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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
PROTEST AGAINST
THE CHURCH BILL
Publishers of Daily Newspapers IN
Illinois Ask Deneen to Veto
Measure.

Chicago, May 24.-Menfbers of
the Illinois Daily Newspaper associa-
ton, comprising many of the most
important newspapers in the state
outside of Chicago, unanimously :
adopted resolutions yesterday asking
Governor Deneen to veto the Church
bill which prohibits the Publishing
OF details OF criminal events under
penalty of fine and Imprisonment.
The bill has passed both houses.
The bill was explained by ex-Sen-
at6T Thomas Rees, OF Springfield.
who declared the effect OF the bin
would be to deprive the public Of
much important fnformatton.
Under this measure a publisher
could be put in jail If he printed par
ticuIars of an attempted assassina-
tion of a president said the resolu-
ton. Nothing but a mere mention
of the explosion of the Times build
ing at Los Angeles would have been
possible, and as a crime has been
charged in the Lorimer senatorial
election proceedings, newspapers
would be gagged ON that subject"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
SPEAKS PLAINLY
Premier Laurier of Canada
Scouts the Idea of Annex
alton to u S.
TALKS AT LONDON DINNER
Refers to Mutual Confidence and En-
dorses Principles of Monroe
Doctrine.

London. May ?z.-The dinner of
the Pilgrims society last night in
honor of the colonial premiers was
historic because of unexpected and
noteworthy plain speaking by Sir
eWilfrid Laurier, the premier of Can
ada. Sir Wilfrid addressing an
saudience composed of many of the
great men of England, handled the
annexation question without gloves.
He began by expressing amaze
ment that during his three days
stay in England he had heard so
many people of standing voicing
doubts concerning the designs of the
United States regarding Canada. He
scoffed at the idea of the possibility
of annexation being seriously con-
sidered on either side of the border
ADHIIREs U. ..
The Canadian premier expressed
in warm terms his admiration for
the people of the United States, but
declared that much as he loved the
American people he loved Great
Britain better.
Canada, in sharing the continent
with the United States, he said, had
a double interest in the treaty of
arbitration between the United
States and the United Kingdom and
he exclaimed dramatically: 81 thank
God that the relations between the
two peoples never was so good as
they are today
CITES GREAT PEACE EXAMPLE.
The premier aroused enthusiasm
when he said that Canada and the
to show to the world two nations
with the longest boundary, extending
from ocean to ocean, living in peace
and mutual respect, without fort
ress. a soldier, or a gun on either
side of that boundary.
Lord Roberts presided at the din
ner and welcomed the premiers. Sir
Edward Grey, the foreign secretary,
proposed ''Anglo-American arbitra-
tion," without adding anything sig
nificant to his former utterances on
this subject.
There is no conflict of national
policies between us and the United
dence in each others good will"
ENDORSES MONROE DOCTRINE.
Defining the Monroe doctrine as
meaning that no European nation
should acquire more territory on the
American continent he added: "Our
policy Ia in full accord with that
doctrine"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
Fresh Outbreaks Near
Mexico City Embar-
rass Mader0,
DIAZ KEEPS OFFICE
Announces, However, That He
Will Present Resignation
u " Tomorrow. 81.

Mexico City, AEay 24--It WAS Of
ffcialIy announced President Diaz and
Vice President Corrau will not re-
sign today hut their resignation will
be rendered to the deputies tOmor-
row.
MADERO UNCERTAIN.
Juarez. Mexico. May 24.-wheth-
er Madero will proceed to Mexico
City SO long as railroad traffic near
there is being impaired was consid-
cred at the insurrecto leaders head
quarters today. News from Mexico
City that the fnsurrectos are still de-
stroying railroad and telegraphio
communication visfbiy caused much
disquieted here.
NOT SATISFACTORY.
Suggestions that the insurrectos
near Mexico City have not been in
formed OF the signing of the peace
agreement is not regarded as fully
explaining the situation. 1t Is con-
sidered unfortunate that Madero.
avowed leader OF the insurrectos,
should have to prepare for his arm
ed protection to go to the capital.
REBELS STILL ACTIVE
Mexico City, Nay 24.-Notwfthstand-
ing the OfhciaI signing OF the peace
pact, the capital is more nearly isola-
ted than It has been since the inaugur-
aion of hostiIities. Ignorant, appar-
emily, that their commanded-in-chief
has brought the war to a close, one
small band Of rebels, under The Ieadap.
cI, -
cut the National railroad at a point
near San Felipe. and another band
stopped all traffic over the Mexican
railroad by ripping out the rails and
burning a bridge uear Huamantia-
The only line being operated out OF
the city is the Interoceanica, a narrow
guage railroad extending 10 Vera Cruz.
REBEL. CHTEFS STUBBORN.
This revival of rebel activities was
not regarded as meaning necessarily
that the nsurrectos Will refuse 10
abide by the terms OF the peace treaty.
Navarro is reported. however, to havs
said that he would not consent &c
peace at this time, and from Cuerna
vaca comes the disquieting rImor that
the FigUeroa's men win not agree to
stop fighting unless the cabinet chosen
is acceptable to them.
TO INVESTIGATE MURDFR-
Washington, May 24-The murder Of
Samuel Hidy, an American citizen, at
Los Platanos, Colombia, Mexico. will
be investigated by Consul Miller al
Tampico under instructions from the
state department today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
UP 16,5OO FEET
IN A RUNAWAY
BALLOON; LIVES

