The evening news. (Roseburg, Douglas County, Or.) 1909-1920, June 19, 1916, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextDaily Weather Report Tonight I'liscttlwl; Tlirvutan ing; Tuewlny Fair, Warmer. Highest temp, yesterday ....7T Lowest temp. Inst night ..'5u VOL VII. KOSEUUKG, DOUGLAS COUNTV, OHEGO.V, MONDAY, J ITXE 10, 1910. No. t IT WILSON ORDERS MILITIA TO BORDER If S OUTTHEENTIRE STATE H1UTIA Troops Needed to Reinforce Funston's Small Force. WILL PATROL ENTIRE MEXICAN BJRDtB Situation in Jinny Texas Towns Has liecomo Ami'iiilng and Citizens lire in State of Panic. dent Wilson late last night Issued an order calling 'out the militia of all the states for duty on the Mexican border. Tecretary Baker Issued a statement about 5:30 o'clock after a lengthy conference with the presi dent, saying the immediate mobiliza tion of all the national guard had been determined upon. This will bring out 82,000 to reinforce General Funston's der forces. May Xot Kntcr Mexico. Mr. Baker's statement said call for the militia is wholly related to General Pershing's nedition and contemplates no men bor- the dltlonal entry into Mexico except as may be necessary to pursue ban dits who attempt outrages on Ameri can soil. Secretary Baker's statement fol lows: ':ln view of the disturbed con ditions on the Mexican border and in order to assure completo protec-r'o-i far nil Americans tho president has called out substantially all state militia and will send them to the bor der whenever and as fully as General Funston determines them. to be need ed for tho purpose stated. X:it l'ait of Expedition. "If all are not needed an effort will bo made to relieve those on duty there from time to time so as to dis tribute the duty. "This call for militia Is wholly un- related to General Pershing's cxpedl ' tion and contemplates " additional entry into Mexico except as may be necessary to pursue bandits who at tempt outrages on American soi. The militia are being called out so as to leave some troops In the several I states. They will bo mobilized at: their stations where necessary cruitlng can be done." "War Plans" Hurdieri. Feverish activity was manifested at tho war department throughout the day with secret conferences un!n-! terruptod only by luncheon between Secretary Baker, Generals Bliss, Scott and Mills. Before Mr. Baker departed for the White House Brigadier General M. M. Macomb hastened to the war de partment with "war plans". A large" force of officials was call ed to the department to perfect the details for transporting the troops. Telegrams from General Funston poured Into the department saying the situation is becoming hourly more dangerous in many border towns. Situation Alarming. Tho situation at Brownsville was most alarming. General Fnnsion's dispatches were not made, public, but they are understood to have m-.- WILSON ORDER phasized the necessity for reinforce- hundred feet and In these places the nionts to the present border guard , workmen have built up a rork wall Without delay. ! which not only adds to the beauty General Mills, chief of the militia! of the highway, but adds to Its division Informed militia heads in the; safety. The efficiency and perman the varoiis states that Infantry com-' ent construction of the thorough panics must bo recruted to a mini-, fare was plainly shown when the vla mmn of 65 men, companies of en-ltors went to the end of the rond gineers to fi nn companies of field way and there had plenty of room to artillery to 1 35 men. ' turn their machines and pass other Mohllijitmi to Be Speedy. cars on their return. There is about Following closely upon Secreta7 two more miles of difficult building Baker's statement Issued at 6 o'clock, after which the road may be made It was officially announced that tele- at a very small expanse and through grams had been dispatched to 48 easily traversed country, states embodying the president's call For many this was their first trip I I for immediate mobilization. Mobili J zation, department heads said, would be speedy. In many states, including New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, Wis consin, Pennsylvania, Ohio and oth ers recruited to full streuglh, troops: would be moving to their mobiliza tion points within a few hours. WASHINGTON', Juno 19. Secre tary of War Baker took the neces sary stops to make the militia ready for actual service inside Mexico. He sent for a copy of the special resolu tion of the house military commit tee, making Immediately effective that section of the army law giving the war department authority to or der the militia into foreign territory. He insisted that it was merely a pre cautionary plan, but said the situa tion teemed with the wildest pos sibilities, and every effort will be made to prepare for eventualities. The American reply to the Carranza note demanding withdrawal will be sent this aftornpon. The Mexican government has requested command ers of tl'o American navy not to at tempt to disembark during the pres ent excitement, even though un armed." COT OFF TRIP ATTRACTS y All Praise the Scenic Beauty . of the New Highway. AUTGS LEAVE EARLY IN HORNIM Many Clni lnThat Beauty is Even Greater Than Tliat of Columbia Highway, Now Oregon's Most Beautiful Thoroughfare. Over three hundred people yester day made the trip from Roseburg to Tiller to inspect tho work done on the Crater lake cut-oTf road. Owing to the