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JEROMECHUTE
PASSES AWAY
RUBY, March 10. Jerome A. Chute, the
widely-known Northerner, died at Long City
hospital, where he had been taken for treat
ment, yesterday afternoon at 5:30 o’clock.
Mrs. Chute was not at the bedside of her
husband, but was en route from her home
to Long City, and was in sight of the town
when Mr. Chute passed away. Mr. Chute
was about 57 years of ago.
Mr. Chute had been a resident of the
Interior country for more than twenty
years, having spent several years in the
Circle camp before the days of the Klondike
excitement. For a number of years in the
Klondike he was a member of the big min
ing firm of Chute & Willis, and at one
time was rated as a millionaire. He left
Dawson in the ftill of 1905, his fortune im
paired, and went to Fairbanks. In 1908-9
lie mined quite extensively in the Hot
Springs country, where he was quite suc
cessful for a time. He joined the rush to
Iditarod in the spring of 1910. but did
nothing in a mining way in this camp, and
in the summer of 1911, with Mrs. Chute,
he went to the new camp of Ruby, where
h- resided until his death.
In his younger days, before coming to
Alaska, Mr. Chute did considerable contract
work on railroad construction in Minnesota
and the Dakotas. Mr. Chute was a man
of strong character, and had many loyal
friends among the Northerners, who knew
and appreciated his many noble traits.
To Mrs. Chute, the faithful and univer
sally respected helpmeet of the deceased,
the sympathy of legions of friends in this
community is extended in the hour of her
flitter bereavement.
WELL-KNOWN RIVER MAN
ARRESTED FOR FORGERY
SEATTLE. March 7.—Captain La Ballis
ter. formerly in command of the Pacific
Cold Storage Company's Yukon river re
frigerator boat Robert Kerr, has been ar
rested here on a complaint sworn out in
Fairbanks. He is charged with forging the
pay roll. The specific charge involves
vouchers for $100 issued in the fall of 1913.
The captain declares he is innocent. He
will be taken to Fairbanks, leaving on Tues
day night, to face the charges.
SERIOUS CRISIS IN GREECE
RESULT OF KING’S ACTION
PARIS, March 6. The crown council of
Greece today is discussing the national pol
icy regarding war. Premier Yenizelos has
announced that he will resign if the deci
sion is made to remain neutral.
King Is Against War
ATHENS, March 7.--On account of the
unwillingness of the king to allow Greece
to enter the war. the cabinet has resigned.
Retiring Premier Suggests Successor
LONDON, March S.—The crisis in Greece
is intense. Premier Vanizeles, upon resign
ing, asked the king to name Zamis as pre
mier. The latter is known to favor the
policy of neutrality.
M. Gounaris Named
ATHENS, March 9. M. Gounaris has un
dertaken to form a new cabinet.
Greece Will Be Neutral
ATHENS, March 10. The new cabinet
has announced itself as in favor of en
forcing neutrality.
FRENCH STEAMSHIP AFIRE
IMPERILS MANY LIVES
LONDON, March 6.—The French liner
La Touraine is on fire seven hundred miles
off Brest. Seven vessels are rushing to her
assistance. She left New York for Havre
on Saturday last. There are on board
many American business men bound for
France. She carries a cargo of 1.200 tons
of foodstuffs. Five American doctors and
ten nurses, en route to the battlefields of
France, are also on board.
Vessel Rescued
LONDON, March 7.—Steamers have
reached La Touraine and are convoying her
to an English port. Fire is raging in her
hold.
HARRY THAW AGAIN FACES
CHARGE IN CRIMINAL COURT
NEW YORK, March 8.—Harry Thaw’s
trial on a charge of conspiracy in connec
tion with his escape from the Matteawan
asylum commenced here today. He will,
take the stand himself and face the charge
of insanity.
The Jury
NEW YORK, March 9.—The Thaw jury
has been selected. Nearly all its members
are young married men.
