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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
DEATH OF MRS. FANNIE 3. GRAVES

Lahore, Va, Feb. 20, 1908.
Tuesday the curtain closed about the
mortal remains 81 Mrs. Fannie Barbour
Graves. Through a lingering illness her
Christian graces shOne with increasing
beauty. Mrs. Graves wac twice married,
her first husband being Edmund
Moore, who died soon after the war.
Her second husband was the late Rich
ard Perrin Graves. who represented this
county in the Legislature, when his final
illness laid hold upon him. She came
from family Of handsome children,
only one OF whom, Jan es Moore, an Of
fetal OF the Southern Railroad, survives
her. Many mourn her death, none. per
haps, 50 keenly Us her ATTACHED and ever
duuful, loving niece, Mrs. Mary Mason.
A large crowd gathered TO do homage
10 her worth and excellent qualities that
adorned the life and sanctihed the death
oil this popular woman. Silently and
sorTowiul the remains were laid to rest
Wednesday In the old family cemetery
by the home of her childhood, alike her
cradle and her grave. Emulate her virtues
Our own hearts will long with her
memories be filled,
Like the vase in which roses have once
been distilled;
You may break, you may shatter the
vase II you will,
But the perfume of the rose will cling
to IT still.
". s. Fraser.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
MARRIAGES

Elmer Sanford Burrus, OF Louisa, and
Miss Genevieve E. Munson, daughter oi
the late Rev. DR.. F. NJ. Munson, of New.
castle Del, were married in that city
Feb. 20.
Mr.. Thomas Nelson Conrad. formerly
OF Virginia, and Miss Kathryn Hammett,
OF Washington. were married In that
city Thursday. Hon. e. c. Carlin W a.
best man. The ceremony took place at
the home OF the brides mother, Mrs.
Chas. NJ. Hamnett, Rev. 4. p. Williams,
of Trinity church, officiating.
Miss Annie l.. Flowers became the
bride Of VIM. s. Sanders at the home OF
the brides mother. Mrs. C. W. Jones,
near White Stone, Wednesday. Two
brides maids-Miss Helen Fitchett, OF
Kilmarnock, and Miss Edith Miller, OF
Urbanna-were in attendance. George
Bussells was best man. Rev. f. F. Gar
ner ofticiated. The couple will reside
near White Stone.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
SMALLPOX ON THE
WAhE IN CAROLINE


Bowling Green, Va, Feb. goth.
There was some excitement at Milo q
several days ago about what was sup
posed TO be- a case of smallpox Justice
L. ID. Coghill directed Doctors e s. Webb
ead IT. Glassell to investigate the case.
They reported that there was no small
pox there. Smallpox has been prevailing
IN this county since October IN some SIC
lions, but has been mostly confined to
the cOlored race. Ii is now on the wane.
owing TO the action of the Board Of
Health iorbidding public meetings and
gatherings for one month, which has
been generally observed Thu public
schools were also closed for month, and
the stores here do not allow crowds to
congregate IN them. They close at dark
There are no cases here and have never
been any cases in town. Upon investi-
gation your correspondent fluids the fret
cPse came here from Alexandria last
October
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
OPERATION PERFORMED
M. N. Thomas IOnss Doing Hsll at Baltimore
Hospital.

Mr.. W. ThOs. Jones. OF this city, was
operated upon at the University Hos
pital, Baltimore. Sunday, by DR.. Spruell.
one of the most prominent surgeons of
that city. He was on the operating
table for one and half hours, and the
operation, which was most delicate
one. was an entire success.
DIR. Tompkins and Miss Parker. super
iutendent of Mary Washington Hospital.
this city. were among those who wit
messed the operation. Mr.. and Mrs. W.
l.. BraDnan aud Mr.. +. l.. Jones. OF this
city, were also at the hospital during the
time. Sir. Jones stood the trying ordeal
well and bis condition after the opera
ton vas as good a. could bs expected.
He rested comfortably Sunday night and
Monday morning his condition was In
every way favorable.
Mr.. Jones has host OF warm friends
here, who feel the deepest interest in the
Developments OF the case, and who sin
cersly trust that he will soon be restored
to health.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
BLIND TIGER" CASES CONTINUED

