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The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15
STANDING IN
THE 0 'GORMAN
VOTING CONTEST

School Teachers-Annie F. Burdck. ST.
627: william T. Peck, 2lS, sos; NJ. j. Ma
honey, 1852, ,i25; Frank T. Spratt. 1876,
Miss Rhodes. 1851; Miss Gage, 15ll Miss
Walsh. 26i. 563: Miss Hicks, 1864: Miss
Willis, 457l: Miss Almy. q, ,763; Miss Vir-
gin. 4Si3.
Stenograp raphers-Esther Donegan, 1905
s3l; Julia Camroches, $685. Miss Green,
S39472
Clerks-L. F. Smith. 277,ls9: J. Ricci
1920: Charles Galligan, 1,lSS,025; Il. G.
Irons i7.357: j. Benjamin. MS.
Operatves-P. Farrell. 1882; II. j..
Burke, l,676; II. London, 405,79o; Bick-
nell 130il4.
Pollcemen-Con DAILY, 1,626,125; c. Nc
Nance. 2S6, ,SSS.
Firemen-5. ]. McGovern, 3773.sS5; j..
O'Neill. 136O0o: CHIEF steere, s.iS2,S6;
Capt. Capron. 72555 Edward +. Fitzpat-
rick, Cos. 1893: Sisson, 5S.2S3.
Union Labor Men-Charles Lee. S63,11;
c. Robb. IL 800; j. e Cronin, S9,572; j. IL.
Coleman. 37.222.
Letter Carriers--Charles Hall, 4S1, ,259; j.
w. Tattlo. s7s,1s6; Samuel r. Gardiner. l.
6G9, ,264 III. S. Watt, 97SlS6.
Conductors-S. II. Lawton. S33,19i;
Hanes, 1854: c. Mowry. lS6l24 Jack
Leach, 1.S29.i73; II. T.. Sheldon. l3a, 1856 (;
George T. Bagley All AS; Archie Horton.
So .O01: It. j. Sullivan, 125,1S; j. II. Reilly,
2,109,e95: c. Tibbitts, fA.2l7..
Motormen--A. n. Buddington, 49i,l2; j..
H. Brady, 1.07s.430: r.. Thorpe. 60,13; w.
r Arnold. S6. .s65: r. s. Kerrigan, as. Ola:
f. w. Luther. lO7 .l01; Snow, i2,0o4.
Monday night, June IL, closes the con-
test.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15
GRAVES VISITS
PRESIDENT At
SYCAMORE HILL

oyster Bay n. Y, June 15.-John
Temple Graves. the Georgia editor and
orator. has the distinction of being the
first visitor to Sycamore Hill since
the president took up his summer resi-
dence there.
MIR. Graves visit was by appoint
mont
II am a Democrat" said Mr.. Graves
at the station, "but I am also an
ardent admirer OF President Roosevelt
and I was I'm this neck OF the woods
attending the Orange centennial, the
president has done me the honor TO
invite me TO call upon him"
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15

If n court martial should develop this
point and should. nevertheless. decide that
the colonel should leave the service Of
the state. In which he has been, under
stand, for more than 30 years. | do not
believe that public sentiment would sup
port the court martial
AN OFFICERS VIEW.
An officer OF the Rhode Island National
Guard said. "There will be more To this
matter than the enemies OF Col. McGann
will relish Some Of us are looking into
subject Of more than ordinary interest
10 the regiment and 10 Col. McGann's
enemies outside of IL. When the facts are
ready, and they probably will be next
week. they are likely 10 be made public TO
the complete discontinue OF AT least one
stirrer up OF scandal"
capt John II. Farrell OF Company
said today:
81 got the same letter as the colonel got
and | shall resign"
Col McGanns military career began In
April 1863, when ne Joined the Meagher
Guards then Company A OF the old Rhode
Island Guards. on May %. 1870. he re-
ceived his first office. that of corporal
and later passed through all the grades
of sergeant except first sergeant, and on
NAV /. 1871. received his first commission
as second lieutenant Company A. ON May
G OF the following year he was commits
stoned first lieutenant and elected captain
two years later.
on the division OF the militia into two
regiments I'm 1887. he was unanimously
chosen lieutenant colonel OF the Second
Regiment and when the provisional regl-
ment composed OF companies of both reg
iments was formed To represent Rhode
Island at the centennial celebration OF
the Inauguration Of Washington as pres
ident OF the United States, on April 81,
1879. Col McGann was appointed It's lleu-
tenant colonel. He has been colonel eight
years.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15
NO EXCUSE FOR IT?

