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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-16
The ALIEN BILL,
CALIFORNIA; Proposed Leg
isIatiun Is a Thorn.
japanese Government Declares
II Passed VIII Be Insult.
Diplomats Using Every Effort to
Bring About Amicable Settlement.

Toxic, April 15.-Japanese official
circles are now inclined to the belief
that nothing they can do can have
any effect in averting the projected
land ownership legislation in Cali
forna. AS soon as the bill has been
passed, however, application will be
made to the Federal government of the
United states for extension of the
naturalization rights to the Japanese
Otherwise it is held, the bill will be a
discrimination against Japan
The newspapers call attention to the
thumiliating insult to nation. which
though high spirited and proud has
gone out of its way to maintain the
most friendly relations with the United
States"
Americans resident in Toxic and
Yokohama, who are members of the
peace society held Il joint meeting, to-
day, with the japanese members at
which a resolution was adopted strong
ly urging the Californians not to pass
the land ownership bill.
The resolution said the passage of
the Californian land bin would greatly
damage Americas prestige for fair
play and begged the California legis-
la tors to pause and investigate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-16
MELLEN AND McHENRY ARE
CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER
And Gross Negligence in Connection With
The N.Y., NH. II. Wreck atNewport,
Ct.==BenCh Warrants Are Issued
And Service Is Accepted.

As soon as States Attorney Judson
asked for the issuance of the warrants
Homer S. Cummings of counsel for the
defence interposed objection, asking
that he be allowed to see the writ of
information. To this the states at
torney objected and was sustained by
the court. The asking for the issu-
ance of the bench warrants for the
two officials. Mr.. Cummings said, was
manifestly unjust, as he did not be-
lieve them to be guilty in any way.
The situation, he said, was an I'M
heard of one and told how first three
officials of the read had been served
with warrants and that the states at
torney had later called for a fourth
warrant. These men, he said were
granted separate trials by the court
land their cases Were postponed and
now, he said, the states attorney
lcomes in and asks for two more war
rants.
! At this point Mr.. Cummings sprung
| the sensation of the day when he at
| tempted to read to the court an affi-
davit by Vice President auckland of
1.-THE road relating to message he had
received from the state attorney. State
Attorney Judson objected to its be-
ling read. because he did not have the
Ipower of cross-examination and the
court asked Mr.. Cummings to explain
to the court the purport of the atti-
davit Mr. Cummings said it was te
1.-THE effect that last Tuesday evening
the states attorney sent word to Mr.
Mellen through Vice President Buck
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-16
Roosevelt and Prog. Leaders Will
Confer, Today, in New York City.

party organization aims through iesisia-
ton and education to see that the prom
ises of the party platform are carried
out. Its report made public, tonight, out
lines the progress that has been made IN
pressing legislation in accordance with
the party pledges and in conducting a
campaign of education along Progressive
lines. Estate Progressive services have
been completely organized in Massachu-
sets, Illinois and Connecticut the re-
port says, while Progressive steps have
been undertaken in Minnesota, Maryland.
New York and New Jersey Plans Tor
organizing other states are in hand. In
Rhode Island and Pennsylvania Progress
sive leagues are carrying on the work
Some 200 Progressive Leagues and clups
have been organized by the service IN
various sections of the country.
The report goes into detail concerning
the several branches of work undertaken
or planned under the heads of ''eonserva-
ton, corporation control and cost OF liv-
ing, social and industrial justice aad
popular government
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-16

bridgeport, ct. April 1p.-Bench
warrants for President Charles S. Mel
len and Vice President f. FL. McHen-
nv of the New Haven Road We're is
sued, this morning, by Judge Green
in the criminal side of the superior
court for Fairfield county. They charge
the TWO officials with gross negligence
and manslaughter in connection With
the Westport wreck, last October, in
which several lives were lost
The warrants were issued on re-
quest of States Attorney stiles Judson
and followed the lines of those secured
some time since for four other officials
of the company in connection with the
Westport disaster The other cases
We're brought to trial. last week, but
after proceedings covering about day
and a half were continued until the
My term of the court. At that time
the states attorney intimated that he
would ask for warrants for Mr.. Mel
len ard Mr. McHenry.
Both Mr.. Mellen and Mr.. McHenry
were in court and service was made al
once. Additional writs were also issued
for the four officials previously brought
before the court and who were ordered
tried separately by Judge Greene
| last week. This latter warrants Will ht
served at New Haven. Bonds of 5000
were furnished.
| The warrants We're issued by the
court, after counsel had argued fol
more than an hour, the beginning o.
1.-The proceedings being delayed, however
by the non-arrival of the states attor
noy, who had to be sent for. Clashes o
corasel were frequent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-16

