Grand Rapids Herald-Review Newspaper, May 14, 1913, Page 3

ie PAGF PAGE TWO TAKES STEPS 10 REUNITE PARTY Chicago G. 0. P. Conference! Issnes Statement. EARLY MEETING FAVORED Recommends National Convention This Year for the Purpose of Reorganiz- ing the Republican Party Along Pro- gressive Lines, Chicago, May 13.—First steps toward “reuniting the Republican party” were taken at a conference of Republican United States senators and other lead- ers of the party here. The conference decided to call upon the Republican national committee at its meeting echeduled for May 24 at Washington to issue a call for a national conven- tion this year. To reorganize the party “along pro- gressive lin enator Albert B. Cum- mins of Iowa, Senator William E. Bo- rah of Idaho, former Governor Her- bert S. Hadley, together with the oth- | er leaders at the conference, agreed that the proposed convention shall ehange the basis of representation in future conventions and make other Tadical changes so that the party shall stand for “constructive and progres- sive activities in the affairs of gov- ernment.” “Does the suggestion to reunite the party mean that those who joined the Progressive party are to be asked to ome back?” Senator Cummins was asked. “It means just as I have said before that the convention would be a sort of Lord’s supper, and all those who Delieve might partake,” Senator Cum- mins replied. Advises Meeting This Year. After the conference, which ad- jJourned after being in session for two days, the following statement was giv- en out: “At an informal conference of Re- publicans from eleven states it was voted that it be submitted to the na- tional Republican committee as the opinion of those present that a nation- al convention of the party should be held this year at as early a date as may be practicable for the purpose of considering the expediency of chang- ing the basis of representation in fu- ture conventions so that the delegates shall proportionately represent Repub- Mean voters and not general popula- tion, to the end that the will of the members of the party may be more accurately determined; also for the purpose of changing the rules relat- ing to delegates and members of the national committee so that the primary election laws of the various states shall be recognized and have full force; and also for the purpose of making such other changes in the methods of conducting national con- ventions and campaigns as shall con- duce to giving the utmost possible ef- fect to the principles and policies of the party. Might Take Other Action. “It was further the opinion that such a convention might properly and usefully take any other action desir- able to reunite the party and to give assurance that it stands for con- structive and progressive activities in the affairs of government to the end that the common welfare may be ad- vanced. “It was the those unanimous belief of present that the changes sug- should be made forthwith and the national committee be urged ich steps to such an end.” A committee composed of Robert Luce, former lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, Senator Borah, Sena- lliam S. Kenyon of Iowa, W. F. , State senator of Michigan, and A. Trouman, state senator of had been appointed to draw a statement expressing the senti- it of the conference. This com- ttee drew up the foregoing and it lopted. That concluded the con- or Borah said that while at he had been somewhat skeptical ebout the benefits to be derived from rational convention this year, he f ally concluded to join in the unani- rus belief that such a convention s! uld be held. W LL SETTLE OLD CLAIMS 4 itration Court to Decide Demands for Damages. ashington, May 13.—Great Brit- and the United States will begin lean the diplomatic slate this <, when the international tribunal arbitration of outstanding pecun- claims between the two nations / hold its first meeting here. here has been no judicial settle- = st of any such claims since 1853. "ne American claims aggregate 10,000; the British $2,966,000. ame eoe Discover Murder Mystery. ricago, May 18.—Policemen assist- im rescue work in a fire that de- yed two tenement ed over the body of an unidenti- man whose skull had been crushed unwittingly turned up a murder stery. fe mee dwellings H R. FULTON CUTTING. Financier Says There Are Too Many Spinsters and Bachelors. In a statement Mr. Cutting informs the Episcopal clergy that the number of un- married men and women is too large. The church should directly teach its maturing girls and boys the wisdom of well consid- ered marriage when undertaken as a di- vine ordinance. It should provide instruc- tion in the ethics of marriage, its obliga- tions, responsibilities and privileges and in the practice of domestic economy. WEALTHY FARMER MISSING North Dakotan Had Small Fortune on His Person. Chicago, May 13.