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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
NJ COMBS QUITS
AF TER COVE NTION
Chairman of Democratic Ma
tional Committee viii De-
cline New Term.
Tnternational News Service {:

International News Service:
WASHINGTON, April "a. - Will
liam r. McCombs, chairman of the
democratic national committee, has
made it plain 10 Pres't Wilson that
he will be unable to serve, even
though ne might he chosen TO do 50,
as chairman OF the committee after
the St Louis convention. Mr.. Nc
Combs communicated his intention
20 retire TO the president and the
latter has sent the chairman a let
ter expressing regret because he
feels that he must take this step.
The elimination Of Mr.. McCombs
has been forecast for some time. At
the time Of the December meeting Of
the national committee il was report
ed that he planned to retire because
he was out Of sympathy with the
ma jority Of the members. Mr.. Nc
Combs. however. denied this and in
sisted that he would finish his
term which ends when the new COM
mittee. which meets Immediately
after the convention adjourns. or
ganizes. Officials here today and
democra &C politicians generally said
that they believed McCombs would
be succeeded by Fred Lynch OF
Minnesota. now chairman Of the ma
tional executive committee.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
Felix Diaz Rising
To Mexican Power;
Cdrrdnzd Loses
InternatLonaI - servL.e

International News Service.
WASHINGTON. April "a The
downfall OF the Carranza rule i'm
Mexico is in sight. Because OF his
attitude toward all of his advisers.
officials declared today that there
was little doubt that Nenusuauo
Carranza Will be superseded AS head
Of the de facto government Dr. in-
deed he already has not been. in the
very near future.
That. il was learned upon the best
Of authority today. is the real reason
Why Sec'y of War Baker has con-
scented 10 a Redistribution OF the
American punitive expedition in
Mexico. This redistribution will so
place all Of the American forces
both in interior Mexico and an along
the border. that they can take care
OF any situation that might arise.
And while Carranza's sun is set
ting, that Of Felix Diaz and the men
who are backing him in new revO-
lutionary movement. is RISING. The
nephew Of the old dictator has UNI
limited funds behind the movement
he is now heading 10 take over con
troll Of Mexico. Much of this money
was raised in the United tSates and
administration officials know that
when Diaz started for Havana ne
carried with him $2,0O0.000 i'm gold
and credits for five times that sum
TO aid him in his movement II
Diaz is able to overthrow Carranza
and at the same time carry into his
camp a large number of the Carran-
vista followers who have been luke
warm in their support of the first
chief he may yet be able 10 get
official American support for his
plans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
CHANCELLOR RFTTRNs.

International News Service.
BERLIN. April 24-Dr. Won Beth
man HollweE. the imperial chanceI-
Tor. is expected 90 confer today with
James W. Gerard. the United States
ambassador. and II is believed that
the German reply 20 the ulumatum
OF the United States viii have been
sent 10 Washington before As hours
elapss.
Since the chancellor returned
from great headquarters. where he
conferred with the kaiser. specuIa-
sion as K the German reply has
been general. but mo- one undertook
10 prophecy definitely what attitude
Germany would adopt
DR.. Won Jagow. the foreign minis
tor has a mass OF data before him
and IL was considered likely that he.
TOO. would confer with Air. Gerard
either today or This evening.
There was a disposition on the
part OF some 20 believe that Ger
many would make concessions II the
United States would guarantee 10
exact concessions from the allies
Germany has contended an along
that the British blockade is ILLEGAL
and that the allies are just as guilty
Of lnfringements Of the laws of hui
- - -
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
MAY SEND MILITIA
TO MEXICO LINE
Army Officers Face AIterna
tive of Using Coast ArtiI-
Iery or National Guard.

