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14 PAGES THE DAUY REVIEW The Review, The Community Paper. Year. DECATUR, ILLINOIS, FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 9, 1916. PRICE TWO CENTS. NO.

HI. NOMINATING THE G. 0. P. CANDIDATES Speeches Lauding Hughes.

Root And Burton Before Republican Convention. Chicago. Jon. of can- Uldates began today In the Republican national convention. The tint was that of Justice Hughes.

Governor (Whitman mad. the nominating speech. Then a. the roll ot was called and Alaska passed and Arl- yielded to New York. DEMONSTRATION FOR TAFl'.

dovernor Whitman's speech was interrupted by a six minute demonstration for former President Taft which the Republican peace conferees declared they considered "unofficial" In- Elihu Root was nominated br Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler and Governor Willis of Ohio nominated former Senator Theodore Burton of Ohio. i RESULT OF CONFERENCE. Chicago. June 9---The report of the Republican-Progressive harmony com-' presented to both conventions today recite that they had a full and frank conference last night which resulted In an agreement that there b.

united action on the part 0f both parties If possible, that the policies and future of the country for the next few year, would depend upon their getting together and uniting to rescue the country from the present democratic domination. FOR ROOSEVELT. The report to the Republican convention recited that the Progressives had presented, the name of Colonel Roosevelt as the proper man for selection the presidential candidate, expressing the opinion that on account of hi. personal following and hold upon the people as well as because of hi. mastery of the questions of the day.

he waa the best fitted of all men mentioned by either party to bear the standards of the combined organizations. TO MEET AGAIX. While no mention was made of th-j fact that any conference had been practically agreed upon. It is understood that It Is their plan to meet again after two or three ballots have been cast by the Republican convention. Expect Balloting ToBeginAt4P.M Chicago.

June Harding ft Republican convention today that the Republicans would follow the regular proceedur. and that ballot- Ing probably would be reached by 4 o'clock afternoon. RAIN! RAIN! RAIN! After fifty-six hours of continuous rain th.r. wa. hope today that the clouds had emptied themselves.

The sky still a menacing grey, how- over, and the best the weather man would promise was unsettled with probable Umbrellas were furled for this first time since the convention, began last Wednesday and of relief were general among the delegates and visitors. OPEN SESSION AT 11:17. At 11:17 Chairman Harding git the meeting In order and the convention whllo Bishop McDowell offered prayer. The big business of the convention was soon started. The states were called In alphabetical order.

Arizona yielded to New York. A demonstration followed. When the demonstration subsided. Governor Whitman was Introduced. His declaration that "we are to choose the next was applauded.

Then the governor went on to a denunciation of President Wilson's policy and a declaration that the prosperity of the country was only temporary and dependent whollv on the war. "For the times to come." he declared, "the nation calls for our greatest statesmen and the Republican party." PRAISES REPUBLICANS. "No man Mvlnr." he shouted, "can claim a monopoly of the American in hi. heart or In his nature. The Republican party Is full of them.

The convention greeted that with an eutburst of handclapping, and there was another when he declared the nation always be "prepared and proud to fight." There was a demon- when Governor Whitman mentioned the name of William H. Tart. Th. delegates began cheering and wav- in. their hats and for the first time the whole body of them were on the.r t.et The band struck up and rolled cheer, along- It wa.

the longest demonstration of the contention so far. CHEER T. R'S NAME. The report of the conference committee WM presented by Senator Smoot at 11 a. m.

The report wa. received with great enthusiasm. At the mention of Roosevelt', name there was moderate applause for three minutes. chiefly In the galleries. When It signs of firing away the cheer leader, rtarted up again It six minute, before Governor Whitman resumed.

FROM EIGHT YEAR-OLB SPEECH. When Mr. Whitman quoted from an ear-old speech of Justice Hughe, declaring for "Adequate pro- toctkw for our defense, ana mainten- ance of the efficiency of the army and navy" there was more applause. Governor Whitman concluded at :11 with the words, "The great state of New York through the lips ot its governor offers to the people of the party, to the voters of the party--no, not only to them, but to the great nation--her ion, her noblest and her best. "I nominate as the Republican candidate for president of the United States.

