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The Detroit times., 1912-05-14

of the senate judiciary committee to-
day.
The session was devoted TO consid-
Grafton OF the resolution by Senator
Works 10 submit to the state a con-
stitutional amendment carrying the
six-year and no reelection plan A
majority Of the committee voted az
flrmatively on the question OF recon-
mending its passage.
The form OF the resolution will be
perfected and II will then be approx
ed and reported TO the senate. In
Works. resolution the six-year term
and non-reelection restrictions apply
also TO the vice-presldent.
Ratification by three-fourths OF the
states is necessary TO amend the con-
stitution.
The Detroit times., 1912-05-14
COMMITTEE FAVORS
SIX-YEAR TERN PLAN

Y WASHINGTON. May ia favor
able report on the plan to fix the term
of the president of the. United States
at six years and prohibit reelection,
was apparently assured at a meeting
The Detroit times., 1912-05-14

OF the Rock Island" replied Reid.
And you can't remember what
happened l3 years ago." said Dickin
son.
That's unworthy of you, Dickin-
son." said c. A. Severance, OF coun-
sci for the Steel corporation.
well. | wish to jog this mans
memory" replied Dickinson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19

President Taft late yesterday afternoon
signed communication of the sentence Of
Charles w. Morse, the former New York
banker and millionaire, giving immediate
freedom to the convicted man and there
by settling a case that has attracted uni
versal attention.
Never in the history of the government
at least within memory of present Off
cials-has such a fight ever been made
for the freedom of man. Led by Morse S
devoted wife and hundreds of friends and
others who believed that Morse should
never have received such a long sentence
the fight has been kept up practically day
and night. In recent months the contest
has been one for the life of the ex-banker.
and 1t Is doubtful whether he will live
long enough to enjoy what he has so long
sought.
The pressure upon President Taft for
more than year has been tremendous
but he steadily refused to grant COM
mutation of sentence Under the law ii
was impossible to give Morse a parole
the law requiring that one-third of a SEN
tence shall be served before parole privi-
legeS are available. In his action yester-
day the President would not grant an
outright pardon, although the commuta-
ton had the effect of releasing the pris-
oner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19

American Ice Company, with capital of
S6O.OOOGU. This concern fnally controlled
the ice business throughout the better
part of the country. The company was
sued as a monopoly and upon Morse's re-
trement ceased to pay dividends.
Morse quickly became power in other
lines in New York. In 1907 he entered the
banking field and later organized the big
gest shipping combination known to the
country. When the panic of 1897 came on
Morse either owned or controlled a half
dozen big banks in New York and steam
ship companies operating 100 vessels. be-
sides being a dominating influence in a
score of other corporations. His wealth
was estimated at S22.O00.OoO.
1t was as vice president of the Ma
tional Bank of North America that
Morse was convicted of the crime which
sent him to Atlanta. 1t involved finan-
cial operations alleged to have been car
ried on for some time before his indict-
ment in 1908. He was charged with be-
ing guilty of misappication of the funds
of the bank and with making false en-
tries i'm the books of the institution. He
was found guilty after a trial that lasted
from October Is to November 8, 1908.
and was sentenced by United States
Judge Hough to fifteen years in the fed
eraI prison at Atlanta. The case was ap-
pealed and conviction on certain counts
was not sustained, but efforts to over
turn the juryS verdict as a whole were
unsuccessful and January 3, 1910, Morse
began serving his sentence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
ON LOOKOUT FOR STUDENT.
Missing Cornell Man May Have
Come to Washington.

