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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12
Will Not Affirm or De-
ny He's To Meet
T. X.
EX-JUSTICE IN
GOOD HUMOR
Is All Smiles On His
Arrival In New
York

NEW YORK, June I2.-"Wm
Frank Hitchcock be chairman OF the
National committee?" Charles Evans
Hughes was asked today by United
Press reporter,
Il can't say anything on that just
now,' replied the candidate with a
mile.
"Will you see Col. Roosevelt"
Il can't say anything on that
either" said Hughes. He was in
high good humor and evidently Is
overjoyed at his return to active
politics in the roll of Republican
presidential nominee. He wore Il
gray business suit and a gray tie,
appearing we'll gIoomed. His beard
is gray and sparse. II is not nearly
80 thick and heavy as 1t Is shown in
pictures not taken recently. There
is stlll the distinct part down the
center of the chin and, a slight ten
dency toward curling at the edges
But it is not nearly such predom
inant factor in his appearance as 1
was in the old days. II might b'
said to be only slightly reminiscent
Of the heavy black brush that be
came famous in the days Of the
insurance investigation.
My plans for the immediate fu
ture are rather uncertain. Perhaps
shall stay here in New York for
several days. You know | live in
New York" said Hughes.
Then your sudden trip, over
night from Washington was some
thing like coming home?"
yes, 1t was coming back home.
he replied. ut seems natural 10 be
here and see many of my friends.
Can you tell us what the thrills
arc like when man is drafted by a
great party as its candidate for the
Biggest jop on earth?" asked the
United Press reporter.
II can only say that there are Ger.
tain circumstance under which a
matter of duty Is extremely clear
anG leaves no grounds for hesitan.
cy,' replied Hughes. There is nc
question in this situation as to what
| should do and in my announcement
CONTINUED on Page Ten)
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12
City Will Be Medical
Center of Universe
For Five Days
CONVENTION
is UNDER WAY
Reports of V ariOu s
Bodies Submitted In
Early Sessions

Tall and short, stout and thin.
young and old, come with goatees.
tull boards mustaches or sideburns: :
others without hirsute adornment OF
any kindly the score they drifted
into the lobby OF tho Hotel Statler.
Monday morning, physicians, sur
geons, medical supply men, coming
from all extremes OF the country,
and carrying with them, in their
hands, their suitcases and travelling
bags, and within their heads the
cream of the medical knowledge OF
the country They come TO the sixty.
seventh annual convention OF the
American Medical association. which
was officially opened in Wayne Coun-
~ Medical society club rooms dur
ing the morning,
Before tho clerks desk was a
heterogeneous array OF professional
men. In a long line that streamed
FAR back toward the elevators AT the
end OF the lobby and doubled over
upon itself, stood the incoming bear.
ers OF knowledge for the alleviation
OF the pains and ailments OF man
kind, gathered through years OF
study, experiment and practice. come
together In Detroit TO confer. com
pare, ponder over, experiment and
invent cures Nd preyentatives for
The physical ills Of their fellow man.
Here stood an aged, bent and gray
haired man, his benevolent and
CHEEKY spirit developed through long
years Of caring for the troubles OF
hundreds OF aliug ones shining
forth through his cleaning, still
young eyes.
That's DR. Marshall--he used TO
be president OF the association q
long time ago" whispered some one.
fonder, near the cigar counter,
stood a young, dapper figure in col.
lege attire. nonchalantly twirling
tho meager ends of budding mus
tache. He was young doc" Just
out OF college, come TO get the bene.
M OF the wisdom and learning that
was 10 pour from the "founts of sci
entifc lore" the many experts in
the profession who will address the
meetings.
Here and thtere old college
chums' are greeting one another ef-
fusively. Hello, doc" is the famil-
lar salutatlon OF one pair. men who
have but few years ago left thei.
alma mater. How do you do. doc
tor, say others. more weighted with
dignity, whose ELUSIVE college spirit
Of years gone by has been replaced
by gravity Of demeanor, born OF
years Of contact with suffering and
trouble.
All seemed alert, intent on the OBJ
jet Of their presence in the city.
Not for social purposes had they
iourneycd 10 gather here, although
some social events will be entered
into. But. the main purpose OF the
assemhlage was business, the bust
ness Of learning. Of absorbing new
and eficacious means of preventing
or curing disease.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12
RY LOWELL MElLETT

