"$ " a a FINANCIAL EDITION NIGHT NIGHT EXTRA PRICE OM CENT H?J EXTRA tc: gjg, n,-yo. 200 PHILADELPHIA, TILtTKSDAY, MAY 4, 1010. Cotfmaitt, 1010, Bt THE Pernio Lime Compasi. igsJJUGHUSETTS SENDS OFFICIALS AND MILITARY MEN TO TAKE PART IN PREPAREDNESS MEETING QUICK NEWS wl, mm - tw f wony lf - t In the group from left to rtaht arc members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery, of Boston, in the persons of Capt James D. Coatly, Adjt. Gen. Gcorpe Ii Washburn, Licuts. Charles G. Kcmblc and William N. McKcnna, A. J Drexel Diddle, City Statistician E. J. Cattell, Governor Samuel W. McCnll, of Massachusetts; Mayor James W. Curley. of Boston; Capt. Harvey Hamilton and, on the extreme right, Receiver of taxes W. Freeland Kendrick. The, visitors will atUnd the meeting tonight in the Metropolitan Opera House. MAYOR ASKS i TAYLOR'S AID; M WORK ON Breaks Precedent, Taking ftice From Ex-Director, K' Ignoring Twining ORDERS DIRT TO FLY Developments in Big Day for Transit r tA. Merritt Taylor, former Tran tit director, issues warning that "obstructionists arc planning to dc tfeat $67,100,000 loan on May 10. L'M-vor smith indorses Taylor's "warning and declares that fac tional politics will not bo permitted to interfere with loan. Mayor, breaking all precedents, 'Amnions Mr. Taylor to his office for "conference on loan fight and on irestunptlon of work under City JHalh His own Director of Transit, Twining, not present at conference. FoUoring conference, Mayor an nounces that work on the Broad jtreet .'subway and island station wiU be (resumed tomorrow under $"H accounts" item in the con tract with the Keystone State Con tihigtlon Company. , IPresident Louchheim, of the Keystone concern, announces that tt'erangements are satisfactory iohis company and work will be started immediately. Jfkyor Smith, sweeping aside all precc atsModay requested A. Merritt Taylor, inslt director In tho cabinet of ex-Mayor anktnburg, to call upon him In his office ( advice as to how work could best be siimed on the Broad street subway der City Hall, and to discuss plans for clty.wlde fight for the passage of the 7,100.000 transit and port loan bill at i polls on May 16. It was the first time In the city's history it a Mayor had Ignored hla own Director 1 gone to the Director of a predecessor office for advice. The direct result of conference was an order from the lyor to the Keystone State Construction mpany to resumo work on the Broad eet tube at once. The Mayor and former Director Taylor re In private conference for a half ur. Later Jerome H. Louchheim, pres et of, the Keystone Company, and nator McNIchoI. head of hte concern, re called In. Neither Transit Director fining or any of the. other members of J(Mayor's Cabinet -were present. The conference with Mr. Taylor followed 1. publication this morning of a state nt from the former Transit Director ap June for support of the transit loan 1 at the polls and warning that obstruo nlats are threatening to kill tho loan 1 hold up rapid tianslt, TIRED OP BL'ING THE COAT. Before Mr, Taylor arrived In City Hall. siSIayor, In the course of an Interview. Im 1 heart" indorsement to the appeal. 8 declared he would do all in his power ep factional politics from injuring yoan. miP tld of lielnc the goat for theie f '"" that are flghtlne", that JflTlnr pt each other's throaU." the ' Mid, ii0?,1"8 ,he conference with the S-Vf- Taylor Issued a formal state rlr ln"cated that the work un rtSy.l lIa" lvUl be resumed promptly fiSft. rforce accounts" Item in the Rj.Sr&SJ"10 w?h the Keystone State rtSSrSr mpany. Although the loan vi?it d;c,14!Se4 at the conference, Mr. ' S2J T."1 8ay wnat Program was DTSutVor ,no whirlwind campaign conducq by the Mayor and himself, RAFTER TUB finsPEtiEWP 5hiftlen,ent from Wr- Taylor follows; WARNING TO VOTERS ! THOSE interests which are opposed to rapid transit devel opment, coupled with free transfers, .and the elimination of the three-cent exchange tickets are thoroughly organ ized. Their agents and political allies are working in every fward to lead you to vote against the Transit Loan at the election on May 16. As a former public servant, with your best interests