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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-30
A HEARTY WELCOME
Assured the Agreement ut St. Peters
burg, Is the Word.

st. Petersburg, Nov. 29.-The Ameri-
can-Japanese agreement assures, ac-
cording to the opinion held here, the
peaceful development of the Far East
ern situation and is certain of the
heartiest welcome in Russian circles,
both official and public.
The approval of the Russian govern
ment was assured in advance of the
publication of the agreement. The
Russian sentiments were officially an
nounced tonight in communicate as
follows:
1.-The agreement entered into by the
United States and Japan, is in every
way an alogis with the agreement af-
fected last year between Japan and
Russia and France. 1t will certainly
form further guarantee for the es-
tablishment of peace in the Far East.
The agreement. therefore, Is warmly
welcomed here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-30
A CLEAR FIELD
Will Be Left for Root, Others Fol.
lowing Woodruff's Example.

Albany. N. Y, Nov. 29.-That Sec
retary of State E1ihu Root will be
elected United States senator by the
Legislature on Jan. 20 next to succeed
Thomas c. Platt was practically con-
ceded by politicians here tonight after
the announcement from Hot Springs,
Va. that Timothy L. Woodruff, chair
man of the Republican state commit
tee, had withdrawn from the contest in
favor of Mr.. Root. Although Chair
man Woodruff had made no public an
nouncement Of his candidacy, his de-
sire to succeed Senator Platt was well
known throughout the state and ne
would probably have been supported
BY a considerable number of legisla-
tors had he made his wishes publicly
known and continued as a candidate.
Mr.. Woodruffs withdrawal however,
was not unexpected here and with it
the activities of friends of other aspir-
ants for the senatorship are expected
to cease. Such aspirants are Con-
gressman J. Sloat Fassett, Of Elmira
and Edward Butler Of Buffalo, Ex-
Governor Frank s. Black. Frederick C.
Stevens, state superintendent Of public
works and Senator Elect Edgar T.
Bracket
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-30
BERLIN PLEASED.
Much Satisfaction With Report and
Compliments for President.

Berlin, Nov. 29-The report of an
understanding between the United
States and Japan, guaranteeing the
integrity of China and providing for
the maintenance of the status quo in
the Pacific, was greeted with the great
est satisfaction in official circles here,
as likely to dispose of all reason for
conflict in the Pacific.
At the same time the confirmation of
the Industrial and commercial equal
ity Of the powers in China is consid-
cred as further strengthening the pol
lev of the open door Altogether the
agreement is regarded as an important
guarantee of constancy in the further
development Of political relations in
the Far East.
The greatest advantage to be derived
tterefrom by China is that China can
henceforth, without fear of external
disturbance, proceed with those inter-
nal reforms which, without exception,
will benefit materially all nations hav-
ing commercial relations with her.
These reforms have been delayed up to
the present time, by the uncertainty of
the political future.
The newspapers received the agree
ment as disposing of number of dam
gerous questions in which Europe also
was deeply concerned, and they COM
ment favorably upon President Roose-
velt's part The Tageblatt says:
"The American nation will be able
to saw that President Roosevelt hands
over to his successor well-ordered
house not only internally, but exter-
nally. The President scores great sue
cess before leaving Office by securing
an agreement between the United
States and Japan which will be of ex-
traordinary Importance if it dispels the
possibility of conflict that for many
months has made the world uneasy.
First the Japanese immigration was
settled, and now the Philippines are
guaranteed to America by Japan. Mr..
Taft's visit to Toxic has borne fruit.
The new agreement will be most ad-
vantageous to China, and the foreign
policy of the United States has thus
understood how to lay the ghost of the
yellow peril We congratulate our
selves that the new world has beome
such a good teacher for the DID,
The foreign Office has received the
announcement Of the agreement most
favorably.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-30

