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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1910-10-27
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| MUCH ALARMED
Propose Compromise with
Treasury Department Officials

washington, OcI 1z.--Aiafmeu Dy
the activity OF William Loeb, Jr.. Col
lector Of the Port of New York, in
his efforts to stop underyaluaticn
frauds, of which the indictment OF the
Duveen brothers IL striking exam
pie, several large importing houses
have come forward and offered to com.
promise with the government If they
are allowed to escape prosecution
This sensational turn In the custom
house cases was announced here by
Franklin Macveagh. secretary of the
treasury. at the end of conference
with Mr.. Loeb that lasted nearly all
day.
The names of the importers who
have approached Mr.. Loeb with these
offers are. Of couprse, being closely
guarded. It is understood that they
have places OF business in New York
although this was not officially stated
at the treasury department.
Mr.. Macveagh did not say what
sums Of money were involved. II was
learned, however. that these importers
are willing to pay large amounts 70
prevent public prosecution and keer
from being roughly arrested and haul.
ed into court as were the Duveens.
1t has not yet been decided whether
the government win accept offers o.
whether it will proceed against the
importers in question. The details Of
the cases were explained carefully &c
the secretary by Mr.. Loeb. Mr.. Mac
veagh is deeply interested in the mat
ter Of preventing just such frauds al
these and he asked Mr.. Loeb man,
questions.
II vas at length agreed that tn,
whole matter should be laid befor'
the department OF justice. II after I
careful investigation Mr.. wickershan
the Attorney General, believes tina
the interests OF the government car
best be served BY accepting the OFFER
OF money that course will be follow
ed.
The Duyeen case, as well as thu
others OF a similar nature now unde
consideration. 1t is practically admitte'
at the treasury department, b the di
rect result OF the rigid investigation
last summer of the appraisers store
in New York, made BY direction 0
Mr.. Macyeagh.
The report Of the special agents VIII
did this work has been In the secre
tary's hands for nearly two month
and has been laid before Presiden
ITaft. 1t is highly important dccu
lment which has been most CAREFUL
lguarded. It contains information
that is likely to create more sensation
before the year Is out
| The Duveen case was merely men
toned incidentally by Mr.. Loeb. tn
secretary was interested to learn whs
sort Of a case Mr.. Loeb thought b
could make against the indicted al
goods importers. The collector tol
him he believed he had more tina
enough evidence. Mr.. Macveagh al
sured Mr.. Loeb Of his support an
urged him 10 continue his campaig
OF reform.
During part of the time James
Curtis, assistant secretary In chars
OF customs matters. was present. tn
question Of modifying the consuli
regulation requiring foreign text
manufacturers TO give samples TO q
consuls, which aroused such an outci
. abroad. was discussed. Mr.. Curt
] displayed several samples Of the so
Of goods that are involved in a
lproblem.
= A decision on this subject is expec
led every day.
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Henderson, Oct 22.-According 70
cotton buyers here there has been
twice as much COTTON gInned this year
than last year 10 this vicinity. Prices
are around s:eJ IN The seed,
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-29
WILL FIGHT TT OUT.

Some days ago the news was flashed
over the wires that Peru and Ecuador
had accepted the proposition of Sec
rotary Knox that the United States,
Brazil and Argentina arbitrate the
differences between the frst-named
countries.
Now comes the news that warlike
preparations are being pushed by both
Peru and Ecuador, and that war is
inevitable.
The state department fails to I'M
derstand what the South American re-
publics mean by accepting this arbi-
tration offer one minute and prepar-
ing for a fight the next
The joke of IT is that some states
man at Buenos Ayres in a burst of
enthusiasm over the supposed success
Of the offer to arbitrate. dubbed the
American secretary Of state. Knox,
the Peacemaker."
In the light Of the latest develop
ments, it is evident the secretary's
new title died almost as soon as It
was born.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-29
WAR NEARLY ENDED.

