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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-06
DEMOCRATIC LEADER SPEARS
AGAINST WAR RESOIIlrIO>

Entrance of Eitchiu into the cham
her caused a quickcninE of tagging
interest. Representatives. rushed in
through every door
The fading racidsi group also inn
mcda,cly took on new life Dbyi-
ously wearied by the long struggle he
had experienced. MIR Kityhin. usually
an orator Of the ngh,ine type. began
speaking in a rather modulatcd voice
lie was greeted by loud applause al
though NOSE Of them who rheered him
were opposed 10 his position Paci-
fists and war advocates alike crowded
his Office after the close OF his address
and congratulated him
In View OF the many assumptions of
loyalty and Patriotism" he said ION
tn" part Of some Of thoac who favor
the resolution and insinuaiions by
tncm OF cowardice and diSloyaity ON
the part of those who oppose it, Off
shoots doubtless of the passionate mo-
ncnt. let me al once remind the House
That IL takes neither moral nor physi-
ca courage TO declare war for others
10 hEht. 1t is evidence OF neither 10y
atty nor patriotism for one 10 urge
others 20 get INTO war when he knows
that lac himself il going TO keep out
TN" depth OF my sorrow. the in
tenSity OF my distress in contemplating
the ineasureless steps proposed. God
oNiE knows. the right and necessity OF
ms nomentous resolution are ad-
dressed to the individual Judgment OF
the members Of the House. Too grave
is the responsibility for any one to
permit another TO stand sponsor for
his conscience
PN0fOl NDIY IMPRESSED
WITH GRAVITY OF SIT ALTON
Profoundly impressed with gravity
OF the situation. approaching to the
fullest tho penalties which war viii
impose. my conscience and judgment
after mature Thought and fcrvent
prayer for rGhtful guidance has
pointed out clearly the path OF my
duty, and | have made up my mind to
walk In II, II | so hnrefooted and alone
\ have come to the undoubtins CON
clnsiom tina, should vote against this
resolution.
"ii / had single doubt would
Win profoundest pleasure dissolve il
IN favor Of the view OK the admins
trhticH ana Of a large majority Of my
'"li"aE ues. who have 80 recently hon
"ic' IN" with their confidence. know
mat shall never criticize any mem
nfr 10! advocating this resolution.
c"hc"de feel that he casts his vote
IN acCordanCf with sincere convictions
know. too. that for my vote | shall
not only b" criticized. but denounced
from one "nd OF the country to the
"'n"r the whole yeIping pack of the
dtfamers and revilcrs III the nation
VIII at once. he slckcd upon my heels"
Represcnta'iN" Hohin OF Alabama
fN.4Fl ~
tatiN" kichh, declaring II was hu-
mi!!"tng 10 inc Democrats. and that
II ne himself had made such q speech
he would have followed II IN by re.
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Foreigners Safe
IF WeN-Behaued
Official announcement Based on
Formal Opinion From
Secretary Lansing.
iBy Associated Press.I


WASHINGTON, April 5.-Umcial an
nounccment was made to-day that for
cisncrs in the United States who con-
duct themselves properly will suffer no
less OF property or libert. as result
OF n declaration OF a state OF war
.After receiving u formal opinion from
Secretary Lansing. Secretary Tumulty
to-day sent the following telegram on
the subject Ia Mayor Scgcr, OF Pas
sale. y. j.:
There is no danger OF any foreigner
who conducts himself properly suffer-
ing an" loss OF property or liberty by
reason Of state Of war IL such should
be declared by Congress"
Mayor Scger wrote to the White
House after meeting Of Mayors Of
New Jersey cities. at which the uucs-
ton was considered. He reported that
som. foreigners in Passaic were TAX
ing their money from banks and In
other ways Indicating their apprehen-
sion.
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years financing alone. without undue
strain.
As yet there Is nothing to indicate
that the compulsory service proposed
Tor the army Will be applied IL fill up
the navy. An average of $50 men IL
day is being added to the service now.
and officials hope To find "a great flow
OF volunteers when Congress sets all
machinery in motion.
What we will term the material
estimate" Secretary Daniels said, re-
terrins to the navy budget submitted
To-day. lis to provide for additional
ships. with gums and ammunition, va
rious articles of ships euuipaSe ma
ierial and supplies Of various kinds.
for aviation. storage facilities for ord
nance supplies. additional employees
at navy-yards. and TO meet the added
expenses OF the Navy Department.
WANTS FUNDS TO MEET
ANY POSSIBLE CONTINGENCY
II have put this estimate in budget
form because il is almost impossible
at this Time TO say with any degree
of accuracy just how much will be
needed for a particular purpose or ac-
tivity Funds should be available to
meet any possible contingency. aud
this estimate WAS phrased with great
care. so as to leave the President un-
hampered I'm the expenditure OF the
appropriation TO secure the best naval
efficiency"
The tex; NJ the proposed paragraph
in the war appropriation bill is as
follows:
For actual and necessary expendi-
lures for the naval establishment and
the Navy department.. and any and
every purpose connected herewith. in
addition 10 any and ali other appropria-
tons therefor. to be expended at the
direction and in the discretion Of the
President. and to remain available un-
til expended. s2ac53S.T9O Provided.
that limitations imposed by existing
law shall not apply to the expenditure
Of this fund
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STILL READY TO TALK PEACE
nerIin Dispatch Says situation I. Not
Altered by Events In
trnertca.
IBy Associated Tres.


