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Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06
History Making Achievements OF the
Republican Party During the Past
Two Years.

THE Republicans Of Maine nave
been making history during the past
two years. The redemption of party
pledges by Legislative action, the
magnificent victory won by the Re-
publicans of the Third Congressional
District, the rising tide of Republican
strength evidenced III the city cleo
tions recently held, have focused the
eyes of the entire country upon Maine
and the result in our coming Septem-
Der election will be awaited with the
deepest interest from Maine to Cali
fornia.'
ut Is therefore eminently fitting
that Maine should lead in tho adop-
tion of the principles of the New Re
puolicanism and that her citizens
should unite under the urgent and dl-
rect appeal that this convention call
makes for action by those voters OF
Mainc who oppose free trade and the
other declared policies Of the Demo-
cratic party who favor the liberal
and progressive principles contained in
the platform of the Republican party
as adopted in 1872 Who are prepared
to ioin in drafting a platform liberal
in principle and fully responsive. TO
the requirements of present political
conditions and who will accept the
platform adopted as a solemn and
binding contract with the people OF
Maine
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06
Co.. Parkhvs a the Voters Tells What the
Republican Party Stands for in ConOenion CaH
CONTINUED from Page One)

~ upon all the questions that VIII
arise in the convention.
Committeeman Servants of the Party.
THE Republican State Committee,
in their relation to the Republcan
party accept the limitation placed up
on them by their party service ana the
duties imposed upon them in conhec-
ton with administering the primary
machinery of the party ana OF the
State, and pledge themselves TO con-
tinued and devoted service to the He-
publicans of Maine. They are the SER
wants of the party membership They
are conscious that a proper conception
of their duty to their particular con-
stituents, the Republicans, denies them
the right of attempting to control the
choice Of party candidates or the dec
laration of party principles. 1t is par
ticularly their province to afford the
members of the party free and uneon-
trolled action in these important mat
ters.
After the platform is adopted in
convention and the candidates are
chosen at the primary, 1t then becomes
the duty of the committee to use every
honorable effort to inform the voters
of Maine Of the merits of platform and
candidates and to solicit support for
them. 1t should be remembered in
connection with this convention, that
by law, its assemblage fixes the limit
of the term OF service of State, county
and district committeeman and that
one of the most important duties de-
volving upon the delegates is the choice
of committees, who will in turn be
charged with administering the affairs
of the Republican party for the en-
s,1ing two wears
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06
What the Republican Party Has Done

What the Republican Party Has Done.
sThe Republican party points with
nrjda to its past achievements. 1t
stands for the enforcement of every law
upon the Statute books 1t has enacted
into law, through its membership more
advanced and progressive legislation
than appears upon the statute BOOKS
of any other State in the Union.
1T has made effective the princi-
ples of the initiative and referendum.
"It has given the voters the Austral-
ian ballot, the direct primary ana the
corrupt practice act.
1T has given to labor law pro-
vitlinx for an efficient department or
labor. well balanced group of laws
relating to labor, including laws gov
erning the hours of labor of women
and children, special lien laws, laws re-
latine to Industrial accidents and oc-
cupational diseases, employers llaell-
itv law. a law correcting the unfair
common law restriction that required
proof that the injured was not guilty
of contributory negligence in damage.
actions resulting from accidents ana
the protection OF wages in trustee pro-
cess.
"It has given laws providing for the
equitable distribution Of the tax burd-
en- upon the property of the state.
TT has given laws providing for the
conservation and betterment of Names
natural resources for the benefit OF
Maine.
ut has given a broad and COM
prehensve law for the establishment
of a public utilities commission.
ut is responsible for the adoption
of those broad principles under whlch
the State has assumed In an ever
increasing degree those burdens that
relate to and benefit the State as a
whole, and which should, therefore, be
borne by the State, instead of by the
towns and municipalities, such as care
of the insane and feeble minded, State
aid for good roads and the return to
the towns of an increasing proper
ton of the State tax for educational
purposes.
THE development of the State De-
partment of agriculture, which. in
conjunction with our splendid univer-
sity at Orono, is so efficiently ana
faithfully helping our farming commu-
mites to better understanding OF
| crop growing methods, is due to Re-
publican foresight and action. Within
few days a great calamity to the
| farmers Of Maine has been avoided by
! the patriotic and forceful action OF OUR
present Republican governor. Hon.
| William T. Haines. who, acting in con-
junction with the State Department of
Agriculture, has forestalled and pre-
vented the threatened embargo upon
Maine grown potatoes.
THE Republican party has stood for
and now exemplifies the faithful per-
| formance by all officials OF the duties
imposed upon them and is giving to
Maine through its present Republican
government a most splendid and busi-
'ness-like administration in all depart
ments. The financial showing in. par
ticular is receiving Statewide com
mendation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1914-03-06
Duties of the Delegates.