There is no earthly excuse for an in
crease Of third I'm the price OF -four de-
manded by millers In the Northwest. The
occasional nurrtes In the wheat pit I'm
Chicago are no reason for marking up
-four. for the miller does not have 10 buy
at the highest speculative quotations.
and II is far too early 60 predict wheat
shortage AZ the same time that this i'm
crease I'm the price of -four is reported
the sec rotary of agriculture OF Kansas
SAYS than the reports OF wheat damages
are much exaggerated. Philadelphia Rec
crd
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15
LIVERPOOL COTTON

Liverpool, June 15.--The market opened
quiet but steady. The demand for spot
cotton was moderate with prices easier.
sold at 7.i6. or these $500 were American.
The receipts were 1000. OF which 300 bales
were American.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15
F FINANCIAL
new YORK sTOek MARKET

the private wire OF LEWIS III. TAPPAN
q CO. Bankers and Brokers. Banigan
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15
ere selling as follows:
CHICAGO GRAIN AND WHEAT

Chicago, June 15.-The market opened
quiet today. wit, wheat steady and corn
easier. Bradstreets report the exports
OF wheat 3.376,962 bushels and corn $3.50
bushels.
Futures were selling as follows
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-15

Advertisements and items for The
News Democrat can be left ~ Alexander
Munro's Boston Store. Warren avenue.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-12-21

contituency in whose behalf you la
bored so faithfully and efficiently as
congress-at-large respectfully re-
quest that you consent to be a candi-
date for United States senator at the
approaching election.
While 1t is not our purpose at pres
ent to enlarge upon the reasons under
lying this request. it may be said in
brief that inasmuch as for the past
nearly twenty years. the candidat" for
this high Office has been selected in
variably from the northern paIt OF the
state it will be conceded. We think, by
all fair minded voters. that it is EN-
inently fitting that the southern part
be accorded the privilege of naming
the candidate this time.
Your acquaintance with men and
methods of conducting official busl
ness gained by four years in Congress.
during which time you laborcd wi;h
unremitting effort for all the citizens
OF our state. regardless of party afilI-
alton, our confidence in your ability
and devotion to the welflre Of the Ell
tlrs state. the high esteem in witch
you are held hv all your fellow ci,i-
zens. are in themselves reasons suGi-
cient to Influence us in the framing Of
this request"
Among those who signed this re
quest are General W. j. Palmer. f.
F. CASTILLO. d. b Farley, p. Il. Stew
art. C. L. Noble. John I!imebaueh. ".
Burgess, o. T.. HemenwaE, Lynn S.
Atkinson, George Elstun, W S. Dan
ming. John Lennox and more than one
hundred other men of high standing
in the community
Following is the reply of Mr.. Brooks;
Colorado Springs Colo. Dec. .. 1907.
To William !. Palmer and Others, Col
orado Springs. Colo:
Gentlemen: Your letter OF the 3oth
ult. is before me-
Direct and specific in its terms. i,
calls for candid reply.
When retire d from the lower house
OF Congress last year lid so in perfect
good faith. without any Intention Of re
entering public life. Changed condi-
tions and the repeated suggestions OF
friends. suggestions far moro cordial
and encouraging than any conduct of
mine could merit have. however. led
me to consider very srriouslv the re
dnest you make and have now def
nitely determined. in view of the sup
port that is assured me. 10 become
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-12-21
CHAPTER IV.-Continued.

