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The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-16
Lansing Taking a Rest.

Washington. - Secretary Lansing
left for Pinehurst, N c., for a weeks
vacation. For many weeks he has
been working under a heavy pressure
o. diplomatic affairs and feels the
need of a rest
Taking a vacation at this time was
regarded here as indicative of how
completely the State Department re-
CARDS the Mexican situation in the
hands of the army and that the un-
derstanding with General Carranza is
complete
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-16
Might School Closes.

Newbern.->The night school con-
Quoted in this city for the past 60 days
under the auspices of the Woman's
Club will be closed. About rs pupils
were enrolled and the majority of
these have been in attendance at every
session The closing of the school is
on account If the fact that the teach
ers. the majority of whom are teach
ers in the public schools and who
have been doing this extra work with
out conversation are tired out AMI
need a brief rest
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-16
Meet at WrjohtSvIIIe,

Newbern.-Since making announce
nent of the next annual meeting at
Old Point, Va, the executive COM
mittee of the North Carolina Bar AS
sociation has reconsidered this mat
ter and ex-Judge D. L. Ward, chair
man of the committee, gave out the in
formation that the meeting would be
held at Wrightsville Beach, June 27
29.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-16
Carload Of Bees.

New Bern-A solid carload of hon
ey bees passed through New Bern en-
route from Nelms, Pamlico county, to
Sandy Cross, N. G.
Just how many millions bees there
were in the car can only be guessed
at and the guesses ranged all the way
from five to a thousand Whether any
of these were correct is speculative
but there is no doubt Of the fact that
there were "some" bees in the ship
ment.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-16
FLASHES FROM THE WIRES.

The first aero squadron, stationed
az Fort Sam Houston, will be a part
OF the expeditionary force against
Villa
The British fleet auxiliary Fauvette,
a vessel of 2,644 tons, has been lost
together with IA members of her crew
by striking mine off the east coast
o. England.
The total losses of the French, ac-
cording to General Gallieni's state
ment, has reached 2,5OO,OOO while the
British up to the present have lost
100000.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-16
North CaroIinians on the Border.


Wash1ngton.-Amo the sons of
North Carolina who are officers in the
American Army on the Mexican bor-
der are the following:
Captain John F. Wagner, Eighth
Cavalry, Fort Bliss, Texas.
First Lieut.. Hugh H. Broadhurst.
Company B, Eighth Cavalry, Fort
Bliss, Texas.
Captain John E. S. Young, Eighth
Cavalry, Fort Miss. Texas.
Captain George c. Barnhardt, quar-
termaster Eighth Cavalry. Fort Bliss.
Texas.
Second lieut. Stuart w. Cramer,
Eighth Cavalry, Fort Bliss, Texas.
First Lieut.. Thomas D. Osborne,
Fourth Field Artillery, Fort Bliss.
Texas.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-16
Roads Stand Winter Well.

Kinston.-The Greene county Off
cials have made some interesting dis.
coveries regarding the county's new
just passed through their first winter.
The rains of the cold months had no
material effect upon the sand-clay
roads, and very little overhauling will
have to be done in the spring.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-16
Must Complete in IS Months.

erts has received notice from the
Treasury Department at Washington
saying the new Federal post office
building must be finished within IL
months from January "a, 1916, when
the contract was let. The building
will be of sandstone. except where
limestone is specified in the plans
drawn by the government architect
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-16
Governor Regrets Move.

Vera Cruz-General Heriberto Jara,
Governor of the State of Vera Cruz,
when informed of the intention of the
United States Government to send
troops into Mexico in pursuit of Villa,
took a grave and regretful view of
the. situation
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-16
Army Auto Trucks in Use.

Washington. The campaign in
northern Mexico to capture Francisco
Villa will see the formation of the
fist autotruck companies to be or
ganiZed for the United States Army,
according to a statement made by
Colonel A. L. Smith, the depot quar-
termaster stationed in this city.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-16
300 Rouqhriders Ready.

Dallas, Texas.-A regiment of
rough riders, organized in advance
of the Mexican crisis, is awaiting ac-
ceptance by the Government, accord
ing to E. w. Edwards, a Dallas busi-
ness man and veteran of the Spanish
American war. The regiment which
Mr.. Edwards organized is called the
"Texas Mavericks and is composed
of 800 men,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-16
Ready to Cross Border.

El PasO, Texas.-Points near Co.
lumbus, N NJ. where the American
espeditionary force is gathering re-
ported that preparations were under
way indicating that part of the Am
erican troops were in readiness to
cross the border
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-16
Headed for Mormon Colony.

