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The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
TOO MUCH DEADDUCK
Congressman Tawney Criticises the
Fair Commission.
ANOTHER PLEA FOR NoRTHRoP
enberg That He Is Out of
the Race.


Chicago, March 23.-Congressman James
A TaWney of Minnesota, chairman of the
congressional committee on the st. Louis
exposition, at the Auditorium hotel! ex-
pressed himself emphatiealIy in condemna-
t1on of the probable makeup of the ma
tlonal commission to the exposition, de-
clarlHg there were altogether too many
senatorial and congressional "exes''
among the number. 1t was the intention
OF congress, he said, that the members
OF. the commission for the greater part
should be representatives of the leading
industries Of the country, and that the
positions, each earning an annual salary OF
$4,000, should not be distributed as DO
Ilt1caI faVors to those retired from Of
flee.
Congressman Tawney was specially ex-
ercfsed at what he termed a disposition
10 slight the educational interests and he
sent the following telegram to President
Mckinley:
The Importance Of exhibiting to the world.
at the Louisiana purchase exposition, to the
most favorable advantage, our system of edu-
cation and institutions of learning constrains
me to respectfully remind you that among
all the applicants for places on the commits
sion none is In touch with educational work
or quaHned by experience to efficiently han
ole this important feature of the exposition
except Professor Northrop. The commission
should have at least one whose ability to rep
resent our great educational interests is uni
versally recognized.
Mr.. Tawney said:
The small membership of the commission.
as compared with the ia at the Columbian
exposition, will necessarily result in placing
much more work on its shoulders, and to
nave this work done properly the personnel
OIL the commission should include as many
representatives of our great industries as
possible. 1 can't help but believe q mistake
is being made.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
ONLY TEMPORARY CHECK
Russia May Reopen the Subject With
Notifications.

Notifications
New York, March pa special to the
Times from Washington says that the
Russo-Chinese treaty has been rejected by
China. The powers opposed to the Rms
sian acquisition of Manchuria have won
the first round, and there is everv reason
to believe that notes are now passing
among them with view to preventing
any further efforts by Russia to secure
a convention with China.
The sudden face-about by China is the
result of work done by other powers The
way it was done is a secret closely guard
ed, but it is certain that pressure from
European capitals was the cause of China's
rejection of the treaty.
This is, of course, only a temporary
check to Russia. She can now insist that
China accept the treaty, making, if neces-
sary, some notifications in it which will
give ground for reopening the subject. It
is to prevent this that negotiations are
now going on among the powers.
The proof, which the rejection Of the
treaty furnishes, that Russias influence at
the Chinese court is not omnipotent. has
evidently given encouragement to the op-
position powers, who believe that the game
can be blocked as far as the treaty is
concerned. However, even if they sue
ceed in preventing Russia from concIuding
any agreement with China, they will NOT
nave made any progress towards GETTING
her out of Manchuria.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
PHENOMENAL STORM
Thunder and Lightning Disturbance
Passes Over the N. w.
NEW RICHMOND WAS ASSAILED
Station at BOardman and Other
Property observation-disclosures
Are Imminent.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The Journal.
Richmond, Wis, March 23.-Between 2
and 4 o'clock this morning this section
was visited by a most unusual meteoro-
logical demonstration, and, considering
the season of the year, the severest
thunder storm in the history of northern
Wisconsin.
For two hours there was a steady and
constant cannonading of thunder and
lightning, accompanied by heavy down
pour of rain, but no wind. The lightning
struck in many places and the damage
will be heavy
The Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapolis &
Omaha station at Boardman, five miles
south, burned to the ground The same
stroke of lightning burned out the tele-
graph instruments in the city passenger
station in this city, but the prompt work
of the fire department saved heavy loss.
Lightning struck in many places in the
country, but without much danger The
storm was general all over the region,
but seemed central over New Richmond
Some damage was done to the local tele-
phone system.
Mill and other property owners along
the river have already begun preparations
for the big freshet which is expected.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
Manchuria Agreement Is Off
for the Present.
A PRESSURE ON CHINA
Other Powers Threaten to Demand
Similar Concessions.
RUSSIA MAY INSIST FURTHER
Negotiations Mt PeIxing Continued
Triumph for Hays DI-
plOmacy.


