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GREAT BRITAIN ENTERS FORMAL CANAL PROTEST Note Says No Agreement Will Force Free Tolls Into The Hague State Department Does Not Think Controversy Will Reach Acute Stage Dispatch to The WASHINGTON, Aug. short formal note was filed with the state department today by A. Mitchell Innee. charge d'affaires of the British embassy, outlining the protest of Great Britain against the Panama canal bill. The chief feature of this note is that a satisfactory agreement can not be reached with Great Britain with repard to the control and operation of the canal and the discrimination against foreign nations in regard to tojls Great Britain will appeal to The Hague tribunal for arbitration.

Tt is well onderstood at the state department and also by the president that the British protest filed today is a mere formal restatement of its position, in order that Great Britain may he prepared in case it decides to appeal to The Hague to show that It very con- eistently protested against the Panama bill and the policy of the United States in exempting American coastwise vessels from tolls. Jn discussing the matter the state department authorities said today: The British protest, of course, is designed to safeguard the British right 'n the premises. But there is no reason whatever for believing that the matter reach such a stage of contention as to require submission to the Hague tribunal. Just as the Clayton-Bulwer treaty v-as subjected to negotiations resulting in a new treaty which superiorated that convention, so the Hay-Pauncefote eaty may be subjected to negotiations which may result in the signing of a treaty modifying that convention also. There is no reason whatever for supposing that Great Britain Is not ready to subject all her contention to the direct and frank negotiations over the COUBCfI table.

It has. however, been pointed out by British papers that the Hay- Pauncefote treaty was negotiated wjthout the knowledge on the part of Great Britain that the coastwise laws of the United States granted a monopoly to American shipping and excluded foreign shipping. It. never was supposed by Secretary Hay that the Hay- Pauncefote treaty attempted to surcrcede the navigation laws of the United States. "These laws have been in effect for a century and are similar to laws enacted by all foreign nations safeguarding their coastwise commerce for their own ships.

As the president pointed out in his memorandum, to admit the soundness of the British con- tentlon would be to admit that the United States had bartered away by treaty Its right to control its own coastwise commerce. We think It may be eafely prophesied that the matter be settled by diplomatic negotiations and that The Hague tribunal never will be called upon to settle any difficulties between the United States and foreign nations In regard to the Panama EVANS DECLINES JOB AS VICE PROSECUTOR Refusal Complicates West's Proposed Portland Campaign PORTLAND. Aug. H. Evans late today announced his decision not to accept Governor TVest's appointment as special deputy district attorney for Multnomah county, giving as his reason the pressure of business in the office of the T'nited States district attqrney.

where Evans is a deputy. This action further complicates Governor U'ests anti-vice campaign in Portland. The governor says he still hopes Evans will take the commission. From private sources it is learned tonight that the grand Jury tomorrow will probably name a special prosecutor to begin an investigation of the office of District Attorney Cameron, whose defiance of the governor brought about the naming of a deputy to work under Instructions from the governor. Cameron still maintains he is district attorney, while the governor, who made of a long forgotten statute concerning the removal of officials, declares is not.

Tom Word, former sheriff, has not yet accepted Governor West's appointment as a special agent in connection with the sheriff's office. ASSESSMENT CUT FOR 97 INSURANCE FIRMS Oakland Assessor's Blunder Causes Muddle for State SACRAMENTO. Aug. state board of equalization today held a session to equalize the corporation rolls of Oakland, one of the results of which was the reduction of the franchise assessments against 97 insurance companies from $93,650 to $2,095. 1 It was determined City Assessor B.

Gross of Oakland had assessed these 97 companies op. their solvent credit, when 95 of the companies had their principal offices elsewhere and could not be really assessed by Oakland. On these companies the state board of equalizers set the assessment at $J- On the two other companies it fixed the assessment at $1,000, making the total against all the companies $2,095. City Assessor Gross was scheduled to appear before the equalizers today, but failed. "UNjCLE JOE" CANNON SOME HIGH KICKER Has Accepted Challenge to Prove His Agility MOORHEA.D, Aug.

