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The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
INDIANAPOLIS
TO WELCOME
FAV0RITE SON
Arrangements Are Complete
for Reception of Sen
atOr Fairbanks.
Large Delegations to Greet
Vice Presidential Nom
inee on Arrival.

CHICAGO. June 24.-"My plans are
few. at least for the present" said
Senator Fairbanks, Vice Presidential
nominee, at the Auditorium Annex to-
day. III go TO my home in Indiana
polls tomorrow afternoon. In the
meantime Mrs. Fairbanks and my
daughter Will make a few return
calls"
At Indianapolis the nominee and his
wife will be met and given a rousing
reception by several different organiz-
atoms.
Some general plans were laid out
to-day for the opening OF the cam
paign. Cornelius y. Bliss, treasurer
Of the National Committee, was in
conference with the Vice Presidential
candidate and he was followed by
Chairman Cortelyou. who came to the
room after a conference with Secre-
tary Dover. II was agreed that moth
ing should be done toward opening up
headquarters, either in Chicago or
New York. until after the official not
ification of Senator Fairbanks.
George B. Cortelyou. the new chair
man. viii go 10. New York tomorrow,
as will Elmer Dover, secretary. They
will remain there three weeks, during
which time the campaign committee.
with its sub-committees on finance and
other branches will be chosen. Secre-
tary Dover will then return to Chi
cago and, in conjunction with Harry
S. New, national committeeman of In
diana, open the Chicago headquarters
OF the campaign. Chairman Cortelyou
will divide his time between the New
York branch and Chicago.
Most OF the leaders and nearly all of
the delegates have gone to st. Louis
or to their homes. Postmaster Gen
eral Payne will remain for day or so,
when he will visit Milwaukee. Senator
Scott, chairman of the subcommittee,
will proceed to Cripple Creek, Colo,
tomorrow. Senator Lodge Of Massa-
chusetts also leaves tomorrow, as does
Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania.
INDIANAPOLIS, June 24.-Final de-
tails for the welcoming home of Sen
stor Fairbanks. Vice Presidential nom
inee, were completed to-day. Leaving
Chicago tomorrow afternoon, the
Senator and party viii stop at Fowler,
Lafayette, Colfax, Lebanon and other
points, reaching here at 7:15 when the
Senator VIII be met by delegations from
Marion and Columbia, commercial
clubs and the Merchants Association.
A pubic reception will be held on the
lawn at the Senator's home Addresses
viii be made by Mayor Hoffman,
President John W. Kean Of the Com
mercial Club, who is mentioned for the
Democratic Vice Presidential uomina-
ton; Senator Beveridge and John L.
Grifiths. Senator Fairbanks will re-
spond.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
salmon Canners Organize.

BELLINGHAM Wash, June 25.-
The owners of the various salmon
canneries located on Puget Sound
within the confines OF the State OF
Washington held a meeting here to-
day that resulted in the organization
of the Puget Sound Salmon Associa-
ton. The officers are: President, E..
B. Deming of the Northern Fisheries
Company; vice president, j. B. Smiley
of ]. W. & V. Cook; secretary. Charles
Corby of the Pacific Packing and Nav
igation Company; treasurer, Carl Out
ter of the Fidalgo Canning Company.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
CONVENTION
CITY Is LEFT
IN QUIETUDE
Delegates From California
Take Their Departure
for st. Louis.
Will Enjoy the SplendOr of
the Worlds Fair Be-
fore Returning.
BY FREDERIC w. BISHOP.
sta1 Correspondent Of The Call.


CHICAGO, June 24-Now for Sc.
Louis and the excitement OF its con-
vention. Desolation seems TO have
swept this great city. so deserted Is
Michigan avenue and the corridors OF
the hotels that face the lake. Ths
only people that are sorry the convsn-
ton has swept back into history are
the hotel keepers. But the whole affair
has been an object lesson to the Cali
fornians and has served to increase
their respect for their State and NUM-
cipal governments. Here there is no
civic pride. Dirty. unkept streets and
crumbling public buildings that svi-
dence corruption are on every hand
The City Hall reeks with filth and
totters in decay. Cans and rubbish and
broken bottles I'LL its narrow light ways
and courts and the CRIME OF ages
clings to its walls. Californians hope
for something better IN St. Louis. II
they fail to find 1t the pleasure OF the
return home viii be a shock almost
too great.
The last party Of Californians to ses
the sights was headed by Sergeant OF
Police Donovan Of San Francisco. 1t
spent an hour or more IN the Iroquois
Theater. the scene OF the great fire
horror.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
Distinguished AIamedan Is Selected to Sue
ceed Secretary Corteyou

