The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, November 24, 1902, Page 1

OLUME XCII—NO 7. FRANCISCO, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S FORTHCOMING MESSAGE TO CONGRESS - DAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1902. PRICE FIVE CENTS. ' WILL GIVE TRUST PROBLEM PRECEDENCE OVER ALL OTHERS HE. CALL is enabled to give this morning the salient features of President Roosevelt's forthcoming message to Congress. It will be an energetic and decisive document. Foremost in the recommendations will be one for immediate action toward regulating the trusts. Of such importance does the President deem this problem that he will advise Congress to take it up during the short session. The President will make no recommendations as to alterations of tariff : schedules, although he will intimate that complaints that the present figures are too high on some commoditics and too low on others are just. It is possible that the message, in the section bearing wpon the relations of capital and labor, I ::‘1‘/[ favor the passage of a bill providing far the arbitration of disputes betwween employer and employe. President Roosevelt will convey a broad hint to Colombia that if that republic does not recede from its present position the United States will turn to the consideration of the Nicaraguan canal route. He will again urge the extending of reciprocity to Cuba, will declare that the granting of independence to the Filipinos is out of the question at present, and will recommend that ! the American navy be made to equal that of any European power. GREAT BRITAIN AND GERMANY TO JOIN IN REPRISALS AGAINST THE REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA Obtain Consent of the United States Government to Punish the Castro Regime for Its Arrogant Refusal to Protect Rights of Europeans. ONDON, Nov. 23.—Great Brit- ain has secured from Germany an agreement to enter with her on a course of severe reprisals against Venezuela for the per- sistent and arrogant refusal that republic to protect the rights European citizens. It is stated in official circles that the whole matter has been taken up in Washington, and that the United States Government has prom- ised mot to interfere, provided Great Britain and Germany confine themselves to protecting the rights and interests of their citizens in Venezuela and do not make the case an occasion for an at- tempted annexation of territory. Severance of diplomatic relations be- tween Great Britain and Venezuela is probable. An action such as now pro- posed has been taken several times by powers against Venezuela without any material effect, it is desired this time to have as well an imposing military display menacing the safety of Vene- zuela’s ports—a display in which both Great Britain and Germany will take of of part There is more than a probability, how- ever, that Venezuela will also ignore o = ST ¥ COONT VON BULOW CHANCELLOR & THE SERMAN EMPIes. this in the faith that the European pow- ers would not fire on or seize any ports without definite permission from ' the United States to do so. When the Unit- ed States has given this permission, the Venezuelans appear to think, it will be time for them to draw in their horns. At present, although weak, they are in a positicn to assume a deflant attitude toward the powers. The official protest of the Venezuelan Government with reference to the Brit- 3sh sloop-of-war Fantone, which has been running the blockade at the mouth of the Orinoco, has been recelved by Government officials here, but little at- tention is paid to0'it, as it is only one of numerous complaints that have been made, the effect of which is to try to make it appear that the British and Germans are the aggressors in Vene- zuela. The presence of 2 German squadron in the Caribbean Sea, it is belleved, to some cxtent may be connected with the pos- sible joint action on the part of Great Britain and Germany. - JOEN DILLON SEIZED ' BY SUDDEN ILLNESS | { CHICAGO, Nov. 2.—John Dillon, the | well-known Irish leader, who came to | Chicago to address a meeting to-night in | celebration of the Manchester martyrs’ | auniversity, was taken suddenly fll to-day | and was unable to appear at the meeting. | ‘While driving Mr. Dillon suffered a chill, | which was followed by a high fever and to-night his temperature is 104. The at- tending physiclan announces that, while Mr. Dillon i not seriously ill, he will be confined to his room for several days. There was great disappointment among the audience, which filled the Auditorium, when it was announced that Mr. Dillon cculd not be present. Michael Davitt, the principal speaker, told of the present sit- vation in Ireland. Among the other speakers was Colonel John F. Y. Blake, commander of the Irish Brigade that fcught for the South African republics in the recent war with England. 