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The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-11-30
Homestead Entry No. 1896
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Department of the Interior Land Office
at Clayton N. NJ. Nov. ~, 1907.
Notice is hereby given that Elsie V.
Powell of Eudee N NJ has filed notice #
her intention to make final Communication
proof in support of her claim viz Home
stead Entry No 1896 made Oct 8, 1876
for the southeast quarter Sec 10 Twp ian
range 36e and that said proof will be made
before Eugene + Hedgecoke U S Com
missioner at his office in Rndee New Mexi-
CO on January 4 1908.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, the land, viz:
Kerley. l. w Patterson. w p Hill
and o S Reid all of Endee, New Mexico.
II-3o-S-6t Edward w. Fox, Register.
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CONTEST NOTICE.

Department OF the Interior United States
Land Office Clayton. N. NJ.
November IA, 1907.
A sufficient contest affidavit having
been filed in this Office by Charles c Powell
contestant against Homestead Entry
No. e43I, made Aug. g. 1000 for sw4 Sec
I3Twp I2n range gle by Jay F Tunnel,
Contestee, in which it is alleged under date
of February rs. 1907 that said Jay F.
Tunnel has wholly abandoned said tract;
that he has changed his residence there
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@atsee1Ia,ner1as
MAKING GOOD TITLES BAD

This is the story of how change in the law on
December 10th. 1906. has unsettled hundreds OF
titles to real estate.
IL has long been the established rule in Mary
land that whenever IL becomes necessary for the
court to appoint some one to take charge of the
property of an insane person the court will do
so without serving summons on the insane per-
son or having him attend before jury. So well
settled has this rule become that 1t has been fol-
lowed by members of the bar and approved by
the judges of the courts in ninety-eight cases
out of ninety-nine cases, by actual count,
brought in the courts of Baltimore city during
the past four years.
In the hundreds of such cases during the past
twenty years Thousands of pieces of real estate
have been sold to purchasers in reliance upon
the validity of titles acquired under this rule !;
but recently, on December 10Th, 1905 the Court
of Appeals, in the case of Royal Arcanum against
Nicholson. declared the rule to be wrong, and
reversed the practice which had prevailed In our
courts ever since they were established.
Probably several thousand titles to real estate
have been unsettled by this decision !; probably
almost every piece Of property. which belonged
to any person who had the misfortune to lose
his reason has been affected: probably every
conveyancer in Baltimore city has passed titles
as valid which have now become bad, and GER
dollars to cure the titles which were good on
last December 18th, but which became bad on
December 18th.
The trouble and expense which will result to
real estate owners from this decision could not
have been foreseen by the utmost skill and pru-
dence, and only one class Of persons whose titles
are affected will not be disturbed either in mind
or purse. and that is the persons whose titles
have been guaranteed by the
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1907-04-06
ESTABLISHED 1850.

in your thoughts, and there isn't any
doubt about her reciprocation. How
ever much he may wish to do, the
man usually gets the.best of the bar
gain in the matter of attentions at
home, but he shouldn't get the idea
into his noggin that nothing is expec-
ted of him. Everything that is ten
der and solicitous and loving is ex-
pected of him. It is so easy to feel
that these things are of no avail, be-
cause they are so often unaccepted or
apparently unnoticed, but you can't
make greater mistake than to omit
them.
Be polite to your wife, John,
whether you are at home or abroad.
1t doesn't cost you red cent, itneed
not inconvenience you in the least,
but it means an almighty lot to Anna
May and just as much to you. Yours
affectionately, JOHN SNEED.
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TOOK NO CHANCES.

A Chicago lawyer tells of justice
of the peace in a town in southern
Indiana whose ideas touching the adj
ministration of justice were somewhat
bizarre.
On one occasion, relates Harpe''S
Weekly, after all the evidence was in
and the plaintiffs attorney had made
an elaborate argument, the defen-
dant's attorney rose to begin his plea.
"Wait a minuteP exclaimed the
court. 81 don't see no use in your
proceedin," Mr.. Brown. I have got
very clear idea now of the guilt of
the prisoner at the bar, and anything
more from you would have tenden-
cy to confuse the court. know he's
guilty and l don't want to take no
chances"
THE LONG haired caller in the ed
itorial room was teeming with right
cons indignation. 'I will give you
TO understand, sir, that poets are
born" he said to the man with the
blue pencil.
"I understand that thoroughly"
answered his editorial Lordship,
"But why? That's what bothers
me. WhyP'
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NYoTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
OFFICE OF THE HIGHWAYS COMMISSION
OF BALTIMORE COUNTY.


