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THE MORNING OREGONIAN, F"(.UAT, OCTOBER 31, luis. CURRENCY BILL IS STILL If DEADLOCK RIVAL MEXICAN LEADER WHO SEVERS ALL RELATIONS WITH HUERTA Friday and Saturday The Greatest Mid-Season Committee Near Vote on One Issue When Original Dis agreement Revives. of SUBTERFUGE IS SCENTED Proposal to Locate "Regional" Bank in Washington Regarded as Former Central Bank Plan In Disguise. WASHINGTON. Oct SO. The pro posed Government controlled bank plan blocked progress today in the Senate committee's consideration of the cur rency bill. Atter an all-day discussion of the number of regional banks to be created to administer the proposed new system, the committee adjourned to day without taking a vote on a single proposal. Members of the committee said a decision was expected tomorrow. Discussion of the question Involved any number of regional banks from three to 15. Senator Owen, leading the adherents of the committee, pro posed the number be reduced from 12 to 10. This was accepted as the ex tent to which the President Is willing to go in his concession that the num ber should be reduced. Vote la Interrupted. Senator Nelson, from Vie Republican side, proposed in a resolution that the number be fixed at four. Senator O'Gorman proposed Ave and after a lengthy argument it was agreed to vote on a resolution fixing the number at four. Before the vote could be taken, however, another proposition brought the committee back to its original ground of disagreement, the proposed central bank, on which the members are equally divided. It was proposed that reserve branches be established In each of the 47 re serve cities throughout the country, with as extensive powers as possible. These banks would be supervised by the Federal Reserve Board, which would locate a regional bank in Wash ington to act as a clearing-house, re serve center and a bank of issue for all of the regional banks. The Administration supporters de clared this was a disguised central bank scheme. The argument con tinued until the committee adjourned The committee did not take up the question of eliminating the Secretary of the Treasury from the proposed Federal Reserve Board, which was passed over when the Secretary of Ag riculture and the Controller of the Cur rency were taken off yesterday. The Administration Is understood to oppose vigorously depriving the Secretary of the Treasury of a place on tne Doaro. and the committee will go over the matter later. r i. ' " t - - -I - - - " " I- ' . r hA t i Hv '-fc.- - - : v ' ' mtan'i'itifi - tfB :t. 'i"f iV'ti?n'niliiin f ; mnn r rr 8,'-'r -1 ' V - Ji.UTStX&:i Photo by Underwood & Underwood, N. T. GENERAL FELIX DIAZ (LEFT) ASD HIS SECRETARY. JOSE ROMERO. WAITING IS PAINFUL Americans Are Preparing to Flee From Mexico. PROHIBITION IS INDORSED Methodist Men Urge Sect to Co-oper ate in Movement. INDIANAPOLIS. Oct. 30. A resolu tion indorsing National prohibition and the campaign of the National Anti- Saloon League to suppress the manu - facture and sale of intoxicating bev erages waa adopted by. the National convention of Methodist Men here to day amid great applause. The resolu tion sets forth that "we stand for the speediest possible suppression of all liquor traffic," and that "the only proper attitude of civil government to ward anything so harmful as the liquor traffic is that of absolute prohibition. It urges all Methodists to co-operate in all movements for prohibition. President Welch, of Ohio Wesleyan University, said the present day social reform movement was nothing mora than a revival of a political activity and a revival of business ethics. In stead of merely giving immediate re lief in social cases, he declared, stu dents of the reform movement now consdered methods to prevent a recur rence of the causes. As an illustra tion, he said, good cooking and happy homes for tired men were remedies to prevent drunkenness. W. C. T. U. WANTS BALLOT 3Iember Says Militants Are Not to Be Commended or Condemned. ASBURT PARkTn. J., Oct. 30. The department school of methods of the National Woman's Christian Temper ance Union met today preliminary to the formal opening of the fortieth an nual convention of the union here to day. Mrs. B. K. Livingston, of Maine, said the W. C. T. U. should not find fault with the militant methods of suffra gettes in England. "We are not here to commend or condemn," she said. "First and foremost we want the bal lot as a weapon against the liquor traffic and we do not hesitate to say ao." Mrs. Purington urged the women to watch the laws of their own states regarding legislation permitting teach ing of eugenics In the public schools. Lawmakers should consider this care fully before permitting it. she said. CANADIAN LIBERAL WINS