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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
SIBBRT AGAINST
RESERVOIR PLAN
FOR OHIO RIVER
Tells Valley Improvement As
ISOLATION to stick tn Locks
and Dams.
President kayanaugh Talks
About Cooperation.
CONVENTION AT LOUISVILLE

Louisville, Ky, Oct. 2S.-The adj
dress of Major W. l.. Sibert. a mem
Der of the Panama canal commission,
before the Ohio Valley Improvement
association was one of the chief feat
ures OF the convention. One of the
speakers most important suggestions
was that the advocates of the improve
ment of the Ohio river stick. to the
present plan of locking and damming
the stream and refuse to consider the
pan of building reservoirs, which
Major Sibert declared was considered
and rejected thirty years ago.
Another section Of his speech dealt
with the forestry question. and he
said that It should not be allowed to
enter into the river Improvement
plan, quoting records Of the highest
and lowest stages OF the river for
many years TO Indicate that the pres
enee or absence Of the forests has
relatively no effect upon the stage of
the river.
In conclusion he pictured the in
creased traffic TO the Pacific coast and
TO the far east, which is to result from
the Improvement of the inland water
ways and from the construction of
The Panama canal, the two projects.
he said, being closely related.
KaVanauph for ITniou
w. X. Kavanaugh. of st. Louis,
president of the Lakes-to-the-Gulf
Deep Waterway association, made an
address in which he advocated the
joining hands or all waterway inn
provement bodies TO compel action by
congress. He said that if all the con-
gressmen in the Mississippi and Ohio
valleys were TO unite on a definite
program they could carry whatever
legislation they chose.
He said that the deep waterway
advocates are also advocates of a nine
foot stage for the Ohio, and asked
the assistance of the latter in secur-
ing the development of the upper
Mississippi. If necessary, he suggest
ed a bond issue should be made t.
carry on the proposed improvements.
His address was warmly received.
George w. Thesis, of Pittsburg,
president of the Monongahela River
Consolidated Coal and Coke COM
pany. produced figures showing the
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
WOULD CHARGE JEROME PREVENTED
INDICTMENT OF MUTUAL LIFE PRES
Paper Publishes Evidence
and Demands His Removal
From Office.

New York, Oct. 23.-The World
oditorally charges that District At
torney jerome prevented the indlct-
ment of Richard A. McCurdy, former
president of the Mutual Life. on the
charge of forgery. It demands
Jerome's removal. 1t prints an al
legged verbatim report of Jerome's
evidence before the grand jury to
prevent the indictment. II declares
the Indictment was prepared and
ready for the signature in May, 1906.
jerome told the jury, while the bill
was properly returned, there was
doubt whether McCurdy- personally
performed the alleged forgery. The
Indictment was withheld. McCurdy
went abroad and remained until the
charge was outlawed.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
Fell From High Fence.

Kate Grassland. a negro woman so
years old, fell from fence six feet
high at Twelfth street and Kentucky
avenue late yesterday afternoon and
broke her right leg above the ankle.
Her screams were heard and Patrol
men Clark and Gillian we're called.
In turn the patrol wagon was called
and she was carried to Riverside hos
pital. The fracture is bad one. but
It is thought that she will recover.
She had been wandering in the rail-
road yards when she climbed the
fence to return home and lost her
balance. a
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23

loss to the coal traffic caused by the
present river condition.
Others Make Talks.
He said that payrolls and other
fixed charges have already resulted
in a loss OF nearly a million dollars,
and that s7,OOO,000 of property, in
GLIDING barges, steamboats, and ship
ping property, is lying idle and use
less because what he termed the
neglect of congress has allowed the
Ohio river to become unnavigable as
a result Of drouth.
Alfred X. Nippert, of Cincinnati;
Thomas Z. Egan, president of the Gin
clnnati chamber of commerce, and r.
c. Kinkcad, of Louisville, candidate
for congress. also spoke.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
DOLLAR TO SEE BRYAN.

