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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
5
The president is praised for teaching people to rely on themselves while critics claim his policies provoke stringent responses to property. The article argues that attacks on property reflect pushback to his leadership and philosophy.
A fragmented analysis questions how panic can pass, arguing against broad countrywide theories or sporadic spectacular attacks. The text rails at uncertain governance and stresses the need to counter property attacks and constitutional concerns, noting fear, power, and political rhetoric shaping public sentiment.
Former Florida Senator Wilkinson Call confers with Privileges and Elections Committee over a protest he will lay before the Senate alleging Governor's appointment of William J Bryan to Mallory's seat was illegal. The move, likely to be filed Monday, targets Bryan's right to the vacancy.
A Naval Affairs panel favorably reports a Gill regulation demanding a full record of correspondence behind Surgeon Stokes’s assignment to the hospital ship Relief and Admiral Brownson’s resignation. The measure argues publicity serves public interests though Cabinet- officer phrasing is unusual. The Senate Naval Affairs hearing with Hale’s bill will decide further.
Former Illinois governor Gay Yates, touring Washington, endorses Speaker Cannon for the presidency and predicts broad party unity. He says state Republicans will align with Cannon at the proper time, following Gav Deneen’s recent pro Cannon stance.
A veteran Republican observer reports broad support for Speaker Cannon among state Republicans and delegates. He notes Cannon’s qualifications, home recognition, and strong East and West backing, with plans to rally delegates at the convention.
Readable fragments show ships moving between New York Southampton Liverpool and Hamburg with listed ports and routes. Mentions ocean steamers and varied origins and destinations in a terse telegraphic style.
Judge Harmon of Cincinnati a former U S attorney general and Taft ally voiced pride in the home city’s support for his Democratic nomination boom. He argued tariff reform and currency measures require study, urged economy and lower taxes, and said Democratic chances in 1908 looked better than recent elections amid Ohio Republican splits. He noted his past ties with Taft and Foraker and downplayed any Washington visit as political.
There is no man in public life in America who surpasses Gov Hughes in intellectual grasp clarity of vision or fearlessness of action. Alumni and Brown University figures praise Hughes as a candidate for our highest office. Senator J E Davis of Arkansas returned to Washington and said he would introduce a bill to ban bucket shops in the Senate Monday, targeting stock gambling and future sales of cotton and other products.
A Birdsall of Iowa introduced a resolution denouncing a five year old New Mexico law that requires personal injury suits against railroads to be filed within the territory and prohibits actions after ninety days from the accident. The law allows the railroad to sue for nonfi liability if the injured party fails to act in time. Members discussed related pay bills and other national measures as part of a broad session.
At the Navy League convention Representative George H Foms chairs discussion on commanding ships with line officers and enlisted men. Capt J W Miller proposed a resolution opposing the policy while McAdoo urged unity to aid naval improvement. Debates also covered the bureau system and a call to investigate the Navy Department. Delegates elected directors Harton Dimock Tama Vanderbilt Hay and were welcomed by the President at the White House and then by Admiral and Mrs Dewey.
Cha rman Bartholdt of the House Public Buildings and Grounds committee notes the Sixtieth Congress has met only a few days yet has introduced over 600 bills proposing about 20 million dollars in expenditures. He says revenues lag due to curbed luxury spending amid economic distress and that large cuts are necessary. Subcommittees will review ground purchases and public buildings for the District of Columbia and other areas to curb spending.
City hall rumors about Police Commissioner Bingham retiring were denied today. The change in first deputy from O Keefe to Hike was said to have Mayor Mc Clellan and Commissioner Bingham's full approval and concurrence, according to a friend.
Paris reports Lindien Millevoye calls Britain and France to intervene over an American Japanese crisis, blaming Britain for the Russo Japanese War and warning of Asian mobilization if Western powers delay. Honolulu notes a push to enlarge Hawaii National Guard. Boston covers Rev Dr John De Forest urging Germany Japan relations and the emigration issue. Ottawa quotes Rudolphe Lemieux defending Canada’s Japan mission amid press dispatches. Rome reports Deputy Nitti arguing USJapan conflict would ruin Europe and Japan, pressing emigration as a remedy to population pressures.
A Boston gathering today formed a committee to press Congress for national forest protection in the White Mountains and Southern Appalachians. Former New Hampshire Governor Frank W Hollins led the meeting, noting the four great rivers Connecticut, Merrimack, Saco, and Androscoggin power vast textile mills and drive major canal traffic.
Argentina plans to mark the 180th anniversary of the 1810 uprising that sparked South American independence. A proposal to hold the next Pan American Congress in Buenos Aires in 1910 has gained support. the Bureau of American Republics executive board will decide at its next meeting.
London reports the will of James An thons Bailey of Barnum & Bailey, who died in Mount Vernon in April 1906, was admitted to probate. British personal estate listed at 148 350 while American property totals 483 581. After debts and admin costs, the gross estate is just over 350 020, far less than one third of the original estimate. The entire estate is left to his widow.
Wariness over rising Japanese labor emigration prompts U S efforts led by Ambassador O Brien. He pressed Count Hayashi on doubled monthly immigration since last year's law, urging stricter passport controls and a renewed promise to curb arrivals while noting Mexico's competing pull for workers. The exchange underscored tensions and possible push toward broader exclusion measures.
A railroad worker recounts prolonged indigestion and starvation diets until trying Grape-Nuts. He reports immediate appetite satisfaction, a week of rising energy, seven pounds gained, and lasting indigestion relief. His wife also notices the benefit. The ad cites Postum Co for The Road to Wellville and suggests There’s a Reason.
The text describes Secretary Reot drafting a reply to Mr O Brien s report and message. It states the President cannot promise veto of an exclusion law not yet considered by Congress. The administration will urge Mr O Brien to tell Count Hagard that until the dispute is settled, it will use influence to prevent such legislation.
A torpedo boat flotilla arrives at Pernambuco from Para Brazil on January 10 in fair weather after two days delay caused by salted toniers on board. The fleet will depart January 21 after a series of hosted entertainments for Rear Admiral Evans and his officers including visits, banquets, and garden parties across Petropolis and Rio de Janeiro.
Maj Cheeles F Mason of the US Army delivered the first of six lectures on First Aid to the Injured under the American Red Cross at the Young Men's Christian Association building. He described current army medical methods, compared them with foreign practices, and noted improvements in medic selection. The next lecture is scheduled for next Friday night with four more weeks of talks.
Mrs Cranston told a Metropolitan Memorial Church audience that American tourists drive up souvenir prices in Japan and Korea by paying natives more than items are worth and then exporting them across two oceans. She cited rising costs for curio trade as a result of such behavior.
Special to The Washington Post Port Arthur Texas January 10 John W Gates declared in a speech he would reside permanently in Port Arthur with only occasional trips to New York Chicago or Europe He added he would always register from Port Arthur and noted a new weekly steamship line planned between New York and Port Arthur.
Counsel for Helen Sacher asserts correspondence between California Safe Deposit and Trust Company executives and President and General Counsel. letters reportedly show securities were used to try to save the bank. Securities allegedly moved through Brown and Barrett, with ongoing search in New York to recover bonds and stocks for court action. A separate item notes New York Central plans to issue a $30,000,000 5 percent equipment trust certificates through JP Morgan.
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