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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-02-27
OLD FIGHTING CRAFT
MAY Be GIVEN
TO FRISCO
UNITED STATES SHIP PORTS.
MOUTH, HISTORIC VESSEL,
WANTED BY COAST CITY.

Washington, Feb. 2G.--Flnal disposi-
ton of the famous United States ship
Portsmouth, II warrior of other days.
is being considered by tho navy de-
partment. The old wooden sail vessel
Is desired by California as a relic be-
cause Of her historic interest 10 the
Pacific coast in the war with Mexico.
Whether the state will get her de-
pends on the result Of an action just
taken by the navy department.
general survey Of the Portsmouth
has been ordered by Secretary Meyer
To determine these three questions:
The cost of fitting her for voyage
from New York TO California, there
to be preserved as navy relic; the
cost Of preparing her for tho use Of
the marine hospital service to replace
the jamestown, and her value In case
1t is recommended that she be Of
fered for sale.
This old man-of-War has a notable
record When hostillties broke out
with Mexico the Portsmouth was In
Pacific waters. On July Q, 1916, she
hoisted the stars and stripes at Yerba
Buena, now san Francisco, and rem
dcred valuable service along the west
ern coast. Later, she was sent to
Africa to aid In the suppression Of tho
slave trade. The archives Of the navy
department show that on her African
mission her crew took a pledge
against the use of intoxicants In order
to safeguard themselves against the
ravages of fever prevalent there. The
old vessel then became known as the
temperance ship
In 1856, just before the outbreak of
the war between England and China,
the Portsmouth under command of
Commander l'oote. stormed the bar
rier of Fort Canton. China, because
the Chinese had fired upon an Amer
Jean vessel engaged in the protection
of American property She also saw
service in the civil war, being with
Admiral F'arragut at the mouth OF the
Mississippi river. The Portsmouth
long has been stamped as unseryice-
able for war purposes, and since 1895
has been used by the naval militia
Of New Jersey, which has been or
dered to deliver her at the New YORK
navy yard by March 3. She was built
at the Portsmouth, N. H. navy yards
in 1874. Her displacement is SAG tons
and she cost $170.5S6.
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BIG MEDICINE MADE
FOR P0WWOW'S
FINISH
POLITICIANS IN HELENA ARE
GETTING READY FOR LAST
FEW DAYS.

Helena. Feb. 2G.-( Especial THE
politicians have been busy today. They
are planning for the week. Conrads
friends are very enthusiastic and real :
ly believe that he IL going to be elect :
ed. The promise Is that he will gain
several votes before the voting Is over
Tuesday. 1t is the purpose OF his man
ayers to boost him To 80 votes, so that
Walsh's friend will have TO go over or
be held responsible for the deadlock,
II IL should continue 10 the end. The
Walsh adhercnts met tonight and
talked over the situation. They be-
licve that they will either elect their
candidate or name the man. They may
do the latter. If they have not waited
too long. They Will stand pat for the
present. Visiting democrats seem to
think that the deadlock will be broken.
w. M. Bole, editor OF the Great Fails
Tribune. said today that he did not
believe the democrats would adjourn
without naming II senator lie Is very
hopeful.
Senator Donlan Is confined to his
room with tonsiltis. but hopes to be
out tomorrow. Charles Cowell and II.
G. Stiff of Mlssoula are at the Gran
don. 1t is reported that the conferees
will report out primary bin tomor-
row.
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The Gomez Story.

