Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, March 19, 1910, Page 3

CANNON'S FATE IN THE BALANCE Sway of “House Czar” May End Any Moment. REGULARS FEAR THE TEST Insurgents and Democrats Appear to Hold the Upper Hand and Are Eager for a Decisive Trial of Strength. Assured That Speaker Cannon Will Tender Resignation if Norris Reso- lution Is Adopted. ‘Washington, March 19.—Without the votes to defeat his enemies and with his foes in conference with the regu- lars endeavoring to arrive at an ar- rangement for the enlargement of the committee on rules to fifteen, with the elimination of the speaker as a con- dition, “Uncle Joe” Cannon is still mominally ruler of the house of repre- sentatives. But it appears that at any moment the sway of the house czar may be summarily terminated. The insurgents and Democrats, flushed with the suc- cess of their long filibuster, are eager for a decisive test of strength and are boldly predicting the downfall of the “machine” which has long dominated the house and the making of its rules. The election of Minority Leader Champ Clark as speaker is seriously considered by some regular Republic- ans. They say they would follow a Democrat in preference to a Republic- an who defies the majority of his party. This course would be contin- gent upon defeat of the organization in the present crisis. Speaker Cannon May Resign. From one of the most intimate friends of the speaker came the some- what startling statement that if the Norris resolution was adopted Speak- er Cannon would resign and that the regulars would vote with the Demo- crats for the election of Champ Clark as speaker rather than side with the imsurgents in a selection. This state- ment was denied by other friends of the speaker. Every minute of the day added to the great weariness of the members who had been in the thick of the com- bat for many consecutive hours. De- Jection was written on the faces of many of the regular Republican lead- ers and it was plain that they believed they were in a hopeless and permanent minority in the house and at best were only prolonging inevitable dethrone ment, ‘While the deadlock in the house still continued insurgent Republicans se- lected Messrs. Gardner (Mass.), Hayes (Cal), Lenroot (Wis.), and Norris (Neb.), to meet a similar representa tion from the regulars to arrange for an enlargement of the rules commit- tee to ten or fifteen members, with the elimination of the speaker. No Definite Decision Reached. The conference was held in Repre- sentative Gardner’s room. The dras- tic step of deposing Speaker Cannon for his long continued failure to rule on the point of order was discussed, but no definite decision reached. The insurgents came from the con- ference in sullen but determined frame of minds. Representative Underwood of the Democrats stated that the move to depose the speaker might be made, TUntil the speaker consents to rule ‘on the admission of the Norris resolution as privileged business it is difficult to see how a motion to oust the speaker or dismiss the sergeant- at-arms can be introduced. Insurgent Republicans say the con- ference was the direct outcome of overtures from the existing rules com- mittee, made through Representative Dalzell of Pennsylvania. The speaker’'s opponents say the rules committee has given them as- surance that a rule will be brought in for the enlargement of that body. The rule, which the insurgents ex- pect the rules committee will agree to bring in, would provide for amending the rules along the lines of the Norris resolution, but eliminating the groups and making the members of the com- mittee elective by the house. Conservative Counsel Prevails. The conference in Mr. Gardner’s room was presided over by Represen- tative Hayes of California. Some of those present, satisfied by their pros- pect of victory, were inclined toward the most radical procedure, but more conservative counsel prevailed. The latter element argued that the exact number on the committee was not vital, provided the enlargement was substantial. The rule as brought in may provide for a committee of nine or ten members, six of them to be Republicans selected by Republican caucus and the others to be Demo- crats. The question of immediate deposition of the speaker from the committee was brought up and sev- eral speeches made, but no action was taken. A motion to remove the present sergeant-at-arms of the house, Henry Casson, has been prepared and may be offered on the floor of the house in the event that the