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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21
RECIPROCITY WITH GERMANY


Berlin, Jan. J8.--The American
Chamber OF Commerce OF Berlin con-
siders that the moment Is favorable ior
a movement loking toward a reciprocity
treaty between the United States and
Germany, and especially 70 because the
new system OF reciprocity treaties Ger
many has concluded most probably will
affect American trade adversely. The
Chamber Of Commerce sent a petition
to President Roosevelt, which in part
follows:
1.-THE American Chamber OF Cons
merce OF Berlin, organized with the
purpose OF furthering good relations
between the Unscsd States and Ger
many, especially in the direction OF
commercial affairs, and including
among it's members OF leading concerns
OF both nationalities trading between
the two countries, pray that you urge
upon congress and other authorities
the pressing need OF prompt action for
q reciprocity treaty with Germany and
also OF new laws and regulations for
the appraisal OF merchandise, to replace
the present very faulty and often un-
Just system which has been and still
Ia constantly causing much bitterness
of feeling among practically all the inn
porters OF commodities into ports OF
the United States"
The American Chamber Of Commerce
Offers jts services in the collection of
information.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21
IDAHO SURVEY TO BE MADE


Washington, Jan. 1s-The attention
Of the reclamation engineers has been
directed to the Pahsamari valley, in
Custer and Lemhi counties, Idaho,
where, it is believed by citizens, prob
ably 200, 900 acres of fertile land could
be reclaimed by water now going to
waste in that section.
A careful reconnaissance will be
made under the supervision OF District
Engineer d. W. Ross when the field
season opens in the spring Data now
in his possession tends to show the ex-
istence of reclaimable lands in small
rather than in large bodies. The val
ley is comparatively narrow, foothills
crowding down close to the river ON
both sides. In order to determine the
feasibility OF any scheme for the irri-
CATION of these lands, however, care
full inquiry will be made.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21

In the senate today an unavailing
effort was made TO secure consent 10 fix
day for taking vote on the statehood
bill.
A bin making II felony to counter
felt the great seal OF the United States
was passed.
Pension legislation at the rate OF $50
bills In los minutes was INDUCED In
by tho house today, the result being
the smashing OF all previous records OF
the house as TO Legislative nimbleness
hilla were passed to authorize the use
OF earth, stone and timber from the
forest reserves and public lands for the
construction Of irrigation projects; TO
prohibit the words UNITED States as
say" on any words committing the
government 10 the quality Of gold or
silver articles.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21
PARLIAMENT TO BE DISSOLVED


London, Jan. 16.- King Edward, at
today's meeting of the Privy council,
signed proclamation converting parli-
ament for February Ia. The session
will be opened by the king personally,
with full state ceremonies. The unus-
ual lateness of the date of the opening
is interpreted to mean that the govern
ment does not propose to press any re-
distribution bill, but to give the aliens
bill, which Premier Balfour had def
nitely promised, the first place in it's
legislative program.
Recent speeches Of ministers confirm
the belief in an early dissolution of
Parliament, and it seems likely that
unless previously defeated, possibly
through the intentional absentation OF
the Chamberlainites, the government
will find pretext for voluntarily dissolv-
ing parliament towards the end of
March and hand over to the opposition
the seemingly thankless task Of formu-
lating the budget.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21
JAPAN WILL FOLLOW SUIT.
If Russia Violates Neutrality of China
So Will She.

Washington, Jan. 17.-Mr. Takahira,
the Japanese minister, had long talk
with Mr.. Loomis,. acting secretary of
state today, about the Chinese neutral
ity and Russia's circular note to the
powers on the subject. So far as the
press dispatches show, there are no
alleged instances specified in the latest
Russian note of violation by China of
neutrality that have not been men,
toned in previous notes on the subject,
and replied to by Japan. Whether
the Japanese government will see fit
further to reply probably will not be
determined.
The official text of the note has be-
come generally known. 1t can be stat
ed that the attitude of Japan regarding
China's neutrality remains unchanged.
The Japanese government was quick to
respond to Secretary Hays note to the
powers urging the respecting of the
neutrality and administrative entity
of China" ands it is believed that
Japan will be opposed to the suspen-
sion of the agreement of the belliger-
ents to limit the zone of operations in
the effort to adhere to Secretary Hays
request. In the event, however, that
Russia determines to withdraw her
adherence to this principle, it will be
necessary for Japan, as the other bel
ligerent, to follow suit, and she will
probably do it quickly if Russia reaches
this decision.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21

RooseveIrs Plan of Regulation to 81
Followed by Cut in Wages.

