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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-06-27

Roseburg has just let a contract
for paving IS blocks with concrete.
Work to be done this summer
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-06-27

Sentiment is growing IN favor Of
suffrage and II looks as though Ore
gon would adopt H.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-06-27
Baby Raitles and Horns.

In anticipation OF a lively as we'll
as a protracted session, the delegates
armed themselves with a goodly sup
ply Of noise-producing instruments,
such as baby rattles, horns and the
like.
There were more women on hand
today than since the convention met,
This was due to the hope that there
would be plenty of oratory Of the old
fashioned type in putting the candI-
dates in nomination. The estimate OF
the convention officials who we're in
a position to know just how long the
nominating and secOndIng speeches
would last, guessed that they would
take more than five hours.
There was every present hope that
most Of the orators would cut their
speeches short in order that the real
test might be reached while the del
egates we're comparatively fresh.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-06-27
OLLIE JAMES TAKES CHAIR
AND MAKES A GREAT SPEECH
ADJOURNED UNTIL 8 O'CLOCK

Wilson Men Start Big Demonstration and All Hands Join in
Making it General CLARK Loses Strength, Wilson Gains
-RumOrs Of Trades on All Sides bryan Makes Murphy
and New York Delegation Drop It's Arrangements to Go
Solid for Clark
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-06-27
Forecast Tmsn m. Friday

, Salem and Vicinity. Fair To- 4
, night Friday fair warmer. 4
, Northwesierly winds.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-06-27

Mrs Taft, wife Of the president, was
one Of the early arrivals She WAS
the guest of loyal friends, and was
given seat directly back Of the
speakers stand. Many Of the wives
OF the democratic leaders we're pres
ented TO her while the hall slowly
filled, but fcwer than 200 delegates
we're In their seats
Az 70 o'clock, the hour set for the
convention to assemble, Temporary
Chairman Parker had not yet put In
an appearance. The crowd was the
largest OF the convention to date. and
the congestion In the alsles was 10
great that neither the sergeants at
arms nor the police could make any
impression on Il.
Az 1890 every seat IN the building
had been filled and scores we're stand
Ing along the gallery walls and in the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-06-27

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Evening star., 1912-06-27
A Shocking Spectacle.

What an absurdity the English militant
suffrage movement is as il works out in
terms of law enforcement. A considerable
number of women and few men who
support their doctrines determined TO
arouse the government by display OF
disorder Organized groups spread through
the shopping districts and smashed win
dows TO the extent of the value OF sew
eral thousand pounds. Many OF them
were arrested. including their leader. Mrs
Pankhurst. and the man and woman who
edit the chief organ Of the suffrage move
ment. At the trial OF these three they
were sentenced to nine months imprison-
ment They had no reasonable defense
to offer for their conduct. their case in
court consisting of trumrery technicali-
ties. Inasmuch as the whole purpose Of
the window-snsashing crusade was to
and thereby to advertise the propaganda
widely, IL was to be expected that those
responsible for 1t would go to prison
gladly and would pay the penalty i'm
posed in a true spirit Of martyrdom. But
they are determined to go beyond this
point. They refuse, as In the past, to
eat. not because the prison fare Is unit.
but in order to force the government to
release them. Having coerced the gov
ern:nent into arresting them. they now
seek to coerce 1t into letting them 60
in order that they may be free to prac-
Evening star., 1912-06-27

tice further destruction and lawlessness.
Mrs. Pankhurst and Mrs. Lawrence. hav-
ing refused to eat until their lives were
seriously menaced, have, been removed to
a private hospital aOutsfde Of the prison.
In some instances the government has
been compelled to adopt forcible feeding
methods, which has been precisely what
the fanatics have desired as a means of
appealing to the sympathies Of the peo-
pie. One girl who was conspicuous In
the windowsmashing crusade, breaking
property to the value of several hundred
pounds, and welcoming, a prison sentence
as a mark OF honor. has refused to
eat and as a protest against forcible feed
ing flung herself down flight Of stairs
in prison and suffered fracture OF the
skull, from which she.is now recovering.
These are hardly the days for such self
inflicted barbaiities. The cause Of woman
suffrage will triumph eventually. but not
as result of these silly, shocking, de-
moralizing practices. Law enforcement
should be the motto OF the women who
are leading for the vote as a means Of
enabling them to participate in the writ
ing Of better laws. The whole perform
ance of the English militant suffragists
has been an argument against the ex-
tension of the franchise to women rather
than an effective plea for it,
Evening star., 1912-06-27
The Gas Trench Explosion.

