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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17
UNEASINESS FELT HERE
Naval Vessels Ordered Ready
for Service-Army Estab-
fishes Food Depots.
CARRANZA WILL HAVE HONOR
First Chief Likely to Be Given Credit
for Capturing Villa. in Order to
Avoid Delicate Issue.

UncOnfrmed reports were in circulation
here last night to the effect that Mexican
snipers had fired on Pershing's forces in
Mexico and that six American troopers
had been wounded. The War Department
was without any reports to confirm the
rumors.
Confidential dispatches to the War De
partment last night, which leaked out In
spite Of the efforts Of officials to keep
them secret, show that the situation on
the Mexican border is far from reassur-
ing.
In view of the known feeling Of the
Mexican military and civil populations in
the towns across the border from Texas,
New Mexico and Arizona, the reports as
to shipping gave cause for official alarm.
From the reports reaching Washington
last night. It was impossible to learn
whether the sniping was directed against
the American military expeditions. now
we'll into Mexico. or whether the snipers
were operating against Americans on the
border, or both.
Secretary OF War Baker last night re-
ceiTed a long dispatch from Gen. Fun
stOn, outlining in full his troop move
ments across the border. giving the COM
position Of his forces, the number of guns
and the plans for tho campaign to cap
ture Villa. This message was communi-
Gated to President Wilson. and will be
placed before the Cabinet today.
1t became known last night that the
Navy Department has sent orders to all
naval vessels undergoing overhauling in
navy yards to be ready for possible serv-
ice
The Navy Department has been COM
PEELED to act with caution as there Is no
desire to make any threatening naval
movement in Mexican waters. The de-
partment has been acting on the theory,
that Carranza must be presumed to be
operating in good faith until conditions
show the contrary.
The quartcrmaster corps has established
supply depots at Chicago and St. Louis
for the transportation Of food supplies
to the armies on the border and in the
field
The Carranza forces in Mexico are to
have the crodt Of capturing Villa dead
OF alive" if Villa is captured at all.
Instructions to this effect are believed
to have been sent already to Gen. Fun
ston. who is directing the movements of
the American punitive expedition under
Brig. Gen. John J. Pershlng. In this
way. it is stated, the American govern
ment hopes to bridge over the delicate
situation existing between the admins
tration in Washington and the Carranza
government growing out of the decision
to send troons into Mexico
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17
Tubantia Goes Down.

s,criaI Gable to Tie Washington Herald
London, March 16.-The 13,Oo0-tOn Royal
Dutch Lloyd liner Tubantia, outward
bound from Amsterdam for the River
Plate, with eighty-seven passengers,
three of whom were Americans, and a
crew Of 800, was sunk without warning
pr Noordhinder Lghtship, on the Dutch
Coast, this morning.
\ Central News dispatch from Amster-
dam quotes the captain, H. X. II.
wytsma as saying his ship was tor
pedoed Seml-official reports from Ber-
lin claim that she struck a mine. Ad-
vices late tonight indicate that all on
board were saved.
The names of the Americans on board
arc given as Richard, Emma and Carmen
schilIing. schilling is said to be a con-
sular agent.
A number OF other neutrals were
among the, passengers. including the b.
Hvian diplomat DR.. Luis Salinas Vega,
bis wife, and their three daughters. They
were bound for Buenos Aires. One other
Bolivian, two Argentinians, seven Bra
Dutch, one Norwegian, two Danes, five
Swiss, six Spaniards. one Chilean, and
one swedc were among the other neu-
trails on board
The Tubantia was struck at about 3
o'clock in the morning. a great hole be-
ing torn in her side. She remained
afioat, however, until about $50 She
sank about two miles east of Noord-
hinder Light.
The explosion put the steering gear Of
the vessel out Of commission, but no
one aboard was injured. Water, rush.
ing through the gap in the vessels
stern, penetrated the corridors and en-
CINE room. 1t was alone owing to the
fact that the modern construction OF the
ship-she was in service only a year
enabled her to float for several hours
after receiving her death blow, that the
loss Of life was not heavy.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17
Mexicans Nabbed
With u. S. Guns
Seven, With Pack Train, Held
Pending Investigation
by Authorities.
cdal to The Washington Herald.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Bisbec, Ariz., March 16.-Seven Next
cans in charge of a pack train, were cap
tured today by a patrol Of United States
soldiers from Fort Hua chuca in can
yon near that post.
Search of the train revealed two ma
chine suns and many thousand rounds
of ammunition. The Mexicans were
taken to the fort to be held pending
an investigation.
The guns were of type now being
used by the United States army. An in
vestigation is being made as to how the
MeXicans got them.
The sheriff of Cochise County has
asked Gen. Funston TO station several
squads of soldiers in each of sixteen
towns, which include large Mexican pop
ulations. among whom are numerous
Villa sympathizers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17