Chicago, March 23.-William E. Curtis
says in Washington special to the Chi
cago Record:
The most interesting and important
news from China comes by the way OF
St. Petersburg to the effect that the Chi
nese government has refused to concede
the demands made by Russia upon Man
churian territory and that the treaty,
which has caused SO much agitation, is of,
for the present at least While no formal
protest has ever been made against the
establishment of a Russian protectorate
over the great northern province, the au-
thorities at Peking have been notified that
Germany England and Japan would ex-
pect similar rights and authority in other
provinces to be selected by them. That
would be a practical dismemberment of
the empire. The Chinese court has there
fore evidently decided to deny the demand
of Russia and to take the chances of be-
ing supported by the other powers.
Russia already has partial control of
Manchuria, and has rights there which are
not enjoyed by any other nation. These
were given in 1896, as compensation for
guaranteeing the payment of money bor-
rowed by China to meet the indemnity de-
manded by Japan, but the new treaty prac-
tically relinquishes the sovereignty of
China over the Manchurian territory.
Hays Triumph.
The negotiations at Peking are pro-
crossing quite as rapidly and as satisfac-
torily as any one could expect. The United
States is the only nation which can con-
template them with disinterested motives.
1t is equally remarkable that thus far
every proposition that has emanated from
this government and every line of policy
we have advised has been adopted, which
gives hope that they will yet consent to
the distribution of the indemnity on an
equitable basis by the arbitration court
al The Hague or some tribunal
Arbitration Possible.
Secretary Hay has scored a triunnb in
persuadfng the powers to limit their de-
mands to a reasonable sum. which will
probably be $25, ,0C0 900. 1t is believed that
a loan for that amount can be obtained.
and that the interest and sinking fund may
be met without imposing burdens of taxa
ton that will interfere with commerce.
Russia and France have already ex-
pressed assent to the suggestion of Sec
retary Hay that the question of damages
be determined by the arbitration court at
The Hague, England, Germany, Italy.
Austria, Spain and Belgium are holding off.
Japan is willing to go in with the United
States, provided a majority of the nations
are agreeable, and as Great Britain has
not yet refused, the probabilities are in
favor OF her final acceptance.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23

Mitchell Of the Fortieth infantry, six vet-
eran scouts and company Of native
scouts, all picked men, embarked on the
gunboat Vicksburg and were landed on a
remote beach above Baler.
1t was arranged that Aguinaldos emis-
sary and the native scouts should pass
themselves off as insurgent troops who,
having captured General Funston and
others, were taking them as prisoners to
Aguinaldo. When brought before Aguin-
aldo, General Funston was to give a sig
nal and Aguinaldo was to be seized.
The troops in New Viscaya and New
EclJa and the gunboats Vicksburg and Al
bany were to cooperate with General
Funston's force. The Vicksburg is ex-
pected here tomorrow.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
CzAR IN DANGER
High Court Officials Said to Be in
the RevOlutiOnist Plot.
Netc York S,s,. Sneoiaz Seryf.a


St. Petersburg, March 23.-It can no
longer be kept hidden that the life of En-
peror Nicholas, Car of the Russias, is in
great peril.
On every side is to be seen evidence of
renewed actiTity among the opponents of
the government. Large sums are being
distributed among the factory workers of
st. Petersburg and other large cities to
induce them TO join the movement against
the government, which has thus far been
led by the students.
The revolutionary movement has now
passed out of the hands of the students,
however, and it is believed that high
court officials are in the plot. 1t is
mystery whence the money comes, but
Indications point to high sources about the
court.
orders were given Saturday night to
keep all the troops in st. Petersburg
ready. Sunday the police were dis
tributed in force on all the main streets.
The Karpovvitch investigation, it is said,
has revealed great plot. similar to the
Nihilistic conspiracy with Kieff as the
center, the main branch at Odessa and
ramifications extending to the lowest
strata Of society. The plan was to make
an attempt on the life of the czar, who
was thereupon removed to Gatchina.
Eighteen students are closely confined
at Schlusselberg because they were con-
nected with the murder of M. Bogoliepoff.
All the higher courses for women in the
medical institute Of the University of st.
Petersburg have been closed indefinitely.
From Moscow come reports Of grave un-
rest among the students and the work
ingmen. A great demonstration of 10000
students and workingmen was planned,
but on account of the elaborate police and
military precautions. it was postponed un-
til the body of NJ. Bogoliepoff, the victim
of Karpovitch, shall be brought there for
burial. For two weeks the troops of the
Moscow garrison have slept in their cloth
ing, ready for instant action. 1t will be
surprising if matters are finally settled
without bloodshed.
The city of Saratoff experienced an imi-
tation OF the st. Petersburg theater scan
dal upon the first presentation Of the
anti-semitic play, THE Contrabandists."
Bottles containing malodorous fluid were
hurled upon the stage and proved quite
effective in running the performance.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
he Leads Small Party of Picked Men in
Daring Attempt to Capture the
Filipino Leader.
They Will Be Taken to Aguinado as Prisoners,
and at Signal They Will
Seize Him.

