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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-05
NORTH SEA BATTLE
AN OBJECT LESSON
Members OF Congress Feel BigecP
Naval Program Is
Necessary,

Washington, June members Of
the Senate and House pointed today
to the North Sea battle as illustrating
the need of a larger naval building
program for the United States. Fol.
lowing are some of the statements:
James d. Phelan. CaIifornia-''The
battle seems to indicate that dread.
naughts are the vessels most to. be
feared in a pitched battle. The North
Sea engagement also convinces me
that the submarine Is an essential In
strument OF warfare"
William e. Chiffon, West Virginia
The use of submarines In the battle
fmpresses me with their effectiveness.
and / believe 1t would be foolhardy
Tor us not to have an extensive sub
marine fleet and air craft suuadrons"
Carroll s. Page. vermont-.sThe
German British battle will have much
to do with the consideration Of thu
Senate Naval Affairs Committees.
tapef large expenditure for subma-
rlnes and air craft, az their effective
ness is no longer matter of specu.
lation"
Miles Poindexter. wash.nrton-
battleships Of the dreadnaught type
seem to have accomplished the great
est results In the engagement, The
Senate, I believe. will add two dread
haughts to the House naval BILL"
harry Lane. Oregon, member of the
senate Committee on Coast Defense
The North Sea battle convtnces ma
that we should have battle ships Of
nigh speed and heavily armored con-
struetion. The value of submarines
and Zeppelins has also been demon
strated and we should provide for A
sufficient number of these
Members of the House Nava, Affairs
Committee said:
Patrick II. Kelly. Michigan-'.The
North Sea battle indicates conclusive
ly that battle cruisers are not able 20
cope with the stronger ships They
are necessary. but do not take the place
OF dreadnaughts"
walter l. Hensley, Mississippi
From what his happened in the Brit
ish German naval battle. IL la evident
that submarines, small craft and air
craft played highly important part"
Frank Buchanan. Tllinol.-"Our only
safe and sane defense against attack
In that of submarines. aircraft and
mines"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-05

could fuIfil the plain terms of cnio-
mel Roosevelt's propcsittonf
The convention Is exceedingly earn
est, and think II Is exceedingly sin.
cere. 1t Is q convention that 10 noe
going to be stampeded and ora that
think cannot .. SIS r,pecet.
As see It. II the central idea of the
leaders of all factions IL In line with
the movement of the leaders and un.
selfish in the endeavor to find man
to defeat woodrow Wilson and re.
store the Republican party to power.
these propositions must be met.
If the proposition from the leaders
Is not acceptable to the Roosevelt
men, and II the proposition of the
Roosevelt men is not acceptable to
the leaders, then the interchange Of
the propositions must evidently carl
for a conference. Out Of this confer.
ence, according to custom. should
evolve a candidate who stands fat.
footed and definite for Americanism
and preparedness.
1t now seems to be evident from the
whole trend of the closed conferences
today that the convention will NOT
risk the success Of the Republican
petty by presenting an indefinite, un.
tried and uncommitted man as its can.
didate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-05
MORE MARINES TO BE
SENT TO SAN DOMINGO

Washington. June 1.-THE Navy De-
partment ordered additional marines
TO San Domingo today at the reques,
OF the State Department. which re-
ported that the force there under
command OF Admiral Caperton Is In
SUFFICIENT to protect foreign interests
Secretary Daniels said the trans
port Hancock, now at Vera Cruz, will
proceed a. once to New Orleans where
1t Will take on as many marines az
can he sent there from various ports
along the Atlantic coast
There are now more than 1000 ma
rin"s In San Domingo and Haiti 1t
is probable that the achievements
will be sent to Puerto Plata, where
I'll availah bile marines were landed at
ter United States Minister Russell re-
ported the American consulate had
been robbed.
Revolution has been in progress I'm
San Domingo since President Jiminez
was forced to resign several weeks
ago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-05
FINALS IN PROGRESS
At RAAOOlPH-nACOh
Bncrniaurea,e Sermon by Rev. Samuel
T. Sentcr Yesterday
Morning.
FRATERNITY MEETINGS ToDA,
Numerous Social Functions for WISH
tors for Commenccmcnt-Ad
to Graduates by John SHELTON Will
liams-