speaker should refuse to rule on the Norris resolu- ton. The cause of the trouble originated in a resolution introduced by Repre- sentative Norris of Nebraska declar- ing for a change in the committee on rules specifically eliminating the speaker as a member of that body. The speaker declined to pass on the question of privilege and the long deadlock followed. Position of Northwestern Members. ‘Throughout the fight in the houst the Republican members of the Min- nesota delegation have divided, 5 to 8, the majority being with the insur. gents and Democratic allied forces. Representatives Stevens, Tawney and Nye have voted consistently with the regular organization and Miller, Bteanerson, Davis, Lindbergh aad Vok1 €0 Rule of “Czar of House”. May Soon Be Terminated. stead with the allies. Representative Stevens says he is voting with the regulars because he believes the speaker is right on the parliamentary point at issue. Gronna of North Dakota is voting with the insurgents. His colleague, Hanna, and Burke and Martin of South Dakota are lined up with the regulars. Tremendous pressure is being brought to bear on the insurgents to concoct a compro mise that will provide for a committee on rules of ten members, six of whom shall be Republicans, the committee to be named by the house and the speaker not to be a member. PRESIDENT HAS NOTHING TO SAY Will Keep Hands Off of Fight in the House, Ashtabula, 0., March 19.—President Taft, on his way from Chicago to Rochester, N. Y., where he is to speak before the chamber of commerce, made & brief stop here. The presi- dent eagerly read the morning papers, containing news of the house fight, that were put aboard his train at Cleveland, but would not comment in any way. He felt that his information ‘was not complete enough for this, but it was doubtful whether he wou'd say anything under the circumstances even if he were in Washington. The president all along has let it be known that he would not inierfera with any fight the insurgents might make on the speaker or on the rules of the house. He has insisted, how ever, that the insurgents shall give the administration’s bills loyal support it such members are still to be regarded as Republicans and expect to share ia the patronage that a Republican presi dent can give. So far the insurgency in the house has not extended to any of the president’s measures recom mended in fulfillment of party pledges In fact, many of the insurgents have pledged him their support and until they show some disposition to break this promise the pres:dent will keep “hands off.” Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets invariably bring re- lief to women suffering from chronic constipation, headache, biliousness, dizziness, sallowness of the skin and dyspepsia. Sold by Barker Drug Co. CONDITION ALMOST HOPELESS Daniel of Virginia Shows Slight Improvement. Daytona, Fla, March 19.—After passing a fairly restful night the con dition of United States Senator John W. Daniel of Virginia was reported practically unchanged. The coma in which he had lain was said to be less profound, but he still was unable %o recognize any of those about him The senator’s temperature was near- er normal than it had been for days, while his pulse grew stronger as the morning wore on. His kidneys have resumed their functions and the phy- sician‘s bulletin has greatly encouraged the family. The doctors, however, still consider their patient’s conditioa a8 almost hopeless. Senator Terror Reigns at Bogota. Bogota, March 19.—Terrorized by the mob, which with violence prevent: ed a resumption of service by the Bo gota City Railway company, the Co- lombian employes of the company struck, refusing absolutely to make further attompts to move the cars. The situation is relatively quiet. Strikers Must Not Say “Scab.” Deadwood, S. D., March 19.—During the pendency of a temporary injunc- tion issued in the circuit court here the members of the Terry Peak Min- ers’ union were restrained from using the word “scab” to the nonunion men being imported by the mining compa- nies, or in any way molesting either the Golden Reward or its employes. Fully nine out of ten cases of rheumatism is simply rheumatism, of the muscles due to cold or damp or chronic rheumatism, neither of which require any internal treat- ment. All that is needed to afford relief is the free application of Chamberlain’s Liniment. Give it a trial. You are certain to be pleased with the quick relief which it affords, Sold by Barker Drug | properties. CITIES