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Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-01
Democratic Opposition to Proposed
Democratic Currency Revision Bill.

its provisions and refuse to give it their
endorsement
Representative Eagle of Texas, one
Of these Democratic members, today,
issued long digest and criticism of
the bill. declaring ii was fundamental
T. bad that it would sacrifice the
country banker to the city banker, and
that ii would place dangerous control
of the country's welfare in the hands
of few men.
Another development of the day was
the demand for an investigation by the
House committee of Sec. McAdoo's re-
cent charge that New York bankers are
engaged in trying to depress the value
of government 2 per cent. bonds, in or
der to create sentiment against the
administration currency bill. Repre-
sentative Neeley of Kansas prepared
2 resolution which will be introduced.
tomorrow, asking Sec. MsAdoo to ap-
bear before the committee to present
proof of his charge. Representative
Eagle, who has apparently broken en-
tirely with the supporters of the Glass
bill. declared in his statement the
measure ultimately would force all
banking interests of the country into a
gigantic plan to control the election
cf tho President of the United States,
since each President in the future will
have the appointment of majority of
the federal reserve board of directors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-01
,NATIONAL AOME..' !.

officer of the day, Captain Brown.
Those members returning from fur
Tough, Thursday, We're: William O'Mara
from Fitchburg; Michael King from
Providence.
Those leaving on furloughs. Thursday.
were: Charles f. Kimball to Carmel:
Peter Hughes to Dover; Elias Adams to
Worcester; Duncan Frazier to bath.
William Johnson left. Thursday. on a
weeks pass, which he will spend with
friends in Augusta.
Major \. l.. Smith, treasurer of the
Home. resumed his duties. Thursday, aft
er sickness of nearly three months
The following members have been de-
tailed on extra duty in the hospital.
Abraham Filler from Co. B: Frederick +.
Thayer from Co. c; Michael Keevan
from Co. B; Thomas Kaulenback from
Co. X; William Phillips from Co. b;
Thomas F. Polon from Co. c.
The following have been transferred
from the hospital to their companies:
Thomas Clark to Co. b: Maurice f. Nc
Graw to Co. NJ: Michael Cunningham to
Co. b; Oliver II. Warren to Co. b; James
II. Abbott to Co. /.
Patrick Murray is absent from the hos
pital with leave
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-01
WENT TO PORTSMOUTH.
Stranger Confides in Officer His Trou-
BILE to Get a Drink.

Deputy Sheriff Aderton had an anus
ing experience last night. on the arrival
of the Pullman train. when he was APP
preached by stranger who carried
bundle under his arm who inquired the
way to an adjoining town. The man ap-
peared much concerned about his bundle.
The deputy gave him the necessary in
formation and off the man started. Later
the officer ran across the man in another
part of the town and was asked the same
question. The stranger said he was anx-
ious to reach his friends and had missed
the route he had previously been given.
He was again put on the right track
and to show his appreciation offered Ad-
erton drink with the information that
the man had been clear to Portsmouth.
n. H., to make the purchase as he had
been informed that the liquor deputies
in Bath were making it difficult for any
body to bring any liquor into town. and
the expense of the trip, including the lia-
uor was over twelve dollars.
When Aderton showed his badge ana
informed the stranger that he was one
of the deputies. the stranger nearly
tainted, and begged the officer not to
take the liquor as it was not intended
for sale. He was allowed to go along
and take his bundle.
The above is an illustration of Some
of the means taken by people to secure
their supply of liquor.-Bath Times.
July 81.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-01

Washington. July 31.-Events crowd
ed uron each other, today. in the pro-
gress toward completion of the Glass
currency bill in the House committee
on banking and currency. Chairman
Glass. following out his agreement yes
terday, with Sec. McAdoo. secured the
adoption of an amendment in the Dem
ccratic conference for the creation of
an Advisory board of II bankers,
whose privilege it shall be to confer at
regular intervals with the federal re-
serve board that would be created un-
der the new currency plan. Chairman
Glass also presented his proposal to
prohibit inter-locking directorates
among national banking institutions
This amendment precipitated dis
cussion, however, and was finally car
ried over without action, until tomor-
row.
During the day, Rep. A. Mitchell
Palmer, chairman of the Democratic
caucus, sent out a call for currency
caucus, Aug. II, to take up the bill.
Democrats were unable to predict, to-
day, the condition in which the Glass
bill will go into the proposed caucus.
Efforts will be made at the committee
meeting. tomorrow, to perfect the
measure as nearly as possible; but sew
eral majority members Of the commit
tee are at present radically opposed to
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-01
PRES. WILSON STUBBORNLY
RETAINS VIEWS AS TO MEXICO.
Will Steadfastly Refuse to Recognize ttuerta
GOvernment==Believes He Has Solution
OF PrOblem-=A Provisional Presi=
dentAcceptableb by All Classes.