at heart, I cannot remain silent in this emergency. N As the author of and sponsor for the "Taylor Plan" of transit development, with free transfers and the elimination of the exchange tickets, I accept the challenge and, with the aid of the people of Philadelphia and of the great newspapers interested in the city's welfare, I shall wage a relentless non partisan fight for the Transit Loan from now until election day. The interests of both the City of Philadelphia and of the citizens who have supported me successfully in every fight which I have waged for them as Transit Commissioner and as Director of the Department of City Transit are in peril. The voters of Philadelphia decreed by a vote of nearly ten to one at the election held in April, 1915, that the city shall proceed with transit development. They voted six million dollars toward that purpose. The carefully formulated plan of the obstructionists, who have only their own selfish interests to serve, and who care nothing about your welfare or the welfare of the city, is to create a feeling of uncertainty and distrust throughout the city which will lead the people to vote against the Transit Loan, and to thus decree that the elevated railway and subway lines, already partly constructed, shall lie idle ; that the present overcrowding of surface cars during the rush hours shall be continued ; that the illegal and discriminatory exchange tickets shail be maintained and paid for by the street car riders, and that the passengers shall be compelled to continue wasting their time in traveling long distances between the various sections of the city in street cars. THIS PLAN OF THE OBSTRUCTIONISTS MUST BE SCOTCHED. This city's proper development and the welfare of the citizens require a modern high-speed transit machine, con sisting of subways and elevated railways operated in con junction with the existing surface lines which will enable any passenger to board a surface car near his front door, ride to the nearest station on the high-speed system, transfer free to any point on the high-speed system, and to again transfer free upon leaving the high-speed system on a surface car to destina tion, all for one five-cent fare. That is what the people are going to get by voting for the Transit Loan. I shall prepare a series of articles, a different article will be published every afternoon next week, which will keep you fully informed and show the benefits which rapid transit will bring to each separate section of Philadelphia. I ask all of the great newspapers which are interested in the welfare of Philadelphia and in the welfare of the people to co-operate with me in the relentless fight which I shall wage for the adoption of the Transit Loan by giving broad publicity to these articles. I ask every voter and the members of every organization in Philadelphia which has influence with voters to co-operate with me by reading these articles, by arousing public senti ment, and by delivering a last and crushing blow to their enemies by voting for the Transit Loan on May 1G. This is the only way to secure the construction of the Continued ou Pose Three, Column Four E I-OST ANU FOUND aMMThSJi' "S""1?,5' fttrnouir iohir bar tkf t seiTVeoirf A1 oa af REVOLUTIONISTS SET MOSCOW IN FLAMES Workmen Among Insurrection ists Explode Czar's Mili tary Oil Stores fi!rm .t,request bf the Mayor, I called Iiwn v . morning and ho Informed W-(he was anxious to have work 2dfLV,e.CUr Ha" sect'n 'he SSKu-?. subway- He told me that KmJ ,toe4 t0 order 'he extra work 8fS? V.1 the for ?nt under a fi,"11 existing contract rather leTifi"?",8 "ew blU3 " ch extra ttt''?.aslted me what my views were "? "UDject. - W'0 mm that I believed the only (.' fojl?Td a re Nine, Column Two THE WEATHER FORECAST W PhilnJ.ll.i ....J ....:.:.. 'tlu eo,,X i t.u'"V. Y'Whw doubled his lists anu; KnocKea ms aaugn. 