Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, March 5, 1914, Page 1

* MESSHGE ML ToLS “HE URGES CONGRESS T0O REPEAL THAT SECTION EXEMPTING COAST WISE SHIPS He Begs Congressmen to Forget _Their Personal Opinions and Vote ('~ for the Country's Good (By Associated Press) ‘"Washington, March 5.—President «iWilson personally appealed to Con- .@ress, assembled in joint sessio to- ‘vday to sustain the national honor of “the United States in upholding ‘treaty obligations by repealing the /Panama tolls exemption against ‘which Great Britain protests. He +meked (ongress to do that ‘‘in sup- port of the foreign policy of United ! States,”’ ang added that an exemp- tlon for American ships not only was “#‘a mistaken economic policy” but was in contravention of the Hay- Pauncefote treaty. A joint session of the House and Senate and hundreds of specta- .stors heard him deliver his address won the subject. The message was very brief ang it took less than five minutes to read it. Applause greet- ed the president's declaration that *Congress should repeal the tolls and uphold the administration’s foreign | policy . “I shall not know how to deal rwith other matters of even greater ‘delicacy and nearer consequence if 'you do not grant it to me in un- ‘grudging measure,” sald the presi- The large thing to do is the only “thing we can afford to do; a volun- ‘tary withdrawal from a position ev- «erywhere questioned and misunder- atood. We ought to reverse our ac- 'tlon without raising the question ‘whether we were right or wrong and 80 once more deserve our reputation ‘for generosity and the redemption of jevery obligation without quibble or ‘heeitation.” President Wilson's address, the shortest he has yet delivereq to Con- grese—exactly 420 words,—was as follows: “Gentlemen of the Congress: “I have come to you upon an er- rand which can be very briefly per- formec, but I beg that you will not measure its importance by the num- ber of sentences in which 1 state it. No communication I have addressel to the Congress carried with it grav- er or more far-reacliing implications to the interest of the country, and I come now to speak upon a matter with regard to whtch T am charged in a peculiar degree by the constitu- tion itself with personal responsibil- ity. “I have come to ask for the re- peal of that provision of the Pana- ma canal act of Aug. 24, 1912, whieh exempts vessels engageq in the coastwise trade of the United States from payment of tolls and to urge upon you the justice, the wis- dom and the large policy of such a Tepeal with the utmost earnestness of which 1 am capable. “:ln my own judgment very fully dereq and maturely formed that exemption constituted a mistaken economic policy from every point of view, and is, moreover, in plain con- travention of treaty with Great Brit- aln concerning the canal, concluded on Nov. 18, 1901. But I have not come to you to urge my personal views. I have come to state to you & fact and a situation. Whatever may be our own differences of opin- ol concerning this much debated measure, its meaing Is not debated outside the United States. Every- where the language of the treaty is glven but one interpreation and that interpretation precludes the exemp- tion I am asking you to repeal. We consented to the treaty; its language we accepted, if we did not originate it; and we are too big, too powerful, too self-respecting a nation to inter- pret yith too strained or refined a readify the words of our own prom- {ses just because we have power enoyzeh to give us leave to read them @8 we please. The Jarge thing to do ;C‘he only thing we can afford to ILLINOIS DAY IS BEING CELEBRATED In Munn park the annual Illinois reunion is taking place this after- noon and a large crowd is partici- pating. After a sumptuous supper speeches will be delivered to which the public is invited. 17 SOLDIERS KILLED BY AVALANGH (By Associated Press.) Vienna, March £.—Seventeen sol- diers of the emperor's rifle regiment were killed today by an avalanche. They were engaged in maneuvers on Ortler mountain. