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VOLUME LI I—NO. 3.
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, WEDNESDAY MORNING, JANUARY 3, 1917.-SIXTEEN PAGES.
ESTABLtaHfcD 18c5.
Ill FIN A LE OF BORDER CONFERENCES
INDICATED BY U.S. COMMISSION
CHARGES OF THE
ALLIED NOTE
Entire History of Peace Ne-
gotiations to Be Recounted
With Defense of German
Course in War.
Roumanian Oil Fields Are Now Supplying Germany
General Discussion of War
May Follow Today—Re-
jection of German Pro-
posal Cabled to Europe.
OGNGRATULATIONS SENT
150 Carloads Taken From
City of Chihuahua Recov-
ered — Fight South of
Juarez Reported.
By Associated Press.
LONDON, Jan. 2.—In a dispatch to
the ' Exchange Telegraph Company
from Copenhagen the correspondent
says:
The Vienna Reichspost says it learns
that an important meeting of the
presidents of German, Austro-Hun-
garian, Bulgarian and Turkish Parlia-
ments will be held 'n Berlin Janu-
ary 18.
International News Service.
BERLIN (Via Sayville Wireless,
Jan. 2)—What, if anything, will Ger-
many say in reply to the allies' rejec-
tion of the Central Powers' peace
proffer.
"It is persistently rumored that Ber-
lin, in conjunction with Germany's al-
lies, will shortly issue a note chron-
icling the various phases of the peace
agitation and countering the allega-
tions made by the entente note.
fair outline of what these counter
charges will be, if the central powers do
send another note on peace, was given to-
day by Privy Counsellor of Legation Otto
Hamman, retiring director of the foreign
office and for years one of the moving
spirits in the conduct of Germany's ex
terual affairs. In an interview with a staff
correspondent of the Overseas Agenoy Di-
rector Ilamman brought out these chief
points.
That the Teutonic peace move was
planned as far hack as last October.
That the .entente powers instead of tak-
ing seats around a conference table, as
invited, have occupied the chair of the
arbiter.
That it is wrong to regard Belgium the
"martyr" because she forfeited her neu-
trality long before the outbreak of the
war, as proved by diplomatic documents
found in Brussels.
That as far back as 1911 England
planned to make Belgium a basis for mili-
tary operations in case of it war with Ger-
many.
That no country recognizes and apprc
elates the principle of nationality more
clearly and more sincerely than Germany,
having been herself "brutalized for cen-
turies by her neighbors. In defiance of
that principle."
That the reason why Germany at The
Hague peace conference opposed disarm-
ament was because she knew that plan was
directed "against her existence," all her
neighbors being fully prepared to crush
her.
That it is a distortion of facts to ac-
cuse Germany of having prevented a peace-
ful settlement of the Austro-Serbian dls
pute leading to the war since Germany's
earnest endeavors to avert the world con-
flict had been frustrated by Russia's
mobilization.
That the giving away of Constantinople
and the Straits by the entente to Russia
proves them would be conquerors.
That what Lloyd-George called the
"Roumanian blunder" brought disaster to
that Balkan kingdom and that in Greecc
the allies grossly violated the principle of
the rights of small nations.
Director Hamman said:
"To my mind it seems to lie altogether
wrong to look for th« real causes of the
war in the events during the last weeks of
July, 1014. Then perhaps the last Impulse
for war was given but the real cause
must be found a considerable time before.
"Since the Anglo French treaty of 1904
a complete literature bad sprung up in
France in which openly and loudly the
conquest of Alsace Lorraine was discussed
and everything said in order to suggest
Continued on rage Two, Column Four.
PROHIBITION ISSUE
By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 2.—
The entente reply rejecting the peace
proposals of the Central Powers was
cabled by the State Department to-
day for presentation to Germany and
the other belligerent governments
whose diplomatic interests he United
States represents at allied capitals. To
save time the cabled English transla-
tion was dispatched from her and Am-
bassador Sharp was instructed to for-
ward the French text direct from
Paris.
It was authoritatively stated during the
day that president Wilson had not decided
what, if any, further move in the Interest
of peace he might make, but was keeping
an open mind on the subject while waiting
for the entente's answer to his note pro-
posing a discussion of terms by the bel-
ligerents. No official comment was forth-
coining on press reports froin Paris Indi-
cating that the reply of the President in
effect would be the same as tlmt given the
central powers.
