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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-26
RIVER OF DOUBT
AND POLITICS
Colonel Roosevelt Will Tell
About His Discoveries
and Talk Bull
Moose.
CALL ON WILSON
Politicians and Scientists Greatly Ex-
cited over tho Visit
Of the Former
President.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.l
WASHINGTON, May 26.-Politic-
ians and scientists We'd in suppressed
excitement In awaiting the advent
here today of Colonel Roosevelt. Nine
strenuous hours, beginning at $3.50
o'clock this afternoon, awaited the
colonel.
Senators Clapp and Poindexter.
progressive leaders. left here early to
meet Roosevelt at Philadelphia for an
opening discussion OF the political
future Of .he bull moose-and the re-
publicans. Most progressives in con-
gress planned to meet the colonels
train this afternoon and also hold
political conference tonight after his
lecture on his Brazilian explorations.
! Whether overtures from republican
leaders for amalgamation Of the pro-
gressives and republicans would be
made while Roosevelt. was here, was
one Of the interesting possibilities
discussed.
Tickets for Roosevelt's lecture to-
night at Convention hall before the
National Geographical society were at
a premium today. Only about half
Of che membership were able to So
cure seats.
After an informal depot reception
welt day In Washington included 3
visit to the Smithsonian institute to
view the trophies Of his African hunt,
La short call upon President Wilson at
1.-THE white house and AS dinner. party
before the River Of Doubt lecture.
Former President Theodore Roose-
welt will tell about it'' to President
Wilson at The white house this after
noon The president today let 1t bs
known that he had invited the sage
of Oyster Bay to have luncheon with
him. but Colonel Roosevelt discovered
that he would not have time. He
will. however, go 20 the white house.
before delivering his lecture on HIS
Brazilian discovery before the Ma
tionaI Geographical society.
While it was announced that the
visit will be one of courtesy. the very
fact that Roosevelt is going to the
white house caused much comment.
among politicians. Roosevelt's already
avowed opposition to the Wilson Pan
anna tolls policy and the administra-
tons proposed Colombian treaty had
been expected to stand in the way Of
a white house call. The president ex-
.ended an Invitation. however.
The visit of Colonel Roosevelt to
Washington has already showed all
other issues into the background.
While the colonel has announced that
he will not take up for serious con-
sideration political questions until
after his return from Spain. some
political leaders here hope to get him
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-26
S|LL|MAN WEAK
AFTER RELEASE
American Consul Who Was
Locked up by Mexicans
and Kept a ..
Prisoner.
GOULD HARD1 e'Alk
He Reaches Vera Cruz Today and
BIames General Mas for
His Recent Predica.
nent.
COULD HARDLY wall
[By VIM. G. Shepherd, Staff Cores
pondent OF United Press.

[By VIM G. Shepherd, Staff Cores
pondent of United Press.]
VERA CRUZ, May 26.-Ex.remely
weakened, leaning on the arm Of a
soldier and showing unmistakeable
signs of sickness. John R. Silliman,
United States consul at Saltillo, ar
rived here this afternoon from Mexico
City. Mrs. Silliman did not accomp-
any him. She is still in Saltillo under
the care of the British consulate. Be-
cause OF the fighting around the
town, 1t was deemed unsafe for Mrs.
Silliman to try to leave. Her son
said today she was known to be safe.
1t was with difficulty that the man
whose detention in the federal lines
all but added new complications to
the Mexican situation, made his way
afoot, in the broiling sun, across the
three mile break in the railroad out
side the American lines. An escort
Of soldiers was waiting for him with
a stretcher but silliman refused to be
carried.
~ have no blame for Husrta for my
.predicament," Silliman said. Cen
eral Mas was responsible for it ALL
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-26
Weather Conditions.

