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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
FRANCE IN THE PACIFIC
Chpperton Island May Be Mad, .
COaling Station.

washington, Aug. 22.-The possibilitv =,
uecIsioh as 10 the ownership of C1ipperton T.,a-a
In the Pacific Ocean. has aroused consid.s SAND
terest here, in view Of the expected conlst,0- a.
the Panama Canal by 1915 w
Ihe Island Is In dispute between Franco a..
Mexico ard me Italian government has indicated n.
willingness to act arbitrator In settling The -
ton Should the decision be favorable 10 F. YES
1T would mean another station in the linz - 80
governments possession around the world =
might become an important factor in militar, -
naval operations of the future 'a
The island would afford an intermediate stou..-
place for e'aling on the bank between our ps.ss
coast ports and the Tahiti islands, which are nu,N
bered among the French possessions
ClippertOn Island lies go miles soutbeas, =, -.
HarbOr of Acapulco. Mexico. Apparently n -
great natural advantages for a coaling station o.
naval base. but there are no means Of tsI,,,-
what extent such facilities as are there ny,s :.
developed.
The island is a very dangerous low ls00,,
about two miles in diameter with a nronS.a..
rock. sixtytwO feet high on the southeastern sdv.
which at first sight appears not unlike a san -
good weather the land is visible for tvsivs -
fifteen miles II is low coral belt. Of sand
like appearance and annunar in shane A "a
deeming physical feature appears to be an an.
chOrage on the northeastern side Of the island
where there are from twenty TO forty fathoms ~
water. with good holding ground However. the
place Is a dangerous one at best.
France claims the island not only on the ground
that IL was discovered by a French CAPTAIN tw,
centuries ago. but also because formal possession
OF IL was taken by French naval officer sent out
for the purpose in 1S5s. Mexico has exercised soma
authority over the phosphate industry and al ons
time ousted an American company from the island
although II does not appear on what grounds her
contentious OF ownershIp rest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
LINER AIDS CRIPPLED SCHOONER
After Repairing Leak the Colon Is Forced TO
Get Water from the Thames

"A wireless message from the steamer Thames
OF the Royal Mail Steamship Company hound FOR
New York from Colon. reported last night that ar
p. m ON August II. when three hours out she
sighted the schooner Osprey flying signals of dis
tress
Inc Osprey had left Barbados for Colon thirty
days before but, sprnging leak In a gale had
put into San Bias for repairs when eleven DAYS
out Resuming her voyage. she ran short of drink
ing water. which was supplied her by the Thames
In sufficient quantity to last her To Colon
The Osprey is a British schooner. OF ninety-nine
tons register and halls from St. Johns N b
She is commanded by Captain Clarke.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
CHICAGO sTREETcAR CONFERENCE.
Peace Hoped for Without Necessity of Arbi.
tratiOn-

Chicago. Aug. PA joint conference between
President William u. Mahon OF the international
StTeetCar Mems UnI.n and local union officers and
the presidents OF the Chicago streetcar eompases
probably will be held tomorrow the next step
IN the threatening wage controversy. Walter
Fisher who represents the city's interests in the
conferences. was busy to-day arranging this meet
ing. he expressed the nope that the conference
would point way 70 permanent peace without the
necessity OF arbitration.
Mr.. Mahon would not prophesy the result Of this
or other conferences that may be held. He said
simply that he was with the in holding out
against the acceptance OF tile contracts offered by
the companies. He declared that it would he bet
ter for the men 10 renew their present contract
than TO start graded system. which the inIeTna-
tional union had for years been trying TO abolish
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
FIVE ACCUSED OF RoBBING MAIL.
Said to Have Confessed to Taking $1,000 in
Last Two Months

