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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-25
WILL INSPECT THE CANAL.
Secretary Fisher and Postmaster
General Going at Taft's Desire.

Secretary Fisher of the Department OF
the Interior and Postmaster General
Hitchcock, the only two members OF
President Taft's cabinet who have not
visited the Panama canal. have been di-
rected by the President. 1t was unofficial
ly learned today. to make tour of in
spection. They will leave here probably
about the middle Of February. On ac-
connt Of the numerous questions which
arise in cabinet meeting discussion deal
ing with the changed commercial reia-
tons that the opening. of the Panama
canal will bring about the President Is
desirous of having every member of the
cabinet familiar with conditions on the
isthmus.
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POWER TO FIX PRICES
GIVEN TO COMMISSION
Representative Morgan's Bill
Provides for an Interstate
Corporation Body.

Representative Dick 7. Morgan, re-
publican member from Oklahoma. today
introduced bill providing for the crea-
ton of an interstate corporation COM
mission of seven members. with juris-
diction over the large Industrial corpora
tions of the country. similar to the juris-
diction the interstate commerce commits
sion has over common carriers, such as
railroads. express, telegraph and tele-
phone companies.
There are three important provisions OF
the bill. The first requires corporations
subject to the provisions of the act to
sell their products at fair and reasonable
prices. the second requires such corpora
tions in transacting their business to use
only such practices. methods. means and
devices as are just. fair and reasonable.
and the third gives the commission on
complaint, or on it's own initiative, au-
thority to fix q maximum price at which
an article of merchandise may be sold,
and power to issue an order compelling
corporations subject to the provisions of
the act to desist from using any unfair.
unjust or unreasonable practice, method,
means or device.
Morgan Explains Bill.
Discussing his bill with Star report
er today, Mr.. Morgan said: The bill
which l have introduced. in my judg-
ment, contains nothing that is not in
harmony with republican doctrine. The
party stands committed to the PROPOSE
ton that such corporations, engaged in
interstate commerce, are subject to the
supervision, regulation and control OF
the national government We have taken
steps along this line already. The Sher-
man antitrust law is an act regulating
industrial corporations. The power
given the commissioner of corporations
is supervisory and regulative in it's ma
ture But we have not gone very far.
i'm my Judgment. we should take another
stem forward"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-25
BODY OF BERTOLEHE
TO Be BROUGHT HOME
Order Regarding Remains of
Officer and Seaman Who
Died of Yellow Fever.

Orders were issued by the Secretar.
of the Navy today for the immediate
shipment to the United States Of the
bodies of Commander Levi c. Berto.
lette and Ordinary Seaman Clarence
w. Wood Of the gunboat Yorktown
who died at Guayaquil. Ecuador, few
days ago Of yellow fever They will
be given burial at their home cities.
The death of these two men and the
illness of three others on the York
town will result in the United States
government insisting on the sanitation
Of the port of Guayaquil.
May Order Quarantine.
Should the situation there not be i'm
proved to meet the wishes of this gov
ernment, it is said that the United
States may order a quarantine against
Guayaqun. in the interests particularly
Of the Panama canal.
1t is understood that sanitation scheme
for Guayaquil, drafted by Frenchman
mitted to Col Goethals of the Panama
canal commission for approval.
News of the death of Commander Ber-
toilette was followed by the State Depart
ment notifying the Navy Department that
peace has been sufficiently restored to
Ecuador to permit the withdrawal of the
Yorktown Secretary Meyer thereupon
issued orders for the gunboat to with
draw at once to Saint Elena, 10 miles
west of Guayaquil, and to intercept the
cruiser Maryland as the latter approached
the city Both the Yorktown and Mary
land will remain at Santa Elena a few
days.
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Italy Agrees to Surrender
Turks Taken From Ship.
ONE QUESTION REMAINS
Method of Their Release Not Yet
Determined Upon.
AUSTRIAN PRESS Is EXERCISED
Emphatic Protests Entered Against
Stopping of the Lloyd
Liner Bregenz.

