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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-29
WRITING UP THREE CITIES.
Representatives of Eastern Newspaper
League Here.

Representatives of Eastern Newspape per
League Here.
The names of the representatives of
the Eastern Newspaper league, whose
coming visit was announced in The
ARGUS some weeks ago, and who are
now in the three cities, are: e. F.
King, general manager and editor in
chief; Col. Al Fairbrother, L. w.
Hall and William H. Ross. correspon-
dents; Frank Hendry, photographer
and artist, and Paul B. Woodlief. bus
mess manager.
The gentlemen are travelling in
special Pullman car. They are now
stopping in Davenport. They are to
write up the industrial conditions of
the three cities. as well as the other
more important cities of the west.
The articles will be published stimuli
taneously in the New York Sun. Phil
adelphia Times, Baltimore Herald and
Boston Journal. Each city visited
will be expected to pay for the adver-
Using, while the papers also hope to
materially increase their subs crfption
lists. The visiting newspaper men will
be informally entertained tonight at the
Kimbali house, in Davenport, by the
Tri-City Press club.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-29
FOR THE NEW OPERA HOUSE.
Advance Sale of Seats to BE Begun Mon
daY. lime l8.

Advance Sale of Seats to Be Begun Mon
day, June Is.
The Rock Island Club committee
on new theatre has heard from Pro-
moter G. II. Johnston. who states his
experienced ticket subscription man
will be here Monday, June Is, to in
augurate the sale of seats for the
opening performance at the proposed
play house. 1t remains with the peo-
pie to finally determine whether Rock
Island is to have the new theatre, as
Mr.. Johnston will not go ahead till
the seating capacity is disposed of at
80 per seat for the first night. In
return he promises to give to the city
an opera house building that will be
the equal of any in the state outside
of Chicago. With new theatre will
come first class attractions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-29
LONG AND SHORT men
Pair of Mysterious Robbers Op.
Grating in Rock ISL
and.
KEEPING SHY OF THE POLICE.
Railroad Man Suspected for Burg
Iar-Other Police
News.

The long and short men have in
vaded Rock Island and their presence
is occasioning much unrest in police
circles. They have been seen in
several neigh borhoods during the
past few nights, but are known to
have done but one successful Job-that
Sunday night at the Kolls residence on
Twelfth street. wher they got away
with $50. Last night they were de-
tected investigating the Mill store on
Fourth avenue and Third street. 1t
was about 9 O'Clock. The clerks had
closed the store and gone home for the
night. The two strangers appeared
ure of the clerks. Their actions
aroused suspicion and call was sent
to police headquarters. When the Of
ticers arrived the pair had decamped,
the rum bling on the pavement of the
patrol wagon being sufficient warning
to the men that it would be we'll for
them to maneuver. Officer j. l.. Golf
remained at the store till 5 o'clock
this morning, but the long and short
of it kept a safe distance. Mrs. w.
H. Whistler. 715 Twenty-third street.
informs the police two men, one
long and the other short, have been
hanging around that neighborhcod.
Suspected for a Burglar.
E. l. Nabor, an engineer for the
Rock Island road, was suspected for
a burglar last night while searching
for the home of a Mr. Williams, an
other engineer for the company. Ma
Dor by mistake got into the yard of
William Ramser, on Nineteenth street.
He says he first raped at the front
door. but receiving no response went to
the back door. He was seen walking
onto the porch by G. G. Taylor. next
door neigh Dor. Mr.. Taylor corn cred
Nabor and held him until Mr.. Ram
ser. to whom he had called. arrived.
armed with a revolver. Nabor was
turned over 10 Officer Fitzgerald. Ma
Dor gave a satisfactory explanation of
his conduct and was released.
Other Police Matters.
John Kennedy was given 80 days
for vagrancy.
Jesse Reaves, who, it is claimed, was
abducted from his home at Monroe.
Ala. by Mike Moran, a hobo, will |
owed mother at the expense of Rock
Island county. Moran has been sem
fenced TO Is days for vagrancy.
Charles Blythe was before Magis-
trate Stafford today on a peace war
rant sworn out by his wife. He fur |
nished bonds of 5000 to keep the peace
for 80 days.
Edward Gillapp caused a disturb
ance about the premises of Mrs. A. |
York near the abattoir yesterday. He |
was fined So.
Sunday evening the neighborhood of |
Seventh avenue and Third street was |
made lively by rough and tumble |
between Edward Fuller and Henry |
Terry (colored). Fuller was arrested |
and fined s., on charge of disturbing |
the peace. The warrant was sworn |
out by his father, Harrison Fuller.
Wilson Hayes was arrested today |
on charge of wife abandonment. He |
resides in Milan. The hearing of the |
case was continued till next Monday |
at 9 o'clock
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-29
HELD FOR GRAVE ROBBERY.
Three McGraws Indicted by the Grand
Jury.

