i - . - KNOX SAYS JAPAN LEAVES DOOR OPEN Declares Treaty With China No Menace.. AMERICA HAS EQUAL CHANCE Japan's Working of Manchur ian Mines Not Monopoly. RIGHTS ARE NOT EXCLUSIVE Both Nations Assnre United Suites Territory Is Open to Anyone Who Finds Minerals Japan's In fluence Strongly Hinted. WASHINGTON, Nov. 15. Recent treaties entered into by China and Japan as to the operation of coal mines along the South Manchurian Railway anu the Antung-Mukden Railway do not create monopolies, and hence are not violations of the "open door" or the "equal opportunities" principles, to the observance of which all leading powers are pledged. This is the conclusion reached by the State Department after a long and care ful investigation of the question in volved. The department today Issued the fol lowing statement: ' Department Issues Statement. "In view of the widespread publicity of the statement that the recent Chinese-Japanese agreement relating to Manchuria created for Chinese and Ji nese subjects a monopoly to carry on mining operations along the South Manchurian Railway and he Antung Mukden Railway, which would exclude Americans from an extensive field of industrial enterprise, inquiry has been . i tde of the' two signatory powers and ofnical assurance nas been received f each to the effect that no such exclusive claim to mining rights was intended by tne agreement, and that if minerals are found by Americans and others within the designated ter ritories, - orgectlon will be made to their working mines under concessions granted by China the whole scope and purpose of the agreement being that any operation by Chinese arid Japanese subjects of the mines within the ter ritory mentioned should be joint as be tween themselves. Knox' Conclusion Commended. "The above assurance confirms the conclusion already reported by the de partment as a result . of its careful study of the agreement in the light of related and contexual evidence." Secretary Knox has reached a con clusion commended In diplomatic cir cles, as fair and statesmanlike, and as of great Importance in view of the "explosive" possibilities of the situa tion. As to whether other provisions of the treaties the State Department is consider ing are positively inimical to American Interests, the department is non-committal. But from the fact that the provision as to the operation of the mines was regarded as possibly contain ing the best grounds for complaint. It seems reasonable to 'believe that other features of the treaties will not, for the present at least, bebrought in question. China Gets Cbientao. The conventions were signed at Pekln, September 4, by China and Japan. One referred to the district of Chlentao. Two questions were involved, first as 0 the territory itself, and second, as to jurisdic tion over Coreans inhabiting the territory. Japan yielded to China on both points. At the same time China opened several places to the residence of foreigners and protected the vested rights of Coreans al ready living on agricultural lands within the district. , China . undertakes to build the Chang Chun-Kirin Railway to connect with the Corean system at Hoiryong on the same terms as the Chang Chun-Kirin Railway itself, namely with jouint Chinese and Japanese capital. Japan to Dictate Railroad. The other conventions relate to railways and mines. China agrees that in the event of its undertaking to construct a railway betwen Hinmintun and Faku men, it will consult ' with Japan. The original project for the construction of this line was a British enterprise. Coal mines at Fushun and Yentai, con nected with the South Manchurian Rail .way. are to be worked by Japan subject to China's sovereign rights in the form of a royalty upon the output. The extent of the mines is to be delimited in a joint commission. Japan permits the Pekin-Mukden Rail way (Chinese) to cross the South Man churian Railway in order to extend to the city walP of Mukden. Both stations are now a mile from the wall. No mention is made of the question of railway guards. . MOORS SEND SUBMISSION Tribesmen Sue General Marina for Terms of Peace. 