The Lincoln Star from Lincoln, Nebraska • 1

A I 'v. I NEDQASUA'S BEST NEWSPAPER FOURTEENTH LINCOLN. MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1916. TEN PAGES GARRANZA'S POLICY TO DETERMINE ISSUE First Chiefs Declaration Awaited by Washington; AH Hinges on His Attitude NEW YORK GUARDSMEN READY FOR WAR. FIRST STATE TROOPS ARE READY TO LEAVE Fremont Signal Corps Mustered In, With Impressive Cere- mnnv Mnnrlav rVsrriiritnrf RECEIVE CARDINAL'S BLESSING i 1UUII JT 1I1U1IUUJ lVAUS.Aftlai.JJ THE STAR' I one CITY' EDITION LtN UOJ WW jw'i" 1 rwwwff pui II -i-iiuinmunmum iiiii, ihi.uiiiimh f' Hi Arrangements For Transportation lit' ,14 -L Release of Prisoners and Statement ot Intentions Asked by Washington "I to Border Being Completed At Chicago so noteworthy that It was thought nnlil ilfct tkat I Km and was suffering from wounds and thirst.

Orders the Real litue It was pointed out, however, that Secretary Lansing's note did not found its demands upon a statement that Mexicans precipitated the fight. Apparently the question has no direct connection with the course President Wilson Is pursuing. The Mexican note saying General C'arransa personally directed that General Trevino resist any movement of American troops In Mexico except on retirement toward the border Is the real The Washington government construed this action as a formal avowal of deliberate hostile action. It demands that If this Is Carranxa's purpose, he so state through regular diplomatic channels. 1 7 ts- I Ss- 'S a mmumm T3f PASSING ST.lrWrJZlGKS CATHZDI2A1.

f) Fully equipped and recruited to war strength, the Eighty-ninth regiment, through the streets of New York and entrained for the moblzatlon camp nt from the war 'department. the 69th marching up Fifth avenue, paBt Washington, June 2. Whether a state of war shall exist between the United States and the de facto government of Mexico depends upon the formal declaration of policy by General Carranza, expected hourly today In response to the note telegraphed to Mexico City yesterday by' Secretary Lansing. The American government will Insist upon the Immediate release of the cavalrymen captured at Cardial as demanded in the note, but high officials of the administration explain In interpreting the communication that the course of the United States will be determined by Carranxa's final statement of his intentions toward the American expedition in Mexico protect the border, rather than on the specific circumstances of the Carrlsal Incident. The war department has not received the letter from Captain Morey of the tenth cavalry giving the first official American versions of the fighting at Carrlzal.

The published text of Captain Mo-rey's letter was construed as Indicating that the American force was to some extent responsible for the clash. Officials noted this fact but said that an official account from Captain Morey would be the basis of judgment rather than the hurried note written by a man who was expecting death 5 Forces Being Shifted Toward Vital Places On Lines of Communication. Towns Evacuated By Americans Immediately Occupied By Trevino. San Antonio, June 2. News reaching army headquarters here to day indicated that the Mexican forces along the Rio Grande from Matambroa to Juarez, either have' withdrawn their main strength, from the border or are preparing to do it.

It also Is Indi cated that these troops are taking sta tlon at strategic points along a line well south of the border where railroad junctions allow of the rapid handling of troops, or where the topo graphy of the country would permit of a strong defense. Their new line It is reported, would command the Mexican lines of advance toward the strategic points of Monterey and Sal-tillo, the vCoahutla coal mines, which furnish the main fuel supply of Mex ico and on which the movement of locomotives depends, Paredon. the main railroad Junction point between Monterey and SaltlllO and Torraon and which probably will be the main base of the Mexican army, and Chihuahua City. The Mexican garrisons at Matamo-ros, Nuevo Laredo and Juarez are said to be small. Only a negligible force Is said to be stationed opposite Del Rib and the strongest force along ti.e border, that at Pledras Negr.is, opposite Eagle Pass, Is reported preparing to evacuate at a moment's notice.