time to wind UP my own affairs here.
The Department of Commerce and
Labor can be of great benefit to this
coast. Our commerce is growing and
1 hope to be able to aid in the ad-
vancement of the coast in this par
ticular. 1 feel that there is a great
future for this coast and / am sure
that 1 will be able to help that fu-
ture in my new line of work.
LAS for the department itself, will
be able to tell more about it after 1
have become more acquainted with its
workings
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25

the Cabinet will be rendered to Representative
Victor H Metcaf. In a recent conversa ton
with prominent Californian the President
expressed the hope that the leading men Of
the state would recommend some eminent and
available Republican for a place in the Cab
met The impression was distinctly conveyed
that man of the Metcalf type would be ac-
ceptable. There is sure TO be under Presi-
dent Roosevelt's second administration a new
man for Secretary of the Navy, Mr. Moody
cannot much longer afford TO neglect his I'M
portant business affairs to serve the country.
A suggestion that Senator Perkins
career as sailor boy, State Senator, Governor OF
California and United States Senator might
be brought to a glorious finish as Secretary
OF the Navy did not evoke much applause at
the White House. Commendation OF Victor H.
Metcalfs public service and special ability
was happily received
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
JUNGLE JOE"
BECOMES I'LL
AT CHICAGO
Speaker Cannon Is Suffering
From a Slight Attack
of Fever.
His Physicians Say That He
Must Take a Much
Needed Rest.
sp.eIal pI.pateh o rh. caIl.

CHICAGO, June 24.-"Uncle Joe"
Cannon, Speaker of the House Of Rep
resentatives and permanent chairman
of the late Republican National Con-
vention, is sick. and left for his home
at Danville last night, instead OF go
ing to st. Louis, where the politicians
were anxious to have him 90.
Uncle Joe" is to go to Europe II the
plans which his daughter, Miss Helen.
have made for him are carried out.
And he usually does what she says, for
she is his housekeeper at Washington
and the light OF his eyes"
The Speaker is not dangerously H.
He had a low fever all convention
week, alternating with chills, and his
physician told him he would have to
pull out of the activities Of politics
and the social game and take COM
plete rest.
1t is the plan Of the Speakers dOmes-
tic manager to engage passage on the
Cedric or one of the other large, slow
boats and go for brief trip, which
will be more for the sea voyage than
for foreign travel.
The Republican party managers are
planning to have Uncle Joe" take an
active part in the coming campaign.
In the fight for Republican Congress
men, which in some districts is to be
bitter, the managers feel that Uncle
joe could be used TO great effect. and
it has been planned to star" him.
Unless he can shake off the low fever
which has been dogging him it is felt
by his friends and family that he will
not be equal to such strenuous duties.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
CONGRATULATE PRESIDENT.
Members of the Cabinet Extend FeIic.
ftations to Nations Chief.

Members of the Cabinet Extend FeIic-
ftations to Nations Chief
WASHINGTON. June 24-FeIicita-
tions on his unanimous nomination by
the Chicago convention were extended
to the President to-day by the members
of his Cabinet assembled for the regu-
lar semi-weekly meeting. In addition
to a discussion Of the political situa-
tion and an exchange of congratula-
tions. the President and the Cabinet
considered some important questions.
1t was decided that the customs rate
imposed by the Dingley tariff should be
imposed upon all goods imported into
the American zone on the isthmus Of
Panama, except on such goods as may
be shipped there from the United
States. The American zone is regarded
as United States territory The en-
forcement of the tariff law will be
placed in the hands Of Governor Da-
Wis. He will make such arrangements
with the Treasury Department for the
services Of inspectors in customs mat
ters as he may deem necessary. It is
expected that little material from for
eign countries will be employed in the
construction OF the canal or other pur-
poses. Every encouragement will be
given to the importation of such neces-
sary products from this country.
1t also was decided to establish on
the isthmus such postoffices as may be
necessary for the transaction of postal
business of the American zone. Gov
ernor Davis will designate the location
Of the offices and. it is understood, will
appoint the postal officials. Orders were
subsequently issued by Secretary Taft
providing for carrying out these con-
clusiOns.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
John L. stock Leaves a win.

