Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 39, Number 144, 28 April 1914 — Page 1

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(BULLETIN) WASHINGTON, April 28. Six companies of Federal troops will Immediately be sent into Colorado by President Wilson. The question as to whether the president had the legal right te send government soldiers into a state when the legislature of that state had not requested this actio! was the stumbling block which delayed official action at the White House. Precedents were cited and statutes quoted which finally convinced the president and his advisers that he would not be exceeding his powers In sending troops into Colorado. (BULLETIN.) INDIANAPOLIS, APRIL 28. A GENERAL. STRIKE OP - THE UNITED MINE WORKERS OF AMERICA. FORCING 500,000 MEN INTO IDLENESS, LIKELY WILL RESULT FROM THE TROUBLES IN THE COLORADO COAL FIELDS, ACCORDING TO FRANK HAYES, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE MINERS ORGANIZATION. HE SAID TODAY THAT A WALK-OUT APPEARED TO EE THE ONLY SOLUTION OF THE LABOR TROUBLES WHICH HAVE BROUGHT ON A STAT EOF CIVIL WAR IN THE COLORADO COAL REGION. "WE HAVE REPEATEDLY APPEALED TO THE PRESIDENT AND TO CONGRESS," HE SAID, "BUT NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE. FOR MONTHS WE DID EVERYTHING IN OUR POWER TO AVERT BLOODSHED NEAR TRINIDAD. TWO WEEKS AGO I WROTE TO JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, JR., HE COULD HAVE PREVENTED THE DEATH OF THOSE WOMEN AND CHILDREN. BUT HE DID NOT EVEN ANSWER MY LETTER." TROOPS FIQHT MINERS. All Day Battle Waged, While Disorder Grows. WALSENBURG. Colo.. April 28. fThe Rocky Mountain and Toltec mines f the Rocky Mountain Fuel company and the Picture mine of the Colorado Fuel and Iron company have been captured by the strikers. All of the employes have been driven into Waleenburg. More than a dozen men are reported to have been killed in the fight inow going on in the hills. No confirmation of this has been received, ibut during the early hours today the sharp crack of rifle fire could be heard continuously. Two companies of militia are engaged in the fighting. Firing from behind trees and rocks, guards of the McNally mine and attacking strikers are fighting a desperfate battle. The fight was begun late 'yesterday and was renewed at dawn i today, after the strikers had burned all the houses at the camp and driven (khe guards to the hills. DECLARES MARTIAL LAW. Governor Says That the State Is In Rebellion. DENVER Colo., April 28. Governor lAmmons today issued a proclammatlon declaring that a state of rebellion exists in Colorado and calling upon the citizens of the state to rally and Join in an effort to suppress the reign lof lawlessness now existing. The governor's proclammation fol lows: "Because of the present great hcrisis in the life of our commonwealth jail law-abiding and peace-loving cltikens are most earnestly urged to give their moral and active support to the (effort to restore peace in the strike listrictB. With a state of rebellion (In existence and life and property in Jgreat danger, our first duty is to reIstore law and order. We may not be able to determine satisfactorily the icontroversy between the operators and the strikers, but the state has the undoubted right to require that both parties to his conflic shall act within (the law. Until this condition can be attained there can be no just settlement. Seek Peace of State. ; "The authorities of the state have rbut one desire to maintain order. Not a step will be taken except to gain that end, but every force within the power of the state will, if neces-

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sary be brought to bear to accomplish this result. The troops are In the field to restore law and order and for no other purpose. They are not interested in the outcome of the strike. 'It must be remembered that for nearly six months these men were in the field. Up to the time that I left for Washington, not a single one was killed by them because of the strike, and only two altogether one by accident and one a fugitive from justice who was resisting arrest. There need be no further bloodshed if the strikers will quit their warfare and return to their homes. If they refuse to do this, every available .power will be brought to bear to compel them to do so, and further appeal, if necessary, will be made until sufficient strength, local and national, shall be secured to bring about the result. It is a state of Insurrenction, and until that is settled, there can be no machinery to secure justice in the courts. "Peace officers throughout the state (Continued on Page Ten.) BOARD WILL PROBE LABOR IN State Commission Selects City As One of Ten to Study Factories Where Women Earn Livings. COME FIRST OF JUNE Local Plants Reported Above Criticism and Welcome Inq u i r y Into Conditions Where Children Work. To investigate the working conditions of women, Richmond has been chosen as one of the ten cities of communities in the state to be visited by the Governor's commission of five persons who will make a report to the next legislature. The commission will probe Richmond factory and store conditions the first week in June and will hold its sessions in the Commercial club rooms. Richmond men took a leading part in the campaign for legislation against "sweat shops" and factories where women and children work in unhealthy, unsanitary surroundings over hours and at tasks too difficult or too heavy for them to perform. The wage question is part of the investigation alco. At the time, several Richmond factories courten investigation, asserting that women laborers are not abused by factory owners here. Others, apparently, did not fear investigation. Appoints Commission. When the state legislature refused to pass a bill limiting time of working hours and fixing a minimum wage scale as well as prescribing working conditions, it provided for the investigating commission to consist of one employer, one employe and at least, one woman. There are five member3 and a secretary. The commission is not paid but is allowed expenses. The investigation will be in the nature of a probe to get the minute information to return to the 1915 legislature. Not only will factory owners be called in to testify as to wages, factory conditions and hours of work, but the working women themselves will be witnesses before the commission. The commission is also vested with the right to enter any factory or working place and make its own private investigations. Richmond factories are said to be models as compared with those against which legislation is aimed. It is doubtful if any Richmond factories could be called "sweat shops" in the most comprehensive interpretation of the term. However, it is said that some Richmond factories employ girls for no less than fifty-five hours a week, which even under good working conditions, will not be tolerated under future legislation, it is said.

