Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, June 19, 1916, Page 1

President Calls State Troops to the Colors 5, | [ ) { \, \ ! ~—— \ ’Ia \ A newspaper is a wonderful thing—You think of your business every day. That's the way big businesses are built. can - make people VOL. XLVI—NO. 1. ARMY HEADS FEAR WAR WITH MEXICO Opinion Expressed by Some Officers at Border Headquarters Clash Near if Threat of De Factos & Is Carried Out. EE SITUATION VERY SERIOUS B Tisid Reached When Three Hun- dred American Soldiers Cross the Border, TENSION AT CAMP IS EVIDENT / San Antonio, Tex., June 18— United States army headquarters here tonight regarded the Mexican situation as most serious. Assuming that the de facto government would authorize General Alfred Ricaut to carry out. his threat to attack any American force that crossed the line into Mexico, some declared their be- lief that war was almost unavoidable. Thec risis was reached today when more than 300 men of {te Third cav- alry crossed the river below Browns- ville in pursuit of the bamdits that attacked a little detachment of the Twenty-sixth infantry at San Benito st night. General James Parker, command- ing at Brownsville, sent cavalry scouring the country in the vicinity of San Benito and on a “hot trail” discovered by Lieutenant Newman, commanding troop H, the Americans were sent toward the border. The trail led across the river and Lieuten- ant Newman led his troop across late in the forenoon. Bandits Put to Rout. CHARLES E. HUGHES, JR,, of the republican presidential nominee reading a telegram containing a statement by his father. Young Hughes is one of the most enthusiastic “rookies” in the pre- paredness camp at Plattsburgh. CHARLES EVANS HUGHES JR. MAHA BEE, MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1916 =S Major Anderson with a squadron of the same regiment and a machine gun company closed in on the same trail and early in the afternoon fol- lowed the lieutenant and his troop into Mexico. He was too late for! the fight and bloodless skirmish that | had taken place. Troop H engaged the bandits almost immediately after getting on that side but General Parker indicated no one on either side was injured. The bandits fled without great resistance. The .pursuit was continued. Late today Major Anderson had moved his force up-the river towards Mata-| nioros, the Mexican town opposite Brownsville, He was still on the Mexican side tonight. General Parker reported that he had sent to Consul Garza.in Browns- ville a note informing him that Amer- icant roops had crossed the interna- tional boundary in conformity with the spirit of the agreement between the two countries authorizing the passage of troops when on a “hot trail” in pursuit of bandits. Expresses Regret. He also called the attention of the consul to the fact that the bandits had been run back to a district which American authorities had long insist- ed was the rendezvous of teh bandits and outlaws. Consul Garza replied, acknowledging receipt of General Parker's note, adding that he knew Wwhat it meant and expressed his deep regret. Army officers here regardcd'Cr_Jn- sul Garza's note as a tacit admission that he believed his government would resent the entrance of this lat- est punitive expedition, perhaps even to the point of attempting to force it from the country. General Parker reported to the de- tachment of the Twenty-sixth infan- try last night but it was not until late today that he supplemented this with any information as to the meas- ures he had taken to run down the attacking party. His first report brought the news that a detachment of cavalry had entered Mexico. Third Battalion Arrives. General Parker has ordered the Third battalion of the Third Texas regiment from San Benito to Browns- ville and it is understood to have ar- ived there tonight. Other precau- onary troop movements were ma({ieqj His action in not reporting was in-| dicative of the character of orders that the commanding officer on the | border has. All are under orders to run down any band of raiders and to follow them across the interna- #onal boundary line if there appears 1 reasonable chance of getting in con- tact with them. The raid on the camp of the small infantry force at San Benito has re- sulted in one Mexican killed and the (Continued on Page 2, Column 2.) The 'flf_sg,tfier Temperatures at, Omaha Yesterday. Deg .62 Hours. eme33rZa P Officinl record of temperature and pre- cipitation compared with the correspond- g period of the last three years: 1916, 1015, 1014, 1018 ‘n:\:-n yesterday .. t arday Normal temperature Defieiency for the di Total excess since M Normal preelpitation Deficiency for the da: Total rainfall sir.ce March 1. Deficiency since March 1 Deticiency for cor. perlod 1.63 inches 11 inch 6.89 inches 5.05 {nches G. 0. P. CHAIRMAN NMUST BE NEUTRAL Hughes Seeks Man to Head Com- mittee Not Identified With Any Faction Past. EASY DAY FOR THE NOMINEE Waéhington, June 18.