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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17
The Doom of London.

The question. What will be the
doom of London?' seems not unrca-
rorablc one. What will be the end of
the great city? What Will bring about
The ruin over which Nincaulny's New
Xcalandcr Is to east his moralizing eye?
Several answers may be given. The
destruction of London Ut the lrpds Of
u victorious invader IS possible. but cX-
trcmcly improbable London may be
hcsicgcd, even bombardcd: she cannot
he destroyed.
Flood: This again may be dismissed
as most Improbable, and one calamity
only remains TO he considered, namely
fire.
Now London has suffered more than
once terribly from this cause, ana in
1866 the city was practically wiped
out. Every one knows this. But it Is
not every one who knows that the
great contlagratlon was predicted If
teen years before by Lilly. the astrolo-
ger and by another astrologcr. Nos
trndnmus, II century before that. Nos
,radamus cast his prediction in II
French quatrnin the gist of which was
that In 1906 London would be visited
by contngratIon which would destroy
St Pnuls and eghty-nlnc other
hurchcs-Cnssclrs Saturday Journal,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17
Shall We Travel On ono Rail?

"Ono hundred ami twenty miles an
hour, in Il coach ms broad and bulky
as house. running on single rail.
taking curves without diminutiOn Of
speed. and rushing across rivers and
over dizzy heights on swayng ca
blc-these are among marvcls that
are promised 10 the world OF trans
portat,on Tor the morrow" So writes
VIM. y. Walsh in the Technical
World Magazine for August.
Very wonderful, certainly YOU
say. ana then YOU add, with "A note
of apology Tor your doul'., only this
is nothing but a dream a dream
perhaps but still Il dream that may
he fulfilled in the waking.
cover in England the original
home of the steam rai/ay. Ives "a
man whose name not long since was
.iu shed over the wires To every news
naler on the globe This man is Lon
is brennan, already famous as inycn-
ton OF the Brennan torpedo, in use
hN the British navy The cause OF The
present worldwide attention uccordaD
him is his discovery OF the apparent
ly practical application of an old
principle-,hat of the gyrOscopc-to
the operation OF n railroad. Should
his hopes be even partially realized.
the vast network of lines IN this and
other countries must of necessity be-
RELOCATED To the antique class with
horse-cars and wooden frigatcs.'
The writer follows W til a dcscrip-
ton of Louis prcnnan's wonderful in
ycntion OF the mono-rail car and his
successful use of the gyroscopc prin-
CiDle TO maintain equilibrium
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17
Expected That Judge Pllchard Will
lnterfePeIn North Carolina Cases.
TICKET AGENT GREEN GOES 10 JAIL
Southern Railways Representative at
Raleigh Arraiencd for Selling Tick
cts for More Than the Legal Rate
Refuses to Give Bail.


4 RALEIGH. \. c., July lG, Indicted
by the grand jury and brought into
court by Il capias instantcr. Thomas
y. Green. city ticket agent of tic
southern Hallway. charged with sell
INK railway tickets at rate greater
than Two and Il quarter cents as pre-
scribcd by law, Was today in Mako
county Supreme Court allowed bail
IN the sum of 500 for his appearance
tomorrow.
Green declined to give bail and
was put In the custody OF the shcriiI-
lie VAS not put In Jail and in tho
afternoon. his attorneys appeared and
urged that MS IL was higher Oiicials
who wore responsible for the rates
that Green he not Inundated. Tho
states attorneys said 1t was easy Tor
him 10 give bail. This was not given
aud tonight Green is in Jail
Though not stated In court, ii is
known that Green's attorneys ariang
go this plan to ask for writ 'ol
habcas corpus from Federal Court
presumably before Judge I'ritchard
in Richmond, ana ii is said this will
he served tomorrow morning.
Il is understood that the State
Supreme court will resist saying
there Is no Jurisdiction In the Federal
Court nnd Il clash is expected
Tho grand jury today brought III
jmother Indictment against Green
which includes the Southern Rail
way
indictments Tor selling at unlawful
rates were also brought in against
Southern Pacific Railway agents NJ
y. Powell at Auburn, and =. A
CrcuCh at Cary
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17
PHOEBUS WILL TAKE
FORI MONROE BAND
Folly One Hundred and Twenty
five FIrensn viii Attend State
Convention.
IN THE CRY Of NEWPORT NEWS
Department WIN Not Enter the Con.
test for State Championship Hon
ors, But win Present Splendid
Appearance in the Paradc-WiIl
Entertain Harrisonburg Company.

