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Pi •il Thirty-second Year, No. 112 MEXICAN I S ^PROCLAIM GOMEZ General Orozco's Provisional Choice Crosses the Bord er Into Juarez Protest Against Failure to Bar OutConspiratorAgainst Government Citizens of United States Falsely Arrested Tell of Tortures in Jaii EL PASO, Texas, May 9—In spite of the protests of officials of the Mex ican federal government, Emilio Vasquez Gomez, who arrived here from San Antonio, was permitted to cross the Rio Grande into Mexico. Two hours later Col. Francisco R. Pradillo, acting by authority of Gen eral Pascual Orozco, cammander in chief of the rebel army, finally ap pointed Senor Gomez provisional president of the Republic of Mexico- Senor Gomez announced he would begin the formation of a regular gov ernment at once and that his first act would be a demand on the United States that it recognize the (belliger ency of the rebel cause. The Mexican government officials here are furious at the laxity of the United Slates' agents here. They said that Senor Gomez is, and has been known for many months, as the conspirator against the peace of a nation with which the United States maintains friendly relations, and that he should not have been allowed to cross the river when his purpose was manifestly to aid the revolution. Mr. Llorente will send a full report of the oomez incident to idexico City, and expects that formal protest will be made to Washington by President Madero. Mr. Ross, in explaining why he had not apprehended Senor Gomez said: "There is no indictment against Mr. Gomez that I know of. I had no instructions to intercept him and therefore could see no reason why I should interfere." Senor Gomez's Program. Senor Gomez said he would begin the organization of his program at once. For the present I shall remain herein Juarez, but General Orozco desires the seat of government at Chihuahua, and as soon as possible I shall go there." Gomez made two cabinet appoint ments. Col. Orozco Sr., was appoint ed secretary of war, but it is under stood he Is only to hold the position until such time as his son can spare enough time from his military duties to attend to civil affairs. The post of secretary of foreign relations was offered to Colonel Pradillo, but he declined It. Senor Gomez then ap- (Continucd on page 8.) TRUDPS DISBAND IN ORIENT Thousands of Chinese Soldi ere AreRetiringand Labor Troubles Feared Looters are Shot it Sight aid Bodes are Seeo Floitiii la River By Associated Press. HONG KONG, China, May 9—Thou sands of Chinese soldiers who have been stationed north of Swatow in the province of Kwang-Tung are return ing to Canton. It is feared labor trou bles will follow the disbanding of the troops. The former governor of Canton has been made commander-in-chief of the armed forces and he is proceeding to exterminate the pirates on West riv er. Men caught stealing trifling sums are shot daily. Hundreds of bodies can be seen floating near the banks of West River. Foreigners in Soutu China expect a renewal of recent anar chial conditions. The British fleet has sailed for the north of China with thousands of In dian troops from Hong Kong. Other detachments of the garrison here are waiting orders to embarck. Df. Sun Yat Sen is retiring to Macao, a Portuguese dependency on the Canton river, where he plans to re side. NEW YORK, May 9—The ten thousand advocates of "votes for wo men" who paraded up Fifth Avenue Saturday while perhaps han a million onlookers watched them, believe that' the showing made will not only ad-' vance their cause In this state, but HIGH WATERGOES THROUGH LEVEE New Break in Dikes Extends Inundated AreaandThreat ens Parishers Looters inSkiffs are Robbing HomesThatWere Hurriedly Deserted By Associated Press. NEW ROADS, La., May 9.^By tear ing away 1,400 feet of the south end of the Torres crevasse, a wall of wa ter eight to ten feet deep, and half a mile in width, is today bearing dewn upon the plready overflowed area of Pointe Coupe, St. Landry and ther parishes. New Roads, heretofore considered practically safe from the Torras flood, is rapidly becoming inundated Boats are being built and other prepara tions are being made by the towns people for a hurried exit. This section of the parish, being thickly settled, much rescue work is .equired. Motor boats and skiffs are being concentrated here by govern ment representatives. Farmers are driving their livestock in advance of the flood'and arrived here today from the country around Fordoche. They report hundreds of persons marooned in their homes in that vicinity, and in urgent need of relief. Looters in skiffs are reported to be preparing a rich harvest in the in undated country Many home from which occupants were hastily driven have been broken open and robbed. PAY DAY AT FORT Wednesday was pay day at Fort Lincoln and the various companies of the First battalion of the Fourteenth United States infantry and the de tachment of the hospital corps re ceived their remuneration for their services for April. TEN THOU8AND SUFFRAGETTES WHO MARCHED IN NEW YO RK BELIEVE DEMONSTRATION WILL HAVE PRONOUNCE EFFECT IN OTHER STATES they thin* that it will have a similar effect in other states where the strug gle for equal suffrage is in progress. The paraders were led by a company of women mounted on spirited horses, and among the paraders were women so old an- feeble that they rode in carriages and children so young that NATIONAL POLITICS ARE WARM INOHIO Paths Will Be Kept Hot Till the Primary Election is Held By Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 9—Nation al politics only simmered in this stat" today after the finish of President Taft's three day's tour, and prior to the invasion of candidates scheduled to begin their final campaigns here next week. The president will return Sunday, according to present plans, and Mon day, he is to be followed by Roose velt. Campaign managers for LaFol lette have announced he is to make a final tour of the state prior to prim ary election of May 21. In the demo cratic ranks there is much activity and many candidates are laying1 out plans for speaking tours. Bryan today is finishing a three day's invasion of the state in which he has been attacking the candidacy of Harmon. Bryan has been advo cating the candidacy of the New Jer sey executive. Harmon is now ar ranging an itinerary for a comprehen sive tour through the state, in which he will reply tosthe Nebraskan. PULLED A FUNNY STUNT VAiLLEY OITY, May 9.—A funny stunt was pulled off in this city. There are three prisoners confined in the county jail, being held to the district court—one on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon and the oth er two charged with blind-pigging. The first mentoned is Jield under $1,000 bonds, and he has been making strenuous efforts to furnish bail but without success. However his attor ney appeared before the trial judge with a bond for $-500, Just half the amount, and requested the judge to accept it. The judge took it and look ing it over, discovered that the sure ties were the two blind piggers. They "bond" was promptly refused and the attorney informed that\ the prisoner would not be released until a proper bond for the full amount was ten-^ dered. BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, THURSDAY, MAY 9, 1912. they were pushed In perambulators by older enthusiasts. Mrs. O. P. H. Belmont led one division, walking1 alone. There was some attempt at uniformity of dress, white (predomin ating, and the official hat, a straw af fair whic cost 37 cents, was fre quently seen. GOMEZ HELD Thought That Rebel Leader Would Not Confirm Gomez as President By Associated Press. WASHINGTON, May 9.—Emilio Vasquez Gomez is held a prisoner at the customs house at Juarez, according to advices received at the state de partment today. A heavy guard has been thrown around the building. The department is further advised that General Orozco probably will not con firm Gomez as president. The reports indicate the rebels have been defeated in the mountain pass of El Puerto Del Cannon, between Monclova and Cuatro Oienegas, Coa auila. TRANSPORT WORKERS MAY QUI! LONDON, May 9.—A strike of 100, 000 transport workers may be de clared should the Peninsular & Orient al Steamship company perists in its refusal to meet the demands. Trans port workers of the federation tonight decided to support the strikers, but appointed a deputation to approach the company tomorrow before declar ing a strike. STOP TRAIN MAKE ARRESTS SAN DIEGO, Cal. May 8.—Thirty policemen under the direction of Chief J. K. Wilson, flagged an Atchi son. Topeka & Santa Fe freight train at a town near here today and ar rested 81 members of the Industrial Workers of the World, who, it is said, have forcibly boarded the train _at Santa Anna with intention of coming here. METHODISTS TO AMUSEMENT LAWS Delegates Believe Memorial Will Prevail to Let Mem bers Take Choice District Superintendent Will Probably Be Made Pre siding Elder Again More Increase in Foreign Missions Thanin the Regu lar Contributions 8y Associated Press. MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., May 9.— Score of memorials have been pour ing daily into the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church in session here, and probably before the final adjournment will appear before the conference for final action. Far in the lead in* these memorials and one which has bee presented by delegates from districts in all parts ol the United States, is that relating to the famous paragraph, 2G0, of church discipline, which prohibits dancing, card playing and kindred amusements. That this section will toe amended at the present session to leave amcse ment question to the concience of the individual member is the belief ofi many of the delegates. Another memorial which has ap peared frequently in the church rec ords is that changing the name of "district superintendent" back to that of "presiding elder." Later It was used until the change made at Balti more four years ago and it is claimed by many the new name has not proved satifactory. Report of rorcian Missions. MINNEAPOLIS, May 9.—Contribu tions received in the last four years by the general committee for foreign missions of the Methodist Episcopal church aggregated $5,177,259, accord ing to the committee report presented to the general conference. Tabula tion of the contributions showed that the proportionate increase in special contribution has been greater in that period than the increase in the reg ular contributions. The report recommends that the general conference carefully consider the question of special gifts with a view of harmonizing the donations with the needs of the different fields. The question of separate contribu tions for foreign and home mission fields is also presented to the confer ence in the report and attention is directed to the progress in foreign missions in the past 24 yearj show ing an increase of 492 missfonaires 'Continued on oaee 8.) 