Richmond Palladium (Daily), Volume 41, Number 99, 13 March 1916 — Page 1

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MARTIAL LAW IN EFFECT ON BORDER LINE

American Troops Under Secret Orders Sent Along Frontier as Fast as Trains Can Move Them. FEAR CARRANZITAS EI Paso Authorities Doubt Sincerity of First Chiefs Overture and Prepare For Eventualities. WIRE LINES ARE CUT American Colonists Trapped at Casas Grandes and Fear Felt for Safety of Mormon Colony. BY WALLACE SMITH, International Newt Service Staff Cor. respondent. EL PASO, Tex., March 13. Martial law goes into effect along the border between the United States and Mexico today. American troops, entrained under secret orders, are moving along the frontier as fast as the railroads can supply facilities. They are ready for the word that will send them on the red trail of Francisco Villa and his outlaw horde. Early today, in fact, a report reach Continued On Page Eight. AMBULANCE CORPS PASSES THROUGH ON WAY TO TEXAS "We don't know where we're goin' but we're on our way," remarked one of sixty youngsters of a company of the ambulance corps, United States army, when their train pulled into Richmond from Columbus, O., Sunday evening. The boys were in high good humor and in their trim fitting olive drab uniforms presented a nifty appearance. Two grim faced officials in charge of the company perhaps could have told the destination of their command but they didn't. The? were acting under sealed orders. The privates and non-commissioned officers admitted that they had a pretty good "hunch" that they were enroute.to "somewhere on the Texas border" which explained the broad Krins upon their youthful countenances. The train, they knew, was taking them to some place where they would "gft action," and being young and adventurous that is precisely what they are looking for. The war department, in carrying out its plans for the invasion of Mexico after Villa, is pursuing the same policy of secrecy concerning troop movements as has been employed by the European armies. The war department has no intention of letting Villa know where and when the attack against him is to be launched. Troop movements are numerous at the present time and it is quite probable that a number of eastern regiments will pass through Richmond enroute to Texas.

FIVE WAYNE DELEGATES WILL SUPPORT WATSON AT STATE CONVENTION

What support will James E. Watson, defeated candidate at the state primary election last Tuesday for the Republican nomination as United States senator, receive from the Wayne county delegation, fifteen in number, when the senatorial contest comes up before the Republican state convention? Saturday evening Watson inquired of L. P. Meredith, his Wayne county manager, what support he could anticipate from the Wayne delegation. Their conversation was over the long distance telephone.

Wayne Favors New "I think "Wayne's fifteen delegates will vote for Harry S. New," was Meredith's answer. Today Meredith stated that In his opinion New was entitled to receive the solid support of the Wayne county delegation.. "New received a plurality over Watson in the primary election, therefore he should receive the nomination in the state convention If that convention is to express the wishes of the Republican voters of this state," Meredith said. - It will be up to the state convention to select the Republican senatorial nominee because Harry, g, New; did ,

Wilson

WASHINGTON, March 13. President Wilson has decided to accept Gen. Carranza's proposal. A note will, go forward to the head of the Mexican defactor government at once assuring him that Mexican troops will be allowed to enter the United States in pursuit of bandits at any time such an emergency should arise. Official announcement of the president's decision was made at the white house this morning. Secretary of State Lansing will hold a' conference with President Wilson at 2 o'clock this afternoon, He is expected to lay before the president then a draft of the note to Carranza. If the president approves, the note will be dispatched at once. Officials breathed a sigh of relief when the president's decision became known. They believe that danger of Carranza's troops opposing the entrance of United States forces into Mexico is now removed. The president is understood to have taken into

