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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26
SIZE or LEGATION GUARDS.
Doubtful u Court Returns TO Pekin Unless
Powers Follow Our Example.

Washington. March 35-Mr. Rock
hill. our special commissioner at Pekiu.
has been heard from further rcspe' ting
the conditions there. and il is said that
his report is Contirmatory 10 the latest
press advices. Touching the question ~
the size of the legation guards. WATCH
appears TO be giving concern. 1t is
pointed out that the United States was
the first Of the powers To reduce her
military force in China to the status
of a legation guard. and that now our
guard is Of the proper proportion.
namely. two companies. The European
powers in some instances have in con
temptation several times this number
for their own guards. and it is his
fact that leads to the conviction that
the Chinese court will not return to
Pckin unless all the powers reduce
their continccnts 10 the proportion Of
cur legation guard.
The adviccs from PelIin and other
quarters are beginning tn clear up
some misapprehcnsion of the indcnnni-
ties claimed by the different powers. \
recent published report WAS that Ger
many's claim amounted to $S000o. 900.
This proves to be erroneous. The actual
amount OF tnt German INDEMNITY. II
can be stated positively. is $50 0oo, GOO.
The basis for this is the large military
establishment which Germany sent to
China and has maintained up to the
present. amounting to $500 men.
The information reaching diplomatic
quarters here is to the effect thar the
objections to the China Russia agree
ment on Manchuria have not been Of
such decided character as To prevent
the signing of the document, and it is
expected that ii will he executed, to-
day or tomorrow. unless Russia volun
tarly wthdraws the agreement. More
over. in case the document is signed,
there is no idea that serious results re-
suits will follow in the way of an open
breach between the powers. Japan has
gone farthest in protesting but even
her objections do not so to the point
of indicating that force VIII be used II
One agreement is signed. The Warlile
tOnn Of reports from Japan are not
taken to refer so much to Manchuria
as To Korea, and Japan's present pur-
pose is understood To be to prevent
the Manchurian agreement from be-
coming a Russian stepping stone to
Korea.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26
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To Prevent Russia Obtaining Necessary sigma.
lures 10 Manchurian Agreement

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26
HIT 0NE-.MEAN ANOTHER.
Alleged that Chamberlain Libel Suit is Meant
to Harm Chamberlain. ST.

London. March 25.-On the hesump-
ton. today. of the hearing of the
Chamberlain libel action in connection
with charges bearing on war office con-
tracts. counsel for the defendants con-
tinuing his address, declared Mr.. AT
thur Chamberlain had only decided 10
sue as an afterthought, in consultation
With Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, Wnen
the latter found he had no ground loi
action. Counsel found justification ioi
the articles in the manner in which OF
iers were secured for the Arklo"
works and the fact that the kynoch'
secured government orders when then
tenders were higher than others. er
Counsel considered that 1t wa
greatly to be regretted. in the intefes'.
of honor. purity and the integrity "
public life. that Mr.. Joseph ChamWi
lain's statement in Parliament to tne
effect that he had no intention, dire''
Of indirect in the contracting compan
les was not corrected. MIR. JOSEF,
Chamberlain should have been notiheu
that his interest in the Birmlngham
Trust involved an interest in othe'
-.
Sir Edward Clarke, in behalf Oh ".
plaintiffs. contended the articles
purely and simply attacks on W.
Joseph Austin Chamberlain, throue"
Mr.. Arthur Chamberlain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26
BRITISH PARLIAMENT
will Not Open Negotiations With Beers -Siiua
lion In China Not Serious.

