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CHAHLOTFE. N. C.. THURSDA\ EVENING. APRIL 20. 1911
PR TPF ^ I" Gharlotb
10utside 3h;
cen^^ !* frpy raHv—r/~^r+s Sunday
harlotte. > Cents a copy Daily and Sunday
' ks Speaks In
vor of Statehood
For A r iz
n a
\ 'Til 20. Arizona’s
•\ uni::'!* tlio constitn-
1 ■•.'si'ntoil found a
the tU)«r of the
;iip today ill tho
Works, California’s
,he uppf*r house of
. the Arizona
A u‘»asion to warn
Mftv that unless
(1'iiiaud made uiK)n
. uuMir t'.f the initia-
.iiul recall, "earnest-
! er \ hohning ma-
i' of all political
uould go down
(li st ruction and
u to the constitu-
••..I.. "one phase cf
■ V- been going on
ilu* coiiiinnn
\ i self-seeking
. I lie rights to gov-
, thi' >tate and the
’I" • initiative, refer-
provided for in the
■r and already in
- . - s of the union,
peojile were tnk-
I ;■ rying to blot out
' '.. s. With the ex-
' >•! judges, he said
favor this way
’ i’’''oinpetont or cor-
• (1 I'U the l.ori-
^-. tiiui with his
,i''iri('s. Senator
I. d in the resolution
•ri-s'-nr session by
•. ra'Ung for an-
■n of the l.orliv.er
’! • r' the committee of
;ii tiprising again.^i
if persisted in,
■ "cr'hrow our rep-
■f covernment.” he
:i ! I oa the most
•• rh ,t corruption
•y V’t;lls of the
. '.M'ing tho perpe-
i.:stlrntions. V.’e
.* of ;his cham-
of this fact,
t ongressional Re-
• ' months will dia-
■i'as broughr
: • ihame. It was
• e’ectlon of a mem-
procured by cor-
■ i the bribery of
, >!afi;re. I need nnt
' !.-'sion of The evl-
p.pi ft is enou"h to
I’learly and suffi-
' corrupt practices
•. i to in the election
v >irs had been pur-
wuNTS
i fHiiTy sysTEM
IN THE SOUTH
(;«c(-’• the Sena-
w'ny the p‘n-
•pv may justly claim
in 'i» e'rction of
il control of legis-
, (if hu’idreds of
. nrd ill’.'ral Ir-
■ l->.> ;s:ht to be*\r to
n!',i the ciia^tnieU'
’ n’p.
By As.‘«ociated Press.
Summerville. S. C.. April 19.—Sec
retary MacVeagh. speaking before the
South Carolina Bankers’ Association
here last night made a plea to the
Southern states to break from one
l>arty lule and become by-partisan in
their politics for their own good.
“I do not speak as a republican,”
said he. “I am a member of the re
publican party and I am a member
of it because I believe in it. I was a
member of the democratic party dur
ing (’leveland’s time and I was a mem
ber of it because I believed in it. But
my interest in by-partisan politics is
not the interest of a party man but
is the interest of a citizen—of an i
American. I want you to believe that!
my interest in seeing the South under
a two-party system is wholly independ
ent of the question whether one party
or the other shall prevail.
“If the South were alone concerned.]
by-party government everywhere
would still be a matter of sincere as
piration to me. It is in the interest
of the North and South alike that 1
look forward to a time very near when
the party unanimity of the South
shall be invaded as it has been invaded
in the North by the converting influx
of an active and powerful by-party sen
timent.
‘ I know' how long it has taken to
ameliorate the situation thrust ui)on
the South by the errors of certain fea
tures of the reconstruction measures
adopted, by the North. I realize, as
vast numbers of Northern people real
ize. the problem thrust upon you and
which you fiave wrestled for many
years. I do not say that in dealing
with these conditions you have in ev
ery instance found the very best way.
What people dealing with vital and
complex problems have in every in-
?tnnce found the very best way? Self-
preservation is a stern responsibility.
It does not always admit of the nicest
disc’-imin.ntions.
