THE MORNING OREGONTAN; WEDTfESDAT; DECEMBER 13, ' 1909.
MEXICO READY TO
HELP OUT ZELAYA?
the opening- sessions of the Tenth Na
tional Good Roads convention.
A letter from President Taft declares
against National aid to any great ex
tent. The President says:
"My own view of the good roads
question is that it is chiefly a state
function, and that all states ought to
unite in an effor o promoe good roads.
I do not think that the farmers are as
much interested in the matter as they
ought to be.
"Nex to education, a system of good
roads Is the greatest clvilizer."
Arthur C. Jackson, National president
of the Good Roads Association, suggest
ed the plan of National and state hlgh
ways. A resolution declaring for Fed
eral aid in good roads work will be in
troduced. INTERVENTION IS
BEING CONSIDERED
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Diplomats See Scheme Behind
Dispatch of Gunboat to
Corinto Harbor.
Mexico May Be Asked to Join
in Protectorate Over
Unruly RepiHc.
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A USEFUL CHRISTMAS GIFT
LOVERS' LEAP IS FATAL
PRECEDENTS ARE' FOUND
ODD PREDICAMENT ARISES
Should Xicnrnguan Kxecutive Escape
to Mexican Boat, Trouble Slight
rlsp Between Iiaz and
Fnited States.
WASHINGTON". Ie 14. In Central
American diplomatic circles, here, the
rllKoatahlnr of the Mexican gunboat Guer
rero to Corinto la taken to have only one
meaning the furnishing of an asylum for
President Zelaya when he Is forced to
abdicate.
The diplomats, practically all of whom
ere acquainted, with the depth of the
water In that harbor, point out that the
Guerrero can make fast to the piers
there, while the American gunboats, the
Torktown and the Vlcksburjr, are of too
Frreat draft to approach close to the
shore. This fact gives a great advantage
to the Guerrero, provided her errand is
to rescue Zelaya from American retribu
tion. 0
Unless a large contingent of United
States marines or bluejackets Is landed
to prevent the approach of anyone to
1he Mexican war vessel, Zelaya might
Flip aboard, say the Central Americans
here, and then laugh at any attempt at
Oils capture.
Once on the Guerrero, the Nicaraguan
"president would be theoretically on Mexi
can soil, and United State naval authori
ties would be powerless; unless it were
'decided to make an issue and take Zelaya
Jiv force an act that would be tanta-
i mount to a declaration of war with
' Mexico.
HlAXAGCA IS IS OPES REVOIT
Vigilance Committee Watches to Pre
vent Zelaya' Escape.
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Dec. 14. The
people of Managua are In open revolt
against Zelaya, without check from the
police, " and a vigilance committee has
been organized to yrevent the escape of
the President. The people openly de
mand Intervention by the United States,
'and are crowding the streets, giving vent
' to unrestrained denunciation of the ad
: ministration.
Shouts of "Long live liberty," "Long
! live the United States," "Long live
; Mexico," "Long live Estrada," are heard
; on every side.
The street demonstrations began last
! night from denunciatory speeches, . and
' the temper of . the . people was raised
by the report that a battle had been
1 fought and won by Vasques, command
ing the Zelayan forces, around Rama,
and that "Vasquez had massacred a large
number of revolutionists.
With this report came the additional
rumor that Vasquez had violated the
armistice, and it was considered prob
able that he would not do so unless he
had Received Instructions . from Zelaya.
These reports lost nothing In passing
frohv mouth to mouth. As the Mexican
Minister was the guarantor of the ar
mistice. 1t is stated that that official
will ask for his passports, unless Satis
factory, explanations are made.
The . whole country is In a ferment.
Zelaya is denounced on every hand, but
he is master of the situation and the
people fear a wholesale execution of po
litical prisoners. - iThe prisons are . fuH
of men, moat of whom are half starved
and doubtless would welcome death.