Missing since last Sunday night. when
he disappeared from the fraternity house
at which he lived, Charles j. Evans, a
student at Cornell University, Ithaca,
N. Y, is being sought by the university
authorities, who fear that he may have
become mentally unbalanced as the re-
suit of a fall on the ice while skating
last Sunday. A young man answering
Evans description was seen on south
bound train leaving Ithaca Sunday night,
and at Wayne Junction, n. Y, the young
man made inquiries as to connecting
trains for Washington.
Inspector Boardman this morning re-
ceived a request from Theodore II. Twes-
ten, proctor of Cornell University, that
a lookout be kept for the young man.
Evans is described as twenty-one years
old, five feet ten inches tall. dark COM
plexion. dark hair combed pompadour.
He was wearing a brown mixed English
raglan overcoat. dark gray hat and plain.
heavy shoes, when last seen.
E>yans is a freshman in the kw school
at Cornell. His home is in Pittston, Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19

Suppose that all the members Of the
joint high commission or all but one
decide that the case is clearly justiciabie.
then what becomes of it? Is 1t immedi-
ately referred to the Hague tribunal or
other arbitral tribunal? Certainly 1t is
not. No other tribunal at this stage
has ever been created 1t is to be refer
red to arbitration in accordance with the
provisions of the treaty. What provisions
Of this treaty? Manifestly. those provis-
ions in article / which provide for spe-
cial agreement to be made between con-
tending countries, and in this country
submitted to the Senate for its advice
and consent"
What would be the mode of operation?
The joint high commission having found
by unanimous or almost unanimous decl-
sion that the case is justiciable-that II
comes within the provisions Of article L
the two governments proceed to draw up
a special agreement to refer the case to
arbitration. This special agreement must
either provide for it's submission to The
Hague tribunal or to some other tribunal
the constitution Of which will be fixed in
the agreement. This agreement must
then be submitted by the President to
the Senate of the United States.
And when this special agreement
comes before the Senate what function
is to be performed by the Senate in ref
erence to it? If the construction con-
tended for in the majority report IS to
govern, the submission to the Senate Is
simply perfunctory; the reference to it
is but idle ceremony. 1t is submitted to
it for it's advice. but it is estopped from
advising I submit that it is a most ex-
traordinary and strained construction.
1t is a construction that does violence to
every natural intendment of the positive
and specific provisions contained in the
instrument. When treaty is submitted
to the Senate for it's advice and consent
the negotiators know and understand
that the power of the Senate in reference
to it is unlimited. When. therefore. these
agreements which are in effect separate
and distinct treaties. are submitted to the
Senate for its advice and consent. what
warrant have we to assume that the ne
gotiators intended that the powers OF the
Senate should be curtatled:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
Step Toward Peace.

After answering the arguments of the
majority of the committee for the amend
ment of the treaty. Senator McCumber
proceeded to plead for the treaties as a
step toward universal peace, toward
surecase from wars and their horrors, to-
ward a relief from the burdens of arma-
summate this first great act of world
statesmanship--to lay this corner stone
in the temple of universal law and
Justice"
II feel sure he continued, that We
do not fully recognize or appreciate the
far-reaching influence of the confirmation
of these treaties. I feel confident that as
and France are confirmed by the Senate
the cause of arbitration as settlement
of all abitrable differences will receive
such an impetus that we shall be able to
make like treaties with Germany, Austria,
italy and every civilized country in the
world"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19

Justice. If my husband did any wrong
he has more than paid the penalty. HIS
life has been forfeited. ! always have be-
Iiayed and always will believe that he
was an innocent mantle scapegoat OF
others 1 have no hope that my husband
will live more than two months, even
though we can get him to Carlsbad, Where
he will have the benefit of the baths
Il have no critic SIN to make against
.ny one / know all the officers acted ac-
cording to a sense of duty. But 1t is nara.
hard to think that my husbands life mas
been taken from him. The Judge never
intended to sentence him to death.
Mrs Morse bears notice of the action
of the President addressed to the warden
of the Atlanta penitentary ana also
letter TO Banker Morse. officially advising
him of his freedom. Mrs. Morse explain
ed her plans while waiting for the train
When her husband leaves the hospital
he and Mrs Morse will remain in Atlanta
for some time to enable him to gather
strength for the transatlantic trip At
rived at Carlsbad, they will remain there
iudefinitely,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
Springfield sought to procure a promise

