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SEWARD, Aug. 10.—Commander Ellicott received orders
late this afternoon from the war department to sail direct for
Bremerton with the Maryland. As a result the cruiser steamed
away at five o’clock, and will make no stops in Alaska, not even
going to Cordova to take on the 600 tons of coal that awaits her
there. The men who went into the Matanuska fields have not
returned. They will return to Seattle on the steamer Alameda,
which is due to sail from here next Thursday.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.—Last evening the Senate finally
passed the Panama canal bill by a vote of 47 to 15. Under its
provisions American ships are permitted to pass through the
•anal without being subject to tolls. This is regarded as a
great victory- for the shipping interests of the United States.
There is a provision in the bill just passed which the railroad
interests have been persistently fighting. It prohibits the
railroad companies from operating vessels through the canal.
Another provision authorizes the management of the canal,
when completed, through one head power, in accordance with
the desire of President Taft.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.—Henry D. Flood, of Virginia
chairman of the House committee on Territories, asked for and
secured the disagreement of the House on Amendments to the
Alaska home rule bill, that had been adopted by the Senate
after the measure had passed the House. It was stated thal
the principal, and practically the only- serious objection to tht
amendments, was because of the change from two houses t(
one legislative bodyr. The Senate sought to abolish the terri
torial Senate of eight members. Chairman Flood maintain;
that this is eminently- unfair to Alaska, and is a departure fron
all previous legislation enacted upon behalf of terri
tories. He declared that this was freak legislation and In
didn’t consider it fair that it should be tried on Alaska, whos<
burdens were already- heavy enough to bear. Three conferees
consisting of Mr. Flood; William C. Houston, of Tennessee
and William W. Wedemey-er, of Michigan, were appointed t<
meet in conference with a similar committee fx-om the Senate
It is genei-ally believed that the Senate committee will agre<
to restore the stricken clause which provides for the territoria
Senate, and that the bill will then speedily become a law. Tin
President will sign it.
CHICAGO, Aug. 8.—After the unanimous nomination oi
Governor Hiram W Johnson, of California, for Vice President
and the adoption of a platform, the National Progressive part}
adjourned. However, previous to adjournment there was s
delightful exhibition of pyrotechnics. A committee was ap
pointed to apprise the nominees of the great honor that hat
been conferred upon them by the people, through their self-con
stituted representatives.
The timid and retiring Col. Roosevelt appeared upon tin
platform and was almost overcome with the warmth and spon
taneuity of an applause that fairly shook the building. Aftei
order had finally been restored the gallant leader of the Bui
Moose band vociferously declared that the latest honor in select
ing him as the future President of the United States was th<
greatest and grandest tribute that it had ever been his gooc
fortune to receive. He accepted the responsibilities that tin
convention had imposed upon him, and with his hat in the rinj
and his boots in the saddle, he would lead the gallant forces oi
to victory.
Col. Roosevelt then paid a high tribute to his running mate
He declared that only a man of the exceptional high type ol
Governor Johnson should ever be even thought of for the
Vice Presidency. He was such a man as would be fit at an}
moment to fill the exalted position of President, should eve)
occasion make it necessary for his advancement. This pathetic
allusion to the possibility of the loss at some future period oi
the services of the valiant leader Roosevelt brought tears to the
eyes of many of the delegates.
Upon the conclusion of Col. Roosevelt’s felicitations hh
under-studv made his way to the rostrum and bristled with
self-importance while he received a measure of applause from
the almost exhausted audience. Governor Johnson immediately
dislodged any thought that he might fail to rise to the impel
tance of his sacrifice. He declared, “Enlisting, as I have, iE
that contest for humanity that desires governmentally to make
men better rather than to make men richer, I accept this great
honor, and would rather go down to defeat with Theodore
Roosevelt than to victory with anyr other presidential candi
date.” There were more tears and then the band playred, while
it was generally understood that the two martyrs to the cause
of self-ambition and laudation would remain in the running
until the November election.