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS (Furnished by the Security Abstract amy Title Company. ) March 3, 1914 O C. Lamphear to Robert L. Hand. 0. (. Lamphear to J. T. Monds. Mrs. Lottie Griger to John F. Merrill. Lake Wales Land Co. to L. Z. Tate. P. E. Chunn to L. J. Sloan. John Logan to Farmers & Mer- chants’ Bank. James Hicks to Effie H. Johnson. W. L. DeVane to J. E. Stephens. J. B. Rushing to H. L. Janier. Lewis A, Davis to W. J. Dur- rance. Florida Highlands Co. to W. L. Water. )3 (4] son. R. P. Gilpin to Wiley Bennett. Patterson & Cox to Deeson & Duggan. Austin T. Race to J. W. Scally. Stone & Mann to Zerney Barnes. W. H. Overocker to Charles Ga- briel. E. ton. John Logan to G. I. Singleton. G. L. Singleton to J. N. Schopke, L.. Lanier to E. M. Robin- B. Westcott to Stephen Pay- Susan D. Underhill to M. P, Un- derhill. Susan D. Underhill to M. P. Un- derhill. Susan D. Underhill to M. P. Un- derhill. W. T. Hurst to W. H. Underhill, Joseph E. Puterbaugh to Samuel Pauabaker. T. G. Taylor ang others to Paul E. Renault. I.. Z. Tate to T. G. Taylor. PLouis Hahn to Hugh W. Wear. ) do, a voluntary withdrawal from a position everywhere questioned and misunderstood. Wea ought to reverse our action without raising the ques- tion whether we were right or wrong and so once more keserve our repu- tation for generosity and the re- demption of every obligation with- out quibble or hesitation. “T ask this of you in support of the foreign policy of the administra- tion. T shall not know how to deal with other matters of even greater nearer consequence if in un- delicacy and you do not grant it to me¢ grudging measure.” The Panama t‘olls question ha®) been a subject of dispute for nearly twenty years. Diplomatic corre- spondence between Great Britain and the United States found the question unsettled when President Taft left office. Except for an assur- ance to James Bryce, then British ambassador, when he left the United States a yvear ago that the question would be taken up in the regular session of Congregs, President Wil- son has never directed any official communication to England on the tolls question. sure. The president recently told callers he had never discussed the makter formally or informally with thel! British ambassador here, ®Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, because he believed the responsibility on the part of the United States to be to repeal the ex- emption clause and one which this would realize or pres- itself ide influence government without out Administration leaders in both the House ang Senate, have assured the with the delivery of him showing that in- president that a message by ternational circumstances had aris- en since the measure last was debat- ed the president’s suggestion for re- peal would meet with prompt action. LAKETAND, FLORIDA, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1914. NVESTIGATION INVADERS 0 HALT 5 ONLY | GHURCH HELD TENPORARY) ON §1000 BAIL ARE NOW AWAITING REPORTS|ARMY OF UNEMPLOYED FROM MEXICAN OFFICIALS RE- GARDING THE CASES They Also Wish to Learn the Atti tude of Federals and Rebels Toward United States (By Associated Press.) Washington, March 5.—The ap- parent halt on the part of the Unit- ed States in pursuing the investiga- tion of the Benton, Bauch and Ver- gera cases is only temporary, accord- ing to those familiar with the inten- tions of the administration. It was explained today that the United States has a twofold purpose in awaiting reports from Mexican of- ficlals regarding these cases. Opti- mistic officials had hoped that the reports would clear up the cases en- tirely. It was pointed out, however, they coulgq not do less than clear up some points at issue and lay the foundation for any further action the United States may care to take. The second purpose to be served by the Mexican investigations will be to give a key to the present attitude of the constitutionalists and the fed- eral government toward the United States. Carranza’s report on the death of Benton and disappearance of Bauch, and Huerta's answer to the American demand for informa- tion regarding the death of Vergera may be important in shaping the fu- ture policy of this government. Of- ficlals today are apparently pleased with the opportunity thus to asecer- tain in what light the two Mexican factions hold such matters. A survey of an extension of the Evansville and Rockport traction line from Kincaid, Ind., to a point opposite Owensboro, Ky., has be- gun, and it is expecteq the spur will be built this year when traction cars between Evansville and Owesboro will be operated every hour. DAYLIGHT: #9100P INATCANT NETS ROBBER 945 (By Associated Press) Atlanta, March 7—A well dressed stranger executed a daylight holdup in the heart of the business section 1 today, netting him forty-five dollars, He entered the office of the Jeffer<on Loan Society shortly before the clerk with a zun, and secured all the mcney in the cash When the clerk refused to open the the robber away laughing. Passershy saw him disappear around the corner. noon, covered drawer. safe, walked MARCHED INTO CHURCH DE- MANDING FOOD Nén.rly 200 Men and Women Are Un- der Arrest for Disturbing Church Services (By Assoclated Press) New York, March 5.