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THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, THURSDAY MORNING, MARCH 16, 1911. 2

'tfmt REBELS INVADE JUAREZ; II SIGHTSEERS ON BORDER HgHj Continued From Pago Ono. mountain, tho Anioriunn cavalry slchtso.crs watcmotl the nroKio.Hs of fodoralR approaching the foothills of Nlpscrhoads, noar the hatHollold of federal forms formed Into hiitllu with cavalry scouts on Hie Hanks In advance. The federals evidently they were, almost upon tho Off In the rldKOs to the east could tho rebel scouts, jralloplnp hack camp after havlnp: observed federals. Tim bright moonlight upon the bayonets and sabres or this made the nlpla maneuver a Ilioad one. rebels did not venture over the of the. hill from the camp and tho forces split, the cavalry and half Infantry swlnRlnK to the right of the and the other half to tho loft tho rldces near Jlg:e.rhead und straight for LUiinco' troops, half are reported at CJallardo'fi ranch under command of "Red" Lopez. Louis Tories, now at Is expected In Doujxlas tomorrow or wounded at Agua Prieta. as a of the battle Sundny. appear doomed. American physlclnni: who cave llrst tonight that all hopo had been of moving the Injured to this side In order to get the benellt of Amer- ican surgery, as such must come from Ono of tho wounded hns contracted The cause of the rush of the federals toward Blanco's camp Mils evening was the result of an attempt on the part; of two to reach Blanco's camp. They had crossed (he lino and were traveling on horseback toward the foothills near the when they suddenly about llfty In hiding. The turned and galloped away, when th" opened lire upon them. Neither was In- jured. This tiring was heard and caused the exodus of the federals. Agua Prieta is tonight ex- cept for a small patrol. K Is believed that In case lie realizes the situation. Blanco's cavalry could beat the federal foot soldiers Into town, take it, and gather tip supplies and arms and leave before the federal infantry could If Blanco holds his ground (he battle will probably take place at on the border at No- S2. Tho American cavalry, both from here and San will be lined up at SLIPS AWAY. Mexican Minister of Finance Leaves Long for Press. NEW YORK. March 15. The Mexican mlFister of Hnanco this after- noon for Mexico, he said. Just when there begun to be somo as to why his stay, first announced for two days should now be running Into the second week, he slipped quietly from his hotel and took a train. Senor left a long and the clerk at the desk of the hotel said he had inquired about the sailing on or about March 20 of all lines running botween Havana, and Vera- - Cruz, On his arrival from Europe, he said lie intended to go home by way of Florida, Havana, Yucatan and Vera Cruz and that he hoped tn arrive In Mexico City within ton or twelve days from the date he left New York. "There have been frequent and per- sistent rumors," his farewell statement reads in pari, "that I would not return to Mexico and tha.t If I did it would not bo to assume the duties of the ofllce I have tried to fill for " some years. It affords me pleasure to say that T am to Mexico, not onlv to nBsume those duties, but also to do whatever may he within my sphere of action to Improve the general of my country. "How long will the last? Quoin sabc? (Who But that will b quite as much on the attitude and acts of as well as Mexicans. May bo tho American people nevor will forget that Mexico is! a. country of wonderful resourcfs and but that Uiclr fullest can never como except through the complete of everyone who has the best Interests of Mexico at .heart. Shall not all such unite In one effort to bring Hbout the desired result? This Is my last and most serious word to tho American people." The minister the press on its personal treatment of him. but chides It for printing ac- counts of in Mexico, to which In large part he tho present For many years, he de- clared. President DUiz has. told his vis- itors that "all ho desired to havo told about his country wao the truth; he has fulsome praise as much . as "And :hls is all," says Senor Liman tour for himself, "that I ask of the press of the United States or of any country dealing- with Mexico the truth." FIGHT IS Bcrthold and Leyva Leave Mexlcall With . Troops, Mcx.. March 15. The rebel army of 200 men. headed by Gen- erals Berthold and Leyva. marched out of Mexican last in tho direc- tion of with the Intention of giving battle to any Mexican federals they may find. It was not announced how far the rebel column would move in search of a clash with the govern- ment troops. The rebeis to- day at Lagunn