EDISON IS FOR ARMAMENT
WEST ORANGE, N. J., March 8.
Thomas A. Edison, the great inventor, in a
published interview warns the nation that
a large navy is necessary to American peace.
“Prepare now.” he says, 'for the first step
for peace is to be stronger than those who
would attack.”
HARDLY BELIEVABLE
PARIS, March 6.—According to estimates
given out here, Germany has lost three
million men since hostilities began.
A. B. MEETING
There will be a meeting of Camp Iditarod
No. 27, Arctic Brotherhood, at 8:30 p. m.
tomorrow (Sunday). All members of the
camp and visiting brothers are urged to at
tend, as business of importance is to be
transacted. C. A. DERRY,
___ Aratic CUjrf.
SUBMARINE WARFARE DISASTROUS TO BOTH SIDES
DARDANELLES FORTS OFFER STUBBORN RESISTANCE!
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IN THE SEA WAR ZONE
LONDON, March 12.—A dispatch from The Hague says
that a secret report from Cuxhaven to Berlin states that
twelve submarines have failed to return to their base, eight
of them being the newest type of craft. A naval council
will meet tonight to discuss the advisability of abandoning
the submarine war.
Work of the Submarines
LONDON, March 10. Early Tuesday morning German submarines
made their presence known at three separate points and sunk the steamer
Tangistan off Scarborough, the steamer Blackwood off Hastings, and the
Princess Victoria off Liverpool. All three vessels were coasters.
LONDON, March 9. The British collier Bengrove has been sunk by
a collier off Ilfracombe.
WEST HARTLEPOOL, March 10. A lone survivor of the crew of
thirty-eight of the Tangistan arrived here today. He states that the ves
sel was struck amidships and went down immediately. The crew were
dragged down in the lifeboats.
LIVERPOOL, March 10—The steamship Princess Victoria was struck
without warning. The entire crew escaped in boats.
The steamship Calnmiera escaped submarines by zigzagging on her
course.
NEW HAVEN, March 10. The captain and crew of the steamship
Blackwood have arrived here. They report that the ship was torpedoed
without warning during a snowstorm.
BERLIN, March 11. The British collier Beethoven, bound from
Newcastle to’ Gibraltar, has been sunk by a mine or torpedo The crew,
i with the exception of two men. were saved.
submarine Lrews to Be Lharged Witn murder
LONDON, March 9. The government has decided that charges of
j murder will be placed against members of all German submarine crews
upon the termination of the war.
Firing in North Sea
AMSTERDAM. March 9. Heavy firing is reported in the North sea,
for the first time since the middle of January.
Americans Endangered
LIVERPOOL, March 12.—A wireless message received from the Star
j liner Lapland, bound for New York with many Americans on board,
states that German submarines attempted to torpedo the ship as she
| was leaving the Mersey. She put on full speed and escaped.
FIGHT FOR POSSESSION OF CONSTANTINOPLE
Progress of Bombardment
PARIS, March 6.—The Dardanelles have been cleared of mines as far
as Chanak Kalesi, about one-third of the distance through the strait.
The allied warships are keeping up a steady bombardment of the forts on
the European side
French Concentrate African Forces
PARIS, March 7.—On account of the situation at the Dardanelles, and
in order to meet every eventuality, the government has concentrated the
North African expeditionary forces ready to put to sea at the first sign
that they are needed.
Smyrna Under Bombardment
LONDON, March 7. The British East Indian fleet is bombarding
Smyrna, the most important city of Asiatic Turkey.
Fleet Half Way Through
The fleets at the Dardanelles are still pounding away at the big forts
guarding the narrow strait. They are half way through now.
Turkish Fleet Heard From
CONSTANTINOPLE, March 7.—The Turkish fleet is assembling near
the Marmora entrance to the Dardanelles.
Two Forts Silenced
LONDON, March 9.—It is officially announced that two of the Dar
danelles forts have been silenced by the shells from the British ships.
The Majestic and Irresistible have reinforced the iieet.