St Louis. Aug. 22-Twc men. two boys and a
woman under arrest here. charged with rob-
bling mail boxes. According to the police they have
confessed that from thousands of letters taken
during the last two months they obtained $500
The five captured by POstofice inspectors
from Washington and CITY detectives. The alleged
leader his Frank F. Duncan. He
released from the United States Pententiary
AT Leayenworth. Kan. four months ago. the po-
lice say. The other prisoners Joseph Hasse
Agnes Mowbray. Leo Housa, nineteen years old.
and Harry seise. seventeen years old. The boys
lookouts.
Duncan said he did not bother with checks. al
though about $4,000 worth had passed through his
hands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
ELoPE AFTER WEEKS coURTsHIP.
White Plains Girl Welded to Georgia Man
in Chicago.
JHy telegraph to The Tribune j

Chicago. Aug 22-Aftsr a courtship OF seven
DAYS q. Philip Henry, IT Brinson Ga, and Elsie
Chambers. Of White Plains. y. Y, decided 70 sur
prise their friends at the Morane Hotel IN High
land Park. by an eIopement. Yesterday they came
TO Chicago. ostenstbly To have luncheon tose'hs''
In the evening cousin Of Miss Chambers Hvns A
the hotel received the following telesraphie us
patch
Dear Louis: Skv and were married ~ hoon t w.
day. We leave tonight for Georgia H i4ES-p W
ten home Ei-SlE I'N'
Miss Chambers who is twenty-'hree years 'O'
a tarphter Of Charles n chambers. who IS eR
ployed by the New York Central Railroad OO-
pany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
REYES NOT YET TAKEN.
More Troops Dire MOping North
TO5cdrd His Refuge.

Mexico city. Aug. "A special dispatch 10 the
Mexican Herald" tonight says that more troops
moving north toward Galeana. where General
Bernardo Reyes has taken refuge This last detaCh-
ment sent from San Luis Potosi 10 Arroyo
where II is said that sympathizers OF the Reyes
party threaten 10 make trouble
The same dispatch says that customs guards on
trains running to the border have been doubled
and in some instances tripled. This Is 10 check
the reported smuggling Of arms and ammunition
across the American border Colonel Juan Castillo
recently went 10 Monterey to confer with General
TTevino. and the dispatch OF extra troops and the
strengthening Of the guards were the result
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
NEW YORK WOMAN ROBBED
Jostled in Crowd on Train in Connecticut
Loses Money and Jewelry.

lby Ieiesrnph 20 The TrhuncI
Waterbury. Conn. Aug. 22-NIrs Anna ~ p
bank of New York. was iostIed ON n trat =.
Litchfeld this morning and robbed of 500 in cash
and valuable bracelet with four diamonds she
was In Goshen. several miles away when she uada
the discovery, The thief. believed TO be a woman
opened her hahd bag IN the crush. Mrs. Burbank
thinks. and, thrusting her hand in renewed ,na
money and trnkets -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
FIFTH AVENUE BUS HITS LAMP POST

one OF the large Fifth avenue coaches, driven
by Burton Hanson. OF No $50 Park avenue crashed
into lamppost IA Central Park yesterday after
noon. The iamppost was wrecked and there was
much excitement among the passengers No one
was injured The coach is one OF several which
nAVe 'ne run up tnth avenue, through Central
Park 10 the Central Park Casino A few 81 80
passengers were taken bus. which came alons,
soon after the collision. Others continued 10 ne
Casino afOot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
BONES OF MAN FOUND I'M SHARP

PENSACOLA, Fla. Aas. 22.-When a fourteen o.,
shark caught here yesterday afternoon was cut
open It's stomach was found 10 contain the hack
bones two ribs and portions Of the skull OF a man
il is believed they parts Of the body OF fisher
man who fen overheard from schooner IN Pen
sscoa Harbor several days ago. A school n,
sharks was following the schooner at the time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
WAGES BOARDS FOR AUSTRALIA
Premiers Decide to Enforce Sweeping Indus
trial Measure Throughout Commonwealth

Melbourne. Aug. 22-At a conference n, sa,rrt,,.
the Australian Premlers decided upon a sweepinp
industrial measure, the establishment of wages
boards throughout the Commonwealth
The Commonwealth Parliament. Il is announced
VIII create an Industrial appeal tribunal empow-
cred 10 adJudicate on the awards made ~, 49,,
boards when they cause unfair interstate compe,,.
ton 'hN''-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
RUSSIAN ASSASSIN suRRENpees

