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0- III V I'M ! ) V li H H 1 r i f II !! : ': ' y' hp Y0L.X1T. ST. PAUL 'SGflAF 'cUTSIlf ..... ... TRUCE'DECLARED WHILE THE Ft SAL SPEECHES ARE HEARD U BY THE DELEGATES. ifieli is mm Tomorrow's Sessions Eliminated From ' Program And Peace Helens in the National Contention for ConserTa- tloa , of Resources Simmon's Ad dress Stirring' vne uregW Wm fates Make Themsehes Known. St. Pan!, Sept 8 The 1 resolutions committee at conspiration congress by a rote of 13 to 8 adopted a plank - favoring federal control of water pou er sites. ' St Paul., Sept. 8 Tonight will see the closing session of the conserva tion congress. Shortly after the dele- ," gates were called today, It was decld' ed to eliminate the session planned for tomorrow and declare a formal ad journment tonight. In view, of this, running fights between advocates of state rights and federal right to con trol the natural resources was declar ed off and truce, declared while the reports of progress of conservation movement in various states which , were advocated . by conservationists, were heard:- . Inject Politics Wrongfully. Introduction of politics into the convention affairs was the subject of addresses by Forester Allen of Ore gon, J. W, Whipple of New York and Amos Pondo. All demanded that offi cials to which conservation of. natur al resources has been intrusted, be permitted to prosecute ' their duties without political Interference. ';. Chief Forester Graves, Pinehot's successor, paid a tribute to Pinchot today declaring his predecessor was tha rfa1 fminrior nf tha nnHnnnl mil- scrvatlon movement. "Our nationan forests stand as the greatest practi cal demonstration of conservation, and a monument to Pinchot," said Mr. Graves. .' James A. Garfield, former secretary of the Interior, said this morning In bis address: - "There are two reasons", he said, "why the federal government is di rectly and deeply concerned in 'the practical questions of conservation. First It Is the most extensive land holder, and second It has great du ties to perform in the interest of all the people. The value of public do main depends upon the character of Its use as well as of the resources It contains or produces.. - "We have been going through a period of conflict of Jurisdiction of the federal government and the states during which the duties of both nation and states have been neglect ed and the interests of the people as a whole, jeopardized. The most Im portant . duty is to provide against such distribution as will result in giving the big special Interests mo nopolistic control over the resource of timber, water, fuel and phosphates. "Under the system of disposition of lands by both nation and state we have permitted individuals and coi porations to acquire great, portions of our natnral resources. We have giv en away special privileges of great value and made grants of tremend ous Industrial power. "The constitution provides that "Congress shall have power to dis pose of and make all needed rules and regulations respecting the terri tory or other property belonging to the United States.! "The executive power, shall be vest ed In a president of the United States and he shall take care that the laws ahall be faithfully executed.' "Congress has provided for the LA UKAMD UJSlO.N COUNTY, UHEU0.N. disposition or use of the public lands under certain laws. The chief ex ecutive has the care of the public do main. One of the great objects for which powers granted to the nation are to be exercised Is to promote the general welfare. "President Taft has said of the Philippines: . " '"It is said that there is nothing in the constitution of the United States that authorizes national altru- iem of that Sort. Wp11 fit rmirfio there Is not; but there Is nothing in tne constitution that forbids it What there, is In the constitution is a breathing spirit that we are a nation with all the responsibilities that a nation ever had, and therefore when it becomes the Christian duty o a nation to assist another nation the constitution authorizes It because it is a part of national well-being.' "Surely," said Garfield, "we have as great power to protect the' inter ests of the people of this country by these powers as , we have to do the great work being carried on In ..the Philippines. Garfield quoted decisions of Chief Justice Marshall, pointing out that all means which are appropriate, which are plainly adapted to that end, which are not prohibited .but consistent with the spirit and letter of the constitution, are constitution al." ' .'v ; ,. "Marshall," said Garfield, "gave life and vigor to the young nation. Those who opposed his views were, the timid folk, who would tie the hands of the government and who, In their zeal, would make It impossible for government officers to protect all the people against aggression by some of the people. 