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Omaha daily bee., 1907-09-20
TWENTY CONDEMNED TO DIE
Prosecutions of Russians Who Took
Part in UprisinES is Being
Pushed.

RIGA, Sept. 19,-Twenty-two out of nifty
eight men who have been on trial by court
martial here, charged with participation in
the revolt in the Baltic provinces in 1905.
by which control OF this section was
wrested from the Russian government for
several months, have been condemned to
death. Several hundred men have hereto
fore been executed for their connection
with this uprising.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-09-20
RUSSIANS PLAN DEFENSES
Costly improvements Are TO he
Undertaken at yIadivOstok
and Vicinity.

ST. PETERSBURG. Sept. IA dispatch
to the Bourse Gazette from Vladivostok
states that defense works costing $i90OO.00O
are to be undertaken in that vicinity. The
sum covers further fortiication of Vladi-
vostok, improvements to the naval port at
Nikolayevsk on the Amur near its mouth
and the construction of immense barracks
at Khabarovsk. at the junction of the
Amur and Ussuri rivers
Omaha daily bee., 1907-09-20
Postal Convention Promulgated.

TOXIC. Sept 19-The International Pos
tai convention concluded at Rome in May
1906 and ratified by japan on August 10
1907 was promulgated today.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-09-20
FOik ON His Way East.

ST. LOUIS. Sept. la-Governor J. w.
Folk OF Mlssourt accompanied by Mrs
Folk. passed through 81. Louis today en-
route from jefferson City TO the James
town exposition, where Governor Folk will
daliver an address Saturday. which ls Mis-
souri day. Governor and Mrs. Folk will
remain In the east until the middle OF next
Omaha daily bee., 1907-09-20
Machinists Nearly FinIshed.

ST. LOUIS. Sept. ls-The twelfth bien-
NAL convention OF the International Asso-
citation OF MaChinsts which mas been in
session here since September g. will Il Is
expected. conclude today. SoDe routine
matters remain TO come before the conven-
ton today.
Omaha daily bee., 1907-09-20
PoYuIation of OkIahoma.

WASHINGTON, Sept. l9-Director North
OF the census bureau today was advised
that the hnal figures for the new state of
Oklahoma show total population OF Ina
0f2 Oklahoma having 72l,ln inhabitants and
U-as-- u---s.---- 500 anN
Omaha daily bee., 1907-09-20
SUMMARY OF THE BEE
Friday, September 20, 1907.
TIE WEATHER.

Forecast till p m. Friday:
For Omaha Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Probably fair; no important change in
temperature
For Nebraska-Showers
For Iowa-Fair south; showers north por-
tion Friday; slight temperature changes
Temperature az Omaha Yesterday:
Omaha daily bee., 1907-09-20
MISCOVERNMENT OF CITIES
American Municipalities Have Much
to Learn of Foreigners.
CHADWICK COMPARES
william II. Allen, Secretary of the
Bureau of Municipal Research
of New York on Commis-
sion Idea.

NORFOLK, Va. Sept. l9.-American and
European cities were compared in paper
read before the League of American Mu-
inequalities today by Rear Admiral F. E.
Chadwick. An address was given by Will
liam II. Allen, secretary Of the bureau of
municipal research of New York City, in
which he told Of the good and the bad ef-
fects of the commission idea of rule Of
cities and pointed out the benefits and
evils of the system. An address was also
presented by Henry L. West commissioner
of the District of Columbia, in which he
gave an account of the municipal problems
Of the national capital Mr.. West was
unable to attend ]. NJ. Head, former
mayor of Nashville, Tenn, spoke of "Mu-
nicipal Government by Board or Commits
sion VS. Mayor and City Council"
Omaha daily bee., 1907-09-20

Republican state central committee will
have task of selecting new officers, as
present chairman and secretary will be
busy with their official duties. Page 3
State Federation OF Retailers hold a
two-days' session at Columbus, at which
much of interest to the trade was dis
cussed. Page 3
Omaha daily bee., 1907-09-20
Visit to Stock Yards Will Compleh
Affairs of Convention.
GEORGE E. ROBERTS BIG SPEAKER
Former Director of Mint Wants More
Elastic Currency.
CHANGE OF SYSTEM NECESSARY
Impresses the Argument that Present
Policy Affords No Resources in
Event OF Panic which Are
Possible.

