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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17
Report of Mccall Bill
Some Time Next Week

Senator Hale of Maine. who opposes
the Mccall bill to carry out the pro-
visions tf the Canadian reciprocity agree
meni, will not he able to attend the
meeting of the finance committee which
has been called for tomorrow. At the
same time he has informed the committee
that the bill should not be delayed on his
account, as he will be on hand Mon
day.
At the session tomorrow effort will be
made to determine the sentiment of men,
bcIs regarding the bill. Requests for
hearings with which the committee has
been flooded will be considered.
Most Of these rcnuests, il is believed,
will hc denied on the ground that Ii the
Mill is opened to general argument the
erect would lie 10 delay a report. Mem
porS fear that they would he charged
with attempting to smother the measure
under the guise of granting hearings.
The indications are that Il report will
lie made from the committee some time
before the end of next week. But two
weeks would thcn remain Tor the con-
sideration OF this and many other i'm
portant measures, including several ap-
propr. a ton bills and privileged confer
ence reports.
Whether the Senate reaches a vote upon
the subject of reciprocity depends upon
the ability of its friends to Sidctrack
many other subjects.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17

until tho very month in which It's
treaty with China expires to employ
its armed forces in furnishing China
for its alleged violation. 1t is OK
pla ined. however. that this course OF
action probably is due to an under
standing on the part of Russia that
China viii not consent to renewal
of the treaty and that Russia Will
lose valuable rights i'll the province OF
Iii acquired under the expiring treaty
lin it's great distress it is probable
that China will appeal to the powers,
including. the United States. for fair
play. What amount OF support she
will receive cannot be safely foretold
1t is pointed out here that our own
government cannot act until 1t has ex-
amined the contentious on both SIDES,
and before the United States could in
tcrvenc in behalf ,of China it must i1rSt
make sure that that country was guilt
less Of such disregard OF her treaty
obligations as would warrant the Rus
sian menace
should it he found that there Is ground
for Sucli action. it is entirely pos'sioie
that the State Department viii use It's
good offices to avert war or the working
of great injustice upon emma ny sus-
gcsting :. reference of the issues between
Russia and China to The Hague tribunal.
AS one Of the parties to The haeue
convention. this government may feei
bound under the mediation sections OF
the convention, to proffer her GOOD OF
fees and may seek to render these more
effective by eudeavoring to secure the
s,,nport for her action of some OF the
other great signatory powers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17
NOT AN U[T|MATUM
Russian Paper Discusses the
Note to China.
NO TERM is SPECIFIED
But It Is Understood a Fortnight
Is Given in Which to Act.
INVASION OF ILL Is IMMINENT
Occupancy Probable, Pending More
Definite Understanding Between
the Two Governments.

ST. PETERSBTRG. February 17.-Thc
Novoe Erenya, in discussing today the
announced purpose of Russia to make a
military demonstration in Iii province, in
Chinese Turkestan describes the note
presented at PckinS by Minister Koroto-
vitz as a cmi-ultmatum as il docs not
specify the term within which China
must comply with the demands Of St.
Petersburg. The paper adds. however.
that if the Chinese government fails to
act before the laps, of Il fortnight tho
-uItimaturn will be ampliicd.
When. under the treaty of 1ssl, Rus
sia withdrew from the Iii region. it was
i'm consideration Of certain political and
trade concessions in that and the adj"in-
ing Chinese possessions. 1t is now assert
ed that China has not kept faith i'll the
matter of the treaty sitip,,la;ions. Hence
the forthcoming return of RuSsion troops
to iii and q probable occupancy. pending
new and moro definite understanding
between the two governments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17
Details Not Yet Received
by State Department

