The evening news. (Roseburg, Douglas County, Or.) 1909-1920, June 21, 1916, Image 1

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Newspaper Page TextDaily Weather Report Tonight anil Thiimlu)', I'lutly Cloudy, TlirentcninK. mi 4f? Highest temp, yesterday Lowest temp, last night ...58 ...4 vol. vn. ROSEBUKG, DOUGLAS COUNTS', OllEGO.V, WKUXKSDAV, JUNE SI, 110. No. 14V 1 MEMBERS OF FOURTH CO PESSIMISTIC Believe They Have Little Chance of Coing to Mexico. RESERVES HEEDED FOR COAST DEFENSE Many Hold Opinion That War Depart- merit Would Not Send All the Soldiers to Hordor With CoiLs't Unguarded. Although Captain J. A. Buchanan still voices the opinion that the' fourth Company of Coast Artillery will be called for service in Mexico within thirty days many of the mem-1 bors of the organization are very i pessimistic over their chances of be-j lng called out. With the fact In view that all the infantry troops have been summoned and no orders received relative to the disposition i of the Coast Artillery corps many believe ihe prospect for border ser vice a remote possibility. At the time the company here waB transferred from Infantry to Coast artillery It was believed that they would be used the same as the In-' fantry in case of a necessity as at I the present time, instead of this, however, It appears to be the ten-! dency to hold the boys for defense work Instead of rushing them to the border along with the regiment from the northern part of the state. The reason which many of them hold In sustaining their statements that the local company will not be 'called out was expressed by out of the mem bers in a conversation this morning. He said, "There Is very little show for us. There nre at present only enough regular coast artillerymen in the state to man one battery and with the number of reserves there vould not bo enough to handle more than half the defense guns. I do not think it would he policy on the Dart Of the war rlpnnrtniont In t Ire all the troops from Oregon and leave I nnoi ,ifi , . tne coast defenseless in case of an attack from a hostile nation, and we are trained for this work and have proven our efficiency In the yearly shoots. I do not believe for an Instant that the war department will consider taking us outside the ,tato. anil in rase we do receive nr- ders it will be to go to the coast de-1 fenses and remain there to release the regulars." Another fact which is against the local company Is contained In one of the bulletins sent by the war de partment to the orricers of the na tional guard. The statement reads: "The Army of the fulled States shall consist of Its Mobile troops nnd the Coast Artillery". This is construed to mean that the Infantry is to be used for offensive purposes while the ! coast artillery troops will be used only to defend the coast line. With the movement on foot for a general moholialion many of t' members of the fourth company. are becoming disappointed and are giv ing way to the prnvelant pessimism. They nre still hoDing against hope however, and although they can sec no chance fnr their bcin sent are cliucing to the last straw. It is also freely predicted that is the Coast artillery is left at home that it will be the end of the organization as it Is not believe that the young men will enlist is they are to be given no chance to fight. Many of those whose enlistment expires within a short time are nnxious to see the organization of an Infantry company company and say that they Intend to agitate the matter as soon as they are at liberty to do so. A VT( I O I ! I F.E ACCIDENT ox i!i(EwsTEn mix C. A. Maddox and wife, of Omaha, Neb.t had a narrow escape from a seriouj accident late yesterday after- noon when their automobile npset as cabled that the Greek cabinet had re they were coming over the BteWBter signed under pressure of the allies, hill. i The official announcement Is being The road at the place where the withheld. accident happened was In very bad shape and Mr. Maddbx was forced to travel at a very low rate ot speed. Me failed to observe a bad place in the road nd the machine turned over completely. Eot!i Mr. and Mrs. Maddox escap ed without Injury, although they were badly shaken as a result of their experience. The machine pro ceeded into town uudor Its own power and the repairs were made nt the Ford garage. HOUSE VOTES llHi IX- CHEASE IN THE AIR SHIP AI'I'ltOI'HIATlOX WASHINGTON, June 21. The house this afternoon voted to.ln l crease the aeroplane appropriation ,rom a n,llllon and a 1uarter dollars STEAM l'H'E OX SHIP IHJHSTS; OXE DliOWXS 1 PONTr.AN... .Tnnn 91 fhatf.!.m R",Mm(,r I.urllne hurst niorlllnB and willirm Moudy a fireman wag drowne(i when ne jno ,ho riV(Jr tQ egrape (h(, burnil)K atcam- Qae 0her deck . . . . . d GERMANS RUSHED TO RUSSIAN FRONT Hope to Check the Advances Made by Czar's Forces. t ;MjRCf MM LEM3ERG OPPOSED IMvfisUfe ltrought to Hear By Kiihiiul n the (Jin'k King CuiiKOs Kut ire Cabinet To Keshan. BURL IN, June 21. Vienna dis. patches of today admitted that the Austrian right wing continues its j steady retreat before the Russians, The terrifc force of the Russan ar tillery is causing General Pflanzer the Austrian commander, to retire, instead of