John McGraw and his two sons,
John and Dennis McGraw, all of Mo-
line, were arrested late yesterday
afternoon on indictments returned by
the grand jury, but suppressed for
service, in which they are charged
with grave robbery, having, as here
tofore told in THE Argus, one night
recently gone to Calvary cemetery
and transferred the body of the elder
McGraw's wife from the lot of her
son-in-law, John Martin, to the Nc
Graw lot. The McGraws furnished
bail for their appearance for trial.
William Stelck, under indictment
for assault with intent to commit
rape, today furnished 81, 600 for his
appearance for trial.
Joseph Roland and Thomas J.
Lorder. indicted for burglary and
larceny respectively. pleaded guilty
last night. They were each sentenced
to work so days on the streets and
to pay fine of $50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-29
Ryan-McCoy Fight Returns.

Returns of the Ryan-McCoy fight
received at Turner hall German
village. free.
Returns of the McCoy-Ryan fight
will be received tonight at the Bis
marck saloon on Second avenue.
Returns of the McCoy-Ryan fight
received by special wire at the Sem
ate. Zee McMahon's place.
The Park Buffet (Zwicker & Clock
hoff) will receive returns of the Ryan
Mccoy fight tonight.
Returns of the Ryan-McCoy fight
this evening will be received at the
Park Buffet (Zwicker & Glockhoff).
Schaum & Meth will receive by wire
returns from the Rysn-McCoy. O'Con-
nor-Stift fights in Chicago, at their
saloon, 221 Twentieth street, tonight.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-29

ritorv, and whether the inhabitants
of such territory are to be governed
as colonists or as citizens of this I'M
ion of states, or whether there is fin
ally to be established in those islands
a republic, exercising all the rights of
an independent state.
Resolved, That we heartily indorse
and approve of the candidacy of our
esteemed citizen, Hon. Charles K.
Ladd, of Kewanee, for governor of
Illinois. assuring him of the enthu-
siastic support of the democratic
party in the coming victorious cam
paign.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-29
THE FUNERAL OF c. A. ROSE.
Services at the Home Todsy-Death of
j. 3. Mcdonald.

Services at the Home Todsy-Death of
j. 8. Mcdonald.
The funeral of Charles A. Rose &C.
Cured from the residence, 2215 Sew
enth avenue. this afternoon at
o'clock. Services were conducted at
the house by Rev. w. s. Marquis, of
the Broadway Presbyterian church.
assisted by Rev. Frederick Keator. of
st. Johns church. at Dubuque. A
choir composed of DIR. A. H. McCand
less, c. K. Mixter, and Edward Kea-
tor, of Moline, and Mrs. j. K. Kim
ball and Mrs. Lillian H. Reynolds
rendered My Jesus AS Thou Wilt
Abide" and Soft as the Light of Day"
The pallbearers were Frank Mixter,
c. r. Cham berlin. Phil Mitchell. A.
C.. Dart, j. w. Stewart and William
Wells. the latter of Moline. The re-
mains were Inferred a. ChipPiannock.
James Sherman Mcdonald died Sat.
urday morning at IL o'clock at his
home in Western township. Henry
county, aged "a years, 10 months and
% days. Death was due to an acct
dent that befell him two months ago
while blasting a log. He was the 200
of Mr.. and Mrs. James b. Mcdonald.
He was born in Rural township, and
was married Dec. 20. 1887, to Ella
Brasher. who survives with five chill
dren. besides his mother, one sister
and two brothers. The funeral was
held yesterday from the home with
interment in the Western township
cemetery. MIR. Mcdonald was a de-
voted father and husband. and kind
neighbor, aud his death will be sim
cerely mourned.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-29
Corset Department.