z DOLLAR TO SEE BRYAN.
2 III anybody wants a season ticket
Z TO get into the white house and
see Bryan he can do so by paying
z VI into the campaign fund.
Rain checks will be issued TO all
Z holders i'm case Bryan Is not
elected this time, good for the
next time Bryan runs. The fol-
lowing communication, accom-
Z panied by blank, was received
3 by local railroad man:
3 'Dear Sir: Enclosed please
Z find Bryan and Kern Railroad
4 club subscription blank. Kindly
8 place the same before all the
members of the railroad club for
their subscriptions TO the cam
3 paign fund. A receipt in the
form of travelling card will be
) issued by the Democratic ma
tional committee to each MEM
) Der for the amount donated.
These travelling cards are good
) for admission TO the white house
/ at Washington, ID. O., during the
entire Democratic administra-
ton"
MIR. Bryan's success as a Chau-
. tauqua attraction impelled tho
national committee 10 see ii Ise
wouldn't draw as well mt the
same price i'm the white house.
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The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
DIAMOND THIEVES
KILL MERCHANTS,
ESCAPE In AUTO

New York, Oct. 2S.-Bold dia-
mond thieves executed daylight rob
berry of jewelry store of Maurice
Tannahols. and fatally shot Tanna-
holz and escaped in an automobile
They drove up in an auto. One man
entered and two companions stayed
out side The man presented a forg-
ed letter from a banker saying he
wanted to buy diamonhs. Tanna-
'holz brought out the best gems. The
thief seized a necklace worth thou
sands and rushed QUIT Tannaho'z
pursued the robber aud was shot.
They jumped into the automobile
and escaped.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
Citizens of Clarksuille, Tennessee,
Are licensed at Slight Put Upon
Them by Governor of Their State

feel assured Of the protection of Off
GERS, courts and juries. Eye wit
nesses 10 the killing Of Bennett, who
had 10 admit they wore masks and
scarfs. say they were playing nigh
rider, although most of them were
25 or 80 years old.
The contrast between the way cit
liens OF Tennessee are left to the
mercy Of night riders. and the pro-
lection afforded citizens Of Kentucky
by their governor, makes the citizens
Of Clarksville feel all the more KEEN
ly the cheap politics the governor is
playing at the risk Of their lives and
property.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23

Union City, Tenn, Oct. 23.-Mar-
tial law was declared in the district
where on Monday night Capt. QUEEN
tin Rankin met death and Hon. r..
u. Taylor narrowly escaped a similar
fate at the hands Of night riders.
In all probability the two military
companies from Memphis will arrive
here tomorrow to join the three from
Nashville, and who are now encamp-
ed at Samburg, which is located in
the very heart of the night riders
section. The principal events Of to-
day were the establishment of the
permanent military camp. the declar-
alton of martial law. an exciting
chase across Reelfoot lake by the
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
SAID HE WAS HAPPY
And WAS SHOT BY
DISCARDED LOVER

New Orleans, Oct. 23.--H f.
Beauve shot and killed F. II. Vanin-
gen, beside his days. bride in a
Texas Pacific train. Beauve, a dis
carded sutton. attended Vaningen's
wedding TO Miss Minnie Rhorer. at
Alexander and boarded the train
with the couple on their honeymoon.
He approached Vaningen and asked
II he was happy. The latter an
swered, Yes" and Beauve drew his
gun, exclaiming IL can't see you
happy when I'm an outcast."
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
Made Life Member of Commandcry.

Col. d. c. Roberts, OF Pittsburgh
who has spent the summer in Padu-
cab. received a letter today notifying
him that De Soto commandery No,
"A. Of Knghts Templar, has made
aim a life member Of the command
cry. Colonel Roberts has been a
member Of the Knights Templar for
many years. and the high compliment
Is appreciated h'r y
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
FLEET DEPARTURE
DELAYED ONE DAY,
GIVES FULL WEEK

Toxic, Oct. 23.-The fleets de
parture was postponed untll Sunday
Ito give 4 full week to Japan. The
program of entertainment was con-
Itinued today The celebration last
nlght exceeded anything yet. Japan's
ministers were interviewed ana all
express the desire for conference OF
the powers interested in the Pacific.
It is expected as the result of the agi-
tation that Japan will call confer
ence,
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23

Cleveland, o.. Oct 23.-The fran
ch,e under which the Municipal
Traction company is operating the
loca, street railway lines on a three
cent fare basis was defeated by a ma
ior.ty of $40 In the referendum vote
here today. The total vote cast was
upward of $4,000 The defeat OF
the franchise may mean that the rail
way property will revert TO its orig
hal owners and that the old strife
over the rate of fare, which lasted
seven years. will be renewed. The
only alternative will be for the city
council at once TO grant a new fran
chise which will save the property to
the Municipal Traction company.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
SACRIFICED FOR
FITTING CLIMAX
TO THE CAMPAIGN

