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CIRCULATION IS , OVER 4000 DAILY FULL LEASED. WIRE DISPATCHES l:Jfrj--ljji!fj;.( "Oik T.pn rmvn rXTTQ ON TRAINS AND NEWS PRICE TWO CENTb stands ftvb cents THIRTY-NIN'a YEAR SALEM, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1916 ft fp rt. BUT sum- OH IS Demand That Freighters As Well As Liners Be Warned J Hardest Knot. GERMANS CLAIM LATTER CARRY WAR MUNITIONS The Fact That Many American Businessmen Are Leaving Is Suggestive By Carl W. Ackennan. (United Press staff correspondent.) Berlin, April 20. Imperial Chancel lor Von Bethmami-Holhveg and Ad miral Von Holtzendorff arrived today lit Knisor Wilheim s field headquarters for an ull important conference con cerning the crisis in German-American relations. Von Hollvveg is expected hack in Berlin by the week-end, perhaps with a rough draft of the German reply to American submarine demands. The split in newspaper ranks over the submarine issue was more pro nounced today. The Vossichc Zeitung led that liortion of the press urging the presedvntion of friendly relation lin me l. u i i hi mines. On the other hand Count Reventlow in his writings demanded that no furth er eoicessions bo made, arguing that if war results from this stand and the United States seized interned Germnn Bhips, the German victory will more than restore these losses. If beaten in ihe war, Reventlow argued that Ger many would lose as many ships as there -tire now in American ports nuywt.y. Berlin, April 20. President Wilson';: demands that submarines warn freight vessels as well as liners before attack ing them is a most serious obstacle in the path of ah amicable settlement of the German-American dispute, the Uni ted Press learned today on good auth ority. Other points nt issue may be disposed of without danger of a diplo matic rupture. But strong opposition is felt to safeguarding the crews of freighters, since practically every en emy freighter is engaged almost solely in carrying munitions to the nllies. There is a growing feeling, however that there will be no German-American break. It is still too earlv to say that the crisis lias passed. The situation apparently depends upon the firmness of President Wilson 's stand. Matters are awaitinc Imperial Chancellor Von Bcthmnnn-Hollweg's return from his second conference with the kaiser. He has reported to the kaiser his conversa tion of Monday with Ambassador Ger ard, in which he sought to learn tin exact conditions with which Germany must comply in order to satisfy the president. Prominent Germans talked with Vo. Ibdlweg after his conference with Ger ard, and one of the most distinguished, said luter that the best German forces were attempting to reach a satisfactory understanding and that they would be Biii'ccssful unless Washington weighed Germany's position too lightly. The American chamber, of commercn held n lengthy meeting vesterdav but Teaehed no decision as to whether mein bcrs should close their affair pending 11 m miu urn 1 him uiur iu i.ur.i pi iiuiiig tin' outcome of the present crii-is. end American business men are in;; the couutrv. W,,., C louv- "Will Insist on Point. By Robert J. Bender. United Press stuff correspondents Washington, April L'fl President Wil Bon will under no circumstances with v... 1.1 ,1,.,.l tl.nt 1 -..I ... .... w. Mil .-UHU.1. J MMMTIN I.n'fe Bud hns withdrawn his suit fer divorce an' 'II try fer th' new army. Th' trouble with wearin' rubber heels is that von 're alius liable t' hear OVER MUCH IMPROVED soincthin' that 'II take yoj back E, jcj; or two. INVENTS "ICELESS ICE' ' Los Angeles, Cal., April 20. Taul Bourgeois, inventor, de clared today that he had per fected iceless ice. The new "freeze" melts only under fire and must wear out. Bourgeois Bays his product is moTe adapted to skating rinks than ice boxes. CONGRESS II HAVE Senator Kern Predicts It Will Last Until September-Will Clear the Slate Washington, April 20. Senator Kern democratic leader of the senate, pre dicts that congress, far from being able to ndiourn before the June convention, will scarcely be through by September. lie declares there is no intention among democratic leaders to abandon any leg islation. All major matters will be fought through to a finish, he said. This program is contradictory to one which has genernllv been understood to be favored by tho president. The legislation which will take a great deal of time, it is expected in cludes: The navy bill, all appropriation bills, all the revenue