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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1911
Page
15
A Duma proposal from nationalists would exclude American Jewish citizens from Russia and impose a 100 percent tariff rise unless Russian rates match the American schedule. The bill echoes December 22 proposals by ex-President Guchkoff and targets import of American machinery.
Hot Springs Arkansas promotes Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a premier laxative for constipation sluggish liver stomach misery sick headache dizziness and biliousness. The ad asserts the remedy strengthens bowels and improves blood health inviting readers to buy a 25 cent box from any drug store today and join thousands from coast to coast.
Peking dispatch says imperial court officials signal willingness to abdicate to Yuan Shi Kai. He aims to secure favorable terms for the throne and press for a referendum on government form. Yuan doubts republicans will accept his elected assembly plan and predicts resignation after bargaining.
In Tokio on December 27 observers view Yuan Shikai's plan to form a national convention to decide China's government as clever but contested. Some believe revolutionaries will accept to pressure abdication while others expect impatience and renewed military action from Nanking and Beijing’s weak regime.
A Palo Alto dispatch states that a republican form of government in China would be an absolute failure and a calamity for the Chinese nation if a republic is established. The remark underscores concern over political systems spreading to China.
Prof. W. G. Bates man of the Imperial University of China at Tien Tsin arrived yesterday at his home here driven out by the revolution. He said the Chinese are ignorant, their condition is awful, and they cannot govern themselves, claiming salvation lies in enlightened despotism.
Four hundred delegates from the American Historical Association the American Political Science Association and the Mississippi Valley Historical Association gather in Buffalo for their annual meeting. The groups plan separate and joint sessions with tours to Ithaca and Toronto for closing events. Theodore Roosevelt is expected to be elected president of the Historical Association.
The Texas State Teachers Association opened its thirty third annual session in Waco with R G Hail of Cleburne as president. F M Brasley, state superintendent, addressed the body praising educational progress and urging the next legislature to expand county superintendent authority and raise teachers’ pay.
Guests at the Hot Wells hotel enjoy a three day celebration starting Christmas morning with a lobby tree and gifts. A mule loop ride to Mission Espada follows a grove hunt with bows and air rifles, while artists sketch manager and Mrs. Kihlberg.
NLabor Commissioner J. A. Starling leaves Austin for Dallas and Waco to conduct investigations into alleged child labor and other law violations. Safety Appliance Inspector Robert McKinley also departs for San Angelo for several days of inspections.
Beeville Texas Dec 27 Over 1500 shots were fired at the Beeville Gun Club yesterday. High scorer John Beasley broke 22 birds of 25 as the meet drew strong attendance and steady marks.
Beeville Texas reports plenty of deer with many hunters returning from hunts claiming they have reached the limit. Local sportsmen note the heavy deer presence across Bee County during the season.
Captain Arthur Stiles, Texas levee and drainage commissioner, reports a topographical survey underway in Milam County to reclaim 25000 acres of Little River valley land near Maysfield. five miles of levee already finished. Reclaimed land could fetch 100 to 150 dollars per acre. Additional surveys planned for Trinity River lands in Dallas and Tarrant counties once current work nears completion.
The text notes a large scale effort beyond current Milam county work with both the federal government and the state of Texas cooperating on the project.
Plans for the annual January inspection of Texas National Guard units are nearly complete. Capt. C. H. Danforth will inspect Orange, Groveton, San Augustine, Timpson, Carthage and Marshall starting January 3. Capt. James A. Justice will begin January 15, visiting remaining infantry companies until March 12.
The central and northern sections of the state will see officers detailed to inspect the companies at Laredo Brownsville and El Paso. however, the assignments are not yet finalized. The delay leaves open the plan for personnel to oversee operations in these border areas.
Invitations have been received by the adjutant general's department to attend the fourth annual ball of the company of militia at San Augustine. The event is for Company D of the infantry. On the same evening Ellis' Christmas ball at Taylor will also take place, for which invitation has been received.
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