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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-29
FOR LITTLE NAVY, But
READY TO FIGHT JAPAN
Sisson Startles House By lingo
Speech-Would Spend Nations Last
Life For State Rights.

, lores over and above those accorded TO
American citizens
Representative Sisson cont ended that
treaty rights were not involved IN tne Cai-
ifornia situation and that the iederai
government could not make treaties set
ting aside the land laws of any state
He continued:
What right has the government OF
japan to complain when citizen OF any
other country has no risht TO own :"
single foot of land in the Empire OF
Japape Under the laws OF Japan the
only right that another citizen mas Is
the right OF lease, the privilege OF usn7
and paying rent for land, nut inc u'e
Of the land will never pass from Japan
csc subject TO the subject OF any amen
mower. IL III becomes Japan no" 10 con"
plain because the good people OF CaIiof-
MIA are seeking TO do practically the same
thing
"uf Ianan now threatened vs. with war
no, ,vould she do when millions Of her
citizens have ACQUIRED land in our coun-
trv9 | Law down the proposition thd' d"
alien population holding land within OUT
borders would be a fixed and constant
menace"
Mr. Sisson asked the House to reca'i
that "tbc cause OF the dismcmberment OF
Poland was the alien ownership OF ianu'
The English government. until fe"
,oars AGO. continued Mr.. Sisson, consio-
cred every alien in England common
enemy II the United states were 20 yea
now 10 the demands OF Japan ne arsuou'
every other nation, including 'h'nd'
would have the right TO make the same
demand. and this nation would be humih-
ated and dsgraccd in the eyes oil inc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-29

Washington. April GA startling
speech. replete with Jingoism. was dehN-
cred in the House to-day by Representa-
tive Thomas l. sisson. little navy
Democrat from Mississippi, who upheld
the right Of California TO enact legisla-
ton prohibiting the Japanese from OWN
ing land In that state. II IT he quesuoh
OF war or a surrender 10 the demands
of japan, Mr.. Sisson declared he was Tor
var.
The Mississippi Democrat. who opposed
appropriations for two battleships during
the last Congress made no reference TO-
day to the UMPIRE paredness of this country
to assume the conflict he invited. Rather
than yield the right OF enactin9 anti
alien legislation the aroused state
rights economist shouted: II would see
us spend the last life and the last drop
of blood and would impoverish our coun-
Try for one hundred generations.
II believe" said Mr.. Sisson. that no
nonresident alien should be allowed 10
hold a single foot Of land IN Inc territory
of the United States. What woulo WASH
ington say in answer to the question war
or submission? What would Jackson say :
What would Cleveland say? what wouio
Mckinley say
The President and Secretary OF state
should only assure On alien government
that the people Of that alien nauon
would be dealt with fairly in accordance
with tho law of the state Any other po-
sition would lead to the federal govern
ment taking out from under the laws OF
the states the citizens Of another nation
But all citizens or aliens resident In a
state must he held subject to its laws. and
to exeupt the alien would give him prlVi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-29
NO ENVOY FROM JAPAN
But Political Parties Are Send
ing REPRESENTATIVES.

Toxic April 2S.-The report that Wis
count Kcntaro Kaneko. Privy Coun-
cillor. is going TO Sacramento in con-
nection with the pending alien land
ownership legislation is untrue. bJ,
the Seiyukai CONSTITUTIONAL and Ko-
kuminto Opposition parties are send
ing representatives 10 California TO
make "A personal investigation Of the
situation.
The japanese government, according
to announcement, has no present in
tention OF sending representative TO
Sacramento.
Special dispatches from New York
report that Viscount Sutemi Chinda.
Japanese Amba ssador To the United
States. has been ordered To Toxic. but
the Foreign ice empha tically denies
this.
The anti American agitation has been
considera bly, allayed.
The official view is more hopeful. ow-
ing to Secretary Bryan's mission. hut
public opinion still insists that the
present Is the most suitable moment to
settle the whole American-Japanese
question and thus prevent recurrence
Of similar disputes.
An inspired article in the newspa pei
"Asahi" explains that the delay in put
ting in force the japanese foreign land
ownership bill OF 1910 has been due e
the discovery of imperfections. and the
long list Of these cited indicates tina
probably years will elapse before the
amendments are approved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-29