OF EUROPE Roosevelt’s Itinerary Ofii- cially Announced. LEAVES EGYPT MARCH 30 Will Arrive at Naples on April 2 and His Plans Take Him to Rome, Paris, Berlin, The Hague, Vienna, the Scandinavian Capitals and London. Party Now Speeding Toward the Coast on Special Train. Abu-Hamed, Sudan, March 19— Colonel Roosevelt’s European itiner- ary has been definitely determined upon with as much exactness of detail as it is possible to make in advance. The former president will arrive in Rome on April 3, in Paris April 21, in Berlin May 8 and in London on the following 15th or 17th. In several instances Colonel Roose- velt will arrive at one city on the same day that he leaves another, but counting each portion of the day as a whole day it may be said that he will spend a week in Paris, a week at Berlin, four days in Rome, three days each at Genoa, Vienna and Budapest, two days at Brussels, The Hague and Christiania and a day at Rotterdam, Hamburg, Copenhagen and Stockholm. The special train bearing Colonel Roosevelt, Mrs. Roosevelt and Kermit and Miss Ethel and the others of their immediate party is due at Wady Hal- fa, 575 miles from Khartum, in a few hours. Here a special steamer, the Ibis, will be taken for Sheilal. A visit will be made to Assouan and Luxor. At the latter place the train de luxe on the Sudan government railway will be taken for Cairo. As already an- nounced the Roosevelts will sail from Alexandria on the steamer Prinz Hein- rich March 30 for Naples, where the vessel is due on April 2. Early next morning the Americans will proceed to Rome, where they will remain until the 6th, when they will go to Spezia for a day’s stop. Will Visit the Riviera. The 8th and 9th will be occupied in & leisurely trip over the fifty miles from Spezia to Genoa, along the beau- tiful Riviera. After three days at Genoa the party will proceed for Vienna, arriving there on the 15th. The Austrian capital wili be left on the 17th and two days given over to a visit to Budapest, the Hun garian capital. On April 20 the Ori- ental express will be taken for Paris The programme provides for a visit ta Brussels on the 28th. Colonel Roose velt may remain over one day therc before proceeding to The Hague and in that case he will remain at the home of the peace tribunal until May 1. On the latter day one hour’s stop will be made at Rotterdam. Hamburg will receive a flying visit on the day following. Copenhagen should be reached late in the afternoon of May 2 and the de parture for Christiania be made that night. The stay at the Norwegian capital is in doubt, but probably wil} be from the 3d to the 5th, permitting arrival at Stockholm the .evening of the latter date. Cclonel Roosevelt will return to Christiania in time to sail on the 8th for Germany. He is due in Berlin on the 9th. The date of his departure from the Ger- man capital is in doubt, but he expects to leave there on the 15th, arriving in London on the following day, though it is possible his visit in Berlin will be extended one day beyond the schedule. Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets are safe, sure and reliable, and have been praised by thousands of women who have been restored to health through their gentle aid and curative Sold by Barker Drug Co. ’ DR. HARVEY W. WILEY. Pure Food Expert at Minne- sota Conservation Congress. PROCEEDINGS ARE SECRET Mediators Continue Negotiations With Firemen and Railroads. Chicago, March 19.—Though Chair- man Knapp of the interstate com- merce commission and United States Commissioner Neill, federal media- tors, were as silent as the Sphynx, it is believed that considerable progress has been made towards a settlement of the controversy between the Broth- erhood of Locomotive Firemen ‘and Enginemen and forty-nine Western railroads. The negotiations may end in two days and may extend over two weeks. _ Tt is ‘understood that the Tallréads %0 tar have declined To recede from their stand of declining either to grant or arbitrate the demands of the fire men for two rules governing promo- tion by seniority and glving the fire- men representation on all grievance committees. These two rules are the crux of the controversy and the media- tors are bending all their efforts to induce the rallroads to concede a point. OUTLOOK FOR PEACE IS MORE HOPEFUL Strike Conferences Continue at Philadelphia Philadelphia, March 19.