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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-07
Japanese Guilty
in Sealing Matter

WASHINGTON. Dec. e.-"The Japan
csc pelagic sealing fleet. which reported
in Boring Sea during the summer, con
sisted OF at least sixteen vessels, each
of which carried a crew of thirty men
and from five to seven small boats for
sealing 1t was only when the crews
of the schooners landed or attempted
to land that the Federal agents were
able to make arrests. and those Of the
Japanese who We're killed belonged to
parties that were caught red-handed "
These statements are made to Secre-
tary Metcalf by Edward w. Sims, who
at that time was solicitor OF the De-
partment OF Commerce and Labor, but
is now United States district Attorney
at Chicago. of the seal poaching by
Japanese on the Pribylof Islands early
last summer. which resulted in the
killing of five OF the Japanese raiders.
the wounding of two and the capture
of a total of twelve prisoners.
Sims reports that the Japanese fleet
took thousands of seals within the ter
ritorial waters OF the United States sur
rounding the Pribylof Islands during
the summer. He says the seal herd is
being decimated rapidly.
Sims recommends that revenue cut
ter cruise along the Alaskan coast
from May to the latter part of June.
during the closed seasons, and follow
the seal herd in its nOrthward course
to the Pribylof Islands.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-07
COudert Says
School Stand
Is Well Taken
Cites Decision in
Support of His
Contention

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-Frederick R
Couoert who, as was his distinguished
rather, is an authority on international
law arraigns the policy Of the admins
tration in dealing with the japanese
school situation in California in scath-
Ing terms. He holds, after a careful
examination into the treaties and the
state statutes on the subject that Cali
fornia is well within her rights. and
that q grave injustice has been done
her citizens
In the phrase. international moral
ity,' he finds a target for the shafts OF
analysis and points out where he con-
slders the position of the President is
inconsistent. He says:
II any treaty right of a japanese
subject has been violated. the State
courts have full power to enforce the
said right, and should they refuse TO
90 so, an appeal from the decision runs
10 the Supreme Court of the United
States The Supreme Court of Massa-
chusetts decided last spring that a
treaty with Russia conferred upon the
Russian Consul the right to administer
upon the goods Of a Russian dying in
testate. This decision reversed that Of
the lower courts, holding that the Mas
sachusetts statutes comforting that
right upon the public administrator
could not be overridden by a treaty.
This ruling is certainly settled law.
Then the sole question in the Cali
fornia matter is whether the Japanese
under the treaty possess any right TO
attend the same public schools as the
white children. An examinati of the
treaty can hardly fail TO show that it
does nothing OF the kind
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-07
QUESTION AT ISSUE

Then. in precise words. the question is, Does
this the part OF the school authorities
of San Francisco give to the Japanese the same
privileges given TO English, French, Ger
and American children--tbat is, is II not
discrimination based upon the assumption of In
feriority and of conditions uniting these chill
dren 10 associate with children OF the most ia
yored ma lions and of Americans? And for the
purpose of obtaining the decision OF the courts
upon this proposition in due time such proceed
ings in court VIII be comemnced as to the Gov
ernment may seem necessary.
/ have studiously refrained in what l have
said above, from discussing the question that
arises from our treaty with Japan. but there
seems to be considerable Misrepresentation to
the point involved. I have endeavored to state
the question TO be presented without attempting
TO make any argument in its support until 1t Is
made in court.
1t may however. be freely asserted that the
United States Government will do its utmost to
compel the observance of all treaty obligations
and TO secuEe to the fullest extent to the sub
jects of any country with which IT has exchanged
treaties the rights guaranteed by such treaties.
1t will prevent TO the extent of its power any
discrim ination exercised against the subjects OF
the empire of Japan or any other country in vio-
lation of treaty provisions.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-07
Declares Treaty
Movement Is AfOOt