(SfGa Correspondent tHiiCd Prcss)
ST. LOUIS, juno l2,-Onc OF the
greatest kidnapping enterprises In his
tory was discovered In -. Louis to-
day. The object Of the effort IS a
fouryear-old child tn" Progressive
party. Democratic organization
leaders are the would.ho hdnapers.
Events IN. Chicago and Oyster Bay
Saturday have changed the color Of
this weeks convention. and. instead
OF being a perfunctory ratification
meeting, Il may turn out TO be a
truly thrilling AFFAIR Quiet confer
ences among Democratic committee
men Sunday and Sunday night re-
suited In determination on a new
program.
Theodore Roosevelt's refusal to
run-reiterated yesterday inspired
the kidnapping plan. II is the opin-
ION Of Democratic committeeman that
Rooseveit's action spells the death
OF the Progressive party. The com.
mltteemcn Will bend every effort to-
ward gathering in the 100000 Pro
gressive votes They have cOun-
selled with Washington by wire IN
the brief time OF plar-forming and
the white House Is said TO be pro
pared TO back up the effort.
Swift developments since Satur-
day may have a marked bearing on
the Democratic platform, although
one OF the men busiest on the kid
naping scheme declared today the
platform on which Senator Stone
and President Wilson have been
working probably will serve the de-
sired purpose.
Various leaders were evasiye when
asked about II today. National
Chairman McCombs. said 10 be the
actual originator. tacitly admitted
he was working with others 10 bring
II TO n head
Somebody must adopt the child
ICobtinued on Page Tenb
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12
Membership Gains
1900 In Past Year

Detroit will be the medical center
Of the country for the next five
days. The sixty.seven;h annual
meeting of the American Medical
association opened here today with
the first meeting of the house Of
delegates, the legislative body OF
the association Delegates from all
OF the states. as well as from Porto
Rico. Hawaii, Alaska, Philippine Isl.
ands and the Canal zone were called
to order this morning by Dr Albert
Wander veer. OF Albany, n Y, pres.
ident OF the association. Dr Van.
der Veer as first vlce.president sue
ceeded 10 the presidency last spring,
following the death Of the president.
DIR. William l.. Rodman. of Philadel.
phia. Following the report Of the
tContinued on rage TenD
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12
.Detroiter Says He Has
No Desire to Head
Committee
SEES VICTORY
FOR HUGHES
Believes He Will Have
Unanimous Support
of PrOgressives

National Committeeman Charles
B. Warren, who is being mentioned
as one Of five possibilities 20 succeed
Charles d. Hilles "a chairman Of
the national committee that will
manage Justice Hughes presidential
campaign, will not accept the ap-
pointment If il is rendered him Al
though n close personal friend and
ardent admirer OF Justice Hughes,
Mr.. Warren does not feel that he
can afford 10 devote the major por-
tion Of his time for the balance Of
the summer TO national committee
politics.
Mr. Warren stated 10 The Times,
Monday morning, that he bas abso-
lutely no desire TO head the national
committee.
II simply could not devote the
time to the work" he saiu.
"The work would necessitate my
being in New York the greater por-
tion Of the summer, and would also
require considerable OF my time for
the next four years"
Mr. Warren is member OF a
subcommittee that will 20 TO Wash
ington the latter part Of tho week
TO confer with Justice Hughes on
the selection Of a national commit.
tee chairman.
The Progressive party viii he
amalgamated with the Republican
party in the coming presidential cleo.
,ion. according 20 Mr. Wauon's pre-.
diction He feels confident that tho
Progressive National committee will
shortly pledge It's undivided support
to the Republican national commit.
tee.
Speaking Of Justice Hughes nom.
mation in Chicago, Mr. Warren said
the result was apparent from the
outset
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12
Wilson To Direct His
Attention to Anti
American Outbursts
CONDITIONS
GROW SERIOUS
Officers In Many Local
tiles Indifferent to
Feeling

WASHINGTON, June 12.-Condl.
tlons in Mexico have become 30 seri.
Gus In the past few days. the admin
tration Is considering formally call.
ing the attention OF Carranza to the
situation. This was formally an.
nounced at the state department to
day.
Consular reports, q was explained.
have said natives in northern Mex-
leo are showing increased excite.
ment and unrest. ana that in some
instances Carrarla officials have eX-
hlbited noticeable indifference to the
situation. In other instances tho
authorities are said TO be making
every effort to allay excitement and
unrest.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12
Republican and Moose
Delegations to Visit
Him Today
MOOSE STILL ARE
FULL OF FIGHT
Radicals Insist They
Will Not Accept
Hughes

