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ALL NATIONAL GUARDS TO MOVE AT ONCE ? The Times-Recorder is the ONLY paper in the Third Congressional District with Associated Press service hirty-eighth year. ■CONGRESS BACKS UP IWILSON’S IN MOVES feill For Pay to De pendants Now Planned Imus FOR PERSHINGS I REPORT ON HGHTING fcongress Leaders ■ Are With Wil- son In Plans I WASHINGTON, D. C., June 23. {■Chairman Stone of the senate foreign Ssrelations committee, after a conference iSvith Secretary Lansing today said fijjcongress would do nothing which lyuight interfere with the negotiations ■jjbetweem this country and Mexico. b At the Mexican embassy it was said '’despatches received there during the morning illustrate the attitude of the {■Mexican people toward the fight at fflCarrizal. The first news of the clash llwas received without demonstration lu ®the Mexican capital, according to these h? advices, though it appears to be the ■aeoncensus of Mexican opinion that troops were justified in at tacking the American column. It is 'not believed that more than two hun |®dred and fifty Americans remain in t Mexico City today. I $2,650,000 For Soldiers’ Dependents. I WASHINGTON, D. C., June 23. Lee, of Maryland, today in- Otroduced a bill in congress appropri ate ting $2,650,000 to provide for depend- Sent relatives of federal volunteers and ■militiamen mustering into the service of the United States in connection with ■tlic call of President Wilson for bor ||der service. Chairman Hay, of the house mili- H tary committee, asked that immediate H action be taken on the resolution au- ■ thorizing the president to draft into H the federal service immediately all B militiamen who are willing to take the K new federal oath of enlistment. An S amendment offered to the resolution ■ declares an emergency exists at this H' time, instead of leaving the question I to the president. No Immediate Tall For Volunteers. I WASHINGTON, D. C., June 23. | Secretary of War Baked denied this I afternoon that iplans for an immediate feeall for volunteers have been, consid- I; ered by federal military authorities. Washington officials admit they arc r greatly worried over the failure to I get news from any of the surviving officers of the force engaged at Carri zal. Only a few stragglers had reach . ed Gen. Pershing’s camp late yester day, and no word from the troops set t out to find the shattered command had been sent into camp at noon. Gen. Pershing, however, advised Gen. Fun ston about that hour that he hopes to submit a full report of the occurrence ■ late this afternoon. It is known that the force attacked (Continued on Page 2.) Dr. Harrold Is Made Major With Second Regiment Dr. C. C. Harrold of Macon, a brother cf Frank and Tom Harrold of this city, has been promoted to the rank of major in the Second regiment Georgia National Guards. Dr. Harrold is at present ranking surgeon of the regi ment, and the promotion comes as a special order from Adjutant General Van Holt Nash. The many friends of Dr. Harrold ti Americus will be glad to know of his promotion. imelmce LEAGUE SHOOTS IIP HEAD NOW NEW YORK, June 23.—A movement for a conference of American and Mex ican citizens io be held at El Paso and paving for its object to avert war if -possible, was announced here today. The American Union Against Militar ism, is sponsor for the movement, The executive committee of the un ion has wired William J, Bryan, the Nebraska peace advocate, David Starr Jordon, chancellor of Leland Stanford University, and Frank P. Walsh, o' Kansas City, urging them to go to El Paso at once. The executive commit tee offers to defray the expenses of these delegates to the El Paso con ference, and in asking them to go to the border at this time each was in formed that similar telegrams had been sent to the three prominent Mexicans by direction of the union. Telegrams were also despatched to the ambassadors of Argentine, Brazil and Chile at Washington, urging them to use the influence of the A. B. C. powers to bring about the formation of a conference at El Paso that may avert war between the United States and Mexico. countToffigeh BODY WILL MEET IN AMERICUS 17 BRUNSWICK, Ga„ June 23.—Amer icus will entertain the County Officers Association of Georgia in 1917. The body voted Americus as their next meeting place at the meeting at St. Simons today. H. E. Allen, of Americus, president of the organization, and Secretary E. H Hymani, of the Chamber of Com merce, were prominent in securing the convention for this city. The County Officers are among the number of organizations w-hich will be the guests of Americus in 1916 and 1917. HOME DE BRANCH ELLIS IS HIT HF LIGHTNING The residence of Branch Ellis, a prosperous young farmer, near Amer icus, was struck by lightning last night, and the home was damaged to some extent, although it did not be come fired. No one was injured during the storm although the weather-boarding and windows on one side were shattered. AMER®lS®ffiSsflffl]RoEß MEMBER ASSOCIA fE D PRESS SECRETARY BAKER ORDERS NATIONAL GUARDS TO MEXICAN BORDER AS FAST AS THE UNITS GATHER IN STRENGTH • *•*•*****•«*•«*** * ALL MILITIA ORDERED TO * * BORDER WITHOUT DELAY * * W ASHINGTON, D. C., June 23. * * —Secretary Baker of the War De- * * partment this afternoon ordered * * all department commanders send * * all the militia available to the * * border as quickly as each unit is ♦ * organized, without waiting for * * complete mobilization by separate * * states. * * No reason is assigned for the * * change in mobilization plans. * ***»4*****v******* Mexican Cross U. S. Border at Hachita. COLUMBUS, N. M., June 23.