Discussion of the advisability of legisla-
tive action approving the course of the
President in sending his note occupied the
Senate for more than a hour aud will be
resumed tomorrow. Action was delayed by
unanimous consent because Republican
Senators Insisted that the question was
too important to be disposed of hastily
and should be considered by the Foreign
Relations Committee.
Particular Interest attached to statements
by Senator Stone, chairman of the Foreign
Relations Committee, during the debate on
Senator Hitchcock's resolution to approve
the President's note. Mr. Stone had an
hour's conference yesterday with President
Wilson.
In this connection Administration of-
ficials took pains to make clear that the
President did not seek action by Con-
gress, though, of course, he would not like
to see a proposal to endorse his policy de-
feated.
Republican Senators did not oppose the
purpose of the resolution, but expressed
the view that the proposed action was
fraught with such international importance
that it should not be acted upon without
careful consideration of all phases of the
war situation.
There were strong Intimations tonight
that the Republicans will Insist upon thor
ough debate if Senator Hitchcock per-
sists tomorrow In hi* demand for a vote
without reference to a committee. Such
a discussion, It was pointed out tonight,
might lead to general debate on the Euro-
pean war situation.
Senator Stone declared that the simple
question Involved in the issue was whether
the Senr.te should endorse a movement cal-
culated to open the way for bringing about
peace in Europe. For the Senate to hesi-
tate nov that the resolution confronted it.
he snid would destroy the moral effect
of the proposed endorsement.
Views of many Republican Senators were
epitomized by Senator Lodge, who declared
Continued on Pag® Two, Column Two.
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IM SOUTH CAPITAL
By Associated Press.
EL PASO, Tex., Jan. 2.—Reports
were received here tonight 3f fighting
between outposts of Villa forces and
a detachment from the Juarez garrison
at Los Medanos, thirty-five miles
south of Juarez on the Mexico Central
Railroad. The skirmish is said to have
been for possession of a joal train.
Carranza officials here and in Juarez
deny reports of fighting.
An official report received here to-
day by Andres Garcia, inspector gen-
eral of Carranza consulates from Gen-
eral Francisco Murguia at Chihuahua
City announcing the capture of a j
large quantity of war munitions in a
cache at Terreros, twenty miles south
of the town of Guerrero, '.n Western
Chihuahua, was the first admission by
the Carranza government that Francis-
co Villa had succeeded in obtaining a
large quantity of ammunition and
arms in Chihuahua City during his
occupation of that place.
The message stated that 0.000 shrapnel
shells, ir>.0uo rounds of rifle cartridge, 400
rifles, k cannon, a number of machine
guns, hand grenades, uniform and army
stores of various kinds had been recap-
tured from the Villa force under Julio
Acost'a and another commander named Or-
nelas. This loot wac taken by Villa when
he captured Chihuahua City and was sent
to Terreros on a number of special trains
which Villa seized when he entered the
capital.
151) CARLOADS OF PLUNDER.
The accepted estimate of the lot places
It at 150 cars of plunder, Including auto-
mobiles, wagons, uniforms, blankets, shoes,
corn and other foodstuffs in addition to
the military equipment. Terreros, where,
according to this telegram the cache was
discovered by General Hernandez's forces,
is on the Mexico A; Orient Railroad. It
was In this vicinity that te running fight
between villa's followers and United States
cavalry forces occurred last spring follow
lng the Columbus raid.
Refugees arriving here today from Santa
Rosalia, La Bouqullla, Jlmlnez and Par-
ral said Carranza troops held the railroad
line and surrounding cuuntry between Chi-
huahua City and Santa Rosalia with a
well established base at Santa Rosalia.
This contradicts previous reports given out
by Villa partisans here, saying tnat Villa
was between Santa Rosalia slid Chihuahua
City with his main column a?id had driven
the de facto outposts toward the State
capital.
These refugees left Chihuahua City Run-
dav after arriving there by coach from
Santa Rosalia. They reported swing two
trains of de facto troops leaving the rail-
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PROTOCOL TAKEN
AS WIG STEP
Withdrawal of Pershing
Trooos From Mexico Inti-
mated as Next Move by
Administration.
Continued on l'age Two, Column Three.
GIVE GROUND ON DOBRUDJA
FRONT —HOLI) BETWEEN
BUZEU AND DANUBE.
ANY ARTILLERY DUELS ESTIMATES ARE FURNISHED
RIVAL CANDIDATES FOR SPEAK-
ERSHIP OF HOUSE ESTAB-
LISH HEADQUARTERS.