Ashland. Va, June 4.-The finals
at Randolph Macon College are In
progress and there are many visitors
+ In town to attend them. Visitors here
for the interesting exercises OF the
week include trustees, ministers, for
! mer students and relatives and friends
of the young men attending this
splendid institution. There will. as
usual be numerous house parties and
other social functions and features.
The commencement opened with
the baccaiaureate sermon preached by
Rev. Samuel T. Senter.-.he eloquent
pastor OF Epworth Church. Norfolk.
The graduating class. in cap and gown.
occupied prominent place and the
congregation was large. DIR. Senter
preached from Col J. Is, text very
suitable fer a haccalaureate sermon,
and the discourse was a chaste and
eloquent one. Or. Senter preached
the annual sermon before the Y. NJ
c. A. tonight The music at both
services was excellent.
The fraternity and social meetings
OF the college will be held Monday
and the annual reception will be given
to the senior class by President r. E.
Blackwell Monday night
The board OF trustees, which con-
dolph- Macon system. will convene on
Tuesday afternoon, June s. at
o'clock. This session OF the board
will be an important one, as many
matters OF importance will be before
them for discussion.
The exercises Tuesday night will
be in charge of the Athletic Associa-
ton. when the monograms and prizes
for the year will be awarded. One of
the medals to be'awarded this year 10
known as the Landon c. Merritt Me-
mortal medal. and is to be given to
the best all-around athlete whose class
standing and moral character make
him eligible. This medal is given by
the Rev. d. T. Merritt, in memory of
his brother. who was very active in
athletics, and took a high stand dur
ing his college course.
Wednesday, June 7, will be OBJ
served as Alumni Day. That morning
the annual contest for the Sutherlin
medal of oratory will take place. The
contestants for this honor are: !. NJ.
Groves, Martinsville: J.. Manning
Potts. Richmond: r, d. Young. Pc
tersburg, and w. w. Beasley. Cum
berland, Md. The annual meeting of
the alumni will be held at noon that
day. and will be called to order by
DR.. f. F. Smith. of Richmond, presi-
dent Of the Alumni Association. The
orator of the occasion win be Judge
j. L. McLemore. of Suffolk. A dinner
to the alumni will be given by the
college in the gymnasium Immediate
ly following this session.
The annual meeting OF the Frank
lin and Washington Societies will be
held on Wednesday night June 7.
The address before the graduating
,..fI1 ~ ln3i
at noon. by the Hon. John Shelton
Williams, comptroller of the currency
OF the United States. At F. NJ
diplomas, prizes and medals will be
awarded. The commencement exer-
cises Will come to a close on Thurs
day night. when the class play will
be given in the chapel
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-05

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question of the convention.
1t will demonstrate upon the one
hand the sincerity of the Republican
leaders who are anxious to meet the
popular demand and who desire above
all things the success OF the party.
1t will demonstrate upon the other
hand the absolute sincerity and pa
triotsn of Mr.. Roosevelt. who has re-
Gently crysballized his whole public
record Of Americanism upon this idea
and 1t will commend his unselfishness
in overwhelming approval to the senti-
ment of the country
Names of Five Kept Back.
am not able to give here the names
of those powerful leaders who are in
the council revolving this proposition.
There Is every reason to believe from
such names as / have that they are
able to deliver the goods. and the Re-
publican party. anxious above all
things TO win. will get behind this
proposition.
Who are to be the i've men named
by these leaders Is not known. There
has not been a hint TO escape any par
ticipant as to any one OF the Ave who
may be included.
The paramount question will be
upon the paramount issue. II any one
/ of these men crystallizes definitely and
| heartily the preparedness idea there
is everything in the atmosphere to in
dictate that the Roosevelt men will ac-
cept him.
II Mr.. Roosevelt Is perfectly sincere
and there Is no reason to doubt his
perfect sincerity. there Is Just one man
in all the list OF those who have been
named who will meet the measure of
the Roosevelt proposition.
General Wood Fnvorite.
That one man is Leonard Wood.
general Of the army. From the
Rough Riders and Santiago all the
way through the preparedness agtta-
ton Of the past fifteen months. Roose-
Welt and Leonard Wood are linked as
evangels of this proposition.
! Is II possible that Mr.. Roosevelt
means Leonard Wood when he states
his proposition? Would he accept
Leonard Wood as the fulfillment Of
his proposition? Would the old
guard committee on the inside accept
Leonard Wood?
If not Leonard Wood. who else is
there in the Republican rank who
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-05
CANADIANS TO FRANCE
TO CEMENT PEACE BONDS