“I am a particular friend of the
colored race. And I have ahvaj's w'on-
dered that we of the North should
have believed that it was good for the
race to suddenly load them down in
their unprepared condition w'ith a full
share of the responsibility of govern
ment. And I have always realized the
happiness of the North in its exemp- . . „,
jtion from the tremendous problems If an attempt is made to prolong
of tlie peoole of the South. But hap- the discussion unreasonably, the dem-
nilv time has mainly worked the need-locrats may be compelled to bring
* - ' 1 ▼ : ‘‘fifAfiTii rnlipr niir for
Madeio
To
Refuses
Consent To
A n Armistice
the west of the custom house backed'
onto the line and were immediately Associated Press,
arrested by the American cavalry, dls-; ei p^so. Texas, April 20.—Francis-
armed and not permitted to go backj Madero, Jr., has refused abso-
into the fight. , . ,
“I stood on the porch of .the Ameri-; an armistice as sug-
can custom house where many Ameri- ousted by Dr. (jomez at Washington,
cans and Mexicans' crowded. I oaw He sent word today that he would
not a single gun in the hands of any : talk armistice after the battle of
sightseers except the American line
riders. The custom officials and Ameri-
•Tuarez and then only.
can civil officers certainly never fired j “They want an armistice to get
a shot. tip reinforcements; that'is all,” he
“This was on Thursday while the said. “We will first fight; my army
rebels under -Red’ Lopez were attack-^ .vhipped at Juarez be
ing Agua Prieta. It w'as during this: ^ „ . .. „
battle that Robert Harrington, armistice.
American watchman, was killed 4ii i This morning Madero sent official
Douglas, E, E. Crow seriously wounded notice to the ci\iui3 of Juarez that
and many of the Americans injured on 1,^ flight attack the town at any
OLD POLO GROUNDS
Photograph showing the extent of the ruins of the famous old Polo grounds, New York. The recent flre destroy
ed the majority of seats around the immense oval and completely demolished the great double decked
grandstand. The cause of the fire has not been discovered and many theories have been advanced as to its ori
gin. The theory that seems to predominate in the minds of many is that the flre was the act of some incendi
ary. The New York Giants play t heir game at American League Park until their home is again ready for use.
STIFF FIGHT
OVER REGIPROGIT!
RILL TO BE MADE
By Associated Press.
W'ashington, April 20.—\Vith gen
eral debate still under way and with
a score or more of amendments ready
to be offered as soon as the measure
reaches consideration under the five
minute rule, it was apparent early to
day that the democratic organization
in the house has a stiff fight ahead of
it before the Canadian reciprocity bill
can be brought to a vote.
There is not the slightest doubt
about the bill's passage by a large
r.iajority, but the opponent« of reci-
Ijrooity are threatening to resort to
obstructive tactics and v/ill demand
t’'dious roll calls on nil of the vaiious
amondments th«t ai >' to bo* offered.
The democrats in (’aarge of the bill
are determined that no amendment
threatening the integrity of the Ca
nadian agreement shall be adopted.
Chairman Underwood, of the ways
and means committee, who has been
quite patient in granting time for gen
eral debate, served notice today that
ed reparati(m;;: and as I conceive it
the South has arrived, at any rate, at
a time when it is practicable to have
that great necessity of party govern
ment—two equal parties. And I know
no greater political i)oon than that op
portunity and ])rivilege; and I know
no greater deiirivation that has come
to the South out of reconstruction
to the pul;-1s than the necessity of trying to
I live under party go\ ernment with onhy
he a*l\od, “bv one paitj.
.''u'-ii-os nav be ‘"The independent vote means the
\ political emancipation of society. And
,, v hVn le ii 'loes not mean all hurtful 3e-
H*-' ti'o i.nwer of tachment from part; nor loss of os-,
, u. the power or include,
however, a higher fealty as well—the
n 'v. ; arid assume
'.licmsr'lves i)v
. K pr^'setitati'e
pt th-- polls, or
■ :wul sub?!tini!ing an
.1 ! r-,iiosontftive in
fealty of ideas, to policies, to princi-
jiles and to country, the only final
su))port of party government.
• With the f-ame parties established
evei'.vwhere—North and South—and
>.» l^ rn,sed that tn.s marshaling and dividing
'■ '* ‘ represen- ‘people on the same lines of
thought and action, the last stone will
have added to the immovable foun
dations of our perfect I^nion.”
their well oiled “steam roller” out for
action.
A number of amendments to be of
fered to the reciprocity bill propose
to put the various articles on the
free list. The democratic free list
bill already is before the house, how’^-
ever, and the majority leaders will
defeat any republican effort to antic
ipate it.
