The Chitina leader., 1912-03-30


 els feel that they are now strongly entrenched.
 INDIANAPOLIS March 26.-The first session of the Republican state convention was held here today witI several exciting episodes. The great test of strength came on the vote to Instruct the four deiegates-at-large to the national convention. The Taft forces carried the day, and after a vote of instruction was passed fa- vorable to the President the Roose- vetl delegates bolted the convention in anger. Later the delegates-at- large were elected and they are very strong Taft men.
 NEW YORK, March 26.-Another strike is now imminent. It begins to look as though there was soon to be a tie-up of industrial conditions. La- bor in all sections is making a de- mand for higher wages. Employers declare that the business conditions do not Justify an increase of their operating expenses. The latest de- mand has been upon the part of the locomotive engineers, who insist that they be paid an increase in wages. At conference held yesterday the managers of fifty railroads east of Chicago rejected the demands of the engineers.
 CHICAGO, March 21.-After a seemingly interminable length of time the case of the indicted packers is practically at an end. The argu- ments were concluded this morning and the case is now in the hands of the jury.
 PEKIN, March 25.-An American minister named Hicks, whose home is Oshkosh, Wis, was killed at Wu- chang. Three Americans were also wounded. It is feared that others will also suffer.
 SPRINGFIELD, H., March B. Governor Denneen has called the state legislature to meet in special sesison tomorrow to take action on the proposed Presidential preference primary.
 CARACAS, March 25.-Venezuela formally welcomed Secretary Knox. Business was generally suspended and all entered into the occasion in spirit of friendliness.
 NEW YORK, March 25.-In Pas saic, N. J., which is largely given over to textile industries, three thou sand workers went on strike this morning. There is considerable agi- tatoin among it's 60,O00 people, and it is expected that others will soon join the strikers.
 PORTLAND, Me, March 25.- When Theodore Roosevelt ascended platform in convention hall on Saturday night he temporarily col lapsed. It caused considerable ex- citement for a few minutes, but he shortly revived and was able to make brief speech. He asserted that Taft's theory of government means a continuation of special privileges, declaring it to be government by representatives of only a part of the people,"
 INDIANAPOLIS, March 25.-In the recent election for delegates to the Republican state convention Taft won seven and Roosevelt car ried six congressional districts. The friends of Taft are confident that he will control the convention which convenes here tomorrow
 
 LONDON, March 25-Today Pre- mier Asquith, mine operators and representatives of the striking coal miners are again in conference. It is believed that in a few days there will be an adjustment of the present difficulties.
 PARIS, March 25.-Bandits who are travelling about the country in an automobile performed daring and dastardly act this morning. They entered bank in the small town of Cnantilly, killed the cashier and his two assistants, and secured SS0,000 in money. They then jumped into their machine and were out of sight before the people realized what had been done.
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