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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
CONVENTION PLAN REJECTED.
National Committee Accepts compro.
~. misc Suggestion.

National Committee Accepts Compro.
mise Suggestion.
washington, Dec. 1.-THE republl-
can national committee late yesterday
decided IL has the power to change the
rules ana proceeding Of the national
convention Of the party without call
ing q special convention for that pur-
pose. All of the changes which 1t will
propose. however. probably will be sub
mitted to the republicans Of the various
states for ratification.
The committee decided unanimously
to amend the basis Of representation in
the national convention, which win re-
suit in reduction of the power of the
southern states in the party's decisions.
Other changes decided on gave full
recognition to the principle OF the pri-
mary in the election OF delegates to ma
tional conventions, approved laws re-
garding such elections adopted by sew
eral states which provide that all dele
gates be selected at large, and accept
Cd the principle that delegates properly
accredited by state authorities shall be
placed on the temporary convention
ron.
vots Down Special Convention.
The machinery which shall be used
point on which the committee was di-
vided. OF the forty mine committees
men who voted on the one roll call TAX
en fourteen favored the calling Of a
SPECIAL national convention to brins
about these changes and thirty-nve
declared themselves opposed. This roll
cali by states resulted an follows:
Yeas-Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana,
MnasachuaettS. Michigan Missouri
New Mexico. New York, North Dakota,
Oklahoma, Pennsylvania. South Da-
5kota, Warrington, West virginia-14.
Nays-tAlabama, Alaska, Arizona,
Arkansas, California, Colorado, Con-
snecticut. Delaware, District Of CO.
iumbia, Florida, Georgia. Idaho. Illinois.
Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota,
N!ssissippi. Montana, Nebraska, Ne.
yada, New Hampshire, New Jersey.
North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode
lslaad. south Carolina, Tennessee, Tex
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
TERRAzAs HELD FOR RANSOM.
Villa Wants 100000 For Release o.
Wealthy Prisoner,

Juarez. Dec. 17.-United States Con-
sui. Letcher at Chihuahua telegraphed
to Consul Edwards today that almost
all foreigners had left Chihuahua and
that the city was quiet. Other reports
were that next clash between General
Villa and the federals was expected
south Of Chihuahua, but it would prob
ably be some time before the opposing
forces met
Luis Terrazas, Jr., Is still held a
prisoner by Villa. The avowed pur-
pose Is to compel Terraces family to
pay a large sum of money for his re-
lease.
Villa asserts the Terrazas succeed
ed in taking much Of their cash and Sc
curities to the United States before the
rebels arrived and 1t Is his plan to hold
Luis, Jr, until 100000 or more is sent
back
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
BIDS OPEN TO WORLD
Navy Department. Take. Adv.nt.s. Of
New Tariff Law to Purchase Supplies
in Markets Of the WerId-Prsv;ous
spseifieations Favored American
Manufacturers.

Washington. Dec 17.-Taking advan-
tage Of reductions under the new I'm
derwood tariff law. the navy has
adopted the general policy of purchas-
ing supplies in the markets Of the
world instead Of only in the American
market. The latest call for bids put
out by navy bureau Of supplies and ac-
counts is for 100000 yards of dark
blue cloth for trousers. Jackets and
caps for enlisted men.
While previous specifications for
bids for that material stipulated that
American wool must be supplied. in the
present instance there is no limitation
Officials say the old tariff measure
practically eliminated foreign bidders.
The awarding OF on contract for beef
to Argenetine packers several weeks
ago led to substantial decreases in
the bids submitted by American pack
ers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
VERMONT LlMPlNG HOME
Disabled BattIsship In Tow Of Della
ware Creeping Slowly Toward Nor
foik-Experiences Additional Trouble
and Is Forced to Greatly Reduce
Speed.

New York. Dec. l7.-Wireiess mes
sages received today at Sandy Hook
from the battleship Vermont, which
was disabled last week when sh. broke
shaft, states that on the morning of
Dec. IA, she was forced to reduce spec
to eight knots because Of additional
trouble. Some of the holding rivets OF
truss bearings were carried away, the
messages stated. and on the following
day she was forced to stop and request
aid from the battleship Delaware,
which has been detailed to accompany
the disabled ship to Norfolk. The
Delaware has taken the Vermont in
tow and is proceeding at three knot
speed.
At noon yesterday the Vermont re-
ported her position as 5o7 miles east
Of Cape II eriry, Va. !, 4
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
STILL URGE OLD CLAIMS.
Heirs Of Navy Yard Employees of Fort
Years Ago Seek Collection.

