The Ketchikan miner., 1907-09-14

stricken. An appeal to the authori- ties went unheeded, and the slaughter continued uninterrupted until the riot CTS left of from sheer exhaustion.
 San Francisco, Sept. 11-One of the bloodiest fights that has occurred since the labor difficulties began, took place last night at midnight on Utah street. A crowd of union men, armed with revolvers, ambushed and opened fire on number of strikebreakers who were on their way home from work. The strikebreakers immediately re- turned the fire, but their shots were ineffective, owing to the sheltered po- sition of the strikers Over hundred shots were exchanged before the police force arrived on the scene and put an end to the affair. Five of the strike breakers were seriously wounded, con- ductor Risenberg being removed to a hospital where he is dying. No clue has been obtained as to who the as. saiants were, all Of whom made good their escape.
 San Francisco, Sept. 11-Sporting circles are considerably aroused over the open accusations made against Britt of being ''quitter." He has been asked to allow public examina- tion of his wrist, which he claimed was broken in his fight with Cans. The request was met with positive refusal. Those who claim to be in a position to know say that Britt either lost his nerve CT deliberately laid down.
 Lexington, Sept. 11-An order of the court, issued today, suspends the warrants outstanding for the arrest of ex-Goyernor Taylor on a charge of complicity in the Goebel murder which was committed several years ago. The order is result of the strong efforts that have been made for some time past to have it withdrawn so as to al low Taylor to appear as 8 witness in the Powers trial, connected with the same case, and which he can now do without involving himself in difficulty.
 New York, Sept. 1l-At a meeting of the railroad telegraphers held in this city last night the proposition of entering upon a sympathetic strike to assist the commercial operators was discussed and voted upon. It is re- ported that they favored a sympathetic strike, although no confirmation of the report could be obtained, the de- cision being reached by secret ballot.
 Seattle. Sept. 1l-Sing Lee, Chin aman who has been living at Wrangell for some time, will sail on the next steamer for the orient with the six year. old son of Samuel and Jennie Ed wards, of WrangeIl. The parents of the child sold him to the Indians near ! Wrangell some time ago, and the h. dians in turn sold the little fellow to the Chinaman. The immigration of- fcers have been appealed to, but claim they can take no action in the matter as the case is not covered by law.
 Washington, Sept. 1.-The magni- tude of the Japanese difficulties at Vancouver has thrown the San Fran cisco affair somewhat in the shade, and as a result of the unquesJionable manifestation of i'll feeling toward the Japanese immigrants in Canada, the Tokio government has signifed it's willingness to enter into q stringent exclusion treaty with the United States. This will simplify, to large extent the problem of Japanese-Amer- ican relations that has been confront ing the state department for some time.
 Seattle, Sept. l 1l-Arrangements have been perfected by an organization of exclusionists to hold a big demonstra- tion in Seattle in the near future. Consul Hisamidzu, fearing trouble, has taken the matter before the authorities with view of preventing any disorders. The police department says it is fully competent to handle the matter, and that there is no dang CT of any trouble.
 Seattle, Sept. ll-secretary Taft has gone to Aberdeen to inspect the city of sawmills. The Taft president boom was launched last night by the Taft club at a reception rendered Mr. Taft at the quarters of the Rainier club. The place was filled with a large crowd of enthusiastic admirers. Upon