Something New. The kabo bust Protector
VIII be worn by all well-dressed
women. To be worn either with or
without corset. Any defect of ma
ture absolutely obscured. Creates a
bust and form of faultless proper
ations. Your new costume or shirt
waist will hit perfectly over the Kabo
Bust Perfector. Both in plain Jean
and summer net materials.
$I.OO Each.
Sizes Is to see. same as corsets.
Try one. if not entirely satisfactory.
your money back.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-29
New Ribbons.

Unusual offerings of handsome
ribbons at half usual value.
A Job of plain taffeta ribbons
to 9 inches wide, worth 40 to
6Oc, per yard. ,,,,....,..... CSC
100 pieces handsome new fancy
ribbons, worth up to soc, at
Ssc and. ................ CSC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-29
A Fast Bicycle Rider

Will often receive painful cuts,
sprains or bruises from accidents.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve viii kill the
pain and heal the injury. It's the
chapped hands. sore lips. burns. ul-
GERS and piles. Cure guaranteed.
Only 25 cents. Try it. Sold by
Hartz & Ullemeyer, druggists
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-29

It's the little colds that grow it on
big colds; the big colds that end in
consumption and death. Watch the
little colds DIR. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup. For sale by Marshall & Fisher,
druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-29
Camp 29. Attention.

Members of Camp 90. NJ. w. A,
are requested to meet at their hall al
8 q. m. Wednesday to participate in
the Memorial day parade.
II. F. LAMP. V. c.
s. MATrIsOS. Clerk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-29
Grand nIIIitarxConeart

At the Watch Tower Decoration day.
Strasser's Union band afternoon an d
eYeninC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-29
Notice.

Our store will be closed all day
Wednesday. May 30, Decoration day.
Respectfully.
j. H. G. PETERSEN Sons.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-29
Grand Military Concert

At the Watch Tower Decoration day.
Strasser's Union band afternoon and
evening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-29
Satin and Taffcta Shirring
Rfhb0uS

Exceptional purchase fine shirring
or draw string ribbons. black and
white only. at the following low
prices:
No. st &c a yard. Soc a bolt.
No. 5 at sc yard, 45c a bolt.
No. 5 at &C a yard, 65c bolt.
No. at &c a yard. Soc bolt
No. at 12c yard, 81 bolt.
1000 yards handsome fancy necktie
ribbons at Zoe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-29
Flags and Bunting.

500 dozen flags, 1Oc, Sc and sc doz.
6-foot u. S. Standard. all wool
bunting flags, worth 1925,
at. ............... $L47
Other sizes in proportion. 10000
yards tricolor and flag bunting.
yard SIC.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-05-29

The bath. A properly fitted
bath room is a pleasure and
the bath proves a healthful
invigorant- You run no risks
if we equip your bath room
Modern plumbing is faultless.
Ours is modern plumbing.
Let US makes estimates for
you
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-04-19
COUNCIL VOTES SUPPORT.
HELP FOR HOSPITAL FOR THE
INCURABLES.
Councillor Kaulukou Calls Up the Item
Again and it Passes-Executive On
the Court of Claims.