bills, ship purchase bill, Tiirsil credits, immigration, child labor and other measures. Prolonged fights, perhaps filibusters, are practical -certainties in the ship purchase and child labor bills. liural credits will be the next legis lation to be considered by the senate. A large amount of conservation leg islation, including bills for water pow er, mining and grazing lands still in public domain, will also be considered, but probably not enacted into law be cause of differences between the two houses. Army of 175,000 Men Is Probable Outcome Washington, April 20. As a result of statements made by Senator Chamber lain, lenders of tho house and senate- in conference on the army bills said to day, the outlines of the military meas ures ns they Jire expected to emerge from the confab will provide for a regular army of 175.000 men, accord ing to tho understaading of congress men. The federal reserve will be much less pretentious than Chamberlain intended, or it may be entirely eliminated. The militia will get about all it demand., iu the wav of increased nav for officers, more equipment, etc. The senate's plan for a government nitrate plant and trade training for soldiers will prob ably die. It is believed the conferences may tako a month. Labor Difficulties Help Depress Stock Market New Vork, April 20 The New York Sun's financial review today s.iid: The sentiment, while mixed, was somewhat depressed owing to the con tinued absence of definite news con cerning the international situation, labor difficulties on various railways and industrial plants and the failure of steel to respond to the vigorous up ward turn of vesterdav 's remarkable mm rtiirli- at u t nmr. n t 1 .. ' . .. . .- JSome ascrmed tue nun and reaction- r.v tendency in steel. common to disap- . ti. ..,...,;., 1 I'UliilIlivHv UH-I uir tuiiutc iu mi iras'- 1 I ... tne dividend, out rew seriously nopediV i-.'".-. ....... m. .nun for au increase. Aside from the inter- '? ,he operatives to carry their own national situation, the steel report was!nl'les nml Uuouimtion. the chief matter discussed, together with bor. the increasing restiveness of la- rines warn freight vessels as well as linnrs lmfnrn n It nplr i mr llinm It u-na ,ln. ' .. " C ,ciared on ingit nutnonty today, iiic.ha.l ambushed and fired on nun, it was president feels that American seamen aboard freighters are in pursuit of nng truck train stated they had been living and that they should receive this "snipeif within three miles of tho government's protection. The executive j border south of Columbus. Excepting is without n word from Gerard tending to place more than a hopeful aspect on tne situation, iiornru s communication outlined Germany's position ns the Bor lin press did. It is believed he indicn' ed there was hope. Gerard's resume of Germnn editorials showed that some were rabid. Others evidenced n desire to have the kniser make concessions to the limit in order to arotd a diplomatic break. Peru Growing Angrier Over Alleged Insult Linn, Peru, April 2C The Peruvian foreign minister today sent to other South American governments a state ment with regard to the alleged insult to Peru by the American delegation led by Secretary of the Treasury Mc Adoo. It recited that Pern had arranged for au expensive entertainment of the American trade delegates, but that Me Adoo departed shortly alter reaching Cnllio without a satisfactory reason. Newspapers suid that the foreign ministers action wns taken iu the be lief thst President Wilson would be forced to apologize. It was reported j that the Chilean press denounced the incident. AMERICANS IIP 300 VILtlSTAS Itl FIGffT SATURDAY Two American Soldiers Killed, Several Wounded Bandit Loss Unknown GENERAL 0BREG0N IS ON HIS WAY TO MEET SCOTT Lieutenant Graham Shoots Mexican Sniper Troopers Pursue Villa By H. D. Jacobs (United Press Staff Correspondent) wireless to Columbus, N.M.) Six Vil listas were killed and 1!) wounded in a fierce three hour running fight be tween a small American detachment under Colonel Dodd aiv'l about 200 Villnstas under four chiefs near To- muciue, Saturday. Jiortil s report re ceived todav stated that two Ameri cans were killed. Ti;ree Americans were wounded. Dodd captured 20 horses and sonic oth er loot, scattering the bandits and pursuing them until after -dark. First Story Columbus, N. II., of Fight April 20.