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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
PORF|R|O D|Az
ADVISES HUERTA
TO GIVE Up OFFICE
Declares Question Is One of
Patriotism-Attitude Is
Telegraphed to Die
tatOr by Friends

Paris. November 10.--Gen. Porfiri0
Dinz has advised Gen. yictoriano
Huerta to retire from the presidency
of Mexico. Two friends of General Diax,
eaeh acting separately and by authori-
zstiOn of the ex-President, sent teIc-
CRANE to General Huerta last week to
this effect.
In outlining his attitude General Diaz
said that in the present situation of the
Mexican people in relation to the United
States 1t was not q question of whether
Huerta was the best man for the presi-
dency, nor was it a question of whether
the revolutionists We're right or wrong; 1t
was a question of patriotism. He coun-
seled General Huerta to renounce any
feelings of personal prestige or power and
thus save Mexico from a calamity.
Meets Many Mexicans
General Diaz meets many Mexicans
here, friends of Huerta, friends of the
Maderos and old friends of his own. He
spends half the day talking of the affairs
of Mexico, up one side and down the
other. He has been urged for some time
to take an attitude for or against General
Huerta. 1t was pointed out to him that
his influence was extraordinarily great in
stfAiSo, ldi sicdlci Sluce ms ieSfSldtioii,
in consequence of the disorders and suffer
ing there.
This the former President always re-
fused to do until now, and only as an
appeal to Huerta's judgment as to
whether his love for his country did not
require his renunciation of power in the
presence of the increasing pressure of
the United States.
General Diaz said to his friends that he
would have telegraphed to General Huerta
himself only he had thus far taken no
direct step In Mexican affairs since he LETT
the country. and would prefer to convey
his conviction through friends of his and
of General Huerta's.
The denial by a member of the Diaz
household on Saturday that General Diaz
had sent a telegram asking Huerta to re-
sign was therefore technically correct, as
he had not done personally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
ABANDON SALE
OF BASEBALL CLUB

Columbus. o., November 10.-Proposed
sale of the Indianapolis team in the Amer
lean association to Owner McGill of the
Denver Western league club has been
abandoned. according to an announcement
made today by Coleman Meyer, owner of
the association team.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
THOUSANDS HEAR
UNDERWOOD MAKE
Strong ADDRESS
Epoch Making Political
Meeting in Montgomery.
House Leader Warm
ly Applauded
By l.. s. BETTY

Montgomery, November 1O.--(spc-
cinI.) Oscar w. Underwood, democratic
leader in the national House of Repre-
sentntfves and candidate for the Unit
ed states Senate from Alabama. has not
yet received IA stronger indOrsement for
the high office for which he nspires
than he received when he addressed
more thnn 5000 representatives of
Montgomery and adjacent counties at
the Grand theatre here tonight.
Never had Montgomery citizens
turned out to attend a political meet
ing as they did tonight. The vast audi
torium and the galleries of the Grand
theatre were thronged and packed to
their utmost capacity. and hundreds of
admirers of the peerless leader of the
House were unable to obtain standing
room in the theatre.
Brings Strong Message
Mr.. Underwood brought message to
the people of Montgomery that they Will
not soon forget. "when the call comes
am going back to Washington" he
said, and the thousands of people who
heard him understood. They knew that
the distinguished speaker meant that
not only Alabama but the nation at
large looked to the democrats to carry
out the principles of the party and that
no one who had been entrusted with
public office could afford to betray pub
lie trust.
This was the keynote Of Mr.. Under
woods address. whether public Of
flee is public trust and with this
In simplest terms the difference be-
tween q demagogue and the man who
desires to serve his people.
Mr.. Underwood did not spare his op-
ponent In the race for the United
States Senate. He alluded to Capt. r.
+. Hobson's statement TO the effect
that he was a tool OF Wall street and
OF the liquor interests. and in answer
to this charge of his opponent said:
"The man who could be subservient TO
any interest would never be the repre-
sentative of the democratic party"
Storms of Applause
This remark brought forth storms OF
applause from the vast assembly Mr.
Underwood's next statement was:
Il have never yet bowed the knee to
any special interest" and, continuing
unless Captain Hobson can make good
that charge by PROOF he is Unworthy to
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
Banking Committee Dead
lOcked-Outburst on the
Floor of Senate
HITCHCOCK WILL
NOT CHANGE VIEWS
Declares He Will Vote According to
Convictions Regardless of Presi-
dents Wishes-Caucus Not
to Be Binding

