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79TH YEAR--NO. 145. GALVESTON, TEXAS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, PAGES ESTABLISHED 1842. EVERY CHECICIS CLOSELY SCRUTI- CONSEQUENCES OF ABANDONING NIZED, HOWEVER, PSOB- OFFENSIVE. ARE POINTED ERS ARE TOLD.

OUT TO UNITED STATES. Officials of Party National Committee Are Questioned by Senate Investigation Board. BEFIT IS SmiSFIGTOBT Republic Government Advises That Strategic. Operations Must Govern Halting of Army. Chicago, 111., Sept.

of the democratic national committee testified today the senatorial committee investigating campaign ex- peases that they brought DO evidence from Governor James M. Cox to sustain his charges of a republican corruption fund, but that they believed the charges were true. George H. White, recently elected chairman ot the democratic organization, and Wilbur Marsh, its treasurer, both backed their candidate's assertion and, in addition, Mr. Marsh produced photographic copies of subscription lists to a republican book published by William Barnes of the Albany, (N.

Evening lie said, indicated a violation of the federal statutes forbidding political subscriptions by corporations. Mr. Marsh told Senator Kenyon, chairman of the investigating committee, that the original lists -were "either in the hands of Governor Cox or the department of justice." Asked why they had not been turned over at once to the attorney general's office for possible prosecution, he replied. "We considered them an excellent campaign document- Besides, we have had them only about two "Well," said Senator Kenyon, "If any of the signers of these lists have violated the law, they ought to be jailed no matter whether they are republicans or democrats." Clurlstensen Testifies. witnesses today were Parley P.

Christensen. presidential nominee of the farmer-labor party; Guy T. Scott, treasurer of the republican congressional and senatorial campaign committee, and W. D. Jamieson, holdover financial director of the.

democratic national organization. Mr: Jamieson appeared at a night session which was ordered in an effort to speed up the hearings. Messrs. White and Marsh agreed that the democratic coffers were practically empty, but both hoped for better conditions soon. They said that the party as yet had no campaign committee, no finance committee, and Mr.

Marsh added that the heads of bureaus had not yet been appointed. They agreed also that there was nothing in the budget of presented Monday by Will Hays, chairman of the republican national committee, that was in itself "evidence of By Associated Press. Washington, Sept. satisfaction was expressed today by state department officials with the formal reply of the Polish government to the American note requesting a Polish declaration to abstain fro'm transgression of Russian territory. Poland is understood to have replied that strategic considerations must govern the halting of her armies in their pursuit of the bolsheviki at the frontier line of Poland, tentatively fixed by the supreme council.

Suggestion, has been made by the American government in its- note that Poland make clear her intentions toward Russia were not imperialistic aud that her armies should not advance beyond the ethnographic line laid down by the supreme council. Announcement was made at the state department late today that the American and Polish notes would be made public at once, but this plan was canceled later, the reason not being given. Expression of Gratitude. The first portion of the reply consists of an expression of gratitude of the Polish government at the attitude assumed by the United States in the American note to the Italian ambassador on the Russo-Polish situation. The second portion, which is a memorandum addressed to Prince LubomirskI, the Polish minister here, and which also was delivered to the state department, serves as- the specific reply of the Polish government- to the American note.

While insisting that the Polish government is in entire accord with the United states in the contention that Russian territory should be respsctad, the note declares that Poland is forced to consider the serious consequences likely to ensue from the abandonment of the present offensive against the bolsheviki upon a fixed line without satisfactory guarantees. Officials of the state department have the position of the United Stutes toward the Polish advance as "midway between that of France and "Great Britain." Assurances Requested. The position of Great Britain is understood io be that the Polish armies should immediately halt upon the a desire-to corrupt the American elec- ti ne now reached, while France has contended that the armies should advance until a strategic point beyond the line was attained. It is believed that the United States now takes the position that the Polish armies may continue to press their attacks upon the bolsheviki even if the frontier line should be crossed, so long as assurances are forthcoming that Poland's intentions toward Russia are not imperialistic and that her armies would be withdrawn later to the line torate." Mr. Marsh thought the amount named was not excessive for a republican campaign, but lie said it would be far more than necessary for n.

democratic effort to elect a president. The officials differed as to the nruount needed for this year's campaign bv their party. Mr. White made a "strictly personal estimate" of 2 000,000. but Mr.

