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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-10-29
THE EVIL EYE"

At tho Grand Opera House, St Paul
Chas. H. Yale's "Ihe Evil Eye,'' or
the merry mishaps of Md and the weird
wonderful wanderings of No1, the mas
sive psntomim;c comedy which has met
" tn SUCH unpreced ented success, will be
at the Grand next wet k CONNER cling
next Sunday night. The productio !,
which i5 nudsr the management # the
author, Sidney Il. Ellis, is the most
gig .ntic, amazing and interesting rove
ty ever brought f,rward fer the enter
tainment of the public. 1t brings,
tget er an arrangement of scenes. scte,
characters and acc sssories so varied, 80
r.kipg incon:rss: t. one another, that
tn y constantly prove a sourca of Con-
tiuuou' e'joyment. Scenes of enchant-
ment. and startling scenic investutes
call fo,ta sur prize and ne ament, while
the ballot corp, In characteristic dances
ard the array Of trained singers in oper-
attic numbers, tender slI.ts and stirring
cao~ases lease the eye and bring food
of melody to the ear. Sidney R. Ellie,
the author, has clothed the story of the
play in dialogue crisp, bright and spark
ling, AID has CT ca: ed charac e,s new t,
the s'age. The entire play le.ms with
wonderful and lauzhab'e features, euct
as the d'sappeari1 2 room, the animated
g a ne, the eccentric chandelier, the
purca bow. human Ingredients, the liv-
ing dr-w bridge, the suicidal chair, the
lobttsr and the wonderful sll-:he-com-
fortE- ia "trip art und-the- earth bicycle.
The amazing trick edit 8 view in fun
making with the juggling cafe keeper
the, gay ceaotant dancers, the jolly stu
dents. the k leidoscop:c guests and the
man With bis name licked in his teeth.
Each of the three acts show m ,gnlficent
stage sitting. An old picture village in
Holland with it's vineyards, peassntry
and huge cld-fasLioned working wind
mill, , the ba. k g-oaLd for the intro
duclion of the various characters. This
p ctur+ of beauty is follow ed by scene
ia the gay city Of st. Petersburg, show
irg tho gorgeous csfs eccentr;lue'
thoroughly Partisan in its gayety. The
finale of this extraordinary &C. intro
duces revolving tc.ne that is over
whelnltg ia its ludicrous effec e, q
MASTERPIECES stage me :hanism, The
thi. act sh avs a p Cure of grandeur, a
moonl;gntyiev of the ruius OF the feadal
c.s lie, D ucnenf,ls, overlooking the
river Rhine, Germany, = perfect tceoe
of enchantment. One of the stroL
features of the attraction is the introduc-
ton of an electric ballet, the acme oil
modern ecience, ard the latest achiey.
ment in electrical efec.s. Mr.. Yale
brings it direct from Roster & Bials,
| New 7osk, where for months it was the
feature of the program. An immense
company of com sdianr, acrobats, panti.
mimice, CHI listers and entertainer
ma se up the CAS-.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-10-29
W. II. JOHNSON.
Eighth Ward Leader Selected to eB

Eighth Ward Leader Selected to eB
County Auditor. "
w. r. Johnson, Republican nominee for
county auditor, was born in Oswego, N.
y, forty-eight years ago and came to
Minnesota when his parents settled III
Olmstad county in 1854. His early educa
ton vas acquired in an old backwoods
schoolhouse where he attended during the
winter te>nrs, working on the farm in the
intervals. At the age of seventeen he
le:t home and for time led nomadic
life working On steamboats, and railroad
ing. In 1874 ne came to St. Paul and
was employed in succession at the Metro
po!itan and Merchants hotels. In 1880 he
became janitor of the Franklin school and
while engaged in this employment he
attracted the attention of Prof. Taylor.
at that time connected with the school
and by whose assistance he was enable
to better his education. In 1856 he re-
ceived an appointment which he row
holds of secretary of the board CT trus-
tees of the Odd Fellows institution, on
Fifth sand Wabasha streets. In 1892 he
was elected assemblyn man from the Eighth
ward anG was twice reelected. Several
times Mr.. Johnson has received the united
support of his ward for a public Office,
and although on each occasion defeated
by unforeseen combinations he has al.
ways taken off his coat and given his
hearty support to the ticket nominated.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-10-29
GEORGE HI. IRISH.
The New Sheriff Knows the Details
of the Office.

