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VOL. XL VIII XO. 14,762.
PORTLAND, OREGOX, SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 1908.
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
D'ABRUZZI TO WED
KATHERINE ELKINS
Returning to Rome for
King's Consent.
BRIDE TO TAKE ROYAL TITLE
Formal Announcement to Re
Made in Rome.
ITALY TO WELCOME BRIDE
Only Kear Is' l.ei- Royal Duke Be
Clararri Willi rortuDC-Hnntcrs.
I.enves Washington Suddenly.
rlkin Family Is Silent.
THE Dt'KE D'ABRTMI.
Tiia Duke d'Abrasz 1b a. cousin of
th King- of Italy and 1b a high
officer In the Italian navy. He 1b a
tr&t explorer and In 1PM won fame
tiy ladln an expedition for the dla
eovery of the North Pole, which at
tained 86 degrees 3.1 minutes north
latitude, the farthest north up to
that time. Captain Peary siirpaawi
thla record In lJHVi, reaching- 7 de
Itreee a. minutes.
ROME). March 20. The Duke of Ahrurai
in returning to Rome, according to a re
port in wide circulation tonight, to obtain
the full consent of King- Victor Emman
uel to hla marriage with Mies Katherine
Hlklns, daughter of Senator Stephen B.
Pllkin. of "West Virginia. Although con
firmation of the report la lacking", the fact
that no official denial has been given out
ii Rome and the .statement made at
"Washington that the Puke would again
visit America in the near future eeem to
h'nd considerable weight Jo it.
Must Be Formally Announced.
Hhould it prove true that the TJuke'a re.
turn to Rome- at this time is for the pur
pose, of obtaining royal consent to his
marriage, soma announcement on the sub
ject Is likely to follow hi arrival here.
.Italian court etiquette provide that In the
case of the marriage of any member of
the royal family official announcement
must be made several weeks in advance
'f the event by the prefect of the palace
1o the reigning houses, the royal Princes,
members of the diplomatic corps and high
cfftcials of state. The houae of Savoy
would be represented on such an occasion
by one of its Princes, possibly one of the
brothers of the Duke of Abruzsi.
May Be Married in America.
If the marriage of the Duke and Miss
Elklns should take place in the United
States, and be legalized according to the
law of that country, the only formality In
Italy would be tho Insertion in the books
of record containing the certificate of
Mrths. deaths and marriages of members
of the royal family, one of which la kept
In the general archive of the kingdom
and another in the archives of the Senate.
!urt etiquette also estaWishe that
rousins of the King shall be designated
as most serene highness. Princes of the
Mood taking; the name of Savoy, and their
wive shall take the position and titles
of the husbands.
Italian Papers Itejolce.
The Italian newspapers speak in the
most complimentary manner of the Duke
and the young American lady with whom
his name is associated, declaring that an
excellent impression 'has been produced
by the entrance of Miss EJkins into the
royal family of Italy. The aristocracy
seems especially pleased at the prospect
of welcoming another beautiful and ac
complished American woman to its clr
rles. t
The newspaper Vita remarks that there
is only one reservation to be made to the
reneral satisfaction at the match and
that la that the Duke might appear as
one of the "so-called European gentlemen
going to America in search of not only
a wife, but a fortune."
Religion No Obstacle.
IItalie says that the Roman people
would view with favor the presence in
the Eternal City of a royal Princess rep
resenting America. If tne marriage be
performed outside of Italy, it declares,
the Duchess would oe received at the
capital the same as the Duchess of
Genoa, wife of the King's uncle.
The question of Miss Blkins becoming a
t'atholic does not ocur to the public
mind, the Vatican having declared it
would not put any obstacles In the way of
the marriage.
SITDKM.V I,K.VK.N CAPITAL
lVAbruzzI silent About Engagement,
but Starts for Italy.
WASHINGTON. March 3.-After a fly
irg visit of three days to Washington,
the Duke of Abruzzi left at 12 o'clock to
day as ajnceremoniously and as mysteri
ously as he came to the city. It is said
he will depart from New Tork on his way
tu Italy, sailing possibly by the Cunard
liner Luaitanla with his vaiet. Practically
all-the Information obtainable at the Ital
ian embassy regarding the Duke's future
is that he will return to the United States
In the near future.
