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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20

tics for the purpose of putting some
body or some party in a hole" he
concluded, raising his voice and ges-
turing with emphasis. II am in favor
Of adopting policy not to attract
voters. but for the purpose of putting
that policy on the statutes and en-
forcing them for the benefit of the
country. do not believe in states
men for platform purposes. but in
statesmen who will put policy
through that will do something for
the country, not in those who keep
saving they are going to do it.
We have Democratic House and
a nominally Republican Senate and I
hope / am a Republican Executive. r
hope we will manage to get Some good
laws passed, but If not. we will have
to join issue with the other party and
ask the people TO allow us to show
that We still have the capacity 10 do
the best there is for the country"
Congressman Frank b. Willis Of
OHIO, who preceded the President as
speaker. said he brought a message
from the people of Ohio that they
would Stand shoulder to shoulder
for the nomination of the President
for second term. This was greeted
with wild applause,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
referred to the foreign affairs commit

referred to the foreign affairs commit
tee.
J.. \. jack, first lieutenant of en-
gineers, retired, of the revenue cutter
service. and one of the few survivors
Of the crew of the Merrimac in its
famous Civil War battle with the
Monitor in Hampton Roads. has died
at Alton, III. He was rs years old and
n native of Portsmouth, Va.
After a meeting of the cabinet.
Tuesday. at which President Taft's
message on Schedule X, wool and
woelens. finally was revised. IL was
reported that the President had de-
| cided to recommend revision down.
war. It was said that the President
| would not recommend any specific
| rates of duty but would indicate that
the present rates should be materially
| lowered. The message probably will go
| to Congress, Wednesday.
In all probability the navy department;
| will grant the request of Dr. Paul Cans
to have American warships meet the
dirieible balloon Suchard on its trans
Atlantic voyage, next March. Or. Cans,
Tuesday, presented to Secretary of the
Navy meyer anu <SSSlStaHI NtNItldly
| Winthrop a letter in book form giving
an elaborate description of the venture.
, If any vessels can be spared at that time
one or two undoubtedly will be detailed
. 10 search for the Suchard and accom-
pany her to American shores.
A plan of trust control which would
give three compliments the right 70
| institute joint action in any federal
court against an alleged combination
and force an investigation by board
lof five arbitrator, was proposed,
Tuesday by Rep. Jackson of Kansas.
! Mr.. Jackson introduced bill TO car
Try out his plan and outlined its work.
| ings in a speech before the House.
The jackson bill would require all
corporations doing an Interstate busi-
mess to maintain uniform prices in all
| localities; would prohibit contracts
that compel dealers to handle only one
: line of goods; and would prohibit
banking or financial houses from loan
, ing money TO establish trust of from
refusing credit TO a rival.
! President Taft in all probability
| will not pass upon the appeals of sew
J eral European powers for the abolition
| of dutx on wood pulp and paper, IN
consideration of a like privilege ex-
tended to Canada, until the problem
| has been determined by the courts: Ii
| is the present intention to appeal to
the United States court of customs APP
| peals for a judicial settlement Of the
question of the application in the
promise of Most favored nations"
clause of the commercial treaties I'M
der which the claim for free entry is
made. The treasury department. IS
| assessing the duty on all wood pulp
land paper coming into the country, ex-
| cept that from Canada. If the Gus
toms court should decide the contro-
| versy, il is a debatable question
among lawyers whether or not the is
sue could be carried TO the supreme
court. The act creating the customs
| court declares that its decision in GUS
toms matters shall be final.
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Pres. Taft Has
One on the Senate

New York, Dec. B.-Presdent Taft be.
gan the fulfillment of speaking engages
ments which will keep him In this CITY
until tomorrow night by spreading before
400 members and guests of the Economic
Club his argument in defence of the pend
ing arbitration treaties with France and
Great Britain. Arbitration was the spe-
cifc subject of his address, and he aid
not dlverge from It.
The diners and several hundred women
in the galleries stood up and eheered for
several minutes when the President was
introduced and at the conclusion of mis-
speech the applause was prolonged,
The President had considerable to say
about what the Senate calls its preroga-
lives. and declared that the powers Civ.
en- senators by the Constitution are not
any more sacred than is the power Of the
observation-disclosures the source of the
power Is each case Is the Constitution and
In respect TO foreign matters the Execu.
tive has the advantage of the Senate n
little in that the Senate cannot begin to
act until the Executive shall say II may.
In other words. the initiative in foreign
matters is with the Executive.
Mr.. Taft continued along this line in
defence of the arbitration treaties. He
declared that IL the treaties could be con-
cluded with these two powers. hehad no
doubt that they could be made with
many nations. "and when We have made
them with many other nations then these
nations may be induced to make them
with each other"
With clause in the treaties that MOTH
ing could be done of hostile nature un-
til Il year after an international dispute
arose, the President said there would be-
few wars.
Mr.. Taft concluded with the appeal THAI
in justice to the great mass of plant peo-
pie the Senate and all in authority should
conclude the treaties. The President de-
elared that if there is any doubt on the
constitutional question It ought to be re-
solved in favor .of our stepping forward
as nation with the power. the wealth.
the fortune and the opportunity that
God has given us to help along the
movement of Christian progress toward
permanent peace.
The President made no mention of the
Russo-Amercan relations.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
1892. the remainder of the agreement