1 " "There is ample power in the fed eral government to fully protect the people s interests and promote the general welfare in dealing with pub lic domain. v "The executive is the steward or custodian of ; public . property. He cannot dispose of any property with out the authority of congress, but It is his duty to prevent public property from, being taken or used illegally. Some of the greatest land frauds have been perpetrated under the guise of technical compliance with Continued on rage Eigne i COLONEL REFUSES TO SIT AT TABLE WITH LORIMER. Senator Whose Integrity Is in Doubt (Siren Public Slap by Roosere't. : Freport, 111., Sept. 8 Colonel Roose velt today emphatically refused to t at the table with. Senator Lorimer at a banquet given tonight in RooseveU's honor at the Hamilton club of Chi cago. Lorimer's election to the United States senate and subsequent charges of irregularity resulting in court and legislative charges, caused the Col onel's action. Some of the state legis lators are indicted for graft In connec tion with Lorimer's election. Th Col onel said: "Lorimer represents 'he antlthesies of what I represent in poll- tics. In justice to myself I canuot sit with him at the table.." "Gentlement I can't do it,' he de clared . determinedly -. to the eoiimk tee sent from Chicago to meet him. If Lorimer is at the dinner I must refusa to attend." . Roosevelt In Illinois. ; Chicago- Sept 8. Former Presi dent Roosevelt arrived in Illinois this morning, making his first stop at Freeport. where he was the guest of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi neers, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Englnemen, and other railway organizations. ' . V Col. Roosevelt is due In Chicago at A SURPRISE BY TEDDY IRE' REPOfi UTIILESS fiS DDCIffiT BALLIXGER SOT "FOOD firiL. TY" AS ADVERSE IiErOBT WOULD INDICATE. nia 'ran t; Opposition Stole a Karen Hut It Has Proven Worthless as the Railroaded Report Adverse to Ballinger Yester day Will Not Stand Lineup is Now BKI 1HI II nui tirac muiwgu at Last . Seattle, Sept 8 In reply tojiis de tractors, Secretary R. A. Balllnger before the Arctic club last night said he was Innocent of all wrong in of fice and that he would pay no atten tion to "Fanatics." Balllnger was much perturbed over the action of the five members of the Investigating committee who tried yesterday to force through a resolution censuring him, and ordering his removal. Report Deemed Worthless. Minneapolis, Sept 8 Senator Suth erland who with . Representative Mc Call bolted yesterday before, the in vestigating committee took a vote on the Ballinger adverse report, said to day that the resolution was worth less. Sutherland admitted however that the antl-Ballinger forces stole a march and that yesterday's action was a surprise. Both representatives Ben- by and Olmsteart . will be present at the committees' meeting tomorrow. Representative Graham and Senator Fletcher are formulating a report up holding the Gfavis and Pinchot charges. Expecting there will be a tie vote tomorrow Senators ! Root and Flint will be absent tomorrow but will have the privilege of concurring which means a majority will favor Ballinger. - ; v '. ,- :'S' '. about 5 o'clock this afternoon and will-be the 'guest of the Hamilton club at a big. banquet Gov. Oeneen and Mayor Bussewlll deliver addres ses of welcome, following which will come the former president's speech- Members of the club declare that it Is traditional for Col Roosevelt to make addresses of more than ordin ary interest before their organization and they do not expect to be dissap pointed tonight. It is confidently ex pected that the Colonel will unlimber his heaviest oratorical guns and make the speech of his trip. It was in an address before- the Hamilton Club that the "strenuous life" first found utterance, and it was here that' the "big stick" became the symbol of "my policies.. ' ' ,' Upon the arrival of the Outlook Special this afternoon Col. Roose velt will be met by a reception com mute from the Hamilton Club, of which Guy Guernsey is chairman. The demand for places at the ban quet has far exceeded the available supply, although plates at the feed were quoted at $7.50 each. - Fostofike Safe Blown. Vallejo, Calif., Sept 8 Cracksmen opened the safe at ElVerano postoffice and at Sonewa Calif, at daybreak and secured $600 cash and in stamps and escaped. A posse tracked them to Napa. It is believed the robbers are wdrking towards San Francisco. " Ready for Admission Day. s San Francisco, Sept 8 Seventy five thousand native sons and daugh ters today are preparing to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of California's admission Into the unVn tomorrow. The city is clothed In a full carnival sttlre and have made elaborate plans for entertainment The carnival con tinues three days, closing at midnight Saturday. 