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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 29, 1909)
iffiWitirii. ifflrwi ' PUBLISHES FULL ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORT ''f( ' COVERS THE MORNING FIELD ON THE LOWER COLUMBi J m yEAR no. 25. ,; . ' . ; ; ; ASTORIA, OREGON, FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1809 PRICE FIVE CENTS nrnnmnv nTnMlOO PA VP MM dtulttlMi di Kill) oo Ohio unro ARE LEAVING COUNTRY Departures Number momt More Than Arrivals IN MESSAGE TO FLINT Secretary Declares California Press Reports of Immigration are Incorrect 4477 ADMITTED IN 1808 Statistics Show That Trend of Jap anew to America Hat Fallen Off Over 7000 in the Year of 190a Com pared With 1907. ; WASHINGTON, Jan. 28. -Secre tary Strauss hss forwarded a letter to Senator Flint of California discussing the statistics of the department of commerce and labor and emigration of the Japanese from the United States. Strauss figures show that in alt over 12.UU) Japanese were admit ted in 19Q7, while in 1908, 4477 were admitted. Strauss says that the regu lation of Japanese emigration did not take effect until late in the year of 1907, but thst from November 1, 1907, to October 31, 1908, the figures show an excess of 185 departures over the number of arrivals in this country. Later figures he submits indicate that the trend of emigration of Japanese is from the United States. Continuing Strauss says: "Press reports which I have seen contained statements made by some of your people In California thst these figures are incorrect. I desire empha tically to state that they are absolute ly correct and proof thereof which is on file in the department, dearly demonstrates the accuracy of the figures. "It has been further Intimated that there is surreptitious Index of the Japanese on the Mexican and Cana dian borders. I am Justified in say ing this is not true, for obvious rea sons. That there are aome few scat tered surreptitious entries Is quite probable, but the sum so small that it cannot be consequential." ANTI-RACE BILL AGAIN DELAYED Actionon Washington Measure Disposes of Its Consideration for at Least Two Weeks OLYMI'IA, Jan. 28,-Tho Senate "today compelled the anti-racetrack gambling bill, which has passed the House, to give way to the criminal code soon to be submitted by the commission which has been at work for several weeks. The code, it is announced, will contain an anti-racetrack gambling provision as drastic as those in the Hanson bill. Friends of the Hanson bill sought to secure Immediate consideration of the bill by attempting to refer it to the public morals committee with the understanding that it would be re ported back this afternoon. The mo tion failed by 21 to 16.', The bill then went to the judiciary committee. Chairman Graves, of this commit tee had previously announced that if the criminal code covered the sub ject, it would receive preference In RILEY LOSES MATCH. 28-Ed O'Con- match from Prank Riley of Taeoms tonight in two straight falls. Riley was out classed in science, ttretigth and quick ness. PRESIDENT SENDS REOARDS. WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.-A meai- ure expressing liii hope for Cuba's success was sent by President Roose velt to the president and congress of the Republic of Cuba. ANOTHER BLANK DAY. Twenty-two Talesmen For Calhound Trial Were Rejected. SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 28-Fail-In a; to find the citizen who had not already made up his mind as to the guilt or innocence of Patrick Cal houn, attorneys engaged in the trial today completed their examination of 22 talesmen without acceptance of a slnale luror. Today's aession was enlivened by several spirited contro- veraiea between Hency and the at torneys representing the defense. DISCUSS NEXT CENSUS. WASHINGTON. Jan. 28-Almost the entire session of the House was taken up today with the discussion of conference KDortjsf the bill pro viding for the taking of the next cen sus, Provision granting to the direc tor of census the right to have the printing of the reports done by priv ate concerns In case such action shoutd be deemed advisable, was agreed to. The army appropriation bill had been briefly discussed when the house adjourned. LOSES GREAT FORTUNE. CHICAGO, Jan. 28-The Tribune today prints the following account of the sudden closing up of the busi ness of Sidney C. Love & Company, which it says turns out to be, accord ing to reports, due to his fatalistic tendency for the wrong side of the stock and grain markets. It Is said that the young operator haa lost in the last two or three years more than $1,500,000. When the firm went out of business Monday morning it was reported Mr. Love's previous winnings in stocks, together He had, however, a warm friend and staunch supporter in W. H. Moore, who guaranteed all accounts and turned them Over to Hollister and Babcock, a firm long friendly to Mr. Moore, No losses were sustained by hank accounts. the committee report. Action on the bill disposes of the consideration of racetrack gambling for probably two weeks. If its provisions are sub stituted by the criminal code law, it will not be effective until June, per mitting half the racing season. The House