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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-12
DECIDE IN CAUCUS that THE
REPUBLICANS HAVE NO OBJECTION
TO VOTING FOR COUNCIL FIRST

A closed caucus was neld by the Re-
publicans in the Senate chamber at
s o'clock last night and did not adj
journ until 10. Little was given out
at the close Of the caucus, but it was
announced that the Republican men,
bers of the convention would offer no
objection if the Democrats wished to
proceed with the election of the seven
councillors this morning. 1t may be
expected, therefore, that the conven-
ton will pass over the election of Sec
rotary Of State, Treasurer, Attorney
General, and Commissioner of Agr,-
culture, and turn to the election of the
members Of the Governors Council.
1t was also announced that no
change in the attitude Of the members
Of the three parties was known and
the four remaining Progressives would
probably vote for their own candidates
for the council.
The Governor is without a council
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-12
Opposing Forces

Large delegations of supporters and
opponents Of woman suffrage already
have arrived in Washington. DR.. An
ma Howard Shaw, president Of the
National American Women's Suffrage
Association; Mrs. Carrie Chapman
Gait, president of the International
Woman's Suffrage Alliance, and the
congressional committee of the Ma
tional Association were preparing to-
night for the suffrage side Of the fight
and comforting with the supporters Of
the amendment among the members Of
the House. The anti-suffragists ef-
forts were directed by Mrs. Arthur
NJ. Dodge, president Of the National
Association opposed to suffrage, and
q committee of that organization. The
anti-suffragists claimed that the res
olution would not only fail to receive
the two-thirds vote of the House ne
cessary for it's submission to the
states. but it would get only about
one-third Of the votes in the body.
Suffragists. however, claimed to have
about majority Of the House behind
the measure.
Under an agreement reached today,
the House will meet at II o'clock to-
morrow, instead Of noon. A special
rule for the consideration Of the suf-
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and the business of the State is at a
near standstill as a result. 1t is con-
stitutional to elect the members of the
council at this point, if possible, and
therefore the Republicans will concur
with the Democrats in the shift from
halloting for Secretary of State Is bal
loting for councillors, if the move is
made this morning as expected.
The Governor cannot even have his
appointee for the office of Adjutant
General sworn in until a council is
elected, for, though the council does
not confirm the appointment, it is re-
CURED that the appointee take oath
before the governors council. General
Greenlaw is still in charge of the at
fairs of the adjutant generals office.
The shift of the balIoting does not
mean that the deadlock is for the time
removed from the center Of interest.
Unless unknown changes have occurr-
ed, there will be deadlock on the
first ballot for a councillor this morn
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-12
DR.. WILLIAM (. WALKER, FORMER
NEWPORT PHYSICIAN, IS A SUICIDE

Newport, Me, Jan. 11.-(Special)-
Telephone messages received here this
forenoon told of the death by his own
hand of DR.. William E. Walker,
at West Charleston, until four
years ago practicing physician
of this town. DR.. Walker, who was
about so years of age, was born in this
town, the son of the late Judge Elliott
Walker. The suicide was by shooting,
in the presence of a neighbor.
Friends here were greatly shocked,
but it is said that he had told some
of those close to him of his determine
ton. About eight years ago DR.. Walk
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-12
RuMORS that RUMANIA AND
ITALY ARE ON THE VERGE OF
ENTERING EUROPEAN WAR

army of not less than 400, 900 men, will
at an early date, throw herself into
the conflict, which would in effect, link
Rumania with the extreme Russian
left now forcing it's way into Hun
gary through Bukowina.
Taking into consideration the Ser
vians and Montenegrins they would
form line facing Austro-Hungary
along the entire southeastern front
from Russia to the Adriatic
Like Turkish Rumors
just as rumors persisted for days
prior to Turkeys entrance into the
war on the side of Germany, which
tended to discount the step when it
was eventually taken, so rumors now
center about Rumania and Italy and
there is strong feeling among the
general public in France and England
that definite action will not be long
delayed. Meanwhile the armies al
ready in the field in the East and West
remain virtually deadlocked.
In Alsace, the French continue by
sapping and charges their attempts to
force their way nearer the Rhine, but
there has been snow in the Vosges
and it is noticeable that neither side
claims any new progress.
The Germans threw heavy rein
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Browns Affidavit

