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TWIN CITY DAILY SEWT ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES year WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 9, 1916 CITY EDITION 10 Pases 1 Section TIA OF THREE STATES CALLED OUT 0 LINER CYMRIC SUM BY A 0ROUS STEPS ARE AKEN FOR HANDLING OF BORDER SITUATION Lf Wilson Calls on the Troops of Arizona and New Mexico I o Assigned to Stations Along theBor- (or Patrol Duty Danger ot Mew Is Leads toSteps to Pevent Such irrences-Bake'f' Issues Statement ton May 9. President Wilson has called out the mili as, Arizona and New Mexico to deal with the border sit- jrv Baker today issued lh,e following statement regard 'e of the militia: . mtbreak in the Rig Bend district of the Rio Grande, as J, further emphasizes the danger of similar occurrences border, and the president has called out the militia of Ken- Mexico and Texas and directed them to report to funston, who will assign tnem to stations aiong me uor- troi duty. . ' jdition to that, two additional regiments ot regular mian- becn directed to proceed to the border, and such turther .'MS Will IK IlUUlts iis ttie ueiennuiv iui uic v,uiiiyici.c cn.- thc people of the United States against raids of this ry Baker said the militia of the three border States Ike available about 4,000 men. In addition, three regi- repular infantry were today ordered to the border. al additional forces sent to the border under these or ding both regulars and militia, is approximately 7,000 ry Baker announced also that published reports that ppon Glenn Springs had been organized on the American line, according to Mexican reports, had been telegraphed Funston and that he would investigate. S SENT AT REQUEST OF SCOTT AND FUNSTON. iry Baker said the orders sending more troops to the re made upon the joint recommendation of both Generals runston and were without significance in connection Scott-Obregon conferences. Regarding the progress of 'traces Secretary Baker said General Scott was awaiting nation from General Obregon.' !s Scott and Funston advised the war department that Ids were urgently needed along the border as a return of end raiders might be expected. They stated that the n patrol duty, with the bulk of the southern forces with , were insufficient to adequately cuard aerainst reDeti- lttacks by bandit raiders. It was upon this recommenda- President Wilson and Secretary Baker decided to call e the National Guard of the three border States. pry Baker described the new troorj movement as a steD p the protection of the border. He said he had not heard he American troops in the Big Bend region had actually lie uminuary in DUrsuit of the nnt.lnwa wVir muter! r.lpnn pi Boquilles. Secretary Baker's statement said only two regiments of iad been ordered to the border, orders actually, were sent pgiments. The secretary s.iiri an prmr haH hppn maHo in n of the statement. funston is to fURN TO SAN ANTftMin May -On receipt of nr! f resident Wilson had ordered " militia, General Funston that hf! would immediately headquarters at San An. S. AN INTERVIEW fH SECRETARY LANSING. pn, May d.-Kliseo Arfrerf. Mlcan ambassador, made fnt early today for an lm- v-imv uiiu Secretary Lan object of hi ,!.' known. "JB 1E MOVEMPNTe fOWjN CONTEMPLATION tSf t0(,ay at wll1ch the puliation was v.rv .1. 1. ; Secretary linker an- i1 no more mr,... - regular tronus tr 1 1 , wplatton ADDITinM a 1 C.F0RN.FUNaTON; la l--1 f ito ami Tllv Arizona. I,,.,,'"1 lHas. were rnllo,1 sry rrn ,oday to lf-3 suiisi iviex- 'SliMlly all the re ' retl t'i join lne border m i! K,'''i Placed "-mi ! ,1, tho Melons com- on t l (l. -Srali;m officiaia ihat Th'? employed if f cnnfls were issued af- iiiiist be materially increased. Secretary Baker has not been ad vised whether a new expedition has crossed the border in pursuit of the raiders, but orders have not been changed, and General Funston is free to follow any hot trail across the line. No further word has come to clear up the border conference over the stat us of General Pershing's expedition and co-operation. It -was learned au thoritatively that General Obregon re fused yesterday to sign the protocol agreement already approved by Pres ident Wilson. His reason for not do ing so was not disclosed. Oflicials said, however, that no demand had been made ifor the immediate with drawal of American forces. The conference situation was fur ther complicated by official advices from Mexico City saying that General Carranza had agreed to the protocol. It