New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 22, 1916, Page 1

o - HERALD BEST OF ALL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS NEW BRITAIN HERAL HERALD “ADS” MEAN BETTER BUSINESS PRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT, THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 1916 —SIXTEEN FAGES. ESTABLISHED 18 — WASHINGTON WARLIKE ASIT AWAITS REPORT OF FIGH Telegraph Wires Kept Hot With Messages to Governors Asking for Number of Guardsme Available for Immediate Service-Wilson Will Wait for Official News From Pershing “WENICANS WILL WITHDRAW FRON | A MERICANS LOSE 12 BORDERTO MAKE SIMDBEYON. DEAD, 17 PRISONERS lits of Camans Ay CARRANZA TROOPS EXPECTED i Wi Sting Us-| TO EVACUATE JUAREZ TODAY * tance of Every Big Point of Enfry Into Mexico 'OUR BIG GUNS NOW COMMAND THE LIN None of Reported Troop Movements Causes Alarm Among United States Army Officers Who Are Confident of Ability to Carry Out Without Any Hitch Any Orders That May Be Sent Them, San June 22.—Gen. Funston’s headquarters reflected eariy today unrelieved in the American-Mexican situation. The night had passed without news from Gen, Pershing and army officers here professed to see a thance that war might be although unwilling to believe that the the American force that clashed yesterday with Gen. Tre- | men at Carrizal had been the | sor. Antonio Tex., the strain remaining avoided, commander of vino’ REET Frank skepticism was aroused by 4 the suggestion that Ger. Gomez might not have been attempting to enforce the Carranza edict by force, and it was pointed out that his determination to force the Americans back to their own line was indicated by the ofticial admission that he had sent a message to the American commander advising him to withdraw. Gen. Funston spent the night in ef- what forts to learn more details of occurred at Carrizal. Staff officers realized that in the event of military operations on a big scale. the great problem would be in dealing with the various big units of | the Carranza army stationed within striking distance of every point ef entry from Brownsville to Lower California. News that Juarez was being evacu- ated by the Mexican garrison did not surprise the headquarters staff, which vesterday learned that Gen. Ricaut had removed his forces from Mata- moras and that similar action had heen taken at one or two other towns. In no case, however, have the Mexican forces moved far south of the border. Apparenty the inten- tion of the Mexican army officers was to make such disposition of their men that a defense could be maintained beyond towns that lie under the guns planted on the American side. A not- able exception was offered at Piedra Trevino Believed to Have Ordered Redisposition of Troops Composing Ring Around Pershing’s Men to Offset Relignmenf which Began Yesterday. El Paso, June 22.—Evacuation of Juarez by the Carranza. garrison is ex- pected today as a result of yester- day’s battle between troops of the Tenth Cavalry and a Carranza com- mand at Carrizal, in which a number on both sides were reported to have been killed. Reports to General George Bell, Jr., commanding the El Paso military a trict, indicated that hurried prepar tions for the departure of the 4,000 troops under General Francisco Gon- zales were being made in Juarez throughout the night. Troop trains with steam up stood in the railway vards while supplies, armament, food and forage were being hastily loaded into freight cars. Captain James Allison, provost mar- shal of El Paso, received a report from a Mexican source early today that the evacuation of Juarez was already un- der way and that one train of box cars soldiers, some of whom were perched on the tops of the cars, had left for the south over the Mexican Central line. Throughout the night the streets in Juarez were fllled with cavalrymen, a number of small detachments moving from the city and into the hills be vond, while others left Juarez ostensi- bly to taken station at border points within a few miles of El Paso. How- ever, neither Andres Garcia, Mexican consul at El Paso, who spent the night in the Mexican town, nor Mexican mil- itary officials would discuss the report- ed evacuation over the telephone. rizal are awaited anxiously here. Gen Bell said early today that no repor had been received from Gen. Persh- ing, the American expeditionary com- mander, or from any of his subordin- ate officers. Confidence was expressed, however, that the American version of the clash would be received later in the day. Pitfall For Cavalrymen. A new version of the engagement was brought here today by a Mexican civilian, who was in Villa Ahumada early yesterday afternoon and who | said he assisted in dressing some the Mexican wounded. He said that Gen. Felix Gomez, the slain Carranza leader, had been aware of the proach of the Americans for twelve ap- Neg opposite Eagle Pass, where the garrison at Ojinaga, opposite Pre- sidio, and from Negales also was re- ported a heavy concentration in the interior and in position to ‘menace a rich valley on the American side. None of the reported Mexican troop | movements caused headquarters, however, wh dence felt in the ability of the American forces to carry out, without hitch, any orders they may -eceive. anxiety at army is RED CROSS PLANS, Washington, 2.