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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-15
Negotiations i'm Progress

What action the president will take
is not known In the. message he
transmitted to congress- referring to
the foreign relations of the govern
ment, he announced that negotiations
were in progress with Russia for the
admission into the S1av empire upon
the same terms of American citizens,
whatever their race or religion. He
said he would communicate the result
of the negotiations Immediately after
the holidays. The effect of this delay
would be to prevent the denunciation
of the treaty until January ], 1913. and
it's abrogation until January /. 1914.
The sentiment in the senate will not
tolerate this delay. There is only one
recourse for the president If the reso-
luton is not to become a law--that is
for him to exercise his right to veto.
If Russia shall modify its attitude, and
| If it shall become apparent to him that
the representations made by his direc-
tion to the st. Petersburg authorities
will be crowned with success, then he
will disapprove the measure; other
wise, undoubtedly, he will act in ac-
cordance with the express direction of
.nn oro<~
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-15
Discipline for His Vote

IT am against the reapportionment of
Ralston," said Works. and will see the
thing through. I don't know of any
other candidate, but will oppose Raj
ston for various reasons. If necessary
I will carry the fight to the point OF
opposing his confirmation on the floor
of the senate"
The opposition of Works is under
stood to be due wholly to his under
standing that Ralston voted the demo-
cratic ticket and against Johnson for
governor. III is pointed out that Raj
ston announced in San Francisco that
he would vote for the democratic candi-
date for governor and the statements
attributed to him at that time are
being used by Works in an effort to
obtain the support of all the insurgents
in the senate to the movement to OPP
pose the. confirmation of the subtreas-
ifrpr
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-15
WORKS CLASHES
WITH PERKINS
over RALSTON
Reappointment of Subtreasurer
Opposed on Account OF
Vote on Governor
Insurgent Senator Announces
That He Will Fight Presi.
dents Nomination
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

WASHINGTON, Dec. IT. The first
serious break between Senator Perkins
and Senator Works since the latter has
been In congress came today. when
Works announced that he was unalter-
ably opposed to the reappointment of
W. C. Ralston subtreasurer at San
Francisc.
Ralstons term expires January 1 and
Senator Perkins had recommended his
reappointment. 1t had been expected
that the president would follow the
recommendation and send the nomina-
tion 10 congress early next week.
Works announced today that he would
not only refuse to indorse the appoint
ment, but would place his opposition to
it before President Taft, and If that
failed, would carry his opposition TO
tha floor of fhe senate
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-15
Oakland Policeman, Single
handed, Takes Two San Fran
ciscans and Contraband
ROWBOAT USED TO CARRY
ILLICIT CARGO OVER BAY
Prisoners in Confession Say
They Obtained Goods From
Liner Siberia
Especial Dispatch 10 The CALI

-
n AKLAND, Dec IA bold
4 attempt to smugglc opium
" valued at almost $4,000 into
Oakland shortly after mid
night this morning failed when
Patrolman Frank Rossick of the
Oakland police department arrested
David Powers and K. E. Fielder at
Second and Webster streets. With
the capture of the two men both the
Oakland police and the federal officers
are confident that they have confed-
crates of a ring which has been en-
gagged in the illicit traffic for years,
and more arrests are to follow.
Powers has been suspected of ac-
tivity in smuggling opium, and IS
believed to be higher up in the
gang, while Fielder is looked upon as
a tool engaged by the principals OF
the organization. An investigation
was made in Oakland following the
arrest of the two men by John w.
Smith, United States treasury GUS
toms agent; F. II. Driscoll of the in
tcrnal revenue service, and Joseph
Head, United States customs inspec-
tor. The name of the man to whom
the opium was consigned has been
obtained, and evidence has been un-
eartted which is expected to lead to
the trail of others and to involve men
long suspected of engaging in this
traffic.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-15

Rossicll saw the two men coming
toward him. He hid until they were
close enough for him to touch them.
He then leaped out. gun in hand, and
handcuffed them before they could re-
cover from the surprise of the attack.
They became indignant and demanded
to be released, saying that they were
employees of the United Engineering
works and were carrying tools. Ros-
heavy grip. They threatened to run
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-15
Russia Realizes Situation