1 MADRID, Nov. 15. An official dis patch from Nador, Morocco, says Moor ish tribesmen have sent their submis sion to General Marina, commander of th Spanish forces. ZELAYA TAKES CITY AS REBELS LEAVE. IT GOVERNMENT TROOPS OCCUPY GREYTOWN NOW. Revolutionist General Professes to Believe He Has Adversary Bottled Up. BLUEFIELDS, Nlc, Nov. 15, via wire. less. General Chamorro, a leading revo lutionist, after destroying the river boats and harbor tugs belonging to th. gov ernment, evacuated Greytown voluntarily and General Toledo with 2000 government troops now occupies it. Chamorro, with the gunboat Ometepe, and several converted war vessels, main tains an effective blockade of the port General Toledo is thought to be in a bad position, the sea exit being held by Chamorro. No apprehension is shown by revolution ary leaders at Bluefields concerning Chamorro's forces. The belief is strong that Zelaya's chief is bottled In Grey town. GeneMLl Estrada believes Toledo will be forced to capitulate as provisions are scarce. Large quantities of arms have arrived here and the bluff is well fortified with siege guns. Small arms anB ammunition are plentiful and Bluefields is considered Impregnable. FATHER SAVES BABE'S LIFE Man Wlio Ixst Memorj Recovers to Tell of Heroic Deed. A desperate effort to save the life of his baby daughter, Elsie, is responsible for- the condition of John Fest, a patient at Good Samaritan Hospital, who Sun day night had lost his memory com pletely. ' . When he was taken to the nospital it was believed the man had been run down hv n "IVnrwl lawn sirpAfrar but Ffcst re covered sufficiently yesterday to declare this was not the case. He and his wife were standing on the platform of the rapidly-moving car when his wife reeled and dropped the baby. Feet bent forward to catch the child and lost his balance. As he fell he .M the child up and it was unhurt. He is suffering from con cussion of the orain. Feet's home i3 at 910 East Eighth street North. He says no one saw him the mo ment he fell. DIVIDED SENTENCE URGED Court Asked to Allow Brothers to Split Terms In Jail.' BOS.TON. Nov. 15. Morris Wise will support his own family and that of his brother. Harris, while the latter is serv ing a 21 months' sentence In Jail, and afterwards their positions will be re versed, if the court accepts the sugges tion of United States District Attorney French. The brothers were convicted of conceal ing assets in bankruptcy. When Harris Wise was sentenced today, Mr. French suggested that the sentence of Morris be suspended until Harris was free, that their families, which are in straitened circumstances, might Te cared for. The court will decide tomorrow. BIG COUGAR KILLS DOG Hunter Is in Pursuit, but Is Unajble to Find Beast. . ASTORIA, Or.. 'Nov. 15. (Special.) A monster mountain lion, which has been seen- frequently in the Lewis and Clark district the past year, killed one of James Coffman's dogs Saturday night. Coffman had found . the cougar's trail early In the day and started in pursuit with three dogs. Although killing one of tne aogs, the animal kept out of rifle shot. ' During the hunt, Coffman killed a good- sized wildcat, which he sold to a China man this morning. Wildcats in this vici nity live principally on quail, grouse and pheasants. SAILOR LOST IN STORM Maid of Orleans Encounters Heavy Weatlier in North Pacific. SEATTLE, Wash., Nov. 15. John Gretle, captain of the schooner Maid of Drleans, which reached port with a cargo of fish from Unga, reports that he en countered severe storms in the North Pa cific on his trip south, during which he lost one man. The sailor, Thomas Beresford, was swept overboard November 6 by a giant,L wave that tore the boats loose and swept everything from the decks that was not fastened down. PRESIDENT BURIES -SCRIBE Tart Hononary Pallbearer at Funeral ' of Raymond Patterson. WASHINGTON, Nov. 15. President Taft this afternoon attended the fu neral of Raymond A. Patterson, late correspondent of the Chicago Tribune in this city. Mr. Patterson and the President were classmates at Yale, and Mr. Taft acted as an honorary pallbearer. COLORADO HAS MUCH SNOW Silvcrton Reports 1 S Inches ; Grand Junction, 24-Hour Storm. SILVERTON, Colo., Nov. 15. Eighteen inches of snow has fallen here. Although railroad traffic has been delayed, no slides have been reported. GRAND JUNCTION, Colo., Nov. 15. Snow has fallen here steadily for the cast 24 hours. PORTLAND,. MAYOR DEMANDS PROBE OFSLEUTHS Judge Bennett