Mordecai Brown, former Chicago
National pitcher, submitted an aft
davit concerning the dog transactions.
Joe Cantillion, manager Of the
Minneapolis Club Of the American AS
ISOLATION at one time traded a pro-
fessional ballplayer for a bull dog
Brown swore. your aff1ant also be-
lieves that Roger Presnahan, while
manager of the St. Louis club of the
National League, traded professional
player, pitcher named Hopper, to
Richard Kinsella, then manager OF
the Springfield, ILL.,, club in the Three
I League for a bird dog"
A score Of affidavits relating in de-
tail alleged wrongs offered bali play
ers by officials Of organized baseball
together with copies Of the National
agreement, stenographic reports of
speeches by baseball magnates and
copies Of contracts and kilograms, by
which the Federal League will at
tempt to support it's suit, were filed.
Tinker's Affidavit
The afidavits are headed by a lengthy
document from Joseph Tinker, now man
ager Of the Chicago Federals at salary
of $12, 500 year. Tinker became Fed
eral he said, when c. H. Ebbetts, presi-
dent of the Brooklyn National League
club, offered him only 5000 a year, ac-
cording to the affidavit Tinker wanted
$500. Ebbets termed this sum exorbi-
tant and wrote Tinker:
while we expect to become a first
division team, yes, a possible champion
ship contender, with all bright prospects.
it is, nevertheless, unreasonable for us
to pay you more than you have ever re-
ceived as a player for a championship
club"
Tinker also made strong objection to
the 10 days clause of the players con-
tracts.
Advancement Denied
Opportunity for advancement is denied
the players. according to William Wat
kins. business manager of the Indianap-
oils Federals, by the following methods
of organized bass:
1-Farming out players.
2-"COvering up" This is when 4
minor club owner has a promising play
er whom he, wants to protect from the
draft. The owner negotiates with
friendly major league club owner. ac-
cording to Watkins, for an ostensible
purchaser and the player delivered at
the end Of the season. When the time
comes for the major league club to
reduce the number of players, the mi
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GARRISON EXPLAINS MEASURE
FOR ENLARGEMENT OF SELF
GOVERNMENT IN PHILIPPINES

mcnts are in their nature assurances or
pledges concerning our intentions. We
have done these THINGS and must abide
by them. We have no right now to meas
urc our duty or our obligations by what
would have been our rights had we not
pursued the course we did pursue.
I'VE deliberately chose to assume an
enormous responsibility, with a self-ab-
negltion unparalleled SO far as ] know
save in the somewhat similar case Of
Cuba. II was finely conceived and 1t
behooves the nation to see that ii is fine.
ly carried out. Ignorance and prejudice
increase the difficulty, and attempts to
reap partisan advantages add to 1t.
Our citizens know so pitiahly little
about this great problem. They do not
realize, save in a very vague way, how
the honor of the nation-whch is collect
lively their honor, a thing which they. in
dividually hold so dear-s vitality involv-
ed in a proper consideration and treat
ment of this matter. If they did so 1t
would require great effrontery to attempt
to divert them from its proper settlement
by paltry lies and shameful misrepre-
sensations. That such do now affect the
public mind is due entirely to lack Of
knowledge on the part of the public.
The terms and provisions of the bill!
you have before you are not known or
understood by our people. If they had
its provisions in mind. they would laugh
in derision at those who suggest that it
ls inadvisatle to consider this bill now
because of the existing war. The very
slightest consideration of the actual pro-
visions of this bill would convince any
inquirer that there was nothing whatever
in 1t which made it inadvisable or in
appropriate to consider the matter at this
time. 1t is not too strong a statement
CONTINUED on Page 2-CoIumn q
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BRITISH OFFICIALS ARE PLEASED
BY FRIENDLY NEGOTIATIONS

said, fully realized that Germany made
heavy purchases of copper and other
metals useful in war from her Euro
pean neighbors. preceding hostilities
and that consequently a large supply
of copper is required by these neutrals
for domestic use. Cases have been es-
tablished, it is added, however, where
copper has been imported from Am
erica and then forwarded to Germany,
which makes action by Great Britain
necessary. large shipment of crude
rubber For the United States will be
released shortly under an agreement
reached by the British government and
American manufacturers, the products
from which material are not to be
shipped to any port where they may
reach Great Britain's enemies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-12

London, Jan. 11-7.05-American
comment on the British preliminary
reply to President Wilson's protest
against the detention Of American
shipping by British warships was read
with great interest by British officials
who today expressed much pleasure a.
the repeated evidences of the friend
ly spirit with which the negotiations
are proceeding.
The British foreign Office, it was
pointed out by officials there never
maintained that the partial statistics
concerning American trade with Eu-
ropean neutrals were conclusive, ubt,
on the other hand, that they were
merely suggestive.
Great Britain, one prominent official
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-12