Washington, July 31.-President
Wilson made ii clear. today, to those
who discussed the Mexican situation
with him that he had not been swayed
in the least by the arguments Of
Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson i'll
favor of recognition for the Huerta
government in Mexico. He let 1t De
known that his analysis of conditions
from official and unofficial reports AMI
his judgment of what should be done
had not been altered by the ambas-
sador's statements.
The President is formulating pol
icy which he told his callers, toda.,
involved nothing that is not entirely
friendly to Mexico. He has not yet
announced what his program will be
but he is emphtieally and unalter-
ably opposed to the recognition under
any circumstances of the government
set up by Provisional President Huer-
ia through the event in which Pres
ident Madero and Vice President
Suarez met tragic deaths.
1t developed, today. that the Demo-
Gratis in the Senate were concurrng in
this view and further discussion of
Ambassador Wilson's statement be-
fore the Senate foreign relations com
mittee brought out a general senti-
ment of opposition to the suggestion
of recognition fer the Huerta govern
ment.
Senator Bacon, chairman of the
committee on foreign relations. is of
the pronounced opinion that to reeog-
niZe the Huerta government would be
putting a premium on revolution in
Mexico. He believes moreover. that il
would be an incentive to every revolu-
tiOnary leader to assassinate the head
of the nation with full expectation that
his acts would receive the approval
and official recognition of other ma
tions. Senator Bacon also is of the
opinion that the recognition of
Huerta far from bringing about peace,
would be the strongest encouragement
to ambitious chiefs. Senator Bacon re-
fleets the views of President Wilson,
who has held from the beginning the
pronounced opinion that great moral
question was involved, greater than the
mere Judgment of the acts of a single
ruler. In his tin-American state
ment issued, shortly after Inaugural
ton the President set forth emphat
icailv the opposition of the United
States to those who set up government
by arbitrary force and announced
that the American government would
prefer in its associations those govern
ments which were founded on law and
order. While not referring at the time
10 any particular nation. the President
is known To have had Mexico IN mind.
The impression he desired to spread
was that while seeking nothing itself,
the American government had no SYM
pathv with the volatile processes by
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-01
THE PAY OF THE DEPUTIES.
What Sheriff Oliver of Sagadahoc Has
To Say in Regard to 1t.

Sheriff Oliver said. this morning. in
relation to the result of the decision -
the law court in regard to the pay of
his deputies Il believed that the dep
nties were entitled to SO per day, not
only because their services were worth
1t. but because / believed the law said
so, and that that view was held by
several other counties is shown by the
fact that they pay their deputies So
However. the court has decided that
they are entitled to but 81 and that set
ties it. 1t will make no difference in
the stringent enforcement of the law in
this county. have not only taken an
oath to enforce the law, but am subject.
to a fine of $1,000 and a years impris.-
onment if l wlfully fail to do so. But
J cannot ask the deputies any more
than other men TO work from o'clock
in the morning until midnight for 81.
They may be willing to put in that
number of hours If they were raid for
the overtime II they are and the,
county commissioners will pay them for.
the extra hours, l can get along with
the present force and save the county,
money. Otherwise l shall be Obliged u,
double the force of deputies. shall
bring the matter to the attention of
the county commissioners at an early
date and no doubt they will do the rea-.
sonable thing in helping to enforce the
law. l believe that is what the public
wants and looks to all the county off,
GERS to assist in accomplishing it,
Bath Times, July 81
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-01
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

The keel for the new torpedo boat de-
stroyer MeDougal has been laid at the
Bath Iron Works. This makes three
torpedo boats under construction at this
yard at the present time. The Cassin
will leave for Boston, Friday, Aug. y.
for delivery at Charlestown.
William Reed. foreman with Contrac-
tor Carleton, finished work on the ex-
tension of the wharf at Popham Beach,
this week. A new front 25 feet wide and
IT'S feet long was built and the structure
is now In first class condition, and the
summer residents at Popham Beach and
vicinity are happy. Mr.. Reed built a
dolphin on the Popham Beach steamboat
wharf at Phippsburg Center. yesterday.
and, next week. will start in on repairs
on the wharf at Cedar Groye.-Bath
Times, July 81.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-01