sacrificng his men, VI- enna. renortcl1- " 18 "peeled that ne win snoriiy mane a stanu Kour German divisions were rush ed to a 30-niile front near Brody where the Russians have opened a heavy attack, evidently preparing for a smash toward I.eniherg. Drive Haltr in 'Places. HEItl.lN, June 21. The forces ot 1110 It'issian left wing continue their victorious march toward the city of Dultowina, according to an official report made public today, but the right wing has been halted and In some place.driven back. It Is announc. ed that the Russians who crossed the Slyr river were driven back upon the main army and that a thousand prisoners were captured. KTinan TrtHijw Hushed East, Six German divisions of 120,000 "Icn llave 00cn nilr.rlel1 eastward to check the Russian offensive, dis patches from Geneva declared. Tw'o divisions are enrouto to the Lutsk Kovel front. The Austrians are count er attacking vigorously on the north ern flank of Urussiloffs' armies, nnd the Russian advance is apparently temporarily checked. (JornianH ItepulMcd by Ilmssiloff. PETROfiltAI), June 21. Rrussil ' off's army repulsed the persistent German attacks nnar Vornngin. cap- taring n number of prisoners, is an i nounced tonight. Between June and 't, the army of Ilrusslloff has 1 captured : 3 3 r n officers. 170,000 men two hundred guns, 550 machine I guns, 1S9 bomb throwers and 110 1 artillery limbers is announced. Infantry Operations Quiet. PARIS, June 21. Following an explosion of two mines, the Germans attacked south of Rerryaubac, near Rheims, but a screen fire checked the assault. The artillery has been active around Verdun, but the in fantry has made no new gains. Greek Cabinet Resign. LONDON, Junt 21 The Athens correspondent of the Central New ORDERS FOR ARTILLERY CO. Col. Hammond Issues Instruc tions to Capt. Buchanan. MUST PREPARE COMMAND IMMEDIATELY tomikany Commanders Will Get In Touch With All Men ami Of ficers Enlisted in Their Organizations. The first orders to bo received by Capt. Buchanan In regard to the mobilization of the fourth company arrived this morning. They contain nothing defnite, but merely general orders and follow ulong the same lines as the Instructions first issuiug from the governor's offce at Salem. They are as follows: Company commanders will pre pare their commands immediately lor service in case tho coast artillery is called for mobilization, which ac ton may take place at auy time. Company commanders will imme diately get in touch with all men and officers in their organizations securing their postoffice addresses and telephone numbers, where ever practicable. They will notify them to bo ready to roport at the local armory in case mobilization occurs. They will also see that two good cooks are enlisted. Recruiting officers will be appoint ed and lieutenants designated us quartermasters. The recruiting offi cers will obtain nil the blank forms needed, as, morning reports, sick re ports, duly rosters, ration returns an dl'ield returns. Tho quartermas ters will segregate the property to be left In the armory and have It so ar ranged that an Inventory can be ol). tallied in the shortlist possible time. Arrangements will be made for ARE ECEIVED SEEN IN ST. LOUIS DURING DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION Upper photo Bhows delegates leaving St. Louis Coliseum during Democratic national convention. Ijwer photo shows suffrage tableau in front of the Art School at 10th and Locust streets on the line of march. ifiW fc I'jUfc'CiTt''! ftiillrd JIF''"" tlus suffrage jtmowtration ty taking a diflutoot route to tha Colijomnj the care taking of the armory and ( property left behind. Arrangements will be made for the caring of ,men during mobilization period at the lo cal armories. The field range mess equipment and cooking utensils should be put in serviceable condi tion. This ls of primary Importance. The data on mobilization from the adjutant general of dato March 24, 1916, will be thoroughly road and suggested preparations made. By order of COLONEL C. C. HAMMOND, V. G. WILLIAMS, Capt. C. A. C. Adjutant. Capt. Buchanan was yesterday In communication by telephone with Col. Hammond for several minutes. The latter stated that tho future ac tion depended on tho outcome of the Mexican situation within the next few days. Should Carranza decide to show fght tile government would un doubtedly need all available men and the coast artillery would bo called Into service. He is personally cer tain that the Mexicans will fight, hut has received no official word to this orrect. In Issuing tho above or der he is merely preparing the com panies under his charge for sorvlce In case of emergency and so that they can be mobilized with the" least pos sible delay. The order to obtain the address of his men has been followed by Capt. Buchanan since he received tho first instructions. Although the company was badly scattered, he has found e greater number of them nnd receiving answers rapidly. Del Green this morning telegraphed that he was at Bend, but was starting for Rosehurg on the next train, lie Is anxious to go to tho bordor. Hurley Watson Is still in Washington and begging to be transferred to an ip fantry company in that state. Others