London. March 25.-The colonial accrc-
tary. Mr.. Chamberlain, when asked i'm
the House of Commons. today, if it was
possible 10 change the offer of peace
terms to the Beers, said the negotiations
were closed and there was no intention of
re-openinG them
Sir Michael Hicks Beach. chancellor of
the exchcquer. refused to be drawn out
by the question whether, in view of the
American Steel Trust and the threatened
increase In the German duties on steel,
he will consider the ACCESSIBILITY of pro-
posing Il substantial import duty on for
eign steel. He said the inquirers must
awsit the presentation, of the budget.
table of the House. a petition from
Messrs Merriman and Sauer. respective
ly the former treasurer and former COM
missioner of public works of Cape Colony
and asked for permission to address the
House with respect to the peace settle
ment in South Africa and especially
against the establishment OF crown col
have dropped the idea of protesting
against annexation.
Replying to Sir Ellis Ashmead- Bartlett.
Conservative. who asked whether Russia
had presented China with modified
agreement regarding Manchuria and
whether Russia had Withdrawn from the
so called concert of Europe the under
foreign secretary. Lord Cranboruc, sald
the government understood that the terms
of the proposed agreement We're still I'M
der discussion but he was unable 10 make
The Russian government. he said, had in
formed the government of Great Britain
that Russia has no intention of with
drawing from cooperation with the other
powers in China.
Questioned in regard to the Russian
concession at Tien Tsin. Lord Cranborne
said Ii Hung Chang signed an agree
ment granting Russia considerable
tract of land. which the Russian military
authorities had previously claimed By
right of conquest. The British foreign
Office was not aware by what authority
Lii Hung Chang signed the concession. bu:
the Chinese government had declared its
validity and, therefore. it must be resedv-
ed for future examination. Count Lams-
dorff made a similar declaration, March
20.
Mr.. Balfour. the government leader. an
nounced that the House would adjourn.
April j. and meet again. April Is, when
the budget would be introduced.
Mr.. Chamberlain. in reply to a question
as to the reported intention of the gov
eminent to settle a number of soldiers in
South Africa. replied that the govern
ment had no intention of eXproprat ting
the owners of land taking land in any
other way than ii could be taken in Eng
land
Mr.. Balfour. reinforcing the colonial
Secretary's statement, said the govern
ment did not contemplate any such sui
cidal folly as coniiscating the lands OF the
Beers.
London, March " Tho House sat until
4. 10 a. Nj. discussing money votes. The
Irish members INDUCED in obstruction.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26
Will Protest Against Grow n 5 acmoy |

Washington, March 25.-The state
department has received from Mr.. Al
len our minister at Seoul. Korea ad-
vices confirming the cabIed report of
the removal of McLeavy Brown the
director general of Korean customs
As this action Of the Emperor under
taken at the bchest Of Russia goes far
10 wipe out the integrity of Korea, ac-
cording to the estimate Of the Officials
here, il will not be allowed to pass
without n remembrance on our part
The officials are convinced that Rus
sian domination of Korea would mean
the cNtinGuishmcnt of American inter
osts in that quarter and those in recent
years have become important.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26

fled, as alleged, the changes are so trl-
fling as to make the documents thor
oughly Objectionable to Japan.
Assuming that China signs the trea-
ties, / suppose Great Britain, Ger
many and the United States will pro-
test to Russia. But that is about as far
as they will go and about as much as
they will get. With Japan, it is a mat
ter OF fighting.
THE question is whether we are to
fight Russia now or to fight her later
on. She has no right to Manchuria; and
II she secures Manchuria she will be on
the way to securing Korea"
Our government. / believe, are seri-
ously considering the crisis. Their
eyes are wide open and they will not
be driven to precipitate action by tho
jingoist3 of Japan, who are openly
clamorng for immediate war. Yet. If
they see that war is unavoidable, they
will not hesitate to strike.
Japan has no reason to be afraid
as to the result. Many reasons occur
to the average Japanese mind in favor
Of forcing the present moment a 3truE-
gle which must come eventually. The
chief reason against so doing is the
fact that Japan is just beginning Il
new industrial era, which would be
temporarily killed should we endeavor
by force of arms to prevent Russian
encroachments.
IF We follow the lead OF other pow
crs and do not threaten hostilitics we
realize that we must sit down tameiy
and see any other nation step in to
L. -it Ia
which China seems on the verge of
signing with Russia. This would mean
the partition of the Chinese empire
and the end of the open door If we
opposed ii we naturally think we
would have the moral support Of the
United States which has the champion
of these principles and also Of Great
Britain and Germany
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26
RUSSIA REFUSES
TO Extend lime Tor Signing or Amending Man
charan Agreement. Even One Day.

