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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-27
WRECKS CAUSED BY A FLOOD.
Two Trains DeraIIed on the ID. L. &
w. in New York.

BINGHAMTON. N Y. March y Two
wrecks between Utica and this city &C
CURED early this morning as a result of
the high water Three persons were in
jured. but as yet no fatalities have re
suited
The first wreck occurred to passenger
train on the Utica Division of the Del
aware, Lackawanna and Western. which
reaches this city at I2:55 d. m While pass
Ing spot Just this side Of Norwich the
track. which had been undermined by yes
terday's heavy rain. gave way The en-
sine and baggage car passed the spot
safely but TWO passenger coaches went
down the embankment. landing on their
side. The passengers with the exception
OF William Robinson. of Whitney's Point
escaped with bruises Mr.. Robinson was
precipitated IN the water and while en-
deavorius TO crawl out OF the wreck cut
himself badly on a barbed wire fence.
Owing TO his advanced age, the injuries
are considered serious A message was
sent to Utica for aid and the wrecking
car was started for the scene.
4 bridge crossing a small stream had
been washed out near SherbuTne and the
train plunged into the flood. The engineer
was badly injured and the fireman Sc
yereIy scalded. The high water has cut
Of communication with the scene OF the
accidents, and it is doubtful if trains can
be sent through before tomorrow
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-27
NUMBER 1866.
RUSSIA'S ALLEGED PLANS
America Said to Have Received As
surances Regarding Manchuria.

The Cars Government Reported ia
he DESTROYS of Temporary Control
for the Snfety of Its own Interests
in siberia-A Verbal Promise That
stored the Evacuation of the Ter
ritory VIII E-cin-NO Reply to
the Memorandum OF ~. Hay.
It was stated in official circles today
that Russia has assured the United States
that her only purpose in negotiating an
agreement with China for the temporary
control OF AIanchuris was TO facilitate
the evacuation of that portion Of China
by Russian troops, it being considered
necessary as q measure OF safety to Rus
sian interests in Siberia. to establish or
der in Manchuria before the Cars troops
were withdrawn.
Additional assurances have been con-
veyed by Russia it is said, that as soon
as order has been established the evac-
nation of Manchurian territory by the
Russians viii begin. These assurances,
it is understood have been verbal and are
consequently not as binding as If given in
documentary form
It was also ascertained definitely today
that. in subscribing to the principle put
forth by the United States of no secret
arrangements between China and any OF
the Powers without the concurrence Of
the other Powers. Russia has not COM
ing this Government verbally with ref
erence TO the memorandum handed TO the
Chinese Minister here on February 99 that
she was in accord with the views OF the
United States
4 copy. OF this memorandum, which was
made public and published yesterday. was
transmitted to all the American dipIo-
matte representatives at the capitals Of
the Powers for communication to the
Governments TO which they are respec-
lively accredited on March /
Mr. Tower. the American Ambassador
at St Petersburg. communicated the
memorandum TO the Russian Foreign Of
fee, but up to this time Mr. Tower has
received no response The failure Of
Russia to formally subscribe in writing
TO the principle Of concurrent action re
garding concessionary arrangements with
the Chinese is regarded here as signifi-
cant.
The State Department has not had any
confirmation OF the report from Pekin
that the Chinese Government has in
structed its representative at Pekin and
St Petersburg not TO sign the Man
churian conventions. What action, il
any. this Government VIII take If Russia
assumes control OF Manchuria without
the formally OF treaty arrangements
cannot be ascertained. the officials declin-
ing 10 give any Information on the sub
iect
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-27
sKIRmIsHEs WITH THE Beers.
Unimportant engagements in the
Orange River Colony.

Unimportanf engagements in the
Orange River Colony.
LONDON, March 2I-According 10 des-
patches from Thabancho, the British and
Beers in that district Of the Orange Riv-
er- Colony are having repeated skirmishes
and the burghers seem to have suffered
severely during the past few days.
On Saturday night last. detachment
of British troops, in command Of Colo
mel White, made . night march to ? point
where a Boer commando had camped
and surprised the Federalists, with the
result that four Of them were taken pris-
oners and number severely wounded.
The remainder Of the Beers retreated-
It is understood that Colonel Whites
force suffered no losses.
DR.. White, a British surgeon, while on
his way 10 a farm recently 10 attend
some wounded Beers. was fired on from
ambush and had a narrow escape from
being killed DR. Whites horse and that
OF his orderly were shot and the orderly
was seriously wounded.
On Sunday last q detachment Of Yeo-
many, the Lancers, and the Remington
Guides had an encounter with 290 Beers
under the command of Fourie. After
some brisk fighting. the burghers re-
treated The British suffered no casu-
alties during the engagements and the
Boer losses are not reported
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-27
THE GATHERING WAR CLOUD.
Representative McCIenry's Views on
the Situation I'm the East.