Boston, Jan. 18.-In an address be-
fore the Brotherhood of Locomotive
Engineers, Division 81, on the occasion
of its 10th anniversary, today, Presi-
dent Lucius futile, OF the Boston &
Maine railroad, spoke OF President
Roosevelt's proposal that railroad rates
be regulated under congressional super
vision and authority
Mr.. futile declared that such poll
cy, If carried out, must inevitably affect
the income of the 1,000,0 900 persons
who gain their livelihood directly from
the railroads. He did not think it had
been or could be shown that the makers
of the constitution ever had any other
thought in mind in connection with the
delegation to congress Of the power to
regulate interstate commerce relations
than we'll defined intent forever to
prevent the erection by any state OF any
customs, tariffs or other barriers that
should be an obstruction to the free
currents of commerce.
1.-THE railroads of l903," he said,
"were able only to pay their share
holders an average dividend of less than
5 per cent, and any further general re-
duction of rates must necessarily be
followed by a reduction of operating
expenses.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21

Russian Officer Says Booty of Port
Arthur is Worthless.

Chefoo, Jan. 17.-Midshipman Kills
orich, the Russian officer who com
manded launch which reached here
from Port Arthur January 8, in COM
menting today on General Nogi's re-
port of January IL, giving details of
the Russian property which had been
transferred to the japanese after the
surrender of the fortress, said that the
2,2o6,SO0 rounds of rife ammunition
mentioned as among the booty, were
unloaded shells, relics of the Chinese
occupation of Port Arthur and not
iltted for use in Russian rifles. The
$3.50 large shells mentioned by Gem
eral Nogi, the midshipman said. were
also Chinese and were of no use to the
Russian artillery. Midshipman Kliso-
rich further says that the locks of the
1882 rifles turned over to the Japan-
ese were broken before the fortress
capitulated.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21
ACTION ON RATES.
Representative Hepburn Has Freight
Rate 9Th Ready for Congress.


Washington, Jan. IL. -- President
Roosevelt had conference today with
Secretary Taft and Representative Hep
burn. OF Iowa, chairman OF the inter-
state and foreign commerce committee
Of the house, regarding railroad freight
rate legislation. At the conclusion OF
the conference Mr.. Hepburn aaid he
had prepared bill on the subject Of
freight rates which embodied the re-
concentrations of the president SO far
az they went.
Mr.. Hepburn added that in few
DAYS a conference would be held, prob
ably at the White House, for the con-
sideration OF the measure he had pre-
pared. The president, Secretary Taft,
Attorney General Moody, land Others"
said Mr.. Hepburn, "who are especially
interested in the legislation will partic-
ipate in the conference"
"Do you think rate legislation will
be enacted at the present session."
~ do most certainly" replied Mr..
Hepburn. II believe the house will
pass a measure before the end of this
month, and there is no reason why it
should not be crystallized into law be-
fore the session ends"
There were some informal confer
ences among senators on the question Of
railroad legislation after the senate adj
journed today. The general opinion
expressed was that there is not suffi-
cient time left to accomplish anything
in that line during the present. session
Of congress.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21
poInos IN CONGRESS.
day. January 70.

The senate today continued consider.
alton Of the Joint statehood bill, the
chief accomplishment being the accept
ance OF most Of the amendments sug-
eestsd by the committee on Indian
affairs.
Senator Cullom reported the legis-
lAtive. judicial and executive appropri-
alton bin as amended by the senate
committee on appropriations. The to-
tai carried Ia $40, I02, 0a2, net In
crease OF t434 ,772 over the amount ap-
propriated by the bill ~ passed by the
hruHe.
The session Of tho house was given
over almost entirely 10 discussion OF the
bin ON hawking and 4nrrency Ito inn
prove currency conditions"
The impeachment charges On which
Judge Charles swayno win bs tried
we're presented just before adjournment
and notice given that on Thursday they
would be- casled MP for action In the
house.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21

