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The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-07-14
THE SUPREME COURT DECISION
on OIL REF merry.

The decision rendered last Friday,
knocking out the state oil refinery
law, passed last winter, is the sub
ject Of wide criticism in the state and
nation. It is noticeable that all Of
the newspapers that have always
stood for corporate interests, approve
the decision. This is only natural, as
the editors know who their managers
and owners are The independent
press invariably take the other side
OF the question and adversely criti-
else the decision
The decision was rendered on the
reading Of section 8 Of article II,
which reads: The state shall never
be a party in carrying on works Of
internal improvement"
That this reading Of the state con-
stitutfon was stretched a point to
serve the interests OF the Standard
OIL monopoly is evident The state
constitution, in section of grants
reads: That ali salt springs, not ex-
eeeding twelve in number, with six
sections Of land adjacent to each, to-
gether with all mines with the lands
necessary for their full use, shall be
granted to the state for works OF
public improvement"
The state now works one OF these
SAT- pants aL the aulSLlAAsOn re-
formatOry, The court must have
been oiled as to SIS Occular mach
inery to see such a great difference
between operating a salt plant and
an oil refinery.
Now the United States engages in
both public and internal improve
ment- Many Of the original states
have done 50, especially New York,
as Ia the case OF state roads, or high
ways, built by the state, and notably
the great Erie canal
Al the presidents OF penitentiary
management not only justify the
state refinery law but commend It
The supreme court was eXparte and
strained internal improvements,
the history OF this country down has
always been construed as the build
in Of highways, canals and the deep
ening OF water ways and harbOrs-
This was the sense BY the trainers OF
the state constitution in the use OF
the words internal improvements"
The courts have misconstrued the
language and used their discretion to
defeat the win OF the people in curb
Ing a monstrous and rapaeious mo-
nopoiy-
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-07-14
STAR OF EMPIRE MOVES WEST.
Director Of Rock Island Astonished
az Growth Of Country.

Daniel G. Boissevain, a director Of
the Rock Island railway and the
Kansas City Southern railway, dis
cussed the conditions in the west a
few days ago, for a financial paper in
New York Il was astOnished on my
recent trip to the west and south
west" said he, by the remarkable
growth Of the country. Oklahoma Is
a garden spot from one end to the
other. Kansas City, No, building
permits in 10000 amounted to 3d.
9es.1O0, while IN 1s04-O5 they were
s9.54A,210 The west is no longer
Chicago St Louis and Kansas City;
those cities are now IN the heart OF
the country and the west has moved
on to the Rocky mountains
Speaking Of the Rock Island, Of
which he has been director fOr two
years, Ar BOisseyafn says Mr. WIN
cheH, WHO'S operating this property
in the west, is operating il right from
the tIacks and not from Wall street
or from a ticker. He is popular and
tn u hole personnel II th7 Rock -
Land is working in harmony aiis e.
feetf ely"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-07-14
ELIHU ROOT is THE SECRETARY
WILL ENTER THE CABINET IN
ABOUT TWO WEEKS
Secretary Of War Steps to the
Head OF the Nations DipIO-
matte Affairs.

Oyster Bay, Long Island, July T.
Official announcement is made here
today that Elihu Root has been ap-
pointed secretary Of state
The announcement was made on
the authority Of President Roosevelt
in the following statement given out
by Secretary Loeb:
"EIihu Root has accepted the ten
der by the president Of the secretary
ship Of state. He will take the oath
in a couple Of weeks, but it will nee
essariIy be some time before he closes
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-07-14

The latest news from Paris IS, that
they have discovered 4 diamond cure
for consumption II you fear con-
sumption Or pneumonia, e Will how
ever be best for you to take that
great remedy mentioned by W T. He
Gee OF Tanleer, Tenn Il had a cough
for fourteen years Nothing helped
me, until took Dr. kings New Dis
covery for Consumption Coughs and
Colds which gave instant relief and
eEected q permanent curz-.s Unequal
Ted cEleE curc, Tor tfEoEt and lang
frcurl At lzcc-e eTer1 8
Trre r rsEs cHl1
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-07-14
a RFFoRsI IN INSURANCE.