AT this convention it will be the
duty and the privilege of the delegate
membership to propose. to consider and
to pass upon every declaration Of prin-
ciple to be included in the party plat
form and to select as members OF inc
new party committees men VINO VIII
correctly interpret and continue fully
responsive to the spirit of the New
Repuhlicanism that now dominates the
councils Of the Republican party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
U. s. TROOPS REMAIN IN VERA CRUZ UNTIL ORDER IS RESTORED
No Date Fixed for Trans fering Port to Mexican Authorities-Wils0n and
 Chiefs Discuss Situation

Washington. October 2.-Official an- nouncement today that American troops would not be withdrawn from Vera Cruz before October II, and that no time had been fixed for the transfer of control of that port to Mexican au- tborities was accepted meaning that General Funston's forces will not he or- dered home until the Carranxa-v Villa break has been settled and order re- stored in the republic.
 Officials said tonight. however. that it was highly probable several attachments would be withdrawn from Vera Cruz within the next two weeks. leaving a suf- ficient force to remain as long as cir cumstances warrant. The battleshp North Dakota. due to leave october Il, may take company of marines to the Guantanamo naval station.
 The Mexican situation was discussed today by President Wilson and Secre- taries Bryan and Daniels. Reports from Consul Silliman on the convention in Mexico City, laid before the President showed that 5S out of q possible 9S dele gates were in attendance yesterday. and that there was a general feeling that a full representation of constitutionalist chiefs would attend the conference at Aguas Calientes, October ,, to settle diff ferences between Carranza, Villa and Zapata
 According to MT. Siliman, Luis Ca brera, former representative of Carranza here, was chosen to preside over the con venton. Sessions were held behind closed doors. No report of today's session had been received heer late tonight.
 Will Attack NacO
 Naco Sonora, Mex, october 2.-Jose 4aytorena, governor of Sonora. in revolt against the Carranza government, formal ly notified Colonel Guilfoyle, of the Uni ted States border patrol tonight that he would attack Naco at daybreak. General Benjamin Hill with 1900 men and some light artillery. is we'll entrenched and is prepared to stand siege while awaiting endorsements.
 A formal demand. by Maytorena for the surrender of Naco was refused.
 Several thousand Yaqui Indians, at- tached to the forces under Maytorena, have gathered during the week, and it is expected they will join in the assault
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
THRILL IN AIR
 ON BATTLE LINE

On the Battle. October 2.--(via Paris, s:l D. m)-A thrill was in the air all along the extended allied lines today. The French and British troops who for more than a fortnight have been in the closest contact with the Germans, felt they had accomplished their hard task of preventing the Germans from breaking through the human barrier erected be- tween them and Paris, their main objec- tiVe, and that this meant eventual vic- tory for the allies
 The lines of trenches make the battle front appear like deeply scared fields. The allies, who quickly learned the les son or ourrowing, at some places face the Germans within quarter of a mile. Their field entrenchments offer admir- able shelter from the German artillery, which consequently reduces their casual t1es and permits the allies to await in comparative safety the German attacks, which must be made across the open and often at terrible cost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
Nomination Ends Spirited Fight in Three States
 for Appointment
CONFIRMATION IS
 EXPECTED AT ONCE
Name Is Sent to Senate and Referred to Judiciary COmmittee-The Appointee Has Excep-
 tiOnal Record

