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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-13
PORK-BARREL SYSTEM
DENOUNCED IN REPORT
Minority of Senate Committee
Favors Lump Sum to Be
Spent by Army Engineers

WASHINGTON, Feb. l3-Bitter con-
demnaton Of the rivers and harbors hilI
carrying approximately S3s,500O0O. de
scribed as 'the fattest Of the pork-barrei
measures" is contained in a report sub
mitted TO the Senate today by the minority
members OF the Senate Commerce Com
mittee. the majority Of which has recon-
mended the bill
AT time when search is being made
for additional means of taxation of the
people and where bond issue is proposed
to meet an enormous deficit in the Treasury
for the ensuing year, it certainly is no time
to indulge in such waste and extravaganza,
declared the minority.
The report supported the proposed crea
ton OF a waterways commission to do away
with the whole pork barrel system of
rivers and harbors appropriations.
A S25.OOO,O00 lump sum appropriation.
to be expended at the discretion of the
army engineers, was proposed as substi-
tute for the bill. This will not cripple
legitimate projects, but will save approx
mately $4,000, 900 and enable carrying on
projects necessary for naval and CONNER
cial exigences." said the report.
The minority indOrsed the proposed inn
provements of the East River and New
York, Boston, Norfolk, Charleston, Savan-
nah, Mobile and San Juan harbors.
Senator Kenyon, Sherman, Harding and
Jones signed the report
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MAYORALTY PRIMARY
ON in COATESVILLE
Ousted Official Drops Out Of
Race-Clergyman Has Two
Opponents

COATESVlLLE, Feb. l3-Intense inter
ary election when candidates for Mayor
are being nominated. The regular election
falls February 27. and the candidates out
for the nomination are A. IL. Swing, the
Rev. T W. Mckinney and James g. Pugh
w L. w. Jones, former Mayor who was
ousted and who came out for reelection,
withdrew from the fight last week and
turned in for Swing. Both the Swing and
Mckinney forces are predicting clean
sweep for their candid
II one candidate receives ffty-one per
cent OF tho vote cast, his name alone will
appear on the ballots February 81 Pugh
leaders today admit their candidate will
not receive more than 300 votes.
Up until noon the balloting was very
light, only 400 votes having been cast. The
heaviest voting will be from 8 TO I o'clock
tonight or the 1885 registered voters, II
is believed about 1900 votes will be cast.
What seems the logical prediction is that
both Mckinney and Swing will be nom
mated, thus assuring warm battle during
the next two weeks Swing leaders are to-
day pointing out that the coming here next
Sunday of the evangelist. the Rev. George
Wood Anderson to conduct a revival in the
Rev. Mr. McKinney's church is a political
move.
All three candidates last night signed
an agreement that they would accept the
result of the election. thus insuring against
a contest az was instituted when Jones
won over Mckinney by nine votes in 1915
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AMERICANS IN MEXICO
PLAN TO ASK DAMAGES
New Ambassador Accompanied
by Accountants of Mining
Interests That Suffered

WASHINGTON, Feb 49, Henry r.
Fletcher new American Ambassador TO
Mexico, will be accompanied across the Rio
Grande by a corps of expert accountants
to tabulate American losses incurred during
the months of revolution there, The ac-
countants and Investigators left New York
last Sunday and will join Mr., Fletcher at
San Antonio today. They are IN charge OF
Henry Bruere former city Chamberlain of
New York city, and represent the Guggen-
helm interests many American copper con-
Germs and other enterprises
Millions of dollars haze been lost to
American business concerns not only be-
cause OF revolutionary outbursts by the in
Vulnerable bandits in Mexico, but by the
various DEGREES affecting foregn-owned
property promulgated by CarranZa. The
monetary losses will be compiled by the ac-
countants and presented to Ambassador
Fletcher for collection from the Carranza
Government
Mexican problems. though comparatively
small beside the German American situa-
ton, perpleXed and worried officials today.
Press reports that Nillstas are camped
Carranzas anti-Ally note, gave affairs a
tinge that officials here disllked.
In the first place, IL appeared entirely
likely that Villa might take advantage of
overshadowing International problems TO
start something" along the border.
In the second place, General Carranza. on
his own initiative or through German in
fluence, has suggested cutting off supplies
for the Allies, including the rich and copous
oil deposits of Tampico. Whether he will
take action to back up his suggestions no
one here knows, but the possibility was
sufficiently likely to prove a disturbing ele-
ment
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DAYS OF GRACE PAST
IN U-BOAT WAR ZONE