Washington, Feb. 26.---Dr. vasquez
Gomez head OF the confidential agency
here Of the Mexican revolutionists, to-
night announced that he indirectly had
received overtures for peace from the
federal government.
DR.. Gomez said that the confidential
agency here had been advised by It's
junta in El paso. Texas. of the desire
OF Governor Ahumada of Chihuahua to
confer In Chihuahua with Francisco I
Madero, leader of the revolution, and
also had been Informed through its
junta in san Antonio. Texas, that three
delegates OF the Diaz government
wished to meet DR.. Gomez on the bor-
der and arrange for the termination OF
hostllities.
DR. Gomez, who was the family ply
slclan of President Diaz and who was.
In the last election, candidate for the
vice presidency OF Mexico. on the same
ticket as Francisco |. Madero. the can
didatc for president, said that the pro-
vlsional government would not "un-
dertake any negotiations OF peace ex-
ccpt under the condition that the DEL
egates shall be legally and fully au-
thorized with written powers"
He added 1t was further desired by
the rcvolntionlsts that the arrange
ment for peace negotiations should be
published and recognized by the fed
eral government officially
These steps, he explained. were
necessary, because OF the Reputation
by the federal government of conncc-
tion with the peace conference ar
ranged by Governor Sanchez last Mo-
yember.
DIR. Gomez asserted that the revo-
lutionists would insist upon the abb
dlcation Of the presidency by Dlaz and
that tonight he had telegraphed to the
junta at San Antonio for information
as to the source of the overtures for
peace and the names OF the three peace
ENJOYS sent there by Diaz.
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DR.. VASQuEz GOMEZ CLAIMS
THAT HE HAS RECEIVED oV.
ERTuREs FOR PEACE.
CONFIRMED AND DENIED
Statement Of Man Who Is Head Of In
surreeto Organization in Washing.
ton Is Said to Be True and to 30
Fabrioation-Enrique C. CreeI, Mex.
lean Minister, Isn't Informed.

Mexico city. Feb. ga categorical
denial OF the statements contained In
DR.. Gomez's announcement was made
tonight By Lieutenant Porfiro Dlaz. Jr.
chief of the presidential staff. SINH
lar refutation was made By Minister
of Foreign Relations Creel.
Colonel Diazs denial extended to tho
statement that DR. Gomez was the
family physician OF General Diaz at one
time. He attended one of Colonel
Dlaz's children on one occasion
only and was never employed By the
president.
The reference to Governor Ahuma-
das alleged efforts toward peace was
no news 10 the government officers.
Such a report had reached here some
days ago and Governor Ahumada was
asked as 10 the truth o. IL.
The chihuahua executive replied
that IL had no foundation in fact. Tho
allegation that General Diaz had treat
ed for peace In any manner was de-
MED by Colonel Dlaz and declared 10
be foolish In the extreme
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INDEPENDENT TICKET
IS PROMISED A C|NCH

Wallace. Feb. 2G.-(Special.)-An in
dependent ticket headed by Franklin
Pfrman. and pledged to continue the
policy of cleaning up the city and also
to the purchase Of the electric light
and water plant and its operation as a
municipal concern, is expected to be
announced here in few days. Mr..
Pfirman Is leading member of the
city bar and republican in politics.
lie Is assured, however. of the support
of the democratic organizations, as
the platform Is considered of more Inn
portance than the political affiliations
of the next mayor
The election Is due April A. and, If
Mr.. Pfirman and his ticket are put IN
the field there Will be no contest. in
the opinion of leading citizens Of Wal
lace. Mr. Pflrman stands very high in
the popular estimation. He Is a prom
inent member Of the Eks and an ora
tor of note
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JAPANESE PLEASED
WITH AMERICAS
SPIRIT
RATIFICATION OF TREATY WITH
UNITED STATES MAKES
BROWN MEN SMILE.

Toxic, Feb. 2G-Ambassador o'Brlcn
and Count Komura. the Japanese for-
eiGn secretary have exchanged con-
gratniatlons on the ratification of the
treaty between the United States and
Japan. There are not lacking evil
dences that the highest officials ana
the entire press of this country. as
well az the general public. arc deeply
stirred by the early acceptance by the
American government Of Japans as
surances that she desires a continua-
tion OF the friendly relations which
have also existed and by the con-
fidence shown by the administration
at Washington In the sincerity Of
Japan's undertakings regarding emf
grafton. On all sides and among every
class satisfaction and even gratitude Is
warmly expressed. The effect of the
ratification with regard to trade and
commerce already Is well marked. The
government and commercial bodies
are preparing TO take a thoroughly
representative part In the exposition
to be held In celebration OF the OPEN
ing OF the IdlluiIld cilhl. MS, uIl
doubtcdly. will be on the largest scale
OH which Japan has ever been repre-
sented abroad
The newspapers have printed edl-
torials expressing the opinions of
statesmen, bankers and leaders OF
thought. who are unanimous in re-
garding the ratification as one of the
greatest events In the history of the
country and that it has undoubtedly
strengthened the position of Count
Katsura, the premier; Count komura
and the government generally.
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Corfirmed? i?

