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LAST ZDITICIT 4:C0 P. IL Weather Torecast: PAIR, VOL. XVI. NO. 299. ASHEVILLE, N. 0., THURSDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 25, 1912. 3c PER COPY MR.WAT7ERSON ADMITS CH A RGE di it as tot - DI3PATC2Z3 HOUSE ADOPTS COX RESOLVE President Asked to Submit Complete Statement of the Cost of Occupation of Philippines. T Tells Close Friends Broaching of the Ryan Matter Led Wilson to Repudiate Harvey. hour in FORI. ROOSEVELT CAMPAIGN FINANCING WAS INTENDED OBJECT Michigan Executive Declares That His State Is for the Colonel. KentucMan Not Talking for Publication Evidence, at Variance with Maj. Hemphill's Statement. Lansing, Mich., Jan. 25. Qovernor Osborne today announced for Roose velt for president. The governor sold: "I am for Roosevelt for president. Roosevelt sentiment predominates In Michigan." . v Jt was Governor Osborne who re cently Sought to check the LaFollette boom in the middle west. Scheduled to Introduce I-nFollotte to a Michigan audience, he attacked him. Senator LaFollette being unable to be present. EXPLOSIOn-FIRE FATAL TO MANY Acme Malting Elevator in Chi cago Is Blown up and , Destroyed. Chicago, Jan. 25. Fire, which fol lowed a terrific explosion today, de stroyed the Acme Malting elevator. The detonation was heard for many miles. Tons of grain were hurled in the air. A number of. employes are reported killed.. tTALY WILL SURRENDER ,10 Practically Closed at Rome Conference ' Gazette-News Bureau, Wyatt Building, " Washington,. Jan. 25. It may be Btated upon the highest authority 'that Colonel Watterson Inst night admitted o close friends that the Ryan mutter came up at that Manhat tan club eonference In New York, and that this led Governor Wilson to de- cline'the further support of Harvey. The revered Kentucky editor and sa vant is 75 years old. It is not known what mitigating circumstances will be advanced In behalf of others who have become Involved In this effort to discredit Governor Wilson by telling less than half the truth about that ill- fated New York conference to which the two colonels, Watterson and Har vey, invited Governor Wilson after the return of Harvey from a several days' stay on the Virginia farm of Thomas F. Ryan. . With reference to the Wilson-Har vey affair, it may be said that the plot ' has appreciably thickened, likewise that it has grown much darker. Mem bers of the, North Carolina delegation perused with lively interest the state ment of Major Hemphill, which gave assurances that Colonel Watterson had not at Charlotte assigned the real reas on for the break in the relations be tween Governor Wilson and Colonel Harvey., Their interest, It may be said, was intense,- because there had been placed JUsfor them earlier lit the day documentary evidence which showed that others who were In Charlotte at the time do not agree with the editor J Manouba Seizure Incident of tne Observer, wno says I ne was with Watterson practically all the time, In his recollection of the exact nature of the disclosure made by Col onel Watterson. There was significant ly placed on the desk of every member of the delegation yesterday a copy of the Newark (N. J.,) Evening News, which contained the following dis natch. bearing a Washington date line: Watterson Told Overman About It. "Colonel Henry Watterson of Louis ville told Senator Lee Overman of North Carolina at Charlotte, N. C, In December that Colonel Harvey asked . Governor Wilson to meet Thomas F. Ryan to discuss the Wilson candldacj for president "This statement was made by Sena tor Overman to Senator Hoke Smith of Georgia, and others, "The understanding Overman had was that It was the purpose of tht proposed meeting between Ryan and Wilson that Ryan should assist to fi nance the Wilson candidacy after the manner of old-style politics. "The manner of the reception by Wilson of Harvey's suggestion caused Harvey to Inquire regarding Wilson's idea as to the value of Harper's Week ly's suppoi!. nd that was followed d Wilson's frank answer. The accuracy of the foregoing dis patch will not be questioned. Senator overman has taken no hand in the er.ntet hetween . presidential candl dates, but there is no question that ht hn confided to friends that Colonel Watterson let out this Ryan scandal at rh..rwt. The scandal was later mothered, in the hope