An inquiry should be made into the
circumstances of the accident at North
Capitol and streets yesterday, when
hve men We're seriously burned while
working in a french dug to make a con-
nection with a large gas main. 1t ap-
pears that the jBint was about to be
made when the gas was igpited, possibly
by a lighted torch or a match thrown
into the excavation, and an explosion
followed. 1t Is important to find out why
there should have been such a volume
of gas in the trench. Is it the practice
in making connections to leave the gas
TO flow unchecked9 Surely it would be
simple precaution 10 cut off the flow for
the few minutes required for the work.
instead of sending a gang of men into
the narrow space of a trench with this
highly inf1ammable and explosive stuff
flowing freely. A few weeks ago a work
man was overcome by gas in a trench
while making a connection and his life
was barely saved. Other accidents of
this character havs occurred in Wash
ington, and this latest one suggests the
danger OF the present method of working
Evening star., 1912-06-27
The Roosevelt Ticket.

There is a good deal of talk just at this
time regarding a possible coalition be-
tween members of the Roosevelt party
and the element that will lose the fight
at Baltimore. Possible tickets have been
suggested. Emissaries of the bandana
faction from the recent Chicago conven-
ton have it is said, been busy on the
banks of the Patapsco talking with those
who might be supposed to be discontented
with the course of things there. At
Oyster Bay, however it was emphatically
announced that this was not according
to program, although certain of the more
enthusiastic members of the bull moose
party had gone away from Chicago with
the announced purpose of getting demo-
Gratis to amalgamate' with the new or
ganization. 1t would be interesting to
know just how far these scouts are au-
thorized to go in holding out promises
and temptations. Are they justified IN
promising, for instance, to indorse Wilson
for President, in case the New Jersey
governor is nominated at Baltimore?
Surely such a pledge. declared to have
been broached in certain places in the
neighboring city last night. would be out
of key with the Chicago chorus Of the
new progressivism. Controller Prender-
CAST of New York, who was to have
placed the colonels name in nomination
at the Chicago Coliseum, but was forced
by circumstances to speak his piece at
Orchestra Hall in somewhat different
terms, made a statement at Oyster Bay
yesterday that makes it plain that from
that point Of view there can be no such
thing as the Endorsement of any one else.
Whatever the ticket named by the mid
summer convention, it must be Roosevelt
first, whoever may be second. The con-
tlOller said:
Il came here for the purpose Of hav-
ing it made clear and unmiscakable that
Mr.. Roosevelt will make this fight him.
self. pointed out to him that the capital
issue overshadowing all others is whether
the nomination for the presidency can be
stolen and the people given no opportu-
nifty to pass Judgment on the theft. The
trated was the defeat of Roosevelt, not
the nomination of anybody else. The
conspiracy will be successful II any other
man is elected to the presidency"
In these circumstances 1t is entirely
proper to ask why any money should be
spent in the holding of a convention for
the purpose of putting the Roosevelt
ticket in the field. Why not let him pick
his running mate right at his desk in
the Outlook office and proclaim the name
and cali upon his people to get busy and
organize, without troubling to get togeth-
er for a big hurrah?
Evening star., 1912-06-27
Federal Appropriations.

