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The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
st. Petersburg, Dec. 30.-Only by
words caught now and again can an
inkling be obtained Of Russia's inten-
ton, but from such straWs it is clear
ly seen there is a strong current of
irritation prevailing. here under the
cover of an outward air Of calmness.
This irritation Is centered largely
against the English and American
people on account Of their undoubted
sympathies for Japan. To understand
this fully, you must realize that in
the highest circles dominating poll
tics here the conviction is irrevocable
that, without the support and encour-
agement of those two countries, ia
pan would never declare, war upon
Russia.
!, For the next ten days or so there
will be calm which cannot be looked
upon as anything but OminOus. 1t is
/ an open political secret that Japan
would not accept Russia's last propo-
sitions, and has returned them for
Those Who hurried to assure the
world no ultimatum had been sent
were technically correct in that ulti-
matums, like formal declarations of
war, are out Of date.
Statesmen have other methods Of
procedure to-day, and from what can
; be cleaned of the tone here, Russia
will not recede an inch. She cannot.
The policy Of this country has been
laid down on the hard, unbending
lines of Russia's traditions, Inherited
from Peter the Great.
This policy is never to draw back
from a position she has taken. The
present emperor, while an apostle of
peace is firstly a Russian. An amia-
bly, wordeda reply will surely be given
tossJapan. and pr obably also a kindly
paternal lecture upon the folly of
trying to match herself against RUS
sia.;
That may or may not be consid-
cred an ultimatun, but it will be
Russia's final word, not Russia's dec
Elaration. Of war. Russia has officially
/! given assurance that she wants no
war, but at the same time She cannot
4 bow. to Japan. Russia will declare
i no war. Japan may do SO. Russia
| will readily accept the necessity forced
upon her for fighting.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
GERMAN GOVERNMENTS VIEWS
Hostilities Are Unlikely - Diplomats
Are SuspiciOusly Friendly, Tho.

Berlin, Dec. 30.-The foreign office
continues to assure irquirers that the
German government does not believe
war will issue from the Japanese
Russian controversy. This is also the
view of the press, whether derived
from official sources or as independ-
ent opinion. It does not appear that
Sir Frank G. Lascelles, the British
ambassador here, as previously
cabled, said that war is not unlikely
unless Russia yields.
The Japanese legation believes and
hopes Russia will grant Japan's just
requests Count Won zosten-Sacken,
cepting invitations in unusual num-
bers, appearing at breakfasts, recep-
tions, dinners and balls, serene and
confident, always taking it as an i'm
possibility that the situation in the
far east is even grave. Others Of the
diplomatic corps seem to be without
news and express general ideas, the,
easy and safe one being that hos
tilities are quite unlikely" and that
each side is testing its adversary to
the breaking point.
thoritative news that shall bring the
period Of suspense to an end
Koreans Hostile to Japanese.
The mobilization of the Japanese
navy is at least partially attributable,
according to a Vladivostock dispatch
to the Cologne Gazette. to open acts
of hostility the-part of koreans
toward Japanese, probably necessitat-
Ing active measures Of defense of
I Japanese interests in southern Korea.
The Cologne Gazette considers that
this dispatch is an admission that
Japan has a good claim to defend her
interests in southern Korea by force
of arms, and controverts the rumors
to the effect that Russia would re-
gard the landing, Of any considerable
Japanese force in southern Korea as
a casus be1li.
The paper concludes: '"rhe atti-
tude of Russia on this question may
therefore be regarded as a further
concession on her part
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
DIED AS HE SPOKE
OF LIFE TO COME
Mormon Elder Drops Dead as He Con.
cludes Delivery Of Eloquent
Funeral Sermon.
Now York Sun Special Service.

word of a funeral sermon on his lips.
Farley H. Prophet, Mormon elder,
dropped dead in the pulpit of Uintah
meeting house this morning. Elder
Prophet had just concluded remark
able address extolling the life of Mrs.
B. A. Watts. the woman whose body
lay in coffin before him. He elo-
quently pictured the future life and
exhorted his hearers to be ready for
the grim summons at any moment.
The people in the little meeting
house were electrified by his words,
which rushed forth with fervor and
force such as they had never known
him to manifest before. With the
final words, surely the dead shall
rise again." the priest turned towards
his seat and sank to the floor, dead.
He was so years old.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
THE TEACHERS UNION e.ssa@
Guaranteed to Be Cure for All the Ills Of the Profession

