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New-York tribune., 1902-08-28
ARMIES FACE TO FACE.
VENEZUELAN ADvICEs RECEIVED FROM
REVOLUTIONARY SOURCES.

News from Venezuela received by partisans Of
the revolutionary cause yesterday was to the
effect that President Castro maintains his lines
from Qua to San Juan de los Moros but il will
be impossible for him avoid the entry of the
revolutionary forces when Generals Luciano
Mendoza and Segundo Riera join them.
General Natos occupies q parallel line from
SOmhrero. through Ortiz and Morrocoyes, to
Parapara. awaiting the arrival OF Mendoza and
Riera. who have four thousand men. Matos has
with him eight thousand well equipped men,
and holds very strong positions. He will not
advance toward Caracas until the reinforce
ments arrive. In the mean time he is ready for
any attack which Castro may make upon him.
The latest adviCes say that Castro will not ad-
vance. and prefers to wait the attack from the
revolutionary forces
Portuguese and Zamora were occupied by
General Zapata. and the government forces in
Bocono defeated and their leader General
Segova, killed.
General Francisco J. Monagas. Revolutionary
Governor of Barcelona, has withdrawn the
troops in Carupano to reinforce General Ramon
Farreras. Military Governor of Ciudad Bolivar
where an attack was expected by government
sunboats. and evacuated the port of Carupano
leaving the government forces under General
Felutini TO recover the same without lighting
New-York tribune., 1902-08-28
WITHDRAWING FROM MANCHURIA.
RUSSIAN EVACUATION or THE PROVINCE
RFCT-N

Toxic, Aug. IL. via Victoria B. c.. Aug. 2..-M
Payloff. Russian Minister to Corea, who has been
visiting Japan, has returned to Seoul Regarding
the question of the evacuation by Russia of
Manchuria, in official quarters information has
been received to the effect that preparations for
evacuation have begun in kinchow. midway be-
tween Shang- IIsi-Kwan and New-Chwaug In the
OF six months after the signature of the
Manchurisn agreement April S. the Russian troops
from the southwestern portion of the province OF
Mukden far the Las River. to be with
drawn. and the railway is to be restored at the
same time.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-28
MR.. MARKH4M. II. p, APOLOGIES.
PUBLICLY wITHDRAWS REMARKS ABOUT
WERNHER. BEIT & co

London. Aug 27.-The libel action brought
nv Wernher. Belt & Co. the South American
merchants against Arthur NJ. B. Markham,
NJ P. arising from the latter's speech in the
House of Commons on March 10, 1901, charac-
terizng the firm as nothing more or less than a
gang of common thieves and swindlers, has
been settled by Mr.. Markham publicly with
drawing the charges ne brought against the
firm, admitting that they were groundless and
apologizing for the statements made.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-28
INDEMNITY coNCERys cogsoLfD4rE

The Peoples Guaranty and Indemnity Comnanv
or No. III Broadway. has been consolidated u,t,
the Long Island Title Guarantee Company. OF No
80 Remsen-st. Brooklyn. under the name of the
United States Title Guaranty and indemnify Cam,
FAM Lhs capital or the new company will be
GVUea its surplus s2s96.a. II viii begin business
nn oc'oosr "a. With temporary Offices a No 81
,resoway. and Brooklyn Offices at No Iss Remsen-
= = reported thar the following officers ha "a
reeii seecte2; cortland 5. Van Rensselaer, counsel
1or lae American Surety Company, president.
Sosssph ", HsTTtnaan director OF the MerchaYts'
-Naooilai sank, vfce-p-esident; Joseph Iieberfz
secretary. and John HarTen, treasurer L.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-28

SUBSTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE TWO COUNTRIES

Victoria Il. c.. Aug. 27.-An exposition of the
British-Chinese commercial treaty was given by
c. Dudgeon. of the British special commits
soners, 10 special meeting of the Shanghai
branch Of the China Association on July 81.
The nrst article provides for tho protection Of
trademarks; the second article for increased ia
ciHties al the open ports Tor landing reporting
merchandise in bond. with additional bonding IA
ctities- BY the third article China UNDERTAKES I'm
New-York tribune., 1902-08-28
INJURED ~ TROLLEY COLLISION.