The senate met today for the first
time since Monday last. Senator
Stone, of Missouri, had previously
announced that he would speak to
day on his resolution calling for an
inquiry into conditions along the Mex
ican border.
May Vote Soon.
Debate on the Canadian reciprocity
bill was resumed todaj*. shortly after
the house convened and an effort will
be made to get a vote on the measure
before adjournment. Friends of the
bill opened the discussion.
•; novornnicnT is
■ ‘ f(iti.=titution of the
. -'(1 an encroachment
■ > '>f our representn-
■' liU '-Ut.
V hich cnnfron'iS
Cl Misti tut ion
df‘> for the iiii:iative,
: rocall. Objection is
:i iinission of this terrl-
 n this ground and
' thi-n attempted to
' r..' ' from supreme
and other legal and
"n • liiat the people rf
:i lishr lo decide for
' f i‘'nn ol a rciiublican
\vi!! live under .==o
Planing For
Cential Highway
Special to The News
Raleigh, April 20.—Mr. H. B. Var
ner, of Lexington, was elected presi
dent of the board of directors of the
Central Highway today and E. E.
Britton, secretary and Geo. Royall, of
Goldsboro, treasurer,
n ..nfiirf in ‘inv' All 19 counties are asked to con
of tribute *25 each ‘he expen^
- -iH' iMMic’nles of ‘he of the prelimnary work and appomt
InO.Vndcnc’^ .X^•re- local committees of five to stir inter-
■f tiovornmont” is nt't 6St.
’■n 'iiioii, he declared
A central committee consisting of
Wm. Dunn, of New Bern; Dr. Temple-
I ih.. ■T.pufrally ar. lion, of Wake; R. R.
'f il.or,. is any " He ville; W. T Morgan, of Marion,
.1. Murray, of Marshall, and J. A. Wai-
lon, of Suiithfield, was named to co
operate with President Varner.
A preliminar.v survey to the propos
ed 4fiO miles of road is to begin in
.May, under the direction of the geo
logical survey.
that tho
r ivp his contenticm
n I iiblican form of
p: vifled for in the
iiowor to govern ex-
' i at, • hilc he was mi
! ' ri r-lectiiii rt^forms
iT-pd, hr* did not h*j-
'li-tuorracy, which
•t. .lUd I'.nstalile to
of .-1 ii:>tion like
' ■ r';r>i.' i.s a hai>py
!'i'" gnmnd between
■ *1 rind corriipt power
'■ ' - our representa-
'■ 111 v.hi''’h . would de-
• > '■ suid establish In
■ > !iHifra(
• r • ;'pd !lii‘ hope
■ t .1 now refu?»‘d
i'oph' there “would
J ‘ ■ iManhofxl and stay
'h' loliticR of this
r(‘genfrafed and
■' pro;?rpssive and
' ' ■ 'itution viii be their
'■IT in statehood.”
Four Negro Children Cremated.
Bv Associated Press.
Ocala, Fla., Apiil 20.~Four negro
childrt^n were burned to death here
this morning when the house was de
stroyed following the explosion of a
lamp. The mother and father, whose
names are not known, were at a festl
\al. The oldest of the children was
11 years old.
Succeeds Paul Morton.
Bv Associated Press.
New York, April 20.—William A
Day, vice-president of the Equitable
iJfe Assurance Society, was today
elected president of the society to fill
the vacancy caused by the death of
Paul Morton. ^
Uncle Sam Must
Not Intervene In
Mexico Says Tajt
the American side of the line
“During the battle not a shot was
fired from the American custom house
and the rebels never had possession
of it.
“The following day, on my Avay to
hour after 12 o’clock tonight.
Another Report.
Washington, April 20.—Dr. Vasquez
Gomez,
head of ihe confldentinl
. 1- , * J ' agency of the main revolutionists
the Mexican line, I presented my pass j , * 4„„„„n„eci today that It all the
signed by Captain Qaujot to the^Auier., J, proposed
can troopers and was passed over | were arranged satisfactory
Ihe line to the guard house on Mexi-, for
can ten i ory, | in the course of a few days to
I saw !an American rebel approach ^ ^on-
Captain Gaujot at the line. He asked f^rences that are planned to follow
Captain Gaujot, wiio was on American armistice i
territory, if he, the rebel, might send , j.,. Gomez declared that the pros-
the filing pin of his gun across the j armistice w^ere brighter
line into Douglas to have it repaired
‘You certainly can not,’ was the cap
tain’s reply.