Charles Evans Hughes of New York." Governor Whitman concluded his peroration at 12:11 o'clock and a demonstration began. G. O. P. DEMONSTRATION.

A G. O. P. elephant on rollers was carried down the aisles and taken to the platform. Tbo Oregon men picked up their standard and began a inarch around the hall.

The Hughes men from New York. Vermont and Michigan also took place In the line. The paraders stopped in the aisles and joined In an outburst of cheers and shouts of "Hughes," In "Rah, Hah, Rah" meter. Some of the New Yorkers eat down and let the others carry on the noise which the Vermont delegation was consistently leading most of the time. Kansas, New Jersey, California, and Tennessee men took up the cheers.

Chairman Harding tried hard to restore order, but could not do so until the Hughes demonstration had lasted twenty minutes. NOMINATES ROOT. The chairman shouted calls for order and mauled the block with the gavel. Some delegates on the floor also called for order and the police were directed to get delegates seated. Mr.

Harding then recognized Nicholas Mur- rav Butler of New York, to nominate Khhu Root, under the yield of place by Arizona. Dr. Butler's speech was punctuated with frequent applause. Otherwise the convention listened Intently. TRIBUTE TO ROOT.

Relative to Ellhu Root, Dr. Butler said: 'It Is my privilege to offer you the name of a typical American, whose character, abilities and public service now In the ripe fullness of their power, have brought him fame and distinction such as fall to the lot ot few men In a country." Dr. Butler outlined briefly the early life of Mr. Root, his career at Hamilton college and admission to the bar. DEMONSTRATION FOR ROOT.

When Dr. Butler closed a demonstration for Root began. The cheering in the New York delegation was led by former Secretary Stimson. Many of the delegates who hHd cheered for Justice Hughes a few minutes previously, cheered just as loudly for Mr. Root.

There were whoops, waving: of flags and hats, hand clapping and a din from the noisemaking machines. A woman In the guest gallery behind the platform stood in her chair and screamed a shrill treble until all eyes In the hall were turned upon her. The band got busy and the cheers continued to the sway of the music. Waving a flag in either the piercing voice of the woman In the gallery frequently revived the demonstration. Report Of Joint Peace Conference Colibeum.

Chicago. June Smoot read the report of the conferees who participated In the Joint Republican progressive peace conference last night soon after the convention was called to order today. The report Republican National Convention: "Your committee appointed pursuant to the resolution adopted at yes- terday'e session met with a committee representing the National Progressive convention last evening. That the Progressive committee of conference consisted of Messrs. Perkins of New York; Johnson of California; Bonaparte of Maryland; Wilkinson of New York and Parker of Louisiana.

"The conference was frank, free and most friendly. The conferees were of one mind in believing that good of the country and perhaps Its repute and influence for years to come, depends upon the complete defeat of the present Democratic administration and the restoration of the control of the executive and legislative branches of the government to the hands of those who firmly believe In and will execute the policies that are BO heartily expressed in both conventions alike. "The Progressive report that they believe that Colonel Roosevelt has the majority following, the most personal friends, and the attributes that would tend to unite party and bring about the above. "It was agreed that your conferees nonld reprrt the facts to this convent i "Respectfully submitted, "Reed Smoot, Murray Crane. B.

Borah. "Nicholas Murray Butler. R. Johnson." The announcement that the conference was "frank, free and friendly," MOOSERS CLAIM THEY'VE COT 'EM Auditorium, Chicago, June finishing consideration of their platform, section bjr section, but without voting for its final adoption, the Progressive convention re. censed for lunch at 1:08 until 3 p.

m. CONFEREES WATCH SITUATION. The conference committees are understood to be watching the nation to determine whether there is any use to try again to get together. This depended, it was laid on whether the Republicans went on with nominations or desired further parleys. HINT BORAH AS COMPROMISE.

The visit of Senator Borah was said by Mr. Perkins to be another sign of the friendly spirit between the two conventions. Mr. Perkins said he could not know what significance could be attached to the senator's visit. Some leaders suggested that Borah might be the compromise nominee suggested by the Republicans.

