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The San Francisco call., 1909-06-27

sAVANNAH Ca June e-TurpeAtfue-
Firm. =; sales 49,; receipts, 800; ship
naents Sc
Rosin-Firm: sales. 500; receipts. 2-4S5;
shipments. 673: stock 125 .5S4. Quote: B. S2.55
d2.S0: D. $40 r. Sc. .406i5.55; r. SS.s5@3 $50;
g. $3.50 3.95; H S4d4l0: I. S4.25; X, S4-95;
n. S5.05d5.20; y. S5.l0G535; VIC, s.. z0g5.55i
WV s. 40H . 90
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Cruiser South Dakota Nearing Port

VALLEJO, June "a wireless mes
sage received today at the Mare island
navy yard announced that the cruiser
South Dakota is en- route TO this port
from Central American waters. where
it has been patroling the coast for sew
eral months, protecting United States
interests in the revolution zone. The
vessel is under orders to proceed to
Mare island for repairs and will arrive
next week. A fire control system will
be installed, the work to require about
so days.
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NEWS OF THE OCEAN
Supplies for HouoIuIu

The bark r. P. Rithet sailed for Honolulu
yesterday with cargo valued at S44,4 ,410 and In
cluding the following: 100 bbls -four, Az bales
hay, 600 ctls barley 9,s25 gals wine, 140 gals
and 10 cs whisky. Is es gin, 80 gals alcohol.
100 windows, 51,7o5 # lumber, $500 IT hard
wood, 146 pkgs. tank material. PAS cs soap. II
bales hose 4O1 900 lbs fertilizer 430 coils rope.
"a bdls brooms, 63 cs blasting caps, 100 carboys
acid, 10 pkgs paints, LOO lbs putty g5N cs
and 8 bbls oils $500 cs kerosene, 40 drums
dIstillate, $50 drums and 100 es gasoline.
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SANTA ROSA GIRL IS
MARRIED IN OAKLAND
Miss Zana Taylor Weds Eu-
gene w. Beaver
ESPECIAL Dspaich 10 The CGHl

SANTA ROSA. June 2s.-NLiss Zana
Taylor. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. John
S. Taylor OF this city, and Eugene W.
Beaver OF Oakland were married in Oak
land yesterday by Deputy County As
SCISSOR w n. Vandermerk. who is an
ordained minister. The announcement
of the enga cement of the couple was
made early in the spring. but the wed
ding had to be postponed and it was
decided to have a quiet wedding rathe
than a large one here, where the bride
is well known
Mr.. and Mrs. Beaver expect to take
an extended eastern trip shortly and
on their return probably viii reside in
Oakland. The bride is the only daugh-
ter of one of the oldest families of
Sonoma county
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Captain Parsons of the steamer Alliance re-
ports to the branch photographic office at Port
land, Ore, that on June % he passed an immense
tree in lat 40 deg % min N, long 124 deg 8
min W, 8 miles west Of Cape Meares.
J. G. BURNETT, Lieut.. U. s. N, in charge
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Compasnie Generate Transatlantioue

DIRECT LINE TO HAyRE-PARIS.
Sailing every Thursday; instead of Saturday,
at TO a. m, from pier ~, North river foot az
Morton st.
AGENCY FOR UNITED STATES AND CAN
ADA. 10 State ST.. New York j. +. FrjG1zI
Manager Pacific coast $50 Montgomery ST. San
Francisco Tickets sold by all railroad ticket
agents.
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Memoranda

NORFOLK. June 25-Stmr Arizousn. from this
port for San Francisco which grounded while
leaving port. was later hoated unin1ured at high
tide and proceeded.
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United States department Of agriculture
Weather bureau San Francisco June 26, 1902
RAINFALL DATA
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Shipments OF Crude OIL
The tank barkentins Fullerton was cleared for
Honolulu yesterday with 10. 600 barrels Of crude
oil in bulk valued at $1,000.
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nniIdInr cnnfrncfs

