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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
RECLAMATION ENGINEERS WILL NOT PASS
ON ADJUDICATION OF UMAT|LLA WATERS

In reply to the resolution bearing
upon the West Umatilla project pass
ed by the Pendleton Commercial club
and which were wired to the president
at the time the following has been
received from the first assistant sec
retary in the department of the in
terror:
Washington, Jan. 13, 1912.
Pendleton Commercial Club
Mr.. Dan p. Smythe, Pres.
Mr.. j. e. Keefe, Jr., Secy.
Sirs: This office is in receipt, by
reference from the White Honse of
your telegram of December Z, address,
cd to the President, regarding the
West Extension of the Umatilla pro-
ject. A similar telegram was sent
directly to this office.
Receipt Is also acknowledged, by
reference from the White House, of
a long telegram dated December IA,
addressed to the President and of a
similar night letter dated December
10. sent direct to this office
The substance OF these kilograms is
an approval of the West Extension
of the Umatilla project. In this con-
nection, attention is invited to the
fact that the surveys for this West
Extension which have been carried
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
100 WALLA MALLA
BIRDS COMING HERE

Fully one hundred of the best
birds at the Walla Walla poultry show
will be brought to the Pendleton ex-
hibition next week by their owners,
according to E. F. Averill, former
secretary and still a prominent men,
Der of the Umatilla-Morrow county
society, who returned from Walla
Walla today. These entries will in
clude all of the leading prize and
sweepstake winners in the Garden
City show and pen of birds which
carried away high honors at the big
Chicago poultry exhibition.
Secretary Brown declared today
that there would be more birds in
place when the show opens Monday
morning than was anticipated as
fanciers from all over the northwest
are sending in entries. From Port
land alone are coming 60 birds be-
tween 80 and 40 are coming from
Pomeroy and many other towns are
sending small numbers to compete
with local fowls. ]. T. Parker and
DR. ]. r. Cromb, of Stanfield, will
each bring a string of fine birds also
The birds will be judged by Miller
Purvis of Wendell, Idaho, one of the
best known authorities on poultry in
the northwest.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20

on during 1911 resulted in obtaining
a considerable amount of data. These
and related facts in accordance with
usual practice, are being referred to
board of engineers and others who
Will go over the entire matter and
make recommendations regarding the
feasibility of various alternative
schemes.
Prior to the consideration of the
results of the surveys the board. if
invited, will meet at Pendleton and
other places, and listen to any state
ments which may be made bearing
upon the subject. Requests for such
hearings should be addressed to Mr..
Arthur p. Davis, Chief Engineer, Re-
clamation Service, Washington, d. C.
1t is to be noted in this connection,
that this board will not attempt to
hear nor pass upon claims to the use
of water on the Umatilla river or its
tributaries, this being a matter which
| is under the control of state officials
and which is presumably being given
attention by them in accordance with
the requirements of Oregon law.
Very respectfully,
SAMUEL ADEMS,
! First Assistant Secretary.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
COM MERClAL CLUB
ELECTION IS NIGH

on Tuesday, February will occur
GERS by the Pendleton Commercial
club. At that time an entire set of
new officials will be chosen, includ-
ing a board of managers.
Thus far but little interest has been
manifest in the coming election and it
gives indication of being a quiet af
fair. That he wishes to retire at the
end of his term and will not accept a
reelection should 1t be rendered him
is stated by President Dan p. Snythe
who has been at the helm during the
past year and has done much work
in behalf of the organization.
At the present time w. E. Brock is
serving as vice president and should
the rule of advancement be followed
will become in line for the presidency.
Asked today il he would become
candidate for the position Mr.. Brock
replied to the effect that he will not
go forth to seek the office but will
probably accept it in case the member
ship should regard him as the proper
man for the place during the coming
years.
Other officers are J. E, Keefe,
secretary and Royal NJ. Sawtelle,
treasurer The board of managers at
the present time comprise the Off
GERS and the following additional
members: DR.. c. j.. Smith. G. NJ. Rice,
G. I. Ladow, A. ]. McAllister, H. d.
Gray, Clarence Bishop and e. B.
Aldrich.
Under the laws of the Commercial
club the officers are elected at the
February meeting and take office the
first of March.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
AIRF0LK AT LOS ANGELES
Forty Three Men and Women to Dare
Death in Air Craft.