Springfield sought to procure a promise
from Clerk Gullett of the secretary or
states office that he would file the Gull
lom petition as soon as ii arrived on a
midnight train. This Cullett refused Ia
do, but told Wheeler if he would bring
the petition to the office early he
would call the filing clerks attention 10
it as soon as he reported for duty.
While III. L. Bailey of Princeton was
waiting in the secretary's Office for the
filing clerk to appear. Clerk Guliett met
that official downstairs and told MIN
Senator Cullom's petition was lying on
his desk. The filing clerk gave GuIlett
authority to file the petition and the lat
ter affixed the proper stamp thereon.
marking the time Sic n m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
.CULLOM'S NAME FIRST
ON PRIMARY BALLOT
Senator's Friends Were Nine
Minutes Ahead of Compel
itor in Filing Candidacy.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, January 19.-Cn-
less Senator II. s. McGill is able in court
to prove priority for his petition as a
candidate for the republican nomination
for United States senator, filed today in
the office of Secretary of State Rose, the
name of United States Senator Shelby
NJ. Cullom Of this city will head the bal
lot at the April primary. The records
of the secretary's Office show that cui-
lom's petition was filed at SIG yester.
day morning and that of Senator McGiii
nine minutes later.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
Death of Edward r Perkins.

EAST ORANGE. y. j., January 10
Edward r. Perkins. vice president of the
New York Life Insurance Company, and
brother of George w. Perkins, lis dead
at his home here. following an operation
for appendicitis. He was born in Oh ;
cago forty-four years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
PLEA FOR TREATIES
Senator McCumber Endorses
Taft's Arbitration Measures.
UNIVERSAL PEACE SCHEME
Believes Agreement With Britain
and France Will Lead to Urea
ties With Other Nations.
UNIVERSAL PEACE SCHEME

Let us pass these arbitration treaties
let us secure like treaties with all the
nations, and we shall Immediately see
an ever-diminishing war budget and an
ever-corresponding increase OF the
worlds prosperity and happiness
Such was the argument advanced by
Senator McCumber of North Dakota,
member of the Senate committee on
foreign relations and chairman of the
Senate committee on pensions. in the
course Of a speech in the Senate yester-
day afternoon. He urged no amend
closer study of them shows clearly that
they detract not one iota from the con-
stitutional powers of the Senate in
foreign relations.
Senator McCumber also found occasion,
in the course of his argument, to differ
with Theodore Roosevelt He was illus
trating what questions would not be SUBJ
ject to arbitration and brought up the
abrogation of the treaty with Russia.
Il was surprised to note that very
popular writer in one Of our magazines
suggested that this was a case for
arbitration he said. without mention
ing the name of the former President.
This was not and could not be made a
cause of arbitration. In 1868 we de-
clared by positive law the right of any
citizen of any country in the world who
came to this country and lived here and
whom we might choose to adopt. to ex-
patriate himself from his former al
legiance and to become in every respect
an American citizen.
Rights of American People.
"That law is an internal affair that
has to do with the rights OF our own
people and of their citizenship. No mat
ter what the equity. neither this gov
eminent nor the Russian government
could properly submit its laws relating
to it's internal policies to any court of
arbitration.
1T might be added with equal force, in
this particular case, that there was abb
solute.y no ground for arbitration, be-
cause there was no difference between
the parties as to the right of either party
| to terminate the agreement"
| In urging that the treaties be ratified
lunamended, Senator McCumber took the
| opposite position from that of the ma
| tority of his colleagues on the Senate
committee on foreign relations, and much
| of his address was Al answer 70 their
objections.
The majority of the committee took the
position that II the joint high commission
of inquiry provided for IN article III Of the
treaty, declueu d QucStioH SoOAiilteu 10
| it was a case for arbitration, 1t would
have to be submitted to the arbitration
court whether or not the Senate was
willing. In taking that view. Senator
McCumber contended the majority did
not give full significance to all of the
concluding phrase of the provision. The
nrovision is: And If all or all but one
Of the members of the commission agree
and renort that such difference is within
the scope of article ! Subject to arbitra-
in accordance with the provisions of this
treaty.
| Under the Treaties.
And right here Is the crux OF the
whole question" Senator McCumber said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
Mrs. Morse Thankful.

i than'< Cod she said just before she
boarded the train. II could not have lived
longer under the strain. My heart was
breaking. Mr.. Morses life is almost end
ed. No human being can know the suf-
fering i have endured since my husband s
Imprisonment. l tried every means to
bring about his release.
President Tafts act was one of simple
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19

Nine minutes later the filing clerk
reached his desk and Bailey was q: his
side at once. When told that the pet
ton Of Senator Cullom had already been
fled Bailey demanded to know by whom
He was not satisfied with the cxplana-
ton and declared the matter would be
carried to the courts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
Representative Utter to Speak.