From Denver News
Life insurance pOiicyhoIders On the
average are paying Is to 20 per cent
more than they should Such seems
t0be conservative opinion. The IN
quiry into insurance company me-
th0ds. which has followed the SQUAD
BE d the Equitable Life Assurance
society, 3 likely 70 LEAD 10 very ina
RortaDt bene1ta - kbs prbllr
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-07-14

The law provides that q penalty O.
2 = per cent shan be added June q
to the amount Of all taxes unpaid On
real estate Look 70 your sa.Ezs end
lsT tr=u rztcrs 1-cre costs are cd
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-07-14

one s. & L Gordon Job printing
press; chase, 13x195 IN drst-claSs con
dftion, and vii be sold at bargain
price Eas power fEturPs attached
and the press IS suitable for running
or a PAGE or small newspaper
write 10 The Republic G0Odisnd
Kan
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-07-14

From Chicago Tribune
Wen, Johnny" said the surgeon,
with professional cheerfllneSs been
taxing hand IA the celebration OF
the glorious FOURTH. have you 20
.Ees SIR answered johann. -ssTss
TIE left hand
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1905-07-14

b F. Leek Of Concord, Ky, says.
For 20 years suffered agonfes, with
sore on my upper lip, 50 painful,
omelmes, that could not eat After
AMY try1EE everything else, 7 cured
4ccts 9 Ste9eEscHg lEEF Et7re =HIv
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17
DISARMAMENT IS
 NOT PRACTICABLE
PRESIDENT TELLS COMMITTEE OF SHAKERS THAT RECOURSE TO WAR IS ENTIRELY PROPER UNI DER CONDITIONS.

Washington. December 16.-President Roosevelt informed delegation of Shak- CTS that called on him today that he did not think the disarmament of nations was practicable at this time. He added that he regarded a recourse to war as entirely proper In the case of a great and unprovoked wrong affecting the honor of nation: that war was preferable to any nation suffering from an unjust injury or wrong on It's sovereignty or on Its rights. He was of the belief that the extension of arbitration to causes which have in- duced wars in the past would settle al- most any difficulty arising between na- tlons.
 'I intend soon to appoint two delegates to the second peace conference at The Hague" the President told his callers, and they will be instructed to strive for nextension of arbitration for the causes of war
 The committee called to present to the President the resolutions adopted at the peace convention of the Shakers of Mt.
 Lebanon. The resolution urged resort to arbitration in the settlement of inter national differences. disarmament of na- | tions not only in the interest of peace but reduce taxation, the interdiction of
 war loans by neutral nations in thelr territories and the reference of all inter- est disputes to some such court as The | Hague tribunal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17
Hamilton Remains.

Paris, December 16.-John c. Mccall, son of J. A. Mccall, president of the New York Life Insurance company, who came to Paris for the purpose of interviewing MT. Hamilton, the former legislative rep resentative in the insurance business at Albany, N. Y, to accompany him back to New York. sailed alone today on the steamer LaTorraine from Havre. MT. Me Call took with him MT. Hamiltons re- port concerning his connection with the insurance companies affairs. The follow ing statement was furnished from an au- thoritative source:
 MT. Mccall found upon his arrival here that MT. Hamilton was under the care of Dr. Riviere, a famous specialist. The doctor stated after some days that the trip MT. Hamilton contemplated and his return to active business would sure ly be followed by a serious illnesss. Therefore absolute rest for several months will be necessary. In lieu of his return MT. Hamilton has prepared and sent a full and explicit statement cover ing his connection with the affairs of the insurance company"
 It Is understood that Mir. Hamilton s response to the executive committee takes the form of going over the entire ground of the investigation. Both MT. Mccall and MT. Hamilton declined to go into de- tals of the report on the grounds of dis courtesy to the committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17
ARMS ID UPHOLD
 AMERICAN FLAG President of Isle of Pines ASSo- cialion Ready to Fight SENDS LETTER TO ROOT Sixty Thousand Men Ready to Uphold American Sovereignty In the Isle.
 Munitions of War
 on Hand.
SENDS LETTER TO ROOT