DAY O., Oct. 23.-As ne was
boarding a train for New York city
here, Broughton Brandenberg was ar
rested by local detectives on the
charge of forgery and grand larceny
A telegram from the New York city
police department advised the local
department to hold Brandenburg. He
is alleged 10 have sold the New York
Times a letter which be represented
TO have been written by Grover
Cleveland. IN which the dead states
man predicted the election of Taft.
and which letter is now declared TO
have been a forgery.
Brandanburg was locked up in the
police station.
In statement issued last night
Brandeuburg says be had the proper
authority from Mrs. Cleveland and
from Mr. Hastings. co-executor of the
Cleveland estate. before he sold the
article to the Times. and furthermore
asks IL 70 is reasonable that any sane
man would falsify the utterances "a
an ex-presIdent of the United States
for S120.
"This was done by those who are
interested in offsetting the influence
of Mr.. Cieyeland's utterances to Sc
cure a dramatic climax just before
election The entire matter is all ~,
ting in nicely with Colonel Waiter
sons plan, announced before the
article was published. II remains TO
be seen II the American public is TO
be buldozod on one hand, while / am
ylctlmized on the other"
Ilabeas corpus proceedings are now
-belng Thought.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
SNOW STORMS In
NORTHWEST HOLD
TRAINS In DRIFT

Wlnncpog, Oct. 23.-One OF the
worst snow storms ever experienced
Is raging in western Canada. Ten
Inches OF snow fell In a few hours
and il Is stll falling. Terrible winds
are piling the snow IN huge drifts.
The Northern Pacific and Canadian
Northern railroads are both demoral-
lzeG. A dozen trains are snOwbound
II Is feared many people will perish
IN the sudden storm.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
Change Positions.

Mr.. John T. Lamb. who has been
bookkeeper for Meyer-Schmid-Clark
e company, wholesale grocers, has
resigned his position and has accepted
a position with the Mills-Guedry Gro
Gerry company. Mr.. Thomas A. Tur-
ner, who has been with Sherrill-Rus-
sell Lumber company, has accepted
the position with Representations
& company.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
MURRAY, BENTON
And FULTON WILL
HEAR GOVERNOR

Murray. KY, Oct. 23.-(Special)
Wilson is assured of a
big crowd when he speaks here Mon
day morning at 10 o'clock. He will
speak at Benton at 2 O'Clock and at
Fulton that night. He will speak an
Cadiz Tuesday, October q.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
Joe James Hanged.

Springfield, H., Oct. y2S.--Joe
James. a negro. was hanged for the
murder of Clergy Ballard, white,
last August. The delay In James
trial was one of the causes that led
to the race war and lynching here
recently. James made a written
confession. saying he was drank
when he committed the crime.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
owen Disl,oa.

Owen Dishon, the t-year-old son
of MIR. and Mrs. Fafette Dishon, OF
sharp, died this morning at $3.50
O'Clock of bowel trouble. The funeral
will be held tomorrow morning at
the residence at IL O'Clock. The
burial will be in the family cemetery
near Sharp.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
Charged with Robbery.

Charged with grand larceny. VIII
Scott, colored. was arrested this
morning by Patrolman Hurley II is
alleged by Robert Hutchison, colored
that while he was out on a trip on a
tie boat that Scott stole a suit of
clothes.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
STAGE FOLK MARRY SECRETLY
Helen Byron, Star i'm "My Sweet
heart. d" Weds II. A. Roberts.

st. Louis, Oct. 23.-Helen Byron.
who was the star of "My Sweetheart
at the Grand opera house ten days
ago, became the bride of Robert A.
Roberts at the close of the company's
here. Roberts portrayed
the part of the gambler in the same
production. The couple We're married
after miinight and kept the affair a
secret until it was made known in a
letter by one of the management to a
friend in st. Louis.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23

VIII Farley spoke to large and
attentive audience that filled the
Reidland school house last night.
Mr.. Farley spoke for more than an
hour and was given close attention
throughout.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
CLOSED SUNDAY IN NEBRAsf

Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 23.-The !
preme court sustained the lega'
the Nebraska blue laws forf
almost an Sunday business ~
tions.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
State Troops Are Rounding Up Those
Suspected Of Taking Part in Murder
of Quentin Rankin.
MARTIAL LAW DECLARED WITHIN TERRITORY NOT
CLEARLY DEFINED BUT PATROLLED BY GUARDS
Governor Patterson Has Taken Personal Command Of Sit
uation in 0bion County

Tiptonville, Tenn, Oct. 30. (Spe-
eial)-sixty arrests were made. All
but two are released. Both men
held were formerly indicted for night
riding. Soldiers are rounding up
men suspected of the Rankin muir
der.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
Yeees Make a Haul

Lincoln, Oct. 23.--Yeggmen dyna-
mited the safe of the State bank of
Neb., and escaped with
$4,000 in currency and papers.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
Snow i'm Northwest.