OFFICE OF THE HIGHWAYS CoMMIssIoNl
OF BALTIMORE COUNTY,
TOwsON, MARYLAND. J
SEPARATE SEALED ROPOSALS address
ed to the Highways Commission of Baltimore
county at TOweOn. Mary land, and endorsed Pro-
p0sals for improving the Public Highway named
In the following list. will be received,
Up to 1@ O'Clock Noon, ApriI 11th, 1907,
when they will be publicly opened and read:
WILKENS AVENUE, Section 3, from
the City Limits to Section 9.
VALLEY ROAD, Section 2, from Section
VALLEY ROAD, Sections 4. 9 and Z, from
the Riggs property to Falls road and
Cockey's Tavern.
SEMINARY AVENUE, Section 2, from
Section TO the Falls road
All proposals must be made on the regular
forms. furnished by the State Geological Survey
Commission, on receipt of $1.00 for each form.
Bids otherwise made out will not be re eived.
The work above mentioned includes the
grading and matchmaking of about five miles
of road to be built under State supervision, ac-
cording to the plans and specifications on file at
the office Of the Highways Commission, at Tow
son, Maryland.
Each proposal must be accompanied by GER
titled check for two hundred dollars ($200.O0),
payable to the Highways Commission of Balti-
successful bidder fails to execute q contract, in
which case his check will become the property
of the county.
The Highways Commission reserves the right
to reject any and all bids.
BY order of the Highways Commission.
e. STANTON BOSLEY,
Mch. 23-3tl Secretary.
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ON, Md, SATURDAY, APRIL 6. 1907.

do Wood and others to commute the
punishment of the prisoners to i'm
prisonment for life as a matter of
public policy and safety to the South,
but Governor Wise refused to enter
tain the proposition and the execution
of these prisoners is yet memorable
in Virginia as one Of the most i'm
pressive exhibitions ever given in the
history of the State. e.-Baltinz0re
Awe1lcau.
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THE HIGHLY BRED YOUNG STALLION
STAB KUZER. N

Will make the season of 1907 commencing April
Ist and ending July 1st.on Mondays. Wednesdays
and Saturdays. at the OWNERS STABLE.
Greenwood, Baltimore county.
DESCR1PTION.-Star Kuzer is q rich black,
with star and little white on one hind foot.
He is I6 hands and will weigh about 1,2O0 pounds.
He has splendid bone, the best of feet and kind
and gentle disposition, and his colts are his best
recommendation.
PEDIGREE.-Star Kuzer by Prince Kuzer,
2291 full! brother to Belle Kuzer, 208. sire Col.
Kuzer, 2:111 dam Gladys by Garrison, (trial
2:l7x) by Orange Blossom; I'd dam Henrietta,
2:30 or better; Sd dam a thoroughbred.
TERMS. $15 to insure and $40 for the season.
Insurance money to be paid as soon as mare is
known to be in foal season money to be paid a6
timesof service. A. P. MCC0MAS,
Mch. 30-2ms1 Owner,
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little Guarantee & Trust Co.

All other persons will have to pay the expenses
and suffer the annoyance themselves, but the
persons who hold the title guarantee policies OF
the Title Guarantee Company will pay no ex-
pense and will suffer no annoyance, because
their title guarantee policies absolutely protect
them against all loss or trouble.
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For 1.-THE UNl
W RDs.
BY EDWIN HIGGINS.
written in dictionary belonging to type

A nest of words,
OF silent birds,
At thy command
Perch on thy hand;
Now, all awake
Their plumage shake;
Touch but the wing
They talk or sing.
Commercial words
Swift carrier birds;
They go and come,
Abroad, at home
On every breeze.
Ger lands. meath seas.
The voice of war;
The strength of law.
Brave, noble words!
Heroic birds,
Eagles ascend
With storm clouds blend.
Pure, fragrant words
Sweet, gentle birds;
The dove at rest
On zephyr's breast.
Oh, wondrous words!
Oh, Heaven-borne words
Greater than kings,
Or earthly things,
Thine-realm OF thought
By ages wrought;
Guard deeds of men
EVer-Ameni
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He MARYLAND ELECTRIC
RAILWAYS COMPANY,
Per ELMER ]. Cook. ATTORNEY.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN. that any tax
payer or other person having property rights
may file objections thereto in writing with the
Secretary of the Highways Commission, before
the expiration Of three weeks. from April 4th,
1907. e. STANTON BOSLEY.
Mch. 30-3t1 Secretary.
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rTyHE HANDSOME YOUNG STALLION,
CABASH, Al
Nm