By W. I>. HORN A DAY.
Stuff Special to The Kxpress.
AUSTIN, Tex., Jan. 2.—That the alllgn
inent of support of the different kinds for
speaker will be drawn on the Prohibition
submission question, became more appar
ent with the establishment today of head
quarters here of all of the candidates for
tnat office.
W. M. Fly of Gonzalc* made the unequi-
vocal statement that although his county
Instructed against prohibition in the last
Democratic primaries, it Is his purpose to
vote In favor of the prohibition for the
reason that he considers that It Is h plat
foi m demand of the party, It having re-
ceived a majority In the primaries or the
State as a whole. It Is reported that pre*
sure will be brought to bear upon all of
the other kinds to declare themselves posl
tlvely on how they stand upon the ques
tlon, that Is, whether they purpose to
abide by district Instructions or by the
State results. There Is a considerable
mixture of antl and prohibition support
for each of the kind and It may be dlffl
cult to cause the breaking away of Home
of the pledges that are said to have ill
ready been given, one of the Interesting
reports that 1* in circulation today, was
that Colonel .1. I'. Woltera, and Former
Senator Q. N. Watson, both are widely
known as leaders of the antl prohibition
element, are leading their quiet infliieiiee
to bring about the election of C. O. Fuller
for shaker.
In view of the fact that Mr. Fuller In
prominently Identified with the prohlhl
tlon faction, this report aroused consider-
able interest among the twenty or more
members n( the House who have already
reported here. Mr. Watson was here to
day, but It l» understood that the nature
of his visit had no connection with the
speakership couUp*
Jty Associated Press.
Again the Russian and Roumanian forces
along the Moldavia and Dobrudja fronts
have been compelled to give ground be
fore the'advance of the Teutonic allies.
At several points on the Moldavian front,
however, Petrograd reports the dispersal
of bands of Invaders under counter at-
tacks.
The drive of the Austrlans ami Germans
eastward from the Transylvanlan Alps
to Moldavia has given them additional
points of vantage while Field Marshal von
Slacken sen's army operating northward
Into Moldavia Is approaching the bridge
heads of Fokshany and Fundenl.
Iletween the Ruzeu River and the Dan-
ube, however, the Russians and Houwii
ulans tontinue to hold their positions. In
Dobrudja the Russians have been thrown
back on the town of Matchtn, opposite
Rralla. In the fighting on ail the fronts
according to Berlin, more prisoners and
much war material have fallen luto the
hands of the Teutonic allies.
Aside from the Roumanian theater, com-
parative quiet contlnue<i on all the fronts
although there have been somewhat spirit
ed engagements on the French line and In
Usltela. Along the entire front of the
Austro-ltaltan theater there have been vl,
hi
lit!
The operations on the front In France
ivou* artillery duels. The situation fn
Macedonia remains unchanged
continue to be carried out mainly by
patrol parties and by the artillery wings
of the armies. Near Vermelles and north
of Ypres German patrol parties succeeded
In reaching the British trenches but later
were driven out with heavy casualties, ac-
cording to the London War Offlc.
On the entire Belgian front the artillery
duels were violent while In the Verdun
sector tear Hardaumont and Reionvaux
there has been considerable shelling by
both tldea in Qallfta In the ttrod) sec
tor the Austro Oermans laum|<d attacks
atalnat the ttumlann bill were repulsed
The Rnsslsns sttempted enterprlaes to
n—UMgd Ml fast Two, Comma Fear.
TARIFF MAY BE PLACED ON IRON.
STEEL, SILK AND
TEA.
Ily Associated Tress.
WASHINGTON, D. O., .Tun. 2. -The prob-
lem of raising additional revenue for the
Government to uvold the threatened deficit
at the end of the next fiscal year has a*
sinned Such proportions that Admlnlstra
Miders In Congress are reviewing the
entire free list to couslder the advisability
tlon leu
of placing tariff duties on other commodi-
ties than coffee, rubber and wool and In-
creasing the present tariff on sugar.
Revenues to be derived from these four
sources will fall far below the sum needed
unless there Is a radical revision upwards
of the tariff duties originally proposed
on them.
Kstlmates placed before the Waya nnd
Means Committee by Treasury Department
experts are *ald to show that under a max-
imum tariff of 5 per cent these four com-
modities would yield not more than $60,-
ooo.ooo annually, and probably not more
than $1;>.000.000. Secretary McAdoo estl
mates tlmt approximately $llir».noo,(mo win
have to be raised by taxation In addition
to sums to be derived from proposed bond
Issues.