"YoI can WAGER your grOg money
Barnes. you'd be happier if you'd
spliced before taking this cruise" OBJ
serves Aaa;rurhpr, sotto voce TO his
friend. "Yog'I have a bride with YOU.
like me. NOW, no danger Of pirates
BOARDING us. Marina and can forget
care for few days in-in love-
"You may. cannot" remarks Bur
ton, erlmIy.
"Ah Ends a little otfsh, is she?
Won't come mp even and "a good
night" grins the sailor. "DicG't like
your not accepting What was offered
you. eh2 When youtet a chai ce take
It. my hearty. especially witl girls.
Now II you'd hunted mp the minister
as | recommended to-day, you wouldn't
have to stow yourself away OF the
cabin set're tonight"
This sea-dog suggestion is so dis
quietng that poor Bu ton PAGES the
deck and sighs.
The boat has now re'II lcd. and as
the men scramble on dNCi, Edwin de
mands. Did you put your passenger
on shore at Haudol?'
-NF's a. u Hii tAt N!l' !poiI went up
the dock as cautious as if he feared
land sharks"
This ravivrs in Barnes mind En-
ory's warning. Suspect everybody"
The vessel is soon under way again
He PAGES the deck smoking his cigar
and thinting; NO one can board us
in all probability unobscryed We are
safe hore with the Scotch crew and
the Scotch mate Suddenly the cigar
drops from barnes fingers. with a
start lie muttgrs to himself: By
heaven. no SCotchman ever concoctcd
that filet mtguon and that creme d'as.
perge. There's one man on this boat
| must keep my eye upon"
Thinking Of land sharks" laughs
AnstFuthcr Shaping him on the back
No answers Barnes. shortly, Il
was medItatiug on our French cook"
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-12-21

forward and takes 4 look into the
cooks gaIrs Tile fires age out and
tie regular snoring tGa- 5s-ae- Som il
shows the F.alcluan is asleep upon
his cook chest ] don't think III trDp-
BILE him tonight" sleepily thinks the
American. Lrsita'iug 10 disturb the
rest OF an artist who had given him
such a dinner. but ro-m0rfow morn
ing I'll have a chat with Monsieur Of
the dishpaus."
The next morning the sun rises
brightly on the Mediterranean. its
waves are silver The yachts course
during the night has placed the little
pleasure craft well our upon the open
sea. Corsica to the southeast Of her.
Apparently. the nights rest has in
creased the ladies' yiyacity and the
certainty OF no danger being near them
has improved their spirits,
Every body hungry. | hope cries
Barnes checriully. Notwithstanding his
greeting from his faucee has been
rather formal as they sit down to a
delightful breakfast seat in by the
artist of the galley and served by the
Scotch steward.
Apparently the pleasant meal pro
duces almost friyolity in Miss An
struther. she cries enthusiastically:
And coffee with the aroma Of Mocha,
and this omclette worthy OF the Maison
Dore, | feel as If | were in Paris. We
have a great man in the galley my
brother
Yes. the fellow forward could put
appetite into anyone assents Barnes,
assisting Edwin to do duty on the
becfstcak.
II we could arrange that we run
about from one little harbor to an
other. | think the cruise could be made
quite enjoyable" remarks Enid. strug
Cling to be yiyacious. but, catching an
abrupt gieam of passion in her be
trothod $ face. her eyes that might
even now have been his brides eyes
grow suddenly naughty. though the
young lady's fair lips emit some hid
den sighs as she attempts the re
maindcr of her breakfast.
Some little time after, CHANGING to
glance up from his work with his
knife, the sailor husband stays his eat
ing as he places honeymoon eyes upon
his bride. For Marina is asking ner-
yous!y: Any signs OF pursuit during
the night"
Pursuit." sneers the tar. DO you
think our friend Cipriano Danella has
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-12-21