—The Amer- ican red cross announced that in con- June 2 nection with the despatch of the na- tional guard to the Mexican border it was working out plans for getting supplies to troops in camp and also plans for aiding dependent families of guardsmen, confi- | | hours and had sent a number of couriers to them warning them to re- turn to their encampment. When they persisted in their advance, he said, a | pitfall several hundred feet in length | was dug directly in the trail over which the cavalrymen must ride. This was cleverly concealed with brush As the Americans rode unsuspect- ingly through the sand dunes toward the entrenchment, General Gomez lay concealed hundred yards away in the mesquite. The horses of the American vanguard plunged the pitfall, unseating their riders injuring a number of them. Then, the Mexican asserted Carranza fore the American nks with a gun. The heavy fire forced the Amer withdraw to reorganize line, and the Mexicans captured sever some into ind the | cans to | and day coaches, heavily loaded with | PAY FOREMPLOYES WHD JOIN MILITIA 1S MERS. PROBLEN Large Concerns May Announce General Plan Within Next Twenty-four Hours WOULD GREATLY ENCOURAGE Companies EE and I May Be Ordered to Report at Niantic Tomorrow Although no Official Information in Change of Original Plan Has Been Received—New Recruits Continue to Volunteer Their Services, New Britain manufacturers, it is learned on excellent get of providing authority, are the men planning to together on cuestion for their Wwho are entering the military service and within the next twenty-four | vice € | way of reco 211 S he m ®otails of thel encarern ntlatlCars| mbense forithe men lying in ambush raked | machine | their (Continued On Fifteenth Page). J kaurs developments of an character are looked for. With the manufacturers the question of allow- ing men to depart helter skelter from 2ny and all departments is a serious interesting | matter, as most of the local concerns are rushed. FEach factory has its own particular problems to face, but with the aim of getting together and agreeing on some general policy of rele: ng men for government ser- and providing something the wha the will bave offered to they their service country in its time of neced meet and decide the issue. This, it is felt, will prove more satisfactory for all concerned than for one or two factories who perhaps can afford ta spare the men and care for their families in handsome shape, ta offer large premiums, leaving the rest open to unjust criticism that they 2ck the true spirit of patriotism. Thus far althaugh rumors and re- ! ports are of frequent occurrence no concern has yet made definite an- | nouncement that it would make pro- vision for the enlisted men. One re- port gained considerable credence this morning that large local con- cern had offered half pay for an in- definite period. but investigation de- veloped the fact that the company was considering the matter, but would await the action of the manu- facturers in general before an- nouncing a decision. Would Aid Enlistments, While enlistments are being hourly at the armory, the local cap- {ains feel that thing would stimulate this essential work as much definite assurance from all the heads in New Britain that their men and their families would be protected while they away Pattling defense the and stripes 5 made no one factory are in of stars May Move Tomorrow. | Al kinds of reports were atloat to- day at the armory as to when orders to move to Niantic will be issued. Tt was reported on excellent authority that the order to start would be given 1 Saturda i another carly and (Continued on Sixth Page.) MORE MEN T0 ENLIST HERE | 1 ate. known. El Paso, June 22.—The Americans lost twelve dead, including their commander and seventeen pris- oners, while fourteen Mexicans were killed and thirty wounded in the battle of Carrizal, according to the official announcement today of the MexIcan consul- The consulate announcement said complete details had been received from Villa Ahumada. cans removed their wounded with them. The name of the American commander still is un- The bodies of the American dead were counted as they lay on the battlefield. The Amer- ARREDGNDO SEEKING REASONS FOR FIGHT Calls on Lansing and Asks Explanation of Carrizal Battle. ! Washington ,June 22 20 Arre- dondo, Mexican ambz gnate, today called on Secretary Lansing and asked for an explanation of the action of American troops in approaching the