Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, April 25, 1914, Page 1

(LlVE PAGES 5 SELET ik NET oG AU 1I pally Entertained at Lunch- + the Club House Yes- tarday Afternoon pers of the Florida Bank- ion, auzmented by sev- e en laier trains yester- oying a splendid meeting scport & most pleasant very complimentary in ces to Lakeland and her people. ay afternoon a most en- atre of the convention oc- vhen the bankers were en- | at the Lakeland Highlands by Mr. W. F. Hallam, | dsen, and several ladies ofl who assisted in receiving. mobile drive of six miles, pleasant, and the visitors some of the development ' in this section, particu-, vicinity of the Club large areag have been thrifty and promising. b House, an appetizing and ! heon of lort cake and coffee was The bankers enjoyed this ient hugely and are loud tpraises of the hospitality of m and his associates. rning the buiness session ¢4 to order at 9:30 by P)e5=~| : 4. Wood. There were two addresses, which formed vipal feature of the session. i A, McCord, vice president rg National Bank of Atlan- on “The Advantages to kg and Trust Companies Bt members of Federal Re- m," a very able and in- exposition of the subject. Y. Thomas, vice president roe & (‘hambliss Bank, of Hivered an adress on “The f the Banker to the Farm- “lhandled this important fea- “the banking business in a “held the close attention of kisnce, chosen as the place | fling. Daytona made a | It for the convention, and | 'g also asked for it, but “d that last year Palat- in favor of Lakeland, ion finally resulted in} selection of that city ¢ of meeting, on the convention is | r the purpose of elect- l nd representatives, and { 10 other routine business | 1o bringing the conven- 1 2 socia] feature of the be the banquet tonight Kibler, where about 200 JOrs and invited guests “hand where it is antici- " Wil be joined by Hon. ‘r.~hull, vice president of ates. An elaborate and 4 will be offered for “lon of the banqueters. | " OLLEGE GLEE CLUB W o romanr WITH vxcr,’ Imineq to disregard them. ees, the young groves | strawberries, | ‘prominent suffraze ¢ p— BULGARIAN QUEEN To nora of Bulgaria, ‘intends to sail tor the Uniteq Stateg tlate in May, anonymous letters not to make the who has been warned hy trip. Nevertheless, she hag deter- It is be- the Bulgarian capi- tal, that the letters were not written lieved in Sofia, by an American. She expects to sail | {from Hamburg. Oune reason for the generosity of sponding to her the 5“‘!‘" her Americans in re- call for after receng Much money has 0Ny United States While the state departmen ag Wash- ington hag n officially in- formed of the intended visit it creat- ed interest. Officials wil]l be assizneqd to care for her on her arrival. The details of her visit have not yet been made public. alms war., from the not bhes P T e RS VIGE PRESIDENT 10 ATTEND BANQUET AT HIBLER TONIGHT Vice President Thos. R. Marshall will arrive in Lakeland on the train from Fort Myers, arriving here at 8:30 tonight. He will be met at the station by a delegation from the Bankers' Association, who will in- vite him to attend the banquet given that body at the Hotel Kibler, which lis due to begin at about tha' time. Mr. Marhall will leave at 10:20 'tenight for the north, thus having a \little lesg than two hours in lake- e has been wired of the hos- where. - = - e 1O WILL APPEAR HERE TUESDA COME DESPITE THREATS visit will be' Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM LAKELAND, FLORIDA, SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 1914, ECLIRATION F NGAINST 0. 5. 15 LODKED FOR HOURLY NOW ALL BRANCHES OF THE GOVERN MENT ARE PREPARING FOR ANY EMERGENCY W HICH MAY ARISE 4 REPORTED KILLED AT MEXICO GITY This Is the Story Carrieq by a Vera Cruz Paper; All Quiet at Laredo, Where Americans Were (13 Washi Associated Press.) m, April 25.—Alertness ¢ hest characterizeg the attitude of this fovernment today in its relations with Mexico. A counter move by Huerta which would determine whether American troops would pro- cedq inland from Vera-Cruz is looked for within a few hours and it is not thought unlikely that this move will be a declaration of war againgt the {United States, Some definite state- jment from Carranza outlining his at- titude toward the United States is also expected soon. Meantime all branches of the government are co- operating in preparation for any feventuality A lengthy conference carly today between Secretary Garri- (son. Major Geenral Wood, ang Chief of Sta- Witherspoon culminated in a busy nieht at the war department. General Witherspoon said no new army orders hagd been issued. Furth- er than this statement the utmost secrecy is maintained, but it was un- derstocq thay the border situation wis the chief topic discussed by the military heads. Reports from the bhorder where Mexicang fired across at Laredo yesterday, and from Vera | Cruz are that all is quiet . The latest note from this govern- {ment to Carranza became known to- |day in recent dispatches to Consular Agent Corothers which reiterated that the United States mercly seeks to secure reparation from the Huerta government, not to engage in hostil- ities against the constitutionalists. Governor Hunt of Arizona today was in communication with Secre- tary Garrison over the possibility of mobilizing the Arizona militia patrol on the Mexican border. Gov- ernor Colquitt today telegraphed the war department asking if that de- for WAR Fired on Yesterday partment would bear the expense of moving Texas militia to the border. He was told there was no authority for such financial assistance, (By Associated Press.) Washington, April 25.