1 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1910. EOKO. CICL1E t HEAL DilEi NATIONAL REPUBLICAN LEAGUE CALLED TO MEET LATE IN SEPTEMBER AT WASH. DEOflCflATS TALK PEACE Practically Every State in the Union Will .Have Representative?" at the Republican League Convention When Roosevelt's Only Political for Governor. . (By E. C. Snyder, Washington B C. Washington, D. C, Sept. 8 (Special) Much significance la being attached to the coming of the biennial conven tion of the National Republican League which will be held at Carnegie Hall, New York City, September 30, and October 1st, as it is thought by many leaders of the republican, party, not only in, Washington, but throughout the country, that it may be the means of bringing together the. various fac tions of the party uniting them in a solid phalanx In its fight against the enemy. ' .'. ., .-' The National. Republican. League recognizes neither "insurgent" or "stand patter," neither "progressive" or 'reactionary," but 'stands for he principles of the republican party without any distinction whatsoever as between the wings above mention ed; with President Taft making the keynote speech, and the only speech, by the way, of a political character which he will make during this cam paign, and the presence at the cpn ventlon of leaders from all sections of the : country,' an opportunity to been received, at headquarters volc harmonize conflicting Interests, it is believed, will be presented that should not be overlooked. . ' President John Hays Hammond of the League, who . has spoken at a number of league rallies recently, be lieves that the forthcoming conven-' tlon will be the largest In the history of the organization, letters from state presidents and secretaries that have ing one common sentiment that the League is in a position to bring the warring factions of the party together to the end that the policies enunciated by the republican convention of 1908 through its platform and accentuated by. the utterances of President Taft In his messages and public addresses be fulfilled. ; Thirty-five of the forty-six states have already selected delegates and alternates to the convention, Oklaho 'ma being' the last with 26 delegates to announce to Secretary Protem, T. B. Atherton that it would be on hand to join in helping to bring success to the Grand Old Party. A call will be Issued in the next few days by the President of the 8tate League of Missouri convening the Re publican clubs of that state In con vention for the selection of delegates to the National League and for such other business as may arise. A num ber of other states are already plan ning for State Conventions and by the middle of September it is believed by the officers of the league that every state in the union will have' selected delegates for the New York conven tion. ." 1 - : -.; The convention will be brought to a, close on Saturday evening, October first with, a banquet at the Hotel As tor for which preparations are well under way, the New York State League of Republican clubs, under the direction of John A. Stewart, the president- of the state organization, having charge of the arrangements. "Letters from distinguished leaders of the party Including representatives and senators in congress, the Cabi net, and other high officials of the P. (Ill JILL government, judicata that the ban quet will.be one o fthe most, brilliant ever held under the auspices of a po litical party and the speeches on this occasion outside of the addresses of President Taft. and Vice President Sherman, promise to be an excep tionally notable character. As the republican state conventions yet t6. be held will be all out of the way by the date of the convention and this is particularly true of New York state, it is generally thought that the gathering of the state clubs in na tional "ppw wow" will give an Impe tus to the campaign that cannot help but be productive of much good. , Democrats to "Harmonize." New York, Sept. 8. Great gobs of harmony were placed on ice in the refrigerators of the Hotel Knicker bocker this morning, to be served this evening at what is described on the small bills as a 'Conference of the Democratic State Committee with Prominent Men of all Branches of the Democratic Party." The purpose of the gathering of the democratic chief tains is to bring about the' success or the party in the st&te election this fall, and to accomplish this purpose it is proposed to harmonize all the warring , factions. State Chairman John A. Dix is expected to preside at tonight's session and he will do all In his power to bring about a peace pact between the conservatives and the radicals, .. . ' ' y There Is likely to be much informal discussion of gubernatorial candi dates at the meeting. . Many men of many minds, as regards the true meaning of democracy, have been mentioned fSr the democratic nomin ation for governor, but there are as yet no signs of any agreement be tween the leaders.