A serious danger threatens, for the
American concessionaire of the electric
lighting plant declares that be will put
the whole city in darkness if a large
sum. of monpy due is not paid before
noon .'tomorrow. This bill amounts to
19.000, pesos, and it is hardly probable
that the demand will be. met.
The... American Vice-Consul, Henry Cal
iftr, has stuck to his post and conducted
the- business of his office under condi
tions of much: danger.
BAD FAITH,' SAY RESOLUTIONS
Central .Americans in Mexico De-
'," ' , , iiounce United Stutes.
i MEXICO CITY. Dec: 14. Resolutions
.passed'-by 'a. committee selected at a
meeting Of the Central Americans in
Mexico City,' denouncing- the action of
the: United States -in reference to Nic
aragua, and' Zelaya, - were mailed here
today to President Taft pnd Secretary
Ivnex.' " They were ratified- at a mass
meeting of members of Central Ameri
can colonies in this city late last night.
They were in part as follows:
That the Government of the United States
has no rlRht to Intervene in the Interior
effalrn of Central American state, despite
the rennonn- ntated ny -you. and we afflrm
j that the purpose of your government is
; to consummate a.n offense against Nicara
gua, arousine; political passion, T&Kme au
Vajitage o the credulity of some Central
Americans. : .
: That Xlcaras-ua h&a srrounds to consider
that the present revolution has been pro
moted by the Government ot the United
fH&tes and has perfect rlftht to claim for
that Rovernnmn an lndemnlzatlon sufficient
to pay for Hi loss of life and Interests
H hleh -your poernment has caused with its
Irregular proceeding.
1 hat If the Government of the United
States had sought in good faith an equitable
and Impartial solution ' of the conflict, it
would have accepted at once the mediation
offered by the Government of Mexico ti
olve the question peaceably & mediation
which was offered, according to a declara
tion of - the Mexican Government to the
press.
We as citizens of five republics of Cen
tral America, declare that your note is
opposed to the sovereignty and dignity of
our commen country, but principally to the
Republic of Nicaragua; that we consider
the note is not inspired by a government
friendly to our people, and In consequence
wo protest against the aggression- which
yuur government Is practising against Nica
ragua, and we call upon all our countrymen
In Central Amerloa -and abroad to be on
the alert with respect to the dominating
and absorbing tendencies of the American
Government, In order that, should the oc
casion present itself, they may act as the
patriotism and independence of our five re
public may demand. '
ROAD. WORK STATE'S DUTY
Taft Opposes National Aid In Con
Btructlng Highways.
TOPEKA, Kas., Dec. 14. National aid
for permanent roads, a system of Na
tional highways connecting: capitals of
the various states and of state high
ways connecting various county seats,
use -of Federal prisoners for building
roads and the establishment of road
makinsr on a. striotly business basis axe
i some of tfes-euflrgestlons made today at
SPEED Of G AUTO JUMPS WITH
THEM OVER PRECIPICE.
Daughter of Rich Calffornian Dead',
Son of Michigan Croesus
May Die.
PASADENA. Cal.. Dec. 14. Miss Agnes
Claypool, the daughter of a wealthy res
ident of this city, was Instantly killed
and Harvey Bissell, 24 years old. son of
a Grand Rapids, Mich., millionaire man
ufacturer, was perhaps fatally injured
this afternoon when the racing automo
bile in which they were riding went over
the grade of the Rock Valley road and
fell 100 feet down the steep incline.
Miss Clay pool's body was found under
the machine. Bissell wasstlll conscious.
His collarbone and right leg were broken
and his spine injured. r
Mr. Bissell said that after leaving Jhe
top of the steep incline the transmis
sion af the machine broke and he was
unable to check its wild flight with the
brake. He called to Miss Claypool to
jump, but it was too late and the heavy
machine plunged down the embankment
before either of Its occupants could free
themselves.
It is said here that young Bissell and
Miss Claypool were engaged to be mar
ried in the Winter.