The Pershlng expedition camped tonight
at Boca Grande, about eighteen miles
due south from Pslomas on the border.
Boca Grsnde means biz mouth in Spanish.
It is the opening through the f,rSt rsnrrs
Of mountains encountered by the czpcd.-
ton.
Both the men and horses arc reported
Il fe 8. good condition. Tomorrow morn
ing the column will vecr on to the south
cast and make San Pedro the next sto1.
1t is planned 10 pass thirty miles 10
the westward Of Lake Guzman. Unless
eNigcncies arise in the campaign TO
capture Villa the march will be con.
tinucd in a general southessterIy dirCc-
ton. This information was brought back
by the men in charge Of the supply
trucks. which have been racing back and
forth across the desert waste with rstions
ammunition and equipment left behind at
the start
The proportions 10 which the expedl-
ton called punitive has already grown
make it the biggest and oostIiest man
hunt in the history OF the hemisphere,
II not OF the world.
Tho general news which centerJ here
can be summarized as follows:
Mexicans Are suIIen.
The attitude OF the Mexican aulhori-
ties and the Mexican people IN this I'm
mediate vicinity. which has at no time
been enthusiastic over the expedition,
has turned to that Of suIIen passiveness.
Gen. Bertani, the Carranza commander.
who evacuated Pslomas yesterday, and
was reported by the government 20
have Joined Gen. Pershing's command. is
now at Juarez. He said he came for a
conference with Gen. Gariva- 1t is an
nounced that Bertani will start tonight
for Guzmsn to take charge OF all Mex
can troops in the district between here
md Casas GranGe Bertani insisted, in
an interview TODAY. that there are no
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17
give Got to Go to Mexico"
New Marching Song of U. S.

Special to The Washington Herald.
San Antonio, March 16.-Soldiers OF Fort
Sam Houston have new war song. 1t
is sung to the tune of I'm On My Way
to Maudalay" and the chorus OF it is as
follows:
I've got to go
to Mexico.
For fighting Freddie says it's So;
Ive-got to fight
With all my might.
So the Stars and Stripes may blow;
Look out, Villa, for I wouldn't be yer
when us boys see yer, that's why
I've got to go
To Mexico;
I'm going to say goodbye"
1t was composed by a poet in the en-
gineers.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17
Pershing Asked Not to
Establish Garrisons
Special to me Washington Herald.

Special to me Washington Herald.
Ell Paso, March 16.-Gen.
Gavira tonight transmitted a
request from Gen. Oregon,
the Carranza minister of war,
that no garrisons be estab-
lished by Gen. Pershing in
Mexican territory.
Oregon said such a step
would cause a clash.
Two aeroplaneS circled
over the Pershing colony dur
ing the march today, but re-
turned to Columbus at sun
down.
The aeroplane corps will
not join the main column I'M
til tomorrow and possibly
not for two days.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17
HOUSE READY
FOR WAR TASK
Leaders Will Take Up Hay
Bill Today for Quick
Passage.
DAY AND NIGHT SESSIONS
TO RULE UNTIL 1T PASSES
Expedition for Capture of Villa ST.
lences Opposition to Bigger Army
to Large Extent.