Representative 8IcCIeary Of Minnesota
who has always taken deep interest in
foreign affairs, regards the latest news
from the Orient as most momentous. Ac-
cording 10 his view OF the situation il viii
be only 10y a master stroke Of diplomacy
that war between Japan and Russia can
be averted.
The friction between Russia and ia
pan over the Manchurian question" said
Mr. AlcCleary this morning, has reached
that point when hre Is produced. The
diplomatic game which mas been in prog
ress for nearly = year 10 keep intact the
Chinese Empire Is fast drawing 10 a close.
This seems evident b. the publication Of
most Of the correspondence between the
Powers Japan has never forgiven Rus
sia for the advantage taken by the latter
when the treaty Of peace was signed by
Japan and China And now, before the
completion Of the Ira Siberian Rail
road, II you'd seem 10 be the golden OPP
poruniJy for Japan TO strike AT The Rus
sian Bear On the other hand ! think
II VIII be conceded that Russia IS better
prepared for war than she has been for
several years.
"a war with Japan over Manchuria
would have the effect Of quietfns Rus
sla's internal dissensiOns. for il would at
Cnce arouse the patriotism on the very
element that, according TO the press re
ports. is on the verge of insurrection.
Russia feels the necessity of having Man
churia. because without that outlet her
great continental railroad viii have been
constructed In vain. So you see the Rus
sian diplomats have never for q moment
lost sight Of the immense value Of Man
churia. Russia also wants Korea. This
Japan understands fun well, and ii IS
really the bone Of contention between
them. So far as Mauchuria itself is
concerned, Japan does not care. But
there must be some excuse Cor antag-
oniziag Russia, 50 the willy Japs play
Mauchuria against Korea
in the event OF war between Japan
and Russia, which may come now at al
most any moment, the United States
would, Of course, be neutral / do not
think any other European Power would
become involved. provided assurance was
guaranteed that their rights would be
preserved.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-27
THE PRESIDENTS PLANS.
Details of His Trip to Massachusetts
and Conneetfcuf in juno.

The President told Senator Lodge this
morning that he and Mrs. Mckinley ex-
p~cted TO extend their stay in Massachu-
sets about ten days late in June and ear
" in July. Besides visiting Wesleyan
University at Middleton, Conn, on class
day. and Harvard University where he
viii receive the honorary degree of Doc
tor of Laws on commencement day. June
%. and staying a day or two at the home
of Senator Hoar at Worcester, as hereto
fore announced. Mr.. Mckinley VIII go 10
Nahant TO spend day and night with
Senator Lodge and his family. he viii
also be a guest at the home OF AIr. JUS
tee Gray, of the United States Supreme
Court, who also has a home at Nahaut.
On the way from Worcester 10 Nahant
he win visit Concord and Lexington On
Sunday. June 50. he will be the guest OF
Senator Mcmillan of Michigan at Man
chester-by-the-Sea.
The President viii go from Nahant TO
bingham, the home of Secretary Long,
where he viii take part in the Fourth Of
July celebration. Afterward ne viii go 10
Plymouth and AIarshfeld. Mr.. Mckinley
does not expect to reach Washington from
his Pacific Coast trip until the middle OF
June. spending nearly seven weeks in the
swing around the circle and the visit TO
the Pan-American Exposition.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-27
GR0WNINSHIELD'S NEW RULE.
Foreign Naval Attaches Must Apply
10 Him for All information

Rear Admiral Crowninshield has caused
something of furry in diplomatic circles
by an order just issued which prohibits
the giving Of information to any of the
foreign naval attaches unless they first
make application TO the head of the Blu
reau Of Navigation personally. Hereto
fore the attaches have been accustomed
to go to the heads of the various bu-
-eaus fer information desired. Many Of
the attaches. it is said, Will not go TO
Admiral CrOwninshield. and have inform
ed their home Governments of the new
order.
Until a few years ago all foreign naval
attaches were invited to witness the ar
NOR trials at the proving station at In
dian Head. and also the tests of new
guns. 1t is said that If the Crowninshielti
order stands foreign Governments may
retaliate and refuse American naval at
taches all information of naval chdrac-
ter.
None OF the heads of bureaus would
discuss the matter today, but it is IN
derstoOd that Secretary Long does not
favor the new rule, and viii take steps
to have il revoked
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-27
THE MILITARY TO GIVE WAY.
Headquarters in Manila to lie sur
rendered TO Civil Oa.cers.

