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TIIE MORNING OKKGOJNlAr, WEDNESDAY, 3IAY 13, 1908.
URN
MUCIN
E
GETS FIRSTBLOOD
Oakland Convention Refuses
to Recognize Elected
Delegates.
DEFIES WILL OF PEOPLE
Regulars In California Ignore Pri
maries in Many Counties and
Aim to Use Delegates to
Defeat Taft.
SAN FRANCISCO, ay 12. (Special.)
The regular Republicans have scored first
blood In their contest with the Lincoln
Roosevelt League for control of the
state organization. The regulars or ma
chine men captured the Third Conces
sional district during the district con
vention in Oakland today. They refused
to recognize the elected delegates, who
are almost entirely Lincoln-Roosevelt
men, and seated the appointed delegates,
naming George Read and Grant Halliday
as delegates to the National convention.
The Lincoln-Roosevelt men In the con
vention were unable to- get a hearing, as
the organization was effected by the
county machine.
Both Kidnap Delegates.
The state convention, which will name
the four delegates-at-large, will meet in
Sacramento on Thursday. During the last
few days both sides have been "kidnap
ing" delegates, with the result advan
tageous to the machine.
The regulars have seized the 16 dele
gates from San Bernardino County, de
spite the face that the district showed a
majority for the league. The machine
was able to work the deal through the
county committee, which it controlled.
In spots the league has swung the ma
chine delegates, but for the most part
the regulars are riding over the pri
maries and forcing their men to the
front through the county committees.
Ignore Will of People.
This apparently impossible situation
has arisen through the involved method
of selecting delegates which obtains
in California. In some places the dele
States are elected direct by the people
and in other places they are chosen by
county conventions. Even where the
league has carried the county, the ma
chine is able to organize the county
conventions and override the League
men.
The situation has become exceedingly
acute. The, League men are intensely
wrougnt up and charge W. F. Herrin,
the Southern Pacific political agent,
with thrusting aside the verdict of the
people and substituting his own will.
Convention Will Be Warm.
An exciting convention is promised for
Thursday, when the rival factions -gather
in the state convention. The machine
will offer George Knight for chairman
and the league will put up ex-Mayor "V.
R. Davis, of Oakland. For delegates at
large the machine will. put up Mr. Knight,
Governor Gillett, M. H. DeYoung and
Harrison Gray Otis. The league will offer
Jacob Neff, ex-United States Senator
Bard, Chester H. Rowoll and Colonel E.
A. Forbes. The league Is commitied to
Secretary Taft for President, but the
machine men are working for an un
pledged delegation.
A peculiar fact developed today, when
the State Central Committee, the con
trolling body of the machine, intimated
that the people of the state committed
themselves to Mr. Roosevelt at the "un
official" primaries. The league men
charge that it Is the intention of the
machine to declare that the state is for
Mr. Roosevelt, and then, in view of the
refusal of the President to run again,
to use the delegation for trading purposes
to defeat Mr. Taft.
EMPHATIC IX HIS REFUSAL
Hughes Would Not Serve Even If
Elected Vice-President.
NEW YORK, May 12.- Governor
Hughes, in a letter to General Stewart
L. Woodford, announces formally that
he would not be able to accept a nom
ination for the Vice-Presidency and,
even it elected, could not serve. The
Governor's letter was given out here
today. It reads as follows:
State of New York, Executive Chamber,
'Albany, May 11 My Dear General Wood
ford: I find your letter of the 7th instant
awaiting me on my return to Albany. I
have not said anything publicly regarding
the Vice-Presidency, as the matter has not
been broached to me In a way which
teemed to require any action on my part.
But I don't desire to have my silence mis
interpreted, and as you, as a delegate to
the convention, are entitled to an unequivo
cal statement, you are entirely right in your
assumption as to my attitude.
I should not care to be thought lacking
In appreciation of the distinction of the
office. But for reasons which are con
trolling me ami allow no room for discussion
and though I would be deeply sensible of
the honor thereby eonferrea, I should not
1 able to accept and would not In any
contingency accept a nomination for the
Vice-Presidency. And even were I elected, I
could not serve.
With high regard. I am faithfully yours,
CHARLES E. HUGHES.
BOLT IX JOHXSOX'S STATE
Bryanlles Said to Be Ready to Hold
Separate Convention.
ST. PAUL, May 3 2. Although the
Johnsonites are in full control of the
State and the fact assures sending a
straight Johnson delegation to Denver,
it appears as though the State Conven
tion of Thursday will be a stormy one.
The Bryanites, it Is understood, will
insist that Bryan be the choice of the
Minnesota delegates it the St. Paul
man Is an impossibility. Naturally the
Bryanites will not be recognized and it
is understood they will bolt and hold
a rival convention.
BOTH FACTIONS ARE FOR TAFT
Sure of Xortli Dakota Senator
Hansbrotigli in the Fight.
