerard at Berlin regarding
the German position. 1t is believed.
however, that this should not require
much longer. At any rate this gov
ernment will not allow the matter to
drag indefinitely.
Expecting Mo Rupture.
[By Carl w. Ackerman, United Press
Staff Correspondent
BERLIN, April 7-Ambassador Ger
ard does not believe the German-Am-
erican situation is serious.
In spite of reports received here
through English sources, Germany. the
ambassador believes, viii meet Ameri-
ca with complete willingness to set
tie any question regarding the cases
of the five ships now at issue.
DIR. Heksher, of the reichstag for
eign relations committee, said today
that the whole tone of the reichstag
which was formerly antt-American has
changed since the chancellor's speech
on Wednesday.
Wnere Germany SHOWS neT gcOu
will toward America as she does to-
day, an adjustment Of any difficulties
is certain" said Dr. Hecksher.
Officials generally believe that if the
present storm is weathered, all dang
ers Of diplomatic break with the
United States will have passed.
Absolutely Convinced.
TBy Robert J. Bender, United Press
Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, d. c., April THE
United States government is abso-
lutely convinced a German torpedo
struck the channel packet Sussex. A
statement from Berlin is now awaited
as to Germany's intention. In the
light Of this fact, the administration
does not propose to wait long.
These facts were made known to-
day as the presidents cabinet gath
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Continued on page 2.)
RUSS

PETRoGRAD, April 7-Russian
troops are now advancing on the
Turkish Black sea port Of Trebizond
from both the east and south, ac.
cording to official dispatches received
here today. In an engagement south
of Trebizond, the Turks were driven
out of fortified positions which were
occupied by the SIavs.
In Black sea naval fight, Russian
submarines sank a Turkish steamer
being conveyed by torpedo boat and
eleven sailing ships laden with coal.
A Russian battIeship bomoarded at
long range the former German cruis-
er BresIau, now the Turkish MiduiIu,
which fled.
MORE PROGRESS.
PETRoGRAD, April 7.-Destruc-
tlon of a German airship southwest
of Dvinsk and the capture Of the
GaIician village of Svetkavtze, was
reported officially today.
down the enemy dirigibIe, presumably
a Zeppelin. 1t fell behind the Ger
man lines. The war office reported
great aerial activities on the north
ern front, Russian planes bonn bard
ina German positions and the Ger
mans dropping bombs along General
Everet's front.
In the capture of Svetkavtze, near
TarnopoI, the Russians captured for
ty-two land mines and much other
booty. Austrian attempts to retake
the village were repused.
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Taft's Name Was Cheered, but
Mention of the Colonel Got a Chilly
Reception.
is A DEAD ISSUE IN THAT STATE
Senators at Washington Say Republican Race
Has Narrowed Down to Roosevelt
and Hughes.

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo-. April
7.-Stay-overs among the delegates to
the Missouri republican convention
here yesterday today said Theodore
Roosevelt was dead issue In Mis-
souri,. The cheering Of former Presi-
dent Taft's name, they said, indicated
the "stand patters" were still in con-
troll Of the Missouri G. o. P. The
only reference to the colonePs name
was Kissed.
In addition to naming Jacob Babler
national committeeman. selecting
delegates and alternates at large and
condemning the Wilson administra-
i.on, the convention endorsed former
Governor Herbert S. Hadley as de
serving of further honor by the
American people," Today Hadley
boosters said it looked as though the
former executive would be presiden-
tial factor at Chicago.
Conference is Important.
NEW YORK, April Especial sig
nificance was seen today in con-
ference here between Colonel Roose-
welt, Representative Victor Murdoch,
chairman of the progressive national
committee, and Geo. w. Perkins,
chairman of the active committee of
the party. 1t was the first confer
ence the colonel has held since pub
lication of his statement from Oyster
Bay virtually announcing his candi-
dacy.
Murdoch brought word to the pro-
gressive leader that the Chicago con-
vention of progressives will consider
no other candidate for presidential
honors.
Down to Roosevelt and Hughes.
WASHINGTON, April with a
cloak room talk indicating that sena-
tors believe the republican fight now
is between Roosevelt and Hughes,
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e. PASO, Texas, April 7.-Villa
s gathered 1000 men at Parral for
stand against the American expedi.
IN, according to information which
bched Fort Bliss today from Mexi-
sources.
The U. s. advance cavalry under
lionel Dodd was reported nearing the
lrral district. The size OF Villas
rec was surprise to officials here.
be most liberal previous reports es-
mated he had only a few hundred
lowers while 1t was generally be-
we'd that mere handful was at
hding their wounded leader on his
ght southward.
The Villistas were poorly mounted
ID frequently compelled to rest &C
riding to the latest reports. If, con-
hry to general expectations, Colonel
bdd has gone so far south OF the sup.
rting columns, he may catch up
tn the tagging bandits.
A Carranza garrison is supposed to
located at Parral where a number
foreigners are believed to have re-
lained with their mining interests.
ears are now felt for their safety.
hrranza troops from Chihuahua City
hd Torreon could easily reach Par
by rail. General Pablo Gonzales
Ps been appointed commander of the
orth by War Minister Obregon and is
eported to be enroute to take SUI
rene command OF the defacto gov.
rnment's operations against the vii
stas.
In Hot Pursuit.
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April T.
Pressing southwark in defiance Of
Ranger to their avenue of supply, the
american advanced detachments to-
[ay were believed to be near Satevo,
|orty miles south of Chihuahua City
Pn the trail of Villa.
Major General Funston early today
feceived message from Major
sample at Columbus, indicating to
PIN that Colonel Dodd, in command
y the advanced patrol. has advanced
. Satevo and was pushing the pur-
putt. Samples dispatch transmitted
message received via wireless from
General Pershing, relayed at Casas
Grandes. From this, 1t was under
stood that Pershing himself is below
Casas Grandes, though his location
was not known at headquarters.
II Dodd is holding Villas trail to-
ward the Parral district on the main
'rail from Satevo, he is doing so re-
sardless of the supply situation, ac-
,ording to the belief here. The trail
s mere winding path in spots,
'klrting the edges Of deep canyons
md fraught with great danger. The
mere circuitous nature of the road
would make communication with the
most advanced base difficult under
aking, it was thought. As Parral has
'een reported as Villas objective
lter the San Geronimo fight, it was
lot considered improbable that the
dvanced American force has chosen
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ssiIl an Important Factor.

Giidden Graphic: AS time puts the
1912 republican national convention
farther in the distant past, the ma,
tons respect and admiration for Will
liam II. Taft grows stronger and
stronger. AS politician (and, per
haps, as a president) Mr.. Taft was not
a very great success, but as an econo-
mist and a student OF governmental af.
fairs he ranks among the leaders OF
the nation. The ex-president's three
addresses at Ames last week made a
profound impression Taft is still an
important factor in American life.
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Will Become Unpopular.

CHICAGO, April John D. Shoop
probably will become the most un-
popular school superintendent in the
minds of the juveniles Chicago ever
had if his plan to abolish the sum-
mer vacation is adopted.