THE MORNING OREGOXIAN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1909-
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BUMS WELCOME
MIKADO'S ENVOYS
Japan's Distinguished. Com
mercial Commissioners
Arrive at Seattle.
GOVERNOR GREETS PARTY
(tLnnon Boom, Rockets Fly When
Steamer Minnesota, Bearing Nip
pon Trade Chiefs, Moors.
Women Wear 'Satire Dress.
SHATTLE, Sept. 1. The commercial
commissioners sent by the Chamber of
Commerce of !x leading cities of Japan
to travel through the United States to
promote commerce and friendship be
tween the two countries landed here to
day and received a welcome that visibly
delighted the visitors. They have come
in reeprnse to the Invitation of the
United Chamber of Commerce of the
Pacific Coast and with the approval of
the Emperor of Japan, who gave a ban
quet to the departing- commissioners, the
dinner being attended also by the Cabi
net. The representative character of the
party Is shown In the participation of
Baron Bhibusawa. banker and statesman;
Baron Kanda, educator, and President
Uatsukaa, of the Kobe shipyards.
Officers of the steamship Minnesota,
which brought the commissioners from
Yokohama, say that never In the history
of Japan, not even when Baron Komura
mailed to take part in the peace negotia
tions at Portsmouth, has there been so
spontaneous and enthusiastic a demon
stration as that which attended the de
parture of the trade envoys from Yoko
hama. Ten launches bore the party to
Ihe ship and 60 harbor vessels, loaded
n-tth cheering people, accompanied them.
The entire waterfront of Yokohama was
aitve with flags ar.d banners. For an
hour before the Minnesota sailed the har
bor resounded with bar sale from thou
sands of throats and strains of American
and Japanese music from Japanese bands.
Some Speak English.
All the younger Japanese of the party
peak English, but the gray-haired men
generally do not. Baron Shlbusawa re
plied briefly In Japanese to each of the
addresses of welcome and Mr. Zumoto.
of the Japanese Mali, translated his
words. Roger 8. Green. American Con
sul at Harbin, speaking Japanese, greet
ed Baron Shlbusawa In the name of the
Department of State and the Baron
thanked the department for Its courtesy.
Baron Kanda, a professor In the Peers
School, at Toklo. Is an English scholar,
but the most brisk member of the party
Is Kojlro Matsukata, president of the
Kobe Chamber of Commerce and a grad
uate of Yale. He speaks English per
fectly and Is said to be a fine public
speaker. He Is president of the Kobe
Shipbuilding- Works, which employs more
than 7000 men and to which haa Just been
awarded the contract for building one of
Japan's new cruisers. Mr. Matsukata
uses much American timber In his yards
and his first request to the local commit
tee was that they show him one of the
big sawmills.
Most of the women with the commis
sioners wear the Japanese dress. Kokicht
Midzuno, Consul-General In New York,
met the commissioners here and will ac
company them to New York.
Agents for American manufacturers be
gan to arrive at the hotel soon after the
commissioners, who listened to them very
politely.
Crowd Greets Envoys.
A crowd of people had gathered at
the Great Northern wharf on which the
Sun flag and the Stars and Stripes
were intertwined. As the steamer ap
proached, bamboo cannon threw into
the air bombs, which, bursting-, released
balloons and curious paper figures.
At the landing place the visitors were
met by Governor Hay. of the State of
Washington; Mayor Miller, of Seattle;
J. D. Lowman. president of the Asso
ciated Chambers of Commerce of the
eight large cities of the Pacific Coast,
and a delegation of business men. The .
officials made speeches welcoming the
Japanese, to which representatives of
the Japanese responded briefly.
The visitors were conveyed In auto
mobiles to the Hotel Washington, which
will be their home until they depart
next Monday on their tour across the
continent and back to San Francisco In
a special train. The hotel fairly blazed
with. Japanese flags.
At the hotel the Japanese held a re
ception, meeting many business men.
