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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-15
BREAK IMMINENT IN
 WAGE CONF FERENCE
Depends on Whether Rail- roads Will Submit a Coun-
 ter Proposition to Men

New York, June 14.-A continuance of the conference between representatives of 350.00O railroad workers and their em- ployers, called to avert a possible gen. eral strike involving all the roads in the United States, hinged tonight upon the decision of the railroad managers as to whether they would offer specific compromise to the demands of their em- ployes The men flatly rejected today the railroads tentative compromise pro- posal and adjournment was taken until tomorrow when the managers will report whether they are prepared to present a definite proposition.
 The railroad managers went into an executive session that continued until late tonight Leaders of the men announced that no matter what the offer of the rail- roads, it will be rejected unless all exist ing double compensation rules are retain ed. They are willing to compromise on the other issues involved--the eight-hour ds.sSAanc ,tilIie and sa half for overtime.
 In their tentative compromise offer the railroads have indicated their willingness to grant the demands of the men on con dition that the double compensation rules be abolished. The men declare that such action would not only nullify 25 years of effort, but also seriously impair their earning power.
 Late tonight the railroad managers au- thorized the statement that 1t was high ly probable no counter proposition would be made to the workers. The leaders of the railroad brotherhoods also announced that they expected the railroads would fail to meet their demands and are ready to leave for their homes and send out a call to vote on a general strike
 The break came near the close of to- day SC session when the railroad managers finished answering most of the 105 ques- tions propounded by the men regarding the operation of their tentative compro- mise offer. A. B. Garretson, president of the Order of Railroad Conductors, speaking for the brotherhoods, informed Elisha Lee, chairman of the railroad managers committee, that the proposi- ton was not acceptable to the men.
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4OOO PARADE IN RAIN AT MONTGOMERY;
 COUNTRY PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE FLAG

Montgomery June 14.-(Special.) )--At least 4OO0 persons marched this afternoon in the flag and preparedness day parade. which proved one of the most notable events in Montgomery in many years.
 State. national and municipal officials. every civic and patriotic organization and all clubs and fraternal societies partici- pated in the celebration.
 The only disappointing feature of the Flag Day ceremonies was the weather. A heavy rain began when the procession
 had about half finished it's march, and
 many of those in line sought shelter. The Daughters of the American Revolution, numbering several hundred. continued in
 line, undaunted by the elements. and de- termined to show those sterling quali- ties of their ancestors.
 1 Mrs. J. Lewis Cobbs of Montgomery,
 the regent of the Alabama chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolu- tion, led the procession, and none of those in line left their ranks during the downpour of rain. Needless to say, a number of womens clubs and societies did not display the same degree of forti- tude against the clements. seeking shell ter as soon as the rain began to fall. In the line of march were B young schoolgirls carrying flag representing the ls original colonies. These girls also
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PRAISE GLYNN,S SPEECH

continued their march through the pour ing rain.
 The rain was of short duration, how ever, and those who had not the temerity to withstand a drenching. soon were able to continue their march to the capitol.
 BRIEF EXERCISES HELD
 The exercises at the capitol were brief. School children sang patriotic songs. the bands played martial airs. and several speeches were made
 Governor Henderson spoke briefly. He made stirring appeal for preparedness. complimented the thousands of people present for their interest in the day and paid 8 glowing tribute to the Daughters of the Revolution for their activity In behalf of the celebration.
 Mrs. Cobbs. state regent. then spoke. Mrs. Cobbs had marched at the head of her columns through steady rain, and with wet clothing made a patriotic and stirring address.
 Capt. Will T. Sheehan, editor of the Montgomery Advertiser made the prin- cipal address. Captain Sheehan recited briefly the history of the flag. called at tention to some of the leading events which had made 1t famous and closed with an earnest appeal for greater and more enduring system of preparedness.
 The day was one of the greatest in the history of Montgomery. and will long
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be remembered here. Hundreds of per sons from towns near Montgomery were here for the celebration and the entire city was in holiday attire.
 New York, June 14.-New York city and state participated with unusual enthusi- asm today in the nationwide celebration of Flag Day, set apart by the President for observance of the 139th anniversary of the acceptance of the Stars and Stripes as the national emblem. The streets and buildings here were gay with flags and celebrations were held by pa- triotic organizations and public and pri- vate schools.
 Memphis. June 14-The national colors were displayed generally throughout the city today in celebration of the 13sth an- niversary of the birth of the American n flag. Patriotic societies will unite in celebration tonight when the programme will include living scenes from American history.
 Knoxville, June 14--Besides the decor ation of many homes and business houses the Benevolent. Protective Order of Elks and the Daughters of the American Revolution held appropriate exercises in commemoration of Flag Day.
 Our Duty to the Flag. an address by
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BERLIN VERSION