44444444************************ WASHINGTON, May 9—Mgr. Gio vanni Bonzano, the new papal dele gate to the United States, is expected to reach Washington in a few days to assume his duties in the place va cated by Cardinal Palconio, when he .miif mm ftriluuic. j?$w^ A S S S JUDGE ARCHBALD IS UNDER INQUIRY BY HOUSE COMMITTEE JUDOfc ftRCH&SH WASHINGTON, May 9—The judici ary committee of tne house, which has been authorized to conduct an in quiry into the charges made against Judge Robert W. Archbald, of the United States Commerce Court, has summoned several witnesses. The committee will report whether or not impeachment proceedings shall be started against the jurist.. Judge Archibald, who comes from Pennsyl vania, is accused of being associated with E. J. Williams of Scranton, in a deal to buy culm banks from the Erie railroad on terms so favorable that a profit of $30,000 or more would have resulted. CONSTITUTION MAKERS VISIT HISTORIC CITY §e To Clly Where Ceoslito- HOB Was Held More ThiB Century Ago By Associated Press. CIHIILOIOOTHE, O., May 9.—Ohio's constitution makers today turned back to the spot where the first char ter laws of the state were drafted 110 years ago. To pay homage to the makers of the state's first history, delegates, employes and attaches of ihe fourth constitutional convention moved in a body from Columbus to this city, Ohio's first capital. The court room in the Ross county court house, where the session was1 held, occupies the ground where the first state house stood. Many of its' furnishings are scarcely less historic than its location No business was expected of the delegates as the days is to be spent in visiting historic places. MGR. GIOVANNI BONZANO, NEW PAPAL DELEGATE TO THE UNITED STATES, HAS ARRIVED returned to Rome after his elevation. Mgr. Bonzano stopped in New York for several days on his way to Wash ington and on Sunday was formally received at St. Patrick's cathedral by Cardinal Parley. The accompany ing picture was made at that time. LAST EDITION EIGHT PAGE8 FIVE CENTS PRESIDENT TAFT OPENS HUE IN HISHONESTATE In Closing Speech at Colum bus Attacked Roosevelt on Dozen Subjects Tells How TrustProsecutions Were PreAented When Colonel Was In Gives Details of Legislation Enacted Durirg Present Administration By Associated Press. COLl'MIU'S, Ohio, May !—Presi dent Taft charged here in a speech in Memorial Hall that Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, his campaign manager, Sen ator Dixon, of Montana, and democrats in the senate were responsible for the "emasculation" of the arbitration trea ties with Great Britain and France, and that in consequence of their action the pacts were so changed as to be of doubtful utility. These treaties, the president declared, would have made "Wide steps toward universal peace would have signalized a movement for a universal arbitration court and were as progressive measures as ever were suggested to the American people." "For some reason unknown to my puzzle-witted brain," said the presi dent, "Mr. Roosevelt opposed these treaties, and by those men who sup ported that opposition, his manager, Mr. Dixon, and the democratic votes in the senate, those treaties were so emas culated that it is difficult to see wheth er they contain anything of value which ought to be ratified into a treaty. My idea of progress and of the highest progress possible was in those arbitra tion treaties because 1 saw in them a step toward a universal arbitration court, to which any nation in the world might resort in order to solve a con troversy that it might have with any other nation, and until we get such a court, war will not disappear and this was a decided step toward that end, as progressive a measure as has ever been suggested to the American people." Attacks Roosevelt. Mr. Taft's memorial hall address was the last scheduled for his present tour through his home state. He contin ued his attack on Colonel Roosevelt, taking up more than a dozen subjects that Mr. Roosevelt has referred to in his speeches against the president. Mr. Taft openly accused Mr. Roosevelt of misrepresentation and misstatement, taid that in many actions for which his predecessor now criticized him, he had been influenced by Mr. Roosevelt's ad vice and asked the people of Ohio to give him a square deal. The president dwelt at length on the Roosevelt charges that he was the friend of the boss and the tool of the trusts and special interests. He point ed out the failure of the Roosevelt ad ministration to prosecute the Steel (Continued on page 8.) HILL INTERESTS TOOWN MINEORE Lease Held bySteelCorpora tion Will NotBe Renewed When it Expires Hills Will Enter the Ore Markets as Independent Producers By Associated Press. DULiUiTH, May 9.-nA£ter he expira tion of the United States Steel corpo ration's leases on th£ Hill ore prop erties in 19J5, the Hill interests will mine their own ores and enter the market as independent producers, ac cording to D. M. Philbin, manager of the Hill ore properties. When the first announcement by Louis W. Hill that "we will soon be in the mining business ourselves" was made several days ago, the ore interest generally anticipated that some cheap ore would be thrown on the market atfer the teel leases expired. Philbin said to day: "There will be no cheap Hill ores in the market at any time. An organization to develop the Hill iron lands and operate the ines, on some what the same plan as the Oliver Iron Joining company operates for the teel corporation, will be effected. The Hill interests will positively grant no more leases to other interests."