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PROBE CJIEGED LAND SVvIVDLE Order Issued and Witnesses Summoned for Inquiry Into Asserted Shielding of ' Everglades Promoters CALL ON DEPARTMENT FOR FULL STATEMENT Investigators Want to Know Why Engineers .Were "Fired" and What Re ports Cost.' Washington, Kelt.1 8, A formal or der for uoiigrossional Investigation, of Ihu Florida everglade Jund case in tho department of agriculture was passed by the bouse committee on ex penditures in that department today. Charges .that Engineers Elliott; and Morehouse, ..'.'who were -discharged by Secretary Wilson, were Victims of Florida syndicates of land promoters and that otllolal reports of the true conditions in the everglades were sui P leaned will be probed. .' Representative Moss, the commit tee's chairman Immediately telegraph ed J. O. Wright, FlortOa's drainage engineer and who was formerly con nected with the agricultural -department, to appear oetore the com mittee TuesduV. George P. McCabe, solicitor of tlie department of agri culture will appear Saturday. . "I have called upon the department of agriculture for a complete state ment of the exact cost of drainage work in the Florida everglades," said Moss, "with a list of all employes in the 'work, In this statement will be Included the cost of getting up the reports which, It is alleged, were sup pressed.. I expect that the statement will be ready for the committee Sat urday." ''"'.' ljitiie Division Under Inquiry.. The. committee has decided to not only Investigate the everglade" lands 'and the alleged relations of Florida la ni syndicate-, to the jfpnj roversy,. but also- to conduct a tiiorougn in quiry Itito the drainage division of the (lopartment of agriculture. "We will also thoroughly slit the charges of misapplication of funds ...LI..L tV... islamic..,! UUOU Willi II WCIC UBKIU l.IC? Uioiltiood of Chief Engineer C. G. Elliott and his assistant,-A. DvMorehouse, and the suspension of F. K. Singleton, ac countant of the division." said Moss. "Thin Inquiry will force a postpone ment of the inquiry Into the depart ment forestry division, which the com mittee had planned to begin next week." "-.--" ' Suva Wilson Admitted Collusion. Bopresonliilivo Frank Clark of Flor ida replied hotly In the house to the iitatement given out hy the; depart ment of agriculture which described bis presentment of charges of sup pression of facts and the undue Influ ence, of land promoters as "prejudiced mill one-sided." t , "I urn ready to prove," he declared, "that the secretary of agriculture told in, in the presence of reputable wit nesses, that he suppressed this circu lar loiter that gave tho facts at the In- sunce of persons engaged In selling Inmls In the everglades of ' Florida. "I hesitated to take this action," he said, "because I looked upon the ven- ...... v.i,, rniirntiirv more in a sense of i.liv than blame, but millions "of dol Mrs have, gone Into the coffer of (hose land sharks-ln Florida for lands ii1s.t were citrht or 10 feet under water and that should have been gold by thn mnirt instead of by tne acre, "If the ieople want to be humbug ged. I am perfectly willing to let them i... Immbinitred. but not by a co-part ncrshlp between a great government department and the land specuin. tors." , ""' '-' t'iw...,i,.l. '"Investigation.-- of 'ill1 i-bnrgos- thntKoverninent reports ':n fiorl.tii i.verirlndos Kinds were sup pressed by officials of the , department of nurlculttiro at the instance or mil" xiieT-utatom and that department en gineers were dismissed because of con- ' troversles In this connection, was detu. mined upon . yesterday by the demo cratic members ft the nouse com mittee on expenditures in tne ueimn nir.t.t i.f ntrrinulture. ...,,.. . I..... .ltorminiff that .. ne" ' ..... i nnectlm ",Vu .t.! ". "Ii. nrt thorough in- ve gallon" -said Chairman Moss, Portugal. Many rivers have yer ). ' . ,,! hnt. decided to sub- llowed their banks and are inundating . ' J, .u. ... iio.u.. .r. !.... on. oi .""" ": :: ,. r of the state of Florida, foWrty ,.n engineer In the drainage division) of the department ot