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Increase Death List By 89 Last Plea, Tolls Repeal
THE WEATHER
Partly cloudy tonight
and Thursday.
VOLUME XIX, No. 154.
MEDIATION’S SUCCESS
SOUARELY UP TO CHIEF
OF CONSTITUTIONALISTS
Wav Paved For Entrance of Carranza Representatives at
Peace Parleys—Their Objections, Discussion of Mexico’s
Internal Affairs and Armistice Pendinq Discussion, Par
tially Overcome—Encouraged That Protocol Signed Soon
Niagara Falls, Ont.—The attention
of the mediators today was turned
toward General Carranza, consti
tutionalist chief. From him must
come the next move which will
determine whether or not Mexico will
be pacified by diplomacy. The way
has been opened by the mediators
for participation in the conferences
by the constitutionalists if they care
to come in.
Rafael Zubaran, minister of interior
in Carranza’s cabinet, who now is in
Washington on a special mission, will
have received today a note outlining
the attitude of the mediators. The
communication is phrased diploma
tically and paves the way for tne en
try of the constitutionalists.
Can Hardly Refuse.
In fact, according to those who are
well informed, it is difficult to see
how the constitutionalists can refuse
—so adroitly have the mediators
placed their position before them.
Heretofore the constitutionalists
have bad two objections to the
mediation program. They declined to
discuss internal affairs but desired to
treat on international questions. They
refused to arrange a suspension of
hostilities against Huerta.
Both of these objections, it is un
derstood, have in a sense been over
come. A middle ground is believed
to have been found and the mediators
feel encouraged and optimistic. They
profess confidence that the consti
tutionalists will see their way toward
jetting their views.
Answered By Huerta.
The f ’ Aiment of the constitution
alists discussing internal
questions in the mediation is now
answered by the Huerta faction whose
delegates have issued a statement
saying they consider international and
internal questions so closely inter
woven as to make imposible a satis
factory solution of the entire problem
without due regard for this inter
connection.
The Mexican delegates also took a
forward step in publicly announcing
last night that Huerta is preparing to
withdraw from th provisional presi
dency and will turn over the govern
ment to an administration constituted
so as to command the support of pub
lic opinion. The statement declared
that Huerta would resign when
Mexico was “politically pacified.”
This, it is admitted by the Mexicans
here, implies clearly that Huerta
means to abide by the decision of the
mediation conference and already has
approved the character of government
to succeed him as it has been out
lined in the conferences.
A Simple One.
The peace plan before the mediators
is a simple one. The protocol which
will be signed here will be a declara
tion of principles on agrarian and
educatio: reform and advice to Mexi
co to set up a provisional government,
having due regard to the interests of
all factions. Actual composition of the
new government will be a matter of
physical accomplishment as soon as
the protocol is signed, the United
States giving its promise to recog
nize the new government. In the new
government would be a provisional
president, neutral in politics, a cabi
net of four—two independent men
chosen by the Huerta faction, but hot
Identified with the political regime,
and two constitutionalists.
Not Merely Transitory.
It has been virtually agreed by all
parties that the provisional govern
ment should not be merely a transi
tory one but a government that can
actually restore peace before a general
presidential election Is held. For this
reason it has been thought best to
have the provisional government
serve the late President Madero’s un
expjred term, conducting the regular
presidential election of 1916.
The Mexican constitution stands |in
the way of this arrangement in that
It provides that a provisional presi
dent. 15 days after his Inauguration,
shall convoke elections to take place
three months later. It is expected by
the Mexicans that this difficulty
could be abridged by a constitutional
amendment. There will be elections in
the meantime for members of the
house of deputies and the senate.
Optimism.
The Mexican delegates were decid
edly hopeful today that all Internal
problem-i would be worked out
promptly us the United States accord
ed the new provisional government
prompt recognition and the general
feeling here is one of optimism.
The constitutionalists answer to the
mediators note of today is not ex
pected at once. It is believed the time
necessary for communicating with
Carranza and consideration of the
note Itself will take at least another
day or two. Out of courtesy to the
constitutionalists the mediators will
not make public the note sent to
Penor Zubaran. leaving that entirely
to his discretion.