dent. At his request NC postpone"
further consideration Of the matter
until Mr.. Bryan could present MS
views"
Senator Boynton then requested Mr..
BRYAN 10 point out specifically the oo-
icctions of the national government
and Of Japan To the pending measures
and to give his reasons from diplo-
matte standpoint why 'aIllori'i
should not enact such law.
When Mr.. Bryan renamed shen''
other members OF the majority party
urged him TO comply with the request
Senator Caminetti. Democrat, suggest
cd that small group Of members
from both houses bc selected 10 near
Mr.. Bryans arguments, hut Boynton
protested
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-29

are not inimicaI to them and regret the
bill. Land owned by Japanese is largely
too poor for the whites. Japanese indus
try makes il highly productive and profit
able. The living standards OF the Jap
anese are good and growing better. They
are not crowding out any whites, but
helping the community and the state.
The japanese are conceded by all fair.
minded residents here TO be peaceabe.
law abiding. moral. temperate, grateful
and generous Among so large a popu-
lation of japanese in some fourteen years
there has never been white woman mo-
lested.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-29
NEW JUSTICES ASCEND BENCH.

Eugene A. Philbin and Barlow $. Week..
appointed justices Of the Supreme Court
bv Governor SIlzor, TO succeed Edward
+. Mccall. VINO resigned 10 accept the
craftsmanship Of the Public Service COM
mission. and Henry Bischoff. who was
killed in an elevator in the Emigrant
Savings Bank Building. took their seats
on the bench yesterday. There was a pro-
fusion of flowers and several members "
the families of the new justices were pres
ont. but no ceremony marked the occa-
sion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-29
,e,.s at this time. the matter "ou'o
b. taken up through the initiative ana
passed by the people themselves
Eloored by Questions.

,-so afternoon session Of the confer
.,ce beginning at and lasting until
o'clock. brought climax 10 the
a.,,s proceedings. Question after ques-
,ion WAS hurled at Secretary Bryan
who admitted his inability to answer
many Of them.
Toward the close of the meeting ne
arose and said:
~ have said all that ! came TO say
have answered all Of the questions
that have been asked, and my mis-
elm here is ended whenever you may
feel that YOU have conferred as mucn
&C YOU like with the representative oil
the President
II come with no programme, Simply
80 confer have presented the Presi-
dents views as | understand them' !
have communicated to him this AFTER
noon several propositions after listen
ing 10 what you have had to say. To-
nigh, I shall submit TO him the further
questions YOU have asked me- ealing
attention 10 the statutes Of Wasnins-
ton and Arizona. and ! shall he pre-
pared tomorrow. | hope, TO give you
his answer"
Much of the debate during the after
noon hinged upon whether California
should be questioned in passing a law
similar to those previously enacted by
tho legislatures OF Washington and
~ tat a
bic 10 citizenship are barred.
Senator Boynton called attention TO
the wording of the Arizona law. ask
ing Secretary Bryan what would be the
effect upon the national government II
California placed similar restriction
upon her land.
Il am not prepared 10 answer that
question" replied Secretary Bryan
hut will have to ask for instructions
from Washington
Governor Johnson made brief Dut
intense speech in defence Of the posi-
ton taken by the majority party IN
California. He indicated plainly that
the opinion of the administration re-
manned unchanged bN the dlsuiiiSh-o
put forward by Mr. Bryan
When Governor Johnson took his
scat there was general feeling that
the alien land situation had been set
tied. regardless OF what might be form
coming from Washington.
Tho conference adjourned 10 meet
again at the call of the presiding oh'-
GERS of both houses. whenever Secre-
tarv BRYAN shall indicate that he has
received further information from
Washington.
Secretary Bryan arrived in Sacra-
mento at s o'clock this morning. WITH
his consent. plans we're laid for an i'm
mediate hearing. and shortly after II
o'clock the first session of the confer
once began Until the doors of the
Assembly chamber we're closed ana
locked Secretary Bryan refused to give
any inkling of his message TO any one
and even at the conference he spoke
only after legislators had explained
fully the public demand for alien land
legislation that brought about the pres
ent situation.
The conference opened with Lieuten-
y ant Governor Wallace in the chair and
. Secretary Bryan seated with Governor
= Johnson and Speaker c. c. Young, oil
the Assembly on the platform. Secre-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-29
1.-THE VENTURE" OUT AGAIN
Alfred Vanderbilt to Resume
Coaching Runs to Brighton.
10y cable 10 The Tribune. !