New York. June "A Canadian
commission. headed by Senator Chas.
T. Beauhien. sailed yesterday on the
French liner Chicago for Bordeaux.
The senator declared the object of the
trip Is to cement the relations of peace
and love between France and England.
he was accompanied by Louis N. Pate
nadde and Paul Spuret. secretaries of
the French Chamber Of Commerce In
Montreal
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-05
JEFFERSON DAVIS
NAME IS tUlOGIztO
u. "ss"@ ~
Speeches Delivered on f0sth Annivcr'
sary of Birth OF Confed-
crate Leader.

Washington. .. c. June Stimuli
taneously with the celebration today
throughout the South Of the Josh
birthday anniversary of Jefferson Da-
F. vis-with particularly "a legal hoiida.
in the State Of Louisiana and a pre-
parednes- parade In New Orleans
the House OF Representatives today
Y celebrated the occasion with speeches
a Of tribute TO the character of the late
r President OF the Confederacy by Rep
resentsttvc Asw-eN. OF Louisiana and
y by Representative kinchsloe, of Ken
lucky, in whose congressional district
Jefferson Davis was born.
The program in the House OF Rep
resenta;ives today was set under a
special agreement by unanimous con-
sent earlier IN the week. at the in
stance o. Representative AswelL II
was the FIRST time n the recollection
OF veterans at the Capitol when such
a period had been formally set aside
Ger Jefferson DAVIS honors
Itfe and Purpose PORTRAYED.
The lessons inspiration and hope
coming fro-l 4 brief Interpretation OF
Z the uneoreue-a bic life and purpose OF
DAVIS a mar whose name IS made
i}Iustrlous ~ valiant deeds OF battle
i. sseavs- were portrayed by Repre-
sentative A~wsI who pointed out that
greatness - rot always confined 20
victory
The North and the South" ne said
"sojn hands "a honorine the memory
o. TWO men, loved. honored and !doi-
sxed--I&Gcolz- great IN victory: Davis
no less EreA; IN defeat"
Representative Aswell reviewed the
career Q: Jefferson Davis whose
speeches he said. would apply nov
w DAVIS was q patriot with large
perspective. said Representative As
wsil He desplsed ioE-roilins to Sc
eEre preparations. denounced par
s q 81 nstsgp Aad sectlonalisn In govern
sneat affairs, cham pioned States rights
against Hstsonsllsrn. sacrificed his
heath and offered his life in deyo-
;ior 10 A common country on the bat
.Ieselas Of Mexico. HIS constant
prayer was TO avoid bloodshed. but
be had a conviction, the dominant
force OF his life. and where his con-
victlon led he had the courage to fol-
low
New Republic Follows Struggle.
FROM the titanic struggle OF the
North and South" he continued. has
come q rev republic. cemented for
ever by the blood OF It's citizens. q
people possessing the best OF all sec
lions and OF many nationalities-
Americans. standing for American
! Ism. which means that America must
cham pion the rights Of mankind that
every human being has a right to be
Z free. and that we can best express our
oedom ny helping others to be free"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-05
ONLY BIRD OF ITS KIND
RECEIVED AT NEW YORK

New York. June A rare bird,
known as Cock OF the Rock" and
said to be the only live specimen ever
brought to this country. arrived here
today on the steamer Guiana 1t was
captured by Prof. c. w. Beebe in
Demerara for the American Museum
OF Natural History.
Cock of the Rock Is about the size
OF full grown parrot and Is dis
tinguished by a crest and arm feath-
ers, and is worth several hundred
dollars
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-05
she'll Torn Vessels Return.