SAN JOSE. June 24.-The will of
John /. Stock, the well known busi-
ness man and member of the firm of
John Stock Sons, who died a few days
ago. was filed in the Probate Court to-
day. The estate is valued at more
than $50.0OO. Two-thirds of this goes
TO his widow. Mrs. Louise Stock, and
one-third to his 16-year-old son. Les
ter Stock. The latter will receive his
interest when he becomes 25 years of
age.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
HUNTERS HAVE DESPERATE
ENCOUNTER WITH BEAR
Grizzly Presses His AssaiIant, Who
POkes MuzzIe of Gun Into AMI
mails Mouth and Fires.


mails Mouth and Fires.
SEATTLE, Wash, June 24.-F. x.
King and n. P. Peterson had a thrill
ing fight with a grizzly bear in the
SawtOoth Mountains recently.
Peterson shot one bear with his rifle
and the brute rolled down a bank. He
soon jumped up and disappeared in
the brush. Peterson turned and TO
his horror saw another large grizzly
spring upon King. The magazine OF
Peterson's rifle was out OF order. so he
could do nothing but take time to re-
move the empty shell and insert an
other.
In the meantime King thrust his
shotgun into the bears face The bear
grabbed the muzzle in it's mouth. when
King pulled the trigger and ran The
charge pierced the brain and the big
brute fell dead. After being disem-
boweIed the animal weighted 500
pounds.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
CHANGES IN THE CABINET.
President Announces Names of Those
Who Will Receive Portfolios.


Who Will Receive Portfolios.
WASHINGTON, June PA sweeping
change in the Cabinet Of President
Roosevelt was announced officially at
the White House to-day. The an
nouncement came in the form of a brief
typewriter statement issued by Secre-
tary Loeb. as follows:
THE following Cabinet appointments
are announced:
William H. Moody Of Massachusetts,,
Attorney General.
Paul Morton Of Illinois, Secretary of
the Navy.
Victor H. Metcalf OF California, Sec
retary of Commerce and Labor.
1.-The designations of Secretary Cor
telyou and Attorney General Knox
have been accepted, to take effect
July l."
For two weeks or more 1t has been
known that these changes were i'm
pending. When Secretary Cortelyou
was designated by President Roosevelt
to be his campaign manager it was GER
tain that he would retire from the Cab
met upon his assumption of the duties
as chairman of the Republican Nation
al Committee. Just before Cortelyou
left for Chicago last Wednesday he
placed in the hands of the President
his letter of resignation from the De-
partment of Commerce and Labor
! 1t was understood between the Presi-
dent and him that the resignation was
to be accepted to take effect at the end
of the present fiscal year, June 80, in
elusive. The taking effect of his resg-
nation at that time would afford him
an opportunity to complete some work
which he had initiated and which it
was important he should carry to a
! conclusion.
MORTON SUCCEEDS MOODY.
One week ago to-day Attorney Cen
eral Knox announced that he would
retire from the Department of Justice
probably at the end of the fiscal year.
1t was understood at the same time
! that Secretary Moody would succeed
Knox as Attorney General. The state
ment was made, however. that while
i the transfer of Secretary Moody to the
Department of Justice was very prob
able it was dependent in a measure on
! the Presidents success in securing an
acceptable successor for him for the
| Navy Department. In pursuance of his
/ purpose to secure the services of a
thoroughly able and congenial man,
/ President Roosevelt rendered the ap-
pointment to Paul Morton, vice presi-
! dent of the Atchison. Topeka and Santa
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
CALIFORNIANS PRINCIPALS
IN MYSTERIOUS MARRIAGE
san Franciscan Weds Los Angeles
Woman i'm St. Louis and J. lines
10 Explain Haste.

ST. LOUIS, June 24.-William Hayden
Of San Francisco was Joined in mar
riage to Mrs. Marie j. Walker of Los
Angeles to-day by Justice Carroll Of
the Fourth District Court. The couple
declined to answer the questions of re-
porters. explaining that they must
hasten to the Worlds Fair to keep an
appointment
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
POLITICAL PROPHECY.

