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SOCIALISTS NAME CONVICT NO. 2253; DELEGA TES WEEP Cablegram Sims Testi fied Nearly Made Him Jump Overboard Shown Not Secretary's. Original Obtained From British Admiralty Is Found to Be Signed by "A. F. Carter." Washington, May 13. — Charges that a cablegram presented before the senate naval investigating com mittee during the testimony of Rear Admiral Sims, bore a forged signa ture were made Thursday by Sec retary Daniels. Ho referred to a message which Admiral Sims had presented as part of his criticism of the navy department and which pur ported to have been signed by the secretary. "Somewhere somebody was guilty of signing my name to an official dispatch which the original, here produced, shows T never signed," Mr. Daniels told the committee, "or of altering a dispatch by erasing the real name and substituting 'Daniels.' " The concluding paragraph of the cable gram read: "In regard to convoys. I consider that American vessels having armed guards are safer when sailing independently." Mr. Daniels testified that im mediately upon reading the ad miral's testimony ho knew he never sent such a cablegram and he started an investigation and final ly found the original dispatch in the British embassy, which It had been sent, and that the name signed to ft was "A. F. Carter, by directions of chief of naval operations." '"The statement that it was signed 'Daniels' is untrue" said the secretary. "No such telegram signed 'Daniels' was •ver sent to Admiral Sims. In his '.esuimcny, he reiterated that this dis patch made him about reedv to jump overboard,' and that it was signed with Hi\ name, conveying the impression that •he civilian secretary of the navv had presonsilly passed upon the question of a particular method to protect sh'riping Bud was re?jstiTig the adoption of the ronvoy system. I knew 1 never enter tained the opinion stated in the dispatch he displayed." Admiral Sims should produce the per sou who changed the signature. Mr. Diuiiels declared, adding that the admir al owed "an apology to me atid to tho country for the impresion undertaken to he made by his testimony based upon h false signature." Much of the secretary's testimony was ievoted to the controversy over convoy ing troop ships. He insisted that the Admiral 's course regarding the protec tion of troop ships caused the depart ment "much anxiety' and finally be "bluntly" told Sims that everything was secondary to the safe-guarding of ves sels carrying American soldiers. Mr. Daniels charged that Admiral Sims withdrew the destroyer escort from the first convoy as soon as it arrived abroad, lenving the transports without protec tion for the return voyage. Admiral Sims, he said, finally was instructed to protect the ships when they left France. Own Reports Contradict Sims. deferring to Sims" testimony that the first troop convoy, sent ovei in June, lftl'7, was not attacked by submarines and that there was no submarine within ruN) miles of the place where the attacks were said to have occurred, the naval secretary presented messages from Ad miral Sims giving accounts of such at tacks.' The first of these messages was dated June 30, 101T. and said: "First group attacked by submarines, longitude 2.1 degrees, ".0, before arriving at first rendezvous. Second group at tacked longutude 8. Strongly believe that enemy obtained information by in R yzon rHE PERFECT BAKING POWDER —is used by thebest ho tels all over the country. Ttyit-and you will know why THt Kwta bakinc PCMDCR Debs Nominated for Presidency for Fourth Time as "Lincoln of Wabash," to Salvos of Cheers From Convention, but Tears Flow as Orator Touchingly Describes Leader in U. S. Prison. New York, May 13.—Eugene V. Debs, federal convict No. 2,253, was nominated by acclamation for the presidency of the United States at the Socialist party's national convention here. Cheer upon cheer greeted the naming of the Socialist leader, now serving a ten-year sentence in the federal penitentiary at Atl an ta, fo r vi olatio n of the espionage act. The din was continued as all those who had been able to crowd their way into the con vention hall strained forward, eyes bent on the platform, where was set a life-sized portrait of Debs, framed in black. Nominated by Indiana Friend. Debs was nominated as "the Lincoln of the Wabash" by Edward Henry a delegate from Indiana, Debs' home state. In his nomination speech. Henry de scribed with such effect a visit which he had paid Debs shortly after the Socialist leader entered the penitentiary, that four of the delegates broke down and weDt. Morris Hiilquit, one-time candidate for the New York mayoralty and chair man of the convention's platform com mittee. has predicted that the party iu 1!>*20 will poll from 2.000,000 to 3,000, 000 votes. In 1908. when Debs ran for the presidency, he received 420,97." votes. In 1912 he recived 897,011. 65 Years Old; 10-Year Term. Debs began serving his 10-year sentence for violation of the war-time espionage act April 13. 1919. Debs, wh.