New York, Dec. 17.-Since the late
seventies when 1000 employees at the
Brooklyn navy yard worked two hours
overtime each working day for four
years on a promise of extra pay, an
nual meeting Of the men, their widows.
children or other heirs have been held
to discuss means for collecting the
claims varying from $500 to $1,000
EACH.
There were originally 1000 claim
ants. At yesterdays meeting only fifty
attended, mainly widows. Altho these
claims have been approved by the
United States court Of claims, and
twice endorsed by the senate. the
house has failed to take action on
them.
The latest note of the claimants Is
an appeal addressed to Secretary Dan
iels of the navy department urging
him to call to the attention of Presi-
dent Wilson the validity Of the claims
that action on them may be pushed in
the house.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
PRESIDENT RECEIVES CALLERS.
Returns to Routine Work and Plans
Automobile Ride.

washington, Dec. II. = President
Wilson returned to his routine WORK
today but received his callers in his
study at the White House. Later to-
day he planned to take an automobile
ride.
The president had three engage
ments. He talked to James Speyer. a
New York banker; Commissioner
Prouty, Of the interstate commerce
commission: E. P. Wheeler and COM
mittee Of the American Bar Associa-
ton. Mr.. Wheeler's committee pre-
sented an invita- Ion for the president
to attend meeting Of their associa-
ton
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
Denies Rumors That He Will Over.
throw Constitutional Government.

Pekin. China. Dec. 17-President
Yuan Shi Kai today issued denial Of
the rumors In circulation that he de-
sired to abolish the Chinese parliament.
At the same time he emphasized his
intention of maintaining a constitu-
tional regime.
"The political and financial outlook IL
hopeful" he said, "and feel convinced
that with the advantage Of freer inter
course between Chinese and foreigners
and the adoption OF foreign methods.
China will emerge triumphant from
the present situation
The president considers the revision
of the customs necessary and has asked
the powers to give their sanction to
this
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
Mrs. Pankhur.t Again Released.

London, Dec. 17.--Mrs. Emmeline
Pankhurst, the militant suffragette
leader was again released from Hollo-
way jail at noon today. She had been
only since Saturday, when
she was arrested while on her way
from Paris to London.
Mrs. Panlshurst was In state Of
collapse as a result Of "hunger strike"
and was taken in an ambulance to the
headquarters Of the militant sufIra-
gettes. where a physician was in wait
ing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
CONSUL LErcHER DENIES RE-.
PORTS THAT REBELS MIS-.
USED U. 8. SUBJECTS.
NO DlscoURTEsY SHOWN
eY REBEL oENEAL VILLA
Normal Conditions Being Restored at
Tampieo Refugees Leaving Amor.
lean Ships and Returning to Shore
Few Take Advantage Of Opportunity
to Return to United States.

Washington, Dec. 17.-Consul Letch.
er has advised the state department
that many reports Of mistreatment OF
Americans in Chihuahua are without
foundation. The following statement
was issued:
Consul Letcher reports that many
statements published in the Ell Paso
press relative to conduct visited on
Americans since the entry OF the con-
stitutional force into Chihuahua are
without foundations. as are also reports
Of discourtesy on the part of the rebel
leader"
Conditions Normal at Tampico.
Rear Admiral Fletcher reported to-
day that normal conditions were being
restored in Tampico. Tho report states
that the weather had moderated and
that he mad been able to transfer all
the refugees back to the Sumner. A
later dispatch advises that the refugees
have all been returned safely to lamp
leo. Further advices say the Ward
liner Moro Castle sailed on Tuesday
at p. m. but eight Americans desir-
ing to leave on board. Rebels to the
number Of about 1000 are reported to
be camping eighteen miles northeast Of
Tampico.
For the present the transport Sum-
ner will remain at Tampico.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
v.n.xu.I.n Mir,ster Res;one,

willemstad. Curacao. Dec. 17.--The
Venezuelan secretary OF state for for
eign affairs. DR.. Rose L. Ancara, re-
signed today. according to reports from
Caracas.
his army. was yesterday in Maraca.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
POWER O. SOUTH
greatly CUR1A|L[D |L
REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMIT.
TEE ADOPTS PLAN OF CUB.
COMMITTEE.
STATES OF souTH LOSE
sixrY.rWo DELEGATES
Nerthsrr statss BY New Rsapportion-
mont Loss Elsh1cemmIttss Rsees.
nixss State Primary Laws and
Aprsss 70 Aeospt Rssults-convsn-
tion Plan Defeated