Without a dissenting voice, the House
yesterday sidetracked all routine bust
ness and cleared the way for prepared
ness legislation. Waving formal vote,
It adopted a special rule which will force
day and night work until the Hay bill.
recognizing the regular army, has been
acted upon.
The House will begin work on the Hay
bill today Democratic House leaders
plan to put the land defense end of the
administration preparedness bill through
the House by the end of next week.
The willingness to proceed at once
with preparedness legislation was gen.
orally accepted as the result of Mexican
Developments. The expedition against
Villa has siIenced the opposition to in
creased national defense to large ex-
tent.
Tho Hay bill provides for increasing
the regular army to 10000 men at peace
strength. II would Federallze the State
Militia, making It the second line of land
defense, and would provide a large re-
serve out of the regular army and the
militia. existing in the reserve all men
who have served in either branch of the
military establishments. The bill would
give the War Department close control
over the militia organizations.
An effort will be made to increase the
regular army to 10000.
The Military Affairs Committee yester-
DAY voted unanimously to recommend to
the House for favorable action the reso-
luton recently passed by the Senate pro-
viding for an investigation of the avia-
ton service of the army
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17
FRANCES WAR
MINISTER OUT
Gen. Gallieni Superseded by
Gen. Roques, Following
Rumors of Illness.
OUTGOING MINISTER WAS
ONCE GOVERNOR OF PARIS
For Years Has Been Enemy of Gen.
Jofre-Was Criticised for Con-
duct of Aviation Corps.
'pecsl Cable to III. Washington Herald.

Special Cable 70 Tbs Washington Herald.
Paris March 16-Gen. GallIenI has been
superseded by Gen. Roqucs as minister
of war
1t was stated some days ago that Gen.
Gallieni was Ill. Last night the appoint
ment Of Admiral Lacasee to take his
place temporarily was announced
Admiral Lacasee was to combine his
functions as minister OF marine with
those of the war ministry.
Tonight the definite appointment OF
Gen. Roques was announced.
Former Governor of Paris.
Gen. Joseph Simon GalHeni has been
the French minister OF war since October,
1915. Before that he was military cover
nor of Paris. Before the war broke out.
there had been a feud of thirty years
standing between Gen. Jofre and Gallienl
They had not shaken hands nor ex-
changed friendly greetings during that
peroid
With the declaration of war, thew
buried the Ratchet and promised to CO.
operate with each other to the fullest
degree for the good of their country.
Since then there have been no indica-
tons of a reopening of the feud.
There has, however, been frequent
friction between Galllenl and the French
senate, as result of which GalIienI has
more than once threatened to resign
Former Premier Georges Clemenceau,
head Of the senate army commission. has
been an outspoken critic of the ministry
and of the conduct of the war.
Much of this criticism has been directed
against alleged faults in the French
aviation service.
Aviation Service Criticised.
1t my significant, in this connection
that Gen. Roques. who succeeds Gailleni
was formerly inspector-generaI of the air
service and is an authority on matters
of military aviation.
The first rumors of a break between
Ganieni and the senate were published
in this country on March 10, when
censored dispatch from Paris stated that
GaIlieni had not attended a meeting OF
the army commission of the senate.
An official note at the same time said
that he had been unable to receive men,
bers of Parliament.
Unoficially it was stated that GallienI
was I'll. No details of his illness have
been cabIed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17
Open Town Bombarded.

Athens reports state that British war
ships bombarded the open town of
Vurla, near Smyrna, almost exclusive
ly inhabited by Greeks, and that many
persons, mostly women and children,
were killed, says the Overseas News
Agency.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17
Funston Well Satisfied
With Campaign Progress
Special 10 Tic Washington Herald.

San Antonio, Tex, March
16.-"We are quite satisfied
with the way matters are pro-
gressing,' said Gen. Funston
this afternoon.
"Thcrc has been no unto
ward incident regarding the
columns in Mexico so far as
| know or have heard today.
| hardly look for any definite
happenings very soon.
1T is pleasing to know that
the relations with Col. Der
TAM 5 Carranzista force which
joined Cen. Pcrshing at Pa
Tomas, have been harmonious
and, as far as I have been
informed, so continue.
1t was evident that the
general felt exactly what he
said. He was serene and
rushing through his work in
order to take his afternoon
ride.
What he said about Col.
Bertani's amiablc co-opera-
ton with Gen. Pershing is in
consonance with word rcceiv-
cd by Carranzistas here.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17