Links Them With Crooks. ACCUSATIONS MADE ON BENCH Magistrate Says Detectives in League With Thieves. POLICE CHIEF ASTOUNDED Sensational Charges Startle In Trial - of Alleged Crook- He Is Re leased Pending Appeal. Conference Today. "I have evidence that there is an organized gang of officials in this city -who are affording protection to a gang- of crooks. I may be able to give the facts to the grand jury In a few days." ' MUNICIPAL JUDGE BENNETT. "I will sea to It ' that there U a thorough investigation. The defectives better get rid of bunco men &Bd thieves quickly or wo will get rid of the detectives. I will not tolerate the "stool-pigeon" system." MAYOR SIMON. "I will leave nothing undone to get at the bottom of this. Judge Bennett would not make such an accusation unless he had grounds for it. I dot not want to make charges against anyone now. I have relied upon members of the department for my information and may be I have been fooled." CHIEF OF FOIJCE COX. Investigation which may shake the Portland Police Department to Its foun dations is to result from charges of connivance with crime made from the benoh by Police Judge Bennett against unnamed persons who, he afterward de clared, were police detectives. Judge Bennett asserts he has the strongest kind of evidence to back his accusations and that he purposes to carry it before the grand Jury, that Indictments may be brought. Strict Probe Ordered. Mayor Simon declares he will conduct a thorough investigation of Judge Ben nett's charges on his own and the city's account. If they are found to be true, he declares the guilty persons will be punished. He has issued instructions to this effect to Chief of Police Cox. Chief Cox is astounded. He says he has relied implicitly on his subordinates and may have been deceived. Hardly had Judge Bennett uttered his accusation against the detectives when the Police Chief telephoned to the Mayor asking instructions. "Probe with all your vigor," was Simon's response. Sleuths Are Mum. The detectives are silent, save to speak in general terms. "I knew it was coming," said one. "I am not afraid of the grand jury," said Captain Baty, superintendent of the sleuths. Detective (Concluded on Page 11.) j 'TWILL BE DIFFERENT NOW. . SWSyW IIIIIMU ' j ' - ........................... . . . , . . . 1 OREGON, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1909. IDAHO GRIDIRONERS ROBBED OF SPOILS THTJGS TAKE $659 CHECK FROM MANAGER OP TEAM. Henry Smith Held Tp on Platform of Small Station While Re , turning With Players. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene, Nov. 15. (Special.) Members of the Idaho football team, which played Oregon in Portland last Saturday, . had an exciting experience near Colfax, Wash., last night when Henry Smith, their manager was robbed of a check for $659, representing Idaho's entire share of the gate re ceipts at the game. The news was re ceived here today when Smith sent rush telegram asking Manager Goodman, of Oregon, to have payment on the check stopped. Smith, who is himself a track athlete and called "Hercules" because of his great strength, was strolling along the platform of a small station, where the train had stopped, when two men seized him by the arms. Before he could resist they went through his pockets, taking the check and disappeared. The team had their tickets paid for and enough spare cash left to get back to the university town of Moscow. The check was on the Hibernian Bank, of Portland. The Oregon manager wired the bank not to honor it if presented. FACE SLAP COSTS $1200 Unwilling Girl Witness Is Hurried to Court In Automobile. HOQUIAM, Wash., . Nov. 15. (Spe cial.) A Jury today in, the Superior Court, at Montesano, awarded Mrs. Les ter Howells a verdict for $1200 damages in her suit for $500(ytgalnst JTohn Win ters, a -wealthy merchant of this city, whom she insisted slapped her face during an argument over the return of an unsatisfactory article of apparel. jjuruiiasea irom . tne defendant s es tablishment. A feature of the case was the non appearance of a Miss Blomquist, who had been summoned as a witness, and the young woman- was taken into the Sheriffs charge on a bench warrant is sued by Judge Sheeks, and hurried to court in an automobile. STOLEN CASH COMES BACK Portland Bank Recovers Money