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King Constantine Forces Resignation of Premier Venizelos
Who Was In Favor of Triple EntenteBalkan Situation
Is worse Muddle That Ever Before With Action of
Greece and Rumania Uncertain Quantity-France De
cides To Continue Landing Troops At Salonika
Athens, Oct. 6. Believing. Greece was
nlmut to be blunged into war. King
Constantine hurried by automobile from
his summer home and forced the resig
nation of Premier Venizelos within two
hours, it was learned today.
The ruler heard at his summer home,
about the sensational speech of Venize
los in parliament yesterday in, which
the premier declared Greece would re
sort to arms if Bulgaria attacked Ser
bia. H quickly ordered hU car and sped
to the palace at Athens. There he
Htudied the parliament record a few
minutes and then hurriedly summoned
the premier. . Meantime opposition lead
ers had reached the palace and had
told the king that Venizelos was about
to make an even more -startling state
ment. In the brief heated session with the
king, Venizelos resigned. Later the
ministers followed suit and their resig
nation were promptly accepted.
The king is willing to go to any ex
treme to insure Greece against any
aggressive Bulgarian act, but he does
not wish to array Greece against the
Teutons.. -
Constantine feared Venizelos was
leading the nation into an open alliance
w ith the allies.
Cabinet Not In Harmony.
Paris, Oct. C. Premier Venizelos of
Greece has resined because the other
eight members of the cabinet were
silent when the vote of confidence in
him was tnken in the Chamber of
Deputies, according to an Athens dis
patch today.
This move, according to other dis
patches from Athens, was followed by
the entire cabinet's resignation.
The vote of confidence followed
Venizelos explanation of landing of
French troops at Salonika, and stood
142 to 102, with 13 members of the
Chamber not voting.
These dramatic events came in the
wake of bitter debate in which Venize
los opponents flayed him as leading
them into war, and criticized the land
ing of the troops at Salonika. Venize-jof the change of policy on the part of
Ins defended his course, while paude-, Greece, the Salonika situation is cans
nionium reigned. That Greece could not ing apprehension here,
do otherwise than follow its treaty! In some London quarters, there was
with Serbia, and that its course in hope that the Chamber of Deputies
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through to Serbia was proper, was his j
contention.
He announced that; Greece would take
no further action than the protest it had
made, (apparently on technical grounds
only) against this landing. Tender the
treaty he declared Greece is obliged to
aid Serbia if the latter is attacked by
Bulgaria. IIo then asked a voto of
confidence and it was givou him.
French Will Not Stop.
E'nris, Oct. 0. With President Pon
enire presiding, the cabinet met today
to consider the Balkan situation.
France has a number of troops al
ready at Salonika, and what she shall
do with themf in view of the kale
dnscopic changes in Greece may be de
termined in this session.
The resignation of Premier Venizelos
of Greece will not stop the landing of
troops for Serbia's defense, it was of
ficially announced today, after the
French cabinet held its session with
President Poincaire. .
Simultaneously, more French troops
were reported landing at Salonika.
It was officially intimated that the
allies count upon the Greek peoples sup
Pyt to prevent Bulgaria from dominat-
Ther taint no tonie like oompetl
tion t' make 1 feller spruce up. MTh'
iHvln' Venus" at Pictureland t 'night.
H'hgle men first.
1
ing the Balkans, as she is anxious to do.
This hope was strengthened by word
that Salonika residents had greeted the
troops.
Greece had protested against the land
ing, though Venizelos "himself favored
it personally.- The protest whenmade
was understood 4o have been a formal
ity, inasmuch as Greek laws required
legislative sanction before foreign
troops could take such action.
Allies Are Worried.
London, Oct. 6. The allies hopes,
were dealt a hard blow in the Balkans
today. - -
With Burgaria about to join the Aus-tro-Gcrmans,
Greece and Rumania hare
abandoned Serbia which now faces a
combined attack of her enemies on all
sides. The resignation of Premior
Venizelos of Greece, caused consterna
tion, for it indicated King Constantine
is apparently determined not to. aid
Sorbia unless Bulgaria actually invades
Greece.
