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PARIS EXPECTS BREAK.
"Natin" PIeRs sed Nt Prospect Of
Ruptur~ with "Pirates.''

PARIs, Aprjl 20--1he morning papers
did not receive the text Of President
Wilson's statement in time for publica
ton but they nevertheless expressed the
opinion that the situation between the
United States and Germany Is grave.
The JorWndi says that a ruit re be-
tween the two countries Is imminent
The action Of WaehiuSton will have
tarreaching consequences for the future
of the United States the Nu'M r"-
marks France awaits calmly tive
eventual rupture. America could NOT
give MS greater sympathy than she has
already given but We will feel moral JOY
to see this noble nation break all relation
with "A nation of pirates which pre-
Cipitated the present world Tragedy"
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GEN. OBREGON TOLD
THAT VILLA Is DEAD
Amnesty Refused to Julio
.AcOSta, villa Chief in
Columbus Raid.


MEXICO CITY. April 20,--Gen. Luis
Gutierrez at Chihuahua city has tele-
graphed to ten. Obregon that he Is in
formed that villa died OF septcemia
from his wounds. and was buried near
san Francisco de Borja. in the State Of
Chihuahu Gen. Gutierrez says he Is
having excavations made around there
TO discover the body. and will have It
taken 10 Chihuahua city for identifica-
tion.
TIE Vilista leader Julio Acosta, one
of the Columbus raiders. has asked am
nesty OF Gen. Gutierrez. which was
refused, as according to Gen. Obregons
orders the Columbus raiders are all
outlaws and not entitled to clemency
Gen. Obregon reports that the Nillista
leader Canuto Reyes has surrendered at
Pedrioena. Durango with 500 men. arms
ami ammunition.
Foreign Minister Aguilar, who has just
arrived here resumed his duties to-day.
He told correspondents that ex-Minister
OF the Interior Rafael Zubaran Cap
many had b en- appointed Mexican Min
ister to Germany and Austria-Hungary.
He will leave shortly to assume charge
Of the post. Four thousand paraded the
streets to-day in honor OF Carranza The
majority OF tne paTauers Wete ihui""'
from Xochimilco and surrounding towns
also a goodly number OF troops. Govern
ment employees, police and fremen. Car
rama did not parade. but reviewed the
procession from "A balcony OF the Munich
nal palace. The paraders' banners did
not bear very interesting devices, the ma
jority merely lauding Carranza as the
upholder of national integrity and sover'
eignty. Some read Death to Reaction
aries" One allegorical float had large
papier-mache heads Of Huerta and Ii
mantour on poles.
Gen. Carranza announced tonight that
ne will receive all diplomats formally
Tomorrow at the national palace.
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BERNSTORFF ASKS TIME;
BREAK MAY BE AVER TED;
NOTE DELIVERED IN BERLIN
GERARD PRESENTS u. S. NOTE;
CHANCELLOR COESTOK KAISER
Emperor With Won Bethmann-H Hollweg, Expected to
Reach Decision for Reply to Submarine Note
Press Comment in London and Berlin