The platform that had been kindly prepared by Col. Roose
velt was of course adopted with that same degree of unanimity
that marked the entire proceedings of this well regulated as
semblage of free thought. There were some very positive dec
larations in the platform concerning Alaska. It declares thal
the resources of the territory should be opened at once, but that
they should neither be sold nor given away, except under the
homestead laws. There is a demand that the monopoly of trans
portation in Alaska be prevented by the government acquisi
tion of the railroad and harbor facilities. Also that Alaska
should have the same measure of self-government that other
American territories have enjoyed.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7.—The Senate judiciary committee
transmitted a resolution to the Senate touching on the recent
investigation and resignation of Federal Judge C. II. Hanford,
of JSeattle. It recommends that the Attorney General be di
rected to take such action as he may deem necessary, “if, in
hUs opinion, the testimony discloses infractions of the law.”
Following a conference with the Attorney General, an
no^neeigHit was made by Representative Victor Berger that a
id jury would probably be convened at Seattle to
Into the charges that had been preferred against
lord, whose resignation has been accepted by the
VOTE FOR DELEGATE, IX 1910
Wickersham Orr O’Connor Scat- Total
First Division . 1020 474 30 tering 1524
Second Division. 705 471 380 1556
Second Division . 705 471 380 1556
Third Division . 1087 1600 154 2 2843
Fourth Division. 1760 722 871 6 3359
Total .4572 3267 1435 8 9282
Wickersham over Orr 1305.
Vote for Delegate 1908
Wickersham, 3802; Chilberg, Socialist-Labor 23S3; Corson, republican,
2139; Ronan, democrat, 1007; Clum, independent, 294. Total 9625.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 7. —Amid tumultuous applause the Na
tional Progressive convention this afternoon unanimously nom
inated Theodore Roosevelt for President of the United States.
He was given fulsome praise by a number of delegates, one
designating him as Napoleon the conqueror. After loud de
mands the leader of the people made his appearance and favor
ed the delegates with one of his characteristic speeches. At its
conclusion it is expected that John M. Palmer will place in
nomination for Vice President Hiram W. Johnson, of Califor
nia. He will also be elected unanimously, as Colonel Roosevelt
had previously advised the leaders that the Governor was ac
ceptable as his running mate.
CHICAGO, Aug. 8.—This afternoon the members of the
National committee of the new party are in session. Col. Roose
velt has announced that four women must be added to the
committee, making an innoation in American politics. Senator
Dixon, of Montana, was prevailed upon to accept the chair
manship. The selection of a campaign committee is now under
way and will likely be agreed upon tonight.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 7.—A protest against the confirma
tion of Judge Fuller, of Nome, recently appointed to preside
over the fourth judicial division at Fairbanks, has been filed
with the Senate judiciary committee. No names are given, but
it is intimated that the objection comes from Alaskans and
former residents.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.—Secretary of the Interior
Fisher has evolved another new and novel plan for the treat
men of the nation’s domain. His idea is to allot the govern
ment coal lands to cities, which in turn may develop and oper
tte them to supply the needs of the municipality, as well as to
furnish the citizens and manufacturers with needed fuel. The
irst step of his new plan was taken yesterday, when he recom
mended that Congress pass a bill granting (»4(> acres of coal
land to Grand Junction, Colorado. The proposition is the sub
ject of general discussion today.
SEAGIRT, Aug. 7.—Governor Woodrow Wilson was this
ifternoon formally notified that he had been selected by the
Democratic convention as the nominee of that party for the
ligh office of President of the United States. There was a full'
ittendance of the notification committee and the occasion was
me of importance and dignity. In accepting the nomination
he Governor said among other things: “We must speak in
sincerity, and not merely to catch votes. Instead we must
satisfy the thought and conscience of the American people. We
stand in the presence of a nation, impatient and distrustful, but
iemanding relief from many injustices and iniquities that have
gradually grown up in our country. The trusts owe their or
ginal power to the high tariff duties, and these we shall seek
jo reduce. The high cost of living has been a consequent and
rntural sequence. The people demand relief, and we confidently
relieve that the policies outlined in the Democratic party, if
conscientiously carried out, will result in a new condition of
:hings that will bring contentment and prosperity.”
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 7.—Returns from yesterday’s primaries
indicate that the choice for tlie Democratic nomination for
Governor will not be determined until the full vote has been
counted, The contest is remarkably close. Major Cowhard
McKinley is leading in the race for the Republican nomination
for Governor. Eight Democratic members of the House, in
cluding Speaker Champ Clark, have been renominated. Four
Republican members have also been renominated and will likely
be returned to Congress.