The latest news from Nicaragua is
to the effect that the insurgents have
been whipped. and that the end of the
revolution is IN sight
Estrada has held out against the
forces Of AIadriz for many months in
the hope that the United States would
espouse his cause and unseat Madriz.
This hope having failed, he is up
against 1t for fair at the present time.
This government did interfere down
in Nicaragua to the extent of forcing
Zelaya to give up his Office and jump
the country Madriz was legally
chosen as successor Of the fugitive,
consequently the state department at
Washington did not feel justified in
forcing a second abdication.
1t is time General Estrada realized
the weakness Of his cause. He will
never be president of Nicaragua IN
less placed in the chair by the United
States, and there are no indications
that this country will take any such
action.
Uncle Sam has a grievance against
the Central American republic ON ac-
count of the foul murder of Groce and
Cannon, two American citizens, who
were serving in the army Of the in
surgents and were captured. Nicara-
qua will be called upon 70 pay dam
ages, although the crime is directly
chargeable to Zelaya.
That apparently is the full extent
Of the interest the United States has
in the outcome of the struggle at the
present time, although we won't al
low the bombardment of Bluefelds on
account of its defenseless condition.
and the fact that in case Of such bonn
bardment Americans and other for
eigners would be the worst sufferers.
Relying upon American protection
to this extent. Estrada remains in
Bluefields and urges his followers to
fight. Personally, he isn't prepared
to die in the holy cause of freedom, if
that is In reality what the insurgents
are fighting for.
Once this miniature revolution IS
ended. every male citizen Of Near
aqua should be put under bonds to
keep the peace, and also to refr;: N
from robbing the public treasury.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-29
PURPLE LILACS.

Drifting over the picket fence
And the gate with q broken hinge,
Down the dusty road past the old
school house,
To the rivers wooded fringe,
The scent of the lilac is borne to me
On the breath of the whippoorwflI's
call,
And my heart is wrapped in a dream of
peace,
For l love 1t best Of all
Purple Hlacs,
Honied lilacsI
Opening walls of perfume where the
moonbeams fall,
Bringing airy visions of a love word
whispered low,
All, l love the purple IiIacs best OF ALL
Towering high in the old front yard,
They have blossomed for years and
years,
And marshaled round their standing
place
Are the blue flags trembling spears.
The walls Of the cottage are old and
brown,
And low are its battered caves;
Low dropping and outward stretching,
IL seems,
For touch of the lilac leaves.
Purple lilacs,
Sweet breathed nlacs.
Pressing purple flowers 'gainst the win
dow and the wall,
Bringing back a mem'ry OF q sweet
hearts kiss that's gone,
YES love the purple lilac best Of all!
The long slim shades of the poplar
trees
Stretch out in q sable row,
The farmers are turning out from the
pillow,
The sun is burning low.
The bees fly home from the clover
fields,
The cowbells tinkle merrily;
And over the gate with the broken
hinge
Comes the scent of the bloom on the
lilac tree.
All. the nlacs!
Dearest hlacs!
Temp ring with your sweetness LIES
tears and draughts of gall,
A memory Of mother, and a touch Of
someone's hand,
All, love the purple lilacs best of ALL
g. w Ogden
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fine Of $4,000 is imposed for each
days violation of this provision.
The Senate was not ready to vote
on this proposition. and an adjourn
ment was taken and the passage of
the bill delayed There viii be no
session Of the Senate Monday on &C
count of the Memorial day celebra-
ton Tuesday the measure Will be
taken up again and given the finishing
touches.
While Congress has been enga ged
in framing the railroad bill the legis-
latures Of the various states have
been enacting laws providing for the
creation Of commissions to look after
the electric light and gas companies
in the cities. and in some places city
inspectors read the meters under these
laws.
The study of corporation law will
soon be interesting for the laymen,
as well as the lawyers.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-29

zeal union to be held in Minneapolis in
August There is good reason to be-
neve that the printers will bring the
date of the 1911 convention home with
them
While the Commercial club. the
Manufacturers association, the real
estate men and others having business
interests are engaged in the publicity
campaign, the professional men and
skilled mechanics are also boosting
for all that they are worth.
Salt Lake handled the annual en-
campment Of the Grand Army of the
Republic last year In fine shape, and
its fame has been spread abroad in
consequence. Wonderful improve
ments have been made since 1903, and
the city is now prepared to entertain
much greater crowds.
Efforts should not be relaxed now
that the attorneys general are coming
here, and that there Is a fair prospect
of capturing the convention of typos
Everything in sight" should be the
motto from this time forward.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-29