Berkeley Magistel ial Court was held at
Thornsburg Saturday, Justices Young,
blavdes and Goodloe on the bench.
Case of Commonwealth v. John Clos.
gle, for violating peace bond, was dis
missed on motion of Mr.. Frederick W.
Coleman, attorney for Glosglo.
Minor Williams, Sr, Robt Green, Minor
Williams, Jr., Joseph Barnes, Ike Cray,
fopsie Barnes, Sallie Green, Julia Will
liams, and Winston .Chiles were charged
with running blind tigers" On appli-
cation through their attorney, Frederick
W. Colemon, concurred IN by Common
wealth's Attorney T. Stoksley Coleman,
the cases were transferred to Spotsyl-
vania c. d., to be heard March 9Th at
noon.
The accused were each recognized for
their appearance and gave bond !n pen.
atty OF 500. Twenty witnesses or more
have been summoned by Constable Hook
aday. Much complaint has been made
about Illicit sale OF whiskey around
Thornsburg, and the justices are endeav-
oIing to break 1t up, with the assistance
OF Commemorative Attorney Coleman.
1t 10 expected that many more arrests
will follow.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
headquarters For
Building Materials.

keep all kinds OF North Carolina
and Virginia Lumber, dressed and
addressed, Shingles, Laths, sash.
Doors, and Blinds, Lime, Cement.
Cslcine Plaster, Plastering Hair,
Building and Paving Brick. Tin and
Iron Roofing, Cut and Wire Nails, all
Kinds Ready-Mixe Paints and Dry
Paint, Linseed Oil Turpentine, DRYER
Vsrnish and Lewis's White Lead,
Paint Brushes of all kinds. Window
Glass and Putty, Builders Hardware
Of all kinds, Tar Roofing, Sheathine
Paper and fine Brick.
Keep large stock of Sewer Pipe and
Eire Clay Pipe. K. ID. Cole.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
POLITICAL

At Republican primaries held IN Shen-
andoah county Saturday delegates elect
ed TO the county convention We're in
structed against the administration.
The Republicans county convention Of
Augusta met at stanton Saturday and
selected delegates 20 the Tenth district
convention in stanton March 81 and to
the State convention. Col 5. Brown
Allen was Endorsed for delegate-at-laree
to Chicago.
The Republican county convention of
Lancaster will meet at Lancaster c. II.
March 18th TO elect delegates to the Dis
trict convention at Cape Charles March
lSth, when delegates to State Convention
at Lynchburg April 18th will be chosen.
About twoscore Republicans, including
nine colored men, met IN Alexandria
Friday night to elect city committee and
delegates to district and State conven-
lions. Resolutions were adopted indoors
ing the policies OF the President, recon-
mended II revised tarin, but suggested no
one as President Roosevelt successor.
Delegates were chosen to the district cen
vention, which meets ia Alexandria
March 10: Donald Aitcheson, r. Emmett
Kelly. W. p. Graves. and J. A Eggborn.
TO the State convention in Lynchburg.
April ., W. ii. p. Kelly, Joseph l.. Crup-
per, r. L. Walters, and j. A. Eggborn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
DEATHS

Mrs Caroline Cralle. wife OF ]. r. Cralle.
oil the Northern Neck. died at Colorado
Springs. Col. Feb. 18th.
Mrs.. Martha G. Watts. eyed ~, formerly
OF Lancaster county. died Feb. 18th. at
Stockton. Nd, the home of her son-in. la "
W. I Pruitt. She leaves one daughter.
Mrs. W. t. Pruitt. u grandson, one sis-
ter, and one brother.
Mrs. Jane Byrdton died at the home of
her son, Henry Walker, Rains Nv God. re-.
Gently, aged 50 years Rev. c. n. Will
nams, conducted the funeral services.
She Is survived by one daughter, four
81 sons aud sevesel1. Andchildrsn.
Mrs. Robt B. Fray died at her home in
Albemarle few days ago OF pneumonis,
aged "a. She was formerly Miss Lula
Powell, Of Orange county, and IL surviv-
ed by her husband aud three children
and two sisters.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
RENk0LOS-R0SlER