Joe" Cannon, in a letter to State Senator Charles S. Marden. accepts the challenge of J. B. Blanchard, aged 90, ot this city, to a "high kicking" contest Cannon in accepting the challenge says.

can not suggest that Mr. Blanchard first get a reputation before attempting to challenge rue in regard, for, of course, his prowess in this delightful sport is known to all men. In view of the of defiance indicated by this statement. I can not do otherwise Cannon then presents his best winhes to" Blanchard, who. on his ninetieth birthday, declared he could beat Uncle Joe or any other young old boy at a high kicking contest.

The date of the meet has not been A Thrifty Housewife The hapntast homes are the ones that hay" been gradually furnished by economical who watch for opportunities should read tlie eight day clock on the first 4ant page of this paper. Flowers Bloom in Royal Reign Elmhurst Crowns Fiesta Rulers Queen of Elmhurst flower carnival and her ladies in waiting. Left to right: Miss Louisa Dutra, Queen Ethel (Miss Ethel Neils) and Miss Estelle Previati. ROSECRANS' HULL TO COME TO BAY Tugs Ordered to Tow Remains of Oil Steamer That Is Still Burning Dispatch to The SANTA BARBARA, Aug. tow of the tugs Defiance, which is due from San Francisco tonight, and the Navigator, which arrived on the scene this afternoon, the hull of the oil steamer Rosecrans, practically destroyed by flre near the Alcatraz pier, will be taken to San Francisco tomorrow night.

Whether the remains of the famous old craft will be sold for junk or an attempt made to place it in service as an oil barge has not been decided. Walter Buck, marine manager for the Associated Oil company, and Fred Trist, construction manager, at Gaviota this morning from San Francisco, intending to institute an investigation to determine the cause of the explosion In the forward tank of the Rose'crans, but they discovered the interior of the boat still a seething furnace. COAL AND OIL BURXINU The steamer was brought near the pier and all day several streams of water were played on the burning material, but the temperature had not been much reduced by nightfall. The most intense heat was found amidships, about the engine room. Eight tons of coal soaked with oil burned fiercely.

The heat was so great that seamen say the temper of the metal sides has been drawn out and it will be impossible to use the hulk for commercial purposes. The owners of the Rosecrans are determined to lift the jinx off the craft and if they are successful in reconstructing it a new appellation will be found. Since it was built at Glasgow, Scotland, more than 30 years ago, the boat has been known by several names, the original one being the Methven Castle, then it was called the Columbia and again the General Rosecrans. The "General" was dropped after it was purchased by the Associated Oil company. PETS OF CREW SAVED All the pets of the boat have been saved from the flames.

Late Tuesday night Captain L. F. Johnson rescued the parrot after it had been soaked with oil, and this morning the seamen boarded the burning craft and rescued three kittens. They had been fearfully singed, but were as spry and playful as ever. The Associated Oil company officers were congratulating themselves today over the fact that the Alcatraz pier and other property of the corporation escaped the fate of the Rosecrans.

Oscar Reesland, the injured seaman who jumped from the vessel. Is said to be dying in a local hospital. FURUSETH ADVISES THE LONGSHOREMEN TO FIGHT He Urges Efforts to Pass the Seamen's Bill Dispatch io The ABERDEEN. Aug. Furuseth of San Francisco, in an address before the Sailors' union last night, referred to the longshoremen's strike on the Pacific coast.

He said that the seamen's bill must be fought out, but that the sailors should keep free from it. The only hope for the strikers, he said, was in the possibility of forcing the longshoremen of San Francisco to Join in the flght. The situation, he said, was not encouraging for the reason that 75 per cent of the steamers carrying lumber were owned and operated by lumber manufacturers. COURT SEVERS NUPTIAL TIES OF BOY AND GIRL Mrs. Ellen Bray Gets Divorce From Oil Operator Dispatch to The SAN JOSE, Aug.

