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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
MUST SETTLE OWN DISPUTE,
GERMANY OFFICIALLY ENLIGHT.
ENED AS TO POSITION IN RE-
GARD TO MEXICO.
Suggested That Only Opinion Of
Kaiser's Government Is Expressed
In Statement That decentralization
is PrOmised-Will Be Left to the
Future.

Washington. Feb. 13.-While ad-
mitting it's accuracy, Secretary Bryan
today declined to discuss further the
statement by the German undersec-
retary Of state to the imperial par.
Lament that Germany had been no.
tilted by the United States that no.
body outside OF Mexico could enforce
settlement Of that country's pres
ent difficulties.
The view that the Mexican factions
should be allowed to adjust their diff
ferences without outside interference
was expressed when the American
government gave notice to world
powers that its embargo against the
expectation Oh arms to Mexico :.
been raised. Officials pointed out to-
day that similar expressions had been
communicated repeatedly to other
powers when their diplomatic repre-
sentatives asked what the United
States intended to do in Mexico.
The question Of Mexican response
bility for losses sustained by foreign
residents in Mexico was one which at
present the state department de-
clines to enter upon. 1t was suggest
ed that the German undersecretary
expressed only the German view when
he said assurances had been given
that all losses would be indemnified.
The history OF past revolutionary
movements in the Western hcmis-
phere presents some contradictions of
/ doctrine in this regard and the dis
position Of the officials is to leave
such matters to be adjusted after the
present revolution ends.
Late today a report came to the
navy department on the mysterious
attack Wednesday night at Vera Cruz
on an American navy officer. The dis
patch forwarded to the department
by Admiral Mayo. in command at
Vera Cruz, said:
Lieut.. Arthur B. Cook, in uniform
driving in Vera Cruz on Wednesday
vas shot at from a balcony by an un-
known person but was not injured.
Requested authOr,t g 10 investigate
and take responsibility"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
MEXICO TO SETTLE IT'S OWN
PROBLEMS.
German Foreign Officer Told That
United States Thinks Outsiders Can
Not Help.

Berlin. Feb. 13.-Answering en- in
terpellation in the imperial parlia
ment today as TO "w neither Provisional
President Huorta has made represen.
tations to Germany in regard to the
raising Of the embargo OF arms by the
United States" the undersecretary of
state for foreign affairs said the
Washington government, when it in
formed Germany Of it's latest move,
had expressed convictions thai nobody
outside Of Mexico could enforce set
tlemert of that country's difficulties
Restoration of peae, said the secre-
tary. could be hoped for only if the
combatants were allowed to fight out
their quarrels without interference.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
TRYING FOR REGIONAL BANK
-Four Southern Cities Present Their
Claims Today Ut Atlanta.

Atlanta. Ga, Fob. 1.-THE reserve
bank organization committee met to-
day and heard claims presented by
the bankers and business men from
Chattanooga. birmingham, savannah
and Columbia for the location of the
Regional Bank. The Atlanta bank
ers finished their presentation yester-
day evening. The committee and
,'sitors were entertained at "a ban
Quet last night. The hearing here
Will he concluded this afternoon ana
Monday the committee viii meet i'm
Cincinnati.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
BLIzzARD'S GRIP UNBROKEN.
WORST WEATHER IN TWENTY.
FIVE YEARS THROUGHOUT
NORTH.
Railroad Traffic Crippled and Ship
ping Driven into Port for Shelter
From Wintry Gale-FOurteen Froz-
en- to Death in New YOrk-HOnc-
less and Destitute Suffer Great
Hardships.

New York, Feb. 14.--Railroad trs.f-
fic and shipping of the entire eastern
section Of the country and along
northern and Atlantic Seaboard was
crippled today by the severe blizzard.
A fierce gale whipped every port,
driving vessels to seek shelter. Many
trains are delayed by heavy snow
drifts.
The death list from the cold wave
in New York city has been increased
to fourteen early today. Snow is
seven inches deep and changing 20
sleet today. The subway is the only
Il al transportation system uninter-
rupted. Thousands Of men are kept
working clearing the ssurface railroe d
system tracks. All charitable instl-
tutions are overflowing with home
less people seeking shelter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
FEARS AN ATTACK IN REAR.
Villa Says CicntillCCS Were Re
spOnsiblc for Uprising.