The opinion of the mediators is said
to be that Carranza Is morally hound
under the terms of the Ouadeloupe-
Hldalgo treaty between the United
States Rnd Mexico, signed in 1848. to
submit his differences to the friendly
arbitration of the South Americans
Just as much as was Huerta. The
treaty binds the two countries to en
deavor In the most sincere and earnest
manner to settle difference* by mulua
repres illations and pacific negotia
tions. i
THE AUGUSTA HERALD
'WILD WOMEN'
IUN IT IT
Militants Chain Selves to Lon
don Palace Gates—Burn and
Wield Whips at Other Points.
London. —A savage attack -with a
hatchet was made today by a young
and stylishly gowned suffragette on
an attendant at the Dote Gallery who
tried to prevent her from destroying
valuable pictures on exhibition there.
The woman had already ruined two
paintings in the gallery which is in
the heart of the fashionable quarter
of London and was hacking a third
when an attendant named Bourlet
seized her arm.
The vandal turned on the man fu
riously and rained a shower of blows
on his body, severely injuring him.
Other attendants overpowered her.
She kicked, struggled and screamed
until she was turned over to the
police.
“Too Ladylike."
A letter, left in the gallery by the
vandal, asserted militants heretofore
have been “too ladylike.”
“To stop this you must give us Jus
tice,” the letter says. “We are will
ing to die for it before we give in
We have tried all other ways. We
have been too ladylike in the past.
Now we are going to fight and you
can allow us to be killed. Others
will arise to take our places: I have
joined in the war.”
One of the pictures destroyed was
“Love Wounded,” a priceless engrav
ing by Bartolezzi.
Chained to Gates.
London.—Two young militants dis
turbed the tranquility of Buckingham
Palace this afternoon by chaining
themselves to the rails of the main
gates. They then waved women’s so
cial and political union flags, shout
ing denunciations of the "torture of
women.” Neither King George nor
Queen Mary was in the palace at the
time.
“This Beast.”
. London-The suffragettes again turn
ed their attention to Dr Francis Edward
Forward, medical officer of Holloway
jail. The women armed with horse
whips sprang upon the doctor as he
left the prison this morning and an
other pupished him severely when a
policeman came to his rescue and ar
rested his assailants. The women
declared that their action was apro
test against "the forcible feeding for
which this beast is responsible.”
Dr. Forward refused to charge the
women with assault but the police
detained them on a charge of disorder
ly conduct. Last October Dr. Forward
was attacked in a similar manner.
An arson squad of suffragettes early
burned a large cricket pavilion at
Earrlsfield, southwest of London. An
other arson squad set fire to a country
residence near Belfast but the blaze
was extinguished with small damage.
SMALLPOX IN
OEBELJANKS
Mortality at Culiacan Garrison
Heavy. 270 U. S. Refugees
Arrive at Tampico.
Tampico (By way of Brownsville,
Texas). —The United States transport
Hancock today arrived with 270 re
fugees. Moat of them were men in
terested In the oil Industry and seek
ing to resume their occupation. Oil
operators generally are reluctant to
re-commence activities, especially
during the conference at Niagara
Falls.
Scarcity of currency is gravely af
flicting all business Interests. Amer
ican currency has been reduced to
only two pesos Tor one dollar.
Smallpox Breaks Out.
On Board U. S. S. California. Ma.
zatlan, Mexico (via wireless to San
Diego, Calif. —Smallpox has broken
out at Culiacan. the capital of Sina
loa, according to advices received
here today by the commanding offi
cer of the American fleet. The mor
tality in the constitutionalist garrison
is said to be heavy. _ ..
THE ONE PAPER IN MOST HOMES—THE ONLY PAPER IN MANY HOMES
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA, WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 3, 1914.
Winslow May Succeed Badger in Com
mand of U. S. Fleet in Mexican Waters
OllllirNX
REAR ADMIRAL WINSLOW.
