Las Vegas Optic, 1914-12-31

MU DEFEATED! 7ITH LARGE LOSSES London, Dec. 31. There are increas- ing: indications in tbe opinion of Brit British - ish British observers of events on the contin continent, - ent, continent, that serious allied movements against the whole. German line in the western zone must be postponed un until - til until such time as the larger contin ent of Lord Kitchener's army can take the field. The losses of the allies, sustained up to the present time in the tenta- ' live thrusts forward movement hav;s been heavy in proportion to the gains achieved, and it is onderstood the various leaders unite in the opinion that the sacrifices entailed by a gen eral advance at this time, would be loo great. The town of La Bassee, still i by the Germans, is proving to be one of the hardest problems the alliec forces ' have to, solve. The invaders have thrown up Exceptionally stron earthworks', around La Bassee and have two army corps,, quartered in the city. ,To take .thisWronghold b; direct assault would mean k' terrible loss of. life, but ItstaKtng y$ essential to any concerted movement forward in order to afford protection to the communications of tbe allies. All the news reaching London from the eastern field leads to confirm the rout of the forces of Austria which now appear to be endeavoring to make their way laboriously back over the Carpathians. There are indica indications - tions indications in London that the political sit situation - uation situation which involves Greece, Italy, Rumania and Portugal, is developing (lay by day. Even the participation in the war of at least some of these states soon will become a reality ac according - cording according to the viey of certain British commentators on the situation, ' The French Statement Paris, Dec. 31. The French official announcement given out .in Paris this afternoon relates a continuance of ar artillery - tillery artillery exchanges witn the enemy and of further advances measured by yes yesterday's - terday's yesterday's announcement of French points on the line of battle. Counter-attacks of the enemy were driven back, and in Alsace a certain village, is held half by German and half by French troops. The fighting here has been from house to house, and it continued today. The text of the communication fol. lows: "From the Eea as far as the Aisne yesterday passed with relative calm calm-There - There calm-There were artillery exchanges on eome points of the front. In Cham Champagne - pagne Champagne to the west of the Alger farm, which is north of Sillery, in the sec sector - tor sector of Rheima, the enemy during the . night blew up- two of our trenches and then delivered against these positions an attack which our men repulsed. "To the north of Mesnil-Les-Hurlus we occupied certain positions on the enemy's second line of defense. In this same region, at a point to the north of the farm of Beausejour, we also occupied! Bom trenches. The enemy delivered a counter-attack, but he was driven back. We then resum resumed - ed resumed the offensive and we were success successful - ful successful in gaining some more ground. "In this same zone and farther to the east, certain German forces, which were advancing to deliver a counter counterattack - attack counterattack against us, were brought under the Are of our artillery and dispersed. "In the Argonne, in the vicinity of Fontaine Madame, we exploded a mine and occupied the resultant ex excavation; - cavation; excavation; this gives us a slight ad advance. - vance. advance. ' : "Between the Meuse and the Mo-

MAN WHO KEPT ORDER IN MEX MEXICO - ICO MEXICO CITY MAY BE PUT TO DEATH GUTIERREZ WOULD BE FAIR PROVISIONAL PRESIDENT SAYS RIGHT OF TRIAL IS DUE EVERYBODY MONTEREY IS STARVING CONDITIONS THERE ARE AS BAD AS IN BELGIUM, CONSUL REPORTS Washington, Dec. 31 General Lucio Blanco, who remained in military command of Mexico City for some time after the withdrawal of the Car- ranza forces and pending the arrival of the Villa and Zalpata forces, has been imprisoned by Villa, according to a dispatch today to the Carranza agency hi-re from Vera Cruz. The message, dated yesterday, says: "Advices from Mexico City received by the war department from secret service men say General Lucio Blanco has been made prisoner by Villa and that Blanco's staff officers haVe bt-en scattered "among Villa regiments against their will. The state of Vera Cruz today became denuded of rebel VillalBtas, and Zapatistas -when Gen- efal