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Arizona republican., 1917-12-26
American Troops
 Fighting Raiders
Republican A. p. Leased Wlre1

Republican A. p. Leased Wire1
 VALENTINE, Texas, Dec. 25- The men who brought the body ot Welch, the United States mail car, rler, who was hanged and his throat cut by Mexican bandits at Candelaria, Texas, early today, reported American troops and the rear guard of the Mexican bandits were fighting tonight in the vicin- ity Of Candelaria.
 The men, who arrived in an au- tomobile from the river front at Candelaria, also reported that the two American Mexicans who were riding with Welch in the mail stage were killed when the bandits fired on them. They had been reported missing all day. An American em- ploye in the L. c. Brite store which was footed at Candelaria by the bandits, was shot through the face but will recover, they said.
Arizona republican., 1917-12-26

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-09
AMERICAN MARINES
LANDED At SANTIAGO
This Was Done at Request
of GOvernOr---C Censorship
Is Imposed

Washington, March 9-The landing
of American marines at Santiago, Cuba
was accomplished without loss of life
or injury of any of the American
forces. Commander Belknap notified
the navy department today.
Secretary Daniels authorized the
statement that there had been no fight
ing and that the landing had been
made at the request of the civil gov
ernor of the province. While he had
first said that about 400 was the cor
rect number, he later gave out through
the navy censor that q small force -
participated.
Consul Griffith at Santiago said Am.
eriean marines ''landed to protect
property and laws and he added that
the revolutionists were fighting the
government forces at Palma Soriana
Military censorship has been impos.
ed on news matter out of Cuba, lead
ing to the belief that vital events are
being covered up.
A second navy message declared that
tho eonstitutionalist, OF government
troops are in control of Santiago and
Ithat the rebels after election of con-
stitutional governor, quit the city.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-09
Boiler Makers Strike
May Reach Other Yards

Oakland, Cal, Mar. 9.--Fear that the
strike of boilermakers and bolters-up
which has tied up the Moore & Scott
shipyards, will spread to the Union
Iron Works Alameda county plant and
possibly to the San Francisco plant, was
expressed this afternoon by persons in
touch with the situation.
Four hundred Moore & Scott boiler.
makers have gone on strike The bolt
ers-up, who struck at the Moore & Scott
yards several days ago, today rejected a
compromise offer made yesterday after
a conference between the employers and
representatives Of the Alameda county
labor council in the o. nee OF Mayor
Rolph, of San Francisco.
The bolters.up have been making
from 81 to 1926 day and they de
mand wage increase of 81 a day and
in addition a bonus system. The EN-
ployers yesterday offered cash raise
in wages but plans proposed as to Q
bonus system were not satisfactory II
the strikers. When the bolters-up wen
out more than 500 skilled workmen'wer'
made idle.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-09
CHINA IS READY To {,
TAKE PART IN WAR
ON SIDE Of ALLIES
Japan Bringing Pressure to
Bear to Prevent Her
Doing So
WOULD GIVE HER PLACE
in PEACE CONFERENCE
And Something to Say About
Provinces Captured from
Germany
By Ralph H. Turner.

