New Britain Herald Newspaper, June 23, 1916, Page 1

\HERALD BEST OF ALL LOCAL NEWSPAPERS HERALD “ADS” MEAN BETTER BUSINESS RRICE THREE CENTS. NEW BRITAIN CONNECTICUT, FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 1916. —SIXTEEN PAGES. 18 ESTABLISHED MAYOR FEARS RAID ON CITY TREASURY Cautions Ecenomy in Ali Departments as ~Families. of Soldiers ‘May Need Assistant Fearing that the trouble in Mexico may result in a prolonged war which will demand large drafts of men and that the city will be called upon to aid in the maintenance of their fumilies, Mayor George A. Quigley to- day. sent letters to chairmen af all city departments cautioning them to hssband their funds and in provide against deficiencies. above any event to In coming to the conclusion the mayor assumes fram much that has been heard about the city in the past few days that a number of the 1wanufacturing concerns are showing jittle or no disposition ta aid the men in their employ who have been called to the colors. Mayor’s Letter, The mayor's letter follows: _“Permit me at this time to request xoyr board to be as -econmomical in the management of its affairs as is possible without injuring the efficiency of its work. “I am making this request with the thought that possibly our city may be called upon to assume a por- tion af the cost of a possible war, in the nature of support for dependents of soldiers who may enlist from this city. “We cannot, with that possibility facing us, permit a deficiency in any department and with econamy we mway be able to show substantial balances at the end of the fiscal year. “Hoping that you will co-operate with me to this end, T am “Very truly vours, “GEO. A. QUIGLEY, “Mayor of the City of New Britain.”” Provision Being Made. - Despite all kinds of stories afloat to the effect that the manufacturers are sssuming an indifferent attitude re- garding pay for the men in the listed service, it is a fact that a num- ber are making plans to take care of those wha will really need help. Married men will be considered above efl. Most of the factories have sgreed that the men need have no fear concerning their jobs and last night Treasurer H. H. Pease of the New Britain Machine company an- %ounced that his company is plan- ning to aid their men, but the scheme has yet to be worked out. All will rot benefit alike as it is felt that aid ¢hould be promised only where there is actual need of such assistance. The Stanley Rule and Level com- _pany has been quoted as agreeing to “provide half pay to all their men who respond to the call whether the term be six months or six years. That the Stanley Works will make provision for married men is also stated and concerns like Landers, Frary and ©lark and North and Judd have rgreed to give assistance. At the di- rectors meeting at North and Judd's the question was taken up yesterday And finally settled by voting to make en- up the difference between the govern- | ment pay and what their men are now receiving. How long this will re- ‘main in force is not stated, but will probably be at least for the balance of the year. g Today’s Enlistments Enlistments since yesterday were re- ported at the armory today as fol- low: Company I, James H. Park- figton (Plainville,) Alexander Nichol, Joseph Mader, John Eidon and Joseph A. Barrett, (reinlistment.) Barrett has served six years in Company I and three years in New York and was | In the infantry reserve. Company E: W. J. Grabek, J. E. Houlihan, Lharles S. Andrus, W. J. Wickson. Lieutenant Rand IIl. Raymond R. Rand, first lieutenant of Company I, is reported on the sick list. He has been suffering from a 2vere cold and is said to be threat- ened with pneumonia. Ex-Lieutenant Ray K. Lindsley of Company D, Bris- tol, is an applicant for second lieuten- ant in Company L Equipment Arrives An auto truck load of equipment for Company E, comprising outfits Yor more than forty men arrived at the armory, from regimental head- guarters at Hartford, yesterday after- noon and this morning a squad of men under non-commissioned officers was parceling it out. Everything in the outfit is absolutely new and includes “the very latest ideas in rhilitary equip- ment. The ponchos are fitted with buttons and button holes so in case of storm while in the fleld two can be fastened together and be used for | & tent for the owners. The new haver- gacks are fitted with many extra com- spartments. The new cartridge belts are designed to hold clips of five cartridges and they fasten in place with buttons. When the men reach Niantic new rifles and bayonets will be issued to all the recruits. Company I had equipment on hand " for eighty-one men when the order (Continued On Fifteenth Page). AMERICAN GUNNERS COMMAND SITUATION | WILL TRY TO PREVERT CONFLICT WITHMEXICO Anti-Military Society An- nounces Conference for El Paso. New York, June 23.