CHITIXA, ALASKA, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1912.
Late Telegraph News
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Victoria, Feb. 9.—Father Emmanuel Rougier, who has
just arrived from the Orient and learned for the first time the
diplomatic correspondence between the United States and
Great Britain over the report that the latter was fortifying
the Fanning group of islands, stated that he sold Fanning and
Washington islands in this group to a Canadian syndicate.
He said the syndicate was formed for the purpose of al
lowing England to establish a naval base on the islands. He
was told that the British foreign office had denied the report,
and repeated that he did not know anything furthen than that
was the purpose for which the islands were bought.
The Fanning group of coral islands comprise Jarvis,
Washington, Christina, Palmyra and Fanning and inclose
about 2G0 square miles of territory.
Washington, Feb. 7.—Governor Walter Clark, of Alaska,
today appeared before the Houes territorial committee on Alas
kan needs and opposed home rule for Alaska at this time. Dele
gat Wiekersliam’s self-government bill was under considera
tion
The governor was closely questioned by members of the
committee for his reasons in taking the stand that Alaska was
not prepared for autonomy. He substantially reviewed what
has already appeared in His report to the President, and said:
“What the territory of Alaska most needs now is a few
real laws, permitting of its development, and it will then soon
develop to the point where home rule will be a necessity.”
He urged that the committee take no final action on the
subject until members could make a personal tour of the coun
try and study the conditions first hand. He said it was a fal
lacy to suppose that home rule would prove a cure-all for the
ills that beset Alaska, for, to his mind, legislation permitting
the development of the coal and transportation were primary
needs which could not be secured by means of self-government.
The governor will appear later before the committee on
the coal and land situation, at which time he will go more into
detail as to his views for securing relief for Alaska.
Washington, Feb. 8.—The House committee on foreign af
fairs will present a bill which it is intended shall be given spe
cial order of business, giving the President greater authority to
protect Americans along the Mexican border.
The bill following a cabinet meeting called for the purpose
of discussing the Mexican situation, is thought to have initiat
ed from that source. * ,,
Berlin, Feb. 8.—The Emperor yesterday personally opened
the Reichstag at the palace in the throne room, instead of in
parliamnt. None of the Socialist members attended.
The action of the Emperor, and the fact that the Social
Democrats remained away, is significant and widens the gap
between the government party and the latter party.
San Francisco, Feb. 8.—The Circuit Court of Appeals to
day handed down a decision in the case of the United States vs.
Clarence D. Hillman, of Seattle, denying him a new trial.
He was convicted of land frauds in selling and making
false representations through the mails for laud or lots in the
Hillman addition to Seattle.
Fairbanks, Feb. 8.-—The entire Tanana valley is aroused
as it has never been before of the necessity of impressing on
Congress the need of transportation from the coast of Alaska
to the great interior district.
With that purpose in view, one thousand Alaskans, repre
senting all sections of interior Alaska, from the Iditarod to
Fortymile and the head of the Tanana river, met here in mass
meeting last night and passed the following resolutions unani
mously :
“We citizens of interior Alaska in mass meeting assem
bled at Fairbanks, hereby unanimously endorse the plan foi
the building of a railroad by the government from the south
coast of Alaska through the Matanuska and Neenana coal figld
and into the great gold fields of the Tanana and Yukon rivei
basins, and we recommend that the same be as speedily built
as possible.”