Denver, Jan. Is. --Negotiations have
been opened by the officers of the Ma
tional Livestock association with the
American Cattle Growers association.
which was organized by cattlemen who
seeded from the stockmen's convention
with a view to establishing harmonious
relations between the two oragniza-
tons. The National Livestock associa-
tons board of control has decided to
meet in this city on May next, on
Which date the American Cattle Grow
e's association will hold its first con-
ventiOn here.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21

lineage, Jan. 17.-Jewish citizens
Oh Ohicago are taking steps to give aid
to and find homes for the hundreds of
Jews who have fed from Russia to es-
cape service in the army and are now
hooking to Chicago. The Jewish Apri-
cuiturists' Aid society has been formed
ana an, mas undertaken on a large scale a
scheme OF colonization of these refugees
On 'ne fertile lands of the middle vest
ern states. Adolph Loeb is president
u .ne' society. Out OF its loan fund
II mas advanced money to Jews willina
70 establish themselves as farmers
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21

colon, Jan. 1.-Two hundred dock.
men ana other laborers at San Cristobal
nave struck. The men refused to work
Tor 81 80 per day, demanding 40 - W. S;i :
eer' which is equivalent to 81 in cold
u, which the Colon dockmen receive
me local resident engineer today pla.
earded the following; can canal To-
oorers involved in the strike who DO
not Immediately report for wor rV NY. ~
not pe re-employed anywhere on the
canal ss work on the isthmus - Az
snort is being made to bring Panama
"oorers IN to unload the idle Sims
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21
Locating the Wrecks

Toxic, Jan. l6.-Commander Thaka
OF the Japanese naval staff, detailed to
examine the Russian war vessels at
Fort Arthur, reports the condition of
the unprotected cruisers Djidjid, Raj
ooynik and Zabiaka, hitherto unac-
counted for. The Djidjid is at the
mouth OF small inlet east OF the tor
pedo storehouse and inside the west
harbor. Evidently she was sunk. The
hazboynik is sunk near the lighthouse
at the entrance of the harbor. The
labiaka is about 300 yards east of the
bend in the Tigers Tail peninsula
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21

Washington, Jan. IA. Bids we're
opened today at the Navy Department
for ,S2s tons of armor plate for the
hattleship New Hampshire and the ar
mored cruisers Montana and North
Carolina. The aggregate bid OF the
Carnegie aud Bethlehem companies was
identical, 81, 20&, 700, the first delivery
g be made IN six months. The lowest
bidder was the Midvale Steel company.
OF Philadelphia, whose aggregate bid
was sSi rs, ISL, delivery to begin Au-
gust 10, at the rate of 500 tons a
month.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21

Boise, Jan. IL The house and SEN
ate held separate caucuses on the polyg-
amy bill now pending in each body and
later joint caucus was held. The
discussion developed general opposition
TO the polygamy bill presented. This
antagonism was 80 strong that the eau
Gus decided another bill should be pre-
scented embodying the ideas Of what is
apparently majority of the Republi-
can members OF the legislature. A
joint committee will BIO named to pre-
pare this bill. The general belief is
that the present bill is not strong
enough.
Senator Smith, of Washington coun-
ty, introduced bill for the purpose of
defining more exactly the boundaries OF
Washington county, and provides that
that county shall, at its own expense,
resurvey the northern boundary line,
between Iadho and Washington coun-
ties. The section involved is the Seven
Devils mining district.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21

Washington, Jan. 13.-Provisioh =
made for the investigation Of trade cor
dltions at home and abroad in amenu,
ment to the executive, Legislative saa
Judicial appropriation bill reported !
the senate today from the committee ~
appropriations. Agitation of this qnes
ton was started soon after the crea''Vl,
OF the Department OF Commerce an"
Labor, and bills were prepared by Ss e.,
eral members of congress providing ~
such Investigation.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21

Phoenix; Arii., Jan. 19.-Light rain
has continued to fall at intervals today
adding to the already flooded condition
OF the country. Last night an area I'VE
miles square, northwest of Phoenix
was under water from six inches to two
feet IN depth. Considerable damage
has been done to farm crops and bitches
through broken banks. One end OF the
flood crossed the west side of Phoenix
surrounding many houses with watef'
but doing little damage, excepting 'os
colony of invalids who lived in tents ID
the suburbs.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21
OPPOSED TO REVISION.
Canvas of House Shows Nine-Tenths
of Republicans so Inclined.