“I went to Agua Prieta also, having
than ever today. He added that for
the purpose of peace negotiatio no
political concessions w'ould be asked.
Dr. Gomez declared that besides
AT GOIfGRESS OF
0, II. R.TO-
Ky. SIERIFf
KILLS HIMSELF
By Associated Pr^ss.
Morganfield, Ky., April 20.—Sheriff
James W. Carter, of Union county,
shot and killed himself early today.
Several weeks ago county officials in
auditing Carter’s books discovered
w hat they declared was a $6,000 short
age in his accounts. Rather than in
stitute impeachment proceedings, the
county officials had a conference with
the sheriff and he was given, until
April 21 to provide for a correct bal
ance sheet. Carter failed in his effort
to make up the required $6,000. It led
to his suicide.
By Associated Press.
Washington, April SO.—The climax
of the twentieth continental congress
of the Daughters of the American Rev
olution was reached today when vot
ing began for president-general. The
other national officers also are to be
elected today. The results will not be
known until late tonight. In the mean
time excitement among the delegates
runs high.
Advocates of both Mrs. Matthew T.
Scott, of Illinois, standing for re-elect
ion as president-general, and of Mrs.
William C. Story, of New York, enter
ed today’s session claiming victory.
Two years ago Mrs. Scott, after a bit
ter fight, defeated Mrs. Story 'tor the
honor by a small margin. The present
campaign has never lagged during the
last two years and has been marked
by much acrimony.
At the elections of state officers held
by some of the delegations since their
arrival here, in some instances admin
istration candidates have won while
in others those favoring Mrs. Story
have been elected. Administration
candidates are:
Mrs. Henry L. Mann, vic-e president
general.
Miss Florence E. Pierce, chaplain-
general.
Mrs. W. F. Dennis, corresponding
secretary-general.
Mrs. G. M. Brumbaugh, registrar-
general.
Mrs. W. D. Hoover, treasurer-gen
eral.
Mrs. C. W^. Bassett, historian-gener
al.
Miss A. Gillette, librarian-general.
All are from the District of Colum-
.bia except Mrs. Bassett, Maryland,
and Mrs. Thompson, Massachusetts.
The opposition candidates are:
Mrs. Miranda D. Tulloth, vice-presi
dent general.
Mrs. W. E. Callender, South Caro
lina, chaplain-general.
Mrs. Frank Bold, District of Colum
bia, recording secretary-general.
Mrs. W. A. Smoot. Virginia, corres-
panding secretary-general.
Miss G. M. Pierce, New York, regis
trar-general. ■
Mrs. C. A. Blount, District of Colum
bia, treasurer-general.
Mrs. C. A. Thomas, New Jersey, his
torian-general.
Mrs. C. M. Bissell, Connecticut, as
sistant historian-general.
MiSs Aline Solomon, District of Co
lumbia, librarian-general.
By Associated Press.
W^ashington, April 20.—That Presi
dent Taft is more determined than
ever that the United States must not
intervene in Mexico became known
here this afternoon following a confer
ence between the president and sec
retary Knox and a committee from
the house of representatives.
The president stated that difficulties
must arise out of conditions in Mexico
because of the proximity of fighting to
the American line.
“But,” he is quoted as saying
takes two to make a war.”
“it
Mexico's Reply
lo Uncle Sam
a rebel passport, signed by Colonel , Central Francisco I. Madero
Medina, jeffe of Agua Prieta. When I jirobablv W'ould appoint two other
returning to my automobile, this same I commissioners
American rebel came up to me at the) when the armistice is effected, it
machine, but he w'as immediately or
dered back by an American trooper.
“I do not know' w'hat orders Captain
w'as said here today, all the leaders
of the revolution, including yme
members of the Madero family who
Gaujot isued to either the rebels or; ^ave been stationed at San Antonio
Federals about trenching.”
SITOATION THE
E
JOIIREZ To-osy
Reduction In
Rates on Buck
Special to The News.
Raleigh, N. C., April 20.-There was
announced today by the corporation
commission a revision of car-load rates
of brick with 65 cents as the basis
for the first five miles instead of 90
cents.
Ten miles is 90 cents instead of $1,
which is more for 20 miles, instead of
11.10, the old rate. Fifty miles is
dropped to $1.30 instead of $1.50. One
hundred miles is made $1.80 instead
of $2. Two hundred miles is cut to
$2.65 from $3. For 300 miles the rate
I 1^40 instead of $3.70.
