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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
Tariff Fight Launched

The great tariff fight was launched in the House today at five minutes aft CT l o'clock when oscar Under wood called up the. steel and iron bill for dis cussion. There had been one hour of dull and monotonous reading and pass age of pension bills. 1t had been one of the dullest hours of the present session. By agreement, five hours wero spent in general debate this afternoon. It is particularly significant that Con gressman Palmer of Pennsylvania made the opening argument for the reduction of tariff on iron and steel Pennsyl- vanis is the largest steel and iron man . ufacturing state in the Union.
 MT. Palmer reviewed the development of the industry and the great pros perity 1t had brought to his state.
 The opening of the argument on this schedule by a man who represents the greatest metal manufacturing district of the country had it's good effect on the members of the House.
 His argument was forceful and con vincing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
Alaskan Legislation

To delegation representing chambers of commerce in Seattle. San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland and Everett, Wash, President Taft today promised to send a message to Congress calling at tention to the need of Alaskan legisla- tion. The President told the visitors that he favored half and half plan of gov ernment" for the territory. He would have Alaska governed by a commission, half the members to be elected by the terri torial voters and half appointed by the President The delegation learned that the President would suggest new home- stead laws. the government constrnc- ton ol q railroad. the building of more roads. light houses and fish hateheries and Q new leasing system for coal lands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
GOV. GLASSCOCK
 SEES ROOSEVELT West Virginia Executive Thinks Roosevelt Should
 Be Nominated

New York January 26-William E. Glas- sock, governor of West Virginia, called at The outlook office today to pay his respects to Col. Theodore Roosevelt and to keep a luncheon engagement with the former President. When the governor left he said he was still of the opinion that MT. Roosevelt should and would be nomi- mated.
 q think he will never be candidate for the office" MT. Glassock said. "I am not authorized to speak for MT. Roosevelt, but 1t is my opinion that he will have to be nominated without being candidate"
 DO you think he would accept?'
 "It is my personal opinion he would if the American people ask him to accept. This is not based, however, on anything that Colonel Roosevelt said. We dis cussed the weather and conditions in gem eral, but nothing about the political situ- ation.''
 Governor Glassock said he was not here 10 urge MT. Roosevelt to define his posi- ton or as the bearer of an appeal for him to- do so from other governors. He would hardly be SO presumptuous, he said, as to advise Colonel Roosevelt how to act. He was satisfied, he added, that a great majority of the republicans of West Virginia wanted Mir. Roosevelt to be the nominee. He believed the state would send solid Roosevelt delegation to the Chicago convention.
 DO you think Colonel Roosevelt will be nominated?p he was asked.
 That is my opinion," he replied.
 And elected?"
 T have no doubt about his election if he is nominated
 What objection if any have the people of West Virginia to renominating Presi- dent TaftY'
 Well, our people want Roosevelt"
 'If President Taft should be renom- mated, do you think Colonel Roosevelt would work for his election?"
 q do," he said, but l am not author zed to speak for anyone but myself"
 Governor Glassock declined to say whether he had been strengthened today in his opinion that Colonel Roosevelt would accept the nomination. declaring it was matter which only Colonel Roose- welt could decide.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
B MARGIN SHEETS
 READ ID THE JURY
Judge Carpenter Overrules the Objections of the
 Defense