At the meeting of the Council of State
yesterday the item of $4,000 for the
Hospital for Incurables was taken from
the table and passed.
Councillor Kaulokou has the credit of
bringing up the matter again and get
ting it through. In introducing 1t he
said that Investigations since the tab
ling of the item a few days ago had
brought him to the conclusion that 1t
was urgent and should not be post
poned.
Mr.. Allen thoroughly agreed with
him. Mr.. Isenberg believed the matter
was urgent, but wanted to make 1t
100000 in place of $4,000. Ministers
Damon and Young both agreed that the
item should be put in as part of the
endowment of 100000, and it so passed
Further consideration of act was
resumed, and most of the items passed
The item for police for Kauai was In
creased from $1,000 to $1,000, and for po-
lice for Oahu, from $10,, 900 to $4,000.
These items are increased in the inter-
est of better men on the force.
When the report of the Executive on
the resolution regarding the Court of
Claims was read Mr.. Bolte asked Presi-
dent Dole if he Dole) did not say on
January % that the court should be
composed of business men. The Presi-
dent said he did not remember making
any such statement. Motion to table
the report passed. Following is the
report in full:
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-04-19
New Goods! New Goods!
Just Arrived Elk Diamond
Head, Schr. Transit, and E.
B. Sutton,
A lalge assortment of General
Merchandise, viz:

Black Harness Leather, Nos. 1 and 2;
Russet Saddle Leather, Nos.1 and 2; Sole,
Splits, Alumni and Lace Leather; Sheep
Goat, Kip and French Calfskins; Deer
Hair, Horse and Mule Collars; Trace
Chains; Mexican Saddle; Cotton and
Hair Cinchas; Latigo Leather; single
and double Leather Betting; Garden
Rubber Hose, assorted sizes; Steam
Hose, Suction Hose; Hames and Straps;
Cotton Pads; single and double Buggy
Harness, and single and double Mule
Harness; Dump Cart Harness; Ok
Bows; Bride and Mule Bits; Harness
and Bride Buckles; Shoe Thread, Wax
and Brlstles; Rosettes, Ferrels, Hooks,
etc. Cheap and good quality of Dandy
Brushes, Curry and Name Combs.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-04-19
THE FIRST AMERICAN BANK
OF HAWAII, LTD.
Incorporated Under the Laws of the
Republic Of Hawaii.
Authorized Capital, $1,OOO,OOO
Subscribed Capital, 100000
Paid Up Capital, 100000

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS:
Cecil Brown .................Pre President
Mark p. Robinson. ...... Vice President
w. G. Cooper. ..................C Cashier
70. M. Boyd. Secretary
Directors-Cecil Brown, w. G. Cooper
H. M. Won Holt, Mark p. Robinson and
Bruce Cartwright.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-04-19

Exchange bought and sold. Letters
Credit issued on all parts of the world.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-04-19
BISHOP B co.
SavingsBan

Until further notice, Savings Depos-
it's will be received and interest allow
ed b. this Bank at four and one-half
per cent per annum.
Printed copies of the Rules and Reg
ulations may be obtained on appllca-
ton.
Office at Bank building on Merchant
street.
BISHOP & co.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-04-19
Savings Department

Ordinary and Term Deposits received
and Interest allowed in accordance
with rules and conditions printed in
pass books, copies Of which may be had
upon application.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-04-19
OPEN AGAIN !

Heavy Pongee Silk, suitable for mems
suits.
Fine Grass Linen, white blue, yellow
purple and green.
Handwork Fancy Sandal Wood Hand
kerchiefs and Gloves Boxes.
Embroidered Red Silk and Grass Linen
Table Covers.
Embroidered Silk Piano Covers, differ
ent colors.
Embroidered Silk Chinese Ensign.
Embroidered Silk American and Hawa-
iian Flag Handkerchiefs.
Embroidered Silk Handkerchief differ
ent colors and patterns.
Wooden Goods, Navy Blue and BLACK
for suits.
Best Navy Blue Serge.
India Linen, Victoria Lawn, Colored
Muslin and Curtain.
Tailoring n speciality.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-04-19
CLAUS sPRECKELs. VIM. G. IRWIN.
Claus SpreCkeIS & Go.
b AN * R R - ,