Washington. Jan. 1l.-Why the Admin
istratior, is insisting upon passage of the
pe'drS hill TO enlarge the measure of
Seif-g1Nernment OF the Philippine Islands
WAS exclaimed to the Senate Philippine
Committee today by Secretary Garrison.
In Ions prepared statement, he de-
care the measure had been improper
" tc!m,. the "Philippine independence
Dill, and that it was merely Il step with
prop safeguards, towards self-govern-
meht a..d exactly in line with promises
held out To The I'ilpinos for years by the
tnitei Stat, s
The preamble, which would declare the
intention of the United States to ulti-
MateE grant complete independence TO
NE Islands. Secretary Garrison said was
OUT repetition of pledges already made
over dal over again.
IN nat the next step should be- he
S~ld. when 1t should be taken. what
'oh"itio"s would properly surround the
grant Of absolute independence. and
U'"t' -lNr speculations. it seems to me
are ld," ana their consideration at this
"Me would only he confusing
IN view Of the recent exaggerated ac-
cunts o. petty disturbances in the Is
""cS, the Secretary said it was par
"N"I7fE interesting to note that Former
resilient Taft. when Governor-General
y Ne Islands. had said that as re-
S"I Of the attitude of the American press
%'1 81 the American merchant in his
."S'ih}y 10 the Filipino. every small
~d1'"he fght, every discomfort the con-
S''o"'3rH suffered. was exaggerated and
-a"oe the basis for inference that con-
-'Ho's IN the islands were retrograding
amer than improving"
what The United States should do
Coneernns the Philippines said Mr..
'''>oh III opening his statement, can
% determined properly by keeping
wv 'Al'lSs constantly in mind: One, the
VuV of the United States to itself: and
''e o'ner. its duty in view Of the pledes
-, assurances it has made to the Fill
Pho people.
me nited States has assumed re-
poHs'ollities with respect to the Philip
r''eS' which. in the highest spirit of self
P'c' IL must discharge rightfully at
=, 1'eHer cost. 1t is a useless waste OF
10 discuss whether We should have
81 the Philippine Islands. or
bs,'' '''ef having acquired them, we should
set out upon the course of improv-
NJ, "'e material prosperity of their peo-
o, e''catlng them. introducing means
t,;,y pronunciation and transportation and
tan-e up commerce. internal and ex-
t,os., "s We have done. 1t is equally
''eSs 10 discuss whether those who
So on behalf of the United States
ns.. nave made the repeated state
snsa. concerning orr attitude with re-
10 The Filipino people, which state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-12
IS QUIET and
CALM BEFORE
STORM IN THE
LEGISLATURE

The deadlock in the joint convention
is remarkable for its temper; there
has not as yet been any display of hos
tile feelings between the members of
whole convention was working in per-
feet accord, did he not know what bus
mess was afoot. a casual observer
would not suspect that an unusual
condition obtained.
There is possibly some contuma-
cious spirit under the quiet surface Of
the august body, but if it is there it
is we'll controlled for no contume]y has
come to top at anyone's seat. True,
one occasionally hears a Democrat
wondering out loud who the repug-
nant Democrat is who now and then
votes for the Republican candidate
for Secretary of State, but there is
nothing violent in the soliloquy and
il does not extend far enough to ruff
tle the good nature of the convention
or even to cause inquiry as to what
is disturbing the wonderer.
For EXCITEMENT"
The excitement, if interest is really
intense enough to be called excite
mcnt is confined to the minutes when
tie committee to receive, sort and
count votes is entering the House.
about to report, and reporting. After
the report has been made the men,
bers and spectators settle back and
engage in pleasant conversation pend
ing the next report. 1919
1t may be the quiet before the storm,
this unusual condition of peace in war
time-for it is war time in the conven
ton, both sides determined to hold
the trenches until one or the other
wins by the force of numbers aug
mented by one or only a few more
votes. When the storm breaks loose
it will be worth watching; it will be
a storm weather-beatcn members will
take great delight in; it will be a
storm to test the sea legs of new sail
ors on the ship of State: it will send
some to cover, blow some overheard,
nearly drown few and hold the whole
crew watching anXiously to see who
sink. who swim.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-12
BALLOT
STATE SECRETARY
Joint Convention Takes Up Business Today
May Vote for Council

This morning the joint convention
will proceed to it's 18th ballot for Sec
rotary of State, unless the convention
passes over this election and begins
balloting for the members Of the Ex-
ecutive Council. The Democratic can
didate is John E. Bunker of Bar Har-
Dor, the Republican candidate, Joseph
E. Alexander of Richmond, the Pro-
gressive candidate, Roland E. Clark
of Houlton. The last ballot resulted in
80 votes for Bunker, sc for Alexander
and 4 for Clark.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-12
4AleXander's Record

