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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1916
Page
12
The House approved a joint resolution authorizing the President to raise the regular army to full strength by adding about 19,447 men, amid debate on interpretation. The measure aims to reassure border citizens during the Mexican expedition while maintaining overall force limits. the Senate was to take up the resolution next.
Swedish shipping lines from western Sweden to European and British ports are being consolidated by the Swedish Lloyd. The concern already controls Svit Hold Steamship and is negotiating for control of Thule. Together they would command about 50 steamers with 100000 tons and eight new ships are under construction.
The Business Meng Racing Association declares a 20 percent dividend on all outstanding stock for March 24. Directors announced in executive session that treasury surplus remains until March 30 when stockholders will decide on disposal. One faction favors buying the Wrench Opera Houas, the other seeks to erect an auditorium.
London March 14 The condition of Premier Asquith, suffering from bronchial catarrh, was unchanged this evening per the attending physician. The premier’s bronchial attack is not of great severity, and if no unfavorable developments occur he is expected to resume parliamentary duties in a few days. Meantime he is confined to his room. Levee construction deemed the only solution to flood control in the lower Mississippi region, with an estimated 45,000,000 to 59,000,000 dollars needed for absolute protection, said Col Townsend, president of the Mississippi River Commission, before the House flood control committee.
The Jones resolution urges district commissioners to report actions on enforcing public utilities law. Senator Sheppard offers a prohibition bill to the District as an amendment to the appropriation bill. The Borland rider raising government worker hours fails 176 to 44. Other Borland measures are rejected. The Miller bill on higher auto speed limits in the District is not acted upon.
Sydney E. Mudd of Maryland, the House’s youngest member, voiced opposition to a longer workday for government employees. He pledged to back measures raising pay and improving welfare for workers, sharing personal views from his Capitol and District background and warning of career limitations without advancement. He questioned whether an extra hour would boost efficiency and called for salary readjustment alongside any tenure boosts.
At the National yesterday afternoon a capacity crowd enjoyed the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Dr. Kart Muck. Ossip Gabrilowitsch impressed with Mozart and Weber displays, while Schumann and Handel works highlighted the program. The Tannhauser overture closed a buoyant, well balanced concert despite bad weather.
Fort Sam Houston reports a strict embargo on Columbus New Mexico dispatches as Gen Funston tightens censorship to shield troop movements for the Villa expedition. Gen Pershing will command from Columbus while Brig Gen Bell is sent to El Paso to assume troops command.
President Wilson’s note accepting Carranza’s reciprocal agreement to pursue border bandits drew favorable reaction in Mexico. State Department Counselor Polk said Mexicans are easing belligerent fears and awaiting the U.S. move’s spirit. Consul Rogers will accompany Carranza to monitor attitude as the de facto chief seeks friendship.
March 14 Gen Venustiano Carranza announces he will run for president in the next Mexican election. Following Aguilar as foreign minister and Obregon as war minister, the first chief will resign to seek the presidency. Aguilar will lead temporarily per the constitution. Officials say tensions with the United States have been amicably settled.
Orders went to officers leading the expedition into Mexico to boil all water for troops amid fears Villista bandits might poison water holes in the desert. A stubborn remark cited the Santa Ysabel and Columbus massacres as proof the danger is real.
New York March 14 Henry C Frick announced he had purchased the Gainsborough landscape The Mall bringing the famous work to the United States The price is not definite but said to be between 250000 and 300000 The 1786 painting is a London scene in St James Park praised as one of Gainsboroughs finest landscapes The late owner was Sir Edward Audley Dallas Neeld of Grittleton Wiltshire England.
Special to The Washington Post from Columbus New Mexico reports censorship expanded this afternoon to include mail express matter and telephone in addition to telegraph.
International dispatch from El Paso reports Villa threatening to kill every American in Casas Grandes country. About 500 Mormons concentrated at Colonia Dublan plan defense as Villa burns bridges on the Mexico Northwestern Railway blocking Carranza and U.S. troops. Juarez area communication cut. railroad bridge burned trapping western movement. Editor Fernandino Gamichipi of the El Paso Carranzista paper is arrested for urging Mexicans to resist U.S. invasion with Carranza consent.
Captain Sims urged immediate construction of eight or nine battle cruisers to deter destroyers and torpedo attacks beyond open sea. He pressed for more destroyers, warned that open sea fleet protection remains lacking, and noted the West Indies could serve as a base for potential operations.
Nogales Ariz March 14 A weekly Spanish language paper printed in Durango last week and delivered here today claimed Villa had taken Texas and New Mexico and was advancing north while President Wilson and his family fled to Canada for safety.
Berlin cautions that if a German submarine torpedoed the Norwegian bark Silius without warning, Germany would disavow the act and offer reparations. Officials doubt the sinking, noting the ship was unarmed and neutral-flagged, with Austria citing prior alleged unpwoned torpedoings by allied submarines.
An amended prohibition bill for the District narrows bans on liquor trade while creating personal use allowances. Senator Sheppard pledges to discuss changes as new provisions permit grain alcohol for medical and scientific purposes and ease prescription limits. The measure aims to abolish the saloon without unduly restricting individuals.
London report tabs the Noordam seizure at Falmouth totaling 1 200 000 in securities including many Japanese bonds. Rotter dam losses not yet totaled but expected similar. Debate over contraband status and possible mandamus actions to cancel bonds for script. Dr Frederick A. Cook testified before the House education committee seeking inquiry into polar discovery claims.
Chicago medical authorities expelled Dr Harry F Haiselden for his conduct during the Bollinger baby case. He refused to operate claiming surgery could not save the infant and later allowed a newspaper serial and motion pictures of the case under his byline.
Senate debate began on the Myers bill to lease public lands for water power sites. Western and Rocky Mountain senators largely oppose the measure, opposing federal control of state waters beyond navigation and the leasing system.
The Republican National Committee announces that its 1916 headquarters will open at a downtown Chicago hotel next Sunday. Secretary James B. Reynolds will occupy the headquarters suite, and preparations begin for the June convention. Chairman Charles B Hilles will visit Chicago Monday for a subcommittee meeting to discuss the convention’s temporary chairmanship.
Congress moves to strengthen the army by adopting a general staff plan as cabinet discussions on increasing force proceed. The border situation with Mexico remains delicate with Acuna expressing relief at U S replies and officials cautioning public detail. Official dispatches note good order in key Mexican points while press access is limited to military aspects of the expedition.
Berlin reports the deaths of three prominent German generals. Lieutenant General Eduard von Graf, retired in 1908, returned at the war’s start. Major General Wilhelm von Lotterer and Lieutenant General von Menges, who led an infantry division, died of heart disease and in action near Verdun respectively.
The Senate agriculture committee yesterday reviewed Senator Smith of South Carolina's bill to spend 15 million dollars to build an air nitrate plant. They noted strong demand for fertilizer and munitions, and warned that the United States now relies on Chile for all its nitrate supply, vulnerable to blockade.
The Sons of Confederate Veterans in Washington endorsed President Wilson’s Mexican and preparedness policies at a meeting in Confederate Memorial Hall. A Daughters of the Confederacy committee will seek views on exhibiting The Birth of a Nation and discuss showing rights with film owners. The local camp also rows for a $250 prize for Confederate History essays.
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