Marsh said this was too high a figure and that in two months remaining before election, as good a. campaign as the 191G effort could be conducted for $1.200,000. He said he would "be very happy" with that amount at the disposal of the national committee. The evidence confirmed previous assertions that the 1916 campaign cost the democratic organization $2,300,000. Attention on Barnes' Book.

The Barnes book received considerable attention through the day. Mr. Marsh explained that to his mind, the subscription list indicated a plan to collect large campaign funds independently of the regular republican machinery. He said there were several organizations engaged in similar work and at the behest of Senator Kenyon he mentioned the National Young Men's Republican League, the Southern Protective Tariff Association, the of American Susi- jiess Men, the American Defense Society and the Republican Publicity Association. As ho mentioned each organization tho witness submitted a letter from its headquarters which ho said bore out his assertions.

He protested that ho did not consider the Young Men's League, reprehensible in itself, that ho thought the idea of such an organization was a Rood one and the democrats had one of their own and hoped when all danger from a bolsheviki offensive had passed. PROVISIONAL PRESIDENT DELIVERS MESSAGE TO TWENTY- NINTH LEGISLATURE. By Associated Mexico City, Sept. President de La Huerta tonight delivered his message to the twenty-ninth legislature, which was installed Tuesday night. Tho message treated briefly the re; cent movement which resulted in the downfall of the Carranza government and also tho aims'of the present ad- I ministration.

New legislation suggested for enact' inent includes increasing the rcsponsi- ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S DAY II i 4 IT i Mayfield Says He Toi Men to Make Aires of Editor at FRANCE 1572 IRELAND I9 WHETHER WOMEN'S RIGHT TO VOTE LEGALDEPENDS ON to revive it. I "Tlut we financed our league i tlie president and the ministry through tho national committee and whatever It. collected was turned to tho committee," he paid. American Drfonso Society was similarly indorsed, hut.

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V'rldny KiMieriilly For Wffit nnd I 1 rlilny Kor I I Kridiiv iilly fiJr. and the adding to the list of impeachable offenses misappropriation of na- i tional funds. Other legislation requested includes the formation of a department of labor and Sunday rest for workmen. The re; allotment of land throughout tho re- I public and votes for women also were suggested. The status of the petroleum legislation controversy was treated in general terms.

General Mnntiel Garcia Vigil, leader 1 of the liberal constitutional party, was i elected president of the chamber of 1 deputies and Carlos B. Zctlna president of tlie senate. General Vigil is ono of the strongest supporters of General Alvaro ObreRon, candidate for the presidency In tho republic elections which are to be lield next Sunday. Alfredo Rubles is the national republican candidate. By the United News.

Washington, Sept. the women's newly-won right to vote is legal or not will remain In doubt until the United States supreme court decides the question. This became more apparent today, following the action of the Tennessee house' in reversing itself. Whatever the outcome in Tennessee, Secretary Colby intends to "stand pat" on his action of issuing the suffrage proclamation, at least until ordered otherwise by the supreme court. This definite assurance was given at the state 'department.

Meanwhile, there looms ahebd the sinister question of the effect of the disputed ratification of the nineteenth amendment on the national election. If the supreme court, which convenes Oct. 4, can settle the question before the November election, there will be no trouble in connection with the effect of possible Illegal votes on the election. On the other hand, usual legal delays" might make such early action impossible. Up to Supreme Court.

All roads of 'settlement lead to the supreme court with one possible exception. That is ratification by another state. The fact that a special session has been called in Connecticut for Sept. 14 makes this more than a possibility. With legal action by Connecticut the battle over Tennessee would become an academic one.