Havana, December 16.-President Rey- nard of the Isle of Pines association in a letter to the Associated Press, said;
 ''The last mails from the United States brought additional guarantee of s4O,0oo in cash and of men and of all the ammuni- ton needed to defend our rights and up hold the American flag in this isle. This makes s20o0OO cash 6000 men and all the ammunition needed should we elect to re- sort to force in maintaining American sovereignty in this territory.
 Secretary Andrade when shown the above letter was apparently undisturbed. He said the United States doubtless could be depended upon to prevent the embar- kation of men and munitions of war for the Isle of Pines Asked whether he regarded MT. Reynard's letter as ground for prosecution, the secretary said 1t was a matter for the courts to decide saying that the government would pay no att tention to such statements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17

Paris. December 16.-The Chamber Y Deputies was crowded today in expecta- tion of notable debate on the govern ment's foreign policy. Intense interest was manifested In the formal declaration from Premier Rouvier concerning Morocco. This following Chancellor Won Buelow' statement in the German Reichstag is in the nature of an answer. and an an nouncement of the governments posi- ton.
 M Rouviers discussion proved very moderate He concisely explained the de- sires of France in Morocco, saying:
 ..The proposition of our minister to Morocco never tended toward the estab- lishment of a situation similar to that existing in Tunis. He never invoked the mandate of the powers and we never dreamed of attacking the Sultan's SOW ereignty. It is our political position which we maintained and which now must be protected In the conference. This is based
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17
plsaffectlon Grows.

Moscow December 15.-Serious disord- CTS have broken out among the troops of the Moscow garrison and the authorities have been forced to dispatch battalions from the grenadiers, as the Nesvithk regiment is now at the barracks of the Rostoff regiment The mutiny commence ed in the Nesvithk regiment, the mem bers of which marched to their barracks singing the Marseillaise. and asked their comrades to join them in their insistance for liberties wrested from the people. They secured acquisitions from several regiments.
 Finally they were met by the Sumysha dragons, who fired blank volley, and thereupon returned to their barracks locked themselves in and sent deputa- ton to the colonel and forced him to surrender the colors of the regiment which are now in their possession
 No attempt has been made to force the surrender of the grenadiers and 1t is believed they have promises of support from the artillery and from some of the Cossacks. As the garrison is small the commander evidently fears to risk di- vision of the troops.
 According to reports a column of Cos sacks were sent to protect workmen. and several volleys were exchanged before the workmen finally fled.
 A few persons on both sides were killed or wounded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17
IncendarIes at Work,

Riga, Russia, December 13.-(Via ship to Reval, by courier to St. Petersburg, and thence by messenger to Edytkuhenen, East Prussia, December 16.-The streets are infested with incendaries. Many wooden structures have been burned The revolutionary committee holds all main roads. In coming provisions are destroy ed. resulting in an enormous rise in the price of food A mob has plundered and set fire to some of the Jewish houses in the Moscow suburb of this city. The Jews have organized armed patrols, 600 strong. to guard the Jewish quarters at night.
 The electric works are being operated by the military.
 Twelve rioters were killed here today. They were shot by the military guard at the water works. A mob of Lithunians attempted to force the doors of the water works. whereupon the guard fred The rest of the rioters fled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17
HOUSE DISCUSSES FEDERAL CONTROL
Four Hours Spent Talking About
 Insurance Situation
MANY VIEWS EXPRESSED
Speakers Confined Themselves to Com mittee Reference Which Should Be Made on Presidents Mes
 sage-Recess Arranged.

