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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
SAYS RAILROADS
MUST RAISE RATES
TO SERVE NATION
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International News Service.
WASHINGTON, Nov Amer
lean railroads cannot meet the war
needs OF the nation under existing
rates. This was the firm declaration
today OF the eastern trunk lines and
New England railroads when the
interstate commerce commission re-
opened the increased freight rate
case. Advances in cost OF coal.
materials and labOr-with freight
rates still on pre-war leveI-make
il impossible for the railroads 70
meet the demands OF transportation,
81 was argued.
Gross earnings for the first nine
months of the present year have in
creased S123,7S9,OOO but expenses
have risen S16S,431, 900. leaving a
deficit of $57,291.OOO. George Stuart
Patterson, counsel for the eastern
carriers. stated in opening the ar
gument for the railroads. He pointed
out that the three largest eastern
systems-Pe Pennsylvania, New York
Central and Baltimore and Ohio -
are $3S,492.O 600 behind last year. de
7
$40. 607. 900 more business. For the
year ending June 80, 1917, the net
operating income of all eastern
roads fell S4,996,OOO in spite of an
increase In traffic Of $154,336, 600
over the previous year. Net returns
property investment for the year fell
from 6.52 per cent TO ST. per cent.
To show the war load that has
been placed upon the shoulders OF
! the railroads tonnage reports Of the
| railroads war board were presented
These show that eight billion more
ton miles were produced in the first
/ four months of the war than in the
| same period last year. This gain OF
10 per cent in service was made
with an increase of but l IL per
cent in equipment and was accom-
| plished almost entirely by heavier
! trainlOading. The average train
load was increased from 705 TO 7S2
tons. an increase Of II per cent.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
PLAN TRADE WAR
To HINDER RISE
Of PRUSSIANISM
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International News Service:
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3. - Closely
following the close of the war will
come a complete reorganization OF
the trading relations of the world
powers of all classes. marked es-
pecially by q rewriting OF tariffs and
reversal of time honored tariff
policies OF the principal belllgerents.
The American tariff commission *
making a special study of the vari-
Gus aspects which already are an
pearing with a view 10 altering
American tariff laws 10 meet the
new conditions
Perhaps the most drastic change
in tariff policy will be made by
Great Britain. Reports made to the
department Of commerce show that
England's statesmen already are
beginning TO arrange for the aban-
donment of the old British free trad
ing policy and TO suppIant il by a
preferential tariff.
Others Plan Alterations.
France, Italy and some of the
minor allied powers in the war are
planning similar alterations in tariff
policy. All Of the allies are bent on
so framing their tariffs as to make
the trade Of the central powers diff
fcult Of expansion. This policy. it
is believed, will prevent rapid re-
Mobilization Of the defeated Ger
manic peoples Such a result will
be insurance against a second world
war. springing from Prussianism. il
is pointed out.
o. the other hand the central
powers. under the leadership Of
Germany. are planning the Austro-
German customs union, a concert Of
the central powers designed to COM
bat the trade antagonism OF the al
lies after the war. This will be a
defensive trade alliance and will
have the effect of keeping the allies
from selling their goods in Ger
many, Austria. Turkey and Bulgaria.
except on payment OF high duties.
II is well known that the hatred
of the allies against Austria is not
so bitter as against Germany, and
already II has been suggested that
by diplomatic means. Austria be
weaned away from Germany, so far
as trade relations are concerned
after the war, by giving Austria
more favorable trade concessions
than will be accorded Germany.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05

NY eleventh hour charges and challenges that emerge from pub
n Han headquarters today the republican will be ush and
must be taken such In like this the republicans have had
anything democrats democratic candidates should have been
told happened afodng fair opportunity for refuatonno holding
until the last minute.
beer meetings that the republicans holding quite nightly almost
from the moment that Col Joe Sullivan fired the initial Billy Myers
a
this not true the democrats haven't gone clean on the point
il out
We do not know they spill anything the kind but they
should pamphleeing withheld
possible uaon diproof presented with cowardice and
doubteily
Tonight ends the for the city election There must be
promise, however until the The enemy
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
80 INJURED IN
POWDER PLANT
BLAST IN EAST
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NEW KENSINGTON, Pa, Nov. D.
About 80 men were injured, some
probably fatally, in an explosion to-
day in the powder plant Of the
Aluminium Company of America
here.
Fire followed the blast. spread
ing quickly through the powder
plant, destroying almost the entire
structure, and entailing a damage Of
many thousands.
Carry Out Wounded.
Immediately after the blast, which
shook the entire town, the fire and
police departments were rushed TO
the scene and assisted the uninjured
employees TO carry out their fellow
workmen who had been hurt. The
injured men were taken 10 the Citi-
zens' General hospital. where il is
reported that many are in a serious
condition and some are not expected
to live.
The three thousand employees Of
the company, thrown into a panic
by the explosion. left their work be-
cause of the danger Of the entire
aluminium plant being destroyed.
Discredit Incendiary Theory.
Officials OF the company issued
statements discrediting reports that
the fire was OF tncendiary origin.
though reports TO this effect were
circulated after the blast.
The damage 10 the plant could
not be estimated. IL was said
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
mother, 1878 Willow av., Louisville