"Anyway, we're making a record for ourselves that will set us right before the country. "No matter what the outcome, we'va got 'em anyway," Perkins eaid. was applauded. When Mr. Smoot came to the paragraph which said Colonel Roosevelt had the attributes of the most formidable candidate to unite, the party, there were cheers and some hisses.

Borne cries of "Roosevelt," a jangling of cowbells and more cheers A scattering of laughter greeted the end of the reading. DETAILS OP CONFERENCE. Chicago. June 9--A midnight conference of "peace" committees from the Progressive and Republican conventions took place at Chicago club last night. The conference adjourned before 1 o'clock without definite result.

The Republican committee was composed of Senator Reed Smoot of Utah, chairman; former Senator W. Murray Crane of Massachusetts; Senator William E. Borah of Idaho; Nicholas Murray Butler of New York, and A R. Johnson of Ohio. The Progressive committee had George W.

Perkins of New York, for chairman and the other members were Governor Hiram Johnson of California, Horace B. Wilkinson of New York: Charles J. Bonaparte of Maryland and John NT. Parker of New Orleans. For more than two hours the conferees discussed the points at issue between the Progressives and Republicans and took up details of the peace plans projected earlier in the day by the two conventions when the conference committees on harmony had been appointed.

AWAITING DEVELOPMENTS. Oyster Bay, June 9--Colonel Roosevelt Is awaiting developments at Chicago. He reiterated this forenoon that he had no "present Intention" of going there. The colonel was up last night until 2 o'clock talking to Progressive headquarters on the long distance telephone. Two hours after he had retired he wag awakened and answered another Chicago call.

Nevertheless he was up bright and early this morning and appeared to be In high spirits. Huge Increase Shown in Comparison for Month of April. Washington, June 9--Exports of the U. S. in April were J330.000.000 and imports as compared with exports in April 1915, of $291.000,000 and imports of 1160,000.000, the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce announced today.

Manufactured articles exported reads- tor consumption amounted to $197.000,000 in Aortl, compared with OOO.OO'l in the same month last year. Crude foodstuffs and meats exported were $36,000,000, a reduction from $59 000,000 last 5 ear. Crude materials Imported amounted to $95.000,000 In April, 1916, and $61,000,000 In April, 1915. Most other Imports showed only slight Increases. SUNDAY CALLS OFF NEW YORK REVIVAL Kansas City, June 9--The New York City campaign planned for the first of next year by Billy Sunday has been postponed for a year.

Buffalo and Los Angeles will get the time that was to have been gHen to New York next year. The revised schedule for, Sunday's next season has now been arranged as follows: Detroit, Sept. 10; Boston, Nov. 12; Buffalo, early in 1917 RAIL TRAFFIC IN MEXICO RESUMED El Paso. June --Freight and passenger, traffic on the National railway of Mexico between Torreon and Aguas Calientes which has been In- THE no U.

S. Ambassador Repudiates Peace Talk Denial Germans Publish. Berlin, June Wireless to Sayville. American Ambassador Gerard has repudiated an Interview recently attributed to him on President Wilson's peace efforts, the Overseas News Agency says. The American ambassador Is also quoted as saying that Count Kriedrlch Von Westarp, conservative leader In the Reichstag Mr.

Gerard to have a spurious Interview published come time ago, but that the ambassador declined. REFUSED TO SANCTION IT. According to a statement given out by the news agency today, a manuscript containing a copy of the spurious Interview was submitted to Mr. Gerard with the idea that It was to have been published In the National Zeitung, but the ambassador refused to sanction it. The statement read: "Ambassador Gerard stated to a staff member of the Vosstsche Zeitung that he never made the utterance In regard to President Wilson's proposed peace mediation attributed to him and quoted In the Reichstag.

The conservative leader Count Von Westarp, said that Mr. Gerard had announced President Wilson's intention to mediate for peace and for this purpose to exert pressure on the belligerents, which he (Count Von Westarp) was unwilling to agree to." "Mr. Gerard now elates that Count Von Westarp had desired that he have a spurious Interview published some time ago bv the National Zettung. At that time. Mr.

