The Chitina leader., 1912-09-17

lL freely anu was So pledSeu tudt loi
an hour he forgot the pain of a
sprained ankle, which still gives him
much inconvenience.
WASHINGTON, Sept. IL. = Rob-
ert G. Valentine, Commissioner of
Indian Affairs, yesterday resigned
his office in order that he might join
the Progressive party and give his
! efforts to the election of Col. Roose-
welt.
ALBUQUERQUE, Sept. 12.-At the
| democratic state convention Con-
gresham Habery B. Ferguson was
named for the nomination of Gov
ernor. Quite contrast was INDUCED
in before the nomination was brought
about.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Sept. II.
A small sensation was created
here yesterday in political circles
when announcement was made that
of the Is electors chosen on the Re-
publican ticket, eight had signed a
pledge to vote for Roosevelt if they
were elected. While this step has
( been feared it was supposed by the
regulars that the Bull Moose cleo
tors would follow the instructions
of the voters and cast their votes,
| if elected, for President Taft. Steps
may now be taken to get them off
the ticket
ATLANTIC CITY, Sept. 12.-Gov-
ernor Wilson had a pleasant visit
to this city, coming here ostensibly
to review the big parade of Spanish
war veterans, he spent considerable
time on the beach and in the surf.
NEW YORK, Sept. 12.-Yesterday
Judge Golf granted a stay in the
trial of Police Lieutenant Becker I'M
| til October 1. His counsel alleged
that important witnesses had not
been found and that vital testimony
could not now be presented.
HONOLULU, Sept. 12.-After a
short investigation Secretary of the
Interior Fisher concluded that the
corporations are exercising undue
control over the railways on the ISL
and. He promises to see that differ
ent state of affairs is brought about
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12-Reports
have been received here indicating
that the conditions in southern Mex
leo are becoming serious, the ac-
tiyity of the rebels indicating that
they are preparing for engagements
with the federal forces.
| DOUGLAS, Sept. 12.-General Ro-
jas has been gathering a number of
rebels near the town of Aguasprieta,
short distance across the border,
and the object was made apparent
yesterday when he demanded that
the town surrender to him. He has
given the authorities a little time
to think it over and if they refuse
he threatens to take possession by
force.
WASHINGTON, Sept. ~. Per
mission has been granted President
Madero to send twelve hundred Mex
lean soldiers through American ter
ritory in order that they may more
eXpeditiously reach the state of So
nora. 1t is here that the rebels
have been f1ocking and causing much
trouble, not only to Mexicans but
also to many Americans.
CHICAGO, Sept. IL. - Governor
Johnson arrived in this state from
California on Tuesday and has since
made a number of speeches. He
glorifies the leader of the Bull
Moose party and incidentally tells
why he would make a good Vice
President.
TOXIC, Sept. 12.-Yesterday Sec
rotary Knox was given an audience
with the new Emperor. 1t is be-
lieved that there was a discussion
of policies and that advantageous re-
suits to both countries will follow
Mr.. Knox declined to state the ma
ture of his talk.
SEATTLE, Sept. 12.-Primaries
were held throughout the state of
Washington yesterday. The Demo
cratic vote was so close that it is
difficult at this time to determine any
of the nominees. The contest was
not very close among the Republi-
cans, the following were easy win
rers: Governor, M. E. Hay, the
present incumbent; Congressmen-at-
large, j. E. Frost, of Ellensburg, re-
Gently resigned as tax commissioner