BERLIN. April 20.--Ambassador Gerard
delivered the American note to the Ber-
lin Foreign Office at & 80 this evening
ard it is expected that Foreign Secretary
Won JagOw delivered it promptly.
The last section OF the note was re-
Just before noon and embassy clerks I'm
ished typewriting a complete copy at 3
p. NJ. After going over the translation
carefully Ambassador Gerard obtained
an immediate appointment and motored
to the Foreign Office.
The newspapers announced late in the
afternoon that Chancellor Won Bethmann-
Hollweg has started for the front to
spend Easter with the Kaiser 1t is as
sumed that the American situation VIII
be discussed at this meeting and Ger.
many's decision on the ultimatum OF the
United States practically framed.
The Frankfurter Zeitung makes a
pointed answer to the charge Of the
Cologne vOiks-eitung that President
Wilson bothers Germany with de-
mand for an examination OF all her L
boat commanders every time an Eng
lish vessel Is sunk.
When a ship is sunk with the loss
OF American lives there IL nOthins
for the American Government 10 dc"
says the Frankfurter Zeiturg, but
turn 10 the warning powers to ask
what information they can supp, on
the matter. This procedure il far f.
being an assumption of nquisitorial
powers or an attemp; To sit in Judgment
on the method OF German ~ariirC III
sea
The Berlin Ietann declares that
Germany will listen respectfully to any
statement President Wilson may make.
but will not allow the American Presi-
dent to define for Germany's benefit the
expression principles of humanity
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la giving out the affidavit the British
Government saws tnat the statements
contained In Il are supported 10y other
information now In the hands of the
authorities both mere and in the United
States. Some Of the statements. it sa.s,
are currooorated u, stubs in capt. Won
Papeu's cheek book.
Won der Goltzs statements the offi-
cal statement says. 'tind detailed cor
roboration In the Won rap.n checks,
which he cannot have known were In
the possession OF he British authorl-
ties"
Won der Goltz made his statement on
the nigh; of January 81. after a check
made payable TO him by Won Papen was
shown to him. He then asked to he
permitted TO write ont his story
That story. as written and sworn 70
hy Won der Goltz. follows:
ION August ,. 1914. left tn, Mexican
army ON leave and arrived AT IL Paso.
where Consul kuck directed me to report
to Won papcr. After visiting Washing
tor and Asbury Park I arrived in New
York in mid-Augus,, stopping at the
Holland House.
II visited Vice Consul kraske, who
suggested that | avoid being seen about
the Consulate. and he would notify me
when to meet Won Papen. 4 te~ days
\
my opinion Of a scheme suggested by a
certain capt. schumacher for raiding
towns or the coast Of the great lakes
with "A motor boat armed with machine
guns. The proposal later was rejected
owing to the embassy receiving unfa-
vorable information about Schumacher
II was then requested To assist in a
scheme for the invasion of Canada by
"A force recruited from reservists In the
United States. aided by German war
ships then in the Pacific, This scheme.
which was proposed by Won Papen and
Roy I'D. later was abandoned on the
advice OF Bernstorf.
Next Won Papen asked me To confer
with two Irishmcn, who propNed the
dynamting of raiiwav functions. grain
elevators and the locks of canals con-
Meeting the great lakes II was hoped
thus Ia terrify Canada and prevent the
Dominion from aiding the mother coun-
try received the Ilishmen. who
brought maps and details Of their plan
Before going To Baltimore to consult
with Consul Luederitz regarding the
scheme | employed one man. Charles
Rucker alias Tucshemier. as an assist
ant. who obtained a passport under the
name of Taylor lie also introduced Inc
to the captain of German ship at the
time in the harbor. proposing that
make use Of part Of his crew and one
officer,
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~. s. MEANS BUSINESS"
Amsterdam Correspondent snya
Public Is AnRry-Other Comme Mt

>orCia' Tab'> UssBdfcL to Tur Sr>
LoSpoN. April 2o.-The Amsterdam NJ
correspondent Of the Daily Telegraph
says:
"reieErams from Washington pub
ltshed in Berlin this morning have
greatly perturbed the German public,
who hav. been Systematically fooled b.
the authorities with the comforting
thought that all America would d, would
be to talk and continue to send notes
Now that IL is seen that America
means business. the German public is
angr.ly reproach.ug the leaders with the
crowning blunder OF forcing the United
States to the side OF the Allies
commercial interests in Germany
view the consequences Of the trouble
with the United States with alarm, real
!Zng that not only would all the diff
culties between the Allies and America.
on which Germany has been counting.
ins,antaneously vanish hut that Ameri-
can munitions factories would he a. the
service Of the Allies and Germany g
ships in American ports would be seized
and used in the service Of the Allies"
IRE Berliner Pos, says:
I'VE have heard enough OF the silly
reproaches lcyelled at us by Americas
sea going citizens II the Washington
gentlemen believe that We have nothr e
more important 10 40 'ndh 'hNce''th't
whether any coon cattle driver has had
lock OF his precious hair rrffled while
crossing to Europe, then the peU,l. in III,
White House are terribly mistaken.
"Why do Americans choose ships IN
| which they can be hurt Does the Amer
lean Government deny that there are
rascals among Americas sons? II such
rascals are paid with British gold &C
make dangerous ocean trips why should
President wilson make us responsible
| for their lives" If Germany should
climb down serious trouble would h.
bound tn come from within Germany's
leaders, We prefer that trouble should
| come from "a hout "
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LONDON PRAISES WILSON.
Calls Difference FancifuI Between
Break and War.
Sprciol Coh,e Despatch 10 THr Sl>