Snlnda. aoout miles southwest of Mcxicall. General Bcrthold said ho would attack the small force of fed- erals said to be holding Plcachos pass, the narrow mountain defile which com- mands the only route to lie In being able to de- feat this but added that he did not expect to get back alive. Rnllabln reports were received at, Mex- ican iast nighL that the Mexican had started a force of 730 mn from Ensenada with the purpose of glv- - ' ing battle to. the rebolB at the earliest j, The rebels will bo badly In any encounter with tho federal troops. The offensive of tho rehels Is tho result of tho continued demands of the men under Borthold and Loyvn for action. They have been waiting In Mexlcall for and lately I heir demands for a fight have insistent- - Stanley, with an Independent division of forty men. all hns gono eastward In the direction of Hie border town of ' Most of nion ate former United Slates army regulars or others who have seen military service. Ranchers In the vlclnltv of sav l ho Mexican government hat sent arms to that town and that a flyht Is likely to occur there. NOW IN CAMP. General Carter Moves Into Tent and Says " Nothing but SAN ANTON' 10. Tex.. March to. -- When the last battery of artillery arrives here from Fort D. A. Russell, probahly tomorrow. General Carter's division will be complete. The Ninth cavalry (colored), from Kort . TNrd, hits ajuxt; abandoned Americans encountered Washington. Niggcrhejids authority erysipelas. Insur-recto- s Americans unguarded daybreak, lnsurrectos im- mediately monument LIMANTOUR Llmantour Bernardino, Statement departed speculation International typewrit- ten I disturbance. promptly MEXICALI, muck-raking- ." statement, discouraged dependent Ensenada, conditions returning Insurgent cooperation compliments midnight attributed acceptably, EXPECTED. knows?) Americans Insurrection sensational Eusenada. encamped twenty-llv- o conditions develop- ment particu- larly deter- mined pos- sibilities, expressed detachment, confidence gov- ernment opportunity. outnumbered movemont Impatiently developments "General" Americans, Algodones. Stanley's Alsodonos DIVISION Manouvero." D. A Russell. Wyoming, marched into camp today. They were ordered to en- train eight days ago. but for five days were compelled to wait for cars. The division could pack up and move tonight If Its destination w;ere on a rail- road line, but about -- 00O more animals, mostly 'mules, would be needed for an actual campaign. The" controversy over the uso of tho Southern Pacific switch track was set- tled today to the satisfaction of Quarter- master McCarthy and Depot Quartermas- ter Normoyle. According to Gentry W'al-s - assistant general freight agent of the Southern Paoltlc. the delay In according tho use of tho trades to the camp to foreign rolling stock was due almost en- - REBELS OPERATING AGAINST JUAREZ Rebel Raiders Drawn Up at Juarez. tiT"U"K6E!i3Sri! tlrelv to the necessity for investigation of a stale law bearing on the subject. General Carioty moved his quarters Into a spiu-iou- tent diday. " Von i"iiy send your war cloud back to the Balkans for the um of the English correspondents," smiled General Carter to newspaper men. "Nothing but ma- neuvers here." Thirty-on- e cars of lothing for the re- cruits and for arc expected here from the east, as well as additional lentage. Parmaloo and Foulols. tin; army avia- tors, made two brief trial llights In a stiff breeze this afternoon. Parmaleo n y-In- c for In landing, descending within live inches of his starting point. GEN. BERNARDO REYES GIVES HIS VIEWS OF THE SITUATION ROME. March 15. Genera) Bernardo Reyes, forpier secretary of war of Mexi- co, who came here from Paris, where he completed the llrst part of his military mission as the representative of President Diaz, today gave his views of the Mexican situation. He predicted that the revolution would soon bo over, and expressed satisfaction at the action of tho "nil oil Slaws In concentrating troops along the fumller. Hi was convinced of the good will of the American government toward Mexico, and characterized the reports of an alli- ance between his country and Japan against the United States as absurd. General Reyes has been in Europe for more than a year, and has said he had no Idea of returning home for the pres- ent, his re.ison being that his return might be Interpreted as a desire to profit politically by the disturbed conditions. " The International situation in Mex- ico." he !aid. "by reason of the revolution, has not he gravity attributed to it. I am sure the rebellion cannot last more than two months, as President Diaz possesses the Influence and force