Towns Oeoupisd Chihuahua, June 26 On the heels of the American evacuation of San Geronlmo and Bachlnaba, General Jacinto Trevino has occupied these points with his troops, Issuing, strict orders that any attempt of General Pershing's men to return south must be forcibly prevented. Rumor of Clash. Columbus, N. June 26 A report was In circulation here today that another clash of American and Car-ranzista troops had occurred In the vicinity of Villa Ahumada, but army officers here have not confirmed It. No Report at El Paso.

El June, 26 Mexican officials In EI Paso and Juarez said today they had heard nothing of any fighting at Villa Ahumada or any other point. Clinton T. Ross, Football Star, May Gather Colored Troops. voluntee company of negro troop sen-Ice In the Mexican crisis may be recruited in Lincoln and offered to the federal government Clinton T. Ross, colored star on the Cornhusker football team, and now a practicing lawyer In the city, will have charge ot the campaign to secure members.

It is said. The fact the colored troops were ones to die In the fight between Pershing's force and the Mexicans, when the company of canlry was entrapped at Carrlzal, Is said to have caused the oinred citizens to wish to enlist tv STRATEGG POINTS WOULD RECRUIT NEGRO COIVIPAN The first company of the Nebraska national guard to be re portsd to General Funston as fully mustered and ready for ssrvios will be the signsl corps, from Fremont, under Captain Jess. The men took the oath of allegiance in a body thia morning, and reported for physioal Inspection at one o'clock thia afternoon. When the examination of the men ia finished and the roll made out, Adjutant General Hall will immediately wire General Funston to that effect. Should he order them to a post Immediately, they will entrain tomorrow morning.

The field hospital will probably be the next unit to be mustered In, end then the second battalion of the Fourth Reglmsnt, composed of compsniss and of Omaha. Praotioally sll of the Fourth regiment companies art ready for muster, ARRANGE TRANSPORTATION Through arrangements with the Central department, cars for moving the signal corps and field hospital corps to the border were received at the Omaha divlaion of-fioe of the Burlington today. Cars are to be ready for the two com- Eanie tonight, and for the seoond sttalion of the Fourth regiment, from Omaha, by tomorrow morning. It ia said that seventy-five ears altogether will be required' to move the Fourth and Fifth regiments to the border. Recruiting to full war strength has been abandoned, and the troops will be sent to the border as soon as the minimum war strength of Ixty-five men and three off I ten )i reached.

Recruiting will continue at headquarters here, and according to a letter received, from the War" department this morning, In the Tederalrecrultlnf tlons as well. Estimates Of Rations. Preliminary estimates of rations needed by the troops on their way tu Mexico have been secured by Adjut ant General Hall, and to facilitate quick departure all of the equipment not to be issued at Camp Morehead has been made ready for shipment. If the physical examination is as long as -originally planned, It will be late tomorrow before any of the letter companies can be reported to General Funston. If the procedure Is short ened, however, It Is possible for the first battalion to leave some time Examining New Recruits.

Headquarters for physical examina tions wero taken from the mustering room to the field hospital, where Ma jor Walde.n and assistants have been examining new. recruits who have never had the guard examination. During the morning orderlies were sent to the Fourth regiment camp to round up all new men who had not had the examination. As far as could be ascertained, all of the companies had received the guard inspection bj noon. Mastering the guards Into tho serv ice is nn Impressive ceremony, wn.i Captain jess' seventy-three men stood at attention before the mustering of ficers this morning, they were In formed that the oath of allegiance would he given them In a body, and that all those who were ready to swesr fidelity should step ten paces forward.

Every men stepped out. He then held his right hand on high, placed his hat over his heart, and vowedi to ever defend the United States against all her and to obey all orders from her representa tives. When the ceremony was com pleted, the corps gathered around Cap tain Jess and gave three rousing cheers for President Wilson. A Colored Battalion. G.

W. Obee, and Edward Tanner, colored, from Omaha, saw Adjutant General Hall about recruiting a colored battalion In Omaha. They had previously Interviewed the governor, who had sanctioned the enterprise, but sent them to Oeneral Hall for Instructions. The general told them there was no Immediate necessity for more troops, but that he would let them know later. Barlowe Nye, major-elect of the First battalion, university cadets, was promoted from second, to first sergeant of Company Kearney, Fourth regiment, this morning, and First Sergeant Don Cameron was promoted to second lieutenant.