ROME, January 2J.-The Franco-Ital
ian iscident, brought about by the seizur.
of Turkish doctors and nurses from the
French steamer Manouba by Italian war
ships. is practically closed.
The only question now being discussed
is that of finding a method by which the
Turkish prisoners can be released or de-
livered TO the French authorities.
The subject was fully discussed at
conferences yesterday between Premier
Giolitti, Foreign Minister Marquis di San
Giuliano and the French ambassador to
Italy, Camille Barrere. The conferences
are said to have been very cordial but
the Turks are still held under arrest at
CaSlairi. Island of Sardinia.
France Surprised by Delay.
PARIS. January 25.-Thc negotiations
now proceeding at Rome between the
French ambassador and the Italian gov
ernment on the subject of the arrest by
Italian warships of number of Turkish
doctors and nurses belonging to the Red
Crescent Society from the French steam
er Manouba during her voyage from Mar
Seille to Tunis is discussed calmly today
by the press of all shades of opinion.
Most of the newspapers. however, ex-
press their amazement that the Italian
government has delayed in making up
its mind to release the Turks. 1t is
pointed out that the handing over of the
Turks to the French is the only possible
solution of the difference.
Camille Barrere. the French ambas-
sadOr to Italy, and the Marquis di San
Giuliano, the Italian foreign minister,
had another conference in Rome this
morning, the result of which has not yet
been announced.
Excitement in Austria.
VIENNA, January 25.-The action of
an Italian warship in stopping the Aus
trian Lloyd liner Bregenz has given fresh
Impetus to the anti-Italian campaign
here. The press continues to make en-
phatic protests regarding. the incident.
although the owners of the Bregenz have
stated that they considered the matter
of no importance. The suggestion is
made here that Italy eeded her East
African possessions to Turkey as COM
pensatiOn for the loss of Tripoli.
Some Significance Is attached to the fact
that this suggestion is forthcoming just
at the time OF the visit to Rome of Herr
Won Kiderlen- Waechter. the German for
eign secretary.
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RECEIVED AT THE QUIRINAL.
Mexico's Special Ambassador In
vited to Dine by King of Italy.

ROME, January 25-Don Francisco de
la Barra, the special ambassador from
Mexico, with the members of his suite.
drove today TO the Quirinal in Carriages
sent from the royal stables. He was re-
ceived by King Victor Emmanuel, to
whom he presented the thanks of the
president of the Mexican republic as well
as of the people of Mexico for the par
ticipation of Italy in the centennial cele-
bration in 1910.
King Victor Emmanuel showed great
interest in and an intimate knowledge of
Mexican affairs He has invited Senor
de la Barra to state dinner at the
palace this evening
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-25
CATTLE DIE BY THOUSANDS.
Northeast Colorado Suffering From
Shortage in Hay.

DENVER. Col. January 2o.-"Cattle,
rabbits and quail are dying by the thou
sands in northeastern Colorado and across
the line in western Kansas. SAID Ru
dolph Borcherdt, deputy state game war;
den, last night on his return from a trip
of investigation in that section.
Borcherdt said that he counted hundreds
OF cattle on each side of the highway ly-
:ng dead i'm the fields. He said he could
not see any prospect of relief. as not
enough hay was being taken into that
section to relieve the starving animals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-25
.MARTIAN CANALS DOUBLING.
Recent Observations Made at the
Lowell Observatory.

FLAGSTAFF. Ariz., January 2j.-Two
Marian canals. ganges and jamuna. in
the process OF doubling have just been de-
tected at the Lowell observatory. Each
is composed of a definite line on the west
IN both cases 1t is the westernmost line
that Is already developed. The canals
proceed i,OO3 and 800 miles. respectively,
in different directions across the Martian
desert.
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DIES OF FOOT BALL INJURIES.
Students Younger Brother Was Re-
cenflv Drowned. Too.

SOUTH FRAMINGHAM. Mass. Janu-
ary 25.-Leo w. Holdfelder. a student in
the South Framingham High School, who
was badly hurt about the face and head
in a foot ball game here Thanksgiving
day. is dead of his injuries. at the Fran
ingham Hospital.
His younger brother was drowned q
short time ago while on a fishing excur-
sion.
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MORSE TOO I'LL TO BE MOVED
Former Banker Wants to Be Takel
to Private Hospital.

