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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-02
SECRETARY MADO0
DENIES MONEY TIGHT
ACTION IN ACCEPTING MUNICIPAL
BONDS NOT CAUSED BY
FINANCIAL SITUATION.
BANKS ACQUIESCENT
ASSURE SECRETARY THAT THEY
WILL ACCEPT ADDITIONAL
TEN MILLION DOLLARS AT
TWO PER CENT.
BANKS ACQUIEsCENT

WASHINGTON, May In answer
to numerous inquiries today Secretary
OF the Treasury McAdoo repeated his
statement that his recent actions in
accepting New York City wen
bonds and other city n State bonds,
as security for government deposits
and in deciding to put an additional
$40, 600. 900 in national banks, and
demanding 2 per cent interest on. all
deposits. vas not in any way due TO
an existing or prospective tight money
situation.
He, repeated tina he announced he
would accept New York City revenue
bonds In answer to inquiries from New
York banks.
Business Proposition.
A prospective tight money situa-
ton would scarcely warrant his de-
manding interest on all deposits. II
$40. 600, 600 Is being turned over to any
banks that may want 1t. 1t is clear
business proposition in bringing in
additional interest to the government.
1t was said further that such action
had neither been sought. anor object
ed to, by any national bank.
While II was thought likely thai
some banks might reduce the amount
of their government deposits rather
than pay 2 per cent interest. still
others are expected to call for these
deposits. In fact it is understood tina,
Secretary McAdoo had assurance from
a number OF banks in New York. and
other big cities. that they would ac-
sept the additional $40, 600. 900 at the
stipulated 2 per cent. although they
did not suggest the action.
Mr.. McAdoo explained his accept
ance OF municipal bonds by saying he
regarded 1t as only fair to the banks
since they will now be charged inter
est. Only bonds that are of high
value will be accepted, however.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-02
@SUFFRAG|STS
OPPOSE amendment
SENATE RESOLUTION LAID ON
THE TABLE.
WANT A TO ACT
RICHMOND LEAGUE DOES NOT
FAVOR GIVING FEDERAL
GOVERNMENT POWER OVER
STATE ELECTIONS.

The resolution introduced into con-
gress and favored by the senate COM
mittee on woman suffrage, providing
for the amendment Of h federal
constitution so as to force woman suf-
frage upon every State in the Union
by federal authority, whether that
State wishes to give the ballot to wo-
men OF not. is not favored by the
Richmond branch of the Equal SUI
frage League Of Virginia. a resolution
to endorse 1T having been tabled yes
terday afternoon by an almost unaDi-
nous vote. One member voted against
laying the resolution on the table.
Several weeks ago the local league
petitioned President Wilson to de-
clare for some such amendment in
his first message to congress-, but
further study of the question n a
better understanding of the situation,
brought about by receipt of a copy of
the amendment, caused the action yes
terday afternoon.
Causes Discussion.
Devotion to the principles of State
rights caused the refusal to endorse
the amendment. The action was ia
ken at the regular business meeting
Of the league yesterday afternoon and,
although 1t elected considerable dis
cussion. there was but one vote, as
said. cast in favor of endorsement
OF the amendment giving the federal
government control owe State cleo
lions. Most of those taking part de-
clared that they preferred equal suf-
frage at the hands IF the people OF
Virginia. They did not believe. they
said. in yielding to the national gov
eminent one Of the fundamental
rights of the several States. namely,
the right to control their own cleo
lions and to determine who shall and
who shall not vote in State elections.
Mrs. Il. r. Valentine. the president
of the Virginia league. and one of the
most earnest and hardest workers for
suffrage in the country, was among
those who voted TO lay the resolution
on the table. Mrs. Harvey Clarke,
chairman Of the program committee
and n of those who ook part in
the suffrage parade in Washington on
March Sd. voted in the same way.
Several others. well known In the
State as workers for the cause OF
equal suffrage, took similar position,
Mrs. Clarke said last night that the
women of Virginia are as devoted Ia
their State as the men, their heroism
and patient sacrifices during tho dark
days Of the war between the States
being proof enough Of this, If proof
be needed by the men of Virginia.
They believe in the doctrine of State
rights. for which their fathers and
brothers fought. and for which they
suffered. and they do not believe that
1t is best for the federal government
to settle this question.
We want the ballot" said Mrs.
rA--za 5000 --
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-02
UNDERWOOD STEAM
ROLLER FlATTENS
TARIFF OPPONENTS
Bull Moosers and Republicans
in Ugly Mood But Crushed
by the Juggernaut
V v
BY BOSS
In Frenzy They Threaten to
Blow Up and Minority Lead
er Puts on Pressure and
Cuts Of Debate