There is great enthusiasm here in all circles over the like
lihood of the government building a railroad and opening the
coal fields. In case this i sdone it is idealized that there will be
rapid growth in population and industry of the whole interioi
section of Alaska.
it is also realized that private capital would naroiy care
to build as far as the Tanana river or the Yukon, for the ton
nage in sight at this time. Adjacent to the Tanana and Yukon
river valleys, for the use of steamboats, mining and railroads
are vast deposits of coal at the head of the Neenana river, as
well as numerous outcroppings at the head of the Big and Lit
tle Delta and other rivers having their sources in the Alaskan
range, and the people of this section of Alaska are as deeply in
terested in seeing the coal opened as-are the people of the coast
sections. It is pointed out the opening of the Neenana coal
fields, for instance, will mean greatly reduced cost in operating
mining and other industrial plants; also will mean cheapei
river navigation and furnish ernploymet to a large number of
laborers. The people here are not partial to any one port or th
coast of Alaska for a railway terminal, but desire the govern
ment to select whichever one offers the best route for a trunk
line to the interior.
Washington, Feb. 7.—Secretary Fisher, of the Interior De
partment, was before the public land committee of the House
today and urged a modification of the land laws and that a bill
already prepared reducing the term of proving up on home
steads from five to three years should be passed.
The secretary said unfortunately the present land laws
were such that it was an open invitation for claimants to per
jure themselves, lie thought a means should be provided by
which mechanics and other working people in cities could se
cure homes without requiring them to live upon the land so
many months in a year.
Washington, Feb. 8.—President Taft today held up the ap
pointment of Judge William C. Hook as a membe of the United
States Supreme Court.
Judge Hook is said to have incurred the displeasure of the
railroad corporations by rendering a decision against them in
a rate case, while organized labor is opposing him on the
ground that his appointment is desired by the Wall Street in
terests. His actions as a judge, pro and con, are now occupying
a great deal of space in magazines and newspapers, some of
which denounce him, while others defen dhim as a man fearless
in his decisions. . ' _ __ ^ * j
U. S. MARINES SEIZE A RAILROAD
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Puerto Cortez, Honduras, Feb. 10.—Yesterday 75 marine?
were landed from the gunboat Petrel and seized the wharf am.
railroad at this point belonging to the Valentine Syndicate, a
United States corporation.
The action is due to a clash with the Honduras government,
which directed that the United States representatives of the
syndicate surrender to the Honduras government all property
owned and controlled by the syndicate.
Hie American gunboat was appealed to for the purpose of
protecting the American interests and seized the wharf and the
railroad to kep the Honduras authorities from putting its decree
into effect.
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CONTRACTS CANCELLED
Eguciagalpa, Honduras, Feb. 10.—The Honduras congress
in special session today cancelled all contracts existing between
the government and the Valentine Syndicate.
A protest will be sent to the United States government
| against what is denounced as its arbitrary action in taking for
j eible possession of the wharf, railroad and other property at
Puerto Cortez.
INFORMATION REFUSED
Washington, Feb. 10.—The state department is not in a
| position to discuss the Honduras matter and refused to give out
| any information.
HOT FROM THE WIRES.
Washington, Feb. 9.—The State
Department has notified the diplo
matic representatives of Mexico here
that the. proposed mobilization of the
American troops at the border is not
in any manner intended as a demon,
stration or intervention in Mexican
affairs.
Madrid, Feb. 9.—Many towns in
opain and Portugal are inundated
by floods. Thousands of villagers
are homeless and considerable suf
fering is bound to follow.
Columbus, O., Feb. 9.—The com.
mittee having the matter in charge
will report favorably to inserting the
woman’s suffrage clause in Ohio’s
new constitution. The members be
lieve that the influence of women at
the polls \ ill be elevating.
Glasgow, Feb. 9.—In an address
here Lord Churchill declared that
‘England v.as compelled to incerase
.ts navy in proportion to the naval
increases of other nations for the
preservation of the empire.” He said
disarmament could omy be brought
about by the co-operation of all tue ,
leading nations, and he did not be.
lieve the time was at hand when
such action was advisable.
New York, Fen. 9.—Charles'
Morse, the banker recently released!
from the federal prison in Atlanta,
arrived here today on his way to
Germany to try and regain his
health. He Is a wreck of his former |
eslf.
