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The Kennewick courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1905-1914, 1912-08-16
ABOUT WHITE BLUFFS RATES
To the Editor of the Kennewick

To the Editor of the Kennewick
Courier, Kennewick, Wash.
Referring to the articles which
have been published in the local
papers relative to the findings of
the Public Service Commission at
White Bluffs recently, I would like
to correct several impressions which
might be given from these articles,
namely, that the rates of this COM
/, pany were too high.
1t was very evident to Mr.. Gray,
Engineer of the Commission, after
an investigation that the sole trouble
with the high power bills of the
compliments was due to the very
inefficient centrifugal pumps that
were operated by electric motors.
This low efficiency increased the
ranchers' bills from 20 per cent to
as high as fifty and sixty per cent.
From the information gathered by
the commission through its engineer
and our company, it was very evil
dent, that the efficiencies which the
ranchers supposed they could OBJ
tain, would give them low irriga-
ton cost per acre per year and
could be obtained it one of two or
three high grade makes of pumps
were used. Two pump companies
made proposition at the hearing,
in which they offered to show the
ranchers by practical operation Of
three plants to be installed immedi-
ately, that the efficiency guarantees
made by the Moran Eng. Co., could
be reached by them. If the tests
of these three pump companies
should be satisfactory to the ranch
ers, the pump companies agree to
exchange the present inefficient out
fits of the Moran Co. for pumping
apparatus that would give the guar
anteed efficiencies, under which the
original inefficient machinery was
sold, and provided they were given
contract to replace all the pumps
which had been installed this year,
which were giving the low efficien-
cies, and the exchange would cost
the rancher only such amounts as
they had understood the inefficient
machinery was to cost. Therefore,
the committee appointed by the
ranchers have made arrangements
with the Gould Pump Company to
install three pumping units on
ranches having different pumping
conditions, and, if the claimed eff
cheney guarantees are met, it is ex-
pected that the ranchers will buy
this pump. and the troubles that
have been experienced in the past
will be solved for the future.
The concessions we made are, in
a measure, nothing more than a
confirmation of what we have al
ready been doing, and that is bill
ing the ranchers for power as near
as possible, at amounts that coin
eide with the guarantees in the
machine contracts entered into this
year.
While we cannot make the state
ment scientifically as t., whether or
not rate reduction is warranted
in White Bluffs and other irrigation
districts, we will say, from inform
alton at hand, relative to rates,
cost of construction, maintenance,
etc., our present rates are not earn
ing rates, nor will they be for some
years to come.
Pacific Power & Light Co.
G. w. Longmuir,
Local Manager.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
PARIS BOURSE BU0YANT
Strong Demand for Money WIN
Discount Rate Lower.
n CahIe q The Tritune-

Paris. May 1S.-There is tnuch
stronger demand for money on the Farls
Bourse since the Bank Of France re-
duced its discount rate from 5is per
cent. which prevailed since September q
last year. to the rate OF 3 per cent whlch
may be considered as the normal rate IN
France.
II IS interesting TO note that TINS re-
duction is made at the same time as the
floating of the big city Of Paris loan
and leading bankers have in hand many
important propositions that are now
ready 10 be placed on the market. con-
sequently the present plethora Of money
awaiting investment and the reduction
Of the discount rate come at most
favorable moment
The new city OF St. Petersburg loan
Of $50. 100000 is being heavily subscribed
for in Paris. Exaggerated reports about
the slight diplomatic friction in regard
TO the French Ambassador in Russia,
Georges Louis, are being used by certain
spectators as a bear factor in Russian
stocks but this has no effect whatever
on the general market
Berlin and Frankfort have been taking
a considerable amount of specie from
Paris. The tone Of the market here is
strong and buoyart.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
EAGLES TO ATTACK AIRCRAFT
French officers Said To Be Adding TO
the Horrors of Aviation.

Paris. May l0-Thc French aviation corps
N Nice g. credited by "L'Armce Mod"rno
with inV"ruus new factor I'm war IN
the air Recognizing that guns are almost
useless against aircraft. the Nicc officers
have fallen back UNFRAMED caglcs.
The officer. q e. said. have firS, accus-
toned the birds - -, noise OF the pro-
pcllnrs and gunshcts, then by pldcing
tempting bait OF model balloons have
taught them t. rush furiously at the ma
chimes and tear at them. The eagles Will
row go for any aircraft.
There is NO acceptance Jays "LArmtc
Modernc." and above all, no dirigibc
which could withstand such an attack
Given the rapidly of the eagles flight AMI
tie strength Of it, beak and claws. there
can Dee no doubt that company OF prop-
erlv trained eagles could annihiIatc I'm u
few instauts the mott powerfully equipped
aerial feet"
The birds could, of course be used only
where no French acropianes are around
for even the most imaginative will con
cede the difficulty of getting an eaE'
10 respect is natiV" nag
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
CONSTITUTION FOR CHINA
Document To Be Submitted to
National Assembly Made Public.
POINTS FROM U. S. TAKEN
Presidents Not Eligible for Sec
ond Consecutive Term, but 9th
erwise May Serve Twice.