WASHINGTON. May Although
members were In an ugly frame OF
mind today the house made progress
on the Underwood tariff bill The
opposition to the measure. composed
OF Republican and Bull Moose mem
bers, resentful OF the work of the
Democratic steam roller, continued to
batter at the bill, but they were de-
feated at every turn. Their amend
ments were turned down as fast as
they were presented.
Three important schedules were put
through today. but as time goes on
the feelings of the Republicans and
Bull Moose are becoming more Bit
ter. and It may take a special rule to
put the bill through in record time in
accordance with the ambition OF
Leader Underwood.
Sugar Schedule.
The wool. sugar and agricultural
schedules were passed upon today.
At the beginning of the session the
house put through a remnant of the
metal schedule left over from yes
terday. The three schedules named
We're passed just as they were re-
ported. Members of he opposition
fretted and fumed. but to no pur-
pose. When the critics of the bill
reached a point in their frenzy. where
tItf1 BtcdkCHEa " bkoN up ACdaCt
Underwood put on pressure and de-
bate on the paragraph under discus
sion was brought to n close. Mr..
Underwood had the votes and that's
all there was to 1t.
The wool schedule stirred up ex-
element, members from sugar States
were reduced almost TO tears over the
sugar schedule. while those from
Western States became almost riotous
when the rates of the agricultural
schedule were read. But the steam
roller worked without a creak in
every instance.
Unless a special rule Is adopted. the
Underwood bill cannot possibly be put
through by Saturday night, as was
planned by Leader Underwood. Until
today the Democratic leader was
liberal in the allowance OF time for
debate on the various schedules.
He lost patience somewhat this af-
ternoon, and insisted on c~urtailing
time for discussion. Only fifty min
utes' debate was granted on the wool
schedule, and on the sugar bin the
debate was limited to two hours.
Knowing we'll the intense interest OF
Western Republicans and Bull Moose
in the agricultural schedule, Mr.. I'm
derwood did not urge upon the house
economy OF time.
The opposition attempted to prove
today that certain features OF the
agricultural schedule had been fran
ed in the interest Of the beef trust,
Republicans Insisted that the welfare
Of the trust must have been in the
minds of h Democrats, when they
admitted meat duty free and retained
cattle on the dutiable list at 10 per
cent.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-02
REPORT
MEASURE
WASHINGTON. May

WASHINGTON, May IA favor
this session on a resolution submitting
an amendment to the federal consti-
tuition. granting suffrage 10 women.
1t will be the first time succh iegfs-
iation has been before ongre In many
years which win have had a favorable
report by a committee.
Favorable action by the senate COM
mittee was foreshadowed clearly at
the time the personnel OF the new
committee was announced when the
nat was re0rEanixed. After a long
struggle. the committee was made up
of senators favorable to equal suffrage.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-02
Postponed Until Today.