Whether an engagement between the
Duke and Miss Katherine Elkins has re
sulted from the royal visitor's trip to
America no one at the embassy is will
ling to say. In fact, no one there will
k even discuaa Ills subject. It has been en-
erally accepted that one of the purposes
of the Duke's visit was to submit a for
mal proposal of marriage to Mies Elkins,
whose acquaintance be formed about a
year ago, when the Italian squadron vis
ited the Jamestown Exposition.
His Affairs His Own Business.
Italian Ambassador Mayor des Planches
and his official and unofficial household
have uniformly maintained the greatest
reticence in regard to the movements and
doings of the Duke, averring that he was
traveling In his private capacity of a gen
tleman, whoe personal affairs were no
body's business but his own. For this
reason only the scantiest possible informa
tion respecting his visit here has been
made public. Early today the Duke took
leave of his host and hostess and went to
New York, traveling by the Pennslyvania
Railroad. He was accompanied to the
station by 'many officials of the embassy.
In view, however, of the various publi
cation respecting the Duke's visit to this
country and to Washington and the re
puted results, the Italian Ambassador con
sented today to give out throupgh his
secretary an informal statement, bearing
on the subject. It was substantially as
lollows!
No Meeting With Elkins Family.
The question of an engagement Is a
private matter and nobody has a right
it
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Ahnicel, fHiftln of King of
Italjr UeportcU t Be Kngagrd to
t MIm ' Katherine Klklna, Daughter
of Urnator JJlklnn.
to know anything about it. The state
ment that there was a meeting of the
KIklns family at the Italian embassy
several nights ago is absolutely false.
No member of the.KlkiiiH family has
been at ihe embassy, either during the
Duke's visit or for a long period prior
to this time.
The Duke was in this country on a
regular leave of absence granted him
by the Minister of Morinr, while nis
vessel, the Kegina Klena, is undergo
ing some Improvements. The vessel is
at Spczia. one of the princiiaal Italian
Sorts. The Dt'ke's lenvo is now ex
austed and ho goes back to resume
command of the vessel. The Duke is
leaving on the best of terms with his
acquaintances and friends. To some
of them he hs given assurances that
he will he back in the near future.
Therefore statements published here
and in various parts of the United
States concerning the Duke's visit and
its result are incorrect and show a
lack of kindness and courtesy.
Xo Engagement as Yet.
The various publications respecting the
Duke and his engagement to Miss Elklns,
notably those respecting the reported- wish
of the Duke for a settlement of flOO.flOO
a year as a preliminary to the marriage,
have created a proiound sensation at the
Embassy.
About the only fact in connection with
this trip of the Duke to Washington that
is accepted ' without question is that his
purpose was to submit a formal proposal
of marriage to Katherine TClkins, daugh
ter of the Senator from West Virginia.
The impression prevails among the in
timate friends of the Elklns family that
no formal engagement was entered into.
Senator Elklns. within the last 48 hours,
has declared to friends that there was.
no engagement, but he would not com
mit himself to the future.
Elkins Scorns Giving Dowry.
So when the fact developed last even
ing that the Duke was about to leave
Washington. It was assumed that his mis
sion had failed. Some of tha more cau
tious of the Elkins circles, however, hint
ed that it would be nearer the truth to
say that the negotiations had not been
concluded. That statement revived a lot
of talk that had been current about mar
riage settlements being one of the obsta
cles. Miss Elkins has the reputation of
being a high-strung, patriotic and self-respecting
girl, who would be quick to re
sent any intimation that sordid consider
ations had entered into a nuptial contract
made on American soil. It was point
ed out that Senator Elkins had himself
taken advanced ground in this matter;
that he was willing to provide for his
daughter with the greatest liberality, but
that lie felt nothing but contempt for the
European "dot" system, whereby the pos
sessor of a title was to be paid to marry
an American girl.
ELKIXS RIDES WITH DUKE
With Ml Elkins AbruE! Runs
Down to Baltimore After Senator.
