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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-22
TREE PLANTING CLUB.
New Application of Club Idea Among
 Six Hundred Texas Farmers.

Washington, Dec. 22.-The tree plant ing club on the Staked Plains in the Panhandle of Texas appears to be an accomplished fact. When a forester from the Depart ment Of Agriculture attended the farm CTS congress at Amarillo last August,
 the suggestion was made that the peo- ple organize a club for the purpose of | establishing groves of trees on their | farms. This region is naturally trcn- | less, but there is every reason to be- lieve that certain species of trees will grow if they are properly planted and cared for. The people of the section have shown such interest in the propo- sition that the association has already nearly GOO members. It Is proposed to organize local divisions in each of the | towns and spread the idea throughout
 the whole Panhandle.
 The definite objects of the club are to
 find out what kinds of trees are best adapted to the region and how they
 shall be planted, and to obtain the l necessary material in the most advan- | tageous way. The Forest Service has
 agreed to send a competent man to ad- | wise the people on all these points, and 1 when definite plans for planting shall | have been made, the individual mem
 bers will combine and purchase their
 stock in large quantities from the nur- serymen.
 Every farmer in the Western coun-
 thy recognizes the value of trees about | him, and there is no better evidence of
 the interest of the people in any prac- ticable plan for the establishment of
 groves in that section that this move 1 ment in Texas.
 The club idea has been followed for
 the furtherance of many other projects,
 but this is perhaps the first time that it
 has been brought to the advancement
 of tree planting As an encourage ment to other sections to work m the 1 same way the Forest Service at Wash | in xton directly offers to furnish ex- pert advice whenever community shall
 organize a cub of this kind and indi- cate it's desire to establish tree planta- ttons
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-22
SENATOR LONG SPEAKS.
Asserts Power of Congress to Regulate the RnilrOada.

Kansas City, Dec. Colchester L.. Long, United States Senator from Kan sas, was the principal speaker tonight at a dinner given by the Knife and Fork Club of this city. Senator Long discussed the subject, Proposed Rate Legislation" and gave his views re- specting all the plans submitted thus far for the solution of the question. Senator Long spoke in part as follows:
 Railroads are private property in the sense that individuals own their stocks and bonds, but they are public property in the sense that they have a duty to perform in relation to the pub lie. They can be regulated and con- trolled by law.
 Determinations between individuals should cease Determinations between localities must be only those that are due to natural advantages which one city has over another and to compe- tition that may exist at one place and not at another The responsibility rests on Con gress to frame bill that will meet the situation and prove effective when ad- ministered. It is a great responsibil- ity. The power of the railroads to fix rates Is almost equal to the power of taxation. The unrestricted exercise of this great power menaces the rights and liberties of the public. Congress  has the unquestionable power to regu- late and supervise the making of in- terstate rates. and it should exercise more of its power so that it's carriers may be compelled to treat the public with exact and even-handed justice. Any attempt under the guise of regu- lation to compel the carrier to trans port property at rate so low that it will not produce q fair return on the investment will be declared invalid by the courts. Thus there is no danger to the carriers in a bad, vicious and unfair law. but the injury. will be to the shipper and the public by attempt ing to provide them relief through a law that will be declared Illegal and void.
 Congress. in considering this ques- tion, should determine it not alone in the interest of the carrier and shipper. but in its relations to the public as we'll"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-22
TO OPPOSE PRESIDENT
PLOT AGAINST THE EXECUTIVE
 OF COLOMBIA.
Many Arrests of Prominent C'crsons, Including q Former Member of
 the Cahinet--Will Be Tried By COurtmarfial.