Presidential p. A. Black, president OF tn
German National bank OF Hastings,
Secretary--Wiliam h. Hughes. manage
Misunderstanding House association.
Treasurer-F. T. Hamilton, vice presideu
Merchnnts National bank of Omaha.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-06
EVANS'S FLAGSHIP OFF
Also TURKEY FOR TARS.
Rear Idmirnl to Meet Connecticut
at H0mDt0n Roads.

Tho Connecticut from which Rear Admiral
Robev D. Evans Is to fly his flag. started Tor
Hampton Roads through the new Ambrose chdi4ei
Yesterday under command OF Captain Osterhdu7'
Roar Admiral Evans will not board her until sne
reaches Hampton Roads. On the way there lne
flagship will experiment with coal briquettes as
fuel. -
cruise fleet also started for the rendezvous on
the supply ship Glacier, which left the Brooklyn
navy yard late in the afternoon The dinner was
in the form of several hundred tons of turkey
stored away In refrigerators.
In addition to the Connecticut and the Glacier,
the latter being commanded by Captain Hogg. the
converted yacht Yankton, commanded by Lieu
tenant Gherardi. which will act as tender, sailed
for the Roads Early this morning the battleship
Alabama. commanded by Captain Veeder. and the
Ohio Captain Bartlett. will start and on Saturday
the supply ship CuIgoa. the machinery supply ship
Panther and the battleshp Minnesota will depart
This will he the last OF the fleet.
Rear Admiral Sperry will sail the Alabama
to-day Commander Patten will be in charge of
the Culgoa, and Commander Nelson in charge Of
the Panther. Captain Hubbard commands the
Minnesota
The Connecticut's complement of officers and
men is $50 the Yankton's lis and the Glaciers rs
When the Ohio sails to-day she Will carry 100 Of
fcers and men. The AIabama's complement is 10
There was no cessation yesterday of the activity
that has characterized the navy yard all the week
Hundreds Of the friends and relatives of the sailors
ard officers of the departing ships hand to
say goodby. but the fareweils were hurried ones
snatched at interv ais between jobs for everybody
exceedingly busy. There lack of
thusiasm when the actual time of departure ar
rived. and the cheers O. the 'jackies' answered
the waving handkerchefs and fearful or godspeed-
ing voices the shore. the tugs snorted
into 1nidstream with their burdens.
The officers at the navy yard secuted prevalent
stories that there unusual amount of dis
content and desertions on account OF the Pacific
cruise. They said that there the usual amount
overstaying of leave and possibly few deser
tions. but than they expected at such a
time. Stragglers will come in for several days after
the last of the fleet. has gone. and they will go by
rail Hampton Roads. where they will board their
respective ships. The places of the who
actually desert return too late to reach their
ships will be filed from the ranks of draft which
will be assembled at the Roads to meet just such
contingency.
None of the men-of-war which departed yester-
day will stop until il reaches the Roads The Yer
mont yesterday still lying off Tompkinsville
taking ammunition.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-06
LIMIT ILL EWIGR1ITON.
Minister Hayashi Announces Plan
Of .TaDanesc GOUerHmCnt.

