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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1916
Page
1
President Wilson urged the nation’s railroad executives to accept his plan to avert a nationwide strike essential to national defense and postwar preparations. Railroad presidents expressed opposition in initial sentiment, planning a committee draft for a final reply with another meeting to proceed promptly.
Elisha Lee of the national conference committee denounces a wage offer under strike threat as undemocratic and calls for public hearings. He says arbitration must not be abandoned in labor disputes while railroads await President Wilson’s decision. Employers’ 640 delegates mark time, ready to strike if negotiations fail.
President Wilson presses railroad executives in Washington to ratify his settlement plan. He warns of dire consequences from a strike and urges unity to mobilize American effort amid European war, while executives promise careful consideration and no immediate arbitration. Petitions from 80,000 non union workers oppose strike.
At a Chicago conference led by Dr. E. E. Pratt American lumber interests and U S government experts outlined plans to win Europe’s postwar rebuilding timber market. Delegates from major associations reported Europe’s forests are exhausted or wrecked, Russia remaining the only large timber source, and American firms plan to send agents to Europe in November to pursue the demand.
The day in Congress opened at noon with the Gallinge inquiry into George Rublee's retention on the Federal Trade Commission. Senator Thomas spoke on woman suffrage while debate began on the emergency revenue bill. The immigration bill was voted to be taken up in executive session by a 27 to 29 result, and discussion of the revenue bill continued. Sessions adjourned at 11 p.m. Tuesday.
Secretary Baker states the National Guard will stay on the Mexican border until it can be withdrawn without risking lives and property. He notes training under regular army supervision prepares guardsmen as a second line for war, while stressing the cost and hardship endured by militiamen and their families. The border force adds safety and order in the troubled region.
H F MacGregor, Republican national committee man from Texas, saw a chance Hughes and Fairbanks could win Texas in November. He cited anti Wilson sentiment and discontent with Mexican policy as key factors. He noted the recent Democratic primary results and emphasized Texas’ traditional Democratic tilt while urging observers to watch Texas this campaign.
Lee argues railroads should grant 50 million wage preferment to a small minority only with hearings, warning abandoning arbitration risks industrial peace. He cites Newlands Act, eight hour pay basis, and a public tribunal to resolve wages and hours disputes amid threats of a national strike.
Charles E. Hughes spoke at the San Diego exposition grounds outlining his views on protective tariffs national unity and preparedness He cited the sugar tariff removal under the Underwood act as a policy he opposed and urged industrial cooperation He pressed for protecting American enterprise limiting child labor and safeguarding American rights abroad while criticizing current Mexican policy and stressing readiness for future generations.
Frederico Chavez, once a Villa general, amnestied months earlier, was executed by a Villa band in southern Chihuahua. Margarito Orozco, another ex general, was court martialed and sentenced to death for depredations in San Luis Potosi.
Washington Aug 22 Chairman Hay of the house military committee will not impede the removal of the exemption of retired officers from the articles of war in the army appropriation bill. He announced he will present the bill without the articles and will not object if the Senate reinstates them without his amendment.
Washington date Aug 22 An unexpected Democratic revolt in the senate allowed the immigration bill to be taken up defying the caucus and risked delaying the revenue bill. Ten Democrats sided with Republicans to move the immigration measure prompting a long afternoon of debate.
The American Federation of Catholic societies denounces U S recognition of Carranza as a voice in the wilderness. Anthony Matre, secretary, and German Catholic Central Verein leaders accuse the administration of favoritism toward Entente allies while detailing Mexican affairs and church persecutions in Mexico.
Chicago August 2 Senator Walsh of Montana announces the Democratic congressional campaign will be directed from New York or Washington D C with Congressman Doremus of Michigan in charge of the Western branch The plan was to run the campaign from Chicago but the exact setup remains unsettled officials say
The Echo Belge reports General Von Bissing has remitted the 30,000 pound fine on Brussels for celebrating Belgium’s national fete on July 21. The municipality had refused to pay, calling the levy illegal.
London reports the allied offensive at Saloniki prompts rumblings Romania may join the Entente with 500000 to 600000 troops. Serbia drives Monastir front while Bulgarians and Italians shift positions. Stokhod and Carpathian fighting continues as Portugal nudges into war and Ann Martin opens a suffrage campaign in Chicago.
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