Scattered showers and thunder
storms from the Missouri river to the
Lake region attended the passage of
the depression from the northern
plains to the Lake Superior region
since yesterday and .he pressure re-
mains low on the eastern slope of the
Rockies this morning attended by un-
settled but generally fair weather.
Persistent high pressure in the
southeastern states has caused warm
weather in the central valleys, where
the temperature was above ninety
degrees at several stations yesterday.
Conditions indicate unsettled, but
generally fair, continued warm
weather for this section tonight and
Wednesday.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-26
Breach is Widening Between
Them on Provisions Of
New Anti Trust
Law.
( EXEMPTION IS REFUSED
Mr.. Wilson Was Not Impressed by
Committee Which Called
Upon Him
Today.
GBy John Edwin Nevin, United Press
Staff Correspondent

GBy John Edwin Nevin, United Press
Staff Correspondent
WASHINGTON, May 26.-The fight
of organized labor for complete ex-
semption from the Sherman anti trust
law and legislsting supplementing 1t,
was carried to the white house today.
Representative Webb Of North Caro-
lima, acting chairman of the house
Judiciary committee, accompanied by
Representatives Carlin and Floyd.
the subcommittee In charge of anti
trust bills now before the house, call
ed to tell President Wilson the labor
men were insistent that the Clayton
bill must be amended with the consent
of the administration. They asked ad-
vice. The president told them he
would not permit any change that
would erect wall around labor un-
ions and make them immune from
penalties for illegal actions. He re-
iterated that house labor leaders had
accepted the Clayton bill with pro-
viso included that nothing therein
should be construed as affecting the
legality of labor unions, farmers CO.
operative organizations and the like.
This was as far, the president said, as
he was willing to go.
Senator Hughes asked that the
president and the house leaders get to
gether on compromise which would
prevent the manipulation by employ.
ers' association Of anti trust laws to
harrass. nnionism. The president
held that this Is the object OF the
Clayton bill in as much as It provides
fury trials for persons accused Of VIC.
lating injunctions and further, that in.
functions shall not issue In strike
cases except on due anu proper no
tice Hughes took the position tina.
while this was step in advance, 1t
did not go far enough and that labor
men had been promised consideration
by the last two democratic platforms.
The president did not seem impressed
with these arguments and evidence OF
a breach between him and labor and
radicals in the house is widening,
while the subject will now be
threshed out on the floor.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-26
Kaiser's Son Announces That
He Intends to Marry the
Girl of His
Choice.
HE MAY BE BANIsHED
Countess 10 Not Of Royal Blood and
Wedding Is Therefore Not
Approved Of by
Wilhelm.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. ]
BERLIN. May 26-German nobility,
society and ofncialdom were aghast
today when Prince Oscar Of Prussia.
fifth son Of Kaiser Wilhelm publicly
announced his engagement to marry
Countess Ina Marie, daughter OF
Count Bassewitz Of Mecklinburg.
It is the first instance on record
where male Of the reigning branch
Of the Hohenzolerns has been morgan
atically engaged to we'd. While. the
young countess is woman Of rank
she is not of royal blood, 1t was conf.
IDENTIFY expected the kaiser would
either break the engagement or ban
ish his son.
Prince Oscar Is in his twenty.sixth
year. The kaiser has but two chill
dren younger than he, Prince Joachim
and Princess Victoria Luise, now the
duchess Of Brunswick. Countess Ina
Marie Bassewich is half year older
than the prince.
The countess met the prince while
she was lady in waiting to Empress
Augusta Victoria. 1t was believed at
first that the kaiser would consent to
the marriage, but apparently he will
not, and the countess has not been re.
ceived in the royal household since
the princes attachment for her be
came known.
BY flatly announcing his intention
to marry the girl OF his choice, re
gardless Of Hohenzollern precedent
and family tradition. Prince Oscar
won the instant admiration of the
German public The revelation OF the
romance that cost the Countess Ina
Marie her position as lady in waiting
to the empress and which may cost
the youthful prince his royal standing
was a sweet morsel under the tongues
of all Berliners.
Until the prince came forward with
his announcement, he was not a very
important figure in German life. With
four princes between him and the i'm
perial throne. the young man was not
considered of much consequence, ex-
cept when he raced his automobile
through Inter Den Linden strasse.
1t was not known until now that
Prince Oscar had backbone and
stamina. Germans are now convinced
that he is chip off the old block"
and a battle royal between the kaiser
and his son Is expected.
Prince Oscar is without an income,
save the bounty of the war lord. The
German empire allows the emperor
something like $5,O00,OOO ANNUALLY
Out Of this he provides allowances for
the members Of bis family. Should
the kaiser forbid the match and the
prince remain firm, he may be sent
penniless out Of Germany and have to
work to support himself and wife.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-26
SNAKE Rlte Baby.