AMSTERDAM ,via London,. April 5.
Il Berlin dispatch to the koelniSche
Icitung says the rumors OF Il new
peace offer by the central powers
which have arisen following the meet
ing OF Emperor William and Emperor
Charles and Count CZcrnin'S statement
are incorrect. The dispatch says. how
ever. that the principle, repeatedly
officially stated, Of the readiness Of
the central powers to enter ucSotia-
tions for IAN honorable peace" is UNI
changed.
Regarding the prcliminarics for
these negotiations" says the papers
nobody need he in doubt that they
cannot he altered by events III America.
We are in possession and await calmly
developments in the enemy camp. We
shall not allow this calm which is
founded upon success on land and sea-
to be snatchcd from us
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-04-06
AGED EXILE QUITS SIBERIA
of tho Rushian Rrvolu-
ton" Gets Enthusinstlc Welcome
In NIohcoM.
TBy Associated Press !

BY Associated Pressl
MOSCOW. April D via London).-
Madam Catharinc Breshkovskaya.
grandmother OF the Russian revolu-
Siberia. after spending forty-tour of
her sevcnty-tnrec years as convict.
prisoner and exile in the wastes Of
North Asia. She met with an cnthus-
ias'ic Welcome and was received by
the committee OF social organization.
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TO LEAVE VIENNA TO-DAY
a iabansador Penaeid Expected to Ar
rive in United states In About
Three Weeks.
by Associated Press.l

By Associated Press.l
WASHINGTON. April 5.-Onicial con-
firmation OF Ambassador Penfeld's re-
turn to this country from Vienna was
given by Secretary Lansing to-day for
the first time since the rumors started
about a week ago that he was coming
back. No reasons for the return. how
ever were given.
Secretary Lansing said Ambassador
Penfeid would leave Vienna to-mor-
row. He probably will return via
Cubn. and arrive In about three weeks.
The Austrian situation still rema ins
uncertain. with a preponderant opinion
here that German influence will force
the dual monarchy to share Gcrmany's
relationship with tho United States.
Any hopes that officials here had
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that Austria, Bulgaria ana Turkey
might become II strong enough in
huence within the central alliance to
force withdrawal Of the submarine
warfare or IL more conciliatory attItud.
towards peace has been much shaken
recently by n fuller realization Of Ger
many's influence In those countries
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NEED. AT ONCE. SUM
OF $3,5O2,517,OOO
NtOn:imccu trn,n Itir.t ~,

placing the bonds The 1000 banks
OF the Federal reserve system. with
heir $4,000. 100000 in resources. would.
II was thought be ahundantly able. it
Necessary. 10 take care Of one entire
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-05
VETS
ARE ENTERTAINED