The sudden upheaval at Athens com
pletely overshadowed the Russian Bul
garian situation. The allies are now
positive that Bulgaria will aid the
Teutons, and the Russian ultimatum,
demanding severance by the Sofia gov
ernment of relations with the Central
empires, is, as far as is known here,
still unanswered. In view of this situa
tion, it is firmly believed here that
Kussia will goon announce positive
Censored Greek dispatches today in
dicatcd that Bulgaria has given its
pledge to King Constantino that inter
ests of Greece will not be harmed bv
any anti-Serbian move on Bulgaria's
part and his promise to maintninence
of neutrality. This position caused the
break with Venizelos who has always
been pro-ally and pro-war, and who was
recently returned to the premiership
ujiuii mis iimna.
Crown Prince George, with members
of the Greek general staff left Inst
night for Salonika. No intimation nf
their intentions is given, but in view
.... ., , t-nivruny voieu conruience in
Venizelos, will refuse to accept the new
ministry, thus forcing the king to rein
iaie cnizeios anil to nid Serbia,
New Board of Directors
' For Y. M. C. A. Chosen
At the annual meeting of the mem
bers of the Y. M. C. A. of this city
for the election of officers held last
night in the banquet room of the as
sociation H. B. Thielsen, R. C. Bishop
and A. A. Lee were chosen to succeed
themselves as memlri of the board of
directors and Curtis B. Cross and John
Farrar were chosen a the other mem
bers of the board. The reports rend
at last night's meeting showed that
the Salem business men's class was the
largest in numbers of any class of 'its
kind in any Y. M. C. A. in the country
in cities of this size.
The plan for new classes for the com
ing year was outlined and Various
members of the board spoke in appre
ciation of the efforts of the present
officers and their work in Salem.
Greece, Playing Politics,
Faces Unexpected Crisis
By X W. T. Mason.
(Written for the United Press.)
New York, Oct. 6. Greece in typical
Balkan fashiou has been trying to play
two sides against each other. This has
resulted in en unexpected crisis which
may have a serious effect on her fu
ture fortunes. The ministerial crisis
resignation of Premier Venizelos and
the cabinet is due to the landing of
allied forces on Greek foil. Greece
wanted them near in .i-se Bulgaria at
tacked Greece but the government did
nnt uunt to irive formal consent m
this move, so that her neutrality might
tint l compromised if Bulgaria Kept
pence. Apparently, she technically pro-
tested the landing while at the same
time Greek officers assisreu in
the
work of debfrkatation.
The premier approved of this equivn
..1 .i.k, l.ut KInir Constantine 't
mi w , - l-
thAM.n Tnrf-f-11 nin rrimii.''
in thwsrting Venixelos, then Coottan -
citirutBif inn
tion The king's duty now if to find j Greeian interests ' nor stop the land
I. who can command a major- ing of allied troops for Serbia's assist
in trlisment. but If he if unable ance," it waf uffirially stated, "the
... -.-.i -,.h msn. and still peri1fi Greek nation intend- to remain faith
GERMANY ARE
BASIS
Disavowal of Arabic Torpedo
ing Makes Certain
Settlement
New York, Oct. (5 "It is reasonable
to assume that a solid foundation for
the best of friendly relations between
America and Germany has been laid,"
German Ambassador Von Bernstorff
commented today, apropos of the Ger
man disavowal of the torpedoing of the
Arabic. He declared the letter he sub
mitted yesterday to Secretary of State
Lansing explained everything that
could be said concerning the present
status of the German American sub
marine warfare controversy.
. Pruise of President Wilson's diplo
matic course and statements that Bern
storff 'g letter is a cumplete backdown
by Germany featured today's editorial
comment in the metropolitan dailies.
Administration Is Ready.
Washington, Oct. (t The administra
tion is ready for early action clearing
up the l.usitnma controversy witn
Germany.
President Wilson and Secretary of
State Lansing are prepared to effect
full settlement of the whole submarine
issue originally provoked by the loss
of American lives in the torpedoing of
the giant Cuuard liner. Germany's
complete backdown ou the Arabic tor
pedoing has paved the way for smooth
ing out the Lusitauia case also.
Keparation for the 100 American
lives lost in this disaster is not yet
assured, but informal negotiations be
tween I.nnsing and German Ambas
sador Von Berustorff will begin imme
diately. Germany is not expected to
disavow the Lusitanla sinking of
change the position she occupied be
fore she altered her submarine policy
at America's request. But no difficul
ty is expected in securing satisfactian.
Bernstorff has admitted authority
to adjust the submarine controversy to
America's satisfaction an striking evi
dence in the Arnbic case. Wueu he met
Lansing' yesterduy he was told how
complete the disavowal and admission
of liability for loss of American lives
must be. He at once returned to the
embassy, drafted a note, fully meetiug
the president s demand and dispatched
it immediately to the state department.