a single scrap Of evidence indicating that
the murders were committed by persons
who entered the house for loot.
1.-THE real murderers," says Rochefcrt.
"were in the house. Look for motive In
the political papers which Steinheil had
refused to surrender. He held those pa
pers because of the friendship that had
existed between his wife and President
Farrc. and it seems to me that Things
have almost reached the breaking point
in this republic. Let an individual be
suspected of having in his possession doc
uments embarrassing to those In power
and next morning he may be found with
a bullet in mis- head. knife In his breast
or cord around his neck"
There was much excitement in the
Chamber of Deputies Saturday afternoon
when NJ. Berry. Conservative, announced
he would put question to the govern
ment on Monday calling for complete in
formation on the Steinheil murder mys-
terry. 1t is believed public opinion has
gained such headway that the govern
ment will rot find it possible to persist in
its attitude Of silence and secrecy.
Paris. Nov 29-Although new light
thrown on the murder of Adolphe Stein
he'll and Nine. Japy, which occurred on
the night of May 81 at the home of the
artist. only goes to strengthen the con-
viction that Nine Steinheil either stran-
gled their alone after administering
narcotic or poison, subsequently binding
herself to her bed, or had an accomplice
in the person of q professional criminal
The body of the murdered painter was
disinterred today and removed to the
morgue, bat the surgeons found that IT
was. in such n state Of decomposition as
to make it impossible to perform a COM
plete autopsy. They contented them-
selves with taking away the viscera for
chemical analysis. to discover. if posi-
BILE. traces of poison. The glasses found
at the time of the murder will also be
examined.
IT is now learned that Nine. Steinheil
was receiving the visits of another ricn
lover besides Maurice Borderel ana that
she promised each of them that she Wouio
marry him in event of her becoming wid-
owed or divorced. Testimony from every
quarter seems to upset completely the
charges of the Royalist press that the
late President Felix Faure was the VIC
tim of criminal dealing. but even his pre-
mier does not deny that Nine. Steinheli
was with him shortly before he expired
Before going to Elysee palace she visited
a distinguished painter to whom she con-
fided that she was on her way to see the
President. The following day the painter
received a letter from her filled with ex-
nressions of grief at the death of Presi-
dent Faure. but adding that unfortunate
ly she was taken ill and was unable 10
see him. The phys who she said at
tended her at the time declares ne never
saw her until long afterwards.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-30

agreement, considering It master stroke
of diplomacy for the two countries. in
stead of fighting, to clasp hands and be-
come partners in the Pacific.
Even IL. as historic philosophers insist,
the time is coming when the white or vel
low race Is destined to rule the world"
says the Temps, good will and oppor-
tunism often serve to divert the appar-
emily imperious course Of events. This
spirit OF good will, it is assumed. ami
mated the cabinets at Toxic and, Wash
ington. Japan. one by one. disavows the
inquietudes she raised and her diplomacy
is winning as much esteem as her arms
did renown. President Roosevelt upon
the eve of his retirement renders another
great service to his country, proving
again that it is not always professional
paciicists who do most for peace"
The Journal says OF the agreement that
it Does honor to the political wisdom of
Washington and Toxic. Roosevelt's Pres
idency ends brilliantly. France. as
friend of both, Is interested solely In the
maintenance Of the status quo and Offers
her congratulations on this new gage OF
peace, added to the British, Russian,
French and Japanese entente. The agree
ment comes at the psychological moment
when the Chinese succession raised the
spectre of troubles"
The Journal Des Debates says: Japan
gives Europe formal guarantee Of her
disinterestedness. Asia and America can
only be the gamers by the economic rap
proachment Of Japan, especially as the
opening of the Panama canal will pro.
foundly transform the trade route to her
advantage. The Liberte thinks that the
succession question in China. coupled with
the alleged yellow peril' utterances Of
the German Emperor, precipitated the
agreement.
LAction considers the agreement as
practically a defence alliance, covering
China and the coasts of the Pacific. as 1t
comes at a time when China is the prey
of the covetousness Of ALL
"At Toxic" says L'Action. IAN eco
nomic and prudent ministry is reconsti-
tuting national prosperity; at Washington
Mr.. Taft. who probably inspired the new
entente, is about to assume the power and
enforce the same policy for four years"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-30
Alleged Father Of ''Widows
Syndicate Victim otOrink
And Is Sent Up For 30 Days
From Mt. Vernon, n. y.
10th to Talk About Self But Does
Make q Few Admissions.


