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The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-01-01
Bomb Is Exploded by
Fanatic in Hindu Temple

San Franciseo-In the midst Of the
mystic services of an Oriental cult,
stranger identified only BY the name Of
vevara, Sunday entered the crowded
little auditorium Of the Hindu temple
here and at the very feet Of the Off
ciating Hindu swami exploded bomb,
which literally tore the bomb-thrower
to pieces, probably fatally wounded
Swami Trigunatita, the leader, and
threw scores Of worshippers, mostly
women, into panic.
The stranger entered the temple
while the swami was in the midst Of
his address on "The Divine Peace.
and with loud steps that attracted the
attention Of all the members of the
cult. walked up the center aisle until
he reached the rostrum on which the
swami was conducting the services.
While the eyes Of all followed his
actions, wondering at the meaning OF
his strange conduct, the man was seen
to withdraw small white package
from his black fedora hat and strike It
three times on the rostrum.
AS his arms descended for the third
time there was q fearful explosion
that appeared to rock the entire build
ing, filed the air with debris and flying
glass. Blood and fragments of the
body Of the bomb-thrower spattered
the congregation, for the moment
transfixed in their seats with the hor-
ror of the action.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-01-01
Bryan to Retire?

Washington. D. C.-The Christmas
season political rumor is that William
Jennings Bryan is to retire soon from
the cabinet, and is to be succeeded as
secretary Of state by Senator Stone,
of Missouri.
The politicians base their credence Of
the rumor on their belief that the
Secretary Of State must get out OF
the cabinet soon to make his race for
the presidential nomination in 1916.
They say his candidacy is an assured
fact. Senator Stone, they say, will
succeed him in the cabinet because, as
chairman of the senate foreign reia-
tions committee, the Missourian has
supported the foreign policies of both
the President and Mr.. Bryan.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-01-01
NOTE sent BRITAIN
American Shipping Must Not b
Hlndtrcd Hereafter.
DsHaifs Statement Asked az q
Intentions OF Future Conduct
Delay IL Forbidden.

Washington. ID. c. - Tho United
States government dispatched Tuesday
long note 70 Great Britain. insisting
on early Improvement In the treatment
Of American commerce by the British
feet. Il gave warning that public
criticism wac general over unwarrant-
ed interference with tho Legitimate
foreign trade OF tho United States.
Tho document. constituting the
strongest representation on this sub
jsct made by the United States 10 any
Of the bolllgcrcnta since the outbreak
Of the war, was cablod 20 Ambassador
Page 20 bo formally presented 10 Sir
Edward Grey. British foreign score
tary.
lie preparation was begun q month
ago BY Solicitor Cone johnson, Coun-
selor Lansing and Secretary Bryan and
finally had tho personal attention OF
President Wilson, who revised its
phraseology with minute care.
A tho detailed point of view OF the
United States In numerous specific
cases Of dstsntlons and seizures Of car.
Rocs had been set forth In u aorics Of
emphatic protests. most Of which have
gone UNDECIDED, this communication
wAs eouched 10 general terms, cover
int tho entire subject OF tho relations
between the United States and Great
BtltaIn As affected by tho iatter's
naSyal policy, considered highly obtee-
tiohable ny this government.
Hlnca Frsnes has adopted practically
the same DEGREES on contraband ~ has
Great Britain, the note 10 virtually =
htAtsment intended for all tho mem
bern Of the. triple entente.
The note declares At tho outset that
Tho representations arc made In =
friendly spirit. but that the United
1 States considers Il best 70 speak In
teYma Of frankncss. lest silence be
construed NJ an Acquiesence In policy
which infrlngcd the rights Of Ameri-
can eitixens under tho laws Of nations.
Tha document points out that COM
plants on every aide and public criti'
cism In the United States hold tho
British policy NJ directly responsible
for tho depression In many American
industries. q situation the seriousnesa
Of which must be apparent 70 Great
Britain.
Reimbursement alone for cargoca
unlawfully detained or seized. it
states, does not remedy the evil. 40
tho chief difficulty Ia tho moral effect
of British practice on American ex-
portsrs, who are restrained by u from
taking risks or hazards which In no
case ought 10 surround legitimate
trade between tho United States and
othcr neutral countries.
Feeling has been aroused on the sub
ject 10 such an extent, the communica'
tIon adds, that the American govern.
mont feels compelled to ask for def
mite information ~ TO Great Britain's
attitude. In order that Il may take
such measures m win protect Amcri'
can citizens In their rights.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-01-01
AID Gipen Just In Time.