". p. Smith, president Of the Grady
County Faite association, was hoH to
members Of the Joe Shelby Camp &.
G. ", with several other guests at a
dinner at Roddy's Saturday. col J.
d. Vance was toastmaster and duiing
the dinner Miss Madge Armstrong
played America Dixie" and othcr
patriotic and old time airs, which
were much appreciated BY the veter.
ans.
After full Justice had been done to
the sumptuous meal, Col. Vance con
veyed the thanks Of the guests to the
host and then called for short speech
es. Nearly all present had something
to say, paying tribute to the host and
expressing the pleasure they expert.
enced in being permitted to partici-
pate in the occasion.
Among Mr. Smiths guests were the
following:
Rev. II. A. Haley, j. d. Vance. O. C..
Cooper A. B. Thompson. J. B. Burton.
]. R. Owsley, F. NJ Bailey. G. W. Bare
foot, M F. Courtney, 7. NJ. Kelley. Jo-
mas Cook, E. Curtis. J. S. Downs, j..
W. welborne. w. T. Lanlpe, B. F. Bow
ersox and ]. T. Hill.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-05
: ) = ; : + - > ) : +

ceeds Works, another Republican,
whose last days in congress were liy-
ened up by caustic comments from
home about his peace speeches. The
Progressive nominee for vice presi-
dent ia 1912 and one Of the last to
leave the Progressive ship when it
ran aground On Lake Michigan last
summer Johnsons arrival was await
ed with interest and some trepidatiou
by conservatives who hope. however,
ne will be as others have been-quiet
at first anyway
Kellogg is the first Trust Buster
eli some fame a few years back. He
succeeds clapp Of Minnesota. also a
Republican. and is ranked with John
son as an addition to the thin line Of
in the senate.
Knox. Of Pennsylvania, succeeding
oliver is remembered in Washington
and probably everywhere alse as a Re
publican secretary Of state and a for
mer senator
Gerry. who succeeds Lippitt. isl
prominent particularly because he
comes from Newport, r. l.. and is a
society leader
Senator'S who took the oath Of OF.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-05
MORE THAN "ARNlED NEUTRALITY May BE NECESSARY

flee today included besides those
named, Harry s. New, who succeeds
Kern of Indiana; Howard Sutherland,
who stepped from the house to sue.
ceed Chiffon OF West Virginia; Fred.
erick Hale, who succeeds Johnson Of
Maine; Joseph |. France, who sue.
ceeds Lee OF Maryland, Kenneth d.
McKellar, who also came from the
house TO succeed Luke Lea Of Tennes-
see
j. o. Wolcoit, who succeeds DUPONT
OF Delaware; j. S. Frelinghouse, who
succeeds MARITIME of New Jersey; Cal.
der, who succeeds O'Gorman Of New
York; and Andreus A. Jones, assist
ant secretary Of the interior, who sue
ceeds Catron Of New Mexico.
The house lineup, barring an extra
session, will not meet until next De.
cember. But then members win for
the first time greet the Lady from
who successfully overshad.
'ws any of the incoming congressman
even former governor Sanders of
Mednl Mccormick of Chi
ago and State Senator Christy D. Sui.
ivan Of Tammany Hall
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-05
CITY HALL
EVERYBODY
AT 6 P. NJ.
Interesting Program in Connection With
Reception TO Oklahoma Chamber Of
Commerce Boosters

A rousing reception is planned for
visiting good roads delegations to.
Aigat al the oity Aall in which every
man and youth in Chickasha is urged
to participate. Small and meaty talks
from numerous good roads boosters
are planned which will add to the gen
eral interest of the session.
The meeting will be called at 8
O'clock and the address Of welcome
will be delivered by John T. Owsley,
vice president Of the Grady County
Highways association in a five minute
allotment.
The following additional program is
announced to precede and follow the
regular business:
Talk by T. J. Brown Of Tuttle, 10
minutes.
Talk by representative from Amber
township, minutes.
Talk by representative from Wal
don township, minutes
JTalk by representative from McClain
county 5 minutes.
Talk by Floyd ThompsoA O. ONlalc.
ma City chamber of commerce. 3 min
utes.
TAN by Ben F. johnson Of Chicka-
sha, minutes.
Talk By Win Dwyer Of Chickasha
minutes.
Talk by r. A. Thompson, county
5 minutes
Talk by J. A. Temple, county com
missioner,5 minutes
Talk by Ira Johnson, county com
minutes.
Talk by ]. l.. Burtschi, Decatur, ILL.,,
5 minutes.
Talk by G. w Austin, president Ok
lahoma College for Women, minutes.
Every man in Chickasha is invited
to be there.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-05
By United Press.