of placing Gov i,nr Wilson in an atrociously falsi nn.itlnn. It Is now asserted that Col nel Watterson himself had urged not only Governor Wilson but his cam paign manager to meet Ryan, with s vt.w tn having Wilson become a big business or Wall street candidate. Many People Astounded. It is simple truth to say that mans people here are astounded at tne iun . -rhiir. have taken. Many men promi nent in public Ills took the position nrt. that the latest version of tht Wilson-Harvey episode. In its Ryan sordid aspect, must be Tegarded at wildly impossible! that It could not be explained upon any tneory mu supposed the oruinary nunau - thfiaa concerned. . The views of Ryan and Wilson on , nui.il? mirations are antipodal, inest . . ana wstiersun uu no,- REVOLT IN COLOMBIA PROBED BY COMMITTEE Rainey Declares the Panama Independence Resolution Was Prepared in Crom well's Law Office. , Proposed Law Is Ordered Re ported to the Full Judiciary . Committee of the House. FOUR DAYS' HEARING BEGINS ON MARCH 4 Temperance and Liquor Forces Will Be Given Opportuni ty to Present Their . Views. ' New York Herald and The Qaaatte-N ew. GREAT SPORT! COHTJAUGHT GOES TO CALL ON TAFT Rome, Jan. 25. The Franco-Italian Incident brought about by the seizure of Turkish doctors and nurses from the French steamer Manouba by an ngo, with Ambassador Bryce llUiillll ts aiilf in Troiiserless and Modest i Bryan Bars Interviewers Washington, Jan. 25. The house of representatives adopted unanimously today a resolution Introduced by Rep resentative Cox of Ohio requesting the president to submit a complete state- I ment of the cost of occupation of the Philippines. "There Is a universal demand for de tailed information of disbursements for the occupation of the islands," said Cox. . "We have never had any fig ures anywhere .approaching the .total cost." American mterBts with tne knowledge and co-operation of the state department "fomented" the revo lution of 1903 in Colombia which re sulted in the independence of Pana ma, according to a statement of Rep resentative Rainey before the house foreign affairs committee. The com mittee began hearings on the Rainey resolution for inquiry Into the taking of the Panama canal strip by the United States. "I propose to show that the declaration of the indepen dence of Panama was prepared in New York in the office of William Nelson Cromwell," said Rainey. "Our con tention Is that the part the United States played for months prior to this revolution is a stain on the history oi this government." ; . . (PRELATES III CARDINAL FARLEY closed. fhe only question being discussed to day is that of the finding of a method by which the Turkish prisoners can be released or delivered to the French authorities. The subject of the detention if twenty-nine Turks said to be members of the Red Crescent so ciety, by the Italian authorities who captured them on the French steamer Manouba, was fully discussed at con- 'erences yesterday between Premier di 3an Giuliano and the French ambas- lador to Italy, Camilla Barrere. The conferences are said to have been very ordlal. but the Turks are still held mder arrest at Cagltari, Island of Sar-lina. Italy maintains her right to capture and Later Returns to New York. New York, Jan. 25,. -The Duke of Connaught left this afternoon for Washington to call upon the president ut the White House and later to dine with Ambassador Bryce. The duke's secretary, Colonel Lowther, 'accom panied him. The duke to scheduled to reach Washington about -6 o'clock and he returns to New York at mid night. . . " , ' The Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricia remained here as Italy maintains ner r.gm. ,u "'.the etta of Ambassador Reld. ind search ships of neutral nations , t" .""" mspected of carrying contraband oi var. This has been the course iouow- ad not only in the case of the French rteamers but also with British, Ger- nan and Australian vessels, ly is jointed out that other nations have acted similarly In recent years, ana .hat Italy Is ready to submit tne cases to the Hague trmunai aim pay -Jemnlty if an error has been com- nltted. I Italian olliclals call attention to tne 'act -that another alleged Red Cres cent expedition was one nanea in Bgypt by Gen. Kitchener ana seiu jack, as It was composea oi Dengei- jnts. Italy admits that France is exercis ng