—Charles E. Hughes, republican nominee for the presidency, devoted most of his time today to consideration of whom he would select as chairman of the re- publican national committee. He discussed the chairmanship ~ with many callers, including several mem- bers of the progressive wing of the party. The nominee is said to have reached a decision as to the type of a man he will select and is reported to have narrowed the field eligible to two or three. Indications to- night were that Frank Hitchcock, who has been mentioned as one of the leading candidates, virtually had been eliminated from consideration, that it was unlikely that William Hay- ward, public service commissioner of New York and close friend of Gov- ernor Whitman, would be chosen. That William Loeb, jr, whose selection was advocated by pro- gressive supporters of the nomince was a possibility and that Herbert Parsons of New York also stood a chance of selection. Selection Not Final. Some time between now and Mon- day . afternoon when Mr. Hughes meets the national subcommittee on organization a headquarters in New York, a tentative choice will Be made. This selection, however, will not be final as the nominee wishes to hear the views of the committee, It is probable that Mr. Hughes will place before the committee the names of two or three men who he believes to possess the proper gqualifications. Mr. Hughes' advisers said tonight that the nominee was seeking a chair- man possessing the following quali- fications: He should be a man who has not been actively identified with any fac- tion of the party. He should be acceptable to the pro- gressives as well as to republicans. 1f possible he should be a resident of New York, and, He should know politics, but the nominee would prefer a man who has not been too actively identified with politics during the last few years. Has Many Callers. Callers kept the candidate busy all day. Dozens of friends and many party leaders from various parts of the country were among them, More Warcraft Are Ordered to Mexico Washington, June 18 —Secretary Daniels tonight °rdered several ad- ditional gunboats and other small craft on both the east and west coasts to Mexican’ waters. IOWA VISITOR TO G. 0. P. CONVENTION IS MISSING Chicago, June 18—~William E. Kurtz of Nevada, Ia., who came to tion and was stopping at the home three days and search is being made for him. millionaire stockman, had $600 when he left, feared he may have been slugged and Excess for cor, perios 4 Inchse . L. A WELSH, Moteorologlst. Chicago for the republican conven- of Carter A. Wood, stock yards, com- mission man, has not been seen for Kurtz, who is the son of a Mr. Wood said, and it is Mexican Paper Says Texas Nggpes Rehel San Antonio, Tex., June 17.—Texas is in the throes of a revalution led by negroes, who are seeking inde- pendence for this state and complete equality with the whites, according to a special dispatch from Saltillo, Cohuila, published June 15 in an extra of La Voz de la Patria at Piedras Negras. . Copies of the Mexican newss paper were received here today. The Saltillo dispatch says the in formation was brought there by trav- elers from Texas. The revolters are said to have “already blown up many trains and torn up great stretches of track.” MATT SAVIDGE IS KILLED IN FLIGHT Nebraska’s Foremost Aviator Loses Control of His Machine at Ewing, CONTROL WIRES ARE JAMMED Ewing, Neb, June 18.—(Special Telegram.)—While making a practice flight this evening, Matt Savidge of the Savidge Brothers Aviation com- pany was almost instantly killed. He had spent the winter in Texas making practice flights and was most suc- cessful. He orginated the feat of writ- ing his name in the air in his flying machine. His looping won him renown and he was known all over the middle west as a daring flyer. His brother, John, had just finished a trial flight and upon his return Matt took his plib:e at the wheel. The ma- chine had just been assembled in’the afternoon and as a result Matt's last words to his brother Yohn were that he would not try the loap. Turning at a right angle almost as soon as he left the ground he rose rapidly to a height of about 350 feet. The machine seemed to be under perfect control and he started a short spiral glide. Within fifty feet of the start of the glide, he seemed to lose control of the machine and it was seen to start straight as an arrow for the ground. His engine was running all thé time of his fall and he could be seen trying to regain control of the machine. The machine fell within 200 yards of hundreds of spectators who failed to realize that he was falling to his death until the machine struck the ground. The Savidge Brothers were the first boys in Nebraska to fly and have built at least twenty machines. Most of their-success has been due to the fact that they have built their own ma- chines. While it will never be known, it was thought the accident was caus- ed by the control wires jamming. JITNEY BUS MEN HELD TO BE COMMON CARRIERS (From a_ Statt Correspondent.) Lincoln, June 17.