ROBBER FLOUTS POLICE
HOLDS UP STORE NEAR SCENE
OF FORMER DEEDS.
Declines to Take Money From Cash
Register When He Finds Amount
Is but Small, and Flees.
SAN FRANCI3CO. Dec. 14. Evading
the vigilance of the Police Department
and almost brushing shoulders with two
detectives set to watch for his reappear
ance, the lone bandit who killed one
man and robbed three stores a week ago,
re-visited one of the stos.es and robbed it
again last Saturday night and has since
defied the utmost efforts of the police to
catoh him, walked Into a candy store to
night 20 feet from the scene of the double
robbery, and forced the girl in charge
to open the cash drawer. He refused to
take the small amount it contained, and
his action appeared to be Inspired only
by a desire to flout the police.
The place he robbed twice has been
closed since the death of the proprietor's
mother last Sunday. Two detectives have
been constantly on watch, day and night,
anticipating just what occurred tonight.
They were near all the time the bandit
was in the candy store, but saw nothing
of htm and did not know the place had
been visited.- until they were called by
the frightened girl.
GOTHAM FIGHTS FOR WEST
Eastern Shippers Take Up War for
Better Coast Freight Rates.
NEW YORK, Dec. 14. A delegation
representing the Merchants' Association
of New Tork left for Washington today
to attend, a hearing before the Inter
state Commerce Commission relative to
the so-called back haul railroad rates
from Portland, Seattle and San Fran
cisco to interior points.
As these are the rates under which
goods shipped from the Atlantic to the
Pacific seaboard are distributed into
the interior, they directly affect the
Atlantic seaboard shippers. The cases
are closely delated to the Spokane case.
A. 0. U. W. PLANS NEW BODY
Independent Supreme Lodge May
Settle Dlvltslon In Order.
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 14. A meet
ing of representatives . of the Missouri,
Kansas. . Nebraska and Arizona-New
Mexico grand lodges of the Ancient Order
of United Workmen began her'e today to
form a new supreme lodge, which is to
be purely fraternal In its relations ft the
subordinate grand lodges. . .
The meeting Is a culmination of the
division in the A. O. U. W., resulting from
an effort of the supreme lodge to con
trol benefit funds of various grand lodges.
RIVER MEN SEEK UNISON
Missouri Basin ' Workers Ask All
Waterway Bodies to Join.
OMAHA, Dec. 14. The Missouri Riyer
Navigation Congress began its annual
meeting this afternoon with thre egov
ernors and 150 delegates present. Gov
ernor Burke, of North Dakota, president
of the congress, presided.
Governor Burke suggested that the
National Rivers and Harbors Associa
tion, the Lakes to the Gulf Waterways
Association and other similar organiza
tions work together.
Concert Recital at Y. M. C. A.
Edward Adner Thompson will give his
popular entertainment at the new Y. M.
C. A. hall. Sixth and Taylor .streets, Fri
day night. December 17. at 8:15 o'clock.
Admission 50 cents, members 35 cents.
The busiest and mightiest little
thing that ever was made is Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
do the work whenever you require
their aid. These tablets change weak
ness into strength, llstlessness into
energy, gloominess Into joyousness.
Their action Is so gentle one don't real
ize they have taken a purgative. Sold
by all dealers.
Somebody has Invented a combined electric
lamp and shaving mlrmr In which the re
flector can be arranged to throw the light
only upon the face below the eyes, no light
.fa I hit uxmul th mirror or to ayes.
Nicaraguan Congress Makes Final
Attempt to Add to List of Zelaya'
Monopolies In Violation of
Constitution.
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in Washington. had an Interview
with Secretary Knox this afternoon. He
presented a statement from President
Diaz, containing his views.
At the State Department this after
noon it was announced no statement
could be made with respect to the Mexi
can note for the present, at least, or
until ' department officials had an oppor
tunity to give it thorough consideration.