The District government is in better
shape at this time as regards its running
expenses than the United States itself,
for its supply bill has became law and
il can proceed with the transaction of
business without any question as to the
conditions under which IL must operate
after this week. In the federal depart
ments however, everything Is in a state
of uncertainty, for the appropriations for
practically the entire administrative ma
chinerv of the United States are yet to
be made. The pending bills propose many
changes in the organization. in anticipa-
ton of which plans must be made by ex-
ecutive officers. If the new appropria-
ton acts are signed by midnight Sunday
the changes must be carried into effect
Immediately on Monday. II. on the other
hand the new bills remain unenacted and
provision is made for continuing the gov
ernmen> work by means of an emergency
resolution the contemplated changes will
not take effect until the new laws are
Hgned. This is a most unsatisfactory
state e affairs. attributable to the failure
Evening star., 1912-06-27
I Congress to measure its time accu-

of Congress to measure its time accu-
rately.
This sort of thing does not occur every
long session." although it has frequently
happened in the past. Departmental Of
ficers are always more easy IN mlnd IN
the alternate years of short session,
when, owing to the expiration of Congress
the 4tf of March, appropriations are made
nearly three months before the close OF
the fiscal year. When the session lasts
Indefinitely beyond that date, as in the
even-numbered years. they cannot be sure
at any time of what the new fiscal year
will bring In this respect the American
system of appropriating funds for the
public service differs radically from the
British. The ministry at London pre-
sents its books of estimates and from that
moment the fiscal conditions of the ad-
mnistration are assured. The book OF
estimates is virtually the same as the ap-
preparation acts, so that departmental
officials can shape their plans with con-
f1dence from the time that the proposals
are laid before parliament.
For a great business institution the
United States conducts some of its af-
fairs in a most unbusinesslike manner,
and this is particularly true in the mat
ter of prescribing the amounts to be spent
on specific objects from year to year. In
the shaping Of the appropriation acts
from the start to the finish there is great
uncertainty as to both detail and policy.
At every stage are compromises and an
tagonisms. The use of the appropriation
bills as carriers for general legislation
causes trouble at every session. Unfor-
,tunately there is nothing to encourage
hope for a change in this manner Of
money provision, and doubtless the United
States government must continue to run
indefinitely upon this unsa tisfactory basis.
Evening star., 1912-06-27
Candidate and Platform.

VIII putting the candidate before the
platform really matter? The change OF
procedure looks like a triumph for MT
Bryan. But is it? Only for the reason
that he proposed it. As matter or 1act'
IL is of small consequence.
Let us take a look backward At the
Chicago convention of 1892 the tariff was
the issue Mr.. Cleveland's nomination
being assured, his friends succeeded in
controlling the platform committee and
securing the adoption of tariff deliver
ance which was plain straddle. Its
trainers remembered that Gen. Harrison
had defeated Mr.. Cleveland in 1883 on
the latter's free trade message to Con-
gIess in December of the previous year,
and they were bidding for the protection
sentiment which they knew existed in
democratic circles in New York, New Jer-
sey and Connecticut.
Put the free traders appealed from the
committee to the convention. and whipped
the straddlers there. The committees
tariff plank was rejected by a large ma
joi ity, and a substitute adopted which
held the party to the policy of a tariff
for revenue only. In substance, the
Cleveland tariff message of the previous
December was indorsed
Did this right-about-face on the tariff
affect the Cleveland candidacy for the
nomination? Not in the slightest Mr..
Cleveland would have accepted the noIn-
ination on the straddle plank, just as he
was ready now TO accept, and in a few
hours did accept, the nomination on the
free trade plank. He considered himself
the platform, tariff and all, as in fact he
became.
So now. What Gnes Thomas F. Ryan
care about the platform? Let Mr.. Bryan
construct it to sui. himself, and advocate
it before the convention with all the elo-
quence he can command. No aspirant for
the nomination is gong to quarrel with
the platform because of anything it may
contain, or may lacK. All will signify a
Willingness to accept it for better or for
worse, for richer or for poorer, until the
polls close in November.
OF course the candidate either by pro-
fcssions or performances, or both, should
fit the platform. But, in large measure,
he himself is going to be the platform
And the influences that obtained at the
convention, at one time as at another
during the meeting, must undergo exam
ination.
At the start Mr.. Ryan's influence pre-
vailed. Ollie James was kept out Of the
chair. Mr.. Bryan wanted him selected
for the place. but Kentucky would not
support his candidacy. Two-thirds of the
states strength went to Judge Parker.
Mr.. Ryan's man. All of New YoSk's
strength. manipulated by Tammany,
went to Mr.. Ryan's man.
Then. as tactical maneuver, Mr. Ryan
appeared to fall back. But let the plat
form be what it may. or the candidate
ever so emphatic in his professions OF
progressiveness. democratic victory al
the polls will show Mr.. Ryan, through
Tammany, power at the White House
He has demonstrated through Judge Par
ker both his strength ana his purposes
and, later. he will move according to de.
velopments Even Mr.. Bryan in Office
would have to dicker with Mr. Ryan.
Evening star., 1912-06-27
The Glorious Fourth.

