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Arizona republican., 1908-02-20
PRESIDENT
 Is CURIOUS To Know What is the Matt ter With the Railroads
He Has Heard That They
 Have Been Affected by
 Drastic Legislation.

Washington, Feb. 19.-The serious industrial changes in prospect were in the mind of President Roosevelt when he wrote a letter to the interstate commerce commission yesterday which was made public today. It says that information has reached him that on account of the enactment of drastic laws by congress and by various state legislatures. it is regarded as neces- sary by the railroad companies to re duce the pay of their employees.
 , He points out that under the law either party may demand the services of the chairman of the interstate com merce commission and of the commis- sioner of labor as a board of consul tation He suggests therefore, that the interstate commerce commission make such investigations as will enable it to furnish data concerning wage con- ditions on the various railroads that may relate indirectly to a possible inn pending controversy.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20
METALS.

New York. Feb. 19.-London tin was unchanged, spot being quoted at e126 los and futures at e125 los. The local market was weak owing to the arrival of French supplies. which will be available for delivery. Quotations were S2775m2S.5O.
 London copper was lower. with spot at e56 12s and futures at i56 17s. It is claimed that leading producers have sold a large quantity of copper in the domestic market since the first of the year around 13 cents. but some un- certainty seems to exist in this re- spect. Prices today were reported weak with lake at s12.25G12.50. elec- troiytic S1212k and castings at S12.0Oq12.25.
 Spelter declined 5s to e21 5s in London, but remained dull and un- changed at $4SOd4S5 locally
 London iron was shade higher with standard foundr- at AIS and Cleveland warrants at '4ss 71Ad. Lo- cally no change was reported.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20
A JAPANESE NOTE
 HANDED TO 0'BRIEN
It Agrees With a Number of Ameri- can Suggestions Concerning Emi- grafton.

Tokio. Feb. 19.-A memorandum of the Japanese government was handed to Ambassador OBrien today. 1t is understood that it agrees in general terms with number of suggestions by the American government that in sures further restriction of emigration by the practical prohibition of labor CTS.
 Every evidence is that Japan has been unsparing in her efforts to avoid further complication but the govern mcnt is facing a powerful opposition from the emigration companies which are behind the proposed resolution in the diet to censure the foreign policy of Viscount Hayashi toward China America and Canada Its passage would certainly entail the resignation of the cabinet. Aoki. since his return. has assumed an attitude of unfriendli- ness toward Hayashi
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20
REDUCED EARNINGS
 DFPRtSS SHOCKS
Unpleasant Rumors on the Stock Ex-
 change Regarding Southern Pacific.

New York, Feb. 19.-The feature of the financial situation which was brought into notice in the action of today's stock market, was the position of the corporations, especially the railroads with important maturing obligations to meet. While the falling off of kleir earning power has en- croached so far upon the margin of the surplus available for distribution as to seriously impair the market standing of their securities, the Gould group was acuteIy affected by these considerations today. The de- gree of resistance shown by the gen eral market is worthy of remark Steps now being taken towards a re- trenchment in the. economies of the railroads to meet the falling off of business. offer one of the leading sub jects. Fears of strike troubles that may follow reductions of wages are considered to be an 2ppreciable in- fluence in the undertone of the se- curities market. Reports of an intend ed receivership for the Missouri Pa cific are denied by the head of the system. Its stock sold as low as 321a early in 1897. Missouri Pacific sold once at 10 hut since has been held above 3O4, todays figure Western Union at fl was todav's low price. the low record since 1870. when it touched SO1k. Another decline in cop per was an incident of the day.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20
DOUBLE HOLIDAY THROUGHOUT PERU
In Honor of Washington and the Pres ence of the American BattIeship Fleet.