products from Missouri river points
to the Atlantic seaboard, came as a
complete surprise, as there had been
an understanding that none of the
until further conferences had been
held with the eastern roads.
The new thru tariffs filed by the
Great. Western make the rate on grain
and grain products from Omaha, st.
Joseph, Leavenworth and Kansas City
to Newport News "a cents hundred
pounds, a reduction from the present
tariff Of 3 cents. This rate is made
in conjunction with the eastern roads,
private understanding as to the di-
vision of rates having been reached
sylvania, Lake Shore, Michigan Cen
trail, Pere Marquette, Baltimore &
Ohio, Big -Four, Nickel Plate and
Grand Trunk railways.
It is understood that the agreement
between the, eastern trunk lines and
the Chicago Great Western for meet
ing gulf competition will command a
large share Of the traffic for the Chi
caso gateway. It is the Great West
erns firm determination to keep the
Chicago gateway open wherever it can
get the help of connecting lines.
In filing these thru tariffs on ex-
port flour and grain, the Chicago
Great Western complies with the or.
der recently issued by the interstate
commerce commission requiring the
publication Of the inland proportions
of thru rates to Europe after Jan. /
the same as is done on domestic
shipments.
Western lines having their own rails
both. east from Kansas City and to the
gulf feel greatly put out over the ex-
| elusive arrangement made by the Chi
cago Great Western with the eastern
roads, as it is bound to turn much o1
the export business that has been go.
| ing to the gulf back to the Atlantic
seaboard. An official Of the Chicago
| Great Western explains that his com.
pany has. found it necessary to take
thi9 action owing to the growing dis.
satisfaction of the millers in the
| northwest, who turn out a larger out.
put of flour than the combined mill.
in Kansas and Nebraska.
| The thru rates just published will
apply from Omaha on all flour manu-.
| factured in Nebraska. The mills there
have not heretofore received the bene
| fit of the low gulf rates. This will
| give them the same rates that are en-
joyed by the mills in southern Kansas
| by way of gulf ports.
Chairman Mahoney of the Western
Trunk line committee has called {
meeting Of the general traffic official.
of all the western railroads to deter.
mine what shall be done to meet the
new rates.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
MINNESOTA HAS
ROYAL CLAIMANT
John Boyne Vouhazer Of This State
Said to Be Heir to Servian
s., Throne.

London, Dec. 30.-A writer in the
st. James Gazette discussing the per-
sistent rumor that the Servian king is
about to abdicate because he is dis
appointed with his people, says that
the world contains a lot Of pretenders
to the throne who do not really pre-
tend because they prefer to keep off
that dangerous elevation.
The most interesting of the preten-
ders, the writer adds, is the Mime
sofa farmer, John Boyne vouhazer,
thought to be descended from MiloSh
Obrenoavitcl, and thru him connected
with the last Servian ruler. Whether
he would be willing to assume royalty
is not known.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
RANK And FILE
FOR ROOSEVELT
Nebraska's Delegation Will Not Be
Swerved by Railroads or Favor
tie Sens.
Nomination Of President the Chief
End Desired 3 Executive Com
mittee Meeting.
Special to The Journal. !

Special to The Journal.
Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 30.-An over
whelming sentiment in favor of the
nomination Of President Roosevelt was
manifest at an informal session of the
executive committee of the republican
state committee last night at Lincoln.
The candidacy of John L. Webster
Of Omaha for the vice presidency is
ellis of the party. but his ambitions will
not be allowed to Interfere in the
slightest with the widespread demand
in the rank and file for Mr.. Roosevelt's
nomination.
The suspicion that the railroad ma
chine in Nebraska is against Roose-
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
''There is no war to-day; to-
morrow there may be war"

The paper rather -fatalistically di-
rects attention to the fact that wars
marked the opening of the seven
teenth, eighteenth and nineteenth CEN
turies. The Novoe Vremya, neverthe-
less, still processes faith in a peaceful
settlement, saying:
eve believe Japan will not place
Russia in a position where to yield
would appear to be a renunciation Of
the defense Of her vital interests In
the far east. Russia does not desire
war; but nobody in Russia will permit
the japanese or other friends to exc
cute diplomatic dance upon Russia's
peaceful disposition. In firm con-
sciousness of her power, Russia will
await events"
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30

insula. It is feared that Russia will
adopt a policy Of counteraction.
Downing streets only hope of peace
continues to rest on the hypothesis
that Russia, at the eleventh hour. will
take steps to mitigate Japanese anx-
iety. 1t Is reported in diplomatic cir.
cles that Lansdowne's attitude in sup
port Of japan is assuming a more
definite character, and that he has
gone SO far as to intimate to Count
Lamsdorff5 that Great Britain could
not witness any overturning Of the
balance of power in the far east with
out extreme uneasiness.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30