London. June 4.-Dispatches from
points on the East Coast state that
several vessels which were engaged In
the naval battle have come into port,
their shell torn hulls telling an eio-
quent tale of their strenuous expert
ence
Officers and men freely remarked
1T was hot work" but no details were
given. They seemed optimistic as to
the damage inflicted on the Germans
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-05
HUGHES HAS ONE-THIRD
OF NECESSARY TO CHOICE

Chicago. June e4.-The probable re-
suit of the first ballot in the National
Republican Convention. based on the
best obtainable information tonight,
follows:
Hughes, 1873: Roosevelt, "a; Root,
loo; Burton. 81: Cummins, "a; Fair
banks. 10: doubtful and against Roose-
velt As; scattering. 90. Total, 1928.
or minor candidates and favorite
sons, 262. Number OF delegates, 1856;
necessary for choice, 493.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-05
SPEAkER's DAUGHTER GOES
To HER FIFTH CONVENTION

Washington. June Mrs. James NJ
thomson. daughter of the Speaker and
MRS. Champ Clark, will attend the Chi
caso convention. This will be the
NTH national convention Mrs. Thorn
son has attended. she will leave Wash
ington tomorrow night for Chicago.
whe.5 she will be Joined by her hus-
henA, James II. Thomsos,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-05
Roosevelt HEADQUARTERS Omen

Chicago. June 4.-John McGrath,
secretary to Col. Roosevelt, today
opened headquarters for Roosevelt
Republican delegates at 1850 and l1e2
Congress Hotel. Scouts were detailed
to gather in men possessed of votes in
the convention and believed to be pro-
Roosevelt.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-05

XSppelin was lost during the battle
he German press continues to en-
xAuG1Assicaiiy comment on the Ger
} 1nan naval victory.
Captain Won Kushlwetter. the naval
expert. writing IN the Lokal Anzeieer
The semi-ofhcial organ. says:
The German success gives the
death blow TO the AnsloSaxon idea
that Great Britain Ia ruler of the
seas
The koiinische Volks Zeituns says:
The defeat OF the British fleet by
Germany Is admittedly serious"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-05
ONE ITALIAN AND TWO
BRITISH SHIPS ARE SUNK

London, June 4.-Dispatches to
Lloyd's today tell OF the sinking of
the British steamers Dewsland and
salmonpool. Both vessels are said
to have been unarmed. but further
details are lacking. Another Lloyd
dispatch reports that the italian
steamer Narerso has been sunk.
The London Daily Telegraph's cor
respondent at Madrid says that the
Dutch steamer Zeelandia sailed for
Vigo today. being the first vessel to
leave that port since the torpedoing
OF the Tubantia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-05

The Salmonpool Is a steel vessel OF
4,S05 tons registered at West Hartle-
pool. Shipping records show two
steamers named Dewsland, one of
1923 tons and registered at Cardiff.
the other of 2s8 tons. sailing from
Milford. Available records mention
no vessel named Narerso.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-05

Washington, June 4.--Baron Hay
ann, Japan's ambassador to Rome.
Will succeed Viscount Chinda as Jap
sneso Ambassador TO the United States,
Il was learned today
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-05
Dr. McGu,rr.s CIR s.,,c,.

A Cadillac rca 9s:er belonging to
Dr. Stpnrt Mcclure 5l3 East Grace
St-7et. YVES STOLEN last nigh, from in
FROM ef his home hut was found on
sfe street q short distance about an
hcn~ srt~~~e RI
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-05
COMIC ELECTION IS
IMPORTANT IN EUROPE
fre.,ch Iublitisfs VIII Abstain From
Criticism Till After National
Conventions.

lBA L. L Berteili- special Cores
pondcnt to the l. \. So
Paris. June "A tacit understand
ing has been reached by all the lead
ing French newspaper writers on the
eve Of the Republican convention in
the United States to abstain from any
criticisms which might be construed
as an lndlsCreet attempt to influence
"A naerIcan oilnion regarding the presi-
dental election.
Included in this arrangement are
Gabriel HAnotaux. Stephen Pichon,
Joseph kelnach and other prominent
5 me m bers OF the f'ranco-A n
commmitteer Viscount Saint Brce.
j can Herbette Rene D'Arai and othe.
authorities on foreign affairs
Their decision, which was entirely
spontaneous and reflects the tradt-
lonal French courtesy In international
affairs. is based on the recognition
Of the fact that while the election Is
vastly important for Europe. IL pri-
: Inarily concerns the United States.
whose voters can make their own pro-
noupcement without foreign assist
a-ce,"
American well-wishers in France
were eager last week for a broadside
in favor OF Roosevelt and against
Wilson, but while everyone here would
like to see Roosevelt nominated and
and elected in preference to Wilson,
u 10 felt that French opinion moulde rs
would be more likely TO see their wish
es granted IL they refrained from pro-
claiming them noisiiy.
II Is noteworthy that the sober
semi-official Temps. after the down
right attacks 1t delivered fortnight
ago on Wilson's tendency to use the
international situation to further his
own electoral prospects. has r3arsed
into complete silence.
After thorough canvass Of the
rest French opinion, | find the fol-
lowing crystallizes the French View
or 40 owe of the convention.
While We DO not pretend to be
competent judges OF all factors in
the presidential election, we can say
'"' '~ ~ The viewpoint OF the war
We would like TO see Roosevelt elected
F'f' "at "rtirelv because of
mis- thorough Eoing denunciation of
the invasion OF Belgium.
- "n4-.E A.. "titS - not I'M the war,
sna needs president with the strong
est and clcarest ideas and who Is tCa-,.
to act on them.
president Wilson has vacillated
badly In Mexico. to the detrifnent. we
believe. 10 American prestige In that
country. He has procrastiuetcd too
greatly with Germany. Wilson began
TO lost cre&it here when the Neyica-
trouble f-st arose because he failed
TO make serious effort to restore or
der
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-06-05
DROP ROOSEVELT