Until more details regarding the trou-
bleS between Russia and China are re-
ceived at the State Departmen the
United States will not be in a position
to take any definite action in the matter
So far the only official information re-
ceived on the subject is dispatch from
the United States ambassador at St
Petersburg saying that the Russian
government has decided to make mill
tary demonstration in the province of
Iii, on the northern boundary of Mon
golia, because of China's alleged viola
tions Of the treaty Of 1881 with Russia.
Beyond the unofficial statement that
China denies having violated the treaty
In question, the State Department is as
vet unadvised as to the exact position
Of that government with respect TO the
particular matters in dispute.
Naturally, having a friendly interest in
the Chinese empire and being committed
to the maintenance OF the "open door,
and the territorial integrity of China, the
Washington government views with con-
siderable concern the action of the Rus
sian government and the possible extern
sion of Russian dominion i'll the Celestial
empire.
In view of the deplorable conditions ex-
listing in China as a result of the fright
full famine and the terrible ravages of
the plague, it is realized that the Chinese
government is at present in no condition
to successfully resist any encroachments
that it's powerful northern neighbor may
feel justified In making as a punitive
measure Russias decision to punish
China at this particular time comes as a
great surprise to the diplomatic colony
in Washington.
That surprise is accentuated by the
fact that Russia apparently has waited
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17
the fact that he recognized he was in
fight and he was perfectly willing that

the fact that he recognized he was in
fight, and he was perfectly willing that
everybody should know how he stood.
Senator Borah of Idaho talked to the
President and he said Extra session
when he went away.
Il am ready to vote on Canadian reci-
procity in half an hour said the Idaho
man. II know what l intend to do. and
it seems TO me every other senator ought
not to object to going on record. / am
it is my desire to have a vote at this
session. / do not believe In smothering
any legislation or of filibustering it into
oblivion
Senator Borah takes the same position
as Senator Smoot. also opposed to the
bill Both want a vote. regardless of the
result.
Senator Stephenson of Wisconsin, who
is for the bill, also saw the President. II
believe I am the biggest farmer and lum-
herman In Wisconsin" said the senator,
and tell YOU that the reciprocity agree
ment will not hurt either the farmer or
lumberman. Liverpool fixes the price of
wheat in the world, and therefore the
price of bread Both Canadian and Amer
lean wheat is exported to Liverpool"
Senator McCUmber of North Dakota. an
opponent of reciprocity. spent some time
with the President discussing the pension
appropriation bill. lie said that the Pres
ldent had not attempted to influence his
course upon reciprocity Senator Me-
cumber will oppose the large increase
proposed in pensions
Senator Root was also White House
caller, but cnly remained a few minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17
CANADIAN TRADE TREATY
INTERESTS ENTIRE WORLD D
Charles M. Schwab, Returning From
Abroad, Says It Overshadows
Other Questions.

NEW YORK, February 17.-'The sub
ject of greatest interest now before the
world at large" said Charles NJ Schwab
today as lie stepped from the gangplank
of the Mauretania. lis the pending reci-
procity agreement between the United
States and Canada. It Is being watched
more closely abroad than the coming
decisions of the Supreme Court in the
standard oil and the tobacco cases. Per-
sonally. believe in reciprocity he con-
tinued. There is no real boundary be-
tween the two countries-nothing but an
imaginary line. And there is no reason
why two nations so situated should not
have closer trade relations.
Annexation? Every sensible man
knows that isn't to be seriously consider
ed by Americans, nor in my experience
is 1t so considered in England
A. White Maconochie, union member of
parliament for East Aberdeenshire in
1905. who was another arrival on the
Mauretania, did not believe that discus
sion of the reciprocity question In Eng
land would result In any pressure upon
Canada one way or the other.
England Is not likely to attempt to
dictate to Canada on the matter OF reci-
procity with the United States" said Mr.
Maconochic. We had a lesson when we
tried to dictate to you,' he added
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17
Today's Action, Senators Say,
Kills Talk of Annexation

Senators who favor the Canadian reci-
procity bin heard with satisfaction Of the
acton Of the foreign affairs committee in
throwing out tho Bennet annexation reso-
luton. Tho opinion was that tho Rennct
incident and the Champ Clark incident
will in the end react for the benefit of the
reciprocity propa ganda in Canada, the
action of tho President ard of the COM
mttcc on .oreign affairs being calculated
to put an cffsctual quctus on annexation
talk.
Friends Of the reciprocity bill i'm Con-
grtss arc familiar with the efforts being
made across tho borccr to prevent the
Canadian government from agreeing to
rec procity, just as the stannpattc.s on
this side of the line have tricn To Kill IT.
Tn" prime pal argument, and. indeed. the
most crcctlvc Weapon of tho anti-recl
lro eity men in Canaca has been the bug
900 of annexation.
Senators and representatives today said
that official reputation IN the most un-
.auivocal character has been given ny
the American government in the execu-
tive and legislative Eranches of'the ru
mo. cd American design upon Canadas
pol tical entity. These congressman think
that from now on consideration OF reel
procity will proceed upon economic ques-
lions alone, and will not hereafter be
cloSscd with political considerations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17
SLASHES W|FE'S THROAT
George Quig|ey of Philadelphia
Then Ends His Own Life
With Razor.