3 kearly $10,000 was secured for the Irish cause and resolutions were adopted ask- ing every community in the United States end Canada to form a finance committee to make good the promise of the United Irish League of America’s national con- vention recently held in Boston. ol o iy 4 Miners Condemn the Assassination. TELLURIDE, Colo., Nov. 28.—The Tel- juride Miners’ Union has adopted resolu- tions condemning the “‘cowardly assassin- ation” of Arthur L. Collins, gegeral man- ager of the Smuggler-Union Mining Com- pany, “as being wholly opposed to the molicy and spirit of organized labor.” 3 (»))_¢) I SECRETARY! OF STave or Oos | " | e ARTHUR J BALFOUR> —= 2 CONERG) DR 0 |\ (HQ PRIME MINSTER oF ENGLanD = sl —_— % ——— REPRESENTATIVES OF FOUR NATIONS WHO WILL FIGURE PROMI- NENTLY IN THBE DIFFICULTIES THAT THREATEN AS A RESULT OF VENEZUELA'S FAILURE TO PROTECT FOREIGNERS. o MINISTER COMBS LIKELY TO HURRY TO HIS POST WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.—The recent tragedy at Guatemadla City, in which William Fitzgerald lost his life, may have the effect of hurrying to his post Mr. Combs of Louisville, the new Minister to Ceutral America, who succeeds Dr. God- frey Hunter, the retiring Minister. It is recognized here that Dr. Hunter's posi- tion at the Guatemalan capital can hard- ly remain tenable in view of the tragic events of the past few days and for this reason he no doubt would like to be re- lieved very soon. Combs’ original in- tention, as understood here, was to be at Guatemala City by the first of the year, but Friday's developments may cause him to change his plans. The sug- gestlon has been made that the State De- partment may find it expedient to await his arrival there in order to obtain a sat- isfactory account of the shooting, as the information already received has been conflicting in its character. I Bz Heavy Advance in.Gold Premium. CITY OF MEXICO, Nov. 23.—The heavy advance in the gold premium has caused great excitement in financial and business circles. The premium has been rising all week and has reached I It is generally conceded that a gold standard cannot be long delayed, as silver fluctuates in value so rapidly that it cannot be relied on a basis of currency. — AMERICAN PIANIST SCORES A 3BIG TRIUMPH IN PARIS PARIS, Nov. 23.—Mrs. Bloomfield Zeis- ler of Chicago, the piani scored a not- able triumph at the sixth subscription concert given by the famous Lamoureaux Orchestra at the Nouveau Theater this afternoon.. The appearance of a foreign- er was an inpovation, and only once be- fore has an American been permitted to take part in the programme of this ex- clusive organization. When Mrs. Zeisler appeared a ‘moisy anti-foreign demonstra- tion of the municipal guards on duty a at the Short Session. Pointed Para- graphonthe Combines. Gives Hint as . to Revision of Tariff. —_— Special Dispateh to The Call. CALL BUREAU, 1406 G STREET, N. W., WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.—Those who have been expecting that the annual message of President Rogsevelt would be a dull and indecisive document will be disappointed. The ‘message will take grounds of no uncerfain nature on some of the great subjects which have attract- ed wide attention during the last Con- | gressional campaign. It will strike the | Republican keynote on the subject of | trusts and an idea of its nature may be drawn from this inecident: When the Cabinet met on Friday the President read a portion of his message | to his associates. What he read had to y do with the trust question. It was found | to urge immediate legislation on the sub- Jeet: "7 | It has been the fortume, good or bad, | of President Roosevelt, when he is about to attempt something out of the beaten track, to have some members of his Cab- inet object and advise that he do noth- ing. In each instance subsequent events have shown that the President was 8o ing the right thing and that his Cabinet was in the wrong. CABINET MEMBERS PROTEST. Two members of the Cabinet did not think on Friday that the President was doing a wisesthing in asking Congress to and they advised that the message be modified. These were Secretary Root and Postmaster General Payne, two of the men on whom the President relies for political counsel. It is not likely that the message will be altered to meet their suggestions, between them and the President is good natured. On the subject of trusts it is understood the President has written a very strong paragraph, phrasing it in the same broad spirit that characterized his memorable addresses delivered North and South in the summer and early autumn. He will insist on publicity as something that Con- | gress might wisely provide for. Such legislation as will be introduced probably will come from the pen of At- | torney General Knox. Mr. Knox has never taken a very pronounced stand in favor of additional legislation to that now on the statute books. He believes, how- ever, that the great principles of common law governing monopolies will enable Con- gress to make a