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U. S. ON TRAIL OF MEXICAN BANDITS; 8TH
CAVALRY CROSSES BORDER IN PURSUIT
OF LATE CAPTORS OF AMERICAN AIRMEN
Special to The Nugget by tfhe Associated Press.
CANDELARIA, Tex. Aug. 19—Pursuant to orders from the War De
partment, the Eighth I'nited States cavalry is now in Mexico seeking th.i
bandit raptors of aviator’s Peterson and Davis with the intention of dealing
out drastic punishment for their, termity.
The cavalry crossed the border in pursuit of the bandits early yes
terday evening. Davis and Peterson, both of whom reached Vis last night,
fallowing their release from captivity, arc accompanying the troops as guides.
The two airmen were released yesterday afternoon after the fifteen
thousand dollars demanded as ransom had been turned over to representative*
of the bandits by Captain Matlock.
Auroplanes are preceding the troops as scouts to locate the bandits.
Baker Says Border Crossing Not Act 6f War j,
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19—The War Department has announced tin
dispatch of a portion <4 the Eighth Cavalry across the Mexican border in
pursuit of the Mexican bandits who recently captured army aviators Lieu
tenant's Petersort and Davis.
In making the announcement Secretary of War Raker said the ordering
of the troops across the border does not constitute an,act of war against
Mexico as the only purpose of the expedition Is to punish or exterminate
the bandits. _'
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Texas Governor Orders National Guard To Prepare’for Emergency
AUSTIN', Tex: Aug-. 19—The governor has issued instructions to the
Adjutant'General of the Texas National Guard to prepare for an emergency
call for border service in case trouble develops along the boundary as a result
of the Righth Cavalry crossing into Mexico.
The state officials fear that the Mexicans may misunderstand the
reason fur the expedition and may seek to retaliate l»y raiding on the
American side of the line.
Carranzists Officially Advised Of Punativc Expedition
MAURA, Tex. Aug. 19—The American military officials on the border
have sent official notifications to the Carranzists regarding the plans of
the American military expedition into Mexico to remove any prospect that
the Americans will clash with the Carrafizistas.
Nothing has been heard from the Rightli Cavalry troops since their
departure. Adequate lines of communication have been established and a
pack train is already following up Hie troops. The expedition is also carrying
a complete field wireless outfit so that the troops can tie in constant touch
with th© border during their progress southward. Army aeroplanes are
also assisting the troops in their work. Aviators Peterson and Davis are
expected to guide the troops to the spot where the bandits took them prisoners
and are accompanying,the expedition.
BRITISH WAR FLEET ATTACKING KRONSTADT;
FORR BOLSHEVIK WARSHIPS SUNK IN BATTLE
Special to The Norfie Nugget, by The Associated Press. i
STOCKHOLM. Aug. 19—The Rritish naval forces in tlie Gulf of Fin-j
land it re concentrating against the fortress of Kronstadt and have destroyed
several Rolsheviki war ships in a severe battle off the entrance to Kronstadt
Ray. according to authentic advices peaching the Swedish Foreign OtHee today.
The sea battle occurred Sunday morning when the Rritish fleet un
dertook an attack against Petrograd’s famous naval port. It is reported that
the fight took place several miles northwest of Kronstadt, following a sally of
GERMANS WAGING
WAR ON POLAND
Special to the Nome Nugget by The Associated Press:
WARSAW, Poland, Aug. 19—Ritter war is raging between the Poles
and Germans along the southearffern Polish border. The Germans sud
denly attacked the Polish lines along the Silesian frontier without the
slightest warning yesterday but the numerically small German force Was driven
hack later by the Polish population assisted by several small detachments
of Polish troops.
During the course of their foray the Germans occupied two Polish
villages and the Poles retaliated by.taking possession of two German- villages
alter driving the Germans hack. At last accounts a'desultory battle was in
progress between groups of German soldiers find Polish civilians at various
points along the Silesian boundary.
Herbert C. Hoover, who is in Poland at present in connection with
the investigation of the Polish food situation, has ordered all Americans
in Poland to co-operate with the Poles until the efforts at present In progress
cause hostilities to cease.
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the Bolsheviki fleet. The Bolsheviki losses are said to include four vessels,
one of which was a battleship, .'mother a cruiser and the tith'd mil fourth
i transport and a submarine depot ship.
Following the sinking of the Bolsheviki war vessels, the British drew
within long distance range of Kronstadt and opened a heavy bombardment
i. the forts and town. The advices say the city of Kronstadt is on fire
it many points and is threatened with destruction.
British Lose Three Motor Boats in Clash With Bolsheviki War Fleet
HELSINGFORS, Finland. Aug. 19—Reports from the Viborj^ section
jf Finland say tho Bolsheviki battleship Andrea Pervesan, tlie cruiser Pot
•opnvlepk, or.e transport, the submarine depot ship Vi.-.tka. and ■ guardship
.veto sunk by the British war fleet in a severe sea battle with tlm Bolsheviki
fleet off Kronstadt early Sunday morning.
The British are said to have lost three motor boats engaged in scouting
md also sustained a number of casualties, including eight officers and three
nen killed.
Tho engagement is said to have lasted for upward of an hour. As a
resUlt of their heavy losses the Bolsheviki were forced to floe to tho shelter
if tho Kronstadt forts. Tho British are reported shelling Kronstadt with
great intensity from a range of ten miles.
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lllli THIRD AVENUE, SEATTLE WASHINGTON. I *
FOREIGN RELATIONS
COMM. CONFERS WITHi
WILSON OYER TREATY
Special to the Nome Nugget by The Associated Press:
WASHINGTON. Aug. 19—The anticipated conference between Eresi
treaty was held today, the entire committee visiting the president at tier
White House. The conference continued for more than an hour and tie- pro
ceedings were Inter given to the public: in accordance with the previous
The various members of the committee questioirfd the president closely
numerous questions regarding every phase of the peace negotiations and the
In his replies the president explained many of the obscure feature-!
of the League plans and ..lied on a wide variety of factors ente ring In
In answering the objections to the famous Article Ten. which form
"'ben read in connection with the whole League covenant. Regarding -'i
applied ion of force under the terms of Article Ten. the president told the
senator's that instead of being bound to take up arms in the«event of Eur
opean imbroglio's America, would have perfect freedom of choice as to the
application of force in carrying it out. Mr Wilson said the covenant does
not bind the Ended States to take up arms at the behest of the g.e
council owing, to the fact that the council can only advise nil its ... tion
must be unanimous before any action can be taken by the League. Am
a result of this provision America's affirmative vote is required on any :■ : a.
arising over the application of force before the League can take action.
The president maintained Ids objections toward ratifying the fre.it \
•vitii reservations, although admitting that he could sec no reasonable oh
Jee ions to the Senate making interpolations of how Amoriu •ete, is .lie
formal ratification of the treaty.
although he failed to explain the prevention processes in detail. He urged
until tin* nation knows tin- ehataeter of the pence it is to have. The mines.
The military plans of the nation also waits upon the action of the senate, the
come to an agreement* regarding the League of Nations which will permit
PACIFIC FLEET LEAVES SAN PEDRO FOR SANTA BARBARA
LOS ANGELES. Aug. 19—The Eneitic fleet departed for Santa liar
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