her duty admirably as a neutral tower, but urges that France should lot resent the wli.h on the part of rtalv. even if a m stake Is maae, 10 ixerclse what she considers to oe ner lght as neither France nor any other latlon can guarantee that, in applying ill possible measures to observe strict leutrality, she may not be deceived. St. Louis, Jan. 25. William Jen nings Bryan became so absorbed In his talk with former Governor Joseph W. Folk, democratic presidential as pirant, today that he missed his train. He would not talk for publication about democratic politics but regis tered a protest against the Roosevelt boom. "The third term objection is a vital one," said Col. Bryan. "It applies re- Brilliant and Imposing Gather ing at Celebration in St. Patrick's. Exports from U. S. Gained in 1911; Imports Lessened gardless ofparty. I do not believe any president should have a third term." When Col. Bryan found out he had New York. Jan. 25. John Cardinal missed his train he went to a tailoring , ...,., to the senate of the shop and removed his trousers for I ,,,.. pph fnrmftnv pressing. He sat there trouserless while the tailor piled the iron. Those celebrated at St. Patrick's cathedral who sought to interview him were today in the presence of Cardinal Gib- told Col. Bryan had pressing dusi- . - R.,.lmor. Archbishop Pen derirast of Philadelphia, Pa., and an Imnreasive attendance of monseignors, nrlests and bishops. The cathedral was elaborately decorated. After a solemn pontifical mass, sermon was preached by Auxiliary Bishop Cusack, followed by aaaresses of welcome by the clergy ana miiy. His eminence responded. HARAHAN FUNERAL ruwlpra of the RuHlncHN Life of the Middle West Attend Services at Memphis. x Memphis. Jan. 25. The funeral of TamAH T. Harahan. former president of the Illinois Central, who was killed I a wreck near Klnmundy, mil., toon place this afternoon. Leaders in the business life of the middle west at tended. The services were conducted by Bishop Galler of the Protestant Episcopal church of Tennessee. MAGAZINE EXPLODES Many Killed and Hundreds of Houses W recked in uiBBKier in Turkestan. Washington, Jan. 25. Exports of domestic products of, the United States for the year 1911 increased heavily, while imports for the same period di minished according to figures made public today by the bureau of statis- MUllS OF FARMERS HEGEIVEO INSTRUCT Report Shows Activity of Ag ricultural Department Dur ing Past Year. tica. The total values of domestic ex ports for 1911 was $2,068,400,000 aminst ll.29.000.000 for 1910. Im ports both free and dutiable dropped from $1,562,900,000 in 1910 to $1,633,- 100,000 In 1911. COTTON DISTRIBUTION AND SUPPLY REPORT Gaiittp-Nfews Bureau, ; i Wyatt Building, Washington, Jan. 26. Representative Webb's bill, which If passed .will, it Is believed, stop t:i traffic in whiskey which is designed '-. tor unlawful purposes was yesterday ordered reported from the sub-committee to the house judiciary com mittee by March 1. Arrangements have also been made to hear both the temperance and saloon people for four days beginning March 4. Mr. Webb's bill has the endorsement of botit the National Temperance association and the National Anti-Saloon league. If the bill pecomes a law the ship ment or transportation of any and all kinds of splritous liquors Into prohibi tion territory which is Intended for use In violation of the law In such state is prohibited.: This measure is .' considered by prohitlblonlsts in con- . gress to be the best and some say, the only measure, which will effectually curb the "blind tiger" traffic In prohi bition states. In other words the bill would create a federal law as strong as any state prohibition law now In force. ' The radical element of the antl-sa- loon league advocated a measure which would ptchlblt the shipment df '. whiskey even to an individual in a prohibition state. This was opposed by . the . conservative element,; w. .. readily saw that such-a-jneauckould ; never be passed"ty congress,' and-If" .. it should pass,, it would be declared unconstitutional by the Supreme court.. Mr. Webb's bill does not In fringe upon the rights of any citizen; It merely eliminates those who desire to break the prohibition law. Improve Sliallotte ltlvm The district engineer, statipned at Wilmington, yesterday made his re port on Shallotte river in Brunswick county The engineer's report is most favorable "-and recommends that an appropriation of $20,500 be made for the improvement of the river. "It is my opinion," says the report, "that the improvement of the river by the gen eral government to the extent of $20,. 