Amsterdam. June 15.-CVia T.ondor.) The following statement has been given out in Berlin in connection with the attack by Russian warships in t!.a Baltic:
 During the night of June 13 the German auxiliary cruiser Heizmann was attacked by four Russian destroy CTS in the blight southeast of Stock holm. After courageous re: istance the vessel was set afire by shells and was blown up by her crew. The cont mander and most of the crew were saved"
 ermy in a precarious situation. A par ticularly stubborn defense IS being made vanced positions.
 At many intermediate points be- tween the northern and southern points ot contact the Austrians are reported to be retreating so hastily th.t they are out of touch with the Russians.
 CALCULATING LEMBERG
 It is rumored that the Austrians are evacuating Lemberg.
 The ruse practiced by the Russians at the beginning of the present oper- ations is described as follows
 The Russians opened with severe can non fire which continued for several hours and then suddenly ceased. The Austrans, from past experience, ex- pected an attack which they prepared to meet, advancing machine guns and bomb
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posted so as to observe the actions of the American troops and hamper their
 pursuit of the bandits. probably will
 be dwelt upon shorply.
 It will be pointed out in the nstA
 that from President Wilson's first state-
 ment there has been no variation in
 the friendly character of all communi-
 cations with Mexico and that American
 troops have been guilty of no overt
 act, although fired upon repeatedly
 from towns held by Carranza officials. Secretary Lansing is said to have de- termined to use sharp language in placing this situation before the do facto government.
 There was nothing to indicate to- night that the reply would be sent before next week at the earliest A feel ing exists about the state and war departments, however that 10 days or two weeks will see definite develop
 ment in the domestic situation in Mex ico. On what information this expecta- although it is evident that many of- ficials believxe General Carranza either must succeed in dominating the situa- tion or confess failure in the near future. This view, if shared by Secre- tary Lansing. may tend to delay even further the sending of the American rejoinder.
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IMPORTANT VICTORY

Copenhagen, June 14-tVia London.) Describing the Baltic fight, the Da- gems Nyheder says that the Russian squadron won an important victory. The Russians had six destroytrs and several submarines and were going at such speed that the Germans were taken completely by surprise and only fired one shot. then made for port in the utmost haste.
 Tt is belie.ed," says the paper, that 12 merchantmen were sunk, while 2 German trawler which arrived at Ny koping had 150 men aboard from Ger nlan destroyer that had been sent to tiie bottom. The German auxiliary cduiser was the Konig Von Sachsen, which was also seen to sink and it is supposed that all of her crew wede drowned"
 The Dagens Nyhederen names the following German steamers as having been lost in the attack of the Russian seuadron--Norma. Umeely. Aida, Meek lenburg, Isselle. Italia. Deterro. Weser. konsul Schultze and Algebra.
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RUSSIANS PRESS ON