4.LH v tonght; Friday fair Ufer to the floor with, a hook to the jaw. i".,J "'""WUtO WIUU3, 711031(1 $r deiaih see page i5. BERLIN', May i. Russian revolu tionists have started a great fire In Mos cow, which spread to administrative buildings and Is still raging, according to Stockholm dlspJtchea today. Revolutionary workmen exploded kero sene and benzine tanks belonging to the Government, destroying 6000 tons within a few 'seconds. The blaze speedily com municated to other Buildings. FATHER ATTACKS DAUGHTER hFells Her With Blow, Brother to the. Rescue inhn Oi.lnn. both drunk and calm, doubled his fists and, knocked his daugh- Her brother rushed to the rescue. The ni,n,iui, nn thn floor Increased to two and dereasd when Margaret arose and broke a milk bottle on the head of the elder Qulnn Cups and saucers from the hand of the son followed, with the result that Qulnn stayed from side to side and fell to the floor. ....... All of which was explained before Judge Barratt Jn the Quarter Sessions Court today. Qulnn adding that he thought he was "boss." He was placed under 1500 fcood to keep the peace tor on year. i BAY STATE LEADERS BOOM DEFENSE RALLY Mayor Curley, Governor Mc Call and Ancient and Honor ablea in Tonight's Fete Substituting the officers off the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company for Boston's "Royal Rooters" as a bodyguard, James M. Curley, Mayor of the New, Eng land metropolis, is in Philadelphia today Wth Mayor Curley is Samuel W. McCall, Governor of Massachusetts. On his last visit. Mayor Curley and hla escort took hack a world's series cham pionship. Today he Usited the Navy Yard, at League Island, and absorbed Philadelphia ideals of "preparedness.' Mayor Curley and Governor McCall, with Adjutant General George II, Wash, burn and Captain Harvey Hamilton, of the Governor':) staff, arrived at Broad Street Station from Boston at 11:15 o'clock. Automobiles were waiting and whisked the visitors to the Hotel Adcl. phla. Luncheon was served, after which the trip to the Navy Yard was made. , GREETED AT .LEAGUE ISLAND. Commandatit Russell greeted the dis tinguished visitors at League .Island. The buildings used for barracks and construc tion work were Inspected. The Governor, Mayor and their escort went aboard the warships, where the details of naval pre paredoeaa wfre explained to them. A special drill of the sailors and marine at the yard Increased their acquaintance with military efficiency, and both ex- Csatlaaed oa Eaj;o Twu. Column 6U GERARD TO GET KAISER'S U-BOAT ANSWER TODAY Lansing Announces Ger man Chancellery's Prom ise of Delivery CONTENTS KEPT SECRET WASHINGTON. May 4. Secretary of State Lansing stated to day he has been ntnclally advised by Am bassador Gerard that tho German Foreign OJIlee has promised to hand him some time today the reply to the American sub marine ultimatum of April 18. Tho Secretary further stated that tho notification from tho Ambassador con tained no Intimation regarding thp char acter of the reply. Hy tomorrow the Stale Department ex pects to know just what Ambassador Gerard vnn told by Kaiser Wllhelin and what Ambassador Gerard told tho Kaiser In their (-inference at the Germany army field headquarters concerning America's submarine demands. IlKPLY HURE RY WH1CK-END. This report, now on the way, Mr. Gerard cabled today, should make clear all tho elements that enter Into the German ro ply. Tho reply Itself is expected Satur day. Mr. Gerard's messages, telling his report was on tho way and that the reply ltslf probably soon would bo, furnished tho only now light on tho situation to tho Administration aside from' further press comments sent. The comments, which, It Is believed, took Into account tho sessions between the Kaiser and tho Ambassador did not nrouso optimism among United States ofllclnl.s who saw them. There Is reason to believe thoy were unfavorable to a settlement of tho submarino Issue on America's terms. One Administration official said, how ever, there was no certainty the press vlows forwarded icllect the German olfl clal view. The Urst messago from Ambassador Gerard In nearly n week reached the State Department this forenoon, and re ported a quantity of press comment In cluded In this was one aitlcle. In which It was said that responsibility for any hieak In relations would be on President Wilson. As to the reply's probable contents, one of two things Is expected In ofllclaldom: First. Direct compliance with the American