anaheim-gazette 1907-12-19

A WARNING TO JAPAN American Battleship Fleet Leaves Hampton Roads for Pacific—May Visit Philippines and Call Upon Mikado The American battleship fleet, under command of Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, left Hampton Roads on Monday morning for its 14,000 mile trip around the horn to Pacific waters. The fleet was given godspeed by President Roosevelt and a party of notables. There are sixteen battlefields under Admiral Evans' command, and with those already in these waters and those already preceding hither, the Admiral will have sixty ships under his command on arrival on the west coast. This powerful fleet is 50 per cent stronger than the entire Japanese navy. How long the fleet will remain is not yet determined, but that a large force will remain in these waters is undeniable. Admiral Evans and his ships may go to the Philippines and may later proceed to Japan to pay the Mikado a friendly visit. The inception of the cruise is said to have started in the mind of President Roosevelt, and his suggestion was eagerly seconded by Secretary Metcalf, a Californian, who is not averse to having his native state view the interesting panorama. It is reasonable to suppose that the Navy Department wishes to establish two spheres of usefulness for its ships so that the requirements of the dual coast line of the United States may be protected. It also seems reasonable that both officers and men will obtain an experience which could supply, store ship... 80 Totals... 17,900 To the fact that this fleet, able for its time and more remembrance now that its achievements are back upon, attained its object, traced the voyage of the presidentships. Of the thirty-two ships which part, in some way or another, cruise and which will anchor Pacific, the cost at the first outproaches $150,000,000. The enormous size of these ships be appreciated when it is known if placed in a line they would more than two miles and a half to give them reasonable space; never would take more than five A single ship in the fleet weigh as much as Perry's whole square. The National Convention The efforts that are being made to give political significance to the decision of the Republican Nominee Committee in favor of Chicago the convention are futile men voted for Chicago, and men voted for Kansas City third term men were found the advocates of both cities not the political phase of the nation been developed the would doubtless have been the climatic advantages of during the summer months have an advantage, once made an effort to capture the vention, and when it came question of entertaining many people at a time of activity and excitement, easily held the lead. And the candidates are concerned Roosevelt, and his suggestion was eagerly seconded by Secretary Metcalf, a Californian, who is not averse to having his native state view the interesting panorama. It is reasonable to suppose that the Navy Department wishes to establish two spheres of usefulness for its ships so that the requirements of the dual coast line of the United States may be protected. It also seems reasonable that both officers and men will obtain an experience which could have come to them in no other way, yet the main body of the people, when they consider that the great armada is on its way to the Pacific, will see it in no other light than as a warning to Japan. The people are not easily persuaded that there may be diplomatic reasons behind it all—that the voyage may be a little diplomatic courtesy to Japan which the Japanese will welcome with banzals and banquets. Rear Admiral Evans does not take much stock in the reports that Ambassador Aoki finds great consolation in the trip. He thinks only of the scrappy Jap, the conqueror of the Russian bear, who may be spoiling for a fight. Then does he find great comfort in the reflection that within a few months the United States will have in the same ocean a collection of battleships which represent 50 per cent. more power than the entire Japanese navy? While this movement of sixteen of the navy’s twenty-four battleships is not officially or diplomatically considered as a threat or even as a warning to Japan, the people who cast their votes and pay the bills are content to consider it as such, and the closest students of history are constrained to look back a few years to the days, not more than half a century ago, when the United States sent another squadron to the Pacific as a warning to the Japs. That time it was also a mission of peace, according to the diplomats, but it was a forced peace, a peace with the big stick. The world wanted to trade with Japan. Japan did not want to trade with the world. The United States decided that there must be trade, and sent Commodore Perry around that way to see if an understanding could not be reached, or at least a real understanding. The fleet was a powerful one for those times, and the Japanese saw the point, and there was trade. It was a peaceful mission peacefully accomplished—with bristling guns and murmured threats. But the impression would doubtless have been that during the summer months have an advantage, once made an effort to capture the vantage, and when it came question of entertaining many people at a time of activity and excitement, easily held the lead. And as the candidates are concerned should all feel comfortable Cannon will be very near home Judge Taft, Mr. Fairbanks Foraker are all near new Even Chicago will in all pro­find her large resources as a tainer taxed to the utmost coming convention may provide the largest of the kind every