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Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14
Os1RAClsED BY EMPLOYERS
BECAUSE OFiHlS AGE
Machinist Kills Himself Because He
is Disseminated Against While
Yet Useful.

NEW YORK. March l3.-Leavins
a note of bitter complaint that be
cause Of his age he had been the
victim of ostracism by employers and
had been unable TO get work for two
years. William Rapp. a mlchinlst
took his own life by shooting today
Rapp had wife and five Children
and left the following letter addressed
to them:
Forgive me for what | Am doing
now. but | cannot help it. The means
OF subsistence are gone. and do not
want any one to keep me. Were II
not for this cruel American system
that ostracises elderly people. and
by which existence is absolutely de-
MED to man in the fifties ! would
not have dreamed Of this. ! would
not utter a word of complaint if |
we're an invalid and unable to work,
but as it is, am today strong and as
able to work as was Is years ago.
This is what breaks my heart
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14
ROBERT J. TRAYLOR FILES
PETITION IN BANKRUPTCY
Proprietor of the HAMPTON Bakery
Owes About $500 and has
Assets Of Probably $4,000.

Mr.. Robert Traylrr. who has con-
Quoted the Hampton Bakery for the
Fast several years. yesterday hled
a petition in voluntary bankruptcy
in the United States court in Norfolk.
Mr.. TrayIor's liabilities will reach
$500. while his asses will probably
foot up $4,000. Dull business and the
recent financial strinS"ncy caused the
failure. The Bank Of Ham ton is
the largest creditor. having a claim
of $4,000 on the building owned by
Mr. Traylor. near the corner Of Hope
and Queen streets. The J. W. Rowe
Company comes second with a note
of $500 and open account CT SAIL.
Onher note-holders are S. J. Watson.
S41. and Miller & Gleason, $40. The
open accounts maxi up the rem alnder
of the liabilities. Mr.. Traylor's stock
If goods, the bakery fixtures and
building are included in the listed
assets.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14

her sons. little daughters and Capt
Franklin. came TO tn" pool room me
grief OF the family was most as
,ressing and the conditions under
which Mrs. Franklin expired caused
the greatest sympathy for them,
Mrs. Franklin. who Was ~ year.
old was we'll known in Hamp' on
She had lived here for many years
and was niece of the late Mr.. Dan
iel Malone. She was a member OF
St. Marys Star OF the sea Cathol'c
church at Gid Point. She Is sur
yived by her husband. four sons and
one daughter. She also has "ne SIS
ter. another Mrs. Franklin. now H.
ing in the North.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14
FIRST TO GET THE LAND
BOOKS AUDITOR
Commissioner of the Revenue Harry
w. Booker Pays Visit to Colonel
Morton Marye.

Mr.. Harry Wise Booker. commits
sioner of the revenue of Elizabeth
City county. has the distinction OF
being the first commissioner in the
State to have his land books approved
by Colonel Morton Marye. the auditor
Of Virginia Mr. Booker returned
from Richmond Yesterday. where he
went to turn the land books over to
Abe commissioner for his approval.
One commissioner had sent his books
TO Richmond but Mr.. Booker sue
ceeded in being the first TO have the
approval Ct the auditor.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14
ALLOWANCE INCREASED.
John Armstrong chanler is Favored
nv New York Court


NEW YORK. March ln.-Applicatior
to increase the yearly allowance from
the Chanler estate for John Arm
strong Chanler. who now lives on
his farm known as the Merry HIS
at Gotham. Va. was granted by Jus
tice Fitzgerald in the Supreme Court
Icday The papers in the case STATE
that Chanler is leading the life OF
a country gentleman. Is welcome
guest AT the homes Ct the best Iami
lies in Virginia and is competent 10
manage his farm and persona! at
fairs.
I'm June 1899 CHAMBER was a1iEdg
ed insane by tine Supreme Cur; o.
this State and committed 10 Bloom.
ingdale He escaped from the
asylum in 1900 and fled 30 Virginia
He is brother e former l.ieUtrn
ant Governor Chanler Cf this state.
The pliCation was made by Coun
sci Thomas T. sherman. who was ap
pointed a committee OF tho person
and property Of Chanlcr and si2 noN
a year was asked whore b,f@rc /, had
been $1,000
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14
The Lurid Glow Of Doom