a new federal building in that city.
He does not look for anything def
mite at this session of congress, but
wants to start the ball rolling and get
it past the preliminary stage, which
always consumes great deal of time.
Mr.. Lind. had an interesting inter-
view with the supervising architect
Of the treasury department, who sad-
mitted that the present Minneapolis
federal building is on all fours to-day
with the condition of the old ST. Paul
public building, Fourth and Wabasha
made an : appropriation for a new
building in that city. The supervising
architect said, in reply to question,
that he had never indorsed the propo-
sition to build additional stories on
the Minneapolis building, but ac-
knowledged that at the time it was
the best that could be done. He
thinks, however, that the old build.
ing, with it's additional stories, will
be none too large for governmental
purposes by the time the new post
office building is completed.
"will you recommend an appropri-
alton to congress this session for Sc
curing the site for a new building In
Minneapolis? asked Mr.. Lind.
with much pleasure" replied Mr..
Taylor; r,,n.,x uazzrz 1.,,,a .,a c,a,r
will take the matter up just as soon
| as the $4,000 appropriation for ad.
! ditional elevators in the old building
is disposed of, which will be very
shortly. If the matter is pushed, il
is believed an appropriation for the
new site ought to go thru congress
not later than next winter. And un-
der certain favorable conditions
which may possibly prevail, it may
go thru before adjournment of the
present session.
Fletcher POstoffice.
Congressman Lind to-day succeed
ed in having the execution Of the or
der recently issued to discontinue the
postoffce at Fletcher, Hennepin coun-
ty, on Dec. 81, postponed one month
| Mr. Lind was asked last spring tc
| advise the department whether there
| was any objection to discontinuins
! this office, and he advised against it
! because it was needed to serve the
| Catholic church, the parochial schoo
and several stores. Later he was ad.
vised that the order had been issued
to abolish the office after tomorrow
Having secured the delay, he will now
present evidence to show that the of.
fee should remain at Fletcher.
/ w. w. Jermane.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
NOT TO HANG

Mrs. williams Sentenced for Life for the
Murder Of Her Child.
Special to The Journal.
Brainerd, Minn., Dec. 30.-Judge Nc
Clenahan this morning sentenced Myra
Jane Williams to states prison at Still
water for the term Of her natural life for
the murder of Lilly A. Williams, her 211a
year-old daughter, on Aug. % last. The
court said there were exceptional circum
stances in the case by reason of which
the woman escaped the hangman,s moose.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
STOCKS DECLINE

Slump In Railway Earnings Shows Its Ef-
feet on 'Change.
Special to The Journal.
New York, Dec. 30.-All around heavy
declines in railway earnings. shown by the
Erie, Canadian Pacific, Mexican roads and
some others, caused a sharp reaction in
railroad stocks to-day. The declines were
disappointing in view of the optimistic re-
ports published by Wall street journals
during the past few weeks. The drop in
prices was not serious, but tired holders
are getting out of the market. The de-
crease in the country's exports IS also
causing uneasinesS in financial circles.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
BURNED HER MONEY,

Bakersville, Cal, Dec. 30. - Jockey
Ransch gave his mother thousand dollars
as Christmas present and at the same
time entrusted $3500 to her for safe keep
ing. She placed the roll in her stove and
then forgot all about it. Later she started
a fire and the smell of burning bills re-
called her attention to them. Her own
money was almost destroyed and 1t is
doubtful if sufficient remains to ensure re-
demption blythe treasury.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30

Berlin, Dec. 3U.-Ehe LOkaI
Anzeiger, without reserve, says:
1Thes Japanese government has
informed the Representatives of
the powers at Toxic that the sit
uation at this moment is unbear-
able and that Japan must strike
If Russia does not accept the
propositions Japan has submitted,
as Japan cannot longer wait for
final decision
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
.LIMITED TRAIN
ON Mp. WRECKED
Seven Cars Were Derailed, but
No One Was Injured Bro
ken Rails Work.

Sand Point, Idaho, Dec. 30.-Th4
Overland limited on the Northern Pa
cif1c was wrecked at Tuscor, Mont,
flag station just over the state line.
to-day. Seven cars were derailed, but
no one was injured.
The cause Of the wreck is supposed
to have been broken rail.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
japan Threatens china.