Admiral Winslow, it has been learned in Washington, will shon be in
supreme command of the American warships in Mexican waters, succeed
ing Rear Admiral C. S. Badger, who is to lie recalled to the North At
lantic. Additional information is to the effect that in a short time all
of the American ships with the exception of those of Admiral Winslow’s
“’Flying Squadron” will be ordered to withdraw from Mexican waters.
‘HEAD TOO THICK
TO UNDERSTAND’
New Haven Director Etton Tells Interstate Commerce Com
mission of Railway’s Millions Disappearance—Says Mellen
Dominated at Board Meetings Ending in Acguiescence
With Morgan’s Recommendations
Washington. —James S. Elton, a di
rector of the New Haven Railroad,
testified before the interstate com
merce commission today in its in
quiry into the system's financial ope
rations, that the acquisition of the
Worcester and the several trolley
propertes was in pursuance of a broad
policy which had for its end the Lm
provement of terminal facilities in
New York City.
Inquiry Resumed.
Washington.—J. S. Elton, a direc,
tor of the New Haven Railroad, was
called to the stand today when In
quiry into that system's financial af
fairs was resumed before the inter
state commerce commission.
"Who was the dominating figure at
the board meetings?” asked Mr. Folk,
‘“I think Mr. Mellin was.”
“Did not the board usually acquiesce
in the recommendations male by J.
Plerpont Morgan?”’
“Yea. I think It did.”
“After Morgan left the meetings
were any objections made by the di
rectors against some of his wishes?”
Among Themselves.
"Oh. amongst themselves, they
would probably object.”
The witness said he bad express
ed disapproval of the expenditure of
820,000,000 Tor taking over the Jthode
Island trolleys, but had not voted
against It.
"Did you ever make an Investiga
tion of the assets?”
"I may have asked Mr. Mellin.”
"What did he say?”
“I scarcely can remember. I think
my head was too thick to understand
the situations that arose.”
They Now Direct.
Mr. Elton believed that farmerly
the directors depended too much on
Morgan and Mellen and added:
"The directors now direct.”
“Do you regard the control by one
man as Mr. Morgan controlled the
New Haven, as a bad thing for the
public?”
“Yes, I do.”
“Your eyes have been opened as to
that have they?”
They ha ve.” • H
NATAL DAT OE
JEFFERSON DAVIS
Birthday of President of the
Confederacy Being Observed
Throughout South..
Richmond, Va.—The birthday of
.Jefferson Davis, president of the Con
federate States, Is being eelebrateil
throughout the state today. Memo
rial societies placed tribute of flowers
on the Davis Monument here L.lh
morning and twined with greenery
the Confederate collonade supporting
It. The day is a legal half holiday in
Virginia.
In Savannah.
Savannah, Ga. The birthday of
Jefferson Davis is being generally
observed here. The banks and public
buildings are closed and there Is a
holiday In the public schools. To
night the Confederate Veterans and
Daughters and Sons of the Veterans
will hold a meeting and present a
suitable program for the occasion.
At Lee’s Tomb.
Lexington, Va.—fmpresslve memo
rial services were held today at the
tomb of Robert E. I/e<- and elaborate
floral offerings were placed upon the
nearby graves of three of hlB gen
erals, Stonewall Jackson, Wm. N.
Pendleton and F. Frank Paxton.
JEFF DAVIS’ BIRTHDAY
IS BEING OBSERVED
Today Is the anniversary of the
birth Of Je'ferson Davis and the
banks are closed. There is no cele
bration of any kind in honor of Jeffer
'son Davis.
FOR AMITY
SAKE, ASK
REPEAL
Final Answer of Administration
on Panama Tolls. Plea Made
for Avoidance of World-Wide
Distrust and Resentment
Against U. S. Bound to Come
By Discrimination
Washington—By a vote of 8 to 6
the senate foreign relations commit
tee today adopted the Sutherland res
olution directing President Wilson to
open negotiations with Great Britain
for special arbitration of the Panama
tolls dispute. The resolution now
goes to the senate.
Senator Borah who was not present
when the vote was taken, Inter noti
fied Chairman Stone that he wished
to vote against, reporting the resolu
tion. This would make the vote eight
to seven.