ian monk, has been ordered to be In
| readiness to bring to the patient the
last communion, this being the pre-
rogatiVe Ct his Office.
This appears to be an exag seration
of the situation, although undoubtedly
the Popc's condition is much worse,
| owing to the fact that he did not take
sufficient rest, today, and over-exertca
himself, as he had done on previous
occasions. This resulted in general
prostration, elevation of the tempera :
ture and inability to retain nourish-
ment, even the very lightest nutri-
ment
The arrival in Rome, tonight. OF Angelo
Sarto, the Pope's brother was inter
preted in some quarters a. certain sigr
that all hope was abandoned. 1t was
forgotten that Angelo Sarto left his owl
village on his journey to the, Holy City
long before the present setback of the
patient oceurred-in fact, when the con
dition of the Pope had greatly improved
Angelo was received with open arms b,
his sisters. who seem to think that tbs
more tile Pope is surrounded by thu
members of his family the easier it vii
1 be to save him.
Prof. Marchiafava's visit to the sici
room, tonight, last 40 minutes. WheI
/ he left the Vatican he was besieged fol
/ details, as the aGgravaton of the Pope!
| condition was already known, but he re
newed his assurances that the situation
/ was not grave.
This statement being received with in
creaulity, the physician remarked that
there were any real danger he woul
have remained at the Vatican, or woul
go there, during the night, which he di
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-16
Tuesday, when the Titanic
Sank in WatsIy Grave.
Memorial Tower al New York
Dedicated 10 Lives Lost.
Brief Address Commentaries The
Terrible Event Of Year 1912.

New York, April 15.-Today, the an
niversary of the sinking of the Titanic.
men prominent in church, business
and shipping circles, gathered at the
Seamen's Church Institute on the low
er waterfront to dedicate the Titanic
Memorial Lighthouse tower, erected
to the memory of the men and wo-
men who went down with the ship.
1t stands on the corner of the institute
building overlooking the harbor, and
will have a range OF twelve miles. II
will be eharted by the government
and a time ball will drop on the flag
staff at noon daily for the convenience
of masters in adjusting ships chro-
nometers.
The fund for the erection of the
memorial were raised by the Seamen's
Institute and the American Scenic
and Historic Preservation Society. The
dedication ceremonies consisted OF
brief addresses by Bishop David II.
Greer and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-16
WASHINGTON WORRIED.
Law Will Not Be Allowed to Interfere
With Treaty.

Washington, April 15.-Efforts to
prevent friction between the United
States and Japan over the proposed
California alien land holding bill, were
continued, today, by President Will
son and Secretary BRYAN in confer
ences with Niscount Chin Da. the lap
anese ambassad dor. The ambassador
called first at the White House to talk
with the President and then proceeded
to the state department to confer with
Secretary Bryan.
There was no announcement as TO the
nature OF the conferences, but it was
admitted that the California problem
was under discussion.
Without offending the people of Cal
iforna by an official interference with
their legislative proceedings the Pres
ident and Secretary Bryan have unof-
ficially conveyed To certain influential
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-16

Tho vote in TIE district, last Notem-
her, for Congress was: Weeks R)
1884; Mitchell CD 1853; Fiel (P)
5S52
The tariff. and recently the Under
wood bill, were practically the only
topics in the triangular debates in the
district All three candidates and their
supporters on the stump discussed this
phase of National legislation most
thoroughly They placed their views
on the different schedules before the
shoe workers of Marlboro, the watch
makers of Waltham, the textile OPP
eratives in the small towns. and the
home dwellers in the residential sec,
tons.
Mr.. Mitchell had the support of the
Democratic state machine, which
backed up his own organization per
fected more than Il year ago. The Re
publican speakers, supported by a let
ter from Senator Henry Cabot Lodge
ATTACKED the new bill. while the fgh
for Mr.. Cutting was under the per
sonal supervision of Senator Weeks
Mr.. White stumped the entire distric
from the Back Bay Fens in this cit.
to the Rhode Island line, visiting ever,
Middlesex and Norfolk village ant
farm in the cities and towns and wa
probably a more familiar parsonage t
1.-THE voters than either of his oppon
| ents.
| Mir. Mitchell carried all three of tn
cities and majority of the towns
His election evenly divides the Massa
chusetts delegation to the lowe
branch of Congress.
John J. Mitchell was formerly
newspaper man, and is now lawyer
He has been a resident of Marlbor
for many years. He served seVera
terms in the lower branch of the Leg
lislature and one in the State Senate
He is IS years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-16
Temperature Rises to lO2---BrOn-
chial SymptomsM More Pronounced
Presenting Grave Feature--Signs
OF Dreaded Disease, Pneumonia.
Physicians Report Favorable But Optimism Waivers
Oyer xeItion Is Again Cause Of Relapse.