| 1892. the remainder of the agreement
| should be allowed to stand.
IF we are going to abrogate the
whole treaty because of objections 10
one section why NOT abrogate all Of
| our II treaties with Russia?'' he
! asked.
The first real note 10 opposition TO
the Senate resolution was sounded
when Hitchcock. Neb., took the floor
in support of his own modification of
the House resolution. He contended
for n more vigorous declaration than
| that contained in the Senate substi-
tute Referring to the prolonged ef-
| forts of Congress to procure modi-
fication of conditions. he declared that
The attempts of the legislative branch
had not found a proper response from
the White House or the state depart
ment.'
Now, however, the abrogation has
been forced upon the administration by
popular opinion" he said, cit should not
be accomplished by meaningless jange
of glittering generalities, but in plain
language that all may understand. / dc
not believe in insulting Russia, but 1 do
not believe that We should be afraid &c
put our notice in unmistakable Ian
guage."
Gulbersen presented documents Ia
show that the policy of excluding Jews
is that of Russia as a nation and not CT
individual officials only. He declared
American trade with Russia 10 be negli-
eible and scoffed at the idea of an Of
fensive alliance between Russia and
Japan as ii result of the action of the
United States.
He supported Hitcheoek's resolution.
Contending for the natural right of eX
patriatien. Shiverely, Democratic meat
her of the committee on foreign sela-
lions, spoke in support of the Senate
resolution. He was followed by Poin-
dexter, who advocated the use CT plain
simple, unvarnished and frank language
IN cataloguing American wrongs at the
hands of Russia.
Rising to his maiden speech, O'Gorman
\. Y, characterized Russia's discrimina-
ton against some American citizens a.
intolerable He opposed the Senate res
olution and supported the Hitchcock sub
stitute.
In a brief address Cullom, chairman OF
the committee on foreign relations, terse'
~ advocated speedy action on the reso-
luton For many years l have felt
that the Russian treaty should be termi-
nated.' he said II have had frequent
conferences with the secretary of state
since have been at the head of the com
mittee on foreign relations and we have
labored together to abrogate the treaty
1t was found impossible to accomplish
that result by diplomacy and it is higt
time we should act"
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
A TAFT LEAGUE
Organized, Tuesday, at Lincoln by Ne
braska Republicans.

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. IA mass
meeting Of Nebraska Republicans was
held here. this afternoon and evening.
10 set in motion a movement looking
to the election of delegates 10 the ma
tional convention pledged to the re-
nomination of President Taft. Tho
declarations of the speakers and the
resolutions adopted were eulogistic of
the President and Taft his own sue
eessor" was the slogan throughout
the meeting. The organization of a.
Nebraska Taft League was effected
and committee was appointed en-
powered to confer with committees Of
each congressional district in the Sc
lection of two delegates from each dis
trict, the combined committees in
turn to meet at Lincoln and recon-
mend four delegates at large TO the
National Convention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
THE OLYMPIC AT FAULT
For Collision, Sept. 20, With the Brit
ish Cruiser Hawke.

London, Dec. 19-The admiralty
court, today, found that the White
Star Line steamship Olympic was
responsible for the collision with the
British protected cruiser Hawke near
Osborne Bay on the north side of the
Isle of Wight on Sept. 90. last.
While the Judgment of the court
finds against the owners Of the Olym-
pic on all the points raised at the
trial and the decision is given for
Commander William F.. Blunt of the
Hawke, with costs, in the suit brought
against him by the owners of the
liner, the cross suit brought by the
admiralty against the owners of the
Olympic failed on the defence raised
by them of compulsory plotting. The
liner was in charge OF a pilot at the
time of the collision. and this is COM
pulsory on all vessels sailing at that
part of the British coast.
In the ross-suit brought by the ad-
| miralty each side has to pay it's own
costs and the effect of the decision is
that neither side is mulcted in dam
ages.
Sir Samuel Thomas Evans, president of
| the probate, divorce and admiralty d.
vision~o the high court of justice, who
gave judgment, accepted the theory of
suction advanced by the commander OF
| the Hawke on which point Naval Con-
lstructor David Taylor of the United
States navy testified for the admiralty.
| The judge expressed himself as satisfied
| that the Hawke did not starboard her
| helm as alleged. The cause of the col
| lision was that the Olympic came too
| close to the Hawke.
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AT ST. PETERSBURG.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