AIANIL--. March 27.-The military au-
thoriues are making ready 20 transfer
their headquarters at future date TO
the building formerly occupied by the
Spanish military staff The reason for
this is that it is believed that civil gov
eminent viii soon be established as su-
preme and the military headquarters Will
be taken TO the ayuntamiento for local
and central civil headquarters
II is not known just when this ,hange
will be made but it VIII probably not
take place before July
Popular opinion here is opposed to max
ing a municipality Of Manila at the pres
ent time and many prominent men advO-
cate a system something like that Of
Washington, d. c, as being best for the
interest Of all concerned
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-27
PRICE ONE CENT.
INDEPENDENCE FOR cuba
Representative Davis Says America
Is Bound by Its Pledge.

He Sees What He Believes to BE g
weII-Dehned Purpose tn Create
Sentiment Against the Recognition
of the Rights of the Islanders
The United States Government is In
honor bound to keep faith with the Cu<
bans and not to do so would be in my
opinion a national disgrace said Repre-
sentative Robert ". Davis Of Florida at
the Cal:toi today.
'srhe resolution declaring war with
Spain stated specifically that It was nee
the intention of the United States to ex-
ercise sovereignty. Jurisdiction. or control
over the Island of Cuba whose people
should and by right ought to be free That
was a solemn pledge. and 1t is as binding
on the United States Government IS a
pledge would be between two honorable
men
But It seems TO me there is a well-de-
fined purpose on the part of certain in
dividuals to bring about 8 change Of sen-
timent "a this country and have Us ig-
more our promise to the Cubans, and
treat that island as we treat Porto Rico
and the Philippines. For two years we
have had on the island 1900 soldiers. We
have been in absolute control there. Dur
ing that time there HIS been no uprising
among the people, NJ mob violence, in
fact nothing has occurred to warrant the
assertion that the Cubans are not eaPa-
bic Of self-government. But It seems to
visit Cuba and return and ten as that il
the Cubans are entrusted with independ-
eut government it VIII be but a few weeks
or months before the island viii be IN .
state of Instruction.
Suppose they should quarrel among
themselves after we leave the island
What concern is it of ours? I concede
that we have a right to control Porto
Rico and the Philippines because they
were ceded to US by Spain in the Treaty
Of Peace. But with Cuba it IS different.
do not favor the annexation Of Cuba
because among other things It would be
a detriment 10 the interests Of Florida Z
do not believe the Cubans want annexa-
ton. The sentiment in favor of annexa-
ton and the talk that the Cubans are in
capable OF government is inspired by
the Spaniards on the island. They hate
the Cubans and have no love for the
United States, and if the spaniards can
bring about trouble between the United
States and the Cubans they wiz do IT,
We cannot afford to break our word
with Cuba and the sooner we Withdraw
and allow the Cubans to set up their gov
ernment the better it viii be for their
country
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-27
THE PUNISHMENT OF CHINESE.
Objections of Russia Likely to BE
OverruIed by other Powers