Representative George II. Utter, for
mer Governor of Rhode Island. is to
speak on "Ramblse" at the University
Club Saturday evessing at o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
Morse Pays His Debts.

Between his conviction. in November
1908, and his going to prison. q year ana
a half later, Morse was out on bail. he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
Is time in Strengthening out b

put his time in Strengthening out his
financial affairs, and the statement has
often been made that he paid off $1,000
COO of his debts-every dollar he owned
in that short time. Friends aided him,
and the improvement in financial condi-
tons did much to help him. Mrs. Morse
sold her jewelry and the two disposed
of everything they had to give to cred
itors. Loyal friends have stood by both
and willingly offered funds to meet their
expenses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
History of the Case.

Charles NJ Morse was one of the finan-
cial powers of New York prior to the
panic of 1907. He was born in Maine in 1855
and was fairly successful in life. In the
late sos Morse began to loom up. At that
time he had obtained practical control of
the Maine ice business. In 1890 he began
buying up ice companies in New York
and elsewhere and in 1895 organized the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
BREAKS Up A COLD
AND CURES GRIPPE.
Most Severe Cold and Grippe
Misery Relieved in
Few Hours.

~ 'GG
You surely end Grippe and break up the
most severe cold either in head. chest, back
stomach limbs, by taking a dose of Pape's
Cold Compound every two hours until three con
secutve doses taken.
Ii promptly relieves the most miserable head
ache dullness. head and nose stuffed up. fever
ishness sneezing. throat. mucous catarrha
discharges. running OF the nose. soreness, stff
ness and rheumatic twinges.
Take this harmless Compound directed
without interference with your usual duties and
with the knowledge that there Is other medi
cine made any where else in the world which will
cure your cold or end Grippe misery as promptly
and without any other assistance or bad after
effects as a 25-cent package Of Pape's Cold Com
pound, which any druggist in the world car
supply
Pape's Cold Compound is the result of three
years research Mt a cost Of more than fifty thou
sand dollars, and contains quinine which We
have conInsvely demonstrated Is not effective
in the II atment Of coldso grippe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
STAR TO ENTERTAIN
CHILDREN TOMORROW
Noodles" Fagan's Act Will Be
Principal Feature of Pro-
gram at Cosmos.

Noodles Pagan! That's the ticket,
boys and girls. Get up early tomorrow
morning do your chores, and get down
to the Cosmos Theater. That's where
The Star will be host to the children, and
that's where Noodles" will take them
on a trip around the world, with moving
pictures, singing, and all of his inimit-
able act. And what do you know about
this? The kiddies, all of them, will take
part in the singing. Now. this is free,
and If you didn't get ticket, come down
anyhow. A representative of The Star
will be at the door of the Cosmos, with
tickets for all the boys and girls and
their parents. Tne performance will be
repeated, and you can't miss it If you get
there by 10 o'clock. Special ushers will
or crowding. The children will all be
well taken care of, so don't be afraid to
come.
Two hundred clean-cut. well dressed
Cosmos last night to hear and see
Noodles as guests of The Star.
Noodles act was the hit of the show,
with the boys joining in the singing, and
one little fellow singing alone. After
his act Noodles gave the boys a short
talk and recited a poem, entitled Little
Boy" as follows:
you a little boy!
Who was it shared your pains and griefs and
filled your life with joy?
Who was it watched you day and night and
kissed your cares away?
Who taught you Now l lay me down. at the
closing OF each day?
Who was it took you to her heart when the first
big sorrow came?
Who was 1t faced the world with you when your
pathway led to shame?
Who was it said. My boy, bostrong, be honest,
brave and true?
Who wos 1t took you in her arms In the days SO
dear to you?
Who was it stood beside you. boy, in sunshine
and in rain?
Who was it loved you to the last, though you
filled her heart with pain?
Who is it sits in reverie meath the old familiar
light?
Who is IT calls you little boy-my little boy,
cnad niHhf2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
Cullom's Friends Alert.