Reason tor Attack on Smyrna
LONDON, March 9.- -The allies plan to capture the city of Smyrna
for use as a base to make attacks on Constantinople.
Advices received here state that thirty British and French vessels are
shelling the Dardanelles fortifications.
Bombardment Conducted During Fog
PARIS, March 11 A vigorous bombardment of the Dardanelles forts
was resumed today by the French warships. A heavy fog prevented the
aviators from learning the results.
Krupp Guns Reply to Warships
LONDON, March 11.—A spirited fire from Krupp guns in the Dar
danelles forts’ is replying to the water attack.
Action of Italian Warships of Interest
GENEVA, March 10.— Advices received here state that several Italian
warships have put to sea, presumably for the Dardanelles.
Accuracy of Turkish Gunners
LONDON, March 12.—The Turkish gunners at the Dardanelles forts
are displaying remarkable accuracy.
IN THE EAST AND SOUTHEAST
In the Carpathians
PARIS, March 6.—Advices received here state that the Russian forces
are winning in the Carpathians.
Defenders of Przemysl Strike Back
PETROGRAD, March 7.—Advices received here are to the effect that
I the garrison at Przemysl is now attempting a sortie from the fortress
I The artillery is firing enormous quantities of shells without effect. Th?
I Austrians are now directing their attention against the aeroplanes of th<
1 Russians, which fiy over the fortress daily.
Typhoid Among Prisoners
GENEVA, March 9.—Advices received here state that seventy thou
! sand Austrian prisoners in Servia have typhoid fever.
Germans Withdrawing
j LONDON, March 9- Obstinate fighting is reported along the eastern j
! front, with the Germans slowly withdrawing from along the Nieman river
j in the direction of their East Prussian frontier.
Austrian Prisoners to Russia
LONDON, March 9. -Large numbers of Austrian prisoners are arriv
ing at Kiev.
Russians Bombard Important Turkish Port
PETROGRAD, March 9—The Russians are bombarding Zunguldiak. \
' destroying the docks there. The [dace is an important Turkish coaling
station.
When Turks and Germans Disagree
CATARRO, March 9.- The Turks are quarreling with the Germans on
1 the retreat through Palestine. Three hundred Germans have been killed.
Aviators Do Little Damage
PETROGRAD, March 12— German aviators are bombarding the
] fortifications at Ossowitz. Slight damage is being done.
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ON THE WESTERN BATTLE FRONT
Rheims Gets Another Dose
PARIS, March G. The Germans today renewed the bombardment of
Rheims.
French Regain Lost Positions
The Frnech troops have retaken the positions recently lost to the
Germans in Lorraine.
New Reserves for Alsace
BASEL, March 6.—The Germans are sending the new formations of
I reserves to Alsace.
British Troops Make Daring Capture
LONDON, March 11.—Under cover of French lire, the British have
captured Neuve Chappell, near Labassee. A thousand prisoners were
taken. The Germans were completely surprised.
i British Victory Important
LONDON, March 12. -The British victory near Labasse is of great
importance.
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ACTS OF CRUISER
CAUSE INQUIRY
NEWPORT NEWS, Ya., March 10 - The
German auxiliary cruiser Prince Eitel I red
erich has arrived here in need of repairs.
She probably' will be interned. The captain
has wired the German ambassador at Wash
I ington, and it is understood that he has
i many French and Russian prisoners of war
! on board, including Captain Kiehne with
the crew of the grain ship William Frye,
| which left Seattle in November,
i The crew of ihe cruiser maintain silence,
and no one is allowed on board.
Inquiry Ordered
WASHINGTON, March 11 .—President
Wilson has ordered a most searching inquiry
into the sinking of the Frye. It has been
decided that wheat is not contraband, and
it is believed that Germany will have a
hard time explaining.