Will make the season of 1907, from April 1st to
July Ist. at the following places: Mondays and
Tuesdays, at Mile House. Philadelphia road |;
Thursdays and Fridays. at G. w. Forwood's,
Falls road Saturdays, at Owners Stable, Chest
nut Hill, Waverly.
This promising young Stallion was sired by
MorgaD's Cabash and is well broken to harness |;
he is light golden sorrel and very handsome,
reminding many persons of his grand sire's ap-
horse must be seen to be appreciated.
TERMS.-$10 the season. with return privilege
in case mare does not prove in foal.
GOTLEIB <ENGLE. Owner.
Mch. 3E3m1 Waverly, Baltimore, Nd.
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Eyo-PA ErNERSH NOTICE
~
rhe undersigned hereby give uotice that they
have entered into a partnership. for the purpose
of BUYING, SELLING AND TRADING IN
HORSES, &C.. in Baltimore county, State Of
Maryland under the firm name OF Z. A. B
DUKEHART COMPANY, LIMITED. T. A.
r. Dukehart, who resides in said county and
s ate, is the genera partner, and John w. Hall
and William Hall. who reside in Baltimore
city, iu said STATE. are the ecial partners and
John W. Hall and william p. Hall have contrib
nted IN cash TO the common stock of said part
nership the sum of 100000. The said partner
ship IL to commence on March 18th, 1907, and ter
inmate on March 24th, 1910.
T. A. B. DUKEHART,
General Partner.
JOHN W. HALL,
WIN. p. HALL,
Special Partners.
BsLTIMoRE COUNTY. March 18th. 1907.
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THE PERCHERON STALLION, DAN.

Will make the season of 1907, at the AZ I'm
Owners Stable, on the Rankin Farm, NAG
near Long Green Station, Md. & Pa. Railroad,
commencing April lst and ending July 1st.
Dan is coming years, beautiful steel gray
and weighs about 1450 lbs. He has an excellent
competent judges Just the horse that farmers
should breed to.
TERMs-$10 to insure. Anyone parting with
an insured mare before she Is known to be in
foal will be held for the fee.
JOHN M. PRIGEL,
Mch. 30-3m~1 Owner.
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ATOIIUE IO OhEDIIOhS.
THIS rs TO GIVE NOTICE, That the subscri-
Der has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Baltimore county letters testamentary on the
estate of
JAMES s. MOORES,
late of said county, deceased. All persons having
claims against the said estate are hereby warned
to exhibit the same. with the vouchers thereof,
TO the subscriber,
On or before the 3Oth dag of September, 1907 +;
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit Of said estate. Those indebted to saio
estate are requested to make immediate pay
ment. Given under my hand this 18th day of
March, 1907. ELIZABETH 8. MOORES,
Mch. 30 4tsl Executrix,
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The Offices are in the CALVERT BUILDING.
Corner of st. Paul and Fayette Streets, Balti
more. fJan. 12-6m
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TsABELLA MORGAN EFT AL. rs. ANNIE
L REED ET AL. IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR
BALTIMORE COUNTY. IN EQUITY.
ORDERED. by the Circuit Court for Baltimore
county, this 10th day of March, 1907. that the
william Duncan. Trustees. for the sale OF the
property described In the proceedings IN the
above entitled cause. be ratified and confirmed,
unless cause to the contrary thereof be shown,
On or before the 18th day Of April, 1907;
Provided COPY of this order be inserted IN some
newspaper printed and published in Baltimore
county, once IN each of three successive weeks
before the said 18th day of April. 1907.
The report states the amount of sales to be
$3,04500 WILLIAM p. COLE, Clerk.
True copy-Test:
Mch. S8rlti WILLIAM P. COLE. Clerk.
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VALLEY STOCK FARM.

DULANY's VALLEY STOCK FARM.
HOME OF ADMIRAL KUSER.
This promising Young Black Trotting4 IN
Stallion will make the season AT THEE1&
OWNERS STABLE, from February 18th to
June 1st, 1907.
Admiral has had but little track work, but can
show a mile in 2:40 or better.
/ have four of Admirals colts. all Of which
took premiums in Timonium show ring for size,
style and action. They can't be excelled in the
county.
For terms, &c., apply to
6. FRANK MORGAN,
P.O.-Glen-Arm, r. F. D. No. l, Md.
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ror1CE or IMPLICATION.