town of Carrizal Mr. Arredondo also sought an explanation of the r ported action of Gen. Pershing in oc- cupying the towns of Casas Gran‘es and Nuevo Ca 5 Grandes, saying such an act would be one of open hostility. Official Mexican dispatches were de- scribed to Secretary Lansing, mdicat- ing that the American troops who approa Carrizal intended to take the town. Mr. Arredondo said he called Secre- tary Lansing’s attention to rthe dis- tance traversed by the American troops from their base and he called “the lack of prudence the American commander in proaching the Mexican railwa 10 of discuss the 1w M krow towns formation on which to Carriza! affair and according Arredondo, also v without edge of whether any Mexican actually had been occupied. He said his reports showed that sev- enteen soldiers had been captured, but did not give the number of casual among either the Americans or Mexican forces. GREGORY FAVORED Attorney General Said to Have Been the Selected by Wilson to Succeced Charles E. Hughes On Bench. Washington, Jun, of Attorn General ory to succeed Charle: the supreme court bench wa day by persons in President Wflson's confidence to cided upon. regarded as certain that John W. Davis, solicitor general, will be named attorney general. PA. S. OF A. VOLUNTEE Pa., June A copy of offering the services of rs of the Sons of Veterans Pennsyly should war with Mexico be declared, was sent to the | war department at Washington today. The resolution s adopted at the | closir the organization here Indiana, resolution nia v session of vesterday. Hartford, June 22 Hartford and vicinity: continued cool tonight Friday. — e = Hon! Fair, and T0 DRAFT NATIONAL GUARDSMEN AT ONCE Secretary Baker Presents. New Regular Army Plan to Hay. | al | army, | army Washington, June 22.—A resolution authorizing the President to draft national guardsmen to take the feder- oath immediately into the regular under the terms of the bill w: submitted by Secretary | Baker to Chairman Hay of the house | military committee. | would Mr. Hay said he call it up tomorrow and press for immediate action. If possible Mr. Hay said, he would obtain consideration of the resolution by unanimous consent, but he was | prepared to ask for a special rule if the Mexican forces thomught | hed | | would provide for ser: what | ap- | Secretary Lansing had no official in- | | under have been virtually de- | solution differs slightly from the provision of the measure ori guard into federal service in that period of the emergency’” “the period of the war.” Members of the active guard of the reserv in all states, territories and the District of Columbia who take the oath would be subject to draft the resolution. The President would be authorized to combine vari- ous incomplete unit: them up point officers instead to war for rength and to ap- them. HARMON Hughes and Roosevelt Men to Hold Discussion Tdday. New York, June 22.—Plans for har- mony between the republicans and the progressives were expected ‘to he developed at conferences today tween Charles E. Hughes and a num- ber of progressive leaders. Col. Roosevelt came to New York He said he had no appoint- ment with Mr. Hughes. It was said that the colonel has prepared a full statement as to his attitude toward harmony with the republican party, which will be submitted to the pro- gressive national committee at Chi- cago Monday. WIFE, CHILD, MONEY GONE. Samuel Stein of Hartfo: to Aid Him. Samuel Stein of 101 Hartford ave- nue appealed to the police this morn ing to st him in locating his wife, who left him yesterday Stein said his wife left with all her clothes, their fifteen months old baby and $305 they had deposited in #ie Lank. M Stein is 22 vears old and was dressed in white when she left home Her husband has no where she 1 Asks Police idea ! has gone TO DI New Carpenters’ nounced that it would adopt shop.” it action upon tion of rpenters union claring a strike. SHOP Haven, June he 1ssociation here today an- ‘the open the in basing e he « Ll de- sinal- | ly prepared for bringing the national | it | e during “the | of | in order to bring | be- | Master | Congress American Line. that American and Mexican ence with the congressional was learned, however, available for immediate serv Officials said President was not expected until late diately. No New Orders For Funston. Secretary Baker informed President Wilson early today that there had been no report from Gen. Pershing on the fight between American and Car- ranza soldiers near Carrizal yester- Mr. Baker went to the White with despatches from Gen. Funston giving such information had been obtained from Mexican sources. Later Secretary Baker said no new orders had been sent to Gen. Funston and that the government would take no step until an account from its ov officers showing what happened had been received. National guardsmen to reinforce the border patrol will be sent as