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The Washington times., 1909-04-24
FEAR ABDUL MAY SEEK
ASYLUM IN AMERICA
Statesmen See Possible Complications Should the Sultan
Come 70 the United States for Refuge-WiII
Not Become WorldFugitive

The possibility that Abdul Hamid OF
Turkey may be driven from his own
country and seek asylum in the United
States is causing some inquiry which
may later develop real concern at the
State Department The United States
has been very free with the right Of
asylum. though not so free in some
cases as Great Britain has been But
there are reasons just now why It
might be embarrassing II the Turkish
Sultan were deposed and should come
to the United States, as it has been
alleged he would 90
Abdul Hamid is we'll known TO be inn
mensely wealthy, his great private for
tune being invested in various parts OF
the world. His private yacht, which is
more like an armored cruiser than any
other yacht in the world, lies at Con-
stantInopie ready 20 sail at any time.
II is commanded by Americans in whom
he has entire confidence; and should
the Sultan leave Constantinople, either
after abdicating, or as a refugee from
his own capital without formal abdi-
cation. it might cause some difficult
question to develop
There is always difficulty about harbor-
ing a pretender TO a throne Of friend
~ power; and the relations between
the United States and Turkey are
friendly, and presumably will continue
so no matter whether Abdul shall con-
tinue at the head of the government or
not. The Sultan Is said TO prefer an
asylum in the United States to remain
ing in Europe; bu, why, is not under
stood. It is believed in diplomatic cir
cles that whether Abdul Hamtd for
mally abdicates or merely fees the
country. he will. as soon as he is es-
tablished elsewhere, set about intrigu-
Ing to restore himself to the throne
He is one of the most skilled diplomats
IN the world. and he has for many
years planned for such a crisis as is
now seemingly confronting him.
II is difficult, s5me diplomats say, to
conceive why he should choose to come
to the United States as an asylum, un-
less he is assured that England would
not harbor him, and. that France is
feeling no more kindly. In such event
he might prefer the United States. But
it would be a much more difficult mat
ter 70 conduct his intrigues from such
a distance.
Ordinarily, London and Paris are the
preferred refugees for pretenders. In
either Of these cities the possibility of
being assassinated would be more seri-
Gus than in the United States. and this
consideration migft weigh heavily with
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
Died.

CHEw-Depsrted This life on TburSsa,,
April 2, 1909, st 5;55 D. m. at her resi-
SenSe. " lhird street southwest, JANE
CHEW, mother Of the late Ellen Dowling
m, ALONZO HAMMERSTONT KINC;
u the seventy-third year Of his age
Mr- King had been a life long resident OF
washington He was born IN Georgetown
seventy-two years ago During the early
part OF the civil war he served as A Sar-
Home Guards and later under General Nc
Ciellan Al yorktown and Richmond He
was a member Of Stone Post. 9. A. r.
Five children. Richard Craven. Priscilla
r.. Hattie T.. Alonza T.. and William r.
King, survive him. The funeral will De
held from the residence OF his daughter.
ISIS P street northwest today at O'Clock.
the Rev. James Mcclure Honry oficiatiug
Interment viii be in Oar Hiu Cemetery.
SMTTH-On Thursday. April % 1909 al 6
a. M. MILDRED ANN SMITH. beloved
mother OF Elizabeth Young and grandmother
Of sophie. Las. and Henry Young.
sTEwART-On Friday. April 3 1900 At
a. m. WILLIAM NJ STEWART. beloved
husband OF May Agnes stewart formerly
United States Senator from Nevada
THOMPsoN-On Thursday. April o. 1909. Al
$50 p. m. SARAH r THOMPSON. the
mother OF Mrs. G. n Lipp. Mrs. John
Bergiing. Mrs C. " Bohannon- and Or
we J. Bacon IN her seventy FIRST year
THOMPSON-On April %. 1900. AT 7:5o a. m.
JAMES GILBERT THOMPSON aged hfty-
eight, beloved husband Of Ruth J. Thomp-
son.
Funeral notice later. ap2f-St'
PORTER-On Friday. April 3, lsoH LOUIS
p PORTER aged siEty-trO years
Funeral from the residence OF his dauEh-
ter. Mrs Mary McCslhan. esl7 X street
% M Relatives and friends respectfully
invited 10 attend IT.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
DISMISSAL OF NORTH
APPEARS PROBABL E
Charges Made Against the Director of Census Ale
Discussed by the Cabinet-Secretary Nage
Makes the Complaint.

