THE MOTINTXO OREGONIAIf. FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 1916.
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FURTHER AMERICAN
ADVICE OPPOSED
Chihuahua Commander Asks
That Troops Do Not Move
J Beyond Present Station.
PURSUIT AT STANDSTILL
Carranza Forces Ileitis Moved Si?'
iiiru-anlly Inlo I'arral Itcgion.
Anicriean Aviator l'ired On
by Carranza MarkMiiau.
TORRKO. Mrs.. April SO. Colonr
II row n In l.a BoUllla Is reported here
i i. ranirlnD- ul.H 1 .11 1m Her
rrn at I'arral by telephone for the line
or the railroad to facilitate me miu-
aranal or tne American iroupn.
CHIHL'.MIL'A CITY. Mex.. April 20.
The government organ here today pub-lii-hed
an interview with Oeneral Luis
Jl.rrera. father of General Luis ller
rera. Mavor- f Parral. in which tho
J;itter said that he had instructions
from Oeneral Cuis Gutierrez. Chihua
hua state commander, to request the
American troops not to advance farther
j-outh than Santa Cruz de Villegas, 15
miles norlh of I'arral. where. they now
arc.
WASHINGTON'. April 10. Diplomatic
negotiation with (General Carranza as
well as the pursuit of Villa, by the
American soldiers apparently are at a
Mandstill while President Wilson
awaits full advices as to the military
problems tho troops have encountered
in Mexico.
With the arrival of Major-General
Hugh L. Scott. Chief of taff. in San
Antonio tomorrow night the informa
tion sought by Secretary Baker will
begin to come forward by wire. How
ever, it is improbable that any impor
tant tep will be taken by the Cabinet
tomorrow or until General Scott re
turns. Additional reports from Gen
eral Perching, outlined in border ad
vices toslay. probably will be ready for
consideration by the Cabinet tomor
row. mffieultlm Are Inereaaed.
Reports from Mexico reaching the
f-'tate department tell of increased
rather than lessened difficulties sur
rounding the expedition. An instance
of this is the report that an unknown
number of Carranza troops have been
"moved to the Parral region, where Gen
eral Pershing's most advanced base
now is situated. The observer who re
ported this added that while the move
ment he believed was not authorized by
the de facto government heads, it was
intended as a hint that the Americans
must not move farther southward.
Apparently only a comparatively
small force was involved and officials
h-re regarded it as significant rather
than serious.
SAX AN'TOXIO. Tex.. April 20.
"While Major-General Hugh L. Scott,
rhief of staff, is hastening to the. bor
der as the personal env - of Secretary
of War Baker. General Pershing is
holding his forces in Mexico in what
practically is a defensive position.
I'anait of Villa Halted.
No developments of great importance
were told of in reports received today
at General Funston's headquarters, and
it was evident that the pursuit of Villa
had been halted. Unofficial reports
were that Villa had made his way south
into IiuranRo. although official Mex
ican advices continued to indicate that
officials at the War department in
Mexico still gave some credence to the
ftory that the bandit chieftain had
died of his wounds.
General Funston did not make public
the facts contained in General Per
shing's report received today other
than to say that it pictured a state of
frightful destitution and reflected the
apathy of the poor towards the Amer
ican forces.
OKXERAL PERSHING'S CAMP AT
THE FRONT, April 15. via aeroplane
to Columbus. X. M.. April 20. American
aeroplanes have been tired upon sev
eral times by Mexicans, and in at least
one case the assailants were Car
ranzista soldiers.
The latter instance was reported by
Lieutenant C. K. Chapman, who flew
into camp this morning after an ab
sence of three days on what should
have been., under normal conditions, a
two hours' flight.
An American Army officer was fired
upon while passing a small town near
1his camp in company with a dispatch
bearer. The shooting was without
effect.
ers. - You will show them that warm
sympathy which you feel toward those
who leave their country to come and
fight at our side.
"In the name of the French army I
welcome the officers and soldiers of
Russia who have debarked in France.
I bow before the Russian flag, upon
which there soon will be inscribed the
glorious names of our victories."
