The Ketchikan miner., 1907-09-14
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Vancouver, Sept. 10-Practically a reign of terror exists in this city The Chinese and Japanese requested the Hindus to join in Q strike to eX- tend throughout the whole of British Columbia, which the Hindus refused to do. Yesterday the police force made raid among the Chinamen and secured fifty rifles and thousand rounds of ammunition purchased by the Chinese from local dealers. All stores carrying firearms have been ordered not to sell either firearms or ammunition to the orientals. Baron anese to be patient, promising protec tion and relief in q short time. As to the outcome no one seems to know, but it will probably involve both gov ernments in difficulty and make de- cided change in the aspect of affairs between Japan and the United States.
 Vancouver, Sept. l0-Bloodshed is momentarily expected and despite the precaution of the officials the different factions are arming themselves. Gun stores and merchandise firms handling firearms and ammunition have sold their entire stock and fighting is liable to begin at any moment. The white people are practically unarmed. Every saw mill in and about Vancouver is closed down the Japanese going on a strike en masse this morning. h sympathy with the Japs every Chinese domestic and laborer In the city struck at the same time. A state of extreme confusion exists and it is doutful if the officials will be able to successfully cope with the situation. An unidenti- ned white man was attacked this mom- ing by crowd of frenzied Japs and beaten into insensibility. His condi- tion is reported as serious.
 Ottawa, Sept. l0-Earl Grey has ad- mitted that the Japanese residents of Vancouver are entitled to a large in- demnity, placing the blame for the trouble entirely on the white men, and making a request that they be severe ly punished for the crimes that have been committed during the present labor difficulties.
 Washington, Sept. 10-Congressman Hall who has just returned from the Philippines reports that Secretary Taft will not be particularly welcome yis itor in Manila, owing to his unpopu- arity in the city. Taft's change of opinion regarding self-goyernmeut for the Philippines is the root of the trouble.
 Seattle, Sept. 10-Taft's address yes terday dealt entirely with the question of government for the Philippines, which he claims will not be ready for q home government for hundred years He argued that the educated class consisted of only 10 per cent of the population, and that, in the event of self government, this class would be in absolute control, while the ignor- ance of the lower class would prevent them from taking any part in politics.
 New York, Sept. 10--The officials of the Western Union Telegraph com- pany will meet today with the mem bers of the executive board of the Photographers Union and will attempt to come to a settlement of the difficult ties existing between them. Strong bopes are entertained that the ccn- tending parties will reach satisfac- tory agreement.
 Vancouver, Sept. 1.-The violence and passion of yesterday has subsided somewhat, but there is still an under current of unrest and dissatisfaction that is liable to break out at any moment. Each of the contending par ties seems to be waiting for the other to make a decided move There has been no further bloodshed but the military forces are held in readiness for quick action. The Japanese church was discovered soaked with coal oil all ready to be set on fire. Precau- tions have been taken to protect it. The members of the white unions have held several meetings and have decided to call strike to extend throughout Canada unless every Jap and oriental now employed is discharg- ed. At four o'clock this morning, Consul Morisawa appeared before the Canadian officials with an urgent re- quest that the militia be called out