St Petersburg. Aug 22.-The actual assassin O,
Deputy Hertzenstein In Finland In 1906 a work
man I'arishkh by name. has surrendered to the
Finnish police at Tericki. 1t expected that Dr
DubrOvin. editor OF "Znamya' the orra, -, a.
Union or True Russian People would be chareaj
TO appear in court. ~ "e 'eiuSes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
FUNERAL OF JOHN C. LATHAM
Many Thousands Pay Last Tribute to New
Yorker at Hopkinsville, XIV.

hopkinsville, Ky. Aug. 22.-The city and county
united this afternoon in paying last tribute ~
respect 20 John c. Latham the New York banker
who was born here and who ever DISPLAYED inter
est and generosity toward the town
The funeral was held at the Episcopal church a,
SeIooN' 0oh"u''eo Dy me Key George G Abbitt.
80 nv O""s was placed IN nausoleum IN River
-. 49, Many thousands Of people attended
the service through genuine sorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
MASS FOR DANISH AMERICANS.
Celebrated by an American Priest in Copen-
hagen-Two Thousand Attend

Copenhagen. Aug "A special high mass was
celebrated at the Church OF the Holy Ghost here
to-day In honor OF the Danish-American visitors
two thousand OF whom attended Several Of the
members OF the American Legation also were pres
mt the services. The Rev. DIR. Kjoelhede or
Michigan. preached the sermon.
A similar service held az Sanct Knud's
Church at Odense
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
INDIANS BURN WOMAN To DEATH

III Paso' Tex. Aug. 2.-Beieying a witch brousb,
en- the smallpox epidemic that caused the death
of many u their children. the Indians Of Hu.,.
lingo near l'uebla, Mexico. il was learned to-day
,gafhsa 10 death an aged woman. Juana Reutirez
IheI barrieaded all the exits OF her hut SCI fire
10 u ana watched her parish in ths names
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
HIeHwAYMeN HOLD UP TROLLEY CAR

southngton. Conn, Aug. 22-After stopping the
trolley car which they running by placing
logs ON the tracks two masked highwaymen dis
playing revolvers. forced William Price the con-
dnctor. and John Adams TO give up their MONEY!
MS-and two gold watches at Lazy Lane Tonight
The men made good their escape.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
AUTO TURNS TURTLE; INJURIES TWO.
Physician, Who Was Answering Call Nav
Not Recover.

Dsnkirk' n Y Aug. 22-Dr. n. Z. Beardsley. OF
this city. and the Rev. J. 7. Badgley. pastor 90
me First Presbyterian Church. We're both injured
The former perhaps fatally. when Dr. Beardsle,,.s
automobile turned turtle on a country roaa -
here this afternoon while the doctor was ansvrer-
ing a cali. Mr.. Badgley is not seriously hurt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
WHITES AND NEGROES CLASH.
Three 5f the Former Now in LOuisVAl'
Hospital

Louisville Ky. Aug 22.-In bloody sue7'4-.
fight between prominent white youths ana ..nr
early to-day three Of the youths are IN HoSF-~
including Victor VOnhorries. of Louis'N'e. anu
ward Prince Of Wilmington n G.. son OF the Gun
troIIer OF the Atlanti, Coast Line. who may Hl'
The bows were severely slashed With razors
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23

London. Aug. PA block of business houses at
Nos 20 and q Abchurch Lane and No l4s Cannon
street were DESTROYED by fire this morning. Forty
different firms are affected. The damage amounts
to thousands of dollars
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
BODY OF WHIRLPOOL VICTIM FOUND

Niagara Falls N Y, Aug. 22-The body Of
August sporer. the lad who went through the
Whirlpool rapids to death last Monday afternoon
was recovered tonight the Lewiston Bridge
by a Canadian boatman. The skull had been
crushed by the rocks In the stream
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
BONDS FOR $4,000 STOLEN.