The arrival of the party 24 hours ahead
of the schedule gives them a day of
partial rest.
Baron Eltchl Shlbusawa. who is at
the head of the excursionists, financed
the Japanese War against Russia, but
Is an opponent of the enlargement of
the army and navy. He Is the most In
fluential non-official citizen of the em
pire, a staunch friend of the United
States, has visited this country before,
and Is accompanied by his wife.
Baron Nallbu Kanda. the famous edu
cator. Is also accompanied by his wife,
aa likewise are two other commission
era. There are 62 In the party.
Governor Extends Welcome.
Governor Hay. of Washington, in wel
coming the distinguished guests, said:
The State of Washington extends a most
cordial welcome to you. the representatives
of the commerolal Interests of Japan. Tou
have com here at the Invitation of the
associated C&axnbera of Commerce of the
Pacific Coast and while yon are primarily
the guests of that organisation. I desire to
Impress upon you that the entire State
of Wsjhinirton recognises the Importance
of your visit and desires you to feel that
the courtesies aocordsd yoa by the commer
cial bodies reflect the attitude of the entire
people toward you and the government you
represent.
We of the United States greet with pleas
ure any event taat tends to cement the
friendly relations existing, and which have
long existed between this country nnd the
Hmplre of Japan. Through the promotion
of commerce between the two countries,
mutual Interests are augmented and the
bonds of amity strengthened.
At the present tlms the United States Is
the principal purchaser of Japan wares and
ranks second only to Great Britain In the
value of exports to that evuntrr. It is our
desire to bring about a better understanding
of the advantages of Increased trade be
tween Japan and the United States, and X
feel that your visit will result In advanc
ing the best Interests of both countries.
Mayor Miller Speaks.
Mayor Miller, of Seattle, said:
On behalf of the people of 6eattle. I ex
tend to the gentlemen of the Japanese
Chambers of Commerce a most hearty wel
come to our city and assure them that we
esteem It a great honor to have such distin
guished representatives of Japan as our
guests. Seattle is the gateway through
which commerce with Japan passes to and
from our Nation. W hope that It may in
crease and continue through centuries and
that many well-laden fleets from both
countries may pass upon the seas.
Visit an Epoch.
In his speech of welcome President
lawman saidi
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great pleasure to welcome to this city such
a distinguished representation of the finan
cial, educational and commercial interests
of Japan.- Your visit constitutes an epoch In
the commercial relations between the two
countries. That It will fce followed by In
creased trade between this country and
Japan cannot be doubted. The spirit of good
will and good neighborhood In which this
Interesting visit Is made is warmly appre
ciated by the people of this Coast, and as
you journey eastward to the Atlantic you
will and an equally earnest welcome from
every city you visit. By thus promoting
closer commercial relations between the
business men of these two countries yon
are adding new safeguards to the peace ot
the world. So we welcome you not only as
the ambassadors of a great commerce be
tween Japan and the United States, but
also as the ambassadors of peace and good
will and good neighborhood between the two
countxiea
During the visit of the envoys to this
country the principal Japanese newp.i
pers will print daily cab'.eJ accounts of
the Journw U rough the Stains.
The Commissioners spent the afternoon
sightseeing or resting at their hotel. To
night they aeie enterliinsi :it dinner on
the Fair grounds by Haji-.ie Ota. Im
perial Commissioner-General to the Ex
position. The woir..;n were d hner gutsU
of Consul lanaua a.ja wif
Baron Opposes Emigration.
In a statement given to the press
Baron Shibusawa discussed the part
played by America in the commercial
awakening of Japan, and the feeling
of obligation held by the Japanese to
ward the United States, saying that this
feeling Is universal In his country.
Baron Shibusawa said:
It Is very Interesting to note that while
SCID FAIR WINNER
Third Annual Event Outdoes
Predecessors.
