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BOISE, IDAHO, MONDAY, MARCH 13, 1916.
Vol. XXXYI
EIGHT PAGES
No. 59
TROOP MOVEMENTS KEPT IN DARK
CAVALRY GATHERED
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AT NUMBER OF POINTS
READY TOR THE WORD
No Opposition Is Expected From the
Defacto Government of Mexico
Generals Pershing and Gavira Hold a
Conference at El Paso
War Department Without News.
A? Washington, March 13.—The war department
•f is still without advices as to whether American
troops have ' crossed into Mexico. Secretary
•h Baker said he would make the news public as soon
•F as it has reached him.
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El Paso, Tex., March 13.—In spite of official denials
reports persisted here that American cavalry on the Ariz
ona state lihe had gathered for immediate crossing of the
Mexican border and that they might go across any mo
ment. An advance guard of several cavalry troops col
lected on that border tw T o days ago with the prospect that
it might be the first force into Mexico. The expedition,
jt is predicted, will enter Mexico on the Arizona border
near Han Bernardino, Mexico.
A reassuring conference was held here today between
General Pershing and General Gavira, Carranza com
mander of Juarez. During the conference word was re
ceived from Washington unofficially that Carranza's re
quest to cross the American border might be granted.
Gavira received the news cordially. Cavalry troops have
been dispatched from Laguna on the line of the Mexican
Central railway north of Chihuahua, direct to Casas
^^Jlrandes to aid the 500 members of the Mormon colony
there, but now cut off from communication.
* General Gavira received information of a new cavalry
movement from General Garza. It followed a report
that the scout train that made a run down the Mexico &
Northwestern line toward Casas Grandes, had turned
back upon seeing smoke ahead at Santa Sofia, which
seemed to come from a burning bridge. Villa was last re
ported in the neighborhood of Curralitos, not far distant.
Assuming Villa 's forces were there, the train returned.
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GENERAL FUNSTON
EXPLAINS DELAY IN
STARTING TROOPS
entering Mexico unless Carranza troops
San Antonio, March 13.—No move
ment of the expeditionary force which
Will search for Villa Is probable today.
General Funston announced. He said
preparations for the expedition are go
ing ahead despite General Carranza s
notification to Washington that ho
would not consent to American troops ,j
yid be allowed to enter the United
ites.
It was announced that Brigadier
General John Pershing will command
the expeditionary forces.
Funston said he had received no notifi
cation to hold back the expedition
while negotiations were completed with
Carranza.
General Funstop said a shortage of |
rolling Btock was hindering the con
centration of the cavalry and this was
one reason why movement today was
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Corner Storekeeper.
John Jones kept--a comer
grocer)—Just an ordinary, every
day grocery store.
He did not get ahead and only
made a bare living.
One day Jones decided to liven
business up a bit and sought ad
vice.
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A friend showed him how to
take advantage of products
that were being advertised in
the newspapers.
. He was indued to put these
newspaper advertised products
In the window and use them
for business pullers.
Business began to get better
and before long Jones became
enthusiast on the subject of
co-operation with newspaper
advertising.
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unlikely. The fault, he said, lay with
the railroad west of El Paso.
Had to Use Box Cart.
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box cars," declared General Funston. If
this had been merely an infantry expe
dition we could have been in Mexico
on Villa's very heels, but this is large
ly a cavalry movement and that's why
it has been delayed." IJght was thrown
on the expeditionary force by General
i Funston who said that when this move
would be
| only six or eight regiments left in the
,j ment was completed there
j united States other than those troops
j stationed along tho border for patrol
duty.
Of course if the Carranza govern
ment Is unable to control the situation
and there should be general •opposition
in Mexico to the entrance of American
soldiers the entire regular army would
have to be employed and a part of the
| militia, too, to patrol along the border,
It was made Clear this eventuality was
not expected, Genera! Funston said.
Pershing to Give Word.
The announcement of the expedition's
actual start into Mexico probably will
\ come from General Pershing to whom
j the decision will be left as to the exact
I hour of setting the movement afoot,
j There will be no Infantry or cavalry
movement from Fort. Sam Houston for
(the present. The first aero squadron
which Captain Foulo is commanding,
went forward to El Paso this morning.