The New Sheriff Knows the Details
of the Office.
George H. Irish, the Republican candi-
date for sheriff of Ramsey county, was
born in Maine in 1S47 and received his
early education in the public schools of
Oxford county. In September 1865 he left
his studies without seeking the consent OF
his parents and at the age of seventeen
enlisted in the Fourteenth. Maine volun-
teers and served until March, 1864, when
the regiment was mustered out. Return
ing to his home the young patriot en-
gagged in the general nerchantile bust
ness with considerable success and In 1870
removed his business to Portland, Me.
Here has was elected member of the
common council. but becoming dtssatis-
fed with the conditions then existing in
the east he came to st. Paul In 1886 be-.
fore the expiration Of his term of office.
Iron his arrival Mr.. Irish engaged for
time in the commission and grocery busi-
rtss and became deputy sheriff under
Sheriff Chapel in 1898 eventually being
promoted to chief deputy. This office he
held until the election of Sheriff Wagner
when he became q, member of the In
surance firm of Warner & Irish with
offices in Newspaper Row.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-10-29

O.. H. AROSIN.

Pre,ident of the Fire Board to Be-
come County Treasurer.
o. H. Arosia, Republic An candidate for
county trea surer. was born in Sweden in
1861, and came to St. Paul when eighteen
years old. He worked for two years as
bookkeeper for the Minnesota Stats It'd
ing, and at the end Of that time he was
appointed stamp clerk at the postoflce,
a position which he held for four years.
After leaving the government service he
engaged in the jewelry business on Sew
enth street, and earned the reputation of
a careful conservative business man.
Mr.; Arosin represented the First ward
in the assembly two terms, during the
last OF. which he was president of that
body. He served his constituents faith
fully. and was, by Mayor Doran. appoint
ed on the fire board, Of which he is presi-
dent.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-10-29

= 4.
For Clerk of the District Court-E.
G. Rogers, Seventh Ward.
For County Auditor-W. n. John
son, Eighth Ward. '-'6s' " e.-e.se
Four County TreasureF<O. HI. 'ArO-
sin, First Ward. So.
For sheriff-George HI. Irish,
Fourth Ward. -, n'.. 49, .s.' =
For Register of Deeds-E. C. Krah-
mer, Third Ward. g..
For County AttOrney-HOrace E..
BigelOw, Fifth Ward. a", ..-.
For Judge of PrObate-E. w. Ba-
xille, Eighth Ward. .'..'
For Abstract Clerk-John HI.
schult1e, White Bear Village.
For Coroner DR.. j. C. Nelson,
Ninth Ward. -, -, n
For County Surveyor-Gates A..
johnson, Jr., Eighth Ward.
For Superintendent Of Schools
Thomas Montgomery, Rose Town.
For County Commit ssioncrs-David
Gray, Second Ward; f.. b. Lott,
Fourth, Ward; Paul Quehl, Sixth
Ward; H. n. Hartlick, Seventh Ward;
A. p. Wright, North St. Paul; James
Powers, Mounds View.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-10-29
e, G. ROGERS.
istinguished Merit Recognized by
Unanimous denomination.

Distinguished Merit Recognized by
Unanimous denomination.
Edward Gorton Rogers, who is renomi-
mated for the Office of clerk Of the district
court of Ramsey county, was born in
Michigan in 1872 He was. educated II
the high school at Berlin, Wis, where his
parents settled in 1913, and graduated
from the law department at Ann Arbor
He was admitted to the bar in Wisconsin
in 1863 and practiced law at Berlin until
1896, when he came to st. Paul. Mr..
Rogers was clerk in law office until
1869, when he resumed the practice of
law. In 1876 he was elected county attor-
ney of Ramsey county and served with
marked ability during 1877 and 1873. In
1886 he was elected to. the legislature and
served one term. In 1894 he was elected
to his present office of clerk of the dis
trict court which he has administered
with success and ability.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-10-29
MINNEAPOLIS