Petrograd, June 14-(Via London.) Russia's most successful operation Of the war is being pressed vigorously along the whole front in Volhynia and ir Dukowina. Having cut the railway communications of Czernowitz from the north, the Tslssans have carried tue fighting for possession of that city into its very outskirts. It's fall is momeE- t3rily expected.
 At the same time the extreme right flank of General Brusiloffs forces is swinging out toward Kovel another important railway junction controlling communication to Lemberg from the north. The Rsssians approaching Ka- vel .from the southwest along the Rovno Kovel railway. have reached the Stokhod river 20 miles iron Kovei. Southward of Kovel they have pushed Q wedge westward to Torchin, in the direction of Vladimir VolynsNi. This piercing of the Austrian line places the right flank of Prince Leopold $
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Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS 1-Ronring cheers greet Glynn's praise of Wilson. Merchant fleet is scattered by Rus- rians.
 Wilson defies attemptel blackmail by hyphenates. Suffragists hopeful of victory. Wilson defies attempted blackmnil plank.
 Platform committee receives ten tutive draft. Economic situation key to Mexican disorder. c-Republican party deceiving itself, says McCOmbs. 3-Wilson Is eulogized in keynote speech. 9-Wfn name HiIIes' successor Mou-
 STATE NEWS -Four thousand parade in rain at MOntgOmery. @ a-Dr. DObbs is promoted. 2-Anniston Masons elect officers. 6-Interesting items from Baptist encampment.
 LOCAL NEWS 5-Wesley Bible class federation will be formed.
 Barber opens his heavy guns on board of revenue. Tax equalization board to henr conn plaints.
 Gadsden chosen as meeting place for conference. Third concert is an artistic success. Committee of architects to confer with building department of fire escapes. 12-World's greatest scientists heard in Birmingham at M. I. T. cele- bratiOn.
 FEATURES .-FOOtlfghts and Screen. 3-HOllnS dds letter. New York stories by n Birming- ham man. 4-EditOrial comment. 6ADolly Dalrymple and society. 1l-Markets.
 SPORTING NEWS S-Bar0ns take series from Travellers Thrilling matches In city tennis battle. Newman wins over Romans. New Decatur again defeats Cull- man.
 Crisp comment on things baseh ball. News of the Southern league.
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MERCHANT FLEET IS SCATTERED BY RUSS German Shipping Attacked Near the Swedish Coast PRESSING AUSTRIANS Brusiloff's Right Flank Is Threaten ing Novel, the Key to Lemberg.
 Germans Are Being Attacked,
 Also-Lull At Verdun
PRESSING AUSTRIANS

Nykoping, Sweden. June i4.-(Via London. )-Thrteen German merchant men, which were coming from the north conveyed by an auxiliary cruiser and some torpedo boats and armed morning by a squadron of Russian de- stroyers, torpedo boats and subma- rines near tlte Swedish coast The Ge.- man convoy was dispersed ard the merchantmen fled toward th. coast
 It is reported that some of lie yes se1s were sunk.
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Ships Lambs to St. Louis

Columbus, Miss. June l4.-(SpecialD That the growing of cattle, sheep and hogs in this section is becoming a most important industry is evinced by the fact that J. c. Mcconnell, who owns and oper- ate the "El Dorado Plantation" three miles yves tof Columbus, has recently shipped to St. Louis two carloads of lambs, which were raised on his place and for which he received fancy prices
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Roaring Cheers Greet Coy. Glynn's Praise of
 Wilson's Peace Efforts
BRYAN HAS ONE PLANK

St. Louis, June 14.-While the res olutions committee of the demo- cratic national convention was in session tonight, Samuel A. King of Utah made this statement:
 T called on William J. Bryan today and asked if he would sub- init any blanks. He replied T have no blanks to offer but one, and that is the Presidents. Determine what he wants and his plank will be mine. ] expect to go before the people in his behalf on your re- port. ''
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AMER|CAN|SMP PLANK WRITTEN BY WILSON Challenge to Hyphenates
 Will Be Direct ON THE AGGRESSIVE
Considers Campaign on in Earnest. Against Plank in Platform Oppos- ing Election of Federal Judges
 to Office-Has Busy Day

