Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1907-12-30
ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWS
FORECAST FOR THE WEEK

Although the dullness of the holi-
! days still makes itself felt in the news
field the week promises number of
events of more or less importance and
| interest, Not the least of these is the
| speech of Secretary Taft on Monday
night before the Merchants association
of Boston. This will be the secretarys
first public appearance since his re-
! turn from his trip around the world,
and reports from Washington say that
! his friends have urged him to seize
the opportunity for some decisive ut
! terance in his capacity as a candidate
for the presidential nomination. Mr..
Taft's subject will be THE Philip
pines" and even in the event that he
avoids politics 1t is probable that his
remarks will be important as ampli
Tying his recent interviews on the va
rious phases Of the Philippine ques-
tion, particularly with reference to
the pending tariff proposals.
With the return of President Roosc-
welt. early in the week. from his out
ing in Virginia, il is not imprOb bablc
that some new development may oc-
eur in the navy department sensation
which last week brought about the
son. from the bureau of navigation,
and sent him to the retired list. chief
interest now centers i'm the admirals
letter of resignation and there are in
timations that II may be made public
even before II is brought out bv the
anticipated congressional legislation.
Ambassador Aoki. whose recall to
Toxic was recently issued. win take
his departure from Washington this |
week II Is understood he will pro-
ceed directly to Japan and shortly !
after his arrival the appointment of
his successor will be formally an
nounced. 1t is generally understood |
that General TalkaLira will be re- /
turned to Washington. but his ap- |
pointment has not been announced |
nor has any intimation come from |
Toxic as when the new ambassador /
will assume his post. In the meantime
Japan is represented at Washington
only by a charge.
No little interest attaches to the
meeting of the New York legislature
on Monday. II is felt that the coming
together of the new republican lead
ers may have some decided effect ON
the Hughes movement for the nOmin-
alton for president Governor Hughes ]
message also will probably have an
interest broader than state lines. by
reason Of the belief that he will treat
upon the financial situation I'm con-
nection with recommendations az
based upon the report Of the commits
sion which he appointed to suggest
leg stature for further safeguarding
Of the state banks and trust COM
panies.
At least one Of the many puzzlng
phases of the famous Druce duke or
Portland mystery, promises to he
cleared within the next few DAYS by
he opening of the coffin supposed 10
contain the body of the eccentric
Baker street merchant, who is al
eyed by some to have been one and
he same with the fifthsduke of Port
and when the grave made more
han forty years ago, Is opened, %
will be shown whether il contains the ,
body Of a man, or a roll OF lead as
declared bv witnesses. The date OF
he examination is carefully kept !
secret beyond the fact that it viii oc- /
'ur this week. I
New Years week finds the battle ,
.hip fleet at sea after its Christmas /
'est az Port Of Spain. The battle q
,hfps which cleared from that port {
sunday. are now headed for Rio. on q
he second longest stage Of the voyage r
% San Francisco. Nearly 5000 miles :
II steaming ahead Of them and they o
ire scheduled To reach Rio on Janu-
.rv IL There the fleet viii remain for :
en- days. and during its stay an elab- {
rate program Of entertainments has s
,een arranged.
Tho week probably viii see the end 9
# several notable trials. which for a I
nng time have held public attention
he indications are that by Wednesday
" Thursday the fourth trial OF Caleb
lowers. OF Kentucky. for alleged com
ilicity in the murder of Governor =
iocbeL of Kentucky. viii have been y
oncluded and the case be In the p
lands Of the Jury. There also IS a Y
are chance that the Pettibone trial. | !,
{ Boise. will come to conclusion. \ y
aw days should also see the end or y
he sensational proceedings against =,
Ierr Harden in the famous Berlin y
ourt scandal libel suit. aud af - ~
,atershurg the trial Of the members
4 the last douma for participation IN Il
he sn-called NihnrE manifesto. prob v
biv will conclude on Monday or Tues =
av An International pugilist con y
sef Of more than ordinary interest IN n
he sporting world viii BE- decided a.
an Francisco on Wednesday Abe 4
tell. the recognized champion feath- ~
rv-aiqht will meet owen Moran.
he clever little English boxer. In
around contest. aud one of the fast .
rfza ring Affairs. Attel b. a strong ia y
orife. although Moran finds much IA
or with those who have seen his pre- =
f..r.s r.arfDru,arro in this country q