Robert G.. and Margaret Kerr with Jenkins &
Cross-To erect one story and basement cot
r,sas - = 100 by " 50: s. 500 w oi
Elizabeth Rainford with David Houle-To
erect \ four room frame cottage lot 81, block
s Sunnyside, SLID.
Peter Peterson with J. ". Peterson-TO erect
a two story and basement frame (fsfgt building
al Sc corner OF Sixth svenue and ] street, 25x
-. $500.
TlJ Goldman with +. A. Keen and Chapman
4 a(nbfng cOmpany-To erect three story frame
[-Asinr in $ line or Sixteenth street 81 w
N Norman avenue. " 81 g by : ~; $S,JtJ.
california Academy Of Sciences with Mission
marble rorke-N Ncstihule marble for 10 story and
b.eement steel frame store and office building
sr 81 line Of Market street. 275 W OF Fourth
NJ sol Sc 1875 $ 1I3J3. SW 27J. thence 275 to
place Of beginning; s., 200
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Chartered for Lumber
Notice to DIsrIner.

The steamer Bessie Dollar. at Portland was
chartered prior to arrival for lumber, thence TO
the orient.
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Time Ball
United States branch photographic office, Mer-
chants Exchange, San Francisco, June
&c, 1909.
The time ball on the roof Of the Farmont
hotel was dropped today exactly at noon. Pacific
standard time (120th meridian) or at Sh. 00m.
00s., Greenwich mean time.
j. C. BURNETT,
Lieutenant. U. s. N, in charge.
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tI.OOp Sacramento River Steamers. tti-3ol
a for Morning pfor Afternoon
Sunday excepted Sunday only.
Sun and Mon
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-08
LATIN AMERICA.

Ono OF the happicst events I'm recent
Pan American diplomacy was the pacific.
Independent settlement by the govern
mcnts Of Bolivia and Peru Of 2 bound
airy difference between them which for
some weeks threatened 10 cause war
and even to entrain cmbittermcnts af-
iecting other republics less directly con-
ccrncd. From various quarters, direct
~ or indirectly concerned the interme-
diation Of the United states was sought
10 assist In solution OF the controversy.
Desiring al all times TO abs tain from any
undue minGlinc In the affairs OF sister
republics and having faith In the ability
Of the governments OF Peru and Bolivia
themselves 10 settle their differences In a
manner satisfactory 10 themselves, which,
viewed With macnanimitN, would aSsuagc
all cmblttcmcnt. this government stead
ily abstain"d from being drawn into the
controversy. and was much gratiticd 10
find It's confidence justified by events,
Pan-American Conference.
on the 9th OF July. next. there Will
open AT Buenos Ayres thc, fourth PAN
VIII have q special meaning to the hearts
of all Americans because around its
date. arc clustered the anniversaries OF
American republics. II IS not necessary
for me 30 remind tho congress OF the
political. social and commercial import :
anCc OF these gatherings. You ar" asked
To make liberal appropriation for our
participation. II this he granted. 81 Is
my purpose TO appoint distinguished
dIlO I'DftS'IiallN' b'icedlloI Vudllll''
littinely. 10 represent this country TO
deal with the problems of lnter-contin en-
tai interest which will thore bc discussed.
The Argentine Republic VIII also hold
from May 10 November. 1910, at Bucnos
Ayres a great International agricultural
exhibition In which the United states
has been invited 10 participate. Consider
Ing the rapid growth of tho trade OF the
United States with the Argentine Re-
public and the cordial relations existing
between tho two nations. together with
on
to show Difference To n sister republic on
the occasion of the celebration OF It's Ea-
tional independence. the proper depart
mcnts Of this government are taking
steps 10 apprise the interests concerned
| OF the opportunity afforded bv this cN-
| hbition, In which Appropriate particlpa-
| tion by this country is so desirable. The
dCsl Gna ton OF an official representative
| is also receiving consideration.
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THE NEAR EAST.