Terreon, Feb. 9.—Abraham Gon
sales, minister of the interior for
President Madero’s cabinet, who left
here on a mission to pacify the reb.
his of Chihuahua, is marooned here
ind to all practical intents a pris. |
>ner. It may be necessary to send
troops to rescue him.
Washington, Feb. 9.—After a can.
hus by the Democrats in the House
i vote was taken on the plan of
Representative Henry, Republican,
.’or the investigation of the money
rust through a special committee
and it was voted down by 115 to 66,
n favor of the Stanley committee.
Washington, Feb. 9.—James J.
Hill the railway magnate, has been
mbpoenaed by the investigating com
■nittee to testify relative to the Lake
Superior ore field, in connection with
he steel trust.
Belfast, Feb. 8.—Lord Churchill
oday in an address announceu that
he proposed home rule bill for Ire.!
and would secure tlie Island people:
heir religious freedom. He said
Parliament would also allow Ireland
i
o control its own finances.
Seattle, Feb. 9.—The steamer
Alameda sailed today with a larger.
>assenger list than usual, comprising
Uaskans who are returning home. \
From this time on it is expected that
he travel will be getting heavier j
vith each steamer going north.
Among the passengers are Will A.;
Reel, pf the Alaskan; M. Finkelstein, J
t Cordova merchant; H. D. Foster!
ind wife; J. C. Cox, assistant super-!
ntendent of the Bonanza mine; U. S.!
Marshal H. K. Love, Harry Thisted,;
I. H. Renend, John Lackie, Barney :
Jeery, W. H. Lindig, C. C. Hazelct, j
f. A. Hazelet, Mrs. John Jenkins, O.
.V. Baxter, A. L. Powell, B. F. Pry.:
>r, Ed Schenkel, Mike Sullivan, Co.
)ert Schenkel, W. L. Rynerson, Fred j
dichols and wife; Mrs. J. Conovan,
I. Albright, Fred L. King and C. B.
oekden.
Butte, Mont., Feb. 9.—James Gal.
'aglier, of Seattle, was shot four
imes last night and probably fatal
y wounded by highwaymen who
lied to hold him up.
Washington, Feb. 9.—Chairman
McKinley, who is to have charge of
Taft’s campaign until the Holding of
the convention, will open headquar.
ters here at once.
Washington, Feb. 9—Thet govern,
rnent has granted the request of
Mexico to allow that country to move
her troops through a portion of the
United States to reach points where
the rehpls have severed railway com.
munication.
Amador City, Feb. 9.—Sixty.flve
miner* were today Imprisoned in the
Washington, Feb. 9.—McKinley
Bunker Hill mine owing to a cave-ln.
It is hoped that they will be enabled
to make use of the air pipes to live
until they can be rescued.
WILL SHARNN MILLIONS
Babylon, H. I., Feb. 10.—Margaret Cameron, the protoge of
the late Edwin Hawley, the railway magnate, who was to have
been married to him this month, will share in his millions ac
cording to a will just found. It was supposed at first that he
died w ithout making a will, but the claim is niw made that a
will has been found.
Washington, Feb. 10.—Wiilinm .Jennings Bryan lias been
■uunmnnod and will be the first witness before the House com
mittee investigating the money trust. The probe promises to
be an extended one and a large number of witnesses will lie ex
amined.
"Washington, Fob. 10.—Channan McKinley, of the Taft cam
paign committee, and SecTetan 1 lilies, the private secretary of
the President, estimate that Taft will get 780 votes out of a total
of 1,078 on the first ballot at the Republican nominating conven
tion. They have made careful estimates and declare there is no
longer any room for doubt as to the chances of Mr. Taft secur
ing the nomination.
KENNECOTT RESIDENTS
RESENT UNJUST ATTACK
Kennecott, Alaska. February 5tli, 1912.
To the Editor Chitiua Leader,
Chitiua, Alaska.