BY United Press
Washington, March 5.-The Sixty
fifth American congress began its
two-year life at noon today.
It viii number among its members
the first woman admitted to the halls
of congress. Miss jeanette Rankin OF
Montana.
Somewhat overshadowed by the
brighter iustre Of the presidential in
auguration. the upper half Of the CON
gress-the senate took its respective
oaths of office, seventeen altogether.
and attended the taking Of the oath by
the president on the capitol steps.
While it lost some Of it's leading
spirits the senate today gained sew
oral who having shone elsewhere.
may shine in congress-aud, as in
some former cases. may not.
Hiram Johnson Of California. Frank
3. Kellogg OF Minnesota. Philander C.
Knox. Of Pennsylvania. and Peter
Gerry Goelte of Rhode Island attract.
ed much OF the interest that attached
TO the enew senate.
Johnson. the center OF fire in the
California tight in November, sue.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-05
cheers FoIIow PrasIdent.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Washington, March Sin an open
carriage drawn by four horses in true
colonial fashion, President Wilson at
IL o'clock drove through the great
iron gates OF the White House, down
Pennsylvania avenue, between massed
lanes Of frantic Americans, to the cap
itol, where, after witnessing the swear
ing-in Of his second-in-command Vice
President Marshall, he was to take his
formal oath Of Office
Mrs. Wilson, following a precedent
set by Mrs. Taft, rode to the capitol
with her husband
The presidents carriage was sur.
rounded by a personal escort of the
Second cavalry and was followed by
the vice presidents carriage, also
drawn by four horses. escorted by the
famous black horse troop of the Cul-
yer Military institute of Indiana, Mar
shall's home state.
A third carriage contained the pres
idents military aides and inaugural Of
ficials.
AS the small party clattered down
the flag decked way, storms Of
cheers followed him along the historic
way. The president frequently arose
and, hat in hand, acknowledged the
acclamation.
Arriving at the capitol, President
and Mrs Wilson and Vice President
and Mrs Marshall were met by a spe-
cial committee Of senators and repre-
sentatiyes and escorted to the presi
dents room and the vice presidents
room, both just off the senate cham.
ber
Immediately afterward they proceed
ed under a distinguished escort Of con-
gressmen to the senate chamber. Mrs.
Wilson and Mrs. Marshall were escort
ed a to a specially prepared section
of the senate gallery. to witness the,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-05
Conflicting Emotions Of Patriotism ard
Pride, War and Peace Mark Presi-
dent Wilson's Inauguration
WONDERFUL PAGEANT
MARKED SIMPLICITY
Wilson Kisses Bible at l2::57 O'clock in
Presence Of Thousands and Accom-.
panied by Whole Cabinet
BY United rress.

| ~ RH-tN4 ANoot
Washington March 5.--Flanked by
thousands upon thousands OF his coun-
trymen, President Wilson was induct-
ed into his second term of office to
day
Tho spirit Of the occasion harked
back to the days Of. Abraham Lincoln.
The thrill Of the solemnity Of war
stamped the simple, democratic cere.
mony though the strain Of peace ran
through the proceedings.
Just at 1851 Wilson kissed the Bi,
Bile, completing the oath which was
taken twice in two days. Standing
with barred head, he accepted the sol
emn serious gift of the presidency of
a nation still at peace but touched on
all sides by the flames Of war.
War and Peace.
Behind the blare Of the martial mu.
sic, the patriotic clamor Of throngs
and the pomp and splendor of march.
ing coldiers, marines and civilians,
the war note rang clear.
At 1880 the president appeared at
the front door leading from the capi.
tol to the platform on which he was
to take the oath. He was accompa.
MED by Mrs Wilson and his aides. A
raw breeze was blowing but the sun
burst forth from the overcast Sky
The president. looked UP and smiled;
saying, That's fine
The president was preceded by the
members Of the supreme court in their
iombre official robes. He was follow
ID by the members of the diplomatic
,rops, house and senate. The mem
)ers Of the present cabinet were also
present a sign, some say, that they
will remain as the presidents advis-
RS
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-05
GIVES NEW BOND

G. F. Lackey, farmer living six
miles east of Tuttle, who is charged
with having pointed a pistol at T. j.
Smith near that place, using a shot
gun, this morning furnished a second
appearance bond in the sum of $500
to appear a the county court on April
2 He has never been in jail for the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-05
Now Clear to British.
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
London, March 5.-For the first
time today the British press and pub
Tic appear to have understood the com.
plex situation faced by President Will
son because the rules of the senate
permit filibustering.
The comment of the London papers
today reflected a more sympathetic
attitude toward the American exeeu.
tive.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-05
WRIT HAS
BIG BLAZE
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Writ, Okla, March Writ suffer
ed $4,000 fire loss early this morning,
twenty buildings being destroyed.
This was the third time in fourteen
mouths that Writ has been practically
wipet out. Reconstruction has been
started
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-05
Wilson's Second Plea for Worlds Peace
Hints at Sinister Possibilities Of
Near Future
SPEAKS OF UNITY OF
AMERICAN THOUGHT
Action on This View Must Be American
ism STEPPED in World Spirit Instead
Of NatiOnalism
By United Press.