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service.1 ]
( DODGEVILLE. Wis, May 26.-Curl-
ed up on the chest Of two year old
Harold Mite. a blow-snake. five feet
long, was found BY the infants hor.
.rified mother. She killed the snake
with club and ran to the house with
.he baby, who was unconscious from
several severe bites. An uncle suck
ed the blood from the wounds until a
physician arrived and 1t is believed
the boy will recover.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-26
Eolony Of Diplomats Takes
Time to Learn New Ameri-
can Dances and See
the Sights
ALSO HOLD DISCUSSIONS
optimism Prevails and Re
suits Are Expected to Fol
low the Conferences
Being Held.
IBy Fred S. Ferguson, United Press
Staff Correspondent.1

Stan Correspondent
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont, May 20
The common ground of understand
ling" in ths Mexican mediation pro
gram Is slowly being reached The
Mexican delegates today were ex-
pected formally to make known their
position on what is conceded to be
the crux OF the entire plan for re
habilitation OF Mexico 1.-The breaking
10 Of the vast estates held by the
powerful cientificos and some plan Of
distribution of this land so that the
peon may share.
The constilutionalists based their
revolt on this agrarian reform. 1t
was not expscted that complete
plan for division Of land could be
reached without their participation,
oficially, or unofficially in the media
tion proceedings. II was learned to-
day, however, that the Mexican fed
eral delegates are taking broad
view OF the entire situation and that
they believe a settlement may be
possible without the constitutionalists.
Scarcely more than preliminary dis
cussions have as yet taken place
either ON the questions 0f Hnsrta's
continuance Of power, or land reform.
Bnt an air Of Increasing optimism was
apparent among all parties to the
confer snce today.
The mediators. were expectef to
meet with American delegates today.
It has definitely been stated that
the mediators have mo intention Of
taking up the question of the estab-
lishment Of a provisional government
in Mexico. They do not consider that
within their province Any discussion
naming a commissioner or otherwise
providing for government, pending q
genral election, will rest with the
American and Mexican delegates. All
is now not weighty diplomatic discus-
sion In the mediation colony Having
become accustomed to their surround
ings. members of the Mexican party
are Sc skiing amusement. AS the dele
gates and mediators worked with
their problems last night. strains OF
an orchestra fioated up from the ball
room on the ground floor. The four
Rabasa sisters and other members of
the party held an informal party.
Mexicans and Am sricans were in the
crowd and the young Mexican girls
were soon initiated into the mysteries
OF the hesitation and other dances.
Word From carranxa.
WASHINGTON, May 26.-Import-
ant dispatches from Generals Car
fanza and Villa are In the hands Of
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-26
THE WEATHER

| For Keokuk and Vicinity: Unsettled
but generally fair weather tonight
and Wednesday, continued warm.
For Iowa, Illinois and Missouri: Un-
settled but generally fair weather to-
night and Wednesday. Continued
warm.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-26
Local Observations.

River above low water of 1864, So
Change in "a hours. fall 2.
Mean temperature, 80.
Lowest temperature, 70.
Highest temperature, SO.
Lowest temperature last night, "A.
FRED 2. GOSEWIsCH.
Observer.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-26
First Train since February.