Gerard told a staff member of the National Zeitung, he was unable to give him any information. On seeing the manuscript Mr. Gerard declared it was untrue and therefore withheld the manuscript. "Mr. Gerard makes formal dental of the spurious interview." THE PUBLISHED INTERVIEW.

The National Zeitung on Saturday published what was reported to be an interview with Mr. Gerard which was referred to in a cable despatch from Berlin as bearing on its face Indications of unnuthentlcity. The American ambassador was quoted as saying he believed peace was only a few months off and as referring to President Wilson's peace utterances In connection with the presidential campaign. In the Reichstag on Monday Count Von Westarp declared his uncompromising attitude toward a peace mediator. STATEMENT BY PAPER.

Amsterdam. Vosslsche Zeitung of Berlin, declares that Ambassador Gerard disclaims all responsibility for what was interview with htm. published by the Berlin Achtuhr Abend Blatt and quoted In the Reichstag by Vount Von West- arp. The fact IB, according to the Vosslsche Zeltung, that Mr. Gerard received the editor of the I tuns to whom he said that the visit to the United States of Joseph C.

Grew secretary of the American embassy at Berlin, was purely for pr vate purposes. The ambassador declined to re- a National tung returned, the Voss.sche Zeitung with a manuscript containing utterances attributed to the ambassador Mr. Gerard is said to have torr up the paper in the presence of John B. Jack son, a member of the embassy staff. HUGE SALE'RUBBERS TO DELEGATES Chicago, June About the only people in Chicago who seem to be satisfied with the weather here this week are the umbrella and rain coat men.

After raining for three days steady It stopped for a time last night, but It was drizzling again tills morning. It estimated by dealers that 8,000 umbrellas were sold, 27,000 pairs of rubbers and 1.000 rain coats and a few stores got the majority of the vis- Istors' trade. The local weather forecast for today offers little hope of relief, unsettled weather with probably showers being the report. El Paso, Texas, June 9--Custom inspectors at the International bridge received instructions today to permit no American to enter Mexico from here until further notice. No reason was given for the order which was received here by telegraph from Washington.

Athens, Greece, June Paris. terrupted for several months has been 35 P- is general rejoic resumed. Advices from Mexico City ing here over the decision of the gov- to Andres G. Garcia, Mexican consul, eminent for demobilization. It is not promised that train service between thought the present government will the Mexican capital and would able to continue power after the be established army is disbanded.

Continual Hammering in Verdun Fighting Brings More London, June hammer- Ing by the German! on the defenses of Verdun, northeast of the fortress has won another (access, gaining; them ground near the Thiaumont farm, about a mile southwest of Fort Douau- mont GENERAL WEST ATTACK. This advance waa scored during a general attack along the entire front on the east bank of the Meuse. which according to this afternoon's bulletin from Paris, was repulsed in all other sectors with heavy losses to the Crown Prince's troops. POSITION OP FRENCH. The French are still holding what is known as the Douaumont-Thlaumont line and French military opinion is that they will not be obliged to fall back to the Inner defenses about two miles southwest of Fort Vauz, as the guns of Souville are still able to eweep the crests running from Vaux to Oou- aumont.

RUSSIANS KEEP UP GAINS. Latest reports from the eastern front show the Russians to be continuing successfully their great offensive on a front of 250 miles or more from the Prlpet to the Rumanian border. They have already made a breach said to be 100 miles wide in the Austrian lines and have captured more than fifty thousand prisoners. JOFFRE IN LONDON. London, June p.

eral Joffre, the French chlef Is In London. He attended an important conference at the foreign office today with Paul Cambon, the French ambassador, Sir Edward Grsy, the foreign secretary and the members of the war council. SAY DUTCH ARE HEADY. London, June Reuter despatch from Amsterdam Bays that a statement has been issued from the Dutch general army headquarters stating that It was fully equipped for any possible war. FRENCH ADMIT LOSS.

