anaheim-gazette 1908-02-06

KUROPATKIN'S VIEWS General Kuropatkin entertains views concerning the American navy which are in conspicuous dissimilarity to those recently expressed by Admiral Rojesventsky. True, both these eminent Russian officers were very badly trounced by Japan, and neither would seem to be in position harshly to criticise the army or navy of a greater power. Gen. Kuropatkin avers himself to be of the conviction that the American navy is "weak," and, inferentially, one gathers that in a collision with the Jap our forces would show as masterly a lot of retrograde movements as characterized those of the general from Liao to Mukden. If there was ever anything more disheartening than the series of Russian reverses during the recent war, history has failed to record it. Yet Gen. Kuropatkin's views concerning the character of his late foes are entitled to consideration as coming from one rich, while Japan will go building one. The United States is and we believe has been months, to forestall any which our friends of Nip presume to spring upon us. If the Japs seize the Phasas some timid children editors profess to believe Uncle Samuel will seize and he'll keep her too; for her in his business. With the completion of ama canal our navy will as effective, ship for ship today; and when that time no nation nor combination tions dare attack us. No powers of the earth could the United States or force from us. With the should be able to withstand tack of any combination fortuitous war might bring us. In war no foreign would dare make use of Gulf of Mexico being noth of an American lake, those waters would be at our mercy. But there no foreign foe, nor comof foreign foes, attacking our opinion to think of Japan is ridiculous; but is spoiling for a fight, His fleet will accommodate the drop of a hat. Speed the construction Panama canal; and all trograde movements as characterized those of the general from Liao to Mukden. If there was ever anything more disheartening than the series of Russian reverses during the recent war, history has failed to record it. Yet Gen. Kuropatkin's views concerning the character of his late foes are entitled to consideration as coming from one having advantages for making such observations: The Japanese-American relation (says Gen. Kuropatkin, writing to a friend in Berlin) is at the present time just equal to our previous to the war. The Americans themselves might not be able to conceive it as deeply as an experienced foreigner, therefore I wish to give you certain facts. The psychology of the Japanese is the reverse of ours, and of the Americans. If a Japanese says to you he likes you, and is your intimate friend, it is not true. The Japanese are the most sly nation I can imagine, and you ought to take, in dealing with a Japanese, just the reverse of what he assures you. Such is the behavior of our merchants in the East in dealing with the Japanese business men, and should be considered also in the Philippines and in great national affairs. I will show the facts. Several years before our war with Japan there could be noticed a hidden hostility toward the Russians, but we did not pay any attention to it. The hidden hostility was intensified, and the Japanese government and newspapers began to announce that Russia was their best friend, and that there could never be any trouble between them. We believed those supposedly sincere assurances, and suppressed all utterances in regard to the Japanese politics. But that was a great mistake and the cause of our trouble. That the Russians were taken by surprise at Chemulpo, is undeniable; but that one reverse did not spell ultimate defeat of the Cossack. The revolutionary spirit which permeated the army and navy of the Czar; the mutiny in the Baltic fleet which necessitated the turning of guns upon his own ships by the admiral in command to preserve discipline; the surrender of a division of the fleet before the firing of a single gun, and on land the series of defeats from the landing of the Japs upon Korean territory to the final armistice at Harbin—these were the outward manifestations of a spirit which condemned the Russ to disaster The annual cost of sanctioning the Panama Canal Zone is mately $2,000,000, and government took over the entire cost amounts to for sanitation alone. While seems a large one no one may that it is a wholly legitimate solutely necessary expenditure Goethals has recently citedibility of an outbreak fever as one of the eleven may greatly increase the canal construction and