was made plain here that the ex pedition will remain in Mexico until the Carranza government has proven its ability to check, the bandit raws and guarantee the security of Ameri can border towns. Secretary Eaker said there had been no changes In policy. Eliseo Arredondo. Mexican ambassa dor .denied to Secretary Lansing that General Obregon had made any de mands for the withdrawal of American troops or that he had moved his troops into strategic positions during the con ference. Mr. Arredondo furnished in formation which, he said, tended to show that the Glenn Springs raid was organized from the American side of the line by those seeking to involve tho two countries in war. This data was telegraphed to General Funston for investigation. DOUGHTON I ALUS OF RURAL CR ED TS Representative From Eighth District Addresses the House in Favor of Measure. Hy M0 S. I'M'MMKH) Washington, May 9 "Farming is as much a business as manufacturing or merchandising is a business," said "Farmer Bob" Doughton, of the eighth district, in addressing the house today on rural credits. "Farming can only be successfully operated and managed whoa given ad equate facilities for credit, such as are necessary for tho successful opera tion of any other business. While there are a few individuals here and there who have ample funds for the operation of their business enterpris es, yet the undeniable fact remains that practically all business is done on credit. Deny manufacturing, mer chandising, railroading or any other business adequate credit facilities and you plunge a dagger to its heart." PROVES INNOCENCE AFTER SERVING EIGHT YEARS. Montgomery, Ala., May 9. Cleveland Gilbreath, a negro, After serving eight years in the penitentiary, has been able to rove his Innocence of the mur der of a negro of which he had been convicted in ,1908. Gilbreath protested his Inno cence and it was only recently that he was able to prove that another negro committed the crime. Governor Henderson has given him a full pardon. GIVEN TERM OF EIGHT YEARS Prominent German Convicted of Attempt to Destroy Ves sels With Bombs. New York, May 9. Robert Fay, former lieutenant in the German army, convicted in the Federal Court yester day, of conspiring to destroy munitions ships ot the allies through bomb con trivances, was today sentenced to serve eight years in the federal pris on at Atlanta. Walter Scholst his btftherin-law, and Paul Daeciie, also convicted, were sentenced to serve four years .and two years, respectively. The three were also fined two dollars each. 'e between I'resl- confer. from r- J liakCT ver El e!!era!s Scott and f't thp llle tw officers - vol' Plain 1111 snn 1 1 Ihit .1 '"'"s" raia 1. iue border guard "GREAT SNAKES ALIVE!" IN WASHINGTON TOWN Washington, N. C. May 9. Water snakes infest the, shores of Pamlico Iliver and many' are beginning to be seen about the docks here. Frequently the reptileB crawl a block or two up into the business section. MAY ELECT STATE CiRiN LATER Possible That Election Will Be Postponed Until After the -Primary June 3. Ualeigh. May 9. Wheher the State Democratic executive committee will elect a chairman and secretary at to night's meeting here of the committee, or postpone action until after tne pri mary on Jtme 3, was a subject of much discussion. It is understood that an effort will be made to postpone the election on the ground that the candidate for gov ernor ought to be selected before the State chairman, who -will conduct the campaign, is selected. The point will be made that such action will be in accordance with the custom which has prevailed for many years. Party leaders forecast the re-election of Chairman Thomas D. Warren, of New Berne. BERRY YIELD CUT BADLY IN NEW HANOVER COUNTY Wilmington, May 9.-The dry weather has probably cut berry yield in this section 30 per cent. The to tal movement to date ia about 400 cars as against 900 cars for the sea son last year. Considerable lettuce is being shipped from New Hanover county to Northern -markets. First Photo of Russian Troops Landing at Marseilles ., - 'f iiVtJI III 1 W'H-"-4 I I his ih the (lrt phutdgraiih to reach the United Staled nohmlly showlnt? the UiishHiii InxipN laiiilhitf ill Mur. sellles. This picture shows them marchliiK from the whip In the UlMtaiice from which they have Just disembark ed. These men were sent to the -front at once. ROTARIANS HAVE A GOOD MEETING Report on Inler-Cities Conven tion Arrangements for the Visit of President Albert Resolutions Adopted. The regular bi-weekly