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o v Or- 1 A W 'i f1' L !! Ml-I !!!! k'li lil'i i'l. ' M X ' ; ! . V" ... . ' -.. a y FOL. XIV. LA GRANDE, UNION COUNTY, OREGON. TUESDAY, DECEMBER ,C, 1910. NUMBER 34 3 - i- I " i it ! f i- I I V sin ;lbe lowiss . ' - I I n A I R I FS ' Ml in Rrr Ml I A nnnkM.. a - - - ' " ! uiiik auiiiis nun i . fiilfflDIiftlF Washington, Dec. 6 President Wil liam Taft today told congress .what I he 'expects of that august body at Its present sitting, in words character f Istically free from steam roller ? strength, yet the executive's position Ion "questions of huge moment were , , w.lfirmlr expressed. Urtrins: a merchant. 11 f marine, curtailment . of . useless ex- pense through too many custom offi cers, and civil serv:ce for consula? candidates, further; ellmnatlon of the "pork barrel" methods In public build ing 'bills, upholding In the main but criticising ' In, part ' the Payne tariff bill,, advising for a skeleton reserve army, unqualified fortification of the Panama canal, bidding for water pow- i er sites, and above all suggestions that aside from trival matters, legis lation against corporations he drop ped for the present, form the salient' features of his message. , Eexeqpts from the document fol lows: ' ..':. . -' ..; . To the Senate and House of Repre sentatives;.' '.''V : " During the past year the foreign relations of the United States has con tinued on a basis of friendship and good, understanding.; - V Arbitration. The' year has been notable as wit nessing the Pacific settlement of Im portant international controversies be fore the permanent court , of The Hague. . ';.;; ";'' ' V.',L; Arbitration of the fisheries of the dispute between the United States and Great Britain which has been the source of nearly continuous diplomat ic correspondence, since the fisheries convention of 1818, has given an award which is satisfactory to both parties. This arbitration is particularly note worthy because it is the; first arbi tration held under the general arbi tration of April 4, 1908, between the United States and Great Britain and disposes of a controversy the settle ment of which has resisted every oth er resource of diplomacy, and which for nearly ninety years has teen the cause of friction between two coun tries whose commercial Interest lies In maintaining the most '' friendly ' and cordial relations with each other. The United States was ably repre sented before the tribunal, I should be wanting in proper recognition of ja patriotic service If I do not refer the lucid historical analysis of the facts and the signal ability and force of argument presented the 'court In support of our case by Mr. Elihu Root Appreciating the enlightened tend encies of modern times, the congress at this last season passed a law pro viding for the appointment of a com mission of five members to be appoint ed by the president of the United States to consider the expediency of utilizing existing International agen cies, for the purpose of limiting the arnaments of the nations of the world by international agreement, and of constituting the combined navies of the world In a combined force inter national for the preservation of uni versal peace. ., : I hare not as yet made appointments to this commission because I have Invited and am waiting the expression of foreign governments . as to their willingness to cooperate with us in the appointment of similar commissions or representatives we would meet with our commissioners and by Joint action seek to make their work effect ive. ' ; ; , ' Several .fcnportant 1 treaties have benn negotiated with Great Britain in the psst twelve months. A diplomatic agreement has been reached regarding the arbitration of pecuniary claims which each government has against the other., ; . . Turkey: The return of the visit of the special embassy sent to announce the accession of his Majesty Mehemt V, emperor of the Ottomans, I sent to Constantinople a special ambassador who was charged with the duty of ex pressing to the Ottoman government the value attached by the government of the United States, to increased and countries and tH desire of the Unit ed States to contribute to the large economic and commercial develop ment due to the new regime In Turk ey. : v "' " '-' ;.'V The rapid development now begin ning in that ancient empire and the marked .progress and Increased com mercial Importance of Bulgaria, Rou- mania and Servia, make It particularly opportune that , the possibilities of American commerce In the .near east should receive due attention. ' The Far East. V; ;. v The center of Interest in far east ern affairs during the past year have again been China, ; , ' . It Is gratifying to note that the ne gotiations for a loan' to the Chinese government.for the construction of the trunk railroad lines from Hankow southward to Canton and westward through the Yangtse