AT Il largely attended meeting of
tho Phoebus llrcmcn last night plans
FOR attending The state trcmcn's con
yontion in Newport News were dis
cussed and the arrangements partly
perfected
AS announced several weeks ago
tho Phocbun department will not en-
Ter tho contests for the various prizes
this year, believing that The proNimi-
would give them too much advantage
over the other departments in tho
State Association.
II was decided last night that the
8cntirc department. Viii attNnd Tie
convention In body ANA that the
equipment will be used in Tho big pa.
radc 'illle ilromcn closed contract
with tho Fort Monroe band. which
VIII head The department on the day
of the parade.
Tho following delegates were elect.
ed to the convention; John rocmcr,
James Farrell John Fcrbcr James
Boyhnn. Dixie Ruth aud August
Gramp.
iahocbus Will have full l25 mon in
tthN lS't Wv N"! " WY l"''"N' '''''
Yntes 10 the convention were chosen
Inst night
Phqebus has for the past Ave years
received the championship honors nj
The convention aud naturally would
have little trouble this year in again
4 getting that ho;or. However, tho
ilremen feel that Newport News
Should not he expect lhcm to he
come u candidate for state honors as
this section is entertaining the visit
ing iiremen,
The members of the llarrisonDu,a
/ companies will visit Phochus ,imrina
4 tde convention ana arrangements are
being perfected to give the nromcn
from the valley Il pleasing reception
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17
Lawn Party Panty in Phoebus.

The phochus Presbyterian sabbath
School withhold Ylawn party on the
lawn of thcNchSpcl in Chesapeake
avenue. near Cmhity street on Thurs
and enjoy youryelf. y Cream, cake and
candy on sale Z 16 u
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17

The Difference.

Shc-no YOU think dycins the hair
Injuries the brain
Hc-Anyone who dyes her hair
hasn't any brain to injurc. York Dis
patch.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17
eardnera Fa,her Dead.

Mr. j. H. Gardner Yesterday re,
sc9.scd news of the death of his faith
or. Mr. Josoph Gardner which oc-
Neurrcd at Tenant lI;rhor Me. on
July 10th The deceased was 81
years old. He is survived by four
children.
here Mr.. Gardner dropped dead.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17
The Real Trouble.

Ilawley-So her lalhcr Obiectcd %
your suit. oh?
Saplcigh-Oh. no; me clothes were
perfectly satisfactory. 1t WAS me he
objected to. donchcr know.-Chlcaso
News.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17
Ills. Hopklna Very M.

News reached Hampton Yesterday
OF the serious Illness of Mrs j. w.
Hopkins, Il widely known lady of the
Ponuoson district. Mrs Hopkins was
taken suddenly i'll ON Monday night.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17
ROBBED a MAN.
a. |, eegonc Relieved L. |. Herbert
OF $tS.

Because he robbed l.. H. Herbert
of $i3 in good currency. A. /. BE
gone, % years old, was before Mayor
u, r. Furncss, in the Phoebus police
COURT yesterday morning, Bcgonc
i@as convicted of petty larceny and
3hcing unable to pay a fine of $50 and
costs he went to jail for sixty days
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17

Mossrs w O llicoct, Robert Hal
crman. Don Elalcrnnn OF Harrisburg,
Pa, and u r. Brady and Joseph Els
dell of Wheeling. w Va. are the
guests of Mr.. Richard Armstrong on
Hampton Roads MIR. Iiicock. is the
famous old football guard at Yale
and was on the blue eleven when
Mr.. Armstrong was Il half back on
the same team.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17

Mrs. John w. Brown ana Mr.. Cor
don Brown, who have been visiting
MIR. and Mrs. II. CLAY Rocs. in New
port News, returned to their home III
Norfolk yesterday
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17

HELP WANTED - FEMALE ~ RE
fined white woman To care for two
childron four and two Also wo-
man for general house work. Cook.
ing, no washing. Apply J NJ. NEI.
FERT, National Soldiers House, Va.
,'hfSis a. Z &c 2t
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17

You say that the third son did not
turn ont so well. What did he be-
Gomez
"a magazine poet.'-Cleveland
Plain Dealer. >.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17

Mr.. S. Gordon Cumming returned
yesterday from Il visit to Mrs Cum
ming. who IS spending the summc.
near Baltimore.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17

Miss Claric Burton. of I.ynchhurg;
Miss Gibic l'urton, of Norfolk: Miss
Ida Walden. OF Memphis. Tenn, and
Miss BESSIE Mauck, of Norfolk, are
tile guests Of Miss Ida Rccs, III New
port News avenue.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17

