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Newspaper
Madras Pioneer
Location
Madras, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
7
A wide roundup reports Briand forming a cabinet while new leadership shifts ripple across nations. Nations debate tariffs, wars, health, and trade as events unfold from California fires to European diplomacy and South American finance.
A military expert from Los Angeles discusses how Japanese officers expose troops to scorching sun to weed out weaklings. He notes a December Mount Fuji ascent in blinding blizzard conditions cost over 80 lives and claims the aim is to harden troops for war with Russia, with humanitarian concerns reportedly ignored.
Orville Wright aboard the Wright aeroplane piloted to a 1 hour 20 minute 45 second flight at Fort Meyer. The flight traveled about 70 miles with heights up to 270 feet. Three complete figure eights were flown as Wilbur notes ongoing trials before official test.
In the Congressional Record Tawney cites a Wickersham letter ordering careful review of Heney cases and dismissal if no prospect of trial. Department of Justice confirms Binger Hermann will be brought to trial in Portland this fall with Heney personally prosecuting.
Famine spreads through rural Southern France with scarce food and clothing. Wine frauds from two years earlier sparked shortages, worsened by floods frosts and a devastating earthquake. In many villages meat is an unattainable luxury, and bread and potatoes form the staple diet.
Captain Ros of the Standard Oil steamer Dakota logs a sighting off San Francisco dated July 20 describing a 40 foot long 10 foot wide sea creature with a cavernous mouth and locomotive headlight eyes. The unusual denizen was initially thought to be a whale in distant view.
Report from Sierra County Nevada July 21 says miners from this town Alleghany and nearby camps swarm toward an American bill camp where a gold vein is said to yield about 000 to the ton, sparking a stampede for claims and work.
Washington July 23 no agreement reached by tariff conferees on coal lumber hides oil iron ore cotton schedule wood pulp and print paper but prospects for settlement tomorrow are excellent. Officials report better relations between senate and house as they pursue Taft program to cut duties on raw materials and a 1 percent tax on net corporate earnings is likely to pass. The woolen use topic dominated forenoon with a 6 percent cut on Dingley rates for woolen dress goods and related fabric weight adjustments noted.
Washington reports a White House consultation with President and Senators Aldrich and Payne. Aimed at a peaceful settlement of differences, the talks included opponents of free raw material program and House conferees meeting to hear Senate finance committee experts explain cotton schedule changes.
Washington reports progress in tariff talks with zinc schedule settlement. Spelter set at 14.4 cents per pound, a compromise between senate and house rates. Zinc sheets and nickel plated forms priced separately, old zinc for remanufacture at 1 cent. Tungsten ore duty reduced to 10 percent ad valorem from 15. Lemons taxed at 1 cent per pound, above house and below senate rates.
Washington notes show conferees focusing on wood pulp print paper and lumber alongside raw materials. Cotton and lead schedules face stubborn issues while zinc blocks and pig iron add to delays as talks continue.
Washington reports July 19 that the conferees adopted the revised corporation tax provision after addressing the wood pulp and print paper schedules. The pulp retaliatory clause was rewritten to satisfy American mills, while the print paper schedule remains controversial. The cotton schedule faces hosiery-related disputes as Representative Payne pushes for higher duties and likely gains support from the other house conferees.
Tariff conferees approve giving the secretary of the treasury authority to issue 50 year 8 percent bonds to cover the full Panama Canal cost. The move repeals the Spooner act limit while allowing 2 percent bonds to $84,631,980. Estimated canal cost tops $276,201,000 with authorization up to $290,569,020.
Senator Jones telegraphed Governor Hay urging an immediate special election to fill the vacancy caused by Representative Cogleman’s death. The message notes the new vacancy cannot reach Washington before adjournment, and cites other matters needing attention during the summer session.
The department of commerce and labor reports a drop in exports for the year ending June 30 1909. Portland wheat shipments fall to 6 350 033 bushels from 13 411 681 prior year. Puget Sound declines from 13 699 237 to 44 630 174 bushels. Flour exports also retreat at Portland 868 845 to 662 423 barrels and at Puget Sound 1 911 966 to 1 065 952 barrels.
Acting Secretary Pierce uses reserve policy to withdraw a large block of Wyoming water power land along the Green river and its tributaries. The action aims to prevent monopolization and will be reported to Congress to enable government preservation through legislation.
An official telegram from Teheran to the Persian legation announced Ahmed Mirza as shah after Mohammed Ali Mirza was deposed due to unpopularity and unworthiness. The message notes a conference of Mohammedan church leaders princes dignitaries and former congress members voting unanimously against the deposed shah.