OYSTER BAY. N. Y, June a.
Sycamore Hill is politically off the
map today, by announcement from
Col Roosevelt.
For the first time since he en-
tered politics, Col. Roosevelt re-
fuses to meet newspaper men off
cially." They are welcome as
friends.
But before the day is over Saga.
more Hill is going to be very de-
cidedly back on the political map
Two pilgrimages to Sycamore Hill
today may result In an important
political action by T. r.
One party OF Progressives planned
TO visit T. r. In an attempt to pre-
vail upon him to accept the nomina
tion offered him. either by cajolery
or by threats of a party bolt" Il
the Democrats.
Another party OF pilgrims from
the G. o. p, including George w
Wickersham. George d. Cortelyo'
and William Loeb. Jr... will adyanc
on Sycamore Hill waving the oliv
branch and talking peace in an ei
fort to win the colonel over TO tn
support OF Hughes.
Although he is still full OF tn,
old-time vigor, there are lines IL
T. RS face today which indicat,
that the G. o. p. dealt him a severe
blow on Saturday.
Delegates, returned from Chicago
today said that 1t was still the con
census OF opinion of Progressive.
that 7. r. should accept the nom
ination OF the party he fathereC
(Continued on Pngc TenD
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12
Scheme On Foot In st.
Louis to Capture
Votes for Wilson
WHITE HOUSE TO
BACK UP EFFORT
MurdOck and White
"Abused," Assert Dem
ocratic Leaders

ST. LOUIS, June 12.--Chair-
man William 2. Mecombs, OF the
Democratic National committee,
announced TO-DAY that he has
prepared a resolution to submit
TO the platform committee ask.
ING for plank demanding a
constitutional amendment that
woulo prevent any federal Judge
from being elected to any other
cffice-
The resolution is a direct out
growth Of the nomination OF JUS
tlee Hughes by the Republican
convention, but Il is Intended 10
be so broad that even district
federal judges would be barred
from other Offices
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12
No Physician Has Gooa
Word For John -
BarleycOrn
KNOWN ONLY AS
CELL DESTROYER
Booze Raped From
Pulpit AS Conducive
to Cancer

alcohol today has no friends in
scientific circles"
This disavowal OF old John Bar
lcycorn" as a friend Of the medical
profession was made, Monday morn.
ing, by DR.. Freedrick r. Green. OF
Chicago. secretary of the council on
health and public instruction of the
American Medical association.
There Is no physician who will
speak a friendly word for alcoholic
liquor. either TO be used as a medi-
cal substance or as beverage" he
CONTINUED on Page TenD
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12
THE WEATHER

Detroit and viclnityi Monday Mig ht
winds.
Lovcr MichiRani Fair Monday
night and Tuesday,
Upper Lakesi Light variable
winds and. fair weather Monday
night aud Tuesdny.
Highest temperature this date In
the past AZ years, % In 1S04j lowest.
" ia 1905.
One year nRo today Highest tenn
perRture, 90; lowest. 81, mean. 8OI
partly cloudy weather.
The sun sets Monday at SIO7 p. mn.
and rises Tuesday NJ 4iJ6 n. m.
The moon sets Tuesday mt 2;3i n.
m.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12

The annual national convention OF
the Knights and Ladies Of Security.
fraternal organization with up
wards of 10000 members. Is To be
gin TO-DAY at ToleGo.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12

The case OF Lewis b. Tracy. can
tain of detectives of Toledo, Ohio,
under indictment for blacl;mail and
bribery, Is to come up today for
trial.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12
JAPS SEND MORE
TROOPS TO CHINA

TOXIC, June 12.-The Japanese
government Is sending two more bat
talions Of troops 10 Tien rsin and
Pekln, it was learned today
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12

Delegates representing II local
councils OF the Knights of Columbus
I'm South Dakota will meet today al
Lead for the annual state convention
OF the order.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12
CITY LOSES IN
PHONE DISPUTE

LANSING. Mich, June 12.-The
supreme court today refused TO grant
The request Of Corporation Counsel
Harry J. Dingeman, of Detroit. for
writ restraining the state railroad
commission from interfering with
elephone rates in the city OF De.
troit.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12

DELIVER PA,nAaEs. MEssAGUs,
TT. by MessenGer Service. Cell
CsdfIIsc gso.-Adv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12
TO STEADY THE NERVES
InLr IInr. fnrIta ArIh nhnanh a |.