London, April 2S:-Alfred G. Wander
bit went by train TO Brighton this
morning and made trial run back on
his coach. the Venture, which starts
its regular London Brighton season Oh
Thursday.
The start was made from Brighton
at 1890 a. M, and the regular sched-
ule was carried out. arriving at the
Hotel Victoria at 5.45 y. m. Mr.. VAN
derbilt drove.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-29

Of California in the matter ] can as
sumo that the people demand 'na'
something be done.
"In that case the first question ~
whether the legislation Is demahdeu
at this time. II it can be delayed, then
the first suggestion that the PRESIDENT
would have me make is that you per
nit an effort TO be made TO deal win
the question diploma ticaIiy' Win
view TO reaching the same results
without legislation.
eff the demand is so immediate tnal
this cannot be done, can actloh pe W.
ferred for two years. and in the mean
time have commission appointed 10
investigate conditions and act win 'he
Executive? Would it not be worth
while 10 try this plan before YOU ADOPT
the plan that might result in unfriend-
illness from a foreign nation?
Il am not going to indulge IN any
specuIations as 10 what may happen II
YOU do anything now, but | am mere
in advise against the use Of any lam
guage that would offend any people
that have dealings with u.s..
In case immediate action was dc '
manded. Secretary Bryan said, he
vouId he in favor Of law framed
along the lines of the Illinois law. or
the federal statute in the District Of
Columbia. both of which we're general
in character
Either of these measures is prefer
able 10 language that includes the
words ineligible 10 citizenship. ado-
cd Mr.. BRYAN. President Wilson be-
lieves that if YOU use these words you
might as well make law declaring
specifically against Japanese and chi
ncse ownership.
This expresses the views of the
President. He desires me TO say that
II such a law is passed he will recog-
nize his duty as President To do all in
his power To minimize the III feeling
that might be aroused AZ the same
time. he believes II his duty as Prcsi-
dent TO urge earnest consideration Of
his advice. which is given here with
no desire 10 interfere with what You
may regard az necessary.
And. further he urges that II YOU
proceed at once, YOU consider tho ad-
visibility Of using language that cam
not he Justly criticised as offending
those nations with whom VIC are
friendly"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-29
MAY HURT TRADE RELATIONS
japanese Business Men Much Con.
cerned Over California Legislation.

Oakland. Cal, April 2s.-W. +. Gibson
president of the Associated Chambers Of
Commerce OF the Pacific Slope, to-day
received the following telegram from
Osaka Japan:
The Osaka Business Mems Association
has intimate business relations with
America and is much concerned about
anti-Japanese legislation now before the
California Assembly. Believing that such
discrimlnative legislation seriously threat
ems the long standing friendship of COM
merclal relations between America and
japan. We held mass meeting to con-
slider the situation, and resolved to ask
YOUR influential and sympathetical aid to
settle the question.
"MICHIO DOE, Chairman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-29