Toxic Dec. "a committee from the lnini-
grafton agencies here has held a conference
with Minister Hayashi. who announced that the
plan of the japanese government was to limit
all emigration 10 the United States and Canada
Some members of the committee angrily an
uounced their opposition to this course but
Minister Hayashi remained firm and dismissed
The committee without changing his attitude OF
making any compromise.
Rodophe Lemieux, the Canadian Minister OF
Labor held a conference to-day with Viscount
4avashi. Minister Of Foreign Affairs, and re-
ceived verbal assurances of the limitation o.
.Japanese emigration. He was told that he WIN
later be given full details of plans for ITS con-
troll.
Kiki Yiro Ishii, chief of the Japanese bureau
of Commerce. who has returned mere from q
visit to the United States and CANADA "hefe
he was sent to investigate the immigration prop
lem said tonight it was against the lnlfhl-
erafion of day laborers, Of whom there were
6fteen thousand that objection was raised he
raid their methods of living were obJectlohahle-
tn lana nese agriculturists generally were SUE
cessful ,.,,,.,,ro nc Iard o1,yr
"Tananese engaged in agriculture as laho own
a-y ,r Iea sers'' said Baron 1shll, require d ie"
20 tho hest class of their countryfnen as laDor-
ers but the government of Japan mas peen
limiting this class
New-York tribune., 1907-12-06
CURRENCY LAWMAkERS.
Dir. F'O7CIer Names Subcommittee
to Draft Bill.
IFrom The Tribune Bureau-I J

Washington Dec. 5.-Representative q " Fo"tsi'
chairman Of the Committee Banking and Guy
rercy to-day named the subcommittee TO ORA"
~, =, currency bill for introduction in the HouSs
of Representatives
The Republican members were chosen IN the or
der of their seniority. and Representatives
Fowler who is an ex-off1ciO member; Prince. ''
Illinois, and CaIderhead of Kansas The Demo-
cratic members were chosen without regard 70
seniority and are Representatives Lewis. OF tfeoF-
ga and Gillespie of Texas The subcommittee
will begin the discussion of the bill Immediately
Much surprise was expressed by members Of the
House that Representative Burton. whose know
ledge OF financial questions earned him a place
on the Banking and Currency Committee should
not have been asked act with the sub-conlfnt-
tee II is understood To have been Speaker Gan
mons idea in appointing Mr.. Burton that he was
to be OF all possible assistance to the trainers "i
the currency bill Mr.. FOwler's choice of the two
senior Republican members. however, has met with
little criticism as both known 10 be familiar
with banking problems.
The interesting question to who would be the
successor of General Charles H GrosvenOr on the
Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee
tentatively settled to-day by the announcement
from an authoritative that Representative
Samuel S Greene. Of Massachusetts. would have
the craftsmanship Mr.. Greene has been the third
member of the committee. but neither of his
seniors General Grosvenor Edward Minor. OF
Wisconsin was returned TO Congress, he is con-
sidered the natural choice. Mr. Greene will
tire from the District OF Columbia Committee.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-06
DUEL TALK IN HAVANA.
Ramon Fonst Declines Exhibition Invitation,
but Offers to Fight Frenchman.

Havana. Dec. 5.-Havana IS agitated over the
outcome of the attempt TO bring about meet
ing between AphOnse Kirchofer, the French
fencing master who asserts that he is the pro
fessionaI champion of the world. and Ramon
Fonst of Havana, the amateur champion HrO-
fessor kirchoffer came here recently from Paris
for the purpose of giving exhibitions of his Skill
intending to visit the United States and Mexico
LATER He sent a request to Fonst to take part
in 4 public exhibition with him, which the
amateur declined. but at the same time orered
to fight him duel
The Frenchman in reply TO this puo1shed a
conten1ptuous letter. offering to pay the Cuoans
fare 10 Mexico where he said he would hght
him - the death Fonst was enraged and sent
his seconds General Mendieta and Colonel
orestes Ferrara, to KirchoffeT, who refused TO
recognize them. and departed for Mexico.
General Mendieta ana Colonel Ferrara pub
1shed a statement TO-DAY to the effect that
Eirchofrer had fns,ilted them. whereupon in the
presence of many persons they had denounced
him as a coward which ne had ignored. out
Later ne complained to he police that he had
been threatened by an anarchist. an anusion 10
the charges made against Ferrara which m
,juced his resignation as secretary Of the CUBAN
delegation to The Hague.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-06
NR. FRYE REFLECTED.
Both Houses of Congress adjourn
Until MOnddy.