Rome, April 15.-Once again there
has been sudden change for the
worse in the condition of Pope Plus
y. 1t is changes such as this that
have repeatedly transformed the feel
ing of optimism regarding the Pope's
recovery into one of grave anxiety, in
the knowledge that each recurrence
withdraws something from the vital
forces of the Holy Father.
Notwithstanding the reassurances Of
Prof. Marchafava, careful watch is
being kept on the Vatican, and thers
is doubt that the Satisfactory gem
eral condition" of the Pope, as re-
ported by the doctors. is borne out by
the facts.
The temperature of the Pope. which
throughout almo st the whole day re
manned ut 81 degrees-in itself indi-
eating depression and weakness-rose
IN the early evening to 100, and later
to 102. The bronchial symptoms
which, at the morning examination
were found to be diminished present
ed new and grave features. this eve
ming. The affected zone on the left
side of the chest was further congest-
ed, with a possible area of consolida-
tion-one of the signs of pneumonia =
and the sounds within the bronchial
tubes We're more pronounced.
The attending physicians ordered a
special meteorological examination oi
the sputum in order to ascertain
whether it contained infectious ma
terial and the nature of the 6etritus
that threatens to block up the lungs.
The darkest reports are being cir.
culated. one to the effect that the Pop.
is at the point of death and tha'
Father Agostine Pifferi, an Augustin-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-16
Which Pour in from Every State
T And Abroad Regarding Proposed
Tariff Changes=-Caucus Contin-
ues to Uphold Committee Rates.
Republican Postmasters to Finish Out Terms PRO-
posed Senate Removals TO Be Fought.
"FOR POLITICAL REASONS"

Washington, April 15.-Republican
senators have determined TO hold up
and demand explanation of the pro-
posed removal CT a Republican official
of the government if 1t appears that
a change may have been decided upon
by the administration For political
reasons This decision informally
approved at a party conference, today,
is coupled with a determination not to
make any general fight on Pres. Will
sons appointments, or to attempt re-
taliatory tactics against those who
prevented the confirmation of over
1900 of President Tafts nominations
in the last session.
A committee consisting of Senators
Burton, Townsend, Clark of Wyoming,
Lippitt and Oliver. was named to out
line a general policy for the Repubi-
cans. The rs Republican senators
present at todays conference inform
ally agreed to question appointments
only when il might appear that a
competent official had been removed
and new appointee named to serve
political ends.
The appointments thus far by Pres
ident Wilson, il is understood, do not
fall within the class that might meet
opposition from Republican sources.
The Presidents announced purpose 10
keep many competent officials ana
practically all postmasters in office UNI
til their terms expire. is expected II
give little occasion for the Republican
senator's to oppose appointments.
Postmaster General Bureson an
nounced, today, that it was the admin
istration's policy to continue all Re-
publican postmasters now in office to
the end of their terms, provided 40
Continued on Page Twelve.)
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-16

New York. April 15.-Theodore Roose-
Welt was in conference with leaders
of the National Progressive party from
various parts of the country, today
incident to the scheduled meeting OF
The Nantional executive committee In
this city, tomorrow. Responding TO a
wish of many Progressiyes outside the
committee to attend, it was decided to
permit their attendance at the meet
ing.
Included among those who are eX-
pected to be present, tomorrow, are
William Flynn of Pennsylvania, Wal
ter F.. Brown of Ohio; Matthew Hale
of Massachusetts and Mediu McCor-
mick of Illinois.
Miss Frances Keller will represent
Miss Jane Adams. who is in Europe.
and f. p. Gibson holds the proxy of
Judge Ben Lindsey of Colorado. George
w. Perkins will preside.
One of the most important reports to
be submitted to the executive committee
tomorrow, is that of the Progressive
National Service" This branch of the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-16
'Schoonsrs Sequin and W.
0. Goodwin Run Ashore.
Fog Strands Them on Liberty
Polni--In Dangerous Position.
Crews Safs.-Rsvsnue Cutter to Res.
cus--Anothsr 3-Mastsr Aground.