Continued From First Page. J
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1916-11-22
F. G.. Kumm left last Thurs

F. G.. Kumm left last Thurs.
day for Rochester, MINI.
The best homemade Mince
Meat you ever ate now on sale
at the Corner Meat Market. Il
Mrs. M. C. Piper and Mrs. r
F. Wherland of Sanborn were
the guests of friends here Sat-
urday.
Prof. and Mrs. Frantz and Mr.
and Mrs. Chas. Ortiz Of Morton
attended the football game here
Saturday.
Albert Berg, former Secretary
Of State Of Minnesota, arrived
Tuesday for a short business
visit in Redwood Falls.
You can see the Boys Of Co.
L." at the New Dream Wednes-
day and Thursday, November
% and %. 18-1t*
The Mite Society Of the Pres
byterian Church will meet Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. Dolliff,
Mrs. Hunter and Mrs. Sanders,
at the home Of Mrs. Dolliff.
Miss Kelly returned Monday
to her work at Phi1brick's De
rartment Store after an alb
sence Of five weeks, caused by
her very serious illness.
The ladies Of St. GATHERINGS
Sewing Gree will hold their
annual fancy work and food sale
in the basement Of the church
Saturday, December 16. 18-1t
The marriage of H. B. Myers,
formerly a Redwood Falls high
school boy, to Miss Marjorie
Tibbetts of Renvine will take
place Thursday afternoon, No
vember %, at RenviEe, MINI.
Mr.. Myers, better known to resi-
dents of Redwood Falls and Del
hi as Had" is now engaged in
business at Columbus, N. D.,
and the young couple will live
there in the future.
The ladies Of st. GATHERINGS
Sewing Gree will hold their
annual fancy work and food sale
in the basement of the church
Saturday, December 16. 1877
Sec. Of State julius Schmahl
arrived Tuesday to assist in the
Chapter Work Of the Masonic
Order Tuesday evening. Sec.
and Mrs. Schmahl will leave St.
Paul on the night of December
4 for Llano Grande, Texas, where
they will visit their son, Lieut..
Dana Schmahl, for the next two
or three weeks. In Mr.. Schmahl's
party will be Mrs. M. O. Hast
ings of ST. Paul, who will visit
with her husband, Serg. Hast
ings at Llano Grande, and the
wife and children of Major
Pfaender of New Ulm, who will
spend the winter in Texas.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1916-11-22
NJ A r X E T r. E p o r I
Wednesday, November p

Mrs. E. Francois visited with
her son and his wife, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. P. Francois, at Mar
shall a few days last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Snyder, of
Marshall, visited Mrs. Snyder's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. P. O. Cal.
laghan, the first of the week.
"Carlyle Blackwell" is a fine
character in the "Shadow of
Doubt" a 5 reel feature at the
New Dream Saturday, Novem-
Der 25th. 18-1tE
Mrs. C. Schu.te returned last
week from St. Peter accompa-
MED by her sister, Mrs. Andrew
Cook, who is convalescing from
a severe attack of quincy.
The Delco Light Man gave
some "sure-nuf" service out in
District 4, election night. He
promised to light the school
house while the returns were
being counted, and he did
lighted it brilliantly until three
o'clock in the morning. Not a
candidate on the ballot was as
popular that night in District 4
as the Delco system.