demands. Second. An evasion of the direct Issue. By this Is meant a temporizing note, rais ing Issues to bo negotiated by Ambassador Bernstoiff while Indicating that the sub marine methods to which the United States objects, actually have been stopped for tho present. The time taken In framing the reply FORMER AMERICAN ENVOY ARRESTED IN IRISH REVOLT James M. Sullivan, Min ister to Santo Domingo, Taken to .London W A S BRYAN PROTEGE pIIk" Mm? f Continued on I'ase Seventeen, Column Two JAMES M. SULLIVAN Former United States Minister to Snnto DominRO, who has been arrested in Dublin in connection with the Sinn Fein uprising. LONDON. May I James M Sulllum. former United States Minister to Santo Domingo, has been irreated In Dublin in connection with tho Sinn Foln upris ing, It was announced today at tho United States Embassy. Sullivan has been brought to London, and probably will bo placed on trial here. Sullivan was formerly a resident of New York, whero he practiced law. American Ambassador Pago today made Inquiries In the Foreign Olllce concerning Sullivan's arrest. Sullivan has been brought to England, Mr. Page asked what charge has been Cnnllnurd on Pace Tho, Cnliimn l'our NEW CAR LINE ALMOST SURE FOR 56TH STREET; P. R.T. HAS FIRST CALL TRAINER CALLS ON MAYOR TO DISMISS DIRECTOR WILSON Councils' Committee Reports ! Demand for Resignation Fol- Bill Favorably to Lot Pri vate Capital Build It if Company Refuses WILL COST 300,000 An ordinance giving the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company 90 days to decide whether it will build a double-track trol ley line In 56th street between Lancaster and Elmwood avenues, with the alterna. tlve that private capital will build the line If the transit company declines was reported favorably In Councils today from the Committee on Street Railways. The ordinance was approved by the committee following a public hearing held In the Finance Committee room. Resi dents of West Philadelphia and a deten tion from the Allied Business Men's As sociation appeared nUthe hearing, and explained the need forhe line. John M. McGarvey, the principil speaker, told the councllmen that 3iilllclent money has been pledged by individuals to Incorporate as the 56th Street Passenger Railroad Company and buld the line. should tho Philadelphia Rapid Transit fall to take advantage of their 90-day option. The line will then bo leased to the transit company as the line on 52d street Is now leased. The cost will be about (300,000. FaFvorable action upon the ordinance Is expected at the meeting of Councils In two weeks. Whether or not the United Business Men's Association will be asked to submit to Councils the names of six men desir able for membership on the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Rapid Tran sit Company will bev decided today by the fate of u resolution 'carrying the sugges tion. Thfr resolution characterized by President I.tmnon, of Select Council, as "revplutlonary," passed the Select branch two weeks qo by a close vote, and, will likely meet opposition In Common at to day's session. The plan, to have the United Business Men suggest names is merely for the guidance, of Councils and to assist the members ui making choice of proper men. Continued en Fso Two. Column Jfeuc lows Executive's Announce ment That Police Must Keep Out of Politics VARE DEFIES OLD ALLY A demand on Mayor Smith for the resignation of Director of Public Safety Wilson by Select Councilman Harry J. Trainer, of tho 3d Ward, the defiance of State Senator Udwln H. Vare to Mr. Trainer's threat to have certain ballot boxes opened, and an emphatic declara tion by tho Mayor that the police and officeholders must stay out of politics tifupa tt-i)fiH rlnmlniMniv itai alnnmonto In I'tho city's political situation today. Mr. Trainers demand for Director Wil son's resignation was emphasized with the assertion that if the Mayor wishes to act in good faith he would be compelled to ask for the resignation. "I do not care what Mr. Trainer savs," said the Mayor, In reply to. the dem.id. "Director Wilson Is an honest and capable man." Mr. Trainer, who Is a former Vare leader, now aligned with the