valley, known as the Hukuang loan, were concluded by the representatives of the various fin ancial groups In May last, and the re sults approved by their respective governments. The agreement, already Initiated by the Chinese government, is now awaiting formal ratification. The basis of the settlement of the terms of this loan was one of exact equality between America, Great Brit ain, France and Germany, in respect to financing the loan and supplying materials for the proposed railways and their future branches. The application of the principle un derlying the policy of the United States In regard to the Hukuang loan, viz: That of the Internationalization of the foreign lnteresin such of the railways of China as may be financed by foreign countries, was suggested on a broader scale by the secretary of state In aproposal for International ization and comemrcial neutralization of all the railways of Manchuria. While the principle which led to the proposal of this government was gen erally admitted by the ; powers,' to whotn It was addressed, the govern ments of Russia and Japan apprehend ed practical difficulties in the execu tion of the larger plan which prevent ed their ready adherence. The ques tion of constructing the Chin Chow Algum railway by means of an in ternational loan to China, Is, however, still the subject of friendly discussion by the interested parties. , , ' The policy of this government in these matters has been brought about by a desire to make use of American capital In the development of China as an instrument in the promotion of China's welfare and material . pros perity without prejudice to her legit imate rights as an independent polit ical power. This policy hag recently found fur ther exemplification (n the assistance given by this government to the ne gotiations between China and a group of American bankers for a loan of $50,000,000 to be employed chiefly In currency reform. A preliminary agreement between the American group and China has been made cover ing the loan. For the success of this loan and the contemplated reforms which are of greater Importance to the commercial Interests of the United States and the civilized world at large, It Is realized that an expert will be necessary and this government has received assur ance from China that such an adviser, who shall be an American, will be en gaged.'' : The year has further been marked OKATI! by two Important International agree ments relating to far eastern affalit,. In the RuBso-Japanese agreement re lating to Manchuria, signed July 4, 1910, this government was gratified to note an assurance of continued peace ful conditions In that region and the . vu uiaviuu ut urn poucies wtin re spect to China to which the United States, together with all other Inter ested powers, are alike solemnly com mitted. V. . . ;.; The treaty annexing Korea to the empire of Japan, promulgated August 29, 1910, marks the flnar step In a pro cess of control of the ancient empire by ber powerful neighbor whlch has been In progress for several . years Fst In communicating the fact of annexation the Japanese government gave to the government of the United States assurances of the full protec- (Continued on Page 6) ; :. Johnson Would Meet Jeffries, Chicago, Dec. 6 Jack Johnson to day said he Is willing to give Jeffries a chance to come back al any time. Johnson however, wants the hog's end of the, purse. , - . '; , ;v;" : ; , THREE DEPARTMENTS PREDICT A DECREASE IS EXPENSE. Total Figures for Running Govern ment In 1912 Estimated Today. Washington,' Dec. 6 Estimates of the Secretary of tha Treasury of the funds needed to conduct the govern ment business during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1912, were transmit ted to congress today. In the 1912 estimate there is no es timate for the postal deficiency which In 1911 was placed at $10,834,112. On ly three departments shows decreas es In 1912. The navy, Interior, terri torial government V Estimates for the different depart ments follow; ''-).: ' ; ;, Legislative, $13,426,805; executive $998,720; State, $4,875,576; Treasury, $141,699,996; territorial, $202,150; In dependent offices $2,638,695;' District of Columbia, $1,369,785; War, $205, 257,545; Navy, $128,942,155; Interior $189,151,875; Post Office; $1,497,490; Commerce and Labor, $16,278,970; Justlcei, $2,036,676. ; - ' ORCIIARD IN LIMELIGHT. Murderer of Got. Stennenberg Denies . He Was Offered Pardon. Boise,, Dec. 6Harry Orchard, serv ing a life sentence for the murder of ex-governor Steunenberg, today de nied he had been offered a pardon or parole or that he had applied for It The denial follows the publication' of a report that he had been offered his freedom but refused, fearing venge ance of friends of Moyer, Haywood and Pettibone. ' : V . 