NYOTICE OF APPLICATION
Notice Of Application of the Roland Park
Company Of Baltimore City for q Fran
chise to Lay an Eight, Inch Water Main
ON the New Boulevard from the North
Side of Cold Spring Lane to Midland Road,
Roland Park.
TO sss Hignsggys Commission cE BGltimor. County:
MOTT, e is HEREBY GIVEN, That the I'M
dersigued has fled its petition with the High
ways Commission of Baltimore county for the
grant Of right or franchise to lay an eight inch
cast iron water main along the east side of the new
Boulevard from the north side of Cold Spring
Lane. at its intersection with the Boulevard on
Witb he BonleysrS on the SOUTH
distance of about cighreen hundred feet, as
shown On the plat hied with said petition @ IN the
county, and at the expiration of the time requir.
ed by law the said Roland Park Company of
Highways Commission Of Baltimore county for
the granting OF such privilege on the county
road above mentioned, under the provisions Of
o-- THE ROLAND PARK COMPANY
OF BALTIMORE CITY.
By ELMER X. HALLE. Attorney.
The Highways Commission Of Baltimore coun-
ty will, on
Thursday, the 18th day Of Aprit. 1907,
At 1.SO O'Clock P. M,
or as near thereto as IL may be convenient for
them so to do. take up for consideration the said
application, and opportunity Will then be given
10 all persons or corporations VINO may desire 10
be heard in reference to said application.
By order of the Board.
g. STANTON BOSLEY.
Mch. 3D. Secretary.
Fees FOR HATcHINe.
BARRED PLYMOUTH ROCK EGGs-Brad-
ley Bros. and e. B. Thompson strains -$1.25 for
| fifteen. W. r. HOFF. Clerks ONCE,
Or c. W. HOFF. Towson, Md.
Mch 2S-stl Rider P. o., Md.
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Eena1 antires.

S~-~~-~~@~-~---~~--~-~-~ -~---~-~-~-~-~-~--~-~-~
W1IIt0ns 3. Reech and Elmer j. Cook, Att07'-
HeNS, Second National B0nk Build
{l0. TOtOsOu. Nd.
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NTOTICE TO CREDITORS.
THIS Is TO GIVE NOTICE. That the subscr1-
Der has obtained from the Orphans Court of
Baltimore county, letters testamentary on the
estate Of
MARGARET SMITH,
late of said county, deceased. All persons
having claims against the said estate are hereby
warned TO exhibit the same. with the vouchers
thereof, to the subscriber,
On or before the 28d dag of September, 1907; /;
They may otherwise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said estate. Those indebted to
said estate are requested to make immediate
payment. Given under my hand this 2lst day of
March. 1907 CHARLES A. SMITH,
Mch. 23-ltf1 Executor.
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miscellaneous.
P NOTICE.

Preston & Hoscie, Solicitors. sos sos Car.
roll Buftdfng, e. Cor. baltimore
ana Light Sts., baltimore, Md.
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Next weeks advertisement will be entitled
"Find Long-Lost WILL"
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TO CREDITORS.

~. GtU Smith. Attorney, Second National
Bank Building. TOsCs0n, Md.
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To the Honorable, The Highways Commission Of Bal
tiz75OTe County:
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, that the un-
dersigned has fled its petition with the High
ways Commission of Baltimore county for the
grant Of right or franchise to lay down and
operate double tracks, ''T' rails. on Roland Park
overhead wires and overhead construction from
the northern city limits to the intersection Of
the said Boulevard with Roland avenue, there
to construct. maintain and operate tracks and
overhead connections with the United Railways
and Eiectr Company as shown on the plat filed
in the Office of the Highways Commission of Bal
timore county with said petition and at the ex-
piration of the time required by law, the said
Maryland Electric Railways Company. body
corporate, will make application for the grant,
ing Of the said rights or franchises on the Ro-
land Park Boulevard, as above named, under
the provisions of Chapter 1858 of the Acts of the
General Assembly of Maryland, passed at the
January Session of 1902.
THE Maryland ELECTRIC
RAILWAYS COMPANY,
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Notice of application of the Maryland Elec-
trio always Company, Body Corporate,
for the Grant of q Right or Franchise to
Lay Certain Tracks and Crossings as Here
matter Mentioned and to Operate Electric
Cars Thereon.
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MONEY TO LOAN ON MORTGAGE.