- -Two United States soldiers were killed and several wounded iu a battle with Vil listas Saturday, according to advices received today. A column under Colonel Iodd of the Second civalry defeated about 300 Vil listas in western Chihnuhau. The ban dits losses were unknown, said tho re port. Meager accounts said the Villistas were apparently several bands concen trated under four "generals." The Americnns routed them and pursued them until nightfall. Many Mexicans are believed to have been killed. Two Revolutions Now By E. T. Conkle. (United Press Staff Correspondent) El Paso, Texas, Aprrf 20. General Alvaro Obregon, constitutionalist war minister will insist on a speedy with drawal of the American expedition from Mexico when he confers with General Hugh Scolt, chief of stiff of the United States army, according to Carranzista officials today. He will plead that the de facto government can not pacity Mexico as long as the expe dition remains, and cvacuution will bo demanded on Obregon s own terms. Obregon reached Saltillo today on iiis trip north for the meeting, and can reach Juarez by Friday, provided that city is Ins objective joint. Specula tion as to the scne of the conference is still rife. Laredo and Eagle Pass are considered possible locations. General Edunido llouqer is reported to have entered Mexico west of El Paso to start a new revolution. General Sal azar is heading into the Ojinnga dis trict. Carranzistas apprehend no dan ger from either rebel xa each is with out a formidable following and neither has funds. A small detachment of gov ernment troops left Juarez iu pursuit of llouqer. Carrauzn secret service agents are watching the Felix Diaz rev olutionists in El I'uso. Operatives of the Parral and Magis trill tnltiiiit ..l.iun.l ulnna tlin P.1......1 in. ' ""." ""v . i. ... -'". leaving .lunrez Monday to reopen the mines, for which arranza : . . hrmn iin.l 1. .,.!.,.! Tin I ... n I,...,. Mexican Sniper Killed Columbus, X. M., April 20. In a personal encounter near Satevo, Lieu tenaut Graham of the advanced Amer- .lul.i.iKn, n., t I.1I1...1 n f.,v:..H ...l. V"" "-. " 1 reported todav. Officers on an incom for the column which is running down the clew of Villa's whereabouts iu i mr ouuuvu ui.nrn i un nuicrican uc tivity at present is confined to shorten-1 ing and strengthening the lines of sup plies. Tne urgent need for hay and rough forage was indicated by reports that many horses died from the exclu sue grain diet. Details of the -hard riding' at the1 height, ot the chase continue to be re ceived. thirty-two of Howze s troop ers lost their mounts, which were kill ed by hard riding. The bodies of two American soldiers killed at Parral have been buried in Mexico. If their relatives request it, the remains will be exhumed and brought back to American soil. Troopers Chase Villa By H. D. Jacobs (United Press Staff Correspondent) Nnmiquipu, Mexico, April 20. (liy wireless to Columbus, N. M.,) Sever al American columns are chasing Vil listas at a number of places in thn mountains where Francisco Villa is re ported biding todiy. The advance base has withdrawn to within 300 miles of the border. The shortened commnuicatlons line is com pletely equipped with sufficient muni tions and provisions to last for some time. $! GERMANS DIRECT SCRAP JAPS SUPPLY MUNITIONS Mexico City, April 0. Ger man officers are directing the revolution in Guatemala, Beck ing to overthrow President Ca brera, it was learned today. Japanese ageats are supplying arms and ammunition to the rebels. Three columns of revo lutionists have taken the field and made consideiaute progress. They demand labor and. land re forms and improved educational facilities. Reports that Felix Diaz was in Guatemala seeking support for his Mexican revolution proved unfounded, it was learned from n trustworthy ' Qukt at Verdun-19 Killed at Dublin-Other Brief War News London, April 20. The crew of the German raider involved in an attempt to land troops and ammunition on the coast of Ireland Friday morning blew up their ship after it was captured, Lord Lnnsdowne announced today in the house of lords. The raider, says Lord Lnnsdowne, was disguised ns a Dutch trader. Sir Koger Casement and two companions escaped toward the shore in a collapsi ble boat from the submarine which ac-companied-the raider. Nineteen persons have been killed and 27 wounded thus far in the Dublin riots. Lansdowne announced. This in cluded, he said, two loyal volunteers and two policemen killed and six loyal voluuteers wounded. , ' British Tanker Sunk. Berlin. April 20. (By wireless via Sayville, L. I.) The British, tanker Goldmouth, 7740 