was seen in the red face. hands and
body of the little son of II. NJ. Adams.
OF Henrietta. Pa. His awful plight
from eczema had. for five years. de-
fled all remedies and baffled the best
doctors. who said the poisoned blood
had affected his lungs and nothing
could save him. But" writes his
mother seven bottles o. Electric Bit
tiers completely cured him" For Erup-
tons, Eczema. Salt Rheum. Sores and
all Blood Disorders and Rheumatism.
Electric Bistcrs is supreme. Only Soc
Guaranteed By an druggists.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14
nent 10 The Place Looking for Her
Son and Was Stricken with
Acute Heart OIlaion.
DEATH DUE TO EXCITEMENT
chauncey Franklin, the Son. over
come With Grief and Had to Be Az
tended BY Physic'ans-oeceaseo
Wife Of Capt. j. c. Franklin C'"h
War Veteran.

Going to Mr. Charles ArmiS'"dH y
pooi room, in West Queen street. S'"
terday afternoon in search Of he'
son Mr. Chaunc"y Franklin, Mrs
Agnes B. Franklin was STRICKEN WIFI
an attack II acute heart diiati"n an"
pxnired before she could bt remover
from the pool room. When she was
taken sick. DR. George W McAil'Sttr,
was hurrirdly summoned. but she rN-
pired in less than fifteen minutes.
Mrs. Franklin went TO the place TO
ask her son 30 accompany her pafh
TO her home in Hope street. she
demonstrated with the young man ana
also chastised him. Mrs Frank
lin appeared excited and just as she
atiemHcd to walk away from the
rear end Of the room, she re"lrd ana
fell Ia the h-,r. Blood was oozing
from the mouth and the m"n in the
pool room became almost terror
stricken by the Sudden collapse Oh
Mrs. Franklin. DR.. McAlliSter nap
pened to he passing and he was caii-
ed in. DR.. McAl!istcr soon n"ticed
thai Mrs Franklin WIS dying and that
no medical skill could then save her.
He administered strong restorativc3,
but she failed to regain conscious
ness and expired The distress or
young Mr.. Franklin was heartrend-
ing aud he was completely Frustrated
by the terrible calamity that had be-
fallen his family in the death of his
mother 1t was necessary to have
physicians for the young man.
The announcement Of Mrs. Frank
Inns sudden death in the pool room.
which adjoins the clothing store of
the Messrs. Wyatt Brothers. in the
Bank OF Hampton building. created a
sensation and the street was soon
lined with people attracted to the spot
BY reports which had spread rapidly
over that section of the business pOr-
ton Of Hampton.
Officer Henry Curtis was soon on
the scene and took charge of the
case pending the arrival OF the coro
ner.
Death From Heart Failure.
Dr.. George X. Venderslice. the cOro-
ner. was informed OF the death OF
Mrs. Franklin and came 10 Hamp-
ton from his home in PhOebuS.
After investigating the circumstances
connected with the visit Of Mrs.
Franklin to the pool room and what
happened after she got there. DIR.
Vanderslice gave certificate OF
death from acute dilation of the heart
and decided that an inquest was I'M
necessary. He gave permit to
have the body removed to the Frank
lin home in Hope street. which was
done by Messrs. r. c. Hall & Son.
fhe u1dertakers.
Soon after Mrs. Franklin expired
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14
lGl'IRAO.'
Warships Presence Safeguard.

PANAMA. March -. Men thor
oushlv familiar with conditions II
Central America do not believe 'hrre
will be any outbreak OF hoS'lil'les De-
tween Nicaragua and salvador so long
as American warship& stay On the
coast It is felt. however, that the
circumstances are such that some
thing serious might occur If IN" YES
sells are withdrawn Uhcrr ar" n"
diplomatic relations between IN" TWO
countries.
MANAGUA. N!CAEAGl \. Marrh
l2.-The reports thai thtr" has be"ii
an outbreak of hos'ilitl"S between
Nicaragua aud Salvador were cab!ed
here today from the United 5, ateS'
They are absolutely without fonnda-
ton Peace reigns IN Salvador as
we'll as in Nicaragua.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14
Boys Suits At Half Price.