Other boats sunk by the cruiser Prince
Eitel I-'rederich w'ere the British sailing ship
Inverce, the British steamship Mary Short,
the British steamship Willerby, the French
steamship Florida, the French sailing vessel
Pierre Loti; also the Jacobson and the Rus
sian sailing vessel Isabelle Brown. The
crews of all these vessels were taken pris
oners.
It is stated that three British cruisers
were in pursuit of the German war vessel
when she made port.
Extensive Repairs Required
NEWPORT, March 11. American engi
neers declare that it will take three weeks
to repair the German auxiliary cruiser
Prince Eitel Frederich.
Ordered Wheat Thrown Overboard
NORFOLK, Va„ March 11.—The crew of
I the American ship William Frye testified
i here today that when the ship was boarded
by officers of the German cruiser the cap
tain was ordered to throw his cargo of wheat
overboard. When this was not done fast
enough the Americans were ordered to the
boats and the Frye was then sunk.
Prisoners of war aboard the cruiser will
he released today.
Forced to Seek Shelter
WASHINGTON, March 12.—Confidential
reports indicate that the German cruiser
Prince Eitel Frederich was forced to enter
Newport News.
Protest Will Follow Refusal of Reparation
WASHINGTON, March 12. The admin
j istration believes that Germany will express
regret and offer reparation for the sinking
! oi the Frye. Otherwise a strong protest
! will follow.
WEEK’S TEMPERATURES
—
Observations taken at the Budweiser,
corner of First and Richmond streets, at
6 a. m. each day:
Above Below
Zero Zero
March 6. 11 Clear
March 8. 0 Clear
March 9. 12 .... Cloudy
March 19. 4 Clear
March ti. 8 .... Cloudy
March 12. 12 .... Cloudy
Tomorrow is Mid-Lent Sunday.
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DOES COURAGE EXIST?
The astonishing query as to whether such
a thing as courage really exists at all is
raised by Edgar Beecher Bronson in his new
novel, “The Vanguard,” which is nothing
else than a series of the most courageous
exploits on the part of a nervy Westerner.
Mr. Bronson would be said by the world
to have proved his own courage about as
completely as anyone in the world, by long
balloon trips, ranching in the West in the
days when it was necessary to face bad
men and bad steers, to ford flooded streams
and ride for days almost without water;
by big game hunting in Africa and explor
ing in South America. Yet he declares that
even with so cool a man as the hero of
“The Vanguard.” courage i.s simply a mat
ter of habit. Among the many proofs he
likes to deduce is his experience with a
Texan whom Mr. Bronson himself once saw |
kill two men in a gun-to-gun fight, and who
had five notches on his six-shooter. But
when Mr. Bronson took him to the top
of a New York skyscraper for the view the
Texan was so frightened that he got down
on his hands and knees, shaking, and begged
to be taken down, because he was so
frightened.
“The average woman who drives an auto
mobile through the city streets runs bigger
risks every day than I did when hunting
African big game, yet she thinks nothing
of it. Courage is knowledge, experience;
ardice, ignorance. Familiarity with any
new danger will bring not precisely con
tempt of it, but certainly more or less in
difference to it,” says Mr. Bronson.
Does courage exist ? The hero of “The
Vanguard” certainly seemed to have no end
of it when he faced bad men in the streets
of tough Arizona towns. But Edgar
Beecher Bronson ought to know. -Tacoma
Ledger.
NATURAL GAS NEAR CORDOVA
That natural gas exists in close proximity
to Cordova, possibly in commercial quanti
ties if wells were drilled to tap it, wras dem
onstrated by some of the skaters on Eyak
lake, who, provided with a torch, set fire
to a number of gas bubbles which had col
lected under the ice after tapping them.
Some of these bubbles were of considerable
size, and the blaze rose to a height of from
two or three to twenty feet in height.
H. A. I ves, the photographer, who has
held the belief for some time that the
constant bubbling in some parts of the lake
was caused by the escape of natural gas, de
termined to test it, and fired a number of
the bubbles, proving to his own satisfac
tion and that of others that his surmise
was correct.