Washington, June 14-Presdent Will son today approved plank on American ism for the democratic national plat form, which arraigns individuals or al- dances seeking to embarrass the govern
 ment in negotiations with foreign na- tions and condemns any political party which modifies it's policy for fear of po- litical consequences
 The President decided to challenge openly Americans of alien birth opposing his foreign policies Learning from edi- torials in some foreign language news papers that they were supporting the re- publican nominee, MT. Wilson sent word to his personal representatives in St Louis to make the plank on Americanism direct and unequivocal
 The plank on Americanism drawn par
 tially here and partially in St. Louis. had been completed tonight and was ready for submission to the resolutions committee of the convention It was talk
 en for granted that it would be em- bodied in the platform practically as written.
 CHALLENGES HUGHES
 The plank carriessout some of the ideas expressed by the President in a Flag Day address here today, accusing a small group of Americans of foreign extraction of attempting Ito levy political black mail to gain their ends. It states that the democratic party will not be influ- enced by such sblackmail' and in ef- feet challenges the republican nominee to take similar stand.
 Foreign-born Americans are severely criticized for interfering in behalf of foreign nations in the foreign relations of the United States with other countries The plank denounces men who seek to interfere with American institutions by political organizations under foreign in- fluence.
 Reports that efforts were to be made
 at St. Louis to put into the platform a declaration in favor of an embargo on arms and other proposals which the President considers unneutral strength
 ened MT Wilson in his determination to conclusively as possible
 lHe TfeSluent kept m close touch with the situation at St. Louis today in spite of the series of activities which made his day unusually strenuous. Before marching in the preparedness parade here and while reviewing it, he received re- ports from administration leaders at the convention. MT. Wilson considers the campaign for the presidency on in earn est and his spokesmen here say he will keep constantly on the aggressive. PRAISE GLYNN'S SPEECH Many telegrams warmly praising the
 keynote speech of former Governor Glynn at St. Louis came to the Presi- dent tonight from delegates to the con- vention. MT. Wilson seemed much pleased, particularly at the reception of the temporary chairman's tribute to the course of the administration in keeping the nation out of war It has been un- derstood that declaration supporting
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MOMENTS HOPES OF VICTORY ARE BRIGHT. Confident of Strong Plank in
 Democratic Platform BIG DEMONSTRATION Golden Lane" Most Elaborate Suf- frage Display Ever Presented.
 Tableaux Representing En-
 franchised States Unique
e DEMONSTRATION

St. Louis, June 1.-The suff.agists' democratic platform closed today with the golden lane' demonstration and tonight all camps began their final drive on members of resolutions com mittee and three cabinet members, Secretaries Baker. Daniels and Hous- ton, who are here.
 Hope for victory never was brighter
 with the suffragists, for the convic- tion that the platform will favor their
 movement grows hourly. The big ques- tion is what form the plank will take. Whether it will be stronger tfan that contained in the republican platform cannot be forecast until the committee takes final action
 PLANK TOO INDEFINITE President Wilson. among others, has submitted plank to the committee, 1 but tonight it was said that there was ] much doubt if it would be written into i the platform. While the committee has not passed formally on the Presidents S plank. the opinion was expressed by | several members that it was got spe- leific enough to be effective, and a plank of stronger wording should be inserted.
 1 A plank approved by Secretary Dan | Iiels also has found opposition in the National American Woman Suffrage association because it was considered too long. Its text, declaring in favor of
 immediate passage by Congress of a t,,fio 1 hnx l favored by both the nationals and the woman's party.
 | Representative Raker of California, | a member of the committee, said to- night that he was trying to assemble l the ideas of all the suffragisrs an6 l express them in plank which he would offer later. He believes the cora mittee will insert plank at least as i strong as that presented by the re- | publican platform. but he favors a | much stronger one.
 1 Both representatives of the nationals I and the woman's party today inter | viewed Secretary Baker who brre tke | Presidents plank here, but he did not 1 commit himself on the issue.
 l Suffragists won an early victory l in the resolutions committee bearing l tonight when Mrs. Arthur M Dodge and other anti-suffragists were cor.- l pelled to present their opposi,l be-
 fore the suffragists were heard. This l course was followed on the motion of l Senator HollsIof New Hampshire over | the determined opposition of former l State Senator Hugent of New Jersey. | The national woman's party and south 1 ern states suffrage conference 6elega- l tions at the hearing were headed hy
 Mrs. Carrie Chapman Catt, Mss Ann Martin and Miss Kate M Gorion, re- l, spectively.
 ELABORATE DEMONSTRATION 1 The golden lane" demonstratlcn, 1 staged by the nationals today. was the most elaborate and picturesque suf-
 frage display ever given in St. Louis Several thousand women, variously es. (COntinued on Page Seyen)
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Formal Proceedings Trans formed Into Love Feast by Compelling Eloquence
 of KeynOter WILLIAM J. BRYAN WEEPS WITH EMOTION OVER THE RECITAL Glynn Fc~ccd to Repeat Parts of His sc--cech Tell ing Ho- CT Presi-
 idents Avoided War
By HUGH w. ROBERTS