PHILADELPHIA, February 17.-With
a razor i'm each hand, George Quigley
pursued his wife from her room to the
front porch of their home, in West Phil
adelphia, today, slashed her throat with
one Of the weapons and then returned
to his room. where he committed suicide
by gashing his juglar vein with tho other
Mrs. Quigley is in a hospital and the ply
sicians say she will die The police at
tribute the tragedy to Jealousy on the
part Of the husband.
Quigley returned home from a business
trip to New York today and Immediately
went to his wifes room with the razors
in his hands. In the apartment with the
wife was a daughter by a former hus-
band. Realizing the mission of her STEP
father, the girl grappled with him while
the mother fed. Quigley broke away
from her and the tragedy quickly fol-
lowed. Quigley was forty-eight years old
and his wife Is the same age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17
TO BE HANGED AT SUNDOWN.
Negro Will Be Given Sumptuous
Meal Before Execution.

MOUNDSVILLE, w. Va, February
17.-Frank Stevenson, the negro who
fought desperately for his life after
killing Nose Blagman. white boy. in
Mingo county in 1907 will be hanged
at sundown in the state penitentiary
here today.
Stevenson was sentenced to death
after each Of two trials. and then, feign-
ing insanity. was sent to the Weston
Asylum. There he was repeatedly eX-
amined by aliensts, and it was decided
he was sane. The third death sentence
followed.
He will be given a sumptuous meal
at 4 o'clock. and soon afterward will go
to the scaffold. where three guards will
each touch a button. Two of them are
dummies, and none will know who
dropped the trap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17
TRACED BY BLOOD STAINS,
Body of Miss Hyland's Murdere,
Found on the Mountainside.

POTTSVILLE, Pa. February 17.-Mi-
chael Lillek. who last night fed from
Brocton. near here after he had shot and
instantly killed Miss Alice Hyland, nine
teen years old, because she objected to his
attentions. was found dead today on the
mountainside. about half mile from the
scene of the murder. He had shot him.
self through the head.
1t is supposed that in his excitement in
putting the pistol away after killing the
girl Lillek accidentally shot himself in
the head He was traced by bloodstains
until his body was found by the state
police. The police say he probably -e-
came exhausted as a result Of loss of
blood and rather than submit to capture
shot himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17
ROYALTY HOLDS LOVE FEAST.
King Victor Emmanuel Gives Din
ner to King Peter of Servia.

ROME. February liking Victor En-
manuel gave gala dinner last night in
honor of King Peter Of Servia. The
sovereigns exchanged toasts. in which
they SPOKE of the affection existing be-
tween the two reigning houses and re-
ferred to the peaceful conditions which
permitted the two peoples to develop
their respective resources.
King Peter added a greeting to Rome,
which is celebrating the flftieth anniver-
sary of her proclamation as the capital
of the united kingdom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17
But One Change Made.
INJUNCTION SOUGHT.
Executor of Mrs. Eddy's Will Pro-
ceeds Against Decedent's Son.

CONCORD, n. H., February IA bill
in equity intended to enjoin George w.
Glover and his attorneys from further
proceedings to have declared void the
will of his mother, the late Mrs. Mary
Baker Glover Eddy. founder of the Chris
tian Science Church. has been filed in the
superior court by counsel for Henry NJ.
Baker, executor of Mrs. Eddy's will.
The Injunction is sought on the ground
that George w. Glover. with DIR. +. j.
Foster Eddy, Mrs. Eddy's adopted son.
signed an agreement to forego all rights
to any part of Mrs. Eddy's property on
her death, in return for a considerable
sum paid to them at the time. Follow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17
Chamberlain's Body Cremated.