This action was taken without con
sulting his government but that Ger
many will repudiate his course, is in
conceivable. Wall Street Stocks
Are Unsettled Today
New York, Oct. 0. The process of
reckoning for the infatuated specula
tion of the outside public in Wall street
is in progress. This was" in effect im
mediately today ,in fan the prices of
some war industrials indulged in an
other hysterical adviuee this morning
and a few rose from .'1 to .10 points. This
demonstration was timed with the
much exploited announcement -iu this
morning's papers of a professed rise of
a new era of great ieet trade com
binations, following the Midvalo com
bination for munitions manufacture.
In a sweeping downward movement
many war stocks most favored by the
excited public fell from 5 to 10 points,
declines of from 7 to 9 per cent be
ing common. The volume of trading
was greatest during the break. The
closing of speculative accounts through
stop orders and exhausted margins was
so rapid thnt brokers could scarcely
keep track of what was happening. The
exchange, as might be expected, gave
no notico to highly importnnt devel
opments in Kuropean foreign offices
and, still less attention was paid to
commercial mid industrial news or sta
tistics of tho day.
tine must be considered as trying to
overthrow the Greek constitution..
Venizelos, as leader of "Pun-IIelleu
ism, wants to annex the coast of Asia
Minor and reatnre to his country the
glories of aurient Greece. This reward
he hoped to get from the allies co oper
ation. But a strong party, including a
majority of the Oreck general staff,
believes thnt U recce could not nom
this fosst. Large garrisons would be
necessary for the subjection of the
Turkf and they feel the task would
be too vast. Therefore, it Is uncertain
whether the premier will be able ,to
j dominate the situation.
Official circles fling to the belief
that the Greek Chamber of Deputies
will refuse to accept the new ministry
and that the king will be forced to re
Instate Venizelos, who is the allies'
friend
'Premier Venizelos resiguatioa,
1 ! r;BM.I In .lltnnf ffot
T.rit f. ... u ........
'ful to its engagement.
BERLIN
REPORTS
REPULSE OF ALL
Only Advantages Gained Were
1 : Slight and Probably
Temporary
HEAVY ARTILLERY DUELS
INDICATE ANOTHER FIGHT
Turks March To Aid Bulgaria
and Rumania , Takes
' Action .
Berlin, viav London, Oct. 5. All allied
attacks on, the western front in the
past- 24 hours have been repulsed, to
day's official statement . announced.
' ' Northeast of Neuville, we repulsed
French attacks by hand grenades'' said
the statement.
"In the. Champagne- region, the
Freneh- attnntntrd to renew their of
fensive after heavy artillery but were
met Joy our concentered fire when they
emerged, from- their trenches. The en
emy was only successful at certain
time but were -tiltimateliy tremilsed
heavily. From our repeated onsloughU
at somme-ry tney backed down com
pletely under our heavy fire,
Another Battle Expected.
Paris, Oct. 6. A decisive battlo was
today believed to be imminent along the
western front. The artillery has been
active tor two days without interrup
tion while inrantry engagements have
ceased, uermau commanders mean
time are mossing their reserves to meet
the expected attacks and to launch
counter assaults'.
The greatest activity is reported
south of Arras. The Germans shelled
tho British trenche.i there for hours.
evidently in preparation for an.mfan
try- onslaught, Hermans havo emerged
from their trenches at many points in
the Champagne for bomb raids.
Rumania Takes Action.
Athens, Oct. 6. Rumanian troops
nnvn been dispatched to the .Bulgarian
Iron tier. The Kuinanians are concen
trating near Gurgevo and are throwing
up earthworks. It is reported that
young reserves have been called to the
colors.
No Infantry Fighting.
Paris, Oct. .B. Kutire cessation of
the fnfautry battle along the Franco-
Handera line last night and early to
day was officially reported in today's
commimque.
Turks To Aid Bulgars,
. Paris, Occ. 0. Turkish troops are
marching to Bulgaria to join the forces
of that nation, dispatches today re
ported.
ATTEMPT TO SETTLE
Phoenix, Oct. (I. J. W. Bennie man
ngr of the Shannon Copper company,
of Clifton, vested with power to repre
sent all mine owners in the district, is
enroute from Kl l'nsoto Phoenix today
under protection of a detail of national
guardsmen, commanded by Adjutant
General Harris. Bennie plans to confer
tomorrow with llovornor Hunt and
Sheriff Cash of Gleenlee ceunty. Gov
ernor Hunt expresses the hope that tie
conference may open a way for settle
ment of the strike
Feeling of Optimism.