states. Coal is already produced in
large quantities. Add the oil and
iron Industries and the money pour
ing into the laps of enterprising Utah
people will reach an enormous total
The outlook is more than promising
for those who have shown their faith
by investing their capital as well as
for those who depend upon their
days labor for a livelihood.
Mr.. Martins opinion of the Utah
oil fields confirms the opinions of 9TH
ers who have made similar investiga-
tons in the past and will not cause
surprise here at home. 1t will help,
however, to draw .he attention of
capitalists to the opportunity offered
to get in on the ground floor.
Bring on the drills, derricks, pumps
and tanks The oil fields are here
awaiting development.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-29
GEORGIANs PROTEST.

President Taft was grfeved over the
course the debate took when the bill
appropriating $4,000 for mis- travel
ing expenses came up in the House,
and he was especially exercised over
the reflection on the hospitality OF the
southerners.
The members opposing the measure
exhibited traits Of petty meanness,
and it is gratifying to know that their
course is not approved in their home
states.
The Chamber Of Commerce and
Cotton exchange of Augusta, Ca, and
the Georgia-Carolin Fair association
have protested against the action OF
the Democrats and offered to pay the
deficiency in the Presidents travelling
account themselves.
Such action is doubtless very pleas
ing to President Taft, although the
offer Of the Georgians cannot be &C
copied. In the meantime, how small
and mean the Georgia delegation in
Congress must feel.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-29
-oPINION oF az EXPERT.

Utah people who have faith in the
ultimate glorious destiny of this
state Will read with much pleasure the
statement of James r. Martin, en- oil
expert of Oil City, Pa, that this state
is destined to lead the Union in the
production of oil and within a very
short time at that
Mr.. Martin is in New York after
having made an exhaustive examina-
ton and study of the San Juan field,
which greatly exceeded his expecta-
lions. He also found the Wayne, Gar
field and Uintah county fields more
than promising.
1t has long been known that coal.
iron and oil existed in practically
unlimited quantities in Utah. but ex-
Icept in the case of coal there has
been no development. The time has
arrived at last when these natural re-
sources are being taken into account
by capitalists. Development should
follow at once.
Utah has gold, silver, copper and
lead mines in operation, being one of
the foremost in the group of mining
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-29
TAKING THINGS FOR GRANTED

J. Powell Jones. supervisor Of mu-
sic in the public schools, had called
up prominent citizen and talked him
into buying SIS worth of tickets for
the Harmonic club concert the next
evening.
Jones forgot to mail the tickets un-
til after he'd left the office, but on
his way down Euclid avenue he
thought Of it and dropped in at a
haberdasher's place. where he bor-
rowed an envelope, addressed 1t and
sent the tickets on their way.
Two or three days later the prom
inent business man stopped Jones on
the street and began to talk to him as
unkindly as If he were a beef trust
megnate.
You're a nice one, you are" he
observed sarcastically. you forgot
to send me those concert tickets, and
in order to put in the time that even
ing I took some people out to din
ner and ii cost me So. I think I'll
make you pay ne the nine"
Jones FASTENED to explain how he
had mailed the tickets in plenty of
time, mentioning that he had used
an envelope from a well known Eu-
cid avenue haberdashery.
The business man stopped to think
and his eyes dilated. by jingo!" he
exclaimed, Il remember seeing that
letterhead now, but supposed it was
a bill they were sending me and ]
threw it into the waste basket with
out so much as opening it-"-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-29
INFLUX OF FOREIGNERS.