—A movement to call a conference of American and Mexican citizens at El Paso in an ef- fort to avert war with Mexico was an- I nounced today by the American Union | Against Militarism. The union’s exec- | utive committee sent telegrams ‘o William J. Bryan, David Starr Jor- dan and Frank P. Walsh of Kansas i City, urging them to proceed at once | to Bl Paso and offering to defray their expenses, which it was stated, would be met by a fund to be raised “by voluntary contributions from Ameri- | cans and Mexicans alike.” | Similar telegrams were sent to sev- i eral prominent men of Mexico City |and Modesto C. Rolland, a Mexican | engineer in New York. | No date was set for the | meeting. | It was announced | had been sent also to the ambassadors | of the “A. B. C.” powers urging them to press for mediation and to endeav- or to influence General Carranza against war. | Identified with the movement are Oswald Garrison Villard, Amos Pin- | chot, Lincoln Steffens, Dr. Lillian D. | Wala, Dr. J. W. Slaughter of Phila- delphia, Rabbi Stephen Wise and others. BFLIEVE WAR INEVITABLE Holds suggested that telegrams Mexican Government United States Accountable in Diplomatic Note Received by Peru. ° Lima, Peru, June 23.—A lengthy note from the Mexican minister of foreign affairs was received today at the foreign office. It set farth the opinion of the Mexican vernment that war with the United States was | inevitable, on account of the methods employed by the American gavern- ment and asserted that all the repub- lics of Central America would be {affected by a conflict. The Peruvian government returned a carefully worded reply couched in friendly terms and expressing the hope that peace wonld be maintained. PROVISION Senator Lee Wants Families Washington, June 23.—A Dbill to appropriate $2,650,000 to provide aid for dependents of federal volunteers and enlisted men of the National Guard mustered into the military service was today introduced by Senator Lee of Maryland and referred to the committee on pensions. { Chairman Hay of the house mili- tary committee, has announced that | e would introduce a similar measure. His plan contemplates an initial ap- ! propriation of $500,000. | JAPANESE WARSHIPS Admiral Winslow $2,650,000 of Soldiers. for Says Reports Are Without Foundation. ‘Washington, June 23.—Secretary | Daniels has asked Admiral Winslow for any information he has as to the | reported presence of Japanese war- | ships on the west coast af Mexico, “We have had that report many times,” Mr. Daniels said today, each time it proved unfounded.” REPORT FROM PERSHING. Indicates Attack on Americans Was ‘Without Provocation. Washington, June 23.—Secretary Baker made public today a report from Gen. Pershing on the fight at Carrizal based on personal question- ing of men from the two troops of the Tenth Cavalry engaged in the conflict. It indicated that the attack upon the Americans was unprovoked. Feneral Pershing had not had an opportunity to confer with any officer of the two troops. Secretary Baker said that a definite conclusion where the blame rested could | formed. 10t be | REF GEES SAFE. Coaches Reach Vern From Mexico City. Five Cruz Vera Cruz, June 23.—Five first-cla | coaches full of Americans | here last night. They will g0 aboard | the battleship Nebraska today and | afterward be transferred to a trans | A special coach also arrived with the American employes of | Aguila Oil Co. The refugees report | that their trip dowh was uneventful. a port. ! that TROOPERS LED INTO TRAP BY TREACHERY| Partly Surrounded By Mex- icans Under Cover of Parley. San Antonio, Tex., June 23.—Gen- eral Funston awaited today further details fram General Pershing of the | attack near Carrizal by a greatly su- | perior force of Mexicans under Gen- troops of Captain eral Felix Gomez on two the Tenth cavalry Charles T. Bovd. The final outcome of the battle was Per- Aquar- under General shing’s report, received at hea ters last night, nor was any indica- tion given of the number of caspal- ties suffered by the little American force, which had been almost entirely | surraunded by Mexican troops. Ac- cording to the story told General | Pershing by stragglers, the attack!| was entirely unprovoked and was made after the Mexican force had partly surrounded the Americans under cover of a parley between General Gomez and Captain Boyd. It was not until after the Mexicans | kad opened fire with a machine gun | on the American troopers that Cap- tain Boyd dismounted his command | and returned the fire. General Funston painted out a dis-! crepancy in the report coming} through Mexican sources to the effect | that Captain Morey had been Killed. | The Mexican reports stated that the American cammander had been killed, while General Funston said Captain Bovd was the senior ;| officer of Captain Morey and would | have been in command. | General Pershing’s report stated | that he had warned Captdin Boyd be- | fore the latter left the main column | that he was an a reconnoitering ex- redition only and that he was to use every precaution against precipi- tating a clash with Mexican troops. | Battery A of the Tenth Nationall Guard left before dayhreak today far | Erawnsville, where they will report to General Parker. ORDERED NOT T0 ATTACK South ! not made known in Arredondo Tells Central and American Diplomats Mexicans Will Not Take Offensive. 