BALTIMORE. March 10. Miss Kath
erine Elkins and the Duke of Abrttzzl
came here by automobile from Wash
ington as a surprise to Senator Elklns,
who was here attending the funeral of
the late Senator Whyte. Later the
three returned to Washington in the
automobile.
MISS EI.KINS DASHING BELLE
Daring Horsewoman of Charming
Manner and Great Heiress.
WASHINGTON". March 20. Miss Kath
erine H. Elkins is one of the most ac
complished young women of Washing
ton and a dashing belle. She is the
only daughter of Senator Stephen B.
Elklns, of Wrest Virginia, and Mrs.
Elkins, who was Mtas Hallie B. Davts.
daughter of Henry Gassoway Davis,
ex-United States Senator and Demo
cratic candidate lor Vice-President in
1904.
Miss Elklns is a tall, attractive girl,
a fine linguist, a dashing horsewoman,
ridiog and driving much, and has con
ducted herself with great coolness dur
Ing equestrian mishaps. She is fond of
T Iike of
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SHIP SUBSIDY BILL
THROUGH SENATE
Not a Voice Is Raised in
Opposition.
HALE SOUNDS LOUD ALARM
If War Came, Navy Would Be
Without Colliers,
WHY FLEET MAKES VOYAGE
Chtef Advocate of Subsidy Says Aim
Is to Impress Orient Steamers
to Run to South -America,
Australia, Orient.
WASHINGTON. March 20. The ship
subsidy bill was passed by the Senate
today. It pays to 16-knot vessels ply
Jnj? between this country and South
America, the Philippines. Japan. China
and Australia J4 per mile, the amount
awarded by the act of 18-91 to vessels of
20 knots only. )
The bill was amended so that 12-knot
vessels will receive fs per mile, which is
the allowance under the existing law to
16-knot vessels. Amendments were also
adopted providing that, if two or more
lines of steamships ply from Atlantic
ports to South America under the pro
visions of the bill, one line shall stop at
two ports south of Cape Charles, and
stipulating that no more shall be paid
for subsidies than is received from such
service by the Government.
Oaring the consideration of the meas
ure Hale made a spirited plea for an
auxiliary navy, declaring that without
auxiliaries our Navy is dependent upon
foreign countries and that in case of war
we should be helpless.
. Proposed Auxiliary Navy.
When the bill was laid before the Sen
ate today Bacon proposed an amendment
providing that one of the subsidized mail
liners on the Atlantic Coast should touch ,
at two ports south of Cape Charles in
order to promote the trade in cotton,
merchandise, lumber and naval stores,
now supplied by tramp ships, which do
not bring a return cargo.
An amendment was proposed by New
land for the creation of a committee con
sisting of the Secretary of the Navy, the
Postmaster-General and the Secretary of
Commerce and Labor to provide for the
construction of 37 vessels at a cost of as
many million dollars available a
auxiliary vessels for the Navy and to
be nsefu! to let on -new lines of trans
portation on terms satisfactory to tbc
Government.
No Colliers for Wartime.
Newland's amendment served to elicit
a notable speech' from Chairman Hale,
of the naval affairs committee. He spoke
WILL HE GET WHAT HE WANTS?
: w f . wl 'a , stymkxrmA t
of the great need of additional auxiliary
ships for the Navy, but said they should
be provided for in the naval appropria
tion bill. . Hale said there were with the
American fleet on its way around the
world only nine colliers of our own. while
there were 38 foreign colliers. He con
tinued: If there should be war, no government
wuuia iiow us to use on of the&e colliers,
and without them our magnificent fleet
would be as ue-le as a painted ship on a
painted ocean.
Hale declared that the American . rieet
was the ' most magnificent and formid
able squadron of ships any nation had
ever put on' the ocean. He added, how
ever: But the people do not realise how help
less this fleet is without colliers that are
not liable to be called away in a moment
of need by foreign rovernments. if thre
should be even a menace or war. I do not
know but that every neutral ower repre
sented In these ships would be comi.elled
to . withdraw them from the fleet sod we
should be tiung up. Someihins mint be
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Be Kngeged to tbe Puke of
t Abruzzl.
done In this entirely neglected flejd that
we have in a foolhardy way rashly neg
lected in the past.