-—An offi- cial report from Consul Canada re- ferred to the state department today, said that several Americans had been placed under arrest in Mexico City after being taken from a refugee train and that Charge O'Shaughnes- sey had arrived in Vera Cruz. Further details ag to conditions in Mexico City were given Consul Can- ada by the refugees who have ar- rived at Vera Cruz. They report a reign of terror in the capital and confirm the reports of anti-American outbreaks. The American colony is well organized anq all foreigners are concentrated and armed. They fear violence, however, from overpower- ing mohs. Tuegday all business houses in Mexico City were closed ang the streetg were filled with dis- orderly crowds. (By Associated Press.) Vera Cruz, April 25.—FEl Dicta- tum, the Vera Cruz newspaper, to- day says that four Americans were killed by mobs in Mexico City, and declares it hag confirmation of this information direct from the capital. That paper says three Americans were taken from street cars and killeq on the streets, and the fourth wag killed in the Young Men's Christian Associatlon building. The information is constdered doubtful in many quarters. Vera Cruz today is cut off from communication with the Ilnterlor, but refugees reporteq in- tense anti-American feeling in all directions. Guild to Meet With Mrs. Eaton Tuesday The Guild of St. afternoon, Agnes will meet April 29 lon Tuesday "1411, at the residence of Mrs. Os- car M. Eaton, at 3 o"clock. All ladicg who are members of the :;li,tlz'lhll- intentions of the bankers, |cong ation “f .-\?I Sl\??lffl' church and it is hoped that he will accept. [ are most cordially m\m\d' ml be | although he will be pretty tired|present and it "~ h‘,‘!wl‘. that ;lf“rl: when he arrives, and Mrs Marshall { will be a full attendanee of the is reported to be somewhat indis- | me !“f“‘l‘ pose v’ The guild has been doing very lit- ey 1 work this winter iI]H‘ severa 1 JTES FOR WOMEN WEEK I'J uis have been offered for the sum- o | mer's work. Iach member please bring some friend \\nh you. Washington, April 25—A week to be devoted to the cause of vot ""’: LA bR ‘women starts in tomor WANY L afjami gets the next meeting of parts of the countrs. (L e '; I the State Press Association, Bob Hol- “organized effort to secure an & &= the Sanforq Herald is the new ment to the constitution, and t csident, Chris Codrinzton, vice to be advocated during the Wweek T. J. Appleyard, secretary | pre sident; and J. \W. White, treasurer. A good bunch - Y NIGHT UNDER AUSPICES L. H.8. {trothal of Miss Lessie Lee Trammell {they enjoyed the rare treat of hear- THE EPWORTH LEAGUE MEETING The League held its monthly busi- of Misses Lessie and Lola Trammell ness and social meetings at the home lat evening. After the usual business was dis pensed with, Miss Winnie Streater, our president was greatly surprised to be summoned to the door and re- ceive a telegram which the message hny had brought. Surprise anq won- derment reigned throughout the rooms after she read aloud the tele- gram from “Cupidville,” stating that “Am still busy. Seek resultg at Lov- er's bower on porch. Cupid.” When they reacheq the beautiful- ly embanked bower of ferns, palms and cut flowers they were delighted to eee two real cupids, little Miss Sara Trammell and Master Guy Toph, gracefully holding a basket of hearts which they tiberally handed out to all who are interested in the pairing of hearts, telling of the be- to Mr. Wightman S. Atlanta, Ga. When the guests, about fifty in number, were finally induced to leave this broad and breezy porch, Beckwith, of ing Mr. McLain in several vocal se- {usual charming manner. lections and also a few spasms of wit and humor sung in Mr. Wornet's At the close of these numbers, in- teresting gameg were indulged in which ecreateq much laughter and amusement. Dainty refreshments of ice cream anqg waffers were served, and it was ‘a late hour when the guestg depart- led, wishing for the bride-elect every The Misses Trammell were ably sisted in entertaining by their Guy Toph. mother ang Mr. June 9 is the last day for paying poll tax in order toc vote in the June primary Jacksonville still lacks about $8,- 000 of the needed sum for U. C. V. reunion purposes. _———— RODMAN WANAMAKER TO BUILD AIRSHIP FOR Rodman Wanamaker of Philadelphia is the chief backer in the project to build an airship which will attempt to fly across the Atlantic ocean. Mr. Wanamaker has heard much specu- lation about this feat, and he has hecomg interested in the subject suf- ficiently to put up his money. He now has experts studying the ques- tion to learn definitely whether or not the qylml is ]n':u-li ble. BRYAN AGHIN DENES ANY INTENTION OF RESIGNING (By Associated Press.) Washington, April 25.-—Secretary Bryan today emphatically denied the persistent reports that he would re- sign. He said “The subject of my resignation has never been discussed with anybody, nor thought of by me." It was said by those close to the administration that there had been only natural differences of opinion in the cabinet, but no breach in the of- ficia]l family wag threatened. It was pointed out that the state depart- ment had been reluctant to resort to armed force as it desireq to do all possible by diplomacy. EASTERN COXEYITES START Philadelphia, Pa., April 256.