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Arkansas Gazette. SEVENTH YEAR ROCK, TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 1916. -FOURTEEN PAGES. PRICE, FIVE CENTS PER WOULD HUNT VILLA WITHOUT U. S.

AID Mexican General Intimates the Withdrawal of Americans Is Desirable. GEN. SALAZAR INTO FRAY Former Huerta Leader Crosses Border to Stir Up Mexicans to Expel American El Paso, April 10. Gen. Gabriel Savira, Carranza commander at Juarsaid tonight that the Carranza forces are in a position to take immediate control of the Villa situation if the American troops withdraw.

General Gavira a statement was made in connection with the announcement of Major General Scott, chief of staff of the American army, that the purpose of the expeditionary force would be considered accomplished when the Villista bands were dispersed or 500n as the Carranza government able to relieve them of the work. "We have more than enough men aC said General Cavira. we were able to overcome Villa when he had 70,000 men, more than 100 cannon and plenty of supplies, we ought to be able to dispose of him now when his numbers have dwindled to a few hundred. But it is a big territory to operate in. and a single man has more chance to escape and hide than a large force would have.

However, on account of Villa's wounded condition, we think he will be taken soon. If not, it is bardly likely that without proper surgical care, he will survive long. Further Complications. Interest in the pursuit of Villa was largely diverted today to the reported raising of a now revolutionary standard by Gen. Ynez Salazar.

General Salazar, who has been living here, was one of the best known of the Huerta generals. He is believed to have crossed the border near Ojinaga after a statement denouncing Carranza, for bringing abont the invasion of Mexico by Americans, and declaring it his intention to defend the sacred soll of bis native land. Salazar is reputed one of the ablest of the Mexican generals. It was reported here that he intends to declare for Felix Diaz. Until recently Salazar in the greatest poverty.

He combitterly that on account of his persecution by Americans he was forced to live on the charity of friends. A few dava before his disappearance, however he received a largo sum of money and. paid several debts. He is said to have a large following in the state of Chihuahua. A story in current tonight that Salazar is in hiding in Juarez, but this is hardly possible, without the con nivance of the Carranza officials, it was not generally credited.

Salazar 'a Proclamation. A proclamation was discovered today, purporting to be signed by Salazar, in which he called on all patriotic Mexicans to join him in the protection of Mexican soil. Eltego Baca, who defended Salazar at his trial for gunrunning, declared the signature to the proclamation was genuine The proclamation said in part: The attitude of Carranza, always hostile to every individual, corporation party not subservient to him, which maintains in exile the most cultured, honest and well-to-do portion of the Mexican family; the anarchy created by the very party that sarcastically calls itself Constitutionalist'; their inability to run down bandits who, like Villa, are the oppressors of the nation and stain on history, at least, being the cause of an American invasion or our beloved soil, impels me again to spring to the armed struggle, determined to do all I can for the salvation of our country and our honor. After declaring that his first purpose the union of all Mexicans for the national defense he says that he is willing to turn the direction of the campaign over to any patriotic body of men who are worthy of it. Baca Under Arrest.

Elfego Baca, formerly district attorney in Socorro, N. and leader in Republican politics in that state, WAS arrested here tonight in connection with the flight of General Salazar. Eight Mexicans, who have played im portant parta in Mexican politics, also were arrested. Among them was Gen. Ignacio Moreles Zaragosa, who was in command at Tampico, under Huerta when the arrest of American marines precipitated the crisis which led to the occupation of Vera Cruz, and General Marcelo Caraveo, a former lieutenant of Orozco.

All eight are said to have been working in the interests of Felix Diaz. COLUMBUS APPREHENSIVE Guard Is Increased Developments Seem Imminent, Columbus, N. April -More soldiers were on guard duty in Columbus tonight than on any night since the town was raided by Villa bandits month ago. Heavily armed Soldiers patrolled the streets and the military reservation, while one company of infautry, was ordered to sleep in their elothing and with their arms at their sides. NO EVIDENCE OF A PLOT Grand Jury Finds No Conspiracy Against New England Plants Boston, April The rederal Grand Jury, which, for several weeks has been investigating a reported conspirRey to destroy Now England plants engaged in the manufacture of war muni.

tions today reported it had found no evidence of such a plot. Goes to Mexico to Lead a Brand New Revolution GEN. JOSE Y. SALAZAR. R.

P. ALLEN MAY BE MADE COMMISSIONER Governor Expected to Name Bradsher's and Ferguson's Successors Soon. A report, seemingly more, than mere rumor, was current in state capitol eircles yesterday, that Governor Hays 800n will appoint two penitentiary commissioners to. succeed J. A.