It is expected, however, that this Gov
ernment's reply may be ready for de
livery to Governor Creel within the next
day or two.
Zelaya Is Monopolist.
The report from Managua that the
Nicaraguan congress, probably anticipat
ing the early retirement of Presldept
Zelaya, ' attempted to authorize Import
ant concessions for Zelaya, calls atten
tion to the number of vastly remunera
tive monopolies already enjoyed by Ze
laya and his friends.
The facts as to these monopolies are
contained In official- reports to the State
Department ana are said to be suscept
ible of absolute proof.
This attempt at wholesale monopoliza
tion of the resources of the republic and.
in fact, the recognition or toleration 'of
monopolies in any form, is in direct and
deliberate violation of the Nacaraguan
constitution, which specifically ordains
that "there shall be no monopolies that
pay very large dividends."
Ram Privilege Pays Richly.
One of those is called the Aguardiente
Syndicate, which handles rum made from
sugar cane. This monopoly paid In the
year 16 per cent. Still another is the
cattle syndicate, which pays 2 per cent
a month. Other monopolies Include the
sole right for exportation of cocoanuts
on the Atlantic Coast; the exportation
of turtles, sponges, pearls and mother or
pearl on the Atlantic Coast; the fisher
ies on the Pacific Coast; a company
formed for the introduction of crude oil
for refining In Corinto; the monopoly
for nail manufacturing; the soap trust.
It is said that President Zelaya con
trols all the monopolies and concessions
mentioned and receives the lion's share
of their abnormal earnings.
The existence of these and many other
unlawful monopolies has constituted a
great burden to the Nicaraguan people
and has resulted In an almost complete
paralysis of trade.
MORALES TAKES THREE TOWNS
Estrada Proclaimed President as
Rebels Marcli On.
BLUEFIELDS, Nicaragua, Deo. 14.
An official message, received at the In
surgent headquarters here, announces
that General Morales, at the head of a
band of insurgents, has captured Tor
tuga, Orlsi and Supoa, three small towns
on the Costa Rican frontier. Morales
proclaimed Estrada President of Nicar
agua and continued his march to attack
the important town of Rivas.
General Estrada and his followers have
taken courage at the prospect of assist
ance from the United States in their
efforts to overthrow the government of
Nicaragua.
The United State cruisers Des Moines
and Tacoma and the collier Leonidas,
with their crews on board are still lying
outside the harbor. A cablegram reports
that 700 additional marines from the
United States have started for Colon, and
this Is interpreted as assurance that
marines will be sent here to reinforce
the bluejackets now in the harbor.
United States Consul Moffat Is making
tentative arrangehnents for shore quar
ters for the American fighting men. The
Consul is in hourly communication with
Commander Shipley of the Des Moines
and Commander Nlblack. of the Tacoma,
and also Is exchanging long cablegrams
with Washington.
The presence of the Americans here
affords the people of the- city a sense
VANCOUVER WOMAN DIES
VysM
MR. AXD MRS. PETER CLANCY, DECEASED.
VANCOUVER, Wash.. Dec. 14. (Speoial.) Mrs. Margaret Clancy,
aged 69, widow of Peter Clancy, who died August 29, last, passed away
this afternoon at her home at 1600 Main street, in this city, from the
rupture of a blood vessel. She had been ill for several years.
Mrs. Clancy was born in Clifton, Galway County, Ireland, on Janu
ary 6, 1840. When 12 years'old she came with her parents to the
United States -and lived In New Tork and Wisconsin. During the next
seven years she made five trips back to Ireland, and when Bhe was 19
years old settled in Wisconsin. Her maiden name was Geohegan, and
she was married January 1. 1870. in Westport, Wis., to Peter Clancy.