SAN FRANCISCO, May This
was an off-day in alien land legisla.
ton at the capitol. as under an agree
ment all action on the new bin. drawn
by the attorney general, was post
poned until tomorrow. This does not
mean that the administration has had
any change of heart: II simply means
that the governor permitted action on
the bill to go over for one day in
order that the Democrats in the legis-
lature might have more tins to fami-
liarize themselves with the bill.
Secretary Bryan. who was sup
posed to be ready to return TO Wash
ington tonight. has announced that
he VIII spend several more days here.
In a message to the president he is
said to have expressed optimism over
the ANAL result. The progressives are
today as determined TO pass an alien
land Law as they were at the outset.
Secretary Bryan spent two hours
this morning in inspecting a typical
settlement of Japanese farmers at
Florin, near Sacramento. Here about
into a small district. where they now
control the berry and fruit crops. A
school was also visited where over
the pupils were Japanese, some
or them over sixteen ear old.
Action Postponed.
Meanwhile, the senate began work
on h new alien land bill. Senator
Curtin tried to introduce a resolution,
declaring that 1t was the sense OF
the legislature that they should defer
all action on a land bill. and thus
permit the president to arrange a
treaty. or agreement, with Japan that
would secure the desired result. He
asked Tor postponement Of further
consideration OF the bill. He was
supported by many Democrats, who
made so strong q showing that the
majority leaders agreed to defer
action until tomorrow morning.
The agreement was made that when
the bill comes up no motion to re-
consider shall be recognized, after
the nnal roll call.
The presidents objection to the new
land bill that 1t would involve appeal
to the courts on question Of treaty
rights, and bring on what might be
long and delicate litigation was re-
ferred today TO Acknowledgement
Webb, who said:
State in Proper Sphere.
"When a treaty expressly provides
for limited ownership Of land the
State is within its proper sphere when
It legislates oil the subject, in a way
that recognizes the full treaty rights
involved.
Il conclude that no question in
volving the right CT this State to pass
the bill under consideration car he
raised for the a that the bill
recognizes the rights Of all aliens in
eligible to citizenship to own and en-
joy lands to the full extent that such
rights are given in the treaties exist
ing between the United States and the
nations Of which the aliens affected
are citizens. or subjects.
III h present act be passed the
rights OF Japanese to~-acquire. own
and hold property within the limita.
tons already set by the treaty be-
tween this country and Japan. will
be fully preserved.
mo method of avoiding appeal ia
the courts has occurred, and II the
federal government is adyi3ed of a
way to avoid this question. without
q complete and r~sa~arranted sur
render OF the righ.s OF the State, 1t ID
regretted such method Is not pointed
u in the telegram to the COVER
nor"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-02
HAWTHORNE'S FRIEND
is TO BE RELEASED

NEW YORK. May ALBERT w.
Freeman. the mining promoter. who
was convicted with Julian Hawthorne
and DIR. William J. Morton, for using
the mails to defraud in the United
states District court recently. is to be
released from the Tomhs on bail dur
ing the summer time providing he can
raise the $50, 900 demanded as bail by
the United States Circuit Court of
Appeals-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-02
TREATY RESPECTED
BY NEW LAND BILLS
OPINION IN CAPITAL
Washington Officials Convinc-
ed They Are Fairly With
in Obligations
DEMOCRATS FORCE
DELAY IN PASSAGE
Legislature Postpones Action
to Give Members Time to
Familiarize Them
selves With 1t

WASHINGTON, May 1.-The re-
ceipt Of full details of the new alien
land bill nov pending in the Califor-
mia legislature has convinced officials
here hat the proposed legislation Is
now fairly within the treaty obiiga-
tons of the United States to Japan. II
the bill is passed in its present form,
Japan. as Washington officials view
the situation, will not attempt to at
tack the law in the courts. on the
ground that 1t contravenes her treaty
rights.
Japan, 1t is admitted, will be a protest
20 this government. On the ground that
the alien Ian Law constitutes dis
elimination against a friendly power,
and the bringing of an action in the
courts of the United States to test the
federal naturalization law.
II is the latter possibility which Of
fcials here consider likely. Smarting
under the discrimination Of the Cali
fornia law. Japan, IL Is believed, will
seek to have the issue decided square
ly as to whether the United States.
through it's statutes. intends to dehar
Japanese aliens from being n%aturaliz-
ed.
II Japan could obtain a decision
from h United States Supreme court
In her favor. II would open the way
for ownership of LAND in California,
even under the terms Of the new bill.
IL Is acknowledged. however. that such
an outcome would be only a tenn
porary victory, because an irresistible
ernand would Immediately be made
by the Western States for legislation
excluding the Japanese from the
privilege OF becoming naturalized.
The belief here is hat Japan. IL she
adopts the course Of testing the
naturalization law. will be actuated
solely by a desire to create an en-
barrassing situation for the United
States.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-02

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-02

Sergeant H~oldcroft. who has been
confined to his home by illness for
several weeks, was able to go out
He thoroughly enjoyed his
frst trip into the out-of-dooTs since
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-05-02
Brazil To Take Part.

