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- . . TTTE STINT) AY OltEGOXIAy, rOKTLAyP. MAY 7, 1911. ' ' H i K MAZATLAN FEELS HORRORS OF WAR units Ast( " I MeimVS V V Mexican City Suffers From Hunger, Thirst, Shells Badly Aimed. REFUGEES TELL OF SIEGE federal Conboat Fires at Rebels, . bat Shell Fall In City Lw of War Ignored Foreign Consuls Send Protests. PAX FRANCISCO. May . SpeclaD Officers, crew and passengers of the rmclfic Mall itumer San Juan, which arrived here, this morning from Panama and Mexican porta. bring a narrowing tiUe of the fta-hting situation between lnsurrectos and federals, the catting; off ef water and food supplies, and the bombardment of Maxatlan bjr the Mexi can gunboat Papete, On board the San Juan were 15 refairees who. by deeperate and tactful methods, tnanaa-ed to leave the !e-l.aa-uered city and get aboard the San Juan, which was forced to leave port without discharging care-o and after be ing Ignored by Mexican customs offi cials. Several of the refugees were almost dead from want of food and water when they were taken aboard the steamer. People) Starve Between Armies. The San Juan usually stays at Maxatlan a full day. but. owing- to the bombardment by the Mexican gunboat and the ircneral belligerent situation In the harbor, the steamer cleared two hours after ter arrival In that port on the afternoon of April !. Several of tha refugees who arrived on the steam er were American business men In Maxatlan. Arnold Welbel. who la at tha Grand Hotel, tells of the distressing situation wbicn obtained In the city after three days and nlghta of Inter mittent f!httng between insurrectoa on on side and the small garrison of fed eral troops and the gunboat In tha har bor. Three days befors be and IS other American cltlsens made their escaps on the steamer San Juan the city had been cut off from Its water aupply by tha lnsurrectos. Food was so scarce that r.atlvea and foreign residents bad gone hungry for days. Federal Shells Fall In City. " The lnsurrectos were camped along; the hills east tit the city, and In trying to diio.ee them the gunboat In the arbor fired shells which fell short of their mark, causing loss of life and de struction of property In the city. Captain F. E. Frazler, commander of the dan Juan, said that the firing of tne gunboat's srtlllery could ba heard for hours after the steamer had put to sea. He also said Ihst the belching fire from the cannon coulJ be seen after dark by those on board. ' The report resched the steamer be fore leaving that the Mexican officials ef the city bad taken refuge on the gunboat, leaving the foreign residents of the city to shift for themselves. Laws or War Violated. Representatives of the United States and European countries In . Maxatlan wera preparing to file a protest with their respective governments sgalnst the action of the Mexican commanders of tha gunboats which shelled the city. The passengers on ths San Juan from Maxatlan wera all anxious to know the situation there now. They declared that, unless the city has by this time cspltolated to tha lnsurrectos or tha federal irovernment has succeeded In driving them from the beleaguered city, they fear that there has been frightful suffering. The bombardment of unfortified towns is prohibited under the accepted rules of war. Tha Institute of Inter nationa) Law at Venice in lift laid down the rule, and ThSvHagu confer, ence in 1! declared that the presence of troops In a city attacked was not suf ficient Justification for a. bombardment. I-EDEItUi PRISONERS FREED men commissioned for It. tbst It is im possible, as I expressed to you in per son, for me to continue the negotia tions on the basis which you were dis posed to place before me In the confer ence held on the afternoon of May 4, for reasons of patriotism snd high po litical convenience which sustsln ths attitude assumed by me in that par ticular." Negotiations Called Off. Immediately upon Its receipt at the Madero headquarters Gomes sent ths following note to Carbajal: "Referring to your note of today. In which you make known that it Is not possible for you to continue the nego tiations on the basis which we pro posed on the afternoon of May 4. I am pleased to call your attention to the fact that in the last conference, it was agreed that -you would give to the gov ernment you represent an account of our proposlt'on. to which you would make known a reply the next day. Tor that reason, not