The Chitina leader., 1912-01-27
BRIEFS

Washington, Jan. ga resolu-
ton has passed the House calling
upon President Taft to furnish a re-
port of the cost of military occupa-
ton of tie philippine islands. This
Is pre,.minary step to increasing
the stanoing army in the American
island possessions in the Pacific.
New Orleans, Jan. 2O.-At the
Democratic primaries Murphy j.
Foster, the present incumbent, has
been defeated for reelection to the
U. s. Senate by E. Ransdeu, con-
gresham.
Pekin, Jan. 26.-The generals of
the Imperial troops have been or
dered to await the attack of the reb-
els in tekin. The situation is some
what quieter today, but there is an
element of danger in the air and
the foreign legations are trying to
guard against every possible emerg-
ency.
Guayaquill, Ecuador Jan. 26.-
Sixty soldiers were killed and
number wounded by an explosion in
the military barracks at this place.
1t is said the accident was due to
carelessness.
Washington, Jan. 26.-The bill
providing sweeping reductions in
steel and iron, as prepared and
fathered as a Democratic measure.
has been favorably reported to the
House by the committee. 1t will
be opposed by the Republicans. ac-
cording to Senator Payne.
Oakland. Jan. 26.-Billy Delaney.
the well known trainer known
throughout the sporting circles of
the world, is dead.
San Antonio, Texas, Jan 26.-In
signed statement published in the
Express, President Madero, of Mex
leo, says Gen. Reyes will not be eX-
ecuted but imprisoned for life.
Shanghai, Jan. 26.-The three i'm
portant cities on the Tientsen & Pu-
kow Railway have been taken over
peaceably by the rebels, thus cutting
off the retreat of the Imperial ar
my. 1t is expected the rebels will
soon assemble for an attack upon
Pekin.
Buenos Ayres, Jan. 26.-Diplo-
matte relations between Argentina
and Paraguay have been broken.
Each country has recalled its min
lsters and is actively carrying for
ward preparations for war,
Washington, Jan. 26.-President
Taft has created two new national
bird reserves in Alaska. One is on
Forester island and the other is for
a place to be yet named. The pur-
pose it to protect the breeding
ground of water fowl and birds use
full for food.
Honolulu, Jan. 25.-The cruiser
Colorado and the steamship Cleye-
land collided today. The warship
was badly damaged. The accident
Uo he 90
Sanders dropped dead on the bridge
while on duty.
Paris, Jan. 27.-The Turkish Red
Cross prisoners taken by the Italian
naval destroyers from the French
steamship Manouba, were today
turned over to the French consul
at Calgari. for verification and iden-
tification. The question in the seiz
ure will be referred to the Hague
Salt Lake City. Jan. 27.-Among
equipment left in a storage house
by the Mcnamara brothers today
was found a suitcase containing Is
pounds of dynamite, caps and $50
feet of fuse.
Washington, Jan. 27.-The per-
sonal appeal of President Taft for
funds for starving Chinese is meet
ing with ready response. Add
tional reports only confirm the news
that the situation is appalling in the
many districts.
Washington, Jan. 27.-President
Taft left at noon today to be at
banquets given by societies of
Ohio and West Virginia. Beginning
Monday he will make three days
campaign trip through Ohio.
Manila, Jan. 27.-Reports from
the different districts in the Philip
pine islands shows the rice crop is
discouraging. The crop is not more
than half what is usually picked.
Pekin- Jan. 27.-Advices received
here state that the police of Muk-