~ ]. K H. ARB LeDa1, Ne. meets inst anl aae
end Tuesday In each month ct Masonic Hall s.,
end street between Hennepin and Nicollet Aveic
1asons In good standing always welcome.
:. g.. JOHN G. STERRETT, w. l.
HARVEY BURKE Sec. Medical Block
AHoHo1 LODGE A. r. ana A. II no. H., meg
he 6rst and second Monday In each montA
Masonic Hall Second street betweo0 6aoA-
and Nicollet Ayes. 1asons In good standin1~
GEO. W. DAY, ". u.
WI. 1xsrKn, sec'y Lumber Exchaaes.
United Supreme CeuIcil So Of tl0 A. and A. g.
Rite for 10 eostAss1 - Woe3oea jeEs1iees-z. -
- Unats1 States. Grand Orient q Wanting 1~,
D. G. meets ths second TaeeaaZ n each month
JAS. v. KExr ne @. sssy ~ 0vazazaV
Ln0A ~.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-10-29
FERDINAND BARTA,

Fifth and Sixth Wards Nominate
Him for Senator. 3D.
Ferdinand Barta, who was nominated to req
resent the senatorial district composed Of the
Fifth and Sixth wards, was born in Vernon
county, Wisconsin, in 1857. He received a
common and high school education at La
Crosse, Wis; studied law and was admitted
to practice at La Crosse in 1882. In the fol
lowing year he moved to Minnesota. where he
has since practiced his profession. He has
represented the Twenty-sixth legislative dis
trict at two sessions and is married.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-10-29
r. ED. w. BAZILLE.
Abstract clerk win BE Promoted to

Abstract Clerk VIII BE Promoted to
Judge of Probate.
Edward w. Bazille, Republican cand1-
date for Judge Of probate, was born in
St. Paul in 1856 and has always been
resident of this city. His father was one
of the earliest settlers and donated to
the state the site upon which the capitol
now stands. Mr.. Bazille received his
education in the public schools, and after
three years of study under Judge Cornish,
was admitted to the bar. He became
deputy clerk of the district court, serving
four years, from 1883 to 1887. Upon his
retirement from this position he was ap-
pointed chief clerk in the abstract office,
and was elected abstract clerk in 1894.
That his careful and business-like man.
agenent of the affairs intrusted. to him
was appreciated was evidenced by his re-
election to the Office in 1895 by hand
some majority His election to the Office
of judge of probate will be in the nature
of a deserved promotion.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-10-29

They are all good men who are nomi-
mated on the Ramsey County ticket but
if there is one who is just : little at bet
ter than ths others ia certain respect,
that one is Ed. Bazille. He ID asplendid
fellow and will make : splendid judge Of
Probate He is making votes every day.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-10-29

Arrangements hsye also been COM
pleted for general Republican rally at
the Auditorium on SATURDAY evening,
Nov.5. Mr.. Eustis will spe. k, and with
him will be v. B. D u ivsr. the eloqrent
Mime spoiis campaieners ard other
Speakers.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-10-29

a lion l. u liter who has made study
Of that animals peculafities says cali
iions are lef handed. When one strikes
: forcible blow it always ueed ito left
paw
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-10-29
AlMNEAPoLI~.
q. q. O. o. o. =.

ST. ANTHONY LopaE, No. 2s77, mecrs the fro
and third Wednesday in each month for tie trans
action Of husnet 9. second and fourth Wednesday,
for instruction. at their hall. Second street. BET
ween Nicollet snd Heunepin. ave::ues.
5. HARE, n. G.
JANEs A. SCOTT. p. s. p. O. Box 80
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-10-29
.SIEIETY IIREET1RY.
ST. PAUL..