In 1876 they -came West and settled in Forest-Grove, Or., and In 1883
they moved to Vancouver.. There are six children, all living James
Clancy and Miss Mollie and Kathleen Clancy, of Vancouver; and Oliver,
John and Nicholas Clancy, of Seattle. r -
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of security. It is. noted that since the
arrival of the Des Moines,- General
Vasquez, of the- Government forces near
Rama, has redoubled his efforts to ef
fect a compromise with Estrada.
General Estrada now has 2400 men and
looks forward to an early engagement
that will result in a decisive victory for
the insurgents.
General Vasquez has reconcentrated
his troops In the hills overlooking: the
Mico River, a few miles from Rama.
Vasquez's right is threatened by Gen
eral Luis Mena, who has taken up a
position nine miles south on the Rama
River. On the. other flank of the gov
ernment army Is General Fornos Diaz,
whose troops occupy a strong- position
on the Slguia River. As the Mico Riv
er flows between the Rama and the
Slguia Rivers, Vasquez is hemmed in
on either side.
REBELS INVADE COSTA RICA
Morales Reported Seriously Wound
ed in Engagement.
SAN JUAN DEL. RIO, Nic, Dec. 14.
A small body of revolutionists led by
General Moreles attacked Orosi, which
is in the extreme northwest of Costa
Rica, a few miles front lie borders of
Lake Nicaragua. This place was de
fended by 20 men, four of whom were
killed. The rest retired.
According: to advices received here.
General Morales was seriously wound
ed. After the engagement the victor
ious revolutionists burned the houses
and pushed forward.
' No news has reached here from
Rama for three days. Telegraphic
communication Is interrupted.
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CITY GETS
Portland Architects to Get Ma
jor Portion of Fund.
DESIGNERS HOLD MEETING
President Wetherbee, of Civic Im
provement League, Tells Architec
tural CluT They Will Have
Chance to Compete.
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With the knowledge - that the 20.
000 City Beautiful fund is to be di
vided among Portland architects and
the expert chosen to supervise the
work and believing- that the competi
tive plan for work on the new West
Side high school would be beneficial to
all concerned, the Architectural Club
last night Indorsed the plans of the
Civic Improvement Club for a City
Beautiful and appointed a committee to
go before the taxpayers' meeting to he
held in the near future, and request
the taxpayers to empower the school
board to award the high school plans
by a competitive plan.
It .was included in the motion to
have the school board appoint a Jury
of men who wuld be in a position to
give a lust decision after viewing the
plans submitted."
The meeting was' primarily one on
which' the crwc center and civic im
provement "questions were paramount.
After addresses by Dr. J. R. Wether
bee and 'City Park Superintendent
Mische, who outlined the work of the
Civic Improvement League In detail.
E. F. Lawrence of the firm of Mac
Naughton, Raymond and Lawrence was
elected as the, representative of the
architectural club on the Civic Im
provement committee. Mr. Lawrence
stated that he would serve not as an
individual but as the representative of
the organization and' that he would be
governed through all by the wishes of
the architectural club.
Club -Indorses Employing Bennett.
On motion of Mr. Lawrence the
Architectural Club went on record as
heartily favoring the movement to
employ Burnham & Bennett of Chi
cago. The club took action on the school com
petitive plan in the light of the recent
award of the plans of the Jefferson High
School when the man chosen to give a
decision did so and later had his award
overruled by the School Board to the
chagrin of a number of the local archi
tects who cried out that the profession In
the cltv had not been treated fairly In the
matter.
When the matter was taken before the
courts' it was held that the School Board
had no right to empower any one other
than themselves to award the plans and
It' Is for this purpose that the Archi
tectural Club has decided to go before'
the taxpayers and request that action be
taken giving; the School Board this right
to empower some jury to make an award.
It was also brought out before the
meetinjr that a site had already been
secured bv the School Board' although it
is stated that the- location of this is being
withheld for final approval when the
Board meets In January.
A motion was passed to asjc that this
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action be deferred until after the plans
for a city beautiful have been prepared
In order that the city plan may include a
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