Ell Paso, Texas-Villa is headed di-
rectly for Casas Grandes, Chihuahua,
in order to attack the 500 Mormons
settled in that section, according to a
report received at JuareZ by General
Gayira from General Bertaini
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-16
carranza Troops Near Border.

Columbus, N. M.-Twelve hundred
Carranza troops, flying a black and
white flag to distinguish them so that
American soldiers would not mistake
them for bandits, reached Palomas
six miles south of Columbus.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-16
VILLA RAIDS COLUMBUS
VILLA AND 500 MEN CROSS BOR-
DER AND RAID AMERICAN
TOWN.
Y. S. Troopers Follow Villa Band
Across observation-disclosures Be-
hind Col. Siocum's Action.

Columbus, N M-Francisco Villa,
Outlawed Mexican bandit, raided Uni
ted States territory. With 500 men he
attacked Columbus, killed at least 16
Americans and fired many buildings
international border
Not less than $50 troopers of the
Thirteenth United States Cavalry fol
lowed the Villa band into Mexico. Re-
ports to Col. H. ]. Slocum, command
ing United States troops at this point
stated that Villa had made stand Is
miles south of the border where spir-
tied fighting ensued. In this engage
ment an unnamed private was killed
and Capt. George VILLAS, adojutant Of
the Thirteenth Cavalry was wounded.
The raid on American territory
proved costly to the bandit chieftain.
The hodiesr of -12 bandits. including
Pablo Lopez, second In commaTl, had
been gathered and burned Derore noon
and troopers reported and undeter-
mined number of dead still lying in the
brush. Led to the attack under the
slogan:
Death to the Americans" Villa s
followers fought with desperation. Just
before dawn they crept along bitches,
skirting the United States cavalry
camp and rushed the sleeping town,
firing heavily.
The first volley brought American
troopers into almost instant action.
While portion of the raiders engaged
the cavalry, others began applying the
torch and shooting American civilians
who ventured from the buildings.
Lights in homes and public buildings
Immediately became targets for sni-
bandits creeping close to American
homes, enticed a number of civilians
into the open with English spoken in
vitations. A number of fatalities are
attributed to this ruse.
Stores were looted, oil was poured
upon frame structures, and the match
applyed by still other bandits The
postoffice was raided furniture smash.
ed but the looters secured only one
small registered package.
The casualties of the Thirteenth
CdVdlfy Ill Lue uSuLluS DIT COluM DuS
were seven killed and six wounded
Villas total losses in the days fight
were estimated in excess of 100 killed
and twice as many wounded.
American soldiers killed:
Frank Kendvall, horse shoer, TROOP
K; Sergeant Marg A. Dobbs, machine
gun troop; Corporal Paul Simon
Sergeant John Nievergelt, band; Cor
poral Harry Wiswail, Troop G; Fred
A. Griffin, private, Troop K.
The wounded: Jesse P Taylor
Troop F; Thomas Butler, Troop F;
Theodore Kalzorke, Troop l.; Michae
Barmazel, machine gun troop; Johr
Marlborough, Troop K; James Venner
| Troop NJ; John Keogh, Troop G.;
| Lieut.. c. C. Benson. Troop G..
The known civilian dead: A. L
| Ritchie, hotel proprietor; Walter
Walker. customs rider; Milton James
Mrs Milton James, J. S. Dean, C. C
Miller, druggist; w. R. Walker CUES
Central hotel; J. ]. Moore, merchant
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-16
70 600 Iroons on Border.

Columbu S, N. M.-Approximately
$4,000 troops with 40 mountain and
field gun batteries were on the border
between Douglas, Ariz., and Ell Paso,
line about 200 miles long. A little
more than one-third was cavalry.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-16
American Rancher Killed.

Bisbee, Ariz-An American rancher
was killed when band of approxii
mately 200 Mexican bandits crossed
the border southeast Of Osborne juno
ton, Ariz, according to reports reach
ing here
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1916-03-16
British Asked for information.