 st. Louis, June 14-(Special.) From what promised to he a formal and per- functory proceeding. Martin H. G1ynn of New York, by the force of cOmpeil- ing eloquence. transformed the demo- cratic convention into an oId-fnshiOne,I e,I camp meeting in which, with iervent expressions of good fellowship and paeans of peace and thanksgiving, shouts of spontaneous laughter and honest tears, were permitted to mingIe.
 When the orator in the "keynOte'' address declared that the "peace and negotiation" policy of President Will son would be indOrsed in November the delegation of each state sprang auto matically to its feet and the bysteria of cheering, parading and flag waving extended itself through n period of i6 minutes. Hut the moment in which elO- quence exercised transcendant sway was when Governor GIynn pictured in most dramatic and heart-grippin. !: manner war the horrible. was the brutal, with the fearful toll of "sheet- ed dead,
 The spectacular audience of 14000 sat hraathIecS spe1lhollpd
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FROM WAR TO PEACE


 The convention, as if threatening storm
 had passed, relaxed. And then Glynn
 spoke of the debt of the nation to the President in that the fathers and boys
 of America were saved from battle and
 sudden death.
 A mothers sob in the gallery shattered the silence. Strong men permitted tears unchecked to course down their cheeks. And William Jennings Bryan, who has moved countless others was himself moved to such an extent that he openly wept
 The vast Coliseum was filled to it's pa triotic and perspiring capacity an hour
 before the convention was called to order. The first applause was for Senator James of Kentucky, who will be permanent
 chairman. Then Bryan, who had prom
 ised to take the stump for Wilson, ap- peared. As soon as he was recognized ] every delegation in boisterous manner gave him greeting. Then there was a round of applause for Anna Howard
 Shaw, the great suffrage leader. It was 1922 o'clock when William F. McCombs called the convention to order.
 WELCOME FOR PROGRESSIVES
 The chairman's address was featured
 by a declaration that the moose was ] dead and the elephant dying, while the
 gentle donkey happily pursues the even tenor of his way. When he extended { . cordial invitation to the progressives to embrace progressive" democracy, there was brilliant demonstration. ! Governor Glynn was then presented He sounded the keynote of the cam paign when he declared that the people would enthusiastically respond to the pol icy of peace and negotiation rather than ! threats and war;
 The convention adjourned in honor of | the late Tom Pence until tomorrow I noon
 One of the distinct features of the day was "The Lane of Gold.'' The suffra- 1 Gettes 5000 strong, with gaudy colors and open ranks through which the delegates
 filed into the Coliseum. The women of
 states where equal suffrage has not been ' obtained, stood manacled. In accordance 1 with the programme, no word was ut 1 tered and there is no question but that I delegates, heretofore unmoved through
 the ranting of masculine femininity, were peculiarly affected by the unusual and
 extraordinary silence.
 One feature of the demonstration mis- 1 carried. The suffragsts had hitched to (C0ntinued on Page Seven)
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ELABORATE DEMONSTRATION

The golden lane" demonstratlcn, staged by the nationals today. was the most elaborate and picturesque suf- frage display ever given in St. Louls Several thousand women, varously es.
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