county, that they may be able to ex-
press thteir preference for senator di-
recuy and without complication with
other questions. l propose to present
the matter in that way.
1t is therefore my purpose to keep
YOU and the people of tins community
advised from time to time, clearly and
definitely, probably over my own sig
nature, with regard to the progress
of the campaign, and SHAH trust hat
each step in my support may be taken
in the fullest light of day | rely in
this Undertaking upon the people. To
them | shall appeal and with their help
shall hope to succeed.
1t is a cause OF Generalization that
the other two candidates wAo have
nus t1r been announced are gentle
men Of high character. ability and
-tGndlng. Mr.. BuHgn nae has served
his district With credit and distinction,
and IN a way that IN every way war
rants his desire for promotion. Mr..
tAh'!ln has been for many years one
't my personal friends and | entertain
'of him only feelings of high regard.
"ith SHch opponents the state is to
ne congratulated upon the prospect of
a campaign free from Objectionable
features and in keeping with the char
actor and Importance of the Office
to be filed
need not say that am thorough
cong Republican, and believe in the
principles OF my party. | take great
ptIie IN the deeds and achievements
OF th2t party and of all its great leaders.
can only promise that, If successful,
as | believe | shall be, l shall try to
% my duty at all times, TO and bv this
great commonwealth, which it is SO
hl2h an hCnOr 10 represent
| cannot close without EXPRESSING
mE appreciation Of the fact that this
Gail comes from those who have known
me tor sixteen ytars-my friends and
nel2hhors, among whom | have gone
IN and out in daily wefk. and to whom
l owe everything that | have been
able TO do in public service
Nlth genuine feelings of deepest
gratitude towards YOU gentlemen. and
Iith nigh appreciation Of the conf,
"ehce you rcpose in me, and the honor
OIL have conferred upon me by vou,
letter, l am,
Very sincerely yours,
FRt\EI IN = ppnnuo
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-12-21
Gigantic Potatoes,

Big potatoes which weigh as much
as man are not often seen. A small
consignment of them. however. has
Just been sent of from the West In
dies. There We're just six potatoes,
and each was large enough to feed a
big family. Yam is the popular name
applied to this variety OF giant sweet
potato. The tubers usually attain a
length of three feet and an average
weight of 80 pounds. Vans weighing
from 100 to $50 pounds. however, are
by no means uncommon in the West
Indies and other parts of the tropics
where they thrive. In appearance the
vans look much like the ordinary po-
tatoes on a greatly enlarged scale
They are black or brown externally
and pale within, and are rich in starcn
When boiled they have ve7 pleas
ant flavor.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-12-21
FIGHT WITH SAVAGE LION.
Adventurous Hunter PAID for Sport
With His Life.

From the Sudan comes the report of
a fierce fight between a wounded lion
and a government eng ueer. which
ended in the death OF the latter, an
Englishman named c. H. Salmon.
Salmon. while on board the steamer
Nehemiah. between Fashoda ard
Melut. on the White Nile. discovered
a lion among the bushes on The shore.
Taking gun. he went ashore asking
those on board not to follow him. He
shot twice at the lion. one bullet tax
ing c@"ct in the lions shoulder and
the other in the abdomen After
struggle of few minutes, which
seemed to De his death agony. the lion
lay motionless. Salmon approached
and the lion pounced upon him. and
threw hir. to the ground and began
to maui him. The engineer held the
lions neck and endeavored to draw
his knife, but before he succeeded the
lion had bitten his thigh and crushed
his toes. He gave the beast a stab in
the eyes. This infuriated the animal
which snapped at the mans hand, bad
ly laceratins and smashing II. The
pain of the knife thrust. however, was
too much for the animal and lie start
ed to retreat. The crew of the steamer
now arrived upon the scene. They
killed the exhausted lion with
out much difficulty and carried
the unfortunate hunter to the boat.
which then sailed with all possible
spt to Fashoda, whore he was taken
to the hospital and received medical
attention, only to expire Of his injuries
when removed to khartum.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-12-21