account of the great interest the President’s attitude toward nomination and the interests the various booms. Minister Compliment On account of physical de­riv. W. S. Dearing has resig­charge of St. Michael's Missi­helm, over which he has been for the last twelve years. A cent meeting of the convocation Angeles, after appreciative work the Bishop, Rev. Mr. Wotten, Ana, and Dean Wilkins, of St Los Angeles, the following re­was passed: “Resolved, That this convoc­tion tend to Mr. and Mrs. Dearing sincere appreciation of their nobly performed, and also it that his life be spared to en­her the rest he has so well de­natured.” Number of Immigra­tors The fiscal year 1907, which June 30 last, was a record bro­due number of immigrants who America. The total number during that period was 1,285,14,064 were rejected. The total of money brought into American immigrants was $25,599,893—an of $20 per capita. The outward passenger man also exceeded that of previous During 1906 the total was 224,892 cabin and 344,989 other trade with Japan. Japan did not want to trade with the world. The United States decided that there must be trade, and sent Commodore Perry around that way to see if an understanding could not be reached, or at least a real understanding. The fleet was a powerful one for those times, and the Japanese saw the point, and there was trade. It was a peaceful mission peacefully accomplished—with bristling guns and murmured threats. But the impression made on Japan was a good one, and since that country has been most friendly. Since Commodore Perry's day the world has moved along some, and no part of it more rapidly than the island of the Mikado. The Japanese met Perry with banners and spears; today they would meet Admiral Evans with the most approved weapons known on land and sea. In naval power they are inferior to the United States; in equipment they are undoubtedly as far advanced. One need not be a deep student of history to appreciate the vast advance which has been made in our naval power since the day of Perry's squadron. Any one of the battleships, even a collier, could destroy a whole squadron like those that sailed to Japan in the old days. The ships of Perry's squadron were as follows: Tons Men Vermont, line of battle.....3,000 800 Saratoga, first-class sloop.....3,000 800 St. Mary, first-class sloop.....1,000 190 Macedonia, razee.....1,000 190 Plymouth, sloop-of-war.....1,400 450 Vaudalia, sloop-of-war.....800 190 Mississippi, side-wheel str...1,700 375 Susquehanna, side-wheel str.2,500 350 Princeton, propeller.....1,200 190 Alleghany, propeller.....1,000 190 Powhattan, side-wheel str..2,500 275 June 30 last, was a record breaker for the number of immigrants who America. The total number during that period was 1,285,14,064 were rejected. The total of money brought into American immigrants was $25,599,893—an amount of $20 per capita. The outward passenger mail also exceeded that of previous During 1906 the total was 224,892 cabin and 344,989 other cabin. In his annual report, made Frank P. Sargent, commissioner of immigration and naturalization says: "The immigration for the year exceeded that for 1906 by 184 that for the year 1905 by 258,2 increase over the year of 1906 than 17 per cent and over the year of more than 25 per cent." Commissioner Sargent urging of an international conference devise means by which criminal be kept out of America. U.S. passport system, he says, suchizations as the "Black Hand" could not gain a foothold here; the passport would have to be negotiated with Canada and Commissioner Sargent said while the exclusion laws have practically the immigration from the immigration from Japan, relatively not great, has trebeled in the past year. This increase is significant, too, because it comes in the face of regulations adopted by the American government, with the assent of Japan, it was supposed, would curtail the immigration of Japanese to this country very materially. Second Naval Power The report of Secretary Metcalf places the United States second among the naval powers of the world. But under present building plans France will soon surpass us in number of fighting vessels and tonnage and Germany will press us so closely that if there is any halt in our construction we may soon drop back to fourth place. It is to be hoped that the patriotism and prudence of the country will prevent this misfortune. A strong navy is an assurance of peace. It is especially needed by this country for two reasons: Our long and inadequately defended coast line and our small standing army. The situation in the Pacific lends an added immediate reason why there should be no halt in our program of naval construction. It will never do to let temporary assurances blind our eyes to the permanent problem presented by our Pacific possession and our growing trade with the Orient. This nation owes it to her own people and to the peace of the world to maintain her place as the second naval power. The danger at this time is that congress may permit other legislation to crowd the naval question, to one side. It is even possible that the inevitable demand for economy may result in curtailing future construction of battle-ships. No more flagrant example of false economy could be conceived. There are legitimate fields for retrenchment without crippling the na- bottless have been the same. Economic advantages of Chicago in summer months would advantage, once Chicago effort to capture the cone when it came to the joy of entertaining a great sale at a time of unusual and excitement, Chicago on the lead. And as far as dates