Warning to Boya From the recruiting station at head. quarters came the statement that the two or three companies in the Fifth regiment not yet. up to war strength uver BJAiy-iiv-r ivuum noi Dtj lony 111 getting away to the border and head quarters tendered an invitation to all serlous-mlnded young men who want ed to see service In Mexico. Speed Is the only stipulation. Two or three grave cases have come to the attention of Adjutant General Hall, which have prompted him to la- sue a warning to all boys seised with the recruiting fever.

When a lad be tween IS to 21 In the excitement of the moment, forges a parent's name on a recruiting blank, he has committed a crime subject to federal Judgment and liable to Imprisonment at Leavenworth. Major Falconer Promoted It was announced yesterday after noon that Major Falconer, in charge of the commissary department, had been repromoted to his former position of quartermaster and commissary gen eral with the rank of colonel from which he resigned some time ago. When orders for mobilisation 'came. Private Falconer offered his services. He was made major and put In charge of the commissary.

His work has been given his old rank. Major Hayaell, assistant adjutant general and Major Blrkner, assistant Inspector' general, will be mustered Into the federal service as captains and quartermasters as long as they are needed, Received Mora Orders. Following up Its order of last Thursday for the sending of Nebraska troops to the Mexican border as fast as the) could be mustered Into the regular service, the war department on Sun-da wired a aeoond time declaring that the situation Is urgent ana that theru should be no delay. Under tho spur of this advice, mill-tnry authorities at Camp Morehead are rushing preparations for the departure of the soldiers. The Fremont signal corps and the Lincoln field hospital, which were mustered In Sunday, are now ready to leave, and a report to that effect Is to be forwarded to General Funston today.

It was expected to muster In the four Omaha companies, constituting ths first battalion of the Fourth Infantry regiment, on Monday and send them on the same train with the first named organisations. Mustering will continue and sa fast as the militia organisations are fornw plly taken into the army organisation they will be placed on trains and moved southward. They- may leave Lincoln before It Is known Just where they are to be stationed. If so, orders will be received from General Funston while the troops are enroute, Indicating their destinations. It Is not at all certain that all the Nebraska troops will be sent to the same place, or even the same section of the botumeavShouId they be scattered at different points along the boundary line, they will necessarily be under different commands, and the prospect of maintaining regimental organisations under their own officers will not be realized.

4 vrar peparimani vrgea natte. wt last message recMvea rrom' war rtfhftr'f mart na.t.r. a -I, ton read at follows "Rushing ot troops to border an Imperative military necessity. Expedite muster of infantry and other Una units Wire, giving how many infantry will be ready for field service." a snori time previous to tnis, Adjutant General Hall received a telegram of similar tenor from General In charge of the central army bureau at Chicago. The program Is being carried out Just ss indicated by The Star last Thursday, when this newspaper first gave the Information to the publlo that the war department Tiad ordered haste lit mobilising and mustering in the troops, and sending, them to tns border as fast as General Funston can place them.

The reception to the soldiers, which was to have been held at Electrlo park Monday evening has been called oft on account nf ih rvn.n.(iu. a- partura from Camp'Morehead. Big Crowd Sunday. The men in' 1 uniform and Camp Morehead offered the chief Sunday at. traction for the state ss well as the pcoyie or Lincoln, uy train andi by auto the relatives; friends and curious or Interested people flocked to the state fair grounds from almost every corner of the state.

Every company had ltn visitors from home and every man In unirorm naa nis admirers and friends. Kttmfita nlana 1 1. n. L. mvitu iiini flooded the grounds as high as 60,000 while by actual count more then 700 autos were parked at the entrance at one -time.

A steady -flow of autos passed through the entrance the en tire day and Seventeenth street was packed with slow movlnsr cars for hours at a time. Every vscant spot on the grounds was thronged with sightseers, and the soldters-to-be, received stares, grins and cheers in dazzling succession. All Pomp and 8plondor. All the nnmn and rlmiim.l.Hjil war was displayed both to the viaitorn and to the men. The excitement and tension of the last week were forgot ten tor tne moment and ail reveled In the exhibition.