United Press Leased Wire Service. ]
LAREDO, Texas, May 26.-Now
known as the "constitutionalist lines
Of Mexico" the first passenger .rain
to operate since February, left Nuevo
Laredo today for Torreon. marking
resumption of service. One hundred
and twenty wealthy Mexicans, exiles
since February, left on the train for
their former homes.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-26
l[D|AIORS ENJOY LIFE
| AND ARE KEEPING COOL
Secretary Bryan. They were sen
from FL Paso in code by George Cal
others, special representative Of tn

Secretary Bryan. They were sent
from Ell Paso in code by George Car
others, special representative Of the
state department. They express the
exact position of the constitutional
lists toward the Niagara Falls peace
conferences. While details were
withheld, today, 1t is understood that
both Carranza and Villa expressed
hope that the Niagara conferences
would be productive OF beneficial re.
suits. They are said to have agreed
to consider carefully all of the rec
concentrations OF the mediators and to
accept. for themselves and their fol-
lowers at least, the principles Of any
settlement agreement which elimin-
ates Huerta and re-establishes con-
stitutional government. The messages
were 20 be considered by the cabinet
today. 1t was stated that Villa has
sent word that he and his troops ex.
pect to be in front of Mexico City
within fortnight and .hat If the med
iators are to accomplish anything,
they must act very soon.
-
Mexicans Reverse Decision.
\ NIAGARA FALLS, Ont, May 26.-
The Mexican delegates to the media
ton conference today suddenly re-
versed themselves and decided not to
issue statement on the land prob
lem, one of the big questions at issue
in the efforts to restore peace in
Mexico.
After announcing such a statement
would be given out at noon, the dele
gates held an extended conference
during the morning and then changed
their minds. No reason was gwen for
the change in plans. II could not be
learned whether instructions from
Mexico City had resulted in the deci-
sion. For the first time since Sun
day the aericans met with the A. B.
G.. mediators today. Justice Lamar
and Frederick w. Lehman arrived at
the Clifton hotel at 11:3u and went
directly to the conference room for
conversation with the ambassadors.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-26
Daily River Bulletin.
Stage Height Change 7
River Forecast.

The river will continue to fall
slowly from Davenport to Keokuf
during the next forty eight hours.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-05-26

Word From Carranxa,
WASHINGTON. May 26.-Import-
ant dispatches from Generals Car
fanza and Villa are in the hands Of
Arizona republican., 1914-04-18
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF SU. PERvisORS, MARlcOPA cOUN-
 TY. STATE OF ARIZONA.
Phoenix. March 5 1e1

Phoenix March ,, 1914. The Board resumed session at nine o'clock A. M Monday. March fifth, 1914, and there were present: w. A. Moeur. Chairman. Frank Luke and Lin E. Orme, Members, and James Miller, Jr.. Clerk.
 Minutes of previous meeting read and approved.
 APPLICATION FOR FRANCHISE WHEREAS, the Phoenix Railway Company of Arizona has heretofore petitioned the Board of Supervisors for permission to extend it's line of street railway along Washington Street from Seventeenth Street, also known as the East Lake Park road, said road being on the eastern boun- dary of the city of Phoenix, In an earterly direction. crossing all inter- secting roads from the said Seven teenth street aforesaid to and across the road known as Asylum Road, located on the west side of Section II, Twp. l north, Range 3 east. of the q. X S. F. E. X M., and to transport passengers and freight thereon for hire; said permission to cover a period of twenty-five years and,
 WHEREAS. the Board of Super visors believe that said permission to construct said line of street rail- way should be granted to the Phoe- nix Railway Company of Arizona, BE IT RESOLVED; that the goth day of March, 1914, at ten o'clock be set as the time for hearing said petition, and that notice of the in- tention of the Board of Supervisors to grant the foregoing privilege to the Phoenix Railway Company of Arizona on the said S0th day of March, 1914, be given by publication thereof i'll the Arizona Republican once a week. for three successive weeks prior to the above date.
 On motion and by unanimous vote of Board stood at recess until ten A. M, March 9, 1914.
 w. A MOUER, Chairman Board of Supervisors, Mar icopa County. Arizona.
 JAMES MILLER, JR.,
 Clerk.
Arizona republican., 1914-04-18
WHY WE WILL WIN