New York, Nov, 29.,-George c.
Thompson, thought to be the man of
that name throughout, the country as
the father of the widows Syndicate"
who was arrested in Mount Vernon last
Tuesday for intoxication, was sem
fenced Saturday to the White Plains
Jail for 30 days by Judge Thomas A.
McKennell of Mount Vernon. A George
G.. Thompson attracted attention in
New Jersey and Connecticut towns by
posing as a millionaire, pretending to
own great estates and proposing matri-
mony to widows he had known only a
few hours. The prisoner pleaded guilty
to the charge. Thompson is supposed
to be the man, though he is "a years
old, who married Jane Eliza Tillotson,
a widow, of Plainville, Conn.,, and only
lived with her four days
Thompson said he committed no
wrong in Mount Vernon and that he
would not have stopped off at that
"pesky" city if he eshad not been drink
ing. /
'And so you want to know something
about my history said Thompson,
who has gray hair and long gray
beard. t'Dif I know Jane Eliza TillOt-
son Now that is a funny question. and
that is my business. Did I ever ship
bonds to the treasury department? ?
Now, look here, do you suppose if you
went to bank and asked how much
had on deposit the cashier would tell
you? / guess not. and that IS my an
swer to that question. never did any
harm to anybody"
"Now, what do you know about Jane
Eliza Tillotson?" the court insisted.
"Why, she wouldn't talk to you She
is too high toned, and besides she is
highly respectabl BILE. l have done nothing
to be ashamed of. If l had not gone
into rum hole where the inmates let
me spend my money and drank like
thieves l would not have been locked
up. I will never come to Mount Yer
ron again." '..la. TT
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-30
FRANCE ALSO PLEASED.
Agreement Regarded as Master
Stroke by the United States.

Paris, Nov. 29.-The American-Jap-
anese agreement regarding the integri-
ty Of China, etc, is received with sat
isfaction in governmental circles. not
only because it is thought to remove
the danger of a Japanese American
conflict by establishing a basis of har-
monious action in the Pacific, but be-
cause it is regarded as the crowning
act necessary for the preservation of
the status quo in the Far East, the in
tegrity Of China and the open door for
International trade there.
These objects are entirely in accord
with the policies of France, and they
follow the lines of the Franco-Japanese
understanding of last year.
The last clause Of the agreement,
which pledges the two governments to
communicate with each other for the
purpose of arriving at a mutual un-
dcrstanding before adopting any meas
ures in the event of the status quo be-
ing threatened, is considered of i'm
mensc importance here. 1t is likely to
make the United States and japan the
arbiters of the future destinies of
China France. however, does not OBJ
ject; indeed, it is intimated in re-
sponsible quarters that she was conf
dentiaily advised prior to the publica-
tion of this agreement and that she
expressed her entire approval.
Paris, Nov. 2s.-The French press
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-30
Being Found Among the
Canadian Officials.
Judge Casse!s' Investigation
Rapidly Exposing Methods.
Showed no Shame But Took Al
Offered and Asked For More.