Washington, October 2.-(Special.) The nomination of Judge Richard W. Walker of Huntsville to be judge of the Fifth federal circuit to succeed the late Judge Shelby was sent to the Senate this afternoon by President Wilson and was referred to the judici- ary committee. Interest in the nomin- ation has been discounted largely. however, through the exclusive an- nouncement in The Age-Herald on Wednesday that he had been selected, and by the Presidents verification yesterday of that dispatch.
 As far as can be gathered, no objection will be made to the confirmation of the nomination, or is any obstacle likely to be placed in the way of early and favor able action by the judiciary committee and by the Senate. Although Alabama has no member on this committee and the chairman, Senator Culberson halls from Texas, which also had q candidate. it is understood that the high character of the nomination will preclude any objection on sectional or similar grounds. Florida which presented very strong candidate in the person of Senator Bryan, Is rep resented on the committee by Senator Fletcher, but the supporters in Congress or Senator Bryan were informed yester- day by the President that Judge Walker was his choice and were reconciled to their disappointment.
 Smiths Attitude
 Senator Hoke smith of Georgia, who also is Il member of the judiciary com mittea. has delayed the confirmation of Representative Mccoy of New Jersey for justice of the supreme court of the Dis trict of Columbia, in order. 1t was whis- pered in the capitol today. that he might use these tactics In persuading President Wilson not to name negro as recorder
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
GOVERNOR WILL ASK COTTON MILL MEN ID
 MEET IN ALABAMA
Would Have All Sections Represented-Want Agree ment for Uniform Price
 of Cotton

Montgomery, October 2-(SpeciaI.) Cotton mill owners of every sec tion of the country will be asked to meet In Alabama dur ing the next few weeks for the pur- pose of agreeing upon some uniform and standard price of the fleecy staple. This announcement was made this aft- crnoon by the governor of Alabama, who declared that he will at once is- sue call to the spinners of this statc to cooperate with him in bringing to- gether for a conference the leading mill operators of the entire country.
 It is the opinion of the governor that If the cotton spnners of the south and east will pledge themselves to purchase cotton at uniform price-say at the cost of production-that it will have strong tendency to relieve the present crisis in the cotton market, and that it will also serve to improve business conditions gen. erally throughout the country. According to the plan proposed, an effort will be made to induce the manufacturers to purchase cotton at 10 cents pound, the price which is declared to be equal to that of the cost of production.
 The governor stated that this plan was favored by William G. McAdoo, Secre- tary of the Treasury, and that he had given MT. McAdoo his assurance that he would use his efforts in calling together national conference of cotton spinners. It is proposed by the governor that the conference be held in Montgomery, though he declared that Birmingham or Mobile would serve equally as well for the pur- poses of the convention.
 While in Washington, the governor went carefully over the entire situation with Mir. McAdoo and discussed with him vari- ous relief measures. He declared that Mir McAdoo informed him of the difficulties which he was having in inducing hanks to adopt more liberal policy in the mat ter of loans, and stated that his own in- vestigation has lead him to the concIu- sion that Mr.. McAdoo's criticism was just.
 The governor tomorrow will issue statement in which he will outline vari- ous plans which have been suggested as means of relieving the situation in the south. Much of his statement will be based on facts learned from Mir. McAdoo. The statement will also contain an out line of the various matters under discus sion by the governors at Washington this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
ALLEGED TRAIN
 ROBBER ARRESTED

New Orleans, october 2.-Alfred r. Oliver wanted in connection with the hoIdup of .thc New York Limited, fast Louisville and Nashville passenger train at Gentilly, four miles east of here, on the night of July 2i, Is under arrest at Cheynnc, Wyoming. according to infor- nation received here today by Police Su- perintendent Reynolds. Tine arrest was made by postoffice inspectors
 The New York Limited was held Up by two men, one of whom shot and killed Thomas Eglin, fIagman of the train. The conductor and Il transfer agent were relieved of sums aggregat- ing $20.25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
ANTWERP FORTS
 REPULSE GERMANS

