La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, February 13, 1912, Image 1

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Newspaper Page Textif TIFT ADOPTING FIGHT TACTICS WILL COMBAT MISREP RESENTATION OP ENEMIES. MAY HAYE INSIDE WORD ABOUT ROOSEVELT ACTION Derote Next Four Months to Severe ' lilouuttal Against Lies and Misrcp. reseutatioa of Facts Brought by En. emlcs, Says President Taft To Use Hammer and Tongs Method. Waslngton, ,;Feb.-. 13. Indications that President Taft has Inside Infor mation that Roosevelt will not be a candidate for the republican presiden tial nomination, Is seen In a state ment made today by the president on his return from New York, i -? i "Tho time has come," said Taft, "when the political atmosphere must be cleared. The next four months will be consumed In showing up the lies, hypocrisy and misrepresentation. Mis representation must be expected -and met during the coming campaign. The confidence of the democrats Is clearly misplaced.. It Is' due to a misunder standing," ' ' Stung by recent attacks, President! Taft indicated that his future course will be of the offensive order as well as the defensive. Taft opened his attack in Ohio and followed It up last night with a speech at the republican club banquet. He - told callers today that he would con tinue to "combat misrepresentation" of his administration both, within and without the party and declared he ln- I tended-, to make "direct attack and i form a defense"' in every speech he delivered from now on. " i Georgia G. 0. P. May Split Atlanta , Ga.,1 Feb. . 13. Arrange ments have been completed for the holding of the republican state con-' ventlon here tomorrow to name dele gates to represent Georgia at the na- tlonal convention In Chicago. .Walter I H. Johnson, the state chairman, and other leaders' of the organization are ' Taft men and if present plans go through the.presdent will be endors- bV 11 . ,, , . .. eii fnr, ; re-nomlnatlon. r Among tne rank and -file,' however, there appears to be considerable v RooBevelt . senti ment and It is rumored that a rival convention may be held later in the interest of the Roosevelt movement. AFFINITY LIFE SHORT. Wife of Ulton Shu-lair Returns to Her Parents After Short "Trial." New York, Feb. 13. After a few months of "affinity" life, Harry Kemp tUe "tramp poet," according to, mutual friends has deserted Mrs. Meta bin- clair. divorced wife of the author, Up- ton Slclear. , She has returned to her parents. Mrs. Slnclar recently star- tied the world with announcement of disregard for social laws, clinging to the affinity faith CHAMPION PUGILIST WILL BE FINED IS BELIEF. Splendid Necklace Smuggled From Enroite Is Sleied by Police . Chicago, Feb. 13. Government' se r cret service men today raided the home of Jack Johnson, the champion pugilist, and, slewed a $5,000 diamond necklace which It Is charged he smug- ,ti, '-.n v ionnn Antv and a penalty If he redeems the neck-'ta lace. , . ., JOHNSON GEM TAKEN BY FORCE Charleston Host of Y. M. C'A. Charleston, 3. c, Feb 13. In con junction with . the Men and Religion Forward convention being held here at present, the Young Men's Christian associations or North and South Caro Una met hero today for their ninth annual tonventlon Every one of the 60 or more Y, M. C.,A. branches In the Carolinas is represented by dele gates and In addition to them many ministers and laymen from various parts of the two states, who are inter ested in the work of the organization, are inattendance. The convention will last two days and according to every indication promises to ho one of the most successful gatherings ever held in the Carolinas. , . Ice .Hen Meet In Tarawa, Tampa, Fla. Feb. 13. Members ,of the . Southern ,' Ice ; Exchange,-, repre senting all of the states from the Car clinas to Texas, assembled at the Tam pa Bay hotel today and began their annual convention, ? The sessions will last three days and will be liberally Interspersed , with features of enter tainment. I MURDER OF GERMANS THERE IS THE CAUSE. '.' '.'"''''" ' ' " v'-: ''''"' Monroe Doctrine May Be Put to Test - .