Sent Away in Mail by Robber. SALT LAKE CITY Nov. 15. The legal owner of $2410 received by Charles G. Price, of Ogden, in the mail last Decem ber hap, been found. The currency was wrapped in a newspaper, addressed to 'Charles Price." Charles G. Price, the recipient,' was expecting no money in this form, so he made the facts public and put the cash in a bank. It was learned later that "V. C. Wells had mailed the currency, after robbing the fcast Side Bank, of Portland, Or. The bank began action to recover the $2410 from Charles G. Price and the Og den bank. Judge Murray, in the Fed eral Court today, gave the East Side Bank judgment for the amount, with in terest from the date It was deposited. MARTIAL LAW PROCLAIMED Drastic Action Follows Assassina tions in Buenos Ayres. BUENOS AYRES, Nov. 15. President Alcorta today proclaimed martial law throughout the country for 60 days, as a result of the assassination yesterday of Senor Falcon, Chief of Police, and his secretary. The police assert that the Falcon out- rasre was part of a vast anarchistic plot. JUDGE GRAHAM TO HEAD GOASTLEAGUE San Francisco Man Is Compromise. EW1NG TURNS DOWN OFFICE Discussion Occupies Directors Entire Day. M'CREDIE IS NOT HEARD Portland Man Offers Several Sug gestions, AH of Which Are Promptly Iald Aside Without Any Consideration by Board. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15. (Spe cial.) Judge Thomas F. Graham," of the Superior Court in San Francisco, was elected president of the Pacific Coast League tonight by the directors of the organization assembled in an nual meeting at the St. Francis. The result of the election of, a man to succeed J. Call Ewing, who had de clined to he considered a candidate, came very much in the nature of a surprise, especially as Judge Graham had not been suggested In this capacity. In fact, it is quite certain that Judge Graham was a compromise candidate, to settle a question that the leagDe had been unable to decide after eight hours of consideration. Judge Graham- was called Into con sideratlon at 8 o'clock and was asked if he would accept the presidency. He asked for time to consider the matter, and at 11 o'clock announced that he would accept. His election was there fore merely a matter of form, as he had already been agreed upon. Question Takes Whole Day. The question' of a-new president prac tically occupied the entire time of the league directors and the other important subject, that of whether the Pacific Northwest League will be granted terrl torial rights in Portland, was still to come up for settlement at midnight, when the league directors were still in session. A number of names were mentioned for the presidency. Cal Ewing wae repeat edly urged to reconsider his refusal to accept the post, the directors saying they were anxious to have him serve for an other year. He refused absolutely to be considered. Henry Berry, of Los Ange les, wae strong for some member of the league to have the position and said if the other directors would not run, he would be a candidate. He was overruled, how ever, as it seemed to be the wish to name a sjan outside of the league for chief executive. McCredie Is Turned Down. Several Portlanders were suggested. It was announced that Fielder A. Jones, formerly manager of the Chicago White Sox, had signified his willingness to ac cept the position, if tendered to him Harrison Allen, a Portland attorney, and George F. Roberteon, a former Califor nian now in business In Portland, were also mentioned. The name of Bill Lange, of San Francisco, was suggested by Ewing. It transpires, also, that Judge McCredie (Concluded on Page 7- COPPER MINES ON VERGE OF MERGER $1,000,000,000 COMPANY WOULD RESTRICT PRODUCTION. Though Deal Not Completed, Wall Street Sends Stocks to New High Level. NEW YORK. Nov. 15. More detailed re ports regarding the impending merger or agreement among great copper producers today sent prices to new high records for the year. There were denials of rumors that merger negotiations had gone beyond the tentative stage, but it was generally ad mitted that certain Interests are trying to bring about an agreement among pro ducers to regulate output, and thereby to prevent overproduction and depreciation of values. The capitalization of the combine, ac cording to the best