—Unoffi- Icial reports here say Mexican troops have crossed the border near Hachita, stole a number of horses and mules. American troops followed the raiders into Mexico, according to the reports. Mexicans Ordered Not to Attack WASHINGTON, D. C., June 23. Senor Arredond told Latin-American diplomats here today that Mexican troops had been ordered not to attack Americans unless the latter were the aggressors. This statement flatly con tradicts Trevino’s threat to attack if American troops moved other than toward the north. The statement to the diplomats is regarded here as an open attempt to align Latin-American sympathy with Mexico. Hay Resolution Passed. WASHINGTON, D. C., June 23 The Hay resolution in which congress declares an "emergency” exists, was adopted unanimously this afternoon. MAY ORGANIZE HOME GUARDS ON DUTY FOR FOLKS Plans have been forwarded to Ad jutant General J. Van Holt Nash for the organizing of a company of home guards for service in Americus and the state while the regular organized company of Americus Light Infantry is away on service. It is expected that home guards would be comprised of men who have seen military service, but who are now for one cause or another unable to go with the National Guards. Lester Williams, a former captain of the A. L. L, is prominent to the move ment. MISSISSiPPI EXCHANGE HIVE U. S. STANDARD WASHIGTON, D. C., June 23.—Word has been received by the Office of Mar kets and Rural Organization, of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, that the Official Cotton Standards of the United States have been adopted by the Clarksdale Cotton Exchange of Clarksdale, Mississippi, the Greenville Cotton Exchange of Greenville, Mis sissippi, the Greenwood Cotton Ex change of Greenwood, Mississippi, and AMERICUS. GEORGIA, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 23, 1916 Answers Country Call To Company G. of The Guards William T. Holmes, with S. H. Kress & Co., of Americus, was ordered to join his company at Barnesville, which is Co. G, 2nd Georgia regiment. He left last night to join the company's colors, not having time to go by his home at Culloden to bid his family farewell. Mr. Holmes has been in Americus only a short time, and his friends re gret to lose him even temporarily, but they are all proud of the promptness with which he answered his country’s call. He retains his position with the Kress company. WHEATLEY ÜBGES YOUNG MEN JOIN GBUNTBTS GALL Crawford Wheatley, one of Sum ter’s representatives in the Georgia legislature and a prominent citizen, well known in the affairs of county ard state, was very much surprised this morning when informed by a Times-Recorder representative that the Americus Light Infantry had not recruited to peace strength, and there fore could not move to Macon under orders of the war department. Mr. Wheatley said: “I am absolute ly astounded at the lack of patriotism among the young men of Americus and surrounding country in failing to en list in the A. L. I. Their services are needed for immediate duty in a call of their country and their flag. The com mander of the forces on the Mexican border is appealing for aid. The Amer ican troops in Mexico under General Pershing are in a precarious condi tion.” Continuing, Mr. Wheatley said.: “Re inforcements for the American expedi tion in Mexico are not available be cause the guards are unable to take their places now on the border. "The officers of the Americus Light Infantry stand high in the esteem of the state and federal military authori ties, and the A. L I. is destined to take a prominent part in the duties pow devolving upon the National Guards,” said Mr. Wheatley. "Further, the promotion of the pres ent officers of the guards is rapidly taking place and vacancies are neces sarily created among second lieuten ants,” commented Mr. Wheatley. He said: "All the men who enlist mow and become proficient in a short time will be advanced rapidly into office.” Mr. Wheatley paid the members of the Americus Light Infantry aw,, every member of the National Guards a high tribute when he said: “I honor and esteem every man who enlists. They not only have my friendship but they cam command my services to go to the mobilization camp or to the border.” the Yazzo City Cotton Exchange of Yazoo, Mississippi. A total of 31 Got ten exchanges and associations have now adopted the official standards. * A. L. L DRILLS AT 6 O’CLOCK. ♦ * The Americus Light Infantry, ♦ * with its full enlistment, will drill ♦ * on the streets of Americus at 6 ♦ * o’clock this afternoon. The pub- 4 * lie is invited to see the boys in ♦ * khaki go through the maneuvers ♦ * before their departure for Macon. * The A. L. I. is as truly a part ♦ * of Americus as her churches; her 4 * scnools and her best citizenry. 4 * The people owe it to themselves 4 * to lend encouragement and give t- * honors to boys who are willing to 4 * serve their country and their flag. 4 * 444 + 44444444t4 SUGGESTION MflOE BL EDITOR OF T B. The following news dispatch ap peared in several papers: DETROIT, Mich, June 22.—1 n line with his pacifist policy, Hen>- ry Ford announced today that any employee of the Ford Motor Com pany who was a member of the Michigan National Guard would not only not receive pay while absent, but would forfeit his place as well. Any Ford employees who intend to enlist in the Guard like wise, must relinquish their places it was said. "At the office of Mr. Ford infor mation was refused as to how many militiamen were included in his 20,000-odd employees here.” An Americus Suggestion. The editor of the Americus Times- Recorder wired the following tele gram to Newton D. Baker, secretary of war, this morning: "In view of published reports of Henry Ford’s attitude towards work men who are members of National Guards, we humbly suggest as a good American that the United States gov ernment commandeer his factory for making ammunition and guns, and that he be prosecuted.” The A.L.l.