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THE MORNING OREGOXIAN, FRIDAY, MARCII 27, 190S.
OPPOSiTION CDIviES
FROM THE KAISER
Emperor's Mind Poisoned
Against Dr. Hill During
Past Few Months. ,
CAUSE STILL A MYSTERY
Diplomatist Says He Can Recall
Nothing In Which He May Have
Offended Interest In
Incident Grows.
BERLIN, March 26. The intimation
that Vr. Da'id Jayne Hill was not re
garded as adapted to the post of Amer
ican Ambassador to Germany, appears
to have been made at the suggestion of
Kmperor William. His Majesty, sines
it was announced last November that
Dr. Hill would succeed Charlemange
Tower, has received various impres
sions adverse to Dr. Hill. It is dif
ficult to trace the origin of these opin
ion.. Some came from members of the
suite of Prince Henry, who saw much
of Dr. Hill during his visit to the
X'nlted States six years aso: some from
the German Legation at The Hague,
where Dr. Hill is at present Minister,
while others doubtless were obtained
in quarters not yet apparent.
Personal Conviction Grew.
It is clear, however, that the per
sonal conviction grew in the Emperor's
mind that Dr. Hill would not ade
quately and agreeably represent the
fnited States at this court. Something
In the nature of a private and personal
message was then conveyed to Presi
dent Roosevelt.
The Foreign Office today issued a
denial to the statement that official
action had been tnken by the German
government on the proposal to send
Dr. Hill to the Berlin Embassy.
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Tower Denies Rumor.
Replying to the question raised by
certain newspapers which intimated
that Charlemange Tower was trying to
hold his place as American Ambassador
and remain in Berlin. Mr. Tower
authorized the statement that it is his
inflexible determination to send his
resignation to the President within a
few months and ask to be allowed to
retire so that he may return to the
United States.
This agrees with what Mr. Tower
wrote of his own accord to the Presi
dent last Autumn In a personal letter
and Mr. Tower says it is entirely satis
factory to the President and fully un
derstood by him. There has been no
reason why he should change his plans,
says the Ambassador, nor is he aware
that the President wishes him to do
80 in any event.
Their Relations Friendly.
Ambassador Tower also authorizes the
statement that his personal relations
with David J. Hill are exceedingly
friendly and have been for years. When
he saw the newspaper announcement that
Mr. Hill probably would succeed him, he
wrote to him inviting the Minister and
his wlfa to come to Berlin, adding that
he and Mrs. Tower would be happy to
assist In making their approaches to Ber
lin life agreeable.
In response to his invitation, Mr. Hill
came to Berlin three weeks ago and dined
with the American Ambassador at his
home. They discussed freely and fully
ail questions that would naturally come
up under such circumstances.
German Newspaper Comment.
The Lokal Anzeiger prints a statement
this morning, evidently emanating from
the foreign office, regarding the Hill mat
ter. It denies the report cabled to Wash
ington ttiat a letter Is under way from
the German government explaining its
attitude, and concludes:
"Germany is by no means placed in a
situation where explanations are needed,
because no differences of opinion what
ever in this question exist between Ber
lin and Washington. It in superfluous to
add that the assertion that Dr. Hill has
become persona non grata since his ap
pointment is pure Invention."
Print Long Dispatches.
The German newspapers are beginning
to attach more importance to the case,
printing long dispatches from New York,
The HaRue and London on the subject.
Koionische Zeitung also prints an in
spired dispatch directly denying that the
government has rejected Mr. Hill.
rTATK DEPARTMENT IN DARK
Strangely Ignorant of Cause of Hill's
Rejection by Kaiser.
WASHINGTON. March 26. Just why, in
these daya of frequent cable communica
tion, it should be necessary for the State
Department to wait a week or ten days
upon the arrival of a letter to learn the
exact nature, of the representations made
to tills Government by Germany In con
nection with the selection of Dr. Hill as
American Ambassador at Berlin is not
clear.
As far as official records go, the State
Department Is not even yet possessed of
the information that Dr. Hill's selection
Is not acceptable to the German Kmperor.