Washington, November 10.--The ad-
ministration decision to throw the
pending currency bill into conference
of Senate democrats resulted in an out
burst on the floor of the Senate today
and do-nothing session of the dead
locked Senate banking committee. Sem
ator Hitchcock of Nebraska, who has
voted administration" throughout
the committees deliberations. declared
on the floor that he would not change
his convictions "even to meet the views
of the President of the United States
and that he would not enter caucus
that would prevent his voting his con-
victions. Senator Reed of Missouri de-
clared that the time had not yet come
to give up hope for an agreement in the
committee and urged that nonpartisan
deliberations in the committee continue
He declared his Willingness to abide by
a caucus, however, II one was found
necessary.
Unable to Work
The committee made two Intellectual
attempts to get down to work today.
In the morning, after waiting an hour
lOI tIidiiiiNh ONt VII 'ocidtoi
and Senator Reed, the committee
adjourned at the request of the admin
istration supporters to allow time for
democratic conferences When the COM
mittee again met after the Senate ad-
journed Senator owen had departed for
New York and the other administration
senators did not attend The commit
tee then adjourned until tomorrow.
In conference today the republicans
determined to await the decision of
the democrats. If the latter go to work
on the hill in conference the repub-
licans will prepare a bill to be sub
mitted directly to the Senate. 1t will
be based on the administration bill. but
will include the various amendments
already adopted by the committee
which the President has declined to ac-
cept.
Caucus Not Binding
Senator Kern democratic leader, ex-
planned during the debate on the floor
that the proposed conference would not
be binding caucus and that 1t was
expected that the democrats would meet
simply to talk over" the currency
question. 1t was stated also that the
President understood that the confer
ence did not nronose to make the cur
rency bill party measure.
VS. III re made tomor
row to get the committee together for
consideration of the bill. but little sue
cess Is expected to attend the effort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
Bryan Makes Public Mexi-
can Minister'S Presenta-
tiOn of Problem From
Huerta Viewpoint
DICTATOR WOULD
HOLD OFFICE TILL
A VALID ELECTION
Note Declares Recent Election Inv =
Under Mexican constitutional
h
Present State of Affair @ J
Only Temporary

Washington, November 10 :<.S re-
tary Bryan tonight made o : the
text of the note present O the
Huerta provisional COVER last
night to the foreign diplomats in
Mexico City. The note, which was
signed by Querido Moheno, minister of
foreign relations, follows in full:
"In conformity with provisions of
article 81 of the constitution and in
view of the lack of a President or a
vice president and secretary of
state and of the department of for
eign relations, provisional presidency
devolved upon the secretary of state
and of the department of gobernacion,
Gen. Victoriano Huerta, who from
that time by the ministery of the law
has discharged the duties of the Office.
Thus. in accord with the will of the
Mexican people, formally made manifest
In the constitution of February s, 1857.
there remained established the presiden-
tial succession and the unquestionable
legality of the present government. The
Congress OF the union and the supreme
court of justice of the nation solemnly
recognized without objection the new
ruler. In this way the three branches OF
the government continued the functions
by whose conduct the Mexican people ex-
ercise the national sovereignty in ac-
cordance with articles 80 and so of the
same constitution. The political pro-
sramme Of the provisional government,
constituted I'm this manner from that time
has been defined perfectly and ooncen.a
rrifted on two fundamental propositions:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11

ers of the American battleships Ar
kansas and Florida visited the Duke
of Costa today and were invited to
attend military review tomorrow. the
birthday of King Victor Emmanuel.
The Duke of the Abruzzi arrived her
on his way to the Aegan sea and ex-
changed visits with the American COM
manders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
SUFFRAGE HEARING
DATES ARE SET

Washington, November 10.-Chairman
Henry OF the House rules committee has
set Wednesday, December 8, for beginning
hearings on the woman suffrage amend
ments. Hearings will be open to all who
wish to speak,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
ELECTIONS MIGHT
HAVE BEEN HELD

