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Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
CONFERENCE'ON
COAST DEFENSE
Oregon. California and Washington
Officers Summoned.
Conference Is Called by War Depart
ment- Manning of Coast Fortifi-
cations by State Reserves to Be
Subject Of Council at Washingtcn n
Who Will Pay the Bills?

Portland, Jan. 2.-Adjutant generals
of the three Pacific states-Oregon,
Washington and California-have been
invited by the War department to 60 to
Washington. d. G., for conference at
the earliest possible date on the SUBJ
ject Of coast defense. Adjutant Gene
raj w. e. FINER, of Oregon, and Cen
eral j. Lauck, OF California, are
leaving for the capital tomorrow, while
General Otis Hamilton, of Washing
ton, will start East Saturday.
The request from the War depart
ment for this conference is regarded as
peculiarly significant, indicating the
governments determination to prepare
for any emergencies that may arise
from the West. The principal topic of
consideration at the conference will be
that of training volunteer coast aitil-
lery reserves to man Oregon, Washing
ton and California Notifications. The
subject of perfecting the infantry regi-
ments OF the three states in coast de-
fense operations will likewise be taken
up. 1t is assured that the meeting will
result in assignment of National Guard
troops to coast artillery work. The
three adjutant generals will very likely
return with the task ahead Of recruit
ing new coast companies for this SER
vice.
For several months General Oliver
has been in communication with Gene.
rails FINER, Lauck and Hamilton on
the subject of coast defense. Only
few days ago he submitted memoranda
from the chief of artillery recommend
ing assignment of the Oregon troops to
coast defense maneuvers in May, ~
we'll as the permanent setting aside OF
certain infantry companies for heavy
artillery training.
This plan WAS not regarded by the
three coast adjutant generals as feas-
BILE. There appeared to be disinclin-
alton among infantry commanders to
apportion their companies for artillery
work. Concerted objection was also
made to the month of May for maneuv-
ers, as il is difficult for the average
guardsman to leave his business or
work at tht busy time Of the spring
rush.
1t is known, however, that the War
department will find it necessary to
offer more than a plan of coast defense.
The carrying out of such plan will be
attended by more or less expense. That
the states should foot the bills does not
seem just. 1t is believed that the gov
ernment will be asked fatty what aid
can be given in the organization of re-
serves or the assignment of infantry al
ready organized.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
SmeIters Are Closed Down.

Helena, Mont, Jan. 3.-The Ameri-
can Smelling & Refining company, it is
authoratively announced here tonight,
will shortly close down several of it's
smelling plants because of the depres-
sion in the lead market. At the East
Helena plant today the company reduc-
ed its force 100 men and tomorrow a 10
per cent reduction in wages will be
posted for the $50 men who are retain
ed. Manager Frank M. Smith, of the
local plant, received notice several days
ago from officials of the company that
the smelter would be closed.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
New Road Finished,

Portland, Jan. 1.-The first electric
car operated over the Oregon Electric
railway between Portland and Salem
travelled over the new line Monday,
reaching Fulton Park at $40 p. m.
The car was run through under the di-
rection of R. L. Donald, on behalf oil
Bsrstow & Company, the construction
company, of which Mr.. Donald is resi-
dent engineer. The operation of this
car completes the contract of Barstow 4
Company, which calls for the opera
tion of the road by December 80. The
trip was made without hitch.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Uncle sam Going Behind.

Washington, Jan. s. The forth
coming reports Of the governments re-
ceipts and expenditures for the month
ending Dec. 81 will show a decrease in
the receipts as compared with Deem
Der last year of $s,52e,152 and an in
crease in expenditures of $9,3S1 ala,
making the net loss for the year $l7,-
9lO,566. The decrease in receipts from
customs is $6,S95, ,959; from internal
revenue, $2,76S,645. Miscellaneous
receipts increase 81, ,135,452 Increases
of expenditures are: Civil and miscel-
laneous. $3,OOO,O00; war, 81, 500, 900;
navy, $4,OOO,O0O; pensions, $2.4oO,-
900; public works, increase from $4,-
843.7ll to $8. .899 900.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
. More Stolen Mail Found.