an active candidate for this very high
position.
appreciate LeeuIy the great impor-
tzuce. lI-u-ty and responsibility of the
as,a TO ~b.cA | aspire. and it is
" .tl raj aFureE us.au and q fii4ence
that contemplate The possibility OF
h.Ius IT, but shos,I be- guilty Of want
OF o-uleT Il I'D not acknowledge that
1t appeals To me very strongly and Is
in line with Icy tastes and desires.
The United States s=EaLurship, how
ever. can of Itself confer nothing Of
homer. dignity or distinction. nor will
il bring auy real sat sfaction or op-
purtgGity Tor usefulness. unless hon
uraHIy and credltabiy obtained and
faithfully and cCEscientiuuSly filed
I ui IS 1t can be so honorably and
CT+-djtablv obtained, as the expression
Of the peoples confidence and OF a
desire. unlnluenced by base or i'm
proper motives. that | should fill the
position, | do not want it. and would
not have it. If it can be so obtained.
shall. TO the best of my ability, per
form its duties faithfully and consci-
entiOusly.
feel that the Office is. in the high
est sense. the peoples gilt, and in my
candidacy | shall endeaNor TO carry
out that belief to the fullest possible
degree While We have no system of
direct primaries. | shall want, insofar
as possible, direct expression of pop
ular opinion on the question and by
that expression | am entirely willing
to abide. | shall, however, See to i,
that it be an intelligent and direct ex-
precision. made after full information.
/ believe that the issue can be so pre-
scnted, at least to the voters of this
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-12-21
There's One Man on This Boat
Must Keep My Eye Upon"

a couple of revenue cutters in commits
sion to run us down? The Seagull is
quick enough to show her heels to
most sailing craft. Besides how can
he tell what course we've taken? On
the water We are safe When we land
the climax of this affair begins" Then
the sailor suddenly exclaims: My
heavens, what's the matter. dear
one?' for at her husbands last sugges-
ton. Marina, though she utters no
word has grown of sickly pallor.
Nothing" stammers the bride. hid
ing her face from his glance by pick,
ing up her table implements, only |
am not a very good sailor, therefore
this delightful cuisine has no charm
for me"
AS the young Corsican lady rises
from the table the English girl gets up
also; she seems to be anxious to end
her contisuity to betrothed whose
'reproaChful glances at her cold and
rather naughty face have grown en-
barrassing
Would that | dared to take Marina
over the surges of the Atlantic to Eng
land" mutters the young husband
moodly, as Enid and his spouse disap-
pear into their staterooms.
About this time the mate, Mr.. Gra-
ham, puts his head down the compan-
ionway and announces that Frenchy,
the cook, is jabbering for something
that none of them can make odt-
some folderol or other for his work
This gives Barnes the opportunity
that he wishes of examining the only
foreigner on board. He steps up the
companion ladder and strolls forward
Monsieur Leboeuf, a dapper little
Frenchman in immaculate white apron
and cooks cap, his moustache bris-
tling ferociously and his black eyes
blazing, is savasely smoking a cigar
outside his galley. Barnes offers him
a cigarette and thanks him for the two
delightful meals he has furnished
them.
"Ah, you speak a little French"
cries the little Gaul. "C'est mag
nifique' Not man understands ven |
demand ze implements of my art"
But you have been on English
yachts before?" remarks the Ameri.
can. diplomatically.
"Mais. oui. With my Lord Edgarton
and With Monsieur Ogilvie re Scotch.
They had ze big steamboats,. Their
stewards spoke ze language of la belle
france. But on zis leetle vessel no
one understands ven from zem | de.
mand ze proper implements of my pro-
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-12-21
CHAPTER V.
For the Love of Heaven Don't Kill
the Cook"

To this rather astonishing announce
ment the young English naval officer
says. by JoFe. the beggar did give
us a good dinner"
Too good" remarks Barnes, gloom
lily,
"fuu wouldn't say that" replies Ed
win, If you had been knocking round
the orient on wardroom commons for
the last year. What do you mean by
TOO gu0do' No cock is too good"
And yet Id feel easier" is Burtons
comment, If the fellow had given us
lob sCouse. plum.duff roast beef and
dishes plain Johnny Bull cook would
have been apt to concoct. | don't pro-
pose to blindly trust anyone with for
eign associations. They may be all
rig E, and they may not. So I'm going
to IN c=tigate this fellow"
III you find anything suspicious
about him" replies Anstruther. grimly.
Il lut him ashore if he can make
sal horse taste like broiled chicken"
Aching on this. by a few deft ques-
tons to- the members of the watch on
ceya Barnes discovers that the nauti-
ca. chefs name is Felix Leboeuf.
That's as ! twang it." remarks Gillie,
who is standing at the wheel giving
him the Information. "Coswhite. Mr..
Jam c=on's regular cook, went along
with hlm to the auld country. and this
chic sHiy come aboard to-day to talse
Ii lace / the galley"
",.u.l, a new arriyal?"
Aye, sir. and the men dinna like
hin os sr muckle Thae loon puts gar.
lie /, tn lob.scouse."
At this Barnes laughs slightly, strolls
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-12-21
SYNOPSIS.