Chicago, January 26.-Thirty-f1ve or iginal marginal sheets of the National Packing company for shipments made to eastern cities between January and August. 1910. and referred to as "the red handed things" by Special Counsel Butler, for the government, were read to the jury today in the packers trial as important links in the prosecutions circumstantial chain of evidence.
 The defense made an effort to exclude on the ground that they were inmate rial and that the record was being loaded with irrelevant figures which would detract the attention of the fury from the main issues.
 You call these original margin sheets vague and immaterial." shouted Special Counsel Butler. Why, they are red handed things in this case.'
 Judge Carpenter overruled objections and allowed the sheets to be read.
 Steiner c. Langher, margin clerk for the National Packing company, was cross examined by Attorney John Bar ton Payne. who read hundreds of en- tries from the corporatio books to obtained for lots of meat shipped from the same plant to different cities
 Instances were cited where the diff ference in price was cent pound on the same lot of meat sold the same day in cities hundreds of miles apart. The defense argued this shows the price received is not determined by the mar gin.
 Attorney Payne attempted to show that the price was fixed solely by the law of supply and demand and by the ability of the branch house managers
 The government contends the test cost and margin were the means used to fix the price and that the system was uniform although the figures might differ on separate lots of cattle.
 The cross examination of Langher had not been concluded when court ad- journed today. He will resume the stand tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
Signs Have Pointed to an Unmistakable Boom in
 Underwood Stock"
WILL ASK HARMON TO
 WITHDRAW HIS NAME
Views of the Opening of the Tariff Fight-McHaney of Little Rock Thinks Underwood Can Carry
 the State of Arkansas
By WALTER H ESS ;.

Washington. Januar Q (special.) The Washington Post " today:
 supporters of Go. oo Harmon of Ohio for the dem So presidential nomination are to- < 9 ed by the Un- derwoed- prsside1 Sfomers to with draw the goverF Q sa-4me in the state of Georgia, in Q that a clear cut fight may be against the ean- ddacy of Gov Wilson of New Jersey.
 "The movement may extend through the entire south. 1t being contended by those who are supporting the chair man of the ways and means committee that MT Underwood can beat Wilson or any other candidate in any of the southern states, but, owing to the fact that the Ohio governor and Speaker Clark, as well as Mir Underwood are conducting campaigns in the southland, the New Jersey governor, running as a Virginian, is favored in several of the states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
Boom for Underwood

During the past few days the signs have pointed to an unmistakable boom
 in Underwood presidential stock. From number of the southern states reports have been coming to the effect that in as much as the candidacy of the ways and means chairman is being recog- nized throughout the country as a very
 live presidential boom, the south can not do better than get behind him and go to the convention for the Alabam- ian.
 ",The political news from West Vir- glnia yesterday was not cheering to either the governor of Ohio or the governor of New Jersey. National Committeeman McGraw's announcement for Woodrow Wilson had led the sup porters of his candidacy to believe he would get the West Virginia delegates to the Baltimore convention. It was declared yesterday by peveral mem bers of the West Virginia delegation
 that the state would send an unin- structed delegation to Baltimore" Reports from West Virginia indicate that Underwood is a favorite, and it
 is believed that the delegation will sup port the Alabamian early in the game. It has been intimated that the West Virginia senators will take no hand in an effort to influence the delegates. It was reported at one time that the sen ators were backing a movement for the nomination of Senator O'Gorman of New York but this has been denied. MT. Underwood Is very popular with the congressional delegation from West Virginia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
MIR. ROOSEVELT IS
 POPULAR IN FLORIDA

Pensacola. Fla. January PA mass meeting of republicans of Escambia coun- " met here last night and elected Theo- dore Roosevelt instructed delegates to the sta-e republican convention to be held in paiatka in February. strong sentiment has developed among the Flor ida republicans in favor of the nomina ton of Col Theodore Roosevelt for the presidency
 The regular republican convention of h'scambia county, which met Monday. failed to instruct the delegation, and last rights convention was called by those members of the party who were disgrun- fled at the failure to send a delegation instructed to vote for Roosevelt.
 Several other Florida counties today are expected to send two delegations to the Palatka convention, these being the "standpat' unnstructed and the other delegation for Roosevelt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
DAY IN CONGRESS
Washington. January ga.-The day i

Washington. January 26-The day in Congress:
 Senate Meets p. m. Monday.
 House--Met at midday; debate begins on steel tariff revision biil general debate closes tomorrow; bill may be passed to- morrow afternoon: Samuel Gntermeyer of New York testifes before rules com mttee on dornination of money powers Louis b. Brandes of Boston discusses pending antitrust bills in hearing before judiciary commmittee.
 Hearings before the rules commmittee on tine money trust" resolution of in- quiry was ended. The committee will de- eide shortly whether to recommend an in vestigation.
 Adjourned atsl5 D. m until noon satur- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
.TAF LEAVES TODAY FOR FIVE DAY TRIP Will Go to New York and
 Ohio Cities TRUST HEARING ENDS  Untermeyer Is Chief Witness About Money Trust-Committee Will Decide Soon Whether to
 Recommend Investigation