- Admirers of May or Gaynor assert that he is the only democrat who could win a victory for the party this falL. It Is certain that Gaynor would poll a tremendous vote, If nominated, and the republicans would have to work harder than evsr before to defeat him. Democrats who make politics a business, and who are fond of pie, are opposed to the nomin ation of Gaynor, however, as it is con sidered that he would be too indei pendent in his conduct of the office. TESTIlfJf PUTS CmPPEHfl MRS. CRIPPEN'S CLOTHING WORN BY LENEVE LATER. Doctor Crippen and Mme. Lencve are Haggard and Worn Out. , London, Sept 8 At a resumption of his trial today Dr. Crippen looked as haggard as did Mme. Leneve. Evi dently the announcement of the chem ists that they found evidence of, phy sic in the body of the murdered wo man has caused the doctor anxiety. Unless the defense Is able to, prove poison evidence, It Is believed a stag gering blow will be dealt the 9rippen case. V . Damaging Evidence. Mrs, Symbson, an acquaintance of both-Mrs. Crippen and Mme. Leneve declared today she saw Leneve wear ing clothes and Jewelry the property of Mrs. Crippen after she had dis appeared. About the same time, she testified Crippen told her his wife bad died enroute to America. , . Inspector Dew testified that the re lations of Crippen with his wife were strained and intimated her temper was something to cause a rupture. Inspector Dew testified that Crippen told him he and his wife had a quar rel the night proceeding her disap pearnce and that Mrs. Crippen told her husband she would leave him for another man. Dew said Crippen said he had spread the story of her death to hide a possible scandal. Court ad journed till Wednesday. . DAD LIGHT ' f Tl Til "? inun ! ei'inni?! iiijlyOii 31 ORE EXHIBITS AND OF A RET. TER QUALITY THAN EVER SAY LADIES. . CIS. SLATER m Mil Grand Prize for Yard Displays An. nounccd this Afternoon by Presl 'dent 2Ir. Samuel Dal Second anl Mrs. ratUson Third Show In trotf "reus inrs firming-n jkhhiidivi Gratis Hany Exh&its. YARD WINNERS. Winners of thi annual yard display prizes, an honor eagerly sought by aster lovers are: First prizt, Mrs. J. D. Slater. Second prizeMr. Samuel Deal Third prize, Mrs. Robert Tat- -tison. . DPtllED mis raw Fitting climaxes for a season's ef forts were attained this afternooa when La Grande's annual aster show doors were thrown open and an ar ray of asters that la splendor and volume alike outstripped anything yet attempted in aBter show beauty. Tha Elks' auditorium is a bower of beau tynot laden down promtscwjsly with aBters.but made attract!." wlti skilfully : arranged exhibits from all ' sections of the city In such a way that the tables are attractive beyond 'de scription. The number of exhibits of prize winning type are greater than last year and the general quality of the exhibits are also above the usual excellency. This afternoon the guests are prin cipally ladles who spent several hours with the asters, admiring their, beau ty and enjoying the music prevailing: throughout the afternoon. La Grande Is Justly famed for its asters and the Elk's hallils the central "aster bed", of La Grande this afternoon. Candles j and punch "were sold from 2 until 5 when the doors were opened today, ... and will be sold again tonight from 7 until 10 when the doors are open for sightseers. Otherwise everything la connection with the show is gratis. Announcement of yard winners was made this afternoon by Mrs. M. B. . Donohue, president of the aster man agement, and they are given above. An orchestra will officiate this ev ening and it is believed that a record crowd will attend tonight. To describe the arrays of asters, arranged in single, double' and bo quet exhibits, or perchance in single specimen for colors, would be a task ," too' delicate to attempt in a hastily- ' worded news article but the Observer wisely guides the reader toward the auditorium tonight ' when the - array on display can be viewed at first hand. t LaFoIIette's Lead Large. ; ; Milwaukee, Sept 8 The latest pri mary returns give) LaFolIette a plur ality approximately of fifty thousand.. The plurality of MkiGovern, the insur gent for the governorship will be about 150,000 ' : Wlskenbam In Portland. Portland, Sept. 8 United States At torney General Wlckersham and Sec retary of Commerce and Labor Nagel, arrived in Portland today from Seattle and refused 'to discuss Ballinger's troubles. Wlckersham said he might have sonrthlng to say after the com mittee made its final report Both the cabinet members were enthusiastic over Alaska which they had Just vis ited. Wlckersham says the transpor tation development will make a coun try that will astound the world. Nagel leaves tonight for San Francisco, Wlckersham for Washington, via Butte. '