A most important sale OF Clo'hIng
t"r the mothers Of Hampton was in
aguraIe ed at Marcus the Clothier. yes
tcrday. when four hundred suits for
Toys and young men were placed on
safe At half price. The sale attract
cd a number Of mothers and young
men. and the bargains wcr" tn"
cause Of a good business for Nr Mar.
Gus. The sale will continue until the
suits have been disposed of II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14
At Soldiers Home Chapel.

In the chapel at the National Sol
diers' Home this morning. Rev. J.
Martyr Neifert. the chaplain. will
preach at 1915 on The Value OF
Small Things" This evening at
s: 80 O'Clock the usual song services
will be held and lie third Of tne
series OF Tolsol's famous paintings
will be shown.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14
Will Marry on ST. Patrick's DAY.

Clerk Of the Courts Harry II. Holt
yesterday issued a license to marry
10 Mr.. Herman Louis Rouch. an artil-
leryman al Fort Monroe. and Miss
Mamie Fetters. of Phoebus The
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14
WANTED.

WANTED--M MERCHANT. MR..
Banker. Mr.. Lawyer. if YOU wouiu
Ike to have clean towels. soap. cab
met, brush. comb, e:c.. tor 20 ct"
"A week. Phone THE HUB TOWEL
SUPPLY CO.. Newport News. 10
put one in No contract required.
II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14
war RUMORS ARE DENIED
CONTINUED from FiIst Page)

cuunlrie4 Messages Of inquiry were
addressed today b the ASso'ia'eu
Press to General ZeiaNa. president VI
Nicaragua and Genera fI%heras. pres-
dent of Salvador, concerning the re-
ports OF, warlike activity between l"e
two republics, and In" ioliow'he re-
niles have been recci,, Il:
"Managua, March l. IN" rcpor'S
OF war between Nicaragua ana saliva
dor are without fOmndni!on. Peace
rcignS in Nicaragu
(Sjgncd) IElAfA.
San Salvador, March l"-Thrrf Is
no truth in the report that war mas
broken out between Salvador and Me
ara2ua.
"lSign"dJ fli' EhA'.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14
IN The HAMPTON
CHURCHES TO-DAY
Rev &. P. Jones to Preach on Rel
qion Of Conviction VS.. Religion
OF Convenience"
Memoria, Baptist Church.

DO no, fail TO hear our pastor, th'
Rev. G. A. jenkins. this morning 1t
II O'Clock. and this evening a. ~"
o'clock The public is cordially in
yited TO attend these services. and
they will he greatly repaid for com
ing. His theme for the morning ser
vice will be Gods Ability. His
theme for The evening service will
be. why am Christian" These
sermons will be eloquent and instruc'
tive. We will have good mns'c by tn"
rcOrganiZed choir.
Mems Bible class will meet prompt
" at 10 a. IN. All men are invited
and will have an enthusiastic wei
come
Sunday school at 9:3o a. m.
Prayer meeting every "Wednesday
evening at 3 o'clock
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14
Helm WORTHY Veteran

4 silver tea will 10 given nv the
Old n ~ u Of G. "Wednesday after
noon at Y NC A from four to seven
for the bcn"fiI of a most needy Con
federal" veteran n weather is in
element he flrst good day thereafter
II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14
Y. N. c. A. MEETING Today.

Rev. Carter A. Jenkins will address
the meeting for men in the Young
Mems Christian Association this
afternoon at $50 o'clock. taking as
his subject. One Excuse Too Much
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14

Your house and furniture should n
protected by policy through on" q
our companies. NJ q T.ACEEy 4
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14
Underwent Operation,

Mr.. Claude l.. Crockett; underwear:
an operation in hospital in New
York city.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14

At the Hampton Baptist church
this morning. the pastor. Rev. f. Pen
dleton Jones, d. D.. will preach OF
Religion of Conviction VS.. Religion
OF Convenience. and tonight his sub
iect will be What is Truth?'
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14

The Cigars at HILLS Cut Rate Drug
Store are $685.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14

Charity" on your prescriptions
Con gdop fills them free 2-14-1m
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14

Take your prescriptions to ,HulFs
Cut Rate Drug Store. l-su-tf.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14
Truck Farm

12 acres adjoining town-Si5."0 VI
q. I.ACKEY. lt
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14