INTEREST MUCH INCREASED
1910
Races Held Are Good and Records
for This Track Are Made by Win
ners in Two Events Fair
to Enlarge Next Year.
SCIO, Or.. Sept 1. (Special.) The
third annual meeting of the Linn
County Fair Association was brought
to a successful close today. The gate
receipts showed a larger attendance
than any previous year, increased in
terest among farmers and stockraisers
was shown by the marked Improvement
In their respective departments.
The second day of the fair witnessed
PIONEERS CELEBRATE FIFTIETH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
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NEWPORT, Or., Sept. 1. (Special.) Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Collins, of
Dallas, Or., celebrated the golden anniversary of their wedding Sunday
at the Summer cottage of their son-in-law, H. L. Fenton, also of Dal
las. Both Mr. and Mrs. Collins are pioneers, having crasaed the
plains via the old Oregon Trail in 1846 and 1844 respectively, coming
from Missouri. .
Mrs. Collins, nee Elizabeth Gilliam, is the daughter and only sur
vivor of the family of Cornelius Gilliam, a General who was killed In
the Cayuse War. and after whom Gilliam County, Oregon, was. named.
She was a member of the first white family settled south of the
Lacreal River and has had thrilling experiences with Indians. She
also remembers the gold-seekers going Into California later on and re
turning with sacks of gold dust and nuggets. Both Mr. and Mrs. Col
lins were members of a party of 18, the first whites to visit Yaquina
Bay. having celebrated the Fourth of July where Newport now
stands In the year of 1868.
different European nations, are talking about
the Increase of armament today, and when,
especially. great rulers are exchanging
visits accompanied by warships, the Jap
anese people are perfectly satisfied in send
ing Us plain business men on a peaceful
mission to this great commercial country.
I have been told that Japan is spoken of
as a warlike nation, but that Is altogether
abeurd.
We are all deeply interested In the de
velopment of the Japanese-American com
mercial relations, which fact, of all rea
sons prompts us to pay a visit to your
country. let us. therefore, work for the
extension of commercial relations to our
mutual Interests.
I have frequently been asked during my
voyage what I thought of the Japanese
question In America. I am neither a states
man nor a diplomat, but should I be re
quired to comment on the restriction of
Japanese immigration to America, which,
I understand. Is now being enforced at
our Initiative, I would say it Is a good thing,
because such is the logical outcome of the
changed economic cordltions In our- coun
try. Owing partly to the growth of our In
dustry at home, but more largely to the
exodus of our emigrants, there has been a
strong tendency toward appreciation of
wages which naturally threatened those who
have direct Interests In our industrial un
dertakings. Moreover, the demand for our
labor has been constantly growing. ' As a
business man. therefore. I segard the send
ing out of this cheap labor to this or any
foreign country a great disadvantage to our
home Industry.
call issued for ftjxds
Money Is Needed for Entertainment
of Japanese Party Here.
Arrangements are being completed rap
idly for the entertainment of the Jap
anese Commercial Commissioners and
their wives who are due to arrive In
Portland Thursday morning, September
9. The party Is now In Seattle, where It
is being entertained royally, and It Is
the desire of the Portland commjttee that
this city shall not be outshone in its
treatment of the visitors.
A committee of Portland women will
meet at 10 A. M. today at the residence of
Mrs. Charles F. Bee be. 713 King's Court,
for the purpose of making plans for the
entertainment of the Japanese women, of
the party. It is the desire that these
women shall be shown the best that
Portland can afford, and no pains will
be spared by the entertainment commit
tee, which consists of the following
women: Mrs. T. B. Wilcox, Mrs. O. M.
Clark. Mrs. Charles F. Beebe. Mrs. H.
C. Wilson, Mra Helen Ladd Corbett,
Mrs. L. Allen Lewis and Mrs. T. Numano.
W. D. Wheelwright, chairman of the
finance committee, says that 11500 must
be raised for entertainment purposes.