Benjamin C. Rennolds and Miss Bessie
Rosler, both of Rexbnrg, Essex county.
were married Wednesday at Hermon
Methodist Church. Rev. ). b. Overton Of
nciatiDR, assisted by the pastor. A. C..
kennolds, of Richmond, was best man.
The bride was given away by DIR. j. NJ
Gonldin The bridesmaids were Misses
Annie 3. Ellis. Lizzie Route, Bessie
Route and Bertha Roster. Miss Mildred
Ellis was maid of honor. The ushers
We're Charles Sale, W G. RennoIds. Geo
d. Ellis and DR.. Charles Hutchinson.
After the Ceremony a reception was given
at the home OF the bride, after which the
couple left for a Northern tour.
The bride is the daughter of Capt. ]. Il
Roster, Collector OF Customs at Tappa.
hammock. The groom Is the son Of the
late Capt. Albert Rennolds and is q pros.
porous farmer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
UNUSUAL CASE
lying Ordeal 0DeTisncsd BY Judge cookiek-
First Instance Of This Nnd In This Section.

virginia. under her new Constitution
has adopted a provision ia her method
oil srylDg telcns. never before known up
prncticed in this State Prior To- tbs
adoption OF this Constitution. ia all the
courts of the State. the law gave TIE cit
izen charged with "A felony the right Of
trial by a jury - twelve men of his peers
who had not previously formed or *
pressed any opinion as To the guilt or
innoeeoee OF the prisoner This right
= trlai by Jury oil ones peers, Is older
than Constitutions. reaching back
through the centuries and accounted as
essential 70 proper administration Of
justice
But Virginia has made IA stem in AL
vance OF this ancient right. aud gives the
criminal the privilege 10 elect The meth.
cd by which he will be trisd-bv a iurv
or by the Judge OF the court. the Com
monwealth' attorney consenting.
such trial came of in Frederickshurp,
on February 2Jth aud 26th, when
Henry Deaue, Jr , wastried for murder
IN the Corporation Court IL was prob
ably the frat trial of the kind i'm Vir-
Risa, certainly in this part OF the state.
and conss quently a large crowd was
drawn TO the courthouse
Judge John I GOolrick presided over
his court, which was TO new function
Tor him, but such a trial was a rev ex-
perience and brought with it a grave
responsibility. In his hand. and his
alone, was placed the life If the
prisoner. His word must detar,aine
whether this man should psy his life a.
penalty for his crime or be shut I'D in
prison Tor term of years or be ser
at liberty. To decide upon "A question
Ui murder, II murder. and which degreo
Oh murder, and the proper penalty to
he Imposed was tr,ing ordeal and vet
Judge G0Olrick. realizing that IL WAS his
judicial duty. falter, not in a faithfnl
and prompt discharge Of that duty.
Both sides OF the case were well and
ably represented, which was laid before
the court a. II az p AIRED to the counsel
ana SUBMITTED. All eyes were then turn
ed upon the court who wGs soon To pro-
nounce the verdict The large assem-
bl6ge was allied with anxiety aud ever,
ear was strained to catch every word
&c was a solemn moment and the still-
ness showed IL was oue OF deep interest
true TO his convictions, after patiently
nearing the case. Judge q iolrick de-
clared the prisoner guilty Of aggravated
murder IN tho secohd degree and gave
INN the maximum punishment. eighteen
years in the peniteDtiarv.
IL must be gratifying to the Judge
that his first verdict under the new law
has the endorsement Of the general nuh-
lie III pun
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
MARY WASHINGTON HOSPITAL