YOU WANT CLEAN
Sleeve Innings. pants Innings ana
Pockets? Then let THE III Is
CLEANING AND PRESSING CO..
NewDorI News. clean your Clothes
az 81 90 A suit or 40 cts for Pants.
Ladies, We guaranteed TO 90 dfN
cleaning work equal to any IN TN"
State. If it's cleanablc III" lHh
can do it. One prlc" 20 all. Phoh"
mail or express orders receive
prompt attention.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14

Take your prescriptions to HrLL'S
CIT RATE DRUG STORE.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14

Houses FOR r"nt all section VI
u. Morgan & Co.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14

WANTED TO BUY A SMALL MO
tor Boat Cheap and good for raSi!:
Apply to Box ii2. Hampton, Va. II
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14

Insurance and Bonds " H. Nor
gan & Co.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14
Truck Earw.

- acres adjoining town-sI5o u" VI
I.ACKEY "
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14

Rev. Reverdy Estill. u. D.. will con-
duct the services at ST. johns Eris-
copal church today Morning sub
iect The Sewer afternoon. IN
tructiOns.''
Rev. Charles f. Bishop of William
and Mary College will conduct the
services in the Hampton Presbyter-
ian church today.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14

Christian Science services will he
held at II O'Clock at 43 Hope street.
Subject Substance. Testimonial
meeting "Wednesday evening at 5
o'clock. All are cordially invited.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14

First Methodist church. Rev G. W.
Wray. pastCr. Preaching morning
and night by the pastor. II a. M
Some Lessons from the Life OF One
Who Died Full of Years and OF
Honor" 40 p. NJ. The second ser
mon on Sth chapter OF Romans. They
That Are in the f.esh Can Not Please
God
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14

Large size double coated en-
amel Dish Pans Worth 4Sc.
Monday ............ 2oc.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1909-03-14

One lot of Mems & Ladies' I'm
brellas & ParasOls. Fas'
Black with strong handles.
Worth double Monday. .29c.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-04-30
UNA IDEA ANEJA Y ToNTA.

Sc creia antiguamente, que una
medicina era benefca e.. proper
cion q 10 repugnante de su sabor
y olor; pero va sabemos que tai
idea era un disparate. No hay
ninguna rsz6n por la cual Ia me-
dicina deba offender 4 los senti-
dos mas que los alimentos, y por
10 mismo, uno de los triunfos
mas grandes que ha alcanzado Ia
quimica en- los ultimos amos, con-
siste en- 10 que SO puede lamar
la redenci6n del aceite de higadp
de bacalao. Todo Ell mundo sabe
cuan asqueroso es 81 sabor y olor
de esta drogs en- su estado natu-
raj, y no es de extraharse que Ia
mayoria de Ia gente declare que
prefere sufrir Ia enfermedad &
tomar el aceite de h{gado de
bacalao puro. Ahera bien, es
una de las leyes de la nat1ra-
leza, que un remedio que es re-
pugnante al olfsto y>al paladar, y
que tambien reyuelve el estoma-
go, no puede producer buenos
resaltados, pues el ORGANISING SO
rebela en- su contra y 8 gritos
pide deshacerse de 81. Ell miIa-
gro apetecido Sc encuentrs en- Ia
PREPARATION de WAMp0LE
en- 10 cual tenemos Ia parte va
liosa del aceite, sin los demas ele-
mentos. Este moderno y efcaz
remedio es tan sabroso como la
miel y contiene todos los prin-
cipios nutritiyos y curativos de-
Aceite de Higado de Bacalao
Puro, que extraemos de los hi
gados frescos del bacalao, COM
binados con Hipofosftos, Malta =
Cerezo SilVestrs. Tornado antes
de los alimentos, eyita y cura la
dyspepsia Nerylosa, Afecclones
de los Pulmones y todas las en-
fermedades que Sc originan por
las impurezas de Ia sangre. ''El
Sr. DR.. Ignaeio Plasencis de 10.
Habana, dice: He usado su magni-
flea Preparation de Wsmpole y es
inmejorable como t6nico recons-
tituyente, 10 cual ha side. com
probado en- mi practica. DSs ven.
ts~en las Droguerias y Boticaa.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-04-30
GRAN CONCERTO EsTA NoCHE.