Youngstown. Ohio, Aug. a7.-Two cars on the
Youngstown and Sharon Electric Railway had a
collision 5:I5 O'Clock this morning miles south
of Sharon. Seventeen persons injured two
seriously. The seriously injured were F. $. Bach
and John FarTagher. both of Youngstown. Fifteen
others received slight injuries. The accident was
the result Of misunderstanding OF orders and
heavy fog,
New-York tribune., 1902-08-28
TO STUDY AMERICAN METHODS
BRITISH LABOR LEADERS INVITED ovEP
BY MR.. MOSELEY

London. Aug. 2I-Atfred MoseIey the dia
mond merchant. who recently visited the United
states to arrange for sending industrial and
educational commission TO America. to-day in
Nited several British trade unionsts and repre-
sentatiVes of staple industries in the United
Kingdom to visit the United States as his
guests for the purpose of examining into its in
dustrial situation and progress, with reference
to their effect on the position and prospects of
the workngmen. After attending the opening
OF the building of the New-York Chamber of
commerce each of the visitors will proceed to
the section affording facilities for their respec-
i've lines OF investigation. in which they will
be assisted by Civic Federationists and labor
leaders Mr.. Moseley says the commission Will
be strictly n-politlcal.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-28
NO QUARREL WITH MR.. KRUGER.

Amsterdam, Aug. 27.-The Boer generals have
issued statement declaring there is truth in
the reports OF differences between themselves and
Mr.. Krtiger DR.. Leyds and the Boer delegates in
Europe adding that their elations with them con-
tinue to be most harmonious.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-28
PRISON sENTENCEs sREM1TrEp.

Manila Aug 27.-Frederick Dorr. the pro
prietor. and Edward O'Brien. the Editor or
Freedom" recently convicted of sedition, have
been fined 1000 without Imprisonment A t.
Torr manager of the paper was fined SO.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-28

Rome Aug 27.-Although It will not be off,
cIaIly announced until the end of the week, the
appointment Of Monsignor Guidt (of the office
Of the Papal Secretary Of State. Cardinal Ram
poIlal. as Apostolic Delegate at Manila is con-
sidered assured.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-28
THE TMPIRES AND OBSERVERS.

Newport r. l., aug. 27-The list of umpires ana
observers for the Joint army and navy manGuTres
has been completed, and made public to-nGht
at the Naval War College as follows; For the army
the following have been selected umpires ashore
and observers aloat:
UNtP1REs ASHORE
Fort Terry-Maior VI. ]. Marshall
Fort Fort Adanis-Maior c. " t5oethaIs
Fort Fort Manssdo%paih MsetRata L ". L " 7E'f Gibson
Fort Wetherell-Captain F, Burr.
Fort Fort Sodnaln oI5s1i -bes'ensnt an Il Tscnaprat
OBSERVERS AFLOAT.
Itearsarge-1ieutenant coonei W. R LArsrnor>
Msssachusetts-cap T. Hobbs,
Inaisna-Gap,ain Indiana G,ap,ain 4 saksr. 81 Weave
BnP6iig1I-cpiSai BpdokignEcoptain E. s Bsriow.
6;9bn3Lesp.s3n 6rn5hs5-csg5ain i & E feit4 Ba14st.
Montgonery-C Captain L a Hanes
5aiogoestsFGsPtain asyeeweT-aPtsin ! : 3. BaTrs'ie
scorpion-Captain J. W. Hinkley, tr. y
hf8TiafsPisn hifsda-fzaatana6t G + f50Eas oSearn
NOT ASSIGNED.
Lieutenant " s Browning
ASSIGNMENT Of UMPIREs AND OBSERVERS FOR
THE NAVY.
/ F;tans Kearsagc-captain ". T. swinburn..
aesa892a25f p r. hshnsS4 81
TT4alaaa-ana'ad T5aTaa-eanmodore 17 hushss as..',7Y
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. \. Z Mason
MontsorneryIaeaenant c91nIandsr A X Msrth
GIoucesterTIieutenanf } l. rFs Purcell
Peo-1a-I.eutenant r W Stirling.
Aieer-Ideutenant {. L. Poor
Observers
Fort Adars-Commodore J b Murdock ana Captain
Fort acknowledgements Clark.
Fort Wethercl-Captan !. Y 3. Beeker.
Fort (,rebe-I.autcnant Commander J. II Shipsy.
Fort Mausfeld-TAeutenant McCarty Little.
Fort wright-Conmander Davenport and Lieutenant
Po4s A ASSsI1a6 Commander ] oliver
Fort Terry-aIajor II. G. Haynes and Lieutenant = V
GARDENERS Point-Ideutenant c. NJ. Fahs,
The vessels carrying the ,umpiEes and observers
70 the feet will start from Long Wharf at p. m,
August 90.
The lighthouse tender Iris wifi start at o'clock
he same day with the umpires and observers for
he NeW-Tondon artillery district
New-York tribune., 1902-08-28