Tremrndou Ovation (.Ivrn. .
A tremendous ovation was given the
Russians as they marched from the
quay to the Boulevard Maritime, where
flags were flying and vast crowds
had assembled. They presented a sturdy
appearance as they swung along wav
ing their hands in answer to the en
thusiastic cheering of the populace.
The men were marched to a camp
which previously had been prepared
for their occupation.
One of the happiest greetings they
received was the appearance in a daily
Russian newspaper, which has been
started for their benefit, of the first
news that Trebizond had been captured
by their brother soldiers in the east.
Among other preparations for the
Russians is a Russian church, similar
to the orthdox: church ire Paris.
Throughout the afternoon vast
crowds surrounded the camp and kept
up a continuous demonstration of enthusiasm.
PLOT TO TERRIFY
CANADA EXPOSED
HEIRESS STICKS TO JOB
PORTCAXU MAN'S IVIKCE LGAHAS
OK $-10,000 INHERITANCE.
Bachelor I'nelr, Who Left Delaware 40
Tear Ago, Took Own Life Be
raone of Modern Condition.
SKA FORD. Del.. April 20. f Special.)
From a shirtwaist" maker to an
heiress of $45,000 is the sudden and
inusual fortune of Miss Myrtle Mc-
I'ollister, of this town. Miss McCol
lister is the heir of a bachelor uncle.
the late Charles Hastings, of Portland.
Or., a retired lumber dealer and oper
ator and a former resident of this town.
He left here 40 years ago. going to
the Western states. He visited his sis
ter. Mrs. William McCollister. four
years ago. At that time the girl won
the admiration of her uncle.
Mr. Hastings wrote to his niece from
time to time, and just before he died
the last letter came telling her that he
probably would never see her again.
and that he had made arrangements
with an attorney for the settlement of
his fortune and the transferring of it
to her. Soon after came a letter from
the attorney saying that he was send
ing Jewelry valued at 11200 to her and
that the estate was worth $40,000 or
more.
The girl, who is about IS years old.
nd who has been working for $5 a
week for several months, was at her
employment this morning as usual.
Charles W. Hastings, well-known in
surance man. 60 years old. was found
dead in his office In the Mohawk build-
ng on the morning of April 4. His
face was covered with a towel which
had been saturated in chloroform.
Mr. Hastings left a note saying that
he took his life because he had become
dissatisfied with the conditions of mod
ern life.
Mr. Hastings' will named D. P. Price.
an attorney, as executor and Miss Myr
tle McCollister. a nice in Delaware, as
residuary legatee. The girl was to re
ceive the whole estate after funeral
expenses and outstanding bills had been
paid. The estate has not been probated.
FORCING OF ISSUE FEARED
t "ontln From Firt Pair.
RUSSIAN ARMY IS LANDED
f'ont iriiAri From First Fa r
.As th debarkation began cheers went
up from the Russians on the transports.
General Lochwestcy commanded the
JtiiM.ian forces. He was received with
military honors by Oeneral Menassier.
governor of Marseilles, and General
Guerin, representing General Joffre. A
noteworthy pratberin" of Russian and
J"rench officials joined in an exchange
of salutations, and the Russian and
Krench soldiers cheered in salvos,
while the cannon roared an exchange
of salutes.
Joffre Kx. tends Formal AVeleome.
General Joffre welcomed the Ruu
Fians in an order of the day, saying
their arrival was another proof of
the devotion of Russia to the common
cause. The text of the order is:
"Our faithful ally, Russia, whose
armies alrtady are fihtinf? so valor
ously against Germany, Austria and
Turkey, wanted to give France fur
ther a.-tu ranee of her friendship,
more striking proof of her devotion to
the common cause.
"Russian soldiers chosen from the
bravest of her armies and commanded
by officers of the highest renown, have
come to fieht in our ranks.
"You will receive them like broth-
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orpedo was responsible for the disas
ter.
Telegrams Pouring In.