reports, probably will be close to $1,000,000,000. A report from Boston that a corpo... " with that cap italization was to be formed with the firm of J. P. Morgan in 'charge of the financing was denied by a member of the Morgan- firm. Similar guarded denials from officials of several Independent cop per concerns indicated that negotiations: are merely tentative. On the other hand, Wall Street's confl dence in the ultimate success of the mer ger planB are indicated by the trend of the day's prices. Amalgamated Copper advanced to 94, a new high level since the Spring of 1907, and Anaconda reached 63, a new high record for the year. When the market closed, 16,000 shares of Amafe gamated, 40,000 shares of Aaaoonda and 55,000 shares of American Smelting had been traded in, with net gains for the day of from 1 to 8 points each. HAY NOT AFTER PILES' JOB Washington Governor's Eye Not on Senatorial Toga. SPOKANB, Wash., Nov. 15.-(Special.)-. "I am not a candidate for the United States Senate to succeed Senator Piles,' said Governor M. E. Hay today. "I have never considered the possibility of going to Washington, and under no circum stances will 1 become a candidate to suc ceed Senator Piles." Mr. Hay will build or buy another home In Spokane when his work at Olympia is over. He is living in Olympia now to save expenses. It has been rumored on account of his selling his home on Cannon Hill that he would move to the Coast. "Spokane is my home and always will be, as far as I know," said the Governor. "My business interests all center here. and I simply sold my home because could save $300 per month during the time I live In Olympia. I intend to build or purchase a home here when my work at Olympia Is over." BABE'S TEARS SAVE PAPA Drunken Mother in Cell, Infant Cries Alone at Home. A 6-months-old- baby, crying at home for its mother, who was in the City Jail on a charge of drunkenness, Is all that saved Ham Collison, a saloonkeeper at 414 East Morrison street, from being placed in jail himself late last night. Collison came to police headquarters Intoxicated, Inquiring about his wife. "We both got drunk together," he told Captain Slover. "I guess I will lock you up, then," replied the officer. Just then the telephone bell jangled and Patrolman R. M. Stewart, who had been sent to the Collison home at East Sixtii and East Morrison streets, to see Colli son, reported there was a baby in the house alone, crying. Captain Slover permitted the man to return home to care for the infant. BOYS' PRANK COSTS LIMBS Birminhgam Lads Crushed Stolen Engine Runs Away. SEATTLE, Wash., Nov. 15. Forty boys at Birmingham stole a mogul locomotive that had been sidetracked by a crew last night and ran the engine several miles. Then they reversed the lever and started for Birmingham, throwing the throttle wipe open. The boys were unable to stop yie engine, and they Jumped off. Everyone was Injured, five seriously. The engine attained a high speed, and crashed Into a freight train in the Birmingham yard and was wrecked. The damage to the engine and cars will reach $10,000. Fred Glover, Samuel Boskirk, James Morrison and Charles Whalen, . all of Birmingham, each suffered 'fracture of both legs, and Frank McFadden's legs were crushed. CARLISLE GROWING WORSE Ex-Secretary's Illness Has Assumed Serious Aspect. NEW YORK, Nov. 15. There was a change for the worse today In the condi tion of ex-Secretary of the Treasury John G. Carlisle, who is under treatment for intestinal disorders at St. Vincent's Hos pital. The attending physician said tonight that his condition "had assumed a more serious aspect." TAFT CONSIDERS MESSAGE Takes Up Interstate Commerce and Anti-Trust Laws. WASHINGTON, Nov. 15. President Taft will in a few days consider the amendment ' to the interstate commerce and anti-trust laws which he will rec ommend to Congress In his message. W. C. Brown, president of the New York Central, was among the President's callers today. PRICE FIVE CENTS. SUGAR PROBE MAY' . Upheaval Looked For in Fraud Inquiry. LOEB CREDITS EX-PRESIDENT Collector Says Mr. Roosevelt Influenced Action. TRUST STOCKS TAKE FALL Government May Carry Cases to Bos ton and Philadelphia Back Du ties Due From These Ports. Officers Arc Keticcnt. NEW YORK, Nov. 15. While the legal machinery of the Government