reconsidered this after noon the vote in which house the eight-hour law was passed yesterday. Friends of the measure consented to a re-consideration, to enable the committee to incorporate the amend ments that will exclude the fish can neries from provisions of the act. Equal suffrage bill providing for the submission of constitutional amendment will come to the house to morrow with a divided report from the committee on privileges and elec tions. The minority favors indefinite postponement and the majority Its passage. CHICAGO, Jan. 28 -Tom, a black cat, for nine years the mascot of En gine Company No, 49, is no more. In answering its last alarm of fire, it fell short In its accustomed leap for the shpuldcrs of Michael Malloy. The cat suffered a broken back and was killed by a bystander. RAILROAD KILLINGS. California Puti Up A Big List of Deaths and Casualties. SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 28. Fig ures complied by the state railroad commission in its annual report to the Governor show that out of the the railroads of the state last year, twenty were killed and 328 injured. During the same period 16,791 train men were employed in the state and of these 46 were killed and 672 in jured. The greatest sufferers in ac cidents were tramp who rode the trains without paying. Of these 277 were killed and 388 injured. Employ es of the raitroads other than train men also suffered during the year, 66 being killed and 1,772 injured. "TAG" DAY IN NEW YORK. NEW YORK.Jan. 28. 28,-Plans for "Tag day" in New York for the benefit of the Italian earthquake suff ers have been announced. HE BREAKS OUT ' III SUTRO TQ AFTER AN ALL NIGHT BATTLE MEN SUCCEED IN CHECK ING THE FLAMES. VIRGINIA CITY, Nev, Jan. 28. About 7 o'clock last evening fire was discovered in the Sutro tunnel, at a point 3500 feet from the Ward shaft and four miles from the mouth of the tunnel. An alarm was given and me rushed from all quarters to fight the flames. The fire is at the C. and C. junction, from which tunnels run in various directions to connect with other mines. The smoke, which pre vented the men froni making much headway, finally was carried through the combination shaft and force pumps were taken in from Sutro. After an all-night battle the men were able to get within 100 feet of the fire on the east side and the blaze is now held at the combination drift, but as yet the extent of the fire in other directions is unknown. The tunnel was driven by the late Adolph Sutro, under special act of Congress, and is 12 by 16 feet In size and is about five miles in length. It Is now used as a drain for all of the Comstock mines. Several miners were overcome by the smoke and are in a serious condi tion. BEAN'S BILL PASSED. STATEHOUSE, Or., Jan. 28. Shorn of features objectionable to Multnomah, H. B. 28, by Bean, pro viding for the incorporation of ports, was reported favorably this morning by the Judiciary committee, and upon third reading was passed. The report was not made until Chairman Dimick, of the Judiciary Committee, had been assured by Senator Selling that the bill was satisfactory to the Port of Portland Commission. TIE-UP STOPS GAME. WHITMAN COLLEGE, Walla Walla, Wash., Jan. 28,-Owing to the washouts on the railroad, the basket ball game which was to have been played here last Friday with the Uni versity of Idaho has been indefinitely nostooned, and the team is now rounding into shape for the trip through the Inland Empire, which the manager has arranged immediately after the examinations. FRANKLIN BEATS GRANT. SEATTLE, Jan. 28 Charlie Frank lin, the 175-pound pupil of Dr. Roller, had an easy time with Frank Grant, of Medford Or., last night, beating him in two straight falls. CUBA ES AGI HIDEPE1EHT Troops Withdrawn-Gomez Now President THOUSANDS REJOICING United States Transfers Admin istration to Newly Elected Executives MANY FLOCKING TO HAVANA Coming of New Day of Cuba's Lib erty is Signalled by Big Display of Fireworks Inaugural Parade Wai Beautiful Spectacle. HAVANA, Jan. 28.-A new era of Cuban independence dawned today when the affairs of the island, which have been administered by American affkials for more than two years, as a result of the revolution against form' er President Palma m 1906, were formally transferred to the newly elected native executives. January 28 will hereafter take rsnJfwith May 20 as a national holiday in Cuba for it was on the latter day in 1902 that the island was first transferred to the Cuban people by the United States, after a period of rehabilitation follow ing the Spanish war. The coming of this new day of Cu ban liberty was signalled by a, general display of fireworks, the screeching of rockets and bombs sending down showers of golden rain and vari colored lights. The streets of the city, which were brilliantly illuminat ed and garlanded with chains of in candescent bulbs, were thronged un til an early hour this morning, and a carnival spirit everywhere prevailed. Thousands of people gathered around the Chief Clerk's Club throughout the night, where inaugural and farewell balls were held jointly in honor of President Gomez and Vice-President Zayas and Governor-General Ma goon, all three of whom were quickly recognized on entering the building and leaving