London. March On. De Giers has
rmphatically declined says Dr. Nor
'l>nn wiring to the Times from Pekin.
sunday. Ito grant an extension OF the
+, riod for signing and further amend
ng the Manchurian convention. which
lrc Chinese court implored. III Hung
chang continues 10 urge the expedi-
ercy OF immediate compliance. His
ha nds were strengthened by Count
Won Euelows statement IN the Reich
stag that the AnGlo-German agree
rr,nt does not apply /" Manchuria.
There is some reason 10 doubt the bona
Gocs of The modified dcma nds respect
Ing Mongolia and Turkcstan."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26

much hardship and the salt tax could
be raised from $6,0o0,000 to $40, 900, 900.
II is believed that the total increase
could be made to amount to $150.000.-
900. If. therefore. the imperial ex-
penses could be reduced to $4,000, 900,
there would be left available for the
liquidation of the interest on loaned
and indemnity fund, the sum Of $780,
600. coo.
Making all allowances il would be
possible to pay the indemnity within
20 years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26
SUSIE YOUNG
Continued from page ~

lions and answers. Witness knew Bal
ley's family. His wife and six children
were supported by the town of White
field. He said that no effort had ever
been made TO bring Bailey to justice.
Forrest f. Ware of Whitetield. Maine.
deputy sheriff. had known Bailey as a
boy. Bailey had one thumb cut off. Tie
had a ''paupcr settlement in Whiteheid.
ceived Bailey's body at his place in
Whitefield for burial. and recognized 1t
as that of George f.. Bailey. Witness
never heard of a warrant being out or d
reward being offered for the arrest OF
Bailey He thought that Baileys childrt n
were supported by the town. but not his
wife.
Waldamar +. Tholde of Medford eN-
hibited photographs he had made of bull
let's found in Bailey's body. Capt. +. ii.
Proctor of the State police, was examine
as an expert on firearms and ammunition.
Witness was under CrosS-eXamination az
the time court adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.

Washing Ton. March 25.-The follow
ing Presidential appointments were
announced. today:
War: seth Regiment of Infantry. L.
c. v, Frederick j. Barrows. to be cap
tain. To be first lieutenants: Francis
j. Ellison. Francis w. Ralston, Jr.,
and Charles L. Bear.
To be second lieutenants: Ernest l..
Hamilton. VIM. Fl. Wilder
Thirty eighth Regiment of Infantry.
L. =. v. John +. Morris. to be cap
tain: Elisha J. Abbott. to be first lieu
tenant; Alexander G. Davis, to be sec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26
Some Modest Porto tican Request.

San Juan, p. r., March 25.-At a
meeting of the San Juan Chamber of
Commerce it was decided to present
petition to President Mckinley,
through Gov. Allen, asking for a loan.
for free trade, for an extension of the
constitution and for a protective tariff
on coffee entering the United States.
The President of the Chamber of Com
merce, looking upon these requests as
unreasonable, has resigned. One thous-
and emigrants VIII sail, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26
MAINE PENSIONS.

Washington March 25.-The follow
ing pension changes in Maine are an
nOunced:
Original. Winfield A. Winslow, Wood
fords. IS. Restoration, reissue and in
crease. George 7. Mcdonald, dead,
South Portland. IS. Original. widows,
Mary A. Hoar. ,Machias. S.; Rachel r.
Mcdonald, South Portland. S.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26
JONES MAINTAINS SILENCE.
Sheriff Hints Of Another Arrest Coming in the
Ida Fosburgh Case.