Waco, Tex, Jan. 2.-Another large
batch Of mail has been found west of
here near where the first batch was left
by the pouch looters Christmas night.
1t is estimated that checks, money or
ders and drafts left lying in the gulch
where the pouches were opened will ag-
gregate 100000. Special government
officers are working on the case. Some
two or three thousand letters from vari-
ous parts Of the United States were in
the pouches.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
LADD WILL PAY.
Agrees to Meet Account of Busted
Bank in Three Years.

Portland, Jan. 1.-W. M. Ladd has
agreed to take over the assets OF the
Ross bank and pay all its deposits
W thin three years.
Details OF the plan we're arranged
yesterday in a conference between a
committee Of deositors, agents Of Mr.
Ladd, John Manning, district attorney,
and w. g. Bristol, special counsel for
the state, and for the American Surety
company.
Mr.. Ladd will not be prosecuted, but
officers Of the bank, Mr.. Manning says,
will be indicted next Monday.
Investigations Of the smashed banks
accounts will be continued, in order 10
gather evidence for prosecution. OFF,
GERS involved are j. ThoIburn Ross,
George H. Hill, T. T. Burkhart, J. E.
Aitchison and F. M. Warren.
Experts continue to dig up sensations
in the banks accounts, and to confirm
the knowledge that its dealings were
the most scandalous Portland has ever
seen.
Committee of depositors will insist
on payment of interest by Mr.. Ladd
until claims are fully met.
Whether the receiverhip will be con-
tinued has not been decided, but if it
shall be, G. E. Mears may be supersed-
ed by a receiver of Mr.. Ladd's selec-
tion.
Mr.. Ladd will succeed to whatever
claims the bank may hold against the
1902, 900 property of Ross.
The bank continually ran behind in
it's earnings, but Ross had happy fac
ulty of marking up assets with ZEN
hanced value" to make up the def
cheney, and entered it in mysterious
account called suspense earnings" !"
which is full Of puzzles for the exerts.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Fatal Row Over 5 Cents.

San Francisco, Dec. 81. - Arthur
Sassman, conductor of the United
Railroads, was shot and killed today at
the intersection of Twelfth and Folsom
streets by Bonaventura Arcieri, pas
senger. Previously Arcieri had ten
dered a transfer which Sassman had
refused to honor. He then paid cash
fare and began to argue the matter.
Sassman slapped Arcieri in the face
and the latter drew a revolver and
shot Sassman.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Sailors Meet Defeat.

Warrington, Jan. 2.-The Seamen's
union met temporary defeat today in
their fight against the employment Of
Chinese seamen on Pacific coast ves-
sells. Representatives called upon At
torney General Bonaparte today and
expressed an opinion that the employ
ment OF Chinese on the vessels was q
violation of the exclusion act. Bona
parte informed the committee that he
could only furnish the president and
the heads of the departments affected
with their opinion for optional action.
The union will petition the president,
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Bank Condition ia Good,

Washington, Jan. 1.-Senator An
keny has had several conferences re-
Gently with officials of the Treasury de-
partment concerning the interests Of
the national banks in the state of
Washington. During the recent fnan.
cial furry some difficulty was expert
enced in the far West by reason Of the
inability of the banks to obtain the
actual money from its reserve cities or
even from the subtreasuries. Mr.. An
keny feels confident, after his talks
with officials of the treasury, that the
situation has been greatly relieved
within the last few weeks, and that
from now on the same difficulty will
not be experienced.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
FEELING IS BITTER.
Vancouver is Aroused by Latest At
tack of Japanese.