'Vengeance of God is all I fear," said Orchard. Governor Brady like wise denies the parole was offered to Orchard. Garment Workers Talk Peace. ' Chicago, Dec. 6 -Whether there will be peace or whether the garment workers' strike win continue Is being RUNNING COSTS OF NATION IS ESTIMATED debated today by tailors affected by the .peace negotiations. Cutters yes terday accepted conditionally the pro posals made by the. manufacturers. The final acceptance depends on. the tailors who Logan voting on it this afternoon. 1 '.' . ' ';r Fire Kill Insurance Agent ' EvansvlUe, Ind., Dec. 6 Fire today) BUrting in Fenrlck Cigar factory, caused the destruction of a block, en tailing the loss of a million. Thomas Beldclman, agent for the fire insur ance companies carrying the risks, dropped dead while watching the fire. Tha cause of the fire is unascertain ed. . " j. ECESSITY OF i nriLin ipniir ; i Dunu I00UL n MAYOR EXPLAINS WHY ORIGINAL AMOUNT DID NOT COTE R EXPENSE. Bonds Should Carry In Order to Cohj.. v plete Sewer Without Delay. It Is Important that every voter should be posted on the bond Issue which is to be voted upon at the com ing city election and in order to im port all Information concerning the subject the following communication has , been written , by Mayor Meyers who is thoroughly familiar with the situation; : : . Edit6r Observer: " ' "! v .In order that the taxpayers and voters of La Grande may understand the necessity of an additional issue of bonds to the amount of $10,000 for the completion of the main or trunk sewer, the septic tank and disposal of iplant and the purchase of the ground where the latter 1b located, 1 desire to submit; the" following statement as to the cost pf the work and py t price of the 7 1-2 acres for disposal plant :; ;v Paid forv7 1-2 acres land . .$ 8000.00 Cost of Septic tank .... ... 7200.00 Cost of 32-inch pipe ' (not assesable to . property) , . . 6040.00 Cost of 22-lnch pipe (not : assessable to property) . . . .5030.00 Cost of excavating (not as-1 sessable to prqperty 3400.00 Cost of 200 yds. excavating (not assessable to property 680.00 Estimate of city's portion of ; work;in District Na 1. . . 13887.40 Estimate of city's portion of -work in District No. 2.. 3000.00 Estimate of city's portion ct District No. 3 4820.00 Cost of engineering plans, specifications, etc. ...... 1500.00 Cost of Inspecting and over- V seeing work (Salaries) . . 1200.00 P' . . . ; ' Total". .' . . ; .$49,767.40 At our last city election bonds to the amount of $40,000 . were voted for this work, so there will be a deficit of $9,757.40. The voters at the election ta be held on Monday, Dec. 12, 1910 are therefor earnestly requested to vote for .an additional issue of, $10. 000 In order to cover this deficit It must be understood that the original $40,000 voted was not based on exact estimates, the City Council was not in possession of sufficient; details to know exactly -what the work would cost so It was roughly guessed at $40,000 and this amount voted on so that the good work might be started and pushed as rapidly as possible to a finish, I trust that all of our citi zens will realize the necessity ofVn irp-to-daM system of sewerage for our city, without It we, will be seri ously handicapped. We now are cred ited with being the best city In East em Oregon. Let us all vote, work and strive that we may maintain and un questionably hold this distinction. ( 'Yours very truly, ' -F. L. MEYERS, Mayor. , To Attend (he Trial This afternoon's train brought eight witnesses and Interested parties to attend the Jess Parker trial. IS TOLD JURY TO m JESS KOI IS COMPLETED 0 LEGAL Twelve meu have been permanent, ly selected to try the case of Jess l'tiiker. At 3:10 this afternoon Fred Gusklll, fanner, was allowed by both hides to take the temporary seat held by Li C. Smith, who was excused for t;rpse. At 8 o'clock the state had fxcrclsed five prcemptory challenges end die defense' four. Three wore ex f lifted fnr ijin. unit th IaIImwIm twelve men have Wea seated In the Juror's box permanently i Joe Woods, Ihcry man, John Peebler, farmer, E. L. Hallcy, farmer, John Wells, far. ruer, R, E. Hall, farmer, M. Reynolds, retired farmer, S. Y. Flcklln, farmer, Elmer Workman, canenter, E. E. fleJden, fruit man, C. D. Hoffman, JTurmer, Robert Deal, retired cap, txlist, Fred Gaskel, farmer. The fol lowing were preemptorlly chrJleng. H by thet state John Reeves, E. 0. Znk, Sam Ruckman, T.'B. Johnson nud J, S. Chandler. The defense exer cised the same rights on Sam Brooks, J. L. Woodell, J. W. McAllister and George Roberts. W. N. Parker1, E. L. Harris and L. C. Smith were excused for. cause and C D. Jordan was chal longed. ';' - ';;;;" . Steps to ascertain and determine whether It Is to be the hangman's INDICATION OF FIREWORKS RATE ALREADY APPEARED, i Though Session Has Just Begun, Tur bulent Waters Appear Ahead. . Washington, Dec, S With, tha con gressional session one day old Insur gents are giving the Impression that some