MOST WoRs H1PFUL GRAND LoDGh
MINNESOTA, A. F. AND A. NJ.
H.B. HousroN, Grand Master. ~
JAxEs WooDFoRK, Grand Secretary.
4S1s West Third street.
PIONEER LoDaE No. l. A. F. AND A. NJ: naeete
the frst Monday in each month at Masonic Hall
s. w. corner Fifth and Robert streets. Master
r ,-....s. ,.s. :, S. H, HADLEY, ". NJ
W. A. H1LYARp, Sec, 124 Atwater. ! '
MINNESOTA LODGE No. 2 A. F: and A. NJ meets
on the frat and third Tuesday in each month at
Masonic Hall ). w. corner OF Fifth and Robert
streets. Master Masons in good standing always
W.T.. GAssAwAf ". M. =
J. n. D1LL1NeHAM. Sec. Court House.
WV. H. STEVENS LODGE. No. 8. A. F. and A. M.
meets second and fourth Monday in each month at
Masonic Hall, 5, y. corner Fifth and Ronert SITS.
Master Mason in good standing always welcome.
ANDREW jackson ". NJ.
H. VAUGHN, Sec.,
ERECT ASHER LODGE, No. 4, A. F. and A n
meets the second and fourth Tuesday in each
month at Masonic Hall $. W. corner Filth and
Robert st. Master Masons in good standing
always welcome.
JOHN @ A. WILSON W. N.
E, W. CRANcuM Sec. IS Ceder
HOUSEHOLD OF RUTH No $50 G. U; o. OF Q. :.
Meets first and third Monday IN eacn month n 1S
business second Monday for instruction., ~ oou
Fellows Hall, :25 Wabasha.
MRS. SARAH KIRTLEY. M. N. y.
MRS. IDA JOHNSON, W. R. s74 Summit Place.
BETHEL CHAPTER No. 20 R A. NJ. meets the
first and third Thursday in each month at Masonic
Hall S. w. corner Of Fifth and Robert streets
Royal Arch Masons in good stepding always
welcome.
DANIEL Roy; 81. P.
W. T. GAssAwaY Secy. State Capitol.
PILGRIM CoMMANDERy No. X T. Meets the
eeconG and third thursday m each month at their
asylum in Masonic Hall s. w. corner Fifth and
Robert streets. Knights Templar in good etand-
ing always welcome,
w. T. GAssAwAY. C.
DANIEL Roy, Sec. Mp. R. P. Gen'l Bldg
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-10-29
KNIGHTS OF PYTEIAs

RAr. Tu1NER LoDaH. No. 3. K. Of 2. meets IL
pecond and fourth Thursdays In the month. Bro.
hers In good standing welcome. At Labor Ten
J.M: JAoxso1. CO.
Jo11. A. CAsS, G. r. aadS.
PnD1 OF NmxEsoFA 1eDs. Ne. l,.X Z. q ?. neetc
brothss in good standing welcome. At Mason.
. Hall Second street bstWseA Helnepln and, Me
Net Avs.
:" TRlp'x Comma, GO
RsD.- WAN. K. \. s.d q
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-10-29

Of. PHILIPS EPISCOPAL MISSION
l63 Rics street. bet Aurora and University.
SUNDAY SsRv1cHs: Morning Prayer LitasV
and Sermon HOO A. H.; Sunday School and Child
ren's Vespers 90 P. H.; Evensong and Sermol
500 P. n; Wednesday Evening Prayer and
Lecture 500 P H.; Friday: Choir Rehearsal aud
Brotherhood Of st. Andrew 800 ?. II. All szs
cordially invited. Seats free.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-10-29
THE. COUNTY TICKET

For Judges Of the District Court
e. A. Jaggard, Fifth Ward, Gerhard
Willrich, Seventh Ward. F.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-10-29

REGISTER TODAY. OR YOU CAN
NOT VOTE. ..
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-10-29
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
To De Voted On
AT THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION

AT THE NEXT GENERAL ELECTION
TUESDAY, NOV. g. 1898.
STATE OF MINNESOTA,
Department of State,
October L. 1893.
Pursuant to section three hundred and
eleven GID of the General Statutes of
1894, the same being chapter one hun
dred and fifty-seven Q5O Of the General
Laws of 1887, the proposed Amendments
to the Constitution of the State of Min
nesota, as adopted by Acts of the Legis-
lature for 1897, for submission to the
voters OF this state at the general cleo
ton to be held on Tuesday, the eighth
(Sth) day of November. A. D. eighteen
hundred and ninety-eight QS9S), are here
with submitted:
ALBERT BERG, Secretary of State.
STATE OF MINNESOTA,
Attorney Generals Office,
ST. Paul, July Z. 1893.
Hon. Albert Berg, Secretary of State.
Sir: Pursuant to General Laws 1887.
chapter 157, I herewith file in
your Office synopses of Amend
ments to the Constitution of the
State of Minnesota as proposed by Gen.
eral Laws 1897, chapters 175, 1876, 2SO
and 1888. I am, very respectfully,
H. w. CHILDS, Attorney General.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1898-10-29

GALLONS OIL Clues unOer the existing COHe
stitution. while under the proposed one
there will be four classes thereof. as indie
Gated by the foregoing analysis.
BY General Laws 1897. Chapter 1873. it
is proposed to amend Article nine of the
Constitution of the State, by adding
thereto new section. to be known as
SECTION 16. The proposed section reads as
follows:
For the purpose of lending aid in the
construction and Improvement Of public
highways and bridges, there is hereby
road and bridge fund Said fund shall
include all moneys accruing from the
income derived from investments in the
may hereafter accrue to said fund and
shall also include all funds accruing to
any state road and bridge fund, however
"The. legislature is authorized to add
to such fund for the purpose Of con-.
structing or improving roads and bridges
Of this state, by providing, in its discre-
property of this state of not to exceed in
any year one-twentieth Q-2O) Of one a.
mill on all the taxable property within
.'The legislature is also authorized to
provide for the appointment by the gov
ernor of the state, Of board to be
consisting. Of three (3) members, who
shall perform such duties as shall be
prescribed by law without salary or COM
.Ral
superintendence Of the conslruet13n IT
state roads and bridges and shall use
such fund IN the construction thereof and
ties in the state upon an equitable basis
Provided, further, that no county shall
n
~ per cent Of the total fund thus pro-
sk1sA and eSnended during such year
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-01-25

communication pnrpOrting TO enllnafe
from London says that the British war
vessels ut Port Arthur have been or
dered to leave there without delay.
London. Jan. 22-Regarding the semi
Official communication, made public in
st. Petersburg to-day, the following
sefmi-official note VIII he published IN
London tbs evening:
The RrfriSII vessels which recently
visited Port Arthur merely touched
there in the course of their ordinary
cruises. and would naturally leave after
a snort stay. The question Of calling
and departure is one at the discretion OF
the British admiral on the station
In spite Of the statement of the For
eisn Office taer" is reason To believe
that the withdrawal of the British WIZ
>lriI,s from Port Arthur il due to the
great irritation IN Russia at their pres
cnce there. and to the strongest repre-
s~entat:on Of the Russian government on
The subject.
Next week there will be combined
coal operations at Portsmouth. with the
view of testing the facilities for cOalin2
Il fleet in case Of an emergency.
\ special dispatch from Berlin says:
In view of the dispatch Of Il japanese
feet to Chinese waters, the Nerste
Nachrichten demands that Germany i'm
med:ately send two torpedo divisions 10
Aiao-Clou Bay
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-01-25
REV. DIR. TALMAGA MARItIES.
=,
Mrs. Eleanor McCutheon Collier Becomes
His Third Wife.

Pittsburg. Pa, Jan. 22-Dev. T. De
Witt Talmage. the noted divine, of Wash
ington. ID. c., and Mrs. Eleanor Nc
Cutheon Collier. Of Allegheny city. We're
united i'll marriage to-day at the Nc
Cutheon residence. No. II Irwin venuc
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
w. J.. Robinson, ID. D.. pastor Of the
First United Presbyterian church. The
wedding. which came as a great surprise
to the many friends Of the couple. was,
on account of Il recent death in the fam
lily. an extremely quiet affair.
Mrs. Talmagc is the daughter of the
late James NJ. McCutheon, of the big
iron firm, Lindsay and McCutheOn. She
waS the widow of Charles W.. Collier.
only son of Judge +. II. Collier. She is
40 years old. while her husband cplcbrat-
cd his siNty-siXth birthday several months
ago.
The present Mrs. Talmace is the Rev
erend gentleman's third wife. his second
having died several years ago.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-01-25