Juarez, Mex. Feb 13.-Gen. Villa
today expressed fear that q federal
force, recruited on the American side
by Huerta agents. may attack his rear
after he leaves Juarez
The men who engineered the up
rising last Wednesday night are Glen
tiiicos and | know their Names" de-
cl2rcd Villa. THAT incident indicates
that must strengthen the garrison
here before leaving for TOrreon to di-
rect the big battle which must be de-
cided there. ! have every confidence
IN the American authorities, but the
border Is long and the Cicntiiicos are
desperate"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18

fort at retaliation against American
residents here since the lifting Of the
embargo or arms from the United
states, but it is no secret that relations
formerly existing between Charge
O'Shaughncesy and President ;fucr,a
arc strained. They have not sec
each other since the day |. NIB" 20
was lifted, although Mr.. O'Shaugh-
messy has sent TO the president note
protesting against the animus display
ed by the newspaper Imparcial The
president did not answer the note but
ihc foreign Office tonight ordered I'm
parcial to cease it's attacks on Presi-
kicnt Wilson.
There have been no developments
in the general military situation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18

cf States SO Independent as to make
the entire region Independent under
all normal conditions. The commit
tee made it clear, however, that no
~ districts, would be made until af
ter the return to Washington and
a full consideration OF The mass OF
written testimony which is being col
lcCtcd there
Giles l.. Wilson, vice president or
the Florida National bank at Jack
sonvi!le, told the committee the Jack
sonville clearing house could agree
only on a district evenly divided be-
tween Atlanta and savannah, with
Richmond, Va. as second choice. He
also formally applied for branch
bank OF Jacksonville.
Newell Sanders, former United
States senator from Tennessee, fol-
lowed Mr.. Wilson, presenting the
claims Of Chattanooga for a reserve
bank. J. II. Cantrell, a Chattanooga
attorney. suggested a district. COM
prising southern Ohio. kentucky,
tennessee. western North Carolina,
Georgia. Florida, Alabama. Mississippi
and Louisiana east of the Mississippi
river. l. Il. Preston, a Chattanooga
Fanker, was the last representative
TO appear for the Tennessee city to-
day. At $50 the hearing was ad-
lourned until 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
Consolidated Aug. 8, 1881
EFFORT TO KILL OFFICER,
LIEUTENANT IN AMERICAN NAVY
FIRED ON AT VERA CRUZ.
Very Slightly Hurt, but Gen. Mas Is
Informed. However, That He Will
Bc Held Responsible for Attack.

Vera CrrZ. Feb. 12.-An attempt
was mado last night to assassinate
Lieut.. Arthur Il. Cook. flag lieuten-
ant to Rear Admiral Mayo OF the
United States battleship Connecticut.
Lieut.. Cook was struck by a bullet.
and slightly wounded. His assailant
was not seen.
The lieutenant. accompanied by his
wife and Miss Ethel Mckenzie of
Philadelphia, had been dining with
Admiral Mayo aboard the flagship.
Returning to the landing place, the
party took an open carriage to drive
to the steamer MORO Castle. on which
Mrs. Cook and Miss Mckenzie were
to soil today. The two women occu-
pied the rear seat. Lieut.. Cook, con-
spicuous in full dress white uniform,
sat facing them. AS the party was
proceeding down Aveniae la Inde-
bendencia q sharp hut not loud de-
tonauon was heard, and Lieut.. Cook
a~Ae - ohONh oh thc iSAt mp WHICH
at the time he did not associate with
what appeared TO be a shot.
on alighting at the wharf Lieut..
Cook found small object on the
carriage seat. which proved to be q
bullet of the type used in pocket au-
tomato pistols. Investigation showed
the bullet had inflicted u bruise on
his hip.
Both Mrs. Cook and Miss McKen-
zie were greatly agitated by the dis
covery of the bullet. Having seen
them 20 their slater ooms, Lieut.. Cook
returned aboard the flagship and re-
ported the attack to the admiral, who
this morning communicated with
John Lind and the American consul
w. w. Canada. They notified Gen.
Mas. military commandant at Vera
Cruz. without. however. making any
formal demand.
Mr.. Lind later will inform Gen.
Mas that the arrest OF persons as
saulting American officers or civil
ians Is OF small consequence compared
with the personal responsibility of
the general for such outrages.
IL is believed the attack was not a
deliberate plot. but the sudden act OF
some desperate.
Recently quiet arrangements were
made TO secure the personal safety OF
Mr. Lind. Until few days ago he
took long walks alone In the outly-
Ing country. At the consulate no
guard was maintained. but signal
boys were brought from the fleet to
act as messengers. In consequence
OF secret information reaching the
consulate. the signal boys were re-
placed by eight stalwart picked blue
jackets. four of whom arc on duty
day and night.
Mr.. Lind. whenever he leaves the
consulate now. is followed by bis
bluejacket, who. although unarmed
is within immediate striking distance
Mr.. Lind was opposed to these pre-
cautionary measures. but finally was
persuaded that conditions demanded
them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
POWDER HOUSE EXPLOSION.
Part Of DUPONT Plant DESTROYED and
Four Men Killed.