—The great- er part of Frank Tannebaum's“Army of unemployed” were held on $1,000 bail today charged with disorderly conduet in connection with the in- vasion of a Catholic church on Broallway durig services last night, with a demand for food. One hun- dred and ninety men and women are under arrest. Tannebaum is held on a charge of inciting to riot. Attor- neys of the Industrial Workers of the World today are attempting to secure their release. Search of the prisoners today revealed that but one had money to pay for a meal. Bills amounting to $750 were found on Hyman Finklestein. He offered no explanation. NOAH'S ARK ARRIVES New York, March 5.—A modern Noah's ark has arrived at the port of New York, after a wild time on the tricky sea. It is the President Lincoln, three days late, from Ham- burg, after a succession of westerly gales and high seas throughout the passage. When she anchored at quarantine, birds and beasts made the hold echo with jungle sounds. On board were five elephants, one baby elephant; ten panthers; nine tigers; one leopard; two crates of wildcats; three zebras; two bears; four crates of porcupines; ten crates of monkeys; one crate of mice; and thirty-two crates of birds, canaries, and gold finches. There were also partridges and pheasants to the num- ber of six thousand four hunidred. PRESIEONT MUST USE TAGT IN IPPONTHENTS Los Angeles, Cal., March §--Pres- ident Wilson in a delicate posi- tion, for he appoint trar and a receiver, whose duty will be to settle the contest in the United States Land office here as o whether Pr lent Wilson as trustee for Mrs. Wilson, still retaing title to $8,000 worth of land in the Coachella val- ley. There claims against the property made by Mrs. Maud Compton Hengie and Homer L, Goddard, of this city, must a regis are counter B —————SS ] SAKURASHIMA VOLCANO IN ACTION Photographs of the terrible volcan this country. ic disaster in Japan have just reached The one here reproduced shows the volcano Sakurashima in action, pouring forth the ashes and lava that devastated towns and country PUBLISHED IN THE BEST TOWN IN THE BEST PART OF THE BEST STATE ATTENTION ROYAL ARCH MASONS! Regular Convocation of Lakeland A. M., Thurs- day eveming, at 7:30. Grand visita- tion and installation of officers. Vis- 29, R. Chapter No. iting brothers welcome. GITY GOMMISSIONERS MET LAST NIGH] Lakeland, Fla., March 4. Regular session of the city com- mission with all members but Chair- man Eaton present; Vice Chairman Toph presiding. The minutes of Feb. 18 were read ang approved. ‘The subscription to the Board of Trade booklet woas ordered paid, and claim of J. L. Skipper for $146.83 was referred to ‘the city attorney for his opinion. Complaint of R. E. Scipper rela- tive to January light bill was set- tled, and his current was ordered cut in, and a new meter installed at his stable. Complaint of V. V. Van Huss relative to assessment on 1913 taxes was referred teo the assessor for aid- justment. Permit to P. Green to cut trees on East Orange street was granted, subject to the approval of the com- missioner of public improvement. A. X. Erickson asked for steps to be taken to establish a library in the city. A special commission of Messrs. Mendenhall, Flanagan and Katon was appointed to investi- gate and report. Petition of D. (', Boswell et al. for relief in the conidition of Kast Morton street was referred to the commissioner of public improve- ment. Petition to open Walnut street, Indiana anl Michigan avenues was referred to a special commission of Messrs. Mendenhall and Bussard. Petition of the W. C. T. U. for the enforcement of the Sunday closing, ang selling of cigarets to minors laws, and keeping minors out of poolrooms, was referred to the police and mayor for enforcement of same, Petition of N. A, Riggins to erect additions to rear of houses on the south half of block 9 of West Lakeland was on motion granted. Plumbing inspector was instruct- eq to keep records of all connections to the water mains and lines, for file. Monthly reports from were read, and respectively ordered filed . The commissioner of public insti- to draw an ordinance 110 of the eriminal code relative to bucket officers tutions was instructed repealing section charges. The commissioner of health sanitation