threatening aspect of the weather, many who had planned on making tho trip did not go and only about u-e the number of cars which had been expected left the Umpqua -'-' f--M-prtn the hours of six seven. ' Tho ride to Tiller in the early hours of tiTT; morning was extremely pleasant. The air was cool, but not cold, a great relief after tho heat of last week and after reaching the ihoro mountnlnous sections it was rofreshing and invigorating. At noon Tiller was tho scene of a very large picnic gathering. All had brought lunches which were spread ,mdnr tho magnificent trees whose shade afforded an escape from the rays of the sun. Immediately after lunch tho party which had been increasing in num bers all along the road started on the tour of inspection of the new high way, which Is destined to become one of the greatest scenic roadways in the United States. Tho work is pro gressing rapidly and construction haH now been completed to a point about two and a half miles past Tiller. It Is of the finest construction pos sible in the road line. In many places It has been cut from almost solid rock and In every Instance the road bed is Bmooth and wide. It follows for Its entire distance thus far along the banks of Elk creek, one of the most beautiful streams In the county and the beauty of the scenery from the road fa morn magnificent than that of the much heralded Columbia highway, according to many who have traveled over both. In some places along the rock cuts there is a sheer (droP of several RUSSIANS TAKE T Czernowitz Key to Many Rail roads in Austria. MPORTAN STRONGHOLD i j are men from the front in France. I This is taken as an indication that SLAVS CUNTINUE TO PUSH ADVANTAGE pronue. r thi ...iui .r th. r.- Pian pressure have already been real j ized. Violent Attacks by the Ciernuuut Around Verdun Is Only News From Western Battle Front. LONDON, June 19. With Czer-' nowitz captured, the' Russians re-i liewed their furious attacks near Be-' tody, opposite Lemberg, Petrograd : reports. If the drive is successful,; the Russian lines will bo straighten-' ed from Lutaz to ttoumunia, -but a state department has dispatched . a heavier resistance than at Czerno- note to Austria renewing the de witz is expected. Heavy fighting ' niands for a disavowal and repara continued in the Kovel region, the tion for i ho attacks on the American Russians steadily advanc- tinker Pctrolite. ing, despite the stubborn resistance.' j HeM Spy for Forgery, . Capture Declared Notable. LONDON, June 1 9. Itjantius Lin The capture is most notable, ln-'coln, former member of parliamen volving. as it does, the passing of : ami silf-confessed spy, wa3 held for control of several important rail-; trial on the charge of forgery today. way lines into the hands of tho j Sumo Old Story from Verdun. to this section of the county. A very clear idea as to its vast resources and tho great good which the improve ment now unuer way will do was brought forcibly to them as they saw what had been accomplished tutifl what was still to be done, started back late in tho Tho party afternoon and reached the city at hours be tween nine and "twelve o'clock. HUGHES IN HIS NEW f t V 0 ,:,L '-.to,. t i i v V"V. Charles V- Hughes. This picture of Charles E. Hughes was taken this week ill his head quarters in New York ci'.y. He is very busy holding conferences with parts leaders and organizing his plans for a vigorous campaign czar's forces. Reports reaching her. ; aro to tho effect that both sidet . Buffered heavily In the final battle i On the other sectors of the lonfi I battle front, especially on the Styr, i the Russian advance is beginning to encounter tne most stubborn resist- i ' ance. At Gadomltschi, north ol Lutsk, tho war office reports a vio lent battle, In the course of which more than 2000 prisoners have been taken. j IVIsonois From Western Front. The interesting point is brought out that among the tiermans ilgut . iug with the Austrians at this point Austria is also trying to DreaK up tho Russian offensive north of ! Ruczaez, on the road to Lemberg. i Here the Anstrlans have attempted counter attacks, hut are reported to hr.vo been driven back. Tho king and crown prince of Serbia have sent messages of con gratulation to the czar of Russia on the Russian victories. Austria (Jots a Note. WASHINGTON, Juno 19. The 1 PARIS, June 19 Tho communi- que asserts that violent attacks by the Germans north of hill 621 have been repulsed, and that west of the .Mouse tho Germans heavily shelled the southern slopes of Headman's hill. German attacks at Chattencourt were all repulsed. Two squadrons of Trench airmen bombarded the barracks at Vouslers, dropping Bixty heavy calibre shells effectively. YORK HEADQUARTERS v '(. S if- rv ' M s ON MEXICAN . BORDER ill THIRTY DAYS Local Company Expect to Re ceive Notice Soon. HAVE ORDERS TO PREPARE FOR SERVICE Although Xo Orders ll'nvo Ik-en Sent t licgln ltccrultiiiK tho Company Will bo HrutiKlit to War Strength lit Onco. Telonhono order to prepare tho local company of coast artillery for service on the Mexican border wore ccoived lust night by Capt. J. A. l)u clmnan from Major Knapp, of Port land. The order for mobilization has not boon received but further In structions are expected momentarily. Tho local company is In excellent condition and although the boys are scattered, they have boon located and aro reporting to the captain. Soveral who are in Washington havo been notified and have sent return tele grams giving their address In caso eludes nearly all the troops In and around Tortland, but does not effect tho coast artillery organizations lo cated In the other portions of tho ( AIT. J, A. Ill'CHANAN, 'hiiiiiiiiimI 1m; I'oiirth Coiiipany, ('oiu.t Arlib lery Cori. state. They, however, havo been no tified to hold themnelvcH In readi ness and it Ih bolluved almost cer tain that they will receive orders to leave for tho front within a few further Instructions aro to bo sent them. The first call font by tho pre dent aHkod for one regiment of In fantry, one troop of cavalry and one company of field artillery. This ln-days.