Washington.-The United States has
asked Great Britain for a copy of the
confidential instructions to command
ers of British merchant vessels, which
Germany claims prove that merchant
men armed ostensibly for defensive
purposes have orders TO act offensive
ly against German and Austrian sub
marines
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-12
BE CAREFUL LIIIS,

Be careful. life; I've not hurt you,
And why should you hurt me?
I've lit my fire of song with love,
And babe il burn with glee.
You frown so often on us here,
And wound US so at times
Thank God for hearts that have no
But beat where laughter chimes!
Be tender life. of all you hold
And why should you crush me?
One fair love in a thousand fold
Sets countless hatreds free;
And out OF toll we dream of rest
And out Of trouble smile
Thank God for hearts in loves strong
breast
That trust life's afterwhile!
Be Thoughtful, life; we are so frail;
But why should you be cruel?
AT times TO win. at times to fail,
Al times to play the fool;
But ever in what path we so,
Strong children still of thine
Thang God for hearts that suffering
know
The test of tears divine!
BE generous. life, We need so much;
And why should you not give?
With all high thoughts and hopes in
touch
We toll that love may live.
Our best, though it be counted poor,
Rings true, whate'er We do
And. so, why should sou hurt us. life,
If we have not hurt you?
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-12

Austin Brady, the special guests being
Mrs. James seligman, Mrs. Francis c
Wilson, Mrs. r. l.. Ormsbee. Mrs. A
S. Brookes, Mrs. J. y. MeManus, Mrs
u. Dana Johnson, Mrs Il. NJ. Honder-
son, Mrs. II. j. Palen, Mrs Il. Z
Davies. Mrs. X. p Ervien.
Mrs Albert Clancy entertained th'
Thirteen club. The guests were: Mrs
Hesselden OF Albuquerque; Mrs. NJ
l.. Burrows, and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Il
McManus. There wero admitted three
new members, who were present
| Mrs. Don +. Johnston, Mrs. Ira Grim
shaw, and Mrs. j. =. Adams.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-12
Santa Fe Society Notes

to Sparta as a nation which took
charge of the children from birth.
/ The tendency is in the same direction
nowadays and parents are more and
more willing that public and private
schools shall raise their children.
However, it is to counterfeit this
| tendency of abandoning the child to
state and institutions, that the Santa
Fe Woman's club and women's clubs
all over the United States, this week
considered THE American child"
The Santa Zee Woman's club took up
the subject at a well attended meet
ing on Tuesday afternoon, the session
being under the auspices of the Home
and Child Welfare Department Mrs.
LOrin c, Collins was in the chair. Mrs
| William c. Mcdonald. read well
prepared paper on Better Babies"
and the influences that should sur
round the child. Mrs. Rupert +.
/ Asplund dwet on the work of the
women's organizations in the observ-
ance of Baby Week She read a
special note Of congratulations to the
! New Mexico Federation of Womens
/ clubs from Mrs Percy V. Pennypecker
! of Philadelphia, former president of
! the national organization Mrs. Il. II.
! Hcdding read a paper of Mrs. Nina
| Otero Warren on "The Girl Prob
! LEM" Mrs. l.. G. Collins read pa
per on the Boy Problem" In the
! discussion that followed mothers and
! grandmothers told anecdotes of
children and their savings that
| brought forth many a smile. The
meeting was in the assembly room
| of the Palace of the Governors. Tea
was served in the Rito dc los Friioles
/ room, Mrs Frank w. Parker and Mrs
| Frank Il. Mcra presiding.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-12
Lime and Tuberculosis

DIR. Roberts BarthoIaw. former professor
In jefferson Medical College, philadelphia,
says In his Materia Metlica $3.50. Oh pages
2i5 and ZIG: Clinical experience has shown
that IL treferriDs 10 calcium salt) pos
sesses the Underlined property known ~ al
teratve. removes certain toxic or n,orbifi,
materials md secures their secretion by the
organs OF elimination. The
testimony which has lately been published
In respect 10 Its curative powers In eonsumD
ton IL certainly very striking"
lie does not refer 70 testimony regarding
Eckman's Alternative, since the medical pro
fession never publicly recommends proprie-
tary remedies However, many cases Of
consumption seem to have yielded to this
remedy
This success may he due largely to The
fact that ia EckmaDs Alternative II calcium
Olme) salt is so combined with other val
liable ingredients 20 be easily assimilated
by the aeragc person. II contains neither
opiates, narcotics nor hahlt-forming drugs,
80 Is safe Ar your druggists or direct.
Eckman Laboratory, Philadelphia.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-12