We, the undersigned, employees of the Kennecott Mines
Company, desire to protest against the statement in the Chitiua |
Lader of January 27th, 1912, to the effect that “Our former
manager, Mr. A. B. Emery, was universally unpopular with j
every one connected with the Kennecott Mines Company.”
It is well known to everyone in the Kennecott region that
hi lea\ ing the mine was a matter of genuine regret to each and
every one of us. We regard him as a personal friend and a
fair and just employer—the sort of a man that anyone of us
could go to and be sure of receiving full consideration and a
square deal.
We feel sure that the Leader will be glad to.correct the er
roneous impression produced by the publication of the para
graph referred to above, and see that justice is done to a man
whom we all hold in high esteem.
(Signed)
Joe carson
Rex Rickert' '
W. B. McPhail
Gus Corkan
.1 no. Moore
Peter Olsen
E. A. Walstrom
Jno. Bergen
O. Wald
(). ('. Anderson
Lords Moan
Franz Lindamark
Jno. t ewart
Ik or 1 mkken , > »
K. IL.msen ,
: t . in gin
A; Wiekstrom
( !:m .. "each
.! no. Erickson
Jno. I.arson
S. K. Paid
P. Jin vs ten
If. H. Moore
Torn Richmond
S. Hollander
E. M. Baldwin
Ed Creb
W. Kaskiner
,lno. Gunderson
,1. Clnisbansen
W. E Wood
• J. W.‘ Woods
W. M. Dwyer
J. A. McLean
Axel Roselle
H. B. Wolking
Edward Turk ,,
J. Frompen \
A. P. Campbell
Leonard Louis
Jno. Day
Cook Etcliison
Harry Laurie
XL D. King
Joseph Kern
\Y. A. Ruhle
J no. Christensen
.!. F. Dennis
J. L. Gearing
Jno. Moore
F. Dahl
Morris Madsen
R. L Read
AY. A. Bold
AY n. J. Wainwright
Hans Moore
T. R. Hunt
Guy Cordiner
Nick Aloore
Geo. Devine .
A. Elderbush
Sam Peters
E. AL Denney
AY. Smith
Melvin Andrew
Jno. Rhodes
Wm. Davidson
Albert ,8. Berg
AY. Trompsen
Wm. Trompen
Paul Radmn
Niels Nelson
Harry Lott
A, R. Johnstone
B. An german
AVi 11 E. Deyo
II. Harding
R. D. Shrivalle
W. H. Shedwiok, Jr.
Washington, Feb. 9.—Charles M.
Schwab, of the steel trust, today in
giving testimony before the Senate
finance committee, stated that the
proposed steel reductions fathered
by the Democrats would greatly in_
jure ...e business of the whole coun_
try.
New York, Feb. 9.—William Ran
dolph Hearst has filed charges
against Hetty Green, alleging that
she attempted extortion on an inter
esf loan ''to‘him in 190 1. He says he
will back the charges for all he is
worth.
Washington, Feb.. 9.—The name
of Myron T. Herrick has been sent to
..lie Senate for confirmation as minis,
ier (o France.
San Francisco Feb. 9.—Abe Ruef
arrived here today to appear as a
witness against former Mayor
Schmitz, on the charges of public
graft.
London, Feb. 8.—Lord Haldane,
minister of war, left suddely for tier,
'in today after an extended audience
with King George. The two inci
dents taken in connection ere cans,
ing all kinds of speculation in diplo
matic circles. ■
Washington, Feb. 8.—An attempt
■was made in the House today to
amend the seal agreement in order
to prohibit the killing of these fi\v
animals in Alaskan waters by Ameri
cans.
Washington, Feb. 8.—President
Taft will probably appoint Charles
Nagle, secretary of Commerce and
Labor, to the Supreme Bench, in tin
place of Judge Hook. Secretary Na
gle toured the coast of Alaska last
summer in company with Attorney
General Wickersham.