The different ways by which the suffrage question may come to the supreme court are: By the suit now before the court of appeals seeking to make the proclamation of the nineteenth amendment invalid. By appeal from attacking the constitutionality of Tennessee ratification now pending in the Tennessee supreme court. But a suit to secure a writ of mandamus to force Governor Roberts to withdraw the state's ratification. Secretary Colby Is not expected to act on any possible order until the supreme court has decided on it. Suffrage Suit Probable.

By a suit started by suffragists, which is possible if any state refuses women tho right to register to vote. At the national woman's party headquarters today this was considered probable. Secretary Colby would have a precedent Cor refusing to withdraw ratification in tho action of the secretary of state when New York tiled io withdraw ratification of the fifteenth amendment. This case was different, as there was no question of illegality of the legislative action--the legislature acted and then later changed its mind. was pointed out at the state department that the net of Mr.

Colby in issuing the suffrage proclamation was a ministerial duty and not judicial. The record certifying ratification by FAIR PRICE COMMISSIONER' DENOUNCES AS CRIME MANY MILLINERY STYLE" CHANGES By the United News. Topeka, Sept. change in styles of-wom'en's hats is a "heinous crime against millions of mothers," in the opinion- of Ed T- Hackney, state fair pricelcomniissioner. to- all fair.

price" committees na county- attorneys iii the state demanding an investigation of the frequent change in hat styles and the alleged exorbitant prices charged for them. DATA IN SUPPORT OF CHARGES FJOR PRESENTATION. I Columbus, Ohio, Aug. H. Moore of Youngstown, Ohio, pre-convention manager for Governor Cox, i will leave for Chicago tonight as the Assumes Full Responsir bility for Action of Three Lieutenants Attempting Seizure Monday.

TEN OFFICERS, INCLUDING THREE ASKED BY WOLTERS, ARE NAMED. Special to The News. Austin, Sept. direction of the governor. Adjutant General W.

D. Cope late today issued orders for a general court-martial to convene at Galveston Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 2 p. for trial of the Texas National Guards men who are alleged to have attempted the arrest at Houston last Monday night of G. V.

Sanders, editor of the Houston Press. The request for a court-martial was made to the governor by General J. F. Wolters, commanding troops at Galveston. The decision to order a-general court-martial trial was reached after the return of Governor Hobby to Austin' this afternoon.

No statement in addition to the announcement of the general court-martial order and the personnel. of the board was given out by tlie governor. The board is to consist of Major General John A. Hulen, commanding general, First Cavalry Division; Brigadier General Henry Hutchings; Brigadier General RH. McDill, First Division, Second Cavalry Brigade; Colonel Claude V.

Birkhead, chief of staff, First Cavalry Division; Lieutenant, Colonel Lloyd E. Hill, Sixth Cavalry; Lieutenant Colonel Eugene de Bogpry, Fifth Cavalry; Major Louis S. David- soni Fifth Cavalry; Major Lawrence Westbropk, Sixth Cavalry; Major Lawrence E.McGee, Fifth Cavalry; Lieutenant Colonel James judge advocate. In-his request for a court-martial trial, GeneraLWdlters asked that-three "members of the court be Major General Hulen, 'General McDiil and "General Hutchings, which was granted by HE IS RELIEVED AS PROVOST MARSHAL Officers Involved in Country Club Incident Placed Under Military Arrest by General Wolters. POLL TAX RECEIPT UNNECESSARY EXCEPT AT PRIMARIES, ATTORNEY GENERAL SAYS.

Special to The News. Austin, Sept. the new suffrage amendment to the con- stitutior of the United States, women of Texas are entitled to vcte In elections. This is the effect of a.ruljng made by telegraph today by Assistant Attorney General C. L.

Stone, addressed to County Judge Henry Nelson of Cass bounty. The message read: "In view of amended United States constitution, all women who are otherwise qualified voters at your bond election are entitled" to vote and are not required to have a poll tax receipt nor to have paid poll tax. Women are required to have poll tax receipts only at primary elections." His ruling is given as a result of the official pronouncement by Secretary of State Bainbrldge Colby that the nineteenth amendment had been ratified. What effect yesterday's reconsideration by the Tennessee house will have is not known. $1.50 A DAY INCREASE IX PAY FOR MIXERS IS RECOMJIEXDED personal "representative of the democratic presidential nominee to be ready to present to the'senate subcommittee investigating campaign expenditures data in support of the governor's charge that the republican committee is collecting a campaign fund of This announcement was made tonight by both Mr, Moore and Governor Cox, after an all-day conference participated in by the nominee, Mr.