23.—Eliseo ador d Washington, June redondo, Mexican ambass nate, today personally informed Giplomatic representatives of South and Central American republics that| the Carranza troops In the state of | Chihuahua were under orders not to attack American troops unle Americans assumed the aggr: Mr. Arredonda stated that he acted instructions from his foreign | When asked whether the warning of General Trevino, the| Carranza commander in Chihuahua, that he would attack any American | force moving east, west or south, had been rescinded he said his instruc- | tions made no mention of that matter, | cn office, GERMANS S Foreign War Vessels Off West Coast “‘and | as to | arrived | the | gates ! Brazil Press Believes Mexico Ts Under | of | Their Influence. Rio Janeiro, June 23.—The crisis between Mexico and the United S being followed with keen inter in Brazil and occupies a large space | in the newspapers. The general tone of the editorial comment is that Presi- dent Wilson, while actuated by the best motives, has run afoul of pre- ponderating elements in Mexico which are under German influence. In official circles hope is expressed that war will be avoided, but it is fully recognized that the continued disorde in Mexico must end in wearying the most sincere well wish- er of the country. There is a general agrcement that some end must be put {to the present terrible situation so | that the pacific development of the | peoples of America may be assured. CAMPS ABANDONED. i Officials Threatened Americans, alveston, Tex., June 23.—All the 6il camps in the Tuxpam region have been abandoned, according to refu- gees who arrived here an board the | Tritish tank st San Ricardo. | A report at Tuxpam, the| refugees the effect that! | nedlitary had declared they would American they could find warship were sent OIL Have 1 Tuxpam Said to 1mer current was ithorities kill every if an American to Tuxpam, s to S IRISH QU DISCL Belfast, June A conference PION. London, 1atic via D Ulster alists wa 1 herc David Lioyd Geora settlement of the m of he oday to ¢ "s proposal f Irish question | sul at | parently Redmond by presided and wa Devlin. 1In all in attendance. Supp Joseph 1,000 were ON THE BORDER ‘Every Important Point Coy- ered by U. S. Artillery- men While Machine Gung Are Ready in Small Towns FATE OF PRISONERS A SOURCE OF WORRY | Negro Troopers, Captured at Carrizal Battle, May Be Hanged if Hostilities Be- tween Countries Break Out—Quiet in Juarez.— Mexicans Near Columbus._ El Paso, Tex., guns command the situation at every Field June 23.—American important border point today. i artillery has been mounted on hillocks in the larger communities, the noses of their guns pointing in a southerly direction, while in the smaller towns machine gun detachments have been stationed. Military authorities here and in other border encampments an- nounced that every preparation had been made for possible hostilities. After waiting forty-eight hours, the border read news despatches giving the American version of the fight at Carri containing Gen. Pershing's report that it was an unprovoked at- tack upon the Americans and then lapsed into expectant waiting. When, early today, the despatches were read to Gen. George Bell, Jr., commanding the El Paso military dis- trict, over the telephone he expressed keen gratification but said that he had received no additional orders from de- partmental headquarters. “1 knew,” he exclaimed, “I knew our men did not start that fight.” Anxious For Fate of Prisoners, Grave apprehension was manifested here for the safety of the seventeen American prisoners taken in the en- gagement who are held by Gen. Tre- vino probably in Chihuahua City. It was feared that should hostilities re- sult, the Mexicans probably will at- tempt to carry out threats made by subordinate leaders to hang the cap- tives. Military authorities here felt con- fident that supplemental reports would be received today giving additional de- tails of the fight and news of the two squadrons of the Eleventh Cavalry | who were sent to reinforce the troops of the Tenth. A few of the troops that evacuated Juarez had returned today and there were reports that the reoccupation of the town by the entire former garri- son of 4,000 is contemplated. During the early morning hours in | the Mexican town only a few scatter- ing military patrols were on the streets. Gen. Francisco Gonzales, commandant ,and Andres Garcia, con- El Paso who recently has been sleeping on the Mexican rode through the streets on horseback, ap- making an inspection tour. Street car traffic across the border, which was stoppéd last night was re- sumed today. Ready For Hasty Departure. Indications that all preparations have been made if a hasty departure of the remnant of the garrison deemed expedient were to be found in the railway vards, where two troop trains with steam up stood ready for instant departure. In one of them fifteen machine gur and three seve ty-millimitre field pieces were