Los Angeles. April &.-An appeal FOR
assistance in reaching mutual UNDER
standing in regard 10 matters now before
the California Legislature" was fsyoraby
acted on to-day by the Los Angeles
Church Federation. A copy Of the appeal,
which Is signed by six japanese business
organizations. representing O.c0 japanese
in Southern California, was forwarded 70
Secretary Bryan al Sacramento.
\ letter drafted by the Nipponcse Fed
Grafton OF Churches and Newspapers sc-
compa MED the appeal. II comedies the
right OF America 10 make any laws she
sees fit" and adds. but all people. ire
spective Of color or religion. must stand
equally before such laws
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-29
Denies Majority Sentiment.

Answering the argument that anu
alien sentiment was statewide MT.
Bryan said:
The Democratic party. the only one
20 put tho question in it's state pla .
form at the last election. succeeded n
capturing but fourth OF the state
Legislature. If the subject had been
one OF widespread and burning interest
i'm the state the people would have
given the party majority.
This is not an issue paramount with
the whole state. II IS not q question
Of immigration and land ownership
alone. Friendly relations exist be-
tween tho United States and Japan.
Commerce is increasing and the com
mcrce OF the orient is of such value To
California as whole as TO offset pres
cnt harm by japanese land ownership.
II intend IN no way 10 overlook the
necessity which faces YOU IN certan
parts OF the state. have come to gam
first hand information and 10 cooper
ate with you. There ia no question of
the power Of the state 10 enact legiS-
lation. but | do desire 10 confer VITA
YOU with the idea Of presenting the ma
tional side"
II was arranged that while here Mr..
Bryan should take possession Of Lieutcn-
ant Governor Nallaces Offices IN the
Capitol His frst visitor was DR.. David
Starr Jordan. Of Stanford University
VINO came 10 Sacramento ~ tho request
Of Nj BRYAN 10 confer on the alien land
-,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-29
Dr.. Jordans Views.

Dr Jordan is opposed 10 any land Dill
that would single out the people Of any
nation. and particularly the Japanese. rs
an alternative to q rigid land Law barring
those ineligible TO citizenship. which, Dr.
Jordan declares would he unconsutu-
tional. he suggests that II California has
q real grievance II should provide FOR 4
commission 10 lay the matter before the
State Department AT Washington ana
have the controversy settled ny means OF
4 new treaty.
The Japanese government desires only
10 avoid disturbance. said Dr. Jordan
In that II IL In much tho same position
as our government at Washington. This
matter could be settled TO the satisfaction
Of both California and Japan II left %
the state Department
Governor Johnson has issued state
ment claiming CALIFORNIA; right 10 enact
an alien land law barring from ownership
foreigners VINO cannot become citizens
He points 10 the fact that other states
have passed similar laws. but that does
not mean that their laws are constitu-
tional They are not constitutional as
California will find II q similar law Is
enacted mere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-29
Women's Fashionable Suits
At Decisive Reductions

Superb Paris Model Suits and reproductions Of finest
imported materials Formerly 10 Sis at SS7 q S9o
Silk Costume Suits in this seasons ultraiashionable
styles More and crepe falle-Formerly S75-at 30
Stunning models Of rch silk faie MORE fallc and silk
matelasse- Formerly ~ $780, at SOS, 500 & 30
Taor-made Suits Of new club checks, stripes plain and
diagonal navy serges-fo,msry 500 10 Us at S4o
Misses and Small Women's Suits in charming new
Paris stylcs-Excebtional 1alueS- at $50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-29

These extraordinary values are offered result oil our
custom to c-adust stocks at this time Of the year--ow
chief concern being the immediate disposal OF all lines
in which sizes are broken OF quantities are limited
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-01
inter ISLAND
!. BALL SERIES
-. = -. IS.
NOW PLANNED