Picking. May 81 Fang-hlo, who draft
ed the constitution Of the Chinese Republic,
which will be submitted to the National AS
semby, gave out copy of the document
to-day 1t follows partly the fundamental
law of America and partly that OF France.
Il provides for national assembly, 10
consis; OF two houses called the Council OF
the People and the Council OF the Provinces.
The representatives in the Upper House, the
Council Of the Provinces, will serve SIX
years, and those in the Lower House four
years.
One-thrd of the Upper House is, to be
chosen every three years and one-half the
Lower House every two years. EX-presl-
dents become life members Of the upper
house the first citizen" being thus re-
tanned in the government Members OF the
Lower House are to be chosen by the people
and those OF the Upper House by the pro-
vincial assemblies All measures, including
revenue bills. may originate In either house
The President and Vice-President are 10
be elected for terms of six years by the
National Assembly. They are Ineligible for
consecutive terms, but are eligible for alter
nate terms.
As III dll''I, inc 'DlSlllulioH pioN"'' ih"N
the candidate receiving twO-thirds OF the
votes IN the National Assembly becomes
President while the one who receives the
second largest number becomes Nice-Presi-
dent.
The Presidents responsibility will be
shared by premier and q cabinet. Mem
bers OF the cabinet may attend and adj
dress either house and will Sign all bills
with the President. Yet the Cabinet can
not encroach upon the Presidents powers.
because he can dismiss the ministers with
out the consent OF the Assembly
Should bill fail to pass both houses the
cabinet resigns and the President appoints
a new one.
BESIDES having cabinet. the President
will be assisted by board of experts hav-
ing specialized knowledge. Their functions
are OF n purely advisory nature The re-
strctions on the provinces are similar TO
those on the states in the American Con-
stitution. thus insuring a strong central
government.
Mr. Ii VAS born in Honolulu and was
graduated in Ohau College. Later he was
graduated in law at Cambridge Uniye rsity,
England II was on account OF mis- pro-
found legal knowledge that President Yuan
Shi- kal selected him to draft the conititu-
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
NEW RELIGION FOR JAPAN
Plan Is to Gather Community
Around Emperor. Who Approves.

Toxic, April 24-Mr. Izawa. eX-Nice-
Minister of Education In Japan, and an i'm
perlal nominee In the House, of lCers, Is
the originator or a plan TO provide Japan
with an entirely new religion. He first
put forward the idea In the pages OF the
"relkoku Kyoiku," the organ IF the I'm
perial Education Association, ot which he
Is distinguished member. Last year the
proposal was submitted TO the Emperor
through the Master of the Household. who
subsequently informed Mr.. lava that the
proposal had met with the imperial favor.
Ii Is also supported by a number of the
princes of the blood. educators, reliSionists,
scholars and statesmen.
The new religious body. according TO the
Japan Advertiser" Is TO be called Dai
Nippon Kokka Kyodan which being inter
preted means The State Religious Commu-
nifty OF Japan" Mr.. lava lays stress on
the Japanese belief that the Emperor is
descended from Ameno- nndkanurhi-no-
Kami (the Creator OF the WORLD, ana pro-
coeds:
Ny plan Is to gather religious commu-
ntty around cur Emperor. the iirtct oescen-
dant of the Creator OF the world, Tor the
purpose OF cultivatng among Us members
loyalty toward the Emperor ma OF eieVai-
ing their moral IDEAS The members OF this
e cor mum 'i should be tho whole body Of
Japanese subjects As TO che ciuzens OF
other countries. they are al hving unue,
the gracious protection az me N.ea.oi "
thc world Ameno- Observation-Disclosures no ann,
so that they can become members or TINS
religious community II they become SUP
jects Of the japanese Emperor. me nat NJ
OF Korea, Formosa and karatuto can thus
ali be enlisted into this commuhity II
will have no formal president, but a., th he
members OF the Imperial family VIII o.
honorary members ana other '"pa
lects ordinary members
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
lbs the Associated Press