-: by German Officials. , - Berlin, Feb.: 13.' The ,'German for elgn office announced today an inves tlgatlon Into the murders of German subjects In Mexico, has been ordered This 1 the first Intimation that Ger many might . take a' hand in Mexico's! International troubles. : , 1 It may possibly forecast action that would conflict with the Monroe doc. trine on the non-interference of any European powers. , SOUTHERN MERCHANTS MEET. Oue Thousand Merchants Aim to Bet ter Conditions. Atlanta, S. C, Feb." 13. Joined In a movement which has .for its object flirt n.nn-ttin.,t.. . V. a m ahaIi. I f . independence of the south, nearly one thousand representative southern merchants assembled in this city"' to day to -confer regarding the better ment of existing trade conditions and to discuss various problems of inter est and importance. The Atlanta Mer chantB and Manufacturers' association took the initiative in brluglng the merchants together and will act as jj0gt to the visitors during their five days stay In the city, The relation of southern agricultural interests to the development of com merce and manufacturing is tho gen- er(1j . BUhject selected ' for discussion Tlie reduction of the cotton acreage Wni w exhaustively considered, also tno encouragement of diversified farm jng . aa the furtherance of the stock treedlng industry. In" addition, the merchants will .discuss advertising methods, semi-annual clearance sales and numerous other matters relating to their daily business. ' The initial session of the convention was held this morning In the assembly room of the Piedmont hotel and was devoted to the work of organization. This afternoon the visiting merchants inspected a number of the, large man ufacturing and mercantile establish ments of Atlanta. The business ses .inm will he resumed tomorrow morning and will continue until Fri day. A notable feature of tne garner ing will be a dinner Thursday evening at which Prof J. Lauernce Laughlln. Tf the University of Chicago, . will spea kon the subject, "How Currency Reform Will Benefit the Merchants of the South." American Cruisers Cruise V Honolulu, Feb. 13-The cruisers .nnia Colorado and South Dako today started on a ton days cruise 1 to various Island of the group. MM EYES MEXICAN FIGHT UBOR RUT; NEARS-WILEV MOB RULE IS BOUND TO . COME UNLESS RE v LIEF HURRIES. OVERCAPITALIZATION, WORTH. LESS SCHEMES ARE CAUSE Pure Food Expert rPedlets Mob Rule and Revolution by the Underfed and Underpaid Unless Klellcf Comes Quickly Education to Bring ReUef Is His Panacea for Evils. Washington, D. C, Feb. 13. Predic tion of a revolution by underpaid and underfed Americans was made today by Dr Wiley, the government food ex pert. " "The time Is rapidly approaching," said he, ''when the wealthy will face mob'vlolence on the streets. This sit uation la due to tho fast approaching day when the working people wlll be deprived of means of subsistence. Ev ery day the Dosltlon of the-working man is becoming worse." ' ' -, Wiley continued: "I am thoroughly agreed with Judge Gary that unless something is done to- alleviate the present conditions of unrest, mob rule Is bound to come. ' The sentiment of unrest and abhorrence comes from over-capitalization, selling of watered stock, promotion of worthless - land schemes and extortions of the express, telephone and telegraph systems, and dozens of other schemes for deceiv ing and defrauding the people. . . "The great vice of this country is, an--insane worship ,o, money.", ;:. vj , He recommends education that will bring lelief. , ' Norris Scouts Bank Theory. Washington Feb. 13. "Great politi cal; social, and economic reforms for which the people are clamoring will be gained without recourse to bombs" said Congressman Norris, (Nebraska) today in discussing Judge Gary's speech in New York In which the trust head predicted that a' revolution": -in America is near. Norris Bald the re forms are being' accomplished dally by the actions of the people. ' v - "Evolution, not revolution, will be the saving 'Of the country," he said, adding that the fact that such men as Gary are making such statements is an indication that the time for reform Is at hand. , . Referring to the rich men, Norris continued, "These men are 'already planning to accede to the people's de mands and when-they have done so, a revolution is neeaiess; American people throughout the history of their nation, have accomplished great; re forms peaceably. ; I notice Taft has the mob Idea. In his speech last night he showed entire, inability to grasp cance In which he assumes that pro gressives are synonymous with revo lution, and that sincere friends of popuflar. government are "neurotics and emotionalists." r- ; . Iowa Retail Clothiers. Dubuque, la., Feb. 13. Nearly fivu hundred members of the Iowa Retail Clothiers' association are in - attend ance at the annual meeting of the or ganization which opened here today for a session extending over three days. -The local members of the as sociation have arranged an elaborate and attractive program for this occa eion, which Includes a number of In teresting addresses . and the annual banquet to be held at the Wales hotel tomorrow evening. ; .' Boundary Commission Meets. : St. Paul, Minn,, Feb. 13. The Joint committee of the Wisconsin and Min nesota legislatures, appointed to set tle boundary differences between the two states, held a' meeting at the cap it ol here today. The principal matters for the consideration of the Joint com mittee are the state boundary lines on he St. Louis river, and In