Paris. June a. Germans have launched a general attack along the entire front on the right hank ot the Meuse and hare penetrated the French line at one point, but were repulsed elsewhere with heavy loss, according to an official statement issued by the war office today. The point where the Germans entered the French lines is in the neighborhood of Thiaumont farm. The Germans also made two small attacks southwest of Hill 304, but these attacks, the statement gays, were repulsed.

TWO VILLA BUNDITS ARE EXECUTED Deming, N. June 9--Franco Alvarez and Juan Sanchez, two Villa followers captured during the raid on Columbus, N. March 9. were hanged at 6:30 a. m.

The men were hanged singly. TROOPS GUARDED JAIL. Two companies of New Mexico state militia guarded the interior and approaches to the county Jail. There was no attempt at disorder. The men convicted on charges of murder were led to the gallows singly.

SMOKED TO LAST. Both met their fate stoically, smoking cigarettes until they ascended the scaffold. They were accompanied by their spiritual adviser. Father Garnet of the Catholic church here. Asked on the gallows frame if they had any statement to make, each replied "No Alvarez was first to face the executioner, Sanchez following In a few minutes.

Five other Villa followers condemned to death were granted a reprieve by Gov. W. C. McDonald for further investigation of their cases. CANNOT SMELL, WANTS $50,000 fmtltmt Who am HI.

Bin Sam. St. Louis, June suit for 160.000 for loss of smelling power was filed 5 esterday by George D. Pogue against Dr. W.

E. Seaur. The petition states that In July. Pogue engaged Dr. Seaur to remove a growth from hi.

nose and that later he paid other doctors $300 trying to correct the damage. MOVIE MEN TO FORM NEW ORGANIZATION New York, June committee of twelve men, representing the principal branches of the moving picture industry, will plan for a new national organisation Intended to supercede the present motion picture board of trade, combat adverse legislation and bring about harmony in the trade. The committee was appointed after a conference here yesterday of about 100 representatives of film manufacturers, exhibitors and distributors. BORAH TALKS TO PROGRESSIVES Idaho Senator Urges Moose rs To Join Forces on Some Candidate. Auditorium Hall, June any preliminary announcement! Senator William B.

Borah entered the Auditorium hall this afternoon wbere the Progressives were assembled In convention. He was escorted to the platform. A tremendous ovation was given him. Chairman Robins Introduced Senator Borah and the convention roared Itself hoarse when the senator said he had not come officially. ROOSEVELT CRT.

"It is well known--the deep seated affection I have for roar leader-he's he said, and was Interrupted by a great demonstration, the whole convention went into a mighty chant, shouting. want Teddy" for a full minute, while Borah smilingly waited. The shouting lulled. "There's no doubt you want Teddy," said Senator Borah. "We want Borah, too." answered the delegates and the senator proceeded.

He put a quietus on the whispered circulation of his name as a bosstble "Moses" by reminding the Progressive convention that he was present a member of a committee from "another 1 AS TO "TEDDY." "There isn't a doubt, but that you want Teddy and that millions of the citizens throughout the country also want Teddy." he began. 'Ton are fortunate In having a leader," he continued, "who has done more than any other man to make the issues of this campaign. "But let us bear In mind what these two conventions do here will perhaps decide the welfare of the United States for the next quarter of a century. We can only insure ourselves by working together In close co-operation. I do not discourage your loyalty and enthusiasm to your leader, but I must say it Is essential that before we leave this great city it should be deflnitelv determined that we will march and fight together In this great conflict.

DRAMATIC VISIT. "But If the two conventions agree upon your great leader you will find no more enthusiastic supporters than myself." Borah concluded amid applause and shouts of Roosevelt and Borah. As Borah shook hands with the leaden on the stage and left, the floor hummed with excited discussion of his dramatic visit. Short Session Of Progressives Auditorium, Chicago, June 1:08 p. m.

today the Progressives recessed until 3 p. m. today. FIGHT ON SUFFRAGE Chicago, June pretty fight over the woman suffrage plank In the Progressive platform was in prospect, today. Some of the more radical leaders of the suffrage movement were said no' to be satisfied with the plank as drawn by the resolutions committee and were today bringing all possible pressure to bear to change its phraseology.