Lubec, Me-, April 15.-The three
masted schooners Seguin of Portland
and w. @. Goodman of Boston were
stranded, today, on Liberty point,
dangerous ragged point on the extreme
end of Campbello They went ashore
in a heavy fog while off their courses.
Tugs We're sent to their assistance.
Roth schooners were loaded with lum-
Der and bound from st. John, N. B., to
New York.
Beth schooners will ne tota, losses.
At noon word was received that the
Seguin had broken in two and the
GoodInan's bottom had been pounded
out. The two vessels were wrecked
within one mile of each other. The
crews were in no particular danger.
An effort to save the Goodman's car
go was to be made
The Seguin registered 405 gross tom
mage, l43 feet long, 80 feet beam and
II feet depth. She was built at Phipps-
burg in 1901. The w. o. Goodman was
built u years ago at Manitowac, Wis,
and registered 324 gross tonnage. She
was IA feet in length, 80 feet in breadth
and 10 feet deep.
Two tugs attempted to haul the W.
o. Goodman off the rocks, but were
unable to start her. The revenue cut
ter Androscoggin has gone to her as
sistance, but as the schooner lies ex-
posed to the seas of the Bay of Fundy,
little hope is expressed that the reve-
nue. cutter will succeed in rescuing
her
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-16
Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington. April l5.-The disturbance
that has prevailed the last several days
over the Middle Atlantic states was GEN.
trail, Tuesday night, off the North Car
DINA coast and moving northeastward,
1t has caused unsettled weather in the
South Atlantic states and southern New
England The Western storm has NOV
ed northeastward to Alberta, Canada,
with somewhat increased intensity. 1t
has caused local rains in the Pacific
states and over the West Plateau and
high west winds in the North Rocky
Mountain region. The indications are
that the Middle Atlantic storm will pass
northeastward and the weather become
fair, by Wednesday night, throughout the
Eastern states. The temperature will
not change decidedly. Wednesday and
Thursday, in the Eastern states. Storm
warnings are displayed on the Atlantic
coast from Delaware Breakwater to Bos-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-16
Freight Train Is
Wrecked at Arson,

Madison. Me-, April 15.-fSpeciaD.- =
Special freight train No. 372 from
Kineo, was wrecked. Tuesday fore
noon, about one half mile above An
son station. Six cars were derailed,
two bottom up in the ditch, and 9TH
ers embedded in the sand up to the
trucks. The road bed was torn up for
about 20 rods.
The train was made up of Is GAYS
and the six cars wrecked were On the
rear end. The cause of the acciden;
is unknown, but ii is thought may
have been a broken draw-pin.
The train was in charge of Con-
ductor Henry French. No one was in
jured = hut the brakemen in the ca
boose were badly shaken up 1t was
found necessary To send to Oakland
for a train to transfer the passenger.
on the afternoon train around the
wreck. A wrecking train was called
from Wateryille.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-16
THE WEATHER.
FAIR.

washington, April 15.-Foreeast; North
ern New England: Fair, Wednesday, eX-
cent unsettled on the coast. Thursday,
fair. moderate variable winds, mostly
east. Southern New England and east
ern New York; Unsettled, Wednesday
preceded by rain on the coast Thursday,
fair. brisk east to north winds. The
winds along the New England coast Will
be moderate east, probably brisk ovel
southern portion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-16
ANOTHER WRECK.
The Harold c. Beecher in Bad Place
In MusseI Ridge Channel.