- In an interview with Captain flii chanan this morning he stated that he had not yet received orders to re cruit hiB company to war strength. He in, however, proceeding to do this In expectation of tho command which Is sure to come and Is desir ous of obtaining the names of fifty young men who will volunteer for service with the artillery corps. "The present for-c of men obtain able Is Insufficient for too duty which they have to pcrfnini, said Mr. lluchanan this morning, and 1 aim confident that wo will leave here be fore tho first of the month and will bn In .Mexico by the l!Hh of July. My orders are merely to get ready and I am notifying my men e fnst as I can, I expect, however, wit bin a short time to receive Instructions to recruit my company to war strength and entrain for Kt. Clackamas from where wo will go dlroet to tho bor der. I had expected t.lese 'orders this morning, but In view of the fact that tho president has Issued the or ders In calling out the infantry, It is evident that two calls will be made, the second to come as soon as the men effected by the first call have At i i -i ?' i ' ' ' OHWiOX TKOOl'S MAV GO Word was received this aft- ernoon that Governor Withy- comlie and Col. Hammond, commanding officer of the Ore- gon C. A. C. had wired Sona- tor Chamborlain and the mem- bora of tho Oregon delegation In the house to exort every of- fort to have the entire niombor- ship of tho Oregon National Guard Included In the first call. been mobilized and Btarted for Mexi co. CoiiiMuiy is in (lood Condition. "The local company Is in perfect condition for service. They have been, drilling steadily and aro fully la formed on the maneuvres which will be reuulrod of thorn. I have per sonally Inspected their equipment on numerous occasions and find It to be in excollout condition and well tak en care of. In case we are called . upon to recruit to war strength we will be a little' short on arms and clothing, hut these are obtainable at "". Clnckamas and will be provided when we mobilize there."' The first call for the Infantrymen will place almost 100,000 men on the border. The second call which will probably be made will call into requisition almost as many more" about 800 of whom will go from Ore gon. There aro coast artillory com panies at Ashland, Mcdford, Itoso burg, Cottage Grovo, Eugeno and Al bany, in each of these places with tho excoption of Eugene thero Is ono company numbering In war strength 100 men, while In Eugono thoro are two companlbs. . The ftoseburg boys aro anxious ta go to the front and have been eagor ly waiting for somo moro definite orders which would assure thorn that they woro being called for duty. Although thero Is no need of hurry ing, many have been spending the day at the Armory inspecting tholi equipment and putting It In readiness, !q be taken out at a minute's notice. No Cull for Hospital Corps.' A telephone message was sent to tho offlco of the adjutant general at noon today nuking whether or not thero wero any orders for tho sani tary (irHachmotil and an answer re ceived suiting that nothing bad been scut out relative to thu dlspusUlnn of those troops. There are only two hospital corps In thu stato, ono at Portland under tho cbargo of Major Marrellus ami the other at Hoaeburg In charge or C'npt. K. II. Vlncll. Tho local boys are reported by the in specting officer as tho most efficient corps on tho coasts and wero confi dently expecting that they wore In cluded In the orders to propare for service anil the notice that such wag not the case Is' a severe disappoint ment to many of them. The adjutant general bIbo repeat ed tho orders given to Capt. Bu chanan lust night to hold his com pany In readiness to answor to the call for mobilization at any lime. He stated that when the mcssago was first received from Washington that It was believed that tho orders In cluded coast artillery as well as In fantry and cavulry. When tho full text was received, however, it was learned that the artillery corps woro not called. It Is still beliuvcd that they will be summoned Into servleo as soon as the Portland troops havo been taken caro of and arc on their way to tho border, and that tho local boys will be on their way within 30 days. ONK CKNT HAI-10 IS A HKCIDKI) HtX'CKNS Nathan r'ullnrton, proprietor of the liexall Drug store, Inaugurated today tho second of the famous "one cent sales" which aro conducted by tho agents of the company over the entire country. Mr. Fiillei tnn stated this morning that the first snle conducted by him wa a great success In every way, but from all Indications this ono will far surpass It In the volume of business done during the three days. The sale will continue for the next two days.