it and loudly applauded. The balls constituted one of the most brilliant functions held here since the days of the Spanish occupation. The ceremonies of today began al most with the dawn, and they will not end until long after nightfall. The inaugural parade, in which only native troops, civil organizations and rural guards will participate, will pass under the magnificent triumphal arch erected In Gonzerrate Square, facing Central Park, and it will be reviewed by President Gomez. It will not start until late this afternoon. One of the first ceremonies of this morning was the placing of a wreath on the tablet marking the house in which Jose Marti, the Cuban pa triot, was born. Next came the presentation of the new Cuban flag, which was raised on the flagstaff of the palace; marking the end of the American intervention. The Cuban flag has flown throughout this period, the American Civil Gov ernor and the American army officer detailed to supervise the vari-govern-mental departments having really served throughout as Cuban officials. The old flag will be sent to Washing ton and placed in the National Mu seum. General Gomez who plotted against former President' Palma and who was imprisoned by him for one month and released only when Secre tary of War Taft came to the island to settle the revolution of 1906, will take the oath of office as President of the republic at noon, and within one hour thereafter, Provisional Governor Magoon and all army officers who have served in executive capacity, will be bound out of the harbor for home. Mr. Magoon will go on a war ship convoyed by the battleships Maine and Mississippi, while the army officers will travel on board the trans port McClellan. Mr. Magoon goes to Knights Key, Fla., whence he will take a train directly to Washington. The McClellan will proceed to few York. . Jose Miguel Gomez goes into power as leader of the Liberal Coali tion party as a result of the over whelming choice of the Ci'ban people last Fall. The Cubans always held it against former President Palma that he was the choice of the American Government. No such complaints can be made in the case of President Gomez, for the Americans studiously avoided anything savoring of advice or suggestion as to the candidates or the platform in the call for the last campaign. President Gomez was escorted this morning from his home directly to the palace by detachments of troops and the rural guards. He rode in the same carriage with Governor Magoon who called for him with a native military guard of honor. The ceremonies of inauguration at the palace were very brief. Precisely at noon President Gomez stepped out upon the balcony overlooking the Plaza de Armas and took the oath faithfully to enforce the laws of the republic and defend the constitution. The oath was administered by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Afterward President Gomez, who is more of a soldier than a speaker made a short address from the balcony. Returning to the reception of the palace, Gomez received from the hands of Mr. Magoon the final decree turning over all the affairs of the isl and, together with an order from Washington terminating Mr. Ma- goon's commission as Provisional Governor. Vice-President Zayas was sworn in at a special session of the Senate this morning. The House of Representa tives was also in session. ADMITS "KNOCKING DOWN." SEATTLE, Jan. 28.-S. A. Gray, Alias Sidney Smith, is in the city jail awaiting the arrival of deputy sher iff from Multnomah county where he is wanted on a charge of having em bezzled money while employed by t street car company in Portland. Gray readily admitted that he stole from the car company and says he is will ing to return to Portland. He de clares he does not know how much he took. Gray came to Seattle a month ago, immediately upon leaving the employ of the Portland traction com pany. He had been working for the Seattle Electric Company up to two days ago, when he was discharged. The Seattle company has not di vulged the reason for his dismissal. WHALI1 FLOTILLA TO STAY AT SEA MANUFACTURE OF FERTILIZ ER FROM MAMMALS WILL BE DONE ON SHIP k ; v - VICTORIA, B. C, Jan. 28.-A deep-sea whaling flotilla, comprising three steam barges, and six steam whalers, has just left Turnpike, Nor way, for these waters. Operations will be carried on from Clatters to Behring Sea, every species of mam mal being considered prey. The ob ject of this new venture, in which Seattle capitalists are largely inter-, ested, is to evade the strict American and Canadian fishery laws with re gard to the establishment of land whaling stations. Cutting up and manufacture of fertilizer will be car ried on board the barges. 