Washington, December 16.-The House indulged itself again today to the extent of four hours of what was many times termed an academic discussion of federal control of insurances. It was the fourth day of the debate and the interest of members had appreciably diminished. Democratic contention for states rights predominated in the oratory. The repre- sentatives who spoke confined themselves more to the committee reference which should be made of the subject of in- surance in the Presidents message. On this many views were expressed. None Of them, however, supported the pending proposition to send the subject to the ways and means committee. During the latitude permitted by debate. protec- tive tariff was inveighed against by Rep resentatiye Hardwck of Georgia He said the value of the property of his state was s4O0 ,o00, 900; that Rockefeller could buy It twice over and Rockefeller was product of the protective tariff.
 Mir Sullivan of Massachusetts paid his respects to President Roosevelt by stat ing that he did not believe him infallible either In his law, his state policy or In his recollection of conversation with dis tinguished visitors.
 The discussion for the day was con- cluded by MT. Finley of South Carolina, who spoke against federal control of in- l surance.
 The holiday recess was fixed from next I1Ursday 10 January 4. For the purpose of bringing out information showing the existence of a civil pension list, the House asked the President for the number of the civil employees of the government who have reached the age of 70 years.
 Representative Norris of Nebraska op- ened the insurance debate at the morning session. He saw no objection to referring the matter to any one but the Judiciary committed because in his opinion con stitutional amendment might be necessary before anything could be done to regulate insurance.
 It was pointed out by MT. Stanley of Kentucky that there was great danger to the liberties of the people by the con stant encroachment of federal courts on
 matters properly belonging to state 1 courts To give federal courts authority 1 over an insurance contract which ne said was the simplest contract. would be to set the precedent to give the same juris- diction to all contracts which would be the death knell of freedom and the right of trial by jury.
 Tn the course of an hours address, MT 1 Clayton of Alabama reviewed railroad rate legislation. showing it to be demo- cratic doctrine. His party would cheer | fully aid the republicans in enacting a law for rate control. Mir. Gaines Of West i Virginia made the point that the lan- l guage of the Presidents message on in- surance left no doubt that 1t should be referred to the interstate and foreign l commerce commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17
Report Is Denied.

Berlin, December 16.-The Chinese min ister informs the Associated Press that the alleged offer made to the Chinese min ister by the imperial chancellor, Buelow. of German help In the event of any power attempting to seize Chinese territory, as reported by the Tokio correspondent of the London Daily Telegraph December 15, is without foundation, nor has he re- ceived instructions to convey the thanks of the Chinese government to Emperor William
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17
JAP PRISONERS
 CONDEMN RUSSIA
SAY THEY WERE NOT TREATED WELL AND cRIPPLEs WERE FORGED TO CRAWL AROUND WITHOUT AID.

Berlin. December 16.-Emperor William adtutant, Lieutenant Won Pleus, met the Japanese prisoners of war who are pass ing through Germany from Russia this morning with large supplies of chocolate and cigarettes, and for the officers pou- uuets of chrysanthemums. There were TIPS men and they were much touched by the Emperors thoughtfulness In giving them first opportunity to see the flower of their native land
 The first train brought sixty-eight dangerously wounded and sick men, nve of whom died on the way here. The pris- oners universally condemned the treat ment they had been subjected to in Rus sia. They were interned in country ,,iIlage without newspapers or cigarettes. The crippled Japanese were confined In a very small building and had to crawl around unassisted.
 After breakfast the prisoners proceeded to Hamburg, where the Japanese Will embark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17
Witte's Name Alone Sustains the Business Credit in
 Other Countries
EMPEROR REFUSES ID
 YIELD ID C0URTIERS
Dissatisfaction In Army Is Growing. Ships Are Sent to Retake Cities In Hands of Revolu-
 tionsts.

St. Petersburg, December 15, via Edy- tkuhnen, East Prussia, December 16-The bureau of the zemstvo congress has called a meeting for December 2S to answer witte and also to decide whether to at tempt to hold the sessions independently of the governmental other words, to practically transform itself into pro- visional government.
 A foreign ambassador who is familiar with what is happening at court, said to the representative of the Associated Press:
 "Witte will probably remain because it is realized that his name alone sus- tains Russian credit abroad, but will be no longer the dominant influence. Dur novo will become the idol at the court as the man who is saving Russia from complete anarchy, and instead of being dismissed, will be raised to the rank of actual minister at court. The Emperor himself, who always feared Witte, and was forced to accept him. Is now placing confidence in him, yet to his credit be 1t said the Emperor refuses to yield to the entreaties of the courtiers who coun- seI him to throw the reform programme oVerDOard
 The impotency of the government Is strikingly illuminated by the pitiful ap- peal to the railroad officials of the southeastern roads by Minister of Com munieation Nemechaeiff who informed them that unless they allowed traffic to be moved. they would not only stop the railroad systems throughout Russia, but would be responsible for the starving of the army in Manchuria.
 Representative landlords have asked his majesty in almost so many words to dismiss Count Witte, who had proved ..poweriess to stop treason,' and to fnau- gurate stern measure and rely upon the faithful clements of the population ito support your majesty's autocracy."
 The Emperor listened to such grim pro- posals without a word of rebuke. and the liberals say that he replied with few words, reiterating the manifesto of recent date which he said represented his 'un- changeable will"
 It is impossible to misunderstood the significance of such a reception.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17
SECRETARY SHAwS ELASTIC" CURRENCY EXPLAINED
POSITION OF FRANCE IN MOROCCO IS SHOWN