mother, 1878 Willow av., Louisville,
KY.
PRIVATE FRANK +. McDOU-
GAL. next of kin. r L. McDougal.
father, S22 f. First St, Maryville,
Mo
PRIVATE DANIEL b. GAL
LIGER. next of kin, Neil Galliger.
father, Blocton, Ala.
PRIVATE JOHN P. LESTER,
next Of kin, William Lester, father,
Tutwailer, Miss.
PRIVATE HARRY LANGMAN.
next of kin, Ada r. Langman, 461
lakewood blvd, Chicago.
PRIVATE DEWEY d. KERN.
next of kin. Mrs. Eva TllOn, mother,
Collins. Ia.
PRIVATE - RECKON, can
not be identified
The first battle in which Amer
lean soldiers took part was staged
in the region OF the Rhine Marine
canal The Americans holding the
trench salient were cut off from re-
Inducements or the possibility OF
retreat by a murderous barrage FIRE
from the German batteries. The
losses to the German forces were
not known 20 the war department
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
Italy's Many May Turn
Tide of Land Battle

few days, as the withdrawal or the
Italian army 20 the new front west
OF the Tagliamento river brings the
enemy into a long stretch OF the
upper Adriatic extending along the
Gulf Of Triest from MTfalcone 20
the mouth Of the Taeliamento.
The Italian navy IN the Adriatic
under command Of the duke Of
Abruzzi had brilliantly taken TIE
important naval strategic point %
Grade and its vast lagoon, thus ef-
fecting occupation by the italian
naval forces OF The entire gulf front
for 80 miles up 10 Monfalcoue.
Whence they looked out upon Trie-t
as The great prize OF the uppCr
Adriatlc, sRly a few miles away.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
CADORNA MAY
Be FORCED TO
RETREAT AGAIN
Piave River May be New Line
of Defense Against AuStro-
Germans Who Have Pass
ed the TagliamentO.

'eh. laaothd ilaAan army may
have 10 make "a further retreat The
i'el4iaH Wat 'i'''e 9-a-'li'--.- ''o-,
admitted that the Germans nave
SeCSeeut1 -' 'lo>9lNr tht ta
nehtO river north ol IiAldAo h5
this move The Germans now are il
position 70 attempt oi-'e 40 the
rear OF the italian army ll Gen.
Ca"orha maintains nus r-ahA ATOMS
the Tagliamento
e has been predicted that In the
event OF me Germans IoieinE
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
TEUTONS CROSS RIVER, Menace ITALIANS FROM RI
LookOn for HorP O. p Press Scandal
Undoubtedly CoUamy Lies Held TO the Last Minute AOd RJuhhon
the Using Your Brnnsan Highest Sense Of Duty

the has not hammered for de
determined realizing that their last stand and that they fall
they will be political and social out locally, all time
Reduced analysis tn, but issues Dr. Frank
republican Incorporated the platform
Rudolph Ackemann democrat nominee with the exception pank
straghforwardneS preston
oget necessity keeping
wachu eye the public utilities These of the issues
other two
republicans by
question of Mr. Ackmann AmencanSm this of his
his paenge while audng Dr. Carsons Americanim
other that the
in the army.
o running regulations
CONTINUED ON PAGE SIX
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
RALLIES TONIGHT
CLOSE CAMPAIGN
ACkermann and Other Candi-
dates Address Workmen
at StudebakerS.
AN ELEVENTH HOUR
WORD To THE VOTER

THE eve of election is here.
II elected I shall assume the dut-
les Of mayor unhampered oy
promises to anyone, or any one
class Of persons. Ny platform,
containing the principles of good
and progressive government. viii
be carried out 20 the letter To
this the entire democratic ticket
is pledged. 1 Will be under Obli-
cations 10 the public at large.
There will be no secret channels
to my office during my four years
OF employment as mayor"
RUDOLPH ACKERMANN.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF.