II tones and strengthens the nerve
cells Delicious and retrsshing Buy
n bottlc.--Adv.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12

Printing-the pfain neat kInd-that
ts right--Timcs Job Deots--Msiu 45:O
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12
National

Members OF the Grand Army Of
the Republic. Department OF Ohio,
will assemble today at Marion for
their golden jubilee encampment.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12

Prtntine-the plain neat kind-that
O. right-Times Job Dept.-MaIn 452O.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12
ROut of TeutOns Over
whelming, Asserts
London Embassy \
ITALY ONCE MORE
TAKES OFFENSIVE
Blow Timed To CO.
operate With Great
Slav Advance
PETRoGRAD, June 12.-Ths
Russians have captured peml-
dovka, IS miles west Of pubno.

LONDON, June 12-The complete
rout OF the Austrian armies near
Czernovitz was announced here to-
day by the Russian embassy.
Two entire divisions, with all their
generals, artillery and ammunition
were captured
The Russians are in full pursuit.
the cossacks overrunning the terri
tory at the rear Of the fleeing
armies.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12
Today's Ball Games

American
New York at Detroit, clear.
Philadelphia at Cleveland. clear
Washington at Chicago, clear.
Boston at st. Louis, clear.
National
Chicago at New York, partly
cloudy.
st. Louis at Brooklyn, partly
cloudy.
Cincinnati at Boston, clear.
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, clear.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12

LONDON. June 12.--Germany mp
to the end Of May had lost 2.9zl..
$50 soldiers, of whom 734,412 were.
killed, according to British ofncial'
tabulation of the German casualty
lists given out here today. The
compilation did not include German
losses in naval engagements. or inl
the fighting in the German colonies.
PARIS. June 12.--Repeated ana
violent German attacks directed C.
the trenches west of vaux were
completely repulsed, said the French
h.. An artillery struggle. Of the NJ
most violence Is In progress on ~
oouvilles and Tavannes sectors.
West of the Soissons the French
artillery destroyed the Y German
works. one shell causing an sexplo.
sion within the German lines. appAr-
emily having struck an amnunitiun
depot.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-06-12

RCME, June 12-The Italian
armies today took the offensive all
along the Trentino front, making
general advances. This movement.
il is understood. Is to be powerful
attack, timed simultaneously with
the Russian offensive and the report
ed withdrawal of Austrian troops
from the Trentino.
The sun., 1916-11-05

Comptroller Prendergast brought forth
q salvo OF cheers shortly after he opened
tine meeting when he said:
I'VE are going forward to certain VIC
tory next Tuesday"
Another outburst occurred when he
asserted that tie Republican party was
''revivlhed and reunited"
But an outburst hat fairly shook the
rafters and lasted for nearly nve MIN
utes came when the Comptroller re-
ferred TO Col. Roosevelt as that great
American
Oscar $. Straus received n generous
welcome when he was introduced by the
chairman as the first speaker Of the
evening. But the crowd, while genuinely
enthusiastic, paid tho closest attention
To the speakers. n the quiet was SO
pronounced, except when IN" speakers
were a%pplauded for some striking phrase.
that Il vas in sharp con EAST to the up
roarious confusion at the meeting Thurs
day night.
GOV. Whitman entered tho Garden at
9:45, Just as Mr.. Straus was Introduced.
He insisted upon waiting at the entrance
unit, Nj. Straus had concluded.
'Mr. Wilson says We are too proud TO
Ngh,," said Mr.. Straus IN his speech.
We're not :" beloved a hundred
voices. and the remark WAS approved by
the waving Of q sea OF flags,
1T needs q man with the spirit Of
Lincoln 20 lead US safely through the
crisis that confronts u.s." continued Mr.,
straua, W have such n man In Charles
Z. Hughes"
Cheers interrupted tho speaker. When
- was able to resume he asserted that
under the leadership of Mr.. Hughes peo-
pie OF other countries will not believe
that "wo are too proud TO fight" and
The sun., 1916-11-05

Why. we are told We should have EN-
cheney. I agree will that. We are told
that we should have skill. OF course we
should have skill. We are told that we
should perfect our methods. We GER
tainly should perfect our methods in
every possible way. When. however. you
have efficiency to match the efficiency Of
the nations abroad. which has been de-
veloped to such q considerable degree
through this war. when you have SKILL to
match the skill and discipline shown
abroad. when you have methods per-
fectcd here to equal the perfection of
methods which has been arrived at In
the countries abroad. then still you have
something left to consider.
That something left IL the price Of
labor in those nations as compared with
the price Of labor here. When the OPP
p%ortunities created by this war end. labor
now satisfying these unusual demands
will be turned to compete with other
labor equal to the satisfac tion OF normal
demands. Then American enterprise.
which has been artifcially stimulated by
these conditions. will have to he ad-
justed to meet the new exigencics which
will arise.
The sun., 1916-11-05
MR.. EEC
says Best 81 All welcones IL We'll
como Home.

