The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-07
EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL
If Presidents views are insisted on it will
result in giving impetus to movement for Japan
ese exclusion. Page s
Flocking Of franchise grsbbers will threw
light on sources of schmitz's modest for
tune Page s
Chicago has sympathy of San Francisco in its
inadequate street-car service. Page
JAPANESE SITUATION
Frederick R. Coudert cites decision to show
that California is within its rights in Japanese
question Page 8
Russian official says United States must pre-
pare for war with Japan declaring our army
inefficient though brave Page 8
Consul General Uyeno OF this city urges nat
urslization Of japanese and says complaints in
school matter are unfounded Page
United States District Attorney Devlin makes
plain points in japanese school segregation con
troversy that viii be involved in coming legal
test. Page 8
GRAFT SCANDAL
schmitz and Ruef arraigned and use every
means 10 block proceedings. Pages i-5
Foreman Oliver Of the Grand Jury on the
witness stand says that rottenness in the ad-
ministration viii take ten yesrs TO clean up P 5
CITY
Promotion Committee corrects the misimpres-
sions conveyed to Europe by British Consul Ben
nett relative 10 conditions In this city. Page l6
Sailors OF the whaler Herman swear that they
were tortured into signing a confession. Page l6
The Santa Fe Railroad notifies the Board Of
Harbor Commissioners that according TO fits lease
OF China Basin from the State it viii ask for ex-
elusive use Page 10
August Fleming Jailed for threatening TO kill
merchsnt whose testimony caused conviction OF
Fleming's son for larceny. Page le
Peculiar turn Of the law frees R. A. Coleman
Of bigsmy charge, even IL accusations are
Page l6
SUBURBAN
western Pacific and the Santa Fe continue
fling condemnation suits for rights Of way
through Oakland. Page
Mrs Charles BurckhaIter and Mrs Helen Kelly
imprisoned in overturned coupe that being
dragged by runaway team. have narrow escape
from death. Page 4
Mrs Gertrude Groom Of Martinez attacked and
robbed by man she had befriended. Page 4
COAST
Proponents Of will Of late Mrs Helen Cotton
try 20 prove former butler unreliable wit
ness Page 8
Apaehes stone to death squaw they believe
10 be witch. Page
Clifton. Ariz. food does great damage in
Chase Greek district. destroying IN all about
DOMESTIC
Secretary Bonaparte says existing conditions
make increase in the navy advisable. Page Is
Consolidation Of trolley systems in Los Angeles
owned by Huntington and Hartman said TO be
pending Page !
Senator Bailey admits having taken money
from oil magnate. but says be repaid it and that
documents on which Texas Attorney General
bases charges are forgeries- Page
General movement of railroads is under way to
raise freight rates TO meet increases in wages
and operating expenses. Page
FOREIGN
Pope recognizes new Bishops at consistory and
speaks of hostility to church in France and
Spain. Page
French lawmakers show their scorn for Count
Boni by leaving Chamber of Deputies when be
sscends tribune to speak. Page
SPORTS
Jockey club stewards VIII require Boots"
Durnell TO explain disgraceful Of Lotus. the
Eastern crack. Page
o'Brien- Burns fight pictures are wonderful
samples Of the photographers art. Page
Britt's next opponent will be Willie Fitzgerald
II be wins from Sullivan at Dayton on Monday
night. Page 7
MINING
California Miners Association elects W. c.
Ralston president and delegates applaud bis
address favoring mining stock speculation P. l6
Tight money conditions in the East diminish
demand for mining stocks and local market is
quiet. Page 10
MARINE
Liner Siberia sails today for Orient with big
cargo and many passengers. Page II
LABOR
Call is issued for the sixth annual convention
of the California State Building Trades Council
in Stockton on January Il. Page