kenvillc. y. y, Feb l3.-Thc pack
ing house OF tho Hercules Power
Works which is n part Of the Du-
Font plant was destroyed by an eX-
plosion today. Four men were kill
cd. The explosion was heard four
miles
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
ANOTHER O|SPEASARYE
SENATOR CLIFTON INTRODUCES
BILL PROVIDING FOR ELEC.
TION.
The Proposed Election Will Be Held
on the Second Tuesday in May Pro-
vided Proper Petition is Filed
With County Supervisor-If the Bill
Becomes Law Dispensary Fight will
be Made All Over Again.

Columbia, Feb Senator Cliff
ton introduced ight a bill per-
mitting an elec' the dispensary
question to be in Sumter county
May 18th, 19 The text Of the bill
follows: -
the sal - alcoholic liquor and
bevera nd TO provide for the
methf holding same in Sumter
cour Be it enacted by the Gen.
era sembly OF the State Of
Sc arolina:
Sect.~ /. That an election is here
by permitted and ordered to be held
in the County Of Sumter, on the Sec
ond Tuesday in May, 1914 on the
question Of dispensary or no dispen-
sary in the form of question as here
in provided and under the rules and
regulations provided by the general
election law:
Provided, That before such election
shall be held there shall be filed with
the supervisor CT said county on or
before the tenth day of April, 1914, a
petition in writing praying fer said
election signed by one-Sourth of the
qualified electors OF said county, Of
which election the supervisor shall
give thirty days notice by advertise
ment
Sec. 2. At such election all quail
fled electors OF said county may vote.
Sec. 3. The form Of the ballot shall
be as follows: For Sale Of Alcoholic
Liquors and Beverages" Against
Sale Of Alcoholic Liquors and Bever-
ages" upon separate ballots, said
ballots to be furnished by the State
Commissioners of Election for Sum-
te- County md to be OF such sixe and
form as they MAJ prescribe.
Sec. 4. In case a majority Of the
votes cast at such election be for the
sale Of alcoholic liquors and beverages
in such county, it shall be the duty
OF the governor to appoint a County
D!spensary Board for said county COM
posed Of the members upon the
recommendation Of the delegation of
said county in the General Assembly,
and Upon the said members of said
beard qualifying, they shall proceed
to establish and conduct a County Dis
penSary in said county under the pro-
isions Of an act entitled, AN Act to
declare the law in reference to and
TO regulate he sale, use, consumption,
possession, transportation, and dispo-
sition OF alcoholic liquors and bever-
ages within the State and 20 police
the same" approved the 10th day Of
February, 1907, and Acts amend
atory thereof; and the said County
Dispen&ary Board shall have such
powers, duties, and compensation as
are provided under the laws rs were
OF force with reference to said county
on the 30th day Of June, 1903, and
subsequent thereto.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
CALLS UP BILL MONDAY.
Chairman Ways and Means Warns
Members To Re In Their Seats.

George W. Dick, NJ D.. OF Sumter.
chairman Of the ways and means com
mitteo, said yesterday that members
OF the house would do well TO be in
their seats at 1880 u. m. Monday.
since he expects to call up at that
time the general appropriation bill
for consideration, section ly section
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
Nine Lives Snuffcd Out,

New London, Conn, Feb. 14-Nine
lives were lost today when the tug
Pliny Fisk, unable to combat the
fierce gale and mountain waves, was
forced to abandon four barges with
nine aboard.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18

Atlanta, Feb. 14.-Seet and ice COW
ers north Georgia today. many trees
and wires have been broken down.
Tho temperature reached % above
last night.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
ENGLISH STEAMSHIP WRECKED
Captain Was Only Member Of the
Crew Rescued.

Dover, Eng, Feb. 13.--Freight
steamship Myown was sunk in a gale
off Shoresham today with the loss Of
the entire crew except ne captain
who was saved.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
boston Suffers Heavily.

Boston, Feb. 14.-Thc blizzard to-
day is paralyZing railroad and street
car traffic. Coastwise shipping is at
a standstill. 1t is the worst storm
for many years
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
Snow and Slcct for South.

birmingham, Ala, Feb. 1.-THE
mercury this morning stood at twen-
ty-four above zero. The snow and
sleet extends far to the South.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
Suffering in Baltimore.