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DICTATOR BACKS

France, England and Spain to Act With the Three Latin-American Countries and to Select Umpire MEXICO CITY, April 2S General Victoriano Huerta has accepted the proposal of Argentina, Brazil and Chile to mediate the dispute between the Mexican and United States governments, it was announced today by Foreign Minister Portillo Y. Rojas, but France, England and Spain are to act with the three South American powers, the six selecting a seventh nation as umpire. The acceptance of General Huerta was announced after Sir Lionel Carden, the British minister, and other European envoys, had conferred with the Dictator. It is believed that Huerta thinks he may yet be able to avoid compliance with President Wilson's demand for his elimination from Mexican affairs, through the influence of diplomacy.

For forty-eight hours pressure has been brought upon Huerta to accede to the proposition of mediation, every argument possible being urged. The futility of opposing the vastly superior armed forces of the United States was impressed upon Huerta, and his close followers expressed the belief that diplomacy would undoubtedly prove the wiser course. WHILE REBELS FIGHT FEDERALS . , BY LEASED WIRE BROWNSVILLE, Tex., April 28. The American flag In the city of Monterey was torn down, trampled, trampled under foot by mobs and then burned in- the anti-American riots that took place there just before the town was captured by the Constitutionalists. A thrilling story of the events at Monterey that culminated in the arrest of United States Consul Hanna and his imprisonment in the vermin infested prison there, was told here today by Robert Runyon. "Every possible indignity was committed against the Americans," he said. "Citizens of the United States were seized by Federal soldiers and locked up after being paraded through the streets like criminals. Crowds of Mexicans followed them, cursing and reviling the helpless prisoners. Every one thrown into jail was told that he would be shot to death the next day. "Placards bearing this notice were posted throughout the city: 'The thieves of the north have bombarded Vera Cruz and captured the many OF PUBLIC UTILITIES The Richmond Home Telephone company, the street car company and the Light, Heat and Power company will be required to file inventories with the state public utilities commission within a few months. None of the companies have been officially asked for the inventories as yet. September 1 has been set as the time limit for the filing of the inventories or physical valuations consisting of all property "used and useful for the convenience of the public." The appraisement of big utilities is a long and expensive proposition. Richmond is one of the few cities in the state from which public utilities corporations have sent their valuations. The light plants and the water works company were required to send valuations because of the rate fights taken up against them by the city. The filing of the physical valuations does not mean that there will be an immediate adjustment in the rates of all public utilities. It is said that to go over the reports of every utility in the state would require the commit sion ten years. There are twice as many public utilities companies in Indiana as in Wisconsin. John F. McClure, a member of the commission, stated. REBEL LEADERS MEET TO OPPOSE HUERTA BY LEASED WIRE CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, April 28. General Carranza and General Villa were in conference at Constitutionalist headquarters during the greater part of the night and are believed to have reached an amicable agreement to bury their petty differences and work together for the elimination of Huerta. There was no sign of enmity between tiie two leaders when Villa arrived here last night. Carranza greeted him cordially, though not effusively and General Herrerra who has been reported to be Carranza's choice for successor to Villa, also welcomed his