to-day for an hour and half, adJOurning at 1s5o
o'clock until Monday.
Senator William p Frye Of Maine, was elected
president pro tenn of the Senate. Senator Daniel of
Virginia. receiving complimentary vote for thai
honor from his Democratic colleagues
The resolutions Of Senators Clay and CulberSon
calling on the Secretary Of the Treasury for In
formation concerning the recent bond issues By the
government were allowed TO go over until next
Monday when they will probably be the basis OF
some debate Most of the session was taken up BY
the introduction OF bills.
The House IN session only ten minutes. and
transacted no business beyond agreeing to make
response the greetings of the State Of Okla
hona Tn, House also adjourned until Monday
New-York tribune., 1907-12-06

Japanese Ambassador to Italy. He was born in
1854 and has been connected with the Foreign
Office since 1876. when he a translator.
From 1879 till 1854 ne Secretary of Lega-
ton at Washington. In 1891 he was consul gen
eraI at New York.
It is improbable that any official announce
ment of II. Takahiras appointment will be made
until the return TO Japan of Ambassador Aoki-
The Foreign Office declines absolutely to confirm
the selection of Baron Takahira, but the infor-
nation sent by The Associated Press on De-
cember t. that he was the choice for the post,
was undoubtedly correct
Rome, Dec. 5.-Baron Toj~;:ira said to-day
that he had heard nothing -'.sr.-:ny or privately
on the matter of his app.i-:c-.ec- = Washing
ton.
THE most reassuring fact with regard to the
existing relations" he said "is that the Japan
ese government has communicated nothing to
me, this going to show that the situation is far
from assuming any character Of gravity, as
otherwise, according to our custom, I would
have been notified.
What has happened in the United States is
merely an episode in the immigration labor ques-
ton and is not unlike what has occurred in Tie
case of the Italians. 1t is an economic COM
petition arising from the fact that lower wages
are accepted by the Japanese. as they are by
the Italians. What 1 sure of Is that both
Washington and Toxic animated by a most
sincere and earnest desire to maintain the good
relations between the two countries. united as
they are by SO many ties. especially in the
commercial field
Il have noticed that both in America and
Europe people not well acquainted with Japan
seem to dread our progress. exaggerating the
meaning and consequences Of our recent vic
tories. Travelling in Northern Italy, L have
discovered the same apprehension as exists in
America with regard to our commercial and
manufacturing power. which is most absurd
When Japan was undeveloped we only exported
to the United States without importing; now
the balance of trade is equal. and undoubtedly
will stand in favor of America II our country
grows prosperous Tho truth, which Is
admitted by all fair and enlightened people is
that the United States and Japan, for their
own interest and for the interest of humanity
and civilization. bound to walk hand in
hand
New-York tribune., 1907-12-06
CALLS LIEUTENANT'S ACT A BLUFF.
Alleged Attempt at Suicide Termed Only "a
Scratch on the Wrist"

The report that Lieutenant Allan Lefort' OF the
coast artillery, who has been under court martial
at Governors Island for alleged forSerles, had
cut his wrist while under guard at the post hos
it'll u,as confirmed Yesterday at Fort Jay. Il
vas said on good authority that Lieutenant l'e-
forts act of cutting his wrist was not taken seri~
ouslv bv the officers on Athe island or even con-
sidered by the officers of the court inaruai' Inc
..ecratcb on the wrist" it was called on Gov
nor,s island was 1t is declared. hluff on the
mart of Lieutenant Lefort. who. 1T was suggested
co,,Id have made complete job of 1t If he had so
desired. =,
At the first sign OF hlood the lieutenant 'i''oo
-, r5 who naces I'D and down in front of
,;s con, and had medical aid summoned. Ihe
slight wound in the wrist was said to have peen
,be cause of the leutenant's tardy appearance at
the court martial, but this was deneo yes'eiudS'
It was explained that the iahnie Vi t sc ~.
-. - ,nforn, the relief guard to have the lieu
tenant in readiness for the court rnaruai caliSeu
el
New-York tribune., 1907-12-06
ITRR4RY OF CONGRESS-.
Third IN the WorM-Mr. Putnam
BeDOrts Valuable acquisitions.