Washington, Dec. 21.-The State De- pertinent has received information by cable that an attempt was made in Bogota yesterday to depose of Presi- dent Reyes as an incident to a plot for overturning the government In consequence there were many arrests of prominent men, who were to be tried by court martial today. Among them was a former minister of the cabinet and five leaders of the opposi- tion. No details are given of the req son for the attempt on General Reyes.
 The officials at the Colombian lega- tion tonight expressed surprise at the news from Bogota as they state 1t is the first intimation that they have had that there Is any feeling against President Reyes. MT. Torrianan, sec- retary of the legation, who is charge of affairs in the absence of Minister Mendoza who is in New York, said to- night:
 T am at a loss to understand the reasons for any plot against President Reyes. He is extremely popular and during his administration as president has made every effort to appease the members of all political elements in the country. There is practically only one party in Colombia now, though of course there will always be ele- ments of opposition in all governments.
 The constitutional convention held some time ago made provision where by General Reyes was to hold the of flee of president for a period of ten years after which time it was to be filled by the incumbent for period of four years as in the United States. Any revolutionary movement against General Reyes has no prospect of suc- cess. Of this am confident The president is popular with the army and although the soldiers are engaged in work on the public roads. they are always within available distance so that they can be called on in any emergency
 T have letters today from both President Reyes and tho minister of foreign affairs and there was nothing in them to indicate evidences of dis satisfaction with the government or the formation of any plot to overthrow If u
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-22
DISORDERS IN MOSCOW.
Serious Collisions Between Troops
 And TopuIace

Serious Collisions Between Troops And PopuIace.
 St Petersburg, Dec. 21.-The single telephone wire working to Moscow this afternoon brought grave reports of serious disorders and collisions be- tween the troops and the ropu1ace. The Narshadney, formerly The Syn Antechestva and other secretly pub lished papers which are being distri- buted by thousands to the workmen. are filled with the most inflammatory appeals, melting the people to an are especially directed to the army, which is implored not to shed the blood of the nation. One writer addressed the soldiers said:
 Join us. Rise with us. No power can stand against the people and army united"
 The strike call, in addition to mak- ing the regular demands for a consti- tuent assembly, universal suffrage. the abolition of martial law, Immunity of the person and other features of the proletariat program, insists upon the release of the imprisoned members of the workmen's council, the discontinu- ance of all political suits, acquiescence with the petitions of the army and na- wy, and of the railroad and postal telegraph employees for an increase of pay. the transfer of the land to the people; an eight hour day and the abolition of all restricts regarding na- tionalities and religion. The preamble reads:
 Citizens: Freedom or Slavery"
 'Is Russia to be governed by the people or ruled by a band of thieves? Let us stop industry, commerce and communications throughout the coun- try and with united effort the last vestige of autocracy. To the whip, ord nd rhfna Let n- pose the revolutionary, bayonet. Fi- nanciaI run threaten to engulf the government. one more blow and the vile regime will be ended.i It is significant that the workmen in the mills and factories have for more than a week been presenting de- mands that the priests discontinue the usual prayers for the Emperor with the alternative of being boycotted if theX dn not cease so doing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-22
NEW PREMIER MAKES SPEECH Campbell -Bannerman Out
 lines Policies. HOME RULE IS LEFT OUT No Mention of Intentions as to
 Ireland. Advocates of Woman's Suffrage Invade the Hall, and Some of the More
 Enthusiastic Are
 Elected.
HOME RULE IS LEFT OUT