Ellen Bray of Santa Clara was granted an Interlocutory decree of divorce today from Frank Bray, an oil promoter, on the ground of desertion. They were married at Hanford in April. 1905, and the husband left home for the east in 1909. Mrs. Bray has one daughter.

Miss Logan, by a former marriage. An order was issued by Superior Judge P. F. Gosbey annulling the marriage of Roy and Jewel Benadom. The couple were married in Stockton without the consent of parents or guardians while he was 19 and she 17.

They lived together only a short time. Vote for Judge Graham- THE SAN FRANCISCO THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 1912; Carnival Opened to Big Bay Cities Throng OAKLAND, Aug. Ethel and King Arthur rule the Elmhurst district. Miss Ethel Weils and Arthur Vargas assumed royal titles at the opening of the U. P.

E. C. floral carnival this evening when Congressman Joseph R. Knowland placed the emblems of authority on their heads in the presence of a large crowd of merry makers assembled from all parts of San Francisco and AJameda county. Preceding the coronation there was a street parade from Jones avenue and East Fourteenth street to the "Lane of Fun and Frolic," as the carnival center is known.

Many Portuguese and other fraternal societies were in line. The members of the Eagles and Native Sons from Fruitvale turned out with their bands and drum corps, the latter organization forming the escort to the king and queen. Queen Ethel was accompanied by her ladies in waiting. Misses Eetelle Prevlati and Louisa Dutra. The royal, party led the grand march of the coronation bail immediately after the ceremony.

The of Fun and Frolic" Is in Ninety-fourth avenue and East Fourteenth street and is in the shape of a horseshoe, the shows and concessions forming the outer rim. A gayly decorated throne occupies the center. The whole is covered with a canopy of multicolored electric lamps, adding much to the general carnival decorative scheme. This afternoon, which is officially designated as "Babies' day," will be given to the baby show, in which many youngsters under 4 years of age will compete for prizes. The Judges will make their selections from the line of the baby carriage parade, which takes place at 2:30 o'clock.

In the "Eagles' night," the members of Fruitvaie aerie No. 1375 will be in charge of the program. There will be a parade of Eagle drill teams and a reception in honor of Queen Ethel. AUTO MANIACS MAY CONVICT THEMSELVES System of Lights Indicates the Speed Machines LOS ANGELES. Aug.

speeders in Los Angeles will convict themselves if the city council passes an ordinance recommended by the police commission. The commission would have all automobiles equipped with a speed detecting, device consisting of three white, green and red. When a car is going eight miles an hour the white light will show, fifteen miles the green and twenty, the limit allowed, the red light will show. For over 20 miles and under 30 the white and green lights will appear, and if the machine is going more than 30 miles an hour all three lights will flash the tidings to the policeman on the corner. The system of lights has been tested, the police declared, and found to be absolutely accurate.

Mayor Alexander also signed the recommendation to the council. During the last month 659 automobile accidents were reported, of which 690 were cases of persons being run down. QUARANTINE BARS UP FOR HAWAIIAN PESTS Protective Measures Are Taken Against Many "Undesirables" WASHINGTON. Aug. secretary of agriculture today announced his intention under the new federal plant quarantine law to declare a quarantine against Hawaii for the Mediterranean fruit fly, to prohibit the Importation of four species of pine from Great Britain, France, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Russia, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy to prevent the Importation of white pine blister rust and prohibit the importation of potatoes that may bring the wart disease from Newfoundland, St.

Pierre, Miquelon, England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany and Austria-Hungary. Before issuing proclamations be will give public hearings to persons interested and will receive arguments in writing. He has set September for the white pine blister rust hearing. September 16 for the fruit fly hearing and September 80 for the potato wart disease hearing. PITTSBURG IS HONORED BY NAVY DEPARTMENT BREMERTON.