having received tha said reply. I called it to your at tention in my note of this morning. Observing the first matter to which you make reference in your note. I acknowledge the fact that peace nego tiations have been suspended." Just whether Carbajal actually trans mitted to the Mexican government tha proposition made by the rebels that WO HAN PIOXEER OF PACIFIC COAST DIES IN rORTLl.TD. 1 v : v j t - : " - 1 ? t V-' :. - ; .... V 1 Mrs. Elvira MaglU. Mrs. Elvira Msglll died lsst Sunday at the borne of her daughter. Mrs. E. W. Helm. 871 East Taylor street. Funeral services were held at Ftuley's Chapel and she waa buried in Greenwood Cemetery Mrs MaglU was bom in Tennes see. January 1, 1S36. Her par ents moved to Missouri snd in 187 went to Shasta County. Cali fornia, from where she went to Wasco County. Oregon. ' With her family, two sons and a daughter, she made her borne at Dufur. Oregon. She was taken 111 February 1 last. She la sur vived by ber son. Amos Gregg, of Dufur. her daughter. Mrs. Helm, and two grandsons. Rebel Sympathisers at Douglas Pro test Against Army's Action. DOUGLAS. Aril.. May C Forty-three Mexican federal soldiers, held prisoners hers by the United States troops since they crossed over from Agua Prieta when the lnsurrectos raptured that town on April 13. were released tonight by Colonel Charles M. O'Connor on or ders from Washington. Many of them Immediately crossed the line to Agua Prieta to rejoin the federal garrison there. The prisoners who surrendered to the United Slates troops when the federals captured the town on April 17 were also released. Rebel sympathisers tonight are getting tip a petition to Washington protesting ecalnst the action of the Army authori ties In allowing the federals to cross the line and strengthen the federal garrison on the eve of an approaching battle. Cnlesa tha retirement of President Xtas Is announced the rebWs are ex pected to attack Agua, Prieta. Juan Cabral'a force of 300 men Is today 12 rnilea southeast of Agua Prieta. and an other band, under Anaceto Geron. la in the hills to the southwest. Many prominent people are coming into Douglas from other points In Ari sona. in expectation of seeing a fight. Xogales Expert Attack. NOG ALES. Max.. May . Nogalee wss thrown Into a, ferment of excitement late today by the report that a large force of lnsurrectos were msrchlng to ward the town from the southwest. Six hundred rebels were said to be within a few miles of Nogales. DIas announce his Intention to resign nas not been definitely confirmed, but the rebel leaders are of the opinion that the government did not wish to acknowledge, out of courtesy to Diss, that it bad entertained such a propo sition. Rebels Prepare to Fight. Everyone la tha insurrecto camp is preparing for the re-opening of hos tilities Even some of the rebel poli tical chiefs have donned khaki unl forma in readiness for active aervlc. t Madero has tacitly let It be known that Ha will not attack Juares tonight. Gen eral Navarro'a garrison is scouting tha hills to the north In anticipation of an Insurrecto advance. The Federals have fortified themselves well and believe they can easily withstand the rebel at tack. The revolutionists are scsttered In the bills, which surround Juares. They have dug many trenches and to night are waiting In camp for orders to move, which are expected tomorrow. Carbajal. it was said tonight. Intends to return to Mexico City. Gomes de clared tonight that It was not unlikely that be would return to his post in Washington. The prospect for a peace ful agreement has suddenly faded from view and though some of the unoffi cial go-betweeoa have not relaxed their efforts, the revolutionists believe their only alternative, is to fight. TOYVX CAPTURED BT REBELS WAR IS ON ONCE AGAIN (Continued From First Pare.) since we have received no reply to the proposition submitted on the afternoon of May 4 at the peace conference. I beg of yon to inform me concerning the instructions which your government may have given on that point as the time st our disposal is very limited for negotiations In event they are to con tinue. I gtre the above to yon by or der of the president of the provisional government of Mexico." Carbajal bad received several mes sages from the Mexican government during the day, but not until after the armistice bad been terminated did be send his answer, which follows: "Willi reference to your note of to day, which you have