—(Special.)—An inquiry was received by the State Rail- way commission this morning from the Railway commission of California asking for information' regarding _the control of the jitney bus corporations in this state. The letter stated that the commission was gathering informa- tion in order to discover how other states handled the question. They will be informed by Colonel Browne, secretary of this commission, that Deputy Attorney General Dexter Barrett recently handed down a weighty opinion that jitney carriers the laws of the state which place them I Long Pine, Neb., were common carries and came under MR o - EDITORS T0 WORK FOR GOOD OF STATE Elkhorn Valley Association Holds Annual Meeting at Long Pine, CHOSEN PRESIDENT ‘ HOWELL 18 Ept ’ June 18 —=(Special Telegram.)—Co-operation for the general development of the state through concerted action in construc- tive work and pledged assistance to any propaganda for bettering condi- tions within the state were the key- notes of all papers and discussions at the third annual meeting of the Elk- horn Valley Editorial association. The meeting was held in the re- cently-completed club house owned by the association here today. The organization is unique in that it is the only one owning its home, which was built by popular subscrig- tion. The Omaha Bureau of Pub- licity was a subscriber. Among the speakers- was E. V. Parrish of Omaha, who spoke on ";ublicity," and explained Omaha's attitude of friendliness to the state and trade territory. Elmer Howell of Wood Lake was elected president; Frank Gailbraith, Ainsworth, vice president; George Miles, O’Neill, secretary-treasurer. The first Saturday in June next year was selected for the annual meeting. Among those who attended the meeting were: A. B. Backhause, Plerce Leader; M. F. Cronin, - Cham! Bugle; C.. A. Moham: Neligh - Register; C..sL. Mays, Rushville Standard; B. A, Thomas, Long Pine Jour- nal; . C. M. Cooper, . Rushville Recorder; Leroy Beebout, Johnstown Enterprise; R. W. Htlchoock, Cody Cowboy; G. A. Miles, O'Nelll - Independent; Elmer Howell, Wood Lake Stockman; Frank Galibraith, Alns- warth Star-Journ M. Rice, Valentine; 8. W. Kelly, Atkinson. Graphic, J. M. Kelly, sloux City Tribune; Edgar Howard, Colum- bus Telegram; J. O. Goodwin, Omaha; E. V. Parrish, Omaha. MASONS IN NUMBERS AT FREMONT MEETING Fremont, Neb., June 18.—(Special.) —Over 300 Masons filled the Masonic lodge room Friday evening when officers of Fremont lodge, No. 15, Ancient “Free and Accepted Masons, were installed and the third degree was conferred on a class of candidates. A specjal train was run from Missouri Valley over the North- western to accommodate railroad men who came for the meeting, a promi- nent Fremont railroad. man being one of the candidates. Masons of Omaha, Council Bluffs, Blair, Schuy- ler and lodges from the intermediate towns were present. Grand Master Andrew H. Viele of Norfolk was the —TWELVE PAGES. President Calls on Entire National Guard to Meet South Border Situation Washington, June 18.—President Wilson has called out the militia of every state for serv- ice on the Mexican border. In announcing the pre; Secretary Baker said the militia would be sent to the border whenever and as fully as General Funston determines to be needed. Statement By Baker, Secretary Baker issued the following state- ment: “In view of the disturbed conditions on the Mexican border and in order to assure complete protection for all Americans the president has called out substantially all the state militia and will send them to the border wherever and as fully as General Funston needed for the purpose stated. _ “If all are not needed an effort will be made to relieve those on duty there from time to time distribute the duty. “This call for militia is wholly unr General Pershing’s expedition and contemplates no additional entry into be necessary to pursue bandits who attempt out- rages on American soil. Mobilization at Brigadier General A Mexico system and cut a border, today. “The militia are being called out so as to leave some troops in the several states. will be mobilized at their home stations, where necessary recruiting can be done.” division. of militia affairs, estimated the mini- mum militia force to be called out to be 145,000 |men. ; Siezes Rail System. Tl_xcson, Ariz., June 18.-Sonora military au- thorities have seized the Southern Pacific of according to private advices here; late On Trains, at Hotels, News Stands, ete., 8o sident’s decision today, 2 al t: 8 determines them to be elatedy to Mexico, except as may Home Station. They Ifred Mills, chief of the 11 telegraph wires at the Pershing’s Punitive | Expedition Sleeping | On Arms in Mexico Columbus,, N. M., June 18.