The chief remalnln* articles on the free
list not eliminated by the nollcv of non
disturbance of such big Industries us the
Iron and steel trade. Include cocoa, drugs,
undressed furs and skins, meats, olla, pota-
toes, silk nnd tea. Other articles on the
free list understood tn have been virtually
eliminated from consideration are copper
ami Iron ore, leather aud steel products,
such as rails.
A host of minor articles also are on the
free list and on these estimates have been
furnished the committee showing the
amount of revenue which small tariff duties
would yield.
Additional sources of revenue under con
slderstlon by the committee Include articles
on which the Internal revenue bureau col
lects an excise tax, notably tobacco. To-
bacco already Is under heavy excise nnd
tariff taxes, but some official* faq that
considerable more revenue could be raised
by Imposing additional taxes which would
CmUssH ea Page Two, Celusa rive.
(Jil derricks in the Roumanian field shown in the picture are as numerous as In a Texas field and the rich
supply of petroleum underieath Roumanian soil has been one of the big prizes of the war Germany has won.
Incidentally a large number of American engineers have been employed in these fields, all of whom, according
to latest reports, left the war zone before the Germans captured it. The Roumanians destroyed all the machin-
ery and as much of the oil as possible, but it will not take long for German engineers to overcome the difficulty
of getting a supply.
RECALL
AMBASSADOR DESIGNATE OF DE
FACTO ('OVERVMENT (JIVES
NO REASON FOR SUMMONS.
IS IN II. S.
By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. D. C., Jan. 2.—Ellseo
Arredoudo, Mexican Ambassador Designate,
aunouiiced late today that he had been re-
quested by his government to come to Mex-
ico City and confer with General Carranza
and his advisors over relations with the
United Stutes. He said he expected to re-
turn here In about three weeks and to re-
sume his duties as diplomatic represeuta
tlve of the- de facto government.
Arredondo suld goodbye to Secretary
Lansing today nnd will depart tonight for
Mexico City. Ramo P. DeNegrl, Carranza
consul general at San Francisco, will be
In charge of the embassy. The reason for
Mr. Arredondo's departure has not been
made clear, lie recently denied he was
being withdrawn.
When (Jenornl Carran/.a sent his recent
appeal for modification In the nrotocal
drawn by the American Mexican Commis-
sion, It was reported that he would with-
draw Mr. Arredondo as a mark of his dis-
pleasure at the attitude of the American
commissioners In demanding final decision
by December 26.
There were various undercurrents ap-
parent In official circles today which gave
a semblance of color to reports that the
relations with Mexico were again becom-
ing strained.
has been understood here for some
tine that General Carransa was intending
to summon Mr. Arredondo home to become
minister of the Inferior, whether this was
the cause of his departure could not be
established.
It Is said, however, that several changes
are Impending In the Carranxa Cabinet.
Secretary Lansing said he did not un
derstand that Mr. Arredondo was leaving
Continued on Pose Two. Column Three.
ASK WASBINGTON FOR RULES
REGARDING PASSAGE OF
PANAMA CANAL
By A.fnrlatoil I'm... .
WASHINGTON, I). .tan. 2 - .Tn|>nn,
thmiMfh thi> Pill baccy here, llntlftpil the
HUtp Department tmlny of hrr Intention
to arm W merchant ahlpi ilofepalveTv
and requested Information a» to whether
any apei'lal rule* luiil been made by thla
Government for passage of uhlpa bo arm-
eil through the I'liniiinn Canal.
Thla wo* the flrat official Information
that Japan Intended such action ami was
Interpreted In aome i|iiarti'ra as Indicative
of frara of (lerman anhmarlne operations
on a wider acale than ao far attempted.
While no allbmnrlnea have appeared In
the Pacific an far, Itrltlah naval experts
have aald that Information In the hands
of the AdmlraUf and the exploit of the
I' 6.1 In Ita ralll off the New K.imland cast
Indicate that It t« 'inllr poaalble that they
will operate there later
There are no canal regulations Impoa
lng special restrictions upon vesaela arm
ed purely fur defensive purpotea.
Border Conferees Hint
Settlement Impossible
Text of Agreement Carranza Refused Made
Public—Provided Withdrawal Within
40 Days After Acceptance.
Hy Assocluted Press.