Dorr and O'Rrien were each sentenced August
% to six months in Bilibid Prison. and were fined
81 600 for IibenC Bcnito Legarda, native mem
Der Of the Philippine Civil Commission
New-York tribune., 1902-08-28
NO DISPUTE OVER WAKE ISLAND.
AMERICAN SOVEREIGNTY RECOGNIZED BY
JAPAN

JAPAN.
Toxic. Aug. Is. via victoria r. c. Aug. 25.-Ths
Is A period when the United states seems 10 be
looking after the Pacific Islands. First It was
Marcus island but news came that the Washing
ton authorities recognized Jspaus claim thereto
The incident caused little hutter at first. and
Japanese man-of-war was dispatched with an OFF,
cal on board TO wait the arrival OF Captain Rose
hill. the American alleged concessionaire. The
Harship landed It's official. charged with documents
one being from United States Minister Buck. but
so far no word has been received or Captain Rose
hills arrival. The teegraphed solution of the mat
ter has been hailed with pleasure by the Japanese
press which exalts the nasuanimity of America
and points how consistently she has SHOWN
herself to be friend of Japan.
Just the top of that favorable impression.
however. there arrives telegraphic word that :he
United States sent warship 20 oust the Japanese
from Wake Island soTth or Marcus @ ISin9 hItad
until some OF their bird catchers visited II, ana
ste me isian f amerras claim 10 the island and the
purposes of its present enforcement II the news Is
1t is stated here that the vexed question of the
right of the japanese Government 10 tax property
owned by forsgpers VIII be suPmted to h the @ aroi
ter is not actually settled but this disposition OF
Japan7s first election by secret ballot took place
on August B. The campaign vas hFeiy hith9ush
lings of the candidates conspicuous by It's
absence. ON the other hand, accusations of bribery
ctoked with alleged offenders in this regard.
Washington. Aug. 27.-The statement that the
United States is about to dispatch warshp to
Wake Island for the purpose of ejecting the Japan
is Some time ago American
ship. which touched Wake Island reported that
a number of Japanese living the island.
and this led to more less confused reports
corning alleged claim supposed to have been
set up by Japan to sovereignty the island.
Several conferences between State Department Off
Gals here and Mr.. Takahira, the japanese Minis
followed. and concluded ad
mission the part of the Japanese Minister that
his government made claim sovereignty over
the island. Later the Navy Department ordered
the commander OF the training ship Adams. which
will sail about September / Cor her regular cruise
of the Pacific to touch at Wake Island and report
upon conditions there. There Is even a sucges-
tou in these orders looking to the ejectment of
such Japanese may be found the island The
toned by Japan.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-28

GJIDI FOR DELEGATE TO MANILA
APPOINTMENT EXPECTED THIS WEEK Al
THE VATICAN.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-28
THE MARIETTA GOING TO la GUAYRA.