Omitted Press staff correspondent
Toxic, Feb. 22.-(By mail. AL
Trough a severance of diplomatic rela-
tiOns between China and Germany is be-
lieved here to be inevitable, there is de-
clared to be little possibility that the
republic will actually join the European
allies.
Authoritative information is that the
Chinese cabinet has decided to severe
relations with Germany but is awaiting
developments in Washington and Toxic.
Practically all the Chinese favor a
break with Germany, including Presi-
den Ii Yuan Hung and Foreign Min
lister WI Ting Fang. 1t is understood
that Pekin is already arranging a route
by which German diplomatic and consul
lar officials may return home.
Will eKep China Out.
Pressure Will be brought to bear by
Japan, it is believed to prevent China
from actually entering the war. When
talk of break between China and
Germany began, the move was opposed
by japanese newspapers, publicists and
others close to officialdom. Many ress-
ons were offered for this opposition. A
Few papers frankly opposed the msve
because it would give China seat
around the peace table at the end of the
great war, The japanese government
remained sleint,
When China suddenly sent her protest
to Berlin, the news was received by
japanese with CONSERVATION, because
China had not consulted Japan. How
ever, China at once asked Japan what
at Oh oh l., To-
anese official sources declare Japaa
told China to join the entente 1t is re-
garded as likely, however, that China
was advised only to sever relations.
1t is understood that when the Jap.
anese charge d affaires at Pekin com.
nIunicated this news to the Chinese for
eign office he stated that Japan regret.
ted that China did not consult Japan
before deciding definitely on her course
towards Germany.
Chinese Solid Against Germany.
Far seeing Chinese, like WI TING
Fang are anxious for their country tC
break with Germany or even, to enter
the war ON the side Of the entente. 1t is
pointed out that the Chinputang anG
Kuamating, the two big opposing Chin
ese political parties, are in complete
agreement on this question. 1t is gen
orally felt by Chinese leaders that, by
following the footsteps of the United
States, China will raise her diplomatic
status, increase her prestige and mari
the beginning of a new era in the his
tory of her foreign relations.
But more than this, it viii give her
place in the peace conference where sh
may have something to say regarding
the disposition of Shantung province
which was captured from Germany. Sh
will also profit by $20,000O00 which i
the remainder of the indemnity to b.
paid by China to Austria and German,
as the result of the boxer trouble AM
will also have an opportunity to revis
her existing treaties with Germany.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-09
By Robert j. Bender.

Omitted Press staff correspondent
Washington, Mar. 9.-'I never ex.
plain what I say or do in the senate on
a great public question:" said Senator
William J.. Stone, of Missouri, today
when asked for statement regarding
the attacks being made upon him
throughout the country.
Stone will disregard the demands for
his resignation as chairman OF the for
eign relations committee voiced by
newspapers in his home state, Missouri,
and elsewhere, He has no idea Of resign
ing and is absolutely confident that he
will be retained in his position by the
senate organization.
II never go into the press or upon
the floor of the senate to explain today
what l said or did yesterday" the
senator continued. "But in due time
will scatter my speech of Saturday -
with additional remarks which | am
now putting into it-before the people
of Missouri, from whom my commission
comes. That will be my answer.
Will Tell It To Senate.
"What / say in the senate is the ex-
planation No other is possible.
"To undertake to make what is called
an explanation would be to admit that
some explanation was necessary.
off occasion arises for me TO speak
on any phase Of this subject in the fu
ture, will speak from my place in the
senate-and that will stand for itself.
Stone paused, closed his eyes, rubbed
his forehead thoughtfully and then
added:
~ am carefully studying my speech
of last Saturday. / have been SO harC
pressed that / haven It had time to ever
read over and analyze what said then
| Every minute / can get away from th'
senate / am devoting to that speech
adding and inserting remarks which
didn t have time TO bring out while
was talking. When they are done ant
duly extended in the record my case viii
be complete for my people back in Mis-
souri,.
Bound by Revised Speech Only.
"Those who are inteDested in my al
} titude must read what ] say in tina
speech when it is completed
Then, smiling broadly and for tn
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-09
ITO Give Support In Protect
ing Lives Of Americans On
High Seas"
DECIDES TO ARM SHIPS
FOR THEIR OWN DEFENSE
No Statement Made As To
Government Furnishing
Guns for Ships
BY Carl D. croat.