Mrs. p, w. Phillips and Miss Coils
LaciICy left last evening for visit
OF several weeks in Philadelphia and
other points.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17

Mcssrs. Drank Il. Smithcy, of near
Washington, and Mr. Arthur d.
Wright. of Richmond. are expected
to reach Hampton tomorrow to visit
Mr. Robert Holt, in Armistoad ave.
nue..
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17

Mrs. Charles I.ackcy and Miss
Irna Lackcy, of Rocky Ill., Ohio,
are the guests Of Mr.. NJ. 0. Lackcy,
IN Hope street
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17

The OHIO Sails Tor New York.
The battlcshin Ohio. which is Ad.
mirai lImory's flag ship sailed from
Hampton Roads for New York yes
terday.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17

Miss Addic G. Richter will leave
Friday for Pocahontas w Va. wher,
she Will spend two months.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17

Mr.. and Mrs. r. f. lIa2cn, of knox.
VIII. Tenn. nro visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Howard Collier, noar Hampton
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17
No Chicken.

Patience saw her in bathing. and
il is Il fact that she has web-fcct
Patricc-T'hcrc, | always said she
was no chicken. Yonkcrs States.
man.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17

Miss Nirgic Davis. In Armistcad
avenue, is entertaining Miss Lotto
MarraOlo. OF York county.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17

Misses Clara and Laura Lautcr-
back, who have been visiting Miss
Trayior, III West Queen street have
returned to their home in Peters.
burg
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17

After Il visit to Dr and Mrs. Harry
y, Howe. in Victoria avenue, Miss
Flyers and Miss Aults have returned
TO their homo IN Pennsylvania.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17

Miss Eta Morrison returned to
her home in Smithncld yesterday aft
or u visit to Miss Lula Hughes. In
Locust street,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17

Mr., John w. liowc is spending n
few days in Baltimore and otncr
POINTS.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-07-17
PERSONAL NOTES.
The Coming and Going of the People
You Know.

Mrs. Arthur u. Hall will leave to
morrow morning for stay of scvcra
weeks with relatives IN Nansonmon,
county
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-05
b|LLECH WILL
BE REPR|EvtO
THE HUSBAND OF CHIEF W.T.
NESS OF PROSECUTION
DIES SUDDENLY.

Chicago, Nov. 5.--Juage Barnes
has agreed TO sign bill of excep-
tions which will mean stay of exc
cution. probably until January, for
Herman Billek. sentenced 20 die on
Friday for the murder of the Urzal
family.
Billek was condemned on the evil
dence OF Mrs. Nieman, the married
daughter of Mrs. Urzal. His defense
was counter accusation that Mrs
Nieman had poisoned tho family.
Yesterday Mrs. Nieman's husband
died suddenly and Bhleks attorneys
directed Judge Barnes' attention 10
the circumstances and the court de
cided to grant Billek bin OF OK
ceptlon. Analysis OF the organs OF
Nieman's body will be made to dis.
cover the cause OF death. If poison
is found the lawyers Will ask for o
new trial for the condemned man.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-05
INTENSE EXCITEMENT
IN CLEVELAND

Cleveland. o.. Nov 5.-Greatest
Interest Is being manifested by the
voters in foday's municipal election,
which has resolved itself into a test
of the personal popularity OF Mayor
Tom l.. johnson. who is seeking a
fourth term, and Representative
Theodore f. Burton. the Republican
nominee. who has received the en-
dorsement of both President Roose-
velt and Secretary Tart. Voters be-
gan swarming to the polls early and
IL Is believed that before closing
time nearly all of the $4,000 electors
who registered will have cast their
ballots. This will be almost 20. 900
In excess OF the normal vote In city
elections. The Republican managers
estimate Burton's majority at from
5000 TO $4,000. while Mayor John
SON declares confidently that his ma
jorNy Will be no less than IL was
two years ago, $4,000. and may
reach $4,000 or possibly 10000.
Hourly bulletins regarding she pros
poets OF Representative Burton are
being sent TO President Roosevelt
and other Washington officials. cab
met members and Republican lead
ers. who are watching the Cleveland
contest with greater interest than
any other election In the country.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-05

wagon while loaded with such ex-
plosivos shall not be driven faster
than a walk. Fourth. the wagon
and harness used in connection here
with shall AT all times be kept In
good and safe repair and shall at all
times be subject to the Inspection OF
any OF the officials OF the city of
Bluefisid. Amy person violating any
OF the provisions OF this ordinance.
or any person interfering with the
driver or person In charge OF such
wagon. while the same Is loaded with
Fuch explosives. in such way as TO
prevent him from properly discharg-
ing his duties. as hereinbefore pro-
vided. shall be fined not exceeding
the sum OF one hundred dollars for
each offense. And I'm default of the
payment OF any such fine the person
20 convicted shall be confined In Jail
until such fine and the costs of the
prosecution are paid, provided. that
such imprisonment shall not exceed
ninety days for any one offense.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-05
COUNTY BONDS
co BEGGING