Wash1nEton, Dec. 17-Tho Warren
sub committee Of tho national repub-
'ican committee In final session hero to-
day agreed on plan Of reapportion-
ment providing for four delegates-at-
large from each state. one from each
congregational district, and one addi-
tional from each district where the
republican vote was IS per cent or
more Of the total vote cast. No dis
trict however, would have moro than
two delegates. no matter how large
the republican vote. States having
con9ressmen-at-large would be entitled
to one vote fof-sach. The congress-
ional election Of 1910 probably will be
used ~ tho basis for determining ths
exact representation in each state.
Territories and the District OF Colum-
bia win have two delegates each.
To Be Ratified by States.
This plan will become effective when
ratified by states representing a ma
5ority of the electoral college.
Under the Warren plan representa-
ton In national conventions would he
reduced by seventy delegates. The fol-
lowing named states would lose the fol-
lowing number Of delegates:
South-Alabama, g.; Florida, 2; Geor-
gia, s; Louisiana, u: Mississippi, 3;
North Carolina, 2: Oklahoma, 1:
South Carolina, q: Tennessee. 4: Texas,
II; Virginia, s: total loss for the
south. 81.
orth-1llinois. 2; Kentucky, i; New
Jersey, 1; New York. 4: total loss for
the north. 8.
A plan for additional delegates
where the republican vote vas more
than SO per cent.of the total was re-
jected, for under; It the north would
lose pFoportionately more than the
south. Under II New York's represen-
tation would be cut by eight, and
Ohios by five. The subcommittee
unanimously agreed on the 35 per cent
plan.
Recognize Primary Laws.
The plan OF the subcommittee to
recognize primary laws. and change
the rules governing conventions was
adopted by the national committee by
unanimous vote.
On q point raised by Committeeman
Chubb, Of Florida, 1t was announced
that the resolution would be changed
30 that in states where it is optional
whether party shall hold primaries
for the election Of delegates they shall
be selected in the same manner, and
the primary plan shall be observed
only In states where the law provides
specifically for such action.
Two Elections az Basis.
After several hours of discussion
h.
committee the question Of a plan Of
representation at national conventions.
With the resolution for reapportion-
ment Of delegates an amendment was
accepted providing that the basis ,for
the selection OF delegates from each
congressional district, in addition to
pne should be passed on "the republi-
can vote for republican presidential
electors in 1908. or for the republican
candidate for congress in 1914. which
ever is the higher"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
WHEAT ABOVE NORMAL.
Department Of Agriculture Issues Crop
Report For Dec. 1.

D0PaTtFnent OF Ngrtcuture issues Crop
Report For Dec. I.
Washington, Dec. 1.-THE area sown
to winter wheat this fall is 36,5O6.000
acres, the department Of agriculture an
nounced today.
The condition OF winter wheat on
Dec. J., was 97.2 per cent Of a normal,
compared with 93.2 per cent last year.
S6.6 per cent in 1911 and S9.2 per cent
the ten year average.
The area sown to rye this fall Is
100000 acres. The condition Of rye
on Dec. 1, was 95.3 per cent Of a nor
NAL, compared with 93.5 last year. 93.3
per cent in 1911. and 92.7 per cent, the
ten wear average
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
ounmer's Appsal Aroued.

Albany. n. Y, Dec. 17.-Argumenta
on the appeal OF the four gunmen con.
victed of the murder Of Herman Rosen.
thai. the New York gambler. bA9An.
today before the state court Of appeals.
The appeal was similar to that already
made II the Becker case
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
AZ, utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin.
wyoming-35.
viii Report Details.