WASHINGTON. D. g. Dec. 6.-De-
spite official denials that this Govern
nent proposes TO negotiate a new
treaty with Japan, which will give the
United States the right to exclude Jap
anese coolies confirmation of the re-
port that such movement is on has
come from highest sources. No less an
authority than Senator Perkins said
today that the President had taken
steps TO pave the way for a modifica-
ton Of the present treaty. such modi-
fcation permitting exclusion Of Jap
anese coolies or the peon labor of the
Island Kingdom from America
Senator Perkins called on President
Roosevelt today and talked over the
japanese situation Later he made il
clear that the movement for modified
treaty had been begun. Just how far
the preliminaries have gone Senator
Perkins did not say.
Exclusion Of the japanese laborers.
the shutting out of tie peon labor Of
Japan must come eventually" said
Senator Perkins.
only in this way can q permanent
settlement Of the controversy now be-
ing discussed be effected. ] believe
Il IS the duty OF the administration
20 negotiate a new treaty. The Pres
ident has already paved the way for
such negotiations"
Senator Perkins discussed the ques-
tion whether Japan would consent to
the exclusion OF her laboring classes
from this country. He expressed the
belief that the japanese Government
would not oppose II. Japan's repre-
sentatives tell us" he said, that
Japan does not want her people to
come TO this country. but. on the other
hand. wants them to go TO Korea and
Manchuria and settle there. Under
the circumstances. I believe exclusion
can be brought about"
Senator Perkins was asked what
concessions this country would have
10 make to Japan in order to effect
exclusion. He did not say, but init
mated that some important concession
would have TO be made.
Treaties. you know, are give-and-
take affairs"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-07
CHOCOLATES WERE
OEFT[Y LOADED
Printer Accused of Play
ing Dangerous Joke to
Put Stop to Pilfering
WOMAN is POISONED
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

SACRAMENTO. Dec s.-Oscar Storm
field. an employe of the State Printing
Once. is said to be responsible for the
illness of several of his fellow-work-
men.
Stormfield has liking for choco-
late creams, a bag full of which he
brings to work every day and leaves
on a convenient shelf Others soon
found the hiding place and unlimited
helped themselves to the sweetmeats.
The story told by his associates is that
Stormfield yesterday dosed the choco-
late creams with a drug and awaited
developments, These came later in the
day when Miss Annie Gardener. niece
of State Printer Shannon. became vio-
lently convulsed. A physician was
summoned and today she is out of
danger. Several others partook Of the
candy and became violently sick.
State Printer Shannon has begun an
investigation into the case, which in
wolves a criminal offense under the
State law
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-07
Compliments
Won't Prevent
Wars Approach
Official
Thinks Army
Inefficient

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. e.-while
Russian statesmen are apparently
unanimous in the opinion that Presi-
dent Roosevelt's message is the great
est public document that has appeared
in recent years, they do not agree with
some Of the remedies he has suggested
and with his optimism in regard to in
ternational affairs
A Russian administrator general, who
was recently in command of both civil
and military forces in the Far East
and who is well acquainted with the
circumstances which have involved
America and Japan in a controversy,
said today:
Although / am a monarchist. still
l must confess that the address Of
no European ruler has equaled Presi-
dent Roosevelts recent message, either
in pith or depth. Leaving to Ameri-
can critics his remarks on the internal
affairs of his country, I must disagree
with President Roosevelt's foreign
views
IF America wants an Eastern mar
ket for goods and a free Pacific, she
must be prepared to go to war Mr..
Roosevelt's compliments to Japan will
not help matters, but will only delay
hostilities at best.
President Roosevelt's idea that the
militia and the turner societies could
replace the regular army is fallacious.
have seen American soldiers in China
and the Philippines, and have read the
American maneuver reports. The men
display intelligence, agility and initia-
tive, and in these qualities greatly sur
pass both European and Japanese SOL
diers. but are utterly lacking in or
ganization and discipline. America
must triple its army and form a nu-
cleus of veterans. Then the turner's
would become useful"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-07
BON| SCORNED BY
FRENCH SOL0NS
Many Deputies Depart
From House When Count
Discusses Algeciras Pact
RATIFY CONVENTION