Vancouver, b. c., Jan. 3.-While at
no stage did the fight between the
three city fremen and the Japanese
reach anything like the dimensions of
the September riots, the incident has
revived the bitterest feeling. After all
the explanations and apologies that
have been made, both-civic and govern
mental, citizens OF Vancouver did not
believe 1t possible that an attack such
as occurred could he made.
All three victims are still alive,
though at least two are disfguied for
life. Young Frost, a fne-looking ath-
lete, had his nose sliced off by one Of
the sword-like knives Of the Japanese.
The other men, though fearfully in
jured. are recovering. Mcdonald was
removed to his home, while Anderson
is still in the hospital with Frost.
The most serious feature in the pop
ular view is that the Japanese section
is practically an armed camp against
the whites of Vancouver. Two thou
sand men live together there, ready to
murder any one who makes the slight
est disturbance. The present instance
is regarded as particularly fagrant. be-
cause the young men were in uniform,
with fremen's caps, and for all they
knew the Japs might have been as
saulting policemen.
The truth is simply being forced
home to the entire city that the Jap
anese here are barbarians enough to
murder on the slightest provocation.
Vancouver has been little ashamed of
herself since the night Of the Septem-
ber riots, but the frightful attack Is
just now being regarded in some quart
ers as showing complete justification.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Rebel Against ZelaYa.

Panama, Jan. 3.-Advices from Bo-
cas- del Torres say that passengers arriv-
ing there from Bluefelds, Nicaragua,
report that the Mosquito Indians have
risen against the government of Presi-
dent Zelaya, who is accused by them of
being responsible for the death Of their
chief. Conditions were considered so
serious by the commander of the British
man of-war cruising in Nicaraguan
waters that bluejackets were landed to
protect the interests of foreigners.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Immense Traffic Across Ocean.

New York, Jan. 2.-Trans-Atlantic
passenger traffic during 1907 was in
creased by nearly million passengers
over the traffic in 1906. The total pas
sengers carried both east-and west has
reached the enormous number of 2,957,-
1928, according to figures given out by
the North German Lloyd company.
The movement has been greater than
in 1905 by 972, $40 and l ,45l isl great
er than in 1904. The passengers from
Europe to the United States number
500, $40, which is 100000 in excess of
the entire east and west traffic in 1904.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Calls Extra Session.

Carson, New, Jan. l.-Governor
Sarks yesterday afternoon called an ex-
ira session of the legislature to convene
January 4, 1908. For the last "a hours
the governor hiss been deluged with dis
patches from all over the state and many
places outside Nevada, urging the call
ing of the extra session to settle labor
trC d bles,
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Registered Mail Stolen.

Waco, Texas, Jan. l.-Oficers have
Just disclosed the fact that bundle Of
letters, registered packages, ETC., was
stolen from the mail trucks at Temple,
Tex, probably Sunday, and taken to
the brush near here and opened. About
s15, 900 worth of checks, money orders
and drafts was found in a pile where
the letters had been torn open, but all
registered packages and money in let
ters had been taken out. 1t is impos-
sible to tell how much was secured.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Figures Are Astounding.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The engineers
on the Panama canal are dealing in
vast figures and the canal record con-
veys in graphic manner an idea of
the magnitude Of the work to be done
upon the locks. 1t is stated that the
amount of concrete to be used in build.
ing these locks would suffice to con-
struct eight-room city houses of the
generous size of 30x30 feet with two
stories and basement and with concrete
floors and roof to the number of 22,842.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Oil Burners to Be Tried.