International News Service.
WASHINGTON, April 24.-Satis-
hed that the American punitive
expedition into Mexico cannot be re-
called under existing circumstances.
even though a break with Carranza
shall result from keeping the troops
there, the administration was today
concerning itself with the problem
OF getting additional troops for Dor
der service. The 1000 infantry and
cavalry still in northern posts. are
expected 10 be ordered south at
once This. however. viii not furnish
sufficient forces and army officials
are debating whether IL lis best 10
call upon the coast artillery for it's
spare men. organized as infantry. or
TO accept the picked columns of ma
tional guardsmen who are besieging
the war department for the oppor-
tunity TO see service.
The troops now i'm the field are in
a bad way through shortage Of sup
plies Of every kind Because Of this
pressure is being brought 20 bear
upon the state department 10 force
concessions from Carranza. An i'm
portant exchange OF messages IS in
progress between Sec'y Lansing and
Consul Gen. Rodgers at Mexico City
dealing with the entire proposition.
but al information regarding what
is wanted is withheld There is no
doubt that the administration Is
making another determined effort 90
get the de facto government of Mex
leo 20 see things through its glasses.
and 10 consent 10 the use OF the
Mexican railways TO supply the
American forces.
Take Definite Stand.
II is also known that Consul Gen.
Rodgers again has been instructed TO
make il plain TO Gen. Carranza that
if his forces get Villa then the Amer
lean expedition Will be Withdrawn
forthwith. but that IL cannot be re-
called while the bandit is at large
and presumably recruiting a new
and stronger band with which 20 att
tack Americans so soon as their
guard is back beyond the Mexican
border
Carranza has demanded that the
United States reply % his note de-
handing the withdrawal OF the
American troops before ne VIII dis
cuss any other matter. but there was
Il strong disposition in evidence in
official quarters today % disregard
this demand and 20 continue the
pressure 10 have him meet the
American viewpoint.
Although the regular cabinet
meeting scheduled for tomorrow was
called of because Priest Wilson has
decided 10 go 20 Princeton 90 vote.
ne will get the views OF Secy's Lam
sing and Baker on the latest devei-
opments in the Mexican situation
before leaving, and viii authorize
such action a. they deem best
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
Kaiser Will Inquire Effect of
Break on Economic COndi-
tons Before Replying
to u. S. UItimatum.
CHANCELLOR RETURNS
FROM BATTLE FRONT
Bethman-HOIIWeg Ready to
Confer With Gerard Follow
ina His Audience With
Emperor William.

International News Service:
WASHINGTON. April 24-Ger-
manys merchant princes and bank
ers. the men who have made the
financing OF the war to date possible,
will have the last say i'm the rela-
lions OF that nation with the United
States. Confidential advices received
here today show that TIE kaiser and
the imperial chancellor have sought
advice from the big business men
who have been directing the Ger
man financial policy. They are in
curing what effect a diplomatic
break with the United States will
nave on German economic future. II
Is expected here that upon this de-
cisiOn will huge whether Pres't Will
sons ultimatum demand for the ces-
ssuon OF the submarine methods
against merchant ships is accepted
or rejected.
II was officially stated today that
80 far no authentic information mas
been received by Am bassador Gerard
as TO the expected stand of the Ger
man government.
Tells OF Reception.
He has sent a summary OF editorial
comment and "A definite account Of
his reception at the Berlin foreign
Office. But he has emphasized that
the decision OF the German empire
will be reached by the emperor him
self and that no one has any idea
az vet what the decision will be
IL Is understood here that by d.
rection OF the president. Ambassador
Gerard has made II very plain 10 the
German foreign Office that this gov
eminent cannot consent 10 any long
drawn out parleys over the latest
note. IL calls for a direct answer.
the foreign office has been told. and
nothing but such a reply will be re-
ceived as satisfactory.
A matter OF grave concern in off,
cial circles today was the reported
sinking or four more vessels by Ger
man submarines IL is accepted
everywhere as fact If there IS A
single violation OF American rights
while the present negotiations are
on. that Az soon as the proof is IN
the hands OF the state department. a
diplomatic break Will be ordered
Officials do not try 20 disguise their
belief that thus is the most serious
outstanding danger at the present
moment.
Americans Not Afraid
SO far as the question of getting
americans out of Germany in case
cf a break IL concerned. officials say
there is no need To worry on that
score. Emergency arrangements
We're made 10y Ambassador Gerard
st the time the Lusitania was sunk.
and these arrangements continue in
effect. The Berlin EN- bassy has
plenty OF emergency funds on hand.
But. according 10 all advices reach
ing here, Americans consider them
selves perfectly safe under present
conditions and are showing no desire
10 leave Germany at all
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
ONE TROOPER KILLED.