Ills Majesty Mchmod v sultan OF
Turkey, recently sent TO this country a
special embassy to announce his acCes-
sion The quick transition of the govern
mcnt OF the Ottoman empire from one
OF rcJrograde tendencies 10 constitu-
tloual government with n parliament and
with progressive policies OF reform and
public improvement. IS one OF the inn
portant phenomena O! our times. Con-
stltutional government seems also To have
had further advance IN Persia. These
events have turned the eyes OF the world
upon the near cast. In that quarter
the prestige OF the United States has
spread widely through The peaceful In
flucnCes Of American schools, universities
and missionaries. There is every reason
why we should obtain a greater share
of the commerce OF the near east since
tho conditions arc more favorable now
than ever before.
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lomacy faithful to the principles Of mod
GRAFTON. equity AID Justice upon when
alone depend international credit In dip
lomacy as well AS In finance.
The an-Amcricau policy Of this gov
ernment has long been fixed in Its Prriin,,--
clplcs and remains unchanScd. WIN
the changed circumstances OF the Chitea
states and OF the republics To the south
Of us, most OF which have great natural
resources, stable government and pro-
Grcsslve ideals the apprehension winch
gave rise TO the Monroe doctrine may
be said to have nearly disappeared. ana
neither the doctrine as it exists nor any
other doctrine OF American policy should
be permitted to operate for The perpetua-
tion of irresponsible government, the es-
cape OF Just obligations. or the insidious
allegation OF dominating ambitions on the
part of the United States.
Beside the fundamental doctrines OF
our n-American policy there have
grown up a realization OF political In
tcrosts. community OF institutions and
Ideals. and a flourlshipg commerce. All
these bonds Will be greatly strengthened
ds time goes on. and increased faculties.
ouch as the great bank soon TO be cs-
tabllshed In Latin America, supply the
means for building up the colossal in
tcrcontlneutal commerce Of the future.
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NICARAGUA.

Since the Washington convention of
1907 were recommended TO the govern
ment OF the United States as consult
ing and advising party. this government
by one or another, and In turn by all OF
the five Central American republics to
exert its influence for the maintenance
OF the conventions. Nearly every COM
plant has been against the Zcaya gov
ernment Of Nicaragua. which has kept
Central America In constant tension or
turmoil The responses made to the re-
representatives. of Central American re-
publics, as due from the United States
on account of It's relation To the Wash
lngton conventions. have at all times
been conservative and have avoided. so
far as possible. any semblance OF inter-
ference. although II Is very apparent that
the considerations of geographic prox
imity TO the canal zone and Of the very
substantial American interests In Central
America give 70 the United States spe
cIal position In tho zone Of these re-
publcs and the Caribbean sea.
Patience Exhausted.
l need not rehearsc here the patient
efforts OF this government TO promote
peace and welfare among these republics
efforts which are fully appreciated by
the majority of them who are loyal to
their true interests. 1t would be no less
unnecessary to rehcarsc here the sad tale
OF unspeallable barbaritics and oppres-
sion alleged to have been committed by
The Lclayan government. Recently two
americans We're put 10 death by order of
President Zelaya himself
They were officers in the organ
lied forces OF revolution which had
continued many weeks and was In control
of about half OF the republic. and as such
according 10 the modern enlightened
practice OF civilized nations, they were
entitled to be dealt with prisoners OF
war,
At the date when the message IS print
ed. this government has terminated diplo-
matte relations with the Zelaya govern
ment for reasons made public In a com
munjcation 10 the former NIcaraguan
charge d'affairos and Is intending to take
such future steps as may be found most
consistent with IT'S dignity, It's duty to
American interests, and its moral oblIga-
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TARIFF COMMISSION.