tons, after linvuig been warned to'balt, fired on a German submarine and was sunk after an en gagement of SO minutes, it was learned semi-officiully today. Before it sur rendered the Goldmouth was hit eight tinu. One sailor was wounded. The captain was taken prisoner on a charge of attacking a submarine. Two British naval gunners manned the Goldmouth 's cannon. Zeppelins Worked Hard. London, April 20. Zeppelins dropped hundreds of bombs off Thames estuary east of London's metropolitan district in last night's raid, official announce ment declared today. There was no casualties. The German admiralty an nounced that Zeppelins bombarded Lon don, Colchester, Blackwatcr and Rams gate. Captured French Trenches. Berlin, April 20. German forces cap first and second line French trenches on Hill 1)42 northeast of Celles in the Vosgcs, capturing men, it was officially announced today. South of La Bassee 'canal a strong British ut- tack was repulsed. An Artillerv Battle. Paris, April 20. Germans pounded Avocourt wood and Hill 304 with an in- l.miili.nilnicnt during the nignt. but there were no important infantry operations around Verdun, according to the French ollieial statement iuua. Americans Leaving London, April 20. A number of Americans who left Germany convinced that a diplomatic break between the United States and the kaiser is im minent arrived today at Copenhagen and Geneva. nrnnuC Dili CfADCQ 1 lUVill O DAUi OWlUikJ ....... ... ... .i. a. a. 1!c1t,I''ri,r National. R H. 10 Brooklyn 6 ' ii.a ,. pb ixt ( n(,n,.y and M; 3 y and Mi , , Bufns. Vl.irnnnril rCl) SCCU Vllfii'-J, Oeschger replaced Alexander, j R. II. 4 , , , i,,. .. 3 0 10 - . "" - . i vender and 1 Auaiu -.. ,,.. Fisher, l'rcndergast rep.u.vu - icr. National games postponed; Other rain. American. R, Boston - - 0 New York - " Mcllale, Gregg and Aguew; and Xunamuker. R Philadelphia 3 WttMhinuton 2 II. K. 4 4 11 0 Muikle II. 7 Bush and Meyers; Gallia and Henry, font ley replaced Gallin, Boehliag re placed' fontlcy. HUE Chicago - Cleveland - ,5 1 Hcott and Lapp; Covalcski and O Neill. Wolfgang replaced Scott, Bngby replaced Covaleski. Detroit St. Louis postponed , cold weather. Detroit St. Louis, postponed; ruin. AEROPLANES AM ZEPPELINS FIGHT Birdman Attacks Airship at Altitude of Two and a Half Miles THREE AIR WARSHIPS RAID ENGLISH C0ASL French Adopt System of At- tacking Zeppelins Returning From Raids Paris, April 20. A French aeroplane at 3 a. m. today attacked a Zeppelin off Zeebrugge at an altitude of 13,200 feet and threw nine incendiary shells at the dirigible which wns believed re returning from a raid on England. The Zeppelin soured skyward but the French aviator reported he believed it had been damaged. Simultaneously another aeroplane at tacked a German torpedo boat off Os tend und dropped several bombs. They were seen to strike the war vessel, but the extent of the damage is not known. A French aviator ttowncd a German Fokker aeroplane at Luneville, captur- iue its pilot. 1 FAR ABOVE EARTH Discovering the Zeppelin boring same time, and had used club station rapidly through the darkness, the little ery for their political letters, were made French aeroplane rose beneath it, then by many members, suddenly appeared alongside and opened j 'The amendment said: "Members of fire with a machine gun. The giant the executive board shall tako active air cruiser immediately brought a batj ' part only in work that is in nccord tery of searchlights to bear on the with the policies of the federation." aeroplane and returned tho shots. Fori This measure met with considerable several minutes tho bnttlc raged. opposition from one faction which rte Wntchers on the ground far below could : clared it placed members in a continual see flashes of fire and probing fingers position of appearing to be under sus of light from the Zeppelin's project. irs, pioion. but had no idea of how the fight wa going uirtil the aeroplane returned :iiid announced it had damnged the raider. . Apparently the French air squadron is following a new policy of intercepting returning raiders trom t.ngland. A tlit tilla of air craft darted toward Zee brugge lust night when word of the nt tack on F.ngland was tclegriphed to tho South Sea Steamship company, nr Frnnco, I rived in port today with word that, Three Zeppelins Bald Const. London. April 20. Three Zepeplins are reported today to have participated! in last night's raid on tho Kent and Essex consts, the second attnek within 24 hours. An early official statement that