afternoon. Mrs. II. G. Coors, JF.'
and Mrs. Thomas NJ Wilkefson were
the prize winners.
MRS. Frederick Hornby entertained
The members Of the Luncheon club
. wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Nancy Beswick was at home
TO the T. c. club Monday afternoon.
Mrs. d. Fl. earns and Mrs. Thomas
NJ. Wllkersoh were special guests oil
'lie cruz
MIS-. J. a. pa'ls' OF San an'ohio'
leNds, Is ule guest OF her daus"te''
MIS- fTeaerlck Hornpy' ana ner son
MI. ERNEST a DAVIS OF fatk view
terrace
A delightfully."- informal bridge
party was given Monday afternoon by
Mr.. and Mrs. !. j. Morris at their
home on North Twelfth street. Fol
lowing the game a two-course supper
was served. The guests were MI. and
Mrs j. II. O'Rielly, Nh. and Mrs. w.
G. Keim. Mr.. and Mrs. Il. d. Sish,
Mr.. ard MIS-. IL. 0. Strong, Mr.. aud
Mrs. A. y. Ogle and Mrs. Nancy Bes-
wick.
Mr. f. A. Anderson, prominent
business man of Chicago who Is IN
the city for brief visit, gave the
patients az SIX Of the local sahatof-
iums rare treat Thursday evening
Accompanied by Mr. Charles +. Wade,
who acted as introducer, Mr.. Ander-
soon took the Famous El Paso Mex
lean band, led by Tom Powell, OF FL
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-12

Mrs. A. s. Brookes was hostess at
her new home 10 the Tuesday Evening
club The guests were Mesdames
Kate Hall. c. G. Catron, Paul Hall.
Anna Townsend and NJ. A. Otero.
A mid-Lentcn musical Is planned
for next week to he given by tho
Woman's Aid society Of the First
Presbyterian church. at the home OF
AIRS. Paul A. f. Walter. 405 East
Palace avenue. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
will also entertain the stephens and
the Snyder Bible classes, and the
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Continued on Page Ski
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-12
EVERYONE LIKES
!. THIS COLD CURE
D. ~ SD
"Pape'S Cold Compound Ends
a Cold or Grippe in
a Few Hours.

Your cold will break and all grippe
misery end after taking a dose Of
fape's Cold Compound" every two
hours until three doses are taken.
II promptly opens clogged-up nos
Ills and air passages in the head,
Stops nasty discharge or nose run
nlhg. relieves sick headache, dullness,
icFefisnness. sore throat, sneezing,
soreness and stiffness.
DON'T stay stuffe5-up. Quit blowing
anu snuffling! Ease your throbbing
he'td---nothing else in the world gives
Sleh prompt relief as "Pape's Cold
oinpound." which costs only 25 cents
~ any drug store. 1t acts without
sNsistance. tastes nice. and causes no
convenience. Accept no substitute.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-12
4 sc
BABY WEEK AND WOMAN'S CLUB.

Socialists and advanced thinkers
have argued of late years that the
average man is neither fit nor fitted
10 raise children and the average
woman much less. that the average
product Of the orphan home is OF
higher grade than the product of the
average American home. Aud they
quote statistics to prove it, at the
same time asking. What man or
what woman ever prepares himself
or herself to raise children? We in
sist that teachers shall have the best
kind of training for their task an1
why shouldn't parents?" They point
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-12
SOCIETY
tCofrtifued From Page TwoJ

Continued From page TwOb
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Der of the visiting ladies of the cat
tlemen's association. The guests were
taken for an automobile ride. later
sathering at Mrs. Corners home for
relreshments, f~s
Mr.. and Mrs. T. S. Woolsey, Jr.,
accompanied by Mrs. John i. Pearce,
LETT Monday for FL Paso. After a
short visit Mrs. Woolsey and Mrs.
Peafce will return to Albuquerque,
While Mr.. Woolsey will so to the Pa
citic coast for a three weeks stay.
Mrs. Sadie Neustadt and her sister.
Miss Minnie Holman, of III Paso,
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan
Gfunsfeld
Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Baldridge
VIII return from El Paso in the near
lnture and again make their home
here.
Mrs. S. G. Won Almon was hostess
TO the Highland Bridge club Tuesday
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-12

Of the Santa Fe Womans Board OF
Trade.
ON THE LAST LONG TRAIL.
On the last long trail, amid peals nf
laughter
From children who live free from
fear of pain,
Oh, may ! have strength my Telling
10 master,
AT the final turn in the last long lane.
On the last long trail, while the new
born's crying,
And youth is plucking its first red
rose,
May my task he complete when the
toll bells Ginning
The final retreat for rest and repose
On the last long trail when the wind
is signing
At the fall of leaves In the dead oil
night,
Oh, may / have Strength TO the las
with dying,
To face, without fear, my dimness o.
sight.
(sbar ntapNOpd
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-12
THE LEAP YEAR FROLIC.

