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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-01-06
PUNISH SUBMARINE CAPTAIN
Austria Conveys This information to
U. s. in Reply to Ancona Note.
Cannot Admit Responsibility.

London.-The Austrian reply to the
second American note on the Ancona
states that the commander Of the Aus.
trian submarine has been punished
for not sufficiently taking account OF
the panic aboard the Ancona, which
rendered Decentralization more diff.
cult.
The Austrian reply further express
es the hope that Washington will be
able to supply the particulars OF how
the American citizens were affected,
but in the event of such evidence be-
ing unable to state how the American
citizens came to their death, the Aus
tro-Hungarian government SIS ready
to pass lightly over this deficiency
and indemnify for damages, whose
proximate cause cannot be fixed, and
hopes thereby that the incident will be
regarded as ended"
The Austrian note, while announcing
the willingness of the Austro-Hun-
garian government to pay an indem-
nifty for the American victims Of the
Ancona, declares that the government
cannot admit responsibility for dam
age caused by the justifiable firing on
the fleeing vessel, or by the capsizing
of the boats before the torpedo was
fired"
The reply of the Austrian govern
ment is forwarded to Reuters Tele-
gram Company from Vienna by way OF
Amsterdam. The note says:
"In reply to the second American
Ancona note, the Austro-Hungarian
government fully agrees with the
Washington cabinet that the sacred
laws of humanity should be taken into
account also in war, and emphasizes
that it, in the course of this war, has
given numerous proofs Of the most
humane feelings.
1.-The Austro-Hungarian government.
too, can positively concur in the prin-
ciple that enemy private vessels, so
far as they do not fly or offer resist
ance, shall not be destroyed before the
persons aboard are secured.
"The assurance that the United
States government attaches value to
the maintenance of the existing good
relations between Austria-Hungary
and the United States Is warmly rec1p-
rocated by the Austro-Hungarian gov
ernment, which now, as heretofore, is
anxious to render these relations still
more cordial"
The Austro-Hungarian government
then communicates the results Of the
inquiry into the sinking OF the Ancona,
which was recently concluded.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-01-06
Three Missing in Fire.

Philadelphia persons were
injured, two probably fatally, in tire
that destroyed the Bellevue Apart
ments here. Mrs. Elizabeth Ostrum
and two children of Mrs. Nellie Bu-
chard are missing and are believed to
have been burned to death. The apart
raent house contains % apartments
and about 200 persons were in the
building. The blaze started in q waste
paper bin in the basement and quickly
snread to the upper stories. The IL
nancial loss was estimated at about
100000.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-01-06
Stock Sanitary Board Meets.

At meeting OF the state live stock
sanitary board at the department OF
agriculture, with H. E. Blakeslee, COM
missioner, as ex-officio chairman, rou-
tine business matters prior to making
a final report for the biennial period
were concluded. Others present were
DR.. r. Barnett of Mississippi A. and M.
College, professor of animal husban-
dry; DR.. E. M. Ranck state veterina-
rian; J. NJ Aldrich of Michigan City.
and J. M. Taylor of Port Gibson.
This board has had busy year al
together and has accomplished a great
deal in the way of clearing additional
territory of ticks, suppressing hog
cholera, blackIeg among cattle and
other contagious and fatal live stock
diseases.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-01-06
JUSTICE LAMAR is DEAD
Georgia Member Of Supreme Court
Succumbs to Heart Attack-lll for
Many Months.

Washington.-Joseph Rucker Lamar,
associate justice Of the Supreme Court
Of the United States, died at his home
here, after an illness of several months.
He was 5S years old, and had been on
the supreme bench five years.
The immediate cause Of death was
gradual heart failure, hastened by in
flammation Of one of the lungs, which
had threatened to develop into pneu-
monia. The attending physician de-
clared, however, that the primary
cause was overwork, due to the ardu-
Gus duties Of member Of the Supreme
Court and as commissioner of the Unit
ed States in 1914 to the mediation con-
ference between the United States
and Mexico at Niagara Falls.
Exhausted by last years term Of
court, Justice Lamar went to White
Sulphur, w. Va, in June. He improv-
ed until September. when clot in an
artery caused him to lose the use for
time Of his left arm and leg. 1t was
some time before he recovered from
this attack, but when he returned to
Washington in October he planned to
return to his work on the bench in
February.
About a week ago the Justice con-
tracted cold. His weakened heart was
unable to bear the added burden Of this
inflammation.
The burial took place at Augusta
Ga, for many years the home Of the
justice.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-01-06
Ready for Legislators.