Purpose of Fleet , Voyage.
He spoke of the voyage of the fleet as
a "spectacular exhibition intended to af
fect our status at home and in the Ori
ent," and added:
Certainly not with. England nor Germany,
although for four or. five years the fca.- of
danger with Germany was exploited a
reason why we wanted more ships. But I
take it the reason Is to impress the East,
the Orient, with our uower. Even Eng
land never snds such an enormous fleet
about the world. Hence, I conclude, the
voya-ge has been undertaken for the benefit
of the East, to Impress every bod v with it
s the fleet roes along. . JBut without aux
iliaries the fleet could not impress the
nations. ' ,' '
"Ts there an;. douV Tollr, "that
every nation knows our naval strength; as
well as. us?
Next War Will Be Different.
''The Senator must aek the President,"
responded Hale.
"I do not believe it is necessary." re
sponded Teller. "The exhibition is possi
bly not so much for influence upon Asiat
ics as upon the American Congress.'
Eurkett said the condition existed now
as it did in the Spanish War, when there
were many auxiliaries which could have
been secured if the Government had cared
to pay the necessary price..
"Tbe war with Spain," Hale suggested,
"was a war with a weak country on our
oivn coast. It was a very different thing
from a war with Japan."
Hale declared that all he had said
fConciuded on Page 3.)
WILL HE GET WHAT HE WANTS?
WANTS TO "KEEP.
THEM GUESSING"
Hearst's Independence
League Lies Low.
SEVEN STATES ARE ORGANIZED
Northwest, Though, Shies at
Its Principles.
THIRD PARTY BEST ALONE
Can Pnll Then From Either Side.
Ex-Governor Sizes Up Situation.
Hearst- Watson Ticket Again
Mentioned by X. Y. World.
NEW TORK. March 20. fSpecial.) Ona
of, the vaudeville stars imported from
England this year has a fon which has
struck the popular fancy. The first line
of the chorus is "v"hat are you getting
at? F.h?"
And that is precisely the question that
politicians are asking William Randolph
Hearst.
Careful investigations. ,n?ade in many
states, show that but little effort is being
made to put the Independence league on
a war footing. Nothing was doje at the
Chicago conference, except to meet and
resolute. Since xthen the Leaguers have
been exceedingly quiet. The redfire en
thusiasm and unrestrained noise that
preceded the St. Louis convention of 1904
is strangely lacking.
'The New York American, the other
day. tried to "set right"' some confident
newspaper predictions. It denied that
the new National party would support
Roosevelt. Bryan or Governor Johnson,
of Minnesota, and wound up with the remark,-
"We will keep them all guessing.'
"Within the past few days an .effort has
been made to secure "a line" on the
League's work, with the following 're
sult: , '
Extent ol the League.
In New Tork the new party is on the
official ballot Meetings are held more
or less regularly in New Tork and
Brooklyn, but there are no signs of any
extra work. In Massachusetts, the
League also has a place on the ballot.
Some preliminary work is being con
ducted by Thomas L. Hisgen, who ran
for Governor last year. Mr. Hisgen's
labors up to date seem to be confined to
newspaper interviews.
Reports from New Jersey are that a
few orators have been seen in isolated
towns, where they have made speeches
for the "party of "Washington. Jeflferson,
Jackson and Lincoln." There are two
Independence League Clubs . in ''Jersey
City, one in Newark and one in Orange.
That seems to be all of the movement to
date.
The Independence Teacrue men are ac-
tlva in Rhode Island. A state organi
sation has been formed and the boast is
made, that the new party wllr take sec
ond place from the Democrats. The
statement is made, however, that the
strength of the League is principally on
paper.
In Illinois the League claims to be a
power. Its followers are principally in
Chicago and no effort seems to have
taeen made to reach out for votes In
other sections of tha atate.
Little Progress on. Pacific Coast.
There is a state organization of the
Independence Leagu in Indiana. It
haa a number of members and is re
garded as one of the healthiest branches
of the party outside of New Tork and
Massachusetts. A numtwir of men who
stand high among their neighbors are
enrolled in tbe rank.
The Independence Lenarne has figured
in California politic for several years.