Huntington. Nov. At noon to-
day the members OF the county court
met to open bids for the purchase
OF the 100000 Of county bonds
which were advertised for sale. There
were no bids received.
This proved no surprise TO the
members Of the county court. o. 90
vas generally understood that as
the city hal received no bids for
bon Is which bear n higher rate Of
intcrctt ihat with the financial con-
dillon Of the country at present. no
bids would b. received The court
decided to wa' till The first OF the
year. at which time they believe that
there will be q sale.
The impov ment proposed 10 be
made with the money derived from
the sale Of the bonds aro much
needed and much regret was ex-
pressed al the inability OF the court
to effect sale Not only was there
no bid for the bonds. but not one
single inquiry wao made concerning
their purchase
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-05
CLOSE CONTEST
IN MASSACHUSETTS,

Boston, Nov. 5,---Ind icatious In
today's elections point to the success
OF the entire Republican state ticket.
headed by Governor Curtis Guild,
Jr.. with the possible exception of
Lieutenant Governor Eben s. Drap-
er. Reports from the Industrial CEN
ters or the state allege that Draper
lis being Professionally scratched by
tho union labor voters, as n result of
the warfare waged against him In
the. campaign by the State Fedora
ton of Labor. II Is charged that
Draper has been and Is unfair to the
Interests of organized workmen. The
Socialist ticket, headed by John w.
Brown, OF Worcester. Is polling a big
vote In some cities. The three COR
nered district attorney fight has
aroused great interest I'm Boston.
John ID. Moran, the present incum-
bent, who Is running on the Inde-
pondence League ticket, declares
that he Is far ahead OF the other
candidates. but this is denied by both
representative Webster. the Repub-
lican contestant, and Joseph A. Dem
nison, Democrat.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-05
RELATION OF
PRUDERY AND VICE

Battle Creek. Mich. Nov. 5.-A
paper on Tho Relationship OF
Prudery and Vice." by Theodore
Schroeder prominent lawyer OF
New York. attorney for the National
free Speech League and president
OK the Brooklyn Philosophical Asso-
ciation. was today's feature OF the
National Purity Congress. Mr..
schroeder. by implication. severely
criticised the efforts or "vice Cruz
saders' to prevent all discussion of
certain vital topics. other speakers
on today's program include Mrs.
Elizabeth Grannis on Tho Divorce
Problem;" Or. ID. III. Kress, OF Wash
ington, on Food and Drink as Re-
aated to Social Purity" Miss Belle
H. Hix, OF Danvillc. Ia. on marital
Purity" Miss Sevasti n. Calnsperi.
or Athens. Greece; Lucy Page Gas
ton, on The Porils OF the Cigarette.
and John l.. Whitman. superintend-
ent of the Chicago city house of
correction. Child labor will be the
subject OF an address tonight by
owen II. Lovejoy. OF New York, sec
retary of the National Child Labor
committee.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-05
TAFT PROLONGED
HIS STAY

Manila, Nov. 5.--Instead of sailing
yesterday for Vladlvos.ok, az prov.d-
I'd In the original itinerary for his
'round-the-world tour, Secretary
Taft will remain in Manila this weoE,
nbarking Saturday on the United
Yates ship Rainbow. The secretary
II peace" decided to prolong bis stay
n the Philippines because of me un.
xpected amount OF business he hos
'ound II necessary TO attend to. in
'luding many important matters re-
ating to the government OF tho
stands
The departure OF Secretary and
Mrs. Taft and other members 'of the
party will be made the occasion OF a
Great hemonssration. the program
Including a farewell reception and
parade. The Philippine squadron
will escort the Rainbow as far as
Corregidor Island. and there, after
final salute in honor OF the sec
retary, return TO the bay. The cruis-
srs Chattanooga and Galveston will
convey the Rainbow to vladivostok.
The Rainbow Is the station hagship
of the Third Squadron Of the Pacific
feet. Rear Admiral Hemphll, com
handing the squadron, will accom-
Dany the Taft party as far as vladI-
vostok.
In consequence Of the rearrange-
ment of plans made necessary by
Secretary Taft's postponement OF his
departure from Manila he will not
arrive in st. Petersburg until
month from today, week larer than
he had originally planned. Accord
ing to adviccs received here, a great
reception Is being arranged for the
secretary by the officials Of the Rus
sian government The TAFT party
will be given a guard OF the cars
soldiers during the trip on the trans
Siberian railroad.
Il is lhought that Secretary Tafts
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-05
0lue Grass State
Democrats Aheat