Bradsher and J. V. Ferguson, who have refused the governor's request that they resign. It would cause no surprise should the governor take this action today. It is believed that R.

P. Allen of Littie Rock, former member of the Arkanwas Railroad Commission, will be one of the appointees. Mr. Allen applicant for the appointment mom ber of the Board of Control the State: Charitable Institutions to till the cancy caused by the death of James Burridge of Walnut Ridge, At that time, Governor Hays was considering renomination for governor and it believed that he had decided to appoint Mr. Allen, who.

has the reputation of being a wise and resourceful politician. If the governor reached any such decision, however, he experienced a sudden change of mind, for he appointed Omer Burnsides and announced that he would not be a candidate for renomination. Mr. Allen was active in behalf of Secretary of State Earle W. Hodges in the recent gubernatorial campaign.

Commissioners Brasher and Ferguson, now in disfavor with the governor, supported Dr. Brough. ELEVENTH- HOUR TAX RUSH Tardy. Ones. Throng Sheriff's.

Windows Until Late at Night, At 8 o'clock yesterday morning more than 500 persons were crowded around the caged windows of the tax collector office, lined up in the corridors or standing in and around the entrances to the courthouse in Little Rock. The reason was- -the last day on which taxes would be accepted without penalties. A crowd was there all day and until 10:30 last night, Even after that hour stragglers came in until the windows were closed at midnight. The office force of Sheriff and Col: -lector W. G.

Hutton has been working almost night and day for two weeks in an creasing effort to amount keep of up taxes with the paid ever at the window and sent to the office through the mails. Yesterday the force was almost swamped. All available men were at work receiving the taxes and giving receipts for their payment, Pulaski county residents, should pay to the collector more than $1,300,000. -It-could not be ascertained last night how much of this has been paid. WAITE PLEADS NOT GUILTY Poisoner Is Arraigned During TwoMinute Court Session, New York, April 10, Dr.

Arthur. Warren Waite, who has confessed to poisoning his father-in-law, John E. Peck, millionaire drug manufacturer of Grand Rapids, entered, through his attorney, today a plea of not guilty when arraigned. on the indictment charging him with murder in the first degree. His attorney reserved the right to change the plea within 10 days.

Waite was committed to the Tombs without bail. No date was set for the trial. The proceedings required only two minutes and Dr. Waite, spoke no word, but stood pale and quiet, gazing at the floor. TREATS WIFE.

IS FINED Briton Pays $5 Assessment Under War Statue. 6 Southampton, April -Robert Smith has been fined 45 here for treatring his wife. In defense he said his write gave him 19 cents to pay for her -drink, and he put it in his pocket and then tendered to pay for both his and The low sasa each person must pay for his for her) own drink. FIRE RUNS THRO A KEMPNER SHO SHOP 9 Between $100,000 000 Loss in Mai rest Blaze. HUGE CROWD ATTRACTED Eight Companies, in Hour's Fight, Check Flames Threatening Block.

A. crowd which filled Main street a Capitol avenue from curb to curb going home time last night watched firemen of eight companies of the partment fight fire which started in second floor of the Kempner building, above the Kempner Shoe Company, 420 Main street, and was held to building. An unusually rapid start made it seem probable that the flames would spread to buildings on either side. The Losers. Ike Kempner 418-420 Main street, loss on stock between $100.000 and $110,000, with insurance from 000 to $80,000.

Mrs. Sophie Kempner and Mrs. cilia Parker, loss on building, $85,000, with insurance of $20,000. Bordeaux Pharmacy, 416 Main street, loss on stock and fixtures, $14,000, with insurance of $9,000. Street ears were blocked by the hoss lines from the time of the start of fire at 10:30 until the arrival of work.

car with jumpers at 11:30.1 All other traffic was stopped by erowd. Three short ladders were raised from the sidewalks, the windows were broken through and lines from Companies No. 1, No: 2, No. and No. were carried in.

When the flames burat through the roof, throwing the State. National Bank building into uncanny relief, the ladder from aerial truck was raised and six men carried line to the roof to stop the spread of flames. Fire Worst in Rear. In the rear, where the fire seemed have its greatest start, the flames dance ring out from the windows and onto the roof. two lines of Company No.