LONDON, Feb 13-Germany has issued
warnings that all periods of grace for neu-
trail ships In the barred zone have expired.
according to dispatches from Amsterdam to-
day
An official statement has been issued in
which neutrals are warned that hereafter
all neutral ships entering the barred zone
do so at their own risk and with a knowl-
edge of the dangers they will face.
Germany's warning is believed here to
mean that she now will pursue her relent-
less U-boat warfare TO the fun limit re-
gardless of neutrals.
In the official statement the German Gov
ernment also takes occasion TO deny that
neutral ships sunk previous to this time
have not been accorded warning. 1t de-
clares that all reports that neutral ships
have been torpedoed without warning dur
ing the period of grace within the barred
zone are false.
The immunity for neutral ships expired
on the night Of February IL for the zone in
the English Channel and in the Atlantic
around the British Isles The North Sea
zone time limit was up on February and
the Mediterranean zone on February TO-
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DENY SECOND REGIMENT
ABANDONED HORSES
Officers Assert Neglect Of Ami
mails Due to Contractors,
Not Soldiers

Officers Of the Second Pennsylvania Ar
tilerv Reg this afternoon said that
no horses were abandoned to the cold by
them on the streets yesterday after the
parade on Broad street as was charged
by officials of the Society for the Proven
ton of Cruelty to Animals. They declare
that If the horses suffered it was because
of neglect on the part of the contractors
who furnished the animals TO provide blan-
kets for them or to come for them after the
parade was over.
Captain J. H. Geissel of the Second
Regiment, said that he turned over the
horses I'm his charge to the owners who APP
peared for them and those which were not
claimed he put in charge of an officer of the
S. p. C. A. to turn over to the contractors
when they appeared. Captain Geissel said
all the officers took care to do the same as
he did with the horses in their commands.
lie blamcs the men who furnished horses
for not having blankets and attendants
waiting at the close of the parade.
s. T. Jarvis. an agent for the S. r. e. A..
said that rewards have been offered for
information leading to those guilty of neg
lecting or abandoning the horses. THE
society will prosecute them for cruelty no
matter whether they are members of the
regiment or other persons" he said,
Jarvis claims he found eleven Of the
abandoned horses on Callowhill street near
Thirteenth; and another agent found six
teen horses wandering In a small street
north of Callowhll near Broad street The
agents took the horses TO nearby stables
for the night and made efforts today to To-
cate the owners.
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CATHOLIC SUFFRAGISTS
MAKE PLEA TO CARDINAl
Will Visit Baltimore to Ask Omissicl
of Comment on
Cause

Representatives Of internatio boda
of Catholic women will ask Cardinal Gb,
bons tomorrow to refrain from making an
comment in his various sermons and a.
dresses that might be construed as u
favorable to the cause of woman's sufraa|
They will present a platform before III
Cardinal for his approval, when they vis|
him in Baltimore.
Mrs. Sarah Conboy. of New York, III
chairman of the social section Of the Fed
Grafton of Catholic Women, and Miss Jana'
Richards of Washington, will act N
spokeswomen at this occasion. They af|
planning TO call attention to the vafiouf'
remarks made by Cardinal Gibbons th(|
were lifted from their original setting aD<|
used as weapon against the sufrast'
cause.
Doctor Eveleen Douredoure. president "a
the Philadelphia Suffrage League Composed
of Catholic Women, today said that tH|
plea would be made on the ground that th11
Catholic Church is known never to take n
stand on political matters unless it ahetu|
its province.
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TWO TEUTON EMPERORS
HOLD COUNCIL OF WAR