Charles F. Beebe, chairman of the en
tertainment committee, in a letter to the
members of the Portland Chamber of
Commerce, urged the Importance of the
visit of the Japanese Commissioners and
asked that a great effort be made to
give them the reception they deserve.
SHOOTS LAWYER IN OFFICE
Stranger's Bullet Through Window
Inflicts Fatal Wound.
SLEEPY EYE. Minn., Sept. 1. George
W. Summervllle. ex-State Senator and a
prominent Minnesota, politician, was
shot and perhaps fatally wounded while
sitting In his law office here today by
a man who says his name Is John Hay
ner. Hayner was arrested. The motive for
the shooting Is not known.
Vuu by 'Wire.
Phone your want ad to The Oregonlan
today, not later than 10 P. M., Main
7070 or A 6095, and it will appear to
morrow and bill sent you after publication.
Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy is today the best
known medicine in use for the relief
and cure of bowel complaints. It cures
griping, diarrhoea, dysentery, and should
be taken at the first unnatural loose
ness of the bowels. It is equally valu
able for children and adults. It always
curea
the largest day's attendance. The
stock parade occurred at 10 a. m., fol
lowed by the Judging of stock by Dr.
James Wlthycombe, of Corvallts. The
best feature of the livestock show was
the excellent showing of good horses.
Other lines in the livestock department,
while considered good, will bear Im
provement. The poultry department Is
reported by Superintendent Belts, of
Harrlsburg, as being in a flourishing
condition. About 160 fowls of the best
breeds are shown. The fair outclassed
any previous exhibit in this line. The
two big pavilion tents were filled to
overflowing capacity with every va
riety of farm products, as well as some
local factory products.
The second day's races brought some
good sport. The 2:17 trot was won by
Blacksmith, owned by G. O. Miller, of
Portland, Redskin, owned by A. C.
Lohmlre, of Portland, taking second.
The 2:35 trot and pace- was won by
Sallie Young, owned by Guy Young,
of Salem. Sable Hat, owned by Watts,
of Portland, taking second money. A
running race closed the day's races,
being won by Cresenton, owned by Her
ron; distance, five-eighths mile; time,
1:04.
What might have proved a serious
accident occurred when one of the
horses in this race became uncon
trollable, leaving the track and throw
ing both horse and rider over the fence.
Luckily both horse and rider escaped
with a few bruises.
The attendance today, while some
what lighter than yesterday, was larger
than that of the first day. The after
noon races opened with the 2:26 trot,
which was won by Falmont, Jr., owned
by Fred Woodooek. of Albany, with
Dottle Dimple, owned by T. R. Howitt,
second. The 2:15 pace was won by
Lew Miller, owned by O. O. Miller, of
Portland, with Zambronet, owned by
P. Munzey, of Salem, second. This race
broke the record, being the fastest time
ever made on the half-mile track, the
mile being made In 2:18. The three
fourths mile dash also marked a record
breaker In running races, time 1:18,
the fastest ever made on this track In
a running race, and was won by La
Taranta, Owned by F. Price. Councel
ler, owned by F. Herron, proved a
close second. The half-mile pace for
8-year-olds closed the racing.
The association will begin at once to
frmulate plans for a bigger and better
fair next year. Arrangements will he
made for the purchase of the grounds,
which are now under lease by the as
sociation. '
CAR SHORTAGE IS FEARED
Railroad Commissioner Altchlson.
Says Complaints Are on Increase.
SALEM. Or., Sept 1. (Special.) In
the opinion of Railroad Commissioner
Altchlson, Oregon Is facing a serious
car shortage. Mr. Altchlson calls at
tention to the fact that the first nine
months the Commission was In exist
ence more than 25 per cent of the com
plaints received were due to delays or
Inability of shippers to get cars. Then
the panic came on and the percentage
of complaints from this source dropped
to less than 6. At present there are
about two complaints dally being re
ceived by shippers who have applied
for and failed to get cars or who have
suffered on account of the great delay
In cars being spotted after being or
dered. The majority of the complaints ooms
from points on the Southern Pacific,
Indicating that the shortage, when It
comes in real earnest, will be felt worse
In Western Oregon than In any other
part of the state. . ,
Bonds Sold for New School.