Rockland, Me-, April ia three
masted schooner whose identity could
not be ascertained from shore, ground
ed, today, on ledge near Fisherman's
island in Mussel Ridge channel. The
wea Their was hazy. A government buoy
cutter arrived soon after the schooner
met with the mishap and tug was
sent from here, and the. White Head
lifesavers went to her assistance.
The schooner. which proved to be the
Harold c. Beecler OF New York. was
pulled off by the buoy steamer Hibis-
Gus and towed here. The damage was
thought to have been slight. The
schooner was bound from Stonfngton to
New York With granite. 1851
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-16
Elected Congressman in
18Th Mass. District.
Mitchell, Dem., 1891
Rep, 8843--W White, Prog, 5678.
Tariff Revision, the Underwood Bill,
The Points Of Contention.

Boston, April 15.-John j. Mitchell
Democrat, was elected to Congress
from the 18th district, today, after a
shree-cornered contest, in which the
tariff formed the chief subject of dis
cuSsion.
Mitchelrs plurality over Alfred II
Cutting, Republican, vas Ais. The
vote for Norman II. White, the Pro-
eressive candidate, fell $500 short oil
THAT for cutting.
Todays special election was neces'
sary on account of the choice of thu
former congressman for the district
John w. Weeks, to be United State'
senator. In the election, last Novem
Der. Mr.. Mitchell, who was success
full. today, was defeated by Mr.. Week
by 1851 votes. The total vote in tn
district was as follows: Mitchell Cd
l12,991; Cutting tR) sS4S; White Up
567S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-04-16
TARIFF TROUBLES.

Washington, April 15.-Representa-
tons bearing upon the proposed DEM
ocratic tariff legislation from half n
dozen ambassadors and ministers in
Washington, were transmitted to the
House ways and means committee, to-
day, by Sec. Bryan. 1t was said that
all the representations We're in the ma
ture of remonstrances against proposed
changes n duties on articles in which
the countries of the diplomats are in
terested OF were directed at sections
of What is known as the administrative
pert of the tariff bill. Some of the dip
lof9ats have not hesitated to declare
themselves more concerned about the
administrative features of the tariff
than in any proposed changes in the
actual rate of duty
The Brazilian ambassador, who call
ed on Sec. Bryan, today. about anoth-
or matter referred to some of the tar
if questions and it is believed discuss
ed also briefly the duty on flour i'm
norted into Brazil
Democratic representa- lives from all
sections are being besieged in letter
and by personal representatives of in
suranee companies protesting against
their Inclusion as taxable organize
lions under the corporation tax provis-
ion Of the tariff bill now under consid-
Grafton before the Huse Democratic
caucus.
Ccrdell Hull of Tennessee, author of
the income tax feature. said, today
that his desk was piled with mail from
insurance companies. protesting that
they are not profit making organiZa-
lions. The question may be considered
in caucus. but the Democratic leaders
declare that insurance organizations
were given careful consideration when
Continued On Page Seven.)
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Joseph !! o ". Martini !! Mem
phis, Tenn, ReportedFoun
Been Missing from London Since
April 3---MysierIous Message.
Friend Says No Is In the Hands Of
,saoaAg oflnternatlomal Crooks.

London. April 15.-A report is cur
rent that Joseph w. Martin of Mem
phis, Tenn. who has been missing
since April 3, has been found The
officials at Scotland Yard say they
have no knowledge that Martin has
been found. =
j. Lockhart Anderson is quoted as
saying that he knows where his ffieifd
Martin is and that he is in the hands
Of gang of international crooks"
The rumor that Martin had been
found alive and well appears to have
originated with Mr.. Anderson. who in
formed the police that he understood
the missing American was living at
the Savoy Court. This is where De-
tective w. J. Burns is stopping.
The police would not be surprised to
hear that the missing man had been
found in America. One of Martins
close associates was taken into Gus
tody in a recent police raid on a West
End gambling hosue.
A mysterious telegram was received
by the Evening News, late today, in
the following words:
My friend, Mr.. Martin safe and
well. ANDERSON"
The telegram was handed in at
postoffice close to Belvedere Road
where Mr.. Martins wallet and hat
were discovered. Inspection of the
original according to the Evening
News. showed that it was in the
handwriting of woman apparently
Of superior education.
Memphis, Tenn, April l5.-The bust
ness of Martin-Phillips Co.. of which
j. w. Martin, missing in London. is q
member. which went into voluntary
bankruptcy. yesterday. will be con-
tinued by the receiver. The firms as
sets, II is stated. exceed all liabilities
by more than $4,000. The petition in
bankruptcy was filed to protect some
of the company's paper about to fall
due.