THE Etle Nome Titudugtrizii «
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VOL. 9.
MtMK. 4LANKA TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 1916.
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Verdun Objective Continuous German Offensive
AMERICAN CAVALRY TRYING
CORNER FLEEING MEXICAN
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BL PASO, March 27.—The chase
tor Villa has again begun with the
United States cavalry trying to en
trap the Mexican bandit.
COLUMBUS, March 27.—Reports
from Mexico which are however un
social state that snipers are shoot
ing at the truck drivers in the Am
erican line of communications.
EL PASO. March 27.—Official |
reports show that Villa la badly
harrassed by the pursuing American
and Mexican forces and is preparing
to make a lost stand near Eloso.
Accounts show that all day the
government troops have been round
ing up Villatist stragglers many of i
whom have been wounded in former
engagements especially at Name
quips.
Villa has received many voulnteer
recruits, but is hard pressed to arm
uid equip them. It is likely that he
md his officers will make them fight
the Americans while he and hiB few
Friends escape to the mountain int
iesses.
WASHINGTON, D. C.. March 2T —
General Funston demanded more
trucks to keep in touch with Persh
ling and to dispateh all needed sup
plies.
j Republican senators conferred on
the Mexican situation today but took
no action when the administration
assured them that the border troupe
cur', l't-nt'lo the situation tatisfuc
torily.
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GERMANS STILL ATTACKING
FRENCH LINES AT VERDUN
GERMANS STILL delsdr orasvu shr,
PARIS, March 27.—At Douamont
and Vaux the Germans again con
centrated attacks in an effort to
penetrate the advance lines of the
French northeast and wost of Ver
dun. The fighting today was of the
naual sanguinary nature but this
afternoon the storming ceased and
another artillery bombardment be
can.
Since Friday the Germans have
made no advance although their ar
tillery fire has been terrific.
PARIS, March 27.—The Germans
are now concentrating thoir heavy
artillery upon Verdun which their
howitzers threaten to destroy.
LONDON, March 27.—-Today’s
fighting in the month old battle ot
Verdun will go down in the terribii
record of that battle as the bloodies
of all, as the Germans sought ti
gain several hill positions in th<
vicinity of both Douamont and Va.i:
where French artillery have beoi
pouring a damaging fire fron
masked batteries although agali
and again the positions have beei
swept with mathematical precisloi
by the German guns. The assault
> | were beaten back by the French
t with their flerce machine gun fire
and the efforts were vain, resulting
only in fearful losses. The French
it is believed have subterranean
trenches in these regions' which en
able the defenders to remain »»0e
while the artillery fire falls upon
them. The bombardment is renewed
this evening.
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SERIOUS FLOODS CAUSE
RIG DAMAGE WISCONSIN
MILWAUKEE, March 27.—The
great snow fall which hdtt accumu
lated In various sections of the state
and the late thaw together with
phenomenally heavy rains have
eaused fearful floods throughout
this state. Large sections of the
state are under water, farms are
marooned and an immense amount
of logs have been swept away into
the lakes and will be a total loss.
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BLAZE DESTROYS HALF
MILLION DOLLARS COTTON
HOUSTON, Tex., March 27.—Fire
diminished the quantity of cotton on
hand in local warehouses today by
the sum of half a million dollars
when one of the largest cotton
stores in this city caught Are an i
its contents wholly consumed.
The cotton was to be sent to'
Galveston (or shipment but the cause
of the fire is a complete mystery. It
is said to have originated In the
very heart of the warehouse amt
there were several explosions.
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THE V'OKKRK
NOhTHWEST CONFERENCE
OVER PREPAREDNESS
SPOKANE, March 27.—State offi
cials from northwestern states and
other prominent ones are now at
tending this city taking part in a
cenference on preparedness.
They are being advised by a con
siderable number of officers who are
on hand to give them professional
information on the mattor. One of
the representatives from the co(u>t
says that the Pacific coast is wholly
unprepared for war.
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LITTLE BUT WAR IS NOW
BEFORE CONGRESSMEN
WASHINGTON, D. C., March 27.—
Than is little but war talk In Con
crass just now and there is little
basin ess done.
Some routine legislation on minoi
■tatters came up for consideration
la both house today, but the real
basinees will not begin until the
army bill is disposed of.
The Mexican situation will prob
ably be discussed tomorrow. At
least that is the understanding.
[ Republican senators convened to
'confer upon It but what rctlon they
took la not known. It Is reported
| they did nothing.
