The Washington herald., 1909-07-27
AT THE HOTELS.

there was nothing more plentiful Ia the
shape Of food than fish. The rivers ana
bays teemed with every variety OF FISH
food. and II was deemed impossible thar
time could over come when there would
be any diminution OF the supply. This
state Of affairs lasted for several cen
turtles. and up to about thirty years ago.
when, owing 20 the Increased population
or the country. the large demand for
hsh and the thoughtlessness OF govern
ment and fishermen. there was a short
age OF a supply IN many localities where
once there had been a superabundance.
The history Of the destruction OF
hshing grounds IN many rivers and
bays" continued Mr. Weeks, "particular
ly IN the vicinity OF large cities, Is well
known In and around 3 1stOn waters.
TOT example, quarter Of century ago,
there was excellent fishing from many
bridges whereas to-day the changes in
the character OF the waters. due 10 man
ufacturing plants and sewage. have
driven away many specimens Of the
finny tribe.
The Federal and State governments
have in recent years performed rnerito-
rlous service In the direction OF preserv-
Ing our food fish. The Federal govern
ment especially IS at present laborlng in
dustriously 10 save every specimen now
swimming in the ocean. rivers. or lakes
that is OF benefit 70 man Il IS a gi-
gantic task which the National Fisheries
Commission has undertaken, but having
the support Of the government and the
good viii Of the people, it has already
performed wonderful work. and is des-
tined 10 meet with further success"
Discussing mining in Mexico, Joseph c.
McMullen, a mining engineer, OF New
York. who was seen at the New VII
lard. said that Alamos. on the MAYO
River. was one Of the Oldest mining
towns IN Sonora, having q population Of
about $500.
zone OF the mines inspected there has
been in continuous operation for more
than rs years" continued Mr. McMuIIen.
"and is still a paying enterprise The
town is similar il appearance 10 all the
Spauish-Arnerican towns. It Is the home
Of a number Of wealthy mine and ranch
owners. The valley Of Mayo IS one OF
remarkable fertility. and we met several
Americans who purchased large tracts
for stock-raising and general agriculture.
An immense trade IN COW beans has been
ported 70 Spain.
From Alamos we made q trip Up the
Sierra AIadre Mountains, which rise TO
an elevation OF 7,O00-s.O00 feet. They are
a part OF the Coast Range, but are near
ly 100 miles inland. The hills are well
tiubered with pine trees, but there Is 1T
to hard wood % be found. The noun
tains, however, are rich 10 gold and s.l-
yer, but the lack OF transportation facili-
ties prevent any extensive development
Much OF the land n the mountain re-
gions is owned by the government, and
II vas stated 20 US that the prices had
Increased fully one-half during the last
year or two. The mining claims seem
70 be IN demand, as the laws are much
simpler than those IN the United States,
ano the rights more secure.
The climate OF Sonora and Slnaloa Is
excellent The rainy season lasts from
August until the end Of October. The re-
naming months are dry, and the air Is
pleasant All kinds Of grain Is raised.
as well as sugar cane. Besides semi
tropical fruits, there IS an abundance OF
apples. pears peaches, and & variety os
berries. II IS singular fact that Mexico
ships early fruit aa5 vegetables TO the
California markets five OF six weeks In
advance Of the homegrown products.
Oranges and ether citrus fruits are
shipped IN considerable quantities %
points IN the United States.'
c. D. Nelson. Of St. Paul. a1lnn-. who
was seen at the National and who has
business interests IN Cuba. said that the
view IS taken by some people that II Is
time 10 find out for certain how tie
Maine was destroyed IN Havana Harbor.
e 80 ~ -
said Gr Nelson. that the Navy Depart-
ment Is unwilling 20 have any investlga-
ton lest Il be found that faults OF con-
structioa rather than an external mine
caused the damage. Il is not patriotic
notion that the request OF Che Spanish
government for an investigation was re-
fused BY the United States because OF a
desire 20 use the incident as q ground TOr
war. whether q just one or not.
Curiosity might be satisfied II the ship
were raised and anything OF value were
discovered TO show the truth. But be-
yord that Il would seem far better 10 let
the vessel lie IN the sands. The history
has been made. 4 decade and more has
passed since the Spanish war. L has
been ten-year period OF great develop
ment fo- the United States. Much OF the
expansion was a direct result OF the war.
IT win not change the course Of his
tory IN any particular II anything is dis
covered at this late day contrary 70
the accepted theory. The people !n
Havana are interested IN the suggestion
to raise the Maine, because they believe
their fine harbor Is being affected by
the wreck. The sand drifting against
the vessel Is making a bar, which will
add TO the danger already attached 20
the presence Of a sunken ship.
a reason for raising the wreck might
be found in such a practical complaint
But few viii feel Ike encouraging any
disturbance OF the Maine as a part OF
naval affairs, or as an expression of
discomfort with the administration OF
the country"
The American teacher Of English"
said Prof. DR.. F. S. williams, OF CHI
cago. Ill. who is well known In educa-
tional circles Of that city. "ought 70 be
better prepared 10 teach the English
language than his English colleagues
American schools make much OF Eng
lish. II is taught with increasing at
tention IN the public schools. II Is given
a large amount OF credit for admission 20
college. In college It occupies q proni-
nent place IN the curriculum In many
institutions II IS absolutely required or
every candidate for a degree, even when
the course Of study permits tho widest
freedom Of election.
In some instances instruction goes far
beyond the one or two credits absolutely
required. so that en- interested student
may have extensive practice IN writing
the language. This training IN the CON-
position and rhetoric Is supplemented by
required or elective courses IN express
sion. where the power OF using the Ian