Los Angeles. Jan. 20.-With forty
three birdmen and girdwomen enter
ed, the Los Angeles international avi-
alton meet was inaugurated today with
q procession through the streets.
Everything on wheels rolled over
streets, while passenger carrying BIZ
plane hovered over the route.
Lincon Beachy. holder of the Am
erican altitude record, arrived today
from Havana, and announced he
would try to break his own record
Tom Gum, the only Chinese aviator
made trial flight early today. He
Is entered in the race of all nations
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
rcldr.s Cnndldacy I.ooms Up.


New York, n. T., Jan. 20.-With
President Tat, Sepator La Toilette
and Senator Cummins in the field.
evidence is hourly growing, indicst-
ing that Colonel Roosevelt also is
candidate.
President Taft will arrive here to-
night from New Haven and probably
will confer with old guard leaders.
Col. Roosevelt today appeared at
his office for the first time for weeks,
It is blieved his presence is sign8fi-
cant in view of the declaration of
Ex-Governor Fort Evarat Colby of
New Jersey, who, after talking with
the colonel, declared he can be ex-
pected to soon admit he will be a
candidate, "if drafted"
"Tell the editors OF the United
States to set this phrase, I have
nothing to say whenever they are
anxious to quote me on political sub
jects. I also have nothing to say re-
garding rumors Of my candidacy"
said Col. Roosevelt.
Senator Cummins' announcement
IS taken to indicate that he is con-
vinced that the Taft administrations
grip on southern delegates is break
able. He expects n free-for-all fight
az the convention.
President Taft is this afternoon at
New Haven, and refused to comment
on the Worlds printed story. that a
breach had come between him and
Postmaster General Hitchcock, "fol-
lowing the discovery that Hitchcock
is lining up the southern delegates
so they can be used against Taft II
needed"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
LA GRANDE men
BOOSTING ROUNDUP
Especial to East oregonian. }

Medford, oregon. January 90
Not forgetting Pendletons wild
west show next fall, the La Grande
business men on the southern Ore
gon excursion have lost no opportun-
ity of telling of the oregon Develop
ment League meeting at La Grande
and the Roundup at Pendleton and
are extending invitations to al south
ern Oregon to the two events. The
banquet at Medford at which were
three hundred business men re-
sounded with the cry of Let 'er
Euck."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
JUDGE THOS. FIIZ GERALD
DRAWS A MAMMOTH LEMON

Judge Thomas Fitz Gerald is today
exhibiting a huge lemon at his Of
flee which he declares to be the larg-
est he ever drew. This particular
lemon was picked from a tree in the
yard of his daughter, Mrs. Guy
O'Melviny of Fresno, California and
was sent to her father along with a
box of oranges. 1t measures 16 1-2x
IA 1-2, weighs % 1-2 ounces, is pear
shaped and belongs to the species
from which sugared lemon peel and
lemon extract are made.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
OPERATORS WILL MEET
MINERS OF AMERICA

indianapolis, Jan. 20.-Reconsiderr
ing their refusal to attend the wage
conference with the miners, the first
session of which is scheduled for
ThtSsday, operators of Ohio and
Pennsylvania this afternoon notified
President White of the United
Mine Workers of America that they
would attend, Indiana, Illinois and
West Virginia operators will also par
ticipate.
President Baer of the Anthracite
Operators association today notified
the mine workers that the anthracite
coal operators would meet the miners
in New York February 25 to discuss
new wage scale. The miners de-
mand a 90 per cent wage increa e.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
GIRL ACCUSES fWO MEN
Girls Flight from Wealth Explained
by Sensational Arrests.

Chicago, Jan. 2O.-A sensation
piled itself into the Violet Buehler
case today when two men were ar
rested following full confession of
the fifteen year old girl, that her
disappearance from her palatial Chi
cago home was not caused by her in
fatuation for Jack Clewne, the wait
er
This. it is explained, is why her
foster mother refused to take her
back and why she forfeited her $780,
600 legacy.
Roy Allen and Charles McClain
are the names of the men arrested
The girl arrived here today in GUS
tody of a detective.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
A Big Trio at Reviyals.