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It is believed that Germany will b9 the seventh power to be selected. Baron Paul Von Hintz, the German minister, and Sir Lionel Carden were the foremost figures among the diplomatis members urging Huerta to accept mediation. The dictator was at first full of fight but finally consented, pledging his word to the diplomats that he would accept their advice and good offices. FOR MONTEREY AMERICAN FLAG time heroic city. The American flag sTiould be torn down by our patriotic people and burned." Tears Down United States Flag. "A band of soldiers followed by an automobile carrying Huerta's officers, tore down the flag from the American consulate and dragged it through the streets, while hundreds of Mexicans behind it shouted 'kill the Gringoes.' "Cansul Hanna, an old man, was robbed and his office pillaged. He was first lodged in the penitentiary, but later, because of protests by the Spanish and English consuls, was taken to the governor's palace. There he was put in a room which was exposed to the fire of the rebel artillery, when the attack of the city began. "Peons were allowed to enter his room and abuse and curse him. He was freed as soon as General Gozales captured the. city, and every mark of respect shown him by the Constitutionalists. 'After the American flag was torn from the consulate all others were seized and burned by mobs, who first trampled them under foot. CHINESE PIRATES DESTROY STEAMER BY LEASED WIRE HONG KONG, April 28. One nun. dred and eighty sailors perished when the British steamer Taion was attacked and burned by Chinese pirates, north of Macao early today. The vessel carried 158 passengers, but all of these were rescued by other vessels. A desperate battle was fought on board the Taion before the pirates captured the vessel. They boarded the vessel from their junks under cover of darkness just ts she slowed down to enter the river near Klau. The crew engaged in a hand to hand combat with the pirates, but were finally overcome. SETS UP GOVERNMENT. LAREDO Major Solo, the Constitutionalist commander at Nuevo Laredo, set up a civil government today, appointing a collector of customs, postmaster and mayor. A temporary custom house will be used to replace the one destroyed by General Huerta's troops when they evacuated the town. DELIVERS ACCEPTANCE. WASHINGTON The Spanish ambassador, Senor Riano, today delivered to Secretary of State Bryan the acceptance by General Huerta of mediation of the difficulties between his government and the United States. He refused to discuss the situation. . FEDERALS REPULSED. YALETA Armed Mexicans 'attempted to capture a large powder house north of Yaleta early today. Their approach was seen by sentinels on duty there, who immediately opened fire. Captain El Tinge of the Fifth United States cavalry was immediately notified and he sent his troopers to the scene. The cavalrymen were tired on from the brush, as

War News in Brief

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CHIEF OF SIGNAL SERVICE BUREAU Brigadier General George Scrlven, chief of the United States army signal corps. ARMS IMPORTATION STIRS ULSTER ROW British Troops Receive Secret Orders to Be Ready for Invasion Movement. BULLETIN LONDON, April 28. The Inniskillen fusiliers with machine guns were ordered into Ulster province, Ireland this afternoon to check the gun running operations of the Unionists. BY LEASED VIRE LONDON. April 28. Secret orders were issued to British troops today to hold arms in readiness for a movement into Ulster province, as a result of the wholesale gun running operations of the anti-home rule forces there. Five British warships are lying off Belfast, and throughout the night they had their searchlights playing upon the city and the adjacent coast to prevent the landing of filibusters, reported to be in the neighborhood. The Ulster situation again commands the full attention of the cabinet. At a gathering of cabinet members the suggestion was offered that steps be taken at once to seize 70,000 rifles and 500,000 cartridges landed in Ulster last Friday in violation of the embargo on arms. It was argued by those favoring this course that the war munitions could be declared contrabands and thus made liable to seizure. they approached the powder house, but none was wounded. The Mexicans escaped in the darkness. Troop A, Thirteenth cavalry, has been placed on guard at the magazine, and it will now be heavily protected night and day. MEXICO CITY QUIET. MEXICO CITY All anti-American demonstrations have ceased, and it is believed that foreigners are in no further peril unless a steadily Increasing feeling of revolt against President Huerta culminates in an attempt to overthrow his government. In that case an attack upon foreigners might be encouraged to divert the wrath of the populace from Huerta. All for eigners stay close to home. Ameri can and British citizens are leaving here as fast as the government can provide trains. DESTROY RAILROAD. WASHINGTON Consul Canada reported to the navy department today that the railroad . between Vera Cruz and Mexico. City, is being destroyed near TUetia. f w

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Carranzaists Point to Conquests: of Mexican States as Basis For, Participating in Mediation Plan;

BY W. N. TAFT Staff Correspondent of the International News Service at the White House WASHINGTON, April 28. A new obstacle to. effective mediation as a settlement of the difficulties between the United States and Mexico presented itself today when agents of the Constitutionalists intimated to the state department that General Carranza and his followers will have' to be consulted fully in regard to any settlement of the pres-' ent trouble. j This information came to President Wilson and his ad-j visers with a startling suddenness. Just when everything j was hopeful for an amicable settlement of the Mexican trouble, when Huerta appeared to be on the verge of giving away to the American demands and when it seemed possible that the whole matter might be settled without additional trouble, Carranza has indicated that he must have a voice in the ultimate settlement of the Mexican difficulty. The Constitutionalists claim that they control more than half of Mexico and therefore it is essential that they be invited to enter into any international conference concerning the future of the republic.