Washington. Aug. pa dispatch was re-
ceiVed at the State Department to-day from
United States Minister Bowen, at Caracas
stating that he had authorized Commander
Rodgers OF the Marietta, TO leave La Ciuayra
and go TO Curacoa in order to give the men
shore leave for time. This action on the part
OF the Minister indicates that he has NOT
changed his mind as to the propriety of reduc-
ing the United States naval representation in
Venezuelan waters, notwithsta uding the reports
OF the bombardment of Ciudad Bolivar and CON
siderable destruction of property in which for
eigners are supposedly interested
New-York tribune., 1902-08-28
GAME OF WAR AT SEA.
ADMIRAL HIGGINSON'S REPORT MADE
iC-CoNIMENDATION

Washington, Aug. o1-The Navy Department
, made public to-day Rear Admiral Hgginson's
official repore upon the search problem which
was conducted by the Blue Fleet under his
own command. and the White Squadron un-
der Commander Pilsbury off the New England
coast. The admrals report is as follows
United States Flagship Kearsarge
Menemsha Blight. Mass, August 2s, 1907
Sir: ] have the honor to report that at $40
a m. of the 24th inst, off Magnolia. Mass. the
Blue Fleet, under my command, captured the
White Fleet. under the command of Com
mander John r. Pillsbury. United States Navy,
after four days OF anxious watching. Com
mander PiIlsbury's fleet was deficient in speed
His evasion OF the outside scouts and arrival
on the coast undetected was, think. very cred
liable TO him.
The result OF the operation. In regard 10 nay
own force, was to gather very valuable infor-
nation for the intelligence office concerning the
capabilities of defence and means OF conmuni-
cation along the stretch Of the New England
coast from Cape Cod TO Portland. This infor-
nation is valuable and should be preserved for
future use. l directed the observers at the diff
ferent stations to answer the questions on the
incosed list in regard to the point at which
they stationed.
The line of coast over which had charge was
divided into five districts, each In charge of an
officer provided with scouting vessels and a
number Of observers at shore stations. These
districts all reported by telephone or telegraph
or by whatever means of communication they
could establish with the central district at
Rockport, where Ensign Berry. United States
Navy. in charge OF the central once and
transmitted TO me by means of steam launches.
torpedo boats and signals from shore wha atever
information received.
The reports of the district commanders and
observers Will be forwarded to the department
for its information.
| can only say that the operations have been
very beneficial in training the young men in
scouting and observers. l have already writ
the department about the valuable
vice rendered by the torpedo boat flotilla under
the command OF Lieutenant Chandler
| take this occasion. however, to urge upon
the department the establishment upon all YES
sells of the navy of wireless telegra ph outfit. In
my opinion. 1t is OF incalcula BILE value, and no
expense should be spared to hasten its adop-
ton
The squadron has been withdrawn Menen-
sha Blight, preparatory to the combined army
and navy man9uvres. Very respectfully.
FRANCIS J. HIGGINSON.
Rear Admiral. Commander in Chief United
States Naval Force Of North Atlantic Sta
tion.
The following is the special order referred to
in Admiral Higginson's report. which had been
issued to the observers who were at various
stations along the coast:
The commanding officer of the scouting dis
tricts and all observers will make reports on the
search problem far as their special duties ex-
New-York tribune., 1902-08-28

Telsphon. 2s3s Harlem,
Telephone sS2 Melrose
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-25
BRIEF MENTION.