London, October 2.-T:20 D. m.)-The Antwerp correspondent of the Exchange Telegraph company has sent the follow ing dispatch:
 The German attack on the fort and ap- breaches of Koningshoyck (one of the new forts on the outer line) was repulsed last night
 A violent attack on Termonde was re- pulsed at o'clock this morning the Bell gians blowing up the bridge over the Scheldt.
 The Belgians undertook counter att tack from Antwerp Friday morning on the front of the easterly portion This continues"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
l-7- f. ExpIain Concentration

Bordeaux France, Ovtober 2.--(4:15 D. m.)-The concentration of Germans in great strength at Rove, as mentioned In the war offices statement today, is explained here by the ease with which the commanding generals discover the position of the enemy through aeropane scouts.
 A very important factor in the winning Of battles is surprises. The aviators in the present war have made this factor a negligible one. For this reason the bat tle or the Aisne is continuing for an unprecedented time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03

London, October 3.-G2sO5 a. m., heuter's Rome correspondent saws news received fin the Italian capital from Russian headquarters declares that PrxemysI, Galicia, has been att tackled by the Russians on all sides.
 Two of the forts. it is said, already nave been taken and from these the Russians have siIenced several Aus trfan batteries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
Deny Servian Victories

Amsterdam, October 2.--(Via London, 12:10 a. m.)-An official dispatch from Vienna denies all Servian reports of vic tories over the Austrians and says the Austrians not only are secure in posi- tions they have captured east of the Drina river. but are advancing uninter- ruptedly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-French advance partially checked.
 Russians claim victory over Germans.
 Walker named federal judge.
 United States troops to remain in
 Vera Cruz. 1Eyewitness describes artillery duel 8-Model coke plant installed. @Editorial comment. bBale of cotton for club membership.
 Big events at fair today.
 Plan work of tax league. 6-Society. 1-Sports. S-General war situation unchanged. e-Supreme court justices work. n-Markets. n-Necesstty makes America producer of
 .uAtive products.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
GERMANS REPORTED
 DEFEATED IN RUSSIA
Kaiser Troops Attacked and Compelled Flee From vice and Other Towns, Say Russian Dispatches Claim
 the Germans Have Lost 3000O Men

London, October 2.-do:3o p. m)-A dis patch to the Central News from Rome says:
 ''The Russian embassy here has issued . communication announcing that the Germans have suffered a terrible defeat in the provinces of Lodz and Suwalki, Russian Poland.
 The Germans" the communication says, .were attacked with extreme vio-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03

fence and compelled to fee from Suwalki, Ostrowiec and other towns. leaving be- hind great quantities of transport and guns Their troops threw away rifles and baggage. Numerous cannon were abandoned.
 Telegrams from Petrograd, the Central News correspondent at Rome says, de- clare that the Germans have lost 5000 men in killed or wounded and 10000 taken prisoners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
FRENCH TROOPS
 REACH ARRAS

Ihis' apparently, was a modest account or the northward advance of the French. Tor private telegrams received in Lon don tonight announced that the French actually had reached Arras. Stubborn resistance is being offered by the Ger mans In the vicinity of Rove, where earlier in the week they occupied heights which they later were forced to abandon.
 Along the front from the Disc to the Mouse rivers, according to the French report, only partial operations have been attempted by either side. Frontal at- lacks by the allies, as a matter of fact have been discontinued. while the Hanks are lighting for ascendaney.
 on the allies right the Germans have made another attempt to cross the Mouse at St. Mihiel, where they got across last week. The German attack to regain this ground which they had abandoned when threatened on their flank by troops from Toul was made yesterday when they tried to throw bridge across the river.
 The pontoon, however. according to the French report, was destroyed during the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
AGE-HERALD

