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EvPLE'S VOICE OF PALMETTO STATE tiie .Second of April Citizens of South Carolina to Hold Meetings in All Cities to Frame Kesolntions for or Against War, Thereby to Guide vur imj]>reseiilamt's in i i Charleston American. 26th. An expression of opinion from the people of South Carolina on the war question should be formulated in e\ ery city of the State simultaneously on the second of April. These opin ions should be wired to our congress men. as expressive of the will of their constituents. Let the people rule, their wish should stand where South Caroliua stands on the question. This is the advice given by ex-Gov-, ernor Cole L. Blease to the repre-. sentative clergymen and churchwork-; ers of the State, who went to him for his advice and opinion. 'What is the attitude of the people of South Carolina in regard to the international crisis with which they are now faced?" That was the ques-1 tion put up to Former Governor Blease tonight. A delegation called upon him, headed by one of the min-' isters of a leading-Christian denomin-J ation in this State, authorized by, moiuL lkj a^^iuav/ii ini uicaoc 111 i u- , gard to the matter. The situation j yras somewhat anomalous. Mr. Bleasei has made no pretentions as to reli-i gious matters. The committee, how-j ever, was composed of men who have i ben prominently identified with reli- j Chalmer every pi !_i c n UCiWCCU Here are in the cha ing parts c connecting makes the with extr oughness. Or The era heat treat piece. Bs with the si in diamett Rigid. St] rotating ai unique mc derstand v ?o smooth. Tc?ri?g Car, 1 iocmg uar, : i \ gious work in this State for a num ber of years past and who want to <1;j ther duty from a patriotic standpoint as they might be advised Vy those in whom they have ' ill confidence. Mr. Blease suggested that, the first Monday in April was salesday, <<t which time many people of the re spective counties wouH be at their county seats to attend sales and to transact other business. "I would suggest to you that, at noon on April 2," he said, "you hold a meeting 1:; Virt i-ii vinns />r" :if ULIC VaiiV'UO V-vuuuv . - w 4. which time you determine the course you desire to pursue. Let the people decide. Let them express their full wishes in the matter. They can a? point one of their number, :f :i ;% so desire, to wire the congressmen from their districts exactly in accord with their wishes." The chairman of the delegation which called upon the former govern or agreed fully with ihe suggestion of Mr. Blease and requested him to send a statement to The Charleston -American in line therewith to the ef fect that the people of the respective counties of the State hold the meet ings suggested on the first Monday in April. The names of the members of the committee which called upon the former governor are not given in this connection, but they are of promin ence in the religious affairs of South Carolina. An expression of opinion from the people of the State is all that is de s pats quality materials iece of every Chalmers the Chalmers and most i three parts out of thousands ssis. They are hidden rnov if the motor?the cranKsnait, ; rods and pistons. Chalmers m of extraordinary materials aordinary care and thor le-Piece Crankshaft nkshaft is droo-forged from ed carbon steel in a single ilancing weights are integral laft. The shaft is 2j^ inches sr. Sturdy, but not heavy, rong. It is balanced while t a fast rate of speed, on a iciiine. mis neips you wu un vhy the Chalmers motor is All of the above means quality, car you bay, and the kind of qu . $1550 . 1250 \ '-passenger >-passenger Touring Sedan. 7 Roadster, 3-pass (All prices C Chalmers 7-Passe Price $131 tJJtOL] tisifiSDitito - - - ' -c*L+xL . sired and it is felt by the committee representing this leading denomina tion that this is the best manner in which to secure it. The call is issu ed by the committee. They ask thai the people of the several counties when they go to their county seats on salesday in April, hold a meeting, for mulate their wishes in the shape of a resolution and wire the congressmen from their respective districts.. GERMANY'S POSITION TO BE IGNORANCE OF EXISTING WAR STATE (By William Bayard Hale.) Berlin, March 25 (Via Sayville, March 2?5;.?"II congress declare.-, that a state of war is existing be tween the United States and Gei j many. Germany will take the position that she is not aware of the fact. She will continue to act in the assump tion that her attitude toward the i 'United States is practically the same ' as she takes toward all neutrals, I none of \vhom dreams of asserting ; that a state of war exists. I "Rumors of proposed mediation be-! ; tween the United States and Germany' i by some unnamed neutral come from London, but nothing of this is known i n-nn 1 d nnf r>nnc;i r?pr IltirtJ. uciiuau| rtuu?u ? ? alteration of her U-boat policy. On the other hand, Germany will not de clare war." I report the above a3 an explicit statement made to me by a high offi cial who I am not permitted to name. and quality workmansh car. Therein lies the dif other cars. Cnrmprfiriv Rnds?X/roncr ? ? O Connecting rods are des secure rigidity find lightnes: are made of special carbon s* unusually strong and depcndal rod weighs only 41 ounces, will withstand greater stress s than some connecting rods almost twfce as much. Light Weight Piston Chalmers pistons are of L; light and tough metal, aboi weight of cast iron. Chalmer reduce tiie strain on tne oeann insure the marvelous Chalmen ness. They make possible th< able Chalmers power. The kind of quality you need in the nlit-u v?r>rr ClF.T in the Chalmers passenger . $1850 Limousine. 