luncheon of the Winston-Salem Rotary Club was held today at Hotel Frances, and the meeting was a most interesting one. The attendance was unusually large, very few members being absent; , The members of the club were de lighted to welcome Mr. George Pow ers, a prominent Richmond Rotar ian, who, in response ot a brief talk of introduction by the president, made some fitting remarks that were heard with much interest. ' He referred par ticularly to his impressions of Win-son-Salem .in a moat pleasing man ner. Mr. E. V. O'Hanlon was called upon and gave some decidedly interesting impressions of tho recent inter-cities meeting in Richmond, referring par ticularly to one or two features that impressed him most. Mr. J. Kent Sheppard, chairman of the Cincinnati convention committee, reported with reference to the activi ties of his committee. It is expected that at least nine members or the lo cal club will attend the big interna tional convention. The coming visit to the city of In ternational President Allen D. Albert was discussed, and Mr. Allen M. Craig made an interesting talk, in that con nection. The entertainment commit tee will meet Mr. Albert on his ar rival here Saturday morning and the club will tender him a luncheon at noon. He is the' Chautauqua lecturer for Saturday night. Mr R S. Calloway introduced a resolution? which" was -paused- by - rising vote, expressing sincere regret at the coming departure from the city of President K. . O. Norvell, who has served the club ro acceptably since its organization, and thanking him for his efficient and unselfish la bors in behalf of Rotary In Winston Salem. Mr. Norvell was instrumental in bringing Rotary to this city and no little of the success the club has achieved has been due to his work. His leaving the city is a source of much regret, to all who have been associated .With him In this move ment and to his numerous friends generally. A number of routine business mat ters were considered before the ad journment of the meeting. COM.PTROLER APPROVES PLAN FAYETTEVILLE BANK. Fayetteville, May 9. 'Advices from Major B. R. Huske, trustee for the de positors of the suspended Fourth Na tional Bank of Fayetteville, in Wash ington with a delegation of local busi. ness men to secure approval of the Comptroller of the Currency for the plan to charter a new national bank for this city, were received here to the effect that the Comptroller has approved the plan for the new bank. CROWN PRINCE IN A DETERMINED EFFORT TO CAPTURE VERDUN Probably the Most Vigorous Effort Yet Made to Break Through the French Lines Surrounding the City Is Now in Progress' Intense Artillery Activity Is Reported. What seems to bo the most deter-0 mined effort yet made by the Crown Prince to break through and capture! Verdun is now in progress. Heavy guns are persistently pounding the de fenses of the fortress and bombard ments of unprecedented violence are being followed by attacks in great, force. In their initial success at lllll :,0 1, between Douaumont and Ilaudre mont, however, the Gormans have failed to rciako progress, according to Paris, which announces the complete repulse on Hill 04 at-throe o'clock tills morning. Near Thiacourt, tho French have again been counter-aitacklng and have succeeded in winning back morn of the ground the Germans took In start ing their new drive. Intense artillery adlvlty east and southeast of Verdun leads to the ex pectation that the Germans may have in mind nn attempt to push back the French right flank here simultaneous ly with tho effort to accomplish a like object on tho other Hank. Tho Whito Star liner Cymric, which was torpedot'd yesterday afternoon, presumably off tho Irish coast, gank early today. She was hound from New York, to Liverpool with a large cargo of war munitions and a crew of about a hundred men, all of whom were saved, except five killed In the engine room, which was bit by a torpedo. The Cymric was reported iy mo ahiimmm" consul at Queenstown to have been in the admiralty service, GASEivl E NT TRIAL WILL E PUBLIC The Formal Charge Is to Ik Made Tomorrow Actual Trial to Held Later. London, May 9. The trial of Sir Roger Casement for hl-'h treason in connection with the filnn Fein rebel lion will be public. Tho first hearing will be in Bow Street poli court to morrow when a formal charge will he made before the police magistrate. The real trial will be held later be fore a panel of judges of the high court of justice and a jury. ,It is understood that Sir Roger in tends to