agricuumr, - " - made elwges against his former asso-i entfineers In tile department which resulted in their dismissal last Saturday by order of Secretary tvii- ' ' A statement issued by Solicitor Mc-i-alie ot the department of agriculture, with the approval of Secretary Wilson, declare that the charges against the departmental are untrue and that "tho effort to besmirch the secretary of ag riculture will full." Solicitor McCube's statement, . In part, approved by Secretary Wilson, follows: . ' In a prejudiced, one-sided state ment given out by. Representative Fiank lark, ot Florida, on the evor cliul.K ....nii-nt ersv. It Is sought show that the reason the secretary ( f agriculture suppressed u "-circular m lnt'i-m timi which hiid been prepared '".n. t d on' page six.) iEBODlllS AGAINST Mfi.H ENRY Bryan Plan for "Money Trust' Inquiry Is Defeated 115 to GG. 1 Washington( Feb. ' 8. Representa tive Pujo of Louisiana, chairman of tho house bunking and currency com mittee, to which the democratic cau cus referred the proposed investiga tion of the "money trust" today de clared ho would introduce u resolu tion vesting the committee with plen ary powers to learn whether there is money trust In the United States. Washington, Feb. 8. An Investiga tion of the "money trust" was order-" ed by tho democrats of the house in caucus last night after the. Henry plan for a special committee hud been de feated lt5 to' SO. Tho caucus then in structed t!ie standing committee of tho house on banking and currency, judiciary, interstate commerce v alid elections to proceed with the Inquiry. The democrats adopted the plan of fered by? Representative Underwood, the majority leader, as u substitute for tho special investigation asked for in the resolution submitted by Rep resentative Henry of . Texas. Sharp criticism of William J. Bryan for his imputations that the banking and cur rency committee, of the house leaned toward the financial interests and the passage of a resolution expressed cori lldence in the committee characterised the debate. . . . ' - , " A roll call, enforced under a naw rule, was n1ade-! public after the cau cus. Among those who supported th Underwood resolution : were Speaker Clark. Chairman Fltze;erld - of the appropriations committee, Clayton of the judiciary committed, Adamson ol the interstate commerce commission, Pujo of the, banking and "currency committees. . The Henrv resolution was supported by Representatives James' of Ken tucky,' Burleson of Texas, chairman of the caucus; Stanley of Kentucky, Mofis of Indiana, Ruiney of ' Illinois, and Bryan, democrats of the house; .. ..' Tie?ra(MW'i) the most Biiirtt'jd since the. democratic party has been in Control of the house. From the be ginning there was a light between the Bryan and the anti-Bryan democrats. Chairman Henry, in urging the ap pointment of a special committee to investigate the "money trust made a vehement appeal for the adoption of nis suosutuin tor tne ienry resolu tion.' Ills plan, which eventually was adopted, set forth primarily that all matters of legislation land investiga tion of the character, proposed should he-confined . to the standing commit tees of tho house, and provided speci fically that the subject suggested lor Inquiry in the Henry resolution bo re ferred respectively to tho committees on banking and currency, election "f president, vice-president -and repre sentatives iu congress. Interstate and foreign commerce and judiciary. V Mr.t Underwood pointed out that the integrity of ' the -house-': should be guarded against interference, though his talk was entirely Impcrsonul. Others who championed the Under wood substitute were not so reserved. Tfioy broadly stated that Mr. Bryan had tried to force the democratic con gress to conduct an Investigation of his own proposal and in his own way. Ollie James tit Kentucky, senator elect and long time friends of Mr. Bryan, was- Mr. Henry's chief lieuten ant in the debate and followed Mr. Undorwood In closing the discussion, lie urged the necessity of a special Investigation, MANY DIE IN PORTUGAL T Rivers Out of Bounds Inundate Villages The Tagus a Torrent. . Mndrid.Fob. 8. orlous Hoods nre reported from all parts of Spain und entire villages. The number of vit ,., PortKal will b. large. The rive Tagus Is a raging torrent. ''.