Instead of series of baseball games
with Pacific Coast team during the
1914 Mid Winter Carnival. as original
=ly planned by Director general James
ID. Dougherty, there probably will be
an inter-island series. bringing all the
ISLANDS into a general contest for
honors on the diamond for the first
time in the annals of local baseball
history. This is in line with the get
together" spirit shown in the recent
.Ad Club excursion and the civic and
commercial convention, and the prof.
#ect is being already discussed on the
several islands.
Dougherty is at present on Hawaii,
where he will take the matter up with
the Big Island fans. Maui has q team
which is reported as being very anx-
ious to get into the series, and. the
same report comes from Kauai Ha-i
wall has not been heard from. but
be strong team from the Crescent
City in the series. IL is thought that
the inter-island, rivalry will provide q
better series of games than II Homo
lulu was pitted against a coast team
The teams would be more evenly
matched, and the players all will be
well known locally.
"The fact that Mike Fisher is
coming here in November with a
coast team. and may come again dur
ing the Carnival week, and also the
fact that Colonel Green is bringing a
team here, makes it seem that base
ball will be overdone locally, as far as
coast players are concerned" Is
Dougherty's view of the matter. so
/ expect that we will have to call off
the arrangements had in mind for q
coast team. The inter-islands series
that will probably take its place on
the Carnival Week program will be
one which should entertain the crowds
inst nc we'll
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-01
POPULAR THEATER

Four thousand feet of film, packed
full of fighting soldiery. struggling
populace fleeing for their lives. de.
struction of one of the most beauti.
full old.worId cities, lurid flames and
singing dust and smoke, 7a.D6Ufoot
high beautiful buildings crashing to
utter ruin all this spectacular matter
comprises the greater length Of the
film now attracting so much atsention
at the Popular Theatre on Hotel
street.
The story of Claucus and lone, with
the heartbroken Nydia making q
strong undercurrent of pathos IN The
plot, is one made famous in tae writ
ings of Pliny and of the Iater-day
Bulwer-Lytton. But whether ore en-,
joys the historical story or not, the
film is worth going many niles TO
see for its spectacular beauty. D..
1t can be seen for only the balance
of this week, as next week some spe-
cial Universal features will fiji the
screen.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1913-10-01

when the same was paid over, and, to
some extent, also, by the testimony OF
Mr.. Ponohn, a guard at the Jail, who
on one occasion saw the prosecuting
witness give defendant money, and on
several other occasions received vari-
GUS sums of money from defendant
for safe-keeping, which the latter said
he had gotten from the prosecuting
witness.
/ s'The defendant tells what seems to
be a straightforward story, mistaken
by cross-examination. He admits hay-
ing received various sums of money
from time to time, from the prosecut-
ing witness. but asserts that all mon
eys so received belonged to him. He
claims that on March End, 1908, he
entered into a partnership with the
prosecuting witness for the purpose of
raising hogs, that on March End, 1911,
he purchased the interest OF his COS
partner, the prosecuting witness. for
the sum Of $500, and that, since that
time the prosecuting witness has been
employed by him as manager of the
business, and that the moneys received
by him from the prosecuting witness
were moneys which belonged to him,
defendant, the same having been paid
over to him by the prosecuting witness
In the due course Of his duty as an
employe.
Defense Upheld
Tho defendant is corroborated by
an affidavit sworn to before VIM.
Savidge. a notary public, on Decein.
Der 18th, 1912. by the prosecuting wit
ness. In which he afiirms that he did
enter into a partnership for the pur-
pose Of raising hogs with defendant
on March End, 1908, that he sold out
to defendant for $500 on March 2,
1911, and that since that time he has
been employed by defendant as man
ager of the business. This affidavit
is in the English language, but a
reputable person was called to testi-
~. who deposed that he interpreted
1t to the prosecuting witness IN Jap
anese and that the latter understood
him, The prosecuting witness upon
being recalled, testified that he had.
signed the AFFIDAVIT, because the de-,