Omitted Press staff correspondent.)
Washington, Mar. 9.-President Will
son today announced his decision to
arm American ships Immediately for the
purpose of protecting the lives and prop
erty of Americans on the high seas.
In formal statement issued at the
White House the president simultane.
ously called for an extra session OF
congress to begin April l6, to render
"support he will need in all matters
collateral to the defense of our mer-
chant marine. -
The president does not state whether
or not the government viii furnish gun
ners as we'll as guns to merchant ships.
This probably will be disclosed as soon
as the orders to Secretary of the Navy
Daniels, providing for arming the ships
are made public.
Henceforth, however, the govern
ment IS steps will be more and more
secretive. The president desires the co
operation of the press and the public il
taking every precautionary measure
which may serve to preserve lives.
The names of the vessels which will
be armed first will not befmade public
In reaching his decision today tn
president had the legal support of botl
Secretary of State Lansing and Attor
ney General Gregory, And in calling thu
extra session he fulfilled the intimatioi
that he would so act as soon as the Uni
ted States senate modified its unlimited
debate rule SO as to be able to ae
quickly on measures of vital interes
and Importance to the country.
In connection with the president 7
call for the extra session of congress
Secretary Tumulty stated that the presi
dent is convinced he has the power t.
arm American merchant ships and
free to exercise it at once.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-09
Loss Of Fleet Would
Mean End Of Empire

London, Mar. 9.-More drastic restrie-
tiOns in imports was predicted by Sir
Edward Carson, first lord Of the admir-
atty today, in a speech at the Aldwych
club in stating ''the peoples food is
really threatened.
The cabinet minister took a sharp
fling at "amateur strategists."
Disregard those who are impatient
and ready to GAMBLE he said, refer.
ring to suggestion as to use of Eng.
land S navy. "We cannot afford to
gamble with the fleet. If we failed, it
would mean the end of the British EN-.
pire.
81 am neither a pessimist nor a COW.
ard, but we must face the facts and not
allow the people suddenly to be con.
fronted with a situation not anticipated
because remedies conceived in panic
lead to revolution.
ENGLAND will fight and endure de
spite German measures"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-09
German Paper Hints
Mexico Is BefOgged

Berlin, via sayville wireless, Mar 8.
"A veiled hint that DR.. Zimmerman IS
offer to Mexico is much more sweeping
than is indicated by the published ex-
cerpts Of his letter TO Minister Won Eek
hsrdt, and an indirect threat that if
America declares war on Germany Mex
leo will "know all" are voiced in an
inspired editorial today by the German
governments IS official organ, the Nord
Deutsche Alligemein Zeitung.
eve still wish to avoid war with the
United States. says the government q
mouthpieee. eff America shares this
wish, then Mexican knowledge of oul
offer shall be limited to what Presi
dent Wilson'S government itself pub
lished about it. Which way the dice
shall be cast depends upon the presi
dent -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-09
HOME PAPER CALLS
ON STONE TO RESIGN
Says He Has Repeatedly Been
lndiscreet---0 Other Papers
Roast Him

st. Louis, Mo-, Mar 9.-Opposition to
Senator Stone was strongly evident yes
terday. The Globe-Demoerat which
heretofore has not commented on the
Missouri senators stand, today asked
Stone to resign. 'fThere is only one
explanation of the iRtolerable situation
in the United States senate of having,
at time of gravest internal crisis, a
chairman of the senate committee on
foreign relations who is not in accord
with the president" said the editoriay,
"It is the evil of seniority.
"He has been repeatedly guilty of
grave indiscretions The chairman Of
the foreign relations committee must be
in accord with the president and his fell
low committeeman.
The Sterling Price camp Of the Uni.
ted Confederate Veterans conducted
Stone.
"We regard his conduct as a betrayal
of the rights of the nation and complete
Misrepresentation Of the conviction oi
his constituents said the resolution.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-09
German Americans
- Pleased With Jones

80 ma. Wash, Mar. 9.-Praising
sens@. Wesley L. Jones, of Washington
state,@ = 'he part he took in the con
duet OF = filibuster and defeat OF
the presioeS. ; armed neutrality bill in
highest tersS2,s he local branch of the
German-Amel- can Alliance of Washing
ton last night, amid much applause in
dors0d a letter which today was sent to
the senior senator from Washington,
who with IL other senators, has been
condemned throughout the nation for
his acts.
owe extend to you our heartfelt
thanks,' the letter says. "We consider
your attitude to be one that must be
commended as an act of supreme pa.
triotism. - Real noble American.
ism is not dream of the past, but has
found glorious expression in the noble
- of the present day"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-09
Gumshoe Bill Stone Busy
Revising Filibuster Speech
for Missouri Consumption