have already reported and asked that any further orders bo sent them at once, stating that they they are mak ing preparations so that they can leave their present location at any time. DEMOCRATIC 8CKKRAGE PLANK IS INTERPRETED 11V W1I.NOX WASHINGTON, Juno 21. Presi dent Wilson today interpreted the democratic suffrnge plank as an ap proval of the suffrage movement, but recommended tho movement have MORl regulars ORDERED BY T Four Regiments of Infantry and Two of Cavalry Wanted. MEXICANS BOAST OF THEIR POWERS Xavnl JtltK'kiulo of All Mexican IVrtji is Kpectet to llo Put lulu Effect At An Early Dato. SAN ANTONIO, June 21. The secretary of war today wired Gen eral Kunaton to immediately recruit four regiments of infantry and two of cavalry, for regular service, detail ed Instructions tor tho recruiting were mailed from Washington. Immediately upon receipt ot the or ders recruiting was stnrted. Funs ton denied, however, that lie had made a second appeal for mliittu to be hurried to tho border. Mexicans Make Uiuimm. It has been reported on very good authority that the Mexicans In the city of Ojlnaga have assumed a threatening attitude although no out breaks have occurred. Eunston said today that "they were funning around In a circle making great boasts of what they Intend to do if hostilities break out". General Pershing still hna regular scouts on both sides of tho line of communication, but that so far he has found no Mexlcnn detachments within caBy striking distauco of his troops. t.liai'antee Given Mexicans. Sheriff Salinas, of Laredo county, its Inception In the various statos. Wilson told a number or women from Virginia that tho plank did not necessarily disapprove of the fed eral amendment Ideas. DEPARTMEN has issued a proclamation to all Mexp leads in the county requesting them, to report to him any attempts made by fellow countrymen to Incite a re rolt. Guarantees of protoctlon wera mado to them If they kept the peace, but despite the proclamation a groat number of Mexicans crossed over Into their native lund today. Mobilization Ik Incomplete. WASHINGTON, Juno 21. Secre tary of War Baker did not order the militia of the several states to ther bordor today on account of the fact that the details of mobilization wore not completed. Tho troops will doubtless be en routo to the border at the end of the present week. Just what states will receive the first calls depend upon the state ot preparedness they are found In. It Is considered likely that more than SO, 000 will comprise the first army sont nt the first call. Tho method of calling out tho boys. Is as yot undecided, and it will, only be done whon the developments of tho situation require It. The re ports that tho administration lntonda to ask for a half million mon ia grossly exaggerated. Naval Illorkado Considered. An order putting into effect at naval blockade of all Mexican ports. Is expected at an eurly date. The officials of tho navy department Bald that this would be a comparatively easy mutter to accomplish, but as tho population Ib already near the starvation point, tho putting Into ef fect of a real blockade would fur ther add to their sufferings. The officials for this reason are inclined lo go slow, and roal action In this mattor will not come for Bevoral weeks. . Tho health of tho militiamen Is a thing to be considered as thoy must bo acclimated nnd It is expected that after they reach tho border a period, of waiting will follow, while Carranza. Is given nnothor chnnco. tMtdtn& American Note. MEXICO CITY, Jnue 21. Carran za und bis cablnut mot In special ses sion thin afternoon to consider the Amoricnn note. He refused to Bee any correspondents. Albert Abraham Back From Trip o Chicago. WAS SUCCESSFUL IN HIS EFFORTS AclN of liiiiiHcll' und FrieudH In Koro liiK Jiisitt o HiiIh'h Nainn On llullol Kalifi4d When llu Ih Mailt iVmiiIih'. Hon. Allictt Aliniliain, dclf'Katu u tho ri't'tiblicun national convention nt :iiU-;i,'o. ruturiied to ItoaebuiK to duy ufU.T an uI)H'co uf about three woi.'kH. Mr. Aurulium stutcs that ho hits nnd a very plennaut trip and la highly ulatud over tho nomination ot .hisln.1! )lut;iH!H for prt'iililfnt. That Mr. Abraham Ih In a Iiii'ro way i-( KioiiK,ijltj for Dm nomltiatloa of liio t'ciHiblicaii caiMliLit Ih urcudod by all. It wan through tho ertorls of limm.'lf and a fw frifiidw that Mr. HuIich' nan it- wh plarcd ujon tlm Urc!t;nn Iml lot In Hpitt! of tho rcfiiK:j.i and obHtacloH with shb li ho wan con fronted, la the convention ho v aa rtn ardent supporter of bin candidate and the Oregon delegation wag accorded every courtcny. In RpeukiHK of the convention ho monlioriH expresflly tho InteiiBo oit thuHinHin aim earncHl nenn of tho deleRatea. In Bpite of tho great amount of Influence brought to .mar upon thorn they labored faith fully Tor what thfy buileved to bo tho bent InterofifB of the party. And although Intensely enthtjf laKtle they wr ro not dmonBtratlve to tho detri ment of tho buBinenfl at hand. Iu returning he ha brought with him aoveral large pfcturcB of the convention halt with H maas of delegates. One especially clear plc turo shows clearly the face of nearly every perwon In attendance. All the (Contlnfjed en pae 4.)