Bye-Election Brings First Defeat to Borden Ministry. TEESWATER, Ont, Oct 30. In the bye-election held In the constituency of South Bruce today, R. II Truax, the Liberal candidate, was elected by a majority of 125 over W. t. Cargill, Con servative. In the last election the Conservative carried the constituency by 103 votes. This is the first seat lost by the Bor den government since it came into power. The standing of the parties is not affeced, however,- as Chateauguay, a Quebec constituency, was carried by the government a few days ago, after having been represented by a Liberal since confederation. HUERTA SURELY ELECTED Probabiltly That Congress Will De clare Blanqnet President Now Accepted as Certainty In Impartial Circles. (Continued From J"irst Page.) of the votes were cast for Huerta and Blanquet, the votes cast for , Huerta would be declared void by reason of his ineligibility under the constitution to succeed himself and Blanquet would assume the vice-Presidency and the acting Presidency, pending the calling of new elections. Authorities Take Another View. Mexican authorities take Issue with the Foreign Minister on this point, de claring If General Blanquet is adjudged elected to the Presidency, it will be for the unexpired six-year term, which waa begun by Porflrlo Diaz, in Decern ber, 1310, and continued by Fran Cisco de la Barra, Francisco Madero and General Huerta and not for a tem porary period, since there would be no occasion for further elections until the regular constitutional elections of 1916. The flight of General Felix Diaz, which never arounsed great interest In the capital, practically has ceased to be a subject of comment. His candl dacy was ragarded by Mexicans as mere incident of the campaign and hever was taken seriously. Federlco Gamboa, Manuel Calero and David de la Fuente appear to have conceded their defeat. It is said obsta cles were placed in the way of their adherents. To the impartial -observe?, it remains only for Congress to be reconstructed and announce the election of the Ad ministration ticket this to be followed by Huerta'd proclamation declaring void the votes cast for him. had not committed themselves, but at present were not standing In the waj of the American Government. SOUTHERN CHURCH GAINS Special Effort to Be Made for Work in Army and Xavy. ST. LOUIS, Oct. 30. A report read to the college of bishops today said that 430,000 members had been added to the Methodist Episcopal Church, South, in the last 10 years, a percentage of In crease greater than that of all other branches of the same church in the United States and Canada. A movement for an increased follow ing among Army and Navy men was begun today by the appointment of Bishop E. R. Hendrlx. of Kansas City, as special advocate of a Congressional enactment to provide more chaplains in. the Army and Navy,. WIISOX CONTINUES TO WAIT Whether Next Step Will Be Word or ' Act Is Undecided. WASHINGTON Oct. 80. President Wilson let it be known today that he was waiting for things to take detinue shape in Mexico as a result of the elec tion last Sunday and that the United States Government would not act un til informed In detail of what took place at the polls. Recently the President, in a note to the Mexican Foreign Office, transmit ted by Charge O'Shaughnessy, declared the election of October 28 would not be considered constitutional by the United States. How long the United States will wait for the returns is not known, it is believed that several days, per haps, will elapse before the Huerta government, handicapped by difficulties of communication, will be able official ly to record the result, though Novem. ber 10 was the day set for the counting of the ballots. No positive Information as to the Government's future course was di vulged at the White House. . The Presi dent Informed those who discussed the situation with him that he had not de cided whether the next step would be made known by words jot actions. He is at work on a plan by which he hopes to solve the troubles of Mexico. One of the features of it is a formal state ment of the alms and purposes of the United States, its stand against the In fluence of material interests in Latin American affairs, its devotion to, the cause of constitutional government on this hemisphere and its belief that a fair and free election, with safeguards and guarantees, must be held In order to establish a legal authority in the southern republic This statement of the Government's attitude, already outlined in the Presi dent's speeches at Mobile and Swarth more. In all probability will be com municated tD Mexico and a copy of these views transmitted to foreign gov ernments generally as an expression of policy by the Washington Administra tion. Many conversant