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The Japanese Incident and the True
Policy Of Naval ENpans,un.

The House Of Representatives seems
unable to consider nav1 estimates and
discuss proposals for new warships on
their merits. The Treasury watchdoCs
invariably charge that when the Admin
istraton Urges additions 10 the fleet a
war scare is manufactured for the oCca =
sion, and the debate then degenerates
into a weltcr Of irresponsible and futile
talk about the Yellow Peril
II is irresponsible because the effect
of it, not only in the Far taS; bu; in he
United States, is not considered at the
time it is uttered. What could be more
mischievous than the Numbering Of the
Hon. PETE HEPBURN about the passion
for military glory in America that causes
war in every generation; and what
could be more i'll advised than the fore
bodingso Of racial conflict that emanated
from the prophetic soul Of the Hon.
BoURKE COCHRAN?
On the other hand, it is futile because
neither the iingoes nor the economists
who scout the idea of war would be
accepted as experts in military matters
What, for instance. could be more ftl-
tile than Mr.. TAwNEY's argument that
n war is out Of the question because
the Japanese always that bogey, be il
noted could not make raids on the
Pacific coast without a coaling station
somewhere nearer than Nipon. the as
sumption being that if war with Japan
occurred there would necessarily be
descent upon the Pacific coast by the
enemy. Moreover, of the capacity of
Japan TO conduct operation away from
her home base Mr.. TAwNEy has the most
primitive notion Nor does he con
slider naval conditions on this side of the
Pacific, which might unfortunately be
favorable 10 the raid he makes light Of.
Further, what could be more feeble and
inane than Mr.. TAwNEY' 5 sentiment that
the two oceans are greater bulwarks
of defence than battleships?
The common sense view of naval ex-
pansion is that il will be Necessary 30
long rs the great Powers in Europe and
the new great Power in Asia continue to
strengthen their armaments. Without
neglectng the national defence the
United States cannot afford to lag be-
hind and put its faith in the bulwarks of
the two. oceans, which being two really
constituted weakness when the fleet is on
one side Of the continent. With England
building Dreadnoughts, and Germany,
Japan and France following suit, there
was nothing for the United States to do
but comply with the new development.
Before.the end Of the year England will
have no less than six of these mighty
ships actually in commission.
The naval policy Of the United States
should he logical, consistent and auto
matte. mot dictated by fear Of war with
any particular Power, but regulated with
a view to self-defence in any emergency
by the strength of the armaments OF
other naval Powers, one and all.
The sun., 1909-01-24
THE PEACEMAKER or PORTS
MOUTH.

To THE EDITOR orTBE suN-Sir! Con-
siderable tenderness exists In Washington
concerning the proposed legislation In
California on the subject Of aliens Why
should that be 80. when Japan has agreed
to prevent emigration to this country
Have our people got TO tread lightly when
japan is mentioned7 It seems 80. But
why3 Is IL the old sore caused by Roose-
velt's meddling with the Portsmouth
conference. whereby Japan was robbed
OF indemnify Roosevelt said We would
dominate the Pacific! We are fortify-
Ing Manila and have some imaginary
interests in the Philippines. which are as
valuable AZ corner lots on the moon;
but what fortifying have We been doing
on our Pacific ooastp The spectacular
feet is coming home. and the japan scare
breaks out again. Was the feet terror
10 the Oriental. who. per Taft. sees only
with his eyes9 Is there any chance for a
humbug to humbug Africa. or is the U nited
States OF America place where humbug-
ging is fine art and success'
NEW YORK, January 2s. E.R.D.
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The Governor Of Californis and the state
Constitution.

To THE EDITOR OF THE SuN-Sir: II
Is said that Governor Gillett OF California
threatens TO veto certain proposed laws
tending to discourage the immigration OF
foreigners ineligible 10 become citizens OF
the United States. IL 10 TO be supposed
that his oath Of ONCE was 10 the eject that
he would support the Constitution OF
California.
The Constitution Of California provides.
In Article XIX. section 4 THE presence Of
foreigners ineligible to become citizens
Of the United States 10 declared to be
dangerous 10 the we'll being Of the State
and the Legislature shall discourage their
immigration by all the means within its
power
Would the Governor not be impeacha.
BILE for preventing the Legislature from
complying with the Constitution
new YORK. January ~. sec.
The sun., 1909-01-24
From ne Great Fan, Leader.