Monday and Tuesday evenings,
young Santa Fe held the boards at
the Elks opera house. The young
folks sang and danced and gamholed
to the delight of an audience which
totaled $50 Of the city's residents. The
program was arranged by Mrs. Alfred
Baehrens. Samuel Barrett and Mrs.
Fannie +. Baca and was springhtly
and amusing. The costumes repre-
sented many climes and several epochs
and wero stunning. Tho entertain
ment was given under the auspices
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-12
Maine Again

Mahne is back in favor
1t is used for bows, neck
pieces, rufus and hats and
adds its always becoming
touch to the costume.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-12
CLUBS AND SOCIETIES.

Mrs. Frank w. Parker entertained
the Saturday club the extra guests
being: Mrs f. u. Hedding. Mrs. Don
7. Johnson, Mrs. James A. French,
Mrs. Il. X. Wright, Mrs. Austin Brady
The Monday club met with Mrs
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-12

SO many strikingly attractive new
sailors are awaiting your visit to the
millinery salons that we have not the
space TO tell you of them individually.
Collectively. they are as lovely collec-
ton OF spring hats as one would care
TO sec.
Colors simply run riot. proeaiming
emancipation, aA IL were. from the SOM
Der influence OF the old world
As to the sailors themselves, there
are narrow brims with high crowns,
turned-up hrims, medium brims with
rounded crowns Sheperdess styles with
rather flat crowns and very broad brim-
med effects
There are straw bands, straw crepe
Innings, silk cord embroidery and en-
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-12
Parasol Department

Is displaying an interesting assort-
ment % Parasols for Spring and
Summer, which have just arrived.
1t Is an extensive showing Of all that
is newest in the narasol world. Gov
erings are in the newest and richest
OF silks with choice OF plain colors
and beautiful designs.
PRICED At $3.50. $3.50. $500 $3.50,
$3.50 AND UP.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-12

broidered medalions the crowns; there are broad
with long bows held fiat against the hat ana SO OF
Priced at $500 each and up.
We are always pleased to show the new hats
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-12
"WHEN IS eastern"

$50 many people always ask. Opposite
IL the date of Easter Sunday for the next
10 years Cut out the list and paste IL IN
your memorandum book.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-12
Our Dollar Silk Stockings
CHOICE or 10 ooLons. 500 A PAIR

FANCY SILK HOSE just shown here
pads splendid
Sf25, $3.50
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-12

Of the Santa Fe Woman's Board
Trade.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1916-03-12
The New Dress Woolens for Spring
Are Here in Most Lauish VARIETY

Skrtings wonderful assortment
o Velour
Checks GIovesn Checks shepherd Club Checks
Piaids. Serges
Gabardine desirable will
m
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13
BELFAST
City and County Goes Over
whelmingly Republican
-.,s Monday
FUND RAISED TO REBUILD
ISLESBORO INN

Waldo county and Belfast went over
whelmingly Republican in yesterdays
election and consequently there is great
rejoicing among the members Of the G.
Q. P. here this morning. A great gain
is shown over the election Of two years
ago and this gain has been increasing
for the past six years. The Republicans
elected every candidate in the county ex-
cept the Rev. H. W. Abbott who was
defeated by Boynton in very strong
Democratic class.
Over $4,000 has been raised in Isles.
boro for the rebuilding Of the Islesboro
Inn which was destroyed by fire a year
ago. The new house will be ready for
next seasons business and will contain
some 60 or IS rooms. baths, living rooms
and is being designed by Edward c. Ev-
ans of Philadelphia. Davis H. Smith D:
Islesboro, manager Of the old inn, will
manage the new one and has been in
strumental in raising the desired amount
with which to build It,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-09-13
MUST
DEC|DE--CAN'T
HOLD NEUTRAL

Paris, Sept. 12.-Spain must decide
In favor of one or the other of the
groups of belligerents in the opinion
of Antonio Maura, former premier
and leader Of the Conservative party,
according to news dispatches from
Madrid quoting an address delivered
by Senior Maura.
The address was delivered at Ber-
anga. near Bilbao, at a meeting at
tended by 5000 Mauristas. The former
premier declared. according to the
dispatches, that Spain could not
abandon her neutrality but that the
conditions Of the war made her isola-
ton henceforth impossible He is
quoted as saying that it was more
over essential that France and Eng
land should not be hostile towards
Spain.
The Madrid dispatches predict that
Senior Maura's speech will make a
strong impression throughout the
country, as his prestige never was so
high as at present. A majority of his
followers are supposed to be pro-
German in their sympathies.