The domocrats are charging that
the republicans conferred at the
Instance of the interventionists, but
there is nohlng to show this beyond
the well known fact that the ma
jority of the republicans are inter
ventionists.
I The official statement regarding
the American chase for Villa is that
it is progressing favorably.
In the Wilson denunciation of the
Interests trying to force a war with
Mexico, the interventionists have
received a severe set-back and the
people as well as Congress is ab
normally suspicious. They began so
well that they over-reached them
selves in their extraordinary reports
of Mexican excesses.
A.RSHIPS AND UNDER
SEA DOATS ARE ACTIVE
SALONIKA, March 87.—Seven
aeroplanes attempted to bombard
the Allied fleet in the bar today, bui
they only succeeded la killing; sever
al Greeks. The airmen used a Bui
base.
It Is believed that they were dor
ana ships.
ATHENS, March 17.—It la stated
that a French transport was sunt
sfl the port of Salonika today.
LONDON, March 17.—Allied air
area bombed and destroyed a Bui
' munition depot. Thirty wen
killed.
LONDON. March 17.—The Brltlsl
steamer Minneapolis was submo
Timed la the Mediterranean todaj
amd it la hollered the crew was lest
The steamer Came, Khartoum aal
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LONDON, March 27.—A British ,
destroyer encountered two mine
layers and trawlers off the east side
of the German Island. After a short
engagement the trawlers were sunk.
The German crews were taken pri
soners. The destroyer lost two sea
planes that were acting Id concert
with It
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LONDON, March 2?.—American
comment on the Sussex case is being
produced In papers here. It Is not
believed that any action will be
taken by the United Sates.
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WAR COUNCIL BEGINS
SESSION IN PARIS
PARIS, March 27.—The War
Connell began lta cessions today.
Its proceedings are secret.
Attending the council which is
presided over by General Joffre are
General Cadorna of Italy, 8ir Doug
las Haig who arrived yesterday
from Flanders, General Foch, Gen
eral Dlnetrleff and two Servian and
Italian subordinate generals.
The purpose of the Council Is not
known.
BERLIN, March 27.—Great Inter
est is manifested in the Allied War
Council now being held In Paris.
It Is believed that definite poli
cies will be adopted at the meeting
' which will soon make themselves
' known. No active offensive upon the
' part of the Allies Is anticipated.
Berlin papers claim they cannot at
tempt it.
COPENHAGEN, March 27.—The
neutral nations are Interested in the
Allied War Council at Paris. They
consider it not Impossible that at
some of these meetings peace plana
might be suggested. But this Idea
does not prevail In this capital, it
is held that the Allies are now mak
lng arrangements for a general of»
tensive to be begun at a precon
certed time under the supreme ad
visement of Joffre. The various
tendencies reported from the front,
in Flanders, in the East and in the
Balkans Indicate some such action.
GERMANS WILL MAKE
AMENDS SUSSEX ATTACK
WASHINGTON, D. C.. March 17.—
Tha Qarman government, it is au
thoritatively stated, will positively
disavow tha act ahould a Qarman
submarine be found to have bean
responsible for the attack upon tha
Sussex; will further offer reparation
and will punish tha commander who
if ha did torpedo the steamer, acted
against his direct instructions.
It is officially declared that the
attack on tha 8uaaex was unauthor*
ised and Is greatly deplored by the
Qarman government which is very
reluctant to believe that It was the
work of a U boat.
WASHINGTON, D. C„ March 17.—
Before the Qarman statement rela
tive to the attack upon tha Sussex
was neatest, the submariae situs*
ties ibibiI a-..very vara aspect
and the possibility of breaking off
all relations was discussed offclally
and unofficially.
It is now practically agreed that
the steamer was torpedoed and that
the loss of life was not more serious
is almost a miracle.
PARIS, March 27.—The Minister
of Marine states that ninety-seven
persons are missing who were on
board the Sussex at the time ot its
being attacked.
LONDON, March 27.—Several Am
ericans were injured in the explosion
on the Sussex but none have been
lost, according to a bulletin Issue#
by the American embassy today.
COUNTY CLUB BURNS
SOME INMATES CREMATES
SAN ANTONIO, March ST.—The
(uhintblt county club vu de
etroyed by Arc hero today and six
j inmate* of the club loot their Urea
la the damee.
The tre atartod (a the Mtchea
where e can of creese caught tr»
and set the entire room In a blase.
The die got each a rapid control at
the bnlldlng that there was no time
to more away personal effects m
other supplies.