ARMY LEADERS FIGHT SHY OF CARRANZA AID Consider "First Chief" Neg ligible Factor and Believe Villa Has Regained His Lost Prestige. BY JOHN EDWIN NEVIN, Staff Correspondent for International News Service. WASHINGTON, March 13. The capital was very gravely concerned today over the Mexican outlook. Early fears that Carranza will prove a serious stumbling block to the punitive exhibition to punish Villa partly dissipated by his suggestion for a reciprocal arrangements have been strengthene'd by the developments of the last twelve "hours." Confidential advices from all along" the border Jell of unrest among the Carranzistas soldiers. Villa's action in exchanging shots with American troops has added to the hatred of the Americans everywhere. At any moment another invasion of American soil at a point far removed from Columbus, N. M. may be tried. The situation is fraught with the gravest possibilities. The war department remained silent regarding troop movements. Secretary Baker pointed out, however, that the task of getting an expedition of the sort needed to cope with Villa already was one that took time. Not alone soldiers, but an adequate commissary, artillery support and ambulance service is needed and all arContinued on Page Two TWENTY-THIRD INFANTRY SENT TO BORDER LINE The Twenty-third Infantry, formerly stationed at Indianapolis, which was here during a fall festival, has been ordered to El Paso. The regiment, about 1,000 strong will be stationed along the border. Many of the officers of the regiment are known here, where they were entertained by Richmond people.

not receive the majority of the votes cast in the senatorial primary contest, as provided by the Indiana primary election law. New's plurality over Watson , was approximately 9,000. Kinsey Backs Watson. It is extremely doubtful, however, if New receives the solid support of the Wayne delegation In the state convention. Lewis E. Kinsey of Greensfork, delegate from Clay and Jefferson townships, said today that he would very probably vote for Watson. "Watson carried my two townships so I .Continued On Page Two.J

Accepts Carranza's Proposal

VILLA HAILED HERO BY MEXICAN FOLK; GAINS VOLUNTEERS

EL PASO, Tex., March 13. Villa was today reported as rapidly approaching the vicinity of Casas Grandes, vowing to wipe out the Mormons trapped there. When he left Columbus, Villa left his boast that he would massacre the Mormon followers whom he accuses of supporting Carranza. He cut off their desperate attempt to escape by tearing up the Mexican Northwestern railroad tracks near Coralitos. Villa is going back to his home hills a hero to the people of that district. To them he is the man who defied the American army, who galloped right Into the midst of an American camp, killed Americans and

fought off the soldiers sent to take hi Villa Well Armed. It was not surprising that Carranza soldiers in the Guerrero district were deserting .and enlisting .-with Villa. They are Bure that he will lead them to. victory. Before the Columbus affair it Was reported that Villa had to force the men into action. Today, with the American troops gathering, his forces are said to have doubled with eager volunteers. It is known that Villa has cannon. One may hear that he Is without ammunition, but in El Paso there are sleek, silent men who offer no comment. They could tell if they would, that ammunition is being shipped to the bani dit leader. El Paso is a war town, if ever there was one. The coats of El Paso's male citizens bulge in unexpected places, and a coat thrown inadvertently more times than not, displays its own argument of preparedness. Many men from El Paso and -the vicinity, old plainsmen, who know Mexico better than a native, have offered their services as scouts to the military commanders here.

THOMAS CAMPBELL DIES IN WESTERN SANITARIUM: STOOD HIGH AT STARR

Thomas J. Campbell, 27, second vice-president of the Starr Piano company, this city, and son-in-law of Henry Gennett, president of the company, died Saturday noon at Monrovia, Calif., after an illness of several months. Mr. Campbell was one of Richmond's best known young business men. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Campbell of this city. His father Is one of Richmond's best known citizens and formerly was one of the executive officers of the Gaar, Scott company. Mr. Campbell's body is to be cremated and the ashes will be brought to Richmond for burial. Parents at Bedside.

Mr. Campbell's wife, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gennett and Miss Marie Campbell, his sister, were with him at the time of his death. Mr, Campbell, with his wife and baby daughter, went to Phoenix, Ariz., late last fall. His condition did not imContinued On Page Eight. Weather Forecast United States Report Generally cloudy tonight and Tuesday. Probably local rains in south and rain or snow in north portion. TEMPERATURE Noon 54 Yesterday. Maximum .' 56 Minimum 29 For Richmond Unsettled tonight and Tuesday. Probably showers. General Condition Weather has moderated over most of the United States east of the Rocky Mountains. A hot wave covers the far southwest with a temperature of 100 degrees at Huma, Arizona, and 94 degrees at Los Angeles. Weather will be unsettled during the next twenty-four hours. W. E. MOORE, Weather Fosecaster.