B "A ~ * 10 ES -
HONOLULU, H. 1.
San Francisco Agents-The Nevada
National Bank of San Francisco.
DRAW EXCHANGE ON
SAN FRANCISCO-The Navada Ma
tional Bank OF San Francisco.
LONDON-The Union Bank of London,
Ltd.
NEW YORK-American Exchange Ma
tional Bank.
HICAGO-Merchants National Bank.
PARIS-Credit Lyonnais.
BERLIN-Dresdner Bank.
HONGKONG AND YOKOHAMA-The
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
Corporation.
NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA
Bank of New Zealand.
VICTORIA AND VANCOUVER-Bank
of British North America
TRANSACT A GENERAL BANKING
AND EXCHANGE BUSINESS.
Deposits Received. Loans Made on
Approved Security. Commercial and
Travellers Credits Issued. Bills Of EX-
change Bought and Sold.
COLLECTIONS PROMPTLY AC-
COUNTED FOR.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-04-19
BANK Of HAWAII. LID
JUDD BUILDING. FORT ST.
In corporated Under the Laws of the
Republic of Hawaii.
CAPITAL, - S4OO,OOO.OO
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.

Chas. M. Cooke President
p. G. Jones. ..Vice-President
9. H. Cooke .................... Cashier
+. G. Anterior. Assistant Cashier
Directors-Henry Warehouse, Tom
May, f. w. Macfarlane, e. d. Tenney,
]. A. McCandless.
Solicits the Accounts of Firms, Cor
porations, Trusts, Individually, and will
promptly and carefully attend to all
all business connected with banking
entrusted to 1t. Sell and Purchase For
eign Exchange, Issue Letters of Credit.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-04-19
c, BREWER & co., LTD.
Queen st., Honolulu, T. |,
AGENTS FOR

Hawaiian Agricultural Co., Onomea
Sugar Co., Honomu Sugar Co., Wal
luku Sugar Co., Waihee Sugar Co.
Mskee Sugar Co., Haleakala Ranch
Co., Kapapala Ranch.
Planters Line San Francisco Packets.
Chas. Brewer & Co.'s Line of Boston
Packets.
Agents Boston Board of Underwriters
Agents Philadelphia Board OF Under
writer's. :
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-04-19
DRAW EXCHANGE on:

San Francisco-The Anglo-Califor-
MAN Bank, Limited.
Chicago-The Merchants Loan and
Trust Company.
pany.
London-The Anglo Californian Bank,
Limited.
Paris-Soclete Generate.
Hamburger. M. Warburg & Com
pany.
Hongkong and Yokohama-The Char
tered Bank Of India, Australia and
China.
Australla-The Union Bank of Aus
tralia, Limited.
Canada-Bank Of Montreal.
Berlin-Gebruder Meyer.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-04-12
Keep the Babies ouict.

Philadelphia Record: The rule of '.ab-
solute letting alone is the safest one for
the tiny morsels of humanity who have
not yet developed nerves. 1t may seem
difficult to keep from talking to and
amusing the little one who is just begin
ming to take notice, but the less babies
are talked to and 'fussed over" the first
year the better
All the success in after training, in
deed, depends on this calm letting
alone" leaving the nerves unwrought up
on, and allowing the little frame time to
become accustomed to the strain upon it
or acquaintance with this restless, riot
ing world of ours There is also great
wisdom in continuing this kind of whole
some neglect through childhood and
youth. People are afraid their children
VIII be dull and backward if they are not
excited to forwardness There may be
instances of this need, but they are GER
lain'y very rare In the present genera
tion.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-04-12
A succ .s.ful Farmer.