The ladies OF the Hospital Association
are requested TO meet at the parish house
on Thursday. March Sth, at 1890, in
stead OF on the regular date. TUESDAY.
March This change Is made that the
80 members OF the association may each
be provided-with & copy of the new year
book that will then be ready for distri-
button.
Mrs. John E. Mason.
Proc. Hospital Association.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
VIRGINIA NEWS

Rev. Robt. s. Carter, OF Smithfield, has
accepted the call to st. Thomas Episcopal
Church at Orange. He will take charge
about May LIST.
Samuel c. Woodruff, aged abont rs
years. guard at the State Penitentisry.
Tell on wall around the prison Saturday
morning and died almost instantly. Ii
is thought he was attacked with vertigo
The railway station at Crewe was
robbed last night ard the mail sacks
stored there from the night TRAN were
cot open: The letters containing checks
were stolen.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
SHOOTING ScRAPE


Two negroes were sitting together on
a bench at W. J. Jacobs mill in Spotsyl-
vania last week. They wero Ed Pol
lard and Alvin Bundy. Another negro
named Briggs was nearby. IL il said
Pollard and Briggs had previously
some trouble Words passed between
the two, when Pollard drew n revolver
and shot. Instead OF hitting Briggs
BuDdy caught the bullet IN his ninth rib
and was extracted later by DR.. W
Gordon, who was sent for that night
The bullet passed through the body aud
was taken out within hall an inch of the
SPINAL column. No arrests have been
made and Bundy il doing well.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
CULPEPER REPUBLICANS

A mass meeting of CulpeSer county
Republicans was held In Culpeper Friday
5. DieGer chairman. T J. Eggborn sec
rotary. Delegates were chosen to the dis
trict convention at Alexandria, March 8
TO select delegates to the Republican ma.
tional convention. To the State conven-
ton In Lynchburg, April 8, delegates
were also chosen. The resolutions adopted
Endorsed the administration of President
Roosevelt, also the work OF State Chair
man Slemp. A resolution was adopted
favoriDg the selection OF s. Diener as a
delegats to the national convention at
Chicago.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
Honesty is the
Best Policy

We conform ourselves to
this rule when selling you
shoes. At the present time
when work and money are
scarce we make the quality
and price o. our shoes such
that they will merit your
consideration of dealing
with us when you will get the
best for your money. We
extend to you a cordial in
vitation to come in and in.
spect our new spring lines,
which are now coming in.
You will find it a pleasure
dealing with us.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
SUSPECTED OF IMPLICATION
IN MURDER CASE

Detective Chas Mullen, of Washington.
formerly OF this city, was here Friday 70
see the negro prisoner, Lewis. 10 iail for
stealing a case OF whiskey.
The detective suspected that Lewis
might be implicated ia the murder IN
Washington of Mr. Reid. formerly of
Prince William, and put him through Il
searching series OF questions.
1t is not known what the outcome
will M.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
NOTICE TO STAFFORD REPUBLICANS

The Republicans of Stafford county
will meet at Stafford C. d.. Saturday,
March 7th, 1908, at ! 2 O'Clock, 20 elect
ten delegates to the District Convention,
Alexandria, March 9th. Also to elect
ten delegates to the State Convention In
Lynchburg, April Sth, and to attend to
any other business as may come before
the meeting.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
NOTICE

Beginning March 2nd, 1908. we will
oner, below cost. our large stock OF
Groceries. Wagons, Buggies and Farm
ing Implements for Cash. as we have de
ciGed to contine ourselves strictly TO the
Coal and Fertilizer business.
All parties indebted to the firm OF Chas.
Wallace 4 Bro. will please come forward
and settle. and all those having bills
against the said firm will please present
them for payment.
The store room now occupied 10y our
retail department. corner Main aud Com
merce SITS, will be for rent after July 1st
1908.
Thanking our many friends for their
past patronage and soliciting a continu-
snce OF same in our Coal and Fertilizer
business, we are,
Very truly you're,
Chas. Wallace & Bro
f29seod2
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03