ATLANTA, Ca, January 4.-Charles
w. Morse still is at the post hospital at
Fort Mcpherson too ill to be moved.
Ever since President Taft commuted his
sentence last week the ex-banker has
pleaded with his physician to have him
removed to q private hospital.
while Mr.. Morse has been mentally
uplifted by the Presidents action in his
case" said DR.. a. l.. Fowler today, his
physical condition is such that 1t would
be dangerous to attempt to move him
now"
DR.. Fowler said there was no hope for
Morses ultimate recovery. Morse has
been so Ill that DR.. Fowler would not
permit his personal attorney. Thomas B.
Fielder, to see him.
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WILL PUSH LIQUOR BILL.
Georgians to Appear Before House
Committee.

ATLANTA. Ca. January 2o-Headed
by the Rev. Len G.. Broughton. party
Of about twenty-five prominent Georgians
will go to Washington next Monday to
appear before the House judiciary COM
mittee on January 80 in the interest OF
the interstate liquor bill. which Is set
for hearing on that date
Mrs. T. E. Patterson. state president OF
the w. c. r. u. who will accompany
the party, stated last night that tney nao
been assured Of the assistance OF oeha-
tor Hoke smith and Representative s.
A. Rodenberry in their efforts to secure
the passage Of the bill.
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LEAVES STRANGE WILL.
Money to Be Invested for 100 Years
and Divided Among Charities.

HALIFAX, N. S.. January 25.-The
mayor of Halifax will act as trustee
of the estate Of James Cosman, who
died some time ago. leaving an estate
of about half a million dollars, which
he provided should be invested and the
income allowed to accumulate for 100
years. At the end of that time the
principal and interest is to be divided
equally, one-half going to charities in
ireland and the other half to build hos
pitfalls in every county in Nova Scotia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-25
SIXTY PROMISES TO WED.
Diary Of Girl Will Figure IN Suit
for $50. 900 Damages.

CHICAGO, January .. = The diary OF
Miss Marie Olson is to figure conspicu-
ously in a breach of promise suit filed by
her attorney yesterday against Daniel w.
Wiser.
Miss Olson has sixty promises OF mar
riage. which she alleges were made by
Wiser. entered in the diary She asks
1000 for failure to keep his promise.
She first accepted him. four years ago.
and then kept careful count Of subsequent
promises OF marriage he made her. she
says. Wiser is said to own valuable Wis
consin lands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-25
Violent Earthquake in Greece.

ZANTE. Greece, January IA most
violent earthquake caused a great amount
of damage In the Ioanian Islands today.
shocks were felt here, as well as on tine
islands of Leukas and Pephalonia, where
much property was destroyed. No IA
taiities have yet been reported.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-25
GREAT FEAT NEARLY DONE.
Tunnel Under the Hudson That Will
Carry Water to- New York.

MATTEAWAN, n. Y. January 25.-
Only nine feet more of boring remains to
connect the two ends OF the tunnel which
has been under course Of construction
near here to carry the new water sup
ply for New York city under the Hud-
son river. Next week Mayor Gaynor
and other New York city officials will
witness the completion Of the great en-
gineering feat and will walk through the
tunnel. The boring Is through solid rock
l. 1870 feet below the bed of the river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-25
EQUITABLE VAULTS OPENED.
Securities Taken From Beneath thu
Burned Building.

NEW YORK, January 25.-The debris
having been sufficiently cleared away,
two of the three vaults of the Mercantile
Safe Deposit Company in the Equitable
building were thrown open to holders
of safe deposit boxes today, and a long
line of persons began taking out se-
curities.
Police guarded the work, and box hold
ers were required to present cards of ad-
mission issued by the company. Although
some of the boxes were dripping with
water there was apparently no damage
to the contents.
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Wall Paper Fire Loss, 5000, 900.

CHICAGO. January 25--The five-story
brick building occupied by l.. C. Orrell
4 Co. Wholesale wall paper dealers. IL
Is West Lake street. was wrecked by fire
early today. The loss IS estimated at
100000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-25
STEEL BILL REPORTED
BY WAYS AND MEANS
Rates in Democratic Measure
Are Declared to Be on
Competitive Basis.