When the statewide prohibition ation of all the forces opposed to the liquor traffic for the purpose of lnitia- ating an amendment to the state con- stitution, I was somewhat in doubt as to whether it was possible to carry the measure After the meeting had been held and the enthusiasm and deter minatfon of those taking part in it had become manifest, l felt that the tri- umph of the amendment was not only possible. but probable. since that time an investigation of conditions and view of the territory and circumstances attendant not only sustains my faith. but gives to it the conviction of cer- tainty.
 In the first place this is the first time in the United States, so far as am aware, where the cause has been placed before the voters of any state under such favorable conditions. No political party is behind it. All are equally free to vote for the amend ment No church is taking the lead in the movement-all are free to support the measure on it's merits. No organi- zation, or society, or league of any kind is pushing the proposition as a measure of it's own. but all have united in one federation 10 secure the adoption of the amendment and the only condition attached is that those taking part in the movement shall vote to make Arizona dry.
 Certainly no measure could be pro- posed under more favorable circum- stances The political or church affili- ation of no man or woman can be called in question. No jealousies can be engendered All are to be treated with the utmost consideration. There will be no candidates, because candi- dates and causes do not always get along well together Those who vote for the amendment can do so, no mat ter what candidate or candidates they favor. This places the cause on it's merits. It must stand or fall of its own weight. There can be no excuse no eouivocation. no lodging this con clusion.
 No amendment yet proposed for the constitution of Arizona, so far as am aware, has ever been defeated
Arizona republican., 1914-04-18

trived to .ingratiate himself with Mac and was able to have part of his punishment remitted. and he returned to England in 1920.
 John immediately recommended proceedings for the recovery of the Crawford honors and. as his une,s- pected return seemed 10 imply that he had been unjustly transported. his friends took encouragement from this circumstance and again came forward with subscriptions and ad- vances. Many noblement and gentle men believed him to be injured and contributed liberally to his support and to the cost of the proceedings which he had begun
 At last the case came before the lords committee ofprivileges, to which It had been referred by the king. Lord Brougham was counsel in the cause. and he publicly expressed his opinion that it was well founded. Many of the claimants adherents. however. were deterred from pro- ceeding further in the matter by the unfavorable report of two trust worthy commissioners, who had been appointed to investigate the affair in Scotland. On the other hand. MT. Nugent Bell. Mir. William Kaye. and Sir Frederick Pollock, with q host of eminent legal authorities, predicted certain success.
 Thus supported the pretender as- sumed the role of Earl of Crawford and actually voted as early at an election of Scotch peers at Holyrood Unfortunately for all parties. the claimant died before a decision could be given. either for or against hm. His son. however, inherited the fath- CTS pretensions. and also apparently his faculty for raising money, con- trived to find supporters and contin- ued the case
 Maintaining his fathers truthful ness. he declared that his ancestor, tha Hon. James Lindsay Crawford, lad settled in Ireland. and that he had died there between 1165 and l770. leaving a family of which he was the chief representative. On the other hand. Lord Glasgow. who has sue ceeded by this time to the estates, insisted that the scion of the family who was supposed to have gone to Ireland, and from whom the pre- tender traced his descent, had in re- ality died in London in 1z45. It was finally proved that a record of this death remained in London. and the decisions of the house of lords was. that from the facts now before us we are satisfied that any further inquiry is hopeless and unnecessary"
 This opinion was given in 1899 and since that time no further steps have been taken to advance the claim
 Tomorrow-The DuBouree Trial.