Moore and Senator Atlee democratic member of the investigating committee. Whether he testifies before the committee, Mr. Moore said, is up to the committee itself. He stated that in case the' committee did not see fit to call him, the evidence which he expects to take with him will be 'there in readiness. He added, however, that it probably will find its way before the committee in some manner.

Hints at Separate Fund. Commenting upon the papers which the governor turned over" to him today, and those which had come to him direct, Mr. Moore declared that "if Treasurer Upham is telling the truth, there is an entirely separate fund and we are going to find it." Mr. Moore declared that If the men to be called in the Investigation "deny or refuse to produce" evidence he said will substantiate the governor's charges, he will present the evidence himself. He also declared that If those witnesses do not produce the evidence he intends to call the matter to the attention of the department of justice.

"If the republican party were in, dieted I would stake my reputation as Kansas'cify, Sept. a lawyer the leaders would be tSELLlif IS MANY OTHER REFORMS IN INDUSTRY RECOMMENDED AT MEETING IN DALLAS. (Continued on PBRO 2, Column 6.) of a demand for $1.50 a day increase to day men in coal mines in the South- I west was recommended late today by a subcommittee of miners and operators conferring here' over new wage demands. The subcommittee is still considering other demands, it was an- nounced tonight. Action on the rec- ommendation is now up to a general committee.

Missouri, Kansas, Okla- lioma and Arkansas are affected by tlfe negotiations. MOOXSHIXERS DELIVER STrLLS AT REVIVAL "TO SERVE GOD" Chattanooga, Sept. revival at Straight Fork Church, in Scott County, resulted iii at least four moonshiners giving up the manufacture of "white lightning." Four stills were found in the church yesterday, left there by their owners with a note convicted by a republican jury just the same as Newberry was convicted by a republican jury in Michigan," Mr. Moore asserted. In Possession of Pacts.

Mr. Moore said he expected evidence to substantiate the governor's charges to come from the "paid district of the national committee, in charge of collection of funds in their respective districts, and also I from the "unpaid state chairmen." He i declared they were in possession of the i facts. Commenting upon, the investigation and Its progress, Mr. Moore asserted that charges have been made and denied, but that "the committee has not had the information to conduct a thorough cross-examination of Chairman Hays and others." He intimated that the material which he is taking to Chicago in the form of documents and otherwise will furnish this information. He said that he probably will addressed to "brother moonshiners," urging them to "follow our example, insist that both Chairman Hays and stnck arms, deliver up your stills and Treasurer Upham be recalled for cross- serve God." I examination.

Special to The News. Dallas, Sept. gradual and a rational selling plan for cotton, bonded cotton -warehouses in every cotton-growing- precinct in Texas, the abandonment of the lowest grade of cotton to be sold -as an energizer and s. curtailment of the acreage devoted to cotton in the state by fully one-third, were offered to cure the present economic stress in the cotton counties today at an all-day meeting in the auditorium of. the Dallas municipal building.

Between 800 and 1,000 farmers, bankers and merchants crowded the auditorium when Nathan Adams, president of the Texas division of the American Cotton Asscj. ciation, called the meeting to 'order at 10 o'clock. Not only was-the four-plank program offered to the meeting, but it was embodied in the text of a resolution framed by a committee representing various' agricultural and commercial organizations and that resolution was adopted by a rising vote of -those present, with three dissenting. The resolution indorsed the plan of organization of the American Cotton Association and charged that organization with the task of carrying out the program through statewide organization of effort. Throughout the meeting speakers who held the floor for a total of four or five hours had hammered away on those four ideas, together with suggestions for creating an organization for the disposal ol low-grade cotton held in Texas.