Ottawa, Ont, Nov 29.-The three
months investigation which Judge
Robert Cassels OF the exchequer court
OF Canada, acting under a social dis
pension of Parliament has been maxi
ing into allegations of irregularities by
officials and employees OF the marine
and fisheries department Of the Do
minion government, has resulted this
week in the suspension Of several off,
cials
The investigation has led to the abol-
ition of so-called patronage lists"
containing the names Of preferred con-
tractors who alone were asked to ten
der bids when the government was
about to let contracts and the estab-
lishment of rule that hereafter the
department will resort to the open
market. The announcement Is also
made that at the approaching session
Of Parliament the government will Of
fer bill making 1t an fndictable Of
fence punishable by heavy fine or i'm
prlsonment for two years, to solicitate,
accept, offer, or give any bribe of mon-
ey or other consideration for intiuenc-
ing the awarding of a government con-
tract. '-|
/, 1t is also announced that the inves-
tigation will result in general re-
organization of the department with
the intent to eliminate all concerned
in the charges, as well as to bring
criminal proceedings against the ac-
cused.
Prior to the sessions of his court held
in st. John, Judge Cassels took evil
dence in Montreal, Quebec and other
places where the government main
tains agencies.
The suspension of the marine agent
at Quebec, and nearly 20 minor officials
there was one result of the hearing in
that city. 1t was alleged that for more
than 10 years, one official was accus-
toned to receive a commission of not
less than per cent and otter more,
from contractors on practically all or
ders which they filled for the govern
ment at that place.
The annual transactions amounted on
an average to nearly $1,O00,O0O. Many
minor employees were also in receipt of
gratulties ranging from 5000 down, it
was alleged.
In St. John, N. B., it was charged
that one agent accepted gifts from
contractors in the guise of loans, for
which he gave notes which he was
neither asked nor expected to pay. The
members of one firm of contractors
testified that they made not less than
so such loans. ranging from $400 to $50
a piece, but mostly of $3.50 during the
past four years. This agent received
salary of $4,000 year from the govern
ment, and kept a private yacht worth
$4,000. .5-.r
At st. John, as at Quebec. the con-
tractors testified that gifts of small
sums of money and other things to
the lesser employees was matter of
common occurrence and that the prac-
tice had gone on for years. Some of
the contractors admitted that they
evened UP by charging the government
excessive prices for supplies.
On Monday, Judge Cassels will re-
sumo his investigation in Halifax, n.
S., and after that there will be a ses-
sion in Ottawa. 1t is expected that his
report will be ready for Parliament
when that body meets in January.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-30
GIVES UP FIGHT.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

II am personally much pleased, now
that have had to give up my purpose
to continue Mr.. Root in the cabinet,
that 1 shall have the support and as
sistancc which he will render to the
administration with his great ability
and his knowledge of governmental af-
fairs. I am sure, from what know.
that the action Of Mr.. Woodruff and
the election of Mr. Root will conduce
To great harmony among the Repub-
licans in New York and will strength
en- the party" s
Mr.. Woodruff's statement follows:
II came to Hot Springs at the re-
quest of tho President-elect. I have
learned from him that as It is now
definitely determined that he cannot
retain Secretary Roots services i'll the
cabinet, he is very desirious. but with
out interfering in the matter, that his
administration shall have the benefit
in the Senate Of the exceptionally val
liable assistance which Mr.. Root can
render by reason of his intimate
knowledge Of all the important matters
with which the government has been
concerned both at home and abroad,
during the Mckinley and Roosevelt
administrations.
"All will doubtless agree with me
that every right-minded supporter and
well-wisher of Judge Taft should sub
ordinate any personal ambition to
whatever may seem to be essential to
the complete success of the new ad-
ministration, to which the American
people are looking forward with the
highest expectations.
Furthermore, the unanimous sup
port Of Secretary Root by the state or
ganization would unquestionably Sc
cure party action by the state officers
and the federal officers and an impair
tial consideration of the claims of all
the local organizations in the state
unbiased by such factional antagon-
ism as a contest for senatorship would
surely provoke.
I'm addition to these considerations
it is of the utmost Importance that in
the greater city of New York perfect
harmony should prevail IN the ranks
of the Republican party. especially
among the Republican county organ
izations of the city, which are now ar
rayed against one another on the SEN
atorship, in order to insure the defeat
of Tammany Hall in the municipal
election Of next fall, thereby securing
an administration that will put an end
tc the extravaganza and inefficiency in
the government of the city which is
now reproach to every person living
in the rirst municipality of the land.
For these reasons, am not and will
not be candidate for senator, al
though profoundly appreciating the
unanimity and earnestness with which
I have been appealed to by the organ
izatiOns and members of the Legisla-
ture from my home county of Kings
to become a candidate and the cordial
offers Of support which have come to
me from every section and almost
every county of the state" .l
Judge Taft was the recipient today
Of present which pleased him great
~, q carefully made set Of golf clubs,
the gift of George Lowe of Baltusrol,
N. j. ...,f
II hope it will not snow tonight" re-
marked the President-elect as he ex-
hibited the clubs with much pride,
"for want to try this set of sticks to-
morrow" a,.
Mrs. Taft reached here from New
York today.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-30
LATEST SPORTING NEWS.
CONTINUED from Page Four)
WILL SELL NO LIQUOR
ON THE ST. LOUIS GROUNDS.