—Americus’ Own Company, Needs Recruits in Order to Report For Service The Americus Light Infantry needs several recruits in order to report "ready.” The Americus company must have sixty-five men before they can report to the officers as being ready for orders to proceed to Macon. Besides they need over sixty-five again to biing the company to war strength. It will never do for the A. L. I. to languidly pass along and be unable to report. She needs more men. But she does not need some of the blood which has been heard to talk on Amer icus streets. Uncle Sam wants real men. Second Lieut B. C. Hogue is in charge of recruiting for the company, and he will be glad to explain every feature of the National Guards to any irquiring young man. Several New Recruits. Three new members of the A. L. I. this morning are John B. Fol, born in Thomaston but now a resident of Sumter county; G. L. Toole, of Arling ton, and B. I. Bostwick, of Arlington. CSXY John Wheatley Is With The Hussars And U. S. Colors Information was received in Ameri cus yesterday afternoon that John Xv heatley, well known here where his relatives reside, had joined the Savan nah Hussars, which is a company of cavalry connected with the First Georgia regiment. His brother, Hler rell Wheatley, is a member of the Americus Light Infantry. Their friends are proud of their re sponse to the call for the Guards, and many young men are the admired sold iers of their friends. FIGHTING WITH VERDUN FORCES CENTERS IN WAR German attacks along the western front continue violent, says the French offiical statement issued early today, and dealing principally with last night's fighting. The statement re cords the repulse with bayonets and grenades of three German assaults In the Mont Teiu region in the Cham pagne country. Hill 304 in the Verdun sector, which has already been the scene of mucn bloody fighting, was attacked again last night, and renewed infantry fight • ing is reported in the Dead Man’s Hill sector. Heavy artillery firing continues along the whole of the western front, the bombardment in the Verdun sec tor being most violent. Athens despatches today record th?, formation of a new Greek cabinet in conformance with the demands of the Entente Allies. Alexander Zaimas 13 I premier and foreign minister of the new Hellenic government, and the sabinet is to be sworn in tonight. i Other reforms insisted upon by the Ei tente nations are to be carried in- 1 to effect under direction of the new cabinet at once. Lieut. is in charge of the re c.uiting station, and will remain in Americus until Co. I is recruited to ft.ll war strength of 142 men. The showing which Americus has made is disheartening to the officers and men. Several Americus young men who enlisted were almost rebuked oa the streets of the city when they were seen in uniform. The veterans of the Civil War in SumteKcounty—every man who has been he||d to express their opinion— would go, if their ar,e permitted. The Spanish-American war veterans will rally at their country’s call. But people who were never known to serve the Stars and Stripes do not enlist themselves, nor do they en courage young America. An officer of the A. L. I. stated this morning that every war has been fought by the young men, but that some of the young men and the middle aged people seem outdone with those boys who desire to serve their coußtry I and the flag. THE A. L. I. ORDERED TO MOVE TO MACON Telegraph Orders May Move Com pany at Once EQUIPMENT IND TRAINS READY FOR MOVEMENT Many Recruits Are Needed to Bring Body to Number Co. I, commanded by Captain James A Fort, received orders this morn ing to move to the mobilization camj» at Macon when they were recruited to slxty-five men. It is possible that the ALL will start for Macon Saturday, if they recruit to moving strength. The orders from the state military department gave instructions to pre pare the company for immediate mov ing, and further instructions order that Cg. I place itself in readiness to move on telegraphic orders. The Americus Light Infantry will drill on the streets of the city Friday afternoon at 6 o’clock, and the public is cordially invited to see the boys la khaki on their last stand before the move to Macon. Trouble is being experienced all over the state for enlistments in the National Guards, and in some in stances it has erached an aggravating stage. he field wagon of Co. I was moved to the Central of Georgia railway sta tion this morning. The cars have ar rived for transporting the troops to ’ Macon. Company K, 2nd regiment, stationed at Albany, has recruited to its full strength, and Americus will move when Albany sends her troops forward, if it is possible to accumulate enough strength. The A. L. I. must not only secure 6 men, but must have 142 men before they can move to the border in the service of their country. The officers and men of Co. I are sweeping the countryside for recruits, leaving Americus out of the consider ation, because of the lack of interest to the movements of the city’s own company. 1 ■■■ ■ ■■ SWISS ORGANIZE 2,000 RED CROSS NURSES BERNE, Switzerland, June 23.—A committee of women of Switzerland have organized free entertainment at Swiss resorts for 2,000 red cross nurses of all nations. This number of Red Cross workers will thus be able to spend from two to three weeks in the Swiss mountains free of charge. __ » PRIZE MONEY IS OVER FOUR MILLIONS NOW LONDON, June 23.—The total amount of prize money under the Su preme Court Prize Deposit Account ha;' thus far totalled nearly four and on>- half million pounds. NUMBER 150