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4 TWICE A WEEK ROSEBURG PLAINDEALER. Vol. XXXV ROSEBURG, DOUGLAS COUNTY, OREGON, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1903. No. 67 OBTAINING PUBLIC OFFICE. GOOD OLD CUSTOMS ARE BRUSHED ASIDE. THE JUDGMENT OF AN UNKNOWN PREACHER BETTER THAN OF OUR CONGRESSMEN. " The application is made, by a citi zen for a public office, appointive tin der the president. It has always been customary for the applicant to send his petition to the Congressional delegation, for the reason that the senators and representatives being chosen among the people, and by their long residence in the communi ties, their greater or less prominence in public affairs and their interest, in their constituency, together with their personal acquaintance, they are pre sumed to know something of the ability and fitness an applicant may Lave to discharge the duties of the of fice to which he aspires. If the ap plicant has the good standing which always accompanies good citizenship, the delegation recommends him to the President for the appointment. The President is not presumed to, and does not know the fitness of the thousands of applicants for offices which he is to fill by appointment. He must rely for such knowledge on persons who are in a position to know the applicants. For this information he turns to the representatives from that state wherein the office is to be held. It is a custom of the President, so old that the memory of man run neth not to the contrary, to appoint to the office the man recommended by the congressional delegation. And it is a custom that is just and right. The President can't possibly know, every aspirant for public office; he must depend Hpon the advice of those who do know theapplicants. This we -say has been the custom, uninformily followed and acquiesced in. At this time, it appears, however, that that custom is to be brushed aside and a new precedent established. We have at the head of our government an ""accidental president" who is wedded to a "freak secretary of the interior," who in turn is the satellite of a hy brid special agent. When an applica tion is made for a position the Presi dent runs to Sissy Hitchcock, and asks Sissy's consent; and Sissy says wait un til I can get Green's ear; Green says hold on until I can .ask a preacher, (any old preacher will do, just a com mon, plain preacher). Preacher says no;-Green says no; Sissy say3 no; Teddy says no. Then they all say we want influence." NoW whafis meant by "influence?" Is it a secret understanding of some sort, by the power of which appointments are made? How is influence secured such influence as is demanded by the Secretary and President? Is it the result of long service in the discharge of duty? No, John H. Mitchell has it, Binger Hermann has it, and against the recommendation of these men the unsupported statement of an un known preacher is weighed and found to be the heavier. It can't be possible that the Presi dent holds a malice against the state for Mr. Hermann's re-election as some persons try to think. It is very probably true that Hitchcock is nar row enough for such a feeling; but it would be deplorable indeed to realize that the President had no more man hood than to resort to such pitty spite. Old Sissy Hitchcock's ignornnce and small ways are pitiful, and any man from Roosevelt down who pays heed to his counsel is treading in quick sand which is liable to engulf him at anytime. He is not a safe man. His orders and rulings establish him as an erratic crank liable to bring trouble to any one who relies upon his judgment. THE PROTEST IS GETTING THERE. Board of Trade Protest Against For est Reserve Measures Meets Approval of People. The protest of the Roseburg Board of Trade against forest reserve exten sions in Wastern Oregon, is meeting with the approval it deserves. It is commended on every hand as the proper move. Both of the United States Senators from Oregon to gether with the representatives in congress have expressed themselves in unmistakable tones as indorsing the resolutions. The Boards of Trade and Chambers of Commerce of other counties in the state have ap proved the action of the local board and are passing similar resolutions condemning the action of Secretary Hitchcock in withdrawing such vast tracts of land from settlement The public land policy of the gov ernment, under the present adminis tration, is an abuse of the veriest I kind upon the private citizen. The ! secretary is either wantonly or ma liciously preventing the development of Western Oregon in a very marked degree by with holding lands from citizens to which thev are justly en titled. Japan at the Fair. Japan has asked for 18,000 square feet for display purposes at the St. Louis Fair. This is in addition to the 11,000 square feet already assigned : to Japan, making a total of 29,000; square ieet or a space practically 170x170 feet. The little brown men