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WASHINGTON. Nov. 5.-In
losing first prisoners to the Ger
mans the United States ran true
TO form, declared army officers
today. At the same time they
pointed out that IL is a good
omen.
In the war Of 1912 the first
American expedition against the
British was a failure. ending I'm
e-foss. of prisoners In the
Mexican war the enemy took
American soldiers prisoner along
the Rio Grande before our
troops really got into action. In
the Civil war the Confederates
took first prisoners, and In '9S
several American soldiers fell
into the hands of the Spaniards
before real fighting began. The
result Of all these conflicts is
easily recalled.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
Roll of Killed. Wounded
and Captured in First
Land Clash For u. S. Men
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WASHINGTON. Nov. 3. - The
names Of Germany's first victims in
land warfare against American
forces were announced by the war
department today. They were:
KILLED.
PRIVATE THOMAS F.. EN-
RIGHT. next Of kin, Mrs. Mary
Irwin. sister. 6e41 Promo st, Pitts
burgh, Pa.
PRIVATE JAMES E. GRESHAM.
next Of kin. Mrs. Alive Dodd. mother.
1901 w. Ohio ST., Evansville, Ind.
PRIVATE AERLE B. HAY, next
OF kin. Harley D. Hay, father, Grid
den, Ia.
WOUNDED.
PRIVATE JOHN ]. SMITH. next
of kin, +. d. Smith, brother, box 81.
Ludington. Mich.
PRIVATE CHARLES J. HOP
KINS, next Of kin, James w. Hop
kins. brother. Stanton Texas.
PRIVATE GEORGE L. BOX, next
OF kin, James l.. Box. father, 700 y.
Grady St. Altus. Okla.
PRIVATE HOMER OWENS, next
Of kin. william r. Givens. father.
ClOverdale, Ala.
PRIVATE CHARLES L. ORR,
next OF kin, Mrs. Sarah Regnell.
mother. r. +. u. No. 5. Lyons, Kas.
CAPTURED OR MISSING.
SERGT. EDWARD NJ. HABY-
BURTON, next of kin. George d.
Halyburton. father, Stony Point
n. c.
CORPORAL NICHOLAS l.. Null
HALL. next Of kind, Mrs. Bridget
Mulhall, mother. 1ss Ninth St, Jer-
sey City, y. j.
CORPORAL EDWIN Fl. HAINES,
next Of kin. Mrs. Elizabeth Haines,
mother. Route No. 4. Woodward,
Okla.
PRIVATE HERSCHEL GOD
FREY. next of kin. William G.
Oberst. step-father, 700 \. Ridge
way av., Chicago.
PRIVATE VERNON NJ. KEN
DALI. next Of kin. Sam Kendall,
father. r. F. D. No. .. Roll, Okla.
PRIVATE WILLIAM p. GRIGS-
BY. next OF kin, Mrs. Lizzie Grigsby,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
5000 GOTHAM BUTCHERS
THREATENING STRIKE

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NEW YORK. Nov. 5.-Five thou
sand New York butchers today are
considering a strike based on union
recognition. a minimum weekly
wage OF So and So - hour work
week.
Bologna makers. hog killers.
slaughter house men and drivers
threaten a sympathetic walkout The
butchers also ask that work end at
noon on Wednesdays during June.
July and August.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
DELAY DEPARTURE OF
U. S. TROOP TRANSPORT
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International News Service:
AN ATLANTIC PORT, Nov. g.
The departure Of a troop ship for
France has been deferred for sew
eral days. federal authorities an
nounced today. because of the dis
covery Of a man acting suspiciously
in the crows nest. Although exam
ination of the boat will be made
before she IS permitted to sail The
man, who is under arrest, refuses to
talk. He is believed II be a ma
chiniSr
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
CREW OF GAlE-SWEPT
VESSEL Is SAVED

ST MICHAEL, Alaska. Nov. g.
After suffering terrible hardships
and being given uD for lost, the crew
OF four men of the steamer White
Bear have landed safely and are at
a native village 80 miles from here,
according 20 one of their number
who reached here late yesterday.
The little vessel was driven across
Norton sound by a gale but was
saved.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
SHIP YARD WORKERS
MAY STRIKE AGAIN
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PORTLAND. ore. Nov. 5.-Union
ship yards workers are so dissatis-
ned with the wage scale announced
by the federal labor adjustment
board in san Francisco. that an
other strike is declared by leaders
today 10 be a strong possibility.
In some cases IL is declared the
wages proposed are lower than the
minimum paid by Seattle and Port
land firms although higher than
paid in san Francisco. Portland
union leaders say an appeal viii be
made 10 PTes't Wilson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
w here You Vote

