The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 14, 1902, Page 1

VOLUME XCII--XO. 14 4, SAN FRANCISCO, MONDAY, JULY 14, 1902. “ PRICE FIVE CENTS. LORD SALISBURY RESIGNS PREMIERSHIP OF GREAT BRITAIN AND THE KING NAMES ARTHUR J. BALFOUR AS HIS SUCCESSOR STEAMER PORTLAND 5 SAFE VesselMakes Her Way to St. Michael. Training can IS at Dutch Harhor. No News Is Yet Received 0f the Ice-Imprisoned Jeanie. Port Townsend. brought to Eagle the steamer Sarah, which i re to-day, and was the Dawson agent of ern Commercial Com- he Sarah got the news Michael from at ire e Portland was in good 11 the passengers Her cargo is ion, and a been reported by concerning the Jea he Sarah is due at Daw- son to-night, but is not expected tc e further advices.” The steamer Portland sailed | for Nome from Seattle April 26 with 1000 tons of freight, includ- ing n plies, liquors and vegetables. S hundred tons were put aboard at San Fran- cisco. Of her 110 passengers forty-six were booked in San| Francisco, the remainder in Se- s Captain Charles Lindquist, veteran Bering Sea mariner. T'he steamship was caught by *ice floes in Bering e 3 and when last seen ting northward into the The United States ter Thetis started in no trace of the ship Sea d it was believed been crushed in the ice and k and that all on board were The revenue cutter McCul- at s to sail for northern the Thetis in for the Portland and so the missing steamer Jeanie. San Francisco, is aid MOHICAN MAKES PORT. ATTLE. July 13.—The United States = is safe. She ar- Harbor in distress June it from Yokohama thirty- ing « e arrived at Dutch Harbor she f fuel and the food supply was low Three days more and it become a serious question of nt to eat for the young sail- The fact that she carried ment of salls probably saved left Yokohama bound for but encountered head her off her course. She 1 into the great circle Dutch Harbor. Had ed to sail her to Hon- lieved his supply of fovd i held out. After replenishing her supply of food and fuel in Dutch Harbor the Mohican sailed on June 3 for Honolulu, her original destination, Ship Mohi- vessel was command- | \HOUNDS . LOCATE OUTLAW Tracy Is Again Cor- ‘ nered in a Dense Swamp. gBoy Tells of the Des- perado’s Where- abouts. | Probability of a Fi- | nal Rifle Battle To-Day. —— o+ RACY has taken to the swamps again, and although surrounded by armed men he still has a good chance of escaping. He was seen yesterday | afternoon near Enumclaw, Wash. Hounds were put on the trail and followed it to the marshes near Buck- ley. Reinforcements have been obtained by the Sher- iff, and there is likelihood of an encounter some tinie to-day. = NUMCLAW, Wash., July 13.— After two days of inactivity m hunters are once hot on the trail of the outlaw the again Harry Tracy, convict. ck to-night the bloodhounds his track and after follow- J arters of a mile lost it |in a dense swamp that borders the road | leading from here to Buckley. The wires | have been kept humming for two hours with messages to surrounding ‘towns, and |it is believed that Tracy will be either ikfllcd or captured by noon to-morrow. | Tracy was seen at 5 o'clock this after- noon one and a half miles east of Enum- claw by Clarence Burke, a 10-year-old boy. He was sitting near the edge of a gravel { pit as the lad passed on a bicycle. Hail- |ing the 1ad, Tracy inquired the road to Buckley. The boy imparted the informa- | tion desired and then hastening into town | gave the news of what he had POSSE IN PURSUIT. The information was telephoned Former Sheriff Wollery, in charge of the posse at Enumclaw, by Sheriff Hartman of Pierce County, who happened to be here, and also Deputy McKillen at Buckley. Wollery and five guards procured a team as soon | @s possible and came here with the blood- hounds. They were placed on the trail and followed it for some distance. It was very dark when the hounds were thrown | off the scent at the swamp, and after a cided to cover ail seen. | consultation the posse | possible avenues of escape and walt until | daylight before trying to follow the trail ;1ar!h(*r. | The instant the bloodhounds struck the | scent they strained at the leash and bayed |in a manner indicative of being on the trail of the convict. The description given by young Burke, without the behavior of the hounds, shows plainly that Tracy has once again been located. TRAVELS TO BUCKLEY. It is belleved that Tracy is heading | directly for Buckley. When he was at ¥rank Portaut's house along Green River Friday night he asked the farmer to take a rig and drive him to Buckley. He was told the horse was too old to stand such a trip, and replied that he would have to start for there without a team. His ap- pearance on the Buckley road, east of here, and within three and a quarter miles of Mis destination, shows that his questions were not intended to throw his pursuers off the trail. Early this morning Sheriff Brown of Kittitas County arrived here and informed Sherift Cudihee that he had been much disturbed over the prospect of Tracy's galning the summit of the Cascades. He came to confer with the King County Sheriff and assure him