Seward weekly gateway., 1906-02-10

with light houses and life saving sta tions to aid in the protection of vessels in case of storm.
 MOdiiieS Chinese Restrictions
 Washington, D. C., Feb. 6-Secretary Metcalf of the departmental commerce has issued am order to immigration officials designed Co prevent delay in dealing with Chinese seeking to enter and to permit those entitled to ad- mission to come in without annoyance.
 Tine order eliminates restrictions which have given orensc 10 Chinese and it is hoped that lac change win be the means of stopping the boycott.
 Capt. Hcaly Bob5 yp Again
 Seattle. Feb. [ Capt, John Uyaly announced today that the Russian gov crumcut is about ,o grant a na'chts, for his proposed rai'roadlmo to Horag strait. lie states that he Ina, completed Guauc.al arrangements to construct tho projected tunnel road under Bering strait and to build an American ratI- road from the straj, through Alaska to Gysom. where it will connect with the Grand Trunk Pacific.
 To Abolish Japanese Tad
 Washington, D. C., Feb. Admiral Sands today ordered that the Japanese system of wrestling called judto, which has been in vogue for some time at the Annapolis naval academy be aboIish- ed in pursuance of a recommendation of the President to that effect. It is not considered that the Japanese sys- tenn of wrestling is preferable to the American.
 Earthquake Jars Samoa
 Tutuila, samoa, Feb. "A sharp shock of earthquake was felt here yesterday. For some time volcano on the island of Sayaii has been active and along the coast where fifteen fathoms of water formerly existed a rugged cliff of lava stands above the surface.
 goslofiCc al GdtOna
 Washington, D. C., Feb. "A new postoaice was established today at Gakoua, thirrymile- from Copper Gen. ter Alaska, and George Rorer was appointed postmaster
 Two More Boats For Rome
 Seattle, Feb. : The Boston Steam ship Company will place two addition al boats on the Nome rmneXt summer.
 Proposes to Amend taIiag Law
 Washington, D. C., Feb Prcsi- dent Roosevelt recommend, to Con- gress an namendmeut of the form of thc present haziug law. Unless il is changed the secretary of the navy will be forced to dismiss tnmty-three more cadets in addition to eight already expelled.
 Proposes Fourth Alaska Judge
 Washington, D. c. Feb. . Con- gre,sman Jones of Washington today introduced biU in the House proyid- ing for second judge for the Third judicial district O. Alaska. This vii. be supported in place of the former b.l providing tor a Fourth judicial dis ufct which could not be enacted wigh- out changing he Alaska code.
 Say Ca Burners Are DaagarCas
 Seattle. Feb. : The Merchants EN- change ofthi, city will protest to Con- gre,, against the Use of oil as fuel on passenger steamers. IJ is affirmed that oil a, cue. is very dangerous.
 Steals S2O,O0O oiI gaaA Desk
 Hong Kong, Feb. Under tha nose of the receiving teller S20.000 disap- pearcd from tine money counter of the Hong Kong and Shanghai bank yester- day.
 Tine police are utterIy unable to fathom the mystery but suspect an American who was standing beside the counter short time before the money was missed but was gone when the loss was discovered and has not been seen since.
 Steamer Santa Ana Sails
 Seattle, Feb. z Steamer Santa Ana sailed for Seward last night by way of the inside passage, leaving hundredsoi tons of freight upon the docks, while much larger consignments were not taken from the wholesale houses be- cause of notice that they could not be carried.
 Presents for Miss Roosevelt
 Washington, D. C., Feb. S-NIiss Alice Roosevelt has just received as a wedding gift from the French govern ment magnificent Gobelin tapestry carrying the figure of Justice. The President has advised foreign govern ments that it will be agreeable if they will not send expressive gifts. Cuba