first time larsing into jocular tone,
he said:
"And | wish yonr great organiza-
tion would send it IN full over your
wires. don't believe it will comprise
more than 25 newspaper pages of read
ing matter"
Upon this completed speech which
Stone will send to the Missouri elector-
ate the senator will rest his case.
When asked about the charges in the
newspapers which called him "Slacker
Bill, i" Gumshoe Bill'' and a traitor, a
faint smile flicmkered over the deeply.
furrowed face Of the old senator and
with a wave Of his hand he dismissed
the discussion
In formal statement issued last
night Stone a&id:
81 am not going to resign as chair
man of the foreign relations committee
and 1 am going to be retained in that
ehairmanship in the senate re-organi2a
tion, -
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-09
Germans In Rio JaneirO Got
First Story Of Battle
with Raider
TOLD DETAILS OF FIGHT
SAME DAY II OCCURRED
Brazilian Government Search
eS For It To Guard
Neutrality
BY H. B. Robertson.

Omitted Press staff correspondent
Rio Janeiro, Mar. 9.-Clandestine
wireless stations or the Brazilian coast
are believed tc be in operation by Ger
mans. Searching investigation by the
Brazilian authorities to prevent viola
tion of neutrality has resulted in a bit
of deduction on the part of officials.
On February s there was an engage
ment between British warships and
German vessels off the island of Fer
nando De Norohna, on the northern
coast of Brazil.
Within a few hours after inhabitants
of this island reported seeing the flashes
of big guns and hearing the cannonad,
ing, German interests in Rio De Jan
eiro gave circulation to a story that the
British cruiser Amethyst had met
three raiders off the coast and had
been sunk.
The story was denied by the British
consul. No information was obtainable
from the Brazilian ministry of marine
Notwithstanding this the German in
terests circulated very circumstantial
and detailed story of the whole bat
tie.
A week later-about February Is
the British cruiser Glasgow put into
port and from one of its officers was
obtained story of the sea engage
ment agreeing in almost all particulars
with the report the Rio Germans had
the day of the battle, except as to the
Amethyst being sunk.
What has struck the Brazilian offic
ials with particular significance is that
the Germans were completely advised
regarding this battle on the day it oc
cured. The suspicion is, therefore, fair
ly well grounded that some German
wireless station probably reported it tC
Germaa sources.
The fact that such wireless stations
operated by Germans could be depended
upon to give possible sea raiders exact
information as to sailings and arrivals
of allied merchantmen at Brazilian
ports, as well as furnish other informa
ton, has led to redoubling of the gov
ernment's efforts to find their location
and force their dismantling.
Special significance was attached tC
the above story from Brazil today, II
view of reports from Washington re
garding Il powerful wireless station ii
Mexico City, giving direct connection
with Germany
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-09
DRAMATIC STORY
/. Of BR|BE IS TOLD
BY B|LLINGSLEY
Placed $4,000 On Table aud
Mayor Gil Put 1t In
His Pocket
WITNESS FELT SURE HE
WAS TO BE PROTECTED
Police Chief Told To Get My
Papers" They We're
Finally Secured

Seattle, Wash, March 9.-"The
chief left his office. / reached into my
pocket. took out $4,000 in currency and
laid it on the desk where the mayor
was sitting. He picked it up and put it
in his pocket. y
Thus did Logan Billingsley tell the
jury and breathless, straining crowd
in federal court here, shortly before
noon today, that he bribed Mayor II.
C.. Gill on August 80, 1916, to dismiss
city cases pending. against himself and
his brothers and to surrender incrim-
mating evidence which had been seiz-
ed July 26 in police raid on Billings
ley's Night and Day drug store.
1t was the big moment in the story
of the government chief witness in
the booze graft conspiracy trial of
Mayor Gill, Chief of Police Beeking-
ham, ex-SheFiff R. T. Hodge and City
Detectives Peyser, Poolman, Doom and
McLennan.
He leaned forward and talked di-
rectly to the jury. He used the index
finger of his right hand to emphasize
his words.
Mayor Discussed Him
II felt sure Slncc the seventh OF
August that my cases with the city
would be compromised" he testified
I"My attorney, George Vandever had
discussed compromise with the mayor
and told me that they could be com
promised.
''I went to the Washington Annex
hotel and got $4,000 from the safe there
and retprned along between 2 and
clock to the police station. The may
or was there.
"We had a visit The mayor treated
me mighty deeently. He didn't show
any of the feeling toward me he hat
shown after the Weedin shooting.
Finally the chief left the office
The mayor told me that he knew haC
fCo.A,,o,1ol ar 4hraa
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-09
One Plant in Mexico,