Washington. Dec. 1.-The Librarian OF Congress
in his annual report. shows that me hpraIy ~ ha
900 s.s books and pamphlets and 10000 other aru-
- I,-ing ,t third place in size among the libraries
. ..e oorId There was gain of over 5aceo BOOKS
and pamphlets IN the year. the most notable acau-
sItion being the celebrated Yudin library Oh "orhs
eo - apd Siberia which collection OF over
va .,..na volumes not counted in the above
tataI and though nominally a purchase. is pracu-
ealIy gift as the owner sold 1T for niue more r
,San one-th,rd of the expense Of gatherins II.
There is no other collection on the suo'ec % in
,zo ,, America and perhaps, none SO '".,a VluaD.s
~ SIZE -. ,siae of Russia There were many other
a"nnisitons including collection of 5000 WORKS worsS
mainly in the japanese language select
- sn Japan by Professor Asakawa- OF iala 'pe ~.
cal attention has been devoted 10 ~ sxnenses OF
ooIlection OF foreign documents. Inc .L.sn .,,d
colieco exclusive of saO5ooo for printing ana
binding, aggregated $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-06
STATE HOSPITAL INQUIRY BEGUN.
Witnesses Before Grand Jury in Alleged
Abuse Of Insane Charges

With eighteen witnesses called before it the
grand Jury yesterday began to investigate the
charges regarding the abuse OF insane patients at
the Manhattan State Hospital for the lnsanes The
witnesses examined included doctors at the insti-
tuition patients and attendants
The grand jury spent two hours in examining
witnesses in the afternoon. The investigation VIII
ne taken up again on Monday Dr. John G. Nc
Carthy who wrote about the alleged abuses was
before the grand jury for hour.
Dr. Arthur Phillips who was in charge OF ihe
ward where the abuses said to have occurred
was also questioned Two other physicians were
examined Eight patients of the institution had
been called They were in charge of attendants.
only four OF the patients were examined
New-York tribune., 1907-12-06
FOR FITNESS.
admiral Bro7cnson Recommends I'm.
prOUements an NGraI Ser1icc.

Washington, Dec 5.-Promoton in the navy based
entirely on fitness. instead OF seniority. as
at present is demanded by Rear Admiral Willard
H Brownsou, chief of the bureau OF navigation. in
his annual report. He says that admirals should
be selected from captains who are essentially sea
officers. Ability in other directions should not he
considered. The grade Of viCe-admiTal should he
revived In fact Admiral Brownson recommends
that at least five vice-admrals should be provided
for to conform with foreign naval practice.
The present system Of gunnery training is said
to be continuously successful. the commissioned
personnel having attained commendable skill in gun
fire at battle ranges Considering the general pros
peritv of the country and the extremely high wages
offered for labor everywhere. particularly in the
West and Northwest. the bureau is well satisfied
only 1913 men short Of the total force OF 1900 al
lowed whereas at the end of the preceding year the
shortage was 4s37 Nevertheless. a high physical
standard was maintained, only 336 per cent OF the
applicants being enlisted. Further to reduce the
number of aliens in the in the year the bureau
provided that no one might enter on first enlist
mont who was not a full citizen OF the United
STATES An alien in the service VIII not obtain IN
creased pay on reinlistment, that the tendency
will he TO force aliens in the service 10 become
citizens.
Like tho army, the navy has suffered great deal
from, desertion and Admiral Brownson analyZes at
length tic. causes that lead TO quit the service
in This vav among them being the high prices
offered for labor, constituting an exceptional
tennptation to enlisted men
New-York tribune., 1907-12-06
CONSUL AT Annoy IN TROUBLE.
Arrested in San Francisco for Alleged Felony
and Embezzlement.