neces- sary to crush It and bring about peace. "In the pnst tin strength of the revo- lutionists consisted in the dependence ihey wore able to put on Imids of tludr followers who found It easv to pass from Mexican to American territory and back again into' Mexico, Now the American troops will Kiiard the frontier, and the guarantee of American neutrality, ac- cording to the treaties between tho two countries, will be effectively carried out. "The revolutionists cannot now receive further he'n. In addition, the troops of the Mexlenn government have occupied the principal strategical positions, and the number of rebels will diminish dnllv. "With reference to our relations with tho United States. I flrmlv believe In the loyalty of the American government, and I am convinced that tho assoinbling of the American troops on the frontier has as Us only object fr'endly manifestation toward Mexico which Mexico highly ap- preciates, for besides Insuring neutrality It represents considerable help in putting down the rebellion. 'The talk of an alliance on the part of Mexico and Jnpan as opposed to the United States Is simply absurd. It has doubtless resulted from the fact tint ibere Is an old acreement whereby, in 15108. Jananese agents tvero allowed to land In Mexico for agricultural work." In conclusion, the general said: "Should Diaz die. which event I hone Is distant, the constitution of Mexico, like that of '.he United States, provides for the succession of the vice president." BLATT-CO- VERSE CASE, Sole Isisue Is as to Where the Boys Were, Arrested. "WASHINGTON. March IS. The Issuo. which has beerr raised between tho United States and Mexico over the legality of the imprisonment of Blatt and Converse, who an being held at Juarez. Mexico, is sus- ceptible of easy adjustment In the opinion of state department "officials, because the matter rests entirely on the place of their arrest, a fact which it is believed can bo determined without difficulty. Reports from the eonsular officers and ihe Investigation agents of tho depart- ment of JtiFilce desire that the men wore seized on American soli, while the Mexi- can authorities have uniformly main- tained that they were captured within tho jurisdiction of Mexico, The Mexican em -ijtf- today forwarded the state depart- ment's application for the release of tho men to the Mexican government. Edwin M. Blatt. of Pittsburg and Law- rence Converse of Glendora. Cab. who are held prisoners by ihe Mexican au- thorities at Juarez, were captured on undisputed American land at a point on the Rio Grande opposite Guadalupe. Chi - huahua, according to the state depart- ment. The scene of capture, state department officials assert, does not lie within the ChamizB.1 zone, which forms part of the city of El Paso and the ownership of which Is now the subject of arbitration between the United Stntos and Mexico. The Mexican government. It Is said. beTore answering the requests of th'i stale department to liberate the two men. will obtain further Information as to the exact point of rapture from the bound- ary commissioners of the two countries. Dr. Keltran y Pugel, the Mexican bound- ary commissioner, nlreadv has assured the Mexican government that the Ameri- cans wero en nlu red nn Mexican soil, but It Is Ijeljeyed o will be Instructed to confer further with Hie American com- missioners to obtain their views and' then will make another report. DIAZ MAKES PROMISES. Government to Purchase Bin Estates and Parcel Out at Lov Price. MEXICO' flTV. March of the suggestion made by Minister of Finance. Llmantour In his reeont Pars Interview that the big estates through- out tho republic should ho patcel'cd among small Individual owners as a de- sirable reform measure was said to have been promised by President Diaz to a committee of agi culturallsts from Met z-titla - state of illrinlso. at a conference recently. The measure is to become ef- fective after tho rebellion has ceased an I the llnanclal losiies resulting therefrom l:nvo been recouped. E! Heraldo today quoted the executive as having assured the members of the committee thai the division of the es- tates in question was ono of the meas- ures which he proposed to acconipl.sh in the near future. According to Manuel Ortiz, head of (he committee, the plan Is that the govern- ment purchase these tracts and sell them to natives at oquilanle prices, permit- ting payment to be nialle In installment's through a period of ten to fifteen years. The method by which the government shall accomplish Ihe purchnse- - of the land was not staled. The citizens of Metz'. llan sought the conference with General Olaz to present a protest against an alleged effort by an Irrigation company to selzo their holdings In Hida'go. FOREIGN INTERESTS. Nearly One Billion Dollars Invested In Mexican Mines and Enterprises. WASHINGTON. March 1.1 . A total of $S"j,7flS,025 gold has been Invested in twenly-on- o years by foreign interests In Mexico outside tho mining industry, ac- cording to a bulletin Issued by tho bu- reau of manufactures of tho department 'of commerce and labor today. Americans supplied .338 . 