Older people remember scenes before the deofcrture of the Nebraska regiments for the Span- isn-American war and oldl veterans recalled memories of the mobilisation camps at the time of the Civil war. All were Interested In every department of the new camp. The camp life, the drill, the commissary and cook in departments all received attention. In spite of the crowd and the arrant influx of automobiles, no serious accidents were reported, although many minor bumps and scratches were un-svoidable. The garages, hotels and traction company did a record break.

Ing business and the parks and amuse. ment centers received their share of the crowd before the heavy rain about iv ciock arove everyone to sheltr. Germans Close to Lines in Front of Verdun Fortress Paris, June 2. The Germans sre now, three-quarters of a mile from the French lines immediately In front of the fortress of Verdun, but no operation has as yet been undertaken elsewhere to relieve the pressure on the citadel. French commanders.

It la believed. look on the tactical success of the Germans, on the right bank of the Mouse as of only momentary signifi cance, Exhausted by the murderous fighting of the past three days, the enemy haa been forced to pause for breath under cover of the rain of 10 and 13-lnch shells with which be has pounded the French lines. Czvt. fjui JUfirK. New Tork Beekmnn, national guardi marched there to await orders tho St.

Patrick's Cathedral, where they OP IS East Reports Several Regi ments Ready to Mustered In In Missouri States Hustling. DELAY BLAMED ON STATES Physical Examination-and Lack of Equipment Holding: Back Few Are Completely Assembled. ONLY AMERICANS WANTED Washington, June 26. Speeding up of the mobilisation of national guards men was reported to the war depart ment today from nearly all states anu word was expected momentarily by the national guard division that the first contingents had started for tha border. Major General Leonard Wood, com manding the eastern department, re, ported that he expected several New York and Massachusetts regiments ready to start during the day.

More' than 1,000 Missouri guards were reported to have been mustered into the federal service. They wero the first to actually take the United States ath slnce une company-of the Oregon guard qualified. General Scott, chief of staff, said elaborate and smoothly working ma chinery was In operation to expedltu transportation or the national guard to the south. Their troop and supply trains have the right of way even tu the side tracking- of limited passenger trains. The quartermaster has charge of the transportation, aided by railroad agents of the American railways sta tioned constantly at the war depart ment, Militia Delays.

Physical examination and lack ot equipment Is delaying militia In some states. It is pointed out that state authorities and not the federal gov ernmeni are responsible ror any shortage of uniforms, rifles and other materials, the regulations requiring tnat sunicient quantities be on hand at all times to equip militia units up to their peace strength. The militia division was advised today that Illi nois guard was two-thirds enrolled, tnat Kansas guardsmen were mustering with practically all in camp ana that Ohlos complement would be mobilized complete, having received further orders to hasten. The Wisconsin guard was reported not yet mustered. Other state forces reported mobilized today Include Minnesota.

Indiana, Michigan; Wyoming, Colorado, South Dakota and Idaho. Citizens of German, Polish and other foreign parentage are organising separate Army heads explained today- that such organisations could not be accepted unless they should answer a call for volunteers. As far as the war department Is concerned, said Secretary Baker, "there Is only one nationality recog-nlzed-t-Amerlcan." East Off Tonight. New Tork, June 26. Massachusetts and New Jersey troops were ordered today to entrain tonight for El Psso.

New Tork troops have been ordered to leave tonight for Brownsville, It was announced today at headquar. ters of the department of tho east. In response to the appeal of Secretary Baker to Major General Wood urging him to start the national guard troops of the department of the east south as soon as they were reasonably ready, fourteen regiments, Includ-Ing Infantry, cavalry and field artillery together with signal, hospital, ambulance and engineering units are under orders to start before night. It appeared doubtful whether all com- MOBILIZATION NATIONAL GUARD Members of congress were Informed of all phases of the situation during the day by the chairman of the for eign affairs committee who had a long conference with the president last night The president then indicated that he might desire to address the house and senate soon, but no steps toward arranging for a Joint session will be taken until the Carranza reply is received. It Is understood that Mr.