LONDON. February 17-The body of
Henry II. Chamberlain, the American
newspaper correspondent, was ere
mated at the Golder's Green cemetery
today. \ large number OF newspaper
men and American residents here were
present. Later the American corre-
spondents met and adopted resolutions
Of regret and coincidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17
Red Cross Sends 81, 900 for Relief.

For the relief of the wounded and sick
of the contending Mexican forces in the
neighborhood of MexicaH who have
crossed the border line to Calexico Cal,
the National Red Cross today telegraph led
$1,000 20 Gen. Bliss, commander OF the
military department of California.
Gen. Bliss notified the War Depart
ment today that number of wounded
and sick are now in Calexico, and that
as the army had not sufficient funds
to take care of them Red Cross as
sistance was needed. The money will
be disbursed by Gen. Bliss.
Several dispatches were received by
the War Department In regard to en-
counters at Mexicali, but they were not
definite enough to show the exact situ-
alton. One of the kilograms repeated
the published rumor that Gov. Vega of
Lower California, who led the federal
forces, had been wounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17
May Shorten Commandments,

LONDON, February 17-The convo-
cation of Canterbury, sitting in West
minister under the presidency of the
Archbishop of Canterbury, is discuss
ing among other matters proposal to
modify and shorten the second, fourth
and tenth commandments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17
Hurricane on German Coast.

A hurricane has ragged on the German
coasts since last night A number of
vessels In a dangerous condition have
taken refuge here. Several craft have
grounded in the Baltic sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17

ing Mrs. Eddy's death. however. proceed
ings were brought in the name of the
sons to have the will declared illegal on
the ground that the bequest to the moth
er church in Boston exceeded the amount
allowed by the New Hampshire and
Massachusetts statutes to be given to a
single church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17
Commander Marble Buried.

NEWPORT. R. l., February 17.-Full
military honors marked the funeral here
today of Commander Frank Marble. L.
s. ~, who committed suicide at the
Naval War College Tuesday night. The
services were attended by many naval
and military officers. as well as by civilian
friends from this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17
Not Seriously Taken by Liberals.
President Still Determined
to Have Vote on Reciprocity

Vote at this session or in extra ses-
sion.
That was the plain, unmistakabe pur-
port OF everything President Taft said
today To senatorial callers who called on
him to discuss the reciprocity situation
In the Senate. Nobody misunderstood the
chief executives words, nobody hinted
that he was blufting. He did not disguise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17
William Rockefeller Ill.

NEW YORK, February 17.-William
Rockefeller, brother of John D. Rookie
Teller, and active for many years in
the management Of the Standard Oil
Company, is confined to his home here
with an attack of lumbago following a
cold which he contracted a few days
ago. First reports had 1t that Mr.
Rockefeller was suffering from pneumo-
mia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17
JOAQUIN Miller Slightly Better.

OAKLAND, Cal. February 17.-Joaquin
Miller, the poet. who is seriously i'll in
a local hospital. passed a comfortable
night and his condition today showed
slight improvement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17
MADERO TO Be ATTACKED
Force Sent From Juarez by
Navarro Against the Mexi-
can Insurgents.

Ell PASO, Tex. February II. = After
fifty hours of inactivity following his ar
rival from Chihuahua, Gen. Navarro sent
out from Juarez this morning 500 infan-
trymen, 200 cavalry and two field pieces.
The forces marched east in the direction
of Guadalupe, where Madero, Gonzales
and the insurgent chiefs are located. They
should reach Madero's location in about
five hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17
FRIENDS OF RECIPROCITY
TAKE UNUSUAL PROCEDURE
Action Taken Following Expression
of the Presidents Wish.
INTENDED AS A REBUKE
Agitation Caused in London by the
New York Congressman's
Course-Taft Determined