001.73. white capitalists of the United K ngdom fur- nished 5231.fi50.82R. Germany 52fi.2IG.3S2. France ?1C,207 070. Aus tr ia -Hung ar- y Spain and Jtalv 55S .-0 5- The figures are from 1SSG to 1007. THIRD DAY OF SIEGE. Jnsurrectos Under Sanchez Encircle the Town of OJInaga on Three Sides. PRESIDIO. Tex.. March 15. The third dny of the siege of OJInaga by the ln- surrectos under General Sanchez finds the situation little changed. With a guard circling tho town on threo sides Jhe lnsurrectos are prepar.ng for a long siege. The federal garrison still con- trols the ford. From the. insurgent line Intormlttrtnt tiring lias continued thirty-si- x .hours, Oc- casionally the federals send a shell Into the ranks of the pronunciados, but only one rnun has been wounded. General Sanchez of the Insurgents and General Luque, commanding the federal garrison, yesterday exchanged letters. Sanchez demanded the surrender of the town. Luquo invited tho pronunciados to charge up the hill like mqn and take the town If they could Sanchez answered bv urclng Luque to come out and 11?,llt. After this exchange the long range light commenced. Whn the pronunciados first appeared they numbered about 00. Now then; arc at least 700 of thorn. From all directions reinforcements are marching to OJInaga. In every house the women are grinding corn and cooking tortillas and frijoles. A Greek has established a hospital for the lnsurrectos under the Red Cross. "Remember the martyrs of Mulato." is the slogan of the besiegers. They refer to the killing of four aged men In the last batt'e of Mubito. The American bank of the Rio Gran do is patrolled by cavalry, deputy marshals and customs mspnetors. PROSPECT OF BATTLE. Colonel Lajol to Engage Insurrecto Force In Lower California. SAN' OlEGO. C .i I. . March 15 Rein- forcements to tho number of 100 arrived at TIa .luana, Mexico, from Ensonoda-Mexic- this afternoon, making the fed- eral force at Tia .Tirana. Including hired seouls and fighters, nearly 200 men of all classes. lnsurrectos are reported as gathering in the Tecartn mountain region, about thirty 'miles east of TIa .Ttmna. to effect a junction with forces of rebels report-o - d marching west from Mexican. This Junction, provided It Is carried out, will be made about Thursday night or Fri- day morning. It Is reported from Ense- nada that Colonel Le.Jol. with 500 federal soldiers, will take tho fold Saturday to tjetft (he lnsurrectos. Colonel Lajol has some machine curia and three field guns, the onlv artillery on the peninsula of Lower California. Harry Doll, an American In Jail at. Mexico, on a charge of conspir- acy against the Mexican Government. Is reporieii as bollix held Incommunicado. II t believed that he will bo ultimately released. 2ELAYA MAKES CHARGES. Deposed Nlcarnguan President Gives Vlewo on Situation In Mexico. PARIS. March 15. Jose Santos Zelnya, who was compelled to relinquish the presidency of Nicaragua during the re -c- revolution, gave an interview to Le S'ee)e today, in which he violontlv at- tacker the attitude of the United States In f'o Mexican affair. Zelava charges that the United Slatos government, inspired by the prospect of commercial and financial gain, is waging a niprcl'ess duel not only with Mexico hut against the whole of Central Ame.rl-c - i. which It seeks to absorb so as to be- come absolute master of the western 'on'sphcre. He asserts that the United States is deliberately Inciting revolutions In Latin-Ameri- that they may serve as no excuse for Intervention. 