from the Orient are rapidly coming to the front as advertisers of their products. They i are an up-to-date, progressive people, I bright, industrious and energetic; No undertaking is too big for the Japs, and very few failures mark their j enterprises. They are preparing an immense exhibit for the United States ' fairs to be held the next two years, ) and are profoundly interested in the rapidly growing commerce between' the two countries. The Japanese are great lovers of sport, and will in -all probability com pete for the cup next year in the in-' ternational yacht races. The New York Yacht Club will find out that they are not playing with Sir Thomas, ' Provea- if the Japs make a trial at "lifting' Mr. Lieshman is pressing for a defi ttie cup." ( nite settlement of a number of. mat Oan Patch's Limit. The world's greatest pacer, Dan Patch whose record for a mile is 1;59 made an unsuccessful effort to lower hi3 own record at St. Paul, on August 31st. The track and weather conditions were perfect, and the Kincr , . ... of harness horses, although accompa- nied by his running mate "Old Mike could not reach his former record, i the mile being paced in 2:00 flat. It ' i3 probable that Patch will lower his 1 record before the season closes, not- withstanding the phenominal time of ly, WORK FOR WAR-SHIPS. TOO MANY PROMISES ARE BROKEN. UNCLE SAM". MAY HAVE TO CIVE SULTAN SOME LESSONS IN POLITENESS. Constantinople, Sept. 1. Ameri-1 can officials here attribute the dis- i patch of the warships to Turkish waters not solely to the Magelessen affair, but to the general dissatisfac tion of the authorities at Washington as the nonfulfillment of the Porte's promises in regard to pending ques tions, and to the determination of President Roosevelt to show Turkey that she cannot trifle with American representations. Diplomatic circles here generally approve of the ener getic action of the United States, which, it is pointed out, ia amply justified by the bad faith of Turkey, and it is felt here that the appearance j of the United btates warships in Turk ish waters will lead to the immediate settlement of the pending disputes. The Porte has notified Minister Leishman that five arrests have been made at Beirut in connection with the shooting which led to the report that William C. Magelssen, the United States Vice and Deputy Consul there, had been assassinated. The Turkish officials continue to in- sist that no attempt was made on the Vice-Consul's life, nm1 nwseArf tW the whole storv originated in a feu de -- c j i . , joie fired on the occasion of the nauve marriage, and in accordance with custom. Mr. to accept such an Leishman refuses explanation with- out conclusive proof that the judicial investigation continues. The attempt to burn iha AmonVon college at Kharput occurred five weeks ago, and apparently was the work of an individual who considered he had a grievance against the col lege authorities. When Mr. Liesh man was informed of the attempt he demanded that the Porte protect the American institution, and in conse quence of his representations instruc tions were sent to the authorities at Kharput to try in the regular courts the charges against 50 Americans ac cused in trafficking in arms and en gaging in other seditious acts. Among the accused is Professor Tekedjian, of the American College, whose treatment in prison pendine his trial was also ordered to be im- ters on which agreements were reach ed with the Turkish authorities last year, but which, in spite of frequent promises on the part of the Porte, have never been executed. For in- stance, a naturalized American is still ' m Pnsn at Tripoli, byna, although i ti i 1 r n i the Porte has frequently informed Lieshman that the authorities at Beirut, who have jurisdiction over Tripoli, had been ordered to liberate him. Yesterday Mr. Lieshman received a telegram from Rear Admiral Cotton, dated from Genoa, Italy, Sunday even inir. announcing that the United States warships Brooklyn and San Francisco would arrive off Beirut at the end of the week. Hie Futurity Stake $37,000 does to Hamburg Belle. The futurity, the most classic racing event in the United States, was won by Hamburg Belle; second, Leonidas, her half brother. Both colts were sired by Hamburg, and their joint winnings in the race aggregated about $50,000, being first and second monevs. WHAT HAS BECOME OF THAT REBUKE. Hon. Binger With the Hermann's Standing Administration. Hon. Binger Hermann, congress man from the first district of Oregon, is in receipt of the following per sonal letter from General Chas. Dick, chairman of the State Central Com mittee from the State of Ohio. The letter speaks for itself and 13 the most forcible argument that can be produced as to Mr. Hermann's stand ing with those who are managing the coming campaign for the present ad ministration. Headqcaetrhs Ohio Republican State Executive Committee, Columbus. August 25, 1903. Hon. Bincer