consideration the fact that Carranza is placed in a delicate position because of the feeling of his people. The white house, it is known, does not believe that conditions will ever shape themselves so Mexican troops will have to enter this country. It was stated officially that the reply to Carranza, while granting permission to Mexican troops to cross into the United States in pursuit of bandits, will be so worded' that such an expedition would be possible only under the most exceptional circumstances. Officials declare that the border from now on will be so closely patrolled by American troops that it will be practically impossible for Villistas to cross over. Should any attempt to do so, it is declared, they will be captured by United States forces. It was made plain at the White House today that the president will not go before Congress at this time. He is known to believe that such action might be misconstrued in Mexico and lead to serious consequences.

m. WAR ORDERS TIE-UP MOVEMENT OF ARMY WASHINGTON, March 14. The European war is holding up the American military expedition into Mexico to get Francisco Villa. With the United States on the verge of activities which may require the immediate shipment of huge quantities of supplies to the border tens of thousands of railroad cars are effectually tied up in Eastern terminals loaded with supplies for the nations of Europe. The Interstate Commerce Commission admitted that the situation was serious. The plans worked out some time ago by railroad and war department officials for the quick moving of supplies are set at naught by the unprecedented condition of Atlantic seaboard terminals.

TROOPS LEAVE INTERIOR FOR MEXICAN BORDER

EL PASO, Tex., March 13 Preparations for the expedition into Mexico went forward today with systematic swiftness. Train dispatchers worked through the night and all of today on the details for movements of troops and supply trains from Fort Bliss and other points along the international border. A report that trains carrying soldiers from Fort Sam Huston passed through El Paso early today was not confirmed at headquarters here. Twelve supply cars were shunted on the Fort Bliss siding today and were made ready to follow the first troop trains that, start from here into Mexico. ELEVENTH CAVALRY ENTRAINS. CHATTANOOGA, Terin., March 13. The last troops of the Eleventh United States cavalry left Chlckamauga via Memphis this morning for the Mexican - border. The regiment began to entrain Sunday, morning. -'-nr-ara.Tr' i 1 - -- n 1

MEXICAN ARMY OF 25,000 SENT TO IUB0RDER Americans Expected to Enter Mexico Near Columbus and Follow Trail Into Guerrero District.

BULLETIN LAREDO, Tex., March 13. Word was received here today that Gen. Carranza is rushing 25,OOO troops towards the border in expectation that the United States will refuse to grant permission for Mexican troops to cross the border. Ten thousand ' of these men will go to Juarez; 5,000 to Nogales and the other 10,000 will - be scattered at other points. EL PASO, March lS.-Brlgadler General John J. Pershing was still at El Paso early today. As he will lead the general advance of the American troops his movements were closely watched to get an idea of when the main American forces would cross th3 border. Reliable reports are to the effect that General Funston has set Wednesday as the date for the rush across the line. A conference having a marked influence on the methods to be followed was arranged for this afternoon between General Pershing and General Gavira, the Carranza commander, at Juarez. Gavira sent word early today Continued On Page Eight. WAR BULLETINS PARIS. March 13. An earlv offpn sive of the allies in the Balkans is expected to result from the grand council of war that was in session here today. General Joffre, commander-in-chief, fresh from the bloodv battle nf dun, presided. Douglas Haig, who succeeaea French as commander of the British forces In France, represented England. Russian and Belgium ware aiso represented. FRENCH REPORT GAIN PARIS, March 13. French troops in tneir . counter attack against the left wing of. the Germany army have scored a success, the Fench war office announced. The success was won in Le Pretre forest when the French troops penetrated a German trench on a front of 200 yards. BRITISH LOSE 5,000 MEN CONSTANTINOPLE, March 13. (Via Sayville by Wireless) British lasses in the recent battle at Felahie, in Mesopotamia, were 5,000 men, it was officially announced today by the Turkish war office. AVIATION SQUADRON LEAVES. SAN ANTONIO. Tex., March 13. The first section of the aviation squadron which shall see service in Mexico left here today. It consisted of eight machines, 80 men and full equipment. 1 FIFTH READY TO GO. CHICAGO, - March 13 The first squadron of the Fifth United States cavalry, station at Fort Sheridan, was prepared to leave for the Mexican border today as soon as final orders for the move are received from Washington. The squadron's equipment for a long field campaign was packed and loaded onto two special trains. Each of the 365 troopers of the squadron was supplied with ninety-one rounds of ammunition and twenty-one rounds for the automatic "forty fives."