davenport. Okla. Aug 22-An express package
containing $4,000 in negotiable bonds OF the CITY
OF Chandler OKLA, was reported yesterday TO have
oeeh stolen recently from the Wells-Fargo Express
Company while in transit The bonds bad han
sold to trust company at Guthrie There IL no
clsw. - NV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23

Coin, Iowa. Aug. 2-LOuis Nier and Glen
Hutchson. prominent farmers We're killed last
night when an automobile in which they were rid
Ing was struck by Wabash passenger train an n
crossing where the Wabash and Burlington rail-
roads intersect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
HIGH TIDE FLOODS BARCELONA

barcelona. SPAIN Aug PA phenomenally higl
tide to-day Hooded the lower parts Of the city
Great damage has been done.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
SPANISH CAPTURE WAR CARGO.

Las Palmas. Canary Islands. Aug Z-The sail
ing vessel Soledad. loaded with war material mas
been captured here by the authorities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
MANY INJURED IN COLLISION

Frankfort-on-the-Oder. Germany. Aug Given
~ passengers and nearly that number of railroad
el"ployes were severely injured in collision to-
connective. "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
BARON RosEN RECEIVED BY czAe

St Petersburg. Aug. 22-Baron Rosen Ambas
sador TO the United States was received IN a,,,,
ence by the Emperor yesterday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
DEPUTY FROM eUADELoupE ARRESTED

Pointe-a-Pitre. Guadeloupe Aug. 22-Deputy Ie
gitimus has been arrested here He was sentenced
last year to four years imprisonment for alleged
hiding 1890
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-23
HENEY MAY RUN INoEpeNoeN1v

newport ore Aug 2-Franeis J. deney an
nouneed to-day that he could moi ,ccen, IT, -
cratic or Independence League nominations for Ms
trict Attorney Of San Francisco. as he was mo,
eligible in these parties. He said he might rr, -
an independent candidate ~" 80
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-09
IN TAFT'S HONOR.
Federal Troops. Confederate Veter-
ans and Militia Will March.

NEW ORLEANS LA. Feb. S.-Or-
carnations OF III, Louisiana militia
United States troops and United con,
fedcrate <eterans viii be represented
in the Tart parah" here on Thurs
day
Secretary Of VA Wright has w1r"d
thar he las no ELECTIONS :" the
.roogs stationed h'r" at Jackson Far
racks rarticipatin@ and ii is expected
that tho several Companies VIII Dc
OF tered CT for IN" occasion.
The military band from Fort Bar
rancas Fla. will also take part.
A big conting"r' from III" state
guard viii! also ''icipate.
T. W. Casticm"n. Major Gencra'
commanding the "uisia CCnf"der'
ate vcrcrans. has 'Ll!"d a meeting o.
tive various cam for Tuesday to
arrange for j"inn, in III" parade.
Scores Of civ, organizations will
10 N lipc
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-09

posed Of t. Will" uuiN a few ounces
OF the drug would hr enough for any
druggist IN Il wear in tn" preparation
Of Legitimate medicines McQua'de
contends that ! or each ten negroes
arrested nj u dair shows signs OF
the Use f cocaine. ~. IN other words
were coke nrndH."
Four NOR, arrests of negroes were
made Sunday GU suspicion OF having
had something To do win the hoiN-
ing up OF women Oh I'll" streets.
There are now n sCur" Of negroes
h, Id IN the polio" station and il
crowd OF ouI others gathered in Tn"
courtroom yesterday morning eN'
rrcting that there would b" Il hear
ing Of s@mr sort When there was
no hearing and II was announced
tina, the negroes would b" held over
many sounds + diSarproral rnSu"d
and the room WAS cleared by OH
GERS
In the larger negro churches sun
day mass meetings were h"lu. al
which the Law abiding negro VAS re-
qurst"d to assist IN" police in clean
ing out la | negroes
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-09
Secretary Of Navy Replies TO
Senator C|ay's Resolution.
COAL BILL IS Tue BIGGEST ITEM
Cost, Little Over s'os'' 900 to Keep
Bat.leshp in Repair One YEAR
Fuel Involved Outlay Of s5,s44,ei5.
How cures Are Reached.
,Hy Associated Prcss.l