Voting places for the city
election. Tuesday. Nov. 9. are To
BE- rs follows:
FIRST WARD.
Pct. 1. sheridan hotel.
?. Turner hall.
3. S16 Oak "a.
4, SIG Portage ay.
=. 1901 Lincoln way W.
SECOND WARD.
Pct. 1. 9f9 W. Thomas II.
>, f24T W. Washington av.
3. 651 LapOrtc Nv.
3. 1882 W. Bertrand II.
THIRD WARD.
Pct. 4, I25 =. Lafayette blvd.
2. $40 W. Division ST
3, 31S ". sample st.
FOURTH WARD.
Pct 4. $50 +. DasaIle av.
.. OPS T.. Miner 81.
3. S33 y. Hill e.
4. 2226 NIishawaka av.
FIFTH WARD.
Pct. I. 234 =. Michigan II.
=. coz :. Michigan II.
3. 7Of lincoln way T.
SIXTH WARD
Pct. I. Turner hall
?. 1888 w sample II.
?. 1916 W. Durham II.
4. 40 :. Pulaski Il.
;. Ga = PhiIlipa st
SEVENTH WARD.
Pct. 4. I25 Ohio -.
=. tO5 l. Broadway.
3. Miami ~.
4. 129 l.. Dayton II.
>, fut kemble Nv.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
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News-Times Special Service;
ITALIAN HEADQUARTERS IN
NORTHERN ITALY, Nov. 5.-A
naval bulletin sunday night refer
red 10 intense activity in the Gulf
of Tries. In this connection. IL
may be pointed out that while at
tention is chiefly fixed on the two
land fronts in Venetia and the
Trentino. vet the authorities are not
overlooking the fac that the navy
has a sea front on the Adriatic,
which many experts believe IL the
key 20 the whole situation IN the
Austro-I Italian war theater
This front has undergone
sweeping change william the AS
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
LARGE WAGE INCREASE
GRANTED TO MINERS
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LEXINGTON. Ky. Nov. 5.-Em-
ployes OF the Kentucky & West Vir-
ginia Consolidated Coal Co, the
largest individual employer OF labor
in these two states today Were
granted wage increases amounting
70 an average OF $40 per day per
employe. The new wage scale is 20
remain in effect during the war
The COMPANY is owned by New
YORK and Baltimore interests and
has more tslan "A million acres o.
land under lease Thousands OF
employees are affected.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
Raj President
Must Answer
All Questions

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WASHINGTON, Nov. B - The
supreme court this afternoon de
cided that Pres't ~. A. Smirl OF the
Louisville x Nashville railroad win
have 10 answer questions 90 be put
by the interstate commerce COM
mission regarding political con
tributions. on the witness stand
recently before the commission.
Pres't smith fatty refused 20 an
SWer such questions put by the
commission's council
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
Hoosier Soldiers
Will Lose Votes

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INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Nov. s.
Indiana soldiers can vote in the
municipal elections tomorrow, n
they are at their homes. but their
votes cannot be taken under the alb
sent voters law, Atty Gen. STAINS
bury said today. About $4,000
Hoosier soldiers and sailors will not
vote. no leaves being granted from
army camps for this purpose.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
His Wife
At Her Word

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MONON. Ind. Nov. 5.-Asa Don
aldson quarreled with his wife and
asked her II she wanted him 10
shoot himself.
Go ahead if you want to-" Mrs
Donaldson replied.
Donaldson took her at her word
and Is In a hospital here today with
bullet wound in his head His
condition is serious
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
500 DRAFTED MEN ARE
NOW AT CAMP SHELBY

HATTIESBURG. Miss, Nov 81
Five hundred drafted soldiers from
Camp Taylor have arrived at Camp
Shelby 10 join the national guard di-
vision.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05