fireworks won't be long in starting-Appointment of Justices of the supreme court, it Is said will be one place in which defiance toward the regulars will show itself. If Demo crats and Progressives line up as they did the last time it Is believed that the appointments can be held up for some time.' Insurgents made It known they favor Hughes for the bench, but stated emphatically that certain men named in press dispatches as possi bilities would In no way be accept able. Politicians say efforts to seal the breach between the two wings of of the party are not encouraging. While the progressives in the Sen ate form a smaller contingent than in the House, It Is gOBslp today that the Senate Progressives would start a fight on men deemed unsatisfactory for the supreme bench,; Also the su preme court question is considered the only Incident In the, fight which may be expected before the session ends. ' ';,'' ,: ' ' ' ' IIERR OUT OF DANGER. Afer Weeks of Suffering from Burns . Is Declared Improving. . George Terr, bruned terribly by the explosion of a lamp some time ago, was declared today to be out of dan ger by the attending hpyslclan, Dr. Underwood. Mr. Herr was bo badly burned that for a tlmi it was doubt ful If he would recover. This howev er, Is Indicated nowr Considerable skin graft will yet be necessary. Fire In Oregon Town. Suthlin, Ore.,' Dec. 6 Twenty-five thousand dollas fire ; this , morning burned four structures In the heart of the town. The loss is partially In sured. The cause Is unknown. 35? PBOlPTLf If ft llll! 10 STRUGGLE IS 01, noosg or future freedom for Jess Far ter, the Elgin man accused of killing in first degree murder, his father-ln- Jaw during a quarrel which the two Men Indulged in near the homo of the victim last summer, when, this morn ing circuit court opened and the se lection of a Jury commenced. The forenoon session Indicated that the believed, and It is practically certain that few preemptory challenged will be Issued. Case of Wide Interest The large crowd of men and wo- ' men In the court room even at this early stage of the trial Indicates con clusively that the case Is to be a, hard fought legal battle and marked with attentive and wide spread Interest. The audience waB composed entirely of El- ' gin people 'who arrived yesterday and were added to In numbers this after- noon. ' -,'.' Widow and Wife Attend. ' Pathetically, , sorrowfully, , their ers alert to catch every word, the widow of the murdered man, and the young wife of the defendant on trial, for hla life, are in the court room to day. The aged widow shows tf-.e tell tale marks of age and sorrow too Is written on every lineament of . her countenance; with the wife of the man who's' life la at stake, the expression Is a different one though as fully marked. Anxiety and alarm crops out In every line f her face. Close by her. Innocently content at the surround ings, sits the tiny daughter of the de fendant and his wife, and over whom the testimony will show, arose the trouble finally. leading to the death of Mr. Porter. ,-, , Stererotypcd Qaestlocs Asked. Attorneys Cochran .& Cochran and T. ill Crawford surround the defend ant -while District Attorney Ivanhoe sits alone, though he Is to be Joined by John Li Rand of Baker City. Tha questions asked the prospective Jury men were and continue to be princi pally of a stereotyped nature. "Are you a member of any secret order? "Have you formed an oplnionr "Ara you acquainted with that (principle of law which gives the accused the bene fit of any doubt?" "Are you acquainted In and about Elgin?" fAre you willing to return a verdict of guilty when yon realize that the punishment is death?" More and along the same line are hurled at each Juror, At Yv BIO XMAS FOB EUROPEANS. ( Foreigners on Coast Sending; Money tv European Conntrlfs. Portland, Dec. 6 A canvass of the Pacific Coast today Indicates that fully n $100,000 dally Is being shipped to Eu rope by foreigners on our shores as Christmas gifts to those in the old country. Portland postofnee ts sending approximately $10,000 daily, Victoria $4,000, Vancouver $3,000, Spokane, $6,. 000, Seattle $10,000, San Francisco. $25,000, Los Angeles, $10,000, Belllng hsm $1,000, Sacramenta ; $3,000. It looks like Europe will have a splendid Christmas. MoBt of the money goes to England, Austria, Italy, Germany; Norway and Sweden. , More Census Figures. ; a Waahington, Dec. 6 The population! of Arkansas Is 1,574,499, an Increase of 20 per cent. The population, of South, Carolina Is 1,515,400 an Increase of 13.1. Arkansas gets an additional congressman. , ,; Commerce Court Men Named. .Washington, Dec. 6 At least two members of tha new court of com merce has been chosen, according to rumor today. They are Franklin Lano of California and Judge Proty of Ver mont Both are' present members of the interstate Commerce Commission, and atand high in Taft's estimation.