success break would so completely size the force of work zone that the work of reorganization would practically have to over again. Sanitation, not only contributes to the success of the canal entitlement reducing the probability of epidemic disease to a but it also contributes to tion of its possible total co- A poll of the Senate shows 50 Republican Senators ington, 29 for Taft, 4 for Hughes, 2 for Fairbanks, non and 2 for LaFollette. the admiral in command to preserve discipline; the surrender of a division of the fleet before the firing of a single gun, and on land the series of defeats from the landing of the Japs upon Korean territory to the final armistice at Harbin—these were the outward manifestations of a spirit which condemned the Russ to disaster at the outside. With such spirit rampant in the army and navy, the affair at Chemulpo, which marked the beginning of hostilities, could but add to the inevitable result of the war. What Gen. Kuropatkin says of the personal characteristics of his recent antagonists may be received with thoughtful consideration by Americans, but when he says, as he does further along in his letter, that the American navy is inferior to that of Japan, he will excite nothing but amusement in this country. In contradiction to his utterances, Admiral Rojesventsky recently said the ships of the American navy are so much larger and numerically so much superior to the Japanese navy as to make a struggle between them absolutely inconceivable. The United States navy is probably twice the strength of that of Japan, and as a recent authority returned from the far east observed, this country can build ten battleships and grow While Japan will grow poor one. United States is prepared, believe has been for six to forestall any surprise our friends of Nippon may to spring upon us. Japs seize the Philippines, timid children and weak profess to believe, your Samuel will seize Japan—I keep her too; for he needs his business. The completion of the Panal our navy will be twice alive, ship for ship, as it is and when that time arrives on nor combination of nature attack us. Not all the earth could invade United States or force tribute. With the canal we are able to withstand the atony combination of nations us war might bring against war no foreign battleship are make use of it. The Mexico being nothing short American lake, a fleet in letters would be absolutely mercy. But there will be sign foe, nor combination foes, attacking us. Inion to think of war with ridiculous; but if Nippon ing for a fight, Evans and will accommodate them at of a hat. the construction of the canal; and all praise to LEHMAN A FOSSIL Charles Lehman, for many years a barnacle at the courthouse, has been rushing into print, denominating us a "blockhead," and charging that we unjustly assailed him in saying that his recent criticisms of County Auditor Lester were prompted by spite. We dislike to say very much about this old fossil for he is scarcely worth noticing. The facts in the case are these: Some months ago, during a time when there was extra work to do in the auditor's office, Lehman applied to Mr. Lester for a situation. This was refused, owing to incompetency and his general debility. Lehman said to Lester: "If you don't give me work, I'll make you sorry for it." Lester told him to be gone. The poor old fossil now tries to even up with Lester by charging him with making errors in his books. This will hardly be accepted as true, for the recent grand jury complimented Lester highly for the excellent character of his work, as it did other republican county officials. The whole thing seems to resolve itself down to this: The grand jury compliments Lester for his good work in office; Lehman says his books contain a number of errors, more or less insignificant. In view of the fact that this old gen- But there will be sign foe, nor combination sign foes, attacking us. In opinion to think of war with ridiculous; but if Nippon going for a fight, Evans and will accommodate them at the end of a hat. In the construction of the canal; and all praise to who, by his strenuous ad- to the path of patriotic was made it possible; who, by the powerful forces array- him, and putting aside temporary reverse with a determined stand that the must and shall be completed hazards—Theodore Roose- president of the United States. Annual cost of sanitation on Pima Canal Zone is, approxi- $2,000,000, and since this event took over the project we cost amounts to $5,307,000 nation alone. While this sum large