WiSIHNGTON. =. G., Feb. y =
Res .onding to a 70 Olu'ion in reduced
by S"raIor Clay. 2 rep ri was S"h'
to h" senate :odsy b. Secretary %
:hr Nav ~ TbcTrv saviIg that ~
costs 500. $50 to keep Il first cias"
tat I"-hip in repair AID good con
diriOn for on" wear. This EGUr" Va
obtained Nv taking IN" av"TaC" Of
/ h" cost &C k",ping - |a:ii"'hti'S IN
repair for tn" fiscal var 1905
1t DOS Mt iE"lnd" extraordinary
rrrafrs Incident to TAI inG ship cTt
q cpmmis,i, r'3;oi"'liaE or recon
>r-ur'ing il.
Tn" COZ az coal uS"d on ha''i"-
shi. : Tr- -" fiscal ,"ar i"rs ~. 81.
,ii.l5 This coal was l'"uSh' from
Is mIanics 4 prices varying fr"n'
s. &" TO- sc..I pr ION. tho variation
f,~in- due 20 tn" stat" of III" mark.
~, uumb"r ~ ."ns Ir'r "ur'ra" and
ihr dis uco of CrIiI"T,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-09
WOMAN ARRESTED IN
KING LARCENY CASE
Charged With Perjury in Connect on
With Bend Before the Financ ers
Conviction.
nv Associated PreSS.)

BOSTON, MASS. Feb. S.--Ihe sec
oni arrest mace in come cllcn WIN
the bonds secured by Car emo u.
King. the financial agent, before M
Imprisonment in the State prison 10Y
larceny. came today when Rose Berh-
stein 1. years old. was arrested IA
Maiden. charged with perjury.
The woman was secretly lhd!c''u
Cn the charge by the Suffolk county
grand jury al its last session IN IN"
ground that she qualified AS one o!
Kings bondsmcn by taking oath that
She owned property in Maiden at :.
time when she knew this TO be false.
because she was in bankruptcy. she
vas locked up in the Charles stree
iail tonight and will be arraigncd
tomorrow.
Simon Kirk, Boston real estate
dealer. was arrested on a similar III
dictment on Saturday last. and is
a, liberty under $2,oor bail pending
his trial.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-09
Panama Minister Protests.
IRv Nssncfatcd ETcss.l

WASHINGTON ~ G. Fob. Sc.
& ArUs' mara. IN" Panama mi0iaicT
lo,Iay called a. ih" state d"p"TaW"'''
and fI.d protest from his gov"ri,
N. NJ against tho s.""ch mad" in IN"
TIrusr Of R"pr' scntaiivrS recently ~
representative Rainey ~ llpoiS. ~
vhica President OhaIdia. Of Panama
w7s scycrrlv attacked
The mIni.icr acted in pursuance ~
instrucii,rs CahI'd by his govern
mrnf
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-09
NEWPORT NEWS VA. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY .. 1909
ing teller IN the place Of Allan trutch'

Ing teller in the plar" OF Allan trutch
field
When the iuforma .or was hrok"N
TO a sister of Nr. nrGs that her
brothers body had been t"nnd this
was the FIRST information that any
mcmi'pr of the family had that auth'
was wrong. Miss Digs listened with
forced calmness to III" facts bri'itN
ted and thea asked quietly thai
ihr other members Of his family. his
hrl thers, be notified
Little Money on Body.
In the pockets o. MIR DiGss. when
found. were TWO cash register KEYS
ami sIns in cash. Dr. | owing. county
coroner. said this morning that he
mr, Mr.. Digs twic" yesterday in
New road Both times Or. Loving
offered TO take Mr. Diggs home and
hrp him along. Each Tine Mr.. Digs
thanked him and Y>llHin"d that b,
was en-: for n 'cuilo,ituttonat ana
preferred walking Il. hat Was his
custom. and that Ne also Frequently
walked in Chest"rii'ld comfy.
The brothers OF Mr. Digs are Al
,rt Digs OF Ginter Park. ana r"r"y
Digs of Richmond secretary OF the
firm of Digs & Il, aides; Judge j
Singleton DigRs. Of l.vuchhurc; r.
Dig.s Il prominent lawyer "f Child
rev. Texas. Frank DiggS. of this city
Mrs Gus Peple. Of South firs'
street. is sister Of Mr.. ihGrS.
TIL" lody was brought to HI SIS
tnr'> home in Richmond.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-09
SCHOONER IN DISTRESS.
Name Unknown, But Tugs Have Gone
to Her Assistance.