Reports that have been received here are
that It is in a much leas flourishing oon
dition than In previous year. Edward
J. Rainey has been traveling about the
Pacific Coast Slates for several months
as an "organiser." Reports received
here are that he has made but little im
pression among the voters of Oregon.
Washington. Idaho. Montana and the
Iakotas. Indeed, at long range, it
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tk;lnii urmiffi" aiiiiinniiiai.wn'n.'ii n mrtitfc.J
Senator William James Bryan, of
ItoridH., Serioualy 1U With Typhoid
Fever.
seems that the League has accomplished
but little In the Far Northwest.
A canvass of the South indicates that
the new.party has not even made an at
tempt to organise south of Mason and
Dixon's line.
An ex-Governor of New Tork, who is
not regarded as being a friend of Theo--dore
Roosevelt, has made a careful study
of Indepndence League politiea and poli
cies. He delivered the following opinion
on the situation today: .
What Hearst Really Wants.
"Aitbough William Randolph Hearst
has not given me his confidence, he is
not 'keeping me guessing' at all. His
plan are very clear to anybody who
analyzes the situation.
"Hearst realizes that the nominee of
the Republican convention, to be held in
Chicago in June, will be the next Presi
dent of the United States. He simply
desires to show that he holds the balance
of power, thinking that It will have an
influence In his favor in 1?12."
"To organize a National party in
every state in the Uftlon would easily
cost JIO.000,000. Hearst sees no neces
sity for expending that amount of
money, particularly when as good ef
fects can be accomplished with the
expenditure of a comparatively trifling
amount of cost. There are 46 states in
(Concluded on Page 4.)
CONTENTS TODAY'S PAPER
Tbe Weather.
YESTERDAYS Maximum temperature 35
decrees: minimum, 44.
TODAY'S Fair, with lisbt frost in early
morning, warmer during; the Afternoon;
westerly .winds.
National.
Senate pasaen h1p subsidy uil. Page 1.
Fleet to visit Japan at invitation of
Mikado. Pag-e a.
Roosevelt to write meaaag-e on amendments
to anti-trust law. j'ago 5.
LiUey quote Admirals to prove craft in
submarine boats, pag-e 4.
Politics.
Hearat will fceep old parties gmeaaing; about
Independence Le&g-ue. Pagre 1.
Fulton announces return to Oregon to an
awr -Hehey. Pag-e .
Hug-tree warns Republican in New York to
. make .good with peopJe. Pag-e 45.
Domee-tie.
Greet profits of Stee! Trusi. Page 4.
Homer OBJtle, Prohibition leader, indicted
for fraud. Paaje 3.
Duket of Abruazi tarts for Italy to auk.
King's consent to marry atlas El kin.
Fire in Grand Pacific Hotel at1 Chicago.
Page C
Governor Guild's life hangs in balance.
Pag-e 3.
Rumor tha-t Hettey t inveatlratlng .Chicago
graft. Page 1.
Sports,
American auto reaches Tononah. Page i.
PiM-iflo Coaet.
AH off ending Stanford pupils to be ex
pelled despite apology; ahimni to inter
cede. Page 4.
Ruef asks to have ba.il reduced; Heney pro
tects. Page 2.
!- Anplee schoolgirl attempts suicide
Page 3.
Federal ourt probe Idtabo land frauds
Page .
Albany boosters pledg-e big sum for publicity
fund. Page .
Alltft Hamilton wanted at- Silver Lake for
murd-er of Julius Waliande. Page 6.
Portland and Vicinity.
Rabi Wise scores Judg-e Du-ane, of San
Francisco. Pye 12.
Southern padflc reduces Wet Side freirht
9 rates, page 1.
Packlflg--hous ordinance again amended
and recommended for passage. Page 11.
Father Yorke advise working: men to pin
faith to unions. Page 13.
Five divorcee framed by Circuit Court.
Pae 11.
Commemrfal and Marine.
Preparations for opening- Board of Trade.
Pace 17.
Bastem wheat marketa bearish ly affected.
Page 17. '
Sharp rtee in stock prices, page 17.
General trade improving- very slowly.