Washington, March president
Wilson sounded a new doctrine of in.
ternationahsm and world peace in his
inaugural address today but with the
same breath gave warning that the
United States may require more inn
mediate association" with war than
mere armed neutrality.
The president spoke Of the unity OF
American thought and spirit. Action
on this view must be Americanism,
stepped in the world spirit instead Of
the isolated national view Of the past,
he declared.
Plea for World Peace.
Wilson's second pleas for world
peace was spoken before the thousands
attending the second inauguration. He
called for the limitation Of world al.
maments and the interested responsi.
bility ~ all n4e.lAa for maintainiiig
peace. His program called for the
equality Of all nations in all matters
Of right or privilege and for the de-
struction Of the armed balance Of
power
Calls for World Support.
The president .caled on all the
world to support no power that does
not take the view that governments
derive their just powers from the con
sent Of the governed" He plead for
freedom Of the seas, with equal privi. !
leges 10 all, and stood for crushing
out Of any attempts within a nation to
organize or assist in revolution
against another nation
American Unity.
Electric with the spirit Of patriot
ism, Americanism and new world
unity, the presidents speech solemnly I
suggested that despite the fact that
the fires Of war are still raging, peace
was coming soon. "The shadows that
now lie dark upon our path will soon
be dispelled" said he.
War Possibility.
The president declared that armed
neutrality is now the stand of the
Upited States, yet this may not suf-
fice I'VE have been obligated to arm
ourselves to make good our claim to
2 certain minimum Of right and free.
dom Of action he declared. 1--WE
stand firm on armed neutrality since
there seems to be no other way in
which we can demonstrate what it is
we insist upon and cannot forego." A
hush followed these grave words, and
the president then continued:
1--WE may even be drawn on. by cir.
no.by our own purpose or
desire, to more active assertion of our
rights as we see them and more inn
mediate association with the great
itself"
Purpose in War.
Any such step the president assur-
ed, would be with an unselfish purpose,
not with a view to national conquest
or aggrandisement.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-05
BLAZE AT WRIT

According to information which
came by telephone, the town Of Writ
in the HeaIdton oil field was visited
by destructive blaze at o'clock this
morning. A block in the lower part
of the town Where the "red light" dis.
trict is located, was wiped out. Two
restaurants and several "joints" we're
burned.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-05
RECEIPTS
SHOW ANOTHER GAIN

The post office feceipts for Febru.
ary show another gain over February
Of last year which was an excoptional-
~ heavy month. The Februsry re.
ceipts this year were seas7.45 as
against s2s22.s9 in 1916.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-05
RuYs RRlck BUILDING

r. P Farmer has purchased the
brick building adjoining the Royal
laundry on North Srd street from the
United Savings bank of Detroit. The
deal was closed Saturday through JO-
mas Cooks real estate office.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-05
RESCUERS TO
W Terry
CRAVE
Fifteen Members Of Crews Of Coast Guard
Vessel Drown While Going to Re-
lief Of Stranded Ship

By United Press.
Washinston, March 5.The death
list on the coast guard vessel which
p a heavy sea Went to the rescue Of
steamer that was stranded Off Ocean
CITY, Maryland, is believed to have
reached fifteen.
Additional fcports received this
morning told Of the swapping Of a sec
ond small boat.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-03-05
PRESIDENT in INAUGURAL
ADDRESS PRAYS FOR PEACE
But THINTSATPOSSIBLEWAR
+ i > + = - i = = + >
BIG PRO GUNS HERE

4 The full force of the Anti-Sa-
+ loon League was directed at
+ vice in Chickasha yesterday
+ and all the scheduled address
+ es by some of the nations
+ greatest temperance advocates
+ drew immense crowds at all
: the churches. The only chang
+ es in the program was that of
+ II. G. Laughbaum who did not
+ speak here.