Penrose-Mc-Nlchot forces, made his demand while commenting on the Mayor's statement earlier In the day that he would dlvorae the police and officeholders from politics. VARK DBFIKS TRAINER. Senator Vare's defiance came as a re sult of Mr. Trainer's declaration that he would take legal btep to open ballot boxes to substantiate charges of election frauds In South 1'hlladulpffla ward. "Tialner ought to begin right now In opening ballot boxew in the division of his brother 'Joe. who called the election off, although he was not an election official." said Senator Vare. The Senator's statement was quickly replied to by Joseph C. Trainer, the Se lect Councilman's brother, who said lie would "go the limit" to prove there were no invalidated ballots la his division. The Mayor tn the midst of the storm, reiterated his declaration that the police Coatlaneii oa I'axs Two. Column Iw DISSOLUTION OF PENNSYLVANIA STEEL RATIFIED Stocliholrieis of the J?eniinylvniila Steel Company of New Jersey nt n special meeting in Ciuntlcn today ratified the director,' rcnoiu lioli foi' tlio diftbolutlon of the company In cnrrylug out tho snls at tho piopeitios to tho Bethlehem Stect Cot point ion. trite number of shrtics of lit of erred slock voted tn favor vn& 100,4.11 sharps out of 2fj5i023 oUtBtrmdhig. while 451 wpft? voted ngatnst. Of the common stock 105,032 wcit in favor and 34 agninst out of lOTt'-lBo oUlBtnudlu': GERARD TO GET GERMAN REPLY TODAY BERLIN. May 4, The Foreign Office made the positive nn llounceliuiit today that Germany's l eply to President Wihou's suuma line demands would bo handed to Ambassador Gerard thia afternoon. WILMINGTON'S POPULATION NOW 106,000 WILMINGTON, Del., May 4. Tho population of Wilmington, as compiled by the Police Department census completed today, Is 106,000, compared to 97,000 In 1910. ASK $43,000,000 FOR RIVERS AND HARBORS WASHINGTON, May 4. Tho Senate Commerco Commltteo today authorized ntiator Clarke, chairman, to report favorably the rivers and harbors bill carry- Ins approximately $43,000,000, an increase of about $3,000,000 over tho Houno bill, FIFTH CONTINGENT OF SLAV TROOPS IN FRANCE PARIS, May 4. Another contingent of Russian troops has been landed at Marseilles, It was officially announced today. This is tho fifth body of Russian troops to bo lnntled here. CONVICTED OF LIBELING WASHINGTON'S MEMORY , TACOMA, Wnsh., May 4. Paul Hnffcr today was convicted by a Jury of "llhellns the memory of Gcorprp WashinRton." Haffcr's conviptlon followed a letter written by him nnd published in a newspaper In which he referred to Washington ns a "slave-holder" and "Inveterate drinker." Under tho Stato law, Haffer Is liable to fine and Imprisonment. He will probably appeal. AMERICAN RANCHER SLAIN BY MEXICANS EL PASO, Tex., May 4. Tho murder of C. II. Holly, a wealthy American ranchman, nnd his Mexican foreman, 15 miles northeast of El Uub'lo, by Mex ican outlaws, was announced here today In a report from General Pershing to Major General Funston. They were shot to death on their ranch. BALANCE OF $5,712,902 IN CITY TREASURY Tho weekly statement of City Treasurer Wllllafn McCoach shows tliat tha receipts amounted to $1,418,206.03 nnd the payments to $822,303. SI, which, with tho sum on hand last week, npt including tho Slnkirtk Kund account, left a balance of $5,742,962.21 at the closo of business last night. LLOYD'S ODDS FAVOR PEACE BEFORE YEAR ENDS LONDON, May 4. Indicating a very strong belief that tho war Is beginning to draw to a close, Lloyd's today posted new Insurance rates, wagering only 1 to 3 that the watfwlll not end before December 31, 1910'. For several weeks tho rate of Insurance to guarantee against loss If the war ends by the close of tho year has been advancing steadily until it Is' now almost prohibitive. Thero has been much speculation ns to whether tho brolcors have any substantial reason for their action. FIFTEEN KILLED IN BUDAPEST FOOD RIOTS THE HAGUE, May 4. Fifteen persons were killed In food riots In Buda pest on Sunday, according to private advices received here today. Two hundred arrests were made. Crowd i of old men and women surrounded the Burgomas ter's residence, shouting "Give