New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-03
Constant Reader Tells What He
Missed IN Last Weeks Papers.

now WUdL uOtS u A4l dllOuHl LOt
sAaost excitement has resulted from the
,erences which the President has had with the
california Congressman concerning the Japanese
scbool question in San Francisco" replied the
constant Reader Mr.. Roosevelt convinced the
,-sIirornians that the existing situation
trenely critical and that they must make some
sacrifice of state pride for the good OF the nation.
he urged that the State of California repeal
those laws ard regulations which might be con-
strued by Japan discriminating against the
Japanese as a race. II this were done the
President hoped to be able TO negotiate a new
treaty with Japan by which Japanese laborers
might be excluded from this country and Amer
lean laborers from the land of Nippon For the
purpose Of obtaining the cooperation of Cali
foruia local authorities, the president Of the
Board Of Education and the Superintendent Of
Schools Of san Francisco have been asked to
come to washington"
But what do the Japanese think Of treaty
which will exclude their laborers from the
United States2" interrupted the Busy Man
AT the japanese Embassy in Washington"
responded the Constant Reader, at was said
that Viscount Aok the Japanese Ambassador,
had discussed the proposed treaty with the
President and that the two were in perfect ac-
cord AS 10 the exclusion OF Japanese laborers
from this country Japan herself VIII not offer
objection. it was said. If Japan has the Same
power Of barring American lahorers. According
TO Mr.. Hanhara, second secretary of the en-
bassy Japan does not encourage her laborers
70 come TO this country. Meantime, Japan is
growing rapidly. both as commercial and a
naval power. In the present year seven new
japanese warships will be launched. Japan's
foreign trade has nearly doubled since the war"
Don't hear much of Russia these days" said
the Busy Man.
The political unrest there now manifests it
self for the most part in the assassinations Of
minor officials. such as NJ. Guidema, Governor
Of the island prison of VasiH Ostrow, a suburb
Of S.. Petersburg. who was shot down by boy
Of eighteen. and IN rioting and pillaging in the
provinces. AT Tihis, for example, the Black
Hundreds have been numbering all those who
refused to pay tribute. Yet. according 70 the
primary elections for members Of the lower
house Of parliament by the smaller landowners,
IT seems probable that a strong conservative
party will be in control Of that body"
HAS Governor Swettenham quit his post yet?-'
asked the Busy Man. impatiently.
Governor Swetterham is still at jamaica"
responded the Constant Reader, although Lon
don says that he has rendered his resignation.
He also is said 10 have apoIogized for his letter
10 Admiral Davis. Meantime Kingston had an
other earthquake shock, the heaviest since the
catastrophe OF January A. In the South Seas
however according TO advices just arrived. there
has been more fearful earthquake than ia
maica experienced. though with no reported loss
OF life The Solomon Islands were visited by
earthquake several months ago. and so heavy
was the force OF the trembler that the earth was
opened and deep gorges created. The islands
were changed by the great upheavaL
In England the viii Of Mr.. Whitley, the
london merchant who murdered by a young
man claiming 10 be his son, created much talk.
Gr. WhiLeley left S0,U0U.0O0 to provide aims
aouses for the aged poor. France has had TO
borrow S164U00O0 TO meet her deficit. The
French budget, which was passed last week.
involved the issue Of bonds Of this amount. The
Pepa4 offer for settlement of the Church sep
Eration controversy was refused China still
suffers from famine. in spite of the relief funds
raised in Europe and America"
i heard some one say that a Tennessee man
pad obtained the Panama Canal contract" said
kle Busy Nan.
There has been a considerable hitch In letting
he contract said the Constant Reader. 1t
Tas first announced that w. J. Oliver, of Ten
lessee, who was the lowest bidder, would have
She contract # he could secure satisfactory
financial backing. Later came the news that
llT. Oliver had obtained ex-senator Frederick c.
SteFe4s, superintendent OF Pubic works, OF
%ew York State. Then il said IN Washing
on that the Oliver bid faulty and the other
slcs were also Of such a character that the gov
9rnment, after all, might dig the canal. Mean
time. the Standard Oil Company severely
condemned by the report Of the Interstate Com
nlerce Commission. which was sent to Congress
as result Of the Tirnan-Gilespie resolution.
In the Senate the land bill which the President
50 strongly indorses. was introduced by Senator
Nelson If enacted II will reserve 70 the gov
eminent title TO 100000 acres Of oil, coal and
mineral lands which have hitherto been open
10 entry. Under the provisions Of this bill all Of
this land may be leased at price TO be fixed
b. The Secretary of the Interior who will thus
be able 10 regulate the supply Of these neces-
stiles and 10 control the price. Important re-
s-IlCtions placed on the lessee 10 prevent the
creation Of moaoDclies and 10 insure compet-
D.. u. Frr T1alv wat GUY aTo
Of the 5ppvoO acres u similar lands TO which
private title had already been granted.
The Senate passed bill appropriating
62.DUoOCD 70 stop the overflow Of the Colorado
River 'ntO the Salton Sea. AS the result of a
conference between United States officials and
Representative Of the Central and South Amer
team Telegraph Company, new cable is TO be
la!d between Sandy Hook and Panama by way
Of CuLa.
fuel famine IN the Northwest" said the. Busy
Man. I suppose everything IS all right out
there now"
Conditions are said to be worse" replied the
Constant Reader. In many North Dakota
towns people are burning parts Of their houses
% Keep from freezing 10 death. On the Pacific
Coast the chief subject Of interest last weel
was the investigation into the Hartman trans
p0rtatiJn companies Testimony given t.
show how the Hartman steamship lines haC
sought 10 drive rivals out Of business by com
peIIiEg them to pay the full local traffic rate:
for the Of the Hartman railroad lines
was also shown that the Southern Pacific anC
the Santa r. had an agreement 10 divide be-
tween them the citrus fruit business Of Southern
California"
What is the trouble at Albany about Captain
Louis Wendell" asked the Busy Nan. u
thought that the commander Of the Is. Battery
Of artillery had peen cleared Of all charges
so he was FOR 3 few hours responded Inc
Constant Reader. AT the request Of Governor
Hughes the adjutaut general rescnded his or
ders ot the day before accepting the captains
resignation and dissoYing the court Of inquiry
which vas Investigating charges Of eXtOrtior
brought against him by several arInory EN-.