Whsch Congress later decided was neces-
sary in the administration Of the t41rea5 j.
In some cases reports were DELAYED
eight years because OF the red tape
methods insisted upon BY the Interior
Department AS the result OF this. the
law authorizing the collection of the
IWeirtn census gave almost unlimited
this resulted in the co1troveTSv he
tween the director and the Department
or commerce and Labor. Secretaries
CortelyOu and Straus maintaining that
tney should exercise authority over the
bureau, together with the right OF an
proving or disappearing the acts Of the
director.
Last year Chairman Crumpacter. or
the House Committee on Census. intro
| ouced a bill providing for the collection
OF the thirteenth census along the same
ines OF those which prevailed during
the tWei1th census, and giving the Di-
rector the same discretionary powers
Nltnout supervision on the part Of the
department of Commerce and Labor.
President Roosevelt that unless ne was
given absolute authority over the bil-
reau he ought 10 be absolved from a II
responsteihty in connection with its sd
President Roosevelt said the bill was
wrong and at hss request Mr. Stra ~
appeared before the House Csnsus Com
mlIIee, and protested against the un-
limited powers conferred OF Director
North. The committee could not see his
point, and an investigation was begun
by the President. the House committee.
ana special committee appointed bv
Secretary Straus and headed by the Ia 2
Carroll d. Wright
Large Power Necessary.
In the end all agreed that the un-
limited power granted by the House
committee was necessary. The bill vas
passed by Congress. and was vetoed By
the President. not because Of the DOW
ers given to the director. but because OF
the elimination of the civil service pro-
vision The President, In fact, stated in
his veto message that If the civil ser-
vice clause were incorporated the bin
would meet with his approval.
With the advent of the new Admin
istration the old conflict between tie.
Bureau and the Department OF Com
merce and Labor arose.
Mr. Crumpacker was asked TODAY il.
in his opinion, Director North had been
guilty Of insubordinaton in appearing
before the House Committee and advo-
eating legislation or had contradfcted
statements made by Secretary Nagel
Director North, said Mr. CrT1ua-
packer, was before the committee two
YEARS ago and again last fall, but In
OF the committee Secretary Straus was
asked to appear before the COMMITTEES.
out instead of doing so ne merely wrote
letter expressing his views on tSsolS
Ject- Director North mas never al
tempted Enduly to Influence the House
Committee on Census. and never ap-
peared before II except upon invitatioa."
The Washington times., 1909-04-24

ment Abdul Hamid was enabled to
brave the protests of Europe because
he knew SO well how to play of one
power against another. His entire reign
is a striking tribute 70 his diplomacy.
This outrage was the signal for a rising
OF the Christians in Greece which. with
more show OF right than forethouEht
entered upon disastrous war with
Turkey Greece was crushed within a
few weeks
Abdul Hamjd forced Greece to sue for
peace and compelled the payment of
an indemnity of s1SOOO.O0O. Greece was
taken in charge by the Allied Powers
in 1898 and a settlement was made
whereby the suzerainty OF Turkey was
renewed. In 1903 there were bloody con-
hicts and massacres over large stretches
OF territory
The concerted demand OF his subjects
became so strong by the opening OF
1907 that Abdul Hamid was comnelled
to recognize their demands, and once
more went through the form Of ac-
knowledging the constitution that had
seen so short a life in 1876
Opened Parliament.
The Sultan opened Parliament last
December in person with elaborate
ceremonies in a building facing the
square OF St Sofia All creeds and
races of the Turkish empire sent rep
resentatives. The Sultan announced
that the time was not ripe for a con-
ctttuJion at the time of it's earlier adop-
ton. but that now I am happy TO
know that the people are more able 20
understand the benefits OF a constftu-
tion, and ] am heartily glad to restore
it"
The Sultan paraded through the city.
and, while he was heraIded with ac-
claim, there was an undercurrent which
expressed the doubt of his subjects as
to his good faith and intention TO carry
out the plan he outlined In the four
months that have intervened. the popu-
lar temper has been so restless that the
slightest deviation rom the spirit of the
new government has been the signal for
an uprising.
The Sultan made the fatal mistake Of
his career BY failing 10 heed the 6iscon-
tent in the army. Throughout his reign
he had been able to count on tire ma
jority Of his soldiery. but when the
younger detachments of soIdiery banded
with the insurrectionists. the revolution
assumed a serious aspect.
But Abdul Hamid seemed not 10 re-
alize his danger until It was too late
to forestall an attack upon Constanti-
nople and an entrance into the city.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
TEXAS GETS WAGON
LOAD OF CURRENCY
WaterS-Pierce Oil Company
Pays a Fine of ST.
1926. 80.