one no one now doubts is a wholly legitimate and ab- necessary expenditure. Col. has recently cited the pos- of an outbreak of yellow fever one of the elements that greatly increase the cost of construction and such an out- would so completely demoral- force of workmen on the fact the work of reorganization practically have to be done grain. Sanitation, therefore, contributes to the ultimate cost of the canal enterprise by the probability of a serious disease to a minimum, also contributes to the reduc- ts possible total cost. Of the Senate showed, out Republican Senators in Wash- 29 for Taft, 4 for Knox, 2 for Fairbanks, 2 for Can- 2 for LaFollette. It would requesting to know how the var- excellent character of his work, as it did other republican county officials. The whole thing seems to resolve itself down to this: The grand jury compliments Lester for his good work in office; Lehman says his books contain a number of errors, more or less insignificant. In view of the fact that this old gentleman's criticisms are based upon spite, his feeble utterances might as well be dismissed as the idle vaporings of a senile old imbecile. WOULDN'T THIS JAR YOU? We still adhere to our oft-expressed opinion that Japan cannot be so foolhardy as to invite irretrievable disaster by engaging in armed conflict with the United States, but things are happening daily which point to an overweening cockiness on the part of Japan, not to attach to them a deeper significance. For example, here is a despatch taken from the day's despatches, which is illustrative of the case in point: WASHINGTON, Feb. 8—The attention of the War Department has been called to the fact that captains of two companies of the National Guard have violated the articles of war by announcing that they are liable to be called to defend the Pacific Coast on four hour's notice. Capts. Walkup and Yonts of the two companies of the Eighth Ohio Regiment at Akron, O., received a telegram from Maj. S. H. Swartz of Cleveland, asking them how long it would take them to board a train for San Francisco with the men under their command. They replied that they could get away on four hours' notice. Then they told the papers about the telegram they received, and, of course, as Japanese spies and their friends are everywhere in the United States, the information was transmitted to Tokio, Japan, and from there back to Washington. It gave Japan a scare. The War Department will not insist on the punishment of the Ohio captains. It explains the telegram of Maj. Swartz to Capts. Walkup and Yonts as one of the necessities of the present operations to bring the National Guard completely under Federal control. While War Department officials are loath to be quoted on the subject, they admit that a tremendous force of militia is to be concentrated on the Pacific Coast, beginning in April. But further they say nothing. Said a diplomat tonight: "The United States is preparing for defense." of the Senate showed, out Republican Senators in Wash29 for Taft, 4 for Knox, 2 for 2 for Fairbanks, 2 for Can2 for LaFollette. It would vesting to know how the varrators voted, but such polls are in confidence. The totals published but the way an real Senator votes may not. President is making it very that E. H. Harriman, who has stood behind ex-Gov. "Ben" and the Standard Oil Company the real opponents of his and that they are fighting because they know he would be the Roosevelt policies. Once it is brought home to the of the United States, the union by the Republicans of candidate whom the President not regard as trustworthy ensure the success of Mr. For Tillman is writing a book, that be printed on asbestos and served with hand grediseases and operations on the the scientific adjustment of ree Drs. Smith & Agnew, 105½ St. The War Department will not insist on the punishment of the Ohio captains. It explains the telegram of Maj. Swartz to Capts. Walkup and Yonts as one of the neces-sities of the present operations to bring the National Guard completely under Federal control. While War Department officials are loath to be quoted on the subject, they admit that a tremendous force of militia is to be concentrated on the Pacific Coast, beginning in April. But further they say nothing. Said a diplomat tonight: "The United States is preparing for defense. Japan is preparing for war. There probably is some relation between these two circumstances." Now, what business is it of Japan whether these Ohio militiamen have reported that it will require four hours for them to be