Washington, Feb. 9.—Samuel
Gompers, president of the Ameircan
Federation of Labor, iu giving testi
mjuy today before the Supreme
Court'over his conviction for con
ter.pt si.i.I: “Wo would rather go to
jail tor life than ai logize for oui
action in the Buck range ease.”
New Voile. Feb. 5—Leader Mur.
by of Tammany is planning a state
ampaign with a view of voting the
few York delegation at the nationa
convention of ttie Democrats fo:
Mayor Gaynor of New York city.
El Paso, Feb. 9.—A battle is ex.
nected to take place shortly between
150 mutineers arriving at Juarez ant
Mexican troops, which are approach
ing there across American territorj
by way of Eagle pass. ^
Los Angeles, Feb. 10—Miss Grace
Melius, a well known society leader,
who was married to Lieut. Samuei
B. Thomas, of the navy, and son of
Admital Thomas, died today of
pneumonia.
Nome, Feb. 10.—The Republicans
of Seward Peninsula feel that thej
are entitled to recognition at the
coming territorial convention and
the delegate’s from this section to
Cordova will urge the election ol
Dr. J. II. Mustard as the next na.
tional committeeman to succe>ed L
P. Shackelford.
MEXICO CITY Feb. 10.—News
a as been Received here; of a battle
between the, federal' troops an l reb
els in th hills fifty miles south oi
here. There were 2,000 Zapatistas
rebels and 1,200 Mexican soldiers it;
lie Ci ,; nt. The battle took
Rte ir. C:e -ihee hills and the
ebt’.s were routed with a loss oi
f0,V i ii .and a laige number
wounded.
Pikevilte, Ky„ Feb. 10.—Louis
Call, a not. .i , d leader with twen_
ty-two v.i to his credit, and a
son of .Morgan Hal!, was killed yes.
terday in Shelby Gap by George
Johnson, a con table. He was re
sisting arrest ana threatened to kill
Johnson on sight.
Washington, Fob. Ib.—The State
Department today upheld the con
tention of the governo rof Texas not
to grant the requets of President
Madero for allowing the Mexican
troops to cross the Texas border and
reach Chihuahua through Eagle
Pass.
Mrs. George Geiger, Mrs. R. R.
Stewart and Mrs. Halrd left this
morning on the special car on a
pleasure trip over the railroad, go
ing as far as Kennecott. They are
the guests of Superintendent Geiger
and will return on Tuesday’s train.
Late Telegraph News
Jacksonville, Feb. 8.—In the state convention of Republi
cans held here the administration of President Taft was en
dorsed and it was decided to send its delegation to the nation
al convention instructed for Taft.
The Republicans of Virginia have practically as urod
other southern states that it will do likewise, and it is f. it <
tain that the South will present a solid front for the ron >
• ion of Mr. Taft.
Washington, Feb. 8.—In order to allow’ an ice h.
steamer to go from Vladivostok to Nome with coal to iv:
the fuel famine, it was decided that the steamer will n i
called to account for violating the coastwise laws.
The way for this action was paved by Senator Wil on,
on a telegram received from the Alaska committee of the n
Seattle Chamber of Commerce. The department of commerce
and labor discussed the question with Mr. Wilson and decided
that the vessel would be given the right to proceed on h r own
initiative; that, owing to an emergency existing the expedition
would be considered as a relief expedition for supplying coni,
and the coastwise law would be suspended in the present in
stance.
Washington, Feb. 8.—Tim Alaska question is now fairly
before Congress and transportation from the coast to tin* in
terior of Alaska and the opening of the coal fields own- in low
all other Alaska questions.
These are considered the two main issues by all interested
parties. There seems to be an almost unanimous sentiment that
they are important needs, but there is still difference ofbjiin
ion ns to the proper method ot securing the host results. Some
favor the guaranteeing of bonds for private railway -, under
government supervision to guard against high rates, while
others are openly espousing the government ownership plan.