London The American consul gen.
eral at Brussels. Etheibert Watts. who
has arrived here on his way to the
United States, said, with reference 10
work Of the commission for tho relief
of Beglium. that a personal investiga-
tion had satisfied him that the supplies
were being wisely distributed and
were reaching the right peoble. "The
commission got TO work only just in
time." added Consul Watts. 'If the
food had been delayed few days more
the effect might has been tragic. You
cannot preserve law and order among
starving people. Brussels Is now calm
and orderly, and there is not likely to
be any change In the present situation
for some time to come.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-01-01
Other Neutral Countries
Mav Join With America

Washington. ID. President VIII
son appealed Wednesday 70 American
shippers Of non.eontraband goods, such
as cotton, not TO allow their cargoes q
be mixed with eontraband articles.
The United States government, he an
nounecd. could deal confidently with
the difficulties which had arisen In thu
treatment Of American commerce BY
Great Britain only II supported by alb
solutely honest manlfests.
This statement followed discussion
by the President with his cabinet OF
the general shipping situation and Of
the note dispatched 10 Great Britain
protesting at length against the Brit.
lsh policy Of prolonged detentions Of
carRoca and other interference with
American trade.
Publication Of q synopsis OF the
note, the tenure Of which was con-
Armed at the White House and State
department, aroused much interest.
not only In diplomatic circles. but In
congress and official quarters generally.
Many diplomats Of European and South
American countries made formal In
quIry at tho State department concern
ing the note, and . memorandum on
the subject was promised them.
There was n confident feeling IN
diplomatic quarters that steps would
bc taken by other leading nations OF
this hemisphere, as well as by some
European noutrAls, 10 point out "a
Great Britain their acquIoscencc In the
American point Of view.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-01-01

Salem - Secretary Of State Oleott
has announced that his estimate OF the
expenses Of the State department for
the next two years 10 ~. 776. se6.4I
Tho budget ID based upon estimates
submItted by tho various departments
70 provide the Legislature with some.
thing tangible for use a. q basis In
making biennial appropriations. The
estimate IL an Increase Of $500. 07b.64
over the expenses Of the present b.
ennial period.
Under the law the various depart
ments must submit estimates 10 the
secretary OF state not later than No
yembcr 10, and he must have a com
plete itemiEed statement ready for the
members Of the legislature several
weeks before the beginning OF the SEES
sion.
"The estimate includes S68, 224.6 81
allotted by the emergency board 10
meet deficiencies In Sundry nppropri-
atIons for the current biennial period
which were found 10 be inadequate for
the purposes intended. said Secretary
olcott. ..- .----
"of the total estimate OF S8,77b,-
$780, the sum Of Sl.6b0. 6SS.bi 10
provided for by fees. licenses. eontri.
buttons and 80 forth. paid into special
funds which, under existing laws, can
only be used for specific purposes,
though Il will be found that In some
cases the estimated receipts do not
fully cover the item Of estimated ex-
penses, and In others that they are In
excess thereof. The sum Of S276. 27O
Ia derived from the Federal govern
ment and private subscriptions. which
are not paid over into the state treas
ury and disbursed upon warrants OF the
secretary Of state.
"The special annual millage taxes,
that Is one twcnty-hfth Of = mill for
the Monmouth Normal school, three
tenths Of a mill for the University OF
Oregon, four -tenths Of q mill for the
Oregon State Agricultural college and
one fourth Of mill for road purposes.
sggregating 1885. 600; the annual
continuing appropriations, N,l2l,-
362.97, and the estimated amounts TO
be provided for by appropriations by
the present legislative assembly. $S,-
$50, 095. 90, making total Of $685.
4bs.6i, is the amount which under
existing laws must be provided for by
direct tax on the people Of the state
during the years 1915 and 1916.
Upon this latter amount, however.
10 TO be applied the estimated receipts
Of the state treasury not applied by
law to some special purpose. aggTegat.
ing 1852, 1884, leaving net total OF
approximately $3.50. sS9.67, which
will be required 10 be raised BY taxa
tion and apportioned among the coun-
ties Of the state through the medium
Of the annual tax levies for the years
1915 and 1915.
"of the receipts from sundry source.
that is, those not applied by law to
some special purpose, only those eman-
ating from the Corporation depart
ment, after deducting departmental
administration expenses; from the In
surance department, less $4,000 an
nuaIly for departmental administration
expenses: from fees OF the clerk OF
the Supreme court: fees Of the state
engineer, State department, Treasury
danartmant- and the State Water
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-01-01
Americans In Philippines
furnished Riot Gums

Manila-A government vessel Thurs
day distributed riot guns and ammuni-
tion to the American civilians on
Caragao and Frsile islands in the bay.
One hundred rounds of ammunition and
the necessary field equipment have
been issued TO the soldiers in the Guar
tel Espana in Manila. .
Several barrels shipped to Corregi-
dor island supposed to contain cement
were found to be full of bolcs. The
native scout officers disarmed their
companies and confined them at Cor
regidor. The plan was to free the
prisoners by sudden night attack. to
overpower the scant guard, man the
guns and capture the island. The
date had been fixed between Christmas
and New Years. II nipped, the up
rising was to be postponed until
March.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-01-01
u. s. Authorities Mp Plot
OF ConspiriH0 FiiipiHos