Lima. Feb 1S-The American bat tleship fleet is expected to reach Cal loa about o'clock tomorrow morning. Two wireless messages were received today. The first conveyed the in formation that the fleet was then PA miles from port. The second, much later in the day contained a message of thanks from Rear Admiral Evans He expresses appreciation of the af fectionate welcome by the Peruvian nation and its president.
 The admiral said he considered the Peruvian escort to Callao a great hon or and thanked the government for it's offer to transmit his messages to the navy department at Washington but he added that he had nothing at pres ent to communicate
 Ina government has issued a decree making Saturday d holiday in honor of Washington's birthday and the Americans visit. and it has ordered the Peruvian warships to salute the American flags at noon. The banks and commercial houses have decided to close tomorrow Great crowds are expected to greet the fleet when it give d public reception to Admiral Evans and his officers. A message from the Connecticut said that Ad- miral Evans had not yet recovered his health.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20
THE SENATE SESSION.

Washington. Feb. 19-A speech by Senator Johnston of Alabama on the Aldrich bill and statement by Mr. Hale. chairman of the committee on naval affairs, concerning the proposed investigation or the charges of defects in the construction of the battleships. were the chief subjects of interest be- fore the senate today. MT. Hale had printed reports of Rear Admirals Con verse and Capps' defense of the navy and incidentally expressed his belief in the efficiency Of the battleships. The senate in executive session today rati- fled the arbitration treaty between France ana the United States, signed on February 10th. The naturalization treaty between the United States and Peru was also ratified.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20
THE CENSUS BILL.

Washington. Feb. 19.-The bill pro viding for the taking of the thirteenth census occupied most of the time in the session of the house. Progress with it was slow because of the nu- merous amendments offered but which in the main were rejected. The bill was amended in one important, par ticular. that limiting the census Eo the mainland of the United States, Alaska Hawaii and Porto Rico. The provision that an assistant director shall be ap- pointed by and with the advice and consent of the senate was stricken out. thus leaving the absolutely with the president The measure will be further debated tomorrow.
 Previous to the consideration of the census bill Mir. Henry of Texas urged the republicans to bring in the en- ployers liability bill and the bill re- quiring notice cforc the issuance of federal injunctions
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20

the hearing was letter from Dr. Ly- man Abbott, in which he characterized the Percy Graw law, which makes gambling legal on one side of the fence and illegal on the other" as ethicaIly and logically absurd.
 There is only one argument adduc- ed in favor of race track gambling, '' said Dr. Abbott: namely. that it im- proves the breed of horses The an- swer to that is conclusive, it dete- rirates the breed oe men,"
 Millionaires, race track followers, clergymen, lawyers and legislators were represented at the hearing on the bill. As suggested by Governor Hughes tonight. after over four hours discussion the hearing was adjourned until Thursday, March 4th. During the interval it is intimated. August Bel mont, chairman of the Jocky Club. will call a meeting of the organization to agree upon certain suggestions to be submitted to the legislative council de- signed to check gambling by young men.
 Among those who made brief re- marks were MT. Belmont and James R. heene who own many famous race horses, and P. P. Johnson of Kentucky, president of the National Trotting as- sOciation. The principal address against the bill was by Joseph s. Auctbach. attorney for the jockey club. He declared that the measure would create a discrimination against race tracks and favor the pool rooms. He criticised Governor Hughes for mak-
 
 and with full scenic effects" in sup port of the bill.
 ''I am not saying" he continued, that this bill was prompted by the pool rooms but l do say that it is in the interest of pool rooms"
 Racing is not conducted for the sake of betting" said MT. Belmont, but for the breeding of horses. One of the incidents of racing is the bet ting. and 1 must say that it is indis- pensable. but it is only an accident"
 'I think" said MT Keene. "thc bill as recommended would simply trans fer the betting from the race track to the pool rooms. The moral effect de- sired would not be accomplished"
 Asked by Senator Agnom if he did not believe the pool rooms were closed now, Keene said: "I think there are at least 100 pool rooms now open in New York, and you can bet all the snoney you want There is nothing to stop it. Governor Hughes knows little about the question, and like many re- formers he has looked upon one side of the question and not upon the oth- CT. The bill would strike at fifty or sixty million dollars worth of property and would retard the progress in horse breeding for three decades. It will drive out of the state s25.000.000 an nually and throw out of employment 12,000 people"
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20
NEW ADMIRAL NC0MMAND
 ON THE WAY HOME
The Retirement of Fighting Bob Evans Will -aks~PIace on August 19.