President Taft and leaders meet to seek congressional authorization for a 3 percent bond issue up to the Goethals estimate of $397,000,000 to cover Panama Canal costs. The current canal bond limit stands at $130,000,000.
Representatives Hawley and Ellis urged the president to add stops beyond Portland. The president said he would stop in Salem on the way south and, if possible, make other brief stops. If Denver is on the route he would try to visit Eastern Oregon as well.
Washington July 20 by 100 to 158 the house refused to refer the invitation to attend the Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition to the committee of the whole. Rodenberg sought to gain unanimous consent for the resolution accepting the invitation but Macon objected saying no committee had considered it.
A 26 member delegation of senators and representatives prepares to sail from San Francisco aboard the steamer Siberia on July 23 to Hawaii. They will spend eighteen days visiting the four largest Hawaiian islands after being invited by the Hawaiian legislature at its last session.
The War Department again ruled that a soldier’s death from an accident during an athletic contest encouraged by officers was in the line of duty. The event, called a "battle royal," occurred in the Port Michael post gymnasium in Alaska last December.
The Washington Post reports President reassures Director Newell of the reclamation service that he will not be removed despite Secretary Ballinger’s ongoing troubles with him.
Secretary Ballinger wires Senator Bourne that he will personally attend inspection at Malheur and Washington about two weeks hence.
Manila reports Jikiri the Moro bandit chief who died July 5 near Patian on Jolo island swore to kill 100 men. A Zamboanga dispatch says his men killed nearly a hundred. Lt Baer of the Sixth cavalry is hailed as hero for his rescue of Lt Wilson and for killing Jikiri and three other outlaws. One woman in the cave escaped with safe conduct.
The National Association of Manufacturers endorses a tax to fund government needs alongside tariff duties. It condemns demagogic class divisions and calls for a fair tax on all citizens. As an illustration, it proposes 0.125 percent on all incomes, equaling 75 cents from a $600 year, and 1250 from a $1,000,000 annual income.
Constantinople reports court martial findings condemning police and local authorities for incapacity and apathy. It lists sentences from hangings to hard labor and minor penalties, while suggesting amnesty and a national fete amid reconciliation efforts.
In Mied yied, Novgorod province, a soldier condemned to 15 lashes for stealing seized a concealed knife and killed supervising Captain Kava levosky after slashing two soldiers, then killed himself before capture, highlighting brutality in the army discipline system.
London July 19 a contract between British Metaliiferous Mines and Viscount Iveagh and Sir Ernest Cassel places a value of 570000 dollars per ounce of radium or 20 dollars per milligramme. The deal covers seven and a half grams of radium bromide, the largest order yet and to be sourced from the Cornish pitchblende mine.
London hosts a grand naval pageant with 150 warships taking part. Glorious weather aids the event, described as an enormous success. Commentators say the large fleet gathered in the Thames to avoid potential bottling by an enemy.
Charles R. Crane of Chicago, named by President Taft as minister to China, is welcomed by the Chinese government. The United States is informed that China will gladly receive Mr. Crane, signaling approval of his appointment.
The Kokumin calls the China Japan dispute tense and warns Japan may abandon conciliatory efforts. It notes China proposes unacceptable terms and refuses a Hague arbitration, with Tokyo urging China to change mood by month end or Japan will adopt a different stance.
In Pekin a new ground breaking appointment by President Taft names Charles R. Crane of Chicago as minister to China. The reallocation of W. W. Rockhill to St. Petersburg signals a potential Russo American realignment in Chinese affairs. High Chinese officials view Japan as China's main foe while Britain urges amicable ties with Japan.
Patrick Calhoun of United Railroads faces trial in San Francisco on bribery charges. A 265 member jury panel was exhausted after half a day of questioning, with adjournment until next Wednesday. Langdon acts as chief prosecutor and the pool shows reluctance to serve.
Honolulu July 20 The jury in the case of 13 Japanese strikers who resisted arrest after the riot at Waikahiu plantation on July 8 failed to reach a verdict after being charged again by Judge Robinson. The jury reported a third disagreement and was locked up again.
The funeral for Mrs. J Addison Hayes of the Confederacy will be held at the family residence at 11 o clock tomorrow morning. The cremated remains will be interred at Eve Cemetery until fall when they will be taken to Richmond Virginia.
Official dispatches report a grave battle at Melilla as Moorish cavalry and tribesmen mounted a headlong assault on Spanish positions. The fierce clash featured a concerted attack and heavy fire, marking a bloodier engagement than initial reports.
In Madrid on July 20 the Carlist leadership faces divisions while many believe Don Jaime's accession could energize the movement. The split among leaders contrasts with a tentative push to unify under a common platform.
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