Siuivirran, operating-' under com. mund orvnrailtn'liW-feoMierarBiai'' rendered his force and' himself to General Obregon in Jultipan, and of fered his sword to the first chief. Monterey Evacuated Carranza forces evacuated Monter ey on Tuesday, taking with them the archives, according to a dispatch to day to the state department sent late last night from -Laredo. Villa forces were reported advancing on Monterey ftom. the south, Trains arriving at Laredo last night from Monterey were loaded with Mexican refugee. The dispatch adds that tha railway be tween Tampico ana Monterey has been cut and that trains have been fired upon. A dispatch from Mexico City, dated yesterday, says the minister of pub lic instruction has resigned and that the national convention will meet in Mexico City tomorrow. General Gutierrez haS,issued a cir cular to his generals saying he is "re "resolved - solved "resolved to afford guarantees to all in inhabitants - habitants inhabitants of the repuiblic without dis distinction - tinction distinction of classes, including enemies of the revolution who shall have al guaratees granted by law to culprits and delinquents, and with all energy against those who continue perturbing publio tranquility, whatever be their military, pecuniary, or social position, by seizing, killing, kidnaping or assas slnating defenseless persons." The text of the circular was received today at the state departmet. If there la no form of trial, how ever summary,' declared General Gu- tlerress. "If persons are despoiled or slain without any procedure, when we are reproached with being brigands, kidnapers and assassins, we shajl b unable to repel the charge by pointing to written processes in each case. Or our administrative conduct depends the recognition of our government by foreign powers. The most elementary principle of morality and Justice de demands - mands demands that the right to punish belongs only to authority through tribunals subject strictly to public procedure marked by law, but never to private parties nor to chiefs of armed groups." Monterey is Starving Laredo, Texas, Dec. SI. Food for less than ten days remains at Monler ey, Mexico, and adjacent territory, where the situation in some respects is as bad as In Europe, according to unofficial reports toeray from Ameri American - can American Consul Gencrnl Phillip C. P.anna of Monterey.

SO DECLARES WORCESTER OF PHILIPPINES TO CONGRES CONGRESSIONAL - SIONAL CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ANARCHY IS PREDICTED THIS WOULD BE FOLLOWED BY SEIZURE OF THE ISLANDS BY FOREIGN POWER NATIVES BO NOT WANT 4 IT I THEY DO NOT THINK FREEDOM JUST NOW IS FOR THEIK BEST INTERESTS Washington, Dec. 31. Private dis dispatches - patches dispatches from Manila concerning the recent uprisings in the Philippine It lands, which were unsuccessful in accomplishment, were laid today be fore the senate committee consider ing the Philippine independence bill by Dean C. Worcester, former secre secretary - tary secretary of the interior of the islands. The dispatches cm me yesterday from Mr. Worcester's friend, H. G. McDonnell, a Manila editor, and for their accuracy Mr. Worcester vouched to the committee. The dispatches read:' "'General (commanding Cvrregidor denying the rumor regarding diBarm ing of scouts. Mob in botanical gar dens raftered- by. the polio?., before! the,ii.me ;.set . for, uprising... .. Arrestee 2..J!onj.W!.JlQWracnta ,.w ide. Quite well org ,ized. , liioarte with them. . 7 ..Drastic measures required to pre vent it from spreading. It is general generally - ly generally believed the disturbance is being influenced by widespread idea of gov government - ernment government weakness. Sedition not sup pressed because of a wrong interpre interpretation - tation interpretation of the promises of the adminis adminis-trai - trai adminis-trai Ion set in circulation by politi politicians - cians politicians among the iguoraut masses. For Foreigners - eigners Foreigners apprehensive. Great many have applied for firearms permits. Impossible to do anything to learn many facts. Witnesses are forbidden to give information. Government will not allow us to see documents issued by army. Uprising in sight. Have arrested men in Manila, Main lead ers have not been apprehended. "Communications secured Indicating Americans were to be attacked, prop properly - erly properly to be confiscated or destroyed. There is no evidence that property- owning natives are involved. Abso lutely no American connected with Uprising. (Signed) "H. G. McDQN NELL." Mr. Worcester gave it as his opin opinion - ion opinion that the disturbances were what might be expected if independen ce 6.