The Ketchikan miner., 1908-10-10
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San Francisco, Oct. 6.-lt IS report ed that dastardy plot to capture the American feet when it visits Japan, was unearthed through spies in this country. The plan arranged was as unique in character and it's applica- ton as is the Oriental mind, surfeted by subtleness. The plan was to have each American sailor accompanied by . Japanese companion as social and courteous entertainer, enter into the spirit of good fellowship. While un- der the spell of the Flowery King 1on's hospitality, the sailors were to 5e shared into secluded places. The n an outbreak melted by Japanese in America was to take place supposedly with the idea of bringing Japan and the United States into international comp plcations, during and pending which, the Japanese were to tell the American commanders that unless hey surrendered their ships would be | blown up and the last man murdered. l II oOCll DlOt IptI IISCu tO he plotters thought that they would nave the Americans completely at their mercy, since it was the inten tion to double the Japanese Oriental navy, and be prepared to catch the sailors mapping. The uncovering oi thls deadly and dastardly plot has treated unbounded excitement. It is said that at first such thing could not be thought possible, and was ac- :epted as fact only after conv;ncir 2 proofs were brought forth. II e American feet were to be rhe guests If Japan, at the urgent solicitation oI he government. It is not known what .ction the Washington authorities will order in respect to the movements If the A nerican fleet now in the fal | east
 Washington, Oct6.-Orders were is- ;ued today notifying the Revenue Cut ers. Thetis and Bear that they would remain in Alaskan waters during the | wint0r.
 Los Angeles, Oct. 6--Again 6 the embroglio is on. Last night Hearst scored the Democratic candidate and gunnipg mate of Bryan, for vce-pres l dent, Honest John Kern, of Indiana. his inc he famous New Yorker claims that Kern IS the possessor of pass over tie Big Four railroad which, according 10 Mr. IIearst's assertions S an associate concern of the Stan
 lard oil trust. In fact, he says the l Big Four is in the combination. The ailroad n q question is the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton, maintaining through tracks into Chicago, and con- tros the Pere Marquette through M Michigan. with numerous other rail- r ids interests and notifications. MI. kearu has hardly had time to meet the allegation, but will undoubtedl. nave something to say in reply to Mr. Hearst.
 Sauta Rosa, Calif.. Oct GA fire b'nke out i'll tte children's insttut, f |, the feehle minded here last night. ln turing ten off the inmates, some o. them seriously. A serious panic was avertea through the promptness oi the fire department who were ably as sisted by the attendants and citizens and nu fatalities are reported to have resulted.
 San Pr ,ncisco. California, Oct. T. he federal authorities, who have ar several days been conducting tn ingestigatio as to the joss of the ill t,ted ship tar of Bengal, wrecl @ on on Septem e. 2l. at Co ation $ land, finished taking testimony las night. Tho results as far as givel out, term n tes in tha filing of charg- es, and piiclng the responsibility against Captain Patrick Hami ton the tug Kyak and Captain Farrel ot the Hattie c lge. With view of de terminnig whether the evidence ad lucrd vii justify the filing of charges vii h tle Uuted States district attol ney of Alaska, for felony against th' said captains. will be further investi g lted
 New York. Oct. '. 7.-Another homl was thrown by Hearst. This time Ex Congressman Jo eph Sibley comes n IS the object of his determinaton r. expose the Standard O,l trnSt, tn ir alleged illeg Il transaction z. Mir Hearst says that the ex-congressman's r latons with Arcl bold were ques- tionable. Mr. Sih.ey vigorously de- nies his, stating that his relationship with Archbold have a avs been of a friendly and open character, with 10 hidden secrets; besides, a strong pel- -onal friendship has always ex:sttd d between the two. He defes Hearst 10 publish letters of his, to and from the Standard Oil Company.
 Kansas City, Oct.7 .-Flushed with pride and almost overwhelmend with tho congratulations of friends, Candi- date Taft was almost carried off his feet upon his return here from most