Secretary Of State Power and Capt.
tol Engineer Mcdonnell have their Ia
Dor gangs busily at work preparing
the legislative halls and committee
rooms for occupancy, and will be ready
when the gavels fall Jan. 4.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-01-06

atlanta, Ga.-After attempting to
kill his wife as she was boarding a
street car here, Job B. Spier was shot
and instantly killed by the woman's
father. DR.. J. w. Bishop of Burwell,
Ca, and her brother, H. A. Bishop of
this city.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-01-06

New York Edward l.. Diamond,
his wife, Samuel Parkin and Samuel
Simon, have been indicted here on
charges of first and second degree
manslaughter growing out of the
deaths of twelve persons In fire
which destroyed the five-story Dia-
mond Candy Factory Nov. 6.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-01-06
AETARY APPROVES INCREASE
FLlFER CoMPANYs CAP
irAt HALF MILLION.
WILL USE BIGGEST FLAG
National Emblem $50 Feet Long and
so Feet Wide Will BE Used in
Inauguration Ceremonies.
News at the Capitol.

Jackson.
Attorney-General Collins has trans
mitted to the governor with his legal
approval an amendment to the char
ter Of Incorporation of the Gammill
Lumber Company of Pelahatchie, Ran
kin county. The former charter is
amended so as to increase the capi-
tai stock from $350,0O0 to $500,000
with which increased capital the con-
Germ proposes to make considerable
large improvements to its property ly-
ing in Rankin, Madison, Leake and Ne
shoba counties, formerly owned by
the Hogue-Herrick syndicate.
Other charters approved by the at
torney-general are:
Natchez Amusement Company, at
Natchez, capital stock, $1,000.
Progressive Home Farm Company,
Lamar, Benton county; mutual bene-
fit concern with no capital stock au-
thorized.
Dixie Creamery Company, Brookha-
ven; capital stock $5.000; to develop
the milk, cream and commercial dairy
ing business in its territory.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-01-06
.,chn r. Yates Sick.

Omaha, Neb.-Pohn I. Yates, SOW
ereign clerk of the Woodmen OF the
World, is reported seriously IL OF
pneumonia at hts home here.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-01-06

attending physici&ns. The shos
trated the skull, but was removed.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-01-06
Bioaest "oId Glory" Coming.

Biggest "OId Glory" Coming.
By way of contributing to the max
ing of the biggest inauguration cere-
mony attending the assumption Of Of
flee by governor Of Mississippi, the
general committee on arrangements.
through Howard s. Williams, chair
man Of the board Of directors OF the
Young Mems Business Club. has sue
cessfully concluded an arrangement
which insures that the biggest and
most beautiful edition Of "Old Glory"
ever turned out from flag factory.
will be one Of the adjuncts to the Bilbo
Inauguration on January Is.
Mr.. Williams, acting for his associ-
ates, wrote E. o. Fuller, the president
of the Young Mems Business Club OF
Canton, O., asking that organization to
use it's good offices with the Canton
Chamber of Commerce, custodian OF
the emblem, to have the flag sent
here. A reply from Henry w. Harter,
president of the Canton Chamber or
Commerce, indicates compliance with
the request.
The flag that is coming here Is the
largest city-owned national emblem in
the world. 1t is so feet wide and 120
feet long. and weighs 300 pounds 1t
was sewed by members Of patriotic
women's societies of Ohio at the sug-
gestion of Senator Pomerene.. While
only tentative plans for the display or
the flag have been made, 1t is believed
it will form an important part In
both the ceremonies at the capitol and
in the parade.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-01-06

Sumrall--Because their salary was
not increased as they assert was
promised them, 700 men employed by
the J.. J. Newman Lumber Company
here refused to work and declared q
general strike. Following day OF idle
ness an agreement was reached that
the matter would be placed before tho
directors and the men returned u
work.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-01-06

Natchez.-The office of the Western
Union Telegraph Company OF this
place was robbed. about $17.00 in cash
being taken from the cash drawer A
side door was forced, and the casn
drawer pried open. A considerable
sum was in the safe. but apparently
no attempt was made TO enter 1t.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-01-06

Clarksdale. officials here have been
informed of the arrest in Chattanooga
Of Arthur Hayes, negro, believed to be
the slayer of Albert H. Cage the cash
ier Of the Planters Bank. who was
murdered in October, and have wired
authorities there to hold the negro
pending investigation. A reward OF
81 900 has been offered for the capture
OF the black.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-08-28
BISHOP IS HERE ON
A ThO-DAYS' VISIT.
MURRAH BREACHES TO BIG AUDI.
ENcEs AT TWO METHODIST
CHURCHES DURING STAY.