Joseph K. Alexander the Republican
candidate, is the present encumbent
of the office OF secretary of State. Mr..
Alexander is very different from the
typical office-seeker in that he is fit
ted for his Office by "a years expert
ence. He began in the office of secre-
tary of State-aS a clerk in 1891. The
retiring secretary of State, Oraman-
del Smith, had vacancy to fill short
ly afcer the opening of the legislative
session; the appointment ordinarily
would have been in the hands Of the
incoming secretary, but for some rea-
son Mr.. Smith was asked to appoint.
Did Not Seek Office
Mr.. Alexander was not candidate
for the clerkship vacancy and had not
even known that it existed. He re-
ceived telegram one morning to
come to Augusta to see MIR. Smith,
came, and refused the appointment.
Mr. Smith did not accept his refusal
at once, however, but told him he
would keep the place open for him
one week. Within that time friends of
Mr.. Alexander persuaded him to ac-
cept Since then he has been actively
engaged in the work of the office OF
secretary CT State.
Mr.. Alexander was deputy secretary
of State under Secretary Arthur
Brown and when Cyrus w. Davis sue
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er's wife had died. and four years ago
when he moved to Charleston it was
reported that he had lost his property.
Judge Elliott Walker left his proper
ty in trust for the three children of
DR.. Walker, under the guardianship Of
F. L. Wilson Of Newport. The eldest
OF the children, Norris. is a graduate
Of Virginia Law school The second is
Ethel. aged II, and the youngest Ed
gar. aged Is.
When seen by the Journal, Mr.. Will
son had received a message telling him
OF the tragedy, but had not been in
formed of the details or the funeral
arrangements,
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THE mONDEll.
RESOLUTION
FIGHT TODAY
Propose Amendment to
Constitution for
Equal Suffrage
FACTIONS READY

Washington, Jan. 11.-Lines were
drawn today for the battle in the
House tomorrow on the Mondell res
olution, proposing an amendment to
the federal Constitution, guaranteeing
the right to vote to all citizens re-
CARELESS Of sex. The resolution will be
voted upon before the House adjourns
tomorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-12

London. Jan. 11.-10.30 p. M.-Only
change in the weather or the entrance
into the war Of Rumania or Italy or
both, is likely to bring any marked
change in the military situation IN
Europe for some time to come.
What turn the weather will take, no
one can predict, but the belle1 IS
growing in those countries allied
against Germany, Austria and Turkey,
that Rumania with her Well-trained
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-12
CITE A SCORE OF
ALLEGED WRONGS
Incident of Ebbets and
Tinker No Chance
for Advancement -
How Contracts Are
Made by Owners

Chicago, Jan. 11.-Affidavits that two
ball players, under contract under the
National Agreement were traded for
dogs, were among the documents filed
in the federal court in support of the
Federal League suit against organic
ed baseball.
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RAIN OR SNOW

Boston. Jan. 11.-Forecast for Bos-
ton and vicinity: Rain or snow Tues
day and probably Wednesday; moder-
ate east to northeast winds, increas-
ing by Wednesday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-12

Hon +. II. Appleton of Bangor has
come To- Washington and is passing
the winter here. He has lived in Wash
ington a few months annually for two
or three years and has made many
friends here.
This is the season of the year when
Items on appropriation bills are 20
the fore. Senator PurleiGh is giving
much attention just now to these
matters before the various commit
tees Of Congress. One of the larger
Maine items has to do with the APP
ropriations for TIE branch of the
Soldiers Home al Togus. These appro-
priations will be discussed before the
appropriations committee at hearings
which are now in progress.
Senator lHrleigh has presented two
resolutions from the Maine State
Grange These were passed at its an
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selves from their positions because OF
child birth. and to classify such alb
sences as inexcusable" He then
pointed out that law providing that
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Maine Republicans Will
Fight This Admins
tration Folly to
Last Ditch
Resolutions of the Maine State
Grange Presented by Senator
Burleigh-One on the Price of
Potatoes and the Other OPP
posed to Star Route System
For Delivery of Rural Mails

Washington, d. c., Jan. 11.-(Spe-
ciaD.-Maine Republicans here are
lining up solidly against the admins
irations ship purchase bill. Senator
Burleigll is cooperating closely with
senator Gallinger of New Hamp-
shire. the minority leader, in fighting
this legislation to the very last ditch
New England Republicans will leave
nothing undone to prevent the passage
Of this bill, inimical to the shipping
interests IF New England, at this ses-
sion Of Congress.
IT has come to our ears on this side
Of the Chamber" said Senator Gal
Inger during the debate, that there
is 10 be undue haste in the considera-
ton of this bill, that it is to be press
ed in season and out of season, at
seasonahlc hours and unreasonable
hours. Those of us who do not think
the bin is # sufficient consequence to
warrant action of that kind, will be
compelled to resist it in every prop
er and parliamentary way
The fight over this ILL promises to
be the big feature of this session of
Congress. II an extra session is to be
avoided all the appropriation bills
must br disposed of before March 4
next.