us bread." THIEF RETURNS GEMS AFTER THIRTY-FIVE YEARS A valuable rnrl necklace, which was stolen 33 years ago from Mrs. Howard Cooper Johnson, now living at 101 "West Mermaid lane, Chestnut Hill, reappeared yesterday through the mall. The package was sent to Mrs. George 51. Lamb, of Cedarcioft, N. J., Sirs. Johnson'j mother; accompanying it was a letter saying that It had been stolen by a servant girl who long since hart repented of tho theft and wished to mxke lestltution. SWEDEN DISTURBED BY CZAR'S SEA BASE BERLIN, 51ay 4. Th iUe.stion of the fortification by Russia of the Aland Islands, the Finnish gioup lying between tho Gulf of Bothnia and the Baltic Sea, off tho east coast of Sweden, came up recently in the Swedish Parliament, ac cording to advices received hero by the Overseas News Agency. "The question was brought up," says the repoit, "hv Professor Steffen, who stated that these Islands had been strongly fortified bv Russia, and that the fortifications were a menaco to the Swedish capital. Piofessur Stetfen recalled tho public discussions on th.9 subject In Sweden during 1908, In which there was general agreement that for Russia to fortify the Aland Islands would be a menace to Swedish neutrality nnd would endanger Stockholm. Professor Steffen declared that the present fortifications were constructed to facilitate Anglo-Russian co-operation ngainat Scandinavian countries, ard that they were thus meant to serve an aggressive purpose." MAY KEEP FRENCH BATTLE LINE AS "THE HOLY WAY" PARIS, 5lay 4. A campaign has been begun to Induce the Government to preserve the present French battle line untouched and appoint soldiers to take charge alter the war. This Is to enable 600,000 Americans who have expressed an Intention of visiting the battlefield to see the entrenched line exactly as It is now. The suggested name of the battle line Is "The Holy Way." CAPTURED SHIPS OFFSET LOSSES BY BRITISH LONDON. 5lay 4. Earl Curzon. Lord Privy Seal, announced in the Houss of Lords that 450 enemy ships had been detained, seized or captured by the Allies in all parts of tho world since the beginning of the war. Earl Curzon added that it was an encouraging fact and a curious coincidence that the British merchant ships lost through war operations were exactly balanced in number and tonnage by tho new ships added to the register during the war. WOMAN'S CHAMPION CLAIMS $200,000 SHE LEFT HIM A claim for the $200,000 left by a Detroit woman to a young man who three years ago defended her from a gang of toughs on a Philadelphia street car has been made by Frank H. Canning, of Clarksboro, N. J son of William H. Canning, a Gloucester County constable. Canning said today he remembered the incident clearly. The money was bequeathed by Mrs. J. T. Elklns, formerly Miss Irene Chadley, of this city. 5lrs. Elklns' will named Frank H. Canning as the man who had come to her rescue, but did not give his address. Philadelphia detec tives were asked to find him, but the elder Canning, read about the bequest in a newspaper and said his son had performed the service Mrs. Elklns described in the will. SPAIN MAY BACK U. S, IN U-BOAT STAND PARIS, May 4. The Spanish Government, says a 5Iadrid dispatch to the Temps, is disposed to suppo.'t the policy of the United States regarding sub marine warfare. If America asks neutral powers in general to safeguard their rights Spain Is willing to subscribe to a general understanding wlth a, view of pi eventing Germany" from continuing the form of submarine warfare she here tofore lias followed. BRAZIL URGES AMERICAN ACTION ON LOSS OF SHIPS RIO JANHIRO, 5Iay 4. The Journal do Commerelo protests vehemently against the sinking of the Brazilian steamship RIo Branco, announcement of which was made Tuesday. It cons'ders It impossible that "America will continue to witness with folded arms the continuation of these tragedies- The paper says: "TO leave me unusa niaies 10 aar uione wouia i9 equivalent to ins collapse of Ua Pan-American idea. Qerraan would, be obliged to capitulate beforcthe unanimous protestation of the peoples against her manner of making war." V 4 tftt ma fc lyjylyi)l Jfma-jMMaaMMfcMjgBMjBa,AgJa