Clifton, Oct. C News that J. W.
llennie of the Shannon mines planned
a conference wilii a view to avoiding
the strike, caused a foeling of optimism
to spread here today. The strikers be
lieve that if an agreement i reported
with the Shannon interests, the other
companief must fall in line. Strike
leaders announce they are willing to
concede all points except their demands
for an increase in wages ana lor a min
imum wage.
Clerks In the company stores at Met
calf, yielding to the pressure of the
strikers, have joined the miners' union.
The clerks in tiie. company stores at
Morenci and Clifton are expected to
join today.
A number of non anion men In Mor
enci who disregarded tha warning to
clear out of town, were beaten np last
night by unidentified sluggers, ttev
erul are in the hospital.
MBS. DUNIWAT DYINU.
Portland. Or., Oct 6. Mrs.
Abigsil Scott Dnniwsy, mother
of woman suffrage in the north
wmt. wss believed to be dying
Ctiia ffternoon. Her phyficians
do not see bow the fnn recover.
Mrs. Duniway l Ml Tears of
si and has been, ill for some
time, 41
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FRENCH
ATTACKS
BOARD IN SESSION
Prominent Inventors and Sci
entists Meet At Call of
Patriotism
Washington, Oct. ti. President Wil
son today struck out straight from the
shoulder for greater preparedness iu
his address of welcome to the new nav
al advisory board at the White House
when he called upon them to unite with
the government in establishing a na
tional defense that will ' command the
rcspoct of the entire world."
'1 thmk the whole nation is con
vinced that we ought to be prepared,
not for war, but for defense and very
adequately prepared," said the presi
dent. "1 want you to feel that we have a
very serious inirposo and we have not
asked you to associate yourself with
us, except for a most definite and prac
tical purpose and to get you to give 119
your best independent tiiought on how
to make ready tor any duty that may
fall uon tho nation.
"America spirit, is one 01 poaco,
but of independence. It is a spirit of
peace, good will and human freedom,
but it is also the spirit of a nation
which knows it must - command the
world's respect"
Aiemners or tno board snooic nanus
with the president gravely and as
sured him they would do their utmost
to assist bun.
Secretary Daniels also addressed the
board briefly, saving:
4W miv tint now tom Ia htillil
t'ne biggest navy in the world, but
with your help, we must have a navy,
every unit of which will be as near
perfect as American ingenuity can
make possible."
The board will continue its session
tonight and probably tomorrow. The
first problem called to their attention
by Daniels, was thnt of providing a
more efficient gasoline or oil engine
tor hydroplanes, llo also presented the
question of better defenses for battle
ships against torpedoes than the pres
ent navy vessels have.
Among the speakers were frank
Spraitue, H. S. Woodward, Artiiur (lor-
don Webster, Henry Wise Wood and
Admiral urimn.
For tho first time in the history of
this nation, prominent inventors ami
scientists today counselled regarding
their country's defense when the new
naval advisory met at the navy de
partment. With Thomas A. Kdisoii pre
siding, the members gathered to effect
formal organization and to discuss witi
Secretary Daniels, broadly the future
scope and activities of the bourd and
its individual members. The secretary
presented a plun for establishment of a
great naval research laboratory in
which experiments on inventions to
make tho Amorican navy tho most ef
ficient in the world could be undertak
en. IIo explained the suggestion is
subject to the approval or the nonni
but that he will ask congress to appro
priate sufficient funds for it if it is ap
proved. FRANZ JOSEF VEEY ILL.
Rome, Oct. 0 Knipcror Franr.
Josef is seriously ill, according
to a report of the CorrcsponUen-
zia News Agency.
Baron Buriau anil Viscount
Tisita were reported to have
been summoned to his bedside.
IMSMf-pill
Women's Foreign Mission
Society Meets In Salem
The Columbia River Branch of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary society of
the Methodist episcopal e 11 11 re h win
hold its annual meeting in tiie Method
ist church of this city beginning on
Thursday evening of this week anil
losing Sunday night.
Oreifon. Idaho, Montana and Wash
ington are included In this 1 oluinliia
river branch, and it is expected that
fully 10U delegates will attend this ses
sion.