Ingolstadt, Bavaria, May 24.-An OF
f1cer of the garrison here had q thrill
ing ride today when a military captive
balloon broke loose from its anchor
age. The officer was a novice at bal
looming and was unable TO manipulate
the gas valve. Finally. when the bal
loon reached a height OF 1880 feet
the oficer climbed 70 the top OF the gaI
bag and succeeded in Wrenching opeI
the valve.
The balloon began a headIoDg descen
near Munich, which is 50 miles distan'
from here. AS the balloon was near
ing the ground. the occupant jumped
into a tree and was only slightly In
jured. Relieved of the mans weight
the balloon again assembled and wal
later found near Innsbraeck.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
STIMSON CROOMED FOR THE
VICE PRESIDENTIAL RACE?

the president look with much favor
upon Stimson- They appear TO be anx-
ious 10 get a strong man with the pro-
gressive element, and prefer one from
a pivotal state like New York.
OTHERS DISCUSSED.
Other vice presidential possibilities
discussed by political leaders include
Senator Cummins Of Iowa and Senator
Borah Of Idaho. The Roosevelt infu-
ence behind Sdmson IN the New York
gubernatorial campaign last fall IN
doubtedly is one Of the elements being
considered at this time.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
CUT IN PRICE OF
STEEL PLANNED
Small Reduction to Be Ar
ranged for at Meeting of
Big Companies.
PRICE OF STOCK DOWN
Z. S. Steel Shares Drop Full Point
on Rumors of a Reduction in
the Price.

New York, May PA cut IN the
price Of steel bars is imminent, &C
cord;Is to reports current today in tie
financial district. 1t is understood q
meeting will be held at which the con-
ferees will include the United States
corporation, and a number Of socslled
Independents" among them the Re
public Iron & Steel Co., Cambria Steel
company, Jones & Laughlin Co, and
the Penn sylvania Steel company. The
prevailing price for steel bars is $40
per hundred pounds at Pittsburg, and
a cut of Eve or ten cents per hundred
pounds is demanded by the jobbers.
AFFECTS STOCKS.
New York, May 24-Persistent re-
ports of an approaching reduction in
the prices of steel and iron products
were directly responsible for further
unsettlement in the stock market this
morning. United States Steel lost a
full point in the first hour on sales that
aggregated nearly one-third the total
transactions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
HITS ROCK; KEEPS AFLOAT
Steamer Iyernia Makes Port With
25 Feet of Water In Hold.

Queenstown, May 24.-Ths Cunard
line steamer, Ivernia, which left Bos-
ton May 16 with 775 passengers for
Queenstown. Liverpool. struck a rock
today during fog as It was approach
ing this port. The vessel anchored in
the inner harbor with 20 feet Of water
in the fore compartment. No one on
board the steamer was hurt.
The great hole IN the fore part OF
the liner and the narrow margin of
free board above the water sufficient
ly indicated what a narrow escape
the Ounard steamer had had from
disaster. The watertight compart-
ments, however, stood the strain
well and the water was confined TO
the forward hold. The captain
brought his damaged vessel safely
into the inner harbor, where ii an
chored. The passengers we're quick
ly landed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
CAN PROTECT THE
JEWS IN RUSSIA
No Outbreaks Yet and VIII Probably
Be None IL Government Is
Firm.