-,,- . jjuuu xi u .u n STOLEN IN CHICAGO Truveling Kalesinan for WIioIcshIc lloum- Is ItohlH'il of Vulunblo Sample Caws. NeW York, Feb. 8. Word was to diiv received by Sloane & Co., whole il' iewelers. that C. A. Holbrook their travelling salesman, whs robbed in Phiciiao yesterday of two sumpi rases of stones and jewelry valued at $25,000 to $:!0,000. ,The jewelry was insured. . . ': . J Mi-Wiilcy He-KUfted Chulriiiun. Committee V'as'.ilngton. Feb. 8. Representa tive William B. McKlnley of. Illinois was to lay re-elected chulrman of the republlciin congressional uommitteu... GHURGHILLGETS ran Unionists Parade His Effigy Through Belfast While Na tionalists and Liberals Cheer Him. POLICE EVERYWHERE TO PRESERVE ORDER Crowd Marches to Hotel Where He is Stopping, Sing Nation al Anthem and Disperse. Belfast, Ireland, Feb. 8. Cries of "down with Churchill" and "no home rule" echoed through the streets as crowds of unionists paraded today carrying an effigy, of Winston Church Ill. A demonstration marked the ar rival of Churchill, chief figure in to day's home rule celebration. The crowd inarched to the hotel where Churchill is stopping, sang the na tional unthem and then dispersed. To preserve peace, detachments of police were stationed everywhere. The nationalists and llbcruls cheer ed Churchill. Silt COMMENDS PUN FOR AIDING DR. WILSON Willing to Act as Custodian for the Proposed Campaign , Fund. Washington, Feb. 8. The New York World Tuesday devoted two col umns to a story published by the Ux- ssette-News relating to the contribu tion of Frederic iC. Pentleld to the iVitoon . campaign--fund, . The . World says it has heard In Washington that this gift amounted' to JBO.000, but from other sources $10,000 is men tioned, and it has called upon Colonel Wutterson for his version of this transaction. If tho New Tjork paper is able to draw the colonel out it will find that the Pentleld donation did not exceed $10,000, as stated by the Gazette-News, and that this amount bears no taint.' Joshih Qulncy, former mayor of Boston, was tlje "gentleman of distinction" referred to by Colonel Watterson as having, In" behalf of Governor Wilson, sought his aid in raising a Wilson campaign fund, , The writer has received a letter from Congressman, Small, which al luded In terms of, commendation to the- suggestion relative to Governor Wilson, and snylug he would be very glad to serve In Hie capacity of custo dian of any ' campaign ' funtl whK:h North Carolina friends of Governor Wilsoii might seo lit to raise. - Mr. Small would ulso take pleasure In going to Trenton to present such a fund, to Governor Wilson in person. Other- members of the delegation ap proved the plan, v ' ' The Wilson forces got rather a firm hold on party machinery, durihg ihe recent meeting of the -national com mittee In this city and since the con ference of the party leaders In Balti more, they say they will control the commltlee of arrangements for the national convention and wHI name the temporary chairman. Friends of, Governor-Wilson realize, fully, however, that tho light is far from won. W. A. II. FORM 5500,000 COMPANY IN GUILFORD COUNT. ; - Brokaw and Others Incorpor ate Big Hotel and Develop ment Concern. GiNelle-NewM Bureau, Tho Hotel Raleigh, U., I..I.VH Wuli B 'llliam Gould Brokow, formor New Y ork millionaire, Walter R. Byford of Charlotte and J. D. Norwood of ball. imrv todiiv Hied with the secretary of state papers incorporating the Fair view Park company of High Point, Capital $500,000. Mr. Ilrokaw o,wns many acres in Guilford county and has large hunting preserves. -The company proposes to erect hotels, power houses, and to deal In real estate, - . JOKE WITH RESCUERS Sixty Nine Miners Trait In Call fornUt SliufU Take Imprison- men I.lfthtly. I Sumter vreek, Feb.. 8. Rescuers are -today milking progress clearing the Bunker Mine shaft, where 8 men were imprisoned yesterday1 by cave-iiu Entombed men talked and Joked through air