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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
7
A digest of varied events includes Europe battles, English land plowing, Mexican earthquake aftershocks, U S copyright talks, political shifts, naval and naval base considerations, rail and railway finance, and notable corporate closings. Numerous figures and organizations appear, with references to elections, treaties, and military matters shaping the week.
London reports Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman resigns as prime minister after medical advice. The cabinet also resigns and no automatic successor exists while the sovereign is abroad. King George V accepted the premier’s resignation with regret and best wishes for recovery.
Admiral Robley D. Evans tells the San Francisco Chronicle that US peace hinges on Pacific interests. He notes 16 battleships on the coast prove readiness and that America will defend the Pacific as firmly as New York. He warns of a future commercial war driven by brains and dollars, not guns.
In Tokio Count Obama met Japanese residents of Sacramento and San Francisco journalists seeking his view on immigration. He noted the fleet deployment to the Pacific may have unclear aims and that Japan’s emigration policy has been influenced while the U S assured the move was not a threat but training for officers and men.
San Francisco April 7 with a lying squadron of ten large automobiles and a corps of volunteers the fleet committee plans extraordinary efforts to lift the fleet fund to 70 000 and end by Wednesday before collectors finish Tuesday night they will visit 2300 saloons and 600 restaurants within city bounds seeking pledges of 15000 to 20000
Police recover the 600 pound bronze bust of Pope Clement VIII, stolen from Villa Aldobrandini. Thieves gained entry by breaking a window and hid the bust half a mile away intending to ship it abroad.
Transport Sherman sails at noon for Manila carrying many first class passengers and 100 enlisted men of the Twenty-fifth Coast Artillery along with 180 recruits bound for the Philippines.
Washington April 10 The house focused on naval appropriations and fortifications with speeches from Obsteman and Padgett defending a near 100 million dollar naval program for the next fiscal year. Ankeny amendments and other bills passed with minimal opposition as Democrats avoided obstruction and adjourned for the day.
Washington April 9 The bill on the use of common carriers by railroads passed the House April 6 and today passed the Senate without amendment or division. The Senate measure covered all common carriers and Dolliver of Iowa failed to substitute it for the home bill after reporting from the education and labor committee. Numerous amendments were offered but all were defeated.
Democrats pressed for quorum three times in the house to force Republicans to appear. Speaker Cannon invoked the Reed rule to secure a quorum amid a clash with Williams. Progress reported on army and fortifications bills, a revenue cutter service efficiency bill passed with Democratic help, and a safety transport of interstate explosives bill was set to be finally disposed of tomorrow.
Washington reports the naval appropriation bill lowers planned battleships to two and submarines to eight, with total naval funding of 103,967,518 for the year. It envisions enlisting 6,000 sailors for listed ships including the California and North Carolina and 1,600 for noncommissioned torpedo boats, while Hobson urges four battleships.
The senate adjourned until Thursday and may extend to next Monday as Republican leaders expect little new action this session. Unfinished business includes Gamble's bill on state land accounts, with several land bills likely to be postponed to next session. Adjournment could occur between May 15 and May 30.
The house devoted its session to the District of Columbia appropriation bill. Amendments set a 75 cent pass for district establishments and outward opening doors with four exits for new public buildings. An child labor provision failed. The bill totals $9,661,450. The chamber recessed in honor of late Rep. Abraham L. Brick.
A delegation of Sioux from the Cheyenne and Standing Rock reservations urged opening at least half the lands to settlers. They met with Commissioner Goup, of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, in Washington. If enacted, around 3,200,000 acres would be opened for settlement.
The senate committees completed the army appropriation bill and will report it Monday. The measure totals roughly $100 million, about $15 million above the house version, with $7 million added to raise pay for the army revenue cutter service and marine corps, excluding navy enlisted men.
In Washington on April 4, Republicans passed a broad cloture rule limiting Democratic leverage. The rule curtails filibuster against conference bills with Senate amendments and restricts debate and adjournment motions. Williams forced a roll call on the option, approved 138 to 119, before resuming work on the District of Columbia appropriation bill after another roll call.