ma mot sip CHASE OF VILLA

SAN ANTONIO. Texas, March 13. Major General Funston received official reports today showing that his orders to infantry, cavalry and artillery forces along the border were being rapidly executed. The supplies necessary for a long campaign in Mexico are now under way, and General Funston expressed himself as thoroughly satisfied with the manner in which the American troops were being mobolized. Brig. Gen. Pershing will command the punitive expedition. The delay in ordering the advance into Mexico was explained today as due to the fact that Gen. Funston wishes, to make American border towns safe from attack while he is pursuing Villa. This precaution is necessary because of General Carranza's attitude, and the fear that even if the head of Mexico's de facto government were desirous of aid-' ing the Americans he would be unable to control his forces along the border. Carranza's manifesto declaring no American troops would be permitted to enter Mexico without a reciprocal, privilege granted to the Mexican government, was received here today. Two constructions were placed on the document. One was that the manifesto was a potential declaration of war; the other that it was intended for home consumption, and that despite its hints that the present difficulties "might drag us into a war which the United States can never justify," the first chief will yield to the inevitable. Whatever Carranza may decide to do, his attitude will not affect the determination of the United States to "get Villa." The American troops will cross the border. Thirteenth Cavalry Thirst for Revenge

COLUMBUS, N. M.. March 13. Rumbling gun carriages and ammunition carts filled with shells awoke Columbus today. Twelve mountain guns, were unloaded here during the night and early morning. The grim business of warlike preparations with increasing energy as the day advanced. By nightfall it Is expected that half a dozen troop trains will have arrived with forces to relieve the American soldiers already on the ground. ; At the camp of the Thirteenth cavalry, selected as part of the expedition to enter Mexico, the soldiers were awake early and went happily about their preparations. The Thirteenth wants "revenge." Part of the regiment was on duty when Villa and his bandits raided Columbus, and all its members are anxious to get into action and complete the work begun when the Mexican Invaders were driven across the border." "All Mexicans look alike to use sang a group of troopers when Informed that Carranza troops had camped at Los Palomas, south of the border, and that one thousand more Mexican regulars were on their way to the village.

HUBER LEAVES PULPIT

TO TAKE UP POSITION AS MISSIOf SECRETARV Rev. Conrad Huber, for twenty-two years pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church and in point of service, the oldest minister in Richmond, tendered his resignation Sunday to' accept the position of Missionary Superintendent of the East. Ohio Synod. Huber Accepts Offer. .

The offer of the position, the duties of which include the oversight of mission fields, caring for vacancies, supplying, new ministers and organizing new fields, was made to Rev. Huber last week by the Home Mission Board. Because of a proviso In the church constitution, Rev. Mr. Huber's resignation may not take effect until the expiration of three months unless the church council sees fit to release the pastor from this obligation. The board in negotiating with the pastor desired that he begin his duties on May 1, stating that there was immediate need for his services. The East Ohio synod is one district of the General Synod and embraces the eastern part of Ohio Including the cities of Cleveland, Youngstown and others. Rev. Huber's headquarters will probably be In Cleveland. Held Similar Position. For seven years prior to his acceptance of the local pastorate Rev. Mr. Huber was a missionary superintendent of the Nebraska and GermanNebraska synod including parts of South Dakota, Missouri, Kansas, Wyoming, Colorado and New Mexico. He said today that he was anticipating much pleasure in his new work and because of the lapse of time since Continued on Page Eight

FEAR JAP EXODUS PRESAGES HOSTILITY

CHICAGO, March 13. Are Japanese servants in Chicago apparently peaceful butlers and house boys leaving the city for the west at the rate of two or three a day, and if so why? F. J. Franklin, a former officer in the British arm and at present a Chicago real estate man, living in Hubbard Woods, says they are. "I have received information to the effect that there is an exodus of Japanese from Chicago to the coast," he told a reporter for The Tribune. "They are making their departure quietly and unobtrusively, in pairs and threes. Observation of the railroad terminals,' I believe, will prove this to be correct." In view of the present Mexican crisis Mr. Franklin further stated the Jap exodus may be regarded as significant. "Recently I learned that a certain United States army officer discovered that the Japanese servant who had blacked his boots for two years was in reality a major in the Japanese army."! added Frank Comerford, a Chicago au tornev, . - i- - . " - t )