AUSTIN, Tex, April PA wagon
loaded with real money, nearly s., 600, 0eO
Of it, guarded By two men, with enough
guns to equip an African expedition.
ratified through the streets from the
express office to the State House. to-
day
The money, all III currency. was car
ried into the offices of the state Treas
arer. and rendered by the Waters Pierce
OH Company, in payment of the biggest
fine ever paid in the United States.
The original fine was 81. .s23 900 On
this interest amounting TO sIS4.S54 ac-
cumulated while the company was ap-
pesling the case through the various
courts For the attorneys, $50, ,4S7. 75 was
deducted before the money was patd
to the State treasurer. The net hal
ance paid to the State was 81. us. .2ss. 20
en- excess OF Ss4. $3.50 over the original
fine.
Will Reduce Taxes.
The money was deposited IN the credit
Of the general revenue OF the state. and
is subject to withdrawal by appropria-
ton.
The big fund will be taken into con-
sideration in making up the next tax
assessment, which Governor Campbell
says win be the smallest in the history
of the State.
Tne fine assessed against the Waters
Pierce Company. followed its conviction
for violation of the Texas antitrust
- US The company was once ousted
rom Texas, then readmitted, through
the efforts OF Senator Bailey, on an af-
tdavit made by II. Clay Pierce. declar-
inS It had no connection with the Stan
dard OIL Company.
Denouement In Missouri.
When the prosecution OF the Standard,
the Waters-Pierce, and the Republic
Oil Companies was begun in Missouri
for violation OF the antitrust laws there
Governor Hadley. the attorney general,
found evidence that the Standard OIL
Company owned more than half OF TIE
Waters-Pierce stock. This evidence was
submitted TO the attorney general of
Texas, who began suit TO GUST the COM
pSny.
Through Hadley's evidence he secured
a conviction
The same evidence vas responsible
for the successful prosecution OF the suit
in Missouri.
II. Clay Pierce. as a result OF the
case, has been indicted for false swear
Ing, His trial has been set for May II
at Austin. He is under $4,000 bond A
new indictment, charging him with per-
jury. viii be served when he goes to
Texas for his trial The offense cited
in the new Indictment is the sarae al
legged Indictment charging false swear
States case, officials here say.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
CONTINUED fiOm First Page)

N~SHN'AaeNN - biii AlSA EdEe.l
would have. TO take up the work in a
half-finished state.
No Formal Charges"
It was said late this afternoon at the
Department OF Commerce and Labor
that Mr.. Nagei had fled no formal
charges with the President, but had
laid certain facts before him to deter
mine whether Nagel or North should
conduct tif- Census Bureau II was
practically admitted that there is seri-
Gus question between Mr. North and
lis department. and il is the opinion
IN Administration circles that North 5
resignation is the only thing which can
solve the situation.
In fact, il was said BY 2 well-known
member OF the House that Mr. North
sign
Taft Favors Removal.
President Taft. it became known to-
day. has had the removal OF Director
North under consideration for Eve or
six weeks. The President conferred
With Mr. North several times since he
took office. and the head Of the Census
Bureau failed 10 impress him favorably-
Mr. North's insistence that he be given
arbitrary powers in the administration
Of his Office does not figure in any way
in his present difficulty, although that
subject has been bone of contention
continually since the establishment Of
the bureau When George B. Cortelyou
was Secretary Of the Department Of
Commerce and Labor ne protested 10
President Roosevelt that ne should have
the authority to direct the bureau, then
being run under Governor Merriam, and
later Secretary Straus took the same
viewpoint and eRdeavored to have the
powers of Mr. North cUrtailed
Roosevelt Supports North.
President Roosevelt looked into the
matter thoroughly and after several con-
ferences decided that the Director
should continue his work without inter
ference IL the work of the bureau was
to be maintained at it's high standard.
Early in the administration OF Presi-
den. Taft the same question came I'D
for discussion and the President heard
both Secretary Nagel end Director
North He soon decided that Mr.. North
should continue to exercise practically
unlimited powers in running his depart
ment, so that his refusal to submit him
self to orders from the Department of
Commerce and Labor does not consti-
removal
The unlimited discretionary power
now given to the Director Of the Cen
sus by Congress was the direct result
OF the faulty eleventh census. collected
in 1890 The then Superintendent of
the Census was required to work un-
der the direction of the Secretary Of the
interior There were innumerabie de-
LAYS. and ne was denied the free hand
The Washington times., 1909-04-24

the Sultan, who is a great ply ysical
coward
There is no likelihood. il is said. Of
Abdul Hamid becoming a world-fugi-
tive, after the fashion OF Castro. He
will find a refuge without much diff
Guilty; but his problem Will be to find
the most available one for his pur-
poses. II he is ready to resign all hope
Of retaining the throne. and II he will
give proper guarantee, there is not
likely to be any objection 10 Lis becom-
ing a resident Of the United States.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
Ruler Constantly Faced In
ternal Strife and Dan
ger of Invasion.
SAVED MANY TIMES
BY HIS DIPLOMACY
Worked Hard TO Strengthen Power
During Intervals of
Peace.