Russia is aware of the seriousness
luton, passed yesterday by the house
by a vote of 500 to 1. has been COM
municated to the st. Petersburg gov
ernment, which has been informed that
the senate favors a like resolution. The
president has stated emphatically that
unless equal treatment is accorded to
all Americans he must act in accord
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-15
POLITICAL ISSUE
TORUSSIAN TANGLE
Senate as Well as House May
Disregard Taft's Wishes as
to Jewish Question
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Rus
sian Jewish question is having far
reaching political as well as interna-
tiona1 consequences.
Not only is there existing an ugly
diplomatic situation with Russia as a
result of thea agitation.. but the senate
as well as thehouse is about to dis
regard the expressed wishes of Presi-
dent Taft.
The house already has passed a reso-
luton charging the president with the
duty. of denouncing the treaty of 1892.
The senate committee on foreign rela-
tions, of which Senator Cullom is chair
man. will report favorably on Monday a
resolution of the same purport. This
resolution will be passed by the senate
before adjournment the following
Thursday
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-15
Period of Activity

1t was during a large part OF these
five years that Ortie Z. MeManigal, ac-
eording to his confession, acted as dy-
namiter for John ]. Mcnamara, the
convicted secretary-treasurer, and was
often in company with James B. Nc
Namara.
An important feature of McManigal
confession attracted attention in con-
nection with Mrs. Hulrs visit to the
district attorneys office. This was the
admission by McManigal that he usual
~ received about $500 for each Job,
and that when he complained that part
of the money was being held back
James B. Mcnamara had admitted re-
sceiving the sfuss of the checks and
said John j. would "fx it up
Most of the jurys. attention today
was taken up with an outline by AT
torney Miller of what the investiga-
tion was to be, how far it was to go
and the number and character of the
witnesses to be called. The identity of
the few witnesses called today was
kept in strict secrecy. and outsiders
were not permitted in the corridors
near the grand jury rooms.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-15
Both San Franciscans


Both San Franciscans
Powers is outside foreman for the
Western Fuel company of San Fran
cisco, and lives at Il De Boone street
in that city Fielder is a barge
tender for the same company, and
lives at POI Pennsylvania avenue, San
Francisco. Powers father has served
a term in the penitentiary for SNUG
Cling, according to the federal off
GERS, and his son admitted to the
police today that he had been warned
by his. parent to keep out of the
traffic.
The two men left San Francisco
shortly after 10 o'clock last night
from the Pacific Mail dock in a row
boat containing 800 tins of opium,
valued at $50 a tin They made a land
ing at the city dock at the foot of
Franklin street and after filing a can
vas grip with 40 tins hid the boat
under the wharf. They had been in
structed where the drug was to be
taken. and as soon as they landed on
the wharf. they started in the direction
of Webster street. carrying the heavy
suitcase between them.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-15
Hockin Questioned

Mrs Hulrs appearance al the federal
building followed that of II. S. Hockin,
acting secretary of the Iron Workers
association. who had been comforting
with Frank M. Ryan. the president.
Hockin now occupies the position In
the union formerly held by John j.
Mcnamara. Police officials of Indian
apolis who were present when records
were taken from the iron workers
headouarters and former stenographers
of Mcnamara also were in attendance
Mechanical. in his confession, told of
at least $4,000 having been paid him,
and said some person other than John
J. Mcnamara did the paying. After
James b. Mcnamara blew up viaduct
in Cleveland. he had dispute with
the man over the amount he was to
receive. and in consequence. u. J. took
the matter in hand himself all the
way through" Tor the Cleveland job
McManigal said he and James B. were
paid 500 each.
referring to an explosion at the Iro-
auois steel plant at South Chicago. Nc
Manigal said he used so pounds of dy-
Mantle. and added: When I went to
INDIANAPOLIS J. ]. Mcnamara paid me
500 in cash, as that was all the cash
he had In the Office. I saw him pay
]. r. McNamara for the job"
Tells of Records
That records were kept of some of
the money paid out was indicated In
mart Of the confession in which McMan-
igai tells of his complaint of the small
nav he received before he dealt directly
with Mcnamara. He said he previously
had been receiving only $125 each for
the iohs. but on a train between Gin
cinnati and Indianapolis he discussed
with ]. b. Mcnamara places that still
were to be blown up.
.J. B. told me that he had seen the
stubs for the Mount Vernon. Ill, Job
and that they were made for 1925. while
/ received only $3.50. After that. j. J.
Mcnamara handled the money" he said.
Among the other items mentioned by
McManigal were 5000 each for jobs at
Greenville. N. j.; McKees Rocks, Pa;
superior. Wis; Omaha. Neb.: Los An
geles. CAL: Trenton. n. J.: Worcester.
Mass. and Milwaukee. Wis.
San Franciscans Examined
Los ANGELES. Dec. 14.-A few
minor witnesses appeared today before
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-15
THE WEATHER

