Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, November 7, 1908, Page 2

THE BEMIDJI DAILY PIONEER . SUBSCRIPTION---$5.00 PER ANNUM PUBLIEHED NVERY AFTERNOON. BEMIDJI PIONEER PUBLISHING CO. By CLYDE J. PRYOR. Yntered {n the postofice at Bemidji. Minz.. as second class matter. TAFT WANTS BUSINESS DONE ‘‘ON THE ‘I & SQUARE.” What better assurance of con- tinued prosperity do the people of these United States desire than that made by William H. Taft, president-elect (to be), in a speech delivered before the Cincinnati Commercial Club, Thursday night: “Business men are to be shown the lines of legality and are to be directed in keeping within the lines of legality, which lines have been emphasized during the last four years. Business men are to know that they are to conform to the laws upon the statute books, and that no favors are to be ex- pected for those who break the laws. “This shall be so that the men who conduct a legitimate business may understand that the govern- ment is back of them, and does not intend to do anything to interfere with their legitimate advancement. “Itis a question of the definite knowledge of the statutes and of their clear understanding which shall make the honest progress of our business possible. And that is, in my belief, all that is necessary to make that progress substantial and enduring,” Judge Taft apologized for direct- ing his words into such a serious discussion. “I know the difficulties that will arise in my new career,” and he added, “I know that there will be questions which will arise that I do not know of now, and that times will come when many of my friends here will shake their heads and say, 'Poor Bill,’ but all I ask is for suspensin of judgment until the situation may be understood. Its decisions will rest upon the princi- ples of sound and honest business policies which I have outlined, and its intricacies may be ascertained and applied. These details will, I am sure, explain what may appear to be errors of judgment and mis- takes.” SHOULD GIVE FIRE WARDEN SUFFICIENT FINANCIAL AID. In the current World’s Work there is a very suggestive article on “What a Forest Fire Means.” It meane, of course, enormous loss that can better be measured in years than in dollars, for only years, not dollars, can place it. It is most interesting to learn, however, how efficiently the govern- ment combats fires in its forest pre- serves. The national forest area is now 130,700,000 acres. In 1906 the burned area was reduced for the year to 115,416 acres, and but $76,813 worth of timber was destroyed. In 1907 the burned forest area was again reduced to 90,661 acres, and the destruction to $26,057, while the cost of fighting fires was but $3,610. This is especially valuable information, as it shows how slight is the added cost of actual fire-fighting once the machinery is in order. The service of rangers and super- visors with open trails and constant inspection form the machinery, and as auxillaries are the employes of lumber camps and railroads, the herders and ranchmen, who all have a direct interest to prevent forest destruction. These can- be callea upon at any time at the govern- ment’s expense. This past season one fire in th’ Blue mountains of Oregon, whose origin is still a mystery, got a tre mendous start betore it was dis- covered. It had a front fifteer miles long and was burning at the rate of a mile and a half a day. Ii was sixteen miles from water ano fifty miles from a base of supplies. Yet in nine days by the work of two hundred men it was stopped a‘ a cost of $6,000. The timber los: was $65,000, but it would have bee millions more save for the govern- ment service. What the federal governmen' does in this large way Minnesota can do in its smaller area. It is economy versus waste, and surely there is wisdom enough in the state to make this choice.—Duluth News- Tribune. A step in the right direction toward the stopping of forest fires would be the hearty co-operation of every 1esident of the state with C. C. Andrews, state fire warden, in forth for many years, looking to the preservatioh” of timber throughout the state. Every_ year; when the legislature meets, a bunch of legislators, who should be in better pursuits, threaten to abolish the office of fire warden, purely and simply for the purpose of “having some fun with ‘gramny. Andréws’” as they gleefully explain. The terrible forest fires which raged through northern Minn€sota this fall have caused people to take heed of the advice given by the veteran in the fire warden’s. office. And itis likely that the next legis- lature “will appropriate a sum some- where near sufficient to conduct the affairs of that department in a fairly liberal manner. FRANCE INTENDS T0 STAND FIRM Refuses to Accede to De- - mands of Germany. CABINET TAKES ACTION Will Not Express Regret for Action of Officers and Men at Casa Blanca Who Used Force Against German Consular Officials—Considerable Dis- quietude Exists at Paris Over Atti- tude of Germany. Paris, Nov. 6.