that Kittitas Coun- ty had already anticipated the possibility. Ten heavily armed deputles are awaiting developments on the crest of the range, and physical boundaries will not déter them from crossing over should the exi- gencies of the situation require it. SPEED, NOT STRATEGY. “Should Harry Tracy emerge from the cover of Puget Sound forest and head down the eastern slope,” said Sherift Brown. “it will be a question of speed, not strategy. Nature will not aid him in providing 2 safe retreat at every turn, and ficld glasses rather than bloodhounds will come into requisition.” At noon vesterday the various posses stationed along the Palmer cutoff were thrown into a fever of excitement over a report emanating from Black Diamond to the effect that Tracy had been seen and talked to by a mall carrier between Kang- ley and Durham. It, however, proved to be groundless, only serving to prove that even though the most dangerous and des. perate outlaw ever known to the West is at large there are men who have so little appreciation of the gravity of the sitia- tion that they deliberately circulate canards under the guise of jokes. MINISTER WU LOSES HIS POST China Sends SirLiang Chen Tung to Washington. Young Man to Take Place of Veteran Diplomat. Appointee Is a Grad- uate of Yale Uni- versity. PEKING, July 13.—Sir Liang Chen Tung, secretary of the embassy to the coronation of King Edward, was to-day appointed Chinese Minister to the United States. New Ministers to Russia, France and Italy have also been named. The selections for these posts show that the Dowager Empress continues to regard the diplomatic service as unimportant. None of the appointees are of higher rank than the Blue Button rank, and none have held any important office. All of them except Liang Chen Tung are unknown to the foreign community. Liang Chen Tung’s appointment pleases the Americans here. The newly appointed diplomat was educated in America. He s a graduate of Yale University and is abie, dignified and honest. He is the first of the body of students sent to America in the 70's to receive recognition befitting their accomplishments, the Chinese officials having disliked them because of their pro- gressive views. WU IS NOT SURPRISED. WASHINGTON, July 13—Mr. Wu, the Chinese Minister in Washington, was not surprised to hear of the appointment of a successor to himself, as he has been ex- pecting an announcement of this charac- ter for some time He has received notice that his services will be required in an- other capacity, and for this reason has been prepared to hear of the naming of his successor. Sir Diang Chen Tung, the newly ap- pointed Minister, is a comparatively young man, being only a little over 49 years of age. Like the present Minister, he is said to be a man of progressive ideas, whose opinions have been formed from his education, which was received partly in the United States; from his for- mer connection with the Chinese Embassy here and from his contact with European civilization in the course of several special missions. Liang was one of the four partles of Chinese boys who were sent to the United States about twenty years ago for the purpose of completing thelr education. The idea of the Chinese Government was to have each of the boys spend fifteen years in this country, ten years in the prepara- tory schools and the remalnder in the universities. Before Liang had completed Lis cou however, the plan was dis- continued and he returned home. SERVED AS INTERPRETER. While Chang was Minister to Washing- ton some years ago, Liang Chen Tung served as interpreter during the three years of his incumbenoy. Later he was secretary of a special mission to Japan, and when the jubilee of Queen Victoria was completed he filled a similar position to the embassy which went to London. It was from his connection with the latter mission that he obtained his knighthood and received the title of sir. Last year, when China dispatched a spe- clal mission to Germany to make formal apologies for the murder of Baron von Ketteler, Liang Chen Tung was a mem- ber of the party. Minister Wu has not been officially no- tified of the appointment of his succes- sor. Minister Wu has been at this capital since April, 18%7. His relations with the administrations of Presidents McKinley and Reosevelt have been of a most cor- dial character. The ordinary term of Ministers in the Chinese diplomatic ser- vice is three years, and they are not re- appointed. Mr. Wu's term of service, however, has been continued indefinitely from time to time. He was of great as- sistance to his Government during the Boxer troubles. Several months ago he was appointed a member 6f the commis- sion to codify the existing Chinese laws and prepare a set of modern laws for his country, and it is this business which in all probability the Chinese Government. has in store for him when he returns to his native land. Mr. Wu is also Minister to Spain and Peru. ASKS FOR EXTRADITION OF GAYNOR AND GREEN WASHINGTON, July 13.