Peking, Dec. 30.-Uchida Yasuya,
Japanese minister to the court Of Pc
king, informed the Chinese authori-
ties yesterday that any concessions
calculated to legalize Russia's occu-
patton of Manchuria would be regard
ed as acts prejudicial to japanese
safety and expose Chinese territory
to the threat of aggression on many
sides
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30

Paris, Dec. 3O.-Its is learned in
diplomatic circles that the Japan
ese government has informed the
foreign diplomats that the situa-
ton with respect to Russia Is des-
perate, but not hopeless. 1t Is be-
ieved this information was com
municated to the French govern
ment for presentation at st.
Petersburg.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
Australians Would Fight.

Sydney, N. s. W., Dec. 30.-The
Japanese consulate here is over
whelmed with offers for volunteers for
service in the Japanese army in an
ticipation of war with Russia. The
consul has informed the applicants
that it is impossible to accept for
eieners for enlistment
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
SECRETARY HAYS HEALTH.

Washington. Dec. 3O.--The improvement in the
condition of Secretary Hay, who his been Ill
with bronchitis for several weeks. is much
slower than was expected and 1t now seems Ger
tain that Mr. Hay viii not be able to preside
the diplomatic corps at his residence on New
Years Day, for which invitations have been
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
JAPAN WANTS GUARANTEES
Russia Must Reduce Eastern Fleet by
- 81 s5, One-H Half.
New York. Sun Special Service.

,NeWF 1ulh HuH DPoU1sI DoA v10U
London, Dec. 30.-Baron Hayashi,
the Japanese minister here, while de-
nying that Japan has set any limit
in which Russia must reply to her
note, asserts that he has received no
news from his, government concern
ing the negotiations, and that he does
not expect any developments until Ja-
pan receives the Russian reply.
Nothing authoritative is yet known
of the terms of the notes exchanged.
The Mirror claims to supply informa-
ton on the subject of Japan's de-
| nand. It says that Japan invited
Russia to give material guarantee
of her honest intentions in regard to
Korea by reducing her fleet in the far
east by one-half, and declared that II
| this was refused, there must be war
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
Japs Buy Warshins.

London, Dec. 3O.-Japan this even
ing completed the purchase Of the Ar
gentine warships Moreno and Rivada-
via, building at Genoa, Italy, for which
Russia also was negotiating.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
aIceEsr sHIp AEoA1

White Star line has ordered steamer 755
feet in length, or thirty feet longer than
the Baltic, the largest ship in the world.
The construction OF the vessel, It is added,
will begin immediately at Belfast, Ireland
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30

welt has become veritable belief, and
party leaders at the meeting last night
busted themselves in the formation Of
plans to: place Nebraska squarely in
Mr. webster will likely be Endorsed
for vice-president, but the delegation
to the national convention will go un-
der explicit instruction to: support the
president without regard to all other
considerations This decision means
that Roosevelt is to be Nebraska's first
choice and that the .delegati on will not
be permitted to be swerved by its, sad-
vocacy of a favorite son for second
place on the ticket.
webster to Be Pushed.
Omaha, Dec. S0.-Representativ
republicans of Nebraska held meet
ing to-day to organize a movement for
the advancement of the candidacy of
John L. Webster for the vice presi-
dency.
The meeting decided on the selec-
ton of an executive committee Of thir-
ty leading republicans Of Nebraska,
to extend the Webster propaganda.
Resolutions indorsing Roosevelt and
Webster were unanimously adopted.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
CHINA WILL RATIFY
Emperor's Signature to United State
Treaty Is Promised.

Peking, Dec. 30.-The Chinese gov
ernment has promised United States
Minister Conger to soon forward the
Chinese copy Of the treaty to Wash
ington for the exchange Of ratihca-
tions.
1t is necessary first to obtain the
emreror's seal. After the treaty is
ratified the opening Of Mukden and
Antung to the commerce of the world
can be pressed.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
RUSSIA NOW REFUSES
TO RECEDE ONE INCH
Will Continue to Follow the Policy Of Peter the
Great and Fight Japan if
Forced to Do So.


Will May, Appar-
emily What Is Desired by ST. Petersburg
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
BRITAIN SUPPORTS JAPAN
Foreign Secretary Objects to Disturb.

Foreign Secretary UbJects to Disturb-
ance of Balance of Power.
London, Dec. 3O.-Viscount Haya-
shi, the Japanese minister, has In
formed Lord Lansdowne that circum-
stances no longer permit Japan to re-
fratn from taking measures of pre-
caution In Korea" The exact mean
ing Of this language Is not explained,
but it is suspected to cover the move
ment of troops to strengthen the
guards of Japanese railway, tele-
graph and other interests In the pen
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
JAPs ARE IMPATIENT
No Time Has Been Set for Russian
Reply,

Reply.
Yokohama, Dec. 3O.-At an extra
ordinary meeting of the privy council
to-day the fact was developed that no
time limit had been set for Russia's s
reply to the last official note from the
Japanese government.
A strong opposition is now publicly
manifested to the cabinet, owing to the
dilatory tactics they are pursuing.
The latest ordinance announced in
vests the commander Of Formosa with
full authority to act in case war is de-
c1arad
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
Caught on Fourth Floor.

