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MEXICANS rm Radicals in Mexico with Knowledge and Support of I’arrania Plotted to Instigate RooluUon, Charges Sen. Fall. • Washington, Dec. Evidence that "^Rfatwas^MHX'rcop wiiii im umfwiwjp' and support of President Carranza plotted to instigate a revolution in the United States and to seize the border states acquired by the American gov ernment in 1848 is contained in the memorandum presented to President Wilson by Senator Fall of 'New Mexi co, chairman of the foreign lelations sub-committee investigating the Mexi can situation. Plans for the proposed revolutiron were obtained by the sub-committee from the minutes of a meeting last October 15 in iMexiqo, City of Lodge 13 Workers of the World. The Mexi can president is linked most direct ly, with the plot through correspon dence in which he recommends three men for special consideration be cause of their connection with the “plan they desire to put imo prac tice in the siate of Texas.” These men, the committee sates, have been identified as active agents of &edge 23.-* - tice in the state of Texas. “This plan being very favorable for Mexico, please aid them in every way and* give the necessary instructions in the frontier states. - “I remain your affectionate friend, V. Carranza.’,’ The second letter dated -August 19 and addressed to the same govern ment official, follows: “The- present letter will he deliv ered to you by Mr. Juan N. Garcia and the two friends from Texas who accompany him, and in accordance with put "cen^tfsat'isw. plcaao- giaa them the guarantees they sciicit as well as the pecuniary assistance they may desire. “I refhain your f'rieud affectionate ly, “V. Carranza.” Other information secured by the committee and which it regards as reliable, indicated treaty negotiations between Mexico and Japan. The doc ument in possession of the committee states that one high oficial of Mexico would communicate to another high official that “the treaty with Japan is coming along” and that the writer is convinced of the “great advantages it would bring Mexico for its national integrity.” Reference is contained in another document to tue support the Mexican government proposes to givfli LEADING FIGURES ' AWAITING MEETING Republicans Ready for National Com mittee Session. Washington. ‘Doc. 7.---The leading figures of the Republican party will be in Washington most of this week for the meeting of the national Repub- licap committee which convenes Wed nesday. Although selection of a place and date for the 1920 national convention jg tha only business.lmmaU» the committee, the gathering of party leaders is expected.to bring out a great deal of discussion of candidates and policies with preliminary jockeying which may have an important bearing on the campaign. Several members of the committee and many others prominent in Repub lican circles in the various states &1-. ready had arrived tonight, and St Louis has b r oken the ice of the fight for the convention by opening head quarters. *, Chicago is also making a determined effort for selection as the convention city, is expected to be lepresented to morrow by a special train of boosters. , Py Wednesday at least four candi dates’ headquarters are expected to German commercial initiative in Mex-| be at work. The managers for Maj. i Gen. Leonard Wood are to reach Washington tomorrow and the Illnois ICO The memorandum which con tains jj> r0in | nen t Men of MIehTiran Plead an abstract of the evidence collect ed by the committee, was delivered to the president by Snator Fall on Friday night and made public late today. The notes of the October meeting of the radical lodge deciare “there appeared three delegates, tw'o Ameri TWENTY IN COURT IN NEWBERRY CASE delegation trying to get the convention for Chicago, is expected to organize also a campaign for the nomination of Gov. Frank O. Lowden. Friends of Indictments for* Election Fraud., 8 ^ ^ be planning to take advan Some Deny (’barge and Others ^ ^ meeting and headquarters Plead Guilty. Grand Rapids, Dec. 3.—Twenty de fendants, many of them prominent in the official life of Michigan, appeared before Judge C. W. Sessions in federal court today to plead to indictments cans and one Mexican, who had arriv- c h a rglng conniption, fraud and con ed from the United States, and who claimed that the society’ would be able, at beginning of next November (that is November 1919), to call a general strike of all miners and metal workers in the United States: that they had three million adherents in that coun try where they will be able to seize one western and two Atlantic ports; that a large number of American sol diers were preparing to take sides with them, and they proposed to estab lish a capital of a reformed govern ment of the United States in the ata*e of Colorado: :hat when such a revolt tion was successful, the Mexicans rendering their assistance, the bor» der states which were acquired by the United States in thd treaty of 1848, would be returned to Mexico.” The ftrree men referred to are the &ame, the memorandum states, as those mentioned by Carranza in let ters of which the committee has se cured photo-statistic copies these ppiracy in connection with the nom ination and electirm of Truman H. Newberry, United States senator from Michigan. With one exception, the defendants, who include a prominent clergyman, either stood mute or