—With negotiable papers valued at $20,000 and currency amounting to nearly $700, Olaf J. Wickum, a farmer from North Dakota, disappeared from the home of his brother-in-law, August H. Anderson. An appeal was made to the police to search for the man. Anderson told Captain Stephen Wood that he feared Wickum had either been the victim of robbers or was wandering about the city. NEW LAWS TRIUMPH FOR PROGRESSIVES Governor's Program Carried Out in California, Sacramento, Cal., May 13.—The for- tieth California legislature adjourned with a practically unbroken record of victory for the Progressive majority in the carrying out of the administra- tion policies outlined by Governor Hiram W. Johnson. The much dis- cussed anti-alien land holding bill, which has become the nub of an inter- national controversy, can hardly be listed among these. While it had its inception in the majority side of the legislature all parties were united in their desire for a law that would re-| strict the tenure of farm property by the Japanese. The so called adminis- trative program may be summarized briefly as follows: Workman's compensation act, which creates a state insurance fund. Mothers’ pension act, establishing a fund for the benefit of orphans. Rural credits commission to study European systems. Minimum wage act, establishing wel- fare commission. Corporation commission to have supervision over investment securities. Nonpartisan primary election laws. State civil service commission to control practically all nonelective po- sitions. State water commission, controlling power and irrigation supplies. + + eid eile oho ei aoe + + WEIGHT OF MONEY CAUS- + ES MAN TO SINK, + ee kt + Evansville, Ind. May 13— + Weighted down with coins + which he had taken in at his + saloon, Edward Ruckmar was + drowned in the Ohio river + near here when the launch up- * set. Ruckmar and Frank Yea- + ger were running a trot line. + Both leaned over the same + side of the launch to pull in + a large fish and the boat up- * set. Ruckmar had about $150 + in coins in his pocket. + CI i I i a I I a a i i i I a a ai i * EERE EEE EEE EE EES | SUGGESTED BY LONDON PAPER Former President Roosevelt for King of Albania. London, May 13.—The Daily Citizen, the organ of the English Labor party, commenting on the suggestion that Theodore Roosevelt be made king of Albania, says: “Teddy and Essad and Nicholas, be- tween them, should make that part of Europe hum. “After all, for the sake of making the world more interesting, why not | the ex-president apply? It would bea comedown, no doubt, from the White House, but then there are the style, } title and dignity.” Negotiations With Japan Moving Satisfactorily. MAIN PGINT OF PROTEST Mikado’s Government Lays Stress on Alleged Discrimination Against Her Citizens in the, Action Taken by California Legislators. Washington, May’ 13.—President Wilson believes negotiations between Japan and the United States over the alien land legislation in California are not in an alarming stage, but that the interchange of views thus far had been along frank and friendly lines calculated to remove the appearance of discrimination against Japanese subjects. The president, discussing the sub- ject informallly, took the position that the Webb bill would not violate the treaty between Japan and the United States. He intimated that Japan’s protest was not founded upon a claim that the treaty would be broken in any way, but upon the feeling that there was an effort to discriminate against Japan on the ground of their alleged ineligibility to citizenship. The president revealed that. the question of naturalization had not yet entered the discussion with the Japa- nese ambassador, but that, of course, underlying the bill, it was realized that federal courts had not finally passed upon the question of eligibil- ity. “Discrimination” Only Fault. It was upon the basis that Japa- nese were not accorded the privileges of citizenship that the appearance of | discrimination written in the bill had arisen and it was intimated at the White House that for the present the hope was that the legislation in Cali- fornia either would be vetoed by Gov- ernor Johnson or delayed by a refer- endum to permit smoothing over some features of the situation. President Wilson endeavored to make it plain that the greatest frank- ness had prevailed between the two governments even to the abandon- ment of many diplomatic formalities. The conferences thus far between Secretary Bryan or President Wilson and the Japanese ambassador were described as being those of “one gen- tleman to another.” Intimations that the Japanese pro- test itself was couched neither in vig- orous nor aggressive language, but was formal and friendly in character, came from the president himself dur- ing his talk. The president was dis- posed to talk freely of the subject and appeared confident that a satisfactory adjustment would be accomplished. TO PROBE MINE CONDITIONS Socialist Committee to Enter West Virginia Coal Fields. Chicago, May 13.