Vy ASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. Z,—When the American members of the Mext-
iati-Ameiican joint commission had finished consideration today of
Carranza's reply, failing to comply with their demands that the protocol pro-
viding for withdrawal of the American troops from Mexico be ratified, there
were indications that efforts to enter into an agreement with the de facto gov-
ernment through the commission would be abandoned. For the first time an
official admission was made that Carranza had refued to sign the protocol.
The commissioners said they expected to draft their response to Carranza to-
morrow.
The text of the protocol 'signed at Atlantic City was made public by the
American commissioners tonight for the first time,
Following is the text of protocol,
"Memorandum of an agreement signed this twenty-fourth doy of Novem-
ber, one thousand nine hundred and sixteen, by Franklin K. Lane, George
Gray and John R. Mott, special commissioners of the President nf the United
States of America, and Luis Cabrera. Ygnacio Bonillas and Alberto J. Pani,
special commissioners of the citizen First Chief of the Constitutionalist army,
entrusted with the executive power of the Mexican nation.
"Article I. The Government of the United States agrees to begin the
withdrawal of American troops from Mexican soil as soon as practicable,
such withdrawal subject to the further terms of this agreement, to be com-
pleted not later than . That is to say, forty (40) days after the approval
of this agreement by both governments.
"Article II. The American commander shall determine the manner in
which the withdrawal shall be effected, so as to insure the safety of the ter-
ritory affected by the withdrawal.
"Article III. The territory evacuated by the American troops shall be oc-
cupied and adequately protected by the Constitutionalist forces and such
evacuation shall take place when the Constitutionalist forces have taken po-
sition south of the American forces, so as to make effective such occupation
and protection. The Mexican commissioners shall determine the plan for
the occupation and protection of ihe territory evacuated by the American
forces.
"Article IV. The American and Mexican commanders shall deal sep-
arately, or wherever practicable, in friendly co-operation with any obstacles
which may arise tending to delay the withdrawal. In case there are any fur-
ther activities of the forces inimical to the Constitutionalist government which
threaten the safety of the international border along the norhern section of
Chihuahua, the withdrawal of the American forces shall not be delayed beyond
the period strictly necessary to overcome such activities.
"Article V. The withdrawal of American troops shall be effected by
marching to Columbus or by using the Mexican Northwest Railroad to El
Paso, or by both rout* which may be deemed most convenient or expedient
by the American commander.
"Article VI. Each of the governments parties to this agreement shall
guard its side of the international boundary. This, however, does not pre-
clude such co-operation on the part nf the military commanders of both
countries as may be practicable. v
"Article VII. This agreement shall take effect immediately upqn ap-
ptoval of both governments. Notification of approval shall be communicated
bv cach government to the other,
"In testimony thereof we have signed, sealed and interchanged recipro-
city this protocol of agreement ad referendum in the English and Spanish
languages at Atlantic City, N. J„ this twenty-fourth day of November, in the
year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and sixteen.''
Carranza's reply was not made'public. He is understood to have taken the
position that he could not sign the protocol because it would put him in the
position of sanctioning the presence of American troops on Mexican soil.
Three resolutions directing the Secretary of War, the Attorney General
and the Secretary of the Treasury, to transmit to the House information relat-
ing to the shipment of arms and war munitions into Mexico in alleged viola-
tion of law were introduced today by Representative Kahn of California.
Texas Leads All States in Total
Value of harm Crops for Past Year
Hy A»i»o«'l*tn1 Press
WASHINGTON, D. C„ Jan. 2.—Almost nine billion dollars was Ihe
aggregate value of all crop* of the rountry last year, with Texas lead-
ing all other States. In an estimate announced today hy the Itepartment
of Agriculture, the exact values was art at $K,9.14,387,000.
That *a« an increase of $2,1(5,9119.000 over the value of 1913 crops
and *2.8fi7,20S,000 over 'he average of the years 1910 to 1914.
Illinois, as second State in 1913, was displaced bv Iowa !as| year.
The other State* of the leading ten in order of value of their crops
were: Nebraska. Georgia. Kansa;, Pennsylvania, New York. Indians
and Ohio.
U[ mm REFUSAL
International News Smitr.