—The American punitive expedition in Mex- ico is sleeping on its arms prepared for any eventualities. According to reports here tonight General Jacinto Trevino's threat is taken seriously by the army members, more especial- ly since he occupied the better part of last week reforming his entire line south of Namiquipa. American scout patrols have been detailed to watch the Mexico North- western railroad to prevent any sur- prise troop movements from north or south. Information leaking through from the south today indicates that the American troops are being re-dis- posed in sections where surprise at- tacks might be possible. Outposts in every direction have been with- drawn and detailed to vantage points for protective purposes. While no immediate attack is looked for yet, General Pershing is taking every precaution to protect his command, it is said. It is also under- stood that General Pershing's in- structions from his superiors give him perfect freedom of action in case of attack by the Mexican de facto troops. Meantime, ammunition and _sup- plies were being rushed from Colum- bus to Namiquipa in huge quantities installing_officer. today and tonight. (From a Btatf Correspondent.) Telegram.)—The a good crowd present. paign to the Lancaster Hughes and Fairbanks club on mo tion of Senator E. J. Burkett. Burkett. ceiving the nomination for vice presi: the ticket would be elected. He pro under the jurisdiction of the Railway robbed. ' commission, that the rank and file of the republi Lancaster Republicans Are Boosting Solidly for Hughes and Fairbanks Lincoln, Neb., June 18.—(Special Lancaster County Republican club held a lively session this evening at the Lindell hotel, with The name of the club was changed for the cam- County Several speeches were made, the most important being that of Senator The senator said that while considerably, disappointed at not re- dent, he was sure that the convention had made a wise selection and that posed to get into the campaign for Hughes and Fairbanks and believed ~ cans of the country were for the the ticket, as well as three-fourths of the progressives, The nomination of Huges, the sen- ator said, was made against the wishes of what are called the bosses and it was clearly the will of the people expressed at the convention. He said that he had the pledges of several delegations Friday night, suf- ficient to have nominated him, but it appeared to be for the best interests of the party to nominate Fairbanks and whatever was for the best inter- ests of the republican party, he was heartily in accord with, Speeches were made by S. M. Melick, L. L. Lindsey, Judge J. B. the line of a sure victory in Strode and several others, all along Novem- ber for the republican party in the e MILITIA STRENGTH OF ALL THE STATES Organizations of Guard Called Out, With Places of Assembling Designated. THEIR POWER ANNOUNCED .Washingtou, June 18.~Organiza- tions of the militia and national guard called out by telegrams to the va- rious governors, with places and as- sembly ‘designated as follows: A‘lnblmn—One brigade, of three regiments of infantry, two batteries field artillery, one company signal corps, at Montgomery. Arkansas—Two regiments infantry, at Fort Logan H. Roots. Qalifornin—Qne brigade, of three regiments of infantry, one squadron of cavalry, one battalion of field ar- tillery, one company signal corps, one ambulance company, one field hosiptal, at state fair grounds. Colorado Strength. fantry, one squadron of cavalry, two batteries of field artillery, two com- panies of engineers, one company of signal corps, one_ field hospital, at rifle range, near Golden, Connecticut—Two regiments of in- fantry, two troops cavalry, one bat- talion and three batteries field artil- lery, one company signal corps, one ambulance company, one field hos- pital, at Niamtic, Delaware—Two battalions of in- fantry of New Castle. Florida—QOne regiment of infantry, at state camp ,Duval county. Georgia—One brigade of three regiments of infantry, one squadron and one troop of cavalry, one, bat- talion of field artillery, dne field hospital, at Macon, Idaho—One regiment of infantry, at Gem, state fair grounds. Illinois Force. Ilinois—Two brigades of three regiments each of infantry, one regi- ment cavalry, two battalions field artillery, one company engineers, one company signal corps, two field hospitals, at Springfield. separate battalions and three sepa- talion field artillery, one company min Harrison. Fourth Punitive Indiana—Two regiments and two rate companies of infantry, one bat- signal corps, one field hospital, one ambulance company, at Fort Benja- fantry, one bgattery field artillery, THE WEATHER Unsetfled. SINGLE COPY TWO CENTS. AMERICAN FORCE RECROSSES LINE AT BROWNSVILLE of Expedition United States Army Withdraws From Mexico After Accom- plishing Object. T DISPERSES RAIDING BAND Carranza (eneral at Matamoros Promises to Run Down and Punish Offenders. TWO OF BANDITS ARE KILLED Brownsville, Txe., June 18.