Germans issue Disclaimer.
While unofficial reports on these
cases were reaching the State Depart
ment yesterday, Count Won Bernstorr.
German Ambassador. called on Acting
Secretary of State Polk and left with
him a disclaimer OF responsibility on
behalf OF the German government of
responsibility for the attack on the
Norwegian bark Sirius. which was
sunk off Havre, France, with seven
Americans. Later the German Embas-
sy made public the following state
ment:
THE German Ambassador informed
the Department of State by order OF
his government that according to Of
flciaI reports received by the German
admiralty no German submarine Is
responsible FOR the sinking of the
Norwegian bark Sirius. The news pub
Iished in the foreign press that a
German submarine had torpedoed the
Sirius without warning was, from the
beginning. not believed in Berlin be-
cause such an attack on neutral
ship would not have been in accord
ance with the instructions issued to
the German submarine commanders.
Officials Of the State Department
saw in this statement evidence that
there will be no conflict with Ger
many over the Patria and Tubanda
cases. They pointed out that even If
It is established that German subma-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17
New Place for Won Hertlinger.

Berlin via Sayville). March 16-It was
semioficially stated that the Bavarian
minister of the interior. Count Won Hert-
linger, will be named pesident of the
committee for foreign affairs In the Ger
man federal council
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17
State Department Begins Probe of Sinking Of
Dutch Liner Tubantia and Firing On
French Ship Patria.
AMERICAN LIVES ENDANGERED
German Embassy Disclams Responsibility for TorpedOng
of Norwegian Bark Sirius-Three u S. Citizens
Aboard Tubantia When Explosion Occurs.

The State Department yesterday began investigation of the two
that may play important parts the submarine controversy be-
tween this country and Germany and Austria Hungary.
Instructions cabed F. W. Mahn American consul
Amsterdam the department all available facts the
sinking the Dutch liner uban Three Americans
reported have been aboard this vessel which sunk either by
mine torpedo
At the time the department took steps to investigate the
ported the French liner Paa which arrived
yesterday This carried twenynne Americans and
have been attacked without warning by submarine off
hc Algerian March torpedo fired the ship de-
clared missing thirty feet The liner Among
the ship when it attacked Oney Arnold
general Cairo lie left the vessel Lisbon and died
there
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17
500, 1000 Drug Theft Uncovered.

Detroit, Mich, March ia 800, 900
theft of habit-forming drugs was un-
covered today by James J. Brady, COL
lectOr of internal revenue. and his
stan. The arrest or' Emil West, .25
years old. was the elimination of
months Of investigation.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17
Libel Suit Trial POSTPONED.

London, March 16-Trial of the libel
suit brought against five London papers
that published letter written by Am
bassador Gerard and attacking Edward
Page Castor was today postponed until
after the war,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17
VILLA RAIDER ARRESTED
Col. Miguel Vicente Accused OF
Staying at Columbus.

Ell Paso, Tex, March 16-Miguel vi
cente, a colonel in the Villa army, who
admits having taken part in the Column
bus massacre, was arrested near the Ell
Paso Country Club tonight and sent to
jail.
He will be formally charged with muir
der and turned over to the New Mexico
authorities.
Vicente was wounded in the fighting at
Columbus, and said he was endeavoring
to make his way to friends in Ell Paso,
whom he thought would protect him,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17
New U. S. Submarine Launched.

Quincy, Mass, March 16-Submarine
Lilo was launched today at the yard OF
the Fote River ShipbuiIding Company.
Miss Catherine Il. Rush, daughter OF
Commander Rush of the Charleston Navy
Yard, was the sponsor
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17
Whitman dominates ]. n. Carter

Albany. N. Y. March 16.-Gov. Whit
man today sent to the senate the noni-
nation, of James NJ. Carter, of Buffalo.
to be State superintendent Of prisons to
succeed John B, Riley.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17
Cofins Ordered for SOLDIER.

. FL Paso. March 16.-Undertakers here
have received an order from the military
headquarters at Columbus for six cofins,
one for an oficer and i've for priYstex
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17
REFUGEE SCOUTS AS GUIDES
Pershing Expedition Camps at Boca Grande
Is Miles South of Palomas on Border.
Mexicans Along the Way Appear
In Sullen Moods.
By II. H. STANSBURY.
,pccIaI 10 The washington Herald.