From NE Great Fails Leodsr
The picturesque names OF the carly Montana
are passing away, like the prospector and the
cowboy. The latest 10 pass Is that OF TIBET, ers,
while home OF the indian and the cowboy-the
Mother Bsrrows. dispenser OF true Western hos
pitality. More than a quarter OF a century ago,
considerably more, It was that Ubet was located
upon the map OF northern Montana. Located in
tho Judith Gap, Ubet made a cony encnt halfway
place from anywhere TO anywhere else. and the
hotel ono saloon. one blacksmith shop, and In
time ono store did a thriving business: Inyesti
cation OF the early history OF Ubet would reveal
number of punctuation marks OF As size but no
one thought the less OF Tibet for tn at In the early
time.
And now comes an order from the Post once
Department thstCbet as an ofNcial handle where
with TO direct United States mail Is no more
from here the name OF Ubet drops down and out
OF the Government directory and the new town
OF judith Gap takes the postal cards True
Judith Gap is not name 10 be sneeEed at hut
beside the name OF Ubet II dwindes into the or.
ordinary. n-~-a-nv--s ~
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Will the New Messina BE Less Easily
DestrOyedo

IL seems to be settled that Messina
is to be rebuilt, but under strict Govern
mental regulations intended TO assure
the employment of sounder methods
Of construction and thus to minimize
the effect of seismic shocks. What
are these methods, land what likelihood
is there that they will be exclusively
applied?
The methods aretwo, and each differs
widely from those hitherto favored in
Europe. There must be no more walls
of stone or brick. There is an agree
ment Of opinion that for capaoious
and expensive structures in the busi-
ness section Of the city II will be need
full to follow the example of the steel
framed, ferro-concrete buildings which
wthstood so we'll the earthquake In
San Francisco. 1t is even proposed
dhat groups Of buildings shall be welded
together on very thick concrete foun-
dations by elaborate steel frameworks.
1t is obvious, however, that the outlay
required would put this mode of con-
struction out of the question except
in the case of spacious business houses
and the homes OF the rich. For all
other buildings, including the dwellings
Of tho middle and poorer classes, The
adoption Of the Japanese manner of
constructing houses at once strong and
cheap is Advocated. The Fundamental
aim of the japanese earthquake archi
to,t il not IN WELD 10 shock brt IN 70
sist it, The building, which by the way
should be Of one or two stories, is SO
knitted together that it stands as a
whole. ln-the first place good foun-
dation is laid this may be Of broken
stonc or stone blocks, but cement con-
crete is tho best. Above this foundation
is placed a framework Of strong wooden
beams, with diagonal braCing. angle
irons at the joints, and light roof.
The visible sides are purely for orna-
ment and have nothing TO do with the
The sun., 1909-01-24
The Hiding YIa css.

She hid a secret In her mouth
The ivory gates behind.
A hiding place which would appear
For safety well designed:
But oft they oped. 90 It escaped
Auc travelled like the wind.
She hid secret In her pure.
Constructed well to hold.
A safe and sure receptacle
For silver and for gold:
But Oft II oped, the secret ned
And travelled as OF old.
She hid a secret In her heart
Where little entrance gained.
An organ which think was meant
To give ell II contained:
IL opened not, and ever since
Tho secret there remained. t~~0 ~
- ..-- sss<>xpBuhoA WILSON.
The sun., 1909-01-24

Golden corrs'pondsnes Sprrovais JournaI and
Herald.
Old Joker Colburn was partially through eat.
ing when the thought came 10 him that Mrs Col.
burn came with him.
NJ. l.. Doty and Frank Paul had the istcs, hair
cuts.
Frank Churchill has got TO square hIm,.l,
with Boston people
Mike Miller wept when Mrs Rich told abou,
the empty bottle
The sun., 1909-01-24
The steel Bulkhead and the Wire
less Wave.