Manila, March 23.-General Funston has
gone into Isabella province with ten men
and company of native scouts to try to
capture Aguinaldo.
In January, from his hiding place in the
province of Isabella, Aguinaldo wrote let
ters anathematizing the subchiefs who
had taken the oath of allegiance to the
United States. Later, Aguinaldo ordered
insurgent forces in southern Luzon to
join him at rendezvous in Isabella
province. The rebel officer entrusted
with these orders secretly negotiated with
the Americans.
General Funston, with Surgeon Major
Harris, Captain Newton of the Thirty
fourth infantry, Lieutenant Admire of the
Twenty infantry, Lieutenant
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
FOR EMBEZZLEMENT

Des MOines Man Said to Have Squam-
dered Funds Entrusted to Him.
Special to The Journal.
Des Moines, Iowa, March 23.-W. S. Den
ison, the scapegoat son of an old and
prominent family, was arrested charged
with embezzling $500 belonging to Mrs.
S. H. Champion, for whom he was attor-
ney. The case concerns Mrs. Sarah E. Per-
sons, who with her husband came here
from Bridgeport, Conn, year ago. Mrs.
Persons charged Mrs. Champion with un-
due intimacy with her husband and
brought an action against Mrs. Champion
for damages. The latter gave a mortgage
on her property for S., 700 in settlement
out of court She then sold her property
and turned the money over to Denison to
pay the amount Of the mortgage to Mrs.
Persons. 1t is alleged Deniyon squan-
dered it,
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
WHAT WAS MASON AFTER !?

New Developments Expected I'm thG
Armstrong Case at WinOna.
Special to The Journal.
Winona, Mimi, March &c. D. Arms
strong, who was held this morning in
1000 bail to the June term of United
States court on charge of raising four
postal orders, became mixed up in a
street scrap last night with B. Mason,
who, he alleges prevented him entrance
to his attorneys Office and removed arti-
cles from his grip. Mason will be tried
Monday for assault. Some surprising de-
yelopments are limited at
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
Washington Small Talk.

Senator McCumber called on the president
to-day to say goodbye. He will go home
the middle of next week
Representative Marshall of North Dakota
is still in Washington. He has decided not
to make a recommendation for postmaster at
Grafton until he returns to North Dakota,
when he will make personal investigation
Iowa postmasters appointed to-day: Flor
enceville, Howard county, E. ]. Private;
Loveland, Pottawattamie county, Nellie Hal
deman; River Sioux, Harrison county, w. H.
z. Hathaway.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
JAPAN is BELLICOsE
Expectation That She Will Resist
Any Advance by Russia.

Washington, March 23.-Japan will make
vigorous opposition to the ratification of
the Manchurian convention United States
Consul General Goodnow, at Shanghai, sug-
gestes that the United States join Japan
and England to prevent the ratification.
The suggestion will not be adopted by the
president.
London, March 23.-The foreign office
entertains grave fears that the relations
between Japan and Russia may shortly
reach the danger point Japan has con-
fded to at least some of the powers her
determination to oppose at all costs any
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
IOWA EDITORS
Northeastern Associations Swap Ex-
periences at Waverly.