-. JiD politicians, 'who love to fi.sh in troii- i a irrn r t a A TIo A nnl o vrA TVi 1 1 J n yi ! i n I (Continued on page Four) THE COMING WEE' "Washington, Dec. 31. Senate; Met at 11 a. m. - " 1 i. ;v .The long delayed seaman's Wll was ordered to conference to compose dif ferences with the house. The immigration bill was taken up for amendment and with prospect of final vote. Dean C. Worcester, former Philip pine commissioner, opposed the bill for independence before the Philip Philippine - pine Philippine commission, j. ' The lands committee continued work on the water power site leasing bill. House: Met at 11 a. m. After an hour's filibuster to get a quorum the postal appropriation bill was taken up, ' Forel.oi affairs committee continued hearings on resolution to prohibit ex exports - ports exports of war materials, and Represen tative Towner introduced anot.hor re

MANY BIG SOCIETY EVEfiTS CHIEF AMONG THESE ARE FIRE MEN'S BALL AND CAS, -TANEDA PARTY BASKETBALL IN THE AiMOSY THE Y, M. C. A. WILL PLAY AGAINST THE NEWTON AP APPRENTICE - PRENTICE APPRENTICE TEAM Tomorrow Is New Year's day and Las Vegas will celebrate the end 'oC 1914 and the beginning of 3915" j j n day of carnival and merriment Kor Kor-chants - chants Kor-chants will take a day off In honor of the occasion, some of the churchrs will hold religious services to com commemorate - memorate commemorate the day and several big so social - cial social and athletic events will lend a real holiday aspect to the occasion. Everybody in town will make plenty of New Tear's resolutions ami wiTf have aTjusy time throughout January in seeing how quickly he can break theim, The kids will be happy ifi morning In anticipation of the bU feed that is coming at noon. Every one will be both glad and sorry see the'e&d of another yean' " The townsfolk will bo idessej y t'imlc.tftat : the yir that h . - "as vrcragqi naugnt out prosperu I Las Vp.eaa an oil i,,in "i, i,w, La4 haTO . M0(J Hma ,nnj . t 0n . , .- morroTv. Celebration Begins Tonight .The celebration of the holiday wlU commence in earjjest tonight, when the really big social affairs are sched scheduled - uled scheduled to occur. This, in fact, will be the bigge3t part of the carnival. One of the main events of the even evening - ing evening will be the annual banquet an J dance at the Hotel Castaneda. This affair always has made a great hit with local society and no doubt Tvill sustain Its good reputation this year. About 140 persons have signified their . intention of being present, giving: promise that the event will be the largest of any held by the local Ilar Ilar-vey - vey Ilar-vey house. Fine music has been 'ar 'arranged - ranged 'arranged for, an orchestra having beea engaged to come here from Albuquer Albuquerque. - que. Albuquerque. The banquet will be up to the high standard set rn former years. The committee has worked hard to assure everyone jn attendance a good time. The Other big event of the evening wil.1 be the thirty-fourth annual ball t the Ea&t Vegag f.re depart. ment This affair, which always has I proved a great drawing card for Las Vegas society folk, will be held, as usual, at the Duncan opera house. The hall has been beautifully decorated by the fire fighters. The floor 1 as been put In excellent shapi, an t n- goera and the dancersi of the 'cd f 1 1 waltz and two-step will b 1 in Good music will be furn; !i J 1y k. orchestra.' The programs l, e h,i arranged so as to givo satisfaction to all A large number -f peojila mill attend en niasqmj and several will go solely to watch the carnival. For masqueradcra there will be m "icauliful prizes which h;re U- , played for the past row d.c-i ' i window of the Palace clo'hli f The merchants have contr" u ' erally, giving assurance) tnat awards granted will be t!e b ct t The fire company has dotm f ly efficient work during the IT t J IlV fighting flames, and it if keep up its good rr- :i 1 aj a l providing the best bait in t' of the department. A Watch Meeting Commenc'ng at 8 i'rto k ti;