Prominent speskers from all parts of
the rountrv, and missionaries who have
been active in the wtirk, will bo here
ami take a leading part in tho exer
cises. Amn.ig those of special interest
are Dr. Marv Stone, a native Chinese
woman, who is regarded as a capable
ami brilliant speaker, and who will
speak at the services or 1110 Memouisi
church next Snndav morning, and Miss
Laura M. Hefty, recently home from
active missionary work in China. Other
tpcuhcrs of note are Dr. Ivs M. Miller,
A missionary from hina, Miss Grace
Clark, from the missionary field of Af
rica, and Miss Klsio Wood, just re
turned from misnioiinry work 111 noum
America. Women of prominence in tiiis
country who will asms! in the program
are Mr A. W. i'atton of f hicsno, vice
president of the national itrgamxntioa,
Mrs. V, S. Shuots, prominent ih the
work of Illinois, ami Mrs. Wllma House
Keeno, of Sikune, who has recently re
turned from foreign fields. The first
services will be held Thurmlay evening
at the First Methodist church, in social
and devotional exercises, 1-riday ev
ening the program will include a young
peoples' aeiviee, conducten ny mrs.
Wilms Rouse Keene, and a half iiour
with Ha lent standard bearers. Miss
Laura M. Hefty, of China, will deliver
the address of the evening.
Mrs. V. O. Holt is pre.ideut of the
local organization of the First Method
ist church. As all thess services are
ef special Interest to the public in
general, a cordial invitation to attend
has been extended by the church, re
gardless of denominational affiliation.
BULGARIA SENDS SHAR
ULTIMATUWI TO SERB
Latter Country Must Agree To Cede Macedonia To Bulgaria
Within Twenty-four Hours Or Fight-War Is Regarded
As Certainty Before Week Ends-French Troops Are
Being Rushed to Salonika to March Into Serbia To As
sist In Stemming Expectd Bulgarian Attack
London, Oct. C Bulgaria has de
livered an ultimatum to Serbia, it was
announced here today.
Bulgaria has definitely decided to
cast her lot with the Austro-Germans.
The ultimatum which she today deliv
ered to Serbia demanded the immediate
restoration of Serbinn Macedonia.
'The Serbians will take immediate ac
tion and hostilities may open at any
moment.
It is regarded as highly significant
thai the Bulgarian ultimatum wag an
nounced a few hours after Groece seem
ingly has decided not to support Serbia.
It is assumed that Czar Ferdinand
having completed his mobilization de
cided to strike immediately without
giving the allies time to - rush from
Salonika to protect the Sulonika-Nish
railway.
Bulgaria gave Serbia 24 hours in
which to reply definitely.
Moreover, Bulgaria has rejected the
demands of the Russian' ultimatum
which ordered severance of relations
with the central empires according to
Pctrograd dispatches. . Kolations bo
tween Bulgaria and the allies may pos
sibly be severad before tho week end
Aside of the ultimatum tho French
official announcement that the French
overthrow of the Greek ministry will
not halt the French march to Serbia
was the greatest sensation today of the
kaledlsoonio events in the Balkans.
Officials horo would not discuss this
step for publication, but some Inter
preted it as moaning France had been
informed Greece would not interfere In
these plans, while others construed it
as meaning a defi to Constantino.
Thfl French decision followed closely
in the wnke of nows that Premier
Venizelos had resigned, and that the
other Greek cabinet members had fol
lowed In his iteps as a matter of course.
Some authorities clung to a belief that
Iho Chamber of Deputies would not ac
cept Constautines appointments to a
INL
IS
Will Irwin Thinks, However,
We Must Fight Germans
If They Win
Stanford Unlvorslty, Cab, Oct. fl.
"Brainless flu:icombe" Will Irwin,
iiutgnzlno writer and war correspond
ent, terms Col Ilooievolt wur prepared
liens talk. At tho sume time he pre
dicted Germany will "get after us"
withiu five yearn if she is a victor iu
Iho present wnr.
Writing to Chancellor David Stnrr
Jordan, of Stanford from New York,
Irwin, former wtnnrord student, n
elared tho wnr is a "great vindica
tion" itt Jordan's pence theories.
Of Koosevelt's talk, hn said that
"Anv mu.11 who sons with his eyes ami
tliitik'f with his mind, must know after
Innkinir over Kiirnnn "that the reverse
of Koosevelt's claim that people grow
'soft' in penco and strong iu war, is
true.
"But few care to say It, so mad Is
the world," ho commented.
"Still I know that, in thn event, of
a (lerman victory, It won't be Um
y-nrs it won't be five until they're
ttlier US. nn'l inn iut-minii i wu
tn do. I conn-ss I don't Know. I've
to throw up my hands on answering the
questions.