When before yesterday was there
ever a capital disaster TO a great steam
ship at sea without marked impair
ment, for some time thereafter, OF con-
fidence in the safety Of the ocean pas
sage and a strong accentuation in the
public mind of its possibilities Of peril?
II il a notable thing that such conse-
quences are unlikely to follow the loss
Of the Republic a vessel Of fame for
qualities that endear he memory to
thousands. The legacy that is left by
the rammed Republic and the lesson
taught by her fate consist mainly OF
encouragement and reinsurance to the
ocean traveller.
Until science can Danish fog or sur
round the hull OF the fog hidden ship
with a zone impossible without ade-
quate warning, there must always be
the possibility Of accidents like those
which destroyed the Oregon, La Bour-
gogne and now tn Republic. In this
last case. however, there has been a
triumphant demonstration OF the eff
cienoy OF the two greatest factors OF
human safety at sea under modern con-
ditlons, namely, the watertight COM
partment and the wireless telegraph
The trustworthiness of each and the
special value OF the two in combination
in time OF need have never had so signal
an illustration.
This demonstration is something TO
be grateful for-apart from those larger
reasons for profound gratitude which
are 80 obvious as to render common
place the expression Of them.
The sun., 1909-01-24

Of IL cut out. At best he must endure
a strenuous and exhausting day on the
fourth Of next March. Why should he
not be permitted one nights rest' The
next day and the days following will be
full enough Of toll.
The sun., 1909-01-24

london once, Efhnsham House. I Arundel
street. strand. The daily and SUNDAY SIN are on
salo In London Al Murray'S Exchange. Trafalgar
Buildings Northumberland avenue: Pan Mall
American and Colonial Exchange, Carlton street.
Regent street. and DAVIS steamship Agency IL
Green street. Leicester square.
The sun., 1909-01-24

Paris once, 20 Rue Louis lc Grand The daily
and sunday editions are on sale AZ RioSque i2 near
the Grsnd Hotel Kosque u. Boulevard des CAP.
ucines, corner Place de rOpera and KioSque ~.
Boulevard dcs ltalens. corner Rue Louis lc g rand
The sun., 1909-01-24

Published y'tir sun Printing and Publlshln g
Association at 40 Nassau street, In the Borou gh
OF Mani Atan, New York, President and Treas.
urer OF the Association. William N. l.anan, i7C
Nassau street. Secretary OF the Association.
Franklin bartlett $ Nassau street
The sun., 1909-01-24

Knlcker- The keynote OF the fashionable we'd
ding is simplicity.
Bocker-ln those who read about H.
The sun., 1909-01-24

Japan wants war. II requires but spark to
set thenre. Rspressntdtire RIcHnoNDP. HoBsoS,
No spark is needed to ignite Captain
HossoN. He is always in state of spon-
taneous combustion.
The sun., 1909-01-24
ountaiu eert1K.

Steila-Hov can man get In 10 socie tyt
Bells-hsve wife and an auto that are bon
good climbers
The sun., 1909-01-24

am noted as being that -- old standpstter.
--SDsak,r CANNON.
We beg leave to protest. Uncle JOE
has shed the reproach. He is now noted
as one Of the most earnest revisers in
the SiStieth Congress.
The sun., 1909-01-24

inclusion. They and our few structures
Of some merit have cost the country ap-
proximately $500, 100000.
There is another consideration, that
OF economy. We have bureau In the
Treasury Department which has charge
Of the erection OF most OF our post offices
and custom houses. In the same De-
partment the life saving service has a
small force Of architects independent OF
the supervising architects Office. The
Quartermaster's Department builds
army buildings. Navy buildings are
in the hands Of men educated in ship
building. The Bureau Of Indian Affairs
erects school houses and other struc-
lures. The Capitol has its force Of
architects. Other Departments have
their buildings put up by outside con-
tracts, with no official authority or ex-
pert with technical knowledge to super
wise the work and determine whether or
not the country IL getting what 1t pays
for.
Mr.. NEwLANDs's proposal may not
provide the best possible system, but it
at least follows legitimate path and
places this important matter in the
hands Of the national Congress. MIR.
RoosEvEIT's method Of procedure was
a gross and impudent usurpation OF
authority that Is not his.
The sun., 1909-01-24