81. Paul. Oct. ga heavy snow
storm Is sweeping Minnesota and
North and South Dakota. All the
northwestern trains are delayed and
powerful rotary snow plows were
sent out to clear the tracks.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23

sheriff of Lake county in pursuit of
dweller in the lake region, who
was captured AID e now held In con-
finement, the arrest Of another man
on the charge of night riding and
the establishment of two guard lines
around the military camp In order to
prevent any surprise or attack upon
the camp by night riders, who are
incensed because of the presence of
the troops.
Gov. Malcolm r. Patterson, who
has returned here from the
camp, has Cancelled all his speaking
appointments for the remainder of
the week. including the one an
nOunced for Memphis tomorrow night
and will either establish headquar-
tiers in Union City or Samburg, re-
naming until matters quiet down
and the courts take hold of the in
vestigation as to the death OF Capt
Rankin and the murderous assault
upon Mr.. Taylor.
soldiers Make One Arrest.
The military camp is splendidly
located in Shaw's park, three-fourths
of a mile below the town. Sheriff
Haines, of Lake county, accompanied
by a posse of seveuty-fve men,
reached the camp today, and when
the troops came a guard line was es-
tablished by order Of the governor,
and Instructions were given that no
one should be allowed TO leave the
camp without permission. After the
first guard lire had been drawn,
second was established by the SOL
diers.
Sheriff Eastwood, Of Obion county,
who went to Samburg today to ac--.
company Gov. Patterson to u
City, will return here tomorrovs' "a
The march of the soldiers ~
burg over twenty miles of "
and dusty roads and over ~ L
was a severe one. but al - "a,
1T their destination ths1
but little time 10 erect III Fl
get ready for their ndS
All are in good health aad
Of spirits and ready for wH
duty may be required OF them.
Union CITY, Tenn. Oct 23.---Gf
ernor Patterson has taken charge =
the militia seeking Rankin's sklaver-
and troops are securing reS5eounr
ties. even crossing into Eettuckr
Night riders sent threat to Ptter-
son that he will be kidnaQped ures,
he dlscontinues the search. RI
kin's funeral took PLACE at Trenf&
today Col. Taylor, blended unf
yuard of % armed ENDS.
Col. Taylor Goes Home.
Dyersburg, Tenn, Oct. 23.--C
r. z. TAYLOR arriy d in Dyersbnrg
10 O'Clock this morning over
Dyersbarg Northern railroad and NJ
met by large number of friends Al
citizens. He departed by way of RiY IN
for his home at Trenton. He was
veal from qxDOSure but OtherV
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
SERVICES At TEMPLE
ISRAEL THIS EVENING

Regular services Mt Temple Israel
tonight Sermon by the rabbi, DR..
Never LoyItoh. Subject, "The Para
mount Question"
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
Senator Deboe at City Hail..

j.. Deboe arrived morning Clinton nd
will tonight O'Clock
afternoon O'clock Senator Dboe has
in the party
which that factiona lines
solid for Taft Despite the rival carnival
Clinton Deboe had He IS
rheumatism shoulder. but will speaking
gagcments
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
Mrs. McCreary Dead

Richmond, Ky, Oct. 23.-(Spe-
cial) Mrs. McCreary, wife of the
senator, died last night
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23

New York. Oct 23.-That Richard
Croker. the former Tammany chief
tain. and John b. Sexton. another
Tammany man, were among the mel
who were frozen" by Charles w
Morse in one of his many ice STOCK
gambling pools was learned today.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
Young Kern Better.

indianapolis. Ind, Oct. 23.-John
Kern. junior. is improving. His father
is still at his bedside and won't renew
the campaign tour until his son is out
of danger.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23

Owensboro. Ky. Oct 23. (Spe-
cialD Forest fires threaten the town
Of Utica and Handyville. They are
unable to extingulsh the fires.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
c. ,OUDY