Under provision OF the act Of A.
gust 5 1909. I have appointed three of
clalS 70 assist the officers OF the EoI
erumcnt in collecting information neca
sary To wise administration Of q
tariff act OF August }. 1909. AS 10 qua
tionS of customs administration they al
Co operating with the officials OF u
treasury department. and as TO matte
of the needs and the exigencies Of p
manufacturers and exporters with q
department OF commerce and labor ID
relat tiUn To the domestic aspect of II
subject OF foreign commerce. In u
study OF foreign tariff treatment th'
will assist the bureau Of trade rel
tions OF the department of state, IL
thus hoped To coordinate and bring
bear upon this most important subio
all the agencies Of the government Thi'
can contribute anything TO Its cffic!e
handling.
As consequence of section OF U
tariff act OF August ,, 1909. II becom
the duty OF tho secretary OF state
conduct diplomatic business necessary
him In a position 10 advise me wheu
any particular country unduy discrlm
mates against the United States In U
statute referred Ia. The great scope 4,
compleNity of this work. as VOL as y
obllca lion 10 lend all proper AID 10 y
expanding commerce. is met hy tne e
pansion of the bureau OF trade reiauon
as set forth in the estimates Tor tne u
partmcnt OF state
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tion due to the absence Of any central
independent authority.
White Slave Traffic.
"Whitc slavery is discussed, the
view being that there is urgent neccs-
sity for additional legislation and
greater executive activity 10 suppress
It,
"I believe it to be constitutional, g
the president SAYS. t'to forbid under
penalty. the transportation of persons
for purposes of prostitution across ma
tional and state lines; and by appro,
priating fund Of $4,000 To be used
by the secretary Of commerce and labor
for the employment of special inspec-
tors, it will he possible 10 bring those
responsible for this trade 10 indict,
mcnt and conviction under federal
law
= The president says that while the
medical departments OF the army and
navy must be kept separate. there
seems no reason why all the other bu-
reaus and offices in the general GOV
ernment which have to do with the pub
lie health should be united IN a bu-
reau TO be called the "Bureau Of Pub
lie Health,
In conclusion The president says:
General Prosperity.
"Spcaking generally the country is
every reason to believe that we arc on
the eve of a substantial business cX-
panson and we have Just garnercd q
harvest uncXampled In the market val
ue of our agricultural products The
high prices which such products bring
mean great prosperity for the farming
community. but on the other hand they
mean a very considerably increased
burden upon those classes in the COM
munity whose yearly compensation does
not expand with the Improvement IN
business and the general prosperity Va
rious reasons are gwen for the high
prices. The proportionate increase IN
the output of gold. which today IS the
chief medium of exchange and is III
some respects a measure of values, fur
nishcs substantial explanation Of at
least part of the increase III prices,
The increase in population and more eX-
pensivc mode of living of the people,
which nave not been accompanied by a
proportionatc increase In acreage pro
ductiou. may furnish further reason.
II is well to note that the increase in
the cost of living IS not confined 70
this country, but prevails the world
over and that those who would charge
increase in prices 10 the existing pro
tcctivc tariff must meet the fact that
tho rise i'm prices has taken place almos;
wholly in those products Of the factory
and farm in respect TO which there has
been either no increase in the tariff or
in many instances a very considerable
reduction
The full text of President Taft s mes
sage follows:
To the Senate and the House OF Repre-
sentatlNcs:
The relations of the United States
with all foreign governments have con-
unucd upon the normal basis OF amity
end good understanding and are very
generally satisfactory.
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s. 1907. has preceded I'm an unevcntful
and unsatisfactory manner. The Gus
toms receipts have decreased owing TO
disturbed political and economic cundi-
tiOns and 10 n very natural Curtailmcnt
of imports in view nf the anticipated re-
vision Of the DomiCian tariff schedule.
The payments 10 the fiscal agency of
tho United States FOR the service of the
bonded OF tho railways. as provided by
the convention. have been regularly and
promptly made and satisfactory progress
has been made lu carrying out tho pro-
visions OF tho convention looking toward
debt and the requirement by the Domi-
clan government of certain concessions
and the monopolics which have becn a
burden 10 tho commerce" Of the country.
In short. the Tcceiyorship has demon
stratcd its ability even under unror-
tuuatc economic and political conditions.
TO do the work for which it was intended.
Government Intervention.
This government was obliged To- inter
vene diplomatically to bring about arbi-
tration or settlement of tho claim OF the
Emery company against Nicaragua
which IL had long before hecn agreed
should he arbtrated. settlement OF
this troublesome case was reached by the
signature OF a protocol on September Is.
Many years ago diplomatic interven-
lion became necessary FOR thu protection
of the American claim OF Alsop and COM
pany against tho governmen; OF Chile.
The government of Chile had frequently
admitted obligation In the case and had
promised this government To settle IL.
There had been two abortive attempts To
do SO through arbtral commissions
which failed through lack OF jurisdiction.
Now, happily. as the result of the recent
diplomatic negotiations, the governments
OF the United States and Chile, actuated
by the sincere desire 10 free from any
strain those cordial and friendly relations
upon which both set such store. have
agreed by protocol 10 submit the con-
troversy To dcfnitivc settlement by His
Britannia Majesty, Edward VII,
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may well consider whether radical steps
should not be taken to reduce the def
cit by imposing higher rate of post
age on magazines and periodicals.
President Taft says he is convinced
the people desire postal savings banks
and that they will be productive of the
utmost good. He saws Of Them:
'tThey will furnish n satisfactory
substitute for the system of a govern
Difference TO those who advocate H..
seems to NC to have III it the seeds OF
decentralization to conservative banking
and certain financial disaster
The president earnestly recommended
the passage of n ship subsidy bill,
Advocate of Statehood.
In recommending separate statehood
for New Mexico and Arizona, President
Taft advises that after thc adoption of
q constitution il be submitted to the
people for approval. State officers
should not be elected until the consti.
tuition has been voted upon.
president, 81 recommend legislation
which shall provide for the appoint
ment by the president OF governor
aud also of an executive council, the
members OF which shall. during their
term of office reside i'll the territory
and which shall have legislative powers
sufficient 10 enable it to give the terri
tory local laws adapted 10 its present
growth. ] strongly dcprccatc legisla-
ton looking to the election Of terri.
torial Legislature in that vast district. u
The president mentions the necessity
! for legislation looking to the further
conservation OF natural resources and
announces that special message on
this subject including that of water.
! ,rrt, t,r.,i, g. 80
ing, etc, will be sent TO congress early
Transfer Of control over the light
houses to a suitable civilian bureau is
recommended because of frequent fric
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-08
RELATIONS WITH MEXICO.