—Steps have been taken by the State Department for the extradition to the United States of J. F. Gaynor and Benjamin D. Green, now under arrest at Quebec. A formal applica- tion for their extradition has been made by Secretary Hay to Mr. Ratkes, Charge d' Affaires of the British Embassy, who 1is now at Newport, and who, it is expected, will cable the request promptly to his Government. The grounds on which ex- tradition is asked are comprehensive in character. This action of the State De- partment is independent of the proceed- ings now in progress to obtain the extra- dition of the men through ordinary ju- dicial process. The Secretary has not yet acted on the suggestion of the Department of Justice that there were obstructions placed in the way of the Canadian pro- ceedings by reason of connection between Consul for Messrs. Green and Gaynor and crown officers. lRetinin,gf Diplomat Gives Way to His Nephew, ‘Who Has Long Been the Government Leader in the British House of Commons. | — - <anp ONDON, July 13.—The fdet of | the resignation of the Pre-| miership of Great Britain by | Lord Salisbury, as foreshad- | owed in the press dispatches, | was officially given out this | evening. The Prime Minister laid downl the responsibility of his office on July 1L | Within twenty-four hours King Edward | elevated Arthur James Balfour, the Gov- | ernment’s chief representative. in tho House of Commons, to the position of | Premier. | ‘While it was expected {n political and | commercial circles that Lord Salisbury's retirement would be coincldent with th: coronation of King Edward, it w: scarcely looked for prior to that event. Consequently about the only surprise ex- pressed as the news spread through Lor- |} don concerned the date rather than the fact of the resignation. The real interest was not so much in reference to Lord Salisbury’s withdrawal as It was in the appointment of his successor. The liveliest speculation is rife as to the Personnel of the new Cabinet. The most discussed feature of the pending changes is the position of Mr. Chamberlain, the | Colonial Secretary, who In many quarters has been regarded as the most promising candidate for the premiership. BALFOUR AND CHAMBERLAIN. Before the acceptance of his new office Mr. Balfour first had an Interview with Mr. Chamberlain and then counseled with | his other Cabinet assistants. This is re- garded as assurance that the future rela- tive positions of Balfour and Chamber- lain will be satisfactory to both. Mr. Chamberlain’s friends say he always rec- ognized the reversion of the premiership to be Mr. Balfour's right as Government leader In the House of Commons. As to Lord Sallsbury’s withdrawal, the main reason is considered by practically all the best informed persons to have been a desire for a quiet life on the part of a man advanced in years, whose activ- itles have been unusual and whose scien- tific tastes predispose him to study and seclusion. Phat the retiring Premler's health has failed to some extent is unde- niable, but this is not more perhaps than is to be expected in a man of his years, and the close of the war in South Africa and the return of the commanding gen- eral are considered to be appropriate ta his withdrawal. Lord Salisbury’s retirement was prac- tically arranged at an audience with the King a month ago, to be coincident with FEdward’s coronation, but the King's l1- ness interfered with these plans and com: pelled Lord Salisbury to wait till his sov- erelgn was sufficiently recovered to at- tend to state business. GRIEVES FOR THE DEAD. Though alert mentally, the retiring Pre- mier's physical condition, especially since the death of his wife, has not been sat- isfactory. That loss seemed to affect ‘him greatly, and since that time he has done little entertaining beyond purely official annual dinners and receptions. In a so- clal aspect, however, Mr. Balfour's acces- sion i1s not expected to make much differ- ence, nefther Mr. Balfour gor his sister, 1 - | | | i | g | | S ty, of the excellent understanding that now exists between Great Britain and the United States. That has bheen the chief work of his last years in office. It is a fitting crown for a life of successtul and honorable service devoted to the highest inter of the British people.” The Standard. in an editorial article om the subject, says it thinks Lord Salisbury will be deemed no unworthy successor to a line of illustrious Premiers, and sthat his loss will be felt abroad as much as at home, for his prestige and unique au- thority have long been regarded as a sta- ble force ininternational politics. Then, referring to the absence of intrigue or friction in the change, the Standard saya: “Mr. Chamberlain has generously and pa- trictically effected his own aspirations when ke might almost have been excused for.declining to.rest satisfled with any place lower than the highest, and has thus shown, not for the first time, that he can préfer national interest to the gratification of personal aims.” All the morning papers are filled with ' sketches of the careers of the statesmen concerned and with speculations as to the future, the Liberal organs expressing doubt as to whether Mr. Chamberlain is likely to remain content to act under