Wilson plans to tell congress, if Carranza adheres to his present avowed policy that the de facto government of Mexico Is waging war against the forces of the United States employed in protecting the American border. avenge the members of their race who died on the field. Ross is one of the best known colored men in the city. For three years he was an Important part of tho Cornhusker football line, playing stonewall guard. After graduation from the university he entered tht practice of law.

He was a candidate for police Judge at the last primaries, and recently conducted his first Jury trial in district court with considerable skill. Should the company be raised It win probably be recruited to full war strength. 14.1 wold be id part of the national guard of General Hall until mustered Into national, ICEPlSl THE GUARD GALLED OFF Adjutant General Hall Receives Orders to Rush Troops Through Examinations. The proposed reception by the city of Lincoln' to the-members of the Nebraska national guard at Electric park tonight will not be held, because of the need for haste in preparing th troops for border service. After receiving the additional orders for speed in mustering the guard from Chicago yesterday, General Hall Informed Col.

C. J. Bills, chairman of the reception committee, that the guards could not attend the reception General Hall's letter is given below. "Col. C.

J. Bills, chairman. to imperative necessity of moving troops to the border and the fact that it la a military necessity, I desire to transmit through you, as chairman, to the Commercial club, our regret at being unable to accept the kind and generous Invitation to participate In the entertainment you have arranged at Electrlo Park this evening for the officers and men of my command. We also desire to thank the officers of the Traction company for agreeing to. transport the troops from the camp grounds to the park and return, free of charge.

P. L. Brigadier General, Commanding. Roads Urged to Hasten Movements of Army Supplies New York, June 26. Railroads throughout the United States have been notified to expedite the movement of all government supplies consigned to the Mexican bordf.r.

It was announced here today by the American railway association. The notification was sent to the roads In the form of a circular. i( The general managers' association, representing, the managers of the east ern railways announced today the appointment of R. L. O'Donnell, of Pittsburgh, general superintendent of the Pennsylvania railway to give his entire' time in behalf of the railroads In co-operating with Major General Wood, 8.

and national guard officers with regard to the movement of troops. High Power Trolley Wire Supports Nest of Bee Martin A bee martin, sometimes better known as a kingbird, has built a downy nest on top of the trolley wire at the Intersection of Seventeenth and A streets, and is preparing to raise a family of young birds In that shocking location. The bird picked the In tersection of the charged wire with the supporting wire from the side of the street to weave its home. Residents of the district aver that the martin en joys the swaying movement given the as iney marcnea past. The War OummarLzed Apparently the British who hold the northern portion of the tins in France and Belgium are threatening if they sre not already making a diversion in Sid of the French at Verdun.

Th Berlin war offios reports lm- Sorts nt military aotivity along the ritish lines. The Auttrians definitely abandoned their offensives In the southern Tyrol nd are falling baok, aooording to today's reports, from the Italian front. The Verdun battle, by all aocounts now in eruoisl stags, was continued last night with the French repulsing Germsn attempts to advsnoe, aooording to the Paris war offios. The French claim to have regained ground. Prob.

ably preparatory to an effort to bring their Unas west of the Mouse up to those on the esst bank, the Germans re bombarding Frenoh positions in sectoiv Letter Read At National Committee Meeting From Bull Moose Leader. Question of Third Party and Endorsement of G. 0. P. Nominee Discussed.

Chicago, June 26 Theodore Roosevelt, In a letter read to the progressive national committee in session here to-oay, finally declined1, to accept the. presidential nomination of the party und strongly urged the bull moose organization to support Charles E. Hughes. The colonel's letter was read by Oscar King Davis, secretary of the committee. The meeting of the national committee of the national party was called to order by Matthew Hale of Massachusetts, vice chairman In the absence of Victor Murdock.

of Kansas, chairman of the committee. The message from Colonel Roosevelt was given close attention by the committeemen. Questions which confronted the committee were: Shall a third party ticket be put in the field? Shall Hughes be substituted for Roosevelt on the progressive ticket, or shall Hughes be endorsed? Shall the committee refuse to endorse any candidate? Shall tho progressive party organization be continued? Among those who favored the endorsement of Hughes wero George W. Perkins ot New Tork; Chester H. Rowell of California, and William Flynn of Pennsylvania.

