The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-09-17
AT THE HOTELS.

''The Oklahoma constitution will be
ratified beyond a doubt" said c. c. Ma
gee. Of Indian Territory. last night at
the Raleigh.
The Director Of the Census has an
nOunccd that the census now being taken
in Oklahoma IS nearing completion. Il
indicates that the Territory has a popula-
ton Of about 10000 Under the enabling
act Oklahoma and Indian Territory will
come in as one state as soon as the peo-
pie ratify the constitution. and this viii
cause a number 10 vote for it who realize
that it has many defects. There are
about 10000 people IN Indian Territory 70
be added to the population Of Oklahoma
when the two Territories become one
State which viii make as large a num-
Der as many other States ia the Union
The people 90 not look with favor on
the recent remarks Of Secretary Taft TO
the effect that they are not capable Of
self-gOvernment because the c0nstitu-
tional convention did not draw up a dOcu-
ment that was suited 10 the present ad-
minisuat0n or 20 the majority Of Repub-
leans in the two Territories. He seemed
20 look with dismay at the fact that nine
tenths Of the delegates TO the constitution
.al convention were called Democrats al
though there is really no such thing as
ia Democrat in the Territories at present
Il looks as though the administration
was eudeavOring to tell the many voters
IN the Territories just what they must
DO. and that until they do what the ad-
m.nistratiOn desires they VIII not be
granted Statehood"
''Servia is having a lot OF trouble with
lis ruler and its crown princes said
Emmett Micheals. OF New York, at tho
Willard last night. 3Ir. MicheaIs has
just returned from a trip 10 the smaller
Kingdoms of Europe, and his main i'm
preston was one Of wondernent at the
loyalty Of the people 10 utterly incapable
rulers. He returns TO America prouder
than ever Of this republic.
1T is not likely" be said. that the
Crown Prince Of Servia viii ever ascend
his fathers throne on the event Of the
death Of the present King. he is a reck-
less fellow, and has caused more scandal
than any young man IN Europe. At first
the people were inclined 10 overlook his
foilies and to ascribe his wilduess 10 the
spirits Of youth. but he is growing 70 be
quite cid now, and as he shows no signs
Of reforming, IL is doubtful # the people
win trust the reius Of government il his
hands.
Not long ago he was publicly horse
whipped in one Of the restaurants Of Bel
grade by a young woman who claimed Le
mad slandered her. She played on him for
many minutes, and although he made
little effort 10 defend himself. the Ser
vians who witnessed the affair did not
attempt 70 stop her. She finally became
too tired 10 continue. The Serviau peO-
PIE would not permit the young woman
10 be punished for her iIdIguity u the
royal blood. although many Of the court
circle demanded IL Instead. she was
made a popular heroine. much 10 The
modification Of King Peter. who was
only too willing that the matter be
dropped. This Is in line with his other
escapaGcs. and they have been SO long
continued that the people have become
disguised with him. They are determined
that when King Peter dies be shall not
ascend the throne. but that the scepter
shall pass 70 Alexander, the king second
son. VINO is d studiOus and Wtll-behayed
youth"
There Is 10 doubt that the reaction
in san Francisco has been almost COM
plete, and that the pendulum has swung
from unbridIed graft 70 strict honesty in
municipal affairs" said Lewis Nichols. Of
san Francisco, II the Riggs House, last
night.
''Dr. Z. 3. Taylor, the new mayor, is
energetic 70 a degree that keeps things
changing 50 fast that il is difficult 10 keep
track OF them He Is not only one Of the
best physicians Of the West, but a bril-
liant lawyer as well. and is the dean OF
the Hastings College of Law. soon after
he was declared by the Supreme Court
OF the State 10 be mayor, he removed
the entire board Of supervisors OF arch.-
tects and 50 arranged matters that the
new members took their places on the
same day. He then discharged every one
Of the five police commissioners and i'm
mediately appointed new men. He also
discharged the chief Of police and con-
tinued this policy until he had rid the
city Of all those who were al all con-
nected with the Ruef scandal He has
lived for many years IN San Francisco
and knows its ropes. Each department
will have its cleaning out. and by the
new year every sign Of graft Will be re-
moved from the city
Nine clergymen. victors in a popular
minister contest in the counties and towns
of North Carolina, are at the National
Hotel. after g visit 70 jamestown, New
York. Philadelphia. and Baltimore. Yes
terday was spent IN enjoying the sights Of
the Capitol. and many were the express
siOns Of appreciation last night The
party includes the following ministers:
Rev. J W. Clegg. Rev Parker Holmes.
Rev. y. N Bills. Rev. II. c. ByrUm, Rev.
J. A. J. harrington. Rev. J. W. Bradley
Rev J. W. Ingle, Rev. r. p. Coram, and
Rev. ". l. HUtchins. Rev. d. Z. Bowers
Will join the party later.
1T VIII be a toss-Up between Burton
and Johnson in Cleveland for the may
orally" said y 3. Truitt, OF Ohio, last
night at the National. with the odds on
the latter. Johnson, no matter how ex-
IRENE may be his views has certainly
made q better and q cleaner city out Of
Cleveland. and the people are not likely
to forget il at the polls. Then, TOO, there
are Just enough anu-sdministration men
in Cleveland 10 make some difference II
they throw themselves into the balance
against Burton. as they are likely to do.
Foraker men will try to defeat Burton,
for a defeat would mean that Roosevelt
and Taft were not unbeatable in Ohio.
The Democrats 10 a man viii vote for
Johnson: the anti-Roosevelt and anu-Taft
men will vote for johnson. and the