Mr. Balfour. The Times says that Lord Salisbury's resignation was not caused by any peilt- ical differences with his colleagues In the Cabinet, and adds: “We understand that the King was very anxious to mark in some special manner his high sense of the great service Lord Salisbury has ren- dered to the state, and expressed a desire to bestow upon the retiring Minister some consplcuous promotion or decoration, but PR R e i T U R A OB B 2 S v g2 — . & AGED STATESMAN WHO HAS LONG BEEN PRIME MINISTER OF GREAT BRITAIN AND THE NEPHEW TO WHOM HE HAS RELINQUISHED THE POST. PREMIER BALFOUR HAS BEEN FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY AND HELD OTHER HIGH STATIONS IN THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT. 23 - who acts as his hostess, being very fond of society. Although ILord Salisbury’s resignation does not necessarily' involve the recon- struction of the Cabinet, it is belleved there will be some changes. It is not con- sidered unlikely that some of the Minis- ters will be made peers in order to make room for mew blood in the Cabinet. It has been the idea that Mr. Balfour would be elevated to the peerage, leaving Mr. Chamberlain to lead the House of Com- mons, the notion being that this arrange- ment would be the best to concillate the divergent interests of the Cabinet; but it i{s understood that, at any rate for the present, Mr. Balfour will continue to lead the Commons. Lord Salisbury, in resigning, expressed the desire that no new title or honors 'should be conferred upon him. The retirement of this last great states- man of the Victorlan age is universally regarded as the transition from one gen- eration to another and as marking the close of an era in the national life. fark bl AR GLAD IT'S NOT CHAMBERLAIN. How Majority of Britons View Bal- four’s Elevation. LONDON, July 14.—The change in the | British Premiership has been officlally an- nounced in the court circular, and the announcement will be issued from Down- ing street and will be ratified at a mect- ing of the entire Conservative party, peers and commoners, convened for to- day. Mr. Chamberlain’s wound is heal- ing well, but the doctors will enjoin ab, solute rest, hence he will be unable to at- tend this meeting. - Ilm-d Salisbury begged to be allowed to | decline the proposed honor. There is rea- At the political clubs last night various | Son to believe that the King sought Lord opinlons were expressed regarding Lord | Salisbury’s advice as to his successor and Sallsbury’s retirement and Mr. Balfour's | that the retiring Prime Minister suggest- accession. The Liberalists and National- Ists generally expressed relief to find that Mr. Balfour, not Mr. Chamberlain, was to be Premier, but a small section of both Conservatives and Liberals were in no way reconciled to the idea of the “per- petuation of the Fotel Cecil”” as tne change from Lord Salisbury to Mr. Bal- four is called, and openly regretted that Mr. Chamberlain had not been appointed or a compromise found in the appoint- ment of the Duke of Devonshire, Lord President of the Couneil. Among the bulk of his party, as also In the morning papers, satisfaction is ex- pressed ‘upon learning that Mr. Balfour is to be the new Premier, and the con- census of opinion 1s that there is no long- er anything in Great Britain's foreign re- lations to cause the slightest anxlety at Lord Sallsbury’s dropping ‘the reins of power. The Times in an editorfal article on the change says: “Our relations with all powers, great and small, are excellent and seem to promise us the enjoyment of continued tranquillity abroad. Lord Sallsbury has the proud gratification of feeling, as he recommends his kinsman as his successor, that in no fitting or more worthy hands could power be placed.” Reviewing Lord Salisbury’s life work, the Times says: “Another precious achievement has been the steady bullding up, in circymstagges of po small iffgul- ea Mr. Balfour. A message was there- upon sent from the palace to Mr. Balfour at the House of Commons. “Feeling that it was impossible to re- spond to the King's wishes with success without having secured the concurrence and support of Mr. Chamberlain, Mr. Balfour immediately drove to the Colo- nial Secretary’s house and saw him in his sick room. We are in a position to state that he was met in the most cordial manner and that Mr. Chamberlain recog- nized that Mr. Balfour was the natural successor to the Premiership and assured him of his entire support. “The change In the Premiership will certainly involve ultimately other Minis- terial changes, but as the King is leaving town. it is possible that nome will be announced for some weeks. As no office is. vacant except that of Keeper of the Privy Seal, the present Cabinet can carry on work as long as necessary and as Mr.. Balfour has accepted no new office he will not have to present himself to his constituents for re-election. . It may be taken for granted that the Duke of Dev- onshire will lead in the House of Lord: Follow Salisbury’s Course. WASHINGTON, July 13.—The news that Mr. Balfour had succeeded Lord Salis- Continued on Page Two,