Baltimore, Feb. 14.-This morning;
there was a half a foot Of snow OH
tsae ground 1t is drifting badly
Many street car lines are tied UP anC
there is untold suffering among the,
poor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
"WOrSt Storm In Two Years"

Philadelphia, Feb. 14.-The city
has experienced the worst snow storm
in years. Two men are dead from ex-
posure. Traffic is tied up.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
Snow Seven Inches Deep.

Richmond, Feb. 1.-THE snow is
seven inches deep. Steam and cleo
trio lines are almost all out of COM
mission. heavy coat of sleet covers
the snow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
Seven Inches in Washington.

Washington, Feb. 14.-Seven inches
Of snow has fallen up to 10 A. Nj.
Thousands OF unemployed are at
work clearing the streets.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
Two Feet OF Snow at Albany.

Albany, Feb. 1.-two feet of
snow covers the ground and it is sti
showing. This Is the worst blizzard
in years.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
Traffic at a Standstill.

Elmira, y. Y, Feb. 1.-two feet
Of snow covers this section, the
heaviest snow fall in twenty-five years.
Traffic is practically at q standstill
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-02-18
Extremely Cold in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh, Feb. IA foot and l.
! half of snow has alreaG.' fallen an1
the weather is extremely cold.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-27
ALL EYES TURNED
ON CARRANzA' MEN

Niagara Falls, June 26.--All those
who are connected with the mediation
conference here are waiting on Cen
erai Carrarza and his delegates,
This has been the first day Of abso,
lutte inaction for delegates and dipio-
mats alike since the conference
started thlrty-seven days ago. Rafae,
Zubaran. Capmany and Luis Cabrera
are the only constitutional ENJOYS ex-
pected. 1t is understood that jose
Nasconcelos will not come to confer
with the Huerta delegates. The place
where the Mexicans will confer has
net yet beer selected.
Minister Suarez, OF Chile. Is pre-
pairing to leave for Washington He,
like Ambassador Da Cana, OF
Brazil. will return only II his presence
is requested
According to the latest reports here
definite information regarding the
Carranzaists will reach here tomor-
row and arrangements will at once
be made for the meetings at which
they are to attempt 10 agree on new
government for Mexico No one here
believes that the conference Will last
more than a week and the more
optiomistic declare that a final agree
ment will be signed before the end
Of the next week.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-27
STOCK MARKET
CLOSES FIRM
WALL STREET GIVES GOOD &C
COUNT OF ITSELF UNDER
CHAELTS FAILURE
ISSUES UP A POINT
coon AVERAGE RECOVERY AFTER
srxrRESr TEST OF WEEKS oC-
urSCr.--wARF&ET STILL
spECULAIIyELY ovERsoLD.

Nav york. June c6.--After the tur-
tYlsrt turmoil Of Yesterdays exciting
devele pn1ents. Vail street was relieved
n ET75 that 70 ta~ q t+--=--s 1-+>--' --+".-
Ike, was concerned there vas no IN.
dicat!sn thst Jbe country was appra!s-
irr The Claain failure in terms OF great
tismay.
bver Night. ard there vas in the earlE
dealings continuation Of pressure IN
v,r watch the ehare list yielded after
an opeu1re advance. Until fairly well
t-to fhe afternoon the market vas
feve-tsh. but = began fhen "a harden.
and In the last hour general TahF
proceeded to the close. which was firm
al good average Of recovery Tor the
day. with a large number OF issues az
point OF more from yesterdays maj
figure
Foreign buying vas reported, and
there was a general feeling tonight
ina. wan street had given good &C
count cf itself under the severest test
Of the weeks occurrence. The stock
market i4self seemed 10 give evidence
that Il 1as still one IN which there
had no, only been a speculatFely hqul-
dalton 10 a conclusion, but specula-
lively overeold. while II was SIN a
market in which investors would not
sell but would buy on sach occasions
az this week. slump
Weakness IN the United Dry Goods
stocks had absolutely no unsettling ef-
feet over the rest Of the list. Total
transactions were In fhtr voiun1e. but
were hardly more than half Thursdays
aggregate.
There was included In the days bud
gst a report OF lower prices for COP
per metal and the announcement that
the Pennsylvania was about 70 order
100000 ton, Of steel rails having OIL
ready contracted for $1,000 tons
wheat fell more than n cent bush.
eli. and was on the decline. Reports be
Gan 70 come from the Southwest Of
the hardships Of the farmers because
of the low prices 81 grain. but it If
going TO be hard to convince the
country that it can suffer from a
cheapaning OF agricultural commodi-
ties
cold exports 70 Paris was announced
or d decline a. foreign exchange. The
known movements 81 currency point 70
a cash loss by the local banks rang
tng around SIC 68e.690.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-27
Clearing House statement.