LONDON, April aO.---The Daily Nems
features an editorial on President VII.
sons note to Germany, saying in part
What does President Wilson the most
honor Is his insstence upon the observ-
ance of the recognized laws Of naval
warfare, irrespective of whether that
branch, in a particular instance. brings
American lives into peril,
This is "A high ground to take and
worthy of "A great nation whose moral
and material force is backing the de-
mand,'
The paper expresses the opinion that
Germany Is confronted with the necessity
Of making a rapid choice between SUBJ
mission or war, adding that all signs
indicate her choice viii he war
NO doubt" the article continues.
there will be many stopping places be-
fore that point is reached. None the
less the omens are against mainte-
nance OF peace. The distance between
a severance Of relations and open war
cannot be determined By textbook prece-
dents. but the interval Ia likely to be
short.
''The obstacles to GsrMany's submis-
sion are slmest insurmountable. She
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one of the exhibits offered by coun-
sci for Comptroller Travis to aid in es-
tab!ishing the states contention that the
entire estate should be taxed here were
the funeral notices published al the time
Of Mr. Harknesss death which referred
to his residence at 933 Fifth avenue and
announced that interment was to he in
Woodlawn. where an elaborate family
mausoleum had been erected after the
death of Mrs. Hardness.
In answer to this contention Harry
S. Hardness testified that while his
father regarded his Fifth avenue resi-
dence as his home prior to 1905 and had
lived there he never slcp, in the house
after the death OF his wife and had only
gone there occasionally to observe the
condition of the property. The house
was dismantled gradually and the bulk
of the contents shipped 10 Walnut Hall
Farm.
For years the Firth avenue residence
has been in charge of caretakers. Part
of the evidence consisted of letters in
which the sale Of the property was dis
cussed. II was also established that
Mr.. Hardness had paid personal taxes
In Kentucky, but had sworn off his
personal taNes here,
In several letters written by Mr. Hark-
ness and submitted by the estate the
decedent referred to Walnut Hall Farm
az his home. II was proved that for
wears before his death Mr., Hardness kept
his securities in "A safe deposit vault in
New Jersey. but they were brought to
New York city shortly before he died
The State nut In evidence registers OF
the Waldorf-AstOria, 81. Regis, Belmont
and other hotels to prove that after the
name of MIR. Hardness the word "city'
was written, but the administrators In.
sisted that the words were not written
by Mr.. HsIkness, but by members. Of hia
family.
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MORE TROOPS FOR PERsH1NG.
1000 Men VIII Enter Ncxico AT
COlu sm hus To-day.

FL. PAso, April 90 Additional troops
for Gen. Pershing in Mexico are moving
from border points tonight.
II is said 1000 men will go in AZ CO.
lumbus tomorrow 10 reinforce the ex-
pedtionary army in Mexico Troops l.,
NJ and y OF the Eighth cavalry and
Companies II and & OF the Twenty
fourth Infantry, a negro regiment. left
Fort Bliss tonight for Columbus to
form part OF the new force.
The infantry companies are at full
strength. $50 men each.
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"Will Never Yield"


special 'dbir Despofch 10 THr ST.
LONDON, April 2o.--Count Reventlow,
in an article entitled Wilson Threat.
ems Again" published in the Deutsche
Td0esseitung on April Is, and printed
here to-day by the Daily Express, says: !:
Germany will never Yield to America
because OF President Wilson's blum atti-
tude. The American press Is comlcal
IN contrast with the really effective
power Of the country. The best methods
OF advisement OF witch President VIII
son is master wear thin in "A time when
the sword OF Damocles remains too long
suspended, All can see that ii is only
"A wooden one"
There IS nothing here to show whether
the American note has been published
III Germany or whether the German pub
lic Is aware Of !,s contents. No pre- 80
comment on the note has been received
The comment quoted IN the Daily Err
press suggests that the note has not been
published in Germany.
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Major Tompkins's Self-COn.
troll .Avcrted Possible Mas
Sacrc of Americans.
LED INTO 4 TRAP.
FOUGHT WAY OUT
"Fricndly" Carlanza Sol
dicrS Sneakcd Up on Us.
Cayalry's Flank.
", GEORGE u. CLEMENTS.