1 and third of Company No. were used in the fight. Fire Chief C. S. Hafer.

directed the attack in the rear. Assistant Chief Burns worked from the front. Work which reflected credit the department had the fire under control at 11:20. At the saving of the a floor above the Bordeaux sent the doors out with a roar, is of an explo sion and puff of smoke. A second section of the floor crashed through few minutes later.

Clouds of dense smoke poured from the front windows to hamper the men 88 they carried the lines into the building. Within three of an hour. after the start of the fire an underlying layer of steam showed that the blaze was dying. Another 15 minutes and the smoke came only from the attic windows and indicated that what fire remained was held to that section of the building. Spectators were not held to streets, behind the fire lines which the police drew around the corner.

From the roof of the Electric Shop, across from the fire, several watched the blaze and played the glare from the searchlight, which is fixed on top of the building, on the smoke and steam, which rose in soft masses from the burning building. Move to 605-607. Melvin and Dave Kempner of the firm of Kempner Bros. said last night that the store would be moved this morning to the store building left vacant by Peckham at 605-607 Main street. That part of the stock of the lower floor which is not damaged by water will be moved to this store after insurance adjustment.

Dave Kempner will leave for Boston tonight to purchase stock for the new store. The stock probably is a total loss, Ike Kempner said last night. The store WAS one of the most. complete establishments of its kind in the South. The new stock had not been insured yet, Mr.

Kempner said last night, by long-distance telephone from Hot Springs. He was advised of the fire by his brothers. He will come to Little Rock this morning. FOUR ARE SHOT IN BRAWL Riot Breaks Out in Oklahoma oil Town Dance Hall. Tulsa, April report has reached here that three men have been fatally shot and another dangerously wounded in a drunken brawl in a dance.

hall at Buffamo, Okla. Latest reports declare that coolheaded citizens have succeeded in quelling the riot that broke out at 11:30 clock. Dan Myers, a caser, was shot in the head when he quarreled with drunken man who drew a gun. Nig Swazey, a driller, was struck the face by a stray bullet and his teeth were shot out. He is in a serious condition.

Two other men, whose names could not be learned, were shot in the head. OUSTED FROM OFFICE Jefferson Justice of Peace Charged With Malfeasance. Special to the Gazette Pine Bluff, April Judge W. B. Sorrells issued an order in Circuit Court this morning, removing from office until further orders of the court, Justice of the Peace W.

8. Stewart of Altheimer, because he was indicted by the last Grand Jury On charge of malfeasance. It in charged that he failed to comply with the law, which a requires that he tile with the county elerk before Jannery 1, a transcript showing the fines, forfeitures and judgments of His court. ARKANSAR WEATHER FORECAST. Tueday, partly cloudy, warmer; Wednesday, generally cloudy.

LOCAL RECORD YESTERDAY. Barom. Temp RH. Wind. Weath.

Prec. 12 Cloudy 0.00 D. 5 60 40 Clear 0.00 Highest temperature, lowest. 43. GERMANS' DENIAL IS NOT SUFFICIENT Washington Has Strong dence of Illegal Submarine Operations.

Washington, April -Investigation of recent attacks on unarmed merchant vessels carrying Americans has developed such a canvincing array of evidence pointing to illegal submarine operations that the United States government has determined the situation cannot be cleared up by the German note denying that a German submarine torpedoed the Sussex, and disclaiming blame for attacks on. other ships President Wilson and Secretary Lansing are awaiting the communication from Berlin and for further infor. mation from other sources. Probably all data needed for determination of the position of the United States will be in hand in time for Friday's cabinet meeting. Some definite action will follow, but no one in the confidence of the administration will discuss its nature.

However, it is believed that no rupture of diplomatic relations is imminent and that if such a crisis does arise the president will go before Congress. New French Line Is Firm The German crown prince has thrown several divisions against the new French line, but so far has been unable to break, that line at any point. The bombardment of the whole front west of the Meuse is of increasing intensity on both sides. Germans, moving down along the court line, attacked the French positions south of the Forges brook. Here they had to face the full fury of the French guns, which cost them heavy Josses.

The French front from Le Mort Homme to. Cumieres remained unmoved and further attempts to. 88- sault were arrested by the French cur The French still hold their positions in the wood, which German attacka have been directed daily, The last remaining crater taken recently by the Germans from the British at St. Eloi has been recaptured by King George's men who also established themselves in Ger man trenches running southwest from the crater. There is renewed activity on all the fronts where Russian forces are engag ed.