Lake on the Mississippi. FHK I! IS ED GENERAL ROUNDUP OF ' INDICTED TOMOR ROW IS PLAN RYAN SAYS HE HAS NOTHING TO FEAR FROM THE ARBEST Ten Sesides . President and Secretary , of Structural ' Bridge Workers At resteA on Transportation of Dynu- nilte CJiargos Rochester Machinist Among Thoso Accused of Crime. Chicago, Feb. 13. Commissioner Foots today Issued, warrants for the arrest of First President Frank Ryan of ? the International Association of Bridge, and Structural Iron Workers Secretary Houlihan of the Chicago -lo cal. and ten others all based on the Indianapolis probe. R)an Not Afraid. Indianapolis, Feb. 13. "Tbe author ities can find me right here whenever they want me,'' said Ryan. ' "I am not afraid of the charge and am confident I shnll be able to prove my innocence in any. connection with the McNam- ara dynamltings. . ,-: ; (- , , ' Ryan nd Houlihan are tndloted for conspiracy in transportation of inter state shipment of dyijamite. ,r Owlngto delay of the Indictments reaching-the cities, the general round up of the indicted men for conspiracy in the dynamltlngs will not come un til tomorrow. .r :- - : ' ' Ulnclicstor Machinist Arrested. Rochester, Ni Y.. Feb. 13. Clarence Dowd..-, businesB., agent,. for the local branch ot the Maohinlsts' union, was arrested' on a federal warrant today. He was indicted nt Indianapolis. :i Officials in tho. department of JuBtlce announce the arrests of Chicngcfcmen indicted, is planned for tomorrow. ' Cleveland Men to Be Arrested. Cleveland,. Feb. 13. The arrest of two Cleveland men, indicted at Indian apolls, is expected tomorrow.. , i : Maple Trlnl ITnder Way. Los Angeles, Feb. 13. The trial of A. B.' Maple, charged with complicity In a plot to dynamite the Hall of Roc ords building, was begun today before Judge Ganiniss, Bitting in the place of Tiidee Willis. - Ccnners' second trial on the same chargers set for, April 16, Bender's trial date Is not set .; ENGLISH STRIKE SURE. British Coal Miners WJH Walk Out Six Hundred Thousand Strong Soon. London, Feb. 13. All hope of avert ing a general strike of '000,000 coal miners" In Great Britain was lost to ilnv when , 12.000 miners, in Wales gave notice they will-quit Feb. 29. Commission to 'Inspect' t'ayllols. Jefferson City, Mo., Feb. 13.--E. W. Stephens, tho chairman, and the othei members. of the Capitol Building com mission entrusted with the planning and the erection of a new capitol to replace the structure destroyed by fire On Feb. 5 of last year, started to dav on a tour of inspection to visit the capltols of Arkansas,, Mississippi, In diana, Kentucky, Minnesota and Wis consln, -with a view of gathering val uable information which will . guide them m their future work, I- Cnmorrlst Trial a Failure. Viterbo, Italy, Feb. 13. With the resumption of arguments In the trial of the accused Camerrlsts, jt is gen erally believed the state has failed to proved .its case and practically every one connected with the famous, trial expects the men to be acquitted. ,. , Peace for Now Years. San Francisco, Feb. 13. Warring Chinese tongs have p'repared to sign an armistice until March 7. This In- sures peace through the Chinese new ; year, anyway; i onus Illinois Live Stock Breeders Meet Bloomlngton, 111,, Feb. 13. With an attendance larger than usual, the Illi nois. Live Stock Breeders' association opened Its 17th annual meeting at the coliseum In thlB 1ty. today and every thing indicates that the, three days' session will be eminently successful and profitable to the attending farm ers and 'Stock breeders : The program Includes addresses by .-noted authori ties on live stock topics, lectures and lemonstratlons on 'cattle tuberculosis and hog cholera by Dr.. A, D.- Peters Huporlutendent of the state biological laboratory and Dr. H.T - R. SchwarZy' the annual . banquet on - Wednesday evening and the usual stock Judging -contests ' for vatueable . , prizes; by pa son b competing for expert certificate flork and Taft Dlue. . r!& 7 ' Washington, Feb. IS Speaker Cl S J and'hls wife will be guests of P dent and Mrs. Taft tonight" at,. to, i speaker's dinner which was Inaugur ated last year. It Is the last formal state dinner of the white 'house this season. Unofficial entertaining con tinues until Lent. DEMOCRATS ALLOW INCREASED REVENUES. .( , -V . ,f ; . ": -. - ,j -,i .) . First Departure From Revision Down , wuid MeUiods Showu. iWashlngton, Feb, 13.r-Revislon of the chemical schedule of the Payne tariff law was accepted today by the democratic house committee on wayB and means, The new measure Is1 ex' pected to 'i Increase : the governmental revenues frOni $12,000,000 to $16,000,- 000 a year. This Is the. first of the tariff bills reported favorably by the democrats which falls to reduce reve nues and also departs from the demo cratic system of making all duties on an advalorem basis. The rfttes will be made specific because It is . hard to ascertain the exact value of chem icals. , 1 ' M'KIXLEY IS SMBBED. 