London. Dec, 21.--Sir Henry Camp bell Bannerman's first speech since he accepted the premiership was de- livered at Albert Hall tonight before a mass meeting under the auspices of the Liberal Federation. The premier was supported on the platform by fifteen members of his cabinet. The vast audi torium was packed by an audience chiefly composed of Londoners Next to the premier John Burns was the hero of the evening.
 The Premier carefully avoided the question of home rule for Ireland. He said that the finance question was the prime issue of tine campaign against the government whose cabinet made ia midnight fitting on a murky Decembe: evening"
 was the announcement that the gov ernment had decided to stop the ina portation of coolies into South Africa until such times as the question for or against such Importation could be de- cided by a South African parliament elected by popular vote. This was greeted with immense enthusiasm, the cheering continuing for rully ten min utes.
 Speaking of foreign relations Sir Henry first expressed his kindly feel Ing toward Russia in the present trial through which that country was pass ing. In the case of Germany he said he saw no reason whatsoever for es- arrangement and welcomed the unofficial demonstrations of friendship which had recently passed between the two countries.
 America, France, Japan.
 Regarding the United States. France and Japan the premier accepted the existing conditions snd approved every thing which tended towards peace.
 Sir Henry upheld this announcement with another which elicited great ap- plause. He said that the growth of arrnaments was a great danger. that force was not the only remedy and that economy must be adopted. The Government would oppose aggression and would be animated by a desire to remain on the best terms with all na- tionalities and to cooperate in the com mon work of civilization. In this he pointed out the Government had a notable ally in the present finance sys- tenn which was great guarantee of peace. He reJoiced that the principle of arbitration had made great strides
 In conclusion the Premier outlined his policy for retrenchment and for a complete system of government by the people flor the good of the greatest number" In equally general terms he gave notice that most of the domestic acts of the late Government would be traversed by the incoming liberal gov ernment.
 Woman suffragists who had invaded the meeting waved flags and demanded that women should be granted the right to vote. Sir Henry ignored the inter ruptions and several of the more enthu- siastic of the women had to be elected during the meeting -.>
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-22
VIEWS OF DEMOCRATS.
Position of the Minority as to Philip
 pine Tariff.

pine EMEkWa
 Washington, Dec. 21.-The view of minority members of the Ways and Means Committee on the Philippine tariff bill were filed in the House to- day by Representative John Sharp Will Hams (Miss >. the Democratic floor leader. The Democrats offer a substi- tute. declaring for absolutely free trade between the Philippines and the United States. including Hawaii and Porto Rico. but add that if their substitute Is voted down they will support the Re- publican bill as 1t is a long step in the logical and right direction.
 The report says: "The members of the minority of the Committee on Ways and Means believe that the anomalous and preposterous status of the Philip pine Islands. by which they are treated as American territory for certain pur- poses or as foreign or semi-foreign ter- ritory for certain other purposes cannot long be maintained and should be im- mediately terminated.
 At present. according to the whim of Congress or the executive they are con sidered as American or foreign and both as American and foreign, then as neith- CT American nor foreign.
 Tn justice to both the FiIipinos and ourselves they should be considered as altogether American or altogether for eign.
 "So long as we retain them, we favor the establishment and maintenance of free trade between them and the United States. The party which we in part represent desires to get rid of them at the earliest practical moment and we welcome the dissatisfaction of the hith- erto legislatively favored classes. grow ing out of the competition of the pro- ducts of the Philippines labor with our products in our market as a possibly moving cause for governmental divorce between the Government of the Philip pine archipelago and the balance of the United States"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-22
ALL BIDS ARE REJECTED.
Government Not Pleased With Applica
 tions for Concessions.

N
 tions for Concessions.
 Washington, Dec. 21.--All the bids for concessionary contracts or grants Tor the construction of railroads in the Philippine Islands recently submitted to the Bureau of Insular Affairs were today rejected because of departures from the terms of the circular calling for proposals.
 Secretary Taft, after a number of conferences with Governor Wright and Mr Forbes, of the Philippine Conmis- sion and Colonel Edwards, Chief of the Insular Bureau, today decided to read vertise for proposals and January 20 at 10 a. m. has been fixed as the date of opening of new bids for these conces- sions. The terms will be modified in some particulars.
 Where bidders propose to construct the road without guarantee they will be limited in their bids only by the acts of 1902 and 1903. But where the guarantee of certain interest on their investment they can vary from the orig inal invitation to bid only In point of time or in the cost of construction per mile as affected by contractors profits. AS to the latter, the Philippine Gov ernment reserves the right to fix the maximum cost of the road. The time in which the road can be completed and the contractors profits will be import ant considerations in making the awards.
 New circulars will be prepared at once for the guidance of those who may wish to enter the competition for the railroad concessions in the Philippines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-22
au,Irr Names Committee.