Washington, Jan. ia prominent
member of the ways and means com.
mittee of the house said to the Associ.
ated Press today that the poll which
the leaders Of the house had conducted
of the Republican members on the
question of tariff revision showed that
80 per cent of the members who had
been approached were against revision.
All of the leaders of the house except
Representative Payne, chairman Of the
ways and means committee, who is laid
up with rheumatism, and Represents
tive Tawney, are against revision. The
work OF crystallizing sentiment against
revision is being done by Represent
atives Dalzell, of Pennsylvania, and
Grosvenor, of Ohio.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21

Bills passed by the senate were For
the relief OF the Western Alaska Con-
struetlon Companys railroads by grant
ing an extension of time for compile
ton of the first section of at least 20
miles; TO fix the compensation OF criers
and bailiffs in the United States courts
at 81 day.
The statehood bill was diseased tor
three hours today Several senators
talked against uniting New Mexico and
Arizona and some questioned the unit
ing OF Oklahoma and Indian Territory
Hepburn said hel could see no reason
for i except for shortsighted desire
to shut the door Of the senate against
the West.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21
Smoke Drives out Eirennep

Chicago, Jan. lS.--Thirty-five COM
panies of firemen tonight fought fire
in the beef storage department of
Schwarzchild 4 Sulzberger company.
and when the fire was finally put out
not over 5000 damage had been done.
The fire caught in sawdust and the
streams OF water poured upon ii had no
noticeable effect for four hours. The
volume OF smoke was so dense that the
hremen We're compelled to relieve each
other every few minutes until the fire
was under control to escape suffocation
by its fumes.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21
GONE TO MEET HIM.
Japan's Cruisers Believed to Be Near
Baltic Fleet Commander.

London, Jan. 13.- Japanese CORES
pondents of the Morning Post consider
1t not Incredible that japanese men-Of.
war have reached Diego Garcia (ChagOs
Archipelago, and point out that, al
though Admiral Togo is at Toxic, Other
admirals are not idle.
Vice Admiral Uriu, it is stated, has
been cruising in the vicinity Of the
equator for some time past. The num-
Der of vessels he has at his command IS
kept secret, but doubtless he is ready
to do battle with the Russian Baltic
squadron whenever it appears east Of
the 10th meridian.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21
Object to Barrett's scha-.

Washington, Jan. 17.-Panamons :.
opposed p, 10 the recommendation of Mr.
~ American representative 70
s sns 's'nmus' that the offices of minister
anu governor of the canal zone he
;n, III INTO the office of governor.m;n
lister. This news comes in q cahlo, n
t io'1 n 'ne minister of foreign affairs 70
NJ SI' 6 1anaman minister at Washington n
". ooaldia, who called at the STATE 'S a.
the fact. ' 'i'e oihcials of
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21

The attention Of the senate today WAS
divided by the statehood question and
government regulation D. railroads. All
amendments 10 the statehood bill ex-
eept one we're agreed to.
In the houas the army appropriation
bill received consideration. The en-
penaes Of the army and navy were No.
verely criticized by several members.
Attention was called to the large re-
tired list Of officers, which includes 2S6
brigadier generals. An effot was made
10 reduce the pay Of retired officers
above the rank Of major when assigned
TO duty with the militia OF the several
states. This was aimed at General
Miles as secretary general Of Masss-
nhusetts.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21
Rebuild BROOKLYN Bridge.

New York, Jan. 16.-Fearful lest the
strain to which the Brooklyn bridge is
being subjected win weaken it to serv-
ice to the extent that great catastrophe
might be possible, engineers of the De-
partment of Bridges are reported to
have determined that the structure
must be almost completely rebuilt.
10 do this it will require at least two
years, and meanwhile traffic between
New York and Brooklyn will have to
be diverted to the Williamsburg bridge,
the new Manhattan bridge and to the
brooklyn subway tunnel now in course
of construction.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21