Washington. Feb. 19.-Bevond the statement that Rear Admiral Evans will probably be Drecluded from com manding the Atlantic battleship fleet on the return voyage from the Pacific by reason of his retirement on account of age on August 18th. the navy de- paTtment officials decline to make any predictions as to who will be in com mand on the homeward voyage. With
 the exception of Admiral Sperry. who
 is not in robust health. none Of the fleet admirals with Evans has much more than q gear Of active service in prospect. a fact which will probably operate to prevent their assignment to the supreme command.
 The president. it is said. has not yet made a choice, but among the of ficers regarded as particularly eligible are Admiral Uriel Sebree and Captains
 Wainwright. SchrOder, Potter and Sutherland. some of whom will obtain the rank of admiral very soon.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20
THE ECONOMICAL COMMITTEE.

Washington, Feb. l9.-Though con- sideration of it has net reached the voting stage, there is the best author ity for the statement that 1t is the in tention of the house committee on appropriations to flop from S25,000, 900 to S30,000,000 from this years total es- inmates of S3S44S. .OOO for Qualifications and that of the approximately S10,G00,- = 900 which the committee means to O. K. Practically nothing will be rec commended for Atlantic coast fortifica- tions and very little for the fortifica- tions of the Pacific coast. Nearly all will be proposed for Qualifications and other defensive work in the Hawaiian and Philippine Islands.
 Last year the war department asked for S1O. .OSS, 900 for Qualifications and was given S6, ,S9S, ,OOO It is unofficially understood that this years estimate. Of $SS.443.000- had the approval of Presi- dent Roosevelt. This total is inclusive Of projects whose mechanical achieve ment would require years of work and the committee is opposed to such early appropriation.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20
JUDGE WILELEY TYRANT.

Washington. Feb. 19.-The petition for the impeachment of Judge L. R. Wilfley of Shanghai judge of the United States court for China, signed by Lorrin E. Andrews. a resident of Shanghai. in his own behalf and for other citizens of the United States liv- ing there. was introduced in the house today by MT. Waldo of New York. Among the charges are the following:
 That Wilfle- was guilty of 'Oppres- sion and misuse of his powers as judge" in disbarr;aG seven attorneys and thereby running them in standing
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20
PORTO RICO TERRITORY.

Washington. Feb. 19.-An indirect recognition of Porto Rico as terri tory of the United States was decided upon today by the house committee on insular affairs. by an amendment to a favorable report of the Cooper bill. The bill as originally introduced pro- vides that Spanish residents of Porto Rico. with certain specified exceptions. shall constitute "a body polite under the name of the presidency of Porto Rico" The committee amended the bill SD as to read under the name of the territory of Porto Rico and in
 that shape it was favorably reported.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20
At Least it is so Recommended Unanimous
 Iy by the House Committee
One Member Even Proposed to go Furtler--A RecOg- milton In House Bill of Porto Rico a Territory of the United States.

and reputation in the community and depriving them of d livelihood; that in defiance of the rules of the United States supreme court, he made rules of his own by which no citizen of the United States. holding a lawyers cer- tificate. would be allowed to practice in the United States court for China without first passing an examination to be held by Wilfley himself. and that he wilfully and maliciously refused for long time to permit any one to prac- tice before the court except T. R. Jer- nigan. E. F. Essenden and Arthur L. BaSSett.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20
ATcHlsoN's REDUCED FORGE.

Topeka. Kans. Feb. 19.-It was an nounccd today that the Santa Fe rail- way has ordered a reduction of eigh- teen per cent in it's mechanical de- partment all over the system. Two hundred men were discharged this af- ternoon in the Topeka shops. A re- ductiOn was made in other Kansas shops
 A special from Newton says that the santa Fc laid off 200 men in the shops there today for four days. Practically all departments are affected.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20

Washington. Feb. l9-President Roosevelt was Overriden today by the house committee on coinage and weights, when by a unanimous vote it agreed to report fdvorably the bill of Mir. Mckinley of Illinois requiring the restoration to gold and silver coins of the national motto, Tn God We Trust
 During the discussion Representa- tive Knowland of California. being in a facetious mood moved that the committee further recommend the placing upon all clearing house cer- tificates. the biblical inscription. T Know That My Redeemer Liveth.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20
CATTLE AND SHEEP.