—Although many conferences had apparently been ‘fruitless all hope of an early set- tlement of the street car strike has not been abandoned. The principal hitch in bringing the Philadelphia Rapid Transit directors and the men together was over the question of re- instating all the strikers, including the 175 men who were dismissed be- fore the strike was declared. If an agreement could be reached on this question it was believed the union will instruct all employes to return and then appoint committees to take up grievances with the company. The conferences held during the last two days have been between the union leaders and outsiders interested in peace. The transit company was not represented, but was kept informed of what was occurring at the meetings. As soon as the peacemakers can draw concessions from each side so as to have the contestants meet on common ground it is probable negotiations will be opened direct between the men and the company. From the employers’ point of view the general strike situation is a little better than before. Men are slowly returning in some industries, but the number out still is large. President Greenawalt of the State Federation of Labor has announced that the state- ‘wide strike will go into effect on Mon- day unless the street car strike is set- tled before that day. Are you freguently hoarse? Do you have that annoying tickling in your throat? Does your cough annoy you at night, and do you|yag brought to the comptroller by a raise mucus in the-morning? Do |Catholic priest. you want relief? If so, take Cham- berlain's Cough Remedy and you will be pleased. Sold by Barker |tails were volunteered. Drug Co. FOREIGN OFFICE SKEPTICAL Britons Doubt Truth of Denials of American-Japanese Alliance. London, March 19.—Despite the pos- itive statements of the United States state department, supported by the equally positive declaration of Japa- nese Ambassador Uchida, that Japan has made no proposal of a Japanese- |to to t you American agreement regarding Far |them. Hall's Catarrh Oure, manufactured Eastern matters, the British foreign office is inclined to-look upon the de- nials as purely “diplomatic moves” in- tended to conceal the real situation. The London Telegraph, which is usually the mouthpiece of the foreign office, suggests that negotiations to- ward an American-Japanese agreement have been begun and a “leak” was purposely permitted for the purpose of testing public opinion. GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES Minneapolis Wheat. Minneapclis, May, $1.13%@1.13%; July, $1.13%4 @ March 18 —Wheat— RAILROADS TURN ‘ DOWN SWITGHMEN Reject Final Otfer for Setfle- ment of Strike. Attention! Arrangements have been made at the Handle Factory to saw lumber at $4.00 per thousand. Parties wish- ing logs sawed may inquire at the factory. Sam Marin. St. Paul, March 19.—The proposi- tlon of President Hawley of the Switchmen’s union that the railroads (A take back 1,200 striking switchmen within thirty days was turned down when the offer was put up to the rail- road managers by the state arbitration board. ‘With the absolute refusal of the rail- road managers to have anything to do with any proposition made by Presi- dent Hawley the board feels that any furthey efforts on its part will be fu- tile. The board will, therefore, sub- mit the whole matter to the general public in a statement to be issued as soon as it can be prepared. The arbitrators felt that the railroad representatives would accept the switchmen’s last proposition and it was believed the end of the strike would follow shortly. ‘The action of Copyright 1910, K. Neutson Fire Insurance BaFThe Minnesota System The Fire Tax of $9,000,000 On Minnesote. Property is Applied as Follows: the railroad managers brings all nego- Cost of Collection % = “123",0“0 tiations to an end. Misappropriated - = - $1,710,000 Governor Eberhart attended the ses- sion when the last step was taken. :“elonol'u!y s‘l‘:::r:nn S ::’m’m o’ll‘l'n.‘ - - il ¢l Morgan Turns Estate Into Park. New York, March 19.—The old J. Pierpont Morgan homestead at Wood- lands lake, only a few miles north of b et s s a o | The Rhode Island System WILL AFFECT MANY CITIES General Strike of Leather Workere on Horse Goods Ordered. Chicago, March 19.—A general strike of leather workers on horse goods, in- volving 103 cities and about 4,000 men, was ordered by the executive board of Is the Public “Asleep at the Switch?2” STATE OF RHODE ISLAND INSURANCE DEPARTMENT PROVIDENCE CHAS. C. GRAY, Insurance Commissioner. Feb. 25, 1910. K. Neutson, Secretary, the International United Brotherhood Property Owners Federation, of Leather Workers on Horse Goods. Duluth, Minn. The strike will go into effect on Mon- | My Dear Sir: day morning. The demands are for increased wages and an eight-hour day. Returns $425 Conscience Money. New York, March 19.