Special Correspondent OF THE SrN.
FIELD IiEAporA ARrERs, UNITED STATES
ARMY. NrAR NAMrouirA, CHIHUAHUA,
Mexico. April 10. 10y aero to Columbus
\ NJ. April 20.--That the little hand
ful Of American troopers composing
Major Frank Tonipklns's command was
not anuihilated when II was attacked
or the afternoon Of April IL in the
streets of the city Of Parral by a mob
largely made ,ip OF soldiers wearing the
Uniform of the men composing the Car
'anzista garrison OF the town can only
he ascribcd 10 the coolhcadedness Of
the commander and the self-control Of
the men.
Mastery as applied to retreats is an
ovcrworked word iI these troubous
times. but as applied to the retreat
OF Major Tompkins can by no means he
construed ~ misnomer. The story
has been told briefly in the dispatches
permitted 10 be sent over the very
mach burdcncd wireless outfits by means
o. which this and other of the Ameri-
can camps in this section of Mexico are
Keep, in touch with the outside world
but The AFFAIR is worthy. OF more ex-
tended mention.
Major Tompkins and his aitcnuated
battalion were far In the lead of the
eevcral columns of American soldiers
searching the hills and valleys of the
Sierra Madres Mountains with a hope
Of discovering the hiding place OF
Pancho villa, wanted for the wantoa,
murder of American citizens during his
recen, raid on the city OF Columbus
n NJ
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Special 'dble DsSpdtch Ia TnE SIS

AMsTERDA Via London. April a.
The crisis between the United States and
Germany is followed with keen interest t
In Holland.
The Hdnd5lSbldd urges other ucutrals
to join In Americas efforts 10 restrain
limits.
The TeIcgrd0J expresses III" belief tli
Germany will have to yield to America 4
demands.
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H. commenting ON the Presidents lan-
Ruage tn" Westminster ga :"f'r SAYS.
Language OF this Kind between
great Powers does not leave open
wide choice, Germany is given the al
ternatr. Of abandoning its submarine
warfare or CeislnG to retain the friend
liness of the United states The tone
of the message forcshIdows in the latter
case more than the mechanical break of
diplomatic relations. President Wilson
has mapped out for himself 81 line of
action which admits of no retreat
The PuH Man Gd:e''c says that the
significance OF the Presidents review
of the situation is that he no longer
withholds official cognizanCe of the true
character Of German policy and of the
insincerl'i"s wherewith his former pro-
tests have been courtered, That Ger
many will fulfil the conditions specified
there is no reason to expect. but upon
the eventual consequences Of the Presi-
dents message IL will h" iruitl"ss 10
speculate. America AT least may he
congratulated upon having reached tn"
point where she is no longer compelled
to wear the fun livery OF uthclal neu-
trality as between man and beast
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CARRANZA TROOPS MASS;
MAY BLOCK VILLA HUNT
1900 Men Rushed to Parra Under Gen. Herrera,
american Hater''- Washington Believes They
Will Prevent Pershing From Going South

WASHINGTON, April 2O.--Backing up
the warning which they gave several
days ago to Gen. Pershing. commander
Of the American expedition in Mexico,
not to proceed any further south than
HIS advance columns are now located,
the Carranza military authorities at
Chihuahua. the state Department was
advised to-day, are massing 1900 troops
in the vicinity Of Parral.
II Was at Parral that the recent at
tack by Carranzista soldiers on Am.r-
can troops under Major Frank Tomp-
kins took place.
According to reports to the Depart
ment. the Mexican forces are bel sent
for the most part from the Carranza
garrison at Chihuahua. although IL is
said the movement has been undertaken
apparently without the knowledge or
lister Obregon
This latter statement many officials
consider merely as emphasizing the ina
bilty OF Carranza to control his sub
ordinate military commanders, rather
than an indication that the Carranza
Government itself is any less determined
TO insist on a withdrawal OF the Ameri-
can forces.
That anything like an immediate with
drawal is not being considered by the
Administration at this time was indi.
Gated by an announcement made this
afternoon by Secretary OF War Baker
that in addition to the eight new aero
planes already contracted for by the De-
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SPY TELLS OF PLOT
TO INVADE CANADA
Won der GOltZ Reveals Also
Plan to Raid Lake Coast
Towns.
BALkED BY BERNSTORFF
Won Papcm's Check Stubs APP
parcntly Confirm Parts
Of Confession.
BALKED By BERNSTORFI
,pecioi ,0bIe Nespdtch 10 Tar ST.