During the next week the revival
services at the local Methodist church
VIII be continued and will receive an
additional impetus by the arrival of
Kew. W. III. Selleck, a former pastor
and minister of great ability. Rev.
Emmel, who has been preaching dur
ing the past week. will take charge
OF the song service. With the arrival
or Rev. Selleck, the revival services
VIII be in charge of formidable trio,
the combined weight of the two evan
gelists and Rev. N. Evans being over
700 pounds.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
Hold Back Announcement OF
Abdication to Prevent an
Outbreak.
SUN ASKS RECOGNITION
President of New Chinese Republic
Expects United States to Take Lead
in Extending Hand and Other Pow
ers to Follow.

Chicago, Jan. 19.-The Daily News
prints a special dispatch today say
ing the abdication of the Manchu dy-
nasty in China has been accomplish
ed and that the fact that there is de-
lay in issuing an edict is caused by
the fear of an uprising by the reac-
tionary wing of the imperial family,
headed by Prince Jung.
1t is also stated that Tien Tsin will
be the temporary capital of the Chi
nese preublic, while the new govern
ment is being formed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
Ask U. S. Recognition.

Washington, Jan. 20.-A cabled ap-
peal for recognition of the Chinese re-
publicans signed by Wang Chung
Wei, has been received by the state
department.
1t is regarded as marking a serious
crisis in the important negotiations
now going on in China for the re-
storation of peace to the disturbed
country for the decision of the state
department upon the appeal is GER
tain to have great influence on the
five otoher powers interested in the
situation. 1t is probable the depart
ment will not move in the matter un-
til it has conferred with these pow
erS
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
stephenson Formally cleared.

Washington, D. c., Jan. 2U.-
Charges, made in connection with the
election of United States Senator
Stephenson of Wisconsin, are not sus-
tanned and no corrupt practice was
used to elect him, according to the
formal report made today by the
senate subcommittee which investi-
gated the charges. Senators Hepburn,
Bradley, Sutherland and Pomerone
signed the report.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
Two More Marriage Licenses.

The long Inactivity in the marriage
license department of the county
clerks office was broken this morn
ing when two couples appeared and
made application, The first couple.
stephen L. Edwards and Miss Mattel
Elder, are well known in this city,
both having been residents here many
years. The second couple were Gus
ton C. Muller of American Falls,
Idaho, and Anna NJ Goodman of this
county.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
"Fools. Saws Governor West.

Portland, Jan. 20.-"The convicts
who tried to escape are FOOLS" said
Governor West. ''The fact that other
convicts pursued them indicates the
honor system. Now that they are
recaptured, paroles wont be granted
so soon."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
NO HOPE HELD OUT FOR
j. NJ. BENTLEY'S DAUGHTER

In response to a message from Spo-
kane to the effect that their daughter,
Mrs. w. A. Pierce, is near deaths
door with no hope for her recovery,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Bentley left this
morning for her bedside. She has
recently been operated on three times
for appendicitis but the surgical
treatment has failed to improve her
condition. If she dies as is expect
ed, the body will be brought here for
burial.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
Lid On At Frisco.

San Francisco. Jan. 20.-Mayor
Rolph slammed down the lid on all
down town cafes today He made a
personal tour of them and did not
like the Bunny Hug" ''Texas Tom
N.Y. and other such dances and the
chief of police ordered all Tagging
cut out"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
Divorce Suit Is Filed.

A divorce suit was filed yesterday
afternoon entitled albert Patterson
VS.. Annie Patterson" the plaintiff
alleging that he has been the victim
of cruel and inhuman treatment. At
torney J. B Perry filed the complaint.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
Sun Confident of Recognition.

Shanghai, Jan 9.-Nanking dis
patches say President Sun of the pro-
claimed republic, is confident the
powers will recognize the govern
ment of New China. Sun is said to
believe that the United States will
act first, then England and then the
other powers.
Telegraphic advices from Peking
declare the Manchu clan is still op-
posing the abdication of the emperor
and the removal of the court from
Peking. Rebel chieftains are con-
vinced the Manchus will capitulate
only when compelled to, and renewal
of fighting is expected with the ex-
piration of the armistice, January
%
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
Mexican Fedcrals Defeat Rebels.