upon the geographical contiguity of AL sena and Frances position as a neighbor to a great Mussulman power. We desire liberal regime in Morocco. assuring equal commercial treatment for all the powers. France merely wishes to con- scientiously safeguard her rights and re- tain the full exercise of liberty"
 The premier's declaration was enthusi- astically received. Former Premier Ribot. leader of the opposition, declared that all parties should unite In sustaining the gov ernment and thereupon further discussion was postponed by the decisive vote of 800 to 50, which was i-terpreted as being par liamentary approval of M. Rouviers statement.
 Washington, December 16.-Claimfng to be delegate from the Isle of Pines and therefore entitled to seat in the House, Edward P. Ryan appeared at the capitol today and conferred with a number o- &,e opponents of the Isle of Pines treaty with a view to determining the most effective way of getting his claims before Con gress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17
NEGRO KILLS MAN
 WHILE DREAMING.

. Louisville. Ky, December Is.
 . Archie Harris, negro cab driver.
 } was shot and killed early this
 } morning by Louis Whitney, also
 . a cabman. It is supposed Whitney
 } did the shooting while asleep. He
 ; was yesterday presented with a
 . hammerless revolver and spent the
 } remainder of the day exhibiting 1t
 } and expressing his pride over the ; gift. The possession of the weapon } is believed to have occupied his ; mind so completely that he dream ; ed of it all night. and while asleep } got up from his couch this morning } at 5:30 o'clock and imagining that } an attack was being made on him } fired on his phantom assailant. } The bullet struck Harris, who was . asleep at the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-17
HIGGINS CONFIRMS TESTIMONY GIVEN What Hartman Said is True as Far as He is Concerned GOVERNORS STATEMENT Hartman Explains His Attempt to Be Witty-McCalI Falls to Get
 Hamilton to Re-
 turn.
GOVERNORS STATEMENT

Albany, N. Y, December 16.-Mr. Harrimans testimony before the legis- lative committee in New York yesterday was true so far as it concerns me person. ally" said Governor Higgins today.
 MT. Hartman called me on the long distance telephone, and as I recall the conversation, said there was a large number of attorneys here representing the factions which had arisen in connection with the trouble in the Equitable Life Assurance society, and that he desired to keep informed about what was being done. He said that as a director in the Equitable society he was greatly inter ested in the matter and he asked to be advised of any developments here that might come to my knowledge"
 Did you promise to do so?''
 "I probably did, don't recall exactly what I said. We frequently get requests of that sort and the probability is that told him we would try to oblige him in the matter We do this in many cases.'
 You regarded his request as entirely proper one?'
 "Yes, certainly
 The governor said that to the best of his knowledge he had met Mir. Hartman aside from that one telephone conver- sation only twice. The first time was at dinner given in the governors honor in New York city.
 .rhe second time," Governor Higgins continued. was I think, early in Janu- ary. He came to my hotel in New York by an appointment made by telephone to see me especially about the stock trans fer tax bill, to which he was opposed. Senator Pound, the governors counsel, was present throughout the conversation We had some talk also about the at tacks being made on the insurance com panies and he spoke particularly about the bill which had favored In my mes sage to replace the law taxing insurance premiums which the court of appeals had declared unconstitutional. I do not re- call that he was especially opposed to the proposed legislation. I think said more than he did. I believe he said he would talk with some of the insurance people and urge them to submit a reasonable tax. I think he passed unanimous criti- cisms on certain insurance methods but the conversation on that point was not of importance"