Manila, p. I. - Disclosures OF the
checking by American authorities of
an uprising Of Filipinos set for Thurs
day night were made here Sunday.
Eight arrests have been reported, with
more 20 follow. Christmas eve had
been chosen by the eonspirators In the
belief that the army officers would be
engaged In preparations for celebrat-
ing the holiday.
Warning was given that 10. 900 Fill
pinos IN Manila alone planned q con-
certed attack on Fort Santiago, the
Quartet Espano, the Cusrtel lnfantent
and the Medical department. Acting
on this information. the military off,
GERS instituted q patrol Of the streets
at dusk and took other measures OF
defense.
II is disclosed that secret agents OF
the Filipino constabulary who are
members Of the secret societies dis
closed the plans for an uprising, thus
enabling the eonstabulary and police 70
disperse gatherings at Bagumbayan,
Paco and Nayotas, near Malobon.
The uprising was conducted mostly
BY followers of Artemio Ricarte, q
revolutionary now in Hongkong, 70
which place be was banished by the
officials several months ago. Its fail
ure was due In part 70 poor organiza-
tion and lack Of good leadership.
Reports from Navotas, . town six
miles north Of the capital, say that
simultaneously with the outbreak at
Manila on Christmas eve 80 men en-
tered the municipal building, seized
three policemen on duty there and in
effeetually tried to open the safe.
Later the Filipinos seized several
attendants conducting midnight mass
and also captured the Filipino COVER
nor, Meleandres. When reinforce
mente Of police arrived the revolution
aries fired a volley and then, retreated.
Later they encountered another force
Of police with which they exchanged
shots and in this engagement the con-
stabulary succeeded in arresting 10
men. In all 2l Filipinos were taken
prisoners at Navotas.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-01-01

Oregon Agricultural College. Cor
vallis--More Oregon farmers and other
persons engaged In productive industry
than ever assembled before at the
Agricultural College Farmers Week,
win be on hand when the next session
opens on Febuaray !. This great
mobilization of the industrial interests
of the state will not be due to war or
other destructive causes, but to the
fact that closer and more extended CO.
operation than hitherto characterized
these annual gatherings has now been
effected. Much Of the most important
work Of the session will be done in
groups rather than by individuals and
at the same time the previous high
standard of special. technical instruc-
tion and demonstration will be carried
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-01-01
Steel Net Sapes Fleet.

London--A steel net stretched across
the entrance to Pola Harbor, the great
naval port Of Austria, proved the un-
doing of the French submarine Curie,
says dispatch from the Milan cores
pondent of Lloyds News. In company
with other submarines the Curie was
attempting an entrance into the harbor
to torpedo an Austrian squadron at
anchor there. The Curie had pene-
trated to the hsrbor bar when she
collided with the net. An Austrian
merchantman gave the alarm and the
forts opened fire.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-01-01
Crook Boundary Puzzles.

Gateway-There is much discussion
throughout Crook county as to whether
it still is intact or whether portion
is jefferson county. The district judge
rendered decision in favor Of the new
county but the case has been appealed
10 the Supreme court. Should the Su-
preme: court uphold the district decis-
ion, no less than three towns, Metolius,
Culver and Madras, are after the tenn
porary county seat. William Boegli.
J. M. King and Roscoe Gard, the COM
missioners recently appointed by Gov
ernor West, are being besieged by APP
peals in behalf Of each place,
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-01-01
National Conference On
Unemployed Whacks Styles

Philadelphia -- American women
should help 10 provide steady employ
mcnt for thousands Of workers by be-
ing lsss capricIous In demanding ever
changing styles. ...........
Employers should be made response
bio for their employees both In slack
and busy seasons by legislation COM
pclling them 20 pay living wage
throughout tho year.
The labor market should be organ.
ixed and directed by n national en-
ployment bureau with branches In
every important city. and labor unions
should discontinue the practice OF
drawing sharp lines between the
trades.
These we're some Of the suggestions
offered 10 insure steady employment to
willing workers by speakers at
Wednesdays aesslons Of the National
Conference on Unemployed.
John b. Andrews, New York. secre-
tary OF tho association. outlined q plan
by which the entire labor market OF
the country would be organised under
new branch Of the Federal Depart
ment Of Labor with headquarters at
Washington. The first step toward a
solution Of the unemployed problem.
he said, 10 the establishment OF net
work Of organised labor exchanges.
These exchanges he would have located
In every state and every important
city In the country.
Phiianthropic bureaus are impracti-
cable. he added. because Of the taint
OF charity which cilngs 10 them"
Speaking on the subject Of Public
Works." Frank o'Hsra, Of the Cath
ollie University Of Ameries, declared it
was the duty Of those charged with the
expenditure Of public money for labor
70 study the conditions OF the labor
market. MIR. o'Hara recently directed
tho investigation Of the Oregon COM
mitteo OF the Association on unem.
ployed,
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-01-01
Halv VIII Hold Albania FfrmIy.