directed to me. I beg to Inform yon as well as Senor Francisco L Madera, Jr, the leader of t?s revolution, and tba other gentle- Matamoras la Expected to Be) Next Point of Attack. MISSION. Tex.. May . Camargo, in Tamallpaa. Mex.. directly across the border from Rio Grande City, bss been taken by the revolutionists, according to advices received today. The rebels, the dispatch says, attacked the town yesterday afternoon, and at nightfall were In possession. Whether any cas ualties occurred, the telegram did not say. Heretofore but little revolution ary activity has been reported in Taraa ullpas. and the attack on Camargo Is taken aa an indication of the spreading of the insurrection with Matamoras probably the next point of attack. At Matamoras yesterday Madero was cheered by a crowd of men enthused in their celebration of May 6. The po lice and volunteer troops made no ef fort to suppress the demonstration. Last Effort for Peace Made. Ail the revolutionary leaders with the exception of Dr. Vasques Gomes were In conference tonight with Senor Branlff. one of the go-betweens In the peace negotiations. Senor Branlff made a last appeal to them to prevent a resumption of hostilities. It Is in ferred Senor Branlff explained to them confidentially the contents of a long message which be received from Min ister Limantour this afternoon. Rebels Levy Livestock Tax. EL PASO, May C While they can. the Insurrecto. officials are preparing to reap what rewards they may in taxa tion. The lnsurrectos hold the customs port of Palomas, Mexico. This Is the only port through which cattle can now be exported to the United Statea from Northern Mexico. The lnsurrectos have fixed a tax of Ji a bead on every head of livestock exported. The railroads are cut. so that cattle cannot be brought up to Juares and El Paso from the big ranches in Northern Mexico. College City Pioneer Burled. FOREST GROVE. Or.. May . (Spe cial.) Funeral services of tha late Francis Msrion Wright, sred 77 years, who died in Scogglns Valley, this coun ty, were held in Forest Grove today from the Christian Church. He had lived in Oregon 41 -years and until eight years ago bad resided In the col legs city almost continuously since bis arrival in Oregon. He leaves two sis ters. Mrs. R. M. Te wait, of Forest Grove, and Mrs. James Duncsn. of Day ton. Wash. He la survived by three grown daughters Iff fit xJtT"l ' IMlpfH lift. Without '"Eqpaill " Iin 'FaIhflinip . ' ' Fit mad Fabric adl m Mew York tilae tjl cemtolby tin lairgesft sumdl lbsik mairauiilFacftisiurEinig tsdillojrs. Madls ffoir tfcUn Mglhisstt class IF foradl xdkasively a? IE wiry gaorniemifc Ibxg&irg ftflme niniimnftalbl . " Modlesftly Parked L u LLIM G LEADING ' CLOTHIER MORRISON. AT FOURTH ARENA DENIES ALL Accused Italians Face Inform er in Camorrist Trials. PRIEST CLAIMS AN . ALIBI VltozzL Says He Cn Prove That on Day "When He Is Alleged to Have Talked of Murder He Was at Cemetery. VTTERBO, Italy, May . Two of the most Interesting of the alleged Cara orrlsts charged with the murder of Generrao Cuoccolo and bis wife con fronted Genarro Abbateroagglo today. They wera Lulgl Arena and Clro VI toizL Arena, according to the theory of the state, based on the revelatlona of Abbat emagglo. had been sent to prison after his betrayal by Cuoccolo. who was of fended because Arena refused to share with him the profits of a robbery. Arena wrote to his fellow Camorrlsts, setting forth his grievances and de manding Cuoccolo's death. Cuoccola was already uAder suspicion of com bining his activity as a Camorrist with that of a police spy. He also lnr curred the Jealousy of Enrico Alfano, the alleged bead of the criminal so ciety, who decided to do away with him. The Carbineera claim to have possession of the letter which Arena wrote. All of this was denied today by Arena who denounced the Informer as a man ufacturer of evidence and tha paid tool of tha Carbineers. According to the testimony of Ab batemaggio he had heard Vltozzl. the priest, who is one of the accused, and Alfano discussing the Cuoccolo mur ders at 10 o'clock on the morning after the assassinations. Vltozzl replied that he could prove that on the day and at the hour men tioned he was at the cemetery of Pog glorealoo, of which he was chaplain. STRIKE BIJL ATTACKED Qovernment Employes Denied Right of Other Workers. WASHINGTON. May . Second As sistant Postmaster-General Stewart ap peared again today before the House committee on