AMSTERDAM. Nov 8. - Bertha
Thalheimer. the socialist. has been
sentenced 70 two years at hard labor
FOR the distribution OF literature. ac-
cording 20 advices received today
from IeipsiE
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05
ALLIES CONFER
To STEM TIDE
AGAINST ITALY
French and British PremierS
With Military Experts On
Way to Rome to Dis
CuSS Defense Plans.
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International News Service.
LONDON. Nov. 5.-What probably
viii be one Of the most momentOus
war conferences held by represent
atives OF the allied governments has
been called In Rome. The premiers
OF Great BNtain and France. Lloyd
Georye and Paul Painleve, each ac-
COmpaL'ed by military experts, al
ready are on their way 20 the Italian
capital.
TIE conference rs expected 20 re-
SUI. in great Anglo -French-Italian
drive against the Teuton armies that
have invaded Italy. Ii has been an
nounced before that French and
British reinforcements have been
rushed to Gen. Cadorna's aid. The
allied premiers are expected 10 learn
how else France and England can
help the Italians and 10 aid in ar
irving at plan that will work fer
concerted action against the TeutOn
armies on all fronts.
Little Fighting Reported.
Little actual fighting was reported
from the Italian front today The
last Italian war office statement re-
pOred an enemy attack from a new
point. The Italian Outposts in the
DaOne and Giumell valleys near lake
Garda In the Trentino were subject
"a 70 several assaults. All Of these
we're repulsed after severe lighting.
the war office stated.
Along the Tagliamento river the
artillery on both sides has been very
gctive.
Indications continue 10 pile up
that she BATH along the Venetian
plains which is impending. will he
The greatest Of all time
Both sides Reinforced.
Both sides are rushing reinforce
uents by the thousands 10 the scene
Hints have fallen from authoritative
sources that the allies see in the
Teutonic invasion OF italy a chance
to make the Venetian plains the
battle ground for the big and de-
Cisive blow OF the war. IL is pointed
ont that with the Germans falling
hack on the western front. a crush
ing defeat administered 20 their
forces in italy would be a terrific
blow 20 public sentiment through
out the Teut0nic countries.
Cadorna still Popular
All advices from Rome make il
clear that Gen. Cadorna's popular
ity has not suffered any by reason
of the Teutonic invasion The Ital-
IAN leader n anything. is more
popular than ever. All Italy is de
clared 10 be ringing with his praice
because Of his masterful retreat in
which he saved the Italian army and
practically all OF its supplies. The
Italians. with their big reserve forces
now close at hand. stand in far IT.
ter position than the enemy il is de.
clared
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(CONTTNUED OF PAGE F0THI
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-11-05

Michigan Pair tonight and Tues
day. little change In temperature.
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14
CANNED GOODS AND DANGER
 OF POISON

NEW YORK, March l0--It is an nounced here by the National Re- search Council that an exhaustive in vestigation is to be undertaken to de- tcrmine to what extent. if any. the danger of poisoning is involved in the use of canned goods. The National Gamers Association, representing practically all producers of canned foodstuffs in this country, is to bear the entire expense of the investiga- ton, which will be conducted entirely independent of the association except in the matter of the financing of the work. A sum of over Sl0O,000 will be by the Gamers Associ- ation, should the work require so large an expenditure.
 The proposal to make such an in vestigation was brought forward by Dr. George E. Hale, director of the Mount Wilson Solar Observatory and chairman of the National Research Council, who believed there was wide spread interest in such an important subject as the danger of poisoning from the use of canned goods. Ap- preaching the National Gamers As sociation, pr. Hale found that or ganization eager to have such an in dependent investigation made, firm as it was in the belief that canning methods as generally used in this country thoroughly protect the public from the danger of poisoning. Many
Weekly journal-miner., 1917-03-14
HIRAM DECIDES ID GIVE UP JOB
 AS GOVERNOR
ON MARCH 15TH WILL GO TO WASHINGTON AND TAKE SEAT IN SENATE WHERE HE BELIEVES HE'S NEEDED.

SACRAMENTO, March l2. - Hi. ram w. Johnson, United States sen ator-elect, announced his resignation from the governorship here today, ef- fcctivc March 18th.
 Announcement followed an unsub- stantiated report that he would resign the senatorship and keep the govern orship.
 Governor Johnson's second term of four years was slightly more than half completed He was elected Unit cd States senator running on the Re- publican and Progressive tickets by nearly 300000 plurality, although the State went Democratic for the presi- dency by a plurality of 3,700. The governor is registered as Progress sive.
 An effort was made by many of his supporters in the State 10 persuade him to remain in office until Decem- Der, as some other governors, includ- ing LaFollette of Wisconsin. have done under similar circumstances.
 Governor Johnson will be succeed cd automatically by William D. Ste phens of Los Angeles, former con gressman. Stephens was appointed lieutenant governor by Governor Johnson after a considerable interval following the death of Lieutenant Governor John Eshleman, February 2S, 1916.
 In a statement today the governor said:
 ''I have in mind but one thought my obligation and my duty to the people of California, who by over whelming majority have expressed in me and who have treat ed me with a generosity seldom ac- corded to any man in public life Our nation now confronts great interna- tional crisis in which California should play due part.
 "The extra session of congress rem dcrs it imperative that every repre- sentative should lend his presence and his aid in this crisis"