are concerned they feel comfortable, as Mr. will be very near home and Mr. Fairbanks and Mr. are all near neighbors. Chicago will in all probability large resources as an entered to the utmost, as the convention may prove to be one of the kind ever held on of the great interest felt in tenant's attitude toward the man and the interest felt in booms. Heter Complimented count of physical disability Dearing has resigned his St. Michael's Mission, Ana-which he has been pastor at twelve years. At the reing of the convocation of Los letter appreciative words from Rev. Mr. Wotten, of Santa Sean Wilkins, of St. Paul's, is, the following resolution That this convocation ex- and Mrs. Dearing its most appreciation of their work so formed, and also its prayer life be spared to enjoy with that he has so well deserved." Number of Immigrants year 1907, which ended was a record breaker in number of immigrants who came to The total number admitted period was 1,285,349, and rejected. The total amount brought into America by the was $25,599,893—an average capita. ward passenger movement need that of previous years. 106 the total was 569,882—in and 344,989 other than peace of the world to maintain her place as the second naval power. The danger at this time is that congress may permit other legislation to crowd the naval question to one side. It is even possible that the inevitable demand for economy may result in curtailing future construction of battleships. No more flagrant example of false economy could be conceived. There are legitimate fields for retrenchment without crippling the nation's chief defense. The railway mail graft, the perpetual proposal of a ship subsidy and a myriad similar actual or possible drains on the treasury can be cut off to the advantage of all except a few special interests. But a weakening in our naval policy at this time of all times would be a benefit to none and a menace to all. A Snake Story Santa Cruz, Dec. 12.—One of the biggest slaughters of snakes ever made in Santa Cruz county was made Thursday morning by Peter Vagulia and Joe Lewis, who were working on a ridge between Baulder Creek and San Lorenzo river. While clearing land for grape planting in a natural swale, they struck their axes into the soft, sandy soil, and broke into a small cavern. Paying no attention to the small hole they had accidentally opened up, they worked on until the rising sun began to warm the atmosphere, when suddenly all the rattlesnakes in the state it seemed has assembled in convention. Grabbing their axes they killed all in sight, and then, taking a stand over the hole, as the snakes crawled out, they dispatched 137 reptiles. Improvement of Walnuts The Pathological Station at Whittier has had an agent in the northern part of the State for a week or so investigating native walnut and pecan plantings in furtherance of the control of walnut blight. The station has already obtained a few vew very promising kinds under observation or growing in its own ground. The management is also experimenting with resistants for grafting, and also the working over of old trees. One large grower at Rivera thinks that the blight may be mitigated and possibly controlled by the fertilization. was a record breaker in the number admitted to immigrants who came to America. The total number admitted period was 1,285,349, and rejected. The total amount brought into America by the total was $25,599,893—an average capita. Annual report, made public Sargent, commissioner immigration and naturalization, migration for the year 1907 that for 1906 by 184,614, and for year 1905 by 258,250, or an over the year of 1906 of more recent and over the year 1905 on 25 per cent." Oner Sargent urges the call-in international conference to discuss by which criminals may be of America. Under the system, he says, such organizations a foothold here, because would have to show the alien. Report plan, he says, would end to the "white slave through this evil, the Commis-saries, is under good control immigration officials. Advocates the enactment to permit medical examiners at the port of em-land that restrictive treaties with Canada and Mexico. Oner Sargent says that exclusion laws have rendered the immigration from China from Japan, although native walnut and pecan plantings in furtherance of the control of walnut blight. The station has already obtained a few vew very promising kinds under observation or growing in its own ground. The management is also experimenting with resistants for grafting, and also the working over of old trees. One large grower at Rivera thinks that the blight may be mitigated and possibly controlled by the fertilization. He is experimenting along that line very successfully, it is claimed, though his theory is not in accordance with the accepted ideas as to the cause of this fatal malady. The Whittier station is also experimenting with fertilizers, as Prof. Smith does not wish to neglect any possible avenue toward the solution of our walnut troubles. Prof. Ramsey has been all over the State looking into conditions, studying varieties and getting a State-wide view of the walnut industry, for it is becoming a matter of future trial in many sections not heretofore classed as in the walnut belt. YOU CAN EARN $12 TO $50 A WEEK SOLICITING SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR PICTORIAL REVIEW Every woman should have it. We wish a permanent representative for this town and county. Experience not necessary. References required. Mention "The Gazette." WRITE TODAY Dept. C. 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