ITO re-establish peace in order that ex-
traordlnary elections might he held in
compliance with the already cited article
81 of the constitution, in order to turn
over the executive power to the one de-
signed by the popular will at these cleo
tions and to respect and make respected
the law.
In compliance with this programme the
executive launched a call for elections,
taking care that there should be fixed for
their holding time which he deemed
prudent, not only that the preparatory
work might be carried out, but also that
the republic might return to a state of or
der which had been deeply disturbed in
some of the northern frontier states and
also, although in much less degree, in
other states. Acting in accord with the
initiative of the executive and in COM
pliance with the constitutional precept
quoted, the Congress of the union con-
voked special elections to be held Oc-
tober 26 past, since 1t was believed that
by that time peace successfully would be
established in all the republic and fair
elections guaranteed.
I'm order to comply with the ssecond
VI lHtSe plOpOSdls lHc SAtcutlNt ildut
clear his respect for the other govern
mental powers but unfortunately one OF
the houses of the legislative power, the
chamber of deputies, attempted in such
manner to invale the prerogatives of the
executive as to refuse In some cases to
recognize the judicial power, and the con-
duct of Some of the members who, shield
ed by their constitutional exemption from
arrest. publicly were fomenting and even
leading the armed rebellion, reached such
O pass as to make impossible harmonious
action with the executive, without which
any government would go to pieces. That
the President of the republic was forced
to resolve to dissolve the chamber of dep
uties as a necessary measure for the sal
vation of the republic, foreseeing as he
did the state of anarchy which inevit-
ably would have been brought about If
he had continued to t0ie'<'e revolution In
the midst of one of the constituted
branches of the government. and. as the
senate alone could not function consti-
tutionally, he declared the Congress dis
solved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
The Day in Congress
SENATE.

, oFlIN A II.
Met at noon
Passed resolution to investigate
whether new tariff law completely ex-
cludes convict-made goods
Senator Hitchcock denounced move
ment to take currency bill into DEM
ocratic caucus.
Adjourned at 2:0s until noon Thurs
day.
HOUSE.
Met at noon and adjourned at 1910
p. M, until noon Tuesday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
City Invaded

Marseilles November 10.-In the alb
sence of the mayor. his deputy. Eugene
Pierre, went aboard the United States
battleship Vermont today to return Capt
George w. klines visit.
The city was invaded today by large
numbers Of bluejackets and marines front
both the Ohio and Vermont. and they
were welcomed everywhere most cordi-
ally
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
BLUEJACKETS
ARE POPULAR IN EUROPE
Wyoming Grew Enjoying Stay in Maa-Deaware and Utah
Leave Nice-Commanders to Attend Military
Review in Naples

Malta November l0.--rhe officers and
blueJackets of the battleship wyoming.
flagship OF the United States squadron
visiting European ports, are regarded
as the most popular visitors to the Is
land for many years They are enjoy
ing their stay so much that they openly
express regret at its brevity. Their
lavish expenditure has made business
Of all kinds very brisk and the Maltese
have reaped an abundant monetary har-
vest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
TOOK CARE TO
CQNVOKE ELECTION


of the executive to govern outside the
constitution, he took care Immediately to
convoke elections to constitute new
Congress, and solely in the meantime as
sumed extraordinary faculties in the de-
partments of hacienda, goberncion and
war which such action was Indispensable,
and this was done with the solemn prom
se to give account of the use which he
has made of such powers to the new
Congress as soon as it shall be installed
"Relying as the President does rely
upon the solemn and important offer
of the honorable citizens who figured
as candidates for the presidency and
vice presidency, and who represent all
the political parties of the republic.
sure that the most perfect harmony
will reign between the three powers
of the union. and that the governments
Of the world will recognize without
exception that only the present govern
ment can call new elections and guar
a ntee their freedom and efficiency, he
hopes to be able to fulfill easily within
the period which congress shall desig-
nate his sacred duty OF consulting the
national desire to consecrate by the
suffrage of the people the executive
who is to rule definitely the destinies
of the country. Otherwise the realiza-
tion OF the executives programme would
not be possible within a long period
of time. This programme consist OF
peace and legality, which are the only
mediums in which the elections may
become the expression of the true popu-
lar will, in which the individual ma
tive. as well as foreigner. may enjoy
full guarantees. and in which the eco
nomic development Of the republic may
permit all social classes TO gather the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
OUTLINES POLICY
TO MINISTER'S

