The Ketchikan miner., 1907-11-23

o'clock in the morning, which amount he forfeited, and it is believed skipped out during the night for what may be to him more congenial cline. The trial of the other two is in pro- gress as the paper goes to press.
 (From Mondays Dailyl
 Councilman Pittinger is expected to arrive home from his trip to Ohio some time next week.
 The big ship Halvard, of the Mckenzie line, arrived up this morn- ing and after discharging between one and two hundred tons of coal at the Union wharf will proceed to Sul- ger for cargo of Jumbo ore, which is ready and waiting for her.
 The city of Seattle, which arrived up early this morning, brought about 30 tons of freight for Ketchikan and half a dozen passengers among whom were N. Clark Vestal, H. Han son, c. E. Hooker, Miss c. Swigart and Deputy Marshall J. P. Campbell.
 At the Stedman today the register records the name of those arriving prior to noon: H. V. Kerign, Port Essington; J. B. Faulkner, Atlin ; Harry Brown. Victoria; W. James Patterson, Vancouver; A. L. Clark, N. c. vestal, Seattle; F. H. Newhall, c. H. Whitney, Chas. E. Hooker, Juneau; H. M. Hollister, Dawson; A. Robertson, Whitehorse; W. E. Fay Tor, Kasaan; W. c. Freburn, Mt. Andrew.
 A postal card from Dr. J. l.. Myers, mailed from Toledo, Ohio, announces that he is on his way home and may be expected to arrive here about the | last of the month.
 A cablegram from Wrangell was received last evening about s o'clock, announcing the probable arrival of the Jefferson in this city at 10 o'clock today, and conveying the information that the Hon. Judge Corson of Nome would deliver an address upon the subject of Home Rule. Preparations were hurriedly completed for the re ceiving the distinguished visitors and this afternoon, at Red Mems hall, a reception was rendered to Judge Cor son and the returning delegates from the Juneau convention. Although the news of the reception did not reach the public until 10 o'clock this morn ing, the hall was filled to overflowing with interested listeners.
 D. Smith Harris presided. The ex- ercises opened with song by the Honolulu girls. Mrs. Edyth Tozier Weatherhead followed with short address, and Col. Perkins, chairman of the convention at Juneau, spoke briefly. Judge Corson then began his address on home rule. In an able manner and as briefly as possible, he stated the arguments pro and con on the subject and pointed out the errors in the claims of those opposed to home rule. He contended that there would be less expense attached to a terri torial form of government than there is to the present form and attributed good deal of the opposition of con- gress to a fear of increase in western representation. He advised Alaskans not to become at all discouraged be- cause of the attitude of congress in regard to home rule, stating that con- gress was controlled at the present by selfish desire of the eastern states to maintain supremacy in government affairs over the west and that ulti- mately the necessity and justice of the cause of territorial government would of itself force congress into line. He pointed out the fact that Hawaii and the Philippines already enjoy more privileges in home rule than are granted to Alaskans and that they weie similarly situated in regard to being separated from immediate con- nection with the rest of the United States.
 Mir. Tozier the leader of the Fair banks delegation and who probably held more proxies than any other del- egate at the convention, brought the meeting to close with few remarks in defense of his position at the con- vention.
 It IS matter of regret that more time for preparation was not availab and that longer stay could not hay, been made by the delegates. How ever, the reception was success from every standpoint, and the visitors will carry the impression that the cit izens of Ketchikan are deeply inter- ested in the welfare of Alaska.
 (From Tuesdays Daily)
 John Ellingson left today on the Princess May for New Westminster where he will visit for seve ral months.
 MT. F. M. Loomis and wife, left to- day on the Princess May for Tacoma. They will be absent about two weeks.
 H. V. SulIy and wife, were south bound passengers today on the Prin- cess May Their destination is Van.