4 lie nictures President Diaz of Mexico "tnv friend and grand, courageous old man. who. despite his eighty years, nlmgos dally In a cold bath and rides his horse like a 'gentleman,' as patriotically and bravely but vainly resisting Ameri- can encroachments." HARDTACK FOR SOLDIERS. Twelve Thousand Pounds Received for 1200 Men at Fort Crockett. GALVESTON'. Tex.. March 15. The soldiers encamped at Fort Crockett have settled down to a dally routine, waiting for something to happen. They are hav- ing three hours of company and hattalion drill dally In extended formation, and Colonel Ralloy is planning to increase the time as the men become hardened to the work. Officials at Washington are manifest- ing great interest in the health of the soldiers, and it Is a source of satisfac- tion to General Mills that he has to re- port but one case of sickness among tho 1200 men here. As significant of the time Washington officials expect to keep the troops here, Captain Julius Klllicn, purchasing com- missary, placed an order for 12.000 pounds of hardtack. Hardtack la intended for use on the march when more palatable food is not available. BLOWING UP BRIDGES. Rebels Likely to Destroy Railway Com- munication With Interior of Mexico. SAN ANTONIO. March 15. If advices Southern Pacific officials received tonight are carried out, all rail communication with the interior of Mexico will be de- stroyed within twenty-fou- r hours. Those advices, briefly, made it appar- ent that tho rebels had planned to blow up several bridges between Ciudnd Por -flrl- o Dinz, opposite Eagle Pass, and s. Coahulla, on the Mexican Inter- national lino, and that this might take place at any moment. Similar activity on the part of the revolutionary foieos also is expected south of Laredo, thus tying up the main line bf tho National system. Officials here admitted they arc hold- ing In readiness in the Southern Pacific vards llftv tourist sleepers, fifty day coaches. 100 flat cars. 100 gondolas and 200 stock cars. These are. ready to move as soon as the government can load them In the event, of an emergency. Plenty of motive power also Is held in reserve. ORE SHIPMENTS FALL OFF. Trouble In Mexico Threatens to Injure the Smelting Business. KANSAS CITY. March 15. While tho insurrection in Mexico has not affected trade In general In t lie United States. It has caused a. big decrease In the impor- tations of lead and zinc ores, according to officials of the United States customs office hero today. The amount of ore shipped through El Paso to be assayed here has fallen o(T more than twenty curs a day. say the inspectors. Shipments of ores through Douglas, Ariz., an important point of entry, have also been seriously Interfered with. Lead and zinc are still being received through Eag'o Pass and Laredo. Tex., but it is said that unless the shipments of Ameri- can dynamite- to the Mexican mines is soon resumed practically all Importations of the ores will cease. ARMY OF OFFICERS. Nearly 2500 Guardsmen Willing to Pro- ceed to the Border. WASHINGTON. March 15. Accept- ance from inlllt la. officers of the war deportment's Invitation to participate In the military operations in the south con- tinue lo pour Into headquarters of the army and today the total acceptances were Increased to 2170. The following states lo.ay increased their acceptances to the number men- tioned: Alabama, 30; Arkansas. 2S; Connecti- cut, 2; Florida, 1: Georgia, 3: Louisiana, 15; Illinois. 0; Maine, 5S; Missouri, 10; New Jersey, 0; New Mexico, 11; New York. S3; Oregon, 5; Vermont, fi; West Virginia. 1 . The department has not hoard from the District of Columbia. Kentucky. Okla- homa, Pennsylvania and Wyoming. TWENTY STATES IN ARMS. Insurgent Agent at Washington Replies to Llmantour's Statement. WASHINGTON. March 15. Dr. Vas-que- z Gomez, bend of the confidential agency hero of tho Mexican revolution- ists, tonight Issued a statement In re- ply to the contention of Senor Llmantour, Mexican minister of finance, that Presi- dent Diaz was legally returned to tho presidency by the will of the people. Dr. Gomez said it was significant that In twenty of the. twenty-seve - n states In Mexico the people were In arms as a pro- test against the election In which Presi- dent Diaz triiimphod. He added that If President Diaz really wished to obey the will of the people and avoid complica- tions with foreign governments he should resign Immediately. Such action alone, he said, would re- store tranquility In the republic. REBELS DEFEAT RURALES. Small Battle Occurs nt Norla, In the State of Zacatecas, TORREON. Mexico, March 15. Gen- eral Jojcro arrived here this morning from Monterey and took charge of the military operations In this district. According to a report from Durango the rebels defeated a small detachment of rurales under Captain Natlvidad Toro at Norla, Zacatecas. HORSES FOR CAVALRY. Six Carloads Sent to Border from Re- mount Station in Montana. FORSYTHE. Mont.. March 15. Six carloadB of cavalry horses passed thrugh this city this morning from tho remount station at old Fort Keogh. on routo to San Francisco, whom they will be used by. the United States troops now being mobilized along tho International bound- ary. Tho animals will bo transferred to Burlington at Billings and hurried to- ward the south. AMERICAN IMPRISONED. Employee