III Paso, Feb. decentralization OF
the report from Washington that the
local insurreeto junta had been APP
preached by three Mexicans, who
claimed 10 represent the Diaz govern
ment. with peace ogertures, was had in
a statement from Abram Gonzales.
provisional governor OF chihuahua, 70
local newspaper man. Three envoys.
said to be prominent In government
affairs In Mexico. visited El Paso
quietly about 10 days ago, according
to Gonzales. They met Gonzales and
Roaul Madero. brother OF the provl-
slonal president and now Ia the field
with the insurrectos,
According To Gonzales, the ENJOYS
asked upon what tetns the insurreetos
would accept peace and were informed
that the provisional government would
not treat with them until they pro-
sented "credentials from the Mexican
congress. or President Diaz." They
were told further that the first re-
quirement OF the insurrectos in any
plan for establishing peace must be Il
guarantee from the Mexican govern
ment that every provision of the con-
stitution Of 1857 would be put into ef-
feet Immediately and forever MAIN
tained'
Another requirement OF tho insur-
rectos is an understanding that
neither the president nor other gov
ernment officials shall be eligible to
reelection"
The enyuys were also given tD un-
IaFstanI that hpfDpn TAppytsfapuf
officers would accept any peace terms
soldiers in the field under the insnr-
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JEALOUS HUSBAND
FIRES FATAL SHOT

Eureka, Cal. Feb. 26,-Insane jeal-
ousy Of his bride Of four days prompt
ed John Ellis, a recent arrival from
san Francisco, 10 kin himself In her
presence late last night. Following n
quarrel with the young woman, Ellis
compelled her aunt, Mrs. NJ. Roy, un-
der threat of death, 10 persuade Mrs.
Ellis, who had retired to another part
of the house. to return to the room
where he was pacing tho floor with a
revolver. As the bride entered. Ellis
raised the weapon to his head and
fired, falling dying at her feet
Mrs. Ellis has been hysterlcal since
and the attending nhyscian fears her
reason has been destroyed.
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WANDERERS WELCOMED.

Redding, Cal, Feb. 26.-The smelter
town of Kennel gave the marching In
Gustrial Workers of the World, on
their way to Frisco, 100 strong, 50
warm Il welcome that the band VIII
remain here until Wednesday To re-
cuperate. Eagles hall was turned over
to the tired men when they came in
last night and comfortable hunks
were made up on benches and cots.
The industrialites held public meet
ing, at which big collection was
taken up,
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POLICE INVESTIGATE
SINKING OF LAUNCH

San Francisco, Feb. 2G.--The police
are seeking the owners OF the lumber
schooner Comet to learn why, If true,
the vessal ran down and drowned two
men yesterday. The fact was not re
ported until the case was brought to
Aight after a 2i-hour search for the
launch John A. by the police patrol
boat and several launches after the
John a. was reported missing, to-
gethcr with the engineer, Elmer Wag-
ner, and Sing Lung, a Chinese employe
Of the California Shrimp company
The owner OF the schooner Is said TO
have admitted that the Comet had run
down the launch at 1890 yesterday
morning, Neither the launch nor her
occupants were seen after the vessel
passed over them.
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No Effect.

Albany, n. Y. Feb. 2G.--That the
withdrawal of Edwin M Shepard from
tho senatorial race viii have no effect
ON the attitude Of the insurgents in
their opposition to Mr.. Sheehan was
said tonight by Senator Roosevelt, the
insurgcnt leader lie was not pre-
pared to say for whom the insurgents
supporting Mr., Shepard would vote,
Assembyman Terry, the only other
insurgent in the city, said he probably
would vote for Mr.. Littleton tomor-
row. 1t is believed that John d. Ker-
nan will get most Of the insurgent
support.
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BACK TO FRISCO.