News Service:
NAMIQUIPA. Mexico (via ra-
dio 10 Columbus. y. M, April
24.-One American trooper was
killed and three were wounded
in an engagement on april 10
between the band OF Nillistas
and Maj. Howze's flying column
OF picked horsemen Of the 1lth
cavalry. according TO an official
report made TO Gen. Pershing
by Mai. Howe on his arrival
here today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
Army and Navy in Active
Preparations For EVentu-
aIitieS That May
Arise Soon.
DIPLOMATIC IMMUNITY
DOESN'T COVER CRIMES
Atty. Gen. Gregory Rules En-
baSSy Officials Cannot ES-
cape if Evidence Shows
Criminal Activity.
nternatIonnt News CIVIC !:

WASHINGTON, April "a. -
Atty. Cen. Gregory today ruled
that diplomatic immunity from
arrest does not extend TO cases
in which a diplomat is guilty of
criminal Offenses against the
government Of the United States.
The ruling was made at the re-
quest of department Of justice
officials who are handling the
case Of Wolf Won Igel. arrested
on charges Of being involved in
the plot to destroy the Welland
canal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
RIVEN|
BY LABOR BATTLE.
24,000 Miners and 5000
Electrical Workers Are
Out on Strike.
international News Service:

International News Service:
PITTSBURGH. April 24.-Half
the coal mines in the Pittsburgh
district are idle today. Twenty-four
thousand miners are on strike at 20
mines. The men refused 10 work
today because OF the Pittsburgh Coal
Co.'S failure TO include the five per
cent increase granted the bituminous
miners in the interstate agreement
reached in New York, in Saturdays
payroll.
other mines granted the increase
and resumed operations as usual this
morning. During the morning no
disorder was reported at any OF the
mining communities and officers Of
the United Mine Workers say they
expect none.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
To ANuESD BILL.

International News Service
WASHINGTON. Ajril 2f-
The Burnett immigration bill
probably Will be amended as a
result OF the Japan protest
against certain features OF the
measure. il was learned on high
authority today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
1.fso ARE DROWNED.

International News Service.
SHANGHAI. April 24.-Ad-
ditional details OF the sinking
OF the Chinese transport HSin
Yu. received here today. indi-
Gated that about 1.13O lives
were lost instead OF q thousand
as originally reported
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
oUAKES IN HAITI.

News Service.
SANTO DOMINGO. April "a.
Severe earthquake shocks
caused heavy damage through
out the island OF Haiti last
night and early today. Com
munication with interior points
was broken of and II is feared
there has been a heavy loss Of
life.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
Late News Bulletins

protest Of the United States
against the interference with
American trade under the Brit
ish orders-in-counCil. was today
delivered TO the state depart
ment. The American protest
was sent 20 Great Britain last
[ovem Der.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
SOUVENIR SHELL EXPLODED.

International News Service.
WAKEFIELD. Mass, April "a
While John II. Busch was picking
with a steel instrument AT a souvenir
shell taken from the battleship
Maine. which was blown up in Ha-
Vana harbOr, the shell exploded
killing Busch and fatally injuring
his young son.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
International News Service:

Internal iOnRl News Service:
PITTSBUR RICH. Pa, April "a
Numerous clashes occurred today
when 40 deputies guarding the East
Pittsburgh plant OF the Westing-
house Electric and Mfg Co, where
900 men and women are on strike.
attempted to dispense great crowds
that gathered around the entrances
The deputies were roughly handled
and many were forced TO use their
clubs 20 protect then. selves.
When the doors 10 the plant were
opened today the strih ers again
linked binds. forming a human
chain about the entrances. This
chain the deputies once succeeded in
breaking. but it was reformed and
further attempts to sever it up TO
the time the doors were closed were
futile
All saloons in East Pittsburgh are
closed today at the request OF the
authorities and the strike leaders.
An effort is being made 10 prevent
the shipment of liquor into the
borough.
Fred II. Merrick. one OF the strike
leaders. in an address to the strikers
today advised them TO arm them
selves. He said he had learned the
company intended bringing the state
cOnstabulary-"th cOssacks,' he
called them. Blue steel revolvers he
said. would not flash SO much and
would be harder 10 detect. And get
plenty of ammunition" he said.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
international News Service:

BERLIN, April 24.-Attacks by
the French on both sides of the
Meuse river in the Verdun sector
were repulsed by the Germans last
night, it was announced By the war
office today.
Northeast of AvOcourt and east Of
lie Mort Homme dead Mans hill).
French infantry assaults were
launched against the German posi-
tions, but all were failures.
East of the Meuse, near Thiau-
mont farm. the attack Of the French,
although very determined, broke
down Under the fire Of the Germans
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
RAN MULE CAR.