Chicago. Feb. 19.-Cattle receipts about 17.OOO; market strong; beeves S3.950 6.1O, cows and heifers S1.S0d 445. Texans $3.75@45O. calves s5.25 F 100. westerns s4.0OD4.75, stockers and feeders S2.70M4S0.
 Sheep receipts 12.0O0. market strong. Natives S325G 5.5O. westerns s3.25N $50. yearlings s5.5Od 6.SO. lambs $500 d6.9O. westerns S5.OOd7.0O
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20
NOT FIT FOR SERGEANT.
Dinan. Former Head of the San Fran
 cisco Police Department.

San Francisco. Fcb. 19.-Jerry F. DiAan. despite the fact that he was the head of the police department for several years. was today adjudged in capable of holding a sergeancy on the force. Recently with sixteen other corporals. Dinan toCk the civil service examination for the next higher grade. Dinan's claim was submitted to the city attorney who rendered an opinion ruling out Dinan from the list of elig- ibleS
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20
LONG AND SYSTEMATIC ROBBERY

Detroit, Feb. 19.-S. C. GOldbery. of the firm of Goldberg Bros. operating large department store, today an- nounced that through a conspiracy among certain of the 25O employees of the establishment the firm has been robbed of between s25.00O and s30.O00 worth Of merchandise in the pest few years
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20
AN EARTHQUAKE SHOCK.

Niefina. Feb. 19.-An earthquake shock lasting two seconds occurred here tonight at 10:16. No damage was reported, but so strong was the shock that the recording pencils of the seis- mographic station were displaced. The Leybach station recorded shocks last ing four minutes.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20

partakes of the nature Of an agree ment with any nation looking to it's maintainance. For this reason it is predicted that should a combination of protests be made, any movement init lated by foreign nations, the support which it would receive from this coun- try would he TO more than moral.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20
II IMPROVES HORSES
 II DfRIORATES MEN
The Views Of pr. Lyman Abbott on
 Racetrack Gambling.

Albany. N. Y, Feb. 19.-The first hearing on theJ anti race track gam bling bill was held today The as sembly chamber was crowded to it's capacity with people interested in both sides of the question. As feature of
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20
GRAIN.

Chicago. Feb. 19.-Wheat opened nearly one cent below the close of yesterday. The close was firm. May opened 3, m1c lower at 90A m91c ad- vanced to 9212c and closed at 92A m 92%c. May corn closed at 60%c. Oats were weak May closed at 52 sc
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20
STOCKS.

Amalgamated Coppt i6. American Smelling 575s Atchisop 6S9s, St. Paul 1077s. New Yorl. Central 94k. Penn sylvania 111ia. Reading 95t9. Southern Pacific 639s. Union Pacific 116B. U. s. Steel 2Sl5. pfd. 921s.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20
THAw NOT SEEKING DIVORCE.

Matteawan. \. Y. Feb 19.-Thaw today denied the reports that he had begun or was about to begin proceed ings to secure a divorce from his wife, Evelyn ThaW
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20

see me; my rates are the lowest. l.. E. Pascoe, no North Center Street.
Arizona republican., 1908-02-20

FOR SALE.-New five room brick cottage. Electric lights, gas. bath, toilet North 2nd Street, near Fill more. Ten per cent cash. Balance in payments like rent. E. E. Pascoe, 11O North Center Street.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-30
CHANGE IN FORESTRY SERVICE
Belief New Arrangement Win he
Beneficial to All Who Use
Forest Reserves.