TITLES TO LAND IN BALTIMORE COUNTY
EXAMINED AND GUARANTEED.
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r OsT OR NIIsLAID.
POLICY NUMBER 25.G35. issued by The Penn
Mutual Life Insurance Company, on the life Of
JOHN A. DUSHANE. The finder will please
return it to the undersigned. Application has
been made for the issuing of duplicate.
JOHN A. DUSHANE,
Mch 9-6t] Roland Park, Baltimore, Md.
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BROKEN AND

O0LTs BROKEN AND
TRAINING FOR SPEED.
Also vicious horses corrected,
AT MANOR GLEN RACE TRACK.
Charges SIS per month and owner furnish the
grain; or $40 per month and grain found.
find all hay.
r. e. L. MORGAN,
Monkton, r. F. ID. No. 8. Md.
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TO CREDITORS

II. G. Hes0he, Attorney, S21 St. Paul Street,
baltimore, ND.
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Sl.5OO TO LOAN.
IN ONE sum, ON FIRST-CLASS REAL ES-
TATE SECURITY In Baltimore county.
Apply to LONGNECKER BROS,
June Gtf1 Towson. Nd.
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION.

B. B.LTIMoRE COUNTY. March 25th, 1907.
Mcb. 30-6c
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LAND PARK COMPANY
OF BALTIMORE CITY.
By ELMER r. HALLE, AttOrne
EGGs FOR HATCHING.

ley Bros. and e. B. Thompson strains-$1.2 for
fifteen. W. R. HoFF, Clerks ONCE,
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MONEY TO LOAN.
IN SUMS OF FROM $500 TO 5000 on first
mortgage. Apply to
Attorney at Law, Towson, Md.
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81. 500 TO LOAN
On first mortgages on real estate, in sums of
JAMES RELLEY,
Attorney at Law,
July s.. TT. Smedley Row. Towson. Md.
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Or c. W. HoFF. Towson, Nd.
Mch 2S-Stl Rider P. o., Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-07-13
TOday's Telegraphic News
No Likelihood of War.

New York, July 13.-That there
can be no question of war between
Japan and the United States is as
plain an axiom as that 2 and 2
makes 4" writes Kojino Matsukats,
japanese of high rank and editor of
the Kobe Shinbn, one of the most in
fuentisl newspapers in Japan, in an
editorial in the World today. Mr.. Mat
sukats was educated in America. de is
here with Admiral Baron Yamsmoto.
Gas nation, we Japanese are puzzled
at this war talk" he continued. "There
is no real war party in Japan. There
are prehaps, 10000 men out of so, OOO,-
900 who are excited. This class, which
here would be probably termed jingoes'
we call in japan 'Yakkiguma, or
'thoughtless Ones But even these do
not clamor for war. Their only request
is that our government prove itself strong
enough to demand redress for the damage
inflicted on our countrymen in San
Francisco. As for the San Francisco
affairs, it is to our mutual national
relations as the sting Of a gnat on a
human body. II the honor of our nation
were at stake we would Eight. But ma
tionsl honor is not involved. For our
sskes we were forced 10 90 to war With
Russia. Sooner or later that clash had
to come. Your American 'jingoes' can
perhaps talk lightly OF war. The only
battles most of them can remember were
those of your Spanish campaign. That
contest was so quickly decided and
drained the resources Of your nation so
lightly that you can hardly appreciate
our attitude. With US the old father and
mother we're forced to toll for liVell-
hood while their sons were on the battle
Gid. Russia was over eager to expand her
territory. America is not. When man is
very rich he often does not know tine ex-
act amount of bis wealth. So, / think, 1t
is with you Americans. Your prestige
is so great yen fail to realize its full ex-
tent. You are, to my mind, in no dan
ger Of war with Nny power. Few nations
could afford to quarrel with the United
States. Our trade interests, too, are
bound up with yours, and this also makes
for peace. The possible sending of your
fleet to the Pacific is not looked on by
any one in Japan as a menace. We re-
gard the presence of strong American
squadron in japanese waters more as a
guarantee of peace. 1 cannot under
sand these Wild rumors of war. There
is absolutely no foundation for them.
japan owes too much to this country to
seek to break the lifelong friendship"