on their way to the Pacific coast? Has it come to such a pass that this Yankee nation cannot turn about without asking permission of these moral lepers of the Far East? Perhaps the time has arrived for your Uncle Samuel to tell these cocky little fire-eaters to be on their way. ATTENTION Your Druggist should be an experienced man. I have had over 17 years of it. Bring your PRESCRIPTIONS here and feel assured that they are filled right. J.P.HATZFELD DRUGGIST Near Post Office - Anaheim We are indebted to Protective League of C the following interest which will be found w rusal by our readers: When the propose sion (downward sca presidential election i sideration, would it n idea to pay some atte Fruits. 190 Bananas, free...$8,54 All other, "...52 All other, duty...1,32 Currents, duty 74 Dates, " 48 Figs, " 77 Grapes, " C Olives, " Lemons, " 3,07 Oranges " 81 Prunes, Plums " 61 Raisins, " 47 Prep-pres " 1,52 Total free... $9,00 Total duty... 9,79 Total imports...$18,86 Total Fruits.—Bana all other fruit, duty,$9 prepared or preserved figs,$3,913,195; grape raisins,$1,994,410. Total admitted free, Total imports fruits. Costa Rico, Hondura great majority of bana unclothed labor. 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The American Savings Bank of Anaheim Pays Interest as follows: Four per cent paid on term deposits (semi-annually) Three per cent paid on ordinary deposits (semi-annually) Three per cent paid on special ordinary accounts (monthly) By special arrangements the last named accounts are subject to work without presentation of pass book. DIRECTORS Manley, F. H. Houck, H. A. Johnston, F. Baum, John Hartung, B. Dauser, A. Nagel, Charles Federman, Wm. McLauchlin. TALKING OF TARIFF REVISION We are indebted to the Citrus Effective League of California for following interesting circular, which will be found worthy of peby our readers: When the proposed tariff revidation (downward scale) after the industrial election is under conpanas, which are now being brought into this country, free, at the rate of nearly a $1,000,000 a month. The following table indicates that of the $105,220,638 of fruit imported during the five years ending June 30, 1907, $48,312,423 or 46 per cent were FREE bananas, that entered into competition with American grown fruit. Preserve are indebted to the Citrus Directive League of California for following interesting circular, which will be found worthy of penal by our readers: when the proposed tariff revision (downward scale) after the residential election is under construction, would it not be a good to pay some attention to bananas, which are now being brought into this country, free, at the rate of nearly a $1,000,000 a month. The following table indicates that of the $105,220,638 of fruit imported during the five years ending June 30, 1907, $48,312,423 or 46 per cent were FREE bananas, that entered into competition with American grown fruit. Preserve this table, it is a good thing to remember: FRUIT IMPORTS Items. 1903. 1904. 1905. 1906. 1907. Bananas, free...$8,541,156 $7,709,976 $9,897,821 $10,330,302 $11,833,168 Other, "... 525,835 448,140 350,802 307,261 297,015 Other, duty... 1,328,029 2,301,530 2,573,385 2,177,084 1,066,152 Grapes, duty 743,644 997,430 764,289 1,119,146 1,746,941 Grapes, " 486,151 463,459 360,483 479,142 850,558 Grapes, " 775,917 660,360 617,027 722,967 1,136,924 Grapes, " Classed with "all other" before 1907. 1,575,521 Grapes, " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " " Grapes, " 3,079,221 3,659,598 2,905,082 2,933,990 4,253,296 Grapes, " 818,780 525,468 374,088 456,726 354,495 Grapes, Plums " 63,218 46,976 63,617 53,348 45,386 Grapes, Plums " 476,844 355,542 273,031 524,590 364,403 Grapes pres " 1,521,443 1,796,209 1,599,488 2,437,766 1,272,445 Total free...$9,066,991 $8,138,116 $10,248,623 $10,637,503 $12,130,183 Total duty...9,793,247 10,806,572 9,530,490 10,904,759 13,944,094 Total imports...$18,860,238 $18,964,688 $19,779,113 $21，542，322 $26，074，277 Total Fruits.—Bananas，free，$48，312，423；all other fruit，free，$1，920，053； other fruit，duty，$9，946，180；lemons，$16，831，187；oranges，$2，529，557； seared or preserved，$8，627，351；currants，$5，371，450；dates，$2，639，793； $3，913，195；grapes，$1，575，521；olives，$1，277，973；prunes，$272，545； bans，$1，994，410。 Total admitted free，$50，241，476。 Total duty paid.$54，979，162。 Total imports fruits five years ending June 30，1907,$105，220，638。 Costa Rico,Honduras,Cuba and the British West Indies furnish the best majority of bananas; they represent practically unpaid,intended labor.