New York, Dec. 2l.-Columbia Cni- versity's action in requesting the abo- lition of all intercollegiate sports was acted upon promptly today by Presi- dent Nicholas Murray Butler. He ap- pointed two committees to devise plans by which the recommendations made by the university council may most speedily be accomplished. One com mittee consisted of faculty members and the other of alumni. President Butler said this action did not aim to abolish college athletics at Columbia altogether. but to only abolish them in their present form in order to put ath- letics on basis in which every stu dent can participate. He said that Co., lumbia's ultimate purpose was to en- courage the widest possible participa- ton in athletics.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-22
MERRITT AND wADswoRTH.
Former Criticises the Latter Over the
 Manner of His Campaign.

Former Crtticfses the Latter Over the
 Manner of His Campaign.
 New York, Dec. 21.--Interest in the contest for the speakership of the New York State Assembly was tonight largely centered upon the interview gwen today by ex-Governor odcil. Re- publican State Chairman, in which he accused President Roosevelt and Gov ernor Higgins of a deliberate attempt to wreck the Republican party of this State in order to further personal ann bitions. Assemblyman Wadsworth said tonight: T believe Governor Hig- gins's statement that President Roose- welt did not dictate my candidacy and l think Governor Higgins Is abundant y able to take care of bimself."
 Mr. Wadsworth said he would not attend the conference of Republican Assemblymen called in this city tomor- row, aithought he had received an in- vitation tonight.
 Mir. wadsworth said that he recog- mixed the conference originated with his opponents, and added: T was never more confident than I am this minute that I will be elected. have received assurances that make 1t ab- solutely certain"
 Assemblyman E. A. Merritt, Jr.. cam didate for the Speaker of the Assem-
 
 cizing the manner in which. ]. W. wadsworth. Jr., was put forth for the Speakership Mir. Merritt says:
 Governor Higgins is quoted today as still of the opinion that the Presi- dent will not interfere In the selection of a Speaker of tho Assembly. At the same time he seeks to convey the fm- pression that the election of his nomt- nee MT. Wadsworth, will be especially pleasing to the President, seeking. suppose, to get the benefit of the Pres ident's great personality for his can didate by indirect means
 Tn a previous interview, he admit ted that he told me that he did not in- clude me in the list of men whose election was for any reason improper or not for the best interests of the peo- pie of the State In our interview he reserved the right to oppose the nomi- nation of such persons, discussing the question generally, but stated expdf- citly that this would not occur in my case. Every experienced member of the Assembly resents, and has a right to resent. the naming of Mir. Wads- worth by Governor Higgins for the Speakership.
 '.rhe situation is unheard of in the history of the political parties of the State. MT. Wadsworth, 1t is claimed, did not know that he was a candidate until Governor Higgins told him so. At that time lie was under obligations to Assembiyman Hooker to support him to the end of the canvass. At this opportune moment. when the fact of his preference was announced to MT. Wads- worth, Mir Hooker, by 8 singular COG incidence, was on the scene. He thereupon conveniently withdrew"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-22

and the effect of the Governors coer- cion is evident. is 1t not?''
 Gan you say whether you intend to take steps to impeach the Govern orr"
 That depends on what more is done in the matter shall hold that in re- serve.'
 AssembIyman J. W. Wadsworth. IT.. the Livingston county candidate for Speaker was at the Manhattan hotel today. He was asked how he regard cd Senator Malby's hint at impeach- ment proceedings against Governor Higgins.
 q don't regard is seriously" he said.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-22
INAUGURATION OF STRIKE.
Streets Filled With Troops, But No
 Collisions Have Occurred.