President Taft and Secretary Fisher favor the plan for a gov
shown there is actual suffering, is considered another strong
eminent ownership. President Taft believes that the govern
ment should build the railroad, but thinks that the way should
be left open so that the government could afterwards lea e the
property to private individuals, should the occasion arise Hir
ing to eomntecial and industrial developments.
There is also a difference of opinion as to how the coal
should he opened. Chairman Wilson, before the committee on
territories, today pointed out the need of Alaskan • i for the
United States navy, and said that while immediate . lion was
necessary, he was opposed to tlie leasing system. His views
are reflected by a number of other lawmakers, whih oihcrs are
pledged to the leasing system as the best means of r. ni aally
protecting the consumer.
Mr. Wilson, while before the committee, urged ai■■- . navi
gation, conservation of tkf^almon grounds and the cheaper
cable tolls to Alaska.
PiP—.
Berlin, Feb. 6.-—Owing to the initiative from tic i ate
States in suggesting a plan for preventing further bloodshed
in China, the negotiations between Germany and other p
ers for reaching a joint agreement is proceeding.
The executive government officials are greatly cm ear
aged that the United States has pointed out a way. and will
heartily concur in any action which seeks an equitable *i• i i
peaceful adjustment.
San Francisco, Feb. 6.—A cablegram lias been received
from Nanking stating that President Sen has telegraphed Pm
military advisory board at Canton that peace is at hand and
not to send an army against Pekin.
Washington, Feb. 6.—'The state department has nvcivod
advices which state that the negotiations now un«h • «i b*>
tween the head officials of the republican party in Nan1, ’c
and the Manchu members of the royal family in Pekin m
a dual form of government. It is probable that a spirit nr;
will act in the capacity of emperor and be recognized as i!
lignins head of the empire, and that an actual execute
will be elected by the people. This is in the form of a ■ a ;
inise, and at the same time will give the Chinese a cram ■
take on the responsibilities of a republic form of governur t
more gradually.
Lawrence, Feb. 6.—The American Federation of Labor s
now formulating a plan for a world wide movement and con
trol and more equal distribution of labor. The main purpose
sought is to settle the strike question that is to get labor some
thing like a fair and equitable wage without the necessity of re
sorting to strikes.
Washington, Feb. 6.—Tlieer is war in the La Follette ranks
and bis main supporters are seeking to knife him in the inter
ests of Roosevelt.
The trouble was precipitated today by a declaration from
La Follette that he was in the tight to stay, and on no account
would lie withdraw his name, as urged by Progressives after
< n all night conference. lie said lie believed himself to be the
logical candidate for the progressive movement, and thought
it was a show of bad faitli that at the eleventh hour, after he
had already canvassed and pledged his friends to his support,
to urge his withdrawal.
Shortly after his declaration, Medill McCormick, one of
his main supporters, issued an edict to the Illinois Progressives
to defeat La Follette and work for a Roosevelt deelgation.
It is felt here among those who keep their hands on the
political pulse that the chance of La Follette for securing even
a look in for the nomination are gone. On the other hand, it is
also admitted that lie can swing a considerable following; and
that it was bad politics to arouse bis active opposition, for it
means a split in the ranks of the Progressives. Some of the
Progressives roundly criticise Medill McCormick for what they
term hasty notion and lack of diplomacy in declaring war on
La Follette in Illinois.
Arrangements are also being made to undermine La Fol
lette in other states in the interests of the Roosevelt boom.
Mr. La Folltte gave out a second interview later in the day
in which he said, “I have been a standard bearer for principles,
principles as represented in the progressive movement, and not
for individuals.” He intimated that lie would not support; the
candidacy of Roosevelt unless the latter came out in the open
aud announced his principles and whether lie fully stood for
and endorsed the professive movement. He declared that he
would not be satisfied Bth any half measures, as the principles
inyolved in the forthiwing presidential election was of great
er moment than anyR&vidual.