Rome-It Is reliably reported here
that the Italian foreign Office has noti-
fed the powers that Italy is deter
mined that deliberations Of the London
conferences in connection with Albania
shall be Internationally respected,
hence she will not tolerate the slight
est attempt against the territorial in
tegrity, Independence or neutrality 0f
Albania, will mot allow change OF
government, and win prevent inhabi-
tants from participating in the war.
The present revolution, the note
continues, obviously was projected TO
create complications; but unless these
complications are avoided. Italy will
exercise complete liberty of actions
toward the restoration Of order, de-.
spite the lack Of interest of some Of
the signatory powers of the London
conference.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-01-01
Britain to Mope Aliens.

London-Notices to leave have been
served by the police on persons regard
ed as undesirable In the coast towns
adjoining the Tyneside district and
Sunderland. The persons affected in.
clude aliens of enemy countries and
naturalized aliens of both sexes, and
also British-born descendants of aliens.
including the second generation.
Exceptions are made in cases Of ad-
vanced age or extreme youth. Those
affected must leave within eight days
to an area so miles from he coast, APP
proved by the military authorities.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-01-01
FLOODS DAMAGE
SOUTHERN STATE

Tucson, AriE.--FlOods, the result Of
week Of practically unbroken rain
fall, inflicted severe damage on nearly
the entire area Of the state lying be-
tween Phoenix and the Mexican bor-
der. Three persons. 20 far - known
Thursday. have lost their lives; live
stock by hundreds Of head has been
drowned; ranch houses and city resi-
dences wrecked or washed away By
torrents roaring through what are
normally dry arroyos. and traffic BY
rail, highway and wire either has been
badly crippled or completely suspended.
A Southern Paefiie train loaded with
passengers still is marooned some
where near Nogales. Floods com
pletely surround IL.
The most serious damage seems 70
have been suffered In that part of the
Santa Cruz valley lying 30 miles south
Of here. The Santa Cruz river, swol-
len by the almost continuous rain Of
the past seven days, attained width
Of more than II miles and the crest Of
the food. after sweeping through
Amado and the farming region round
about, reached Tucson, wiping out
bridges and houses and threatening TO
work further destruction.
Dozens Of ranch dwellings were de-
stroyed in the vicinity Of Amado. Two
Mexicans were drowned there after
they had hung in the branches Of trees
for hours awaiting rescue. A United
States soldier was reported TO have
been drowned In big wash at Naco.
An open cut 9 mile long. containing
10 centrifugal pumps and other ma
ehinery costing $500, 600. which served
tie Tucson Farms company project,
went under water. Poles coming down
the river little later indicated that
the power lines had been destroyed.
At Bisbee floods tore through the
deep canyons between the mountains
and inundated portions Of the business
section. Gangs Of city workmen were
engaged there digging and scraping
away q three-foot layer OF sand depos-
tied on the main streets BY the food,
which receded almost as rapidly as 1t
came.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-01-01
Packing Plant Planned.

Albany-In few weeks Albany viii
have an important new industry, a
meat packing plant to be established
by d. E. and n. L. Nebergall. Equip
ment is being procured and as soon as
a site is selected the plant will be
assembled and placed in operation.
Nebergall Bros. have been engaged
In the retail meat business in this city
for three years and recently have been
doing packing at the plant Of the Al
bany Ice company. This work demon
strated the feasibility Of such an in
dustry here.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-01-01
Militayy Plan offered.

Chicago--A plan In line with Presi-
dent Wilson's "citiEen soldiery" idea
was submitted here by Lieutenant
Colonel Charles d. Davis, at the meet
Inir Of the Illinois National Guard and
Naval Reserve association. Under the
proposed plan militia regiments would
Be mustered out Of the state service
and into the Federal. but would retain
their state designations. Thus, the
First infantry, Of Chicago would be-
come the First Illinois infantry. U. s:
A. The present community system OF
recruiting would continue.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1915-01-01
More Americans Gipe Az.

Paris - II is pointed out here that
every day Americans are doing some
thing to win the gratitude Of French
people. During he past week Alfred
s. Heidelbach. president Of the Ameri-
can chamber of commerce gave 10, 600
francs for the benefit Of the French
soldiers and their allies. Mrs. W. x.
Vanderbilt contributed 125, 600 francs
to the American ambulance and Miss
Julia Aylward gave 100000 francs.
Twelve children Of Berkeley. Cal, con-
tributed articles made by themselves
which were sold for 1000 francs.