PARIS. Dec. "a remarkable scene
followed the Interpolation of the Gov
eminent on~the Moroccan question in
the Chamber of Deputies today by NJ
Jaures, the Socialist leader. Count
Boni de Castellane unexpectedly as
cended the tribune. whereupon half
the Deputies abruptly left the House
After Count Boni de CasteIlane. NJ
Herbert, reporter of the Algeciras
conference, and M. Pinchon the For
eign Minister. had spoken. the Cham
Der passed a vote of confidence in
the Ministry, 457 ayes to 56 noes.
The Algeciras convention was then
ratified by the unanimous vote of the
Chamber.
LONDON. Dec. 6.-Great Britain has
made known to France and Spain her
warm approval of their Joint naval
and military demonstration at Tangier
and that Great Britain continues her
attitude of hands off, while France
and Spain are carrying out the spirit
of the Algeciras convention.
Foreign Secretary Grey has made 1t
known that since Great Britain has
recognized Frances paramount posi-
ton in Morocco in return for Frances
recognition of Great Britain's para
mount position in Egypt. Great Britain
will leave the protection of British
subjects and property in Morocco to
France and Spain.
Both the British and French were
pleased to hear that Germany had ap-
proved the joint action of France and
Spain, as previously to this 1t was
recognized that a condition of affairs
might arise in Morocco in which Ger
many would prefer to protect her own
subjects and interests with her own
ships, instead of entrusting the pro-
lection of German interests to France
and Spain.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-07
VIOLATES THE TREATY

II the State OF California enacts a law proyid-
ing for the segregation OF japanese children,
but makes discrimination against French,
Italian English children, or children of other
nationalities. the question arises whether such
action on the part Of the State of California vio-
lates the treaty provisions with Japan, ana
whether such action is not discrim nation prac-
ticed against the subjects of that particular
country If the State of California had declared
that all children born out of the United States
should attend the schools specially provided Tor
them, different question might arise. 1t is not
so much 8 question whether California can dis
criminate on account of race. but whether such
discrimination be confined to particular
race with the country of which we have entered
into treaty obligations.
Under the treaty with Japan the subjects Of
that country entitled to the rights or resi-
dents and to all the privileges. liberties and
rights accorded 10 the most favored nations as
residents 10 natives residents. The ques-
ton is not involved whether California may or
may not establish free school system, as ii
may be conceded that such a matter is entirely
within the discretion of the State, but If the
State constitution does require the maintenance
Of 4 free public school system and does maintai In
such a system for the children of residents
without regard TO citizenship. and admits to its
schools children OF subjects citizens or France,
Germany, Russia any other European country.
the question TO be presented Is. is the right of
education in the public schools of tie State not
right secured by the treaty provision with Japan
and is a segregation of japanese children based
other consideration than they are Japanese
not denial of equal treatment with the sub
jects Of the most favored nation? The object of
the present treaty with Japan. which was made
in 1894 70 provide for the maintenance of d
good understanding between the two countries by
Increasing the intercourse between them upon the
basis Of equity and mutual beneit. 1t viii not
be disputed. probably. that the CITY, Of San
Francisco affords equal educational advantages
for the japanese in certain schools TO those af
forded the native born children and children born
segregation of japanese children in a school at
tended by them only, or by children of Korean
and Chinese descent. constitute discrimination
against the japanese which, under the treaty,
should not occur?
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-07
San Anselmo Pupils
Afraid of Trachoma