was authorized to extend gsewer in alley of block 13 of Munn's and survey north to Southern Express (‘o.'s property. Ordinance No. 163, entitleg an ordinance in regand to sidewalks, ete., was put upon its second and final readings; anyg was duly passed, all present voting yes. Current bills were read and or- dered paid. 3ill of J. W. Gurley & Co. was referred to the commissioner of fi- nance with power to act. Bill of T. L. Carleton was re- ferrey to the commissioner of public improvement with power to act. Bill of Wilson Bros. was referred to the special Gasparilla commission for adjustment. The proposition of the Florida & Machinery Co. was referred to the commissioner of municipal activities for information. On motion the journed. commission ad- GUY W. TOPH, Actng Chairman. Attest: H. L. SWATTS, City Clerk. ENGLISH SHAKES- PEARIAN ACTORS New Orleans, La., March 5—Th¢ fifty English Shakespearian actors who are delighting this city with their presentation of the great writ- er's masterpieces, will be seen to- vht in’ Hamlet. They have had y s of training in Shake ian roles, and have the extensive toire of fourteen plays. reper- No. 102, e ———— DAZ THED T G HEARNG N WASHNGTD DECLARES THAT HE COULD SET UP STABLE GOVERNMENT IN MEXICO Only Needs the Backing of This Country in a Revolutionary Movement (By Associated Press) Washington, March 5—Felix Diaz is in Washing to attempt to get a hearing before the Senate foreign relations committee. It is under- stood that he will try to convince the committee that he could esab- lish a sable government in Mexico if he had backing for a revolution- ary movement. Secretary Bryan conferred with the committee today but would only say that he discusseid “all phases of the Mexican situa- tion." MEDULLA HAPPENINGS On Friday, Feb. 27, the Medulla school closed with appropriate exer- cises and with honor to teachers and to pupils. The exercises began at 9 a. m. with the following program: Song by the primary class, after which prayer by Rev. J. W. Low- man. Recitations were now in or- der, and several were rendered by the smaller ones, showing that they were well trained. Then came the calisthenic drill by the primary de- partment which was so well per- formed that it astonished the spec- tators who by this time had filled the Auditorium to its capacity. Five other recitations were then rendered. They were both amusing and instructive. Next was a song, “Kitty Gray,” by the primary we- partment. Four other recitations, then the Song of the Acorn by the primary department. Next a dia- logue, The Voice in the Woods, by two boys. Then two more nice reef- tations, followed by song by four, entitled Chickery Chick. A play came next, Where ghe Dinner Came From. Song, 'Scuse Me, Today; reci- tation, Seeing Things; song, Home Is Where the Heart Is, which had so much heartfelt truth that it needs special notice; play, The Last Shoes, which was amusing any instructive; another play, The Calendar Contest.. Then came the play, Pocahontas, by the primary department; play, Co- lumbia’s School. The last play, The Traitor- -Major Andrews; then came the the pantomine, which was indeed beautiful. Prof O. J. Moore, principal; Mrs. Isabel Glover, first assistant; Miss Louie Layton, second assistant; Miss Willie K. Proctor. third assistant, and Mrs. O. J. Moore, primary, were cach present to look after their classes, an;j we feel that they have nothing to regret or to feel embar- rassed about. All did their duty and the exercises leave a kind feeling in the hearts of the patrons and pupils, and many wish them well anq that they may return next term.. We now adjourned to partake of the good dinner prepared for all by the good ladies of Medulla and vi- cinity. After all had eaten to the full and the fragments gathered up, we again assembled in the auditor- fum and listeneq to an elegant ad- dress delivered by Rev. Robert Jones, A. M. We hope those who heard the rev- erend gentleman will not forget the valuable matter contained in that talk. Rev. Lowman followed and in a short but well ordered talk gavs us some good advice. Professor Moore spoke a few appropriate words, then the pupils repaired to their rooms to receive their exami- nation cards as graded. Thus closed one of the best terms of school that Medulla has ever hadq Planting here and the farmers are Ora trees are blooming heavily; the cold snap has closing scene, is time done no hurt. Mr. Waring, is hav- ing the land, formerly owned by J. H. Kirkland, cleared, preparing for others. of Lakeland