The reign OF Abdul Hamid II was
marked by all the internal dissensions
that had harried his unhappy predeees-
tors. But the most vital question he
was called upon 10 face when he ascend
ed the throne in 1876 was the danger OF
foreign invasion. In May OF the year
he was crowned the frightful massacre
OF Christians in Bulgaria took place.
and at the close of that month Abdul
Aziz was deposed and shortly sfter was
found dead. His nephew. Amurath.
reigned but three months when ne was
deposed as an imbecile and his brother,
Abdul Hamid II, succeeded to a heritage
of attack from without and treasons
from within.
Hardly had the new Sultan donned
the robes of state when Servia and
Montenegro declared war against the
porte. In spite Of the help of Rus
SLAMS. who figure in all the annals of
Abdul Hamid's reign, the Servians
were routed.
The state of affairs in the Turkish
provinces was responsible for a con-
ference OF the great powers. held at
Constantinople. At this conference
proposals were made for the protec-
ton and better government Of Chris
tians in the Turkish dominion. but
were summarily rejected by the grand
council of the Turkish empire.
First NonS+ifu+;o,
Almost simultaneously the assembly
of the conference of the Turkish gov
ernment took the extraordinary step
of bestowing a parliamentary constitu-
ton on the Turkish empire-a. constitu-
ton Ike in all its essential details 10
that promulgated by the Sultan last
July. The first attempt at remodeling
the political administration of the Otto
man empire fell fat befor cit was well
formulated. The parliament assembled
once, in 1877, but attention was dis
tracted when Russia declared war for
the ostensibie purpose OF forcing Tur-.
key to live up to the demands made by
the great powers.
The Turks succumbed, and in the
summer OF 1878 the Russians stood not
far from the walls Of CcustantinopIe.
A treaty was signed at this Juncture,
but the European powers took upon
themselves the adjustment Of the entire
Eastern question at the Congress of
Berlin. Under this protection Turkey
was able to preserve her empire from
the disruption threatened by Russia.
There was a lun in foreign attacks
until 1885. During this time, AbduI-Ha-
MD used every means to tighten the
reigns OF absolute despotism and TO
strengthen his hold on his provinces.
The thing that Abdul-Hamid feared
most happened when the Prince Of Bull
gar1a proclaimed the annexation OF
Eastern RumelIa. and Turkey lost one
Of its fairest possessions.
Massacre of 1895.
An ever increasing effort to knit the
bonds Of Mohammedan rule evidenced
itself in 1895 when the massacre OF tens
OF thousands OF Armenian Christians
occurred. The slaughter was connived
AT Nv officials ~ +ha C44or,,,r ~-....-
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
HUSBAND OUT LATE,
WIFE ASKS DIVORCE
Murton g. Brown Didn't Come
Home Till 2 O'clock,
Says Bill.

That her husband, Murton c. Brown,
remained out until u O'Clock and somC-
times as late as 2, is among the ailega-
tions upon which Mrs. May G. Brown
asks divorce through Attorney II. 3.
Moulton.
The couple was married at St.
Stephens Church in this city November
II. 1900, by the Rev. George D1dley, ard
after living in Richmond, Va, and
Philadelphia. returned 10 this city four
wears ago.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
Massacre of 1895.

An ever increasing effort to knit the
bonds Of Mohammedan rule evidenced
itself in 1895 when the massacre OF tens
OF thousands OF Armenian Christians
occurred. The slaughter was connived
at by officials Of the Ottoman govern
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
ALUMNI
WILL DINE TONIGHT

The annual dinner of the George
Washington University Alumni Asso-
citation will be held this evening at
Rauscher's.
Members OF the association and their
guests will be received from to 7.20
by President Charles Needham, OF
George Washington University. and
dinner will be served at 7:30 O'clock
Arrangements for the dinner are in
charge Of E g. Brandenbure, y>resi-
dent Of the association.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
In Memoriam.

JkCOBs-In sad but loving remembrance OF
our dear boy. PERCY A. JACOBS. who de-
parted this life nine years ago yesterday.
April q 1900.
Loved in life: in death remembered
BY Mama and Papa.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1909-11-07
Heavy Cargo on Lurline.