FL aso Tex (by courier from Columbus and Hachta n Me),
March 16For the hour interest has turned from the numbering
expedition the second column commanded by Col George A Dodd
and composed OF the Seventh and Tenth Cavalry and battery of
field artillery.
This column got under way carly this morning and crossed
aha Gen Perng spent the greater part of the night upcnend
ing the plans for the
FIVE HUNDRED MORMON CoION1STS SURROUNDED.
dash will be made by Col Dodds direct
Dudan and Coonia Morales in the Casas Gsnde district.
section 500 Mormon coonists surrounded
by 1000 Villa sympacrs The forced ride will be guided
refugee who escaped through Villa
brought the OF the plight of their people This column will
the Villa outpos Saturday morning a the latest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17
Servian Prince in Rome

Rome. March 16.-Prince Alexander, Of
Serbia, arrived here this morning and ia
] the guest of the Duke of Genoa,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17
FRENCH CLAIM
TEUTON BLOCK
Paris Declares German Re,
port of Victory on Dead
Man Hill Baseless.
ATTACKERS THROWN BACK,
STATES THE WAR OFFICE
Berlin Newspapers Hear. However, that
Crown Prince Holds Height and Is
Smelling Forts from There.

Special Cable to The Washington Herald.
London, March 16-oTirial claim
was made by the war office at Berlin
today that the dominating height
known as Dead Man on the western
bank of the Mcusc was in the posses
sion of the crown princes army.
Tonight the French bulletin issued
in Paris. states that during the day
after a very violent bombardment."
the Germans launched "a powerful at
tack against our positions on lie Mort
Homme.'
The attacking troops, the cOmmuni-
cation states. came on like waves but
were not able to gain a footing on any
point and were forced back in the di-
rection Of Corbeauz woods, where our
concentrated forces. let loose immcdi-
ateIy. inflicted heavy losses on them.
The German claim to the capture OF
Dead Man Hill followed an official
statement issued on the previous day
which stated that German troops had
obtained a foothold on the slopes.
What German Reports Say.
Dispatches to Berlin newspapers
from the front. extracts of which have
been received here, declare that Ger
man artillery posted on the crest OF
Dead Man, is pouring a concentrated
fire of great violence on the French
forts, Marie and Ghoisel, on the plain
to the south.
All advices from the Nerdun front in
dictate that the third phase of the battle.
now in its twenty-ffth day, surpassed in
violence all previous fighting.
After the Iun of several days which
marked the opening of this phase, the
Germans have returned to the attack
within the last twenty-four hours with
increased determination, but according
to French reports, have won no sue
cesses.
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Only si9.I5 to jacksonville, Fla,
And return March 20; via Atlantic Coast
Line. Good for twenty-one days.-AdY.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-17
WARSHIPS ARE ORDERED
INTO MEXICAN WATERS
Destroyer Stewart Hastens to Ense-
NADIA, Where Outbreak Is Feared.
Other Vessels May Sail.

:. rectal TO The Washington Hsrald.
San Diego. Cal. ~Narch l5.-With the
ssfety of-AmcricsEs in Enscnsd a. MCN-
lce. n sonbt the torredo boat destroyer
StcWart today was stcaming toward the
Lower California capital under inslruc-
tons from the Nav Department.
Naval officials here refused to say
whether any definite reports OF trouble
had been received from Tnsenda. Fishing
vessel crews arriving here however. have
declared that the city is crowded with
Villa adherents. and It is feared these
may cause trouble upon learning that an
American expedition has crossed the Dor
der TO capture Villa.
Key West. Fla. March 1s.-Sx Ameri-
can torpedo dcstroyers were ordered into
Mexican waters today. The commanders
Of the Preston. Marlborough, Roe, Wake.
Conyns pm and P1usser were instructed
by ~ navy Department to take on sup
Ind leave as quickly as possible.
= Philadelphia. March l6.-The transport
Hancock and the battIeship Minnesota
are being hurricdly provisional at the
League Island Navy Yard in PREPARATION
for departure on Saturday FOR southern
waters