The democratic iron and steel tariff
revision bill was reported to the House
today by Chairman Underwood of the
ways and means committee, with a ia
vorable recommendation. The republican
members Of the committee were given the
right to file an adverse report. The ways
and means committee had adopted the
bill by a strict party vote.
Protection Not Needed.
"A survey of the iron and steel indus
try" says the report made by the demo-
cratic members of the committee .'shows
convincingly that it has reached posi-
ton of such strength and independence
that the industry does not need the help
ing hand of the government in order to
stand in competition with foreign coun-
tries
1.-The committee feels warranted in rec
ommending that the duties on metals and
manufactures thereof be placed upon q
distinctly revenue basis. while definitely
adhering to the object of securing for the
Treasury as large an income as can be
obtained from this schedule consistent
with conserving the general interests of
the consumer"
The report quotes statements made by
f. II. Gary and Andrew Carnegie and re-
port of the bureau of corporations. to
show that the steel industry can stand a
reduction i'm tariff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-25
Confederate Admirals Son Dead.

OSCEOLA. Ark, January 25.-The eldest
SON Of the late Admiral Raphael Semmes
Of the Confederate navy died here yester-
day. He was s. S. Semmes, an attorney
we'll known throughout the south Mr..
Semmes had lived In Osceola many years.
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Rates Held Competitive.

1.-The most important feature to be kept
in mind in revising schedule c in the in
terest of the general public" says the re-
port, sis that the reports be made truly
competitive as far as possible; that they
be made low enough to permit potential
competition from imports for the sake
Of natural and proper, regulation of. do
mestic prices. Such competition will prop
erly encourage imports, affect domestic
prices in the interest of the people ana
encourage increased consumption and pro-
duction by making more nearly normal
the conditions of supply and demand ;.
1T is believed that the rates provided
for in this bill are competitive, and II
enacted would effect a substantial econ
omy to the people greatly disproportionate
in its advantages to the small apparent
loss of revenue"
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Oppose Churchill's Visit.
Apply for Use of Hall.

The liberal association applied today to
the corporation of the city for the use
of Ulster Hall on the morning of Feb
ruary 8. the day on which the home rule
demonstration is to occur. The object of
the application is apparently to enable
the nationalists to take the necessary
steps i'm order to clear the hall should
the unionists. who have engaged it for
the preceding evening, attempt to remain
in possession.
The corporation discussed the matter
at considerable length. but adjourned
without giving a decision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-25
Royal Visitor to Reach White
House About 5 O'Clock.
RIDES IN ENGINE. CAB
Chats With Electric Locomotive
Driver on Way From New York.
PRESIDENT TO RETURN CALL
But Will Not Be Guest at Embassy
Dinner Owing to Previous
Engagement.

The Duke of COnnaught, uncle of the
King of England and of the Emperor of
Germany, and incidentally Governor
General of Canada, will visit Washing
ton this afternoon for the sole purpose
OF paying his respects to the President
OF the United States. He will be accom-
panied from New York by Col Lowther
OF the British army, his personal aid.
At the special request of the royal
visitor the ceremonies attending his re-
ception here will be made as simple as
possible. The duke is expected to arrive at
the Union station at 4:2O O'Clock He
will be received there by Mr.. Bryce, the
British ambassador. and by Maj. A. w.
| Butt, I. $. A., the Presidents personal
aid. who will escort him to the British
embassy In the Presidents automobile
Shortly before ) o'clock Chandler Hale
third assistant secretary of state. accom-
panied by Col. Crosby, T. s. A., and
Lieut.. John w. Timmons, U. s. NJ, the
Presidents aids. will call on the duke at
the embassy. They. togther with the
British ambassador and the staff of the
embassy. will accompany the royal visi-
tor to the White House.
Will Play "God Save the King"
The duke will be escorted from the
embassy to the Executive Mansion by a
squadron of the 10th Cavalry from Fort
Myer. When the party enters the White
House the troop will deploy on the drive
way in front of the building. Just in
front of the porte-cochere the Cavalry
Band Will be stationed, and as the royal
visitor enters it will play God Save
the King"
The duke will be received by. President
Taft in much the same way as am
bassadors are received. AS he enters the
Executive Mansion he will be escorted
to the green room by the Presidents aid,
and then taken to the blue room by the
British ambassador and Third Assistant
Secretary of State Chandler Hale He
will there be presented formally to Presi-
dent Taft by the British ambassador.
After the duke is introduced his staff
will be presented.
Following this. Mrs. Taft will serve
tea for the duke and the ambassador
in the red room. Members of the cabi-
net and their wives nave been invited to
be present. The duke will leave the
White House after his reception is over
and the band outside will play 1.-THE
Star Spangled Banner"
The squadron of cavalry will escort
him back to the British embassy, and
shortly after he has stepped on British
territory again the President accom-
panied by Maj. Butt. will return his
call So far as the government is con-
cerned. that will conclude the official
program.
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danger Of R|OTNG|[OCATES PLOT HERE
Cncns Visit to Belfast Is State Department Accused of
Strongly Opposed Aiding Colombia Revolt
BENT ON MAKING SPEECH CHARGES MADE BY RAINEY
Lord Undeerred by House Committee Begins Hearing
Threats of Violence His Resolution
HAhboK BOARD AGAINST TAKE CASE TO THE HAGUE
Advises Cabinet
Is Not Convenient One Colombias for Terri
ior his Trip. torial
ChurchiIrs Visit to Belfast Is
Strongly Opposed.
BENT ON MAKING SPEECH
Admiralty Lord Undeterred by
Threats of Violence.
sB0R BOARD AGAINST
Advises Cabinet Minister That Date
Is Not Convenient One
for His Trip.