The Free Lance Is prepared TO do Job
work OF all kinds In up-to-date style at
reasonable prices on short notice. The
work done In our Office will compare
iayorably with the best to be had any
where. The head OF our job work de
partment, who has been working in this
ONCE for many years, is one OF the most
experienced men In the business.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
CAPT. I0sEPHUS TRADER DEAD

Capt. Josephus Trader died at his home
in Mathews county ofheart failure Thurs
day. He had been one of the leading Re-
publicans OF the first district, having once
been nominated by his party for Con-
gress, and was at one time deputy inter
nal revenue collector. He was also a del
eRate to the last national convention.
which nominated Roosevelt. He was a
member OF the Baptist Church, and a de-
voted father, leaving two single
daughters as the only surviving members
OF the family. He was a Mason. an odd
Fellows and member Of the order of Red
Men. Funeral from the old Baptist Church
In Mathews county Sunday at / / O'Clock
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
FOX HUNTING IN NORTHERN NECK

Messrs johnson and Segar, OF Spotsyl-
vanie, and Messrs. Hutchinson and
Lumpkin. of Newland. and Mr.. Henry
Morris. of Potomac Mills, were here last
week on a big fox hunt. All the sports
OF the neighhorhood Joined in the hunt.
Several foxes were started" but the
weather conditions were unfavorable
the foxes succeeding In out-running the
dogs.-Northern Neck News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
CURTIS EN- BREY

Niles Ella Myrtle Curtis, daughter OF
Mr.. Jas. I. Embrey, was married Feb.
18th To Mr. Thos. Curtis, at the home
OF the bride in lower Fauquier, by Rev.
c. W. Brooks
The attendants were Mr.. Alfred En-
brey and Miss Lula McConchie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Curtis will reside near
Opal.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
ADVANCE IN WHEAT AND CORN

Wheat has advanced cts and corn 3
cts. per bushel ia the Western and
Northern markets during the past week
and 1t looks as II both will be higher be-
lore the Dew crop comes in. Only a few
OF our farmers have held their wheat,
while but few have sold their corn. The
crops OF corn on the river are held ct 60
cts. per bushel !. o. b.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
DESSERT SALE

On Saturday. March 7th, the Sunbeam
Band OF the Baptist church will have a
dessert sale in the Willis building. under
the Farmers and Merchants Bank. The
liberal patronage of ell friends of the
children Is requested.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
ORGAN RECITAL

Don't forget the Organ Recital Tues
day tomorrow night, March Bird, be.
ginning at O'Clock. There are no tickets
sold. but a collection will be taken up
for the benefit of st. Georges Junior
Auxiliary. Rehearsal tonight.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
ALlM0hY ABATED

Judge Mason has abated the alimony
decree to Mrs. Minor from her husband
Ernest l.. Minor, and awarded custody
OF the two children Co Mrs. Minor. Mr..
W. u. Carter represented Mr.. Minor, and
Mr.. c. ID. Foster Mrs Minor.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
NOTICE TO
DELINQUENT SUBSCRIBERS

The Post Office Department has issued
an order that after April 1, 1908,
Publishers Of newspapers will not
be allowed under regulations of
the department to mail their pa
pers to subscribers who are In
arrears for one or more years for
same
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

The engagement of Miss Betty Conrad,
daughter of Hon. Holmes Conrad, OF
Winchester, to Rev. W. D. Smith. OF that
city, is announced.
Rev. Mr.. Smith was former pastor OF
st. Georges church in this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
~ edmond. FREDERICKSBURG
- AND POTOMAC RAILROAD.