ANDERSON. Ind. April 24.-AT
" old time" resident has discovered
that Dixon =. Williams. appointed
Chicago postmaster by Pres't Wilson,
operated the first mule car line here.
He left anderson when electric
comp etitior came in.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
RIVER REGULATION.
BEFORE CONGRESS
NeWIandS- BrouSSard Measure
Has Approval of PreSi-
dent and Cabinet.

WASHINGTON. April 2f.-Lines
we're drawn IN congress today for q
battle royal over river regulation be-
tween the supporters OF the Humph-
reys- Pa nsdell bill and the advocates
OF the Newlands- BrOussard bill.
The Newlands- Broussa I'd bill
drafted along the lines recommended
20 the president by Secy of the In
terror Lane, Sec'y OF Commerce Red
field and Sec'y Of Agriculture HoLs-
ton. was introduced In the senate
today by Sen. Newlands of Nevada,
and in a condensed form in the
house of Representatives by Rep.
Crosser of Ohio. The total apprO-
priation made in the bill is $50. OOO,-
600, OF which $25, 900, 600 goes to the
lower Mississippi and Illinois rivers
constituting the route Of the lakes
to-the-gulf waterway.
The bill also appropriates 5000.
600 to the Ohio: $4,000. 00G 10 the
upper Mississippi: S5.OO9.OOO TO the
Missouri, the Arkansas and Red
rivers. and other tributaries Of the
Mississippi. 100000 TO the Allan
tic coast and gulf rivers; $4,000. O0g
To the Columbia and Snake rivers:
SO, 100000 10 the Sacramento and
san Joaquin rivers. and $4,000, 900
TO the other California rivers and the
Colorado river.
Mould Create Council.
The measure also would create a
national waterways council. putting
river regulation in the hands Of the
war. interior, commerce ana agrI-
cultural departments. with the dc
sign OF eliminating the pork" IN
river Improvement appropriations
b. congress-
After failing 10 agree with Sen.
Ransdell and Rep. Humphreys on
the river regulation legislation. Sen
Newlands today gave out a statemen.
denoUnCing the Ransdell- Humphrey rs
OH as a pork barrel measure.
1T was most ungenerous." said
Newlands. Ito insist upon this old
and Objectionable piecemeal and
pork barrel system being irrevoc-
ably imposed on all other sections
of the United states while seek ing
for the Mississippi river alone 81
large an appropriate as $4,000
coo. without any recognition Of ths
suferings of the people on many
ether flood rivers. such as the Savan-
nah. the Brazos. the Ohio and It's
tributaries. the arkansas. the Kan
sas Iowa. Illinois and Missouri and
colorado rivers and many other
food menaced communities which
nieht be named IN the United
states"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
STEAL $4,000 N JEWELS.

CHICAGO. april 24.-Burglars
early today broke through the sky
light of the Brandt Jewelry Co. IN
T.. 63d St. and escaped with Jewels
valued az $4,000
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
CarranziStaS Reported to
Have Attacked Small Force
of Americans Near
SaterO Sunday.
FUNSTON Is LIKELY TO
MAKE BORDER INSPECTION
Scott Remains in San Antonio
But is RetiCent Upon Object
of Retaining Troops
in Mexico.

san ANTONIO. Texas April
24.-Nai Gen. Hugh D. SCOTT
chief-of-staG of the United
States army cU confer at
Eagle Pass. Texas. with Gen.
Aware Obreson. minister OF war
in the Carranza cabinet. Official
announcement of this fact was
made at Fort sam Houston
today
The result OF this conference
is expected 10 determine the fu
ture attitude IF the American
government with reference 4,
keeping American troops in
MeMCo and continuing tn
hunt tor Francisco Villa.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
international News Service

International News Service:
PARIS, April 24.-Further prog
ress was made by the French often
sive on the front northwest of Yer
dun last night.
In an attack with hand grenades
in Caurettes woods. (west of the
Meuse), the French took 80 prison
erS
Announcement of the French gain
was contained in an official COM
munique issued by the French war
office today
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
WANTS TO SEE WAR ENDED.

NEW YORK. April 24.-Nrs. Mis-
souri, Hawkins. who has just cele-
brated her 10tst birthday declares
her greatest desire Is not 20 live
longer. bat 10 see Europe's great war
ended.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
GET RRITAINs REPLY.