Aug. the name "Pennsylvania" was selected by the navy department for the new battleship authorised by congress shortly before adjournment the name of the armored cruised Pennsylvania, flagship of the Pacific reserve fleet at Bremerton, today was changed to "Plttsburg." The. order came by telegram from D. to the Puget sound navy yard and was eted upon immediately. "WHY SEE AMERICA When You've Seen All This Country's Beauties You'll Be Too Old to Go Elsewhere SALT LAKE CITY.

Aug. one of the most beautiful views In America spread before them and the breezes of the Great Salt lake fanning their cheeks, the delegates to the trans-Mississippi Commercial congress gatheifd a lake resort for the afternoon session of the congress, fonnd no difficulty in answering the question that began the address of Rev. E. E. Higley of Denver, "Why see America first They listened also to a paper by Louis W.

Hill and read by F. W. Graham of in which was brought out the lternel of the Pee America First movement which that when one has ah the beauties of America he is too old to go anywhere else. LECTURER ON SCENERY J. W.

Kelley of Denver, fn an address on the same subject, paid a fine tribute to the late Fisher S. Harris, founder of the "See America" propaganda. Former Governor Brady of Idaho whose, famous "Governor's train" saw much of America, was another speaker. Former Vice President Richard Saxe Jones of Seattio presided at tht afternoon meeting. An illustrated lecture by L.

F. Sehmeckebier, Washington, C. on American ecenery and by A. L. Semmers, Tacoraa, Roland Seattle, and H.

H. of Yellowstone park ile up the night's At the earlier session today pcposal to demand from the federal congress $5,000,000 to assist in the preparation of the Panama-Pacific exposition at San Francisco was before the delegates. Other demands which must run the gauntlet of tho resolutions committee, the iloor the convention and the national government to become effective, arc for a higher protective tariff on farm products and live stock; a federal department of mines and mining; a more liberal administration of the interior department rules affecting forest and other reserves and further harbor and intercoastal traffic Improvements on the gulf coast. REPORT OW FIRE WASTE A report rendered by the committee on fire waste Indicated that the members had tracked the red tongued demon to his lair. Finding that 50 per cent of the fires in this country were due to carelessness, they had outlined a course of education for children and grownups through schools and newspapers and posters which was submitted to the congress.

They laid stress also on holidays, set apart in some states for removing inflammable rubbish. The following vice presidents have been elected by the various states: Arlxona, John Orme; California, George C. Pardee; Colorado, W. Aldridge; Kansas, James A. KlmbaU; Nevada.

Frank Lee; New Mexico, W. C. McDonald; Oklahoma, Asa E. Ramsay; Utah, John Dern; Washington, B. A.

CrowT. UNCLE SAM APPROVES 1915 POSTAGE STAMP New Exposition to Be on Sale in Few Weeks WASHINGTON. Aug. new two cent stamp in commemoration of the Panama-Pacific exposition in San Francisco in 1915 was approved today by Postmaster General Hitchcock. It Is an inch wide and an inch and a quarter It bears an engraving representing the Gatun locks of the Panama canal, showing a steamship emerging from the northern lock and another vessel being raised in the southern lock.

In the middle distance is a group of tall palm trees and in the background rise the hills of the isthmus. Across the top are the words: S. Postage," and below the line: "San Francisco, 1915." In each Tower corner is an olive branch, typifying peace, and. balancing it on the right. Is a palm branch.

Indicative of victory and the tropics. No color has been selected for the stamp. The first issue win be on sale in a few weeks. TITANIC SURVIVOR SUES WHITE STAR FOR $10,000 Aug. Elisabeth Faunthorpe.

widow of a Ti- Aanfc victim, and herself a survivor, has sued the White Star company for $10,009 In the federal court here for the loss of her husband. Faunthorpe's body recovered at sea. GREAT THRONG HEARS JOHNSON IN SALT LAKE Governor Makes Characteristic Speech on First Lap of Moose "Crusade" SALT LAKE CITY. Aug. 60 days we will have educated the people of the United States a quarter of a century in advance of where they have been before," asserted Governor Hiram W.