ACCEPT JOHN D.'S FLAN.
Denver, Col., Oct. (1 With only a few
camps to be heard from, returns from
the referendum on John D, Rockefel
ler's new Industrial plan " Unions with
out union" indicated it hud been adopt
ed bv thn Colorado Fuel & Iron com
pany's miners by s ratio of 11 to 1. A
similar ratio will be maintained, it is
said, when all returns are in.
THE WEATHER
Oregon:
touufht,
Fair
frost
oast portion;
Thursday fnlr,
n 0 r t hessterly
wiuds.
Tiff
new cabinet and in this way Venleeloi
would be in a position for . reinstate 1'
nient On his professedly, pro-ally plat-. .
form, inviting , assistance - to Serbia. '"
' While all-events tended toward war
In the Balkans, Rumania was reported 1
making ready for eventualities by,'
throw in 2 up earthworks at Gurgevo,
and calling her younger sons to the
colors. Tho Turks, dispatches said, are',
on tho move to aid Bulgaria in the war;
which she is destined to have upon her.
hands in a short time.
Meantime, tho -French are landing
further forces at Salonika ready for s
march to Serbia. - These troops, it is
estimated now exceed 70,000. Officials -
inclined to believe that it would be only -a
few days mors before the Balkans, are
plunged into a struggle that may have
vital effect on tho final outcome of the
great European conflict.
It is considered probable that Bui
garia withheld her decision to ally with
the central empires until she received
assurances from Athena that Greece
would not attack her if she invaded
Serbia. The Bulgarian mobilization is
undoubtedly complete and Bulgaria pre-,
sumnbly is ready to strike at any
moment. . That Serbia will yield to the .
ultimatum, is not believed here. :
Report From Berlin.
: Berlin, by wireless to Rayville Bui- ,
gariau'g answer to the Russian ultl-.
malum demanding severance of rcla- .
Hons with the central allies was de
livered this morning,. according to '
Sofia dispatch.
Bulgaria ulso answered the allies,
unto of September 11, described as a,
friendly ultimatum, In which they asked
her to declare her intentions.
Tho wireless did not disclose, the na- '
turn of Bulgaria's replies, though it is
regarded us certain that she definite
ly announce, I thnt she is allied with
Austria and Germany,
FOR EQUAL SUFFRAGE
Will Vote . To Give Women
Right of Ballot At New
Jersey's Election
Washington, Oct. 8. President Wil
son toib.y announced ho would voto for
tne women's suffrage amendment at
the New Jersey special election.
The president authorized tho follow
ing iiniiou.iccmeiit of bis position:
"I intend to voto for womun suf
frage in New Jerney because I believe
tho time has come to extend that priv
ilego und responsibility to the women'
of the states, but I snail voto, not as
thn leader of my party in the nation,
but only nion my private conviction as
a citizen of New Jersey, called upon by
the legislator) of thn state to express
my coiivietio is at the polls.
"I titi n k New Jersey will b muci
benefited bv a change. My position
with ri-unrd to the way Mils grwt ques
tion should be handled is well known.
It should be sMtled by ths stats, not
bv the national government, and in no
circumstances should It bit mailo a
party question. My view has grown
stronger lit every turu of the ques
tion. National suffrage Icalers declared the
president's announcement marks the be
ginning of the ead of opposition to the
cause. His step, tney snid, made their
success practically certain in New Jer
sey and made victory probable, in New
York, MiissncAiisettii ami rennsyiviinin.
"We are very much pleased," said
F.thel M. Hmith". "I believe slate suf
frage meuns ultimately a federal
amendment for snl'fruge."
Mrs. Alien Mill Chittenden, preside.it
of tho New Vers "antis" organiza
tion declared: "The president's state
ment is an expression of personal opin
ion. 1 do not think it will have any
beuriiig uithcr in New Jersey or on th
cauimigii in other states."
"It is great news," commented Dr.
Anna Howard Shaw, "it meuns we will
carry New Jersey."
"It is u source of gratification,"
said Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, "thut
I the foremost man in tne country ami
perhaps In the worhL the greatest liv
ing authority on true democracy is a
professed suffragist."
KINO'S HORSE STRUCK.
Paris, Oct. . King Victor Emmanu
el of Italy was unhurt, though a piece,
of shrspuel struck the horse be was
riding on a recent tour of the lzonz
frout dispstehet today reported, tUJjl