with the situation Insisted today any new plan must have as Its basis some method of eliminating Huerta before the Constitutionalists would consent to talking peace or elec tions. The attitude of the European powers was explained as awaiting the policy of the United States. Inquiry as to whether the foreign governments had assured the United States of their co operation brought the reply that they I 9000 MOVING ON CHIHUAHUA Rebel Troops Resting In Preparation for Attack Today. EL PASO, Tex, Oct. 30. General Francisco Villa and his rebel army of 9000 men arrived today at Mapula, a station 15 miles south of Chihuahua City, and will move on Chihuahua to morrow to attack the city, according to couriers arriving from the rebel camp. Villa's troops rested at Mapu la during the day in order to be pre pared for the last part of the journey and to begin the battle for the posses sion of Chihuahua. The latest advices received tonight from Chihuahua were that the federals have not yet evacuated the town, but may do so at any moment. Their trains are ready, with steam up, and loaded with their equipage, ready to leave the city as soon as the rebels approach within striking distance. American refugees arriving here to day from Chihuahua said that there was fear of trouble between the fed eral regulars and volunteers because of the ' volunteers' determination to loot the town before the evacuation. The federal commanders have forbid den this and any soldier who is caught looting will be shot, the refugees say. General Jose Ynez Salazar, who was sent out with 700 men from the Juarez garrison' to the assistance of the Chi huahua federals in their defense of the city, has been ordered to return to Villa Ahumada on account of the con templated evacuation. RETURN IS NOT ENCOURAGED Americans Bound Toward Mexico Receive No Assistance. WASHINGTON, Oct. SO. Americans desiring to go to Mexico will receive no assistance or encouragement from the Administration. This became known today when President Wilson declined to grant the request of Repre sentative Mann, of Illinois, Republican leader in the House, that the United States Sugar Company be permitted to send several engineers, chemists and other employes to its plantations at Topolobampo Bay on the next Govern ment supply vessel going down the Pa cific Coast. President Wilson informed Representative Mann that there were many applications for transportation on Government ships and that to give permission to one would open the way to following the practice generally. Furthermore, the State Department has given notice that It would be con trary to the Administration's policy to take Americans back into Mexico at a time when ' those now In the country had been advised to leave. It was said tonight that the sugar company proba- bly would send its men to Topolo bampo by private ship. Reports of tho company say that crops will be ruined unless the sugar Is cut Immediately and that the revolutionists are threat ening to confiscate the property on the ground it has been abandoned. DIAZ MUST TAKE STEAMER American Government Also Acts to Protect French Colonists. ' WASHINGTON. Oct. 30. Acting Sec retary Roosevelt of the Navy today Instructed Rear-Admiral Fletcher to place General Felix Diaz, the Mexican refugee, and bis party aboard a New York & Cuba Mail steamer after the ship leaves the last Mexican port on her sailing. The ship has not been selected. Acting Secretary Roosevelt also in structed Rear-Admiral Cowles, com manding the American squadron on the West Coast of Mexico, to proceed as far as he deemed it practicable in pro tecting French colonists, said to be In peril at San Ignaclo, in Lower Call fornla. Earlier Instructions by the State Department were based on infor mation that the French colony was In San Ignaclo, Slnaloa, but it became known today that the refugees who de sire protection are in Lower California and that the nearest seaport is Santa Rosalia, across the gulf from Cuaymas, where the cruiser California, Admiral Cowles' flagship, is now stationed. The gunboat Annapolis also Is at Uuaymaa. The Navy Department has not been advised as to the basis of the fears of the French colony. Italians Predict Interference. ROME, Oct 30. Commenting on Mexican affairs, the Trlbuna says that If the Administration at Washington proceeds further In its interference. other countries, especially Japan, can not remain indifferent. "If the United States Intends actually to Insist upon Huerta's abandoning his dictatorship, adds the Trlbuna, "It must intervene with military forces. RYAN PLEA FOUGHT Head of Ironworkers Accused of Leading Dynamiters. MILLER OPPOSES APPEAL District Attorney Says President of Union Equally Guilty With Mc Namara Brothers and 38 Other Men