7 enger . . 1250 Town Car, 7 o. b. Detroit) nger Touring Car 50 Detroit rW 1 4 fTTA /Vi tv#i Phone 172. try, Carolina. MORE SUBARISE CHASERS FLAWED Secretary Daniels Expects to Buy as Many as it Will He Possible to Con struct?Labor to be Mobilized. (By w. H. Atkins.) Washington. March 26.?The na tion's war machinery, operating at topnotch speed, tonight rushed a hem ail ])lan8 to put in maximum fighting trim the United States' first line or defense at sea. and all the individual factors that enter into the speeding up process of ship eonstuction were brought into play to hasten the navy's \Ji epcii uuuii iui ri/iimi i.. To greatly stre^-t^e:1 the naval am of the country, plans were completed for a very large number of additional submarine chasers. The navy depart ment arranged to open bids for these craft next Wednesday. The exact number wa? not divulged. Secretary of the N'avv Daniels stated, however, that it is his purpose to buy as many of this type of vessels as ft will be possible to construct. To meet the governments needs, sucn yarns very yon will working on a 24-j hour schedule. with largely augment-, ed forces of skilled artisans. Thousands of small motor boats and other private craft which have been' given to the nation by their patriotic owners, will be fully equipped for war uses. Contracts for engines and other j accessories for such vessels already have been awarded to supply emer gency needs. These fleets of small ip into ference , Light igned to 3. They teel. Are Die. Each Yet they tnd strain weighing IS /nite. A it >3 the s pistons igs. They 5 smooth remark $2530 2556 ciaft will bo of incalculable value as chasers or for patrolling purpc./,es. Heroic steps wore ta^en ro ni-n*-' the steel product available for the building as quickly as possiule ot bat tle crusiers, scout cruisers and tor pedo boat destroyers already author ized. Secretary Daniels announced that Bernard M. Baruch. chairman of the steel committee of the council oi na tional defense, will confer this wcefc v. mi i^iUvi L n. uary, 01 me I'nited Slates steel magnates and ar rangements will be made to rush for ward the output of steel prc-luc ts. Xaval officials entrusted with the duty of fixing a cost price for ship already ordered, plus a 10 per ceiu profit to the builders, will attempt *10 reach agreement with steel producers as to the price the shipbuilders must pay. The Carnegie Steel company al ready has agreed to furnish, the gov ernment with steel plate at 3 cents a pouuu, as cumyarea wuxi seven cents to private builders. Manufac turers of other principal materials entering into warship construction have been impressed with the imper ative necessity of bringing their out put up to maximum in order that the work in yards may not be delayeu. Mobilization cf labor upon such a scale of efficiency that the extra <Te-, mands cf all shipyards and munitions plants can bo fully met v;U be com-1 pleted at a conference called by Sec retary of Labor Wilson today for next V'C'inwpv up attonriod by Presi dent Samuel Gompers, of the Ameri can Federation of Labor and chair man of t'ne committee on labor of the D ~ \J l cad ? I am now in care of all the c county and will Building in rear o shop for the ne: receive and pay take any variet; clean peas at $ delivered in strc y\J Ul 9U1 |ilU9 money. H. 0. Static r-% *11 Special close envelopes at 3 ce while they last. Mayes' Line paper 25 cents pc Linen Box and 50c per box. I Mayes' B< Ik House ?f * H council of national u and re presentatives oi' the civil service roar. - mission and officials of the i'eder*; employment service. ?m ? RIUHT TO TKAVKL ITON ilH.il Tafl Says Wilson is i'ljily .Jusfiliod iff. Course Toward Teutonic Knipire. Memphis. .March 26.?Former Pres ident Tai't, in an address here toda./ in advocacy of the League to Enforce Peace, made a plea for a virile Amer icanism and gave emphasis to tn?s declaration that the proposed league would not stand for a "'step lightly" policy. "We mean to have peace If have to fight for it," lie said. Analyzing the legal aspects or cay situation brought about by Germany'^ policy of unrestricted submarine war fare, the former president asserted that American citizens on ship* riyUt& the American flag were entitled it* the same protection as though they were on United States so:! and de clared President Wilson was fully jus* tified in steps taken in the presenv crisis. Mr. Tal't expressed the opinion tftaft "with the exception of a relative!/ few extremists." Germans who are citizens of the United States will prove their '^valtv to this country. "In previous wars," he declared. "their loyalty has been testified Ki* by the dead which they left on battle fields for the United States." Mr. Taft left here late today toe Little Rock, Ark. icys'favorite Easiesttf iCK WHITE TAN 10? TIT H.ISHES *K ?NC. eurrAt-o, N.V. 9 /anted position to take ow peas in the [ be at the Scott f Taylor's barber xt 2 weeks to for them. Will y of sound and 2.00 per bushel >ng bags. Bring to me and save LONG K :>nery out sali of linen nts per package in Lawn pound ;i puunut Paper 10c, 25c >ok Store LamaamiI TLmiCff. UVOMN lungs* v- vjaib _