YENT TERDAY = Highest temperature. 6Z;
z 6w<st Wednesday night, So.
FORECAST FOR TODAY Cloudy; light
east nnlds. changing TO south.
For Details of the Weather page II
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-15

AsHINGTON, Dec. 14.-Presi-
IN dent Taft today sent to con-
w gress a brief formal message
transmitting the fail text OF
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-15

Save enough in " days to buy $4,000
house and lot. first prize In the Book
lovers Contest7
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1911-12-15

Continued ON PAGE ?. Column
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-08-31
Pc r S Q N AL S
Comings and Goings of Our Locale
People and Others

Jack" Longstreet is in the city.
w. W. Charles visited MiIlers to-
day.
Mrs John r. Williams of Hot
Creek is in the city.
Mickey Johns returned this
morning from San Francisco.
Paris Hiatt, the Denver machin-
cry man, returned from Goldfeld
this morning.
Leo Harrington was among the
passengers to arrive from the coast
this morning.
Mortimer Smith, who has been
here on the jury venire, returned
to Manhattan this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Barndt and
children are in the city from Hot
Creek and registered at the Mizpah.
Mrs. A. E. Lowe, Sherwin Lowe
and Miss Helen Blackburn left this
morning for Denver, where the lat
ter two will resume their studies.
r. F. Gilbert, receiver for the
Pine Creek ranch, was a passenger
for Manhattan this morning, and
from there will go to the ranch.
John Book of Manhattan, who has
peen serving as jury man, returned
home this morning.
Deputy Sheriff w. ]. Wilson re-
turned this morning from San Fran
cisco, where he was called by the
death of his mother.
walton Marsh returned this
morning from trip in which he
visited San Francisco, Los Angeles
and Southern California points.
Jake Goodfriend, of the Butler
theater, is back from the Eagles
convention, held at San Francisco.
and reports having had a splendid
time.
DR.. George P. DeVine, Ed Hol-
land and Mr.. and Mrs Mat Red
lngton came over from Goldfeld
this morning by auto. DR.. DeVine
Will remain few days in this city
ON business. The rest of the party
has returned to Goldfeld
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-08-31
A RAILROAD STRIKE ANTICIPATED.