moves slowly, the air of uncertainty surrounding the so-called sugar fraud cases is inter preted to foreshadow an inquiry which, may rank with the insurance upheaval of 1905. Boston and Philadelphia were brought within the scope of the investigation to day with the report that the Government would attempt to obtain back duties on sugar in those cities, while investigation went on in New York with repeated rumors of reaching "men higher' up." Henry L. Stlmson, special attorney for the Government in the cases, de clined to discuss this phase of the matter. Credit Given Roosevelt. William Loeb, Jr., collector of the port, also was inclined to be reticent, but he repeated that it was through the influence of Theodore Roosevelt that the Indictment and prosecution of sugar frauds was undertaken. Accord ing to Mr. Loeb, he had talked over the matter with Mr. Rosevelt before he took charge of the Customs-house iiere. The denial from Washington today by James B. Reynolds, ex-Assistant Secre-' tary of the Treasury, that Jie had opposed the investigation,, was followed by one . from Richard Parr, through whose al leged statements Mr. Reynolds' actions and motives were criticised, who said that he had been misquoted. Parr Defends Keynolds. Parr, who is still cnguged in the Customs-house, issued the following state ment: "In regard to the statement that J. f Concluded on Page 2.) INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS The Wethcr. - YESTERDAY'S Maximum temperature, 15 decrees; minimum, :iS. TODAY'S Fair; not so cold; light cast wind. National. Secretary Knox says Japan lias not violated China's "open door" in treaty. Page 1. Sugar fraud probe promises to reach higher- ups. Pago l. National apple show opens In Spokane. Page 2- Domestic. Merger of copper companies with Jl.ooo.uoo,- om capital being: organized. Page l. Mexican Socialist, arrested on Taft's visit to Los Angeles, la released. Page 4- Hope abandoned for 000 entombed minera. Page J. flupreme Court sentences Tennessee Sheriff, and rive others to jail tor railing to pro vent lynching In li)ut. Page 2. Edward J. Bowes, Tacoma millionaire, pa a justice $j to marry him to Miss Illlngton. Pa tee 4. Convention of labor leaders proposes to go to Washington if Uompurs must bo jailed. Page 5. Members of Mrs. Stetson's church rebuke her and affirm loyalty to Mrs. Eddy. Page 4. Sport. Billy Sullivan, famous Chicago player, will desert baseball for Oregon. Pago Vancouver, B. C, will meet Multnomah firs time Friday night. Page i. Pnclrlc Northwest. Spokane leaders of I. W. W. face deporta tion. Page 6. Idaho football manager robbed of $HoD check. Paso 1. Federal Supreme Court confirms State ofi Washington's title to shore lands. Page a. Oregon Cf ty-Sllverton electric lino seems as sured. Page 6. Idaho stockman scores Forestry Service. Page 6 Washington maintains load In production of lumber, despite decrease. Page 2. Professor Munsterberg interests "himself In defense of woman tried for killing hus band. Page 1. Commercial and Marine. Farmers, holding back wheat, force price up. page 17. Bearish news Ignored In Chicago market. Page 17. Uplift In stock prices at New York. Page IT. Deop-draft vessels find plenty of water orb the Columbia River bar. Page 16. 4 Portland and Vlm-lnlty. Judge Bennett, accusing detectives of being in league with crooks. Mayor Simon or ders investigation. Page 1. Heney leaves for Oregon this week to take .up land-fraud Indictments. Page IS. Frank J. post to address Oregon Bar Asso ciation on "Infamous Legislation In Re spect to Election of Judges." Page 10. Weather Bureau reports let up of coldest November weather in many years. Page S. Injured "joy-rider" contradicts statement she had cocktails at Twelve Mile House. Page 12. Wif wants divorce because husband tips over dinner table. Page Iti. Oregon wins many prizes in the A-Y-P Ex- ; position. Page 10. ; Bishop Bell of Los Angeles approves dis cussion of politics by churches. Page 11. Santa Fe Road will place agent Jn Portland. ' Page 10. City and county authorities agree to place City Jail in new Courthouse. Page Mrs. Lola O. Baldwin censures plan of re stricted district at Civic Institute. Page 12. Labor Council assails right of port of Port Iaimi ia liue city dry dock. Page 1 REACH HIGHER UPS IHTI 107.2