pleaded not guil ty and were released on $1,000 bond. Willie V. Capron, of Frankfort, Mich., pleaded guilty to three of six counts dealing with activities in the primary campaign. Others of state wide prominence who appeared for arraignment included: State Senators Charles J. Deland, of Jackson, and William M. Connelly, Spring Lake; Thos. Bigger, a former state senator, now boxing commis sioner; John W. Dunn, of Standish, for twenty years judge of the Arenac county probate court; Earl J. Davis, a leading atorney of Saginaw; Al bert H. Berger, a' Benton Harbor manufacturer; Rev. John B. Hewlet, for Senator Poindexter of Washington have been active here for some weeks. Some members of the committee thought tonight that in addition to fixing the time and place of the con vention the committee w'oilld pass resolution indorsing the work of the Republican congress. It was not thought likely, however, that steps would be taken formally to go very far toward outlining the issues of the campaign. • * Will H. Hays, the national chair man and a number of other officials of the committee are expected to ar rive tomorrow. letters, dated June 4, and addressed 1°* Flint; ^ eev ^’ Antr I ,n coun- to Manuel Aquirre Berlanga, Mexi can minister of Gobernacion, says: “Senidr Lino Cabelio, bearer of this letter, is the person, who in com pany with two friends, will bring to you the manifestos and the plan which they desire to put into prac- ty clerk; Timothy Ryan, prominent Jackson business man, and William B. Wilson, an officer of the Grand Rapids Typographical Union. Mr. O’Dell, who is "a former statfc treasurer, requested an early, trial and issued a statement denying charges that he had anything to do with the Newberry, campaign. It is under- rtood O’Dell was charged with urging James W. Helme, former dairy and food commissioner, to enter the pri mary race against Henry Ford, pre sumably for the purpose of splitting the Democatic ranks. In his state ment O'Dell declares he did suggest that Helme seek the nomination but without intention of aiding the New berry campaign. Helme has also de clared in a statement that his candi dacy was not for the purpose of aid ing Newberry, but to give the people a choice of candidates as between the money barons and a real.repre sentative of the people." I As Patriotic a story as ever filmed—Spec tacular, Impressive, Thrilling—How Amer ica fought its own battle of Democracy at home and made itself fit to lead the world’s advance. A story loved by the North and cherished in love and honor and memory by the South. x i CHILDREN 15c IndudMig War Tax ADULTS 30c -'oi— Continuous Show from 2 p. m. until 10:30 p. m. ! 3 I ✓ASTI We take pleasure in announcing to the child/en. as well as to the Bps, that MR. SANTA CLAUS has arrived and placed on exhi- bition at our store, one of the largest assortments of toys to be found anywhere. - They areopen and displayed, so come to see them while the stock is complete, for old SANTA is receiving letters each day from the good little girls and boys, asking to have different items placed away for-them. We are open at night as we have our own light plant. Dolls Dolls Dolls We have dolls ranging in price form 25 cents to $3.50. Some that sleep and some that wont. Some dressed others not dressed. Some large, some small. Some with hair and some without. In fact we have'the largest line of dolls that we have ever had since we have been in business. Also doll heads extra. * Doll Carriages and Doll Beds Why should you carry that little doll when we'; have such a large assortment of doll carriages and they are priced right too, only 75 cents. And too, you know that every little doll is like its little mis tress, they must sleep. We have the famous RED DICK unbreakable, folding bed, ail dressed up with fancy mattress and pillows. Prices range from 50c to $2.50. Mechanical Toys for Real Boys Boys here is where you want to put Santa wise. We have the Famous Erector Sets and also the Sand Cranes. These are educational as well as amusing. Then too, we have the Steam Engines in several different models fop- the b«jy who is more grown up. Fireworks! Yes Fireworks! For the past two years we have been some what restricted on the fireworks on account of the war, however we have one of the most complete lines of fireworks this time that has ever been displayed in Clinton. Be sure to visit this department. Attention to the Grown-Ups! In addition to our toys we have a full line oLmerchandise suitable for presents to Father, Mother, Brother, Sister, Sweetheart, Grandpa, Grandma or friends. - In fadt we have the most complete stock that ypu can find anywhere. Make this store your headquarters for gifts as well as staple dry goods, shoes, etc., and you will be more than pleased with your purchases. Courteous salesladies and salesmen will be at at your service, and we wish to thank you in advance for your patronage. Yours for a Merry Christmas, THE BEE HIVE Horns and Drums - ■* — 9 You will find in this departmenr a com plete: assortment of those noise makers in all* the bright colors and sizes. Prices 10 centJ to $1.50^ ~ * These are only a few of the. many toys that we have. -The best wdy is to come and— see for yoursjelf. Other item's are Toy Pianos, . Accordeans, Tea sets, Doll Furniture, Picture * books, ABC Books, Wheelbarrows, See-Saws, Coasters, Automobiles, Trains and numerows other items.