Washington, Jan. 3.-Possibly the
fact that California produces great
quantities Of petroleum inclines secre-
tary Metcalf to favor the use Of that
fuel in the navy, where it can be done
benefcially. Therefore plans for the
new torpedo destroyers about to be
prepared will probably include re-
quirement that they be designed for
burning oil. The fact that the newest
British boats of this class, which have
attained the extraordinary speed of 40
miles an hour, are oil burners, has in
fuenced our Navy department in favor
of the adoption of liquid fuel.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Jumpers May Get a Chance.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The Bartlett
mining assessment bill did not pass.
The Teller bill, which is similar, pass
ed the senate before the holidays, but,
it is understood, will not pass the
house. Failure to pass such legislation
means that all mining claims upon
which the required amount of assess
ment work was not done during the
calendar year 1907 can be legally
jumped after January l.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Engineers to Tour Coast.

Washington, Dec. %. - Colonels
Leach and Lockwood of the board of
United States engineers, will leave for
the Pacific coast on January 9, begin
ming with California, and will hold
public hearings on number Of pro-
jects, including Oregon undertakings.
People will have the opportunity to
present the local needs Of their COM
munities. Both the officers are loyal
supporters of coast developments. 1t
is suggested that Portland prepare to
present necessary works for its section.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Steamship Company Embarrassed

New York, Jan. 2.-Announcement
was made tonight on behalf of the Con-
soldated Steamship lines by d. FL.
Campbell, the treasurer, that the COM
pany would default on the interest on
its 10000 collateral trust bonds,
due tomorrow. The official statement
explains that "Owing to the prevailing
financial conditions it had been COM
PEELED to devote its earnings to pay
ment for new ships and hence is unable
to meet the coupons maturing"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Around the World in 10 Seconds.

Washington, Jan. 2.-In accordance
with a custom begun several years ago
the naval observatory last night at u
O'Clock sent New Year greeting
around the world. This is done by
prearrangement with the telegraph and
cable companies, and the message COM
pleted the telegraphic circuit of the
wcrld in about 10 seconds time.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Urge Brownson to Talk.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-Line officers
in the navy are urging Admiral Brown
son to publish correspondence relative
to bis resignation, holding that Rxey's
statement was really inspired at the
White House. 1t has developed that
the acceptance of his resignation was
announced Is minutes after it had been
given to Secretary Metcalf to take to
President Roosevelt.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
HawIey in Society,

Washington, Jan. g. Representative
and Mrs. Hawley made their first bow
to official society in Washington Mon
day evening as dinner guests of Vice
President Fairbanks. On Friday even.
ing Mr.. and Mis- Hawley will be guests
of Mrs. Roosevelt at a musical to be
given at the White House.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Torpedo Boats in Paria.

Paria, Brazil, Jan. 2.-The torpedo
boat fotilla which is preceding the bat
tleship fleet to the Pacific, arrived here
today from Port of Spain, Trinidad.
The hotilla, which had rough voyage,
encountering head seas, was delayed
one day on the run by bad weather.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Growth of New York Values.

New York, Jan. 3.-Controller Metz,
in a review yesterday on the growth of
the city in the ten years since consoli-
dation ssid that the assessed valuations
of real estate owned by the people had
advanced from $2,532, ,416, ,s19 in 1898
to IS, ,240, 4S6, ,602 In 1907.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Earthquake Breaks COMPANY.

Hamburg, Dec. 81. - The Trans
Atlantic Fire Insurance company has
voted TO liquidate on account of the
fact that more than half of its capital
was lost by the San Francisco fire and
earthquake,
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
No Action in Bristol Gaze.

Washington, Dec. 2S.-Members of
the Oregon delegation in congress met
and informally discussed the Bristol
case but no action whatsoever was TAX
en-. The matter may come up for more
formal discussion later but no an
nouncement of plans has been made.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Viscount Aoki Saws Farewell,

Washington, Jan. 2.-Viscount Aoki,
the Japanese ambassador who was re-
Gently recalled by his home govern
ment, bade farewell to Washington
Monday. He will sail from San Fran
cisco for japan on January 7,
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Cruisers at PichiIinoue

Washington, Jan. 1.-Admiral Sc
bree's squadron, consisting of the cruis-
ers Tennessee and Washington, have
arrived at Pichilinque, off the southern
coast of Lower California. Their next
stop is expected to be at Magdalena
how
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Taft to Talk Politics.