Paris May 1N-Despite official denials
several newspapers Of tho opposition party
insist that the Russian Ambassador, y. T.
lsyolski INTERCEPTED his personality In order
TO bring about the retirement of Georges
Louis. French Ambassador a. -. Peters
ryrg They declare that the presence OF VI
Louis is no longer acceptable to the Rus
sian court at - Petersburg which is de-
siIous Of throwing Russian influence on 10
ths side OF Italy IS AGAINST Turkey.
This tendency on the part Of Russia IS
dspeasing to Franco and England. which
have remained rgiily neutral during the
present war
According TO opinion In we'll Informed
circles, however. If the incident connected
with NJ. Louis f. anything al all II Is mere
~ The result Of intrigue- among certain
diplomats ct -. Petersburg and Paris, and
ir no way affects the solidity 81 10" Franco
Russian alliance
II is not unlikely That France viii make
sweeping diplomatic changes. according 10
the opinion expressed IN thos" circles. and
these will affect Washington, London. Rome.
Madrid and Brussels. which will later on
permit the transfer Of NJ Louis 10 another
post without wounding tho susccptlblltles
a. N" French people
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
LAUNCH JAPANESE CRUISER
The Kongo, Heaviest of Type Yet
Ruilt-Speed of 28 Knots.

Barrow-in-Fu England. May IS
The japanese battle cruiser Kongo was
launched here to-day from Vickers yard
in the presence o: the Japanese Ambassa-
dor and many Of the foreign naval at
taches. as we'll rs thousands of the gen
eral public.
The konso displaces 1850 tons and Is
the heaviest battle cruiser Yet built She
is one OF four sister ships the other three
Of which are being built in Japan. She
carries eight 1i-inch guns and sixteen
6-inch guns. She is fitted with turbine
engines estimated TO develop q speed Of
twenty-Cieht knots
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
LAYS HIS CRIME TO JEALOUSY
Baron Who Killed Queens Lady in
Waiting Saws Act Was Unconscious.

Rome, May 1s.--The public was excluded
from the trial Of Baron Vincenzo Palermo
a former cavalry lieutenant In the Italian
army which was continued to-day IN
camera. In answer TO the charge that he
had strangled, stabbed and then shot Prin-
cess Giulia Trigona di SAINT Ella, lady In
waiting TO Queen Helene, on March 2, 1911,
ard afterward attempted to commit suicide.
Palermo declared that the crime originated
from his Jealousy. He thought she was
about to leave him and give her affections
to another. He testified that he had in
tended TO commit suicide. but in a moment
Of alteration unconsciously killed the
princess.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
$500 SURRENDER AT RHODE!
Italian Newspapers See Downfall
of Turkish Authority.

Rome. May lS.-The Turkish troops
who surrendered 10 the Italians IN the
Island Of Rhodes number twenty-three
hundred. including thirty-eight officers.
According to newspaper dispatches. the
Italian troops seized four thousand rifles
and four batteries Of artillery.
The importance Of the Italian success
in Rhodes is everywhere emphasized. the
Rome newspapers saying y means the
downfall OF Turkish military and political
authority If Turkey does not wish now
10 make peace Rhodes and other islands
in the archipelago will remain the prop
ertN Of Italy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
IN THE LONDON HOTELS
Well Known New Workers at the
PRINCIPAL Hostleries.

London. May lS.-Registered at Claridge's
Hotel: Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Alexander, Mrs
Haecin and Miss Berwind. all of New
York. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Powers, OF
New York. after staying two weeks at
Claridgcs. have left for Paris.
Mr.. and Mrs Winthrop Ames Of New
York VINO were stopping at the Berkeley
Hotel have departed for q short visit 10
Paris and Vienna, and will return TO Lon
don al the end Of May.
Lord and Lady Camoys are making an
indefinite stay at the Ritz Hotel Ii was
their intention TO leave shortly for New
York visit, but Lord Camoys's continued I'll
health may prevent the proposed trip.
Mr. ana MIS- = .. McIlwsine, jr., o.
Hartford. Gem, who have been staying &t
the Hotel Metropole have left for tour in
scotland after which they will visit the
Continent.
Clifford Pemberton, .ir. OF New York, is
making q six weeks stay In London, after
which he will visit Paris. Judge z. 3.
Bennett OF Hartford. Conn. and Mrs. Ben
nett are also making prolonged sojourn in
London.
A recent arrival at the Savoy Hotel IS
w W Cotton, one time counsel Tor inc
Hartman lines. Mr.. and Mrs. cotton left
America 4 few months ago with large
marty making Il pleasure tour through the
principal cities Of Europe. -Four Of the
marty were drowned In the Titanic disaster.
Others registered at the Savoy: Mr.. and
Mrs David Wcingarten and Mr.. and Mrs.
oscar Weingarten, OF New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. 6. McGovern, of New
York. who have been spending several days
in London, have departed for Paris. 1t Is
their intention to journey later to Berlin
and Vienna and 10 do couple OF weeks
touring in switzerland.
f.. A. sayles, OF New York, arrived IN
London on his return from Vienna and
registered at the Hotel Berkeley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
TINY DIPLOMATIC TEMPEST
French Ambassador in St. Pc
tersburg Finds Many Critics.
NJ. LOUIS NEEDED IN PARIS
Wanted for Important Work IN
Reorganization Of the
Foreign Office.
rBy Gable to The Tribune