st. Louis, Nov. 29.-The St. Louis
American League club has decided
that in future no Intoxicating liquors
will be sold at it's ball park. President
Hedges says that baseball crowds are
excitable enough without the use of
stimulants and that in order to pre-
vent possible disorder in future he will
close up the bar except for the sale of
soft drinks. The practice of throwing
beer glasses and pop bottles at players
and umpires en- various major league
grounds has become such a menace
that it will not be at all surprising if
the big leagues take some action, fol-
lowing the example set by Magnate
Hedges. President Johnson of the
American League is a believer in the
nc lieuor policy, 1t is reported, and he
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-30
Powers Pleased With Our
Japan Agreement.
Regard as Settling the Status
Quo in the Far East
Many Compliments For the United
States In the Matter.

London, Nov. 29.-The reported agree
ment between the United States and
Japan for the maintenance of the stat
us quo in the Pacific and the guaran-
teeing of the integrity Of China was
given a prominent place in the Satur-
day afternoon papers of London and Is
clearly considered to be Of great I'M
portance.
1t was received too late for general
editorial comment, but the Pail Mall
Gazette says it will be heartily well
coined as contribution to the security
of the worlds peace. 1t is not IAN en-
tangling alliance" but an agreement
that is all to the good from every
view roint." as well as a most desir-
able complement to the Anglo-Japanese
alliance.
1t should assist, also. this paper says,
in the friendly adjustment of other
questions between the United States
and Japan.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-30
GERMANY'S VIEWS
Were Already Known in Washington
When Agreement Was Made.

Berlin, Nov. 29.-The state depart
ment at Washington sounded the Ger
man foreign Office in advance con-
cerning the Japanese-American agree
ment for the maintenance OF the in
trigity of China and of the status quo
on the Pacific and was informed that
il would be received here with the
fullest approval, being in the interest
of Germany as we'll as that of the
Powers participating in it. Germany's s
policy in the Far East is identical with
that of the United States and it is one
part Of the world where the two gov
ernments have pronounced mutual con-
Germs.
The foreign Office considers the
agreement a high achievement by the
craftsmanship Of both the United
States and Japan and that it was con-
ceived and executed on a large scale
of liberality and good will.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-30

An automobile Saturday night ran down
and killed Miss Julia Osgood, IS years
old, a sister of John Cleveland Osgood,
the Colorado millionaire and former pres
ident of tine Colorado Fuel and Iron Co.
The accident happened in front of the
Parkway Garage. at 10th street ana
Eighth avenue, New York. The victim
was injured internally when the macnine
ran over her, ard she died less than
half hour afterward in her home In the
Hartley apartment house, No 4S2 Central
Park West.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-30

A heavy rain and snow, the latter
from six to 10 inches deep in some
places. fell over southwestern Kansas,
in the Oklahoma and Texas pam
handles and as far southwest as New
Mexico. during the last "a hours. In
Oklahoma. Texas, New Mexico and
eastern iColorado the snow is heavy
enough to impede railroad traffic The
wheat crop viii be greatly benefited. 3.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-30

While walking along tine waterfront
Saturday night in company with his
brother Frank Ross, better known as
Dewey. fell from Murchies wharf near
Ferry Point, Calais, and was drowned.
The body was recovered. Ross was
SO years old and single.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-30

The first submarine boat was tried In
Plymouth Harbor, England, In IVA.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-30

Paris. Nov. 2s.-The French press
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-11-30

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