Middlebury. Vt, March 25.-It appeared,
today, that the hearing of Nelson Jones.
who is under arrest in connection with
the death of Ida FosburGh. will not occu.
until the last of the week. at least not
until after the Psychologists who have
been examining parts Of the body of III.
dead woman. have made their reports. II
is expected that these reports will be pre-
scented either Thursday or Friday.
Jones refuses to answer any questions
and will neither deny nor affirm various
reports which have arisen in connection
with tho case. Sher.f Cha pman ntimat tie
today, that another arrest in connection
with the case is not improbable.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26
Murder oil Rev. J. St0nchouse.

Tien Tsin. March 25.-Inquiries show
that the Rev. j. Stonehousc of the Lon
don Missionary Society. who. as an
nounced in these dispatches. yeater-
day. was killed by brigands. IA miles
east Of Tien Tsin. was murdered at the
ferry of the village of WhanSalo on the
Hun IIo river 10 miles east Of Tungan
Hsien. while distributing relief to the
starving villagers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26

The Parrsboro. n. S.. schooner Girl
aualand. Capt. Rolf. arrived at St.
John. n. r., Sunday. from Perth Am
boy with coal. St. John customs Off
GERS visited her and found quite lot
of ships fittings on board. There were
not en- the manifest. The captain
said they were for vessel being fitted
up at Pot Grcvi.c, y. s. Collector Of
Customs Lockhart is holding the
schoonc:'. pending investigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26

The French Chamber of Deputies
was in session until late hour. Mon
day evening. in order to conclude the
debate on article XIV of the law of
associations. which was finally adopt
ed by vote of SIS to 231. This was an
important success for the government
and the ministerialists expressed them
selves as confident that the bill would
become a law before the summer vaca-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26

The armored cruiser New York. is
ready to sail from Gibraltar. Tuesday.
for Mazagan, on the coast of Morocco,
where she will remain until United
States Consul General Gummere has
secured an adjustment of the claims
of the American government at the
Morocco capital.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26

The little yacht Illinois, which Id"
ley of Boston is building from W
signs of B. b. Crowninshield LOT ~
cago yachtsmen to defend the inferno
tional lake cup was launched, Mohu a..
1t the South Boston yards ana t"e
work of rigging will begin imil'eu'
ately. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26
Is Absolutely lIlusory.

London. March G.-The Pekin CORES. On
dent of tho Daily Mail declares that the
alleged modification of The Mauchuriau
convention regarding Mongolia and Tur-
kcstan is absolutely iliusory.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26
MAINE POSTAL CHANGES.

Washington, March 2J.-J \. Little
was, today, appointed postmaster at
Me, a fourth class Office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26

At Tnstchau. Korea. collisions have oc-
Cured between the people and missionary
students, according to the ST PETERSBURG
CORE spondent of the London Daily Mail
and several students have been killed or
WOunded
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26
@M%rr

This signature is on every box Of tho genuine
Laxative BromO-Q uinine Tablets
the rcnedy that cures y cold in one day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26

How to tell the Genuine.
The signature of f. w. Grove apr,,,s
n every hos Of the genuine
.romo-Q uinine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26

Washington. March 2J.-TieUt. Gen.
Miles has returned to Washington from
Cuba He told Secretary Root that in his
opinion the Cubans would accept the
Plat amendment Gen. Miles was partic-
uIarly impressed with the fine conditions
Of the batteries of the fort around Hav-
ana.
Washington, March 2J.-The President.
today, issued a proclamation announcn.
the acquisition by purchase of the islands
of Cibitu and Cagayan. forming part CT
Jolo archipelago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-26

London. March E-Thc House sat until
T. 10 a. Nj. discussing money votes. The
Irish members INDUCED in obstruction.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-12
A New Remedy

The old friends of chamberlain IS
Cough Remedy will be pleased Ia
know that the manufacturers of that
preparation have gotten out a new
remedy called Cham berlain's Stom ach
and Liver Tablets, and that it is
meeting with much success In the
treatment of constipation, bilious
ness, sick headache, impaired d.
gestion and like disorders. These
Tablets are easier to take and more
pleasant in effect than pills, then
they not only move the bowels, but
improve the appetite and correct auy
disorders Of the stomach and liver
For sale by r. S. Freeman & Son.
The United States and Denmark
have finally come to an agreement
with reference to the transfer of the
Danish West Indies whereby they be-
come the property Of the United
states. The price stipulated is
S5,000,000 These islands are lust
east OF Porto Rico and have some ~
the best harbors In the Caribbean.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-12