New York. June 2s.-Bank clearing
Of the United State for the week as
reported to Bradstreets aggregate 81
s741as oo0 against $2,948,934,hoo last
week. and t3l4a. asa, 600 In this week
last year.
Canadian clearings aggregate 1852
2s7 0n1 az against sI60478.eoo last
week. and s1s7 ei9 600 IN THE week last
year Following are the returns for
this week with percentages Of change
from this week last year
New York $1,5a3,7a4.o 600; decrease,
~
Chicago. 32so 100000; decrease. as,
Philadelphia, S154.si3.ooo. increase.
~
Boston. s1N.143 coo. increase as.
St Louis. sTG70s. 900. decrease, "a,
plttshurg s52 600 COO decrease. 17.s.
Kansas City, s451oo, ooo. decrease,
SO
san Francisco, SASHA 900. increase,
AZ
Baltimore. $s2.5o8 coo; decrease, 40.
Detroit S271Ts6ooi decrease. 20.
Richmond, 100000: decrease. 8.
Cleveland. $22.451.ooo; decrease,
~.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-27
FATHER OF NEWMAN
INVESTIGATING CASE

william E Newman. Of II l-2
South Laurel street. father of How
ard A Newman, whose body II Is be-
lieved to have been that found near
the hanks Ct a river In Caroline coun-
", and which was buried near Ash
land, went to Ashland yesterday after
noon to investigate, Detective Cor
don Smith. Of the Richmond police
department, also went to Ashland yes
terday afternoon
The remnants of clothing found on
the body Of he man contained a card
bearing tho name II. A Newman, and
tho corpse IS supposed 70 have been
that Of the Richmond man. who has
hoon missing from his home here
since March J. The Richmond police
have become interested in the case be-
cause of the theory that Newman met
with foul play.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-27
TUCKER PROMISES TO
SUPPORT HIS WIFE

James L Tucker, p painter, charged
with wife desertlon Yesterday morn
ing in Police court was put under
probation on condition that he pro-
vide for the support Of ne wife and
two little children. Tucker was
brought to Richmond from Black
stone yesterday morning by Detective
Sergeant + G. BAILEY
When Detective Sergeant Bailey
left for Blackstone THURSDAY, ne
thought he was going after Frank
Atkinson, twenty-etsht wears old, who
is charged with hi9amy- The police
arc still seeking All nson.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-27
Charters Granted

The corporation commission yester-
DAY granted tho following charters
The Childrey company. incorporated.
Richmond. Va. Capital $4,000 to STA
ooo 70 do a designing drafting and
blue print business Wayne A. Chill
drey. president John G, Kinker, Jr..
secretary. both Richmond. Va.
Norfolk Berkeley Bridge corporation.
Norfolk, Va, Capital $3eo.0oo 20 $500
con. To build a toll bridge, Norfolk 10
Berkley. Paul Garrett. president; W.
r Doueherty. secretary. both Norfolk.
Va
2 Amendment 10 charter Of Robinson.
Graves & pettyjohn, Incorporated.
Lvnchhurg. Va changing name to
Robinson Graves company incorpor-
ated.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-27
{ oTT0S4

Nav York Jure 2s-The attention
Of The cotton trade naturally centered
on the near months this morning.
owing to the circulation OF notices
against july contracts, estimated at
about 10000 bales
The leading spot Interest was cred
tied with having issued practically
all these notices, but brokers sup
posed to he operating for the same
people were buyers of July option 1t
soon became apparent that the issues
q the notices had 40 desire 10 lose
control OF the local stuck
There was heavy July liquidation.
but after the opening two points lower.
July sold about s points above yes
terday's closing neHres. while other
months made day declines of to .
points. The market further advanced
during the afternoon and held net
gain Of some 6 10 points
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-27
Mrs. Valentine To Speak.

The Princess Anne County Equal
Suffrage league. through its president.
Mrs, Frank Washington. cf London
Bridge, has invited Mrs. r. Is. Valen-
tine to make a suffrage address at tho
Oceana High school Monday. June %.
Mrs Valentine has accepted and will
be introduced by Judge A. Johnson
Ackiss, Commonwealth attorney for
the county of Princess Anne and an
ardent suffragist
The Equal Suffrage League Of Nor
folk has arranged for suffrage meet
ing AT Ocean View Tuesday, June 80.
at which Mrs B, r. Valentine will be
the principal speaker.