civil service in opposi tion to the Lloyd bill, giving Govern ment employes the right to affiliate with trades unions. "Do you deny the right of Govern ment clerks to striker Mr. Stewart was asked by Representative Wilson of Pennsylvania, chairman of the com mittee on labor. "I do," Mr. Stewart replied. "The clerks have a right to resign, but not to strike." Mr. Stewart told the committee that the oath of the Brotherhood of Railway Postal Clerks stipulated that the clerks must all resign and walk out on the same day if such a plan Is approved by sr vote of three-fourths of the members of the Brotherhood. Match Starts Medford Garage Blaze. JIEDFORD, Or, May . (Special.) A match thrown on the floor of the Valley Auto Company's garage Thurs day night came near destroying the building and 2 cars. The fire was ex tinguished by employes. The loss is estimated at 1500 to $1000, which is fully covered by insurance. ELECTION CLERKS JAILED Four Officers of Seattle Precinct, Convicted of Fraud, Sentenced. SEATTLE, Wash., May t. Four eleo tlon officers of the first precinct of the First Ward were sentenced today to four months in the County Jail, having been convicted of frauds In the Coun cilmanlc election of last February. They are Harry Lake, inspector; W. H. Smythe, judge, and William, McLean and W. E. Smythe, clerks. KIgIn Re-elects Bailey School Head. ELGIN, Or., May . (Special.) Pro fessor Bailey was elected for the fourth time Superintendent of the Publlo Schools of Elgin. C S. Rice, principal, was also elected for the fourth time and all the rest of the teachers were re-elected, excepting for the forth grade, and a teacher, of Latin and German in the high school at a meet ing of the School Board, Tuesday. Mrs. Roach, who has taught these two branches, was compelled to give up the work on account of her husband being given the pastorate of the Presbyterian Church at Kendrtck, Idaho. Miss Viola Merwln. of Michigan, will succeed Mrs. Roach. GOAL DISORDERS PASS CORDOVA DISTURBANCES EN D I CITIZEXS LAUDED FOR MOVE. other Alaska towns approving of the action of the Cordova citizens who formed Thursday's "coal party." Crowd Gathers at Dock When Steam, er Northwestern Arrives, but Gnards Soon Disperse All. , CORDOVA. Alaska, May t There is little likelihood of further disturbance here because of the coal situation. United States Marshal Sullivan and Dis trict Attorney Walker arrived from Val dez today and immediately took charge. The only disorder since the "coal par ty" of Thursday occurred last night out on the line of the Copper River & . w . D.tl.A.J wIiava (Ami lnr?. boulders were rolled down the mountain ints. ra,tir On r of thpse boulders was so large that a charge of dynamite waa required to displace it. General Agent Barry, of the Alaska Steamship Company, declared it his be lief that the obstruction was placed on the railroad track to interfere with the removal of coal from the ocean dock to places of safety in the interior. There was no disturbance whep the steamship Northwestern arrived from Seattle last night. A large crowd gath ered in front of the dock but the guards kept them off the property and the crowd soon dispersed. Messages continue o pour in from Aberdeen Declalmer Wins. CHEHALIS. Wash.. May 6. (Spe cial.) The Southwestern Washington declamatory contest, which Is held an nually in conjunction with the track meet of the various high schools, took place here last night in the high school auditorium. County Superintendent W. D. Bay. of this city. D. C. Hall and O. P Cockrell, of the University of Wash ington, were the Judges. The contest ants were Fred Farrell, of Vancouver, "Fight With the Aurochs"; Eva Keatly, of Castle Rock, Senator Thurston's "Plea for Cuba"; Mildred Christensen, of Centralis, "The Gypsy Flower Girl"; Mildred Haskell, of Olympla, "Hand car 412"; Arthur Nitchelin, of Chehalis, "I Am a Roman Citizen"; Lance Hart, of Aberdeen, "Martyrdom of Joan of Arc." The unanimous decision of the Judges was In favor of Lance Hart, of Aberdeen, with Miss Christensen, of Centralis, the popular favorite of the audience for second place LATEST SONG SUCCESS "Good Night Mother Dear" Good-Night, Mother Dear. I . By JAMES W. CASEY. REFRAIN (rr. . t; Good -night . moth -r dear, Goodughmoth-er dear, I shall watch-here by your ide; Good-night, moth-w dear. There noth-ing to fear; ' An'gelswill yaT"djpoawhat-e'er te- tide. 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