LONDON. January 25.-The determine.
tion of Winston Spencer Churcbiu frs,
lord of the admiralty, not to change his
uecisioii 10 hold the meeting in favor oi
nome RUE at which he and John L. Red
mond' leader of the Irish nationalists
are TO speak at Belfast February s, has
caused the deepest apprehension among
moderate unionsts regarding the con.
sequences of the Ulstermen's decision tC
prevent 1t at all costs.
ihe English unionist press is urging
Mr.. Churchill to cancel his visit, point.
ing out that fight between the two
parties on the day of the demonstra-
ton In Belfast will not put an end to
the trouble.
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Dinner at the EMBASSY.

In the evening the duke will be the
guest of honor at dinner and reception
to be given by the British ambassador
President Taft Will be unable to attend
because of previous promise to be pres
ent at Postmaster General Hitchcock s
dinner.
Ambassadors and justices of the Su-
preme Court have been invited to meet
the duke informally after the conclusion
Of the dinner at 0 o'clock. The duke
will leave Washington on the train de-
parting from Union station at midnight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-25

ihe English unionist press is urging
Mr.. Churchill to cancel his visit, point
ing out that fight between the two
parties on the day of the demonstra-
tion in Belfast will not put an end TO
the trouble.
Fear General Hostilities.
Fears are expressed I'm some quarters
that hostilities will be carried on for
weeks and perhaps months. not only in
Belfast but throughout Ulster
The prospects of a fight are prompting
many adherents of the nationalist as well
as Of the unionist cause to visit Bel
fast and should riots occur there the
police Will be utterly inadequate to cope
with them. Even the troops that have
been ordered to the city will find Ii diff
Hcult to restore order.
The meeting originally was arranged by
the master of Elibank, Alexander w. G.
0. Murray, liberal member of parliament
for Midlothian, Scotland, and parliament
ary secretary. With him alone will rest
any change of the program.
Justifies the Meeting.
He justifies the calling of the meeting
In Belfast on the ground that Winston
Spencer Churchill intends to outline the
houc Tuie pTOpOSdlS fOr ireland, Wnlcn
the government intends to introduce into
parliament. Ireland, he considers, is the
proper place for that to be done. 1t is
just possible that the home rule meeting
may eventually be held in Queens Hall,
which is situated I'm the nationalist dis
trict of Belfast. Even then, however, the
unionists may invade that quarter in
order to endeavor to prevent the demon
stration.
Oppose Churchill's Visit.
BELFAST. ireland, January 25.-Ths
unionists who are opposing SO strongly
Winston Spencer Churchill's appearance
at Belfast February on behalf of home
rule have found a stanch ally in the
Belfast harbor board, which has prac-
tically notified the first lord of the &c
miralty that in its opinion he had better
keep away from the capital of Ulster.
Mr.. Churchill announced to the COM
missioners of Belfast harbor yesterday
that he desired to visit the harbor and
docks February 8, the day after the pro-
posed home rule meeting. At a special
meeting held by the harbor board to-
day the commissioners drew up a reply to
the effect that February would not be
a convenient date for him to inspect the
harbor and docks.
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WEATHER.

Generally fair tonight and Fri
day; temperature tonight about "a
degrees; slightly warmer Friday.