Four negro prisoners escaped from
jail at Texarkana by tunneling under
the wall
freight wreck at Judsonia caught
fire and $4,000 worth of property was
consumed.
The total amount of taxes collected
in Pulaski county for the year 1902
was s55O,000.
VIII Curtis, white. shot and killed
negro named Rudolph at Haynes,
in Lee county
A young man named Harrison Craw-
ford accidentally shot and killed him.
self while hunting near Harrison.
The general Offices of the Arkansas
and Choctaw railroad have been re-
moved from Texarkana to Hugo, |. 7.
Grant Scott, raised a rucus at a
dance in Hope and during the general
miX-up seriously stabbed Alb. Brewer.
The 1-year-old child of ]. D. McCul.
Tough, living near Center Point, swal-
lowed a pin and died shortly after,
ward.
Business men of Little Rock have
organized State Fair Association,
and the first annual fair will be held
at West End Park. beginning Octo-
Der 81
VIII Hendrix and City Marshall
Gibson had a difficulty ut a dance at
Blythesville. Mississippi county, when
Hendrix cut and probabaly fatally
wounded Gibson.
Dan Johnson, farmer near Harri-
son, was assaSsinated by some unknown
party. johnson was at work on his
place when the assassin fired on him
from behind G tree.
Five men were injured. one fatally.
by a cave-in at mining shaft near
Mena. The injured are John Jones
(fataD, Marvin Holiingsworth, Jasper
Bronkron, T. Harger and Ed Rey-
nolds.
In naming the election commission
ers, the state board, composed of the
governor, secretary of state and attor-
ney general gave the insurgent re.
publicans the minority member in
most of the counties.
The survey of the Memphis, Helena
and Louisiana railroad has been COM
pleted This is the line projected by
the Gould interests as an auxiliary to
the Iron Mountain, and to give the
Goulds a direct line to New Orleans.
Jenesia Ridgeley. negro farm
hand, murdered his wife in cold blood,
near Sheriff., by shooting her with
a revolver On the same night an
other negro farm hand, near Tamo.
jefferson county, also murdered his
wife.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-25
TaDglement as to Debates Between
Davis and Myers Finally
Settled.
EVENTS o. A WEEK BRIEFLY CHRONIClED
Date of Execution of Five Murderers Set
Prof Hartzog OF south Carolina Elected
President OF State University.-Th In
reliability of Circumstantial Evidence.
Hapgm ans Day.

Gov. Davis has set the date of
July % for the execution of the fol
lowing convicted murderers, which
makes six hangings scheduled for the
above date: Jim Kits, of Desha
county. sentenced by the circuit court
to hang February %, 1902. The case
was appealed to the supreme court
as were all the others, and the decree
of the lower court recently confirmed
In the meantime the date originally
set for the execution lapsed and the
fixing of a second date deyolved upon
the governor Kits will be hanged
at Arkansas City. Dee Nolan and
Tom Sims, of Hampstead county, to
be hanged at Washington Both were
originally sentenced to hang June II
OF this year. The other three men
who will die July % are Dave Me
Whirter, of Crawford county. to be
hanged at Van Buren,; Sy Tanner. of
St Francis county. to be hanged at
Forrest City. and Lathe Hembree. Of
Howard county, to be hanged at Cen
ter Point
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-25
Our Railroads.

Secretary of State j. W. Crockett
has completed the tabulation of the
railroad statistics of mileage and val
uation for the railroad, telegraph, ex-
press and sleeping ear companies op-
Grating in the state as follows: For
1902, miles in operation, 3,12S.7S;
Total valuation, 27,7S9,097; total
value telegraph. express and sleeping
car companies, s1,2S2,5S7; grand to-
tai, s29,071 ,6S4. For 1901, miles In
operation, 3,10S.2S; total valuation,
s27,432, ,569; telegraph. etc, $1,26O,3 sos; /;
grand total, s28,692,S74. For 1900.
miles in operation, 3,0520 Of; total val
uation, $24,050,S53 telegraph. etc,
$1,O54,S24; grand total, $25,115,677.
Increases, mileage in 1901, 5627;
mileage in 1902, 20.5O; valuation in
1901. S3,3S1,716; valuation in 1902,
$346,528.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-25