> -r nr^dential °^nomînation lfi's ? part* pre. ldentia! nomination b. ■ ,° U . r , ln jes previously. Ile a Demo ™ 1 -ÎT: . ^ u a . m ' ^ the late seventies, he served two terms in the Indiana legislature from Terre Haute, his home town H« wi i! < andul.ite foi < o gi s. t Indiana district. In 1894 fromMay to November, he served a sentence in jail tercepting and deciphering dispatches sent ine from naval attache's code." "On the next day. July 1, 1017." Mr. Daniels said. "Admiral Sims sent this cablegram : "'It is practically certain that the enemy know position of the first ren dezvous and accordingly sent a subma rine to intercept before juncture with destroyers.' "We had no reason then and have no reason now, to doubt Admiral Sims' own positive statements made at the time that the convoy was attacked; the report of Admiral Cleaves and the of ficial report of the French general staff to the same effect." Sims Tied Up Leviathan a Month. Mr. Daniels r>lso testified that Admir al Sims had objected to the use of the former (Jerman liner Leviathan as a troop ship, on the ground that her great length made her a better target for tor pedoes than smaller vesels. He also said the admiral had contended that the ship should be operated to Liverpool rather than to Rrest, because of better facilities for handling her cargo. The department, the secretary said, followed the admiral's advice with the result that the Leviathan had to await an entire lunar month at Liverpool he fore she could get out of the harbor. Later the Leviathan operated out of Rrest where her turn-around "was measured in hours instead of weeks and she broke all records in the number of troops transported." Mr. Daniels presented various offi-j cial documents to support his conten tion that the convoy system was orig inally sponsored by the American navy and that it was not adopted fully until several months after the 1'nited States;/? entered the war and had sent many de stroyers and other craft overseas, thus providing the ships to make the opera tion of the convoy system possible. Lusk Damage Suit Draws Attention Special to The Daily Tribune. Missoula. May 1.1.— Seven criminal cases and 'J7 civil ea^cs are set for trial in the district court during the May term, which has just begun. The three most interesting of th«i criminal cases jnre those in which F. S. Lusk. Paul Quesnel and Charle»; B, Effinger are defendants. The Lusk case grew out of a circular that the defendant, who formerly was president of the First National bank here, is alleged to have issued concern- i ing Philip S. Brown, a Missoula at- ; torney. (Quesnel is said to have been identified ' ,as one of the group of men that, as- ! jflhulted Fred Miles and robbed him of j several hundred gallons of whiskv on Iuly 31 of last year. He was appre ended in St. Paul. The others are liquor cases. Would Fully Advise Automobile Tourists of Game Conditions Special to The Daily Tribune. Helena, May 13.—Names of fishing streams, regulations regarding hunting, fishing and carrying firearms will be posted at every automobile tourist camp in Montana during the next few weeks, according to J. L. Dellart, state fish aud game warden. Mr. Dellart says that many cities in the state arc providing for these camps and they are being put in largely through the efforts of the commercial aud civic organizations and it is his aim to seo that tourists are given every opportunity to learn the g-imc laws and be directed to good fishing streams in the interests of attracting visitors to the state and preserving the law without painful and costly explanations to tribunals. Winifred Drillers Go On a Vacation Special to The Daily Tribune. Lewistown. May 13.—The drillers the Kansas-Montana near Winifred have taken "vacations" and through their action drilling has again been tempor arily stopped. It is expected that Man ager W. T. Brown will very quickly have the drill going again. F RANCE WILLING TO RU N. Washington. May 13.—Senator France of Maryland, in a formal statement, hns announced that if the Republican na tional convention could find no other candidate to support the principles which he outlined in a recent speech as those for which the Republican party should stand, lie would be willing to be coin c the party staudard bearer. at for contempt of court in an Illinois V l VI conspiracy case. His present imprisonment results from investigation of a speech in Canton, O.. June Itl. 1918. which led to his arrest.,. two weeks later for opposing the war and urging labor to cease all activities whicb in any way tended to prolong it. Every atom of influence and energy in the Socialist party went into the fight to keep Debs out of jail, but each ap peal was turned down. The American Federation of Labor convention in June, 1919, voted down a resolution favoring clemency for him. Won Fame in Big R. R. StHke. a The name of Debs as 'head of the Socialist party of America ' has gone round the world. _ Russia sought his releasein appeals through diplomatic channels. With Fre-1 mier I^enine of Russia he last June was ' * ' honorary president of the wori'l labor congress. In 1893. Debs organwed the American Rai]w|v unjon> wh f ch within a short time won the celebrated (Jreat Northern. strike. In the same year, the Pullman strike broke out and Debs and his as sodateS were