which governments were overturned in
Latin America.
Latin American diplomats here are
looking forward with eager interest to
President Wilson's pronouneement of
policy as a further expression of his
attitude toward Central and South
American nations. Just when the
President Will make known his views
is not certain and it will depend
somewhat upon the possible adjust
ment of the dispute by the factions
themselves in Mexico. The President
thinks the prospect of peace is grow
ing stronger daily and regards the
problem as by no means insoluble.
He conceives that the Mexicans them
selves may be able shortly to bring
about peace
With the American government alb
solutely opposed to the Huerta re-
gime, administration officials here be-
leve the friends of President Huerta
will prevail upon him to retire in
favor of Provisional President ac-
ceptable TO all factions. who would
conduct general election. Some
prominent Mexicans whose names are
not being mentioned publicly at this
time, any one of whom would meet
the approval of the Constitutionalists
for Provisional President, are personal
friends of President Huerta which
fact has lent encouragement here to
the idea that a peace plan is not i'm
possible. Meanwhile it is more than
likely the policy of President Wilson
will be to await developments in the
southern republic and refrain from
offering mediation or other concilia-
tory suggestions until Mexicans
themselves have exhausted every re-
source to bring about peace. 1t Is
not likely that President Wilson will
receive any envoys from either side
in the Mexican dispute.
The report that Francisco De La Bar
ra, former provisional President and
member of Huerta's cabinet for many
months. was coming to the United States
and might seek an audience with Presi-
dent Wilson brought forth the inrorma-
ton from the White House that ii would
depend entirely on the character of Mr.
De La Barra's mission whether he would
be received. 1t was intimated that il
Mr. De La Barra came merely to pay his
respects as a former ambassador to the
United States or as former President OF
Mexico, he would be accorded all courte-
sizes; but that in the capacity of parti-
san in the present trouble it was not
likely that he would be welcomed.
Ambassador Wilson planned to go to
New York, tomorrow for a brief visit
returning Immediately to Washington
He said. tonight. he had been authorized
by Secretary Bryan to deny that any
leave of absence had been extended to
him. The ambassador is without direct
information as to whether President VIII
son has approved or rejected his recon-
mendations.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-01

cavalry from Massachusetts, Connec-
ticat and Rhode Island for his force
of invaders.
One of the problems for the Red
army. tomorrow, is to prevent if pos
sible the union of the Sth with the
5th and 9Th from Sandwich at West
Barnstable.
Troop F, commanded by Capt. Dana
Gallup, and popularity known as the
Harvard troop. because most of its
members are recruited from Harvard
College, did gallant work extinguish-
ing a woods fire, three miles south of
Middleboro, today. When they re-
turned to camp, tonight, they were so
begrimed with smoke and dust that
their own horses hardly recognized
their masters.
All the men slept under shelter
tents, tonight, and were down to the
lightest field equipment. the rest of
the impediments having been shipped
back to Framingham. fs
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-01
BUYERS VERSION.
Sanderson & Porter Tell of Part in
Tho Deal.

New York, July 3l.-Sanderson & Por-
ters version of their purchase of the
western Massachusetts trolley lines diff
fers in some details from that announced
in Boston, today.
According to the purchasers, the lines
were secured by buying a controlling in
terest of common stock of the Invest
ment and Security Co. from individuals
and not from the New Haven road The
identity of these individuals Sanderson 4
Porter declined to reveal. The firm also
asserted that there was no understanding
regarding the release of the New Haven
of its guarantees of interest and dividends
on the notes and preferred stock AS
Sanderson q Porter view the purchase,
these guarantees will remain effective,
although the control of the lines passes
from the New Haven's hands
The stock was purchased as an in
yestment the firm asserts, and il Is the
intention of the new owners to operate
the properties. In due time. the firm
announced, new directors will be elected.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-01
A CONSTRUCTION COMPANY.
Firm Which Has Bought Trolley Well
Known.


New Haven, CT, July 31.-Sanderson
IL Porter, the firm which has bought the
controlling interest in the trolley prop
critics I'm Springfield and Worcester, has
constructed lines in this state. 1t built
the line from Meriden to Southington
and Lake Compounce in 1898, with
branches, for the Meriden, Southington
Compounce Tramway Co. This road
was later sold to the Connecticut Rail-
way and Lighting Co, which is now a
part of the New Haven Cos. trolley
system in this state, known as the Con-
necticut Co.
The announcement of the transaction
in Massachusetts by the New Haven
co. directs attention to the future of
the trolley system in Connecticut.
1t Is stated, with authority, that re-
cen action of the New Haven Co. in
Teasing Its eastern Connecticut troll
leys TO the Shore Line Electric Rail-
way Co, the Plant system. and sale of
It's interest in the Massachusetts troll
ley properties already mentioned, does
not necessarily mean any further seq
regation. or disposal of lines in this
state.
1t is understood here that the sale
of the Massachusetts trolleys, announc-
ed, today, does not include the Berk-
shire Trolley system, which is owned
by the New Haven Co. independently of
equities 1t had in other lines In west
ern Massa achusetts
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-01