Berlin. May 24.-Rumors OF expect
ed massacres in Russia, and particu-
larly at Kishinev, In consequence of
the spreading of the reactionary story
of a rituahstic murder at Kiev. are
causing much anxiety in Jewish circles
here. kilograms received by the Jew
ish Aid society OF this city from var
iOus points IN Russia say that no anti
Semitic outbreaks as yet have occur
red, though Jew baiters are doing their
utmost to provoke disorders.
Everything depends. It is said. on the
attitude of the Russian government
and the municipal authorities. II the
officials remain firm. # is declared, the
massacres will not happen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24

Washington, May 24-One Of the
most interesting bits of political gossip
Washington has heard in long while
was current today 10 the effect that the
entrance of Henry L Stimson of New
York into President Taft's cabinet may
mean he viii be Taft's running mate in
the campaign of 1912
EXPECTS TO LAND.
President Taft. IL is said, fully ex-
poets 20 be renominated and little con-
sideration is given here 10 reports TO
the contrary. Friends and advisors of
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
PORTUGAL GUARDS
AGAINST UPRISING

Washington, May 24-The Portu-
guese government sent four vessels
and two additional regiments to the
northern part of Portugal in anticipa-
ton of possible monarchists uprising.
according to state department advices
today from Lisbon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
Head of Lumber Manu-
facturers Defends
OWo Course.
NO APOLOGY TO MAKE
Attacks Taft in Connection
With Tariff Agitation and
Is Endorsed.

Chicago, May 24.-Edward Hines,
named before the Helm committee In
connection with the collection of the
Senator Lorimer, today took occasion
before reading his. annual address to
the National Lumber Manufacturers
association, Of which he is its prest
dent, to defend his actions and to fay
his accusers.
NO APOLOGY TO MAKE.
Hines said he had no apology to offer
for his acts, personally or as an OH Ger
of the association, and he defed his
opponents. and prophesied he would
have his traducers before a tribunal
that was not q grotesque trayesty on
law and Justice" Hines said:
WANTS INVESTIGATION.
"T shall not only welcome, but shall
insist upon and secure the fullest in
vestigetion as to my actions in these
matters where sanctions of the law
will bring out the truth and expose
falsehood.''
Plunging into his annual address,
Hines attacked President Taft's reci-
procity plan. saying:
DEPLOREs TARIFF AGITATION.
"A year ago at the New Orleans
meeting congratulated you upon what
! thought was a satisfactory ending of
the tariff campaign, yet now we find
ourselves again in a renewed campaign
of the same sort; again lumber is ask
ed largely to bear the burden of what
IS rafied tariff f6V7sfdn.
10 END0RSED.
Following an all night session the
board of governors of the National
Lumber Manufacturers association
adopted a resolution expressing conf
dence in President Hines, which were
adopted by the association Immediately
following the presidents address.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
BUFFALO BILLS
SHOW HAS WRECK
Twenty-eight Cars Loaded With Peo-
pie and Animals Figure in an
Accident.

Lowell, Mass, May "A section
of the Buffalo Bill Wild West train
consisting of 2s passenger and ami
NAL cars. and carrying 400 people
and a large number of animals, was
wrecked outside this city today by
a 'split" switch. The wrecked cars
contained elephants. horses, burros
and buffalos and their keepers. -Four
persons were injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
NORRIS AGAIN Is HEARD
Concludes Arguments in Favor of
Canadian Reciprocity Bill.

Washington, May 24.-John Nor
rs, representing the American News
paper Publishers association vas
again before the senate finance COM
mittee in advocacy of the Canauien
reciprocity bill today. when Norris
concluded. AIcnso Aid-i.h ~ Reloit.
W.s., manufacturer Ct paper rsa-
chimes spoke n opposition n Jne
bill The committee adjourned until
tcZCrroW.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
"FalntIns Bertha" Would Die.

Lincoln, Neb.. May 2b.-"Faint-
ing Bertha Liebecke. formerly OF
Chicago. Kankakee and Joliet, yes
terday attempted suicide by turning
on the gas in her cell in the county
Jail. after she had been sentenced to
three years in the Nebraska peniten-
tiary for shoplifting. She was dis
covered before being overcome and
was taken TO the penitentiary.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
AUTO DRIVERS ON STRIKE
Two Thousand Men Quit Work and
Attack NOnunionists.

Paris, May 24.-The strike OF
2.2OO chauffeurs went into effect yes
terday. The strikers yesterday af-
ternoon attacked nonunionist chauf-
feurs at various points of the city,
cut the tires OF machines and threat
ened passengers. The police we're
called to disperse the strikers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
OHIO SENATE TO
TEST ITS POWER
Causes Arrest of Newspaper Man
and Attorney Who Refused to
Testify.