WIZ uOPVVS 0OS0uos
Details Of the method to be used IN
reducing southern representation Will
be worked out by the subcommittee
composed Of Chairman Hilles and
Committeeman Warren of Michigan;
Borah, Idaho; Smoot. Utah: Hadley.
Gouisiana proxy: Howell. Nebraska;
Estabrook, New Hampshire: Barnes.
New York; Saunders, Tennessee. and
Remmel, Arkansas.
The subcommittee expects to repors
to the full committed today. It was
predicted that it would favor q COM
promise between the plan advocated BY
the republican congressional commit
tee and by Chairman Hilles and other
leaders.
This plan would provide for four
delegates at large from each state. one
from each congressional district, and
additional delegates from each con-
gressional district where the republi-
can vote bears a certain ratio to the
total vote.
In bringing in plan for reduced
representation the subcommittee will
suggest how the plan shall be ratified
by the republican voters in all the
states. The much talked Of referendum
proved by republicans in states which
cast two thirds Of the total party vote
in 1908 was still in favor at last nights
meeting.
6orah Fights Convention.
Senator Borah was the leading op-
ponent Of the plan to call a special ma
ttonal convention.
"The great contest which will deter
mine whether the republican party is
to resume supremacy or pass into his
tory will be settled In 1916" he said.
II the republican party adopts a reac-
tionary platform in 1915. 1t will become
nothing but the voice Of the aris-
tocracy. I believe 1t is progressive and
! want to gather UP that progressive
sentiment and crystalline 1t in 1916.
III We CALI q convention in 1914.
what position will we be in? There are
states with primary laws not adapted
for national convention except for
the selection Of national ticket. Such
convention would inevitably result
In the selection Of hand picked dele
gates in two thirds Of the states and
any platform promulgated would not
be true expression Of the rank and
file Of the people and would not be
one upon which the party would be
able to go to the country with in the
next congressional election. Let US
therefore adopt a basis of representa-
ton and say to the people that they
shall in the future select their dele
gates to the national conventions. BY
1915 every state will have adopted a
primary law, whereas there Is no gen.
eral provision possible next year."
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17

will probably favor tho candidates of
the popular party.
The American minister, J. NJ. Sulli-
van. has conferred on the situation
with government officials.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
FRESH EVIDENCE SECURED.
Two New indictments Expected IN New
York State Highway Graft.

New York. Dec. l7.-District Attor-
ney Whitman went before the grand
jury today with new evidence In con.
nection with his investigation into
state highway graft and the exaction
Of campaign contributions from road
contractors.
Several new witnesses had been
summoned. The latest evidence IL said
to have been furnished by John H.
Hennessy and certain upstate politi-
cians.
At least two new indictments are
expected before the end OF the week.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
STEAMER COLUMBUS LAUNCHED.

German Crown Princess Christens Flew
North German. Lloyd Liner.
Danzig, Germany. Dec. 17-The Ger
man crown princess christened tho new
steamer Columbus. Of tho North Ger
man Lloyd. launched hero today for the
service between Bremen and New York.
The boat, which displaces about 40.-
600 tons and has q speed OF twenty. one
knots. will make her first trip In Au-
gust.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
FRAUD IN DOMINICAN ELECTION
Arrests Made on Charges Of conspir.
aoy-Coajjtion Candidates Quit,

aoy-CoaIition Candidates Quit.
Santo Domingo. Dec. 1.-THE Do
minican government today ordered tho
arrest of number of persons in con-
nection with a conspiracy said to have
been discovered in the course of the
elections on Monday and Tuesday
The candidates OF the coalition party
announced their withdrawal from the
contest as protest and it is under
stood that the results Of the election
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
HELD FOR ABANDONING BABE.
Unnatural Parents Arrested For Crime
Comrnitteed in Council Bluffs.