Mexico City, Jan. 20.-Forty-s
rebels were killed and many wounded
in an all night battle between 500
Zapatistas and federal troops. The
revolutionists are retreating.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
Walsh-Wangh Eight OFF

Los Angeles, Jan. 20.-The Welsh
Waugh fight, scheduled for Vernon
this afternoon, was called off today
by Promoter Carey on receipt of news
that Welsh is confined to his bed,
He injured his neck in training.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
To Hold Services at Rock.

Rev. w. L. Van Nuys, formerly
pastor of the local Presbyterian
church, is expected to arrive in Pen
dleton today EN- route to Pilot Rock
where he will conduct revival serv-
ices. He will be accompanied by Miss
Allen of Parkdale, a blind singer of
exceptinal ability.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
Jury Tnkes Recess.

Indianapolis, Jan 20.-There was
no session of the grand jury which is
investigating the alleged dynamite
conspiracy in which the McNamaras
are said to have been active. was held
today. The jury adjourned until
Monday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
FILES bankruptcy Petition.

B. H. Decker, formerly farmer
in this county, today filed a petition
in bankruptcy, his assets being given
as nothing and his liabilities as s2,-
410.00.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
ESCAPED !CONVICTS ARE
RECAPTURED AND JAILED

Medford, Jan. 20.-The three hon
or men convicts who attempted to
escape yesterday were recaptured to-
day and are in the Medford Jail
awaiting the arrival of guards from
the penitentiary.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
RICH PORTLAND MAN
MURDERED BY SALOONIST

Portland, Ore, Jan. 20.-Er-
nest Ottsinger, proprietor of the
Merchants Exchange saloon,
confessed this afternoon that
he killed Edison Mutch, a veal
thy cigar dealer, whose body
was found this morning in the
saloon. at was drunken
brawl," said Ottsinger. "He
came around the bar to get me
and I shot him and dragged his
body to the entrance and left it
there"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
Is REAL
DAZZLING CUTUP.

Berlin, Jan. 20.-Ambassa- 4
dor Leishmann of Pittsburg, is
the real noise in court circles
today. Outdoing the brilliant
uniforms of Charlemange
Tower. when Tower held the
same job, Leishmann appeared
at the kaiser's drawing room
last night in a navy blue court
uniform of many colors and
gold braid on the sleeves and
trousers and a white hat with
) ostrich plumes. He wore no
) flowers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
Six Killed by Tornado.

Dinona, Miss, Jan. 20,-A white
girl and five negroes were killed and
dozen homes destroyed by tornado
here. iHI
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20
Disorierly Conduct Case.

Jewel Picard will be tried in the
police court this afternoon at o'clock
on the charge Of disorderly conduct.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20

Passengers Carried $500 Feet i'm Air
Paris, Jan. 20.-Aviator verept. in
a monoplane, carried two passengers
up 5000 feet and broke all records to-
day
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-01-20

Mr.. and Mrs. p. o. Martin and dau-
ghter are in from their home at Hold
man today.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-12-06
FOREIGN RELATIONS IS TAFT'S SUBJECT
Congress Is Told of Improvements in Consular and
Diplomatic Corps and Good Results Of in
Gle Sans Efforts in Latin America.