LoNpoN. April 20.--A detailed sworn
statement OF the plot against the We'll
land Canal and other activities OF Ger
man agents In the United States, made
TO the British authorities by Horst Won
der Goltz now in New York. giving sim
liar information to the American authori-
ties, was made public by the official
press bureau tonight.
In this statement Won der Golth says
tina, preceding the plot against the canal
q scheme for raiding Canadian towns on
the great lakes with motor boat
mounting machine guns was discussed,
but was rejected as the result of 'un-
favora ole Information" received by the
German Embassy about Capt. Schu-
macher. who, Won der Goltz says. had
suggested the scheme.
Planned Canadian InvasiOn.
Another plan told Of by Won der Goltz
was for the invasion OF Canada by a
force recruited in the United States
This plan. he says. was proposed by
capt. Boy-Ed and Capt Won Papen. bu,
was abandoned on the advice of Ambas.
ssdor Won Bernstorff.
Won der ~'oltZ says that he discussed
the plan to blow UP the Welland Cana
with Consul Luederitz at Baltimore and
received "a check from Capt Won papen
The former military attache. he says
also told him that capt Tauscler. Amer
lean representative OF the krupps and
husband or Nine ciadski. agreed to fur
iish the dynamite and other inateria
needed to carry out the scheme, and that
Tauscher gave him an order to the mar
ga charge of dynamite bargcs in New
York Bay and said he would send pistol:
I" an agent of Won der Gol,z in Ho
boken.
After reaching Buffalo. Won der Golt7
says he received "a telegram from Noi
Papen telling him that "a lawyer named
Ryan had money and instructions .oi
him and that ne received the mon.y
Won der Goltz says that ne believe,
tina, the United States secret service
{ knew about the matter from beginning
! to end He asserts that Won Papen ,o!t
! him the secret service men had order
TO watch Won der Goltz. but on NJ ac
! count 10 interfere lie left for German,
on the orders Of Won Papen. the latter
he says telling him that he would ar
rang. with Ambassador Won Bernstc r.;
FOR hts passage.
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Investigation. While the state 'Depart-
ment Is stlll Withholding an answer to
Carranxas formal note calling OH the
United States to treat with the Mexican
Government for n withdrawal OF the ex-
petition. information comes to the De-
partment from Mexico to the effect that
the Felix Diax movement for the over
throw of Carranza In growing In favor
throughout Mexico.
The Department Is still without definite
information. however. AS to the where
abouts of Diaz or confirmation of the
press reports that organized troops act
ing h his cause are operating In the
south.
The War Department is convinced not
only that villa is alive but that he was
present In parral at the time the Car
rama garrison attacked the American
troops That the garrison in that city
as well as Carranza troops elsewhere In
sout hern Chihuahua are AZ heart with
villa has been long though; in Department
quarters and the conviction is expressed
that the attack on Major Tompk'ns was
a deliberate effort to prevent the bandit
from being captured
Must Enter Cities.
In this connection IL IL common feeling
among members of the General STAN that
II through representations of Carranza
the American Government orders the
| American troops no; TO enter towns and
cities the chase after the bandit might
a. we'll he abandoned.
Concerning the new aeroplanes pur-
! chased for the Mexican expedition II
| was stated at the War Department that
| whereas the first batch Of four Curtiss
| machines now on the border have 90
| horsepower engines and "A carrying
| capacity each of two persons. the later
| machines ordered will have 100 horse
| power engines and carrying capacity
of three persons and eighty gallons o,
gasolene. They will be particularly suit
able for the high altitude work In
Mexico. but like the rest will be un-
armored and for reconnaissance purposes
only.
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HARKNESS ESTATE
NEAR $100,OO0,OOO
Figures Are Revealed in Con-
test Against Inheritance
Tax in New York.
KENTUCKY HOME Is GIVEN
Son and Two Daughters to
share Standard Oil Mans
Estate.

$1,000 -,
Lamon Vernon Hardness. th'r" N'ce'
president of the Standard oil Company
and soco,d l,rues, stoc,<holder in the
- IL, california n,
.'"'''"' WI" wv" w
January u, 1919, LETT an estate cs''-
mated at more than sl00.0O0.O00 This
was Indicated Yesterday when "A list Of
a.. ,,.,... -. ,,.,.,,.s uas a,ed
WI "a' nneN S'o'N
IN the surrogate court on u" aPP''"
ton TO determine whether or not Mr.
Ilarl,oss y,s n resident of New York
,.,. 49,. ,,,,r.,o,s
w 'he t''ne vi MS "'"'' "'''
subject TO "A tax here on MS eA'ehsi'e
holdings.
Although Mr.. Hardness was more
than - years old when he nled anu
had been in poor health he left no Will
The bulk OF his property VIII go 10 ms
son. Harry ;. Hardness. ana ms uaush-
tes. Mrs. Lila II, Edwards OF fittspurs
and Mrs Myrtle N' Macoh'ptI VI
Paicines Rancho. near follister' '"''
Counsel for Comptroller travis sousnt
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