Ab adopted by the committee the plank says that the Progressive party "believes that women should be given the full political right of equal suffrage either by federal or state action." This was looked unon as at best a compromise and by some suffrage proponents as a decided straddle. ON PROHIBITION TOO. Another plank that Is expected to rause trouble is the question of prohibition. In the resolutions committee, a motion to Insert an out and out declaration for a "dry" plank was beaten, 30 to 13, but advocates of prohibition have not given up hope of securing such a plank in the convention. Governor Hiram Johnson of California; John M.

Parker of Louisiana and Raymond Robins of Illinois, the convention's chairman, were mentioned prominently for vice president. Chairman Robins called the convention to order at a. m. today. The opening prayer was by Rabbi Joseph Stolz of Chicago Chairman Robins brought the platform before the convention at this time as the unfinished business.

ON NAVY PUANK. When the platform was taken up again the navy plank had been approved as originally drawn despite attempts to amend by having a plank for a "sufficient for our naval defense" Instead of "of a navy restored to least to second rank in battle efficiency," as the resolutions committee recommended. ON WOMAN SUFFRAGE. The convention amended the platform for committee's plank on woman suffrage so as to declare for "the full rights of suffrage by both federal and state action." The committee had used the won! "either." They also took from th- platform the word "male" In the declaration "that every male citizen Is charged with the duty of defending his country" and the word "his" was changed to "our" country The planks in Americanism were approved without dissenting anrt without applause. Mr.

Lewis holding an "Indiana proxy" G. O. P. Leader Who Speaks to Moocers ILL)AM. E.

offered an amendment to the UeKlcan plank to Include criticism of the murder of "Americans on the high seas." The convention by overwhelming vote approved the amendments. To the paragraph relating to peace efforts, Judge L. Ransom of New York, a member of the resolutions committee proposed to add to the delegation for equal rights "to all men In all lands" the following: "We ourselves not to conclude a In Rus'ia or with other country which will not guarantee such rights." PEACE REPORT Manv cries of Xo. No, greeted the Ransom amendment. Tlie peace agreement committee headed hy Georg.

W. Perkins and Gov. Johnson, arrived at '30 and the work on the plat for temporarily- hPld up. Mr. Porklnw after a burst of applause, presented the peace conferees' report which read: "To the Progressive National Convention: "Your committee appointed pursuant to the resolution adopted at session met In conference with committee representing the National Republican convention last evening.

The committee of conference representing the National Republican convention consisted of Messrs. Reed, Smoot. W. Murray Crane, William E. no rah.

Nicholas Butler and A. R. Johnson. The conference was most friendly. "Immediately upon assembling your committee proposed as the Joint noml- of both conventions, the name of Theodore Roosevelt.

The convention committee representing the Republicans did not present the name of any candidate, nor did It attempt to refute our argument relating to the unique avallahllitv of Theodore Roosevelt as a candidate to unite both parties or to serve our common country at the crucial period In the history of the world. "After several ho'urs of friendly discussion after which no concrete prop, osltlon was advanced bv the Repubtl- conferees, except a a further conference lie desirable this afternoon or evening, the Joint committee adjourned (Signed) "Ceorsre w. "Hiram Johnson, "Charles J. Bonaparte, "Tohn M. Parker.

"IToraee S. Wilkinson." After listening to the report of the conferees the convention resumed platform work at p. m. FJUWSlFllI UNO DEAD Mother Brutally Slain, Others Asphyxiated. Chicago, June 9--Mrs.

Jennie Susan- ick, 35 years her husband Frank. 40, and their four children, to years old, were found dead In their home this morning. The mother's heal had been crushed with a baseball bat. The police believe the father beat the woman to death and then turned on the gas and xnffooated himself.and the four children. THE WEATHER Juftt 9 for Illinois till 7 p.

Sml- tlcfet 1 rt vtarwer Fol to ing Is the range of recorded by Pro fewer J. H. Cooartdu Vnlted States weather observer; 7 p. m. Thurxlay 40 7 A.

m. Friday Noon Friday .56 Mlgheit 11 KrM a Precipitation Sun 'Standard 1.27 Sun (Standard time).