—The local division of “Coxey’'s Army”’ will leave this city tomorrow, on its march to Washington. When the capito] ig reached petitions will be presented to Congress asking for the co-operation of the government in finding work for the ufiemployed, and in bringing the unskilleq work- ers in closer touch with manufac- turers and other employerg of labor throughout the country. The local branch of the Brotherhood Welfare Association has assumed the respon- sibility of providing a blanket for each man who joing the movement in this city, and with that object in view a play and entertainment was ziven earlier in the month to pro- vide the necessary funds. N. D. SENATORSHIP Lakota, N. D., April 25 United States Senator A. D. Gronna will re- turn to the State today to begin his preliminary campaign for nomina- ion ag the senatorial candidate of the Republicans of North Dakota. His opponent, Andrew Miller, is now carrying on an active campaign. DIPLOMAT’S SECRETARY WEDS April 25.—Hugh R. Wil- of Evanston, Ill., secretary of the American legation in Gautemala, and Miss- Katherine Bogle of Ann Arbor, Mich., were married in St. Peter’s Eton Square, today. Miss Bo- gle is a musician and has been a belle of the Latin quarter. She giveg up her career to wed. London, son, ELECT FRENCH PARLIAMENT Paris, April 25.—The general par- llamentary elections for the country of France will take place tomorrow. ATLANTIC FLIGHT S —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— s e e e e et e . S T L \ No. 146 ADDRESSES OF BANKERS AT OPENING SESSION PRESIDENT 8. A, W00D’S ANNUAL ADDRESS Comptroller W. V. Knott Also Hade. Interesting Address Before Conve{ltion Address of President S. A. Woed Members of the Florida Bankers’ I feel it an to be here today to preside over the twenty-first annual conven- tion of the Florida Bankers' Associa- tion. Association and Guests: nonor The very cordial welcome we have received will cause ug all to remem- ber this occasion very pleasantly, ang 1 sincerely hope that the delib- erations of this meeting will prove to be profitable and heipful to us all. During the year which hag passed since our last convention, our Asso- ciation has prospered. Its affairs are in excellent condition. The reports which will be submitted to you later by the various committees reflect a good, healthy condition, and show that your officers have been alive to the interests of the Association. The past year has been a year of suspense and apprehenion, but it is refreshing now to look out upon the future with a reasonable assurance that activity and progress, gulded by courage and conservatism, are again to be the watchwords of our people. When President Woodrow Wilson on the 23rd day of December, 1913, approveq the Federal Reserve Act, he gave to the country a currency bill, full of possibilities of good, and we as patriotic citizens should accept the bill ang do everything in our power to insure its success. Mr. Clarence W. Barron, an au- thority on finance, says: ‘“No liv- ing man can today put on paper, ex- cept as mere guesswork, how the proposed new banking and currency bill will work in practice.’ It would not be strange then, however, if the new law proved, after practice, de- fective in part, but desirable amend- ments are best made in the light of experience. Under the new currency bill the federa] reserve organization commit- tee, hag establisheq twelve federal reserve districts, anqg In the selec- tion of the reserve eitles the commit- tees have shown good judgment and proven themselves worthy of the power, and of the great responsibil- ity which they have assumed. In consldering the new currency bill from the standpoint as to whether or not it will prove successful, it must not be forgotten that more than 70 per cent in number of the bank- ing institutions of the country are now doing business under State char- ters, and up to thig time only 81 state Institutions have signified their intention of affiliating with the sys- tem. State institutiong have pros- pered and 1 presume are largely sat- isfieq with conditions as they are to- day, but it would seem to me that in order for the complete success of the new system there should be creat- ed a desire upon the part of all banks to become members. None of us know what the federal reserve boarq proposes to do with the question of commercial paper which is of such intense interest to every banker, but it is to be hoped that he language of the new bank- ing act in reference to the use of commerciak paper may be clearly and definitely understood. The purpose of the bill is primar- ially to furnish an elastic currency, anq to afford means of rediscounting commercial paper. Commercial pa- per will be standardized, and the federal reserve boarq should estab- lish in each federal reserve bank, and in every branch of a federal re- serve bank a department for the reg- istration of bills and notes. Every business man should welcome the establishment of such a department in connection with the federal re- serve system, ag its purpose would (Continued on Page 2.)