PEKIN, March SIS p NIT has been
learned that there is a slight division Of
opinion between the Powers as to the
method that China should adopt for pay
ing the indemnities to be demanded by
the various Governments
The American Government proposes
that the payments shall be gradual. ex-
tending over a period of fifty years as
the limit Germany insists. however, that
the money shall be paid II once through
the medium of a foreign loan. as the
Chinese themselves at the present time
are only able TO meet the interest and a
small part CT the principal of their out
standing obligations
The Chinese favor the American view
Some people think it is doubtful if the
| total amount of the indemnities TO be
| demanded will ever be paid
Although the question of the punish
ment of provincial officials implicated in
the Boxer uprising has not been discuss
ed at recent meetings of the foreign min
listers. it is understood that all the Pow
ers are Of the opinion that these officials
should be punished. notwithstanding
Russia-s protest.
France is naturally strenuous on this
point, as she is the protector of the Cath
Ole missionaries. Japan and the United
| States appear to be agreed that as q
matter of principle these officials should
be punished and that the protest Of any
one Power should not be allowed to frus-
trate the will of the majority.
The majority OF foreigners here regard
it as an important point that these Chi
nese provincial officials should h. pun
ished rigidly in proportion to their
crimes They believe that these punish
ments should be meted out to all Grimm
ais whether they are mandarins, mobiles,
or ordinary citizens
1t is probabletha majority of the Pow
ers VIII act together on this point and al
low Russia to protest if she desires Prom
| inent Chinese would really be surprised
| If punishment of these officials We're not
demanded and inflicted They look upon
! the matter with caImness. believing that
the officials referred to are dangerous
persons so far as concerns reform. or
Chinese who are DESTROYS OF bringing
about reforms.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-27
STEEL TRUST BRANCHING OUT
Belief That II VIII Absorb the Amer
lean bridge Company.

NEW YORK. March Announcement
by J. P Morgan & Co that the voting
trust Of the stocks Of the American
Bridge Company has been dissolved and
that the stocks VIII he delivered in ex-
change for the trust receipts is regarded
in Wall Street as a forerunner to the alb
sorption OF the American Bridge Gem
pany by the United States Steel Corpora
tion.
It is contended that this view is sus-
tanned by the language Of the advertise
ment-" having now sold and disposed of
all the shares Of said steel stock ac-
quired by US as syndicate managers
under the agreement Of May T. 1900
The American Bridge Company has no
bonded debt 1t has outstanding $50, ST.
500 preferred stock and the same amount
Of common stock, total capitalization
Of SCI. O55, $50 II owns twenty-four plants
located in Connecticut, Delaware, In
diana, Illinois, New Jersey, New York,
Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wis
consin.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-27
TO AMEND THE DECLARATION.
The City and Suburban Railway
Sued for S20,5OO-

The hearing IN the suit of Hedwig z
Sudbore against the City and Suburban
Railway Company, which was begun yes
terday before Justice Ciabaugh, in Cir
cult Court No ?, was today discontinued
to allow the plaintiff to amend her
declaration Mrs. Sudborg sued TO recov-
er 81. 51e claimed as damages for personal
injuries sustained while alighting from
one Of e cars OF the defendant at the
corner of c and Eleventh Street north
east She alleged that her hip and knee
were iniued An examination OF Mrs.
SGdborgs limbs by a surgeon appointed
by the court developed the fact that the
bone in one of her hips was fractured
and that one leg Is two inches shorter
than the other These claims were not
made in the original declaration and
proof of them would not be admitted, so
the proceedings were discontinued to per-
nit of the declaration being amended
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-27
FOUGHT A DUEL IN NEW YORK.
Two Italians Found in Dying Con
ditiOn by the Police.

NEW YORK, March 27.-Michael Bro
sio, twenty-eight years Old. Of 294 First
Street, and Dominica Jorio. thirty-one
years old. of No 295 Third Street, Jer-
sey City, fought a duel in Third Street
this morning Both men are dying in the
city hospital
Brosio and Jorfo came from Italy few
years ago and brought with them a feud
They met at 1 o'clock this morning at
the head of Third Street, where there are
vacant lots Residents in the neighbor-
hood were startled by hearing a number
Of revolver shots.
Policemen Luruey and Burgess found
Brosio lying in the hallway Of No. 994
First Street in pool of blood He had
been shot in the left breast On Third
Street. not far from the scene of the
duel, the police found Jorio with bullet
wounds in rts head and his left breast.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-27
IMMIGRANTS IN WANT.
Reports of Starvation From York
town, New south Wales.

WINNIPEG. Man, March "a de-
spatch from Yorkton, n s W, stated
that the large number of GaIicians in
that district are on the verge of s1arva-
ton and have suffered extreme destiuu-
ton during the past winter, which has
been severe even on those in comfortable
circumstances
The Dominion Government has sup
piled them with -four. but this has not
been sufficient TO relieve the misery
= hich prevails from the lack Of the bare
necessities of life Assistance viii have
10 be sent AT once, and probably be con
tinued until the harvest. If the country
is to reap any benefit from the importa-
ton of these immigrants.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-27
COTTON GROWERS TO MEET.
i Call Issued by the Florida Secre-
tnry of AEriculture.