MINOT, X. D., May 12.-Delegates and
political leaders, are arriving in Minot
for the Republican State Convention
which meets Thursday. With his head
still bandaged as a result of an opera
tion on his ear a few weeks ago, Sen'
ntor Hansbrougn arrived today to look
after his interests. He is feeling much
better and will mix freely In the bat
tle with a view to-helping his chances
for re-election. Both the stalwart and
Insurgent factions are for Taft. as there
Is no risk of dissension that will involve
the electoral vote.
Michigan lor Taft.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.. May 12,-The
Republican state convention today chose
K. D. Stair, of Detroit; J. W. Blodget, of
Grand Rapids; James McXaughton, of
Calumet, and F. F. Gilchrist, of Alpena,
as delegates at large to the National con
vention. All of theBe men have declared
for Taft. Resolutions were adopted in
structing the Michigan delegates to the
National convention for Taft.
WILL HAVE FIGHT IX MOXTAXA
Convention Divided Between Taft
and Free-Land Delegation.
BUTTE, Mont., May 12. A warm
fight threatens to develop at the Re
publican state convention, which con
venes in this city Thursday to elect
delegates to the National Republican
convention at Chicago. The sentiment
as expressed in those counties having
the larger representation in the state
convention thus fir has generally been
opposed to instructions, because of the
division of sentiment among Roosevelt,
Taft and Hughes regarding a choice
for a Presidential candidate.
It is thought by the leading politi
cians in this city that Montana's dele
gation of six to Chicago will go un
pledged, with the option of supporting
some one who will carry out the poli
cies of President Roosevelt. Taft sup
porters claim they will carry the convention.
FAIRBANKS XOT WITHDRAWX
Manager Says He Has Better Show
Xow Than Ever.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., May 12. Joseph
B. Keating, one of the political managers
for Vice-President Charles W. Fairbanks,
issued the following statement today;
"There is not a word of truth in the
report sent out from Washington last
night that the field was to be left open
to Mr. Taft. These reports are snt out
to mislead the public. Indiana will
present the name of Vice-President Fair
banks to the Republican National Con
vention In June and he has a better
chance for the nomination today than at
any time since the campaign began."
Third California Elects.
OAKLAND, Cal., May 12. The Republi
cans of the Third Congressional District
today elected George W. Reed, of Oak
land, and G. G. Halliday, of Vallejo, dele
gates to the Chicago National Conven
tion; George D. Metcalf and William
Ward were chosen as alternates.
NEITHER MAY LEAD TICKET
DEBS AND HAYWOOD MAY BOTH
BE SIDETRACKED.
Squabbles Over Contests and In the
Platform Committee Mark Day's
Session Little Accomplished.
CHICAGO, May 12. Delegates to the
Socialist National convention in session
here made little progress today in the di
rection of an agreement on policies or
candidates. The greater part of the brief
session herd this afternoon was devoted
to arguments by representatives of con
testing delegations from Western states.
In and out of the convention the con
test between E. V. Debs and W. D. Hay
wood, for the Presidential nomination,
was the subject of much discussion and
tonight, with one day intervening before
the balloting will probably begin, it was
predicted that neither would be chosen
to lead the Socialist ticket. A rumor
which gained currency during the day
that Haywood had withdrawn from the
race, was vigorously denied tonight by
supporters of Haywood's candidacy.
Eugene V. Debs was still absent be
cause of illness In his family, but it
is thought likely he will appear and take
a personal part in the fight before long.
Beside these two men, A. M. Simons,
of Illinois, Benjamin Hanford, of New
York, and Rev. Carl D. Thompson, of
Milwaukee, are mentioned for the Presi
dential nomination. Rev. Thompson's
name when mentioned in the convention
was greeted with enthusiastic cheers.
The committee on platform put in a
busy session tonight.. The ideas of its
members are said to be widely divergent
and it is thought a hot fight is brewing
over the platform declarations. The mat
ter may come before the convention to
morrow but it is hardly thought llkely
that It will be reached before Thursday.
BONITO CREATE A SCANDAL
Thinks' Prince Helie Responsible for
Divorce Proceedings.
GENOA. May 12. Mme, Anna Gould,
accompanied by Prince de Sagan, who
left Rome last evening, arrived In this
city early today. They had breakfast at
the station and left at 10:25 A. M. for
Monte Carlo.
Prince de Sagan has been warned by a
friend from Paris that Count Boni,
former husband of Mme. Gould, is de
termined to create a scandal the moment
he meets him. The Count is of the
opinion that Prince de Sagan was the
cause of the divorce proceedings having
been begun against him.
Couple Reach Monte Carlo.
MONTE CARLO, May 12. Anna Gould
and her children, accompanied by Prince
Helie de Sagan, arrived here this af
ternoon. Mme. Gould remained In an
apartment reserved for her at the hotel,
while the Prince dined in the restaurant,
later going alone to the Casino. where
he played for some time for small sums.