Washington reports growing public distrust of Americans in Mexico fueled by newspaper gossip. Officials say cordial official ties remain, but Mexican sentiment is rising despite no material conflicts or disputed interests between the two republics.
Herman Ridder of the New York Staats Zeitung, representing the Newspaper Publishers association, says he secured pledges from 68 Republican House members and expects Congress to pass a free wood pulp measure soon. He blames the Ways and Means Committee for not reporting a bill.
Leech of Illinois, a Bloomington resident, is appointed public printer in the Philippines. He previously worked as compositor, proofreader, and foreman at the government printing office in Washington from 1889 to 1901 before taking the Philippine post, with reports praising his administrative record.
Major Reynolda a government agent on the Crow Indian reservation in Montana testified before the senate committee on Indian affairs denying charges of ill treatment of Indians. He presented documentary evidence from Indian office files to defend his conduct in issues raised by Mrs. Helen Pierce Gray.
Washington April 6 The Interstate Commerce Commission remains split over the Spokane rate dispute after a lengthy review. Three irreconcilable views prevent a majority report as railroads and shippers contest whether water competition justifies current rates or demands a change to uphold traditional long haul practices. The case affects nationwide rate structures and has concerned Northwest business leaders for years.
In Washington a dispute erupts over 38 000 acres along Utah’s western border believed rich in salt deposits. Claimants estimate value at 60 million, arguing the salt bed requires no refining and tests show 98 percent purity. Utah seeks federal aid to retain the resource under the enabling act.
Washington April 6 The Portland gateway case involving shipment of lumber eastward from Puget Sound via Portland will not be decided until the Interstate Commerce Commission gives its opinion on recently argued lumber rate cases. The commission will hold its first conference on the lumber rate case this week and a decision may take weeks, though there is a push to settle quickly due to the impact on the North West lumber industry.
The board of fire underwriters of the Pacific reports to the San Francisco board of supervisors that the city’s gravity water system has nonstandard pressures and that distributing reservoirs and tanks lack a five day water supply, increasing fire risk.
Judge Law Jer said he would place Tirey L. Ford, counsel for the United Railroads, on trial next Wednesday for bribery of Supervisor Coleman if Ford’s motion for a change of venue is denied. Assistant District Attorney John O Gara filed a reply affidavit today challenging Ford’s position.
Harry Rothenberger 19 confessed involvement in multiple burglaries across the entire district aided by four city policemen. Police assist burglar tale raises questions about conduct in Philadelphia.
Atlantic fleet battleships near Magdalena sweep and scrub from waterline to masthead before California reception. Divers inspect hulls, many ships nearly as clean as when leaving Hampton Roads. Admiral Thomas orders a fleet brigade parade plan for San Diego and San Francisco with more than 5 000 sailors and marines across 64 blue jacket companies and 16 marine companies.
In Lisbon last evening during elections rioting spread through the city. Soldiers fired on the crowd after mistaking infantry for rioters, killing seven and wounding 100. Three soldiers were seriously wounded as bands roamed the streets. Authorities fear further bloodshed and arrests rise as Lisbon remains tense.
Osaton April 7 mass meetings spread a boycott against Japanese products amid China Japan tensions over the Taten Maru incident. More than 1000 women dressed in white mourning attended a meeting despite heavy rain urging a far reaching boycott.
A special to the Times from Spokane reports that upon the Atlantic fleet’s Seattle arrival next month a first class battleship or cruiser with the highest score at Magdalena Bay target practice will receive a solid silver trophy valued at 1500 dollars, funded by Spokane residents. The cup becomes an annual contest for first class ships, Secretary Metcalf announced.
Insurance Auditor Pierce orders California based agents to stop business in Nebraska after California Commissioner Wolf refuses to admit Nebraska firms. Affects Firemen's Fund of San Francisco Home Fire and Marine of San Francisco and Pacific Mutual of Los Angeles.
Four British colliers carrying 25 000 tons of coal for the fleet of 16 battleships arrived at San Francisco on Saturday and are moored in the stream awaiting assignment.
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