Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-09-27
THE WEEK


President Wilson went to Princeton. N.
j.. to cast his vote for Gov. Fielder to
succeed himself: Gov. Fielder was the
choice OF the democratic primary for
subernatoriai candidate on the democratic
ticket. The tariff bill in conference ap-
preached a deadlock over a number of
features. notably the cotton future tax;
the President showed himself anxious to
reach agreement without report of dis
agreement Byron r. Newton was nomi
mated to be assistant secretary of the
Treasury. succeeding Sherman Allen.
representative Fairchild Of New York ad-
nitted payment of 500 to NJ. NJ. Mulhall,
lobb, list. explaining 1t as holdup during
the congressional campaign. Eighteen
cadets at West Point Military Academy
and others testified In the Impeachment
proceedings against Gov. Sulzer OF New
York. Gov. Felker of Vermont heard
testimony In the extradition proceedings
against Harry X. Thaw. Representative
Whaley of South Carolina denied the
charges OF Mayor Grace of Charleston.
alleging violation of the election laws In
sxpendtng 10000 In campaign for cleo
ton. The Interstate commerce commits
sion fixed the blame for the recent New
York. New Haven and Hartford rail-
road wreck upon the crews of the trains.
Speaker Stanton of the Tennessee house
prevent rioting and possible gun-play.
Maryland progressives chose former Sen
ator Wellington to be their candidate for
senator. Mayor Gaynor of New York
was buried In Greenwood cemetery. l.. l..
after his body. lying in state. was viewed
- eSAA ,s.A~ ts.A
auring the week were: Dr.. j. w. Herring.
conspicuous in Maryland politics: Pat
rick Ford. editor OF the Irish World. and
Representative 8. A. Roddenbery Of Geor-
da-
~.~ Foreign.
Federico .Gamboa. Mexican minister Of
foreign affairs. was nominated for presi-
dent by the Catholic party; Felix Diaz
nephew of former President Porfrio
Diax was posted as the opposing candi-
late: the American government announc-
ed satisfaction over the fact that II had
wen points In the mediation with Mexico
to eliminate President Huerta az can
didate and for elections TO be held In
October. Possibility of arbitration of the
Dispute with Colombia over the separa-
ton Of Panama was the indication Of
conferences between the American State
DEPARTMENT and representatives OF CO.
lotahia- :, Alpanians rose TO fight the as
piYations Of Servia to dominate the terri
tory wrexted from Turkey; several bloody
battles have been fought 4 rebelhous
movement In Ecuador, on the coast, was
suppressed by the crew Of the cruiser
cotopaxi. The base ball team from the
University Of Seattle. Wash. after with
drawing from: a game, continued the
series Of play In japan against college
teams A plot to assassinate the pre-
misr Of Portugal. Dr. Alfonso Costa. was
discovered by the police. The police OF
Japan frustrated a plot to siay the minis,
ter Of forelsn affairs. Baron Nohuakl
Maxine. Russian Cossacks occupied
Caravan Station In western Mongolia
China. Twenty thousand strikers In
Dublin, fought with the police, breaking
many beads Princess Augustine Vic.
toris, bride OF former King Manuel OF
Yoxtusa. was reported seriously indis-
posed Aviator Pegoud continued his
featS Of phenomenal flying to prove tbs
sesbihty Of the aeroplane.- Aviator. Gar