loaded. Reports current in Mexican circlss that Gen. Obregon, Mexi minister of war, has isstued a manifes offering to accept the services of ull rebel leaders in the event of hostili- ties with the United States found some confirmation in the fact that today number of Mexicans who had b exiled for poliical reasons cros to Juarez. All of these, including Marcelo Car- avol, former adherent of Orozco and Huerta, and other former minor fac- tional leaders seemingly were good favor with the Mexican milit authorities. It was said that G will leave tonight for Chi- huahua City where Gen. Jacinto Tre- vino will assign him to a command in the army of the nort.h General Gonzales declined side, ng is Alvaro ac d in- in ry n. Caravol to dis- on (Continued Seventh Page.) e WEATHER. ? Havtford, Junc Hartiord and vicinity: I night. Saturday cloudy warmer. B e e SN and | pany been | sued orders to all departme o the Mexican border all diately upon their organiza -ompletion of the mobilizat Funston when each regime unit completes muster. Ge BAKER’S RUSH ORDER. Washington, June 23.—Secretary Baker today is- «he commanders were required to cate where he wishes the forces sent in each instance, and the departmental commander, instructions from Washington, will portation and send them forward. ntal commanders to send militia available imme- tion, without waiting for ion of the separate states. notify General nt, troop, battery or other neral Funston will indi- further trans- without arrange VIRTUAL STATE OF WAR, MANN DECLARES Adoption By Congress of Hay’s Emer- gency Army Bill. Unanimous 2 Washington, June —Immediate | action on his resolution authorizing | the president to draft into the federal service national guardsmen willing to | take the oath under the new army law was asked in the house today by Hay, of the military commit- At the same time he offered an man tee. amendment to declare that the emer- gency for the draft now exists, instead of leaving the question to be deter- mined by the president. Questioned by republican Leader Mann and others, Mr. Hay told (he house that the resolutions did not contemplate a state of war but that the mere fact of the introduction of the resolution handed to him by the war department “shows that, in the opinion of the executive, the emer- gency does exist and that this resolu- tion is absolutely necessary to meet the emergency. Unanimous consent for consideration of the resolution was given and gen- eral debate began under an agreement for a two hour limit. Rep. Mann made a speech declaring that a state of war with Mexico al- ready existed to all intents and pur- poses and expressing the opinion that the regular troops were not carrying out the purpose for which they were sent into Mexico. He said, however, that he did not see how they could be withdrawn under the present situa- FIRST REGIMENT ORDERED TO START OFF TOMORRCW Welcome News Sent to Military Command- ers This Noon By Ad- jutant General Cole Hartford, June 23.—Orders were {s- sued from tha adjutant general’s office at noon today for the departure of the First Connecticut Infantry to Niantic tomorrow. The Hartford companies will leave at 6:45 a, m. Company M of the Second Regiment, Conn. National Guard has been or- dered to proceed at once to Niantic ‘and should be there today said Ad- [ jutant General G. M. Cole this morn- ing. Company M will be the first out-of-town company to reach the mo- bilization point. Gen. Cole also said that as soon as proper transportation facilities could be had battery F. Field Artillery, of Stamford will be ordered to move. Battery F has obtained its necessary quota of 171 men and five officers. General Cole sald today that every ef- fort is being made to move all troops to Niantic, with the exception of the field artillery which will go to the East Haven Rifle Range, at the earli- est possible moment. Captain M. J. Owen of the Machine Gun company said that his men have all their supplies already packed in- cluding food supply and are awaiting only the order to leave. The com- pany has been recruited to its full war strength for several days. It contains fifty-two men, including three office R. W. Burr of the Machine Gun com- pany has been promoted from second lieutenant to first lieutenant and Emerson G. Taylor from first sergeant to second lieutenant. Sergeant C. Scarborough has been appointed first sergeant. tion, and if they were to stay the mil- itary strength of the country neces- ily must be increased. 2ep. Butler of Pennsylvania, repub- n, urged that the president should e congress of his reasons for de- that an emergency lic adv termining exists. The congre exists, now i amendment under which ares the emergency now adopted unanimously. Hay a we CARRANZA AFTER ARMS Mexican Government Asked Japanese Company If Tt Could Supply Muni- tions—Unable to Fill Contract. Tokio, June 23.