Jt does not know that Ambassador Tower
has dispatched- a letter from Berlin to
the State Department in relation to this
matter and if public interest In the sub
ject continues to Increase the officials
here may decide to call on Mr. Tower to
cable the substance of the letter.
The diplomatic circle is still speculating
as to the cause of the attitude of the
German Government. One suggestion Is
that Ambassador Tower desires to remain
In Berlin for some time and that his in
fluence with the Kmperor has been ex
erted to dissuade the authorities at Wash
ington from relieving him. But this
meets with little credence here.
ACTION PVZ7.IF.S DR. HILL
Can Recall Nothing That Might Ex
plain Kaiser's Attitude.
PARIS. March 26. In the absence of
official confirmation either from Wash
ington or Berlin, David J. Hill declined
today to credit or discuss the report that
the German government had changed its
original attitude and refused to receive
the Ambassador. The only information
that he received today on the subject
waa a private telegram from Berlin say
ing that the German foreign office has
flatly denied that any official action had
been taken.
It is learned that Dr. Hill Is consider
ably disturbed and mystifled by the
whole circumstances, as he is aware of
nothing either at The Hague conference
or during Prince Henry's visit to Wash
ington that could form a basis for ob
jection to him as American Ambassador.
After Prince Henry's visit to Washing
ton the Prince presented to Mr. Mill,
who was then Assistant Secretary of
State, a large photograph of himself in
scribed with hiB autograph as a testi
monial of thanks.
SMITH ELECTED TOO EARLY
New Maryland Senator Narrowly Es
capes Being Excluded.
WASHINGTON. March 26. Although
the Senate met today with the intention
of devoting the entire time of the ses
sion to the currency bill, the credentials
of Senator-elect John Walter Smith of
Maryland early became the subject of a
discussion that consumed nearly four
hours and destroyed all hope of. dispos
ing of the currency bill before adjourn
ment today.
The result of the debate on the pro
priety of swearing in Mr.- Smith was a
vote of 34 to 39 in favor of receiving his
credentials and leaving the regularity of
his election to be considered by the com
mittee on privileges and elections, and
by the Senate later.
Burrows, of Michigan, chairman of the
committee on. privileges and elections,
objected to the admission of the Senator
elect on the ground that the law requires
that two Tuesdays shall Intervene be
tween the time notice of a vacancy in
t In Whan Cbanjc, AAWiela of Durham
W. Stevens.
the Senate is given and an election. As
the late Senator Whj-te died on Tuesday
and his successor was chosen on the fol
lowing: Tuesday Burrows said that the
law has not been complied with.
RQGGA ARRESTS ENEMIES
SAN FRANCISCO DETECTIVE
MOVES AGAINST ANARCHISTS.
Courageous Officer Takes Into Cus
tody Four Men Who Had
Threatened Ills Life.
SAN FRANCISCO. March 26. In
censed because their chief, Paul Blg
nami, the so-called king of the local
anarchist colony, waa taken into cus
tody by Detective John Rocca yester
day, four anarchists took oath on a
miniature coffin marked with skull and
cross-bones and the red flag of an
archy, that they would have the life of
the officer. This quartet Is now with
their chief, in detinue at the City
Prison. The four men who took the
oath are Joseph Tumiatti, Charles An
jori, August Noccht and Charles Dal
bon. Detective Rocca heard, yesterday af
ternoon, that he had been marked for
death, and Chief of Police Blggy and
Captain of Detectives Kelley received
secret warnings at about the same
time. They Instructed the officer not
to visit the haunts of the men unless
accompanied by other policemen, but
Rocca was aroused when he heard of
the threat, and determined to arrest
the quartet and to do it alone.
August Nocchl Is the only one of the
quartet who is known to have any
legitimate employment. He is said
to be interested In a co-operative bak
ery, and is charged with responsibility
for much of the trouble In the concern.
He came here from Chicago about a
year ago. Officer Rocca is now en
gaged in digging Into the past history
of the others.