When convention days are ended
With their tumult and their strife
When the broken hearts are mended
And we seek the simple life,
We will get the fireworks ready
AS July the Fourth draws near.
We will soothe our nerves unsteady
With the customary cheer.
Though, perchance, we roast a finger
When we start the noise and glare;
Though the powder marks may linger
Round our eyebrows and our hair.
We will drown the echoes pealing
From the fierce convention fray
And invoke with reverent feeling
Blessing on this blissful day!
Evening star., 1912-06-27
Learn Spanish.
From the Baltimore American.

One OF the conundrums over which our
statesmen. boards Of trade and business
promoters generally have been puzzling
are selling more goods in the South
American markets than the United States,
and. secondarily as to how we can re-
verse this improperly balanced system of
trade. It is generally agreed that Amer
ican manufacturers who desire to reach
the South American market must do
what both Great Britain and Germany
have been extensively doing-they must
send an army Of trade agents into the
South American field who not only know
the good points Of the American goods
which they will be offering, but who can
crate concerning those good qualities in
the Spanish language.
Evening star., 1912-06-27
Americas Invincible Army.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

TOM rne FnIIadeIphld inquirer.
Two years ago there were in this coun-
try almost 17,OO0.O 900 children between the
ages of six and fourteen. of whom almos,
100000 attended school. Altogether
there were ii, ,OO0. 900 persons under TWEEN.
ty attending school, These figures are
impressive In many directions. It Is q
matter of congratulation that the schoo
attendance is so large, but that there
should be three millions Of children OF
six to fourteen years out Of school is un-
pleasant to contemplate. Most OF these
were in the south, where education Is a,
its lowest ebb. 1t is true that the south
is making some progress in education, bu,
it lags far behind the north in every re.
spect In that section country schools
are open for brief periods and the In.
struction is poor.
Evening star., 1912-06-27
Base Ball.


From the Charleston News and Courier.
Despite the tense interest In national
politics, the great American game Is hold
ing it's own and increasing In popularity
While the nation watched the progress
Of the game at Chicago. President Taft
delightedly watched the Washingtons
trounce Philadelphia, a spectacle until
this year not often seen. Even the clerks
and other oficehoiders In the capital are
30 concerned over having real base ball
team that their jobs are Of secondary I'm
portance.
Evening star., 1912-06-27

UIn order to avoid delays account OF
personal absence, letters to THE STAR should
not he addressed to any individual connected
with the nnice, but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
10 tenor or purpose
Evening star., 1912-06-27
Rules.
From the New York World.

The unit rule is a fine thing for bosses.
Under 1t Murphy casts New York's ninety
votes solidly. Individual opinion counts
for nothing. At the ballot box, however,
every man counts one. Minorities suffer
defeat at the polls. but they are not ST.
fenced, as is the case under the unit rule
The smashing blow dealt to the unit rule
last night is the beginning OF the end.
We advise the democrats at Baltimore to
beware OF triumphs that are won by
rules" Rules are no more sacred than
the bosses who made them. and the day
Of bosses is gone.
Evening star., 1912-06-27
Unsuitable Yearnings,

80" said the Goddess Of Fortune. you
are weary of steam yachts and special
trains?"
Yes replied her especial favorite.
"And you have ceased to care for motor
cars and aeroplanes?"
Entirely"
"Nell, what do you desire now"
II want to go into a convention with
my private steam roller"
Evening star., 1912-06-27

Ohio not only furnishes a full share Of
candidate material, but it can be depend
ed on to provide fine section of audience
on an occasion of picturesque political
display
Evening star., 1912-06-27

Unfortunately Mr. Roosevelt is not in
position to command the services OF
Elihu Root in proving that the new
party movement does not legally and
technically constitute bolt
Evening star., 1912-06-27

