The Ketchikan miner., 1908-05-02

1 tfD in nomination for the position of post master at Seward The nomination has been sent to the senate for con- firmation.
 Teheran, Persia, April 29.-Dis- patches received today by the Persian Parliament report another outbreak in Urumiah province. Thirty-six towns inhabited by the Armenians were invaded and pillaged. Over two thousand of the residents were massa- cred.
 Seattle, April 29.-Nathan Harlan of Valdez, in a lengthy interview pulp lished this morning, stated that Gov ernor Hoggatt was not popular in Alaska and that much opposition to him was noticeable in all parts of the territory. He stated that the reason for Hoggatt's unpopularity was that many Alaskans disagreed with his policies.
 Washington, April 0.-The trouble existing between President Roosevelt and the Senate was again made mani- fest today when the President an nounced that he would veto all bills passed hy Congress providing for the construction of public buildings unless that body took immediate action in passing the bills that have been intro- duced providing for government regu- lation of the trusts. The President further announces to Congress that he will use the full strength of his inhu- ence in opposition to the reelection of those senators and representatives who have shown by their actions that they are antagonistic to the legisla- tion he has asked for and which has been endorsed by the general pubic.
 Tokio, April 30.-An explosion of terrific force occurred on board the Japanese cruiser Matsushima today and the vessel sank few minutes later. In some unknown manner l ing a hole through the vessels side. She carried compliment of two hundred and thirty officers and men, all but thirty of whom lost their lives by drowning. The cause of the heavy loss of life was due to the rapidity with which the vessel sank after the | nv p1oc inn Ocrurre6
 Washington, April 30.-Congress- man Nelson has under consideration blli which provides for methods of putting an end to the long drawn out labor d faculties in Alaska. He states that action regarding the matter was absolutely necessary, since the gold value and the diminishment of pro. duction due to the strikes was work
 ing an injury to the business interests Of the country. He states that the bill will provide measures fair to both sides in the controversy.
 Washington, April 3o.-The terri torial committee of the House is con- siderng the proposition of exempting the Copper River and Northwestern railroad from the customary yearly tax of one hundred dollars per mile, the exemption to cover a period of ten years. This concession has been asked for by the packers of the enter | .;o.fo ho ernment until such time as the com pany may require to get the business prottably started.
 New York, April 30.-During the progress of the hearing of the charges that have been filed against Prosecut- ing Attorney Jerome of New York, he admitted today that he had not pre- sented any evidence to the grand jury touching upon the matter of campaign contributions except such evidence as had developed from other cases. When asked to produce the minutes taken in the insurance investigation ense. he refused to do so.
 New York, April 30.-The Taft headquarters here report that at the state conventions held in several states yesterday, the honors of endorsement, especially in the eastern states. were divided between Secretary Taft al Senator Philander Knox of Pennsyl- vania. Senator Foraker received some support from the southern states. | In the conventions President Roose- velt and the administration were en | dorsed.
 Washington, April 30.-The House committee on territories, to whom the Nelson bill regulating the sale of liq- uor in Alaska was referred, has made a favorable report on the bill. It pro- vides for an annual license of one thousand dollars and makes the license revokable if women are allowed on the premises.
 Washington, April 0.--The bill in- troduced in the Senate granting the Copper River and Northwestern rail- road the right to construct bridges across Copper river, and which was fo h1x, hv ho