Although the initial conference arranged for
between Vice President Julius Kruttschnitt of
the Southern Pacific Railroad company. who
acts as the general manager of it's maintenance
OF way and equipment department. and the heads
OF various shOp-wOrkerS unions in the system
may not avert the strike now threatened by
these organizations and others of similar char
acer throughout the far west, it will at least
disclose just what the grievances of these men
are, If any, and open the way for an adjust
ment OF all OF them that may prove to be real
re trouble is all about. 1t has had the look
SO far, the public is much in the dark as to what
more of etching" to go on strke-a some
thing by no means uncommon among employees
IN times Of depression in the railroad business
than Of movement for release from actually
unfair conditions In general way. discrimin-
alton in the matter of the discharge of en-
ployes is charged; and, again, the leaders declare
that this is only the beginning of fight for
recognition" by the companies of recently
Formed federation among members of the various
mechanical crafts in railroad employ. The ques-
ton OF wages apparently does not enter into
The scheme Of the prospective strikers. But
why, in the name Of common sense, should they
threaten to strike at time when railroad ex-
tension and construction are at a standstill
when the business of the companies is depressed
and without prospect Of immediate improvement
and when there is small likelihood of securing
any measure of popular support sympathy
for such movement?
The Hartman lines. ON which these crafts
men S unions are reported to have already. voted
TO strike are the Union Pacific. Southern Paci~
fic. Central Pacific. Oregon Short Line Houston
& Texas Central, Oregon Railroad and Naviga-
ton company, San Pedro and Los Angeles and
Salt Lake. But if strike is actually pre-
cipitated. it would almost inevitably involve,
sooner or later, the Northwestern, the St Paul
the Burlington and the Illinois Central systems
The effect on the railroad business from the
Pacific coast to the Mississippi river would be
disastrous, and the general business of the
whole country would be affected adversely at
time when it is in position to stand set
backs
May the vice president of the Southern
Pacific succeed in discovering what these unions
want and III handling their demands in such
way that they will be deferred from adopting
any drastic tactics that in the end would be
sure to injure their own interests
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-08-31
TO AWAKEN CHINA.

China has been reported as being on the
verge OF awakening so often that the general
public is becoming skeptical as to whether that
event will ever take place. Various evidence has
been given that China was about to awaken. The
fact that three Chinese wives applied for d.
vorces IN one day in San Francisco was taken as
an optimistic sign. When a royal edict pus
most OF the BARRIERS in the Flowery Kingdom TO
shipping off queues it was thought that the con-
certed noise of the thousands of shears would
accomplish the work When Chinese potente
visiting this country took to joy riding a false
alarm was spread to the effect that China had
really awakened and was stretching itself acter
centuries of slumber
But after spasmodc stirring of the YIELDS
China seems to have gone back to bed after
all these evidences of waking. The latest sign
that the empire is about to awaken in real
earnest sounds good. 1t is reported during a
congress of Chinese college students at Prince
ton all of the sant-eyed students gave vent to
their college yells with ardor and righteousness
that put American colegians to shame.
Perhaps this is just what China has been
awaiting for all these years-the concerted
thunder of blended college yells. It's long slum-
Der may be entirely due to the fact that college
yells are as yet unknown in China. The &C.
lestial student is over studious and quiet. No
wonder that China has never been thoroughly
walked up.
Those interested in awakening the Flowery
Kingdom should make immediate arrangements
to hold congress of Chinese college boys in
China. They should rehearse them under the
guidance of trained American college leaders,
then turn them loose and bid them to wake up
China i'll real earnest If the Flowery King
dom should continue to sleep after this is tried
there is no use trying to wake it.
China has probably been waiting for such a
gathering for all these centuries. When Chow
Fat, California II; Wan Lung, Harvard ~;
Sam Yo, Yale 'O9, and few hundred others
start to giving their yells in their home coun-
try there is no doubt that China will immediate
~ sit up and take notice. 1t is absolutely GER
tain that China will awaken Perhaps the
awakening will be just long enough to lop off
the heads of the Chinese college boys but there
is no doubt that the awakening will take place,
which seems to be the main object
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-08-31
MADERo'S POPULARITY WAVES.

Dispatches from Mexico seem to indicate a
decided waning of Madero's popularity and the
possible election of De La Barra to the presi-
dency of the republic Papers throughout the
country have asked the liberator to withdraw
and the church is said to have entered the fight
against him. This, indeed, has the appearance
of ingratitude, but it is certainly not without
parallel in the political history Of the continent
Madero's present weakness is ascribable to
the fact that his early strength was derived
wholly from his military achievements. When
the date of election was fixed so long after the
capitulation of Daz, it was predicted that Ma
dero would net be able to hold his own, and the
prediction seems to be coming true.
But the same conditions that make for the
defeat of Madero have perilous possibilities for
the future of Mexico The opposition has taken
several forms and advanced conflicting doctrines,
and whatever the result of the election it is not
at all improbable that at least one faction will
take an appeal from the popular verdict to
armed force
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-08-31
THREE FIRES REPORTED
IN TOWN OF LOVELOCK