LONDON, Feb. 13. - Whether Emperor
Williams visit today TO Vienna for con-
ference with Emperor Karl was brought
about by desire to stiffen up Germany S
ally was the subject of considerable specula-
tion here today. Amsterdam dispatches, re-
peating meager advices from Vienna, mere
ly said the Kaiser was paying n visit to
the new sovereign Of Austria Hungary.
II was pointed out here that the United
States had not broken relations with Aus
trla- Hungary, and there had been hints
that the American Government was nego-
tiating with Vienna, hoping that Austria
would not indorse the German policy of
unlimited submarinngs
British officials think Austria, which has
felt the pinch Of hunger and. Of her war
losses far more than Germany, has long
been waverinR.
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BRYAN EXPLAINS PART
IN PEACE PLEA TO BERLIN
Says He Merely Advised Sender How
to Obtain Use of Wireless-Gave
Him Letter to Daniels

BOSTON, Feb 13.-Replying to a tele-
gram from the Christian Science Monitor
regarding his alleged participation in the
sending of the wireless private peace plea
to Germany William j. Bryan telegraphed
as follows:
| have not seen the story to which
you refer, but can give you the facts.
/ did not see the German Ambassador
nor any one representing him. An
American citizen asked me how a COM
munication in the interest OF peace
could be sent to Germany by wireless
I advised him to take the matter up
with Secretary Daniels who has super
vision over wireless stations, and gave
him a letter of identification to the.
Secretary.
| have no knowledge as TO the con-
tents of the message and do not know
whether II was sent.
The Bryan message was sent TO the
Monitor from Miami, Fla.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-13
MYSTERY IN WILSON'S
WORK TILL MIDNIGHT
President Reported Preparing
Speech for Joint Session
of Congress

WASHINGTON. Feb. l3.--Presdent Will
son denied himself to all callers today and
continued work in his study, which Kept
him at his desk there last night until mid
night Oflcias at the White House de-
clined to say what was occupying the at
tentlon Of the Executive. one report had
II that he was working on an address which
was to he made TO a joint session Of Con-
gress Congressional leaders, however said
that no joint session had been requested and
that none was expected
A plausible reason was suggested when
il was recalled that the Inauguration Will
take place three weeks from yesterday, and
that, so far as Is known up TO the pres
cnt time, the President has done no work
on his inaugural address II Is considered
very likely that he now Is at work on the
first draft of this message, which, because
Of the critical state Of the foreign relations
Of this country. may be subjected to many
changes before II is delivered
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Sees Press Plot
to Assist Allies
Continued from PAGE One

Continued from PAGE One
charged with being nor am ! pro-Ally, l
am pro-Amercan"
Again he was applauded when he read
from an advertisement Of the American
Rights League. saying There is all
ready war with Germany" and asserted
that minister Of a Washlug,Jn cnurch
would be driven from the pulpit II the
founder Of Christianity were TO pass judg-
ment upon the pastors signature Of this
voluntary, this diabolical declaration OF
war"
Representative Moore called attention to
the fact that Callaway's speech. in which
he declared that Congress was being sand
bagged" by newspapers into n preparedness
campaign was not made on The Moor Of the
House, but inserted in the record as IAN
extension Of remarks" lie said that the
assertions of Galloway that dozen of the
largest and most influential papers IN the
country were being paid by the munitions
makers and others deriving a profit from
preparedness, should he investigated, and
that II Callaway or some other Democrat
did not introduce resolution for it, hc
would.
Representative Moore said the cablcd
dispatches from London had "befogged the
Issues" lie said Sir Gilbert Parker was
furthering the English propaganda by writ
ing editorials that are printed here,
NEWSPAPERS ACCUSED
Representative Galloway charged that IN
March, 1918. shipbuilding. steel and mu-
nitions interests got together twelve men
high in the newspaper world" TO select
the newspapers whose policy IL was ncCes-
sary to purchase. The policy of these
papers, according to CaIlaWay's statement.
is bought and paid for by the month an
editor selected and placed In control Of
the editorial policy of each as regards pre-
paredness. miitarism, international qucs-
tions and so forth. Not only Is the cd-
torial policy purchased but news policy
well, II was alleged
This contract is still in existence and
accounts for news columns filled with all
kinds Of preparedness propaganda and in
cudes the suppression Of everything in
opposition to it," Mr.. Moore said quoting
from calaway's remarks in the Record.
They aim" the same article said, "to
sandbag the national Congress into appro-
priations for preparedness under the guisc
of patriotism and by playing upon the senti-
ment of the American people
In explanation of what he understood
by "sand.bagging." Mr. Moore said the ef-
fort was ito drive this Congress into
corner and force action in this war"
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Berlin Thought u. s.
Had Been BuLLdOzed