FIELD ARTILLERY
REACHES COLUMBUS
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jterv of thp Sixth field artillery, consist
ling of 132 men equipped with four
three-inch field guns and 12 caissons.
|arrived here today from Nogules, Arl*.
lairge stores of foraging and other .sup
plies for field service were received,
tnciudlng 92 horses for the Eighth eav
airy at Fort Bltss and for the Thir
iteenth cavalry to bring the regiments'j
mounts to their full quota. j
A second section of the Fourth field j
.artillery from Fort Bliss with tou men i
under command of Colonel G. Burry !
with six mountain guns also arrived. |
FIRE DESTROYS
HEADOUARTERSAT
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Water Su^
Source Before the Fire—
Troops Had Just Left for
the Border.
Cut Off at Its
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Monterey, Cal., March IS.—The head
quarters butldlng at the Monterey pre
sidio was destroyed by fire today alx
hours after the First cavalry left for the
border. Firemen found the water sup
ply shut off at its source.
RUSSIA REACHES
AN AGREEMENT
Part of Bess&rabia to Be
Ceded by the Caar's Gov
ernment—Bulgarian and
Rumanians Clash.
London, March 13.—An agreement
lia» been reached between Rumania and
Russia which is believed to Indicate the
definite decision of Rumania to adhere
to the cause of the entente allies, ac
cording to & Bucharest dlapatch to the
Exchange Telegram company. The
agreement permits Rumania to pur
chase war materials In Russia and to
transport through Russia war materials
purchased elsewhere.
It Is reported that Russia has agreed
further to give Rumania part of Bes
sarabia.
An engagement Is reported to have
taken place on the Danube between
Rumanians and Bulgarians, near the
town of Rahovo, says the Daily Mali's
Odessa correspondent. A Bulgarian
frontier guard Is said to have fired up
on a Rumanian ship, which was load
ing another vessel in'Rumanlan waters.
"The Bulgarians signalled an Aus
trian gunboat," the correspondent adds,
"which ordered the Rumanian vessels
to the Bulgarian shore. They refused
to comply, whereupon the gunboat op
ened fire with machine guns and rifles.
Rumanian troops replied to the fire.
There were many casualties on both
sides."
BORAH URGES THE
SEHAIE TO TAKE
UP PREPAREDNESS
Washington, March 13. — Senator
Borah, Republican, today urged the
senate to drop all other legislation and
immediately consider the national pre
paredness program In view- of the con
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suing Villa,
the military committee told the senate
that in his opinion the United States
did not have enough soldiers to cope
with Mexico or enough equipment. He
added he would not be surprised to see
all Mexicans rally around Villa.
hieb might arise from pur
Ohairman Chamberlain of
BRITISH LOST 5000
IN RECENT BATTLE
CLAIM THE TURKS
Berlin, March 13. (Wireless.)—A
Turkish official statement says; Brit
ish losses in Mesopotamia in the re
cent battle near Falahia are estimated
at 5000.
AMERICAN EMPLOYES
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New York, March 13.—All American
employes of the American Smelting and
Refining company have been withdrawn
from Mexico, the company announced. I
^he men arrived nt Laredo from the
smelting plants at Monterey and Mate
hula. Operations were resumed in these
planta about six weeks ago,
CROWN PRINCE WILL BE HEROIC FIGURE
IN GERMANY IF HE WINS VERDUN DRIVE
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New picture of Crown Prince of Germany.
Should the Germans be victorious In their drive against the French at
Verdun, Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelm, whose army Is engaged In the
attack, would become a heroic figure 4n Germany. On the ether hand, should
the drive prove a failure and scores of thousands of German lives be sacri
ficed without the capture of the French stronghold, the crown prince's pop
ularlty would suffer a great shock.
GERMANS SUSTAIN
TERRIBLE LOSSES
ABOUT FORTH
Troops, in Columns Four
Deep, Melt Away Under
the Fire of the French
Guns.
Paris, March 13.—German losses in
the fighting around Fort Vaux Friday
and Saturday surpass all previous re
cords In the war, according to officers
who have returned from Verdun. Time
and time again,
courage, the Germans in columns four
deep rushed from their trenches only
to melt away under the fife of French
75, 150 and 210-milllmetre guns. When
the smoke and dust had cleared, noth
ing could be seen but heaps of bodies.