There have been numerous gegements in Russia, but none of the proportion of a general offensive. Further gain is reported for the army reporting in Asiatic Turkey and the froces moving further south toward Bagdad apparently have come upon the main force of the Turks. A battle has been fought with a large force of Kurds, but the results have not been disclosed. In Mesopotamia the British, in theif attempts to relieve their compatriots besieged at Kut-el-Amara, attempted to break the Turkish lines, but failed. The floods still are badly hampering the movements of the British.

The Italiane have penetrated advanced Austrian trenches in the Tonale road near Sperone, and have set on fire with their guns the town of Coldonazzo in the Sugana valley, Vienna reports. CHARGE FLAG'S INSULTED Speaker at Now York Meeting May Be Prosecuted by State. Now York, April -Mayor Mitchel today requested an investigation of An alleged insult to the American flag at a meeting last night in a school building. Pointing out the state law covering such offenses, the mayor said: (It seems to me unspeakable that there should be heard in a public school in this city such utterances as I understand were made." The speaker was James H. Maurer, president of the Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor.

In opposing the proposed establishment of a state constabulary in New York he was quoted as having shouted: "Down with the Stars and 1 ACCUSE SOUTHERN PACIFIC Witness Declares Road Sought to Ruin Independent Ship Lino, New. Orleans, April Charges that the Southern Pacific tried to harass and discourage an independent steamship line, which New Orleans interests endeavored to establish between this city and New York as a competi. tor of the Morgan Line, were made by Leon C. Simon of New Orleans, a witness at the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing here today, on the question of separating the Southern Paeific rail and water lines. New Orleans does not, desire the separation of the Southern Pacific rail and water lines, he said, but wants square deal in rates.

He alleged the company discriminated against New Orleans in favor of Galveston and other points. Money to lend on well-improved river bottom farme for long time: no delay. D. Arnold- Henderson 001 State Bank Bids. Adv.

Plenty of money to lend on city rest Equitable Building And Loan AssociaNon. R. W. See, 114 Main Adv. FALLS FROM BRIDGE: DROWNS IN RIVER Search for Ed Cochran's Body Continues Late Into Night.

BELIEVED HE WAS DAZED Probably Struck Girder in His Plunge and Was Unconscious as He Reached Water. Ed Cochran, 21 years old, bridge laborer, lost his life in the Arkansas river after falling: 30 feet from the floor of the Iron Mountain bridge over the river at the foot of Rock street late yesterday afternoon. Late last night men in boats still were dragging the river in an effort to locate the body. Cochran sank at a point. 100 feet below the bridge.

Witnesses said that Cochran, a member of a repair gang working on the bridge, was unloading guard rails. In stepping over the railroad track his foot slipped and he fell over the side of the bridge. E. C. Sullivan, a workman, said he believes Cochran 'a head struck a steel girder under the bridge.

Finger nail scratches on the girder indicated that Cochran clutched the girder as he fell. Sullivan said Cochran made no outery. He struck the water head first and came up a few feet below. He sank again, came up at a point about 100 feet below the bridge and then disappeared, Sullivan said. Workmen threw heavy timbers into the river, ing to Cochran to catch on one of them.

They say he made no response and they believe he was stunned by striking the girder as he fell. Chief of Police H. G. Dale and officers rushed to the scene with the city pulmotor. The officers rendered all possible assistance 'in the search for the body.

Cochran lived with his brother, W. F. Cochran, at 1911 West Tenth street. He was not married. Among the workmen who witnessed the accident were: R.

B. Davis, 1519 Pike avenue, Argenta; E. C. Sullivan, 1700 Maple street, Argenta; J. A.

Keel, 1907 Augustus street, Argenta; A. F. Woods, 1412 Willow street, Argenta, and others. PROMISES BRIDGE AUG. 23 Last Barrier to Big Mississippi Structure Removed by Court Memphis, Tena.

April 10. known barrier in the way of the com pletion of the Harrahan bridge across the Mississippi river at Memphis removed today when writ of sion of a small building at Broadway and Kansas street was delivered to torneys for the Arkansas and Memphis Railway Bridge and Terminal Company. This writ was issued by Judge H. W. Laughlin as a result of ruling made last week by the Court of Civil Appeals at Nashville, upholding the validity of the bridge company's charter, which had been attacked by the Schlitz Brewing Company, owners of the property.

C. president of the Arkansas and Memphis Railway Bridge. and Terminal Company, has written to Memphis officials that the will be completed and opened to by August 23, 1916, barring unforeseen delays. BARNES TO FIGHT COLONEL Boss Doesn't Take Roosevelt'8 odical Seriously. New York, April 10.