—While it is not be- leved in official circles that Germany will go to the extent of making the Casa Blanca incident (the protection by the German embassy at Casa Blanca of former German subjects who had enlisted in and later desert- ed from the foreign legion of the French army) the subject of an ulti- matum a considerable degree of dis- quietude exists here and the opinion continues to be held that Germany is seeking to inflict diplomatic humilia- tion upon France as a diversion from the, situation which has arisen at home from the publication of Em- peror- William’s now famous inter- view. This time, however, France is re: solved to stand firm. An extraor dinary session of the cabinet was held and the decision not to accede to the German demands was unanimously ratified. At the same time it was agreed that France should show her conciliatory disposition by offering a mode of egress from the present dead- lock that should be honorable to both countries. This was set forth in the following terms: “No aggravation of the present con. flict with Germany is expected in offi- cial circles, where a settlement honor- able to both countries is hoped for if the disposition of the German govern- ment is as conciliatory as that of France. An understanding could be reached by which the two-countries, with mutual expressions of regret over the Casa Blanca Incident, could refer the whole affair to arbitration. But it is evident that this is the only concession France can make and the refusal of the cabinet to censure the officers and soldiers concerned must be considered as definite.” GERMAN OFFICIAL VIEW. Demands on France Always Custom. ary in Such Cases. Berlin, Nov. 6—The viewpoint of Germany in the Casa Blanca difficulty ‘was explained officially by the foreign office with the express desire that it be cabled to the United States in or- der to clear up any existing doubt. “All we demand,” said an official of the foreign office,” is a simple expres- sion of regret from France for the vio- lence employed against the German consular officials at Casa Blanca, an expression such as would be demand- ed by any nation whose officials had been subjected to attack. Unless this is forthcoming there will be no object in conducting further negotiations. ‘We cannot permit this point to be sub- mitted to arbitration, for we regard it as a point of national honor that such regret should be expressed. “We do not desire that the French officials concerned be reprimanded, that French soldiers be punished or the adoption of any measures of dis- cipline whatever. 9 “Concerning the other points of the difference we are prepared to arbi- trate. We acknowledge that some things might have occurred on the German side which could have been avoided, while France also must ad- mit, from her side, that unnecessary acts were committed.” CRIMINAL LIBEL CHARGED Manager and Editors of Leading Ma- nila Paper Arrested. Manila, Nov. 6.—The manager and managing editor and other editors of El Remacimiento, the leading Filipino daily newspaper of this city, were placed under arrest on charges of criminal libel preferred by Commis- sioner Dean C. Worcester of the Phil- ippine commission. Worcester affirms in his complaint that he has been as- sailed politically and professionally by articles appearing in the paper and that his personal character has also been the object of libelous utterances. May Result in Three Deaths. Cincinnati, Nov. 6.—The breaking- of the steering gear on an automobile driven by J. J. Radel, an undertaker, caused the death of Albert Altfeld, a butcher, and the probable fatal injury of Radel and William Regan, a chauf- feur. The machine swerved, crashed into the iron rail on the side of the| Eighth street viaduct and threw the occupants over the railing to the ground, thirty feet below. RST PRESIDENT OF CUBA| Tomas Estrada Palma Explre-' at Santiago. TOMAS ESTRADA PALMA. tiago from the country a few days ago to get better medical attendance. Governor Magoon has issued a de- cree eulogizing the lofty patriotism of the first president of Cuba and direct- ing that he be given a national fu- neral. The body will lie in state in the provincial‘ council chamber at Santiago. There will be a period of national mourning. SERVIAN PARLIAMENT DECLARES FOR PEACE Will Await Decision of Gonfer- ence of Powers. Belgrade, Servia, Nov. 6.—The re- ports furnished by the government to the national assembly and the full dis- cussion of the situation that has arisen from the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria-Hungary and the Bulgarian declaration of inde- pendence by the deputies in secret session for two days have resulted in clearing the air and there is evidence here of a determination to await peacefully the outcome of the pro- posed international congress to settle Balkan matters. An official digest of the results secured by this course says: “The national assembly has put on record the fact that it is satisfied that Servia, in the facé of a difficult situa- tion, has undertaken all necessary measures for a vigorous defense of Servian interests. It has declared fur- ther that Servia should continue to maintain her present correct attitude and to fulfill her international obliga- tlons. In view of the sentiments of Jjustice actuating the great powers Servia has reason to expect an equable solution of her claims and she will await without breaking the peace the convocation of the congress and its decisions.” SQUADREI LEAVES AMOY Chinese Apathy Disappears on Depar- ture of Warships. Amoy, Nov. 6.—The Second squad- ron of the American battleship fleet, which, under the command of Rear Admiral Emory, has been in Amoy since Oct. 30 as the guest of the gov- ernment of China, brought its visit to a close when it steamed out of the harbor bound for Olongapo to join the First squadron under Admiral Sperry. The departing warships were given a demonstration in marked contrast to the apathy which was noticeable on their arrival. The hills behind the beach were black with people who had assembled to view the spectacle and the firing of crackers continued for one hour. The cost of the reception has ex- ceeded $1,000,000. The Chinese gov- ernment has been lavish in its gifts to the American officers and men and the final official function on shore, the entertainment afforded by the Chinese government, Wwuas declared by the Americans to have been, with the ex- ception of Australia, second to none, ENTERS PLEA OF GUILTY. - Government Employe Fined $10,000 for Conspiracy. ‘Washington, Nov. 6.