Those who such endorsement were John M. Parker, of Louisiana, vice presidential candidate of the progressive party, Matthew Hale of Massachusetts and others. THE WEATHER. Lincoln', June -Forecast till 7 p. m.

Tuesdsy: For Lincoln and Vicinity! Unset- tied weather tonight and Tuetdsy, with probably showersi not much change In temperaturs. For Nebraska: Unsett'sd weather tonight and Tuesday, with probably showers; warmer in nonnwestern portion tonight. a. temperatures: 7 a. m.

li. 8 a. m. 10 a. 11 a.

m. .....1. 73 .67 .70 12 noon ...76 1 p. 77 2 p. m.

.76 ....72 At P. M. Relative hu- mldlty, 62; wind velocity, I miles per hour. Weather throughout the slate to- day, clear. Hlnhent temperature a 64; lowest, 67.

gun and Moon. Bun rises, 4:56 a. m. fun sets, 8:0 p. m.

Moon rises. 1:45 a. year ago ROOSEVELT GOMES 0 OR HUGHES The accompanying picture shows received me classing or cardinal rnncy Counsel Argues Indictment Set Forth of No Offense Against Law. Played Desperate Game and Called On to Pay Hazard, Says Prosecutor. London, June 26 At 10:30 o'clock this thli court, of, the chief justice out '-'the king versus Roger Casement" and the trial of the" knight, who is accused bt having Instigated the Irish rebellion was underway.

Viscount Reading, the lord chief Justice and Justices Avery and Hor-; ridge, In bright scarlet robes and powdered wigs, took their seats, the case was called, and Sir Roger Casement was brought In to answer to the charge of high The Indictment followed In legal points that returned against Colonel Arthur J. Lynch who fought against the British In the Boer war. When asked if he. was" guilty or not guilty, Sir Roger bowed and murmured something, but inaudible. His chief counsel, Alexander Sullivan of Dublin, arose quickly and argued that the Indictment set forth was "of no offense known to law" and that none of the acts specified was alleged to have taken place in any territory over which the king has any After consultation the court ruled that- any exceptions to the Indictment in a case of such- Importance could be taken after, lh.bearlngjwlthjut pre judice to the prisoner.

Then Sir Roger made a formal plea of not guilty, speaking in firm tones. Jurors from -the panel, were called The prisoner's objected to the first who wore -on his coat sleeves the khaki band of men attested for the army and waiting to be called up. There was difficulty In securing Jurors. The defense challenged for came more than a dozon. At 11:10 o'clock the Jury was completed.

Question of Circumstances. Sir Frederick Smith," the attorney general, made the opening address for the government. He dwelt on the gravity of high treason and said the Jury would have to decide whether there were anly extenuating circumstances or the offense was an aggravated one, "against the sovelgn he formerly served and the country against which he struck." After reciting Sir Roger's efforts to organise an Irish brigade among Irish prisoners In Germany, Sir Frederick said: "I pause deliberately to say If there Is any explanation for Sir Roger's original Journeyto Germany which can be Justified or reconciled with his professed allegiance, ,1. hope his counsel will present It." Sir Frederick turned from the story of Sir Roger's' activities in Germany to the landing of the expedition in Ireland, saying: "We must now pass to that unhappy country which has been tho scene of so many cruel and cynical conspiracies, but never of one more cruel and cynical than this." Plsysd Desperate Game. The attorney general concluded with these words: "I --hope outlined the fsots without heat and Without, feeling.

'The prisoner has played a des perate game. Now he Is called upon to pay the hazard." Private John Cronln of the Munster fusiliers described Sir Roger's attempts to make enlistments from Irish prisoners In Germany. Sergeant Alexander Sullivan, cross examining the witness for Sir Roger, partly Indicated the line of defense by eliciting replies that Sir Roger had told prisoners they were to fight for Ireland and would be taken to Ireland If Germany won a sea oauie. VON BEULOW RETIRED. Berlin.

June 26. (Via London)j Field Marshal von Beulow who commanded the second and third German army during the Mame advance, has been replaced on the retirea list. He has been Inactive for mors than a year on account of IU health. CASEMENT HIGH TREASON TRIAL DN (Continued on Page Four) nest by cars that pass underneath..