The indulsences allowed to the unoom-
pleted jury In murder case In Tennesses
would never do in this land OF steady
habits and conscious virtue. and tbere-
fore imitation cannot be recommended.
Thus Judge HART upon an appeal by the
sixth juror. who mi ssed his morning po-
tation:
The Constitution prohibits unusual or cruel
punishments. Mr oticer. see that those gentle
men who are wont 70 have toddy gettheir toddy
hereafter. There is no reason why these men
should be compelled TO sit and listen 10 all this
tlresome detail when they might be comfortable
10 their room. II necessary 10 amuse them. give
them couple OF dice and let EN- roll EN- on the
noor Just so they don't make too much noise"
This Judge will catch II, and he may
live to be sorry. Such levity, suoh lax
notions Of puoprietyl And yet so human
The impulse. however. is rational Does
1t not suggest that jury duty is too often
a Spartan ordeal. and that a little more
attention to the comfort Of jurymen would
make the duty more POPULAR
The sun., 1909-01-24
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The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18
Legal Fornalities to Incorporate New Districts
To Be Complied With at Once
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

territory bears to the total city reve-
nues. Every promise that was made
can and will be kept and the city ad-
confident that the results will be even
better for the annexed territory than
has been promised
The city of Piedmont, which was in
corporated only few years ago, is also
Isolated, as we'll as Berkeley and Ala
media, by the annexation OF the out
lying districts to Oakland. Piedmont
is now surrounded on all sides by Oak
land. To the west and south is the old
city of Oakland, which Piedmont re-
fused to join. To the north and east
is Claremont, which voted yesterday
to become part of Oakland. The Clare
mont hotel is now in the city of Oak
land. A resident of Piedmont must GO
into Oakland if he wants to get out OF
his home city at all.
An examination of the map of the
new city of Oakland shows that part
of Grizzly peak, the object OF pilgrim
age of hundreds of university students
for years, is now in Oakland. Many Of
the Berkeley hills are in Oakland. 1t
Will take an exact survey to determine
whether or not Charter hill, where is
the Big c. is in the city of Oakland.
RUSH IMPROVEMENTS
The bonds for the Improvement of the
water front and the erection of munich
pal buildings will be sold as fast as
possible. The details of fixing the de-
nomination of the bonds, advertising
for bids for their sale and printing
them will be attended to. and the bonds
will then be sold. AS soon as this is
done the money will be available for
the work of improvement.
In the meantime. according to Mayor
Mott. no time will be lost in prepar-
ing plans for the municipal buildings
and the wharves and docks. The plans
for the city hall and the hall of justice
will be submitted in accordance with
a competition for prizes. according to
the rules of the American Society of
Architects. Five prizes will be given.
The winner of the first prize, which
will be given for the best buildings,
will be awarded the contract to erect
them. The other winning competitors
VIII be given prizes that will compen-
safe them for their work. In this way
1T is hoped that the best architects of
the United States will compete. A
commission will be appointed to pass
on the plans and award the prizes.
A communication was sent today by
Wilber Walker. secretary of the Mer-
chants exchange, to the state board of
education. asking that an insert be
made in the advanced geography.
showing the city of Oakland as it
now is.
An open air ratification meeting will
be held Saturday night under the direc-
tion of the progress and prosperity
committee Of the chamber of commerce.
This will be followed within two weeks
by banquet, at which Governor Gfllett
and other prominent speakers will be
invited to deliver addresses. The plan
to create city and county government
will be the principal theme discussed
by the local speakers.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18
COLLEGE MEN TO HONOR
MEMORY OF INSTRUCTOR
Santa Clara Alumni Will Pay
Tribute With Statue
TSoee1nI DisnoIcb IN The CoUl