The gas bubbles up at a number of
places in the lake from the North arm
clear up to the wharf at Oldtown. The
largest escape is near the head of the lake,
on a line between North arm and Eyak
bridge, and about opposite Clear Water
arm, where it is so strong that the lake
does not freeze for a considerable space at
this point. A similar escape of gas, which
is below high water mark near Flemming
spit, is also reported from the bay side of
the town. It is said that the escape at this
point is strong enough to burn steadily, if
lighted when the tide is out, until the re
turning tide puts it out. This would seem
to indicate a strata of gas-bearing formation
running under the town, and some day
<nay prove a valuable asset for the town.
Cordova Times.
Among the nations of Europe Turkey is
the only one which does not fly the Red
Cross in time of war. Instead the Turk
ish army medical corps used a red crescent
on a white background.
CHANCELLOR OF GERMANY
EXPLAINS UTTERANCE
Here is the explanation of I)r. Bethmann- |
Hollweg, the German imperial chancellor, ;
of his famous remark, “a scrap of paper,” i
in reference to the Belgian neutrality treaty, j
forwarded from the general field headquar
ters of the German armies in France, under |
date of February 4:
“England drew the sword only because j
it believed its own interests demanded it. j
Just for Belgian neutrality it would never j
have entered the war. _ j
“That is what I meant when I told Sir I
William Goshen in that last interview, when I
we sat down to talk the matter over pri
vately. man to man, that among the rea- j
sons that had impelled England to go into j
the war the Belgian neutrality treaty had !
for her only the value of a scrap of paper.” j
McADOO HAS APPENDICITIS
WASHINGTON, March 11. Secretary of
the Treasury McAdoo has been taken to a
hospital, suffering from appendicitis.
PREPARE FOR SPRING MOVES
LONDON, March 9. -Fifteen hundred
British steamships have been taken over by
the government for use as transports.
KANSAS MAY FORBID USE
OF POWDER AND PERFUMES
TOPEKA, Kan., Feb. 10.—A bill has been
introduced in the state legislature to make
it a misdemeanor for women under the age
of 45 to paint or powder, wear false hair
or earrings or use perfumes. The sponsor
for the bill is a man of middle age who is
well known. With him are said to be sev
eral other members of the legislature who
have used him while hiding their own
names for the present.
The introducer of the measure declares
that a woman who uses paints and powders,
perfumes, false hair and earrings is no
better than the savages whom we affect to
despire for practices which are altogether
similar.
He further declares that when she uses
such “aids to beauty” she is no longer her
self, but a doll dressed up out of all re
semblance to what she would be without
them. He expressed the opinion that when
a woman gets a husband by recourse to
such methods she is obtaining something
under false pretenses. It is said that he
himself got bitten and had his life embit
tered from the first morning after marriag^
when he saw his wdfe in her true colors.
NATIVES OF PRIBILOFFS
SAID TO BE STARVING
SEATTLE, Feb. 12.—The schooner Ben
der Brothers has been chartered by the
government as a relief ship fo! the natives
of the Pribiloff islands, who are reported
to be starving. The ship will leave as soon
as she is fitted out. The details as .to the
condition of the natives or the cause of
their reported plight have not been pub
lished.
A JAPANESE PROPHECY
Kodomo Dousho, the Japanese seer, pre
dicts the war will end next May by the in
tervention of a great power. The kaiser
will invade and defeat Russia. The British
navy will attack and destroy the German
naval base, winning one of the greatest
, gea fights in the history of the world. ,
MERCHANT PRINCE RETIRES
FROM BUSINESS IN IDITAROD
A. B. Rome, the old reliable clothier of
this city, has sold his entire stock of goods
to Uncie Billy Ansley, and is contemplating
a trip to the Outside for the benefit of his
health, which has been most unsatisfactory
for a number of months. Mr. Rome was
one of the first merchants of Dawson, and
was also in Fairbanks during the early days
of that camp.
