The Chitina leader., 1913-04-15
Of GENERAL INFORMATION

the grand Jury. with reference to his
reported attempt to bride officials tc
secure his release from the insane
asylum. Justice Seabury instructed
that no indictment be returned as
many of charges were uncorroberat.
ed.
WASHINGTON, April 12-This af-
iternoon the President sent to the Sem
ate the nominations of Dudley Field
Malone as Third Assistant Secretary
of State. and Bassett Moore, as Coun-
sellor of the State department.
OAKLAND. April 10-There is
every evidence that a fierce struggle
occurred here last night upon the
Part of a white girl to resist the atten-
ton of Jap. This morning the
dead bodies of both were found in
the Jap's room. His name is George
Uchida. The young woman of
whom he was enarmored was a singer
from Haynes, Oregon. known as Miss
Anna Pierce. The Jap was madly in
love with the girl, whom he finally
induced to- go to his room. There
struggle followed, with the result
that both were shot dead. Just how
the shooting was done is not known.
WASHINGTON April 1O-Com-
missioner Earnshaw and Quezon ap-
peared by appointment before Presi-
dent Wilson yesterday afternoon and
strongly urged the independence of
the Philippines. The President
promised to give the subject his
early consideration.
ROME, Apr 10-Reports today in
dictate that there is no immediate
danger from the present condition of
the Pope. The greatest anxiety is
felt over the weak condition of his
heart and it is feared that he may
not regain sufficient strength to resist
the present attack.
BUFFALO, April 1O-The trouble
continues between the striking car
men and the militia. Last night
there were several street disturbances
and the troops used their rifles freely,
but without seeking to injure. One
woman was badly woundeded.
LONDON, April 10-Oficials of
have announced that the
King will abdicate if the Powers
should decide to employ force against
the Kingdom.
LONDON. April Sir Thomas
Upton has issued an unconditional
challenge for the cup now held by
America. In a previous challenge
he stipulated as to the dimensions of
the yachts, which New York would
not accept. 1t is now expected that
final arrangements will be made and
that the race will be held this sum-
mer.
CHICAGO, April 10-Word has
been received here that WilliamW.
Borden, a multimillionaire, died at
Carlo, Egypt. He was on his way to
China to engage in missionary work.
WASHINGTON, April 10-Presi-
dent Wilson has allowed it to be gen.
orally known that he will not inter-
ERE with any contemplated Japanese
legislation in California. He told
Representative RAIDER that the ques-
ion touched the sovereignty of the
state, and that California should be
let to make such laws as it's legisla-
.ors deemed advisable.
WASHINGTON, April 1O-Foreign
diplomats point to the probability of
involving the fur seal convention
should California adopt an alien law
hat would exclude the Japs.
WASHINGTON, April 1O-The
National Geographical Society has
set aside twenty thousand dollars as
an assistance to the ROAD Amundsen
expedition.
LONDON, April 10-The Duchess
of Connaught underwent an abdom-
inal operation yesterday for portion
tits. and today is reported as doing
fairly we'll.
NEW YORK. April 9-Justice Sea-
bury of the Supreme court. has issued
a writ summoning Harry X. Thaw as
a witness before the grand jury. An
is being made of the
charges of bribery in connection with
the attempt to free Thaw from the
State Hospital for the insane at Mat