Johnson of California In his first public address since he left his own state on a crusade in behalf of the progressive party and his own candidacy for the vice presidency of the United States. His appearance in Utah was anticipated with deep interest by political leaders, progressive and conservative, because, as Governor Johnson himself expressed it, Utah has been regarded in the east as blindly devoted to the republican party, as vrajs Maryland to the whig party when that organisation was dismembered. Looking tonight into a bank of faces massed from orchestra row to third gallery of the city's largest theater and listening, to the roar of applause that answeeed every appeal, he seemed justified in his prophecy: FIGHT FOR HUMANITY "Utah, will give the same answer to the call of humanity that will be given by the neighboring states and by our own state on the Pacific coast. I have been accused of saying we can't win this fight; that matters little whether we win at 111 this year. In 60 days we will have educated the people a quarter of a century in advance of where they have been before and only good can come to every man, woman and child from this fight.

We are going to do Some good in the world, and that is all that man can do in the little time he is on this earth. "Full blown and full grown has this party come into its own. The fight is already won in this nation for humanity and human rights." His metaphor was suggested by the sudden blossoming into red and white of the great audience when the orchestra struck up a patriotic air. In i an instant a thousand bandanas flashed from as many pockets as if by magic and fluttered over the pit and first gallery of the theater. The second move in the "60 day campaign" was the distribution of cards for the signatures of voters, which were taken up at the door, and the third was a call by the chairman of the meeting for the organization of a woman's progressive club on Friday night.

DESCRIBES CONVENTIONS Governor Johnson described from his viewpoint the two national conventions in Chicago, but gave only passing mention to the republican nominee. He pitied, he said, "any one so benighted as to labor under the delusion that the so called candidate of the June convention in Chicago is a candidate for president of the United "Compare the confession of faith of our candidate with the address of acceptance of the democratic candidate; read what both of these have said in this campaign, because the struggle is between them, and them alone." In other portions of his address Goternor Johnson recounted his political battles in California, the alleged theft of delegates at Chicago, and touched upon the various planks of the progressive platform, emphasizing especially the "humanities," as he termed the social reform declarations. Governor Johnson will resume his journey toward Denver and the east tomorrow morning. He plans to speak in Rock Springs, tomorrow afternoon and in Cheyenne in the evening. Dixon to Meet Johnson DENVER, Aug.

J. M. Dixon. Roosevelt campaign manager, will meet Governor Hiram W. Johnson, candidate for vice president oh the progressive ticket, in Denver Saturday, and they will attempt, it Is said, for the last time, a reconciliation between the Phil Stewart faction of the state republican party and the progressive party leaders of this state.

Judge Ben B. LJndsey will return to Denver Friday and will participate in the conference. FRENCH SOLDIERS FAFL TO RESCUE PRISONERS Public Anxiety Great for Men Held by Moors PARTS, Aur. anxiety was Intensified today over the fate of the French officers held as hostages by the Moors under El Hiba, at Marakesh, Morocco. Emissaries have been dispatched to Marakesh by the French commander, but have obtained no information.

General Lyautey, the French resident governor, reported to the foregin office totiay the volunteers who had undertaken the dangerous duty returned from El Hiba's headquarters, where they had tried vainly to effect a rescue and could not ascertain the lot of the prisoners. The French column commanded by Colonel Mangin has been given full liberty of action to proceed to the succor of the hostages if such a step should be though advisable. The French troops, however, are too fully occupied to do anything la that way, as they have their hands full in blocking the progress of the Moorish pretender's forces toward Fez and Mazagan. Profound indignation has been aroused throughout France by the report that the Spaniards have given assistance to El Hiba, whom it was alleged they had supplied with arms. CONVICTED SPEED "BUG" SENDS FINE FROM HOME Petaluma Police After San Franciscan for Scorching Dispatch to The PETALUMA, Aug.