William Barnes, formerly chairman of the Republican State Committee, today denied a report that he would not oppose the nomination by the Republican party of Mr. Roosevelt for president. This year, Mr. Barnes asserted, periodical candidacy of Mr. Roosevelt for president of the United States is based upon Americanism and such sporadic support as he is receiving has come from his declaration in behalf of proper national defense.

Mr. Roosevelt is not responsible for any natural phenomenon, nor has he patent on the obvious. That this country should be properly defended as it is not defended now, is not open to debate." DIES UNDER CAR WHEELS Ike Smith of Near Hackett, Okla. Killed at Rock Island. Special Rock to Island, the Gazette.

April The mutilated body of like Smith, aged 40 years, was found along the Midland Valley railroad tracks here last night. Smith was struck by east-bound passenger train No. 2. Members of the train crew believe he was murdered and that his body was placed on the tracks to hide the crime, but this view is not generally accepted. Friends of Smith believe he struck by the train while walking along the tracks ten route to Hackett.

The train crew members state they found Smith's coat undamaged quite a distance from the body. Smith lived in Oklahoma, four miles west of Hackett. BANKER OUT ON BOND E. Mayo Dickenson Is Released From Jail at Fort Smith. special to the Gazette Fort Smith, April E.

Mayo Dickenson was released from jail today on $10,000 bond, signed by 10 local business men. Dickenson Saturday is said to have confessed to embezzling several thousand do are from the American National bans, which closed tiro weeks ago. -Dickenson was assistant cashier. As a result of the confession his bond was reduced from $40,000 to $10,000, U. S.

Senator Criticises 1 U. S. Campaign in Mexico SENATOR ALBERT TALL BULLET WOUND, FIVE WEEKS OLD, IS FATAL Mrs. Belle Guidici, Accidentally Shot by Husband, Dies. Shot through the lungs, five weeks ago, when her husband accidentally discharged a revolver he was cleaning, Mrs.

Harriet Belle Guidici, 38 years old, died at 7 o'clock yesterday morning at the family residence, 100 Denison street. Complications from the wound, inflicted March 6, caused Mrs. Guidici's death. one of her physicians said. The husband.

Charles Guidici, an Iron Mountain conductor, was cleaning his revolver and accidentally discharghe said, an his wife passed in front of him teleMrs. backe and penetrated the Jane and, according the plysicians was not Mist. Guidici is survived by her hasband, two sons, two daughters her mothers, Mrs. Elizabeth Shelton, all of Little Rock: two sisters, Miss Jennie, Shelton of Little Rock and Mrs. Ida Noonan of St.

Louis, and one brother, J. M. Shelton of Harrisburg, Mo. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 o'clock this morning at Christ church, Capitol avenue and Scott streets. The Rev.

E. A. Lyman- Wheaton will officiate. will be at Oakland cemetery. The pall bearers will be: Harry Clark, Frank Judd, Fred Day, Charles Boone, J.

W. Hopkins and Fred Peloubet. NEW CASE AGAINST HYDE State Counters Motion to Squash in Famous Kansas City Case. Kansas, City, April 10. A new information, charging Dr.

B. Clarke. Hyde with poisoning Col. Thomas H. Swope, millionaire philanthropist, was filed today by the prosecuting attorney.

The new information was made necessary by the action of attorneys for the defense, who sought to quash further prosecution under the statute limiting the state to four continuances. All these continuances had been utilized by the prosecution in an effort to give time in which to obtain funds for another trial. motion by the defense to quash this newest information probably will be filed within 48 hours. If this tion is overruled, the Hyde trial will begin anew. A motion to quash all further procedure was pending when the new information was filed today.

MASTER PLUMBERS MEET State Association Is Holding Annual Convention at Texarkana. Special to the Texarkana, April 10. The Arkansas State Association of Master Plumbers convened in annual session this afternoon and will continue through tomorrow. Morris Sanders, president, is presiding. Only routine matters were taken up today.

Officers will be eleeted tomorrow. About 80 master plumbers are present. RED RIVER IS FALLING Worst of the Most Recent Flood Is BeHieved to Eave Passed. Special to the Gazette Texarkana, April Red river, at points in this vicinity, is rapidly falling, and the plantation owners feel assured that the worst is vast. The rise caused the suspension of levee building between Index and Garland City, but it is probable work may be resumed.