pipes with rescuers throughout the night. IIEGRO ARRESTED Id GAS MYSTEBY Police Theory Is He Robbed The Men Found Dead in v Raleigh. ; ' Gazette-News Bureau, , The Hotel Raleigh, :- ' Raleigh, Feb. 8. William Hunter, a negro employed In Wilson's cafe, was arrested today on the charge ot larceny and commit ted to jail In default or $11100 bond. The warrant was sworn out on the In formation and belief that Hunter had a large sum of money Monday night, as pistol and ti watch, the theory be ing that he robbed the young Benson nien"fuund dead In one of Wilson's rooms. The officers declined to tulk, but have searched ilunier's boarding house. ' "' ''( Watch Xol I'oru-r's. The watch found In Hunter's pos session was not tlie watch owned by Hugh Porter. " This fact was learned by your correspondent, who telephon ed to Porter's-father tit Benson, after the arrest 'had been .made. .: The bank of Jonesboro was ordered closed yesterday jby the corporation commission and ' Bank Examiner Brown is In charge. Examination dis closed the fact that capltah had been impaired by bad, loans. The capital is $0,000 resources $52.0110 and de-1 posits $32,000.: 3."U. Godfrey is presi dent, and A. W.IItintley cashier. Tlie Kaleigh.-'Charlotle and South ern rallwuy company, It was announc ed this afternoon would be the name of the syBtem,of railroads recently bought by the Norfolk Southern. E. C. - -Duncan of .Raleigh is first vice president and K.-T. Iamb of Nbrfolk is president.' The official family is practically the same as that of the the Norfolk Southern. Other officers are Frederick Hoff, second vice-president; Mathias Manly, treasurer;' Morris Hawkins, secretary; Nelson W, Runnl'on, assistant secre tary; Chadbourne' & Shores, general counsel. '..- ' ,.J ' . W. B. Rodman, general solicitor; W. R. Hudson.' general superintend ent; D. W. Lum, consulting engineer; D. U Bugg, traffic manager;' W. 1 Bird, auditor; H. W. Davies, purchas ing agent; R. I Payne, chief surgeon; F. U Nicholson, chief engineer; C. P. gan, BulerJritem)e4vL transportation; J.-J-V Gould,? lfcuirifltendent -' motive power; . J. -H. Barrett,, general claim igent; W. W. Morrison, .chief special igent. '.. ' This announcement came as no sur prise, but is all tho more gratifying from the fact I '.tat Mr. Duncan, one of the best known business men in tho south, to the vice-president of the new system. He Is the second man to hold he office ot first vice-president of a great railroad with his residence In Kuleigh, Col.' A. B. Andrews ot the Southern Railway company, being the lirst. --'..-,. . The Raleigh, Charlotte & Southern Railway company, as has been an nounced, will extend Its lines to Char lotte and may eventually extend far ther south. The roud already controls over 700 miles. of track In this state and Is destined to become a larger (in ure in the development ,of the south. PASSAGES ARE LIVELY IN Labor Leader, Still Under Cross Examination in Con tempt Proceedings. Washington, Feb. Y Samuel Goiu- pers, president of the American Fed eration, or: Lubor,- continued umur cross-examination, when the hearing was resumed today In the contempt proceedings agulnst him, John Mitch ell and Frank Morrison. Attorney Darlington, for the committee of pros ecutors, continued to question Gom- uers ubout hie alleged violation of the court's Injunction issued In the Buck Stove and Range company case. Some of thepassages were lively. Objec tions were not infrequent among me defendant's attorneys. Clulins Right of Free Shw1i. "Speeches I made during 1908 were in spport of the candidate and party which promised the labor movement relief from -a system of federal ln (unctions which had grown up T'1 voiced mv nolltlcal beliefs. I made those speeches because i believed In the right Of free speech. If, because of the exercise of that right, I must go to Jail, (and 1 would feel the loss of my liberty keenly), I will face a Jail sentence and not flinch." Compere made that statement In continuing his testimony. He admit ted he made speeches In Indianapolis and Baltimore winch the prosecuting attorneys Insist wore In contempt of court. At