a brisk firo from anti-air craft guns repelled the sky cruisers. Tk?y effected little or no damage. British warships which drove off the German naval raiders at Lowestoft re turned today only slightly damugee', with a score of sailors wounded. Hope has been abandoned for the Bri tish aviator reported miming nftt" yes terday's complications set in, Roy Hitt, mini cruiser ruid. President Makes Clear His Stand Washington. Anril 20. Waminc is to be issued to Americans to retrain from traveling on certain armed ships submarining. In neutral waters, memo n. .inn na the administration learns random said, the status of an urnied what vessels are under mandatory or- ship would be decided from all the cir-1 armed strength of the Sinn Feins in th dcrs from the ullicd governments, it was cumstances of the care. I south must have grown easily." learned today. I " A neutral government may proceed I The casualties to government snp The state department asked the ullics upon the presumption that an armed porters in thn Dublin fighting was ie to reveal what orders hud been issued merchantman of belligerent nationality j ported as a dozen killed and 20 wound to urmed vessels. If these orders carry is armed for aggression, while a bcllig- ed. The government Old not announce a penalty for disobedience or are man- erent should proceed on the presumption casualties sulfertd by the Sinn Feia dntory in any sense to the ships com- mnndcrs, the government pluns to no- tify Americans nnd warning them they are not immeune if they are traveling nn Hin'h craft. These facts were revealed at the stato , ,.1 nnrimos of the sentence in . ... i:,..,, memorandum which mi" "' . .-- read: "Any person taking passage on .lueti a vessel cannot expect iiiiiiiuiml otlmt than that accorded persons who arc aboard a warship. Americans leaving American ports compel surrender U tee arme.i mer- oscont soldiers, mc pier ana me inim aboard armed liners will be warned if clinntman fires first."' The right to mlng baths. Two buildings in Yarmouth, the government considers the vessels il- sink ncutrul incrclinntmc'i iu nny cir legnlly armed. The stute department cumstances is docbrfil, the nicmoraud- is nwnitincr official copies of the Bn tish admiralty orders. If not forth coming, it was intimated the govern ment might issue stringent port regula tions with rcgnrd to armed ships. Washington, April 20. Belligerents of armed merchant vessels in neutral should presume armed merchantmen to ports nnd on the high sens. This memo be peaceful unless there is "conclusive randuni is now made public as a stute evidence to the contrary." This position ment of this government's attitude on has been taken by the United States that subject. government, it was officially declared "The stutus of au aimed merchant today by the state department. I vessel of a belligerent is to be cousid- Merely because an enemy merchant- ered from two points of view: -on ; ormoil them i not. sufficient rea- "First from that of B neutral when son for a belligerent to declare it a warship and attack it regardless of the rivhtt of tiersnns aboard. These points were announced to the world iu a memorandum intended to clear up the American position on the general subject of armed ships, The memorandum is aimed to fore- A SEVERE QUAKE Washington, April 20. A severe earthquake lasting 40 minutes, 2,200 miles distant, was recorded last night by the seismograph at Georgetown uni versity, it was announced today. The first shock occurred at 9:27 p. m. with a Uvser tremblor of seven minutes duration at 2:2 J n. m. today. Leaders Accused of Using Club Stationery in Writing fohtical Letters Del Monte, Cal., April 20. Women delegates from western sttaes will sup port Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles, of Los Angeles, for national president of tie Federation of Women's clubs it became known today at tho convention of the California federation. Delegations from California, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Utah and other western states are to join nt Ogden to make up a special train for Mrs. Cow les' supporters. Southern California will have about 30 delegates, it was re ported. An amendment aimed at keeping wo men's club officers out of politics caused the most heated discussion o'f the session todnv. Charges that of ficers hiirh in club circles had held political jobs mid club offices nt th'. Mexicans May Cause Trouble at Salina Cruz Snn Diego, Cul., April 20. The North Pacific liner Roanake, under