Special to The Journal.
Waverly, Iowa, March 23.-The press as
sociations of northeastern Iowa. composed
of newspaper men in the Third and Fourth
congressional districts, are holding their
annual meeting in this city. There is a
large attendance. Last night there was q
meeting at the opera house. The princi-
pal address of the evening was delivered
by David Brandt, of the Clinton Herald
Today the editors visited the points of
interest in the city. A banquet was given
last evening at the Fortner house, and
among those who responded to toasts was
Lafe Young, of the Des Moines Capital.
His subject was, What Is the Matter
with Iowa?"
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
Chief Procurator of the Holy
Synod.
SHOT AT IN HIS STUDY
Serious Alarm in Russia for the
Safety of the Car.
REVOLUTION MOVEMENT SPREADS
High Court officials Are Said to BE
in tAe PIOt-ReVO1utiOniSt
Have Money.

st. Petersburg, March 23.-Privy Coun
cillor Pobiedonoszeff, chief procurator of
the holy synod, narrowly escaped assas-
sination early Friday morning.
While writing in his study shortly after
midnight two bullets shattered window
and passed close to the procurator and
buried themselves in the ceiling. Two
other shots were fired, but did not enter
the room. The procurator was not hurt.
The would-be assassin was identified as
Lagowski, a provincial official
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
TAWNEY IS BACK
First District Man Is Hopeful of
NOrthrOp's Appointment.

Special to The Journal.
Winona, Mimi, March 23.-Congress-
man Tawney arrived from Washington
this morning, He is still hopeful that
President Northrop will be named on the
st. Louis exposition commission. He
wired President Mckinley from Chicago
calling attention to the Importance of
having the educational interests repre-
sented on the commission. and the en-
inent fitness OF President Northrop for
the place.
Mr.. Tawney desires to leave with the
congressional party for the Philippines in
June, but is not certain he can arrange
his business affairs.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
IRISH CALL FOR POLICE
Not Unparliamentary to Deny State
ments Politely

London, March 23.-The house of COM
mons had quite a lively five minutes to-
day during the debate on the navy esti-
mates, caused by Mr.. Balfour, the govern
ment leader, closuring the discussion.
John Redmond, the Irish leader, in pro-
testing, made an assertion which Sir J.
Fortesque- Flannery, unionist, fatty con-
tradicted.
The Irish nationalists shouted protesta-
tions and called for the police Amidst
much disorder, William Redmond, nation
alist, questioned the right of a member
to fatty contradict another.
The presiding officer held that the denial
might have been couched in more polite
terms, but that it was not unparliamentary
to say things were untrue.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
Fleet Reports Not Confirmed.

Shanghai, March 23.-There is no con-
firmation of the reported concentration of
Russian warships in Korean waters or Of
the rumored mobilization of the Japanese
fleet. While foreign circles here gener-
ally doubt that an outbreak of hostilities
will occur, the Chinese are satisfied that
Japan is determined to resist Russian de-
signs on Manchuria
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
LET IN THE LIGHT
Say Those Pushing the House Brib-
cry Investigation.
IMPORTANT RESOLUTION OFFERED
If Passed 1t VIII Shut Off Any
Chance of White
wash.

The investigation into the alleged brib-
cry and corruption in the Minnesota house
of representatives will be taken up Mon
day. The friends of the gross earnings
bill are determined to have full and open
investigation of the charges. In order
to prevent the investigation from becom
ing farce it was necessary to give the
committee some power, and Mr.. Sweet,
of Hennepin, introduced the following res
olution this afternoon:
Resolved, That the committee heretofore
appointed by the speaker of this house to
investigate the charges of bribery and cor
ruption be empowered to send for persons and
papers and to examine witnesses under oath
concerning any matter of bribery and corrup
ton relating to the business Of this house.
And said committee is directed to transmit
to this house with its report a copy of all
evidence adduced before said committee.
Notice of Debate.
This rather took the house by surprise.
The final paragraph especially was dis
tasteful to some, as it makes a white
wash absolutely impossible. Representa-
tive Allen gave notice of debate, and un-
der the rules the resolution must lie over
until Monday. 1t does not seem possible
that any members will publicly stand
against a complete and public investiga
ton. The friends of the gross earnings
bill are thoroughly aroused, and will in
sist that the caommittee be empowered to
take evidence under oath and directed to
make the evidence public property.
1t is understood that the reason for de-
ferring consideration of the resolution
was that some members want the COM
mittee to be allowed to judge what evil
dence is proper to report. They will
offer an amendment to the resolution in
serting before the word evidence" the
words competent and relevant" Those
who are pushing the charges, however,
think that the house and not the COM
mittee should be the judges of what evil
dence is competent and relevant, and that
the investigation should be public in
every detail.
Constituents Heard From.
Members are beginning to hear from
their constituents, and as a result seNA
eral who voted to refer the bill to the
tax commission now say that they will
vote for its passage. 1t will lie on the
table few days more, during which the
members will be advised more fully of
what their constituents want.
G.-E. Tax Distribution.
Mr.. Laybourn introduced a bill in the
house this afternoon providing for a dis
tribution of the gross earnings tax re-
ceived from railroad companies. Under it
the state auditor will be required to COM
pute the proportion of the tax belonging
to each county on basis of the valuation
of railroad property in each county.
After deducting one-tenth for state pur-
poses the remainder is then to be dis
tributed pro-rata to the counties. The
county commissioners after retaining one
tenth for county purposes will then dis
tribute the remainder in the same way to
cities, towns, villages and townships
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
LEGISLATOR STRICKEN /.