Charlie, e. Hughes, speaking At Madi-
son Square Garden last night, said
Fellow citizens: Ny voice Is some
What worn, but my heart Is stout and
my confidence Is complete that we are
marching to a triumphant victory next
Tuesday. The best OF all welcomes Is
the welcome home. When | first heard
your greeting II seemed to sound like
n convention. but after a while ] thought
Il sounded more like an election.
81 desire first OF all 10 express my
grateful appreciation OF the ~endeavors
Of those many agencies which have
cooperated to bring about the result
to which we look forward SO confidently.
l know the very earnest efforts that
have been put forward by tho regular
organization OF the reunited Republican
party. and by the various auxiliry
organizations.
"I desire particularly to express my
gratitude TO the young men who have
organized in the interest Of prosperity
and honor OF tho United States. I wish
TO express also ny appreciation Of the
work OF the Hughes Alliance. which IN
all our states has WORKED 81 faithfully.
And ] canno omit 10 mention the very
remarkably successful efforts Of the
women who went from coast to coast
bearing with them the message. not only
to the women Of the land. but to the
men of the land.
The sun., 1916-11-05

Continued on Third Page.
The sun., 1916-11-05

a plain proposition. II Is II proposition
that should be as plain to Democrats a,
II ls to Republicans. The proposition is
this: That under those conditions Where
there IL u differential Of labor cos,
against us tho products abroad seeking
this market will be sold here to the dis.
advantage OF American products. or IN.
wages OF American labor will he re.
duced.
We propose to protect the orro-.,n,.
ties OF American enterprise. W. u,,.
pose to protect the wages of America,
workmen. We propose TO protect Au,r.
lean standards of living. We Iropn.o
apply sanely and legitinateiy aud fa'rk
the Republican doctrine of protection y.
American Industries. when ". sp,aL ,t
these matters and Of the Necessity fl
meeting these economical problem.
which will engage the attention OF MI,
country In the near future. with wbs,
proposals are VIC met by our opponents.
I'm the first place, they believe ;ha'
they have provided In the revenue hin
an anti-dumping clause. make bold ,o
say that he clau IL the high uat.-
mark Of farcical legislation. u canon
accomplish the purpose which apparent
II was designed to accomplish. because
its %provisos eat the heart out OF its pro.
hibitions. You cannot expect any bro.
lection from the application or enforce.
The sun., 1916-11-05

IL also wish to express my gratitude
TO all who n so earnestly cooperated.
and ] include, OF course. both OF our dis
tinguished ex-Presidents. who have H.
their earnest support aided this cause
by presenting onc more II reunited Re-
publican party as the agency OF national
service. I also wish to express a very
keen desire for he success, not only
OF tho national ticket. not only for sue
cess In the election of Senators and Rep
resentatives In Congress. to the end
that We may have an Administrations
effect, but I also desire that there shall
be a triumphant victory for the State
The sun., 1916-11-05

voted tc the ideals Of justice-not trucu-
lent. not threatening. but exhibiting firm
ness and consistency and indotnitable
spirit which will show hat We mean
what We say and say what we mean.
we cannot maintain our peace II we
let any nation be under any misappre-
hAnsion as TO the true sentiment VI the
United States.
I'VE ought not TO invite i~ndignitics
We ought not to invite Insult we ought
not TO permit MISUNDERSTANDING of our
true intentions and firm convictions. We
should in that way merely aid the crea-
ton of feelings which would Individually
breed resentment. and In critical
emergencies out would flame that old
spirit OF American patriotism.
1T 's better that America should be
understood In the beginning. and tl.en
our nations truest worth as wei, as our
respect for ourselves would neve. be
doubted or misunderstood by any people.
81 do not think there has been a time
In recent history in which Il has been SO
easy. or would n been SO easy. 70
keep this nation out OF wal as during the
last few years. No nation desires our
enniiy every nation desires TO maintain
our friendship. We desire the friendship
Of AL the nations. All that was neces-
sary was firmly To- assert American
rights In Il convincing manner. which
would leave no CUB that what We said
would be made good. n that We have
no desire In any way 10 provoke strife,
but should insist al all events that the
lives. property and OF Amer
coriing to the rights under international
Inv,