Cloudy and probably showers TO-
night or saturday. Highest tempera-
ture yesterday, 20; lowest today, 80.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23

Dyersburg, Tenn, Oct. 23.-C
r. z. TAYLOR arriy d in Dyersburg
10 o'clock this morning over
Dyersbarg Northern railroad and W
met by large number of friends a
citizens. He departed by way of RiY
for his home at Trenton. He was 81
weak from exposure, but otherv
well.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1908-10-23
FOREST FIRES IN
KENTUCKY CAUSE
DANGER TO TOWNS

jacksonville. Ky, Oct. 23. (spe-
cialD-Fires in Hopkins county are
threatening the town of Hanson. be
ing within a few miles of the town.
Much damage is done TO crops.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-05
Condensed DISPATCHES.

Mile. Stolypin, daughter Of the Rus-
sian premier, was married Monday at
ST Petersburg to Lieut.. Book, the
pussian naval attache at Berlin.
The Vesta Knitting Mills formerly
owned by Rodolph Berry OF froVi-
dence, r. l., have been re-orsahileu
under a charter obtained IN Maine
which provides for an issue of $l,O00,-
400 common and 100000 of preferred
stock. the par value per share Deins
500. The incorporators lnciuoe
Rodolph Berry Patrick Gallagher, Ed
win A. Wood and o. B. Blackburn VINO
met Monday at Providence and Or
ganiZed under the new charter
Henry Smith and his wife, parents
Of Irene Smith. the little girl who was
strangled to death by Robert Bach
man while in religious frenzy AT
Nazareth, Pa, last Monday night, were
Monday released from prison upon or
der of Judge Scott who held there was
no evidence to connect them with the
death of the child. Mr. Bachman also
was released on the same ground. They
were held in $4,000 BAIL however, TO
appear as witnesses against Bachman
when he is called for trial.
United States District Attorney Asa
P. Franech received word at Boston
from Washington late Monday that the
case of John W. Dickinson Of Newton
and Charles W. Foster, charged with
the embezZlement of about $4,000 of
the funds of the South Danvers Ma
tional Bank of Peabody is to be heard
on exceptions by the United States
supreme court at an early date. The
alleged embezzlement occurred in 1901,
the amount of money said to have been
appropriated being nearly equal to
the banks capital $150,000. Foster was
cashier of the bank and Dickinson who
was a capitalist with interest in big
plant at Penacook, n. H., was stock
holder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-05

The plant of the Marston WorSted
Co. will resume operations some time
this week. AS has been stated in this
paper the mill has gone into the hands
of a receiver, the court in Portland
having appointed n. B. K Brooks of
Boston. treasurer of the Maine Spin
ming Co., to that position. Mr.. Brooks
interests here will be looked after by
j. II. Harry of Woonsocket, r. l.. and
the new superintendent is Oscar Diet
rich, also of that city. 1t is reported
that the pay of some of the oVerseers
has been cut 81 per week and that the
dressers have been cut from $14 to $l3
per week 1t was with the under
"tandin% however. that their pay
would be returned to $14 as soon as IS
looms We're running. The pay of the
firemen and electrician has also been
reduced. There is some talk of adopt
ing the two loom system, but this has
not been fully decided Work on
samples will be started first Before
the weavers begin work the dressers
must Of course go in and from them
the warps will go to the drawers in.
That the mill win resume is good news
alike to the employees and the citizens
of the town generally.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-05
NO COMBINATIONS
johnson Wants Presidential Nomina
ton or Nothing At All.

Washington, May 4.-RumOrS OF
combinations with the end in view of
nominating Governor Johnson of Min
nesota for Vice President of the Demo-
cratic ticket were denied today at the
Johnson headquarters in this city
where the following statement was
given out:
Gov. Johnson is in the race for the
Presidential nomination. If by any
chance he fails TO get the Presidential
nomination will not, under any circum-
stances accept the Vice Presidential
nomination.
st. Paul, Mimi, May 4.-When the
statement from the Johnson headquar-
tiers in Washington was read to Gov :
ernor Johnson today he said:
Il am not entering into any COM
bnations whatsoever for the nomina =
ton of the Presidency or Vice Presf-
dency and | will say that | am not a
candidate for the Democratic nominal
ton for the Presidency except under
the conditions that l have already set
forth in a statement published some
time ago.