(Ry Associated Press.)

.SW-JI.NINGTDN n. c.. Feb. SIN
respc nsr to information from OAK
Island lie saving station. off Cape
Fear bar. The Wilmington tag
Blanche, Captain Dosher. this after
neon went to the assistance of an III
known schooner reported eight miles
southeast of Bald Head light. p1rt-
ally Iismas;ed and practically all sails
gone.
The tug had not returned 10 south
uorI tonight and IS believed &c have
the disabled vessel in Tow off the bar.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-09
JAPANESE SUBJECT TO THE FORE
Apparent That Charleston Negro Col
iector Can't Be Confirmed at This
Sessicn-however, Case Being Uti'
liked to Stave Of. Undesirable leQis-
lation-Perkins' Friends indignant.


WASHINGTON ID. &. Feb S.-Un-
der the guise of considering the nomi-
nation of w. d. Crum. the negro cot
hector of customs, at Charleston, s. G..
rcappuintcd BY President Roosevelt.
the senate in executive session To-Day
discussed the Japanese Question.
incidentally the discussion turned
upon the reference to Senator Perkins
by President Roosevelt in letter 10
Governor Gillett of California. IN
which he said that the senior Caii-
iCrnia senator had hamper"d the ad-
mlnistraion In it's effors to build up
the navy. yet now advises policy
of wanton insult
Indignation Was Shown.
Reference to THIS statement was
made by Senator Tillman. colleague
of Senator Perkins. on the naval al
fairs committee. and indignation was
shown BY other senator's Of the attack
upOn Mr.. Perkins
Both California senators took part
in the discussion.
Senator Perkins made statement
to the effect that he had not been
asked by the President to participate
in the conferences that have Teen
held concerning the Japanese sit,ia-
ton In California. -. =. a., * 3, =.
He said that he could not under
stand why the President should init
mate that he had tried to stir up
sentiment in California in opposition
to the efforts of the President.
Favors Steady Growth.
He stated what his position was
on the subject of big navy. de-
claring that he had always been In
favor of steady growth OF the navy,
even though he was against the Pres
idcnt's four battleship program last
session
Senator Flint declared that he had
not anticipated In the conferences at
the White House until he was asked
to serve as the intermediary between
the administration and the California
legislature
He made IL clear that he did not
approve of the criticism of his col
league.
Crum Gaze q Buffer.
While il is becoming apparent that
Collector Crum cannot be confirmed
at the present session. il IS also en-
dent that the case is being used as
a buffer" for legislation which the
leaders do not intend shall be passed.
Senator's TiIlman, Frazier and Gary
made extended speeches today on the
race question in the South.
Mr.. Gary talked of the Crum case
in particular. and against the policy
IF placinS negroes in important Of
fetal positions where 1t is necessary
for whites TO come in contak Win
them and especially in cases where
business is transacted by white peo-
PIE
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-02-09
NOTED FRENCHMEN DEAD.
Death Of One Natural: Other Result
of Accident
nv AssOci: ted PrPSs.)

PARIS. Feb. S.--Drath claimed TO-
dav two Of the best known men IL
Paris. Caluett-Abraham Mendez. the
ncpI and novelist and Ernest AltX
ander Hon.re COuquelin. known IA
niliarly as Coquelin Cadet. one "f
Frances noted actors.
Mendez' body was found manglei
ia the railroad tunnel near Sain; Ger
main. where he had fallen accidentally
rem moving train.
NJ. Coquelin stricken down by the
news of the death OF his brother.
Benoit Constant Coquclin. on Jan. -,
expired this morning in the arms OF
his valet.