NJ. Gerauit Richard dealt NJ. DeBorni4
n vioArst bow in the eye.
VI. D-viIe threw aa ink pot mt VI. De
Bornis. whom ne missed. hut the missile
struck an usher and the contents ,l.-
iu-ed a Conservative Deputy. Whose
face was drerrhed with blood AMI INK.
deputy Paj..t was seized with an
~.p.cptic ft during the ds~lrlcrs ANA
carried ont into the lobby.
VI. DeBnrniS was eNtricat,,l by his
friends from underneath u mass ~
Socialists who We're haulIneriug him.
Dne member of tn" Chamber tainted
from loss or blood ana excitement.
The Mu>Sulmtn Deputy. Grcu.rr.
whose. urban was torn of during tae
~rrfufna ~. was seen 10 h. pray8u-s
aloud, WITH appraised arms.
III. Bureau Of L. Chamber has de
cii,-l to prosecute the Deputies vino par
ticslatcl III the riot.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-01-25
A COAST-LINE SMASH
TWO MEN KILLED AND A NUMBER WERE
INJURED.
A Local Moving on Two Minutes Margin by
Orders Met the florida Bound
Express Train.
Express Train.

Charleston, S. c., Jan. 21.-Train No.
81. Of the Atlantic Coast Line, from
New York to Florida. and train No. -,
local, from Charleston. collhled eighty
miles vest of charleston at 7:15 this
morning. Two men were killed and a
number injured:
The killed:
Robert James. fireman. of No. 81.
Wesley Bishop, Herman, of No. -,
both colorcd.
The injured:
Engineer Nicely, of No. 81: mashed
and scalded.
John Sellers. colored porter; scalded.
+. X. Lilies, baggage master; leg
crashed.
Engineer E. F. Hall, No. 50; arm
broken.
NJ. McDuffie. baggage master; bruised
about the head.
j. A. Powell. express messenger; leg
broken.
A.. J. Gouraine, Charleston. and J. w.
Hood, Knoxville, both bruised about the
head.
Several passengers on the Pullman
We're slightly scratched and bruised.
The collision was caused by a con
fusion of orders. No. 81 had the right
of way. but was late and the local train
had orders to take the siding. if it could
be made by 10. The point was reached
1T III. but the special was a few min
uteS ahead OF time reported and the w
trains came together. 10th locomotives
Wer" smashed. but only two cars We're
damaged. \ relief train was sent at
once and the injured brought to this
city.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1898-01-25
JAPAN READY FOR WAR
IS MODELLING HER FLEET TOWARD
CHINESE WATERS.
Japan Considered Able to Meet Effectively on
Sea Both Russia and Germany, With
out EngIand's Help.

London. Jan. 21.-The st. James
Gazette this afternoon commenting up
on the despatch from Yokohama saying
that Il fleet, of nine Japanese war~hips
will leave Japan III the course Of 4 week
for Chinese waters, says:
Japan is prepared for war. That.
in Il nutshell. is the news from Yokohama
to-day and it is really the first news from
Japan since the beginning Of the Chinese
crisis. 1t was obvious that the Japanese
government had stopped Geographic COM
munication. which it never does except
when mobilizing the Army or Navy.
That is precisely what it has been doing.
1t is almost certain that the destination
is no doubt the movement means that
the status quo in China. so far as Man
churia and Corca are concerned, shall
rot lie altered by Russia or any COM
bination Of RiSsia's allies. in defiance of
Great Britain and Japan. SO long as
the defenders policy ir equality of op-
portunity in China they are in 4 posi-
ton to enforce their claims
The st. James Gazette also gives
prominence to a list of the ships in the
Japanese Navy. points out its immense
fighting strength. and says:
Even with Great Britain a mere sym
pathetic Onlooker. it is probable that
Japan could finish off all the Russian
and German warships east Of SueZ in
short order. Great Britain, ever inclul-
ing the Powerful. has not 4 vessel in the
North Pacific capable Of standing in bat
tie line against three battleships which
Japan possesses