SAN ANSELMO. Dec. 6.-Twenty-two
out of forty-four pupils attending Miss
Corbett's room at the San Anselmo
Public School remained away today
because their parents were afraid of
their contracting trachoma from
George Nakatani, a ,22-year-oid Japan
csc student.
Late last evening a delegation of
angry commuters visited the Superin-
tendent of Public Schools, James B.
Davidson, who said that no boy or girl
having contagious disease was per-
mitted to attend school until they
could produce a health certificate.
Nakatani voluntarily took his books
and will only return when he has Sc
cured certificate from the county
health officers.
About a year ago trachoma caused
several Japanese to leave this school.
Several children contracted it in a
mild form and the their parents are not
anxious for recurrence.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-07

lot Each boy was told to write the
name of the boy who threw the can
and put the ballot into a hat. The plan
was so enthusiastically received that
all the boys revealed the truth-even
the boy who threw the tin can He put
in his own name.
DR.. Omori graciously wiped the mud
off his silk hat and accepted apologies
the Government assured the Japanese
Government that there was nothing
personal in it--merely a tin can. a
tempting silk hat and a boy. The boy
was discharged from the Postoff1ce,
and all was at peace until the Presi-
dent revived the tragedy in his recent
interview.
If any one was accessory before the
fact in knocking off DIR. F. Omoris silk
hat 1t was President Roosevelt himself
He appointed the boy-through his
postmaster.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-07
France Is Pleased
With the President

PARIS. Dec. 6.--All the French news
napers published editorials today on
PRESIDENT Roosevelt's message, unani-
,7,ously selecting for comment his re-
marks upon the japanese situation as
being most characteristic of the man"
and praising the Presidents courage.
The general opinion can be summed up
IN the words OF the Petite Republique
as follows:
His presentation of the Japanese
question was an eloquent feature OF
the address 1t constitutes a lesson in
international politeness and shows that
in order for a nation to have the right
to Insist on the proper treatment of
begin according similar treatment to
forefgners at home. The President has
spoken with courage regardless of
Popularity He has performed his duty
as as American and as chief Of state
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-07
Devlin Makes
Plain Points
In Discussion
Scope Of the Treaty
Is the Question
Involved

United States District Attorney Dew
lin yesterday issued statement in the
case of the Japanese school segregation
dispute, in which he said in part:
The question in issue in this case is whether
or not section 1862 of the Political Code OF
California, which provides that the Board OF
Education may establish schools for Indian chill
dren and children of Chinese Monaghan de-
scent. and the action and the resolution of the
Board of Education of San Francisco In establish.
ing such separate school and providing that all
japanese, Korean and Chinese children shall be
sent thereto conflict with the treaty with Japan,
1t would not be proper at this time for me
to discuss the legal aspects of the case. There
are, however. certain legal propositions that
may be assumed to be true. and some that Will
become, undoubtedly, the subject of judicial con
sideration
In the first place it may be stated that under
section of article VI Of the constitution of the
United States all treaties made. or which
shall be made under the authority of the United
States, shall be the supreme law of the land.
and the Judges in every State shall be bound
thereby, the constitution laws of any State
TO the contrary Notwithstanding. The United
States has entered into solemn treaty with
Japan. whereby the subjects of the japanese en-
pire guaranteed certain rights in the United
States, and are entitled by the provisions OF this
treaty TO receive the same considerati ton as sub
Jects OF the most favored nations.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-07
WEST PRUSSIA ORDERS
IMPORTATION OF CHINESE

DANZIG. Germany, Dec. 6.-The
Agriculture Chamber OF West Prussa
today adopted a resolution empowering
it's executive committee to prepare to
import Chinese as farm laborers in
order to relieve the present scarcity OF
such labor.
national standpoint, it regretted to
have to import Chinese. but that the
step was unavoidable.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-07
WATER CONGRESS TO CONVENE

SACRAMENTO. Dec 6.-Tomorrow
morning the convention of the Cali
fornia Water and Forest Association
convenes in the Chamber of Commerce
Building Addresses will be delivered
by Governor Pardee. DR.. ElIwood Mead.
Professor Samuel Fortier, State For
ester T. B. Lull. D. C. Henry of the
United States Geological Survey, and
others prominent in forestry and irri-
CATION development.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-07
AsprREs TO BRITISH EMBASSY