Louisville. KY. Nov. 5.-The en-
tire Democratic state ticket, headed
'y S. W.. Hager. of Ashland. for gov
rnor, is thought TO be elected by a
majority estimated at from 10000
to $4,000. The ticket includes
South Trlmble for lieutenant COVER
nor, John X. Hendrick for attorney,
general, Rubby Laffton for treas
lrer, Hubert Vreeland for secretary
of state and Tenry NJ. Bosworth for
auditor. Adherents of Augustus f.
Wilson, the Republican standard
bearer, continue to declare that the
inal returns will show that he has
been victorious by a small majority.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-05
Texas BaptiStS
Are In Session

San Antonio, Tex, Nov. 5-Hun-
dreds of ministers OF the Baptist de-
nomination from all over Texas are
here today for a ministerial confer
ence, preceding the general conven.
tlon OF the church, which opens
Thursday The Rev. Jen ID. Ray, OF
Waco. who has been chairman for
many years. will preside over the
conference. The principal matters to
be brought before the general CON
ven,ion win relate TO state, home
and foreign missions and the educa-
tional Institutions OF the Baptist
church in Texas. OF these there are
many, including Baylor University
at Waco, Baylor Female College at
Bolton, Howard Payne College at
Brownwood, Decatur College at De
ca.ur, Burleson College, Greenvillc
East Texas Institute at Rusk, Can
ada Academy at Canada and Good
night college at Goodnight. All Of
these institutions are under the di-
rection Of the Baptist educational
commission A report Will also be
made upon tho Baptist memorial
sanitarium at Dallas, which will soon
be completed at cost of $15O,000.
About $500 delegates are expected
at the general convention. and II Is
expected that tho unofficial visitors
win swell the number to at least s.
900.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-05
Thirteen States
Busily Engaged

Washington. Nov. 5.-There are
elections In thirteen states. ten OF
them general. the local contests In q
few communities practically over
shadowing the state fights. voting Is
light except IN Cleveland. whore Il
Is abovs the normal. Tammany 10
making a hard fight In New York "a
defeat he Frpublican Snd Hearst
alliance. In Cleveland the interest
is due 10 the fact that Congressman
Burton, who Is seeking to defeat
Mayor Tom Johnson Is regarded as
Roosevelt's candidates.
The American" party is fighting
hard I'm Salt Lake to remove policies
from tie Mormon.
Central Good Government
against political control IS the sAua-
tion in San Francisco. Hot cam
paigns are being waged In New Jer-
sey and Rhode Island make the re-
suits doubtful. Governor Guild Is
regarded as winner in Massachu-
sstts.
Maryland. Mississippi and Ken
tucky are choosing governors. New
York, pennsylvania. Virginia aud
Nebraska ara electing minor state Of
hcors. legislators and congressman.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-05
The Hearing In The
French-Csfter CaSt

Judge Godbey's court was uncom-
fortably crowded at $40 D. M. the
time appointed for the hearing OF
the charge OF felonious assault pre-
ferred against Mayor Carter for the
alteration" OF Saturday last. when
the mayor set ON and severely beat
Lawyer French.
Lawyers Earl Riley and Bert Nc
Claugherty represented French. the
mayor being defended by Judge
Sanders.
Almost the entire legal forces OF
Bluefeld were lined up and one
could almost pick out who were for
and who against either litigant.
Judge Sanders opened the pro
ceedings with request for tho
quashing OF the warrant on a tech
nicality.
Lawyer McClaugherty replied al
some length.
Judge Sanders continued to rub Ia
his views on the illegality OF the war
rant.
Earl Riley asked some pertinent
questions and had the floor at the
time our reporter left.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-11-05
Taft Won't Continue
World TOur
EXPECTED TO RETURN DIRECT
TO FRISCO FROM MANILA.

Manila, Nov 5.--secretary Taft is
considering the abandonment OF the
rest OF his world tour and an imme-
date return to the United States.
The financial crisis and urgent po-
litical demands are for his presence
at home. together with the recent
mutiny and continued disorders at
VladivoStok are understood 20 be be-
hind the growing conyiction that II is
best for him 20 give up the original
plan Of circling the globe. No posi-
tive decision has yet been reached.
but the general impression in official
circles Is that everything points TO
the secretary's departure within a
few days for San Francisco.