The fact that foreigners continue TO
flock to the United States is pretty
sure indication of the prosperity OF
the country, and of the opportunity
TO find employment For the first six
months of this year it IS estimated
that the population of the country will
be increased by half a million immi-
grants. mostly IrOm southern Europe.
The influx has been very heavy dur
ing recent years, the only let-up being
Immediately after the little financial
furry Of 1907, which caused the de-
preston Of business for a few months
For the eight years ending the last
of June, the census figures are ex-
pected to show that 7,65O,OOo imni-
grants reached the United States. OF
the character of that immigration
there Is much criticism. Formerly
the bulk Of the immigrants came from
the United Kingdom and Germany.
Now the Huns, Italians and Russians
predominant, Asia contributing no in
considerable share OF the total.
Some idea Of the change that has
taken place may be brought out by
comparison Of a few representative
nationalities for the two periods 1870
1890 and 1s9O-1SOo, as follows:
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a CONVENTION CITY.

Salt Lake is out for as many ma
tional conventions and annual meet
ings Of associations as can be attract
ed to the city. The National Associa-
ton of Attorneys General of the
United States has already voted to
come here next year. That's good for
a starter
The Salt Lake printers have raised
a fund Of several hundred dollars and
committee OF boosters" will ac-
company the delegates to the conven-
ton Of the International Typograph-
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-29
CoNNoLLY sLANpER SUN.

G. P. Connolly, who was county at
torney of Silver Bow county, Mon
tana. once upon a time. has thrust
himself into the nmelight by bringing
suit against Oscar Lawler on account
of something the assistant attorney
general said on the stand while wit
ness in the Ballinger-P inchot contro-
versy.
Connolly shook the dust off his feet
against the people Of Butte after
meeting inglorious defeat as a candi-
date for district judge. and no more
was heard Of him until he bobbed up
as a writer of exploded sensations in
Golfers Weekly.
It's an excellent advertising scheme,
this bringing of a SANDER suit for $780,
600. Connolly probably doesn't expect
to get the money. but to bring himself
prominently into notice as a magazine
writer.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-29
RAILROAD BILL AMENDED.

The Senate has amended the rail-
road bill by placing interstate tele-
graph and telephone lines under the
supervision Of the interstate COM
merce commission. The House had
already taken similar action, though
its amendment, besides being long, is
difficult to comprehend at a glance.
This provision was introduced by
Senator Dixon Of Montana. when all
hands thought the debate nad been
exhausted and the time for voting had
arrived There was some protest
against it's passage, but when SEN
ator LaFollette offered an amendment
simple in form and yet covering the
case It went through without objec-
ton.
By including the telephone and tel
egraph companies with the railroads,
Congress has taken an important step,
and one that will be generally APP
proved by men Of all shades Of polit-
ical belief The larger telegraph and
telephone companies. ana they in
clude most Of the smaller ones at the
present time. do an interstate bust
ness. Such being the case, they
should be subject to regulation by the
commerce commission
Immediately following the adoption
of the LaFonette amendment, Senator
Brown OF Nebraska came forward
with a proposition to revive a portion
of section II, which had been elm
mated from the bill some time ago.
This last amendment prohibits all
common carriers from acquiring any
interest whatsoever in the capital
stock of, or purchasing or leasing any
railroad which is competitive with
that OF the purchasing company. A
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-29
UNREST IN CHINA.

A condition of general unrest seems
to prevail In China at the present
time. and there are many contribut-
ing causes. In Human province, the
scene Of the latest outbreak, the gov
eminent is accused Of having author
tied the expectation of rice, when its
scarcity had already advanced the
price beyond the reach Of the poor.
The Chinese of the province of
Kwangtung, in which the city Of Can
ton is located, resent the enaction of
the Chinese exclusion laws by the
United States. This is owing to the
fact that most Of the coolies in this
country come from Kwangtung.
But these are local matters to a
certain extent. The primary causs OF
the present unrest in China lies n the
fact that the common people among
the Chinese have never acquiesced IN
the selection Of a Manchu prince to
occupy the throne when the Ming
dynasty was overthrow in 1884.
There have been many revolutions
on this account in the last 276 years.
none of them being formidable. The
Manchus were always the best fight
ers among the slant-eyed heather,
and with the assistance of the Mon
gols, have been enabled to maintain
their supremacy for many genera
tons.
Since the government has shown
signs of a desire to adopt western civ
nization, the feeling against the Man
chus has beeen intensified The Chi
nese people have been slumbering for
centuries. while the world has been
moving or, and do not desire to be
awakened from their death-like
sleep.
The Manchus. being progressive as
well as warlike, should be able to con-
troll the situation and bring the Celes-
tial empire up to a higher standard
II order to do this the insurgent ele-
ment must first be repressed and then
educated
There being three or four hundred
millions OF Cinnamon, the task wiz
not be easy or accomplished in a few
months or years. Unfortunately, while
the forces of civilization are at work
the foreigners in China, the mission
aries In particular. will always be sub
ject to attack whenever the Chinese
ment or a crouch of any other kind.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-29
CALIFORNIA; PRIZE FIGHT
LAW.