Berlin, Jan. 13.-Finance Minister
Won Rheinbaben, in introducing lne
budget in the Prussian diet, referred %
German-American trade relations. NJ
said it was wholly erroneous that uel.
many could gain anything through :
decline in the economic prosperity Y, !,
the United States. The danger u
American competition, which had neVsl
been estimated very high, had great,
receded since the growing improvement
OF business in the United States nsa
broadened the consumptive demanu
there.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21
Combes MAY Retire

faris, Jan. Decentralization l. 10
ing given in the highest quarters 70 % t Je.
eventuality of the retirement ~ ~ , t,'e
s "a as the result of the election ' os
NJ poumer as president of the cban ami y.
Oh o,., deputies. 1t is expected that S NJ
M,iierand or NJ. Rouvier win forn - !,
cabinet 81 IN the event OF the retirem ,l .
81 aa.' sne present ministry. NJ. Donmar
assumed ssss the presidency Of the cbam ,I,e,
s .,i.s afternoon, amid disorder which
threatened to precipitate crisis D'0N
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21
Bloody Riots at saratoH

London, Jan. lS.-The Vienna CORE
spondent of the London Daily Leader
reports serious rioting at Saratoff. the
capital of Russian government at Sara
tof. The trouble started some DAYS
ago, when the reservists were called
out, ana the police were sent into the
homes of those who did not report ON
time. On Friday and Saturday several
minor excuses occurred and on Sunday
200 resevists gathered in a saloon and
listened to revolutionary speeches.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21

Further consideration was given In
the house today Of the impeachment
charges against Judge swayne. There
was noticeable lack of interest In the
case except among few members The
defense charged that the whole thing
was case of private vengeance.
The house concurred In the senate
amendments to the Philippine govern
mont bill and sent the bill TO confer
ence.
The senate today passed the legisla-
tive, executive and judicial appropria-
ton bill and also number of private
pension bills.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21

Boston, Jan. 16.-A Buenos Avres
cable today says that the clip Of Cor.
dova, South American, wool, amount
ing 70 100000 to 10000, 600 pounds.
which has been formerly largely im M
ported by the carpet manufacturers ' ~
the United States, has this wear i i
reported, been secured by German Inv
ers at prices which make its imna 10y
ton INTO this country practically in,
possible, for it would have 10 ~
brought in under the high duty rate - -
. cents pound, instead of a cents ~ =,
increase of rs per cent. '''S' al
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21

st. Petersburg, Jan. IA report Il
In circulation here that the Russian
government has contaminated the pur.
chase Of an island in the Indian ocean,
the harhor facilities OF which will en-.
able Vice Admiral Rojestvensky'
squadron Of the Russian second Baltic
fleet to await the arrival ot the third
Baltic fleet. Well informed parties
place little credence In Il. II Is point.
ed out that the sale of such an island
at this time would be a gross breach Of
neutrality on the part Of the selling
nation.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21

Ottawa, Ont, Jan. ls.--The Domin.
ion government has been asked by q
delegation representing the salmon in.
dostries of British Columbia to agree
to a closed season OF SO hours each
week and an entire closed season in
1905 and 1909, SO as to prevent the de-
pletion of the fisheries. The state OF
Washington has agreed to the proposal
and Canada will probably do so.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21

The legislative, executive and Judi.
cial BILLS were read at length In the
senate and there was considerable dis.
cussion OF the civil service question
and the provision for an investigation
OF foreign trade conditions by the de-
partment OF commerce.
The house devoted II sentirc session
to the discussion Of Impeachment
charges against Judge Charles swayne,
OF the Northern distriet OF Florida.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21
More SUBMARINES for Japan

Minneapolis, Jan. ls.-Another con.
sienment Of submarine torpedo boats
wac handed from the Burlington road
TO the Great Northern railroad At Ham
line and rushed onward TO the coast
today. II was identical in nature with
the shipment Of boats which passed
through herr in the summer. These
shipments Of war supplies have become
- numerous a. to excite little attention
at the transfer station. They consist OF
ammunition, guns, beef and medicines
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1905-01-21
I'm THE IDAHO
| LEGISLATURE

Boise, Jan. 10.--The senate was In
session just Al minaes this morning
and the business transacted consisted
Of the passsgs Of the bill appropriating
$50, 900 for the salaries and expenses of
the session.
The house held MI uninteresting scs-
sion today, but very little business be-
Ing disposed OF. -Four new measures
were introduced. Word was received
from the senate that the resolution
providing for printing 10000 copies of
the governors message had passed that
body The senate bin approFria5ing
$50, 900 for current expenses was also
received.