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PUBUI3HC1 fULL ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORT r fr I ; 33rd YEAR. NO. 86 VENEZUELAN All Correspondence Now Before Congress. MUST STUDY SITUATION Officials Expressed Amazement Over Statements In President Castro's Official Organ. NOT CONSIDERED BY SENATE Secretary Root U of the Opinion That When the Correspondence is Considered it Will Suggest that the President Have Authority to Act WASHINGTON, April 8. -The Venezuelan question was not consid ered today by the Senate committee on foreign relation, although Secre tary Hoot and Solicitor Scott of the State Department were both present. A general understanding is that the subject will be taken up when all the treaties negotiated at the Hague are out of the way. Root is of the opin ion that when the correspondence be before the committee is considered, it will suggest that the President will have full authority to treat with President Castro in such a manner as he finds necessary. The administration officials today expressed considerable amazement over the statements in President Castro's official organ, El Constitu cion, having as their basis the U. S. cruiser Tacoma mail course opening incident. Mingled with the feeling of amazement over Castro's senti ments is one of regret and mystifica tion over the whole course Venezuela lias pursued in dealing with the United States. All the correspond ence on the Venezuelan question is now betore Congress. J he adminis tration officials frankly admit they . i 4 i.. - : i it .1 .i i.i STI'UIU uui uk curjinscu 11 mcic suuuiu bdsome delay. The issues presented are such that some time should be given, they say, for a thorough study of the situation. .MAY HAVE TO STEP IN. TORT AU PRINCE, April 8.- Ihcre is reason to believe that meas ures are being taken to force the in tervention of the United States if possible,' At this moment apparent tranquility prevails but there is good authority for the statement that hos tility against the present Haytian government is growing more intense, LIEUTENANT SUICIDES. SAN FRANCISCO, April 8.-First Lieutenant David A. Lindsay, U. S. A. signal corps, today shot and kill ed himself at the Presidio. He had destroyed all personal papers and no cause is known for his rash act. Fellow officers say he has been mo rose for several days, lie was 33 years old. SUBSIDY BILL REJECTED. WASHINGTON, April 8.-By a vote of 8 to 7 the house committee and post roads virtually tabled the ocean mail subsidy bill. It is under- ood the House committee will take no turtner action on tne Din. BASEBALL SCORES. At Los Angeles Los' Angeles 11, Oakland 2. At San Francisco San Francisco 9, Portland 6. PROHIBIT GRAZING. Investigation to Reach Satisfactory Agreement With Stockmen. WASHINGTON, April 8,-In or dcr to reach ft satisfactory agreement in regard to the proposed prohibition of grazing on the banks of streams supplying the various irrigation sys tems in the West, a joint investiga tion will be conducted by the depart ments of the Interior and agriculture. The irrigators and officials of the rec lamation service desire to restrict grazing on the water sheds which affect the irrigation of farm lands, while stockmen have vigorously op posed such restrictions. THE INCIDENT IS CLOSED. STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Cal., April a Chairman Clark of the student affairs committee, stated to day that the committee would give no official consideration to the report of the alumni committee on the in vestigation of the parade and the trouble arising from it. This practi cally puts an end to the whole matter as the students have no appeal left. PANEL EXHAUSTED. SAN FRANCISCO, April 8.-The panel was exhausted in the Ruef trial today and no jurors have yet been secured. The proceedings were mark ed by more celerity today after tch announcement this morning by Judge Dooling to the effect that the ques tions asked jurors must be confined strictly to matters regarding this par ticular charge. A new panel will be drawn tomorrow and the trial will then proceed. ADMIRAL IS FEEBLE Is Fighting the Hardest Battle of His Life. CANNOT JOIN IN FESTIVITIES Despite the Assertions of Mr. Mc Donald That the Admiral is Getting Better, the Impression is That he is in a Very Weak Condition. PASO ROBLES, Cal., April 8. Thc admiral spent a quiet day. He appeared rather feeble this, morning and somewhat depressed and com plained of being weary. Later in the day however he recovered his spirits and apparently felt much better. Mr. McDonald stated tonight that the admiral had experienced a very good day Despite the assertions of Mc Donald that the admiral is getting better rapidly, the impression is gain ing ground that Evans is "Fighting the hardest battle of his life." While relieved of all pain by his treatment at the springs, it is appar cut that he is in a very weak condi tion and that his recovery will be a matter of many weeks. That it is utterly impossible for the admiral to join in the festivities in Southern California was admitted by Mr. Mc Donald and he believes that the ad miral is beginning to realize this. When asked if the admiral was suf fering from any organic trouble, Mc Donald was non-committal and de clared he thought Evans had done very well since his arrival. SOLDIERS ASSASSINATED. While Standing Near Palace Two Sol diers Were Shot and Killed. LISBON, April 8. Two soldiers were, assassinated today while stand ing near the , Necessidades Palace. The soldiers who were in civilian clothes were shot and killed by a small band of men who suddenly sprang at them with drawn revolvers. By the time the police reached the scene the assassins had escaped. rOBIA, OREGON, THURSDAY, APRIL 9, 1908 BILLS LOST Tic Yotc of 25 to 25 De feated Them. TO ABOLISH GAMBLING May be Called Up Again for Another Vote at the Discre tion of Introducer. IMPORTANCE OF PROCEEDS Lieutenant-Governor Chanlef fey Cast ing His Vote to Break tip the- Tie Which Would Have Resulted in Killing the Bills for Thia Session ALBANY, April 8.