500 Is justifiable by the present and prospective commercial interests in volved." Mr. Godwin reintroduced yesterday his bill appropriating $30,00 for a national park at Fort Fisher. A hear ing will be had In a week or ten days. Mr. Godwin also Introduced a bill ap propriating $10,000 for a monument . at Elizabethtown to commemorate the distinguished services of the American army at the battle of Elizabethtown during the Revolutionary war. Lewis Hale, chief clerk to the com mittee on reform in the civil service, , , returned to his work yesterday. Mr. Hale has been absent from Washing ton since congress met on account of serious Illness. ol ENGINEERS OF ROADS IN EAST ASK RAISE mil Watterson ana nar i vey could nut have suggested to Wll 1 1 Dcji,0ih1 Wage IiuTcase Hunirlnfr from that he meet Rvan to talk about having his campaign financed, as thlt would have been tantamount to a pro posal to Wilson, to betray the Ameri can people,, and yet it seems that this la precisely what these men did and Senator Overman, albeit. In this Indi rect way, virtually confirmed the story In all lt ugly outlines. Governor Wilson thinks that Colo nel Watterson, in' view of the origi nal story, which emanated from Char lotte, owes it to himself to mbve into the open'. Watterson was seen yes Jrday by a representative of The atte-News and by many others, but h still refuses to talk. There Is reason to believe that the "nice Old gentleman," as Governor Wilson - would sav. hna been In close touch Milh Major Hemphill since the facts relutlng to Ryan first appeared. W. A. H, 15 to 25 Per Cent Muny Lines Are Involved. New York. Jan. 25. Locomotive engineers on all the railroads In the eastern territory today made demands for a general Increase In wages rang ing from 15 to 25 per cent The de manria involve all ths railroads east of Chicago and north of the line of the Norfolk and Western ratiroaa anu the Ohio river. Packing Company Clerk on Stand. Chicago. Jan. J5.- Stelner -G Langher, the National Packing com pany's margin clerk, in ths packers' trial today testified as to the corpora lion's books containing weekly sum marles of margins and average sell ing prices. The books were placed in Knldlu. Chinese Turkestan, Jan. 25. a large number of people were kill ed unci several hundred nouses were .tan .overt In a terrific explosion at a powder magazine in Suiflan. Mnok Reappointed to Commerce Court Washington. Jan. 25. Judge Julian W. Mack of Chicago, junior member nf the court of commerce, was toaay designated by the chief Justice of the supreme court to serve five years more on the commerce court bench. Com merce court Judges rank officially as circuit Judges and are under tne juris diction of the chief .justice. Rebel Leader Killed at Mukden. Mukden. Manchuria," Jan. 25. Chang Yang, the rebel leader, was murdered here today. Ths 'assassins then attacked his residence, killing his brother and secretary. $200.04)0 Firo in Chicago. Washington, Jan. 25. Sixty-two railroad instruction trains operated during the past year by the office of experiment stations of the agricultural department covered more than 85,000 miles and meetings held In them were attended by about 1,000,000 people, acnrdln to Director Trues report, ihtnltted today.. Fifteen thousand farmers institute sessions brougnt to gether mare thafl three million per sons. "Starvation Dot-tor" on Trial. Seattle. Jan. 25. When the trial of Mrs. Linda Hazzard, accused of mnrdprin Claris Williamson, was re- sumed at Port Orchard today, the prosecution offered testimony to prove Miss Williamson died of starvation. It Is expected the defense will begin its case tomorrow. British Troops in Pekln. London. Jan. .icThe concentra tion of troops In Mill Is proceeding mnldlv. The British military autnor- ition have decided to reinforce the Washington. Jan. 25. The census hureau's reoort on the supply and dis tribution of cotton for the four months period ending December 81, issued to dav. follows: Supply total. 