SANTA CLARA, Nov. 17-Tardy
honors to the memory of the founder of
the Philhistorian debating society of
Santa Clara college was the keynote
of a meeting held last night by mem
bers of that society gathered In Phil
historian hall. AS token of esteem
to the late Father Young, 8 J., it's
founder, the Philhistorian house will
Immediately decide upon statue to be
unveiled in Philhistorian hall in the
near future.
Communications were read from men
scattered in all sections of the country
who were instructed in the art of de-
bate by Father Young, urging that the
Philhistorian members take prompt
action in the matter of securing a
Father Young statue and promising to
be present when the unveiling takes
place. BY unanimous vote a commit
tee was appointed to take charge of
the affair and confer with Douglas
Tilden. the sculptor.
Father Young came to Santa Clara
from Georgetown university, Wash
ington, d. c., many years ago,
bringing with him ideas of par
liamentary speaking. CLEANED from
several years knowledge OF do
ings at the nations capital. With all
the vim and aggressiveness of the
Yankee stock, Father Young. amid
great obstacles. founded the first de-
batting society at Santa Clara and lived
to see many of its former members
achieve success on the public platform.
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18
|CROSSTOWN TANGlf
REFERRED TO LONG
City Attorney Asked to Draw
Stipulation Safeguarding
Municipal Rights
United Railroads and Mer-
chants Association Press for
Grant With Provisos

The Deyisadero-M Mission crosstown
street railway franchise matter again
occupied the attention of the super
visors' public utilities committee, OF
Secretary King and representatives of
the merchants association. and of
Thornwell Mullally yesterday after
noon.
The session was marked by no acri-
monious incidents, and was character
lied as a "love feast by a principal
actor at the close. but the nearest the
parties came to agreement was the
decision to refer to the city attorney
the question whether time proof stip-
ulation could be entered into. preserv-
ing to the city the right to use the
crucial blocks of Eighteenth and Va
lencia streets for a future franchise or
a municipal road and to grant to the
United Railroads secretary, Willcutt, a
franchise over the projected route, in
cluding these strategic four blocks.
Minor questions were threShed out,
as Mullallys acquiescence that the
charter provision as to 10 blocks, etc.
should be incorporated in the grant in
stead. of being merely referred to. This
provision recites that 10 blocks of the
road whose right OF way is granted by
The San Francisco call., 1909-11-18
MITCHELL fAVORS
BOYCOTT REPORT
Labor Leader Under Sentence
for Contempt Makes Dra-
matte Speech
Declares Cognizance Taken al
Washington of Remarks,
and States Position

TORONTO, Ont. Nov. 17.-Indorsing
report of the committee on boycott,
John Mitchell, one Of the three ON
GERS of the American federation of
labor under sentence for contempt Of
court, made dramatic speech to the
convention today He declared that so
far as he was concerned. regardless of
consequences, he intended, while at
liberty, to declare for the rights guar
anteed him by the constitution.
The report which drew forth Mitch
ellis speech and which was adopted by
the convention, declared:
We say that when your cause is lust and
every other remedy has been employed without
result, boycott; we say that when the employer
has determined 10 exploit. not only adult male
ing and appeal to his fairness and his conscience
VIII not sway him, boycott; we say that. when
labor has been oppressed. brow beaten and
and political conditions become so bad that
ordinary remedial measures fruitless. boy
boycott and we propose to exercise that right.
In the application of this right OF boycott. TO
paraphrase the president (Gompers) we propose
TO strive and
The convention broke into loud cheer
ing for Mitchell as he concluded, and
there were cries for Morrison. The
secretary did not respond. President
Gompers was absent
Continuing, Mitchell said:
shall not speak defantly. but ! shall not
surrender any right guaranteed to me by the
constitution of our country. II know myself.
not any amount OF suffering win persuade me
that l have not the right to spend my money
where i please or that 1 have not the right TO
write and speak as j please.
understand that cognizance is being taken
at Washington of the utterances of
the for Of this convention, and I want Clearly
to state my position
propose In the future as l have in the
past TO exercise the right secured TO by
the fathers OF my country and propose, IL
am sent TO Jail. to declare again when come
out that / shall not for myself. purchase any
product OF the Bucks stove and range company.
/ make this statement not to tickle the
conviction that is within me.
1t seems to me that the whole proceedings
should prove lasting lesson to the workingmen
of the United States and Canada. If all the
workingmen had been true to themselves there
would not have been nonunion product
the market.
I repeat that. far as I am concerned. and
let the consequences be what they may, / in
tend, while at liberty, to declare for the rights
guaranteed TO by the organic law OF my
country. / am proud Of being American.
Mitchell said he had grown up as an
American with stepmother SO poor
that she could not buy bread. and told
how he had crept out of bed at night
to get his fathers soldier coat to keep
him warm