Washington. January 26-President Taft will leave Washington tomorrow on five days trip that will take him 10 New York and Cleveland, Columbus and Akron. O., the most important journey, in the eyes of many of his friends, he has planned since he got back from the west. Tonight the President still was suffering from a cold contracted early in the winter, but 1t is said it was not serious enough to mako him break en- agreements made many weeks ago.
 In New York the President will be the guest overnight of his brother, Henry N. Taft. and will attend three dinners and one ball. but his political advisors are less interested in this part of the trip than they are in his first visit to Ohio since the Cincinnati elections last November. MT. Taft will spend three days in his home state; make more than a dozen speeches, and probably see many political leaders He will not talk about his political opponents, 1t was said to- night but may review the achievements of his administration.
 His Schedule
 The President is scheduled to reach New York about 6 o'clock tomorrow night. He will attend the annual banquet of the Ohio society and Hook in" on those of the West Virginia society and the Aero Club of America and will then visit the annual ball of the Home of the Daughters of Jacob of New York city.
 Leaving New York Sunday night-and he has no scheduled engagements for Sunday-the President will reach Cleve- land Monday about noon.
 His first engagement sn Columbus Tues day will be a reception at a leading ho- tel His programme there includes a luncheon with the chamber of commerce and dedication of the new federal build ing. He will spend the night in Colum- bus and Wednesday morning will meet republican editors and after visiting the constitutional convention now in session will leave about noon for Akron. In Akron he will attend the banquet of the chamber of commerce and leave for Washington shortly before midnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
Serman's Wedding Anniversary

Utlca, N. r.. January 26.--Vice Presi- dent and Mrs. Sherman arrived from Washington this evening and sur rounded by members of the family at the Vice Presidents home eelebrat ted their wedding anniversary. They were married January 26. 1881.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
Rush to Gold Fields

Winnipeg. January 26.-IIundreds of men are rushing into the new gold fields at Minitonas, Manitoba, where discoy- cries were made two weeks ago. Many are suffering from the cold and hun ger The little town is out of pro visions and many of those arriving are i'll prepared for the cold weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
THE CONNAUGHTS RETURN ID OTTAWA Are Very Much Impressed
 By Visit CROWD AT STATION
Was Much Pleased at Reception in Washington by President Taft. Regrets Long Absence-Can-
 ada Friendly to U. S.

New York, January 26.-As he board ed his private car at the Grand Central station tonight to return to Ottawa after five days entertainment in the United States, the Duke of Connaught. governor general of Canada and uncle of King George V, turned to Ambassa- dor Reid, who has been his host here, and said:
 We were very much impressed by the hospitality of your people. We were treated royalty by the press and public. The Duchess and myself are very grateful to the people of New York, and we shall look forward with great pleasure to another visit. Our visit this time seems to have been too short"
 The Dukes Party
 The dukes party, including the duchess and the Princess Patricia Lieu tenant Colonel Lowther. Capt. Rivers Bulkelley, Miss Pelly, lady in waiting, and eight servants, with 30 trunks and 50 hand bags, arrived at the train gates 15 minutes before schedule time and before the police, detailed to guard them, had arrived A large crowd had gathered near their train, but it was altogether respectful and the sta ton guards had little difficulty in con trolling it. Repeated cheers were given to the royal visitors and the duke each time raised his hat in ac knowledgement. Just as the train whistled for departure the duchess and her daughter. the Princess Pat" em- braced Mrs. Reid, and all the members of the party waved their hands as the at TAO p. m. The train is due in Ot tawa at II o'clock tomorrow.
 Impressions of Washington
 In answer to a request for the dukes s impressions of his visit to Washington, Colonel Lowther sent the following state ment:
 His royal highness was much pleased by his visit to Washington and his re- ception by MT. Taft Speaking at the embassy after dinner in response to MT Knoxs toast of The King last night. his royal highness replied as per attached notes.
 Observed that at last visit attended the inspection of body of artillery on the ground where the embassy now stands. Was impressed by the remark able efficiency of the troops.
 ''Thanks to MT. Taft for his words of welcome. Regret that second visit took place so long after first-40 years ago.
 Great admiration of the energy and progress on all sides. His brother. the late King Edward, often spoke with pleasure of his visit to the states in 1860.
 'As governor general of Canada, wish to say that, whatever political changes may take place in the Dominion, the sentiment of the Canadian people is now and always will be one of klndliness to the United States.
 He had been delighted 10 have this opportunity of meeting the President Of the nation, and the opportunity of meet ing the American public. he had been received in so cordial fashion, and he now proposed the heath of MT. Taft"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
Underwood Can Carry Arkansas