Representative Sprecher, In Nee
brasla, in a Critical Condition.
Lincoln, Neb., March 2S-Representa-
tive j. c. Sprecher Of Colfax county,
fusionist, was stricken with apoplexy on
the floor of the house to-day and he is
In a critical condition.
Sprecher recovered later and probably
will get we'll.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
CONCERTS NEPHEW ASSIGNS

CONGER'S s NEPHEW ASSIGNS.
New York, March 23.-Kenyon B. Conger
promoter, of 10 Wall street, who lives at
Irvington, has filed a petition in bankruptcy
with liabilities of $553 O95 and assets of 81, ,5O7.
Mr.. Conger is a nephew of the United States
minister to China and son of the late Colo
mel A. L. Conger, the founder of many enter
prises at Akron and GAINESVILLE, Ohio. and
Muncie, Ind.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
"FREEDoM OF CONTRACT"

MiIWaukee Judge DecIares Null and
Void a Law of 1890.
Milwaukee, March 23.-Judge Ludwig.
in the superior court to-day, declared un-
constitutional the act to prohibit dis
elimination against members of labor or
ganiZations passed by the legislature in
1889. The judge ordered the release of
Louis ]. Kreutzberg, who was arrested on
complaint of Albert Stettner, an iron
molder. Judge Ludwig held that the law
is in conflict with the constitutions of
Wisconsin and the United States, the
principal ground being that it interferes
with freedom of contract
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
CAN THE MISSIONARY REACH THIS OLD SAVAGE?

secret agreement between Russia and
China by which the former could secure
territorial or other advantage contigu-
Gus to Korea.
highly placed British official said
All Japan wants is a free hand against
Russia" ="
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
Infants Steal a Horse
Special to The Journal.


Lead s. d. March 2ohp Zurich his brother Jacob aged 9
all
to death, The
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
ENGLAND sNUBBED
Russia Refuses to Disclose the Man
churia Agreement.


NesC York Sum Special Service
London, March 23.-The st. Petersburo
correspondent of the Times saws thai the
Marquis OF Lansdowne was not wholly
satisfied with Count Lamsdorff's verbal as.
surances to Sir Charles Scott. the British
ambassador at st. Petersburg. regarding
the Manchurian modus vivendi. and asked
the ambassador to request a copy of the
draft of the convention. Count Lamsdorff
angrily and peremptorily refused to fur
nish it. Count Lamsdorff is also very in
dignant with Ii Hung Chang for disclosing
the terms Of the agreement.
Great Britain would be quite willing to
refer the whole Manchurian matter to ar
bltratlon on the lines Of The Hague con-
ference. The Tientsin siding affair is not
considered important enough to be disposed
Of in this way, and it will Immediately
become matter of diplomatic interchange
between st. Petersburg and London.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
Treaty VIII BE Signed

Shanghai, March 2S-The North China News
asserts that a Chinese telegram has been re-
ceiyed from the north affirming that the
Russo o-Chinese treaty will be signed March %,
with not single word changed.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
REJECTED
President Hickey Refuses to
1ndorse Western League
Schedule.

St. Joseph, Mo-, March 23.-Presiden&
Hickey has rejected the schedule of games
for the Western league sent out from Des
Moines a few days ago and has commenced
work on a new one to be announced in
ten days.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-03-23
WREcKED AND ROBBED
State Bank of Tabor, S. D., Entered
by Cracksmen.

by Cracksmen.
Special to The Journal.
Yankton, S. D., March 23.-The Tabor
state bank was entered by robbers last
night and the safe was blown open by
nitroglycerin, wrecking the building. The
loss in damage and money is $4,000. fully
insured. There is no trace Of the rob-
berS.-
reunion here last night. A team of thirty
was initiated. The order decided to huild
$4,000 temple here this seasaa,