Burton II Barnes. II wealthy American
touring Corsica. TrsgrIrs the young Eng
Esh lieutenant. Edward GHrard A"Z'rlta-
rr. Hu1 his turS-raU bride, Marina,
daughter ~ fl" Iauls. from IN" Fnyr-
Irrg.S vendetta. understanding iAat MS
reward is tu hr tnD hand "f The GIL %"
loves. End Nra'IEtEer. sister ui tn" Eng
isH lieutenant. The -four ry from AJa'-
clio 10 M4r-rlllos on board 'he From D
steamer Constantine. Tie vendetta paF-
sues and as las quartet are about 10
board the train for London IL Mtrs"lll"s.
Marina Is banded "a Wyst.r.+aS not.
which causes NUr tp C,lIlp-. and ur"''~~i-
rG'es pasfgpueHI.ut ~ ID" Jr.I:N'F
Barnes gets part of The uy-'"rC1S note
and receives .trf=rs E.aE.L inform Ilir
that hc Us mHra,a hy tine EeHi.ti1. II"
employs ara American detective ana plans
20 boat the vendetta ai thor "Nn I1tIr-
For the p4rprsr of securing 'n@ safety
Of tie women LE-uas arrluE.s To- nave
Lady ChaYtr.F I.l-t sroist.i villa az
Nice to which rae party is tn b" taken
in yacht suspicion is HfrN tNtf
Marina I1 IU i.IE-, gs.th tI" 'ur~t' aus.
4 man, believed 900 t. Corr .-.r DfN'ti.-f
Is seen plsTIUR tg, house aNA VI 'FiNt is
Thought 10 have gwen him IA Sign Ma
r}ua refuses lp explain TO Barnes "ll'.t
fat gtis To- l4s latent -I4sp. Ions lftl'I'S
plans for ~. safely OF the party bI'
learned uy 'Es Curslo0rz Tho 'tIFl.'I'
carrying 'r'.r party to the local lHn4.nE
IS followed by t"o mon ON" "f iA'
HDrs,ruH,u be- supposed 10 Ice f"TT"il".
They try "a murder tn" American IA'
cg1k ol 'l.. yacht. D IrcU. I'm tu#ts s-s-
reet,I Of completely tn tho plot.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-12-21
very sincerely yours,
FRANKLIN Z. BROOKS.
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Be ct Sugar Display.

behTer-For the enlightenment of
housewives, Mrs. Martha Shute. secre.
."fy OF the State Horticultural Board
IS preparing a beet sugar exhibit for
me horticultural department in tho
NapiioI' the first Of its kind displaved
there. The beet sugar factories 70
winch she sent requests for samn,es
nave ,,! responded generously. The Great
Western Sugar Company has sbinnad
.,"il i,s factories arot:nd the state
t"tiFe toXes Of canned fruit preserves
n'a"e with beet srgar. in addition to
NV pounds of sugar. The American
h1e' sugar Company of Rocky ForJ
mas also contributed generously.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1907-12-21
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Bryan Hears the News.

Lincoln. Neh.-Whcn to that Pres
ident Roosevelt had made positive de-,
laration that he will not he a cl,didate
for third term. ". ] Bryan ex.
pressed no surprise He declared tho
position of the President was as he
expected Mr.. BRYAN said:
Il have assumed from the beginning
that President Roosevelt would not be
a candidate. The statement he issued
the night of election left no room for
misunderstanding, and | have felt th,t
his friends were doing him an iaius.
uce in suggesting that he would
change his position on the subject