That Congressman oscar Underwood can and will carry Arkansas for the democratic nomination for the presi- dency was the opinion expressed at the capitol today by F. L. McHaney, a prom inent attorney of Little Rock, who was once resident of Gibson county, Ten nessee. MT McHaney is here on busi- ness with the interstate commerce com mission, with view to securing data for suit to enforce lower rates on fertilizers between New Orleans and Little Rock. He was in New York some days before coming to Washington.
 T was glad to be impressed while in New York" said MT. MeHaney, that Underwood 10 whom I had already be- come partial as presidential possibil- ity. was being seriously discussed in a highly favorable way in the great city. And l was again well pleased to find his colleagues here in Washington ready to support him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
HENRY PATTERSON
Tillman Gives It
le correspondence follows:
United States Senate.
 Washington, D. C.,


 Washington, D. C.,
 January 26, 1912. My Dear Sir: In your note of Jan uary 20 handed me by the Hon. Swager Sherly, you call my attention to an interview which l had given out in reference to the Harvey -Watterson- Wilson incident, in which say, I had given Henry Watterson credit for more sense than to try to foist off story like this with the material facts con- Gealed.
 gz You oemand to know upon what war; rant of authority you make this serious accusation against me-
 Tn your statement to the press you described in detail the rupture between Governor Wilson and Colonel Harvey, but said nothing as to what caused it. All the leading papers of the country seem to know why Governor Wilson sev- cred relations with Colonel Harvey, and you as a leading newspaper man, and self confessed expert groomer of presi- dential candidates, must have known it at the time your statement was pub lshed. I very properly concluded that you knew the reasons for the rupture and when you made public the manner in which it occurred without giving the causes you were unquestionably conceal ing the material facts, Very respectfully,
 .'B. R. PULLMAN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
House Crowded

crowded House listened for two hours to the opening speech by Repre- sentative Palmer, democrat of Pennsyl- yania. who explained the bill on behalf of the majority members of the ways and means committee. MT. Palmer said the measure would stimulate competition by permitting a slight increase in ln- ports of metal products and would there bv somewhat lower prices. He denied it would have any effect on wages, or 1fpon established industries in the United States. m
 Representative Hill of Connecticut de- clared that the placing of typewriters. linotype machines, cash registers and other patented articles on the free list, as proposed in the bill. would result in the removal of American plants to for eien soil, where the goods could be made cheaper. while the patents would pre- vent any reduction ir the selling price in the American market. Representative Palmer insisted such would not be the outcome.
 The debate was limited to speeches for the bill by Representatives Palmer, Bart lett of Georgia and Underwood; and speeches against it by Representatives Dalzell, Crumpacker and Austin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
No Objections to Him