—Victor L. Berger, former Socialist member of congress from Milwaukee, Eugene V. Debs, So- cialist candidate for president, and Adolph Germer of Illinois, were ap- pointed a committee of the Socialist party to investigate the conditions of miners in West Virginia and make a personal report to President Wilson. The committee was named at a ineet- ing of the national committee of the Socialist party. * The committee also addressed a me- morial to President Wilson, declaring that a reign of terror exists in West Virginia, and asking for an investiga- tion by the department of justice. AT A PUBLIC EXECUTION Twenty-five Mexican Federals Shot to Death. Nogales, Ariz., May 13.—Twenty- five federal officers who were taken prisoners during last week’s fighting above Guaymas were shot at a pub- lic execution by order of the constitu- tionalist commanders. The execution is admitted officially by state authori- ties at Hermosillo. The official statement also admits the loss in killed of 200 state troops during the three days’ fighting which resulted Saturday night in the driv- ing of the retiring federals into the first station north of the gulf port town. MILWAUKEE MILK DECISION Ordinance Declared Valid by Federal Supreme Court. Washington, May 13.—The Milwau- kee city ordinance prescribing stand- ards of pure milk was declared valid by the supreme court of the United States. The court held that the cities have the right to protect citizens from the “white plague” by ordering that all dairy cows be subjected to the tuber- culin test and that municipalities may destroy impure milk. Believed to Be a Suicide. Peoria, Ill, May 13.—Henry Smith, aged fifty-five, superintendent of reg- istration of the St. Louis postoffice, was found dead on the steamer Bald Eagle. Suicide is suspected by the GRAND RAPIDS HERALD-REVIEW WEDNESDAY MAY 14, 1913, WILSON SEES NO CAUSE OF ALARM W. D. MAHON.” Assumes Charge of Street Car Men’s Strike at Cincinnati. SIX DIE WHEN BOAT UPSETS | Victims of Accident Include Four of One Family. Wausau, Wis., May 13.—Whiile Mrs Sarah Jahnke lay in her home, her reason tottering from the shock of seeing four of her family drowned, friends dragged the Wisconsin river here for the bodies of the six persons who went down. Gustave Jahnke, Sr, took his four sons, Gustave, Walter, Henry and Gil bert, and his two daughters, Eleanor and Gertrude, and joined a party in a large gasoline launch, manned by Hermann and Walter Roehl and Her- man Rotliff Shortly after the start from’ the camp the rudder broke and the launch was hurled on a submerged rock. It sank immediately. Rescuers picked up Henry and Gilbert Jahnke and Walter Roeh! and Rotliff. WILL HEAR PLEA FOR INCREASE OF RATES Commerce Commission to Gon- sider Eastern Situation. Washington, May 13.—A conference between the interstate commerce com- mission and representatives of the Eastern railroads will be held here shortly to consider informally a pro- posed advance of 5 per cent in freight rates. It has been suggested that the advance be uniform through- out what is known as Eastern terri- tory—that part of the country lying east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio river. Announcement was made recently by President Willard of the Baltimore and Ohio that application would be made to the commission by the fifty- two Eastern roads for permission to increase their freight rates 5 per cent. If it should be found by the com- mission that there is prima facie rea- son for a consideration of the ap- plication it is likely an order for an inquiry may be issued. That method would save the railroads the expendi- ture of nearly a quarter of a million dollars in preparing and issuing new tariffs. If such tariffs were filed they would be suspended by the commis- sion pending an investigation of the reasonableness of the proposed ad-! vances. Comoe Cr ee a a a a a ei a ts IMPORTATION OF GEMS INCREASING. New York, May 13.—Cus- toms appraisers are wonder- ing what becomes of the ever increasing wealth of gems brought to this country, Every month marks a new record, with a remarkable total of $16,000,000 given as the value of gems that have passed through the New York cus- toms house since the first of this year. Alarm over the proposed increase in the tar- iff is believed to have had some influence among import- ers. EEE EEE EE EEE EE ELEEEEE TELE EEE EES LIGHTNING FATAL TO FIVE Terrific Electrical and Wind Storm Is Reported in Oklahoma. 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