Senators Stone, O’Gorman. Smith
of Michigan, Pomerene, Swanson
and Smith of Arizona, were the other
senators who voted negatively. Sen
ators Hitchcock, Williams, Saulsbury,
Lodge, Root, McCumber, Sutherland
and Burton voted aye. Several other
members were not present at. the
meeting.
Senator O'Gorman, who ras led the
fight against exemption repeal, de
clared the committee report would
not affect the contest now being
waged to prevent passage of the re
peal bill.
Champion of Repeal.
Washington,—The final answer of
administration forces to the argu
ments marshalled against repeal of
the Panama tolls exemption was made
by Senator Simmons in the senate to
day. Senator Simmons has been a
prominent figure in the tolls hearings
before the senate inter-oeeanic eanal
committee. The North Carolina Sen
ator argued that the exemption of
American coastwise vessels would be
a discrimination forbidden by the
binding treaty between the United
States and (treat Britain and unwise
as a domestic policy.
Under present conditions, he pointed
out, the Pacific coast trade of the
United States, Canada and of South
and Central America is upon a basis
of absolute equality so far ns transit
across the continent is concerned.
Will Arouse Antagonism,
"Does any one believe,” he asked, "that
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EMPIRE SKYSCRAPER RAPIDLY ASSUMING YHE
APPEARANCE IT WILL HAVE WHEN COMPLETED
Demonstration Days For
Herald's M. & M. Contest
Beginning Monday, Jane 15th,
All Organizations Will Be
Given Exhibition Dates
Demonstration Fairs of The
Herald’s M. & M. Contest Pro
ducts to he held by organizations
only, will commence Monday,
•June 15th. Kach organization
will be allowed one day in which
they can meet their friends In
the contest rooms at 213 McCar
tan Street and have explained to
their co-workers the merit of the
goods and advertised what part of
label, wrapper or trade mark to
be saved for votes.
Certain rules govern these dem
onstrations, and every woman at
tending the demonstrations and
leaving an order for her regular
grocer, no matter how small, will
have 500 votes credited to the
organization holding the demon
stration, In addition to the 500
votes the number of votes al
lowed for labels on products or
dered that day will be worth
double votes, when labels are
returned to contest department,
with grocer’s order slip.
We make this announcement In
advance In order that you may
have as many of your friends at
tend your demonstration day as
possible. Every organization
should advise the contest mana
ger at. once what day they would
like to have booked for their or
ganization.
BPECIAL NOTICE.
The standing of contestants
will be published every Sunday.
In order for you to have your
votes published they must bo
turned In by 1 o’clock Friday.
Dreamland Theater Hooks are
on sale at the contest dei art
ment and the Dreamland Thea
ter These books are good for
81 no worth of admissions and are
good for 1,500 votes.
$6.00 PER YEAR—S CENTS PER COPY.
IDOL OF THE FOREIGNERS
IN CITY OF MEXICO
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VEHagatf >
SIR LIONEL CARDEN.
. The British Ambassador in Mexico,
who has accomplished more in pro
tecting foreigners, Including Ameri
cans, residing in that troublous coun
try than any other man. Carden,
who Is a multi millionaire and has
extensive holdings In Mexico Is cred
ited with exercising more Influence
over General Huerta than any other
man. Carden is also admired by the
constitutionalists.
LABOR ENDORSES WILSON.
Norfolk, V«.—The State Federation
of in session here today adopt
ed a, resolution endorsing President
Wilson’s Mexican policy and paying
him a high trihut.
Steel Work to be Finished in a Day Or Two. Brick
Work Finished to 13th Floor in Back and
Part of Two Sides.
BUILDING TO BE ONE Of MOST
BEAUTIFUL IN THE COUNTRY
Augustans Watch With Pride and Pleasure Rapid Progress
on Big Office Building. Progress Being Made on Other
Buildings.
Tile more than two hundred workmen are rushing operations on tbs
Empire Life Insurance Company’s 17-story skyscraper There are brick
layers, steel workers, plumbers, electricians, fire-proof workers, engineers,
foremen, lalsuers, etc,, and there Is a small army of men engaged in
the work of erecting one of the most magnificent skyacrapers in the entire
South and one whleti will compare favorably with any In the country.