International News Service
WASHINGTON. April "a
Great Britain's reply TO the
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24

international News Service;
WASHING TON, April "a. - The
United States is taking no chances on
being caught mapping either in in
ternational affairs or in Mexico.
While officials are hoping that Ger
many will decide to accept the
American viewpoint regarding her
conduct Of submarine warfare
against mercl ships and that the
new complica as in Mexico may be
adjusted without further recourse to
arms. the activity in army and navy
circles is growing increasingly fever
ish.
Today leaves Of absence OF 4S
rect orders Of Sec'y Daniels. At the
same time instructions were issued
that no additional applications for
leaves will be considered at this
time. Leaves to army officers were
cancelled last week and all the
commissioned personnel of both the
army and the navy are under orders
10 report to regiments or ships. In
addition the two departments are in
touch with all retired officers so
that in case OF need they can be
called to active service Immediately.
No Definite Information.
There is no definite information
obtainable regarding the German
submarine situation. Ambassador
Gerard has communicated to Sec'y
Lansing all Of the information lie
has been able to secure. but It is ad-
mitted that it is still far from defin-
tie. Messages received here today
are understood TO refer TO confer
ences which the am bassador held on
Sunday with attaches of the foreign
office. but so far he has failed to
send any information regarding his
conference with the imperial chan
cellor. On. Won Bethmann-H ollweg
The feeling In official circles natur-
ally is hopeful because Of the belief
that IL she so desires. Germany can
extend her regulations governing
her Mediterranean warfare 10 the
Anglo-F French naval war zone and
thus meet the views OF the United
States.
1t is authoritatively made plain
that If Germany will meet the views
OF the United States relative 10
curbing the actions Of her submarine
commanders she will find that the
United States will meet her half way
in negotiations that must follow for
the purpose of determining just
what is and what is not legal in sub
marine warfare.
Orders Papers Returned.
In addition it is intimated in Of
fetal circles that there will be no at
tempt made 10 inject any foreign
matter into the situation by this
government Confirmation Of this
fact was seen today in the orders
sent by Sec'y Lansing 20 Atty. Cen.
Gregory that "all official papers"
seized in the arrest Of Wolf Won Igel
in New York are 10 be turned back
70 Ambassador Won Bernstorff. While
this raises the question OF what are
official papers. which must be set
tied when the am bassadOr returns
here tonight. the admission that Of
fcial papers cannot be seized Is ex-
pected 70 make the incidents in con-
nection with Won IgeTs arrest much
less serious than they have hereto
fore appeared.
All the Won Igel papers were sent
TO Sec'y Lansing. who Is personally
said 10 have charge OF the delivery
TO Ambassador Won Bernstorff.
The ambassador has said inform
ally that he would not make selec-
ton from the papers. but would eX-
pect the return OF all OF them as
being embassy property"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
BUILDS BOAT IN APARTMENT.

NEW YORK. April e4.-John Pc
terson built the detachable motor
boat. Evaporation. 8 feet long and
six feet wide. i'm the front room Of
his apartment and will launch il in
Pieces from "a second story window.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24
ABANDON HOPE ~ or villa.

ABANDON HDII I'd tIFT VII A..
International News Service.
san ANTONIO. TeNas. April e.
All hope ~ the Immediate capture
OF Francisco Villa dead or alive,
has been abandoned 1v the Amerl-
can expedition which entered Mex
leo FOR the one purpose ~ destroying
the socurge o. the border This
much was admitted today uy army
officers when they found that Gen.
Pershing's punitive expedition had
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-04-24

PITTSBURGH, Pa. April "a
Entering the final week OF the pres
ent wage scale contract. which ex-
pires next Monday. officials of the
street carmen's union and the Pitts
burgh Railways Co. renewed their
conferences today. There are a
number OF minor demands. hut the
principal issue is the wage scale. A
strike is in prospect IL the company
does not give ground.
In the Pittsburgh papers there ap-
peared today an advertisement sign
ed by IS local firms which declare
that the undersigned. after due
consideration. have unanimously de-
cIded that they vii not reduce
working hours in their respective
chops
Among the signers are the West
inghouse Electric and Mfg. Co. at
whose plant is. 600 employees are
now on strike, the Westinghouse
Machine Co. and the Westinghouse
Air Brake CO.