GRAN CONCERTO EsTA NocHE.
Las personals que quieran
Or los famosos artistas Caruso
Paoly, Vihas, Escotis, Ansel-
mi Campanari, Barrientos,
Allsba, Amato, Daddi, Berty
denesa, Walls, Abela, & pue-
den If al Cielo de ocho q nue.
We de la noche. Sc oyen las
voces celestiales de dichos ar
tistas veran el immense smti-
do de grafomonos discos ca
mas olanes && estamos re
cibiendo hace dos dfas. Cou
pies n de la regadera y ell frou
frou y Ell palacio de cristal.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-04-30
OCASION.

En- Ia calle del parque pa
rada 43 Sc vende un magnifico
solar de 100 metros cusdra
dos que colinda con Don
Rafael Ma. Gonzalez.
Para informes Y precio diri-
dirse q Gonzalez Padfn Herms.
Is VS..
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-04-30
CdtuIo Mendes.

eXtenclones de TERRA en- la re-
gion austral de Valdivia, Liam
quique y Chloe por precios
mas que convenientes de pesos
6 a. la hectarea 10 que puede
waller desde so hasta 200 pesos
en- las regiones de Valdivia !;
quiso exarninar los titulos de
propiedad, pero parece que Sc
trataba de tierras fiscales.
Los asuntos de Ia terra fis-
cal en- Chile son muy compli-
cados, y merecerfan especial
atenci6n, tratandose de regio-
mes sanas, fertiles y ricas 81
fueran pobladas y trabaja-
das.
Ahora nos limitaremos a
tratar de la emigraci6n japo-
mesa, que es de interes mas in
mediate y general para am
bas Americas.
Ell senor Kamumaya, CONT
nuaba sus negociaciones, y al
mismo tempo quiso sondear
al gobierno chileno respecto
de las concesiones de terra
fiscal y emigracion,
En- los primeros dfas del CO.
rriente, fue recibido por ell
presidente de la republica, en-
su despacho del palacio de la
Moneda.
Don Pedro Montt habla per
fectamente varios idiomas,
que conoce mas por estudio
que por practica, y Sc enten-
dio facilmente en- ingl6s con el
gerente de la Imperial Emi-
grafton Limited.
La entrevista fue de las cor
diales. En- momento propicio
el acaudalado japones expuso
su plan de emigraci6n y de
expansion comercial.
Ell presidente de Chile, que
usa pocas palabras, en- forma
raplda, pero siempre clara,
lie dijo 'casi teXtualmente, en-
buen ingles:
"Bien! imuy bien! Ell plan
que usted me ha trazado es de
mi agrado, y sera del agrado
del gobierno.
"Prlncipiaran ustedes en-
viando sus vapores a nuestros
puertos, con Sus mercaderias
y q la vuelta los cargaremos
con salitre.
"Asi, con el tempo, los dos
pueblos Sc conoceran, Esta
parte del programa japon6s
sera aceptada por mi gobierno
"En cuanto a la emigration
es question que debe estudiar-
Sc"
Al dia siguiente, el senor
Kamumaya Sc dirigia al Peru
prometiendo volver a Chile
dentro de POGO tempo.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-04-30
FL HlJMO.

Fumaba mi pipa, recostado,
sobre la hierba, con la frente
levantada hacia ell cielo, y con
los parpados entrecerrados de-
jaba flotar mi espfritu la de
liciosa languidez del sueno q.
comienza.
En- mi pipa no habfa tabaco
de Cuba nj de Oriente. Habia
recuerdos, esperanzas, besos
de aver, suenos de manana;
besos que no Sc realizaron y
suef1os que no han de efectu-
arse nunca, y de mi pipa lsalia
una nube de hume que subfa,
que Sc evaporaba y Sc desya-
necia antes de llegar al cielo.
Y me die: "Esta nube de hu
mo son mis- suenos";; despues
acknowledgements cerre los
parpados, y me dormf.
Cuando desperte, en- Ell cielo
esplendoroso del mediodia i
rradiaba triunfalmente la luz
del sol, y las nubes doradas y
purpdreas corrfan sobre ell a.
zul. Habfa una sonrosada y
fragil, que atrajo mis- miradas;
la seguf con los ojos y con el
pensamiento hacia las paradi-
slacas glorias del sol, y sentf
que la amaba 20 con todo mi
coraz6n. =, porque aquella
sonrasada Sc habia
tornado con el humo de mis-
esperanzas y de mis- ensuenos.
Cdt1lIo Mendes.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-04-30