Columbus. Ohio, May 24.-Attorney
Charles J. Pretzman, and f. z. Cook,
editor Of a Columbus newspaper, were
arraigned today before Justice Bost-
wick on a warrant sworn out by Chair
man Todd of the senate committee ap-
pointed 10 probe the charges of bribery
made against members of the senate.
They were arrested for refusal TO tes1i-
fy before the committee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
NYE JURY IS COMPLETED
Taking OF Testimony in Ohio Bribery
Trial Is Begun

Columbus, Ohio, May 24.-The jury
in the trial Of Representative Nye, in
dicted for soliciting a bribe, was com
pleted this morning and the taking Of
testimony was begun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
Carnegie Peace Trustees
Tell What They Have
in View.
RESULTS PREDICTED
Or. Butler Discusses Forming
of International Court of
Arbitral Justice.

Mohonk Lake, n. Y, May 24.-At
the opening today of the 18th annual
meeting of the Lake Mohonk confer
ence on international arbitration Pres
ident Nicholas Murray Butler, of Col
umDia university, presiding officer of
the conference, for the first time made
public the plans of the Carnegie en-
dowment for international peace.
OF INTERNATIONAL IMPORT.
His announcement, containing the
scheme Of operation and the names OF
appointees, together with an outline IF
the work, was the first the trustees Of
the fund had made and is considered
of international Importance. DR.. But
ler predicted, with authority" the es-
tablishment of an international court
of arbitral justice before the time of
the third Hague peace conference.
Butler said:
EDUCATION FIRST AIM.
"It has been determined by the trus-
tees of the endowment 10 organize the
undertaking committed to their charge
as a great institution for research and
PUBIC SuuCdliOn anu 10 carry Oh us
work in three parts or divisions. A
division of International law, a di-
vision of economies and history, and
a division of intercourse and educa-
ton.
HASTEN END OF WAR.
otherwise stated, these three divi-
sions will represent the juristic, eco
nomic and educational aspects Of III
ternational war by the erection of All
international judicial system compe-
tent tozheaE aAd determine questions
OF diheT eno6 arising between NATIONS.
-q FACULTY or, PACE&z
1T can hardly be doubted that the
men at the head of these 'thres div:-
sions of work OF the endowment, with
their immediate associates and col
leagues in this and other countries,
will speedily come to form a veritaloe
faculty of peace, and that the world
will look TO them more and more for
instruction and inspiration alike. The
conception itself and admirable plans
made for it's development and applica-
ton open a new era in the history oil
the world
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
MORE WORK FOR WILKIE
Federal SIeuth 10 Have Charge of L.
:. Customs Investigations.

Washington, May 24.-President
Taft today appointed John f. Wilkie
supervising agent OF the division OF
special agents of the treasury depart
meut. WiLkie viii continue % serve
as acting chief OF the secret service
Of which he has been chief for I 3
years. AS supervising agent he will
have charge Of the customs investi-
cations of the government
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
LORIMER CASE
PUT IN FRONT
Takes Precedence Over AL
Other Matters Before U.
s. Senate.
ALL DEMAND A REHEARiNG
LaFollette Continues His Speech Ad-
vOcattng Giving Matter to Spe-
ciaI Committee.

Washington, May 24.-The Lorfmer
case has again taken precedence In the
senate over matters of pending legis-
lation. The senate membership ap-
pears to be almost unanimously deter
mined that a new inquiry into Lori
mer-s election is imperative.
La Toilette promised today to con-
tinue for several hours his discussion
Of the Lorimer matter in general and
his advocacy of his resolution putting
the new inquiry into the hands of five
new senators.
LA TOILETTE STILL TALKS.
Washington, May 24.-The Lori
mer case again was TO the fore in
the senate yesterday. A resolution
Of inquiry offered by Senator Martin,
the democratic leader, intended as
a substitute for the LaFollette and
Dillingham; resolutions and the con-
tinuatlon of Senator LaFollette's
speech furnished the features MIR.
LaFollette was still speaking when
the senate adjourned. He gave
notice that he would continue to-
morrow, when he hoped to conclude
his plea for a reinvestigation of the
bribery charges brought in connec-
ton with the election of the Illinois
senator.
MORE TO BE LEARNED.
Mr.. LaFollette reviewed the recent
proceedings of the Illinois legislat-
ure relative to the Lorimer case. He
said he was convinced that there was
still more testimony to be adduced.
1.-THE people," he said, rejected
our former verdict as if by one voice.
Nothing ever is settled until it is set
tied right; II is Gods eternal Justice.
pulling to make things plumb" He
was sure that public opinion had
been right in this case, and declaring
that he wanted the senate TO view it
self in the mirror of such opinion
he held aloft huge collection of
newspaper clippings condemning the
senate.s decision in the. casse-.-.--..--.
PLIGATEsbs4TUATIeN. -
~. The Lorimer situation in the een-
ate was further complicated late in
the day by the introduction of the
third resolution calling for an inves-
tfgation of the charges of bribery
in connection with Mr.. Lorimer's
election. The resolution, offered on
behalf of the democratic minority by
Senator Martin, goes further than
the LaFollette and Dillingham; reso-
lutions in that it provides specific
ally for an inquiry Into the Jack
pot" fund in the Illinois legislature
and it's connection with Lorimer.
The Martin resolution would
leave with the committee on privi-
leges and elections the prosecution
of the inquiry. 1t delegates TO it
all the powers Of the court. The
committee is authorized to hold its
sessions at whatever place it deems
most convenient.
Senator LaFollctte. who up TO
yesterday had hoped for democratic
support for his resolution. was not
in the chamber when Senator Martin
offered his substitute. The LaFol-
lette resolution would leave to a
committee OF five new members OF
the senate the task OF conducting
the investigation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
DELANO FAvORS
U.S.RECULATION
OF NEWSPAPERS