The Spur on which the fort is situat
ed is almost perpendicular in places.
The German Unes werè forced to halt,
hut many Bavarian reservists climbed
upon each others' shoulders and strug
gled up the slope clinging to rock* and
tufts of grass. Many times human
pyramids collapsed into shapeless gray
masses.. At Loest it is estimated the
attackers lost two-thirds of their ef
fectives.
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LEADERS IN CONGRESS
ASKED TO PUSH BILL
March*
Washington,
Wilson today urged Speaker Clark and
Leader Kitchin to|speed up the army
and navy, tariff, Philippine and ship
ping bills and other measures on the
administration legislative program.
13.—President
APPEAL ALLOWED IN
THE SLINGS6Y CASE
Guidon. March 13,-Thr court of ap
peals has allowed an appeal in the
Blingsh) legitimacy suit. Thocasetn
volves the question of whether an in
fant bom at Ban Francisco, declared to
be the lawful «on of Charles R. Stlngs
by and wife, is the rightful successor to
their extensive estates in England The
California court said the child «as the
legitimate heir and the court in Kng
land upheld the decision. An appeal
was taken.
GIVEN THE SILIUS
American Consul at Havre
Reports on Sinking of
Norwegian Bark With
Americans on Board.
Paris, March
American consul at Havre, In his re
port to Washington on the sinking of
the Norwegian bark Sllius, is under
stood to bring out clearly that the Sil
ius was torpedoed by a submarine.
The seven Americans on the bark
were looking after a cargo of oats
which -was consigned to the French
government. These men add members
of the crew have been questioned by
the consul, who has cabled a summary
of their testimony to Washington.
Their testimony, it is said, leaves no
doubt that the Silius was torpedoed
without warning. A full report on the
sinking of the vessel will be mailed to
Washington. Four German subma
rine are reported to be in the English
channtf* prepared to enforce rigidly
Germany]» recently announced policy of
naval warfare.
B. Osborn,
The French press is engifpsed with
the battle of Verdun and publishes
without comment the latest German
memorandum
regarding
warfare and the news of the sinking
of the Silius. The Temps, however, re
marks ths
cannot fail to reopen the entire con
filet between the United States and
Germany. Incidentally, it remarks that
the Incursion of Mexican bandits Into
American territory bears the stamp of
German complicity.
submarine
at the torpedoing of the Silius
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TUSK OF MAMMOTH
ANIMAL UNEARTHED
(Capital News Special Service.)
Emmett, March 13.—The tusk
of some mammoth animal was
unearthed on the west side of
Uttle butte some time ago by
Gill Bros. The tip and butt of
the tusk were broken oft, but
what they have is 884 feet long
end Is crescent shape. One sec
tion of the vertebrae was found.
It la 12 Inches through. The tusk
is beginning to disintegrate,
much like slacking lime. An
effort Is to be made to unearth
the'remaining portlob» of the
mammoth.
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HAS BEEN GRANTED
BY UNITED STATES
Reciprocal Arrangement Will Be
Entered Into to Permit the Crossing
of Troops at the Border—Carranza
Issues Manifesto to the Nation
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Washington, March 13.—The United States today
cepted General Carranza's proposal for a reciprocal*
rangement by which either Mexican or American troops
may pursue bandits on either side of the border. The
note of acceptance was sent to Carranza. Secretary Lan
sing later announced an agreement with Carranza had
been reached.
The text of the note to Carranza will be made public
later, accompanied by a statement setting forth that the
United States is not intervening in Mexican affairs, but
acting to obviate the necessity of doing
Senators Stone and Saulsbury of the foreign relations
committee, discussed the Mexican situation with the pres
ident and learned that the president believes he can make
a reciprocal arrangement for the pursuit of the bandits
on either side without the senate's consent. The presi
dent is considering the proposal from a member of the cab
inet that a zone 40 hides wide he established along tho
boundary between Mexico and the United States in which
the authorities of both countries would have authority t<
pursue outlaws. It is said no objection was likely in the
senate if the president makes temporary arrangements
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MANIFESTO ISSUED «
TO MEXICAN NATION
Mexico City, March 13.—General Car
ranza last night issued a manifesto
to the nation declaring that under no
circumstances would the Mexican gov
ernment grant to the United States
a right to violate her neutrality by
sending an armed force in pursuit or
Villa without the consent and recip
rocal privilege being first obtained and
admitted. "Word was sent to the con
fidential agent of the Mexican gov
ernment In Washington to make Imme
diate representations to this effect.