Collisions Have Occurred.
 St. Petersburg, Dec 21.-Since noon today the streets have been filled with troops, especially those in the in are in possession of the military.
 Wholesale arrests of the leaders of the workmen were made last night. It is reported that the police include in their captures the members of the sec ond workmen's council, who were placed ip the fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul, with the members of the first council, who were arrested Saturday night. A third council, however, promptly took the place of the second.
 The League of Leagues has issued an appeal to the public asking for liberal support of the proletariat, which is bearing the brunt of the struggle for the emancipation of the nation" The appeal says there is bound to be much privation. starvation and even death from cold and not only asks for ma- teria1 aid, but proposes the inaugura- tion of free dining rooms for workmeu in all parts of the city.
 Moscow is already cut off from St. Petersburg and with the provinces generally there has been no communt- cation this morning. According to the latest information. the Lithunian in surrection has extended into the province of Vitebsk, across the borders
 
 from Kharkoff says that 10000 revolu- tfonaries are under arms and that the troops are being concentrated for the purpose of recapturing the city.
 The strike started here at noon very tamely. In the center of the city the shops were not closed. the proprietors having received guarantees that If they remained open they would be given ample protection Pnd that any deputa- tion of strikers seeking by threats of force to compel the closing of the shops would De instantly arrested.
 There was. however, an impressive demonstration in the industrial sec tions The main interest in the strike of the railroad men centered in the Warsaw station, where the Government was to make a test of its ability by moving train for Berlin. The depot was packed with troops. Promptly at noon there was wild hurrah, accom- panied by the roar of escaping steam and few minutes later the railroad men walked out of the yards in body. The authorities however. ware pre-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-22
FUTURE OF GRIscoM.
He VIII Succeed Thompson as United
 States Ambassador to BFaxtH.

Washington, Dec. 21.-Soon after the holiday recess Of Congress President Roosevelt will send to Congress the nominations of some important dipIo- matic officers. The appointments prac- ticalIy have been decided on. but the administration is awaiting a determine ation concerning one of the important offices by a foreign Government.
 Lloyd Griscom of Japan is in this country on a leave of absence. and it is known that he will not return to To- kio Who will succeed him cannot be foretold at this time. As arranged at present Minister Griscom will succeed David E. Thompson of Nebraska as Ambassador of the United States to Brazil. Ambassador Thompson may be named soon after the holidays to guc- ceed Edwin H. Conger as the American representative at the Mexican capital
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-22
KiJIcd in BoxInp Rout

Philadelphia, Dec 2I.-Patrick Key holds, n young man, died suddenly to- night while boxing with Frank Shana- han, a friend. The men are members of a club and were having friendly bout when Shanahan struck Reynolds behind the ear. The latter sank to the floor and became unconscious and died before a doctor could be summoned It is believed his death was due to heart disease. Shanahan has been de- tained by the police pending an inves- tigation by the coroner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-22
Big Increase in CanItnl.

Philadelphia, Dec. 21.-The directors of the Bell Telephone Company of Phil adelphia, at a meeting today, decided to recommend to the stockholders that the capital stock of the company be in creased from $16,O00,O0O to $SO,O0O'ooo' The stockholders will vote on the prop osition February 20. If the proposi- tion is approved. the new stock VIII be offered to stockholders from time 10 time in proportion to their holdings Tn such amounts as the requirements or the business warrant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-22
DEATH BENATH TRAIN.
Dennis B. Taft, Aged 70 Years, Kills
 Himself at sherman, Tex.

Sherman, Tex. Dec. 21.--Dennis B. Taft, aged 70 years, stranger, ended his life by casting himself under the wheels of north-bound Fort Worth and Rio Grande express train No. 10 at S:30 o'clock this evening. The wheels passed over the body and death was in- stantaneous, Taft came to Sherman last Friday and registered at local hotel as Dennis B. Taft. but gave no place of former residence.
 In letter found. addressed to the coroner. he stated he was a convert of Professor osler of Chicago. The letter closed:
 ''ro the coroner of Grayson County or whom 1t may concern: The sub scriber was wrecked near the union de- pot. It was no fault of the railroad company, but my own effort
 Dennis B. Taft"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-22
wiIken Given Year.

New York, Dec. 21.-Thomas Parmlee Wickes, the lawyer who was convicted of attempted blackmail by means of the Lewis Jarvis letters was sent enced today to one year in the peniten- tiary. The charge on which Wickes was convicted was that he wrote a threatening letter to a person inter- ested in a case in which he was en- gagged as attorney. This letter sug- gested settlement of tho case and was signed Lewis Jarvis