About Tuesday noon, according to the
latest wireless message received by
Castle & Cooke, agents, the steamer
Lurline will arrive here from San
Francisco. She is bringing Sc cabin
passengers and has one of the heaviest
eargos she ever packed into her holds.
For Honolulu the Lurline has 1000 tons;
for Kahului, 900, and for Hilo, HOO,
making 1000 tons in all.
Among the freight items is a big,
handsome steam launch for James
Jaeger. said TO be the finest ever
brought to the Islands.
An effort viii be made to dispatch
the vessel for San Francisco on or 1bout
November i. The vessel WIS HOO
miles out on Friday evening when Cap
tain Weeden wirelessed IN.
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MARINE TlDlNGS BY
THE WIRELESS ROUTE

Steamer Lurline-E Eight P. m, Fri
dav, November 5; 100 miles out;
weather pleasant; en- route to Honolulu
from San Francisco.
Steamer Hiloniau-Eight p. m, Fri
dav. November ); s25 miles out; en-
route to San Francisco; weather
pleasant
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. &
q MARINE REPORT. 8,
: &
80 % - . q - % ~ - - % 30 - 80 30 - %
(From San Francisco Merchants Ex
change.l

Saturday, November 6.
San Francisco-Sailed Nov. 5. U. s.
A. 7. Sheridan. for Honolulu.
Seattle-Arrived Nov 6, ship Kirk
cudbrightshire, hence Oct IS
Yancouver-Sailed Nov. ), s. S. Ma
rama, for Honolulu.
San Franeisco-Arrived Nov. 6, II a.
m, S. S. China, hence Oct 81.
San Franciseo-Arrived Nov. 6, sch
Eva, from Grays Harbor, for Mahukona.
Hilo-Arrived Nov. ?, blk. Annie John
son. from San Francisco.
Hilo-Arrived Nov. 3, sch. ". H.
Marston, from Redondo.
Hilo-Arrived Nov. i, sch. Oeeania
Vance, from Eureka.
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DUE TOMORROW.
SAIL TOMORROW

Str. Noeau. for Kauai ports. 5 ?. N.
Str. J. \. Cummins, for Oahu ports.
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omera. Br. s., Norfolk, Nov. 4.
/. G. Wilder, Am. bkt,, San Francisco
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PORT OF HONOLULU.
ARRIVED.

Saturday, November 6.
o. S. s. Alameda, Dowdell, from San
Francisco, a. m.
Str. Mauna Kea, from Hilo and Maui
ports, a. N.
Str. Mikahala, from Maui and Molo-
kai ports, a. m.
DEPARTED.
P. N. s. s. Manchuria, Dixon, for
San Francisco, 10 a. N.
DUE TODAY.
Str Kinau, from Kauai ports, a. m.
SAIL TO-DAY.
All. s. s. Pleiades, for San Fran
cisco via Hilo, a. m.
DUE TOMORROW.
CA. S. s. Makura, from Australian
ports.
T. K. K. :. 5. Nippon Maru, from
San Francisco.
SAIL TOMORROW.
Str. Noeau. for Kauai ports. 5 ?. N.
Str. J. !. Cunmins, for Oahu ports
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PASSENGERS,


Per str. Nikahaia, from Maui and
Aolokaj ports. Nov. 6.-W. +. Roberts.
Pielades. Am. s., Seattle. Nov.
Riverside. Br. 81, Jenkins, Leith. Oct.
81.
komera. Br. s., Norfolk, Nov. 4.
5. G. Wilder, Am. bkt,, Ssn Francisco
Oct. 81.
THE MAILS.
Mails are due from the fouowins
points as follows:
San Francisco-Per Nippon Maru, Nov
Nokohama--Per Chiyo Maru. Nov. IA
Nancouver--Per Mariana, Nov. IS.
Colouies-Per Makura, Nov. 9.
Mails will depart for the followin,
points as follows
San Francisco-Per Alameda. Nov. 10
Tokohama-Per Nippon Maru, Nov. g
Nancouver-Per Makura. Nov. Q.
Colonies-Per Mariana. Nov. Is.
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'Pratt the Land Man
125 Merchant Street,
Adjoining Stangenwald Building
FOR SALE.

Lot and improvements, Spencer st.
Lot and Improvements, Kewalo St
Lot and improvements, Keeaumoku
street.
Lot and improvements, Beretania
avenue.
Lot and Improvements, King st.
Unimproved Lots, Kapahulu.
Unimproved Lots, Kalihi.
Improved and unimproved lease
holds, fine sea bathing and boating,
within short distance from city. Also
one improved leasehold in Manoa val
ley.
Excellent pineapple land in lots to
suit and on easy terms.
FOR RENT AND LEASE.
Cottages, Warehouses, Beach Lots.