PARIS Nav 1S.-A tempest in dlpio-
matte teapot has been caused by coIlh-
Dental reproaches alleged to nave peei'
made by certain Russian grand dukes
by NJ. Sazonoff, Russian Minister or FOR
eign Affairs, and by NJ. Iswolshy' Rus-
sian Ambassador in Paris, 20 the elecN
that Georges Louis. the French AmpaS-
sador i'm ST. Petersburg, did not eXac'iy
tr.nsmit to his government NJ. Sazo-
noff's views concerning the proPosci
mediation of the powers in the Iufc"-
Italian War and that NJ. Louis did not
adequately develop the brilliancy OF
French social relations that ought 20
exist i'm the Russian court, IN 81. Peters
burg society and at the French Embassy.
These charges are now semi officially
denied NJ Louis is undoubtedly one of
the ablest as we'll as one OF the most
hard working men in the French dipio-
matte service. and during his long ten
uro Of office in Paris as director OF po-
litical affairs at the Quai d'Orsay con-
tributed largely toward forming me
Franco-Russan alliance
The truth of the matter is that Georges
Louis (whose wife. incidentally Is 100
delicate for the harsh St. Petersburg
climatc) is wanted in Paris To take an
important part in the reorganization III
the French Ministry of Foreign Analrs'
but all changes in this direction will now
Ia p,ctp opod until thp fall
IT is not surprising, Of course, that
keen efforts should be made in Berlin, as
well as by the more unscrupulous Of the
opposition journals here, 10 use the
Louis incident 10 discrcdit the sincerity
Of the Franco-Russian alliance, but the
fact remains that this alliance remains
more popular now than ever before
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
FAIR ENJOYS IN BUDAPEST
Skoda Steel Works to Have Elk.
hibit at San Francisco.

Budapest May N-The special commits
sion Of the Panama Pacific Exposition, ac-
companied by the American Ambassador,
Richard c. Kerens. arrived here this even
ing from Vienna on a special car placed al
the disposal of the Americans by the Aus
TRAN government The commissioners were
welcomed by a deputation composed OF
Hungarian officials and leading business
men.
Before leaving Vienna they we're enter
tanned al luncheon in the City Hall by the
Mayor and Corporation. The Nice-Burgo-
master. Dr. PorZer, presided, and in the
course of his speech expressed the hope
that the government would make Il possible
for Vienna to have a special representa-
ton at the exposition.
The Skoda steel Works at Pisen, one OF
the most important in the country Il Is
announced. VIII have an exhibit at the ex-
position.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
'LOND0N SOCIETY TOPICS
Prince of Wales to Have Sepa-
rate Household Next Month.
COMES OF AGE ON JUNE e
Some Astonishment Created by
Announcement That eX- Premier
Balfour Will Give a Ball.

London May 1S.--During the Eng
visit to AldershOt his interest in the sell
ence Of aviation as applied TO military
and defensive purposes has been dis 70
nayed as keenly as it was at Weyhouta
throughout the recent naval m'n%u-
vres. His majesty, 1T is understood, was
lust as DESTROYS OF taking trip in Tie
air as he had been to see what life was
in q submarine beneath the waves. ana
he was only dissuaded from becoming a
passenger IT, an aeroplane by consld-
Grafton of all that was involved in his
safety
Naval and military experts alike nave
been impressed by the capabilities If the
aeroplane. Its place I'm future warfare
is assured. and the question OF how 20
meet and thwart its deadly devices Is
now closely engaging the attention Oh
both the War Office and tho Admiralty.
II is confidently asserted that very
soon aeroplanes will be constructed 10
aiight on or to rise from the deck q Il
bsttleship without the adventurous aid
Of any platform on other structure cal
cuated TO hamper the movements ~ the
crew or interfere with the fighting cfii-
cheney Of the guns.
Queen Alexandra has been Frustrated
by the death OF her brother. King Fred
eIiCk Of Denmark. When King Edward
died the grief Of the widowed Queen was
ptifu 10 observe. but under the healing
influence of time she had lately begun
to take renewed interest in public life.
She had been induced TO pay one visit to
the opera, ard. IT will be remembered, In
company with her sister, the Empress
Marie OF Russia, was shown round
"Shakcspeare's England by Mrs. George
CORVALLIS West. Now the death Of her
brother has again cast a mantle of gloom
about her. aud there is reason to fear
she will remain in retirement for some
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
MISS EVA BOOTH COMING HERE
Arranges for Farewell American Tour
Of Father if Eyesight Permits.