wise discrimination be- tween contracts which are injurious and those which are not. ON THE TARIFF PROBLEM. President Roosevelt undoubtedly will have something to say about the tariff, but his uttérances on this are subject to revision. He probably will make no recommendations as to altering the sched- vles, although he may take the ground that there is some reason in the com- piaint that some schedules are too high and others have a tendency to foster menopoly. The line that will be pointed out as the one Congress shall follow will be: “What is the best course to pursue for the gen- eral good of the country?” “In other words, ‘“Will it be better to allow pres- ent conditions to continue or to attempt to upset business by beginning a modifica- tion of the tariff, or even by threatening to do so?” It is understood that the President will devote a large portion of his message to the relations of labor and capital., There has been a long and anxious discussion between the President and his friends as to whether he should make a recom- mendation for legislation. He has been urged to advise Congress to pass a bill previding for the arbitration of great strikes and disputes where interstate MAY URGE LEGISLATION. tion occurred, necessitating the Intervenjommerce may be involved. t the theater to suppress it. The artist wi her way to favor, however, in spite of the demonstration, the audience rising in enthusiastic approval, with the composer Moszkowski leading the bravos, at the close of her performance. i NEW STEAMER SIBERIA ARRIVES AT NEW YORK NEW YORK, Nov. 23 —The new steamer Siberia, one of the largest ves- gels that has been built in America, reached this pert to-day, direct from the yards of her builders at Newport News. The vessel, which is intended for the Transpacific passenger trade between San Francisco and Hongkong, by way of Yokohama, Nagasaki and Shanghai, was built by the Newport News Ship- building Company for the Pacific -Mail Steamship Company. . 1 The argument in favor of this needs orly to cite the object lesson which the ccuntry had this fall during the coal gtrike. Of course, ‘under the Federal constitution coal strike arbitration by statute would have been impossible, be- cavse the mining of coal is strictly a State affair, confined within the common- wealth of Pennsylvania. But at any time a serious dispute might arise which would tie up the great transportation lines of the country and no one would be sur- prised if the President, with a view of meeting such an emergency, should inser in his message recommendation that Con- gress take up this question and give it careful consideration. What the President will say about an isthmian canal will be shaped entirely by Continued on Page 2, Column 2, legislate on the trusts at the short session | although the disagreement |. . Urges Action EX-MINISTER WU TING FANG DISCUSSES SOJOURN IN AMERICA ON EVE OF HIS DEPARTURE Séys China Is Entering on New Era of Prosperity and Will, With Guidance of Common Sense Diplomats, Make Rapid Strides in Commercial World. 4 CHINAR 75 FROGRESSINE THE RACIFIC COBST . Wovid REAFP A | ZARGE HARVEST BY * o * less, China kas made reasonable reforms in many ways within the last few years. Her commerce will be developed and will be increased with that of this country. This Pacific Coast In particular would reap a large harvest by having a larger trade with China.” “You will do all in your power to foster it, will you not?” was asked of Wu. “Certainly, I shall do everything in my humble way to foster the trade between these two countries,” was the reply. *I don’t see why China should not go on progressing as other nations have been doing. When China is fully developed she will have a large foreign commerce with this nation and Europe—no doubt about it.” “Do you think China will get into trou- ble with Russia over the Manchurian question?” “I don’t think so. I don’t believe all these reports upon this subject; but I dor’t want to say much, because I have been away so long. I think China will be able to get along smoothly with Russia, Japan, Europe and all other countries, but more especially with the United States, because it only requires good men —men with common sense and tact, you know—to carry on the policy of the gov- ernment and to pursue an honest course ANO TTORE ESPFECIILEZ WITHT THE RIS 8 AN FUROZE | TN 7EL & TS CHINESE DIPLOMAT IN CHAR- ACTERISTIC ATTITUDES, DISCUSS- | ING FUTURE OF HIS EMPIRE. ———— FHAVING A ZARGER TRACE FVZTAH CA7NVA” — X - MINISTER - WU FAING was kept busy yester- day receiving callers at the Occidental Hotel. He was up early and his first audience was with the steamship offi- clals, who reported that all the necessary arrangements for his ocean journey had been completed. Wu later received Chinese merchants, who wished to see him on personal mat- ters. He saw all who called in his suite of rooms in the hotel, which had been pretilly decorated by the hotel