Salt Lake City Feb. 2G-Detective
O'Day of San Francisco arrived in Salt
Lake City today with requistion pa
pcrs for Charles Barrett. alias G. Me-
Oabe, wanted In San Francisco for the
theft of 35 bars Of gold bullion.
valued at $4,000, from the steamer
Humboldt. In transit. last September.
O'Day expects to start for California
with his prisoner tomorrow. 1t de-
veloped today that twice within the
past week saws have been found in
Barrctts cell In the city jail. After
the second discovery Barrett was re-
moved to a cell In the county jail
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RAINY FRISCO GETS
SOME SNOW

San Francisco, Feb. 26.-The first
considerable furry Of snow here in
15 years gave the youngsters of the
city u chance this afternoon to play
for few minutes at snowballing.
The heights around San Francisco
remained white for half an hour.
street cars were targets for heavy
bombarding, not few being turned
in with broken glass. Fresno also
reports a light snow, the second in
80 years.
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Appropriation Situation.

Tlle situation respecting appropria-
ton bills is as follows:
The Indian. legislative, army and
District Of Columbia bills have passed
both houses and are in conference. All
oI lhcse bills contain items of dispute
which present difficulties.
The pensions. postofflce, agricul-
ttral, naval. military academy, fortifl-
cations. diplomatic and consular and
sundry civil bills have passed the
house. but not the senate
The general deficiency bill has not
even come out or the house commit
tee on appropriations.
There remain to be passed by the
senate. therefore. the pensions, postof.
lice, agricultural naval, military.
academy, Qualifications. diplomatic and
consular, sundry civil and general de-
flciency bills.
II the senate could devote the five
and half days left of the present
congress 10 the calendar, and IL
speeches could be curtailed, senator's
would not worry about the legislative
situation. Notices already have been
given of several speeches on pending
measures.
The faction which supports Senator
lIorlmer Is determined that disposition
shall be made Of the Lorimer case at
this session, but II Is evident that the
anti-Lorimer forces will resist any at
tempt to take vote before they have
concluded their arguments.
The Mccall bill to carry out the
nrnkiSipus nf tha Canadian
agreement Is on the calendar and
Senator Hale ana others opposed to
the agreement have made it clear that
they do not intend that any prior
right shall be given to II because OF
the interest Of President Taft, or for
any other reason. II Is perfectly clear
that a vote can be prevented on the
Mccall bill without resort to fill
buster.
The only way vote could be OBJ
talned on the measure would be the
giving of assurance by a poll that
there were votes enough to defeat 1t.
The Informal polls that have been
taken have disclosed that Il majority
of the senate would vote to enact the
bill. There are several democrats who
oppose the measure and an effort was
made yesterday to obtain promises
from seven others of the minority to
stand with the republican majority
against the measure. This effort
failed, but 1t may be renewed at any
time.
The Canadian bill has no champion
+. in the senate, and this fact seems to
preclude any possibility of bringing 1t
to vote. senate and house leaders
have become reconciled to the idea OF
an extraordinary session. and there Is
little doubt that one will be called by
President Taft and that 1t will be cpn-
. vcned on April 4.
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POET DIES.

somervlle, Mass. Feb. 2G.-Sam
Walter Foss. the atuhor. poet and lee
turer. died at the Charles Gates hos
pital In Cambridge today. He was
born in Canada, n, H., In 1858.
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: DAY AND NIGHT SESSIONS WILL
BE RULE AT NATIONAL CAP.
ITol THIS WEEK.
PROGRAM IS FORMIDABLE
Short Time That Remains, With i'm
portanee Of Matters TO Como Up and
the Circumstances Attending, Makes
Finishing Of Work Of Congress
Practically impossible.