General Carranza said in his mani
festo :
"1 am sure that I interpret in this
matter the national sentiment and that
the Mexican people will comply in a !
dtgnVflcd manner with their duty, be
the sacrifices what they may. to sus
tain their rights and sovereignty, if,
unfortunately, this drags into a war-—
a war which the United States can i
never Justify. We will not be respon- j
sible for the disastrous consequences, j
Upon the heads of the traitorous Mexl- |
cans, who, within and without this ■
eountry, have labored to produce tills 1
result. will fall the Inexorable justice
of the people."
clvilians. the international situation fh ;
these moments Is delicate, as the;
North American press have Incited
their people against Mexico and the
government of that country has dis
cussed the situation in the American
congress, members of which have ad
vised intervention.
Text of Manifesto.
The full text 'of General Carranza's
manifesto follows;
"The cause of the assault which
Francisco Vllln and the bandits who
accompanied him made on the town
of Columbus in American territory,
burning bouses and killing some of 1
the inhabitants, soldiers as well as
"The constitutional government, j
which I have the honor to represent, j
Is also occupied diligently in an ef- [
fort to solve this delicate situation, 1
trying at all costs to maintain the dig- I
nlty and sovereignty of Mexico and
we s*et hope that this lamentable in
cident may be decorously arranged and
that thqre will be no reason for an
international conflict.
Citas a Precedent. %
"I have addressed the government
of the United States, through the for
sign office, stating that the invasion
of Villa has historical precedent», as
jin the years 1880 and 1886. two parties]
jof Indians coming front the United
States, invaded Sonora and Chihuahua, j
committing crimes and depredations on |
the lives and properties of Mexicans.!
"It was agreed then between thei
(governments of the two countries
to j
•'permit the respective passage of armed ,
forces, resulting in the exterminate j
tbe Indian». 1 have asked the!
American government to pursue a Ilka
course. In order to solve our future
difficulties, should they arise, noting
that Villa and his companions are a
gr oup of bandits wh'ose acts the Mexi
can government or people would not
be responsible for, and that his re
proachable conduct is due to instiga
tions of the reactionary element, that,
lacking patriotism and convinced of
its defeat, is trying by all means to
bring on armed intervention.
"I have not yet received the answer
of the American government and from
the reports of my chiefs along the
frontier, learn that the American force»
are mobilizing to pursue and captura
and deliver Villa to the Mexican au
thorities; that the expedition is in the
nature of a punitive campaign, and
that the sovereignty of Mexico will bs
respected.
"The constitutional government has
! given instruenons to its confidential
agent at Washington immediately to
make representations that under no
circumstances will 'any' motive, be ths
reasons or explanations of the United
i States what they may, Justify
j armed invasion of Mexican territory
j without reciprocal rights being grant
| ed to the Mexicans,
■ an Instant will the invasion of Mex
1 lean territory or an outrage to its dig
nlty be tolerated,
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and that not for
"I am sure that in this I interpret
the national sentiment and that ths
Mexican people will worthily comply
with their duty, he the sacrifices what
they may, to sustain their rights and
sovereignty. x' .«
"If. unfortunately, we are dragged
into war which the United States
we will not be re
disastrous conse
; quences, but will serve as Instruments
for Mexican traitors within and drtth
Justice of the Mexican people."
1 never can Justify,
sponsible for the
out our country, who have labored
long to produce the result, and upon
their heads will fall the inexorable
ONLY ARTILLERY
VERDUN REGION
was no infantry fighting last night
north of Verdun.
tinues active.
Paris, March IS. (Official.)—There
The artillery con
Call For Bank Statement*.
Washington, March 13.—The compt
roller of the currency has Issued a call
to all national banks requiring stnte
ment» of thetr condition at the close of
business Tuesday, March 7. ,
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