Within three miles of the town, 60
ing eastward, is the farm of N1r. w.
Dreamer, one of the municipalities
largest and most prosperous mixed
farmers. Mr.. Dreamer came to this
country in 1880 and settled on a por-
ton of the land which comprises his
present enormous farm of 1880 acres.
In common with many others of a
similar period he experienced all the
hardsllips and difficulties common to the
absence of railway and market facili-
ties. In nowise daunted, by energy,
industry and indomitable will he has
been able to surmount all obstacles
and has achieved an unparalleled sue
cess, and is known throughout the dis
trct as one of its preeminent farmers.
His operations extend over 1,2SO acres,
two sections (the thought alone of so
much land makes the Eastern farmer
dizzy: 500 acres of this is broken and
the remainder is excellent pasture land
and wood. This harvest he took off
crop of 800 acres of wheat and 300 OF
other grains. -Four hundred acres are
plowed and ready for wheat next
spring. Mr. Dreamer is, as has been
stated. a mixed farmer of no mean pro-
portions. having at the present time
40 horses, 60 head of cattle and so pigs.
The most modern farm buildings are
found OH his premises, the main build
ing being a barn % feet square on
stone foundation, containing stabling
for 16 horses and a large lumber OF
cattle. The loft is stored with 20 loads
of sheaf oats for feed and tons of hay;
there is also cutting box. Another
building of large dimensions is the
sranary, in which. after teaming large
quantities to market, he still has stored
1000 bushels of wheat. A crushing ma
chine is i'm the building. There are
number of lesser buildings containing
chicken house, pig pens and cattle
some frame structure of ample pro-
portions. in connection with it is
wood shed. The water supply is unex-
celled: besides house supply there is a
we'll in the stables and a never falling
spring situated in a bluff, which never
freezes. Surrounded by thick bluff
OF poplars. extending in Il semi-circle
10 the west north and east, the Win
ter storms are broken and accumula-
tion of snow unknown. Added to his
farming operations. Mr. Dreamer CON
ducts threshing outfit for the season.
His success is an instance of what can
be accomplished in Western Canada.-
Baldur Man.) Gazette. Nov. 1G, 1889.
Thousands of settlers are going from
the United States to take advantage
of the free homestead lands that are
being offered by the Canadian Gov.
eminent.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1900-04-12
FLEET NEEDED OFF CHINA.
warships will No, he Withdrawn

w
From Asiatic Waters.
Washington, April IL. Difficulty in
securing Il sufficient number of sail!
ors to man he new buttlcships and
other naval craft which are being
turned out by our shipbuiltlcrs has led
TO the renewal i'm some quarters OF
The suggestion that some of the
larger vessels OF Admiral Wa1son's
squadron be withdrawn from the Phii
ippines 10 make up the compliments
of he new ships at home
No action i'm that direction has been
determined upon. and in view OF tho
expected arrival ON the .isiiltic station.
within Il fortnight OF ADMIRAL Rcmcy
and kcmpff and the ensuing division
of the naval force on he station into
two sqiadrons it is NOT contemplated
tina, amy change will be made.
For the purpose for which The navy
is now employed i'm the Philippines.
small. light-draft gunboals are more
valuable than big battlHships and
monitors. with their numerous crews.
Still. conditions i'm the east are 50 UNI
settled as To make Il Withdrawal of
amy portion of.hr large United States
force doubtful al this time il! view of
me possibility ol Wll0icShlr demands
for protection of American interests
from points on he mainland Of Nsia.
1t is probable that Il consideration
of the possibilities I'M this direction
has Influenced the navy department i'm
tho disposition of HE ships la the
east, though il is also possible. that
ADMIRAL Watson himself has seen fit
TO give the necessary orders without
Instructions from Washington. How
ever that may belt has been so ar
ranged that am Ahlalicau Warship will
be at hand for sometime 10 come al
no less than three properly distrib-
,iicd points ON the mainland, which
will serve as stations of refuge in ease
they are needed.
NJ Hong Kong here are now two
vessels and these arc from time to
time relieved by others needing re-
pairs. A Foo Chow. opposite For
mosa and about half way mp he coast
of China. the Yorktown viii sprnd
some time IN dry dock Tho GaStne
is undergoing repairs further north al
Shanghai and the Wheeling is lying i'm
the mouth of the river al 'fal<u as
sentinel for tire northern Provinces