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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1912
Page
9
President Taft argues that running expenses are too high and urges a budget system used abroad. He proposes discontinuing the Revenue Cutter Service and abolishing the affidavit system, noting annual government expenses total about one billion.
The document outlines reforms including ending the revenue cutter service and combining lighthouse and life saving services. It proposes abolitions of returns offices of the interior department and the jurat or affidavit system, merging six treasury auditing offices, and revising the electric system with estimated savings. Includes figures like 1,000,000 and 196,000, indicating potential annual savings and cost adjustments.
President Taft in a Congress message on Economy and Efficiency in the Government Service argues Americans save millions annually through streamlined operations. He calls for enlarging civil service and radical reforms to administration, detailing how nearly a billion dollars are spent yearly for public use.
Havana reports show a conference at the President’s Palace adjourned after an all‑party effort to unite on a policy aimed at removing any excuse for U S intervention. Officials note Knox’s note calms fears and strengthens President Gomez’s position by signaling restraint and avoiding renewed occupation.
The speech urged placing Washington departments under civil service, removing them from political influence, and granting merit based, non limited terms. It argued against Presidential appointment with Senate confirmation for these offices and favored merit, salary adjustments, and reduced patronage. The economy and efficiency commission would continue, with a $250000 appropriation and $50000 for printing reports, delivering reform proposals to Congress.
Washington reports that tariff discussion is expected to last several months with a House vote planned next week. Democrats will caucus Saturday as the Interstate Commerce Commission weighs wool and pelts freight rate cuts, with a decision due mid March. Poindexter named to Porto Rico education post by Taft.
San Diego California January 17 A world wide search continues for M H Murray a Bent County Colorado millionaire who vanished from his home a year ago with reports he may be in San Diego Police have been asked to locate Murray and a woman said to be his secretary The motive for the disappearance remains unknown
Reports from Peking describe massive treasure sales by palace guards as Americ an and European agents seek bargains. Arrests rise after an assassination attempt on Premier Yuan Shikai, with one officer and a soldier dead and six others gravely wounded. Efforts intensify to appease the nation while a representative assembly debates China’s future government. Relieved expeditioners report widespread anarchy in several provinces. In Sten Fu brutal killings occur. a Scandinavian missionary, RK Beckman, is seriously injured as his wife is killed and children slaughtered during mob violence. Censuses show clamped city gates for four days as mobs murder thousands in Manchuria. Foreign governments are urged to oversee China’s future while foreign influence wanes.
Fire at the Dunnoing Insane asylum on the city outskirts destroyed the infirmary. About thousand patients fled outdoors under guard, with no injuries reported. The building valued at 95 000 dollars housed three hundred inmates as fire disrupted operations and attendants faced chaos.
Special Humane Agent T F Bright secured Thomas Gunston an early Cheyenne pioneer and employment agent sentenced to prison for not less than one year nor more than five years and fined 600 plus costs for jury rape. The case involved alleged white slave trafficking from his employment office to a canyon ranch where sexual relations occurred. The girl, under legal age, was confined and supervised. final fining with costs totals about 1000.
Federal jury heard that men knew of a dynamite conspiracy as early as October 1910 and that information was withheld to aid prosecutions. John Halfman testified a saloon room rented by strangers served as a meeting place for the bombers working against open shop contractors in Indiana.
In Princeton New York small riot erupted among jurors after a trial. All twelve jurors are kept together under guard, isolated and quarantined. The Princetonian says Princeton has no room for snobs or men who form secret societies by toadying.
In Nanking on the 27th, reports say negotiations for a peaceful settlement are near completion. A formal document is prepared for signatures as Chao Yi exchanges assurances with President Hun Yot Som. Some republics refuse to adopt Fim Mi Kal as president, while TM Uo plans retirement. Republicans remain firm.
The Ogilvie conference of Episcopal clergy in Wyoming convened with broad attendance to discuss improving clergy service. Morning papers by Rev De Forest of Wheatland and debates followed by district business and Deanery planning. Attendees included Archdeacon Dray, Deans Bode Cross and many reverends. a host of catechists were listed. In New York a Brooklyn boarding house keeper held Mrs Griffin hostage over unpaid board, prompting a court rescue.
Indianapolis January 17 The United Mine Workers endorsed government ownership of industries and the Socialists within the convention launched a resolution praising their party as the Political Party of the Working Class. The plan met strong resistance amid a stormy afternoon session as debate continued.
In Washington on January 17 Senator Borah of Idaho attacked the interior department and forest service in a Senate debate. He urged broad remodeling and liberalizing homestead land laws, proposing a reduction of residence and proof-up time from five to three years so settlers could leave homesteads to earn a living during compliance.
State of Tabasco in southern Mexico faces near revolution as the governor has not inaugurated reforms. The movement appears isolated from national affairs. Insufficient federal troops hinder order restoration, while Americans remain unmolested.
State Humane Agent Bright yesterday arrested Mrs Harington of 1618 Bent Street for immoral conduct and took custody of her three year old son. The boy was placed in a temporary home while legal proceedings are prepared. The officer, with a city policeman, found the mother entertaining men in the home. The case includes investigations into cruelty to animals and other similar incidents reported to Bright. In a separate note, steeplejacks at St Patrick Cathedral worked 9300 feet of wire and lighting to welcome Cardinal Farley amid a gale and snow.
A party of thirty three Harriman railroad general agents arrived in Cheyenne late on No 19 and attended a banquet at the Plains hotel. The delayed train schedule canceled the public reception but allowed mingling with local officials and citizens. Toasts from officials and prominent Cheyenne figures highlighted friendly cooperation and hospitality.
In Central City Kentucky a gas explosion at the Central City Coal and Iron Company mine killed five workers and injured many as the day shift ended. Four confirmed dead with one believed missing. victims include local residents Obie and Markus. The blast occurred after the lay crew emerged and before night work began, collapsing a three story tenement and leading to a fire.
Washington January 17 There is no reason why Congress cannot conclude business and adjourn the first week in June said Senator Smoot Utah If kept longer there will be political reasons Some said the Democratic convention was sent to Baltimore so Democrats in Congress could attend while in session The push to adjourn before August was challenged by some earlier in the day
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