BAD NEGRO IS CAPTURED Black Who Injured Nine Stuttgart In Taken by Officers. Special to the Gasette. Stuttgart, April 10. -Oscar Akers, the one armed negro who shot eight negroes and stabbed another Saturday night, was captured and placed in jail yesterday by local officers. He pleaded guilty and was held for the netion of the Grand Jury.

None of the victims has died. IS NO CO-OPERATION. SAYS SENATOR FALL Unless Granted Use of Rail ways Troops Must Be Withdrawn, He Declares. WRITES FROM THE BORDER Complains Patrol Is Not Being Ade quately Maintained Gap in Line Exposed Columbus Washingten, April 10. Senator Fall of New Mexico, who at the request of Republican senators, went to the border immediately after Villa's raid on Columbus to investigate conditions, wrote in a letter received today by Senator Gallinger.

that Carransa troops are not co-operating with the American expedition in any way, or making any attempt to attack Villa. He complained that the border patrol is not being maintained adequately and wrote that an unguarded gap of nine miles had made. the Columbus raid possible. The letter was written in El Paso April 4. It quoted an unnamed authority as saying that unless a more satis factory 1180 of the Mexican railways were made possible within two weeks, the American troops must withdraw The senator said he had reliable information that Villa had not been wounded.

Refused to Fight Villa Mexicans, said the letter, "have made no attenipt to attack Villa and have not in any way been cooperating with our force or attempting to check Villa's retreat or to sist in his capture: On his retreat Villa 's first camp was within Ave miles of 700 Carranza soldiers, to whom Ramon Reyes reported, and whom he pleaded with to accompany him to tack Villa's 300 men. The tas refused. Describing the Columbus raid Senator Fall said the bandits made their way into the heart of the town, looted two stores and set fire to several buildinge before an alarm was given. With the aid of a machine gun within 20 feet of the American army hospital, he said, the Mexicans then fought with the residents of the town for other 50 minutes before the troopers, stationed behind the hospital, appeared. Powerful Carranza Force Near.

The letter emphasized the possibilities of the Mexican trenches facing the border at Juarez and other border He said I concentra troops the der had been but that he reliably informed the Carranza commanders could 8,000 men into Ague Prieta within hours and that practically all the Carransa troops in the state of Chihuahua are stationed along the Mexican Central within one to ten hours from Tuares, However, Senator Fall added, have absolutely no fear of an attacle from Mexicans under any circumstances except through Indian tactica such an pursued by Villa at Columbus, or where the Mexians are in overwhelming num: bers. Villa Has Strong Following The senator said that at the time he wrote there was no border patrol of Douglas, and had been none between Gibson ranch and Hachita, 30. miles west. He declared Villa sympathizers were overrunning virtually all of northern Mexico, and that Villa easily could capture Chihuahua, where the garrison is friendly to him. In the Torreon, Parral and Santa: Rosalia districts, said the letter, Villa has many friends, and one of his leaders, Canuto Reyes, is said to have 1,500 armed men constantly cutting communications and threatening the garrison at Torreon.

The districts mentioned are among those in which American troops are now operating. Says Mexicans Friendly. Senator Fall said he believed the Mexican people generally welcomed the presence of American troops: Mexicans of the Casas Grandes, Santa Maria and Guerrero valleys are welcoming our soldiers and deal with them on the most friendly he wrote. only opposition which they are meeting among the populace is because of failure to understand that we are assisting Carranza. NOT TO CRUSH GERMANY Premier Asquith Answers Charges by German Chancellor.

London, April 10. On the occasion of a government reception to visiting French senators and deputies at Lancaster House tonight, Premier Asquith, took the opportunity to reply to the speech recently delivered in the stag by the imperial German chancellor, Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg. Those present included Earl Kitchener, the Marquis of Lansdowne, Sir Edward Gray, J. Austen Chamberlain, Sir Walter Runciman, Lewis Harcourt, Viscount Bryce, A.

J. Balfour and Lord Robert Cecil. The premier, in propos: ing the toast. 4 Our referred to Von Bethmann-Hollweg's claim to readiness on the part of Germany to negotiate peace, and said: German chancellor wants us to assume the attitude of a defeated nation to a victorious adversary, But we are not defeated; we are not going to be defeated. Reiterating that the entente allies were prepared only for peace on the terms of his declaration of November.

1914, Mr. Asquith proceeded: a The chancellor first misquotes my language then proceeds to distort its obvious meaning and intention. Great Britain and France entered thee war not to strangle Germany or wipe her off the map of Europe; not to destroy her national life; certainly not to interfere with, to nee the chancellor's language, the free exercise of her peaceful a deavors.".