—Edwin M. Van Dyck, former ink expert of the bureau of engravinrg and printing, who, with Victor G. Bloede, president of the Vie- tor G. Bloede company of Baltimore, was indicted Jan. 6 last charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States in connection with certain ink contracts with the bureau, withdrew a plea of not guilty and entered a plea of guilty to two counts of the indict- ment. Justice Gould fined Van Dyck $10,000, which was double the amount imposed on Bloede recently for his share in the affair, because Van Dyck was a government employe. Van Dyck immediately paid the fine and the two remaining counts of the indictment were then dismissed. North Dakota Editor Killed. . Williston, N. D., Nov. 6.—Phil Short, one of the best known newspaper men in North Dakota, was shot and killed by Clayton Yeakins while they were hunting deer in McKenzie coun- ty, across the river from here. Short was beating the bush and was taken for a deer by his companion. He had been in the newspaper business at Devils Lake and other points in this state: Havana, Nov. 6.—The death of ex- President Tomas Estradd Palma at the home of a relative in Santiago province was due to gastro neuritls, from which he had long been a suf- ferer, complicated with pneumonia. His wife was the only member of his + family present at the end. ‘unconscious for many hours hefore the end came. He traveled into San- He was [mppssibléas Yét to Analyze =~ Causes of Defeat. LED FIGHT BEST HE COULD Reverse :as Purely a Personal One He Would: Consider It a Blessing Rather Than a Misfortune to Be Re- lieved of the Burdens and Responsi- bilities of the Po: Lincoln,” Neb:, Nov. 6.—William J. Bryan has issued the following state- ment: “The election has gone against us by a decisive majority. The returns are not all in and it Is impossible at the present time to analyze them or to say what causes contributed most to the Republican victory. 'We made our fight upon a platform which embodied what we believed to be good for the American people, but it is for the peo- ple themselves to decide what laws they desire and what methods of gov- ernment they prefer. I have ’faith that the publicity which we asked for will yet commend itself to the Amer- ican people, that the election of sen- ators by the people will be secured, that the iniquities of the trusts will arouse an opposition that will result in the elimination of the principle of private monopoly. I am confident that the people will see the necessity for the labor legislation and the tariff reduction which our platform demand- cational work done. in this campaign will result in securing greater protec- tion to bank depositors. The above are the most prominent reforms for which we labored and I believe that these reforms will yet come, together with more effective regulation of rail- roads and independence for the Fili- pinos. Commends National Committee. “I desire to commend the work of our national committee. I am entirely satisfied with Mr. Mack as the chair- man and with the members of the committee. . I do not see what they could have done more than they did and as for myself I put forth every effort in my power to secure victory for our cause. The nomination came from the hands of the voters; I have obeyed their command and have led as best I could. Words will not ex- press my gratitude for the devotion which has been shown by millions of Democrats during the past twelve vears. Neither am I able to adequate- ly express my appreciation for the kind words which have been spoken since the election. If I could regard the defeat as purely a personal one T would consider it a blessing rather than a misfortune, for I am relieved of the burdens and responsibilities of an office *hat is attractive only in pro- vortion as it gives an opportunity to render.a larger public service. But I shall serve as willingly in a private capacity as in a public one. God does not require great things of us; he only requires that we improve the op- portunities that are presented and I chall be glad to improve the oppor- tunities for service presented by pri- vate life.”” WEST VIRGINIA FIGURES. Late Returns Show Big Plurality for Taft. Wheeling, W. Va, Nov. 6.—The Register has received returns from all counties of the state and gives de- talled figures and tabulations showing ‘the completeness of the Republican victory in West Virginia. The plu- ralities shown are as follows: Taft, 20,459; Glasscock, Rep., for governor, 7,683. The Republicans made a clean sweep in the five congressional dis- tricts. The house of declegates is Repub- lican by a slightly decreased but still overwhelming majority and the senate will be composed of twenty-three or twenty-four Republicans and six or seven Democrats. No United States senator is to be elected. Considerable Democratic gains were made in the northern counties, but these were largely offset by the tremendous and Increased Republican majorities given in most counties of the so called “black belt’ of the southern section. HARMON A SURE WINNER Other State Officers in Ohio Appear to Be Republican. Cincinnati, Nov. 6.—That earlier statements of Harmon’s plurality for governor of Ohio are fully warranted by actual count is shown as more re- ports arrive and the statement of 20, 000 plurality will be near the correct figure. A total of.2,768 precincts out of 4,430 in the state of Ohio give Har- -| ris, Rep., 315,950; Harmon, Dem., 335, 062. Returns on the other state offi- cers are meager, but the Republicans seem to have taken everything below governor. The legislature is safely Republican. Bryan Congratulates Taft. Lincoln, Neb., Nov. 6.—William J. 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