modification of the internal statute
which can be done only by legislative
means.
Further, it is argued, il n passport
statute had been originally enacted. or
| IL the question of passports were
merely one of relations between the
| United states and Russia, this ques-
lion might he a matter for diplomat
jc negotiations. But the Russian stat
utes having reference to the Jews do
not concern only American Jews, but
all foreign Jews. a concession to the
limited states would mean a eenees-
SION to all other countries having
Jewish subjects. Russia. say the Off
Gals, has no wish for bargain and
| they ask: What can America con-
cede TO Russia for the abolition of
Jewish legislation"
In responsible quarters the opinion
is expressed that the political situa-
ton in Russia proper is not favorable
to the realization of Jewish hopes. 1t
Is likely that Premier Kokovsoff, per-
sonally sees no harm In concessions to
foreign Jews and a mllder policy a,
home with respect to that race, but
other elements in the Russian govern
ment are differently disposed. This Is
true in particular of the Duna and
the Council of the Empire, which have
solid majorities against any weak
enng of Russa's attitude.
Indeed. Russia herself faces iegisla-
tive elections which will be held in
1913, and the dominant battle cry is
one of nationalism.
In parliamentary circles here the pre-
vailing comment is characterized by as
constituent that the American govern
ment has responded so readily to the
Jewish cutlery. The opinion is expressed
by members of the Duma that in all
probability the Jews viii now attempt to
force matters further. American business
men in St Petersburg and Moscow have
been following the situation with tense
interest, and depression prevails among
them at the prospect of the loss of the
market at time when 1t was opening
most favorahly.
The Rech. representing liberal opinion.
says the material losses will be greater
| on the American side, but that Russia
received a blow which could not be fore
| seen and hence could not be@resisted. The
| attendants circumstances. adds the pa
| per, sho&sfhatethe United statsg acted
not so much for the sake of her own in.
terests as because of dissatisfaction with
conditions and the treatment of the Jews
in Russia proper.
The Reeh advises the government not
to follow the advice of the "Nationalistic
thunderers." but TO address itself TO the
task of new negotiations circumspect,
keeping in mind the heritage of the tradl
tional friendship between Russia and the
United States, which. as President Taft
said should not be Mechanically jeop
ardized, particularly in view of mutual
interests in the Far East.
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AT WASHINGTON.
Continued from Page one)

should act, tonight. Every senator who
spoke voiced his advocacy of congress
sional action to meet the Russian dis
elimination. They were unanimous for
the termination of the treaty, but
showed wide emergency of views as
10 the manner in which that end
should be ACCOMPLISHED.
Among those who held conflicting
opinions were Senator Shively of In
diana, Poindexter of Washington,
OGorman OF New York, Stone of Mis-
souri,, and Williams of Mississippi
The most conspicuous opposition to
the Senate resolution developed when
Senator Hitchcock of Nebraska offered
substitute resolution, eliminating
the question of race as a cause for dis
elimination and emitting the charge
that Russia had violated the terms OF
the treaty.
The Hitchcock substitute however
is along the lines of the House resolu-
ton. Those who voted in the affirma-
tive on the Hitchcock suhstitut,
were: Chiffon, Culberson. Rayner
Smith of Maryland; Taylor. Watson
and Williams. Democrats; and ClapI
and Poirdexter, Republicans.
Newlands offered a substitute. dove
failing tie Hitchcock and Lodge reso
buttons. but this was voted dowr
without division. Then came the fina
vote on the Lodge resolution. The roll
was called but there was no division
Seventy-two votes We're east and al
Of them Were favorable to the meas
ure. II was therefore declared adopted
| and was started on its way to the
| House.
With the Senate's action the Rus
/ sian situation has assumed a quietel
phase SO far as the legislative branch
Of the government is concerned. The
! officials are looking forward 10 tn,
! receipt from Curtis Guild, the Amer.
lean ambassador TO St Petersburg
OF the acceptance by the Russian gov
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The House VIII Agree.