London, May ls.-Miss Eva Booth, com
mander Of the Salvation Army in America.
left here to-day for New York. She sailed
on board the Lusitania, which left Liver
pool to-day and viii call at Queenstown to-
morrow.
After consulting her father on the sub
ject of the progress Of the Salvationists In
America she arranged for farewell tour
Of America by General Booth next spring.
This will however. be dependent on tho
operation for cataract which the aged gen
,ral Is 10 undergo on May % and which 1t
Is hoped will restore his sight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
THF TRIBUNE'S FOREIGN NEWS
PANAMA ALMOST DUG OUT
Remaining Excavation Should Be
Done Within Eleven Months.

Panama. May 1S.--The total amount OF
excavation on the Panama Canal during
the year ending May ] was 30,136,o64
cubic yards. which leaves only 26.S36.49i
cubic yards to be excavated.
The Gatun locks are so per cent fin
ished, Pedro Miguel 81 per cent and
Miratlores 81 per cent.
The total amount spent on the canal
so far is s251.376,491; for Notifications,
S669 LIZ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
CRUISER MAKES 80 KNOTS
Germany's Fastest Big Ship Is
Now the Goeben.

Cuxhaven. May 1S.-The German tur-
Dine cruiser Goeben in trial trip to-
day developed speed Of 30 knots
over measured course. This makes her
the speediest ship in the German navy
The armOred cruiser batSeship Motke
last september developed a speed Of 291A
knots. The Moltke Is the flagship OF
the German squadron that will visit
America next month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
PENSION FOR A MURDERESS
Woman Who Shot Husband Wins suit
Against Municipality.

Berlin. May 9.--Frau Her5erich' woo"
serving a term Of four years Imprisonment
for the murder of her husband schoo'
suneriutendent of Nuremberg, has won
suit AGAINST the municipality for the regular
pension paid TO widows by the city oHl''a's
The Court of Appeals, reversing tne az
cision OF a lower court, has DECIDED ''1'
the fact that Frau Herherich shot her nun.
band must not prevent her from rece'E'"@
the statutory stipend.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
RHINE BRIDGE FOR MEN ONLY
Women Forbidden, as They Are Most
Efficient Smugglers.

Berlin. May ct has bean agreed be-
tween the German and Austrian customs
authorities that new brdre spanning the
Rhine at Lustcnau. near Lake Constance.
shall be used only by men. Austria at first
opposed the construction OF the bridge in
any circumstances. but finally agreed on
condition that only men carrying asricult-
ural implements should use Il.
Women are forbidden because they are
the most efficient smugglers III that region,
and Austria desires TO relieve the customs
officers of the necessity OF searching female
suspects.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
CASTRO DANGEROUSLY ILL
His Return to Political Activity
Virtually Impossible.

Washington, May E.-Capriano Castro.
ex-PresIdent OF Venezuela, the man who
defed all Of the world powers and turned
their ministers out Of his capital, probably
has come TO the end of his activities. Ac-
cordlng to State Department advices he is
lying very III at Teneriffe, where he had
taken mp his residence, to be as near as
possible to his own country, in the hope
Of some day leading successful revolu-
ton.
His Illness is of such character as to
make it highly improbable that ne will ever
again be able to play a part in world poll
tics
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-19
BREAD DEARBR IN FRANCE
Suggested That Wheat Trust Is
Squeezing the French Public.

Paris. May 10 Bread In France is be-
coming dearcr and dcarer. and VI. PANS,
the Minister Of Agriculture. Is discussing
the question OF temporarily lowering tho
customs duties on foreign wheat and other
cereals.
II is suggested that a sort Of wheat trust
was formed Some time ago FOR the purpose
Of squeezing" the French public and that
the abnormal rise IN the price of breadstuff
is largely due To- tho spccuatious Of this
ring
OWING 10 the prices on the home markets,
.JOOGD QuIutals OF wheat have been ordered
from abroad. chiefly from the Argentine,
AustralIn and Cunnda.