WILSON WOULD LIKE PET NAME
President Wilson, speaking some time ago
at the unveiling of a statue to General
Philip Kearney at Arlington national ceme
tery. declared that "there is nothing noble
or admirable in war itself, but there is
something very noble and admirable occa
sionally in the causes for which war is
undertaken, and there is something very
noble and admirable in some of the char
acters which war develops.
"If a mail’s character can go through the
fire and come out resplendent,” said the
President, "then you know that it is of the
true quality of the best human stuff. ^
Mr. Wilson said General Kearney typified
the best kind of leader produced by the
United States, adding that “there has been
many another man who stood alongside of
him with the same qualities and the same
distinction of service.
“The government of a great people,” he
said, “can always count upon great services;
and the beauty of our government, the
pride that we all feel in it, is that it is a
government of a great people, prodigal in
their gifts of service, always ready to pro
vide those things which constitute the stuff
of heroism and elevate a nation in the an
nals of mankind.”
Speaking of the habit of General Kear
ney’s soldiers of affectionately calling him
“Phil,” the President said he had always
been sorry he did not have a 1 front name
which admitted of shortening.”
THE NEED OF ALASKA
IS MORE POPULATION
SEATTLE, Jan. 15— At a meeting of the
Pacific Northwest Society of Engineers, J.
L. McPherson made an interesting response
to the toast, “Alaska’s Railways.” Colonel
McPherson is secretary of the Alaska bureau
of the Chamber of Commerce, and was also
employed last summer by the Alaska en
gineering commission in surveying and
locating a railroad route from the Cook
inlet country to the Kuskokwim valley. In
his remarks, among other things, Colonel
McPherson said:
“It’s population that Alasak needs. And
the vast treasure territory must gain free
dom from the too cramping influence of
the bureaus at Washington, who guide her
interest thousands of miles away, and gain
the degree of home rule that Secretary Lane
so wisely advocates.
“Alaska must have combative men to
win the treasures of the North, so jealously
guarded by nature—men who can bear the
sting of the Arctic winter and the long,
dreary nights and trails. It needs a gov
ernment of men conversant with the needs
of the territory. Now there are eleven dif
ferent bureaus in four government depart
ments to superintend the development of
Alaska. This division of responsibility
causes delay and exasperating red tape,
fickleness in looking to Alaska s needs, and
results in partly stopping the phenomenal
development that is sure to come with the
passage of Lane’s program.
“Alaska and the Northwest owe a great
debt of gratitude to President Wilson and
Secretary Lane.”
REPOST IS IN
VUSON'S RINDS
WASHINGTON, March 12.—
Secretary of the Interior Lane
states that the report of the Alaska
proposed government railroad
engineering commission on the
routes in Alaska is now in the
hands of the President, and possi
bly will not be made public until
it has been transmitted to the next
congress.
Deal for Alaska Northern Is Off
WASHINGTON, March 9.—The deal fur
the purchase by the government of the
Alaska Northern railway is believed to be
all off now.
Harriman announces that he will not
open the new national bank at Seward, a
charter for which was recently issued, at
least for the present, and possibly not this
year.
Opposition to Purchase
A telegram from Washington to the Se- 1
attle Post-Intelligencer of January 31 says
that $000,000 of the first appropriation still
remains, it also declares that there is
strong opposition in congress to the pur
chase of the Copper River & Northwestern
railroad. The. report of the Alaska engineer
ing commission was due the first week of
February, according to that correspondent,
who further says that the part of the re
port defiling with the construction of a
line from the Matanuska coal fields to a i
summer water terminal has been completed
WIFE OF ROCKEFELLER
DEAD AT TARRYTOWN
NEW YORK, March 12— Mrs. I.aura
Rockefeller, wife of John D. Rockefeller,
head of the Standard Oil Company, is dead
at the family residence at Tarrytown She
had been an invalid for several months.
Her death, however, was unexpected.
Mr. Rockefeller is hastening home from
Florida.