Cannot Deport Bignami.
SAX FRANCISCO. March 26. Paul
Bignami, the anarchist arrested yester
day for inciting to assassination and to
destruction of the fleet, when examined
before Acting Commissioner of Immigra
tion Crawford, stated that he came to
this country from Italy in 1901. If this is
a fact, it will place him, outside the Fed
eral deportation laws relating to anarch
ists. Mr. Crawford has wired to Boston
to see if there is any record of him there.
More anarchists will be arrested in the
next few days in the Latin quarter and
charged with vagrancy.
Anarchist Sheet Barred Out.
WASHINGTON, March 26. Postmaster-General
Meyer today issued an order
annulling the second-claB mailing privi
lege granted hi 1905 to La Questions So
clale, an Italian publication Issued by an
alleged anarchist group at Paterson, N. J.
The order was issued because "the pub
lication is not a newspaper, within the
meaning of the law, but la devoted to
what the editor terms the science' of
extolling assassination as a virtue.' "
Proclaim Anarchist Meeting.
CHICAGO. March 26. Three boys who
were distributing circulars announcing an
anarchists" meeting were arrested in the
Ghetto Wednesday night. The bills ad
vertised that William Kathanson would
speak and that Knute Hanson would
speak on "Hunger."
Famous Old Hotel Burns.
SPRINGFIELD. 111.. March 26. Fire
that started at noon today and was prac
tically under control an hour later caused
damage estimated at $70,000 to the Leland
Hotel, one of the best-known hostelries
In the country. Most of the delegates, at
tending the Republican convention had
rooms at the hotel, and nearly all of
them lost their baggage. Most of the
delegates were at the convention at the
time the fire broke out. No lives were
lost. All of the attendants, it is believed,
made their escape, aa did those guests
who were in the building when the fire
broke out. Many guests fought with the
policemen to enter and save their valises
at the risk of their lives.
Japanese Get Damages.
WASHINGTON, March 26. The State
Department today issued a statement that
an agreement had been reached whereby
the suit for damages by certain Japanese
against the City of n Francisco for
mob violence will be settled by the pay
ment to the Japanese of $450.
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HELD FOR MURDER
Formal Charge Is Filed Against
Stevens'. Slayer.
REJOICES AT HIS DEATH
Corean Assassin Expresses No Remorses-Dead
Diplomatist Firm
Friend of Japan Counseled
Her to Restrict Emigration.
SAN FRANCISCO. March 26. I. "Whan
Chang and Ming Wun Chun, the Corean
patriots who elected to kill Durham W.
Stevens for what they believed his treach
ery to the Hermit Kingdom, were this
morning charged with murder. They
must face trial for their deed in rite
courts of this city. Held in detention
pending the struggle for life which the
courageous diplomat made, the two men
were charged on the police blotter as soon
as news of the end was conveyed to po
lice headquarters.
In Whan Chang, the Corean who fired
the shots which proved fatal to Stev
ens when informed last night at the jail
of his victim's death, received the news
without surprise and with manifest de
light. Since the day of the shooting
Chang has been expressing the hope
that Stevens' wounds might prove fatal.
Last night,' when asked if he was sorry
for what he had done, Chang sa.d: "No;
I am glad. He was no friend of Corea,
and he is better dead."
There is a movement on foot among
the Japanese to erect a monument to
Stevens. Japanese commenced going
about among their fellow countrymen
this morning, broaching the idea, and sug
gesting that subscriptions be forthcom
ing. The proposition is still in the ten
tative stage, but, Judging Irom the feel
ing the Japanese show toward the dead
American, there will be no difficulty in
bringing it to accomplishment. Whether
the monument snail be erected in this
city, in Tokio or in Seoul, the theater of
Stevens' services to Japan, has not yet
been decided.
Pending the arrival here of Joseph I.