q didn't hear single man. while l was in New York hint an objection to Underwood because he was from the south, and I haven't heard that kind of objection raised by anybody but some timid. squeamish southerner. It is about time for self respect sense of manhood and belief in the southern states as the sequels in every way of every other state in the Union to con strain us to stand for the promotion of the men among us in whom we have the highest confidence. as safe and sensible leaders. That is the kind Oscar Underwood represents Since I have been here, in the very kind of steel and Iron tariff bill he has reported and espoused. he has proved that he is not swayed by any selfish local inter ests. His is a political sagacity and patriotism broad enough to cover the whole country, and that is what liberal minded men in the north like about him and are ready, l believe, quite cheer fully to prove their faith by voting for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
OPENING DEBATE ON !. THE STEEL TARIFF |. REVISION MEASURE Five Hours Stormy Session
 in the House of Rep
 resentatives OSCAR UNDERWOOD
 REPLIES TO CRITICS Have Not Neglected the Farmer in Metal Tariff Bill--Representative Dalzell Makes an Attack on Woodrow Wilson 

Washington, January 2s.--The tarif re, vision fight opened in the House today when consideration of the metal tariff bill was taken up as the first of the measures which the democratic leaders will attempt 10 fierce through Congress.
 Attacked by republicans as a departure from democratic pledges and as likely 10 be destructive to American labor and in- dustry, the bill went through five hours of stormy debate which will be resumed tomorrow.
 About 20 insurgent members met to- night at the House office building and discussed the matter Although no definite action was taken the consensus of opinion at the conclusion of the con- ference was five insurgents would align themselves with the democrats in support of t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
Touches Wilson

pr Dalzell paid his compliments to another democratic leader, Gov. Woodrow Wilson He quoted an article of Gover- nor Wilson's which credited the majority members of the ways and means com- mittee of the House with power to con- tro the making of all tariff bills and the determination of what amendments, if. any, would be permitted in the con slderation of the bill.
 'That was written py the then presl- dent of Princeton university" he said. "That is what he thought at the time he wrote it. What he thinks about 1t now I do not know, since the gentle- man in the meantime has become dis tingushed as the most export lightning change artist who ever by his antics contributed to the joy of a political vaude- vile"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
Makes Public Correspon- dence With Senator Till
 man on the Subject HARVEY UNAWARE
 OF HIS REQUEST Brands Story That Harvey Asked Ryan for Aid as Lie Made Out of Whole Cloth"--Wilson's
 Unqualified Denial

Washington, January 26.-Interest In the controversy between Woodrow Will son and Col. George Harvey and Col. Henry Watterson over MT. Wilson aspirations for the democratic presi- dential nomination. was revivified to- night when Colonel watterson gave out correspondence that had passed between himself and Senator B. R. Tillman of South Carolina yesterday and today. The correspondence indicated that the break between Colonel Harvey and Col onel Watterson on the one hand, and MT Wilson on the other. was due to Colonel Watterson's appeal for finan- cial aid to Thomas F. Ryan of New York.
 Watterson Demands Explanation
 The correspondence follows:
 Washington. Jan. 25, 1912.
 My Dear Sir; Referring to the so- called Harvey Watterson incident, find you quoted by the newspapers of this morning to the following effect:
 CT had given Henry Watterson cred 1t for more sense than to try to foist off story like this with the material facts concealed The man who makes public statement with the material facts concealed is little other than a scoundrel. I have the right, therefore, to demand Of you upon what warrant of authority you make this serious ac- cusation against me and to ask a reply through my friend the Honorable Swager Sherly of Kentucky.
 With great respect,
 s.IIENRY WATTERSON
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-01-27
Underwood Replies

Replying to charges that the democrats had abandoned the farm by not putting agricultural machinery on the free list in the bill, Chairman Underwood of the ways and means committee, retorted it was nor d part of the metal schedule or of the tariff.
 we have put in here every item that relates to the metal schedules' said Mr. Underwood, Tt has ben charged that this bill will let in cheap Chinese pig iron in large quantities on the Pacific coast The gentleman who makes such charges ought to know that the matter Of freight rates alone is enough to keep foreign iron and steel out of the Mis- sisslppl valley and all of the great terri tory where the American producer has l natural mOnOpOlY.