Among the feature articles bv wom- en writers in tomorrow's Age-Herald Will be the following;
 Dolly Dalrympe: Do You Agree With the Aphorism that Thoughts Are Thlngsgn
 Flora Milner Harrison: "Tuscaloosa's Schools
 Mrs J B. Reid's subject is .'The Fair Yesterday and Today
 Bill Vines will explain the "Difficul- ties of Being a King In England" Frank C. Carpenter talks of "Open- irgs for Uncle Sam in South America" James Morgan in his series, Tn the Path of Napoleon 100 Years After His Downfall.' takes for his subject to- morrow "'rhe Fall of the Empire" C. F. Markell writes under the head. From the stone That Persuades to the Rock That Tells Crime" Karl kaffer gives War Sidelights on Broadway
 Allen Griffin Johnson writes Up and Down Broadway"
 Frances Cowles in her "Corner of Ancestors series tells of the Morton Family"
 Marion Harland writes on "our School Chidrens Diet.'
 On the editorial feature page win be the following:
 "A Battle at Night" by pr. B. F. Riley
 Praying for Peace" by Dr. George Eaves
 some sidelights on the War;" by Harry l. Burney.
 Heart to Heart Talks' are by Charles N. Lurie.
 Among the articles from foreign cap- itals will be:
 London. Famous Novelists Vigorous War Views" by E. L. Scott.
 London. How Socialism Camo to by B. L. Scott
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
FRONTAL ATTACKS STOPPED PENDING THANKING OUTCOME
Germans Evidently Have Failed to Pierce Antwerp Forts Despite Heavy Bonn bardment-Review of the Situation

London, October 2.-(9:30 D. m.) The battle of the Aisne, as it still is called although the armies contending in it have spread far beyond that river, has been in progress just three weeks and no decision has been reached. Reports from Paris earlier in the week that the allies operations were about to succeed were premature. From all appearances there must be more hard fighting before either side gives way.
 The heaviest blows are being given and taken in the western area where, according to today's French official communication, an extremely violent battle continues, especially in the Rove district, where the Germans have con- centrated considerable forces. The communication added that the action was extending more and more north ward and that the fighting front now extended to the district south of Arras.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
SPIES NUMEROUS ALONG FRONT
Would Relieve Pressure
State Fair Strikes It's Rea1 Stride;
 Today Win See Some Big Euents

 State Fair held n the
   Today has been set aside Wonnan Suffrage eanuons alone Will hundreds o ground the | Ito others ain lberun. Altogether
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
FAIL TO PIERCE
 ANTWERP FORTS

The Germans who are supposed to have had the assistance of heavy Austrian guns apparently have failed in their first attempt to pierce the outer line of forts at Antwerp. Official reports and state ments by correspondents say that none of the Belgian forts has been damaged severely and that the German infantry attacks were repulsed with heavy losses to the attackers.
 The opinion prevails here that the Ger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
HEFL|N CITES BIBLE
 HISTORY ID SHOW
 SOUTH NEEDS AID
As Spokesman of Delegation Visiting President, Ala bamian Pleads for More
 Federal Funds

Washington, October 2.--(Special.) )-Sac- tative Hefin in a plea to the President for immediate assistance for the south in the, cotton crisis, caused by the Eu- ropean war, and President Wilson was asked to apply the biblical precedent to the profane situation which now prevails
 eMr. President" said Heflin, when Nehemiah was cup-bearer to the King. the King asked him one day why his countenance was sad and Nehemiah re- piled that 1t was because the city of his fathers was laid waste. We of the south are here. MT. President, because the south. the home of our people, is in dis tress. The situation is desperate and we want to discuss with you the conditions that confront the cotton producers"
 Need Immediate Aid
 Mir. Heflin was the spokesman of a del egation composed. besides himself, of Senator Smith of South Carolina, Repre- sentatives Henry, wingo. Buchanan, Atkinson and H. s. Mobley of the Arkan- sas division of the Farmers Union of America. With the President they dis cussed the situation in detail. asserting that 1t was necessary immediately to ob- tain ample funds for the banks of the south. to be used for the planters and land owners.
 And the Secretary of the Treasury must see that the funds are used in manner to reach the ..roducer, and are not diverted to other purposes" said the visitors.
 Would Relieve Pressure
 After asking many questions, and mani festing keen interest in every angle of
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-10-03
FRENCH LEFT REPORTED | { PARTIALLY CHECKED BY
 GERMANS NEAR ARRAS| Detachment Falls Back to East and North of City, Says Ldconic Paris Report-Al-|
 lies Make Progress North of the Sonn1ex

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