After a brief visit in Hattiesburg.
during which time he delivered two
sermons to audiences which packed
the two churches, Bishop W. B. Muir
rah, Of Memphis, Of the Mississippi
Conference of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church, South, left this morning
for New Orleans. From there he will
take through train for points in Ken
lucky, where he will remain for a
short time.
While in Hattiesburg, Bishop Muir
rah was the guest of the Rev. Charles
W. Crisler, pastor Of the Main Street
Methodist Church; H. S. Stevens, we'll
known lawyer, and the first graduate
OF Millsaps College after Bishop Muir
rah became president of that institu
tion, and the Rev. 4 w. Adams, pas
tor Of the Court Street Methods
| Church
Two sermons were delivered Sun
| day by the bishop. The first was a
che Main Street Church in the morn
i ing, where he preached on "The Choic
Of Moses" At night he preached o.
I"The Spirit Of Christ at the Cour
Street Church
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-08-28
CLEAN UP ORDERED OF
/ MIGRANTS OF THE CITY
MAYOR AND CHIEF OF POLICE Be
HIND THE POLICE; MANY AL
READY ARRESTED.

Working under direct orders from
Mayor Batson and Chief of Police Ben
nett, the Hattiesburg police have
started campaign which they hope
will rid the city of its vagrants, white
and black, men and women, during the
next few days.
The net was thrown out yesterday,
iand as result, six women, all negroes,
were in Police Court this morning,
charged with being vagrants. or dan
erous and suspicious characters. Five
of them were convicted, while the sixth
will be given'a hearing tomorrow morn
ing.
"There's no excuse for these mer
and women lettering about the street.
when folks are needing employees. The.
must work, or they must leave Hat
tiesburg Work for themselves, .
else they will work for the city" tn
mayor said.
4 Hattie Shearard was fined $40; Susi
Redus, SO[ days; Jessie Farley,
! days; Lessie James, $40; Jeanie Co
ley, 80 days, while Annie Slaters cas-
was continued till tomorrow
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-08-28
BUT LITTLE COTTON
RAISED IN FORREST
July STORMS PLAYED HAVOC
WITH CROP; LESS THAN $50
BALES PREDICTED.

Farmers of Forrtst county are ue-
spondent. Nearly all planted cotton
last spring and expected to make d
cron in spite of the boil weevil. The
storm of July and the constant rams
that came thirty days following kept
1.-THE farmers out of their fields anu
gave the boil weevil full sway. AS Il
result Il is claimed that 1t will re-
laurie ten acres on an average TO pro
lduce a bale of cotton. 1t is predicted
Lthat not more than $50 bales will be
made in the county. The corn crop is
Ialmost ruined by the storm and heavy
rains. 1t is said that very few farmers
xviii harvest enough corn to last TIL
planting time.
b To offset this condition, cross-ties
were never more in demand and wortl
more money. The woods are full o
linen getting out ties for the market
A number of farmers have teams tina
kthey are renting out to haul logs an'
Ities to the railroad for the market
1.-THE lumber industry is growing bel
Tier and the outlook for the fall AM
winter in this business is good. Man
Ifarmers are able to get work at mill
and in this way win be enabled to tid
lover the .reverses on the farm.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-08-28
Entry to Balkans Forces War Decree.

drifting steadily toward
war In fact Itas amounts little more than oica
existed The declaration pc
came inevitable Saonik TO cooperate
IN the campaign on directing the oppos
ing forces has this battle line
taly she withdrew from the trpe
alliance and Although by this act she arrayed n
allies Germany ana Austria she eaineu
ueace with until today.
Germany induce her to remain neutral senoing
the abe statesmen OIL e
aveted between Austria ana a
cav negotiated special agreement W
and Italy Germany and is
edge properties and lives OIL tner
iects in other
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-08-28

Washington, D.. c., Aug. 23.-
President Wilson's negotiations for
averting the threatened general
railroad strike, are in their last
stage, with break or settlement
apparently near.
With the railroad executives
standing firm against concedlng an
s-hour day, and the brotherhoods'
leaders standing against arbitrat-
ing it, the hope of preventing a
strike seems to lie with Congress.
The President today postponed
his conference with the railroad ex"
ecutives from 10 o'clock this morn
ing till 2:3o O'Clock this afternoon,
thus giving him more time to con-
fer with the congressional lead
ers.
The strike situation is viewed as
the most perilous since negotia-
tions began two weeks ago.
The hope of the President and
the Administration leaders was In
the possibility Of getting the
brotherhoods to give more time in
which to continue the negotiations.
The brotherhoods' heads issued
statement this afternoon reply
ing to President Rea, Of the Penn
sylvania lines, who last night an
nounced that rather than surren
der the principle of arbitration, the
railroads preferred to face strike
The brotherhoods charged tha
the Pennsylvania was inconsistent
that two years ago it fought th'
efforts of its shopmen to organic
and arbitrate.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-08-28