All the persons killed were occupy
ing rooms on the upper floor of the
club building, which is four stories in
height, and il was this part the
flames attacked first. The victims had
retired about 10 o'clock, and were
sleeping soundly when the alarm was
given by employees. An effort was
made at once to reach the sleeping
apartments, but the progress of the
fire had been too rapid.
The fire is thought to have been
caused by a lighted cigarette being
thrown among some combustible ma
terial. The clubhouse was built ten or
twelve years ago, at a cost of half a
million dollars. The loss by fire will
reach $4,000
Mr.. Clough was 80 years of age, and
Mr.. Shaw was nearly 20. Both re-
sided at the club, at which Mr.. Kin
ney and Mr.. Capentier were guests.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
CT. WESTERN
CUTS RATES
Reduces Grain Tariffs Between Ne
braska and the Atlantic Sea-
board 8 Cents.
Move Made to Meet Gulf Competi-
tion-Is Expected to Divert
Shipments to East.
Primarily the Millers Of Nebraska
Will Get the Benefit OF, Re
duced Rates.
Special to The Journal.

Special to The journal.
. .! {
Chicago, Dec. 30.-President Stick
ney of the Chicago Great Western
once more has stolen a march on the
Chicago Missouri river roads. Infor-
nation received here yesterday that
the Chicago Great Western has filed
tariffs with the interstate commerce
commission making a large reduction
in export rates on grain and grain
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
Lind TO TRY FOR
NEW P0ST0FFICE
He Will Seek to Get an Appropriation
for New Site at
Once.
Senator Clapp Has Promised His Aid
and the Government Architect
Will Help. e,
The Present Building, Even with It's
New Stories, Can It Meet
City's Needs.
, The Journal Bureau. Colorado Building,

From The Journal Bureau, Colorado Building
Washington.
Washington; Dec. 3O.-As soon a.
congress disposes of the $4,000 ap.
preparation asked for to build addi.
tional elevators in the Minneapoli!
public building, Congressman Lind
assisted by Senator Clapp, who say.
he will gladly join in giving all the
help he can, will begin to move fol
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
THREE KILLED
IN CLUB FIRE
The Troy Club House, at Troy, N. Y.
Catches Fire and Three Per-
sons Perish.
Cut Off on the Fourth Floor, No Help
~ Could Reach
.. Them.

Troy, N, Y, Dec. 3O.--Moses T..
Clough, the Nestor Of the Rensselaer,
county bar and the last survivor OF
the class Of 1S4S Of Dartmouth col
lege; William Shaw, head of the law
firm of Shaw. Bailey & Murphy, and
! Benjamin w. Kinney, - manager for
the Fuller Warren company Of 'BOs-
ton, Mass, lost their lives in fire
which partially destroyed the Troy
club at an early hour to-day.
Altho the doomed men were seen
at the windows, nothing could be done
to save them, SO dense was the smoke
and 50 rapid the progress Of the
flames. ~
Edward Carpenter of New York was
taken from an upper window by the
firemer and removed to a hospital,
where he is recovering from the ef-
fects Of smoke inhaled. He was in
!! town preparing for his marriage with
a young society woman of the city.
His escape from death was regarded
one of the e1narkable features OF
the fire
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30

NAVAL RESERVE MUST FILE NOTICE,
Washington, Dec. 3O.-Guy Eaton, lieutenant
commander Of the Minnesota naval reserve at
Duluth, has been notified by the navy department
that unless official notification of the organiza-
tion Is filed with the navy department by the
LIST of January. 1904, the benefits Of the militia
denied -
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
RUSSIA DOESN'T WANT WAR.

Will Not Permit Japan to Perform
Diplomatic Dance
st. Petersburg, Dec. 30.-The for
eign dispatches received here yester-
day afternoon are reflected to-day IN
more pessimistic editorials. The
Novoe VrentSa begins it's leader with:
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-12-30
EMpERoR NOT pARALyzED.

Vienna, Dec 3O.-Emperor Francis Joseph
has quite recovered from his accident and is
pursuing his ordinary avocations to-day, giving