TALLAHASSEE Fla. March "a call
for meeting of the cotton growers Of
Florida has been issued by the Florida
Secretary of Agriculture, at the earnest
request of Hon Harvey Jordan, of
Georgia. President Of the Southern Cot
ton Growers Association
The farmers in every county in this
State are asked to meet at their respec-
tive court houses on the first Saturday
in april TO consider the advisability OF
reducing their cotton acreage FOR the
present year. and also to discuss ways
and means for protecting the price of the
staple from present stock manipulation.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-27
MR.. HARMswoRTH SAILS.
The London Editor Leaves for Home
ON the Oceanic.

NEW YORK. March 2L-AIfred G
Harmsworth proprietor n the Lon on
Daily Mail, and other publications. sail
cd for England today on the Oceanic
with his wife Mr. Edarmsworth's sec
rotary Reginald Nicholson. accompanied
them
Mr.. Harmsworth expressed himself
yesterday as highly pleased with his Wis
it to America. His experience on his re
cent trip to Florida was particularly en-
jOyable He is credited with having
caught the largest tarpoa ever taken
from Florida waters AR. HaTmsworth
said that. while he hoped 10 make an
other visit hither IN a year or two. he
had not settled on any particular time.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-27
NO THREAT FROM MOROCCO
Instructions Sent to Consul General
Gunnere Rescinded.

Cruiser New York Ordered to Pro
ceed to the Phiiippines-Mistak
Version of Moorish officials State
ment to American Representative.
The intention Of the Government TO have
S r. Gunnere. the United States Consul
General at Tangier, proceed to Morocco
City, the residence of the Sultan, to press
certain claims of American citizens and
demand an apology and explanation for
the alleged threat of the Grand Vizier and
the Minister of Foreign Affairs TO move
the court to some other place if Mr. Gun
mere appeared, has been abandoned
The Instructions sent TO Mr.. Gunnere
yesterday to board the armored cruiser
New York and 10 proceed on his special
mission were rescinded by telegraph today
and the Consul General was directed to
arrange by correspondence for meeting
between the Moorish officials and himself.
Orders were sent also by the Navy De-
partment 10 Rear Admiral Rodgers TO pro-
coed on his voyage TO the Philippines and
not take Mr.. Gunnere to Mazagan, the
nearest port 10 Morocco City
The abandonment Of Mr.. Gunnere's spe-
ciaI mission is said to be due to informa-
ton that the Grand Vizier and the Min
lister Of Foreign Affairs did not threaten
to have the Sultan leave if Mr. Gunnere
started for Morocco City, but that they
merely informed MI. Gunnere that the
Sultan was contemplating a journey 10
Fee. his religious capital and that it
would not be convenient TO receive the
Consul General at this time Mr. Gunnere
VIII remain at Tangier and make his ar
engagements for a later audience with the
Sultan from that place.
The New York arrived at Tangier yes
terday- It is quite likely that she sailed
with Mr.. Gunnere before the orders re
scinding the original instructions to the
Consul General and to Admiral Rodgers
were received
In that event. considerable difficulty
may be experienced in reaching Mr.. Gun
mere before he starts overland from MAJ
agan for Morocco City.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-27
THE STORM IN MICHIGAN.
Cottages Wrecked and Two Women
Seriously Injured.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, March 27-The
surrounding country is stin suffering
from the storm which swept across The
southeast corner Of Kalamazoo county on
Monday Yesterday two women were re
ported seriously injured.
At Eagle Lake a cottage was wrecked
with a loss Of e. 600 Half a mile north
east of the cottage she farmhouse of
Frank Kerr was demolished 4 water
spout was formed at AdamsviIle.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-27
FAST CASTLE THE WINNER.
Captures the HroekIesby stakes al
the LincoInsprinG Meeting.

LONDON, March 27.-Th1 race for the
BrOcklesby stakes for two-year-old colts
and niles was run at the Lincolnspring
meeting today and was won by Fast Cas-
tie FormOsa was second and SimOny
third. Thirteen horses ran
The betting was Il TO , against against
Fast Castle, S 10 1 against Formosa, and
3 TO / against SimOuy.