Continued from Page One
oflcialdom. does not believe entrance Of
America into the war would have the slight
est effect on the outcome.
As a matter Of fact, Field Marshal Won
. Hindenburg believes with preparations now
under way the war will be won by Germany
before America could enter-if she does
enter.
When Ambassador Gerard and his party
left Berlin orders had been issued by the
German military authorities csnceiing all
vacations Of army officers and men for the
month of February.
That move developed the information
that Won Hindenburg was awaiting the
opportune moment for the great, final ef-
fort of Germany's forces.
SEE EARLY VICTORY
Germanys military leaders believe the
moment OF Germanys victory is at hand.
They contend this victory will be achieved
because Of the success which will attend
the unlimited submarine warfare, and be-
cause of the shortage of French munitions
and supplies due TO lack of coal in France.
Moreover, these leaders think the final
overwhelming effort will be made. and COM
plete success achieved. before America can
move.
Although the German army and navy are
prepared - and ansious-for war with
America, German newspapers have been
urging Americans to work for peace, and
have been beseeching the German Admiralty
not to torpedo ships carrying American pas
sengers. Their efforts, however, do not ap-
pear to be successful
During the last three months the German
censorship has been most severe. Corre-
spondents have been unable truly 10 pic
ture conditions in Germany. Only such dis
patches as were designed to influence Amer
car opinion were allowed to pass"
AUSTRIA's POSITION
Berlin cannot understand why America
maintains her diplomatic relations with
Austria Hungary after having severed with
Germany. Officials pointed out before the
Gerard party left the capital. that Emperor
Karl and the Austrian Foreign Minister
were both present at the conference on
January 27. Kaiser Wilhelms birthday, at
German great headquarters. where 1t was
decided to open the unlimited submarine
war.
Moreover Berliners pointed out that Aus
trIa-Hungary. through her Emperor and
Foreign Minister at that time accepted
with Germany, full responsibility for such
warfare.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-13
OPPOSES CAPITAL PENALTY
DR.. George w. Kirchwey Calls 1t Relic
of Barbarism

The death penalty is relic OF barbar-
ism, according to Or, George w, Kirchwey.
former dean of Columbia Law School and
for six months warden of Sing Sing who
spoke at the meeting Of the Contemporary
Club in the ADMINISTRATION.
Doctor Kirchwey said the death penalty
had "A demoraizing effect on the COM
munity and was evidence OF an outworn
and outlawed attitude toward the wrong,
doer
Other speakers were Russell Duane, OF
Philadelphia, and f. Lowry Humes, Fed
eral District Attorney for the Western Dis
trict of Pennsylvania.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-13
PEARY SAYS u. S. FACES
AIR ATTACK IN 80 DAYS
Urges Training Of $500 Aviators in
Six Months to Meet Menace-Points
to Deutschland

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 - The Atlantic
coast, and particularly New York city, is in
danger of an enemy attack from the air
within thirty days. Rear Admiral Robert
T.. Peary told visitors to the Pan-American
Aeronautic Exposition.
This country had shock when the
Deutschland came and when the U-53 sank
several ships off Nantucket" he said. I'VE
may have a thousandfold greater shock
within thirty days from the air. with our
selves as victims"
aviators within six months and of 5000
within a year as a part of a program to
combat the menace,
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AMERICA TO INSIST
CREW: BE SET FREE
Berlin to Be Told Teuton
Ships and Sailors Here
Are Unmolested
WASHINGTON ARGUS E d
wAsHrNGToN. Feb. 10.

