Senators free to speak on Mexican affairs
Senators may now address Mexican affairs without restraint while the session continues. A related plan outlines remarks scheduled for Saturday to discuss the topic in more detail.
06 Mar 1914
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1914
Page
1
Senators may now address Mexican affairs without restraint while the session continues. A related plan outlines remarks scheduled for Saturday to discuss the topic in more detail.
Felix Diaz arrives in Washington as U.S. officials weigh Mexican crisis. Senate and House committees hear on Mexico with Ainey urging transparency, Bevan and Carranza statements circulate. Carranza seeks time to publish a full report and avoid foreign pressure for independent inquiry.
Amoerican Consul Simpich at Nogales sends a third note to the United States government. The commission investigating the Henton execution will try to clear up the mystery of Custay fateh’s disappearance. Secretary Piryvan said Georkwe Carothers visit to General Carranza did not concern the Benton care and refused to reveal the mission’s purpose.
General Carranza, traveling from Nogales to Chihuahua, met washerwomen at Cananea who complained about Chinese laundrymen and the anti Chinese riot. He listened, promised to consider the issue, and noted that Chinese entry is barred while existing residents must endure conditions.
The case of F. Goodnean, a British subject born in Canada serving ninety days in Juarez for alleged theft, was handed to British Consular official C A C Perceval. He will investigate after notice from American consul W Edwards. Goodnean faced a $50 option, but could not pay and was jailed.
Michael Haitsch, believed abducted and tortured, awoke with total memory loss and could not recall his life before the incident. A sister in Danbury, photo identification, and German letter linked to kidnap demands are noted while doctors classify his condition as aphasia due to fright.
Washington reports generally fair weather for Friday and Saturday in New Mexico. Clear skies, light winds, and mild temperatures are expected across the region.
Washington March 5 debate on woman suffrage continued in the senate with no final vote due to missing members and lack of quorum. Senator Vardaman urged repeal of the fifteenth amendment and modification of the fourteenth, proposing a resolution for state based voting rights with federal consent. Senator Pomerene noted Ohio’s two percent school enrollment as indicating little desire for ballot access, while Senator Works expressed strong support though cautious on a constitutional amendment.
Berlin rumor and court note ignite anger after Die Welt am Montag calls crown prince a propagator of republicanism for telegram of support to Colonel Von Reuter and a farewell to the Deaths head Hussars. A writer, Nans Hause, received six months in prison for insulting the prince. The Alsatian paper reprints the prince telegram praising Reuter's firm stance. The farewell line to the Hussars praises living the moment with soldiers.
Gen Luis Terrazas appeals to American consul Marion Letcher in El Paso to save his son Luis held by Villa rebels. Consul says he cannot help. ransom demanded totals around 650,000 gold pesos. Terrazas fears execution as five day deadline looms, with Villa insisting payment within five days.
London papers laud President Wilson for a message urging repeal of the Panama canal toll exemption for coastwise ships. The Daily Graphic calls it a striking display of duty and honesty, while The Times says it will win broad approval among English speaking peoples. The Daily News terms it one of modern times finest documents.
Terre Haute Indiana March 5 William A Huffman a former councilman convicted in the circuit court for participating in election frauds was sentenced to three to ten years in the state penitentiary and was disenfranchised for ten years.
Mrs. H. L. Dorr of Stockton asks Governor Walsh to spare William A. Doorr who faces death for the murder of George E. Marsh, a Lynn soap manufacturer. The governor will consider the appeal. In Hartford, Judge Case sentences Everett Brown to 20 to 25 years for assault of 14 year old Mary Stankey.
A brief official tally from Chihuahua states fighting occurred northwest of Torreon between 9 federal detachments and a scouting party under General Urbina near Hacienda Pelayo west of Mapimi. The engagement lasted two days with light losses, and asks for more ammunition while hoping Villa acts south soon.
A bare report from Juarez says fighting is in progress at Casas Grandes between a federal detachment that entered unopposed and a rebel force sent to oust it. No details are given and the number of combatants is described as small.
Charles H. Moyer, president of the Western Federation of Miners, sent a message to Secretary McDonald of the Illinois branch of the United Mine Workers of America during a convention to challenge reports that the federation had to return a $100,000 loan. McDonald denied the claim, saying the remarks referred to a loan to the UMWA and that the federation loan would not become due for two years.
El Paso Texas chosen as the site for the 1915 Pan Handle Southwest Stockmen's association meeting at the closing session. Patrick J Lendergrin of Vega Texas elected president with Joseph J Nations of El Paso as vice president and Richard De Graftenreid of Buchanan New Mexico as second vice president. Lee Bivens of Amarillo Texas named treasurer and William Harrell of El Paso Texas secretary.
Houghton Michigan March 6 the Michigan national guard presented witnesses before the congressional committee investigating the Michigan copper strike to prove militiamen in the strike zone behaved well Residents of the copper country called the guardsmen generally exemplary The hearing will focus on specific charges against militiamen at the Chicago session Workers brought in by mining firms testified they came willingly and stayed because they liked the work They signed contracts to be trammers at 2.60 a day with some paid 3 to 3.25 for mining duties Some imported workers received board and lodging and travel refunds after six months Claims that imported men were kept under armed guard were contradicted by several witnesses who said guards were needed for protection and that some men visited Calumet at night without incident
Cornelius Jorman aged 24 and George Walker aged 23, described as negroes, were arrested today in Denver on a charge of holding up and robbing Martin J. Sassel the bartender of the Oxford hotel bar.
The keynote argues the statute granting coastwise vessels free passage through the canal violates the Hay Paiuncefote Treaty. It asserts the action should be reversed and the nation should uphold its reputation for generosity and full obligation redemption without hesitation. Administration leaders promise prompt repeal of the objectionable provisions.
President Wilson asks Congress to repeal the 1912 Canal Tolls Act exemption for coastwise US vessels arguing the policy is economically mistaken and contravenes the treaty with Great Britain. He emphasizes the need to honor obligations and present foreign policy consistency.
El Paso March 6. The Penton and Frauch investigation began at Juarez by a threeMexican commission appointed by General Carranza. The AngloAmerican commission has been frustrated by rebels and is likely to disband, though Charles A G Percival remains as a British consular service member with no new evidence beyond prior newspapers.
President Wilson seeks the best authority on international law for counsellor and solicitor roles in the state department. White House releases say the men chosen will be the most efficient regardless of political ties. W. W. Rockhill Henry White William Bayard Hale and John Lind are among reported names in the discussion.
William H. Dulaney, who rose from a farm hand earning 25 cents daily to a self made millionaire, died in Hannibal at 96 leaving an estate estimated at one million dollars. He started life in poverty and built a varied business career.
President Wilson told Congress the Panama Canal act exemption for coastwise shipping should be repealed, arguing foreign nations view toll exemptions as a breach of the Hay Pauncefote treaty. House committee to meet tomorrow to act. Senate discussion considers giving the president authority to act by proclamation.
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