London, Aug. 49, Rumania's entry
into the war on the side of the Allies,
declaring war against Austro-Hungary.
was received with great elation all
through the United Kingdom.
Upon the receipt of the declaration,
the German federal council was called
together, and it is thought that this
Forecasts a German declaration Of war
against Rumania.
A dispatch from The Hague says
that it is expected that Germany Tur-
key and Bulgaria win declare war
lagainst Rumania. 1t is reported thar
Continued on Page Sky
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-08-28
N. & ". IS BARRED BY
COMMERCE Commission
FEDERAL BOARD SAYS THAT
RAILROAD COMPANY MAY NOT
MIX WITH STEAMERS.
(Bv Associated Press.J

Washington, d. c., Aug. 2S.-The In
terstate Commerce Commission today
held that the Norfolk & Western Rail
way must be excluded from interest
in the operation of the Old Dominion
Steamship and the Virginia Nayiga-
tion Companies, under the Panama
Canal Act.
The Commission held, however, that
the Chesapeake & Ohio, the Seaboard
Air Line, the Atlantic Coast Line ana
the Southern Railway may continue to
participate in operating the two steam
ship lines, as in the publics interest
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-08-28

Hot Weather Pops
Corn on the Stalk

Meridian, Miss, Aug. 2S,-The hot
weather of last week was brought
clearly to mind yesterday when James
T. Whitaker, of 1927 Seventeenth ave-
nue., found in his garden two ears OF
pop corn with a number of grains well
popped. Mr.. Whitaker is confident
that the grains popped during the hot
weather of last week, as the weather
has been pleasant this week.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-08-28
(By Associated Press,

Washington, D. c., Aug. 2s.-
The Presidents plan for breaking
the deadlock between the railroads
and the employees, discussed In
conference today. was:
An 8-hour railroad law, effective
on date so as to give the railroad
companies time to prepare.
A law similar to that In Canada,
creating an investigating commits
sion, to prevent strikes, and lock-
outs during Investigations.
Congressional leaders surren-
dered all hope of adlourning this
week and are preparing to handle
strike legislation.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-08-28
rHE COTTON MARKET.

New Orleans Aug. 2S.-The cotton
market at 2:SO o'clock was: January,
1885, opening at 1915; March, 1895,
opening at 1859; October, 15,as, open
ing at 1916; December, f5.74, opening
al 1888.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-08-28
LEBANON ASSOCIATION
TO HOLD MEETING HERE
Three Days Session will Be Conducted
at Emmanuel Baptist Church.

Announcement was made today that
the sessions of the Lebanon Assocla-
tion will be held at the lmmanuel
Baptist Church, of this city, begin
Ming Tuesday, September y, and last
ing three days.
The opening sermon will be deliver
ed by the Rev. f. e, Dudley, pastor o
the Main Street Baptist Church, Of thi
city.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-08-28

Berlin Aug 2s.-(Via WireIess.i-The following official an
nouncenent vas maj today
has declared through the Swiss govern
ent that with Germany
Paris August dispatch from Rome gives com
published agency addressed by the
government 1t requests the SWISS
government that Italy considers
herself at with Germany from and after August %
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-08-28
BABY PLAGUE DEATH
RATE is DECREASING
But rs Children Died Of Paralysis In
New York During Last "a Hours.

New York, Aug. 2S.-During the last
"a hours. infantile paralysis killed %
children in New York, Forty-three
were stricken
The plague which has had the city
in its grasp for SO many weeks, seems
to be abating.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-08-28
pasve fILLs AosPITALs.

Manchester Aug. 2S.TLocal hospi-
tails proxid8d $4,000 beds for wounded
soldiers 6kASf the "big push" began.
Iseven th0a~nd have been filled
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-08-28
WHEAT TUMBLES ON
WAR ANNOUNCEMENT
Rumanias Declaration smashes Chi
cago Market; Drops s1a Cents.
fRu Associated rress.1

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 2S.-Rumania's
declaration of war smashed the wheat
market today. december lost SH2
cents bushel
Later the market rallied cents.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-08-28
| ATTEST BELLIGERENT
is READY TO HURL
HALF MILLION MEN