Hermann, Roseburg, Ore., Mv Dear Sir: As you are no doubt aware, the ensuing campaign in Ohio is of more than ordinary consequence, in volving as it does the election, not only of an important State ticket, headed by Colonel Myron T. Herrick as the repub lican candidate for Governor, but also members of theGeneral Assembly, upon j whora w,u devoIve the re-election of I TTuT, 7 in I the United States Senate. j Furthermore, Ohio is one of the few , states having both a gubernatorial and i senatorial canvass this year, and the : e,Ennce lue coming election, as an emphatic endorsement of the national ! administration, iun nrior to the nrei- administration, jut prior to the dential contest of next year, cannot be overestimated Viewed from this standpoint, it is but natural that republicans throughout the I country should feel a deep interest in iunios verdict at the pools next -vemoer, ann tnereioro the Ohio nepuoncan state uommittw in ex tending to you a cordial invitaton to participate in our campaign, Hssumes that you will be inclined to aid the party in our State to the fullest extent in your power. It is expected our speaking canvass win commence about the middle of September, and as one of tho-e emi nently qualiried to present and discus political issues, it is sincerely hoped ymi will honor our State with your presence, and generously place as much of your time at the disposal of our Committee as may be practicable, advising us at your early convenience of any prefer ence you may have as to places and dates, and approximately how much time you can spare. Awaiting with much interest your reply, which I trust will be favorable, I enclose a copy of our Stale platform, and with assurance of kind personal re gards, have the honor to remain, Very truly yours, Chas. Dick, Chairman. This is the best evidence of Mr. Hermann's popular standing with' the prominent friends of the administnv a: i i nun wnu are in cnarge oi tne presi- dent's campaign in the State of Ohio General Dick sends to farawav Ore- gon asking the assistance of Mr. Hermann in the election of Col. Her rick for governor, and in the election of such a national figure as Marcu3 A. Hanna for U. S. Senator. The only rebuke administered by the republicans of Oregon, in return ing Mr. Hermann to congress, is to old Sissy Hitchcock, the secretary. THE PRESIDENT IN DANGER. DETECTIVES PREVENT A POSSIBLE TRACEDY. DEMENTED MAN TRIES THREE TIMES TO SEE ROOSEVELT AT OYSTER BAY. Oyster Bay, L. I., Sept. 2 Henry Weilbrenner was arrested at Saga more Hill last night while making a persistent demand to see President Roosevelt. The man was armed with a revolver, fully loaded. He was taken to the village and placed in the town prison. Shortly after 10 o'clock last night Weilbrenner drove to Sagamore Hill in a phaeton. He was stoppedby the Secret Service men on duty. Weil brenner said he had a personal en gagement with the President, and desired to see him. As it was long after the hour when visitore are re ceived, the officer declined to permit him to go to the house. The man in sisted, but the officer turned him away. CRAKK WAS PEE5ISTENT. Soon afterward Weilbrenner re turned, and again insisted that be be allowed to see the President, if only for a minute. This time he wa3 ordered away and warned not to re turn. Just before 11 o'clock the man re turned a third time and demanded of the officer that he be permitted to see the President at once. The of ficers response was to take him from his buggy and put him in the stables, where he was placed under guard of two stable men. A revolver was found in the buggy. In view of this fact, the officer on 1 duty telephoned to the village for as- : sistance. and was soon joined bv two other Secret Service officers. I While Weilbrenner talked ration ally to the officers last night, it seems j evident from his conversational today ; that he is demented. He said that j he had received a telegraphic com munication from the President ffirecfc I ing him to call at Sagamore HilL ' Weilbrenner's buggy was taken to a local livery barn. When asked what became of his rig, Weitlbrenner replied: "Oh, the President has taken care of it. That's all right." Weilbrenner is reported by those who have seen him to be a dangerous lunatic, and was placed upon examina tion as to his sanity. Justice Franklin after the examina tion concluded he would hold Weil brenner until an inquiry of lunacy could be held upon his caw. Tfc examination was then postponed until 5 o'clock this afternoon, when physi cians who hold certificates entitling them to make inquiry into the sanitv of persons could be present. The examination of Weilbrenner was continued this afternoon. Dc Stewart and Dr. Banes conducted the examination. Weilbrenner was de clared by them to be insane. He will be placed in charged of the sheriff of Nassau County. At Syosset it is learned that tho man is the son of a truck farmer, and Concluded on Page 4. v.