Eager to Get Rid of Money. '
WASHINGTON, May 12. Repayments
to the Treasury by the National deposi
tory banks under the call of Apri 28 today
amounted to $20,003,600. This is upward of
$3,250,000 In excess of the amount required
to be paid by May 9.
SPECIAL SALE
FOR
TODAY
AT
jCeniwris
12 and 16-button length Cape Gloves,
new tans, $3.50 and $4' 01 Qf
value P -l 70
16-button length black
Kid Gloves, $3.50 value.,
16-button length Wash
able Chamois, $4 value. .
Parasols
Made
and
Repaired.
$2.45
$1.95
LEWS
FOR HUGHES
IN HIS
CO SAD
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Friendly Senator Elected on
Anti-Race Track Gamb-
ling Platform.
PARTY LINES DONE AWAY
Special Election to Fill. Vacancy Is
Caused by Death of Member Gov
ernor's Ally Wins by 248 Votes
Over Democratic Candidate.
LOCKPORT, N. , T., May 12. "William
C. Wallace (Rep.) was today elected
Senator from the Forty-Seventh District,
receiving a plurality of 248 votes over
Henry A: McMahon, the Democratic
candidate. The total vote was: Wallace,
7601; McMahon. 7353. This is about two
thirds of the normal vote in the district.
The Forty-Seventh Senatorial District
is made up " of Niagara and Orleans
counties and today's was a special elec
tion to All the vacancy created by the
death of Senator S. P. Franchot (Rep.).
An unusual feature of the brief but
active campaign that preceded the elec
tion was the obliteration of party lines,
the real issue being the anti-gambling at
titude assumed by Governor Hughes. The
newly-elected Senator will have a seat
in the present extra session of the Legis
lature and he is expected to act with the
friends of the Governor, when another
attempt is made to pass the racing bills
which would prohibit public betting at
the racetracks in the state.
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STILIi LEAVES A .TIE VOTE
Election of Governor's Ally Leaves
Results Unchanged.
ALBANY, N. Y., May 12. With the
election of an additional Senator pledged
to vote Tor them the fate of the anti-
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when you want them most we
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TAILORED SUITS
$10.65 TODAY
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which we place on sale today
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Wednesday's price $10.65
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Special inducements offered for all repairing and remodeling
for the Summer. All furs remodeled at a cost of $5.00 and
gambling hills appears on the surface at
least to hang almost entirely upon the
condition of Senator Foelker, of Brooklyn,
who is 111 after an operation for appendi
citis. Without Foelker's vote and in the
absence of any other change the new
Senator's vote would only preserve the
tie, 25 to 25 and the bills would still fail
of passage, 26 affirmative votes being
necessary to pass any bill in the Senate.
Politicians here generally express sur
prise at the result and almost without
exception concede it to. the marked per
sonal victory for Governor Hughes.
$900,000 for West Point.
WASHINGTON, May 12. The House
committee on military affairs today voted'
to report favorably the Military Academy
bill, which carries an appropriation ap
proximately of J900.000 for the expense of
the West Point establishment for the next
fiscal year.
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shack digging is needless; any level ground will do. But if you plan a structure of substan
tial size one that is to tower high and last long you had best go down to bedrock.
Take, for instance, our financial system. Last year the wealth of this country was greater than ever
before, and greater than in any other country. Exports exceeded imports by over $400,000,000. Crops were
immense, and the output of our mines enormous. Six months ago, notwithstanding these admirable condi
tions, the wolf of panic was at the door of the Nation. Here in Portland, the depression was particularly felt.
The whole trouble was caused by poor foundations. No property is worth more than the amount on
which it can honestly earn fair interest. Industrial companies had been greedily founded on a basis of gross
over-capitalization. Corporation thievery had become a "very respectable" calling, and "finance" had de
generated to a process of crooked public exploitation. . Properties acquired at a fair price were miraculously
juggled behind closed doors then sold to a dear, confiding public at many times their real value. A few
men became fabulously rich the public were loaded with securities. Companies were naturally unable to
pay dividends, on their inflated valuations and the frightened public sought liquidation. Confidence fled
money was hoarded and constructive activity ceased on all sides. Another rotten foundation had crumbled
another structure was in ruins.
The panic has gone. Securities have been placed on a bedrock valuation, and a cautious public is again
investing money. The exponents of crooked finance are, for a time at least, under cover. Some of the covers
are steel bars; more should.
Right here let us record of the "Crawford Shoe" and its makers: They have always builded on bedrock.
Their factory, always large, is now enormous. If their property holdings were sold under
the hammer today, the sale would net almost double the "Crawford" capitalization. And
yet the "Crawford" Company have never paid an abnormal dividend to its stockholders; but
it always has paid a dividend, and paid it honestly.
"Crawford" Shoes are just as good as honest methods can make them. From factory
to feet, they are compelled to stand only one fair profit. They are made in enormous quan
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ordinary value. . .
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