Washington, Mar. 9-The government
is probing today report that Germany
is receiving American information =
some of it in violation of American
neutrality rules-through a powerful
wireless plant in Mexico City. Should
it be found that this plant exists, this
government will doubtless take steps to
induce Carranza to close it to any in
formation that might be unneutral. The
reported existence of the wireless plant
links up with new indications that Ger
many plotted not alone to parcel out
part of the United States to Mexico
in case Of a German-American war, but
was also urging that she invade Guate-
mala and take slice Of territory to
the south.
The state department is still with
out information from Carranza as to his
position toward Germany s overtures in
the Mexican-Japanese plot.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-09
GERARD DUE SUNDAY

Havana, Mar. 9.-Former Ambassador
Gerard is due in Havana Sunday, ae-
cording to wireless messages received
today. Minister Gonzales has not yet
been officially advised as to arrange
ments for Gerard's continued journey to
the United States, out it is expected
;hat a special beat will convey the form
er envoy to Berlin to Key West and
special train take him immediately to
Washington-that is, if President Will
son desires an immediate conference
with Gerard. Otherwise it was said
Gerard viii take the regular boat and
regular train on Sunday
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-09
THINK TT WAS SUICIDE

Toxic, Mar. 9.-When Lieutenant
Sawada, military aviator, fell to his
death in an aeroplane today, he is be-
lieved to have taken a new and sensa
tional form of suicide. Persons who
witnessed the tragedy believed he de.
liberately upset the balance of the ma
chine after having asceHded to a con
siderable height.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-09

ORDERED TO STAY IN BED

Washington, Mar. 9.-Presi-
dent Wilson was ordered to re
main in bed by his physician to-
day.
While the executive was re-
ported as ''more comfort
able, J." it is essential that he OBJ
tain complete rest," it was
stated at the White House. He
has been forbidden by DR.. Gray
son TO see callers for several
days except in ease Of urgent
necessity.
Today's cabinet meeting has
been called off.
Just before noon DIR. Gray
son authorized the statement
that the presidents slight fever
has entirely subsidized and his
general condition improved.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-09
STORY NOT CONFIRMED.

Havana. Cuba. March 9.--Up to 3
O'Clock this afternoon there was no
confirmation from the Cuban govern
ment of widespread report that San
-tiago had been occupied by the Cuban
federal troops.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-09
HOGS STILL CLIMB

East st. Louis, ILL.,, March 9.-Hogs
today passed the $l5 mark when $15.15
was paid for shipment of heavy hogs.
The general market was Is to 20 cents
higher
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-09
Indictah IN New word

New York Mar. 9--Alfred A. Fritzcn,
arrested in Los Angeles today in con
nection with German plots may be
brought back in New York for trial az
one of the plotters who attempted to
destroy the Welland canal, it was stated
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-09
Chicago Papers Oppose.

Chicago, Mar. 9,-Attacks upon SEN
ator Stone and the part he played in the
filibuster, together with demands that
he be removed from the craftsmanship
of the foreign relations committee, con
tinue in Chicago newspapers.
1.-THE issue is not one of Senator
Stones sincerity. Concede that he is
honest in his mistaken convictions and
it remains true that he is unfit for this
important Office says the Chicago
Post, republican.
"No man should Be intrusted with
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-09

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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-09

Special significance was attached to
the above story from Brazil today IN
view of reports from Washington re-
garding powerful wireless station in
Mexico City, giving direct connection
with Germany.