WASHlNtflONs rtp. 10
Demands for release Of the American
prisoners OF the Yarrowdale will be made
on Germany it was said today.
with the demand will go an explanation
that the United States is not seizIng Ger
man ships or crews in American harbors
and is interested only in seeing that the
ships are not sunk as obstructons to the
harbors.
Germany's tactics toward Ambassador
Gerard and other Americans has aroused
officials anger, and notice that the Yarrow-
dale prisoners are again detained In Ger
many has only served to increase this spirit
toward Germany.
The state Department said last week
Germany would learn Of this Governments
position toward German ships and crews
aud indicated it would forward Secretary
Of War Bakers statement on the subject
az reinsurance to Germany. And, Of
hcials supposed until they heard of the
detention Of the Yarrowdelc men, that
Germany had been convinced Of the safety
of her citizens here.
The Narrowdalc prisoners were released
from captivity just before the break in re
la'ions Now, Germany has notified this
Government. however. that she Is OBTAINING
them In the country because of absence
of Information as to treatment of Germans
here.
While the Yarrowdale subject is before
state Department heads, the question OF
armament for American merchant ships If
absorbing President Wilson's attention II
was expected that he would rule on it
today or tomorrow.
In any event, the Government holds
steadfastlv to the view that they are en-
titled to armament and is trying to furnish
some means of proving 1t either directly
.r LnDdin
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RECRUITING ACTIVE
Both Army and Navy Offices Report
Many Applicants

The army recruiting station. 1929 Arch
street reports the brskest recruiting TO-DAY
since diplomatic relations with Germany
were broken off. Fifteen men hetwsen 81 !.
ages OF eighteen and twenty-fi years
applied for enlistment in the regular army
and of these nine were accepted. Th.
corridors have been lined today with re.
cruits waiting for their medical examina.
tion.
At the navy recruiting station, 1910 Arch
seventeen applicants. but only Ave 81 then,
could be passed. OF the four who had an
piled up TO noon today only one passed
AT the marine recruiting station. l40s Arch
street. recruiting has been very slow FOR
several days only one man passed the
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WOULD OPEN u. s. PORTS
TO ALLIED WARSHIPS

WASHINGTON, Feb Ex-senator sauls-
bury today offered a resolution to throw
down the neutrality bars and open all
United States ports to allied warships. He
said this might enable this Government
without declaration of war, TO assist in
preventing violations of rights to the sea
by giving assistance to those at present
engaged in combating these violations"
1t is understood the Salisbury resolution
has the complete approval of President
Wilson.
The resolution follows:
Whenever a state of war exists be-
tween two or more nations with whom
the United States are at peace and
one or more of the belliserents shall
upon the high seas enter upon engage
or permit a course Of warfare or use
method not justified or warranted by
the laws OF war as generally accepted
or as construed by this Government,
the ports harbors and waters of the
United states may, as freely as in
time Of peace be resorted to- used
and frequented by the warshps or other
vessels OF any other belligerent, how
ever armed, for the possible purpose
or capturing, destroying, resisting or
escaping from any vessel of the bellig-
erent or belligerents engaged in such
unwarranted course of warfare, or u.s.
ing such illegal methods:
Provided, before the ports, harbors
and waters OF the United States NAV
ne resorted TO- used and frequented,
the President shall by proclamation
declare that proper occasion has arisen
therefor under the terms of this act
This step may be very effective" sauls-
bury said without declaration of war
on the part OF the United States"
The resolution was referred to the Sen.
ate Foreign Relations Committee.
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POLICE TOOK HIS RUM;
NOW WIFE DEMANDS 1T
Virginia Woman Writes to Capital Au-
thorities for Return of Con-
fiscated Liquor

WASHINGTON. Feb. 13.-Into a turmoil
NJ international stress and the rumors of
foreign intrigues which MI Washington
these days there came today the plantive
Try of a woman wronged.
The woman lives In Virginia. She set
forth her complaint in a letter to Major
Pullman, chief of the capital police. 1t
seems as though her man came to Wash
ington several days ago. accumulated a
quart of whisky in his pocket and an un-
believable amount in his "innards." He
was arrested and the police took away the
quart He returned to the bosom of his
family without 1t.
you have a quart of ticker what belongs
to me and I want it," the woman writes to
Major Pullman. She will get il, for under
the laws of Virginia family may purchase
one quart month. So it's a serious matter
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INVITES BUILDERS MEETING
Delegates Off to Atlanta to Bring ca
vention Here

With a firm determination to bring u
next annual convention of the Nation
Association of Builders Exchanges to Pm
adelphia, sixty-eight delegates from ~
city left today to attend the sixth annu(l
convention of the association, which ops4
today in Atlanta. Ga. The first convs@
tion was held in Philadelphia in 1911.
Governor Nat. Il. Harris. of Georga, n
mally opened the convention. He was s.
tended by his staff and Mayor Asa G. Can
Ter, of Atlanta. M