Washington was deluged with tele
grams during the day. Great numbers
which arrived at the White House con
gratulated President Wilson for his
stand. Congressmen representing dis
tricts with large German populations
received hundreds of messages from in
dividuals and organizations protesting
against any action by Congress which
might lead to war between the United
States and Germany.
Senators and members of the House
were reluctant to enter into any dis
cussion of the situation. The address
read by President Wilson yesterday re
poses in the respective committees
dealing: with foreign affairs. It was
sent to the committees merely for their
information. No formal action on it
is possible.
William Jennings Bryan, . ex-Secretary
of State, who resigned because he
thought the President's policy in the
Lusitania case was leading: to war,
came to Washington today. Represen
tatives Bailey, of Pennsylvania, and
Calloway, of Texas, met him at the sta
tion and had luncheon with him. He
did not disclose his plans, but said he
had come to render any aid possible
to prevent trouble between the United
States and Germany.
Bryan Ilaa No Definite Plan.
"I was on my way to New Orleans
to deliver an address," he said, "when
the news reached me that a crisis in
the submarine controversy with Ger
many had arisen. I cancelled all en
gagements and hurried to Washington,
not with any definite plan, but in the
hope that I could be of some assistance
in preserving peace.
"Since my arrival today I have had
several conferences with prominent
Democrats. I expect to have more con
ferences within the next two days.
Beyond that time my plans are indefi
nite. "I am hoping for two things in this
present grave situation first. that
Germany will accede to the position of
the United States: second, that If she
does not. diplomatic relations will con
tinue with a view to reaching an ami
cable settlement of the trouble.
"We must remember that there is
nothing final between friends. A rup
ture between this country and Germany
would be unfortunate, indeed. If this
dispute should end in war it would be
unspeakable.
"We are going to work to preserve
peace if possible. Our plans are tenta
tive and I cannot discuss them at this
time"
Bryan Rlanra MllKarlnta.
"The responsibility for declaring war
is on Congress, not upon the Presi
dent," said Mr. Bryan in his statement,
"and it is fair to assume that when
the duty of acting falls upon Congress
the President will be willing to refrain
from embarrassing Congress, as he
was anxious that he should not be
embarrassed."
In a speech at a dinner tonight Mr.
Bryan declared it would be a crime for
the United States to enter the present
war under any circumstances. He in
sisted that harm done America by any
of the belligerents had been incident to
their war. in which the United States
was not Interested.
It was false diplomacy, he declared,
that was leading this country toward
war and militarists and munition
manufacturers were responsible for it.
Recalling that Germany had agreed
to the principle of the peace treaties
which he. as Secretary of State, nego
tiated with many nations and under
which the parties pledged themselves
not to go to war pending an in
vestigation of the cause of dispute.
Mr. Bryan urged that settlement of
any quarrel which the United States
might have with a European nation
should be delayed until after the end
of the war.
A new type of locomotive intends for
liKht work is equipped with a boiler in
which a full head ot steam can be raised
in li minutes.
Von der Goltz Says Von Papen
Furnished Funds and Three
Irishmen Assisted.
INVASION PLAN ABANDONED
Iiemstorff Asiaiiist Cireator Scheme
Siisrsc'tctl by Ccrnian Agent in
America Coiifeion (ilven
Out in London.
LONDON. April 21. The government
issued last night a lengthy sworn
statement by Uorst von der Goltz, the
secret agent of the German govern
ment, who now is in the United States
in custody, giving full details of his
activities in America.
The statement bristles with dates
and names of places and of persons
associated with him. The government
prefaces it with a memorandum relat
ing to Von der Goltz' identity and
the manner of his arrest in England.
The memorandum says that when
Von der Goltz saw a check signed by
Captain von Papen. the former military
attache of the German Embassy at
Washington, which had been seized at
Falmouth, he admitted his indorsement
and asked to be allowed to make a
voluntary statement. He was thereupon
furnished with writing materials and
spent the Tiight of January 31 in com
piling a statement, to which he after
ward swore.
Von Papen Checka Olve Proof.