placed on trial for con-, spiracv to obstruct the movement of ■ ps tp( , 4 , 8jpk „ anH tfap trjfl) wfls .. tcmp £ arily suspended." Technically the trial is still pending. Debs is also credited by the Social ists with having helped to organize all the unions which now comprise the "big of the railroad brotherhoods. j£^ lr — BROWN AND OX-BLOOD SHOE POLISHES BEST FOR HOME SHINES—SAVE THE LEATHER THE BIG VALI -E PACKAGES Also PASTES and LIQUIDS for Blade, Tan and White Shoes THE P. P. DALLEY CORPORATIONS LTTX. BUFFALO. N. T. Girls! Don't Marry Him unless he is thoughtful enough of your health and welfare to see that the new home is equipped for Gas Service convenience. Gas Service Keeps Young Couples Young because it removes so many of the little irrita tions of housekeeping. When your home is equipped with a Cabinet Gas Range cooking is almost a "cinch"—things turn out better and there's 110 dirt or ash or fuel to bother with. A Gas Water Heater is another necessity for the pride—it means running hot water at »he faucets. Tonight, when he calls, ask him to stop in at our office tomorrow and arrange for Gas service. Great Falls Gas Co. Always at Your Service— —Phone 9503 TOC CA* SOW GET LETH BRIDGE Lump COAL Nut i j P r r »r>n <?f»<s Fvrieinn ° » " and Agreement Is Then FOR II SEPARATE Made for Final Vote on Knox Plan Saturday. Washington. May 13.—The provision ,,, . ,n Republican ncace resolution, re «(nesting the president to open negotia tions with (Jerniany for a separate treaty, was stricken out Thursday on motion of Senator Lodge, of Massachus etts, the Republican lender. After the provision had been stricken out, agreement was reached for a final vote on the resolution at 4 o clock Sat urday. The agreement was made by unam mou» consent, atter negotiations between Senator Lodge and Senator Underwood, 0 f Alabama, the Democratic leader, jj r _ l.odge's motion to strike out came as a surpr j so . n,. dir] not explain his r „ asons f or the motion, which was sus tajned in the absence of anv objection. Th) , SPct i 0 n strieken out'had drawn particular fire from the Democrats and f, In Senator McCumber Republican of Sh Dakota KepuDliran,. Senator Lodge suggested vote Fri-1 Orton Brothers are now located in their new store 518 Central Avenue. Phoue 6143 day, bocauBp one or two senators 'who desire to speak were absent when the rote was put over. BILLINGS WILL OBSERVE "SHIP-BY-TRUCK" WEEK. Special to The Daily Tribune. Billings. May 13.—Plans are being made by the Billings Automobile associa- , tion for a demonstration program for national "ship-by-truck" week. May 17 '22. Arrangements will be perfected at : a meeting next week. A $50 prize is to be offered high school students for the best essay on the "sbip-by-truck" move ment. WeH'^rmed .' KIWH 1 /V When company comes there is no time to waste-no chances to be taken — so mother sees that there is al ways a can of CALUMET BIKING POWDER on hand. Cakes, pies, doughnuts, muffins ana all good things to eat must be dressed up in their best taste and looks. Then, too, her reputa tion as a cook must be upheld —and she "stakes" it on Calumet every time. She knows it will not disappoint her. Order a can and have the "company" kind of bakings every day. Calumet contains only such ingredients as hare been approved officially by the U. S. Food Authorities. Tm nn wkca r»« bay it Tea nave wbea yon use it. UICMEST awasos m a m •<t **. •r Biggest selling overall in the world " I wear Blue Buckles on every run. They're tough as raw hi do and fit easy all the time.'' i < Hngimêtr »ft h» 2Qik Ctniury Limited T HERE'S just one reason why more men wear Blue Buckle Overalls than any other brand in the world. It's because they know that every pair always gives full value — because they are sure of long wear and solid comfort every time. Denim of the toughest quality, wide double-stitched seams, a strong, solid back-band and A-l workmanship throughout make Blue Buckles stand the hardest kind of wear. They are big and roomy, with riveted brass buttons, best quality buckles and loops and big reinforced pockets placed so you never sit on them. Blue Buckles have extra broad suspenders. Ask for Blue Buckles the next time you buy overalls. Blue Buckle OveFAIIs Biggest selling overall in the world June Pictorial Patterns The New Pictorial Review Patterns for June arrived yesterday—come in and get a June Pattern Sheet. If you are contemplat ing a new dress, waist or skirt you will want it correct in every detail and for that reason you should use none other than Pictorial Patterns. $3.50 Silk Hose, now $1.95 Don't let all these fine hose get away from you. In this lot are such colors as bronze, pearl, suede, smoke, gray, tan, etc.; in all sizes. Values to $3.50. All are full fashion ed. Many women are buying them and dye ing them black. Gold Band—Real China Cups and Saucers $2.75 for Six Better fix yourself today with cups and saucers, because you are sure to need them, and it may be a long time before you can again buy Gold Band Real China Cups and Saucers at any such prices as we quote above. McCoy Department Store 4 2 0-422 Central Ave. Fownes Kid Gloves Gossard Corsets ■iiii«!!iEg