London,; Dec. 31 The official Information bureau this after- noon gave, -.out the following statement; "An answer to the American note will be drawn up as soon as possible. It will be In the same friendly; spirit in which the American note is written." Speaking for the foreign office the press bureau this evening denied the suggestion published in the London Times that Its pre- vious statement at the time the American note was received by the foreign office was issued with the intention of charging the American government with discourtesy; in giving the con- tents of the note to the news- papers before it had been recelv- ed by the oreign office. The foreign office says this suggestion "is ' totally unfound- re,V Co! jmng the announce: .. - There, h, beett- no SISeowrt-' esy whatever on the part of tho state department a Washington or the American embassy in Lon- don. On the other hand it must be clearly understood that when this note was sent to the foreign office there was no discourtesy or delay there, either on the part of the officials or of the secre- tary of state." Emperor Sends Encouragement Vienna, Dec. 31 (via Amsterdam and London.) Emperor Francis Jos Joseph - eph Joseph has Issued a New Year's rescript addressed to the Austro-Hungarian army and navy which reads as follows: "During five months of the depart departing - ing departing year the monarchy has faced num numerous - erous numerous and powerful enemies In a war which has been forced upon us anj our faithful allies. . "The proven steadfastness of the fighting qualities and the heroic bravery of my army and navy gives me confidence that in the new year of the war Austro-Hungarian forces on land and sea will emerge with honor from the trials which, for tlie welfare of the fatherland, the war may impose upon their military qualities. "In sorrowful gratitude I remember those who, on the blood-drenched bat tlefields, have sacrificed their lives for our justice. Wih the sincerest prayer that with God's help the new year may see them led to victory, I salute all my brave men." - , . ; Grey Hears Page r London,' Dec. 3l.- AValter Hines rage, the American ambassador, had ah ' extended conversation this after noon with Sir Edward Grey, the Brit ish . secretary for foreign affairs, on the subject of President Wilson's note of protest against the detention of American shipping by British war warships. - ships. warships. , As the note had been discussed by the members of the British cabinet yesterday, the foreign secretary was able to present to the ambassador the combined views of himself and bis col leagues. ';; No Bad Feelings Washington, Dec. 31. Thirty-one ships bearing 19,350 Ions or American copper worth $500,000 destined to neu neutral - tral neutral nations, have been detained an-1 their cargoes seized as contraband

upon Dunkirk yesterday In which 15 by shrapnel bombs dropped from the WEALTHY HAN ACCUSED OF WHITE SLAVERY WOMANi WHO MAKES CHARGE IS INDICTED, ALSO, FOR AT ATTEMPTED - TEMPTED ATTEMPTED BRIBERY Chicago, Dec. 31. An indictment charging Colonel Charles Alexander, wealthy steel magnate of Providence, R. I., with violation of the Mann white slave act, was returned in the fed'ei" court, today, together with an indict indictment - ment indictment charging, attempted bribery against Miss Jessie Elizabeth Cope of Los Angeles, the woman he is alleged to have transported. delle, in the region of the forest of Mortemart about 150 1 yards of Ger German - man German trenches fell into our hands. "In upper Alsace French troops have entered the village of Steinbach and have occupied with house-to- "bouse fighting one-half of tha com- munUy.W ) The German Version Berlin, Dec. 31 (Dy wireless to Lon London). - don). London). The German official statement given out in Berlin this afternoon re relates - lates relates that in the village of Steinbachj in Alsace, house after house was de destroyed - stroyed destroyed by - the French artillery, but that the community is still in posses possession - sion possession of the Germany. An entire French company was annihilated in the northern end of the line; French attacks south of Rhelms were repuls repulsed; - ed; repulsed; in the Argonne the Germans oc occupied - cupied occupied several French trenches and their artillery broke down French at attacks - tacks attacks in upper Alsace. The situation In east Prussia, nortn of the Vistula ajid on the Pilica river, Is described and unchanged, while east of the Bziira river the figtrlnjr continue. The text Qf the communi communication - cation communication follows: "In the western arena of .tha war yesterday passed quietly on the coast. The enemy directed hi3 fire on West West-ende - ende West-ende and destroye4 parts of certain houses there, but without causing any military damage.