Convicted. CHICAGO, Oct. 30. District Attorney Miller, opposing the appeals of 38 labor union officials convicted of dynamite conspiracy In the United States Court of Appeals, declared today that Frank M. Ryan, now president of tEe Iron workers union, "was the real leader of the dynamiting squad." . Ryan, who was sentenced to seven years' Imprisonment, but released on bond pending the appeal, was among those in court. Mr. Miller contended that Ryan, in effect, was the Ironwork ers' executive board and that the board, by appropriating money, enabled the McNamaras to carry on the dynamiting campaign. The District Attorney also asserted that Herbert S. Hockln, now serving six years in Leavenworth pris on, was as guilty as the McNamara brothers. "But," said Mr. Miller. "Hockin was not more guilty than Ryan, and not more guilty than J. K. Munsey, of SaTt Lake City, who now appeals for a re versal of the Indianapolis verdicts. Then why is it that Hockin is not ap pealing? Why is he content with the Judgment returned against him? Hockin is the only one of the convict ed men who did not join with the others In the appeal. Mr. Miller denied assertions by coun sel for the men that they did not have a fair trial at Indianapolis. Judge Baker said he would ask the Government to offer prodf that the Federal Government had not reached beyond its Jurisdiction, and why the men had not been punished for crimes punishable by various states. Jmm NEWSP0RTC0ATS So much wanted now. Colors white, wine, green, navy, tan, mulberry and mahogany, at S7.95 S12.50 S17.75 You have ever had the pleasure to - witness, we are sure. Such remarkable concessions at this season are very unusual but here's the reason: A New York manu facturer, being hard pressed for cash, accepted our offer for nearly two hundred suits. They are here, just such another pretty assortment, you won't find elsewhere, and the values, well, a peep at our windows will suffice. Suits at $22.75 REGULAR $35 AND $40 PRODUCTIONS Your opportunity to secure such values was never as good as now. Distinct Individ ual creations of Serge, Diagonals, Poplins, Bengaline and Chev iots. Every new color on the card. Suits at $33.50 REGULAR $50 AND $65 PRODUCTIONS These are the very fanciest, some are fur trimmed, elegant Parisian .Modes, of bro caded Poplins, Pique Serge, Bengaline, Broadcloths and Duvetyne. Suits at $39.SO ALL $75 AND $85 PRODUCTIONS You women who have never known of this concern carrying such real high-class creations, should be sure to visit this event. When we say $75 and $85 creations we have them and now you get your choice at $39.50. Better come today. WORRE1 Corner Sixth and A!der, Opposite Oregonian shortage is expected to continue two months. Overman Would Circumscribe Veto. WASHINGTON, Oct SO. Senator Ov erman, of North Carolina, today intro duced a joint resolution for a consti tutional amendment to oermlt a ma jority instead of two-thirds of thA Sen. ate or House to override a President's veto and also to empower the Presi dent to veto any distinct items In an appropriation bill without disapprov ing the remainder of the measure. ' Distressed Ship Law Offered. ST. PETERSBURG, Oct SO. The government has introduced in the Duma a bill imposing drastic penalties for I tress at sea. This Is one of the indirect refusal of assistance to ships In dls-1 results of the Titanic disaster. r Fishermen Short or Ice. BOSTON, Oct. 30. The high tem perature this Fall and tha small ice harvest in Southern New England last Winter has brought about an ice short age which Is beginning to be felt es pecially In the fishing fleet A hundred vessels engaged in shore fishing were held at the wharves today because of Inability to obtain a supply of ice. The 15c Will Buy 38 more pork and , beans than you have been in the habit of getting. You must ask for Dyer's Pork and Beans, though. 38 saving helps a lot in reducing the high cost of living. So ask your grocer for Dy erV Pork and Beans and be sure 111 Did You Ever Hear, or Hear Of, a $500 Talking Machine-- An Instrument Costing $500 and Really Worth $500? There are nineteen such machines now in Portland for sale by Eilers Music House. Don't fail to hear them. Perfectly reproducing musical entertainment of every kind. It's the New Electrically Operated GRAF0N0LA BABY GRAND The World's Supreme Achievement in Tone and Voice Reproducing Musical Instruments. Attend Our Saturday Night's Great. Freo T?.eHt.a.i Hear J VTV C if DeGofforza's P'SI ti Marvelous ;? u y , A voice! ffU y , . 1 aW FREE! MiKiJJ HrV G. A. Chapin Leaves $4,651,000. CHICAGO, Oct 80 Charles A. Chapin, who died a week ago, left an estate estimated, at $4,651,000, accord ing to tne win wnicn was niea toaay. 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