—The largest Replying to your inquiry, I give you below the data requested. Amount id to Stock Fire Insurance Companies by policy holders hode Island in 1909 (including marine prémiums) Amount aid to all Mutual Fire Insurance companies by policy- holgers in Rhodg Island in 1809....cceuevteniiiiinniieeininns $ 8,644,936 $ 1,536,543 Cash dividends paid tgo &mhcy -holders by Mutual companies of contribution to New York city’s con- Rhode Island in 1909... i $ 17,696,729 solence fund ever received. has been Admitted assets of all the Mutual Fire Insurance compani reported by Comptroller Prendergast. transacting business in Rhode Island in 1909............ e .326.379,336 The money—$425 in crisp new bills— Respectfully yours, (Signed) Chas. C. Gray, He had received it, Insurance Commissioner. be said, from one of his parishioners, who believed he had obtained it un- fairly from the city. No further de- Memorande. as to Rhode Island’s 1909 Record Increase of premiums to Mutual companies over 1908... .$1,661,409 Increase in Mutual dividends to policy-holders over 1908 .$1,730,576 Increase in assets of Mutual companies over 1908...... o .$2,580,983 OUR. FEDERATION SLOGAN Lock up the Fire Bugs and Reduce our Fire Tax by Mutual- izing Minnesota, Depositing- the Premiums in Local Bank. Explosion Kills Three Men. Pittsburg, March 19.—Three men were killed by an explosion in mine No. 2 of the Wear Coal company. Res- cuers brought out all the other men uninjured. Condensed detailed report on the fire insurance situation in Minnesota mailed free of charge, on call. K, NEUTSON, Secretary, Property Owners Federation. Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that Contain Mercury. as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole sys- tem when entering it throush the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on presciiption of reputable physi- cians, as the damage they will do 15 tenfold he can possibly derive from Columbia Building, Duluth, Minn. by I J. Cheney & Co., Toldedo, O., contains 10 mercury, ard istaken internaily., acting directly upon the blood and mucous ervices of the system. In buying B-lls Catarrh The Da.ily Pioneer 10c per Week Sold by Druy flsts Price, T5¢c per bottle, " Take Hlll'!%lmlly Pills for constipation Bemidji Manufacturers, Wholesalers and Jobbers The Following Firms Are Thoroughly Rellable and Orders Sent to Them WIll Be Promptly Filled at Lowest Prices The Crookston J. H. GRANT Model Ice Cream, Snowflake Bread and Deelishus 1.13%; Sept., $1.03% @1.03%. On track —No. 1 hard, $1.13%@1.16%; No. 1 Northern, $1.13%@1.14%; No. 2 North. ern, $1.13%@1.14%; No. 3 Northern, $1.07% @1.10%. St. Paul Live Stock. St. Paul, March 18.—Cattle—Good Lumber Co. Candies Made at The Model Wholesale Bakery, Man- LAND & LUMBER CO. Wholesale White Ceadr Posts and Poles, Lum- to choice steers, ‘$8.76@7.50; fair to -good, $6.560@6.76; good to choice cows and heifers, $4.50@5.50; veals, $6.50@ 7.75. Hogs—$10.40@10.60. Sheep— ‘Wethers, $7.50@7.85; yearlings, $8.00 @8.50; spring. lambs, $8.75@9.35. Duluth Wheat and Flax. Duluth, March 18.—Wheat—To ar- rive and on track—No. 1 hard, $1.15% @1.16%; No. 1 Northern, $1.14@1.- 14%; No. 2 Northern, $1.12% @1.13%; May and July, $1.14%. Flax—On track, in store, to arrive and May, $2.23%; July, $2.22; Sept., $1.79; Oct., $1.69%. Chicago Grain and Provisions. Chicago, March 18.—Wheat—May, $1.12%; July, $1.06% @1.06%; $1.04%. Corn—May, 62@62%¢c; July, 643c; Sept., 66%c. Oats—May, 43% @435c; July, 41%c; Sept., 393c. -Pork—May and July, $25.95. Butter —Creameries, 26@31c; dairles, 22@ 27c. Eggs—19%@322c. Poultry—Tur- keys, chickens and springs, 1615c. Chicago Live Stock. Chicago, March 18.—Cattle—Beeves, |] '$5.60@8.70; Texas steers, $5.00@6.30; ‘Western steers, $5.00@6:80; stockers and, feeders, $3.75@6.65; cows and heifers, $2.76@7.10; calves, $8:26@10.- 00. Hogs—Light, $10.45@10.85; mixed, $10.55@11.00; heavy, $10.60@11.05; rough, $10.60@10.75; good to choice heavy, $10.76@11.05; - pigs, ‘$8.75@10.- 60. Sheep—Native, $5.25@8.50; year- lings, $8.00@9.10; lambs, $8.50@10.00. Medicines that aid nature are always most successful. Cham- berlain’s Cough Remedy acts on ‘this plan. It loosens ‘the ‘cough, relieves the lungs, restoring the system to a healthy -condition. Co. 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