Monday night haystack on the
Marzen ranch at Lovelock was total
ly destroyed by fire and the same
night box car in the railroad ya{
at that place was discovered to be
on fire, but the blaze was extin-
guished before any great damage
was done.
Early Tuesday morning a hay
stack and barn on the ranch of Mrs.
Joseph O'Neal, in the upper end
of the valley, were destroyed by
fire, Of unknown origin.
The occurrence of these three con-
flagrations within a few hours of
each other has naturally led to a
general belief in Lovelock that
they were started by fire-bugs.
The officers are maintaining close
watch on the hobo element, and
it would go very hard with a fire
bug just now should he be caught
in the act of setting fire to any
property whatsoever.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-08-31
CLYDE ii. DAVIS HAS
BECOME A BENEDICT

Clyde H. Davis has returned to
this city accompanied by his bride.
Mr.. Davis is electrician at the Miz-
pah mine and when he left, few
weeks ago, he told the boys that
he was "going home for a visit y
but did not mention anything about
wedding bells. However, the boys
will forgive hi mthis time, and he
haaS&been busy today receiving the
congratulations of his numerous
friends.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-08-31

Agents of the American trusts are warning
the Canadians that reciprocity will hand them
over to the tender mercies of the Yankee trust
magnates How kind of them How they do
love the Canadians and how they do hate
themselves But their altruism is open to qlles-
ton. Discerning persons are of the opinion that
reciprocity will break the cnch some of the
trusts have on the American people.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-08-31
LoRIMER's ATTACK ON SOCIALISM.

Lorimer, in Illinois, talking against socialism
furnished refreshing political spectacle indeed
The nerve o, tnc man who was put over' irr
the lumber trust at cost Of 100000 and who
knows that the whole country is demanding his
sat is beyond understanding Certain his
appearance in politics at this time Shows lie =
callous he is in the public's contempt
But rather interesting was his attack ON the
creed of socialism. From socialism came the
doctrine of the initiative the referendum and the
recall which in operation will undermine the
corrupt political system that pick such puppets
for office. From socialism was taken the clamor
for the direct election of United States senators
by popular vote, method that would never give
man like Lorimer chance. From socialism
were accepted many Of the policies that have al
ready been advanced by the progressive elements
OF all parties and made non-partsan in their
application.
The political progress of the day owes a
heavy debt of gratitude to the sound thinkers
in the ranks of the socialists for it is based
on many Of their ideas reduced to reality and
broadened to afford recognition of the weak
nesses of humanity
And these doctrines taken from socialism
are against the abuse and misuse of power of
fetal dishonesty, special privilege and all the
pratica practices of the rotten politics of which
the Junior senator from Illinois is beneficiary
No wonder Lormer does not approve of them
but we are surprised that Edward Hines or some
other contributor to the ''slush' fund has not
told him to remain silent
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-08-31

A Redwood dispatch to the Chronicle saws
some $50 voters have cancelled their registration
IN San Mateo county that they may register
and vote at the San Francisco municipal cleo
ton. This helps to explain the enormous reg
lstraton III the coast metropolis In every coun-
ty around the bay men have cancelled their
former, registrations and re-registered in San
Francisco. The great majority of these changes
are IN favor of James Rolph and against p. IT.
Mccarthy
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-08-31

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Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-08-31

Jack johnson, the heavyweight champion, is
not proud, at any rate He just shook hands
with ex-King Manuel. The holder of the Queens
berry crown IS condescending to ex-kings, for he
may be an ex himself some day.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-08-31

There is woman in Aurora, Illinois, who is
reported to have reached the age of 100 without
ever falling in love. The average woman would
not care to live to be 100 years old if she could
only accomplish it by the same means
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1911-08-31

The import lists show that the United States
IS importing more champagne this year than
ever, and less of art works and books While
the American thirst is being educated, the Amer
lean mentality seems to be retrogradine