WASHINGTON, D. C., Jan. 2.—
The American-Mexican joint commis-
sion tonight reported the parting of
the ways in its efforts lo settle the
differences between the United States
and the Carranza government. After
an all-day session, threshing over the
latest refusal of Carranza to sign the
protocol framed by the commission,
the American commissioners tonight
made public the terms of the protocol,
indicating that the negotiations had
reached a conclusion. Secretary of the
Interior Lane, chairman of the Amer-
ican section, made it clear that Car-
ranza's refusal to sign the protocol
was flat and final. The protocol made
public tonight provided simply for the
withdrawal of the American forces in
Mexico and their replacement by Car-
ranza military forces.
Tonight's developments sent the Mexican
situation buck to the conditions of affairs
which prevailed Immediately after Villa's
raid on Columbus. It was apparent that
the American sections of the Joint com-
mission. believes that its efforts to deal
with the situation have proved final and
thut there would be no further formal
negotiations with the Mexican commis-
sioners.
Further complicating affairs came today
with the withurawul of Kliseo Arredondo,
who, for the |»afit ftinri<*en mOntlis, has
been Ajubasasdor Designate at Mexico to
the United States, predicted by the luter-
natlonul News Service more than a week
ago. The affairs of Mexico in Washington
are lett in the hand of a de facto charge
d'affaires. The withdrawal of Arredondo
Is known to be permanent although he
said tonight he might return to Washing-
ton.
CONTKMPLATB TROOP WITHDRAWAL
Withdrawal of the American expedi-
tionary force under the command of Ma-
jor General l'ershlng is In Immediate con-
templation by the Administration, ac-
cording to persons close to President Wil-
son. It Is believed to be predicted upon
the certainty that whatsoever can be ac-
complished towards the restoration of nor-
mal relations between the I'nlted States
and Mexico until such action Is effected.
The Administration Is considering this
move with a view of giving Car ran/.a what
It Is believed will be his final chance to
"make good."
The American section of the Joint com-
mission was in session all day consider-
ing Carranza's rejection of the protocol
and the future course of ttfe < ominls-
slon. Following this meeting, Secretary of
the Interior Lane, the chairman, gave out
the text of the rejected protocol and the
text of a brief statement made by him to
the Mexican commissioners on December
11', which said:
"It shall be understood that If we meet
for the discussion of other questions the
American commissions will not ask that
uuy final agreement shall be reached as
to any such questions while the Amerlcau
troops ure in Mexico."
This Is explained as an agreement that
the. first purpose the Joint commission's
existence, the dispute over troop with-
drawal and protection of the border there
after would be the only subjects dis-
cussed pending the withdrawal of Persh
Ing's expedition. Much questions as to
the rightsi of Americans aud other for-
eigners InfMcxleo, the safety of Americans
and other foreigners In Mexico as to life
and property, claims against the Mexi-
can government for damages entailed dur-
ing the six years of revolution and coun
ter revolution and the titles of Americans
aud other foreigners to properties In the
Republic would be held ill abeyance un-
til the point of oriiual Importance, tbe
troop withdrawal, had been Mettled.
AT INAUGURAL BALL
FLORIDA EXECl'TIVE RF.Fl'SES
TO ATTEND— I'l'NCH BARRED
AT FUNCTION.
By AmocIsM Pre««.
TALI.AHASSi:, Fla., Jan, 2-Florlda's
ituiiiKural hull took place tonight with
out the pn'seuce of Governor Sidney J.
t'atts. or uuy member of Ills famibr. Mr.
Catts l« a Unptht minister w op
poned to danslng. Neither was punch
■erred at the hall, although State official*
statnti that punch served at former oo-
caMlons of this kind never had been
"spiked "
Mr. t'a
'ntt« requested that the ball be
ellinlnnt* <1 from the Inauguration program,
but a* arrangement* for the event were
under way when he made known his de
*lres, he was prevailed upon to withdraw
the request.
lii his Inaugural address Governor Catts
recommended passage of s law providing*
for police Insertion of paro« hlsl school*,
convent* and nuiinerlee aud said the Kver-
glade* ihould be drained.
The prohibition problem also was touch
rd on. the Governor de«lsriug It wonld
rise "like Itanquo's ghost, until the peo
pie of the state and Nation foetid what
was l»e*t for them
Governor Catts. who Is an Independent
Prohibitionist was Inaugurated 'Vverner
todst. lie surceetls Park M ]**i
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San Antonio Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 52, No. 3, Ed. 1 Wednesday, January 3, 1917, newspaper, January 3, 1917; San Antonio, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth434448/m1/1/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Abilene Library Consortium.