Sehedule effective Jan. 9 1908.
Leave Fredericksburg, Northward.
1925 n. IN. week days. local: ISL a m
daily; soc a m. daily; 1929 u N. daily.
local; :2o p. m. week days: $50 .. M.
week days, local; 7;16 p. IN. Sundays
only. local; 500 p. ~. daily: 1000 p. IN.
daily.
Leave fredericksburg. Southwark.
$500 a m. daily. A. &. L. train; Cos a.
IN. week days. local; s:2S a. IN SUNDAYS
ONLY, local; 1913 a. m. week days, local;
I2'So P. m. daily. s. A. l.. train; 5:26 p.
local; IL :O4 y. m. daily. s. A. l.. train
Local from Washington arrives 1924
y. m. week days
Arrivals and departures not guaran.
teed.
W Z. Taylor, Traffic Manager.
&. G. Cox, Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
STRICKEN WITH PARALYSIS

Mrs. Sallie r Morrison. widow OF the
late James t. Morrison. OF near Home
dale in Spotsylvania, suffered a stroke Of
paralysis of the right side. Her condition
e. favnrahla
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
MARSHALL PERKINS

Eustace F. Marshall, OF Igo, King
George county and Miss jamie L. Perkins,
of Richmond, were married in Washing
ton by Rev. Alexander Bielaski.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
THEATo PROGRAM

Strand National.
Stolen Chickens.
Once Upon Time There was.
Songs-Back to Mother and the Old
Home. Ny Dear Old Georgia.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
POTOMAC, FREDERICKSBURG
AND PIEDMONT RAILROAD

Connscrons a. Frederick .burg vith 4 r. 4 p
\. X and Maryland. Delaware and virginia IL.
Chesapeake a Ohio X. r.
Gernsss Battlsfslds
nasssRn Standard Time. Daily ere p,s und ~
W. II. RICHARDS. Gen. Aanavsr
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
FORTY DOLLARS FOR MISSIONS

The Woman's Auxiliary OF St Georges
church had a dessers sale Saturday and
realized the sum Of $40, which viii be
used for missions.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03

A man may build a palace, but II takes
a woman TO convert Il into a home.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03
WANTED

Lady to assist in taking care ofinvalid
lady. For particulars apply at 9I5
Main Street. f29l2ti2Ss3t
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03

Send your job printing to The Free
Lance. Prompt service and low prices.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-03-03

There IL scarcely any condition Of
Ill health that 10 not benefited by the
Eor sale py arngsis s o., rns -s.y Ss
nary occasion- The family bottle, 90
cents. contains . supply for . year
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-28
NEED MORE GOLFERS
Rear Admiral CoWIes Points Out Weak
Spot In Equipment of the
American Navy.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald
Washington, d. c., Nov. 2S.-Rear
Admiral Cowles, in his annual report,
strongly urges the need of more col
liers for the navy. The present col
liers, he declares, are utterly INSULT
cient. He cites the recent voyage of
the Atlantic fleet, when it was neces-
sary to employ foreign vessels as col
liers. He declares if foreign compli-
cations had arisen or foreign owners
had formed a combination, the fleet
could not have made the trip. The
same situation would likely occur at
war times.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-11-28


of a aggressive design and contains
also definition of the policy of each
government, both as directed to the
maintenance of the existing status quo
in the Pacific and the defense of the
principle of equal opportunity for COM
merce and industry in China.
The third article contains state,
ment Of the consequent firm and re,
ciprocal resolution of each government
to respect the territorial possessions
in the Pacific of the other"
In the fourth article the United
States and Japan express their deter
mination, in the common interest of
all the powers" in China to support
by all peaceful means at their dispo-
sal the independence and the integ-
rity of China and the principle of
equal commercial and industrial OPP
portunity for all nations in the en-
pire."
The fifth article mutually pledges
the two governments in the case of
occurrence of any event threatening
the status quo as above described or
the principle of-equal opportunity as
above described to communicate with
each other for the purpose of arriving
at a mutual understanding with re-
gard to the measures they may con-
slider it useful to take"