CORRUPT INDIANA POLITICS
TO BE AIRED IN COURT
INDIANAPOLIS, March 8.—The officials
and politicians of Terre Haute who were
recently indicted for conspiracy and corrup
tion in connection with the recent general
election, were brought to trial today.
St. Pat's Day BALL
By Camp Iditarod No. 27, A. B.
EVERYBODY INVITED GOOD MUSIC AND FLOOR
Admission $3.50, Including Refreshments
TWO WARSHIPS
SENT TO MEXICO
VERA CRUZ, March I 1 .—Car
ranza has wired to Secretary of
State Bryan that Americans and
other foreigners can get out of
Mexico if they do not like the coun
try or conditions.
He makes a general denial of
rioting.
Villa Will Back Carranza
EL PASO, March 1 1.—It is re
ported here that General Villa de
clares that if a foreign power inter
venes in Mexico to fight Carranza
he will join the latter.
Wilson Makes Demand
WASHINGTON. March 8.—Ur
gent representations amounting to
a warning that the United States
may be forced to intervene in
Mexico have been made to Car
ranza, demanding an improvement
in conditions m Mexico City.
The embassies and legations
here have received reports that
conditions are desperate.
Battleships Ordered to Vera Cruz
WASHINGTON. March 9. After a con
ference with President Wilson, Secretary
Daniels has ordered two battleships from
Guantanamo to Vera Cruz, Admiral
Fletcher making the choice of ships. ThS
action is merely a precautionary measure
in view of the critical situation in Mexico
City and other places. Should Carranza
abandon the capital, occupation by Zapata
would please the United States government.
President Wilson’s note to Carranza was
the sternest and most emphatic e' er sent
to Mexico.
Carranza denies the existence of any
serious trouble in the republic.
Diplomatic Corps Preparing to Leave
WASHINGTON, March 6.-The diplo
matic corps in Mexico City has decided to
leave in a body, according to dispatches re
ceived here.
Villa Changes Plans
GUADALAJARA. March 7—General
Villa will move immediately on Mexico
City, instead of trying to capture Tampico.
Diplomats May Remain
EL PASO, Tex., March 9. It is re
ported here that Carranza will evacuate
Mexico City, and that the foreign diplo
mats may decide to remain if this be done.
Carranza May Burn His Fingers
NEW ORLEANS. March 9. The British
steamship Wyvisbrook has been seized by
agents of Carranza at Campieche and her
crew imprisoned.
Americans Warned to Leave
WASHINGTON, March 10. -Americans
have been warned to leave Mexico City.
It is understood that General Obregon has
evacuated the city and the Zapatas have
entered.
The battleships Georgia and Washing
ton, with full complements of men on
board, are going at full speed toward Vera
Cruz.
Spaniards Assassintaed
WASHINGTON, March 11 The state
department has been advised that four
Spaniards have been assassinate din Mexico
City. Spain has made no special request
for actioD.
John Bull Asks Carranza to Explain
LONDON, March 12. The British gov
ernment has asked Carranza to explain she
seizure of the British steamer Wyvisbrook
at Campiecbe.
Prominent American Killed
WASHINGTON, March 12.—John Mc
Manus' a prominent American resident of
Mexico City, was killed by Zapistas while
defending his home yesterday when the
Zapistas entered the city. General Salazar
promises punishment for those responsible.
It is claimed that McManus killed several
Zapistas when they formerly occupied the
city.
MEN OF SUBMARINE CREWS
TO BE TRIED FOR MURDF.R
LONDON, March 10—The German sub
marine U-20 has been sunk by the British
torpedo boat destroyer Ariel. The crew
surrendered before the vessel sunk, and
have been brought here and will be held
for trial.
BUILDER OF GREAT CANAL
TO GIVE WAY TO JUNIOR
PANAMA, March 7.—Governor Goethals,
in a speech at a banquet here last night,
said that he would resign within one year
in order to give a younger man a chance.