There are plenty of indications that
the Jefries-Johnson fight is not going
to be held n San Francisco without
a vigorous attempt being made to stop
it by the church people and others
who do not believe in allowing such
contests. The law regarding prize
fights is just as stringent in California
as 1t is in Utah. Section 4I2 of the
Penal Code of the Golden Gate state
reads as follows:
ANY person, who. within this state,
engages in, instigates, aids, en-
coura ges, or does any act to fur
Their a contention or fight, with
out wea pOns, between two or
more persons, or a fight common
~ called a ring or prize fight,
either within or without the
state, or who engages in a public
or private sparring exhibition,
with or without gloves, within
the state, or who sends or pub
fishes a challenge or acceptance
of a challenge for such a conten-
ton, exhibition or fight, or car
Ties or delivers such a challenge
or acceptance. or trains or assists
any person in training or prepar-
ing for such a contention, exhibit
ton or fight, shall be guilty Of a
felony. and upon conviction shall
be fined not less than one thou
sand dollars, nor more than five
thousand dollars, and be impris-
oned in the state prison not less
than ore year nor more than
three years; provided, however,
that sparrin- exhibitions not TO
exceed a ,mited number of
rounds with gloves Of not less
than five ounces each, in weight,
may be held 7 a domestic in
cOrporated club. upon the prepay
men. of such club of an annual IL
cenSe to be fixed by the board of
supervisors of cities and coun-
ties. or the city council or other
governing bodies of incorporated
cities. Said exhibitions shall
comply with the rules and regu-
lations az the said supervisors.
city councils u other governing
bodies Of cities and towns shall
prescribe by ordinances: provided
further that the boxers. prior TO
such exhibition, must be examined
by physician. who shall deter
mine whether or not they are in
perfect physical condition"
It would be dead easy for the city,
county or state authorities to prevent
the bout If they desired so to do.
Whether they can be compelled to act
is an entirely different matter. Laws
don't go for much unless there is a
healthy public sentiment behind them.
and in the case of San Francisco this
sentiment is lacking in any and all
particulars.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-29
AN ACCIDENT ON TIE FRoNrIER.

Charles Colt, expert civil engineer
for the Kansas state board Of railroad
commissioners. tells a story Of early
surveying days. It was years ago,
when he was with number of transit
men making an Indian survey. The
party was in a Nebraska town, which
was then considered the frontier. One
of the members of the party had been
drinking and was rather deep in his
cups. With others, this man was Sit
ting in front of the hotel, over the air
chamb Der. The air chamber was COW
cred with Slated wood floor, pop
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-05-29

ular method of the days gone by The
four legs of his chair were carefully
placed on the Stats and he was very
comfortable But in talking he forgot
about his location and hitched his
chair to one side. The legs dropped
was pitched forward on his nose.
Say" he said. getting up and hic-
coughing, I've been out here q long,
long while. But this is the first time
l ever fell off the frontier Kansas
City Journal.
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Evidently a British bedbug made a
meal of the kaiser, or perhaps mos
quito speared him on the way home
Some insect got to him, at any rate
The court physicians having stated
that there is no danger of serious con-
sequences, prayers Of thanksgiving
should be offered in all the churches
this morning.