ALBANY. Or.. Sept. 1 (Special.)
The bid of Morris Bros., of Portland,
for the $15,800 bonds of the North
Brownsville school district was accept
ed today, the firm offering par for the
bonds. The money to be realized from
the sals of the bonds -will be used, for
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the erection of a new school building
to take the place of the structure de
stroyed by an Incendiary fire a few
weeks ago.'
SCHOOL LANDS SOUGHT
COMMISSIONER ROSS WIRES
PROTEST TO BALLIXGER.
He Complains That Restoring ot
Yakima Lands . Is Theft
From Washington.
OLYMPIA. Wash., Sept. 1. (Special.)
Land Commissioner E. W. Ross has made
a vigorous protest to the Secretary of
the Interior regarding the regulations of
the Federal department regarding cer
tain lands which have been restored to
entry in the North Yakima land district.
Washington, the only state which came
to Uncle Sam by occupation and discov
ery, all the rest resulting from war or
purchase, received the poorest treatment
of any new state. Where, for Instance,
Texas secured full title to all Federal
lands within her border when admitted
and Utah- received for school purposes
four sections in every township, Wash
ington, by the enabling act, passed by
Congress, was given but two sections in
each township for schools. Even then It
was. provided Washington should not re
ceive those two sections If, at the time
surveys were approved, actual settlers
had located on such sections.
In, lieu of the lands lost to the state
by such squatters. Congress by law di
rected this state should have lieu lands
of equal area, but there are no lieu lands
left. The Federal domain In Washing
ton now Is practically all In reserves.
The enabling act gave the State of
Washington 60 days' preference to file
on newly surveyed lands before ordinary
homesteaders could file.
In restoring thousands of acres of
Yakima lands to entry recently the In
terior Department provided such lands
should be open to settlement 30 days
prior to being opened to entry. In other
words, for 30 days squatters may locate
on these lands and when the entry date
arrives the state will be barred from se
curing title. ;
Ross declares that this Is In absolute
violation of law; that it means a clean,
theft by Federal authorities of thousands
of acres of lands belonging to the school
children of this state, lands worth from
$10 an acre up to many times that value.
He has wired and written a protest to
Washington and hopes to be able to save
to the common school fund of this state
probably $1,000,000 If his demands are
given attention.
N. P. SLOW, IS COMPLAINT
Portlander " Files Accusation With
Commission After Waiting.
SALEM. Or., Sept. 1. (Special.) Re
cently the Railroad Commission dis
missed the complaint of W. S. TTRen
against the Northern Pacific Terminal
Company of Oregon, relating to alleged
delays in checking 1 -ggage at the Port
land Union Depot, but there Is another
complaint on file at the office of the
commission. The latest complaint is
made by A. P. Donahue, of Portland.
Mr. Donahue says that,he travels sev
eral thousand miles a year and has had
baggage checked at nearly all the lead
ing depots of the country, but In no
place has he had to wait half as long
as at Portland. The complainant states:
"Today I went Into the baggage-room
at 1 o'clock, and from that time until
2:20 o'clock I stood waiting for a man
to come and check my baggage.
"I spoke to him In a courteous man
ner and called his attention to the fact
that I had been waiting there an hour
and twenty minutes. An Insolent reply
was all the satisfaction I received."
COMMISSIONER HOZER BACK
State Delegate to Denver Convention
Says Oregon Scenery Is Best.
SALEM, Or., Sept. 1. (Special.) 8. A.
Hozer, Insurance Commissioner of Ore
gon, has returned from Colorado
Springs, where he attended the 42d an
nual convention of the Insurance com
missioners of the various states and
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