of Conoul Ellsworth Caught In Mexico Carrying a Plctol. EAGLE PASS. Tex.. March 15. What Is rogarded as a. strict form of enforc- ing neutrality occurred here today In the arrost and Imprisonment of Fcderlco Chl-c o- n, an American citizen He was ac- cused of unlawfully carrying a pistol A card which Clticon showed, bearing t'.c words, "That this Is to certify that the bearer is in my employ as a secret serv- ice officer," and signed by Luther L, Ellsworth, the American consul at Ciu-d a- d Porflrlo Diaz, did not gain his re- lease. Chlcon has been hero for some time, frequently being observed In company with groups of persons who were evi- dently discussing Mexican troubles. Blood HumorH It Is Important that you should now rid yourB blood of those impure, poisonous, effete matter'H that have accumulated In It during the winter, The secret of the unequaled 'lR and really wonderful success of IB? Hood's Sarsaparillal ns a remedy for Blood Humors is the fact that it combines, not simply enrsaparilla, but the utmost remedial values of more jhan twenty ingjg. B dientB, Roots, Barks and Herbs, known to havo extraordinary effi. 'vfl3 cacy in purifying the blood and building up the whole ByBtem. ''Sa There is no real substitute for Hood's Sarsaparilla, no " juetaB good" medicine. Get Hood's today, in liquid form or tablets called Saraatafa. 'B Tribune Want Ads. IH Bell Main llll III 11M SALT LAKE ji BS A TRIMlojjB Whero the Meredith Trunks are H The Good Kinds that wear, "iou buy them at OLIVER 1. MEREDflB TRUNKS AND LEATHER QQM 155 SO. MAIN ST. RepaM1M DBIMEL LINEN MESH UNDERWEAR. H The underwear-o- f a gentiemV $3.25 per garment. Value in health and comfottjM S3.25 per day. JH WEAE IT AND AVOID OOlDB Sole agents. - r?M liliiOi 212 MAIN STREET. HONEST WORK M HONEST PRICES Palnlnss extraction of c JM pay. All work puaranteeo. Remember Ui- - Jl We Treat You RiglAjB m ARMORED ENGINE ORDERED. Mexican Government Forms New Plan to Fight Insurgents, MEXICO CITV. March 15. The war depart mont has placed arr order for tho building of an armored locomotive. Steel plates, tin of an Inch thick, will cover the boiler and all exposed working parts of tho engine will be pro- tected by a shield. A piece of artillery will be placed at tho front of the. loco- motive and so hung that it can be fired In cither direction. GUARANTEES SUSPENDED. Mexico to Have a Taste of Martial Law for Six Months. MEXICO CITY, March 15. The meas- ure lo suspend for six months certain personal guarantees was pussed unani- mously today by the permanent commis- sion of congress, notwithstanding anony- mous threats against the members of the commission have been heard. Tho promulgation of this law will bo made by publication In Dlarlo Official and by notices posted in prominent places. Copies of the law havo been sent lo tho state capitals. MORE BRIDGES BURNED. Insurgents Keep Busy Along Mexican National Road. EL PASO. Tex.. March 15. Special mall advices to the Herald state that the rebels burned two moro bridges Sun- day on the Mexican National road, fur- ther crippling that line. The town of Topla. whero tho Standard Oil people have heavy holdings, is surrounded by lnsurrectos. who say they will force the mining companies lo feed them. Ameri- can Consular Agent Lawrence at Topla represents the Topla Mining company at that place. A southbound train was held up near Torreon. but passengers were not molested. CONTRADICTS EVIDENCE OF .SUPERIOR OFFICER Captain Austin M. Knight Defends Him- self on Charge of Neglect of Duty. NORFOLK. Va March 15. A sensa- tion was created by Captain Austin M. Knight, president of tho naval ordnance board, when In testifying In his own be- - half today on charges of neglect of duty in connection with the sinking of the monitor Puritan following explosive tests under his direction, lie flatly contradicted earlier testimony by Hear Admiral W. A. Marshall. Admiral Marshall had said neither Captain Knight nor anyone olso had him concerning the Puritan at the conclusion of the tests. Captain Knight testitied that ho tele- phoned Admiral Marshall notice that the tests had been concluded and the ship was ready to be taken to the Norfolk navy yard. He said he recognized the admiral's voice at the telephone, the ad- miral saying, "fhls Is Marshall." Captain Knight also said ho had done overythlng necessary so far as hit duty required, that ho would not havo tired the explosive unless things wore ready. He said Admiral Marshall, whom he ,met on tho street, told him everything was all right and added, seemingly a little resentful, "don't worry about thnt. Knight. You look out for your part and we'll look out. for ours." LITIGATION OVER THE VILAS. ESTATE ENDED i TACQMA, AVash.. March 15. By the terms of a. judgment entered today by the superior court here. Mrs. Anna B. Vilas, widow of tho late Senator Wil- liam F. Vilns of Madison. Wis., was awarded a one -dft- h Interest in the. pro- ceeds of property In Washington valued at $'219,000, which was owned by Senator Vilas at the time of his death. In Au- gust. 190S. 