Washington, Dec. IS. - Secretary
Taft will make his first political pro-
nouncement since his return from abroad
at Boston, December 80, in a speech be-
fore the Merchants association.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
HAPPENINGS GATHERED IN AND
AROUND WASHINGTON, D. 6.
TWO COMPANIES ON GUARD.
General Funston Advises ConsoIida.
ton for Sake of Economy,

ton tor Sake of Economy.
Washington, Jan. "a. The War de.
partment has been in correspondence
by telegraph with General Funston in
San Francisco, relative to the disposi-
tion of the troops at Goldfeld in con-
formity with the presidents intentions
to maintain the force there, pending
the meeting OF the legislature Of Ne
vada.
General Funston intended a reduc-
tion in the number of troops at the
mining camp, but the War department
has decided to rerain there all of the
present force, numbering 2S3 men. In
the intere +, however, OF simplicity,
and to avoid the maintenance Of con-
siderable mum beY of officers who were
not needed, it has instructed General
Funston to consolidate the companies
into two.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Congressmsn CaIderhead nm.

Washington, Dec. 2s.-Representa-
tive William A. Cslderhead, of Kansas,
is critically i'll with double pneumonia
at his apartment in this city.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1908-01-09
Oregon Postmasters Appointed.

Washington, Jan. 2.-Oregon post
masters appointed: London, James E.
Baton vice ] N. Hogue. resigned; Mill
City, Mabel McRae vice E. ]. Bryans,
resigned.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-06-26
For President,
WILLIAM H. TAFT OF OHIO.
For Vice President,
JAMES S. SHERMAN OF NEW YORK.

These are the men selected by the
Republican national convention as the
standard bearers for the Republican
party in the national campaign now at
hand.
The convention Just closed was in
many respects one of the most re-
markable in the history of American
politics. The noisy demonstrations
in honor of various favorites among
the party leaders have never been
eQualed in n Republican convention.
The Republican national convention
was called to order at Il o'clock Tues
day by Chairman New of the national
committee. Temporary Chairman
Senator Burrows of Michigan was in
troduced and made his keynote
speech. Committees on credentials,
resolutions and rules OF order were
appointed and the convention adjourn
| ed until - o'clock Wednesday.
Permanent organization was effect
| ed Immediately after the convention
was called to order Wednesday, with
Senator Lodge as permanent chair
man. The session was made remark
| able for one of the most wonderful
demonstrations ever seen in q ma
tional convention. Senator Lodge, in
his speech, referred to President
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1908-06-26
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT OF OHIO,

while the minority report, rejecting
the views of the supporters of Sena-
tor La Toilette, was presented by
Congressman Cooper of Wisconsin.
The platform was adopted by an over
whelming vote, after many separate
planks in the Wisconsin plan had
been buried under adverse votes.
PIanks Of the Platform.
The following are the more impor-
tant features OF the platform:
Revision of the tariff by special SEES
sion of congress Immediately follow
ing Inauguration of next president.
Development Of permanent currency
system to meet needs of nation.
Establishment OF postal savings
is favored.
More perfect control OF trusts by
government and greater publicity in
their affairs.
Federal supervision over stock and
bond issues of railroads and provision
that railways make ~inoffensive traffic
agreements.
Rules Of procedure in federal courts
with respect to injunctions should be
more accurately defined, and no in
junction. or temporary restraining or
der, should be issued without notice,
except where irreparable injury would
result from delay, in which case a
speedy hearing should be granted.
Free rural mail delivery and good
roads favored.
Movement for conservation of natu-
raj u is Endorsed.
Vigorous protection of American
citizens abroad is commended.
Extension Of foreign commerce.
Enforcement and extension of civil
service law.
Merchant marine should be revived
and prestige OF nation upon the seas
restored.