WASHINGTON. May 1.-The row.
eminent of Brazil has accepted the
invitation Of the United States to par
sicipate In the exposition at San Fran
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03
CANADA INTEN DS
TO KICK THAW
OUT DOORS
Local Officials Gel WarnInu
From Ottawa.
PRESENCE is NOT WANTED
People Cheer Thaw But the Govern
ment Finds HIo Presence is
Undesirable.

Sherbrooke, Que, Sept. Harry
X Thaw wGIl more delay today in
his fight against q return to the Mat
teawan asylum for The criminal in
sane and tonight Is back in his cell
at the Sherbruoke jail there to re-
main until Superior Judge Matthew
Hutchinson renders his decision on
The question OF sustaining or dismiss
ing the habeas corpus writ, argu-
renis en- which were heard today IN
chambers The decision may come
tomorrow, but more probably .on
Thursday
1t was a day of alternate joy and
depression fer Thaw At the open
ing CT the bearing he faced new
and dangerous opponent in Anne Geor
frion Of Quebec, special emissary
from The attorney general and prem
Ter of the province, Sir Lomer Gouin,
and from his lips Thaw heard tina,
the attorney general was insistent
that there be no more delay in the
case and that, the habeas corpus writ
falling other steps would be taken to
insure Thew release and seizure
by the immigration authorities This
would mean The starts of the return
trip 90 the asylum on the hudson.
From his counsel, Thaw heard abb,
arguments against sustaining the
writ; from them also he heard inel-
fectual pleas for delay; from the
crowd that packed the courthouse
and streamed over the lawn he
heard cheers and shouts and words of
announcement. He was nervous
throughout the ordeal and returned
TO his cell worn out.
Counsel appearing for the state of
New York argued briefly that The
writ should he sustained and Thaw's
lawyers as earnestly opposed it,
Shurtlefl, White, Frazer and Me
NeOwn spoke in tIsrn, all characteriz-
ing the proceedings by which John
Boudreau, The chief Of police OF Coah
cock seeks to free the man he arrest.
ed two weeks ago, as smacking of
fraud and hypocrisy. Mr.. McKeown
spoke last
Mr. Geoffrion left this afternoon
for Quebec and did no, announce
whether he would return for the dc
cisicn.
Il do not know he said in chan.
bers and again this afternoon "wheth
er Thaw will be deported or not /
do no, care. But our provincial
iails cannot he used as boarding
house or as "A place TO escape the i'm
migration laws
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03
BOARD SAYS FREE
TELEPHONE OR
NO PERMITS
Drastic Action Taken BY the
Trustees Last Evening
BOARD CLAIMS AGREEMENT
Trustees Insist that Right Of Way
Man Harry Orr 10 the Other
Party "a.
BOARD CLAIMS AGREEMENT

The village board Of trusteeg held
a regulat meeting last evening With
all the members present, President
ward in the chair ana Clerk Hogan
ard Village Attorney Maurer in at.
tendance
The longs tanding and many times
discussed matter OF free telephones
VAS Indirectly introduced by inc 10.
tal manager, W. Il. Bissol and the
clerk was instructed 60 iufotm Harry
Orr. right CT way man, that no more
permits would be granted 10 the tele-
phone company until the free teic
phone FOR the village was Installed
according 20 agreement
Manager Bissell came before the
board with statement IL The rental
of The telephone al the home Of
Chief cf Police Brazell. Manager
Bissel stated thai he was not bring
ing a bill before the board but was
presenting the statement which
amounted 10 $3.50 FOR FIVE months
rental in order that the board might
have the same fer it's consideration
in case il saw 1T to take Hp the con.
tract fer the instrument At the chiefs
house aud continue No arrangement
The chief had refused to pay for The
Telephone any longer
Mr. Bissell was III once intcrro.
Gated IN relation 10 that free tcle-
phone He replied that as local
manager he had no knowledge of any
free telephones other than the four
provided for in the original contract.
II tho riEht OF way department had
made any different arrangements he
had no ncNledec a the provisions.
NJ. Lissell then retired and ,he board
passed The resolution putting itself
ON record against further permits to
the telephone company until after
the free telephone, alleged TO have
been promised 20 Different members
C. the board by Mr.. orr was in
ctallcd
G. l.. Holden OF the bennington
Scale works appeared before the
board and asked that Mill street ex'
tension be- put in passahle condition
rs the company was about to begin
work On its new building to be locat.
cd en- The old athletic field masmuch
as he Mill street extension had
mover been accepted as street by
the gelcotmen. Mr. Holden was IN
formed that it would he necessary to
bring the matter 10 the attention OF
the town officials.
Charles Moore OF the Bennington
Scale &C., asked for the assistance OF
the trustees in securing permit
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03
GEO. SCHMITT FELL
TO HIS DEATH At
PLAYGROUND
Young Aviator Killed Yesterday
at Rutland.
He WAS A RUTLAND BOY
J. Dyer spcllman, Who Was Pass
cngcr on Bipane Was Badly
Injured.
He WAS A RUTLAND BOY