Washington. Dec. 19.-Rep. Sulzer,
chairman of the House committee on
foreign affairs and author of the
House resolution. tonight, prophesied
that the House would accept the Sen
ate resolution.
IF I am any judge" he said, "the
House will agree with the Senate and
then the whole matter will become
history The President followed the
House and ignored the Senate and
today, the Senate followed the House
and ignored the President, but that
is all over now and the treaty is emo
ed. Now for new treaty that will be
up-to-date and in harmony with the
! spirit of the tines
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PARDON ASKED.
CONTINUED from Page One,)

been returned TO District Attorney
French. who is asked To obtain the
opinions OF the officials indicated.
II is impossible to state yet what
the outcome will be. The case is now
following the usual routine. Undoubt-
eddy the recommendation of District
Attorney French Will have great
weight with the department, as will
other available information regarding
Bram's conduct in prison. Should
Atty. GeiL Wickersham be favorably
impressed with the recommendations,
the prospects for a pardon would be
bright, although the final word is with
the President.
Bran was first mate on the bark
Herbert Fuller, out ~ Boston. when
the captain, Charles l.. Nash,
and wife OF Harrington. Ne,
and the second mate, were brutally
murdered in their caoins at O'Clock
on the morning Of July IA, 1896, while
the vessel was on the high seas. At
ter the discovery Of the bodies the
rest of the crew pat Bran in irons
and plotted the vessel into Halifax
y. $.
Brams flrst trial in Boston ended
early in January. 1897, with a verdict
Of guilty His attorneys, james T.
Cot:er and Asa r. French. did no.
give up the fight. They carried al
appeal for new trial 10 the supreme
court OF the United States and won
on Dee. 10 Of that year a new tria
was ordered. II started in March, 1895
and ended April u. with another yer
dici Of guilty. bur imposing life sen
tence Instead Of execution.
Lester Monks. who had taken thu
voyage mainly Cor ilis health, was th'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
cAATAt. JOTTINGS.

The Senate! Tuesday, adoAted bill ex-
tending until March 1 the time which
the employed s liability commission shall
have for completing its work.
Rep. Sla, den of Texas. Democrat,
Tuesday. ID ,troduced joint resolution
calling upd n the President To suggest
to Russia { nd Persia that they, adjust
their differ ences at The Hague court
of arbitra ,kon. Russia, Persia and the
United Stages are signatories of the
Hague comventioh. The resolution was
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FLEE IN TERROR.
Continued from Page one)

it out of danger. No person was in
jured in any of the hotels.
Marshal Seyferlich OF the fire de-
partment estimated the loss at $780,
600. He said that the fire may have
been of incendiary origin.
Within the buildings many labor
unions had their headquarters. The
books and records of many of these
organizations are said to have been
destroyed.
The fire was one of the most spec
tacular seen in down-tow Chicago in
months. Flames leaped more than 20s
feet into the air and firebrands were
carried for blocks by the wind. An
hour after it started the fire was un-
der control
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20

one who discovered the bodies. Charles
Brown, the helmsman, brought the on
" direct evidence against Bran
Brown asserted that he was at the
wheel the night of the murder and
through small window in the cap
tain's cabin saw Bran lean over the
captains cot and strike the PROSTATE
man with an axe. Brown also said
that shortly afterward he heard the
captains wife shrek. Fear Of being
killed himself, Brown declared. kept
him from sounding a general alarm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20

Attracted by the CLASSY surface of the
ice on Mathomsons pond at st. Peters,
c. B., James and Mary. Birette, children
of James Birette. stopped for slide on
their way to school, Tuesday, and were
drowned. Nothing was known of the ac-
cident until a search was instituted when
they failed to return home at night.
Searchers found the bodies side by side
beneath the ice. The boy was 10 ana
the girl II.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
THE EFFECT ON TRADE.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

mereial relations with the United
States are concerned.
Therefore. the more specific course
of the foreign relations committee of
the Senate win accomplish the hui
name end sought by the most ardent
advocates of abrogation."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20
Give the Maine
A Fitting Burial!


Washington. Dec 19.-The govern
ment is so determined that no part OF
the old battleship Maine shall be used
by show men or for advertising that
the war department has refused TO al
low manufacturers of fixtures and fit
tings to remove, specimens from the
wreck for the purpose of making tests
of the effects of ~ years under water.
The deficiency bill now pending in
Congress- would authorize gifts of
souvenirs of the ship TO municipalities
and patriotic societies.
Washington, Dec. 19.-RepresentatlVe
Sisson, Miss, Tuesday, introduced "A
bill directing the secretary of war to
advertise for bids and sell the wreck
of the battleship Maine, after it is
removed from Havana harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1911-12-20

The Chicago Board of Trade will be
closed. Saturday, Dec. 90 and Monday,
Dec. 25, on account of the holidays.