How Senator Cullom was able to win
in the race was learned last night We'd
nesday Postmaster l.. E. Wheeler of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19

Clearance Sale of MerinO Underwear.
Womens Medium weight Ribbed Vests and Pants.
half wool: vests are high neck, with long
short sleeves pants tights. ankle IaST
length $10O value. Tomorrow, each. w
Women's Fleece-Iined Jersey fitting On
bination Suits unbleached; sizes 81 and sc. o0VC
value. Tomorrow, each. Observation-Disclosures.
s INV wss sss SOC
Boys Heavy Natural Wool Shirts and 90
Drawers. sizes from "A to a. 75c value. To- oTVC
~n.s 'Ssa sraS 3c
value. Tomorrow, each.
sns sass soc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
Talks on Tuberculosis.

In his talk Noodles" referred to tuber-
culosis, its spread through the habit OF
splitting ON the sidewalk, cigarette smok-
ing, etc, and advised the boys as to how
they may combat the disease.
Newsboys who have Star badges fol
the newsboys' carnival are instructed te
report at The Star Office at 7:15 O'Clock
tonight. All dancers, singers and Others
whose names are already in will repor,
at the Cosmos Theater. The games will
include ''monkadoo," sparrow" rapid
fire." and there will be newspaper yelling
and other contests The boys will be
called from the audience by ticket. The
entire audience will be invited to stay
and see the fun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
Statement Authorized.

The White House issued the following
statement yesterday following the signing
of the communications:
THE President this afternoon COM
muted the sentence of Charles w. Morse
TO expire at once. This action was taken
upon the recommendation of the Attor-
new General, based upon the following
report of Surgeon General Torney:
"A careful review of these reports
makes II clear to my mind that he is suf-
fering from combination of diseases, due
to degenerative changes which are in
durable and progressive. The reports
snow that both the condition of the kid
neys and the heart are growing worse
L regard the attack of cardiac dysp-
noea. or heart block. from which he suf-
fered on the morning of the 18th instant
as an ominous occurrence. In my opin-
ion the prisoners duration of life will be
In all probability less than one month if
Kept IN confinement. and in the event of
his release under Communication of SEN
tence. 1T is not probable that he will live
as long as six months"
News Communicated by Wire.
Attorney General Wickersham prompt
ly wired to the warden of Atlanta prison,
who was still technically in charge of the
prisoner. and to the officials of the army
hospital at Fort Mcpherson. The De-
2drtmeHt or Justice learned from press
dispatches and other sources that Morse's
condition was too serious to permit his
leaving the hospital. and that it may be
week or more before he can be re-
moved
Friends of Mr.. Morse and his wife, who
left Washington at once for Atlanta, said
that If Morse improved under the JOY of
possible freedom he would be taken to
Carlsbad in an attempt to prolong his
| life or restore his health. Mrs Morse
acted as the messenger of the Depart
ment OF Justice in carrying the commuta-
ton papers to her sick husband
+. l. Seeley. the Atlanta editor who
has worked early and late for Morse's
freedom, said last night he hoped that
the good news would lift the load that
has been upon Morse's mind and
strengthen him so that he may be put
upon a train for New York and then upon
a steamer for Carlsbad.
Her fight Won for her husbands liberty.
Mrs. Morse, designated as the special mes
senSer of the Department of Justice left
| for Atlanta on the first train she could
take out of Washington last night, boar
| ing the papers committing his sentence
| and opening the doors CT his prison
She carries not only freedom to the
batker-convict. bEt is hopeful that she
| is bearing him a new, IL short, lease of
| life. now in the balance where he lies on
| a cot in the army hospital at Fort Nc
Pharson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-19
Under the Treaties

And right here is the crux Of the
whole question" Senator McCumber said