1 IRELAND SAILS FOR HOME. ir. ; PORT TOWNSEND, Wash, Jan. 28. Alleyne Ieland, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and rep resentative of the London Times took passage on the sailing ship Kynance, Captain Auld, for Liverpool, after traveling six months in Canada. HAS ANOTHER FAD. NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Miss Anne Morgan, daughter of J. P. Morgan, has enlisted her services to carry out a crusade against unsanitary cigar and cigarette factories in the city, where more than 20,000 girls are employed. TAX Bill PASSES BOTH SEW Al l , DISORDER IN SEOUL. TOKIO. Jan: 28. A special report from Seoul conveys the news that while the imperial train was enroute to Pvensvanir one of the emperors aides attacked the home secretary, Wasword, The officials escaped with his life, but suffered a wound, the se verity of which is not vet known. A ---j - - temporary building has been erected at Kaisyoung for the reception of the emperor. The general feeling of un rest has caused the imperial visit to Wiju to be abandoned. LIVESTOCK CO ELECT TWELFTH ANNUAL CONVEN TION HELD AT LOS ANGE LES FINISHES WORK. LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2&-Tbe American National Livestock Asso ciation finished the work of its 12th, annul convention today with the adoption of resolutions upon various subjects of importance to livestock interests and the choosing of officers and the selection of Denver for the next meeting place. Resolutions were adopted by the president with practi cally a unanimous vote although there was brief but spirited opposition on the part of the Colorado delegates to the paragraph, endorsing the work of the United States forestry service and declaring in favor of federal control of grazing lands. All officers of the association were unanimously re elected, excepting Second Vice-President Parsons, of Salt Lake, who was succeeded by J. M. Carey of Wyo ming. Parsons was not a candidate for re-election. CHICAGO CELEBRITY. CHICAGO, Jan. 28. The "Little old woman of State Street," is dead. She was found unconscious on her soap box from which she had sold gum and papers for more than a doz en years and taken to a hospital but failed to revive. She had been a faniilar sight to thousands but no one knew her name. HE'LL DIE EARLY. CHICAGO, Jan. 28. Because he felt that a clear conscience was worth more than 25 cents, Russell B.. Snow, aged twelve years, has mailed a quar ter to the commissioner of piibllC works in payment for a broken street lamp. Last week young Russell hurled a stone through a glass and ever since then he has been troubled with a strong sense of remorse, He finally revealed to his mother the whole secret and was told that he must make amends. REPUBLIC OWNERS FILE DAMAGE SUIT Demand $1,500,000 for for Cargo and Effects of NEW YORK, Jan. 28 Counsel for the Oceanic Steam Navigation Com pany, owners of the White Star Liner Steamer Republic today filed a 1 in the United States District Court against the steamer Florida of the Lloyd Italian Line for damages amounting to $1,500,000 for the loss of the ship and $500,000 for the loss of cargo and effects of the passengers and crew was claimed. It Was assert ed in the libel that the collision was due to no fault on the part of Cap tain Sealby of the Republic, but was wholly the fault of the Florida, which, it is alleged did not keep in her prop HOUSE Measure is Now in Hands of Governor OPPOSE 8 HOUR LAW Utile Prospect for Either the Employers Liability cr 8 Hour Law Passing HANYMANUFACTURERSARRIYE Creation of Oregon Conservation Commission to be Appointed by Governor is Feature of the Day at Salem. SALEM. Or, Jan. 28. Under a suspended role the Senate and House today passed the emergency tax law and the bill is now in the hands of the governor. Within a week after its approval a temporary board of equalization will meet and adiust the tax rate which will not affect the individual county assess ments already made. The employers liability and eight-hour measure are drawing a large lobby of manufac turers to Salem. A carload of busi nessmen arrived this evening to re inforce those already on the ground. There is now little prospect of either of these bills passing the Senate, al though! the eight-hour measure pass ed the house. So much opposition is developing against the eight-hour bill that it was intended to re-call the bill from the Senate and reconsider it, Reoresentative Campbell induced ad journment for one day on the grounds that it would give the committee time to work. The labor lobby has almost eiven uo hope for the employers lia bility measure. The creation of Ore gon conservation commission to be appointed by the governor was a fea ture of the new bill introduced to day. This was presented by Senator Miller of Lane and Senator Hart of Baker. The proposed meeting tonight to discuss the water code bill was postponed until next week. Advo cates of the proposed county of Ne smith held & spectacular .meeting s the Statehouse tonight. . ' TAG DAY PLANNED. - .r"V - H NEW YORK, Jan. 28.-Piahs for "tag day" in New York for the bene fit of the tlalian earthquake sufferers have been announced. Steamer and $500,000 Passengers and Crew er course, had not sufficient lookout, and did not give proper whistles, nor pay heed to. the whistles of the Re public. That the Florida failed to in dicate her changes of helm, that she was proceeding , at an immoderate speed and did not stop or back her engines; that the Republic was run ning at regulated speed, that the cap tain, two officers and the quartermas ter and the seamen were on the bridge with two lookouts. The court is asked to condemn the Florida and or der the payment of $2,000,000 dam ages to the owners of the Republic The owners of the Florida also filed a libel suit.