The Ketchikan miner., 1907-08-24

of the tariff after election. He advo- cated an income and inheritance tax. hut declared his opposition to govern ment ownership of the railroads, though in favor of continuation to a finish of the fight against trusts of whatever kind or character. The speech places him to the fore as an open and avowed candidate for the republican nomination.
 Seattle, August 20 Shipments of fruit and foodstuffs to Nome and the interior of Alaska far exceed anything heretofore known. Every ship is scheduled to it's full capacity. and at that many shippers are likely to be left in the lurch. The rush is unpre- eedented. and unless additional ships are pressed into the service it will be impossible to get all the freight offer- ed to its destination.
 Chicago, August 2o.-The Tribune records, IS the result of comnre- hensive postal card poll of republican editors, Gongressmen, legislators and lenders throughout the United States, a very decided preference for Roose- velt for the presidential succession. While very many, though not all, declare themselves for Roosevelt with out m if, a why or a wherefore, prac- tieaily all want Roosevelt, or some ybod like him..
 Georgetown, British Guiana. Aug. 2o.-Capt. Calder in command of a British force, invaded Venezuela rec ently, and seized two tons of balata gum, alleged to have been taken from British territory. President Castro has been notified of the affair, and the people of this colony apprehend retail iatory action on the part of the Ven- ezuelans with complications which may lead to war.
 San Francisco, August 2o.-Million- aire Dr. Edwin Perrin and land agent John Jensen have been convicted on a charge of defrauding the government in connection with the entry Of public lands.
 The Supreme Court has handed down 2 decision affirming the legality of the removal of Schmitz from the office Of Mayor, thus knocking from under him the last leg the ex-Mayor had left to stand upon, and there is general rejoicing among the better classes in the city in consequence. San Francisco, Aug. 20-The street car company have offered the strikers three dollars for 6 day of nine hours, with extra pay for overtime, on con- dition that they discharge the presi- dent and secretary of the union. and it Is given out that the proposition has, or will be accepted. The strike has been long drawn out, and losing fight to both the company and the strikers. Much relief is felt at the sure prospect of a speedy settlement on terms satisfactory to both parties. Chicago, August 20.-No change in the telegraphic situation here, except that the brokers have been notified that they must sign the Onion scale withou. delay or their telegraphers will al walk out.
 New York, August 20.-The Postal Telegraph officials admit that their lines are completely tied, and are now ] sending messages b. mail. The Asso- ciated Press officials held a meeting yesterday afternoon to consider what steps could be taken to remedy the condition in which it is placed. but so far as known TO definite conclusion was arrived at
 i Washington. August 20.-The ad- ministration has been advised that if the Atlantic cable operators strike, the trouble will extend itself to all parts Of the world where there are any lines in operation.