FORMALLY DECLARES WAR ON AUSTRIA-HUN-
GARY, AND OFFERS TO RUSSIA A GATEWAY TO
GREECE AND THE SOUTH-DECISION is REACH
EDAFEW HOURS AFTER ITALY FORMALLY AN
NOUNCES BREAKING ALL RELATIONS WITH
CERMANY-AILIES NOW PREPARE TO ATTACK
SALONIKI FROM BOTH THE NORTH AND THE
SOUTH
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-08-28

Chow Tzu Chi who for several
years was minister of agriculture,
commerce and finance under the late
Yuan shi-kai, has been ordered put on
trial by china's new president. The
ex-minister is among those on the list
of monarchsts to be punished He re-
signed under fire and disappeared and
is now reported to be living in the
British concession of Tien-Tsing. He
is consequently out of the reach of the
Chinese government unless it makes
criminal charges. In the present con-
dition of affairs in China such trial
means the victim will be beheaded.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-08-28

~ Sunday school representatives-su-
berintendents, officers, teachers ana
students-and church folks in general,
from practically every Methodist
Church in this section of the state, will
begin coming into Hattiesburg tonight
for the Methodist Sunday School In
stitute, which opens at the Nam
Street Methodist Church tomorrow
morning at $3.50 o'clock.
The Institute will cor%inue TWO
days. and one of the biggest crowds
of Methodists seen in Hattiesburg In
months, is expected.
The representatives are coming
from the churches at Magee, Mt. olive,
Collins, Seminary, Sumrall, Williams
burg, Silver Creek, Purvis, Ellisyille
Richton. Beaumont, Lucedale, Leakes
Vile. and the various churches in the
other towns and communities in the
vicinity of Hattiesburg.
The program for the Institute, II
full. is as follows:
First Day.
q.3O a. m.-Devotional exercises
conducted by the Rev. Charles w
yrisler, pastor Main Street Church
Ysbttiesburg, Miss.
V9:45 a. Welcome address an'
responses.
10 a. m.-Introduction of speaker
and district officers, by the Rev. j. L
Neill, Sunday school field secretar
Of the Mississippi Conference.
: 1O.15 a. m,-Address. "a School o
Crowd" A. L. Dietrich, Sunda
school field secretary of the Gulf d
vision of the Methodist Church, wit
headquarters at Meridian.
1885 a. m.--Questions.
II a. m.-Address, Making tn
Sunday School Evangelistic'" M
Neill. y.
1920 a. m.-Address, "Mechanic'
Aids to Spiritual Work" Mr.. Dietricl
1850 a. m.-Questions.
12 noon-Appointment OF comm
tees and adjournment
2.45 n. m.-Devotional, Mr.. Crisle
4 n. m.-Address, why the Traine
Teacher?" D. R. Campbell, Of sumral
9.15 D. m.-Address, How u
Trained Teacher?" Mr.. Dietrich
a.4o D. m.-Questions and repor
from Misunderstanding classes.
n. m.-"The Home Department
Hardy g. Clark, Of Hattiesburg.
Ais p. m. Questions and repor
from home departments.
4.so p. M "The Wesley BIB
i, class and the Community" the Re
M d Chambers, of sumrall.
nv Mas p. M. Reports from Wesl
MB Bible classes, .,,,,, -, /. y,
+ D. m. Address, what Other W.
lev Bible Classes Are Doing" Mr. D
trich.
$50 p. M Questions
5:45 D. M Adjournment.
S D. Devotional, Mr. Crisler.
S:15 p. m-Address, Financing
Continued on Page Four.)
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-08-28

Berlin August
dispatches afternoon state.
immediate sitting
only because her mill
y strength
the north while
the Allies SaloniN south
half million ana uese
weleq
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-08-28
SUNDAY SCHOOL
OFFICERS Due
IN BIG NUMBERS
MethOdists Representing Scores
IN Of Churches to Attend
Institute.
TW0-DAYS' SESSION TO
MEET In HATTlESBURG

superntendents, Officers, Teachers,
and Students, as Well as Ministers
From Throughout This District, Are
Coming Into City for the Opening
Meetings Tomorrow Mornins-Well-
Known Authorities Are on the Pro-
gram.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1916-08-28
OR
BREAK AT HAND
i'm R. R. STRIKE
Last Stage in Negotiations Of the
president Are AT Hand
This Afternoon.
CONGRESS IS ONLY HOPE
of AvERTING A STRIKE

Railroad Executives Continue to Stand
Against conceding an s-Hour Day,
While the Brotherhoods' Representa-
tives Are Equally as Firm Against
Arbitration--Wison Again confers
With Congressional Leaders-con-
eress to Act.