Indianapolis he' was report ed to havo said: "I am enjoined from discussing this case. 1 may go to Jail, for discussing It, but I shall discuss It. If I do not I, shalt explode." Gompers today disregarded the in structions of his counsel and answered questions which he could have avoldod by- strict court procedure. : i Dclcgnfor Rej Suffrage BUI. , , Richmond. Feb. 8. The woman suffrage bill was rejected in the Vir ginia house of delegates today by al nnij.it unuuiitious vote. ' - '. hits pores TO STB on Secretary K.iox Would Place the Nations on Record for Protecting Integrity of China. ' NOTE MADE PUBLIC TO GERMAN DIPLOMAT He Says Recent Developments Indicate There Will Be No Need for Outside In- :- . . -. terference. Washington, Feb. 8. Secretary of Statu Knox's note to Count vou Berns lorff, the German ambassador, made public today,. Is ; taken to , bo prelim inary; to an expected eschango. of notes between the United States, Ger many, Great Britain, France, Japan and Russia which would be of im mense Importance in placing all these powers on record for concerted action and a common understanding in pro tecting China's integrity. While the note is addressed to the German am bassador, copies were sent to nil the other powers named, Secretary Knox says; . . ', .: . '-.,.'. . ' "There happily has thus far been no reason for Interference on the part of foreign powers, inasmuch us both im perialists and republicans have guar anteed the life and property of the foreign population and latest reports tend to strengthen the belief that it is improbable: futune developments will necessitate" such interference." Secretary Knox's note recites fur ther that since the beginning of the present disturbances in China this government has as occasion arose ex changed views with the other Inter ested powers and that from those ex changes It has been clear that all the powers concerned were, as one as to the wisdom of maintaining the policy of concerted action In the circum stances. ' 'T"'::?i!r!zzr?" Recent developments; In Turkestan which were thought to bo important as possibly indicating the dissolution of tho empire were popularly ascribed to Russian Influences. Russia official ly denied this In a, foreign office an nouncement defining her position in the far east. TO PLANS 30 STORY HOME At Morgan's Suggestion, Site of Burned Structure Will Be Utilized. New York, Feb., . Tho Equitable Iiifo Assuruiice Bocicty officers have decided to rebuild on tlie site of their burned heudquarters in tho financial district. A cublegram from J. P. Mor gan, the controlling stockholder, was thu main factor In the decision. Work on tho new 30-story structure will be started within three mouths. A hold Ing company will own Ihe building as the state laws prevent tho society from erecting a larger structure than It can occupy for Its own purposes. Banker Sails Soon for Ger many to Take the Cure at Springs. Washington, Feb. 8. Charles W. Unran uith hifl wit'n 1111(1 Sister II nil Dr. W. I. Fowler of Atlanta, passed through here at 10:40 o'clock this morning enroute to New York. The banker was dressed and was sitting up in his drawing room. Morse wanted to get out of the limelight as soon as possible. Morse sails j-lthln 10 days for Germany and will take the cure at Baden Nauhelm. He seems to be In fair condition and good spirits. . EXPECTS A FARCE V. J. Bryan's Comment on the Can , cas Plan for Investigation of the "Money Trust." San Benito. Tex., Feb. 8. "I fear the Investigation will prove a farce. if the banking committee begins Ini mediately and makes a prompt and thorough Investigation, I shall be both sui prised and delighted." . , So declared William 3. Bryan, com mentlng upon last night's democratic caucus over the proposed investlga Hon of the so-called "money trust." IRSE IN WASHINGTON; SEEMS ICR IMPROVED TAFT TURNING TODUNCANMEN TAFT UNDENT OF Believes He Will Get Nomina tion and Beat any Demo cratic Candidate. Washington, Feb. 8. The president remained in his study in the White House today looking over the postal rate commission report and preparing speeches for his trip to New York