-The vote of Senator Cassidy of Schuyler, a Re publican, late today, caused a tie vote of 25 to 25 and defeated for a time at least of the two Hart-Agnew bills embodying the recommendations of Governor Hughes that the legal pro tection should be abolished which since 1895 has protected public gambling at the race track. Lieutenant Governor Chanler by casting his vote to break up the tie upon a parliamentary motion, which but for him would have resulted in the killing of the bills at least for the rest of the session, saved them for another vote which may be called for at the discretion of the introducer, Senator Agnew, at any time on the order of business permits him to call up the matter. The importance of this bit of proceedure may prove very great for if by any means the friends of the bill can gain a vote at the same time holding the 25 they had today they may pass the bills and send them to the Governor. SAILORS MAKE MERRY. Give Vaudeville Performance Aboard Battleship Minnesota. MAGDALENA BAY, April 3. The vaudeville performance given by the crew of the battleship Minnesota last night was the first social func tion of the season at Magdalena. The show, which has been weeks in pre paration under the direction of Chap lain S. K. Evans, and which was ar ranged and executed with great de tail was produced on a stage erected on the forecastle of the Minnesota. It lasted from 8 to 11 o'clock and was attended by nearly a thousand officers and men of the fleet. Admiral Thomas and Capt. Hub bard of the Minnesota with their guests occupied choice seats. The whole forward part of the super structure was crowded. The 12 inch turret was covered, the forward bridge and flying bridge and even the tops being crowded with spectators. The stage was of the regulation sort, with canvass roof, front and back curtains, wings, screens, etc., with original and fantastic scene ef fect. The drop curtain was formed by two huge American flags and the back curtain pictured the forecastle of a ship with a background of blue sea. The painting on the procen scium were fabled sea-monsters in visid hus. A regularly arranged row of electric footlights were arranged in front and a ship searchlight, mounted in the top of the foremast, supplied a bril liant spot light. A piano supplanted the convention orchestra. ' King Neptune, wearing gaudy robes and crown and carrying the traditional trident, presided over the ceremonies surrounded by court of fantastically dressed sailors in male and female apparel. The program consisted of monologues, solos a duet and quartette singing, Spanish and clog dancing, burlesque and comedy skits, glee club, instrumental music and other mimbrs. Musical talent was shown in the various features. The chorus was ludicrous and an impersonator of Spanish dancers by a lithe and graceful young fellow was particularly enjoyable. After the performance all the visi tors were entertained at supper. FORTY-SIX COUNTIES. CHICAGO, April 8,-With 37 counties of Illinois placed in the "dry" column by yesterday's election, 46 of the State's 102 counties are now totally "dry." Nine counties went "dry''last November. In addition there are now 19 other counties which are now anti-saloon with the excep tion of one township in each. Ac cording to the latest returns 886 townships cast their vote against the saloons and 304 in favor of retaining the saloons. The total "dry" town ship n the State including those which held elections last November is now 1028 and the total wet town ships is 324. The most reliable esti mates place the number of saloons voted out of business at 1100. PIRATICAL SOLDIERS. H6.V0LULU, April 8.-A party of deserting soldiers from the bar racks here sfole the schooner Lady, and started for the South Seas but were wrecked off Waimea. The Lady will be a total loss. The soldiers were arrested on a charge of piracy. A NOISY WELCOME Given Armored Cruiser Washing ton When Entering Bay. MAYOR MILLER MET CRUISER Chinese and Japanese Had Barges in the Bay From Which a Wonderful Display of Fireworks Were Set Off Japs Unfurled Big Flag. SEATTLE, April 8.-The armored cruiser Washington was given a noisy welcome when she steamed into Elliott Bay today. The welcoming fleet headed by the steamship City of Seattle upon which was Mayor Miller and a committee met the cruiser in the Sound off West Point lighthouse. The Chinese residents of Seattle had chartered a tug carrying the yellow banner upon which was emblazoned the dragon and met the cruisers with a wonderful display of fireworks. The Japanese had towed a large barge into the bay from which were set off a remarkable assortment of aerial bombs. Figures in tableaux were designed to represent each State in the Union. The climax was a huge American flag which floated 500 feet above the water. HE SENT IT. NEW YORK, April, &-"You may be forgotten one hundred years hence recently wrote A. K. Hicks, secre tary of the Long Island R. R. Y M. C A in Long Island City to Presi dent Roosevelt. "Unless you send some token to put in the cornerstone of the Y. M. C. A. building here, which will be on April 30" President Roosevelt's response was in the shape of a handsome steel en graving of the White House inscrib ed on the bottom in the president's handwriting: "With the best wishes of Theodore Roosevelt." The new building is the one to which Mrs. Russell Sage recently contributed $50,000 as a mark of her regard for the Long Island Railroad men, many of whom she knows personally. A NEW ISSUE OF NOTES Harrlman Offcis to Furnisb the Funds. MATURING NOTES TODAY J. P. Morgan CompanyJAnnounced That Holders of Erie Notes Would be Paid. ERIE RAILROAD OBLIGATIONS The Holders of Notes Amounting id $5,500,000 Had Their Choice of Ac cepting Cash or Take New Three Year 6 Per Cent Bonds. NEW YORK, ApTil 8.