Chicago. May 24.-Presidenr Delano
OF the Wabash railroad system todsy.
speaking before the Chicago TTaflc
club. advocated The regulation OF
newspapers by the interstate coGl
meTce commission as semi-public ufii-
tiles.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
PLANNED ASSASSINATION
Plot Against Chinese Court Nipped
by Wholesale Arrests

Victoria. B. C. May 24.-News was
brought by the Tamba Maru yesterday
OF the discovery of a plot at Pekin to
assassinate the Chinese court. Seventy
Chinese we're arrested at a theatre in
Peking while making preparations for
a coup.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
FATE is IN DOUBT
Presbyterian Judicial Commis-
sion Considers Evidence
in Grant Case.
HERESY is THE CHARGE
Accused Minister Defends Himself
by attacking Parts of the Old
Testament.

Atlantic City, N J., May "a. - The
Presbyterian general assembly today
voted to meet next year at Louisville,
KY.
Atlantic City, y. J., May 24.-Mem-
hers of the judicial commission of the
Presbyterian general assembly met in
executive session today TO consider the
evidence in the trial OF DR.. William
D. Grant, of Northumberland, Pa, who
is accused OF heresy. The commits
sioners may agree upon a conclusion
today.
ONE QUESTION UPPERMOST.
Judge Hinckley. the attorney who
the main and only point at issue is the
question were Grants teachings con-
trary to the word of God" Grants de-
fense was a sweeping denial of the
heresy charge.
The board Of home missions and the
committee on publication and Sabbath
school work presented reports today.
JUsTIFIES VIEWS.
Grant yesterday attempted TO justify
DIS DIOdu conception OF tIOQ, tlTlSI
sHd- tbs, miracles ty qausrass ffUfn<ser=
mons preached by Rev. Charles Little
of Wabash, Ind, moderator of last
years assembly, and from sermons of
Rev. DR.. Jewett. the minister who was
brought from England TO fill the pull
pit of the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian
church, New York.
According TO DR.. Grant, both these
clergymen in sermons during the pre-
sent session of the assembly referred
10 the broader concept of theology that
was prevalent nowadays, which was
giving the people a better and clearer
understanding Of the Diety.
The conception of God in the ear
lier part Of the old testament" said
DR. Grant, was of an entirely different
being than the conception in the latter
part and in the new testament"
DOES NOT BELIEVE.
In proof of this he adduced the Incl
dent of the slaughter of the Shulamites
by the children Of Israel and said he
did not believe God deliberately hand
ed over 10000 people to death. Nor"
said he. do l think any man in this
room believes such a monstrous thing
nor that our dear Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ believed it"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
3. Of r. 7. Pick Frisco.

Harrisburg Pa. May 24-The Broth
erhood Of Railroad Trainmen today de-
o;ded on San Francisco as the place
for the next convention 70 be held in
1918,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
C. DARROW TAKES CHARGE
Attorney Arrives at Lus Angeles to
Defend Alleged DynamiJcFs.

San Francisco. Cal. May "a
Clarence s Darrow OF Chicago re-
t~ined by the international organiza-
tion Of structural iron workers 20
defend Mcnamara brothers arrived
ne-e last night and went into I'M
Mediate conference With the local la
to~ leaders Darrow refuses TO dis
cuss the dynamiting cases or 10 out
Inc the plans CT defense.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-05-24
German Aviator KIM.

Strassberg, Germany, May "a
During an aeroplane competition
here yesterday afternoon. Aviato
Laemmlin fell 200 feet and was in
stantly killed.