—The Mitsui com- informed a representative of the ociated Press today that it recent- ly received inquiries from the Mexi- can government as to whether it could supply munitions and arms. The com- pany replied that it was physically impossible, as it had more orders than it could fill for the allies of Japan BANDITS N. IN NEW RAID. M., June 3 An un- official report has been received that | Mexicans to the American side near Hachita early today and wan off with a number of horses and mules, American (roops, to the re- port, immediately crossed into Mexico after them. Columbus, crossed according VINO IS ANGRY. City, Mex., June Criticism of American military men, who he said have ¢ all the | trouble between Mexico and the United General TR Chihuahua 23 used was made by military commander in an int Press today. Jacinto of the Wwith the | states, northeast Associated vino, rview ! troops | eruiting All the various Hartford companies reported today that recruiting is stead- ily progressing. Capt. Rowland F. Andrews of Hart- ford was today sworn in as an officer of the quartermaster's corps. , The order for the moving of the was issued by Adjutant Gen- eral Cole verbally, this afternoon and will be followed by speeial orders. Major M. J. Wise, assistant for the acting chief quartermaster, said that provision had already been made for the transportation of 950 men the first thing in the morning Fourtean coaches and five baggage cars will be required to transport the infantry Two coaches, one baggage car and six | flat cars will convey the ambulance company. Col. J. Moss Ives, in charge of the comm ary department, said all food supplies were in readiness for transportation. Second Infantry to Report Haven, June 23 Infantry recefved orders today proceed to Niantic tomorrow. hour of departure is not fixed will be at camp and probably squads will be left behind to gather up for enlistment The staff of the sending out postal graduates asking them to fill up the batterlc The classes pealed to o fillons Wi and '15. The membership of the four batteries is now 350 Beg ning tomorrow rigid discipline will be maintained, the free-and-e ending when Yale men 1 the New London regatta Jew —The Second to The Re- continued any applicants Yale cards batterics ara to 2,400 enl! ire those ahout n- port from tonight Without Delay York 28.—The the ¢ was notified June New ment depart- by the of 15t (Continued on Fifteenth Page.) { ek the ! and | style | BAKER ORDERSRUSH: TROOPS TOBE SENT AT ONCE TO BORDEI All Militia To Dispatched 1| mediately Wh They are Orga ized, War Seci taryDecides S denly Today PRELIMINERY REPO| ON CARRIZAL FIG Wilson and Baker Hear official Story of AttacH U. S. Troops By Mexi But Say No Action Be Taken Until Comy Accounts Are Receive Washington, June 23.—Hopel sisted among officials here toda: war against Mexico would not b necessary. Dispatches from City indicated that leaders in thd ranza government may show a attitude and will seek to aver threatened break. The outlool far from bright, however, and had been issued for transportat 10,000 national guardsmen to th der from central and wester soon as they are ready for servi Secretary Baker called at the House early today for a confd with the president. He said hl no reports direct from Gen. Pe regarding the Carrizal engageme On leaving the White Hous Baker said that there was no ¢ in the administration poli information from Gen. Pers was awaited. He also said no nd ders to regulars or militia had] out. Tension was not leased by an ¢ report to the departmen there was no provocation by fcans for the attack on a boat| the gunboat “Annapolis at Mal Sunday. Commander Kavanaul the Annapolis declared two Am officers were seized by Mexica toms officers and soldiers and th| ing on occupants of the boat started by Mexicans. Militia Wanted At Once. The war department was tj hasten the mobilization of state J today. State governors were ord to send immediately a ment of when their troops wo ready for service. Secretary issued orders last night to Majogd Barry at Chicago &«nd Major Gi | Bell at San Francisco, comm respectively of the central and ern army departments, asking the first 5,000 militia units in} department ready for active be dispatched to the border. | Preliminary Carrizal Rej | A preliminary report from G | Pershing on the Carrizal fight, | on stories told by stragglers red | the headquarters of the Americ | pedition and on Mexican rumo taken to the White House early | by Secretary Baker. | The secretary said General Pe himself did not regard the ren an official statement of what had pened, and indicated that no to decide the course to be the United States would til a complete account had | ceived. In the meantime the fnary report will mad | lic although it understood itially in rd with +h ven in press disp) night. navy a not be is subst acc slon 1 last border Troopers Still Missing. Officlals are greatly worrled o in gettin from th ing officers of. the little Tent) detachment which engaged serior force of Mexicans A Mexican official accounts about seventy-six Ame en of whom were (aken) oner. Captain Charles tenant Henry R are said to have been k remaining forty-sever stra headc there news event lers rea 1 G jarters yesterda) had lut (Continued On