Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-07
THE WEEK
EpitOme Of Events Ending De-
cember 2. 1912.

cember 2, 1912
The third session Of the Sixty-second
national Congress opened. President Iaft,
in his message to Congress. lauded the
commercial foreign policy Of the present
State Department; commented upon the
part of the United States in promoung
universal peace; deplored the failure OF
arbitration treaties; declared his OPPOSE
ton to present autonomy for the Philip
pines, and announced his purpose to leave
revision of the tariff for the incoming
democratic administration. Estimates OF
the annual expenses of government OF
1923 ,315. 45J was submitted to Congress py
the Secretary of the Treasury; he advo-
Gated wide financial reforms to avert
menace of panic. A gain of al per cent
in the efficiency of the farmer during the
sixteen years Of his incumbency OF ONCE
was reported by Secretary Of Agriculture
Wilson. Judge R. w. Archibald was placed
on trial before the Senate on impeach-
ment proceedings Gov, Biease OF
South Carolina, aroused the con,
ference of governors, meeting IN
Richmond, Va. by the contention that
lynching Of negroes for certain offenses
is no crime; the governors adopted reso-
lutions declaring the members of that
body Of opinion that their duties as state
executives required them to uphold the
laws and impartially administer them.
The wife Of the President attended the
Titanic memorial services in New York
city. The democratic national campaign
expenses were $1.159.A5. Four new
Pope. Jack" Johnson. champion pugi-
list, welded the white girl, Lucille Cam
eron, who was his accuser in white
slave" case. Eleven were Killed In a
rear-end collision. Among those VINO
died during the week were Julius Stahel.
a major general of the civil war; Albert
K. Smiley, educator and founder Of the
Lake Mohonk conference; Mrs. Robert
Goelet Of New York and Paris. DR.. Adam
H. Fetterolf. president Of Girard Col
Of the wampum, Improved Order Of Red
Men; Mrs. Joseph r. Grismer, actress
and playwright, known on the stage as
Phoebe Davis: Miss Lansing Rowan.
niece Of Lyman j. Gage, ex-Secretary OF
the Treasury.
Foreign.
An armistice, preliminary to a peace
conference to be held in London, was
signed with Turkey by all the Balkan
allied representatives. excepting Greece;
Greece continues military operations,
with consent of her allies, refusing to
sign the arINlSIlCe at INlS IlHIc,
announced that 1t stood by its ally,
Russia, replying to the declaration or
Germany that it supported Austria Hun
gary in the Balkan situation. A British
protectorate over Egypt was reported as
imminent The Italian chamber of depu-
ties approved the peace pact between
Italy and Turkey, ending the Tripolitan
war. Marquis Salonti, premier of Japan.
and the minister of war. Uyehera. re-
signed owing to cabinet differences:
r nr
general of Korea, was appointed premier
Five million Chinese women in the prov
ince Of Canton were granted the iran
chise by the provincial assembly.
Canada contributed S3o,OOOOOO for three
dreadnoughts for the naval defense
Of the British empire, and was given
representation in the British coun-
Gil Of defense. The intention of New
Zealand to contribute to the imperial de-
lenses was declared by Premier Mcken-
zie. The imperial chancellor Of Germany
has forbidden German diplomatics to wed
foreign wives. Archbishop Alexandra
Nonel was elected provisional President
Of Santo Domingo; American marines
gotiate -million-dollar loan with
British capitalists. A Mexican town was
DESTROYED by rebels because its inhabi-
tants refused to deliver to them nineteen
young girls. Gen. Luis Mena, head Of the
revolution in Nicaragua, will be set free.
c. B. Elliott, Philippines commissioner, re-
signed. Gov. Forbes. discussing freedom
for the Philippines, declared the prospect
was remote. Mgr. Charles Baron
Hornig was elevated to be cardinal. Elk
President Castro Of Venezuela reached
England on his way to Paris.
District of Columbia.
Consideration Of the qualifications Of
candidates for members Of the board OF
Commissioners Of the District of Column
bio was taken up by President Taft; the
name Of A. Leftwich Sinclair was given
mention as having favorable reception
Potomac Park was chosen as the site Tor
the Lincoln memorial by the Lincoln me-
mortal commission; the President notified
Congress. The board Of Commissioners
submitted estimates Of $13.OOO.OOO, needed
for expenses of government for the year
beginning July l next. The Chamoer OF
Commerce found mistakes in the report
Of Henry George, jr, on assessments In
the District of Columbia. G. w. Evans
was elected vice president of the Oldest
Inhabitants Association. DR.. II. L. E
Johnson was chosen governor Of the So
ciety of Colonial Wars. The Ma
tional Rivers and Harbors Congress
again elected president; Mrs. J. NJ. Strout
was chosen president Of the women
congress. The annual report of the La
brary Of Congress records 2.OOO.OOO vol
umeS on the SneIFeS Lieut.. w. a AyuCL
L. S. A, was designated as Inspector
instructor. to serve with the N. G. D. c.
William V Winter. arrested in New Jer-
sey, confessed to a number of burglaries
in Washington. Leroy Baker, a boy
Raffies, was arrested after entering seven
houses, masked and armed, and robbing
the inmates. Among those who died
during the week were Col Archibald
Oracle. who was a survivor of the IT.
tanic disaster: Edwin Smith, noted as
tronomer. attached to the coast and ge-
odetic survey; Alvin M. Lothrop. one Of
Washington's merchant princes: L. p.
Mitchell assistant controller of the Treas
ury and a civil war veteran: DR.. A. E.
Johnson, physician, and j H. Saville, for
merly chief clerk Of the Treasury De-
partment.
WHOLESALE MARKET REPORT.
Quotations given below are for large
lots. Jobbers' prices are higher.
EGGSNearby fresh Virginia, SLABS;
West Virginia and southwest Virginia.
29a3O; Tennessee, 29a31.
BUTTER-Elgin fancy, per lb.. 3Sa3o5k; ;
western. firsts, 36a37h: seconds, Aha36k;
store packed. 1890.
CHEESE-New York state factory. new.