The fair price for cotton seed, carloads, to be paid by the mills is according to an agreement reached ai a conference between the Texas Cotton Seed Crushers' Association and a committee from the farmers, banker and other business men here at the city hall today. Besides this severa other questions relating to the cotton industry were considered by about 100 members of the Crushers' Association who met here today at a call fron R. F. Crow, president of the association. The two committees will meet hen Saturday morning to confer with the attorney general and other state offi cials and representatives of A.

and College to consider farther the mar ket value of cotton, the value anc prices of cotton products and other questions incident to the cotton Indus ti-y. Colonel Billie Mayfield last night at .1 o'clock submitted to Brigadier General Jacob F. Wolters, commanding the roops at Galveston, a written statement assuming full responsibility for attempted arrest of Editor G-. V. Sanders of the Houston Press at the Houston Country Club Monday night, and was promptly relieved by General Wolters of his duties as provost marshal.

Colonel Mayfield's statement included a declaration that he had issued orders foritne men to make the arrest, and that therefore they had no al- but to obey. Captain O'Brien Stevens was named by General Wolters sucoeed Colonel Mayfield as provost marshal. Articles appearing from time to time in" the Houston Press were. given by "iolonel Mayfield'as the cause of a feeling among the troops which prompted him to issue the order for the arrest. Offers Himself for Trial.

In the statement Colonel Mayfield also offers to submit himself to trial either a military tribunal or the civil courts, and declares that he will be today in civilian dress, prepared any punishment the courts may see fit to inflict. Three lieutenants of the Texas National Guard, on duty as officers of the military' police in Galveston, were placed under arrest yesterday by order of General Wolters, pending general court-martial investigate their connection with. the attempted arrest of Sanders:" officers under military arrest are: Lieutenant J. A. Dempsey, head of the plain clothes department of the military police; Lieutenant Jule R.

Smith, adjutant, and Lieutenant Robert E. Abbott. They were removed to Camp Hutchings yesterday afternoon. Board of Inquiry. General Wolters announced yesterday that the board of inquiry-which will investigate the attempt to "arrest Mr.

Sanders will convene in Houston at suite 700 Stewart building, tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Persons who were witnesses to the affair at the Country Club or others who are in possession of knowledge concerning it are invited to appear before the court submit their testimony. The general court-martial is to convene next Tuesday, Sept. 7, and the report of the board of inquiry is required to be in. the hands of the judge advocate Sat- urday.

General Wolters also telegraphed Editor M. E. Foster of the Houston Chronicle and Mayor A. E. Amerman of Houston asking them to appear before the board of inquiry tomorrow.

Mr. Foster and Mr. Amerman were witnesses to the attempt to arrest Mr. Sanders. Warrant Received Here.

A warrant for the arrest of the three officers, sworn to in Harris County yesterday and placed in the hands of Sheriff Binford, was received yesterday by Sheriff Henry M. Thomas of Galveston County. The warrant was presented to General Wolters by the sher- 'iff's department, and General Wolters certified to its having been served. General Wolters advised the sheriff's department that, the military officers are not subject to arrest by the civil authorities in connection with the Houston incident. General Wolters also made denial of the report, circulated Tuesday and yesterday, that he telegraphed Attorney General Cureton Monday night s.ny other time, asking to be advised as to his legal right to place Mr.

Sanders under arrest in Houston. General Wolters yesterday gave out a statement which follows in part: Officers Requested Trial. "The officers charged with attempting to make an arrest in Houston requested in writing that they be tried by a general court-martial to determine whether they are guilty or not of an offense. That is their right under the regulations. "Accordingly, I have requested tho governor to convene a general court to be composed of officers in this instance other than those on duty at Galveston.

"In order that the judge- advocate of the general court may have the benefit of facts, it is customary for the commander to appoint a court of inquiry to investigate and determine tho facts and report same. This has been done in the instant case. The court of i i consists of Lieutenant Colonel ,7. Major C. H.

Manien. Major W. W. Thomason, i Mr. Ed (Continued on Pago 2, Column.