Many a lordly turkey gobbler has
had his career cut short ID his lofty
strutting lately. His defiant gobble
suddenly ceased in the barnyard and
his carcass put to a sizzle on a grid
iron, stuffed with onions in place Of
his pristine pride. Basted and brown
ed In his own gravy and literally sup
plemented with essential concomi-
tants-cranberry sauce, plum pud.
ding aud mince pies-he constitutes
the accustomed pabulum for accom-
modating the gastro-enteric anatomy
of Epicurian philosophers on Thanks
giving Day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-12
Women and Jewels

Jewels, candy, flowers, man-that
is the order of woman's preferences.
Jewels form a magnet Of mighty
power to the average woman. Even
that greatest Of all jewels, health, is
sacrificed in the strenuous efforts to
make or save the money TO purchase
them. II a woman would risk her
health to get coveted gem, then let
her fortify herself against the insid-
ious consequences OF coughs, colds
aud bronchial affections by the regu-
lar use OF DR.. BOschee's German
Syrup. IL will promptly arrest con-
sum ption 10 its early stages and heal
the affected lungs and bronchial
tubes and drive the dread disease
from the system. 1t is not cure-all
but it is a certain cure for coughs,
colds and all bronchial troubles You
can get DR.. G. G. Green's reliable
remedies at all druggists Get
Green's Special Almanac.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-12
Second Term in Progress.
Third Term Opens Jan. II.
Students Admitted at Any Time

English, Latin and German Courses
of Four Years. These lead up to
the Diploma which becomes a
Life State Certificate.
Elementary Course of Two Years.
This leads up to a Five Years
State Certificate.
No Tuition to those who enter these
with intention to teach in Wis
consin.
Tuition by the quarter in Prepare
tory, $3.50; Grammar Grades, So;
intermediate So; Primary, S1.50;
Kindergarten is Free; The Model
Schools are MODEL and merit the
excellent patronage they have al
ways received.
For other information address the
President, w. J. BRIER.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-12
First publication. Dec. u, 1901. }
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

CTATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court for
y Pierce County.
In the matter of the will OF Sidney Porch, de-
ceased. In Probate.
Notice Is hereby given that letters Of admin
istratiOn with the viii annexed on the estate
OF Sidney Porch, deceased, late Of the city of
River Falls in saidc0unty, having issued to f. M.
White, OF the city of River Falls in said county,
the claims and demands of all persons against
said Sidney Porch, deceased, win be examined
and adjusted by the County Court OF Pierce
county, at the regular term thereof, to be held
at the County Court room, in the village Of ELS
worth in said county, on the first Tuesday,
and that until and including the first dav OF
September, A D., 1902, is the time allowed ans
limited by said County Court for creditors Of
said Sidney Porch, deceased to present their
claims for examination and allowance,
Dated Dec. 4th A, ID. 1901.
By order of the Court,
ALLEN P. WELD, County Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-12
Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby
agree to refund the money on a 5O-eent
bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup
of Tar IL it fails to cure your cough or
cold. We also guarantee a 25-cent
bottle to prove satisfactory or money
refunded. Q. r. TAGGART.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-12
hood Channed To pnlsnn

Putrefying food in the intestines
produces effects like those OF arsenic
but DR.. Kings New Life Pills expel
the poiSons from clogged bowels,
gently, easily but surely, curing
Constipation, Biliousness, Sick Head,
ache, Fevers, Liver, Kidney and
Bowel troubles. Only 25c at c. r.
Tagssrt's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1901-12-12

In consequence of the scarcity Of
fruit the past season canned goods
are In much better demand than
they have been for a number of years
and the price has taken decided
raise. All the higher grades OF canned
fruit have advanced about 25 per cent.