conduct his own defense. The crown prosecutors hav.e complet ed their case. s Tl I STAG E IN CONFERENCE Obregon Is Said, However, to Favor Plan Suggested by United States. FA 1'nsn, 'May 9. A critical stage, apparently, haa developed in tho nego Hatlons between C.enerals Scott and Obregon in regard to the co-operation with American forces In Mexico. That the point has not been reach ed where negotiations will end In a disagreement was Indicated today, however, from an authoritative source. It was said Ceneral Obregon has Kked for another conference. From Juarez, camo the Informatlgn that Gen eral Obnv,'on thought tho negotiations might keep him here another two or three days. While thn gravity of the situation Is admitted, it Is thought that In the nextmeetlng, steps' to avoid a break will bo taken. General Obregon is not held respon sible for the -phase of the negotiations now reached. He is said to have fav ored an early; conclusion of the hego tlatlons along the lines Indicated by the United States. Since his arrival however, circumstances are said to have arisen, that have hampered his action. At yesterday's conference Genera. Obregon was said to have indicated that it would bo difficult for him to proceed with the negotiations under the circumstances. After he had re ceived from Generals Scott and Funs ton the reply that the United States would hold to the courso It already had set out on, he returned te Juarez and resumed telegraphic communica tion with Coneral Carranza. Arranging for Conference. ! El Paso, May 9. Arrangements for another conference between General Scott and General Obregon were being niad today. At General Obregon's headquarters it was stated the meet ing would take place this afternoon, Confidence was expressed that an am icable adjustment would bo reached. SAYS FIVE VES LOST Carried No Passengers, Hig Ship Iieing in Admiralty Service, It Seems. None of the Crew, As Far As Known at the White Star. Offices, Was American. London, May 9. Lloyd's report thut tho White Star liner Cymric sank at three o'clock this morn ing. All on board were saved. London dispatches yesterday said the 13,000 ton steamship Cymric had been torpedoed by a Gorman submarine. A mossage from Queenstown last night said the vessel, torpedoed at four o'clock, remained afloat and was proceeding to an Irish port. The Cymrlo left New York April 2!) with a large eargo of war munitions for Liverpool. She had been in servlco as a freighter for several weeks and carried no pas sengers. Her crew numbered about a hundred men, none of whom, so far as known at the white Star offices in New York, Is an American. REPORT OF THE AMERICAN CONSUL AT QUEENSTOWN Washington, May 9. In report ing the torpedoing of tho White' Star liner Cymric to the State de partment today, the American con sul at Queenstown said tho ves sel sank at three o'clock this morning. Five of her crew of a hundred and seven men were killed by the explosion, the con sul reported. The consul said the vessel was believed to be la the admiralty service. The Cymric was torpedoed at four p. m. Monday, 138 miles west of Fasuot, according to the con sul. He sa III it appeared that tho attack was made with out warning. The survivors, he reported, will land about noon today at llanty. Three messages regarding the Cymric came from the consul to the State department. The first, dated yesterday, was as follows: "Cymric torpedoed four p. m. today, 138 miles west of Fasnet. Do not think sunk. Will supply details as they arrive." A second message read: "Cymric cleared New, York April 29 without passengers. Sup posed mixed cargo with horses. In admiralty service. Torpedo hit engine room, klllng five out of the crew of 107. Absence or warning 'inferable. Was still afloat, but provisionally abandon--ed.- Survivors will probably land at llanty May 9." s The lateBt dispatch from Con sul Frost reached the State de partment at eight o'clock this morning, as follows: "Cymric sank three otday. Crew arrive at Banty about CHAUTAUQUA TO OPEN TOMORROW AFTERNOON The Chautauqua will -open to morrow afternoon at 3:30 with a concert by the Klllarney Girls. It is said the program for the entire week is better this year than ever before and a large at tendance is assured. - If you have not already se cured your season tickets for the Chautauqua, do ao at once. You will not want to misa It and season tickets are at a much lower rate than admission to separate, entertainments.
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