Wareham. Mass, July 31,-The plot
of the war game which the militia of
Connecticut, Rhode Island and Mas
sachusetts are playing unfolded still
further, today, and it became known
that four infantry regiments would at
tack the remainder of the troops near
the village of Rock, Saturday.
The game played. today, constituted
ar announcement of the landing of the
attacking force. theoretically sighted
by the cavalry. and the issuance of or
ders 10 all troops to send their camp
eouipage to the arsenal, so that the
troops may move into position, tomor-
row, unencumbered
Officials of the railroads held a con-
ference with the officers in charge of
the two armies, regarding transporta-
tien, and, tomorrow, the problem to be
worked out will be the speed and ease
with which all commands can be en-
trained and detrained.
During the next two nights all the
troops will sleep under shelter tents
and cook their own meals.
The battle of Rock will be fought
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-01
The War Game Being Nicely
PLAYED on Massachusetts, Soil.

under the official eye of the command
erin chief, Governor Foss. who arriv-
ed at headquarters from Boston. TO-
day. accompanied by Councillor d. E.
Denny Of Worcester Sergeantat-Arms
Petrick and Major Flowers of his staff
The Governor after conference
with various officers, was obliged to
leave for Boston, tonight, but SAID
that if his engagements permitted,
he would return to see the battle, Sat
urday.
Today was a quiet one at all the
camps in preparation for the expect
ed hard work of the next two days.
Chief interest so far as the war de-
partment is concerned will be center
ed, tomorrow, on the work of the
railroad in entraining and detraining
the troops In the concentration move
ment of the Red or invading army
and the "Blue" or United States army.
The Blue army will consist of the 5th.
Sth and 9Th Regiments and the I'd
Corps of Cadets, under the command
of Cen Sweetser. Gen. Priest, COM
manding the Red army, will have the
I'd and 9th Regiments, with all the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-01
Democratic Repudiator A.
tacks Sugar Schedule.
Sen. thornton Of La. In vehe-
meM Speech Sees Disaster.
Democrats Content with Briei 0p.
position 10 Amendments.

Washington, July 31.-Democrats of
the Senate who stand pledged to vote
for the Underwood-S Simmons tariff
bill, listened, today, to one of their
number who has repudiated the ad
ministratior measure because of the
free sugar plank. Senator Thornton of
Louisiana. in vehement speech. pic
fured the ruin that free sugar would
bring to his state, denounced the pol
icy of free sugar as undemocratic and
characterized his party's action as
ePity" and a Shame.
Il am not false to the principles of
the Democratic party said the Lou
isiana senator. in refusing to follow
1t along the strange and devious path
way it is now pursuing with regard to
the tariff on sugar. am true to those
principles and it is the Democratic par
ty itself that is seeking to depart from
them. am no traitor to the Democrat
ic party because loyalty to my state
forbids me to vote for this bill in it's
present form"
The attack from within the party
ranks, the first that has been made
since general debate began, was fol-
lowed from the Republican side when
Senator Gronna of North Dakota as
sailed the bill from the standpoint of
the farmers. Nearly the entire time
for discussion of the bill was taken up
with these addresses and little pro-
gress was made III consideration of the
schedules.
The Democratic leaders still assert
that they will content themselves with
brief opposition to amendments as
they are offered from day to day.
Later Senator Shively of Indiana
plans to answer the arguments and
criticisms of the minority.
Appeals to the manufacturers voiced
in the Senate several days for an
understanding between the Senate
and the House as TO the date when
the rates of woolen manufactures
are to be made effective have failed
10 bear fruit. Senator Simmons. chair
manof the finance committee an
neunced when Republican senators
read petitions asking that something
be done, that he would confer with
Majority Leader Underwood of the
House with view to bringing about
an agreement.
This, he has done, the result being
that the House intends to stand firmly
behind the provisions that free raw
wool and the rates on woolens shall
become operative Immediately upon
tf1r passage or the bin. The Senate
Pill PROPOSES That raw wool shall be
tree. on December !, 1913. and that
the reduced rates on wooiens shall be-
come operative. January /, 1914.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1913-08-01
THE FIRST MOVE.
Continued from Page One.)

that it does not necessarily mean the dis
integration of the New Haven trolley
system.
Mr.. Mellen confirmed the sale In a
message received here, today, from New
York. He said:
Your information regarding Sanderson
and Porter having purchased the New
England Investment and Security Co.,
/ understand to be correct. / cannot
give you details. Am not interested in
the transaction. Suppose they purchased
for investment, as they are trolley pro-
moters, operators and constructors, be-
cause there was a profit in sight.
Whether their purchases are limited
solely to the common stock or they have
gone further and acquired an interest In
the preferred. I am not advised The
common stock was much more easily OBJ
tanned, for it was smaller in amount and
held by a few parties"
Springfield Mass, July 31-A. Willard
Damon, trustee of the New England In.
vestment and Security Co., today. said
he was in complete ignorance of any
transactions transferring the control OF
the trolley holdings of the Investment
Co. to Sanderson and Porter of New
York
II cannot make any statement as tc
possible changes, for l have absolutely
New England Investment and Security
Co.'S. control by New York men, The re-
| port Is news to me-" he said