Monday. Tho president's friends ex pect him to talk along tho line he adopted In Ohio and are looking for a spirited speech which wilt clearly du-line- the Issue between the republican regulars and progressives. That he Is personally confident he will be renominated was asserted by one of the few White House visitors who talked wkh Taft today. The president, it is reported, said he was convinced he could defeat any man the democratic party could nominate. It Is said he amplified his statement that "nothing but death" could keep him out of the contest for the repub lican nomination, leaving no doubt In the mind of his visitor that he ex pected to get the nomination and ex pected to win In the election. Accord ing to this caller, the president be lieves the business men of the coun try will support him. LETTERS TO SHOW PLOT AGIST BANKER SKEED Defense Endeavors to Prove Conspiracy to Separate , Man and Wife. Fort Worth, Tex., Feb. 8. Docu mentary evldnce was presented by tjmrptjr&rts raaYir?tert'oir m the trial of J. B. Snccd, accused of having, murdered A. G. f'.oyce, sr., in support, of their contention that a Conspiracy existed among members of the lioyce ' family to bring about a separation between Sneed and his wife. Letters and telegrams which filled a small sized traveling satchel, purported to havo passed between the Boycos and other interested parties, were introduced, including one tele gram signed by Mrs. Sneed and ad dressed to Henry Boyce, brother of A. G. Boyeo, jr., whose elopement with Snood's wife preceded tho kill ing of the elder Boyce. When the reading of tlie documents was under way the state secured permission to read "missing link" telegrams In chronological order. In this manner a telegram stating that $ 15,000 had been forwarded to A. G. Boyce, Jr.. was explained to be in answer to a telegram from the young man as serting that he was in trouble and needed funds. Joseph T. Sneed, father of the de fendant, testified in the morniifg. His testimony was In support of the de fense theory that finced believed his wife Insane and for that reason would not be separated from her. He was also of the opinion, he said, that A. G. Boyce, sr., had endeavored to bring about tho separation of Mr. and Mrs. Sneed that she might marry the younger Boyce. . CALLED BUM, SHE ASKS DECREE OF DIVORCE Junet Krock's Unsound Olnjectcd Her Absence from Home an a to Lecturer. Los Angeles, Feb. 8. Because her husband called her a "bum" for giving her time to lecturing to other people on how to raise cniiuren insiean oi spending her time at her home, Janet S. Kroeck, the authoress, has sued fov divorce from Wesley Kroeck. HELD AS EMBEZZLER Churles H. Waller Arrested on $10,. (151 Ijareeny Charge Promi nent Business Man. Manslield. O., Feb., 8. Charles H. Walter, former vice-president of the Mansfield Rubber company and in terested in concerns In three states, was arrested at Galien last night on charge of larceny and embezzlement of sums aggregating $16,654. 24 LOST AT SEA News Brought of the Foniidorlng of Trailing Steamer Tntlira During; a Heavy Gale. Victoria, B. C, Feb. 8. News was brought today by the steamer Marama ot the foundering of the trading steamer Tathra with the loss of 24 lives off Amliryn Island during heavy gale. Discount Rate Lowered. London, Feb. 8. The bank of Eng land's rate of discount was today re duced to three tnd one-half per cent because easy monetary conditions and the steady increasing strength of the gold reserve. STREfiGTH Expected Appointment May Mean That Faction Will Be , Definitely Recognized by Administration. TAFT AND ROOSEVELT FIGHT IN THE STATE Friends of the 'Colonel are Watching Tar Heel Develop Ments With Lively Interest. Gazelle-News Bureau. Wyatt Building, . ; Waehington, Feb. S. Some devcloumenls are expected to day which will have decided Interest for North Carolina republicans. While an effort has been made to keep things under cover, It is known that a struggle has been in progress for somo time between the Duncan forces ami the faction headed by Morehead, But ler and Settle, the point at issue be ing whether Duncan or his opponenrs will be finally artd definitely recognized by the administration.