The government's memorandum re
marks: "Von der Goltz' statement finds de
tailed corroboration in tho Von Papen
checks, which he cannot have known
were in the possession ot the British
authorities."
The statement of Von der Goltz as
given out by the- Government is in part
as follows:
"On August 3. 1914. 1 left the Mex
ican army on leave and arrived in El
Paso, where Consul Kuck directed me
to report to Von Papen.
"I visited Vice-Consul Kraske at New
York. He suggested that 1 avoid being
seen about the consulate and said he
would notify me when to meet Von
Papen. A few days later 1 met Von
Papen. I was asked my opinion of a
scheme suggested by a certain Schu
macher for raiding towns on the coast
of the Great Lakes with a motor-boat
armed with machine guns. The pro
posal later was rejected owing to the
embassy's receiving unfavorable infor
mation about Schumacher.
Invasion of Canada Planned.
"I was then requested to assist in
a scheme for the invasion of Canada by
a force recruited from reservists in the
United States, aided by German war
ships then in the Pacific.
"This scheme, which was proposed by
Von Papen and Boy-ed. later was aban
doned on the advico of Bernstorff.
"Next Von I'apen asked me. to confer
with two Irishmen who proposed the
dynamiting of railway junctions, grain
elevators and the locks of the canals
connecting the Great Lakes. It was
hoped 'hus to terrify Canada, prevent
ing the Dominion from aiding the
mother country.
"I received the Irishmen. who
brought maps and details of the plan.
Before going to Baltimore to consult
Consul Luederitz regarding the scheme,
I employed one man, Charles Tucker,
alias Tucsheimer, as an assistant. J
then went to Baltimore and consulted
Luederitz, who obtained a passport in
the name of Taylor. He also intro
duced me to the captain of a German
ship at that time in "the harbor, pro
posing that I make uso- of part of his
crew, and one officer..
Funds Received From Von Papen.
"Returning to New. York, I selected
three men to assist me and acquainted
them with part of the details of the
scheme. I received a check from Von
I'apen which was cashed for me by Mr.
Stanford, a member of a German club.
"Regarding the material, arms and
dynamite needed, Voii Papen informed
me that Captain Tauscher, of Krupp's
agency, had agreed to furnish them. I
saw Tauscher. He gave me a letter
of introduction to the Du Pont Powder
Company, recommending B. II. Taj'lor
& Co., and supplied me with an order
to the man in charge of dynamite
barges lying on the New Jersey side of
the fetatue of Liberty.
"In order to get dynamite., it was
necessary to hire a motorboat in Har
lem, and put the dynamite aboard in
suit cases. After getting the explos
ive. I went by taxicab with two suit
cases to a German club and saw von
Papen. I then took the dynamite to
my rooms. A few days later we left
for' Buffalo.
Von Papen t'Mra Alias.
"While still in Buffalo, I received
a telegram from Von Papen, signed
Steffens. informing me that a lawyer.
John Ryan, had money and instruc
tiona. I received the money but no in
structions. On tho 25th, Ryan sum
moned me.
"Having received privately informa
tion that the first Canadian contin
gent had left Valcartier camp. I knew
I should be recalled, as the object of
my enterprise was thus removed. Ryan
handed me a telegram of recall.
"Von Papen now directed me to pro
ceed to Germany. He said he would
arringe with Bernstorff for my pas
sage. 1 sailed October 8 for Italy. Since
that time I have had no communica
tion with von Papen."
Vcn der Goltz appends to the fore
going statement some facts, "possibly
of importance," including the follow
ing: "Information, the accuracy If which
I have no reason to doubt, makes me
believe that the United States secret
service knew about the matter from
beginning to end. I was watched in
New York. Baltimore and Buffalo. I
told Von Papen so. He said the men
had orders to watch me, but on no ac
count to interfere.
Money Arranged by Dfrnburp.
"I received no remuneration except
expenses, which only once was paid
by check, all other payments being in
United States notes. I was frequently
present when Von Papen received in
formation from and paid money to men
who came to see him about matters con
nected with German. Irish and other
associations. Von Papen told me he
was short of money until Dr. Pernburg
arranged matters."