manage- ment in his honor. In. the afternoon he took a drive through Golden Gate Park. To a Call reporter he gave the follow- ing interview: “It is nearly six years ago since I came Lere and during my residence in America I have found it very pleasant; on the whole I have been received in'a very kind @nd courteous way by the American peo- ple—the highest officials and all. I think I have traveled more than any other diplomat, because the people of this country have been good enough to invite me. I have received many invitations from societies and clubs in different sec- tions of the country 'to attend their soclal functions. Whenever -possible I have aceepted these courteous invitations, and thus have been able to see things, and wherever I went I have been re- celved in a most cordial way. “I have studied your institutions and have found many things that are very interesting. Of course. this country is young, compared with my nati but owing to the activity and ente; and spirit of the people, has become a pros- TING | perous one and it would do good for us tc learn something from you. DEPARTURE SUDDEN. *“My departure is rather sudden. A month ago I did not know that I would leave America so soon, but since then I have received positive orders .to return as quickly as I could in order to take up scme important dutles in China assigned to me, and.I have to leave in such an abfupt and sudden manner that I have net been able to make personal calls on my numerous friends in Washington and elsewhere, which I regret very much.” “Before leaving this hosplitable shore I ‘want to express my grateful appreciation of the uniform kindness and courtesy shown to me by all classes of people I have come in contact with. I shall carry with me very pleasant remembrances of my stav here. I am glad to notice that the friendly relations between this coun- tfy ‘and mine have been always cordial, and within the last few years closer than before, and I hope ths: this state of things will long continue. “As to the future of China, politically and commercially, I will say I have been way from my own country nearly six years, and although people think that it is net progressingy but is standing still, ‘when 1 go back I will see many things that are new to me. China is progressing. 1t beidg suck a large country, with such a large population and with the people educated to and brought up in such a conservative way, you cannot, although the idea of progress and reform is taking root, expect it to make a sudden and radical change as you might think possi- ble in a smaller country; but, neverthe- - to all, and then I think nothing will hap- pen to China.” Y “Commissioner Sharretts, who recently arrived here from China, said that the powers would be unable to receive their indemnities unless an entirely new meth- od was adopted by China in collecting the revenues; that there were so many offi- cials that received money that very little that was collected ever reached the proper channels,” said the interviewer to Wu. “I don't want to discuss that matter,” sald the ex-Minister. The question of Ho Yow came up and ‘Wu, upon being told the former Consul was quite popular here, sald he was glad to hear it and continued: “With regard to the charges that have been brought against him, it has been found that some Chinese who were prom- inent in the movement—I had better say this, they were brought by some of his enemies. An investigation has been held by a special commissioner and as no one came forward to substantiate the charges in any form or shape they fell to the ground.” “Do you think he will secure sition in China on his return?" THAT PASSAGE WITH PHELAN “He has not that ambition,” replied Wu. “He goes into trade. He practically has left the service and gone into business. [ don’t blame him, because from a financial point of view he will better himself—just the same as a good many Americans who wish to remain in business and not take an official pesition. But of course every man has some enemies. Just like the late President McKinley. Wasn't he a good man? And yet he had some enemies. So it is in every country.” “You had a little trouble with Mayor Phelan in New York?” “No—no trouble—not trouble at all. Simply a little exaggeration. I was at the Waldorf-Astoria and some newspaper people happened to see Mayor Phelan and introduced him to me and we had a little friendly talk—nothing eise. I have mno malice against the man and I don’t think that he has against me. You see in these days people are broadminded. We may have some differences of opinion, but that is no reason why we should be enemies; so I can say conscientiously I am leav- ing this hospitable shore with oniy pleas- ant recollections—nothing to regret; and 1 have done what I could for my people and for my country and I may say that I have, in the discharge of my duties, to the same extent, furthered the interests of your country.” a high po- |