WASHINGTON, Nov 2s.--That the people
of the west will make greater use of the
national forests because Of the reorganiza-
tion of the service into six districts is the
view expressed by Clifford Pinchot, United
States forester. The operation of the new
district offices will involve complete
change in the machinery OF the service,
the force at Washington being reduced TO
only those having administrative work
1.-The forest service is putting a large
part OF it's work into the field where it
belongs" Mr.. Pinchot stated.
THE organization on December Of ma
tional forests into six districts, each In
charge of a local force under a district
forester. is something tive have been work
ing towards for long time. That we have
not done 1t sooner, is because we did not
have a sufficient number of trained men.
1.-The district organization plan, he con-
tinued will mean a much freer use of the
national forests by the people, because
there will not be the delay inevitable so
long as the business is handled from Wash
ington. 1t is also going to mean that there
will always be officers with the power to
make decisions, near the ground, who can
look into the facts for themselves when
ever necessary. without having to decide
them at long range. l believe every man
who uses the national forests will realize
these things inside OF six months"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-30
COMPILING RESOURCES REPORT
tlonaI Commission Reducing to
Concrete Form Result of
Its Work.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2e.-On Tuesday of
this week the national conservation com
mittee will meet in this city in closed ses-
sion to begin the formulation Of its report
to President Roosevelt on the state Of the
country's natural resources.
This report is due on January l. 1t will
embody the results of six months of con-
centrated research work and will be the
basis upon which the president will prepare
a special message to congress recommend
ing legislation to meet the situation. The
commission will go over the statistics and
reports that have been complied during the
six months and draw up tentative out
line of it's report. which It will submit to
the joint conference with the governors of
the states and other representatives of the
state and national organizations which 1t
has called for next week, beginning De-
cember 8. to assist. with advice and sug-
gestion. After opinions of the Joint confer
ence have been heard. the commission will
get TO work at once on the final formula
tion OF the report.
All the material and information neces-
sary, including the first inventory of any
country's natural resources ever made, is
In hand now. This material makes a type
written pile equal to a respectable library,
but the work was so systematically planned
and executed that any part OF the informa-
ton is instantly available and an epitome
of It all is ready for the commission.
The secretaries of the four sections of
the National Conservation commission, who
have had charge of the Investigations of
the respective departments OF natural re-
sources, waters, forests lands and min
erals, viii each present a summary of re-
suits and the experts who have carried on
the actual work will be on hand to answer
questions. With this knowledge in hand
the commission viii take up the formula
ton of it's report. The first steps will be
done by the sections, and the chairman of
each section will present the portion of
the report which his section has had in
hand. These chai1men are Representative
Theodore e. Burton of Ohio. of the section
of waters; Senator Reed Smoot of Utah,
of forests; Senator Knute Nelson of Min
nesota of lands. and Representative John
Dalzell of Pennsylvania, of minerals
This will be the first full session Of the
National Conservation commission since its
organization. James J. Hill and John
Mitchell have writeSn thar trey expect 10
attend. Andrew Carnegie cannot get to
Washington in time for the opening. but
will come later.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-30
EXHIBIT OF FRENCH PICTURES
w. II. LeAvitt, Bryan's SOn-in-Law,
Asked to Take Charge of IL In
United States.

PARIS. Nov. 29.-The Societe De Baux
Arts is arranging an elaborate collection OF
canvases by its members to be sent to
America early In 1903 for exhibition in the
principal cities.
w. II. Leavitt william Jennings Bryan's
son-in-law. has been asked 70 take charge
OF the exhibition and act as the American
representative of the society. Mr.. Leavitt,
who is engaged in the completion Of large
painting. "The Last Supper" has not yet
accepted. Mr.. Leavitt has announced that
he intends to resume residence with his
wife in Denver soon as he finishes this
painting
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-30
MILWAUKEE, EXTENSION FAST
Work is Being Pushed Faster Than
the Contract Calls
For.

SPOKANE, Wash, Nov. 29.-Twenty-
eight machine drills manned by experts,
and 300 men are working day and night in
the big tunnel for the Chicago, Milwaukee
g. St. Paul railway near the Occur d'Alene
mining district, east Of Spokane, and IL
the present rate is kept up more than 400
feet will be dug curing November. This
will break all records In the history of
railway construction in the Pacific north
west. Work is progressing faster than
called for by the schedule and engineers
on the job say the bore will be completed
before April l. when it was estimated the
drillers working on the east and west sides
of the tunnel would come together. Track
laying is also proceeding at a lively rate.