The secretary summoned the minis
ters from five Central American
countries and outlined to them in
general what had been done by the
United States in its diplomatic parleys
with the Huerta government. Later
he announced that he also had been
in communication with the diplomatic
representatives of the European
powers and had informed them in gen.
eral terms of the steps taken by the
United States thus far.
1t was reported that some of these dip
lomats transmitted long dispatches to
their home governments today, describ-
ing the situation as approaching closer
10 a complete break IN relations between
the L aitea Sia1 Ssiia Neytce than AZ
any time since the Mexican problem be-
came troublesome.
The state department made public Huer-
tas statement to the diplomatic corps
In Mexico City at midnight last Saturday.
the burden of which was that the presi-
dental election would be declared null
and void but that the newly elected
members of congress soon would be in
stalled: that the national legislature would
soon resume the legislative powers which
General Huerta had seen fit to assume
during the interim between the arrest of
the deputies for sedition and the induce
ton of the new members of Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
OBVIOUS REPLY
TO UNITED STATES

In view of the fact that the note re-
cited in detail Huertas defense of his
assumption of legislative authority and
his arrest of the deputies and gave also
his programme for the future, ii was
taken by many diplomats as an obvious
reply TO the American suggestion that he
eliminate himself. The Mexican embassy
here, which received q copy of the note,
declared in an official statement that lit
may be assumed that the dispatches re-
ceived represent the attitude of Presi-
dent Huerta and indicate the nature of
his reply to the inquiry of the govern
ment of tho United States regarding his
purposes in view of the recent presiden-
tial elections.
White House officials called attention
to<wh:lt seemed TO them an inconsistency
in the Huerta note. wherein 1t assumed
as valid the election OF congressman
which were held simultaneously with the
voting for President and vice president,
to be declared by Huerta null and void
The purpose Of the United States neither
to recognize Huertas S right to continue
in power nor the acts of the new Congress
is the essence of what has been commune
icatod to the foreign diplomats by this
government. Future steps have not been
specifically outlined. In fact it is un-
derstood that while the policy of the
government has been to keep foreign
nations continually informed. there has
been no direct effort to seek the sup
port of the powers to the American pro-
gramme. There Is no secret however,
of the desire of the United States for
the acquiescence of the powers in Its
policy Refusal to recognize the acts Of
the new Congress. which can grant con-
cessions or ratify loan agreements, would
be calculated. American officials say, to
further weaken the resources of the HUI
erta government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
Wilson Seriously Consider.
ing Permitting Exporta-
ton of Arms to Both
Factions in Republic
ATTITUDE OF U. S.
MADE KNOWN TO
LATIN AMERICANS
Situation Considered in Most Acute
Stage-Refusal to Recognize
Huerta and Newly Elected
Congress Emphasized

Washington, November 10.-Devel-
opments in the Mexican situation here
today tended to emphasize purpose
on the part of the Washington gov
ernment to refuse to recognize any
Of the acts of the new Mexican Con-
gress, and brought to light the fact
that serious consideration was being
given by President Wilson to the ques-
ton of permitting expectations OF
arms to all factions in the southern
republic.
Secretary Bryan had a long con-
ference with Senor Algara, charge
daffaires of the Mexican embassy,
during which, it is understood, he said
the United States considered the cleo
ton Of congressman equally as invalid
as the voting for President and vice
Dresident
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
Blueiackets Leave Nice

Nice. France, November 10.--SiN nun
dred bluejackets from the battleshfps
Utah and Delaware left here today on
excursions to various parts of France.
Spain and Italy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-11-11
HALES VISIT
AROuSES INTEREST

The trip to the Arizona border of Will
liam Bayard Hale, on previous occasions
personal representative of President Will
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Naples, November lo.-rhe command
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Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-01-30
The Conference for Education.