1 Roosevelt Tells Publlw Ho Can Do His Own Talking. New York, Feb. 13. ''Please say for me that Congressman McKinloy Is not my official mouthpiece. I am capable of doing my own talking.'', This Is the only reply- Roosevelt today had to make to -the statement Issued by M: Klnlev to the effect that Roosevelt was concenti-atlng the progressive strength and that this branch of the party would line up Bolldly for Taft when the proper time arrived and that tloosevelt would not be a candidate. GENERAL LEA DYING. Soldier of Fortune Who Was Brains of Chinese Revolution, III. .- Shanghai. Feb, 13. General Lea Is reported dying tonight of . diabetes The American soldier of fortune was largely responsible for the ovorthrow of the Manchus, i He was the chief military counsellor to the rebels. ' Shoe Machinery Hearing. ' Washington, D. C. Feb. 13. Of in terest alike to shoe manufacturers and makers of shoe machinery throughout the country is the hearing begun be fore the house Judiciary committee today on the two bills Introduced by Representative Thayer of - Massachu setts Intended to prevent discrimina tions In the sale or lease of machinery used In the manufacture of shoes. The bills are aimed directly against the United ,'. Shoe , Machinery - company, commonly called the "shoe machin ery trust," against whose officers a criminal action Is pending in the fed eral courts. The bills make It a crim inal offense for any firm or Individual to placo any restrictions upon the free purchase and use of any tools,- appll- ances or machinery used In the manu facture of shoes. REVENUES ON CHEMICALS RISE 5-STflRY BRIEK: nr rnirv ur rULLi PLANS FOR THE STRUC TURE ARE UNDER 1 1 REVISION, " III be located at adams , Foley Announces Practical! Fia 3 1 al Decision te Commence Constrmc tlon of Five Story Pressed IVMte Brick Building on Adams Avenie- Plans Now With Architects.- , . Plans and specifications for a flva story white pressed brick office build ing, 30x110 feet, to be erected at the comer of Adams and Chestnut, have for some time been in the hands of the makers and are right- now, being, corrected' and revJsed. i, J. E, Foley is 1 promoting-the big building operatloa . and has ' about ' definitely . decided, to accept the proposed plans, v The orl- : ginul plans have been returned to the architects for revision- along minor, lines and will shortly be ; turned out -again" cotaplete and to the full satis -faction of Mr. Foley, -The exact cost of the building has not been determined but it will 1 be considerable In vldw of tho fact that Mr. Foley has determined to make the ': five-story structure up to the minute, and supplied, with elevators. v .-,' -r.; It la to be an office building pure' and simple, when built, and will af ford splendid :olflce facilities,:. It is t, aimed, having' added 'attractions by the -close proximity to . the , federal. , building. . , ;i -Details as to the. exact cost of con- Bt.nnHnn nnt tha nrnliulll A data nf Duuhuu tw ' comniencemeni of work- which will be -; shortly, if at all, will be announced ,.tt,ln n Ian, Hava htf fl PnlAV - To Probe CunadUui Freight Rates. ' Ottawa, Ont., Feb. 13. Preliminary l a . a aiiinniiliiM tnilaDHonHnn anfllnfi. It. ., is proposed to make Into the freight '. ,..if-acAha,a-a1 hir fliA Tfllt tnnflfl In fr.hA .'" western provinces, the board of rall- v way commissioners met today to map out a' line of procedure.. The inquiry Is expected, to be the most important of Its kind ever undertaken in Can ada and the Importance of the results . on the commercial and Industrial in- . terests of the west can scarcely be overestimated. The railway commis sioners were prompted to begin , tne , Investigation by the receipt of numer- . ous complaints alleging-; dlscrlmlna-. .-; lions against Alberta and Saskache wan In favor of Manitoba ond also , making general charges of excessive rates throughout tho west. V . Ohio Furniture Men at Dayton. Dayton, O., Feb. 13. An unusually fine program has been arranged . for . the eighth' annual convention of the Retail Furniture : Dealers'! association : w of hlo, which opened here today for 4 three days'' BesslomK-.The headquarr ton - tho mnvADntlnn. flrn At the ' Phillips house. , Practically , every large city In the state Is represented by some its loading furniture men. . Lr 42 DIE WHEN SKIPS COLLIDE JAPANESE SHIPS GO DOWN WITH CREWS. A Few Rescued bat Balance Caught : Hotneen the Decks. , Nagasaki, Feb. 13.-Forty-slx lives- were - lost today when the Japanese -. steamers Ryona Maru and Morla Maru collided and both sank. . Thirty-two of .' the Ryona's crew and 14 aboard the Morla were caught between the decks, . The rest were rescued by nearby sblpa ,i HIM 4