- . There has been a big fight over tho office of collector of port at New Born and It is believed that the president will some time during the day traru- , mit to the senate the name of Dun can's friend, Dan Patrick, and that he will withdraw the name of Biddle, an oppolntment made at the instance .if Butler and Morehead. This may mean that the president has concluded t- look to Duncan for results in his effort to get the Taft delegation from North Carolina rather than to the new or ganization forces, few of whom havo much standing at the white house. Thomas Settle in particular has been noticeably troubled about something of late. '- . - ', There will be. a big fight over the North Carolina delegation between the Taft and Roosevelt forces and frlends- of Roosevelt are watching develop ments, Including plans for the pro posed Roosevelt mass meetrng at Asheville Saturday, with lively Inter- J rst,. .. ,' . . .... , V CoV 'RoViwiveU'. 6aft''hedrA'' that bo will really get the. Florida delegation. , much to his surprise. . Wilson Men Confident. . Mr. and Mrs. Josephus Daniels are here and will probably go on to N iw York for a few days' stay. Tho demo cratic national committeeman thinks- tlie writer was warranted In saying the Wilson people now have a rather linn hold on the party machinery, and lie declares the New Jersey executive will triumph j. Baltimore. Mr. Dan iels avers that it really does not mat ter about the provision that his Candi da to must have the support of two thirds of the delegates, as It Is history that the man who gets a majority will win, and he instances Cleveland, against whom the opposition was more pronounced than It Is likely io be 'against Wilson. , The pro-Wilson forces not only set up the claim that Underwood is plav Ing In the roll of stalking horse for Governor Harmon, but they are mak ing formal preparations to sw. the slogan. "The South for a Southerner," which - has been fathered by Messru. Vattier and Gold. Mr. Underwood was born In the border state of Ken tucky, they recall, and, say these crit ics, his father and fandfather always assumed an attitude of hostility to ward the south and the southern cause. Meanwhile Underwood sup porters deride all such talk, and de clare that demonstrations of strength in Georgia and other sections will soon make It clear that the Under wood boom has been launched in good faith. . - May Broaden Bi-islow Resolution. Senator Bristow recently Introduced a resolution designing to secure the investigation of charges of polill :.il activity, which . has been lodged against federal officeholders In the District of Columbia, As a result of tho activity of officeholders In Florida In behalf of President Taft, Mr. HriB tow Is being urged to so broaden his resolution as to Include the southern states. It Is possible that an Inquiry of this kind may be undertaken, in wnieh event there would follow a powerful stir among the animals, while many do not regard such a course as at all necessary. Certain supporters of Colonel Roos evelt may goon publish a formal state ment i designed to remove all doubt concerning the-atttllude of the colonel, which has already been given In these dispatches, and which Is that ho Is willing to accept the nomination. W, A. H. Col VARXKR'H STATEMENT. Lexington, Feb.. 8.-Col H. B. Var- ner yesterday afternoon gave out a totter written to the News and Obser ver replying to an article which ap peared In that paper yesterday morn ing. . "I see In your paper of today that your Washington correspondent guys that I am for Mr. Underwood for the Democratic nomination for President, for the purpose of helping Governor Harmon. There Is absolutely no foun dation for this statement. I never In my life supported one candidate lu the interest of some other Candidate. ""It h true, that berore I had xlvrn careful n-onslderaton to this iuestlon. and before 1 knew that a southern man had a real chance to secure the nomination, I was Inc.tinod to support Continued on puge six.
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