charter by upon the advice from the American consul nt Snlina Cruz, Mexico, the ship left that port without stopping to coal. Captaia Dickson of the Roanoke ro ports that General Obregon has sent notification to the commander of the Mexican forces nt Snlina Cruz of the trouble at Parral. Captain Dickson add ed that, in the opinion of the American consul at Sulinn Cruz, trouble between the Americans and the Mexicans there was brewing and that it would not bo safe for the Roanoke to put in. The Roanoke brought 10 American refugees from Mnzatlnu, but, owing to coal shortage, was not able to stop nt other ports, where refugees were anx ious to be taken out,.. on Submarines stall Germany from asking tho Amor- icnn position on tne present nietnou or that tho vessel as armed tor protec- tion." The mcmorsdiim agrees with the Ger- man position concerning vessels in the eovernment service intended for hunt- ing submarines and warships but dis- ntrrees with Germany's contention of riiht to sink nnv armed merchantmen --- -- on the assumption that it is necessarily urmeit xur mc um-innr. rami um declares that any enemy war shin "may properly "X.'rcse force - urn declares The government's announcement fol lows: "By direction nt the president, a memorandum was prepared during March, 1010, in regurd to the status the vessel enters its ports; and, second, from that of on enemy when the vcssi is on thn hitrh sens. "First An armed merchant vessel in neutral port. "1. It is necessary for a neutral (Continued on pg tw) S 81 OCCUPTTTHE CITY Take Possession of St. Steph ens and Liberty Hall, Control Situation MARTIAL LAW DECLARED IN COUNTY OF DUEL0I .Chief Secretary for Ireland Birrell Will Take Charge of Movement THE POPE DISAPPROVES London, April 20. A wireless message from Romo today re ported that the popo strongly disapproved of the Irish disturb ances in Dublia and recommend ed that the people remain quiet. London, April 20 Government troops hastily transported from England and rushed from Bclfnst, reached Dublin and occupied St. Stephens and Liberty hall in the heart of the city, Premier Asquith announced today. Martial law ha-s been declared in Dublin county. Augustine Birrell, chief secretary for Ireland, announced lie was leaving for Ireland this ufternoon to direct suppres sion of the Minn Fein rovolt. Little News Passes Censor. London, April 20. Prompt aad en ergotie steps to put down the Hinu Fein insurrection in Dublin are being taken by the government. The censor permit ted tho United Press to cable this, al though it was impossible to send the de tails. Dublin Is still cut off by tele graph. According to the best available information the reneis noiu tne prroci pal part of the city. It is believed that serious fighting continues, al though tho revolt hus not yet spread alscwhcre in Ireland. Tho ircnernl postofflco is thought tu be stili in possession of tho rebels. Thu Daily Chronicle pointed out inni or ficinlB did not claim the government troops had recaptured an "important, position tho rebels seized," and remark ed that this omission suggests the riot ers aro still holding out. Information from the scene of tlia dis turbance is confined to official dis patches. Newspapers generally took tha view that the rebellion was not a sur prise. For weeks there have been rum ors of an impending revolution, som of these reports even fixing the date of the oulbreuk definitely us Easter. "Ever since the Ulster volunteers set up their deplorable -sample of open lawlessness nnd armed defiance of thn crown, all Irish extremists have been, tempted to preach violence as the argu ment to which English rule must listen," said the London Chronicle. "Less than u month ago the Ulster volunteers perpetrated a sensational ict of lawlessness at Breagh. A large de tachment with rifles and ammunition marched to tho hull of tho Hibernian building and utterly demolished It, then damnged the houses of local Eo man Catholics will) a fusillade of shots. With such provocation in the north, th factionists. Tour Killed in Bald. London, April 20. Four persons were killed and 12 wounded in the raid by Germnn cruisers on the English east eoast yesterday, it wns officially an nounced today. In addition to Lowes toft, the town of Yarmouth was shelled. Twcntv buildinus in Lowestoft were- to'damnged, including a homo for conval- wore hit. ! THE WEATHER t Oregon; To night and Thurs day fair east, showers west portion; south easterly wind. ., ENGLISH TROOP HIEOTO DUBLI ""OS"