Pagre 17-
Jot Gorame 4trw with full carg-o of
wheat. Pag 16.
I
E HOME
TO ANSWER HENEY
Fulton Starts Today for
Oregon.
MUST VINDICATE CHARACTER
Reluctant to Leave Important
Work Unfinished.
WILL TAKE AGGRESSIVE
Senator Will Spend April Campaign
ing for Nomination, Meeting As
saults and Repaying Blow
With Good Measure.
ORSJGON.IAN..NBWS BUREAU, Wh
inarton. March 2V Senator Fulton tonight
made the following statement:
"I shall l3ve tomorrow for Orrjron. I
do so moat reluctantly, for there are
pending before Conarres'a not only arveral
moasures in -which the people of Oregon
are dtrectly interested and in which - I
have taken special interest, but as well
measures of National importance and con
cern in which I have taken and feel deep
interest.
. Deeply Interested in Bills.
"I am particularly anxious to secure fa
vorable action on the bin I have intro
duced to amend the interstate commerce
law so aa to permit a shipper to pro
test against a proposed increase of rates
and to authorize the Commission in its
discretion, on the filing of such proteaCto
prevent the rate from taking effect until
after a hearing. I have also taken a
great interest in the employers' liability
bill, and had hoped to take part in lis
consideration. However, these are only
two of several measures which I deem im
portant m and which I would have been
pleased to assist in enacting.. Of course 1
may be abia to return to "Washington in
time td taKe part in the consideration of
some or alj of thev.aa it is improbable
Congress will adjourn before the middle
of May. - .
Must Answer Fnemiefl'1 Attack.
"If I am to go to Oregon at all, how
ever, to take part in the primary cam
paign, I must go now. I have delayed
leaving hero as long as it seems to me
can be reasonably expected, in view of ths
malicious, unfounded and Inexcusable at
tacks that have been made on my charac
ter. "While my friends quite generally
advise me that my nomination is certain,
yet, in view of the fact that the attack:
has been made, I feel that it Is my right
to appear before the people of Oregon in
defense of my character. It is not simply
a question of securing- the nomination, so
far as I am concerned; It is a question of
refuting the vicious and malicious charges
made against me and of vindicating my
good name.
Will Strike Back Also.
"Therefore, while I very deeply regret
leaving Tiere at this time. I do not feel
that I should be Justified in remaining
longer. I did not introduce these new
campaign methods; I never in all my life
assailed the character of Vny man. 1
shall, however, have something to say of
those who have assailed mine
Mr. Fulton will leave tomorrow for Ore
gon to carry on hie campaign. He does
not expect to return until the latater part
or April.
The House committee on public lands
will meet tomorrow to take action on Mr.
Fulton's resolution regarding the Oregon
& California Railroad land grant.
HENEY TO PROBE CHICAGO
SAID THAT MINISTERS HIRE i
HIM TO DIG ITP GRAFT.
Private Detectives Snid to B Using
This as Means of Defrauding
j Ministers of Monj.
CHICAGO, March 20. It Is said that
Francis J. Hcney. now engaged in th
jErratt prosecution In San Francisco, has
been hired to conduct a similar investi
gation in Chicago by the ministers of
this city. It is salti that the arrest of
men involved in the efforts of the.
ministers to dig up evidence against
city officials resulted from an attempt
to get hold of two men said to have
been emplojed by Heney.
Kvldence against alleged private de
tectives . who were arrested last night
on the charge of defrauding several
clergymen out of considerable a time of
money b' pretending to obtain evi
dence against Mayor Busse and Chief
cf Police Shippy was heard today by
the grand Jury.
Rev. Morton C. Hartxell. who is said
to have furnished the detectives with
the greatest amount of money which
they obtained from any one source,
waa the chief witness. Chief Shippy
also testified. A fifth man, "Walter
Gerhke, was arrested today. He is
said to have been a go-between. :
Walter Huxbold, the bank employe
arreatod last night, was released from
custody tonight. He was a witness
before the grand Jury during; the day. i
SAN FRANCISCO. March 20. Francis
J. Heney said tonight that he was not I
engaged in the investigation of alleged
graft in Chicago and that he knew
nothing ot the matter.
WILL
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