Washington. Feb. 2G.-Day and night
sessions probably will be held in both
branches of congress beginning tomor-
row, for only five and a half days re-
main to conclude formidable leeis- :
'a'iVe program In an Unprecedented
ana almost hopeless condition. With
out taking into consideration the Sit
uation In the senate. where there IL a
iiiibuster against taking a vote on the
canadian reciprocity agreement. the
permanent tariff board bill and the
I.orimer case. to say nothing Of the
proposition TO raise the rates for car
rying the advertising OF magazines
through the malls there Is conges :
tion Of appropriation bills that seems
irremedial. The urgent deficiency bill
II the only one Of the IA general sup
ply measures that has become d law.
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CANDIDATE SCRATCHES OWN
ENTRY IN RACE FOR SENA-
ToRIAl STAKE.
BOSS MURPHY ADVISED
Man Quitting Struggle in New York
and Martin littleton, a New Candi.
date, Both Tell Head Of Tammany
Hall What to Do-Letter Has Il
That Deadlock Must Be Broken.

New York, Feb 26.---Edward NJ.
shepard, in letter 70 Montgomery
Hare, tonight announced his retirement
from the fight for the United States
senatorship to succeed Chauncey NJ.
Depew. lie adds that In his opinion
William l.. shechan's retirement Is
imminent and warns the democratic
members Of the legislature that unless
the members promptly unite, the ex-
ira session of congress win find the
state OF New York but half repre-
sented"
Earlier in the day Martin w. Little
ton, self announced candidate for tho
senatorship, issuea statement point
ing as does Mr.. Shepard. to the grace
responsibility resting upon the demo
cratic legislators ana calling upon
Charles f. Murphy, leader of Tam
many Hall, to cause the retirement OF
Mr.. Sheehan and break the five-w weeks
deadlock at Albany.
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Shepard's Letter.

Mr. Shepard's letter says lii part.
The futile balloting has continued at
Albany for more than five weeks after
tho date prescribed by law for the
choice. One week from today the seat
Of the new democratic senator viii be
ready for him at Washington.
"Unloss the democratic members
promptly unite, the extra session.
which now seems probable. will find
tho state of New York but half rep
resented.
1T was plain month or moro ago
that Mr. Sheehan's caucus nomination
had aroused democratic opposition
so important and persistent as to rem
der impossible his election by demo-
Gratis. assume therefore not only
that Mr.. Sheehan win not be chosen
but that ut this late day the fact Is
clear TO himself and his supporters.
Assuming as we surely may that
Mr.. Sheehan's withdrawal Is imminent,
there rests upon the members OF the
democratic minority another grave
responsibility.
"Thc impending end of the candl-
dacy Of Mr.. Sheehan seems to me to
require some change OF program to
which, IN a slight degree / can. per-
haps, contribute. Now. that the one
long continued obstruction to a genu-
inely democratic choice Is probably
ended. the votes for myself ought to
give to the others more effective votes.
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His Abdic alton.

II should be glad II you. as my
friend, would make II clear to the
minority, who already have voted, or
who might hereafter vote for me, that
am definitely and absolutely outside
Of the list from which candidates can
be chosen. l do not. however, with
draw from political activity. or from
warm support of the democratic
party"
With himself finally eliminated as a
candidate Mr.. Shepard addressed some
friendly words to the minority. He
denounced the Tammany dominance of
the caucus, which chose Mr.. Sheehan.
and declares that the democratic party
ii is generally believed that Tammany
controls the nominations.
Martin w. Llttleton made public to-
day letter TO Charles T. Murphy ask
ing the Tammany leader to leave the
legislators OF New York state free TO
register their own will and exercise
their own choice" in the election of
Mr.. DepeW's successor. He tells Mr..
Murphy that by holding the democrats
in the senate and assembly to their
caucus pledge for Sheehan, he is jeop-
ardizing the prospects of national
democratic unity and Of democratic
success In the next presidential cam
paign, Mr. Llttleton predicts that II
the deadlock continues the Canadian
reciprocity treaty, tariff reform and
the proposition to elect senator's by di-
rect vote may fail for want Of demo-
cratic senator from New York.
The present deadlock, he declares,
will be easily broken II Mr., Murphy
would withdraw his influence, winch
he characterlzes as an endurance
| test to determine whether Tammany
Hall can extend its control to other
sections of the state
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THE WEATHER

Today-t'air and cold.
Tomorrow--lfuir and cold.
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GOOD MORNING

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