—Having ccomplished its object, the dispers- ing of Mexican bandits who Friday night raided Texas ranches and ate acked a detachment of the Twenty- ixth infantry, east of San Benito, Tex., and upon promises of the Car- ranza commander at Matamoros that he would run down and punish the outlaws, the fourth American puni- tive expedition to ‘enter Mexico was withdrawn today. American casualties. There were no Two bandits were killed and two others wounded in a rear guard action when the Americans began to with- draw. Sleeping on Mexican Soil. Brownsville, Tex., June 17.—The second sauadron of the Third United States cavalry, upwards of 400 strong, after a battle with bandits, slept last night on Mexican soil, less than ten miles from Matamoros, the Mexi- can town opposite herg, where the Mexican populatipn, fully armed with pistols and rifles’is awaiting develop- ments with anxiety. The soldiers’ crossing was occa- sioned by the pursuit of the cavalry under command of Major Edward Anderson and Lieutenant Newman of _ a “hot trail” of Mexican bandits who attacked detachments of the Twenty- sixth infantry .aear San Benito last right. Crossing, which was started at .0 p. m,, was finished at sundown with- out a mishap of any kind at a point about ten miles from here. The point of crossing is known as Naranjos, a small Mexican river settlement. Volley of Shots Heard, Within half an hour after the first troops had crossed, volleys of shots were heard from the brushy ambushes of the Mexican side of the river, in- dicating that at least part of the thirty bandits had been encountered. They were known to have been chased across the river by Lieutenant A. D. Newman and Troop H of the Third cayalry. No casualties on either side attended the crossing. A field wireless apparatus has been established on the American side of the river tonight, which will keep in close touch with the fourth punitive expedition into Mexico. Troop H was the first body of soldiers to cross the river. Most of the day these soldiers exchanged shots with bandits after the small expedition had crossed the Rio Grande, but the sole “casualty” was one Mexican bandit's horse. It was brought to the bank of the Rio Grande as a souvenir, After an all-night chase Lieutenant Newman’s troops ran the bandits who attacked the infantry detach- ent from a point east of the sleeping town of Sen Benito, fifteen miles to the bank of the Rio Grande, near the San Pedro ranch. Here the band ap- parently split in two section, one crossing the river above the ranch and the other below, The cavalry followed by the northern ford. Skirmish Bloodless. At 11 o'clock this morning, after spending one hour on Mexican soil, Lieutenant Newman'’s camp came into contact with the marauders and a lively though bloodless skirmish en= sued, neither being able to see the other on account of the dense brush. After crossing the river, Newman dispatched a messenger to inform headquarters at Fort Brown of his crossing. The messenger, a private of Troop H, lost his horse in the middle of the Rio Grande and swam to the ;g;her side, almost losing his own e, The trail of blood followed last night by the cavalry led to the body of a Mexican peon. His only posses- sions were two bullet holes, a rifle « and some ammunition. He carried no papers which might have disclosed his name or affiliations. The situation at Matamoros tonight was serious. Every business house in the town was closed with the ex- ception of one saloon. In this ren- dezvous were gathered army officers, Eominued on Page 2, Column 3.) Owner Savage Fires Manager Lattimore; To Rejuvenate Team Topeka, Kan., June 18—R. J. Latti- more, manager of the Tapeka team in the Western league, was given his unconditional release by Owner John Savage tonight. The release is the result of the recent slump of the Sav- ages during, which they have won but nine out of the last twenty-nine games played. X Savage has no successor in sight Towa—One brigade, three regi-|for Lattimore's job and will manage ments, of infantry, squadron cavalry, | the team himself from the bench until one Dbattalion field artillery, one|he can get a pilot. Glen Trainer will company engineers, one field hospital, play second base for Topeka for the one ambulance company, at Deg|Prédent. ER Moines. Savage says he is goigg to put his Kansas—Two regiments of in-|club into the first division and that if the present members cannot do it, he will go out and get an entirely state as well as the nation. Sleial it d ol LRiisg S b 15y (Continued on Page 2, Column 3.) ¥ new team.