The statement ends as follows:
"I make these statements on the
distinct understanding that they are
not to be used against me, that I am
not to be prosecuted for participation
in any action againet the allies and
promise that I am not to be extra
dited to any country where I am liable
to punishment for political offenses is
made on behalf of His Majesty's gov
ernment." A list of "persons implicated" was
written out by Von der Goltz. It con
tains 38 names and says several others
knew of the scheme. Among the names
are thoe of the German Consuls at
St. Paul. Chicago, Baltimore and EI
Paso and the Vice-Consul at New
York. Another name given is Schud
macher, Edenbower River Farm, Oregon."
ARGENTINANS ARE PLEASED
POINT HOT DISPUTED
Allies Contend Blockade Is Ac
cording to Law.
LEGAL ARGUMENT IS MADE
American Attitude Believed to Have
Tiro u glit Peace Nearer.
BUENOS AIRES, April 20. The news
papers of Argentina express satisfac
tion with the attitude of President
Wilson as revealed in his address to
Congress yesterday and the note to
Germany. La Nacion says:
"The United States has begun to re
sist a humiliating situation. President
Wilson has now adopted an energetic
course, "as both the Democrats and
Republicans desired him to do. His
attitude is supported by a vast majority
of people who are truly American, and
by Congress."
Franco, and Britain to Submit Long
Keply to Complaints of Inter
ference and Delay In Case
of Neutral Trade.
WASHINGTON. April 20. According
to authentic information reaching
Washington, Great Britain and France,
in their joint note replying to the
American protest against interferences
with neutral trade, make no attempt to
dispute principles contended for by the
United States, but insist that those
principles have been interpreted legally
by the allies l.i their blockade of Uer
many and Austria. '
This note, which will be handed to
the State Department within the next
day or two by the British and French
Ambassadors, is understood to be long
and extremely technical, treating of
the whole subject on a purely legal
basis "and relying largely upon the
precedents laid downby the United
Sttaes In the Civil War. It is said the
allies assume that the United States
Government docs not contend that it
has the right to ship goods without
restrictions into Germany or Austria
through contiguous neutral countries,
such as Holland, Sweden and Denmark.
Illght of Limitation Asserted.
The concession of the right to block
ade an enemy country. Which is univer
sally recognized, is regarded as neces
sarily carrying with it the right to
regulate the admission to the neutral
country of goods evidently destined to
be transferred to the enemy. Conse
quently it is contended that it is per
fectly within the spirit of international
law to limit imports into a neutral
country, such as Holland, of goods that
might be of use to Germany and Aus
tria to the amount normally consumed
In the neutral country.
Moreover, it is argued that an inci
dent to the exercise of right of regula
tion of imports is the right to search
vessels approaching the neutral coun
try. In this connection the allies hold
that, while in early days it was possi
ble to conduct such a search at sea,
conditions of modern : ea traffic have
made this impossible; hence it has be
come necessary to take thi neutral ship
to the nearest convenient port, where
the cargo may be examined.
International Law Followed.
Complaint by the United States that
the prize courts cannot be recognized
as competent to render final decisions
in the cases of seized or detained ves
sels and cargoes is met by reference to
the recent decision in England to the
effect that prize courts must be gov
erned by the principle of international
law and where orders-in-council con
flict the latter must give way.
There is also, it is pointed out, an
acknowledgment of the right of the
neutral power whose -hip is seized to
appeal to the highest judicial tribunal
and even to take up the case diplomat
ically if dissatisfied. This, it is pointed
out. was the position assumed by the
United States during the Civil War in
the famous Bermuda cases, when the
British government waited three years
for a decision of the United States Su
preme Court in the Springbok case.
Army Camp Ground Funds Asked.
OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash
ington. April 20. Senator Jones, of
Washington, today offered an amend
ment to the Army bill, appropriating
$1,000,000 for the purchase or con
condemnation of a tract of land near
American Lake, sufficient for annual
maneuvers and encampments of both
the regular Army and state militia.
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