TOPEKA, August 7.—At the primaries held throughout
the state of Kansas yesterday there were some surprises. The
Progressives swept the state and elected eight out of the ten
presidential electors that are to go on the Republican ballot,
with allegiance to Theodore Roosevelt. II. M. Gray, a Progres
sive, defeated Philip Pitt Campbell, of Pittsburgh, for the
Republican nomination for Congress in the third district. Mr.
Campbell has been a member of Congress for the past ten years.
Arthur Capper, editor and publisher of the Daily Capitol at
Tpeka was nominated for Governor. There was a hard fight
for the Senatorship, between the present incumbent, Charles
Curtis, and Goernor Stubbs, a strong Progressive. The result
is still in doubt.
PUEBLO, Aug. 7.—At a state convention of Democrats it
was by unanimous vote decided to urge the election of Charles
Thomas as the successor of Charles Hughes, deceased, to the
United States Senatorship. Governor John F. Shafroth was
selected to make the fight to succeed Senator Simon Guggen
heim, whose term exires next March, and who will not be a
candidate for re-election.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.—Delegate Wickersham has de
clared himself as opposed to the new organization scheme of
the war department, particularly that part which contemplates
the withdrawal of soldiers from Alaska, and the substitution
therefor of a local constabulary. He declares that instead of
withdrawing the military forces that they should be increased
in Alaska. The question will give Congressmen much worri
ment, and many of them expect to receive protests from their
constituents, as the plan proposed will abolish most of the
small army posts throughout the country. The intention is to
have a few large posts conveniently located in the several sec
tions of the country.
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Dear Man Is Very Much AUve
That J. Franklin Lammers, "weal
thy Alaskan raining man," who was
extensively reported in the news
papers as killed in a snowslide near
Kenneeott. and that Thomas M. Cart
wright, of Cordova, who came out to
see heirs to the $600,000 estate, are
one and the same man, in the sen
sational charge made. TV; allega
tion shatters a fancy story of death
and wealth told for purposes yet to
be ascertained.
Cartwright went to the' newspap
ers in Seattle and Tacoma and repre
sented himself as a Cordova mer
chant, a friend of Lammers, told of
Lammers’ death and wealth and re
ported himself as seeking heirs to
the estate. He asked that his story
be given the widest publicity.
Through the newspapers Mrs. Lam
mers was found working at the state
asylum at Steilacoo-n fncogn'to.
She had not heard of Lammers’
death and was much agitated when
she saw the stories told by the al
leged pseudo Cartwright She at c-nce
made her identity known and proved
it. Appointments werj sought with
Cartwright, but he dodged them and
was next heard from in Cincinnati,
seeking heirs -'f Lammers’ estate,
inquiries have also come from Buf
falo.
Photographs of Lammers were
most positively identified by Se
attle and Tacoma newspapermen and
others as Cartwright and the further
fact was brought out by Mrs. Lam
mers that her husband, when flur
ried, suffered from a slight impedi
ment in speech that was also notice
able in "Cartwright.”
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Miners Don't Like New Orders
Up until a week ago there was
much activity on the property of the
Alaska Consolidated Copper Com
pany, which is located on Nugget
creek, about fifteen mises north of
Mile 148. For a number of months
past Thos. W. Lynch has directed
work on this property, which is more
familiarly known as the MrCarthy
property. The owners are largely
New York and Boston men. About
the first of June they sent out I. B.
lies, accompanied by his wife, to look
after a small shipment of ore. All
went well for a time, but gradually
friction developed and the fif
with favor the new manage
ment, that was largely dom
inated by Mrs. lies. On the first of
the month Superintendent Lynch
severed his relations with the com
pany, with the consent and possible
suggestion of the new management.
As a result the entire force immedi
ately threw down their tools and
refused to longer continue work, and
this included the cook. As a conse
quence there was consternation in
the camp as the men took themselves
off to other fields. Word was at once
dispatched to Chitina for other men,
and particularly a cook, but up to
a couple of days ago there had been
no great anxiety evidenced upon the
part of miners to seek employment
on Nugget creek.
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BOCHUM, Germany, Aug. 9.—As a
result of the serious mine explosion
one hundred and three have perished.
About sixteen hundred men were
caught in the underground workings
and for a time it looked as though
most of them would'not be recovered,
but heroic efforts put forth were
more successful mat was expected.
SOFIA, Bulgaria, Aug. 9.—Fifty
Christians were massacred by Turks
at Kotschana, in Europeon Turkey.
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