Rutland, Sept, 3--J,corsc SohmiN,
the young Rutland ayia,cr, who has
made successful flights ali over
North and South America was killed
on the Playground in his hcme town
CT Rutland Just after o'clock last
night when his biplane collapsed 500
feet in the air.
j. Dyer Spellman, Il young rutland
lawyer, and the son Of Attorney
John d. Spellman, was wifh Schmitt
in the bipane at the time hut escap-
ed death though he was badly injur-
ed Schmitts parents were witness
es of the accident
Aviator Schmitt's skull was frac-
tured at its base, and his jaw, left
hip and both ankles were broken.
Attorney Speilman escaped without
breaking a bone, but received contus-
ions and was seriously burned by the
radiator. Barring unforeseen internal
injuries the latter's recovery. is GER
tain.
According to a promise recently
made to his mother, Mrs. George
Schmitt of Royce stree, Brdman
Schmtt was 10 withdraw from the
ranks &C aviation the day after to
morrow.
Schmitt had made several Nights
yesterday, and on the one Just pre-
yiuus 10 the accident had carried
aloft with him Wilfred Premier of Bay
ter street. In one of the flights which
he made alone he dropped a pouch,
containing. 81 pieces OF mail, within
30 feet of the rear door Of the down
town postodice building. During the
high. which ended in disaster, sever
al persons including Dr. G. w. SIS
bell OF this city and George Smith OF
Pittsford were waiting for their turns
to be taken aIoft.
Schmitt and Spellman LETT the
ground shortly before 6 o'clock. The
passenger was sitting on mn improvis
ed seat on enc of the planes. II,
was at the left OF the aviator and in
front of the engine exhaust Both
men were in the best Of spirits when
the massive 80 horse power motor
reared forth its defiance to gravity.
and the aeroplane SKINNED across
Green's field, south of the fair
grounds, and into the air.
The biplane rose from the ground
apparently without an effort and
when II reached the west end Of the
field, headed south. In graceful,
sweeping curyes it circled the field
once As it passed above The heads
Of those who we're congregated near
tho spot from which the biplane had
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-09-03
OLD TIMERS IN BASEBALL
Autumn Glory and Has Heeno at Nor
gan Park Saturday.

The game Of baseball between the
Autumn Glory team OF North Ben
nington and the Has Beens Of Ben
nington village will take place at
Morgan park Saturday afternoon.
The proceeds OF the gate receipts will
go toward the fund to be used in re
pairing the diamond at the play
ground.
Ever htnce the game at the clos
ing exercises of the playground there
has been a desire on the part of
many of the players and the specta-
tcrs to witness another contest and
the proposed meeting between Mines
from the two villages is the outcome.
The players who will take part
have taken advantage of the pleas.
ant weather to put in considerable
time at practice and with the improv-
ed conditions that can be had at
Morgan park the game should prove
even more interesting than The meet
Ing at the playground.
It is the intention Of the promo
tors to charge an admission OF Is
cents to the ground and 10 cents 10
the grand sand. The grand stand
fec is to go to the Bennington base
ball association Tor The use Of the
grounds.
2. s. II is not true that Dr. Glea-
sen has challenged the editor of the
Banner to hoop rolling contest pre-.
iiminary to the base bah game, but
either OF them stands ready to meet
any qualified conner in a contest OF
this kind for half watermelon to be
provided by the Daughters of the
American Revolution. The runner.up
will receive h2nd-palnted pn-cush-
ion done by Charles Barnes. This
contest is open TO any red-headed or
bald-headed man pass 40. The judges
are to be William Slattery, Charlie
Bennett and Van Vechtcn Graves.