Special to Times Republican.
Logan. Dec. l7.-Mr. and Mrs. Olof
Hofler. wanted at Council Bluffs for
an infant child In the Will
lows on tho Missouri river. were ap-
west OF Yorkshire by Sher-
in Rock, NJ. d. Myers and the chief Of
police from Council Bluffs and were
brought to Logan at 1850 a. m. They
will be taken to Council Bluffs this
afternoon. They admitted to the offi
GERS that they are the parents Of the
babe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17

There arc 1875 smoke consuming
furnaces in London. Fifty -four differ
ent types of apparatus are used in the
metropolis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17

Hardy 20 Receive Nobel Prize.
London, Dec. 1.-THE Nobel prize for
literature for 1914 IL to be awarded, ac-
cording to the Pail Mall Gazette, to
Thomas Hardy. the English author.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17

Asauith Rsesivss Prssidsnt's oauohtes
London, Dec. 17.-AmbassadOr and
Mrs. Page. with Francis Bowes Sayrs
and his bride, formerly Miss J6oe1A
Wilson. were the guests OF PreMleA
Asquith at luncheon today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
T.-R. BULLETIN
Noticeable News d Today
The Weather.

The Weather.
Sun rises Dec. Is at 1920; sets at ASA.
Iowa-Generaliy fair tonight and
Thursday. except possibly snow fur
ries In southeast portions tonight;
lower temperature tonight.
PAGE ONE. |
Teleqraphio News: M
Power Of South Curtailed. .i
Republicans Reapportion Delegat
Americans Well Treated at Chi
Thirty Seven Dead In cota
Cardinal Rampolla's Death Shock 20
PAGES TWO AND THREE.
Iowa Nsws:
Case.
Colby Denies Identity.
Alcoholism Breeds Insanity.
Victim of Negro Robbers Dead.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial:
Shall We Have School Nurses?
Is 1t Worth While?
The Iowa Press and the Saloons.
topics OK the IlmeS.
Iowa Opinion and Notes.
PAGE FIVE.
lows News:
Dead Man Elected to Onice.
School System Costs Money.
PAGES SIX, SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE,
City News:
Professor Erwin on Potato Growing
Candy For kids" All Ready.
Gilman Church to BE Dedicated Sum
day.
Football Players Receive "Ms."
Local Firms Licensed.
Kreis to Aid Hospital.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TEN.
Market and General:
Argentina exports Strengthen
Wheat.
Corn Advances on Light Receipts.
Hog Receipts Continue Heavy.
Good Grades of Cattle Find Outlet.
Postal Savings System Failure.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17
Crowds Draw Money From Rank..

NroWoS OFaW money From Banks.
Mexico City. Dec. 17.-Crowds again
formed this morning in front of the
doors OF the Central Bank hours befors
the opening. in order to. exchange their
state bank bills for cash. Notices had
been posted over night to the effect
that the Central Bank would, redeem
to their holders only half Of the amount
of the state bank bills. This was for the
purpose OF relieving as many OF them
as possible and the redemption was to
be made conditional on the Central
Bank having deposit funds in state
banks to cover the bills.
1t was announced that as fast as the
deposits of each Of the state banks was
exhausted the redemptions Of its bins
would be stopped.
Tho panicky conditions growing out
of the refusal Of state bank bills was
augmented today by the flooding of the
city with this currency by refugees,
chiefly Spaniards from the northern
states. each Of whom brought an ac-
stimulation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-12-17

allow rich diplomats to set standard
Of expense that would embarrass those
who succeed them in an effort to keep
up the pace"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-10-06
SLOWER FRIEND OF SWANS
Will Set Stage for Love Making
in Park.

Park Commissioner Slower intends TO
help Harlem love makers. According TO
plans he has approved. the terrace in Cen
trail Park around McGowns Pass Tavern
Will have big attraction for SWANS and
their fair companions next summer.
On the tree-studded terrace lawn will
be placed many small tables. and around
them will be clustered sufficient chairs to
accommodate scores of persons. Over
head IN the trees will be swung long rows
Of japanese lanterns and the band vii
play popular airs.
It was from this terrace that George
Washington kept his eye on the advanc'
ing British, and IT is from this terrace to-
day that n superb view Of the city car
be had. Just below It lie the conservatorJ
gardens.
The Commissioner did not seem avers'
Yesterday 10 the suggestion that perhaps
some of the Harlemites might want fe"
beers in this Continental-like resort
IT think the people Of Harlem Ike ice
cream and ice cream sodas better
though" said the park official while In
timating that other things could be sold
| there.
The Commissioner was very enthusi-
astic. This is one Of the finest promon
tories In the park and he believes #
| should be open to the people In the sum
mer season especially. 1t was below the
proposed ice cream parlor and trysting
place that band concerts were unsuccess'
| fully tried three years ago.