Porter, of Washington. D. C brother-in-law
of Stevens, the remains of the diplo
mat will remain at the St. Francis Hos
pital. The arrangements for their final,
disposition will be in the hands of the
Japanese Consul-General Chozo Koike
and Dr. Zumwalt, who will act in ac
cordance with the wishes of the relatives,
when Mr. Porter arrives from the East.
Mr. Porter is expected here day after
tomorrow.
No intimation has been given as to
where (he remains will finally be laid nor
what ceremonies will attend the funeral.
SORROW A?TD ANGER IN JAPAN
Stevens True Friend and Wise Ad
viser to Nippon.
TOKIO. March 27. News of the death
of Durham White Stevens in San Fran
cisco reached Tokio at 10 o'clock last
night. The utmost grief is expressed by
every one. American Ambassador O'Brien
said to the Associated Press representa
tive that his sorrow waa most sincere.
He regarded Mr. Stevens as a true and
useful friend.
Considering the unobtrusive character
of Mr. Stevens, the widespread concern
regarding the tragedy is remarkable. It
is safe to predict that, when the news
of his death is published, it will arouse
intense indignation In all circles. None
is more outspoken than the missionaries,
especially Americans acquainted In Corea,
who regarded Mr. Stevens as their most
active friend. One of his last acts be
fore leaving Japan was to secure a sub
scription of J5000 for the Young Men's
Christian Association in Seoul.
Mr. Stevens was consistently a loyal
American. He firmly believed that ce
menting the relations of the two coun
tries would result in increasing the in
fluence of America In the Far East, in
sure peace and benefit Japan. During
the recent immigration negotiations he
wielded great influence. He advocated
the complete stoppage of Japanese emi
gration and urged the adoption of the
most stringent regulations. He pressed
these views, which ultimately were ac
cepted.. Mr. Stevens also was a consistent friend
of Japan.- He believed that the control of
Corea by Japan, without actual annexa
tion, would mean finally the reclama
tion of that country from generations of
corruption. He bitterly opposed all ele
ments connected with the old Corean
regime who advocated its continuance,
and expressed his views in this connec
tion openly, whether against foreigners,
Coreans or Japanese. -One of the prin
cipal purposes of his visit to Washington
at this time was to place his views be
fore the American Government and peo
ple and to controvert the statements of
the organized anti-Japanese propaganda
in America. Mr. Stevens carried with
him much valuable information and
many documents to prove the case he in
tended to present.
His death is a great shock to his
friends here, whom dispatches had led to
believe that he would recover.
Prince Ito has arranged for an Inter
view with Ambassador O'Brien on next
Saturday.
The Emperor has sent an Imperial mes
sage of condolence..
TAKAHIRA EXPRESSES REGRET
Ambassador Notifies Japanese. Gov
ernment of D. W. Stevens' Death.
WASHINGTON, March 26. The most
profound regret waa expressed here today
by Ambassador Takahira and the Em
bassy staff over the death at San Fran
cisco last night of D. W. Stevens. The
Japanese government was notified of the
death today In a message from the Em
bassy. One of Mr. Stevens' sisters, Mrs. Joseph
I. Porter, wife of the assistant superin
tendent of railway adjustment in the
Postoftice Department, is lying ill at her
home as a result of the shock. Mr. Porter
is now hurrying to San Francisco.
Will Investigate Killing.
HONOLULU, March 26. Secretary
Ichikawa of the Japanese Consulate here,
who speaks the Corean language, has
been ordered by Viscount Hayashi to pro
ceed to San Francisco immediately to in
vestigate the killing of Durham W.
Stevens.
Big Closed Bank Reopens.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 3. All the
requirements laid down by the Controller
of the Currency for the reopening of the
National Bank of Commerce of this city
were complied with when Receiver
George T. Cutts today received 2,870,000
in cash from a syndicate which took
over all the slow-paper of the bank and
all the assets termed "bad" by the Gov
ernment officials. The bank will open
next Monday with 47 per cent of its de
posits In its vaults and with Controller
Ridgely as its president.
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Heney, in explaining the purpose of the
new indictments, stated to the Associated
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"While we don't concede thai? there
is any flaw or defect in the other In
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