The Chitina leader., 1914-06-16

, ten a letter to Senator Poindexter l requesting his assistance in securin, , appropriations for Alaska, as re quested by his department. Tn, secretary is also addressing himsel ) to representatives as there is dange ! of losing out in the House. The ap } propriations committee cut out tn, amount named for wire drag sur vey for the waters where the trave is dangerous in Alaska. A new coast survey vessel is also In dange, of losing out, while the committee is inclined to lopp off s1OO,OOC asked for fish protection.
 WASHINGTON, June 12.-Repre. sentative M. M. Medley, of West vir. ginia, introduced a resolution this afternoon calling for the impeach- ment of Judge Alton G. Dayton, who is presiding on the federal bench in the northern district of West Vir- ] ginia. He is charged with irregu- i larities and conduct unbecoming a l judge.
 WASHINGTON, June 12.-Presi- dent Wilson has practically selected , the governor of the federal reserve bank board. It is Thomas B. Jones, 1 a prominent attorney of Chicago H e was formerly a member of the board of trustees for Princeton college, and is warm personal friend of President Wilson. Although no authoritative announcement has been made as yet, the fact that MT. Jones had been selected was not denied today in administration circles. The position had formerly been offered to Richard Olney, of Boston, but declined.
 WASHINGTON, June 12.-A wire received here states that the party of IT American engineers who are on their way to China to work out a project for the prevention of the Huai river floods, sailed from Van couver yesterday. There are some we'll known engineers in this party, including Col. W. L. Sibert, who did some notable work in Panama. They are expected to solve a prob lem that has been quite costly and vexatious to the Chinese govern ment.
 PORTLAND, Ore, June 12.-A cerrier pigeon has arrived with q message from balloon sent out by the Million Population Club, which says: Balloon struck by lightning. Berry hurt, come quick" The man referred to is Capt. John Berry, of St. Louis, pilot who ascended yes terday in connection with the Rose Festival events. It is supposed that he may be in the Cascade mountains, although the note is not specific on that score.
 WASHINGTON, June 12.-Champ Clark, Speaker of the House, has gone to West Virginia to address the graduating class of Marshall College, of which he was president in 1873-4. To serve as acting speaker during his absence MT. Clark designated Representative Lincoln Dixon of Indiana.
 PARIS, June 12.-Although he only formed a new cabinet two days ago A. F. Ribot had all his efforts go for naught this afternoon. Owing to failure to agree on policy the members all resigned.
 MADRID, June II. - Kermit Roosevelt is now doubly married ro Miss Willard, daughter of Ambassa- dor Willard. The civil ceremony was performed here yesterday, followed today by the religious rites. Both events were witnessed by many peo- pie and yesterday particularly Col Roosevelt was very much in evi' dence. After the marriage there was a reception, attended by large num- Der of people. All were interested to meet your American Teddy, who | was full of life and ginger.
 HONOLULU, June 11.-There has been much complaint against the administration of Collector of Gus toms E. R. Stackable and various complaints have gone to Washington After Investigating some of these Secretary of the Treasury McAdoc decided that a change would be fol the best interests of the service. As a consequence he wired Collector StackabIe yesterday demanding hi! immediate resignation. The lattal states that it will not be forthcoming and has wired the secretary to tha effect.
 WASHINGTON, June II. - B. an order issued this morning Argen
 tina has been raised from legation to the full rank of an embassy. Johl
 w. Garrett is the minister at Bueno
 Aires and in the future he will hav'
 the title of ambassador extraordinar!