From away down in Tennessee The
Call receives this mysterious prophecy:
Ex-Governor Robert F. Pattison of
Pennsylvania viii be the next President
Of the United States. JUNIrTS II
"As the key to my identity is in the
hands Of Ex-President Cleveland. this
card is not anonymous"
Next Tuesday at 1890 a. m. the Cali
fOrnia delegation 70 the Democratic Ma
tlonal Convention viii leave San Fran
cisco for st. Louis. D. NJ. Delmas is
~ working diligently on his great
speech, but does not expect to com
plete the address before the day OF de-
livery.
Gavin McNab will not go TO St. Louis.
He viii stay here and copper-rivet the
Democratic machine so that neither Jim
O'Brien, Hearst nor Tarpey can break
fu
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
Senate Condemns Assassin.

HELSINGFORS. Finland. June "a
The Senate has adopted a strongly
wOrded resolution on the assassination
of Governor General BobrikoR express
ing "the deepest condemnation OF
Schaumann's cruel and treacherous
crime" and also condemning the agi-
tation "by a number Of disloyal pec-
ple'' and the danger to which 1t may
lead.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
Refuses to Pardon Murderer.

WASHINGTON, June "A. - The
President has refused to pardon
George ClOn Gusho. convicted in
Alaska OF murder and sentenced on
December 10. 1897, TO Imprisonment
for life. He IS alleged to have COM
mitted the murder on account OF his
belief in witchcraft
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25

OAKLAND, June 24.-Oakland re-
joiced to-day over the appointment of
Victor Metcalf to a Cabinet position,
and this district is doubly proud at
having filled the only two Cabinet po-
sitions that ever fell to the lot of Cali
fornia
When the telegram came announc-
ing that Mr.. Metcalf had been appoint
ed to the position kilograms and letters
began to pour in upon him, and before
midnight he had received fully seventy
five messages of congratulation by
mail or wire. In the afternoon Mr..
Metcalf went to San Francisco and
called upon some of his friends, and
then returned quietly to Oakland, dined
with his family and spent the evening
with his friends at the Athenian Club.
Mr.. Metcalf will leave on the limited
train on Monday morning for Washing
ton. He will there confer with Presi-
dent Roosevelt and Secretary Cortel-
you, whom he succeeds. After a stay
in Washington Of about six weeks he
will return to Oakland, wind up his
personal affairs in this city and then
leave to take up the work of his de-
partment.
WILL MAKE FLYING TRIP.
When Mr.. Metcalf returns to his
home after his flying trip of six weeks,
several important events have been
planned for him. There will be a big
banquet to him in San Francisco. which
is being prepared by the Merchants
Association, Chamberyof Commerce and
other mercantile bodies of that city.
AS Mr.. Metcalf's department deals
strictly with commerce it is fitting that
these bodies should have assumed con-
troll OF this function. Senator Perkins
has invited the Senators from Oregon
and Washington in order to make it a
Pacific Coast affair.
Among those who congratulated Mr..
Metcalf by wire was Secretary Cortel-
you, whom he succeeds in office. Mr..
CortelyOu offered the new secretary
every aid possible and Mr.. Metcalf will
consult with him before he assumes
the control of the national Republican
campaign committee.
Mr.. Metcalf is not inclined to dis
cuss his new position and modestly
says that he will be able to talk bet
Ter dUOul II dlNcI llc has dSSQHlSu the
control of the department.
APPRECIATE THE HONOR.
There is nothing that l could say"
replied Mr.. Metcalf to a question
about his appointment. Il fully ap-
preciate the honor that has been given
me. / also appreciate the kindly ex-
pressions that have reached me to-
day from all sources. But of all the
messages none was more cordial than
that from Mr.. Cortelyou himself. Mr..
Cortelyou has offered me his aid in
assuming the work of the department
and that aid will be immensely valu-
able. Mr.. Cortelyou took that depart
ment when it was but a mass of
bureaus and he has in one years time
arranged them into a harmonious
whole. 1 shall go East at once in or
der to consult with him and secure
the benefit of his knowledge before he
begins the work of organizing the Re-
publican campaign. After that L
shall return to California for a short
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
SUCCESSFUL CAMpAIGNER.