W. D. Clark of San Rafael was arrested today on a charge of speeding in Third street. He pleaded guilty before Recorder Dillon and was lined $10. He had no money and had to send it from home.

Policeman Guildner "swore to complaints against three alleged scorchers who ignored his order to stop. He secured the numbers of the cars. One of them is registered as belonging to the J. I. Case Threshing company.

Oakland, and another as S. Gampolini. Kearny street, San Francisco: the owner of No. 68,522 could not be learned. The warrants will be sent to the police In San Francisco and Oakland.

AVIATOR FLIES FROM ENGLAND TO FRANCE IiONDON. Aug J- Auley, the aviator, flew from Hendon, to Hardelot, near Boulogne, in three hours and five minutes today. He carried as a passenger in his biplane Miss Mary Davis. Woman Charges Police Judges With Bribery Dispatch to The WEST HAMMOND, 111-, 38. MJu Virginia Brooks took atea ta her aght aa-alnat rice today, when aneeared before County Judge Oweaa and obtained an order ctttaa; two Hammond pollee Into court for alleged lrrejrnlarltiea.

Th men 4are Frank Green and Charles Wittenberg. A anhpena wu iaaned by Judge Otrma and Immediately aerved oa Green aad Wittenberg. Chargea of malfeaaaaee la bribery, mlaapproprlatloa of eennty faada collected as flaes aad other Irregwlarlttea were made by Mlaa Brooke. reached Coroner Hoffman today that women of West of Mtoa Brooks, bad threatened to arm themselves with spades and exhume the body of Bather Harrlsoa, one' of th women alleged to have been murdered In Harry Fobs' death chamber. The coroner, however, says 4 hat such a move Is unnecessary and that If sufficient evidence Is presented to him be will order the body exhumed for examination.

ALIEN HUNTS UNDER WRONG PERMIT; FINED PETALUMA, Aug. Cerese. who resides near tfcis city and who recently obtained a hunting license at a local sporting goods store, was arrested Wednesday afternoon by Game Warden Henry Lenconi on a charge of not having the proper hunting license. Cerese appeared in Judge King's court shortly after and was fined which he paid. He paid $1 for his license, whereas he should have paid as he is an alien.

ARMY AVIATOR IS CREMATED IN AIR Angel of Death Seizes Steering Gear oi French Officer's Aeroplane DOUAI. France, Aug. Louis Felix M. Chandenier of the aviation corps was burned to death while flying in his aeroplane today. started from this city for Chalons on the test necessary for the aquisition of pilot certificates.

When he reached Crecy Sur Seine, about half the distance, his petrol tank burst into flames and the machine crashed to the earth. The young officer's body was completely consumed by the fire. belonged to the Eighth infantry regiment and had been attached only a short to the aviation section. MOVEMENTS OF FLAGSHIP SHROUDED rN MYSTERY Navy Stations Along Coast Call Cruisers in Vain SAN DIEGO, Aug. mystery surrounds the movements of the flagship California of the Pacific fleet.

as well as the cruiser Denver, the. collier Prometheus and the suprply ship Glacier. All efforts to get in touch with the vessels by wireless have failed. The different stations along the. coast have been sending out calls sipce yesterday.

Relayed calls also remain unanswered, it is said. It is understood that important messages to Rear Admiral Southerland remain undelivered. 3 Los Angeles I and Return JL mm via Southern Pacific An i Official Route vpi of G. A. R.

7O Commanders and 9 Oj Women's Relief Corps 7 Fast Trains Each Way of them Limited ALSO 2 Special Trains I September 8 FROM A. M. Oakland 7:00 San Francisco 7:30 Tickets Good on All Trains. Stopovers on Return Trips at Coast and Interior Points. 1 CtwlllW Return Limit September 25th.

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