The Carranzaists have not stated In what respect they desire to be consulted with respect to mediation. It has been expected that Carranza would be approached, but it was not foreseen that he would demand an active part in the program at present. Details of the mediation and the conference leading thereto, have been left to the United States and it is these details which are bothering government officials here. How it will be possible to mediate effectually with representatives of Huerta, who has not been recognized by the United States, or by the three mediating countries, or by the representatives of the Constitutionalists who are at daggers points with them, is a problem seemingly Impossible of solution.

OFFICIALS WANT CARRANZAISTS TO ACCEPT MEDIATION PRINCIPLE

WASHINGTON, Aprl 28. With one step gained by President Huerta's acceptance of "mediation in principle," the "A. B. C. Envoys representing Brazill and Chile today prepared to carry their Mexican peace propaganda into the camp of General Venustiano Carranza, "first chief" of the Constitutionalists. Huerta's action was regarded by the envoys as a step forward in bringing peace to Mexico, but the general opinion prevailed that he would not consider negotiations until he had demanded certain concessions, including formal recognition of his government and the evacuation of Vera Cruz by the American forces. Neither will i be granted, was the opinion early to day. General Carranza will be asked to go as far as Huerta and accept "mediation in principle." Carranza a Problem. The officials here are unable to predict what action he will take. In the past he has declared that under no circumstances would he be considered the traitor, Huerta as the president of Mexico, or have any dealings with him or his agents. The peace dove perched on the I white house today, but the war and navy departments continued activities toward a campaign in Mexico. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan viewed Huerta's promising, but the two fighting arms of the nation made no move toward peace. This was taken in official circles to mean that the mediation program accepted by the administration is not assured of success. War Cloud Hovers. "One word from Huerta may change the complexion of the peace movement and flush it with the hot breath of war," said a high official of the navy. "One word from President Wilson wiU have the same effect." This man, who, during the night was in conference with friends of Minister Naon and Ambassador Suarez. the representatives of Argentina and Chile, gave it as his opinion that while the South American powers, backed by England, Germany and France, are hopeful of solving the Mexican problem, they nevertheless are doubtful as to its outcome. "The great thing In favor of the representatives of Argentina, Brazil and Chile in their attempt to make Huerta bow before President Wilson,'' continued this official, "is their understanding of Latin-American characteristics. It takes a Latin diplomat to handle a Latin diplomat. The American is blunt, frank. Fair spirit seems unable to cope with these masters of intrigue. Method of Approach. "The three veteran diplomats who have offered their good offices to the United States for the solution of the

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day discussed at length the medlaUon idea and examined it from all angles to determine exactly what the United States would demand from Huerta. The Mexican dictator is expected to take the same step with regard to his own demands. The two propositions will be submitted to the representatives of Argentine, Brazil and Chile and the mediation will be analyzed. The entrance of the Constitutionalists into this situation at once complicates th matter immensely. Certain it is that the demands of the Carranzaists will be opposed to those of the Huerta supporters, while neither of these propositions are likely to be in accord with the views of the United Statea Mexican problem, will approach Huerta first and sound him out. The next movement will be to learn the exact position of Carranza and that of President Wilson without disclosing where Huerta stands." The mediators will ask the Washington and Mexican governments for statements as to what each would demand and on the natnre of these responses will depend the proposal to be submitted by the mediators. While there was much doubt as to the final outcome of mediation, it was believed that the negotiations at least would have a favorable effect on the relations between the two countries. It was pointed out that even though the peacemakers' efforts finally fail, they will have established Indirect diplomatic communication between the United States and the Huerta government and improved the chances for a better understanding. Meanwhile the work of getting Americans out of Mexico went forward, and no feature of the task of putting the fighting machinery of the country in condition for any unexpected development was overlooked. FEDERALS DESTROY BOOTY OF REBELS BY LEASED WIRE JUAREZ, April 28. Fire, set by Incendiaries believed to be agents of Huerta, last night destroyed fifteen carsc of cotton confiscated by General Villa at Torreon and brought north to be sold to raise funds for the Constitutionalist cause. Fifty-six cars were saved by rebeL soldiers who were rushed to the yards. The destroyed cotton was valued at $60,000. Constitutionalist troops will be kept on guard night and day in the railroad yards hereafter. Carlos Requilar. a ' former Federal employe in the Juarez custom service, was arrested, charged with arson. He probably will be executed. WEATHER FORECAST f

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