Una casa de alto, msgnifics Y fires
es en- Is plaza de Cstsio. con vista
al mar, grande y comods, muy pro-
pis para esta temporsds de bahos
Y verano. - siquils. Pidsnse infor-
mes 4 Manuel Fernkndez Jun
cos, San Francisco e5-San Juan.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-04-30
N|PONES En-
SUR AMERICA
Iratan de establecer
corrientes enigrato-
rias a Chile.
Ell artic ulo 80 del trato de
amistad entire Japon y
Chile.
+
Los chilen0s un POGO retel6sOs
con ell asuntO.

Los japoneses tienen nece.
sidad de mayor expansion er
el mundo, para su poblacior
y sus productos.
En- la posibilidad de perdel
los mercados de norte Ameri.
ca, despues de los fracasos de
la emigracion japonesa en- Me.
xico y Brasil, han buscado 8
Chile.
Hace va dos amos que, con
verdadera insistencia, agen-
tes de aquel gobierno impe-
rial, comerciantes e industrial
les viajan, estudian la costa
occidental del Pacffico,
Algunos vapores japoneses
han hecho viajes de ensayo,
con buen exl to al Callao 'hasta
Iquique.
En- varias ciudades de PERU
y de Chile Sc han establecido
va comerciantes japoneses y
algunos de ellos con negocios
al menudeo, buscando hacer
competencia a los espanoles
E italianos. =.
Ell Is de septiembre de 1897
los representatives del Japon
y de Chile, con poderes ex-
traordinarios de sus respecti-
vos gobiernos, celebraron y
firmaron en- Washington un
tratado de amistad comercio,
navegaci6n, Y con fecha 16 de
octubre de 1899 I'm protocolo
complementary del mismo
tratado.
Ell artfculo 30 de aquel, di-
ce: "Habra reciprocal libertad
de comercio y navegacion en-
tire los territories y posesiones
de las dos atlas parties contra
tantes. ..
"Los ciudadanos, subditos
de las dos atlas parties contra
tantes, respectivamente, ten
dram el derecho de entrar con
seguridad, libremente, con
sus buques y cargamentos en-
todos los lugares, puertos, rios
y estrechos-de los territories,
posesiones de la otra, en- que
la entrada fuere permitida
a ciudadanos subditos de
otras naciones; pueden per-
manecer y recidiBen todos los
lugares Y puertos en- que Sc
consienta residir y permane-
Ger a los ciudadanos y sdbdi-
tos de otras naciones; puedan
ALI arrendar y ocupar casas
y almacenes, y trabajar por
mayor y menor con todo ge-
nero de praductos, manufac-
turas y mercaderias de hcito
comercio."
El tratado ha sido declara-
do ley de la repGblica, despues
de la ratification del congreso
chileno en- 1907, y lleva las
firmas del presidente Montt
Y del entonces ministro de re-
laciones exteriores, senor don
Ricardo Sala Edwards.
La opinion de Chile, en- SUI
gran mayoria, es contraria,
q la immigration amarilla !
recuerdan ALI frecuentemente
la propaganda iniciada por ell
senor Agustin Edwards, en-
FL MercurIO, en- una campana
hecha en- varios articulos en-
contra del llamado "peligro
amarillo"
El articulo 3 del tratado
parece que empieza a preocu-
par a los estadistas chilenos, !
por 10 que pueda suceder en- 10
porvenir.
Piensan, sin duda, que los
japoneses tienen fila la vista
en- aquella parte del Pacffico;
que ALI Sc pueden colocar V
radicarSe con buenos resulta-
dos los subdltOs del Mikado, |
segdn 10 estipulado por el ira
tado de 1897 que comprende
tamblen la emigration en- for
ma bastante clara, aunque no
la determine. I,
ALI lego no hace mucho
el senior kamumava. alto per-
de las finanzas nipO-
mas y actual gerente de la po-
derosa sociedad Imperial Emi