At q special meeting OF the House COM
the two resolutions introduced yesterday
by Representative William : Bcnnct Of
New York, ono requesting the President
10 report To the House all negotiations
ments looking TO the annexation of
canada and tic other requesting the
President to begin diplomatic negotiations
with the British government with the
annexation of the Dominion iii view were
adversely reported, Eleven mcmrcrs Of
the committee attended the meeting. Ten
of em-Rcprescntativcs Foster Of Yer
mont, chairman: Lccarc Of SoIth caro-
Pennsylvania, Mckinley OF illinois.
Cooper of Pcnnsylvan a. .tm"s of Mas
sachusetts. Flood of Virginia, Hitchcock
of Nebraska and Palmer Of fcnns ylvania
net himself, who is a member Of foreign
affairs, voted for Il favorable report. The
committee, in its report To the House
merely announces that the resolutions
are reported adversely! No comment is
made in the report.
At the meeting OF Tho committee to Lay
no time was consumed in discussing
the Bennett resolution and. with the
exception of Mr.. nrnn"t. I = mimi tee
was Unanimous III is upii.ol ;.a. tue
best ting to DO under Ii. cir,l instances
was 10 report thc resolution IL, r-ci.,
mit.iou; uign.fyinE thcn w:t1 ;,n u gu
mtE. .a.ivc report, aad thus oc-.lcHstrat.
lat L..c sou1ipns wtGe moi ;:tS,u scIi-
o.-,Iy / ! til" iiouSc II 1t .,TCs ia. i.cy,
:. ~ .hJu!i not hc taL-:! .c: o..sl else
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-17
Demands That China Heed
Terms of Treaty of 1881

ST. PETERSBURG, I'2bri;a y 1I.-Ac-
cording to instructions, NJ. korotovitz the
Russian minister to China, has presented
to that government a note bearing Oil
the treaty of 1881, which China has
seemed disposed to abroSatc. The note
contains six points, and Russia insists
upon compliance on pain of complete ces-
saton of friendly relations. These are
as follows:
First-Russia's right to impose import
and export duties unlimited, except in the
5o verst zone, which is duty free.
Second-That the eXtraterritorial rights
of Russians in China snail not be in
fringed that legal suits invoivinS Rus
slams and Chinese shall be cons.-erel by
a mixed jurisdlction
Third-That Russians shall enjoy Spc-
cial privileges of trade and duty-free com
mcrce in Mongolia and the eAtra-wall
D. ovinces.
Fourth-That Russian consulatcs can be
Immediately opened at Kobdo, knaini and
Guchen.
Fifth-Duc respect of the local authori-
tics for Russian consulS.
Sixth-Russians to enjoy the right to
acquire real estate and erect structures
in Mongolia and the eXtrawal! provinces.
Notice to European Powers.
loNDON, iit
of Russia and China arc strained to the
breaking point. Russia has notified the
governments Of Great Britain, France
and Germany of her intention to make a
military demonstration on the Russo
Chinese frontier, owing to China persist
cnt violation Of the st. Petersburg treaty
of 1881.
Russian troops will be sent forthwith
to the district of Iii. The extent or the
demonstration, it is added in the diplo-
matte note, will depend entirely upon the
attitude assumed by China.
The Daily Telegraphs st. Petersburg
correspondent, discussing the RussQ-Chi-
nese difficulty, points out that the treaty
of 1881 will expire In August, and that
Russia is desirous of recasting her re-
lations with China in new mold. But
while the Russian government is anxious
to revive the friendly relations Of fifteen
years ago. China's standpoint has under
gone a change. China denied violation
of the treaty, and, on the contrary.
claims that Russia herself violated the
far more important secret treaty of 1896.
Says United States Has Data.
China is willing, continues the cor
respondent, to refer this latter point to
international arbitration, and says that
the United States government possesses
all the data OH this subject American
diplomats conversant with the affairs Of
both countries are desirous of reconcil-
ing the parties in the present dispute
and argue that these differences would
prove excellent subject for arbtra-
ton and, at the same time, exhort Rus
sia to make allowance for the changed
conditions in China since the eighties
a change rooted, not in loss of respect
for "czardom," but the rapid growth of
China's self-conSciousneSs.
The greatest curiosity is manifested in
diplomatic circles as to the role which
Japan will play in the present crisis,
and also respecting the attitude the
United States Is likely to adopt should
Russia carry out her threats. It is be-
lieved, however, that President Taft's
cabinet will not go beyond gentle inter-
ceSSiOn