My meeting with President Diaz and
the greeting exchanged on both American
and Mexican soil served, | hope. TO sig
naizc the close and cordial relations
which so well bind together this republic
and the great republic Immediately to
the south between which there Is so vast
q network OF material interests,
l am happy to say that all but one of
the cases which for so long VcScd our
relations with Venezuela have been set
tied within the past few months and that.
under the enlightened regime now direct
ing the government OF Venezuela, pro-
vision has been made for arbitration OF
the remaining cases before The Hague
on July 80, 1909. the government of
Panama agreed, after considerable ncso-
IiatIon, TO indemnify the relatives OF the
brutally treated, one OF them having.
indeed: been killed By the Panaman po-
lice this year.
The sincere desire OF the Panaman gov
ernment TO do away with situation
where such an accident could occur Is
manifest in the recent request In com
pliancc with which this government has
lent the services OF an officer of the
army to be employed by the government
of Panama as instructor OF police,
Improvements in Cuba.
The sanitary improvements and public
works undertaken in Cuba prior to the
present administration Of that govern
ment, In the success Of which the United
States is interested under the treaty, are
reported 10 be making good progress and
since the congress provided Tor the con-
tinuancc OF the reciprocal commercial
arrangement between Cuba and the Unit
ed States assurance has been received
that no negotiations injuriously affect
ing the situation VIII be undertaken
without consultation.
The collection OF the customs OF tho
Domiclan republic through the genera
receiver OF customs appointed by the
president OF the United states In accord
ance with the convention OF February
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tions to Central America and 10 civl!iIa-
ton. 1t may be necessary for me 10
bring this subject TO the attention OF
the congress I'm n special message
The international bureau OF American
republics has carried on an important ana
increasing work during the last year.
In the exercise OF It's peculiar functions
as an international agency. maintained
BY all the American republics for the de-
vclopment of Pan American commerce
and friendship. II has accomplished
great practical good which could be done
In the same way by no individual de-
partment or bureau OF one government
and Is therefore deserving Of your lih-
cral support.
The fact that It is about 20 enter a
new building, erected through the mn
nificence of an American phllanthroplst
and the contributions OF all the Ameri-
can nations. where both Its efficiency OF
administration and expense of naintc-
nance VIII naturally be much augu-
mented further entities it TO special con-
sdcration,
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men, of capital and Of commodities bring
peoples and governments closer together
and so form bonds of peace and mutual
dependency. as they must also naturally
some times make passing points OF fric-
ton, The resultant situation inevita-
bly imposes upon this government vastly
Increased responsibilities, This admin
istratlon, through the department OF state
and the foreign service. is lending all
proper support to legitimate and bencf-
cial American enterprises IN foreign coun-
tries. the degree OF such support being
measured by the national advantages TO
be expected. A citizen himself. cannot
by contract or otherwise. dIvest himself
Cf the right. nor can this government
escape the obligations OF his protection
In his personal and property rights when
these are unjustly infringed In foreign
country, To avoid ceaseless vcxations,
II is proper that in considering whether
American enterprises should he encour-
aged or supported in a particular coun-
try, the government should give full
weight not only to the national. as op-
posed to the individual benefits to accrue.
but also To the fact whether or not the
government OF the country in question
is in its administration and III it's Dip