By Associated Press.
Washington, D. C., April 20.—The re
ceipt here today of an outline of the
reply the Mexican government has
made to President Taft’s strong re
monstrance against the conduct of war
fare on the border somewhat depress
ed the hopes of officials, who had con
fidently expected a complete respon
sive note from Mexico.
Withholding of the statements until
the full text of the de Lia Barra note
is at hand, the president, in full
knowledge of the fact that it is re
criminatory in some points, is dispos
ed to deal with it leniently. The presi
dent’s rejoinder must be based upon
further otficial reports from the Ameri
can military officers whose impartiali
ty in the fighting at Agua Prieta has
been impeached.
It is feared that a disposition pre
vails in Mexico to make political capi
tal out of the activity of Americans
and this will be promptly resented if
it appears as calculated to impair the
good relations of the two countries.
Ambasasdor Zemacona issued a
statement today in which he declared
that Mexico’s reply would be found
to be “friendly in form and essence.”
Washington, D. C., April 20.—A sum
mary of Mexico’s reply to the demand
of the United States for greater pre
cautionary measur'-'- along the border
was received at the state department
today and conveyed at once to Presi
dent Taft.
Mexican Ambassador Zamcona, in a
statement today, says that while the
reply refers to ‘lamentable evidence
on the border” it is “friendly in form
an dessence.”
President Taft will await the receipt
of the formal note from Mexico before
taking the matter up further. The
By Associated Press.
El Paso, Texas, April 20.—Daybreak
found the situation around Juarez un
changed. There w'ere no alarms during
the night. It is reported that consid
erable supplies of ammunition were
smirggled across the river to the in-
surrectos under the cover of dark
ness.
Formal demand for the surrender
of Juarez within 24 hours was made
by the insurrectos last night, accordini^
to Gonzales Garza, secretary general
jf the insurrecto party, who declared
that he had forwarded the demand to
General Navarro, the federal command
er, through the United States consul
at Juarez. Navarro last night denied
having received the demand.
According to Ignited States army
officers here, Juarez is w'ell prepared
for the expected attack. The trenches
outside the city, they say, have been
so well constructed as practically to
defy discovery and tlie fortifications
within the city show unusual military
skill. Juarez, in their opinion, is in a
position to resist the attack of a force
far greater than its garrison.
The instirrectos, it is believed, must
attack soon after the expiration of
the 24 hour respite given in tlieir de
mand for the surrender last night as
they are said to be without food.
From Bauche, 12 miles south of
Juarez, wiiere they detrained, they ad
vanced on foot into the hills near Jua
rez, taking wit hthem, it is said, no
food supplies but a flock of goats.
At Buache the insurrectos have their
trains under steam ready for a hasty
retreat should their attack fail.
Advances from the insurrecto camp
near Madera Chihuahua, last night, de-
clered that the force advancing on
Juarez consisted of 1,940 men.
\ and El Paso, would gather at Juarez.
Washington, April 20.—Several
messages passed today between Senor
Gomez, head of the confidential
agency of the Mexican revolutionists
here, who is conducting negotiations
for the lU'oposed armistice, and Gon
zales Garza, secretary of state of the
provisional government, stationed at
El Paso, Texas.
Senor Garza advised Dr. Gomez
that within 24 hours replies w’ould be
received by him from General Fran
cisco I. Madero, Jr., to the messages
eonceniins; the armif?tlce sent by Dr.
Gomez. The period for which the ar
mistice should be in force and detail
ed arrangements for the suspension
of military operations are features
General Madero is ex])ected to set
forth.
Dr. Gomez w*as unable to explain re
ported rebel activity around .luarez,
Mexico, and Ojinaga. He thought an
armistice might be arranged before
;iny of Die threatened attacks were
made.
ROW IN HALLS
OF LEGISLATURE.
By Associated Press.
Springfield, Ml., April 20.—With a
shout, “you’re a liar,” Senator Funk,
president, it was said today, will look j of Bloomington, struck Senator Jones,
upon the reply with a tolerant spirit, of Chicago, on the jaw during a repub-
Nicaiagua Faces
Another Crisis
By Associated Press.
New Orleans, April 20.—The revolu
tion ridden republic of Nicaragua is
facing another crisis, according to
mail advices received here today from
Bluefields, and thousands of the na
tives are openly advocating annex
ation by the United States.