FORREST CITY, ARK, FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JULY 25 1902

for joint discussions between Gov. Day.s ana
M Mr, Myers alone. We may add that Mr.
Chas' jacobson. private secretary to Gov. Davis
was present at this last conference and re-
stated Gov. Davis position that he would not
engage In joint debate with Mr.. Myers unless
Mr GreaYes were also permitted TO partci-
pate. GOV. Davis knew that the chairman
would be In Little Rock for the sole and expires.
cause Of holding this conference. and SO dia
Mr. Greayes; but both of them left the city
the night before on the same train. There
wes then presented TO the committee the al.
Tentative Of having Mfr. Myers traipse the
state or Of securing some other loyal democrat
to meet him We thought 1t unwIse to have
Mr. Myers spend his will and exercise his
nueht fancy upon our party, its principles and
lts nominees. with none to answer him. We,
thereupon, applied TO Hon. George W. Murphy,
democratic nominee for attorney general to
come to the cid OF our committee and Of our
party and meet Mr.. Myers He most cheer.
fully and loyalty placed himself In the hands
OF the committee, and we proceeded 10 arrange
Tor and to advertise forty four appointments
Tor joint debate between Gen. Murphy aud Mr..
Myers heginning at Stuttgart on July %. We
nave read In the papers a signed statement
from Gov. Davis, charging that. In the action
detailed above, we playing In rAe hands
OF the Clayton contingent of the republican
party, and stating, In substance. that he will
be present and debate with Mr.. Myers at Stutt-
CART that he has invited Dir. Greaves to join
III same (which invitation has been accepted.
ana indicating that 1t is his intention to thrust
Col. Murphy aside from the debate with Mr..
Myers at Stuttgart and elsewhere The charge
clayton republicans embodics the insinuation
either that we are mere tools and puppets be.
Ing made use of by the Clayton republicans
or that we are eorruptly acting In unison with
them We deem 1t scarcely necessary to say
to the democrats of this state that said charge
Is utterly and unqualihedly false In every par
icular.
We are engaged in conducting campaign.
not TWO; and we shall use best endeavors
70 bring about the triumphant election OF all
democratic nominees. state. district, county and
township. ON the first Monday in next Septem-
Der. We do not fear TO meet Mr. Myers.
any other enemies Of grand old party.
whether within without it's folds We seek
no reward for ourselves, your continued
confidence and respect. We shall be at Stutt-
CART on July -, when Mr.. Murphy will meet
Mr.. Myers. There shall be no Interference
win that meeting. Individually, personally
and as committee. feel that IL is our
duty to afford all necessary protection to all
loyal democrats who render us their aid In con-
ducting the pending campaign. We shall dis
charge this duty faithfully and fearlessy. and
we feel amply able to take care of them and
of ourselves Respectfully,
CARROLL ARMSTRONG. Chairman.
GRAY CARROLL, Secretary
II. NJ. ARMISTEAD.
Members Democratic Executive Committee.
The Forrest City times., 1902-07-25
DAVIS TO ARMSTRONG.

Following is copy of Governor Davis letter
10 Chairman Armstrong:
Little Rock, Ark, July Is, 1902.
Hon. Carroll Armstrong Chairman of the State
Democratic Executive Committee. Little Rock,
Ark:
My Dear Sir and Frtend-I understand that
yourself and other members of the state dem
ocratfc executive committee feel personally Of
Tended at my remarks about your actions In
the making of these appointments between Col.
Murphy and Hon Harry Myers Hon Charles
Greaves and myself, being III the interest
OF the Clayton ticket
did not at the time of this interview be-
neye that the chairman of the state democrat
tc central committee any of It's members
were capable of wlllfully conspiring with the
Clayton ring against democracy, nor do | think
so now. My intention was to infer that IL the
initiate in favor of aytonism, which all true
democrats want to destroyed.
| have no desire to offend yourself or any
member OF the central committee, and | now
withdraw any charges which may have seemed
to be construed rejecting any member of
the committee
AS the democratic nominee for governor.
feel that 1t is my duty to meet in joint discus
sion the nominee for governor of both wings OF
the republican party In this state, but If the
democratic executive committee thinks other
wise, then, in the interest of harmony, | am
willing to acquesce in the action of the COM
mittee, and l will cheerfully comply with its
decisions.
With kind personal regards for yourself and
all members of the committee, l am. respect
fully, JEFF Davis
p. S. You may have this letter published
Jen Davis.