Representative Victor Howard Met
calf, the newly appointed Secretary of
Commerce and Labor, is an attorney
at law, and member Of the law firm Of
Metcalf & Metcalf of Oakland. the
partner being George d. Metcalf-of no
kin to the secretary. Mr.. Metcalf was
born at Utica, n. Y. October 10, 1853
He is a graduate of Yale University.
class of 1876. At college he was fore
most in athletics, particularly aquatics.
After graduation he was admitted to
practice in Connecticut and New York,
but came to California In 1879, settling
in Oakland. Two years later the law
firm of Metcalf & Metcalf was formed.
Politics did not attract Secretary
elect Metcalf until 1898, when he made
a successful campaign as the Republi-
can nominee for Congress from the
Third Congressional District. Twice he
succeeded himself in the House of
Representatives, and there is no doubt
he would this fall have been returned
again had not the distinguished ap-
pointment to the Presidents Cabinet
interviewed.
RECEIVES CONCENTRATION.
In Congress Mr.. Metcalf had the dis
tinction of being placed on the House
Ways and Means Committee in his
second term, an honor that marked him
at once as high in the counsels of his
party at the national capital To his
new post he takes a fine culture. broad
intellect and dignity of personality and
character that have contributed to his
success in the past
The official announcement of his ap-
pointment is hailed with special graf
ification throughout the country. He
is receiving many messages of congrat-
ulation such as these:
Los ANGELES. June 24.-congratulation.
on your appointment to the Cabinet. 1 salute
the Secretary OF Commerce and Labor.
HARRISON GRAY OTIS.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 24-Hon. v II.
Metcalf. Oakland. Cal: Accept for Mrs. Hal
stead and myself cordial congratulations for
yourself and Mrs. Metcalf on your Cabinet ap-
pointment. Offers great opportunity
ALBERT HALSTEAD.
WASHINGTON. d. c., June 24.-Hon. VIC
tor II Metcalf Oakland. Cal: Sincerest con-
gratuations on your appointment. 1 am very
glad JOSEPH McKENNA.
HUENEME. Cal. June 24.-Hon. Victor H.
All California will rejoice with me that ons
of its most capable and admired public men
has received the hOnor or membership in the
Presidents Cabinet. THOMAS r. BARD.
FORESHADOWED THE CHANGE.
The Call was the first paper in the
United States to foreshadow the
changes in the Cabinet now officially
announced. On April /. 1904. The Call
stated:
Trustworthy information comes from Wash
ington. ID. c.. to the effect that place in
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
THE BOOM FOR RICHARD.

Friends Of Thomas Rickard, presi-
dent Of the Board Of Trustees, Berke-
ley. want him 10 get into the race for
the shoes Congressman Victor H. Met
calf viii vacate when he goes to
Washington as a member of the Cabi-
net So Jealous are they in his be-
half that they are circulating a peti-
tion requesting his consent TO allow his
name TO be placed in nomination be-
fore the convention. The petition
reads.
Honorable Thomas Rickard: We your
neiehbcrE and fellow toWnsmen having OBJ
served YOUR career a faithful and painstak-
ing public official, respectfully request that
you allow your name 10 be used and that YOU
stand - q candidate 10 succeed the Honora bic
Victor r. Metcaif as representative in Con-
Eress from the Third Congressional District
hereby pledgine 20 you our earnest endesvors
% secure. By all honorable means proper rep
resentaticn IN tho convention 70 be called by
thc party and We believe you entitled 70 and
that you VIII receive the unanimous support
Cf the Republican voters n T2arfrefcr-
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-25
THIRD DISTRICT.

The Third Congressional District
Republican Committee will meet in
Oakland next Monday. The friends
OF Mr.. Metcalf absolutely control the
committee. The organization has the
power to appoint delegates TO the
nominating convention from localities
wherein the provisions Of the primary
election law are not mandatory. The
districts outside OF the cities of Oak
land. Alameda. Berkeley and Vallejo
are entitled TO thirty-five delegates. It
is figured that the FOrty-seventh As
sembly District. which is the town Of
Alameda, viii elect nine delegates for
knowland. Politicians assert that
Knowland's friends, who are identical
with Metcalfs friends, will be able 10
control the convention, as they will
have at the outset forty-four votes. or
only four short Of the number required
10 nominate.
The supporters Of State Senator
Lukens contend that the Congressional
committee should not appoint any Of
the delegates. but on the contrary
should ask that the judgment OF Re-
publican voters be expressed at pri-
mary election in every district. The
Republican nominee, whoever he may
be, viii be elected, and as Joseph r.
Knowland, G. r. Lukens and Thomas
Rickard, the three aspirants for nomi-
nation, are all men Of acknowledged
worth and ability, il is clear that a
capable man viii be chosen TO repre-
sent the district which has been so
ably and honorably represented by Mr..