Of war in Nicaragua; the hating OF
internecine strife in Honduras The
government OF the United States was
thanked for its influence toward the
restoration OF amicable relations be-
tween the Argentine Republic and Boz
livia. The diplomacy of the United
States is active In seeking to assuage
the remaining ill-feeling between this
country and the Republic of Colombia.
In the recent civil war in China the
United States successfully Joined with
the other interested powers in urging
an early cessation of hostilities. An
agreement has been reached between
the governments of Chile and Peru
whereby the celebrated Tacna-Arica
dispute. which has so long embittered
international relations on the west
coast of South America, has at last
been adjusted. simultaneously came
the news that the boundary dispute
between Peru and Ecuador had entered
upon stage OF amicable settlement.
The position OF the United States in
reference to the acna-Arica dispute
between Chile and Peru has been one
of non-intervention. but one of friendly
influence and pacific counsel through
out the period during which the dis
pute in question has been the subject
OF interchange of views between this
government and the two governments
Immediately concerned. In the general
easing of international tension on the
west coast of South America the tri-
partite mediation, to which / have re-
ferred. has been a most potent and
benehcent factor.
China.
In China the policy of encouraging
financial investment to enable that
country to help itself has had the re-
suit of giving new life and practical
application to the open-door policy.
The consistent purpose of the present
administration has been to encourage
the use of American capital in the
development of China by the promo
ton of those essential reforms to
which China Is pledged by treaties
with the United States and other pow
ers. The hypothecation to foreign
bankers in connection with certain in
dustrial enterprises, such as the HUI
kuang railways. of the national reve-
nues upon which these reforms de-
pended, led the department of state
early in the administration to demand
for American citizens participation in
such enterprises. In order that the
United States might have equal rights
and an equal voice in all questions
pertaining to the disposition of the
public revenues concerned. The same
policy OF promoting international ac-
cord among the powers having similar
treaty rights as ourselves In the mat
ters of reform. which could not be
put into practical effect without the
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-12-06
Central America Needs Our Help In
Debt Adjustment.


In Central America the aim has
been to help sch countries as Mica
ragua and Honduras to help them
selves. They are the immediate bene-
ficiaries The national benefit to the
United States is two fold. First, It is
obvious that the Monroe doctrine is
more vital In the neighborhood of the
Panama canal and the zone of the
Caribbean than anywhere else. There.
too, the maintenance OF that doctrine
falls most heavily upon the United
States. 1t is therefore essential that
the countries within that sphere shall
be removed from the jeopardy involved
by heavy foreign debt and chaotic ma
tional finances and from the ever-pres-
ent danger of International complica-
lions due to disorder at home. Hence
the United States has been glad to en-
courage and support American bankers
who were willing to lend a helping
hand to the financial rehabilitation of
such countries because this financial
rehabilitation and the protection OF
their custom houses from being the
prey of would-be dictators would re-
move at one stroke the menace of for
eign creditors and the menace of reyo-
lutionary disorder
The second advantage to the United
States Is one affecting chiefly all the
southern and gulf ports and the business
anu luNuoAlg NliS SOuln. Inc republics
OF Central American and the Caribbean
possess great natural wealth. They need
only a measure OF stability and the means
OF financial regeneration to enter upon
an era OF peace and prosperity, bringing
profit and happiness 10 themselves and al
the same time creating conditions sure to
lead to a fiourishiug Interchange OF trade
with this country
/ wish to call your especial attention 10
the recent occurrences in Nicaragua for
i believe the terrible events recorded there
during the revolution OF the past sum-
mer-the useless loss OF life. the deyasta-
ton OF property, the bombardment OF de-
fenseless cities. the killing and wound
ing of women and children, the torturIne
OF non-combatants TO exact contributions
and the suffering OF thousands OF human
beings-might have been averted had the
department OF state. through approval az
the loan convention by the senate. heer
permitted to carry out its now well-devel-
oped policy OF encouraging the extend,n,,
OF financial aid to weak Central Amerlca1
states with the primary objects OF avoid.
ing Just such revolutions hy asslstIn,,
those republics to rehabilitate tbetr
finances. to establish their currency ON n
stable basis. TO remove the custom houses
from the danger OF revolutions by arrang.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1912-12-06
Peace.

In the feld OF work toward the
ideals OF peace this government ne
gotiated. but TO my regret was unable
20 consummate. two arbitration trea-
ties which set the highest mark OF
the aspiration OF nations toward the
substitution of arbitration and reason
for war In the settlement of interna-
tional disputes. Through the efforts
OF American diplomacy several wars
have been prevented or ended re-
fer TO the successful tripartite media
ton OF the Argentine Republic, Brasil
and the United States between Peru
and Ecuador; the bringing OF the boun-
Diary dispute between Panama and Cos
"a Rica to peaceful arbitration; the
staying OF wariike preparations when
Hayti and the Dominican Republic were
on thu ese of hostilities, the stopping