San Francisco, Dec. 81 l. Paddock. United
States Consul at Annoy. China. was arrested her"
this afternoon on warrant charging him with
felony and embezzlemenI. The complaining witness
Is Mrs Jane Blake OF Los Angeles, who charges
Paddock with the theft of $500 in money held oy
him in trust for her. speaking of the case to-day
Mr. Paddock said
The charges against me were all thresned out in
rourf in 1896 when this woman sued ME for an ac-
counting | showed my receipts and the case
was decided in my favor.
Paddock appeared in court this afternoon and
furnished bond in the sum of $500
New-York tribune., 1907-12-06

William W Witbcrspoon, Of the War College.
against whose promotions objection may be regis
tered on account of the fact that they have oeen
advanced over other officers ahead of them IN rank
The holding up Of these promotions Will delay LOT
a short time the confirmation OF the promotions
of those who are below them in rank The ap-
uointments Of several army chaplains were tenn
porarily laid over. The committee will meet again
on Tuesday and the Brownsville investigation VIII
go over until then.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-06
some ARMY NOMINATIONS HELD W.

,,yashinpton. Dec 5.-The Senate Cohhii1'ee o
Military Affairs met to-day and recommehaea Con
frmation OF the nominations of a large nuiii'el "
arn,v officers which were sent In on Iuesaay
tain names were temporarily eiiinihaieo ~ 80,
'iih i ~ -, .r. ,st of promotions made by che
n,sa,, They will be taken up rs soon as honi-
;nat,ons against which there is no oo1eo'ioii -
a;gnosed Of The eliminated noininatiohs ii'oiuu
I,rigadier General j. b. Aleshre head OF 'ie aua'
4arn,aster,s department, ga 6fSAuAe1 o'
New-York tribune., 1907-12-06
mock CONTRACT CANCELLED.
New Proposals To Be Asked for Work at
Brooklyn Navy Yard

washington, Dec. 5-Ihe coiiio' ess .poo,,,
,nert and the contractor for the new
49, dock at the Brooklyn navy yard mas hfiai'y
30, settled by the cancellation OF the contract
,-a,, proposas will be invited by the bureau %
wards and docks for completing Tue ,na,t;o,s
go on the original plans and speclhca'ioha'
- rronosaIs are to be opened on January Is.
The work covered by the original contract Is apoue
- nor cent completed The original CONTRACT p'''e
New-York tribune., 1907-12-06
MA, ARIA IS MOSQUITO FEVER NOW

Mexico City. Dec. 5.-Desgates TO the thlrd IN
,eruationaI sanitary congress have directed tha1
,t,. disease known Is malaria hereafter be c''iieu
MOSQUITO fever. so that the public may hu'" '
81 ca,,se and work with the sanitary authorizes
- az extinction as mosquitoes are responsible LOT
IL ria and it could exist but for them
New-York tribune., 1907-12-06
IAhAHIR4 APPOINTED.
Sncceeds discount 1oa as .Japnnese
Ambassador.

Aohio' dec. o-Baron Kogoro Takahira. Min
lS'er LOT Japan to the United States before Wis
oouii' Aoh was made ambassador, has been
toi many appointed ambassador to Washington
to succeed Aoki. Baron Takabiro &c 81 ,,rocer,
New-York tribune., 1907-12-06
APPRENTICES FOR THE ILLINOIS.

Newnort r. l.. Dec. THE battleshp Illinois.
,icb arrived here from Boston to-day. sailed late
mis- afternoon from Hampton Roads join the
+,ar vessels of the Atlantic feet She took on
hoard a draft of apprentice seamen from the naval
training station here.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-06
MR.. sevERlDeE REINTRo0UcEs BILLS.

washington Dec. 5-Senator Beveridge to-day re-
;,trodreed his child labor bill, which prohiodus
carrying interstate lines the produe's u His
t factories in which children under Iourteeh
- aD,n,oyed He also reintroduced his measure
nroviding for the payment of the cost Oh meat IN
snection by the government
New-York tribune., 1907-12-06
o,uITZER YACHT LAUNCHED.

9th scotland Dec a steam yacht built for
Iosenb Pulitzer, of New York. was successfully
Iaupcred here to-day. The new vessel is of 16oo