Mr.. Nicholas Longworth is one of the
gentlemen who are perfectly excusable If
they refuse to be interviewed concerning
the future of the republican party.
Evening star., 1912-06-27

Uncle Joe Cannon Is a patient and
philosDphic man. But he is fluent OF
speech when aroused. and the man who
tried to link his name. even in a spirit OF
irony, with the democratic party is likely
to hear from him.
Evening star., 1912-06-27

With Roosevelt still vowing the destruc-
ton of Taft and with Bryan opposing any
interests favorable to Parker or Gaynor,
the line between the colonels and judges
has been clearly drawn.
Evening star., 1912-06-27

II would be contrary to the principles
of the democratic party to allow a re-
publican convention to hold the record
for turnult and excitement.
Evening star., 1912-06-27

There can be no further doubt of the
sincere determination of Mrs. Pankhurst.
She has made 1t absolutely clear that she
would rather vote than eat.
Evening star., 1912-06-27

When a party leader really means fight
there is no use of trying to lead him off
into a quiet corner and persuade him to
amuse himself writing pieces for the plat
form.
Evening star., 1912-06-27

The eminent pacifcator, Mr.. Carnegie,
discreetly avoided a temptation to COM
pare the old-time relations of Mr.. Parker
and Mr.. Bryan to those OF Damon and
PythiaS
Evening star., 1912-06-27
Of No Practical Benefit.

''You don't seem to regret the fact that
number of people speak unkindly of
you."
NO." replied Senator Sorghum: "the
only kind words that ever secure unan-
imous Endorsement are those that compose
an epitaph."
Evening star., 1912-06-27

There are enough old-school orators on
hand to prevent the art Of silver-tongued
rhetoric from being entirely dismissed
from the traditions of democracy.
Evening star., 1912-06-27

The clergyman who opens --ith prayer
continues 10 be the only man who can get
by in great convention without arousing
bitter hostilities.
Evening star., 1912-06-27

Later material for comparison has ef-
faced the fear that President Taft's
speechmaking trip would cause his cam
paign to seem lakking in dignity.
Evening star., 1912-06-27

Mr.. Clifford Pinchot is now contem-
plating large section OF political timber
that looks as if a forest fire had gone
through 1t.
Evening star., 1912-06-27

Consigning man to the polucai
graveyard is an unsafe branch OF
prophecy. Cases of suspended animation
are remarkably numerous.
Evening star., 1912-06-27
Big Enterprise.

"Why don't you take a part in politics?''
Il never take part in anything" re-
piled Mr.. Dustin Stax. my rule is all or
nothing"
Evening star., 1912-06-27

Various literary demonstrations prove
conclusively that there is a great future
in politics for the ad writer.
Evening star., 1912-06-27

1t may be that Thomas F. Ryan grew
envious of the corking good time George
w. Perkins appeared to be having.
Evening star., 1912-06-27

P1yable IN ndvance-by mail. postage prepaid:
Daily Sunday included. one month. go cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted one month. 40 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year. Sunday Star. $Z4O year.
Evening star., 1912-06-27
The Evening star Newspaper Company

Business once nth St and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York once: Tribune Building.
Chicago ONCE: First National Bank Building.
European Once: Regent ST.. London, England.
Evening star., 1912-06-27
Covered Up.

There was sweet harmony, no doubt,
Somewhere in this extensive land;
But some one raised an angry shout
Until you couldn't hear the band.
Evening star., 1912-06-27
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
i, Lack of Stability.

Figures won't lie,'' said the ready
made philosopher.
NO" replied the man who was count
ing up convention votes; they won't lie.
But they have a way Of changing their
minds frequently"
Evening star., 1912-06-27

The Evening star, with the Sunday morning
ptition Is delivered by carriers within the city
at IS cents per month: daily only. Is cents & per
nav be sent by mail. or telephone Main 2440.
Collection .s made by carrier at the end Of each
month.
Evening star., 1912-06-27

Entered as second class Eiail matter at the post
ONCE at Washington. d. O.
Evening star., 1912-06-27
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Evening star., 1912-06-27

One of the things that must irritate a
delegates is that when he gets home
the neighbors think he has been enjoying
a nice summer vacation.