14,947,088; stocks held at beginning of period, 1,375,031; gai nings, 18,545.708; net Imports, 26,354 Dlstrlbtulon: Exports, 6,350,3U4 consumption, 1,637,198; in cotton states. 824.977: in all other states, 812,221; stocks held at end or penoa, 7,859,686; by manufacturers, 1,381, K9fi: In cotton states. 679.822: in all Warship Colorado Is Barred other states, 651,774. r I In independent warehouses, 8,675,- 783; in cotton states, 3,483,098; In all other states, 192,865; elsewhere, 2,- 952,207. WHEN PILOT REPORTED TO HOUSE The Ways and Means Committee Meas ure Favorably Presented oy Chairman X'nderwood. from Maneuvers by Acci dent at Honolulu. BROWN SWORN IN the Honolulu, Jan. 25. Inspection otwew Georgia Executive Takes the United States armortd cruiser I Oath of Office at Atlanta Colorado, damaged In a collision yes-i Today. terday with the Hamburg-American liner Cleveland, showed that tho Colo- I Atlanta. Jan. 25. Joseph M. Brown rado's port propeller was Injured so wag today Inaugurated governor of that she will be hardly fit to partlci- Georgia. He took the oath In the pate In maneuvers until repaired, presence of members of the senate and Rear Admiral Thomas has ordered an house, the supreme court Judges and Inquiry. I state officials. The Cleveland is undamaged. The I This is Brown's second term as gov- general belief Is that the sudden death I -rnoP. The brief tenure of Hoke of Pilot Sanders, who dropped deadlamith. who resigned to become sena on . the liner's bridge, is responsible I tori intervened between two Brown for the accident,. 1 administrations. The steamer struck the Colorado astern, jamming a gun near the cabin I Blood Poison Kills Railroad Man, occupied by Captain William A. uiik. The gun turret was wrenched and tnei Philadelphia, Jan. 26. Word was resetting o the gun probably will berecelveQ- today of the death at St Lu- neceasary. although the extent, oi me .u Fla "of Isaac H. Sweigard. for- damage could not be immediately de- merly general superintendent of its termined. Philadelphia and Reading- railway. Th collision occurred while the while fishing recently his hand was Cleveland was being brougnt into inennjurej Dy a catfish and blood poison harbor by Pilot Banders. Tn cruis-1 gating in, er Colorado was at ancnor - in tne harbor. Washington, Jan. 25. The demo cratic iron and steel tariff, revision bill was favorably reported to the house by (Wiairman Underwood of the ways and means committee today. Republican committee members wero given the right to file an adverse re port. The committee had adopted the bill by a strict party vote. 'A survey of the iron and steel in dustry," says the majority report. shows convincingly it has reached a position of such strength and inde pendence that the industry does not need the helping hand of the govern ment in order to stand in competition with foreign countries. ...... "The committee feels warranted in recommending that duties be placed upon a distinctly revenue basis. The report declares rates snoma De made low enough to permit of poten tial competition from Imports for the sake of the natural and proper regu lation from imports for the sake of the natural and proper regulation of domestic prices and concludes; "It Is believed the rates provided for in this bill are competitive and If enacted would effect substantial economy to the people greatly dls proportlonal in Its advantages to the small apparent loss of revenue." Chicago, Jan. 25. The Orrell com nanv'a flvo.ut.n v wallnaoer establish ment was destroyed by fire today. The Hrltish guard on the railroad at Fon i- ttnrt inft Tol. . . - Violent Quake in Ionian Islands. New York Leader Very. IU. New York. Jan. 25. Thonva Se&nte. Greece, Jan. 25. A violent F. earthquake Shock caused great dam Gradv. democratic leader In th Mate age In the Ionian Inlands today. Much senate. Is critically ill wun oiuuetes in i property was oBirojou un a. private sanitarium here. - land Cephalon islands, "LILY WHITES" ON TOP Defeat the "Black and Tans" In Lou iHlanat Primary Contest of the Elect Ion Expected. New Orleans, Jan. 25. The. so called "Illy whites" still control the republican affairs in the state, is shown by tho republican gubernato rial primary yesterday. It Is said the "blftck and tans" will content the elec tion In which II. S. Suthon received GD9 votes against C. J.. Hull's 403. evidence. ' ,
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