soon as their mobilization and organization is completed, but Mr. Baker would not predict when that might be. “We have only the information from Mexican sources and from a few Americans who arrived on trains nut E1 Paso,” said the secretary. waiting for further information, eith- er from Gen. Pershing or other Amer- Jican sources.” He would not state whether a puni- tive expedition would be ordered to pursue the Mexicans who attacked the Americans. | From unofficial sources Mr. Baker | said he had been informed of the al- leged statement by Gen. Obregon as- suming responsibility for the orders is- sued to the Mexican detachment which made the attack. He would not comment. Secretary Baker said no marching orders i gone to national gfard units. Nothing could be done, he de- clared, until a report from American sources had been received. Other officials took the same view. They would not discuss possibilities on the basis of the incomplete and conflicting Mexican advices. Greaser Kills Soldicr Naco, June 22.—One Ameri- can soldier was killed and three others injured here early today when Wii- |liam Humphreys, a half breed Mexi- as opened fire upon members of Company E, 14th Infantry, guard was being changed Pershing Sends Out Trooper: San Antonio, Tex., June 22.—Gen Pershing reported to Gen day .that he had not vet report on the fight at Carrizal | addea tnat information to him he had sent out two squadrons of the Eleventh Cavalry with instruc tions to get into touch with the troop of the Tenth that was engaged yes- terday the Mexican f Gen. Ifunston made Gen Pershi tirst altered the general situation and that no special orders will be issued until Pershing has rendered report in | detail of the Carrizal fight and inci- | dents that led to it. but on sent by orces. it plain report has that not “We are | can employed as a guard at the wa- | as the | Funston to- | received a | President Has No Intention of Going Bef Immediately Announces--Baker and Lansing Hold Mys ious Conference--Carranza Troops Closg White Ho Washington, June 22.—While the government no official confirmation early today of Mexican rep troops were in a battle yeg day, with heavy losses on the American side, there w; stir of grim purpose about the war and state departmg Secretary Baker conferred with President Wilso the basis of reports given out by Mexican commande the border and transmitted to the state department. Secretary Lansing was closeted with the war secretary| afterward Mr. Baker hastened to the capitol for co military committee chair; No explanation for these conferences was given, that with inquiries sent to various governors seeking repor] the number of national guard telegraph wires were regiments mobilized ice. Wlson would await a def| report from General Pershirig of what has happened today. At the White House it was said the president’s p: was unchanged for the present at least, and that Mr. son had no intention of going before congress i General Pershing said that men had positive orders not anything calculated to precipi fight with troops of the de fac| ernment. Although unstated in Pershi port, officers at department hed ters drew the inference that Charles T. Boyd was in comm Troop H, the troop believed been the one engaged at Carr] San Antonio, Tex., June 22| quantities of ammunition and are already in storage in Mex at points along the border for American troops, a h army at General Funston’s headquar clared today. When the arn went to the border it did not motor truck; now there are mol | 500 in use, and they troops from place to place, as | supplies. Entire vegiments | moved more rapidly than cava are used 4 Close to American Lin “ield Headquarters, b iio to Columbus, N. | Carranza troops have close to the southern end of American lines. General Perd maintaining stmong outposts i direction and taking every prd to prevent trouble arising. une M., Ju been rf Morey Reported n Comma ! Columbus, N. M., June Lewis S. Morey of the Tenth is reported to have been in cq of the detachment of Americ diers which. engaged the Mexi Carrizal yesterday. 29 Discussion in Senate. Washington, June | of the Mexican situation ¥ | tated in'the senate today Werks of C »rnia, who his resolution to authorize tion, had it read, and gave no | inless the foreign relations co: acted soon he wauld move to { | matter out of its hands ca i Aviators Cannot Come H4 noon.—The service of i comment on o from the Aero } A whether they will rg | take service in the American the of war with Mexjcg are prevented from replying fuct that they have enlisted | French army for the duratio var and are subject to arn piine. The only manner ir subject could* be by hegotiations ments aof France States. The’ case released from the to fight in Italy is not nuch g their to | entente allle June in the to | Paris, aviators not able the can inquiry event taken up W the between 1 in retu