Galician fortress of Przemysl, which has been under siege by the Russians for severaj weeks, have been reduced to desperate straits. It Is said that an Austrian aeroplane brought down while attempting to enter Przemysl. was found to be loaded with food. German reports some time ago, how however, - ever, however, said that Przemysl was stocked with provisions sufficient for one year. . . From the fragmentary and conflicting official reports of the war to today, - day, today, two main tendencies are observed. In the west, along the entire front from Alsace to the North 6ea, the allies are exerting steady pressure and, according to their claims, some of which have not been disputed by Germany, they have made a slow progress almost everywhere. In the east the defeat of the Austrians In Gallcla Is not denied, and the German forces in Poland appear to have found it extremely difficult to continue their advance toward Warsaw. Berlin states that further progress is be being - ing being made, but Petrograd believes the German offensive has broken down. An official communication from Petrograd Indicates that one of the most sanguinary battles of the war, in proportion to the numbtrs involv involved, - ed, involved, has taken place in the. trans-Caucasus. The Russians state that a Turkish column was "dispersed by artillery and that the Turks lost half of their number. The Japanese nation has requested that a Japanese amy be sent to Europe. It is said In Tokio.that Russia and France favor, the project, bu that Great Britain hesitates on account of "economic end political difficult - ties." ,.L..- w J-----: -..J-:- .:--."-.- ;--- --. - The Servian minister to France Is quoted in Paris as saying that Servia is planning an Invasion of Hungary. Much Interest is manifested in the raid of seven German aeroplanes

persons were killed and 32 wounded sky. TRANSLATED THE BIBLE INTO NAVAJO TONGUE VETERAN PRIEST CELEBRATES SILVER ANNIVERSARY OF ORDINATION Albuquerque, Dec. si. Father An An-selin - selin An-selin Weber, who translated the bible into the Navajo tongue and who has been a prominent figure for years in Indian missionary work, ce'.e'jrated the silver anniversary of his ordina ordination - tion ordination to the priesthood at Gallup, De December - cember December 29. Church dignitaries from three states were present. Father Weber has been stationed among the Navajos since 1898 and is the oldest surviving member of the missionary staff sent into the Navajo country at that time. At the celebration were representa tives of all the principal parishes In New Mexico and western Arizona and several from the east. The principal event of the celebration was mass of jubilation in the Church of the Sacred Heart, at which the Rev. Vincent TrosV af friend of Father Weber's younger days, delivered a eulogy , "An entire French company was. annihilated when we blew up their line near the Alger farm.- South of Rhelms strong French attacks north of Camp Chalens were everywhere re repulsed. - pulsed. repulsed. "In the western Argonne region we gained considerable ground, captur capturing - ing capturing several trenches situated behind one another and taking 250 prisoners. French attempts to attack in the re region - gion region of Flirey, north of Toul, failed. "In upper Alsace, in .the region to the west of Senneheim, all the French attacks broke down under the fire of our artillery. "The-enemy's artillery systematic systematically - ally systematically destroyed house after house In the village of Steinbach (Alsace) which is In our possession,' Our losses are slight, . "It is reported from the eastern