'The docreo terminates liti- gation which has been pending for over a year, and which was commenced by Mrs. Vilas against the trustees of tho estate.. It Is understood that tho judg- ment rendered today was the result of a. compromise reached by all the parties concerned. Including the state of Wis- consin, the University of Wisconsin be- ing tho benellclary under the will, of the bulk of tho estate. VESSEL BURNING AT ENTRANCE TO HARBOR CLEVELAND. March 15. Shortly after midnight the flro boat Farley of tho Cleveland lire department was dispatched to aid a burning vessel off the harbor entrance, thought to be the fishing tug Silver Spray, one of the two which left hero Wednesday for tho fishing grounds and did not return last night. Tho other tug, the Cfco. arrived in Lorraine late last night after a hard battle with the gale which has swept Lake Erie for twenty-fou- r hours. The Farley started out of tho break- water, but was forced to return because of high seas. It will make another effort to loavc tho harbor. DIAMONDS DISCOVERED IN BRITISH COLUMBIA VANCOUVER, B. C. March 15. The director of the geological survey an- nounced loday that diamonds have been discovered by the survey in British Columbia, the llrst recorded discovery of the kind in Canada. Tho rock Is peri-dotlt- e. of the variety known' ns danlte, consisting of olivine and chromlto. Tho specimens were obtained on Olivine mountain. noar Tallanoen river, by Charles Cassels of the survey. Because of tho small size of the diamonds, none being much larger than a pin head, the discovery would scorn to he of scientific rather than commercial Importance. ENACTS TRAGEDY IN SHOOTING GALLERY SAN FRANCISCO. March 15. Walking into a Flllmoro street shooting- gallery tonight, .lack Kane, a laborer, laid a dime on tho countor and asked for a re- volver. Ho fired a shot carelessly at tho target, then suddenly turnod tho pistol against his breast and shot himself through tlm heart, dying instantly. Kane had been out of work for some time. Of iSJ President Diaz Insists TK Other Uprisings Have BeeS More Serious. . jk DECLARES INSURGENTS X ARE MERELY BRIGAliM Oil Operator Says the MexlM Executive Is in Good fij Health. m LOS ANGELES, March 15.- - cJB A. Can Geld, the millionaire oil opmH returned from Mexico Oity yesterH and brought first hand infoimj'H concerning the health of PrcsifB Last Wednesday Mr. Caiin'eld, rB conipnnied by E. I. Doheny anijB Norman Bridge, prominent residential tin's city, had an interview with DH in the palace at Mexico City and foiH him in excellent health. In tho opislH of Dr. Bridge the Mexican pretidH is in better health now than ataB previous time in tho last few yeuiH In their conversation with FrosidH Diaz Mr. Canfield and his assocujH who have extensive holdings inMezH learned his attitude toward thtH bellion. In commenting upon the'iiB nation,' according to Mr. Canfield, PrB ident Diaz said: 'K "I do not consider that the PKME disturbance in Mexico is zs setiH or as widespread ns other outbrtlB which have been noted in this tfH try. In fact, I consider that it is.H nearly so serious ns some proviota'aH fictilbes have been. "It is a fact thnt there are'baiiH of brigands who have escaped srtjjH by making their way into the BH tains, but they will be suppressed. fact that these disturbers have KfljH the recesses in the mountainous eflH try has made tho time requireaB quelling them seem a little lonH However, the federal government 'H PIVhilo in Mexico City Mr. Caof and his companions attended, the tion meet there and saw President and his official family at the rcmiH The Mexican party took keen inteH in the spectacular fiighis. fH Mr. Doheny, speaking of hi3 'rjH upon the Mexican president, caidrjH "We discussed various Tnattera jH more than a hnlf hour. His healtH good, his mind is active .lH spirits aB tranquil as at any ofH moro than a score of interviews I had the honor of having with nimH ing tho last eleveu years. njM "You may safely quote Dr. "QH and myself ns SBying there is po'H son for fearing that President BmH not outlive all of tho runjors UjH circulated. rl!H "We found conditions in jSB normal everywhere south of i0IgH an Laredo. We did not go noitttH these points in Mexico." jrH