It is asserted that even utrong antl-
Zelayaists are aroused at the dictato
rial methods of provisional President
Estrada, and the latter is living in
daily fear of assassination.
Estrada is closely guarded by soj-
diera and it is. necessary for any one
who desires to confer with him to
run the gauntlet of a dozen files of
guards and to give signs and pars
words.
In addition to the activity of the
Zeiayaists, ))olitical opponents of
Estrada are said lo have organized a
consjjiracy to seize the reins of gov
ernment at the first opportunity. Full
credit for the prevention thus far of
a reign of anarchy is given to Gen.
Louis Mena, minister of war, but the
Bluefields correspondence sayg condi
tions will not be tolerated by the
people much longer.
LONGWORTH MAY
SUCCEED HILL.
By Associated Press.
Washington, D. C., April 20.—While
President Taft has not decided defi
nitely on a successor to Ambassador
Hill, at Berlin, one name that he :s
expected to consider is that of Repre
sentative Nicholas Longworth, cf
Ohio.
Mr. Longworth is understood to be
willing to enter the diplomatic ser
vice, having spent about all the time
he cares to in congress or political life.
Both he and Mrs. Longworth, who was
Alice Roosevelt, are intimate frieads
of the president.
One objection that might be made
to his appointment to such an import
ant position as that at Berlin would
be his inexperience in diplomatic af
fairs. If not selected for Berlin, how
ever, Mr. Longworth may be chosen
to fli some other important post.
He Is disposed to regard it as’tthe usu
al diplomatic forerunner to fofmal ne-
gottations for greater prev^ntitive
measures.
Further Details.
Douglas, Ariz., April 20.—Details of
Minister de La Barra’s response to
President Taft’s protest against the
firing into Douglas by the Mexican fed
eral troops and rebels were received
here today.
Among the claims of Senor de La
Bara are that Lieutenant Troncozo,
of the Mexican federal army, was
wounded by a shot from the American
custom house; that shots came from
the custom house constantly during
the struggle and that it was not plain
whether the shots came from revolu
tionists who might have taken posses
sion of the custom house or from
American sympathizers with the revo
lution who were present in the United
States building.
The Associated Press correspondent,
who is on the ground, makes the fol
lowing statement:
“On the day of the battle, the in
surgents did come very near the Amer
ican custom house, which was situated
northwest of Agua Prieta, but at no
time did they take possession of the
building or cross into American terri
tory.
“Twro rebels who were firing from
lican caucus today. Other senators
mixed in, wiiile Jones pulled off his
glasses and made frantic efforts to
strike back. Order was restored.
The row was started by a discussion
of the subject of the initiative and ref
erendum.
Senator Jones charged ^.mk at
tempting to smother the initiative and
referndum and Funk replied by his at
tack.
With Y. W. C. A. Workers.
By Associated Press.
Indianapolis, Ind., April 20.~In the
report of the national executive board
of the Y. W. C. A. of America, to be
submitted to the convention of the as
sociation today, a budget of not less
than $290,000 ^11 -e a.sked.
Probe Bribery Charge.
BY Associated Press.
Springfield, 111., April 20.—The sen
ate bribery investigation committee
resumed work this afternoon. Former
United States Senator Hopkins was
prepared to take the witness tand.
Academy of Music Burned.
By Associated Press.
Lynchburg, Va., April 20.—The
Lynchburg Academy of Music was de
stroyed by fire today with a loss of
$50,000.
Talk of Flench
Intervention
By Associated Press.
Paris, Ap.'il 20.—The situation in
Morocco resulting from the rebellion
against Sultan Mulai Hafld has -led to
talk of French intervention by send
ing an army to the gales of Fez. The
French government, however, has not
reached any decision of this nature.
Spain and France Differ.
Madrid, April 20.--Persistent re
ports of difference between Spain and
France relative to the handling of the
Moroccan situation a”e emphasized by
various newspapers which criticise
the French-Spanlsh entente regarding
Morocco and foresee a reapproach-
ment and even accord between Spain
and Germany.
AS TO DIRECT ELECTION
OF SENATORS
By Associated Press.
Washington, April 20.—Advocates ol
the election of senators by direct vote
of the i>eople won a signal victory in
the senate today when the resolution
passed by the house was referred to
the committee on judiciary. The
house resolution is similar to the one
reported from the senate judiciary
committee last session and the refer
ence today insures favorable action. ^