-After an offer by E. H. Harriman to furnish funds to meet the obligations of the Eric Railroad Company by the pur chase of a new issue of notes,' the Jj P. Morgan Company announced late today that holders of Erie notes amounting to $5,500,000 which matur ed today would either be paid part in cash for their notes or given the option of taking new three-year six per cent and five per cent of the new notes in cash. The offer of Harriman was accepted. What proportion of the maturing notes would be paid in cash has not been made public PLANS BEING ELABORATED CHICAGO, April 8. A despatch to the Tribune from Washington, D. C. says: , Plans are being elaborated in de tail for the mobilization for a joint military and naval force in Venez elan waters as soon as possible after President Roosevelt obtains Con gressional sanction to resort to force against Castro. It may not be deemed necessary by the administration to make this martial demonstration but the war and navy department are both map ping out a tentative military move ment. The whole military situation is now under consideration by the gen eral staff of the army and the gen eral board of the navy by a direct order from the president upon Sec retary Root's recommendation for preparedness to back up eventualities President Roosevelt cannto con wit ha show of arms, stitutionally declare war against Ven ezuela. Legislative authority would be required for such a campaign, and the present preparation of plans it is understood will be merely inac cord with the policy of mapping out campaigns for possible emergencies. Directions given in the present in stance are however, the most explicit made since the army and navy were ordered to prepare for participation in the international relief column against Peking during the Boxer troubles. They are being ; guarded closely and transmitted verbally from bureau to bureau. SIXTEEN HOUR LAW. Employers and Employees Meet to Consider it CHICAGO, April 8.Executive of ficers of the Order of Railroad Con ductors, Engineers, Firemen and Trainmen will meet to-day with the general managers Association to con sider the provisions of the new six teen hour work day law that be comes effective May 1. The meet ing will be held at the conclusion of PRICE FIVE CENTS the annual session of the General Manager's Association. An executive session of the con ductors, Engineers, Firemen and Trainmen was held yesterday and the provisions of the law were consider ed without official action. The opin ion of the delegates that if the Gen eral Managers will concede some of the changes demanded the law will opearte without friction, otherwise trouble might be expected, either from strikes or legislation asking the. repeal of the law, FOUR WOMEN DEAD. ' ';: . V CHICAGO, April 8. Four women,' the occupants, and the driver of a carriage, were killed when the vehicle was struck by an electric train near Maywood, a western suburb of Chi cago this afternoon. The carriage was one of a number that were re turning from a funeral. BROKERS HAPPY, NEW YORKApriI 8.-lfearYy cheers from the brokers greeted the announcement from the rostrum of the stock exchange yesterday that the governors would take under consideration a numerously signed petition for the closing of the ex change on Good Friday and Easter Saturday. Action by the governors is ext)ct2(1 Srtmetimit in.Av K - .. j J UMJ VUt there is uncertainty as" to whether they . will decide to close the exchange on Friday only as they did last year or the following two days holiday sug gestion of the petitioning members. The coffee exchange has already de cided to remain closed over Friday and Saturday. MORE TESTIMONY Given atSnbmarine Electric Boat Investigation. ROBERT G. SKERRETT WITNESS The Question as to Whether the Company Has Authorized Illegiti mate Means to Promote Legisla tion in Its Favor Was Discussed. WASHINGTON, April. 8.-The Navy Department and not the Elec tric Boat Company, was virtually under investigation yesteraay by the special house committee inquiring into charges preferred against that company by Representative Lilley. The question as to whether the com pany authorized illegitimate meanns to promote legislation in its favor was forgotten in the admissions made by a witness to the effect that he had secured extracts of reports made to the Navy Department supposed to be confidential. The witness was Robert G. Skcr- rett of New York, formerly employed in the navy department and at one time the European representative of the Lake Torpedo Boat Co. He stated frankly that while in the em ploy of the Lake Company he re ceived anonymously extracts from reports made by the Navy Depart ment and that he used these extracts in technical articles prepared for publications in magazines. ( Ques tioned as to their source he replied that he did not know from whom they came and that he had accepted them as correct and used them in his articles. The climax of Mr. Skerrett's testi mony came when he was asked by Chairman Boutell if he did not con- i sider that his action in publishing information which the U. S. govern ment regarded as secret "was highly dishonorable." His reply was: . "No, I think it indisorect" It is the evident intention of. the committee to follow up this new line of evidence and if possible discover the leak of the navy department.