The Conference for Education
In Texas is interested in obtain
legislation on the following sub.
jects:
/. Longer terms for Govern
ing Boards of State institutions
including the common schools
2. Professional school super
vision for all counties Of 1000 or
more scholastic population, the
grouping of counties having less
than 2OOO scholastic population,
into supervisory groups, and
the removal Of the selection OF
county SUPERINTENDENT from poll.
tics.
3. Direct tax for support of
Higher Institutions of learning.
4. The removal of the maximum
local tax rate Of fifty cents on the
500; and the right to levy local
taxes by majority vote in incorp-
Grated cities having control of
schools
These subjects will be formed
into bills and submitted to the
present legislature. AS educa
tiOnal advancement is hampered
in some populous countries, by
some of our present school laws;
efforts will be put forth to secure
their passage.
Alice Emmert.
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PHONE
276
Death OF W. P. Fitz9erald

Died at his home near Hartzo
Wednesday, January %, w. p.
Fitzgerald, from pneumonia,
aged - years. Mr.. Pink) Fitz
gerald, was native of Marion
county, son of the late Ambros
Fitzgerald; had lived in and near
the family home east of Jetfer-
son nearly all his life. He was a
good citizen and none more high
ly respected. He leaves wife
and nine children nearly all
grown, The family have the
sympathy of many friends in
sheir hour of bereavement.
The bnrial took place Thurs
day at 4 p. IN. at Gray's Grave
yard and was we'll attended.
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-01-30
Pc RSONAL MENTIo \,

Il. Is. COOK was IN from LAasSa-
ter Wednesday.
A p Sisk of Lassater was in
the city Thursday.
| X w Wimberly of Avinger
ront No. , was in the city Thurs
day.
Mrs. Wimstead of Houston, is
the guest Of Mrs. Robert r. De
ware.
J. w. Il. Watson returned
from a business trip to Linden
Saturday.
Mrs. Will Lee of Hughes
Springs is visiting Mrs Tom Lee
this week.
W. ID. Fason was in the city
Monday, and pleasant caller
on the Jimp.
J N Gray of Gray Bros. at
Hartzo, was a business visitor in
the city to day.
DR. J. N. McCasland one of
Lassaters leading merchants
was in the city Wednesday.
Mr. and Mrs w. T. Ware of
Baldwin were in the city Tues
day on business and shopping.
Claud Blackman of Marshall,
visited at the home of S. p.
Stringfellow and family Sunday.
A. Nj. Rhyme, President of the
First State Bank of Avinger and
merchant, was in the city Tues
day.
FIJI Frank of Thurber, was in
the city Thursday on his way
East to buy his spring stock Of
goods.
Mrs. M. l.. Brantley, after a
visit to her father and relatives
here, returned to her home at
Woodsboro, Texas, Wednesday.
Hon. II. D. Rowell, after spend
ing a week at home looking after
legal business. returned to Aus
tin Sunday to take up his duties
in the legislature.
Friends will be pleased to
learn that Mr.. j. j. Segal has
recovered his usual health and
will be at home Sunday, after an
absence of several weeks in
South Texas.
p. M. Williams, one of Vivian,
La, business men, was here
Wednesday looking after Il horse
that had been stolen fromhim, also
meeting friends at the old home,
who are always glad to see him
H. j. Whatley, one of the coun-
tvs leading farmers, was a pleas
ant caller at the Jimp office We'd
nesday while in the city. Mr..
Whatley is among the Jimp
readers who have passed their
18th year as a subscriber.
BIB. Buckridge of Fort Worth,
Generald field Secretary of the
Commercial Secretaries and Bus
mess Men Association of Texas
will be the guest of Sam f.
Eberstadt, Secretary of The JEFF
ferson Progressive Club next
Monday and Tuesday
G. A. Schweers left Monday
for New Orleans where he goes
to visit relatives at his old home
for several weeks and to recuper-
ate his health. During his alb
sence his son Frank Schweers
will be in charge of lakewood
cemetary.
Mr.. Jake Rand now of San An
gelo, Texas, spent several weeks
on a visit to his old home and
with friends in Marion and Cass
counties. He was a pleasant cal
Ter at the Jimp. office Monday
with w. b. Stallcup. Mr.. Rand
left this week for Marshall and
from there will return TO San
Angelo.
Z l.. Bass, who was manager
for Perkins Bros. Co. at Jeffer-
son for over three years and who
resigned first Of year to go into
business with borthers, was here
from Yoakum Saturday where
they will open with big stock
of merchandise, Mr.. Bass made
many friends while in Jefferson
who regret to see him leave.
Mrs Bass and children will join
MIR Bass soon as a suitable dwell
Jefferson jimplecute. (Jefferson, Tex.) 1907-1926, 1913-01-30
Erambert-N Vaughan 10.

Take "A walk evenings, it's re
creation. Come down TO the
GEM and enjoy yourself. II
cures laziness, the blues and
sometimes indigestion.