LONDON. Dec. 6.-The name OF Lord
Desborough civilian Henry GrenfelD
is among the latest mentioned as pos
sible appointees TO the British En-
bassy at Washington. Lord Desbor-
ough. who was born In 1855, is a noted
Rocky Mountain hunter. oarsman and
author and popular among Americans
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-07

PHYSICIAN TO POPE ILL-Rome. Dec. e.
DIR. Lapponi. physician 70 the Pope who has
been seriously Ill for some time. Is growing
worse. Professor Murri today confirmed Dr.
Mazzoni's diagnosis OF cancer of the stomach.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1906-12-07

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VESSELS IN PORT.
Steamships.


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Co.
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1857. Hamburg to Gulf Transit Co.
Barrister. Br SIS, Gaudie, $3.50, Vera
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Buckminster. Br SIS, Hadaway, 1897
Faro TO, Jno. A. Merritt & Co.
Carolina, Aust IS, Bartulich, 3079,
New Orleans to Gulf Transit Co.
Chancellor, Br IS, Waldron. 1858.
Galveston to A. A. Brown & Co.
Dordrecht, Dutch IS, Teensma, 1865,
Jacksonville to Pensacola Lumber Co.
Elswick Park, Br SIS. Mills, 220S,
Newcastle-on-Tyne to H. Bars & Co.
Glanton, Br SIS, Stevenson, 1941. Ten.
ereiffe to Hyer Bros.
Keora, Dutch SIS, Martin. 1909,
Charleston to A. Zelius.
Maria, Aust SIS, Gerolinich, 2575,
Philadelphia to Gulf Transit Co.
sWentbridge. Br SIS. Bulmer, 1853,
IIuelva to Hyer Bros.
:. Banks.
Degregori Clio Botto, Ital blk, 1894,
Genoa, to Rossasco Bros.
!Gesine, Ger blk, Larsen, 1875, Ham.
burg to Mckenzie Oerting & Co.
Launberger, Nor blk, Johnson, 1915.
Hamburg to Mckenzie Oerting & Co.
Monrovia, Nor bk, 1449. Aase, Ham
burg to order.
Westland, Br IS, Granger. POOL Vera
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Paolina. Itak blk. Siccardi, 1893.
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Loreco Marques to Southern States
Lumber Co.
Schooners.
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knights Key to Jno A Merritt & Co. {
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Steam train leaving Pensacola at
Ills a. m. will stop between Pensa-
cola and Big Bayou only to take on
passengers for points beyond Big
Bayou. Steam train leaving Fort Bar
rancas at $40 p. m. will stop between
Big Bayou and Pensacola only to put
off passengers from beyond Big
Bayou. Other steam trains will make
all stops. Each electric car makes all
stops.
The above schedules and regula.
tons subject to change without notice.
Local Freight Regulations.
Freight shipped by the 7:15 a. m.
train will be received only for points
beyond Big Bayou, and will not be
received later than 7:05 a. m. All
other Week Day trains leaving Pen
sacola not later than $50 p. m, carry.
freight for any point, but freight will
not be received later than 20 minutes
before scheduled departure OF trains.
The 800 a. m. Sunday train NAV
carry light, perishable freight under
SOME circumstances by special per-
mission. Electric car will not carry
freight or packages of any descrip-
ton, except medicine urgently needed.
Shippers are requested to bear these
regulations in mind, that inconyen-
fence may not be caused.
These freight regulations subject "a
change without notice.
Any further information regardina
passenger and freight schedule can be
had by applying to the general Office
of the company.
Passengers are earnestly requested
to promptly report to the general
office any inattention to duty or dis.
courtesy on the part of employees and
to make specific criticisms of service.
JOHN w. LEADLEY.
Manager.
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