It Is expected that all of the steel work will he completed within
the next day or two and the steel workers will leave. Augusta for some
other place. The last of the riveting is now being done.
The brick work has been practically completed to the top of the 18th
floor In the rear and two-thirds of each side is also complete to th*
13th, and work on the from will he ruahsd with all possible speed.
Al| the way up on the front of the building, which means from ths
first floor to the top of the tower, terracotta la being used and It makes
a most attractive appearance. It Is expected that by July 15th all of
the brick work and terracotta work will be finished.
Making Room For Boilars.
Excavation In the rear of the eeila/
In proceeding rapidly and the dirt Is
being taken out to make room for
the boilers. There will also be a
pump In the engine room which will
force water to the top of the tower
Into a tank which will distribute it
through the various floors which are
tese high to get water from the c ity’s
mains.
Partitions arc being put In on the
second floor and this work will pro
ceed rapidly from now on. The of
fices of the Whitney Company have
been moved by Hupt. Crane to the
northwest corner of tint second floor
and the building In front used for of
The Chronicle building is also making good progress now. There
was a "lay on Account of the non arrival of Home material, but from
now on It is expected to go up rapidly. Tho brick work on the east aide
and on the rear is progressing rapidly and the work on the front and
the west side, much of which Is ot namentnl, is beginning to show up
well.
The Hotel Ada at the depot Is now rapidly approaching the complete
stage, from outside, appearance, and Contractor filbert Is putting on the
roof. The building will he finished by Hept. 1 and will be moat attrac
tive.
HOME
EDITION
TOTAL OF
DEAD IS
1,024
Were 1,476 Persons Aboard
the Empress of Ireland In
stead of 1,387; 452 Saved.
Every Possible Effort to Get
Bodies of Those Entombed in
Sunken Ship.
Montreal.—The news that Lori
Mersey, who preaided over the inquiry
Into the loss of the Titanic, is a mem
ber of tiie royal commission appointed
to investigate the Kmpress of Ireland
disaster, was received here today with
satisfaction. The Canadian members
of tiie commission are Chief Justice
iilzeklel McLeod of New Brunswick
and Rir Adolph Ruthter of Quebec.
The commission will be assisted by
two nautical assessors, a marine en
gineer and a naval architect. Appoint
ments for these positions have not been
made. Just when the commission can
begin its work still is undetermined
but it. probably will not be possible to
hold Hie first sittings for about ten
days. The sittings will be held at
cither Montreal or Quebec.
Increased Death List.
Another change has been made in’
the number of dead. Latest figures
given out In an official statement by
the Canadian Pacific Railway Corn-
Company, shows that 1,024 persons
perished. The company has learned
there was 1,476 persons aboard the
Kmpress Instead of 1,387 as heretofore
stated, hence the increase In the death
list. The total saved is now given as
452.
Captain Walsh, marine superin
tendent of the Canadaian Pacific
Railway, arrived here today. He Is
sued the following statement:
“The Canadian Pacific Railway will
not relax one iota in doing everything
It its power in looking after all the
bodies It may he able to get. No ef
fort on thetr part will be spared In
this direction.
Raising of Wreck.
"With regard to the possibility of
raising the KmpreHs of Ireland the
best possible expert opnion is being
sought. Until this advice le secured,
we are unuhle to give any personal
opinion of the matter. I do not know
an yet what can be done.
“Complete patrol of the coast from
Rtniouski to Matane and beyond has
been establilshed by picked men
sworn in as Canadian Pacific Railway
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flees in belna torn town. The new
offlcaa ore much cooler.
'l'hc Kmplre skyscraper can lie seen
from alinoxt any part of the city and
It* proßress is belntc watched with the
Rreatast pride and pleasure by Au-
KustHns. It Is a butldlnß of which any
<tty mlaht well be proud The bulld
liir ta conatructed of white preeaed
brick on three aides and terracotta
In front.
It la now rapidly asaumlnt the ap
pearance that It will have when fin
ished and the Krpat majority of the
work from now on will be dona on the
Interior, since It la only a matter of
a few weeks before the exterior ta
complete.