Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1903-07-01


!, arts upon Herbert W. Bowen, Unite
States minister to Venezuela.
Washington, June 24.-NegotiatioI
with China for a trade treaty BIZ
reached critical phase growing OF
of the demand of United States an
Japan for the opening of the ports i
Manchuria.
China proposes to leave the matter i
allegiance Pending the contrivanc
of some means by the powers to brin
efficient pressure on China, all negot
iations are at dead lock.
Des Moines, Ia, June 24.-Th
question of the re-affirmation of tn
Kansas City platform was settled a
this afternoons session Of the stat
democratic convention by vote u
the committee on resolutions. Tn
vote stood seven to four against tn
platform.
New York, June M.-The regett
committee of the New York yacht clul
has announced series of six specia
races between the Constitution, Co
lumbia and Reliance at Newport, be
ginning June 90.
Elk Valley, Tenn, June 24.-Cas,
Jones, a negro, accused of assaultin,
twelve year old Margaret Bruce, wa
caught during last night. He confess
ed the crime and was promptly
strung up.
New York, June 26.-An investiga
ton has been ordered by the author.
tiles at Washington of an alleged golC
miuing concern with its offices in thi:
city. For three months past it is said,
the concern has been advertising in all
the foreign newspapers, offering 6
fabulous rate of interest on small in.
vestments. 1t gave as its officers 6c-
titious names and they are men as
serted to be filling high governmental
| positions
Sofia, June 26.-The police have
raided the headquarters of the Mace
DOMAIN revolutionists at Kostendil.
A quantity of concealed dynamite ex-
ploded and six men we're killed and
"a number of others injured.
Washington, June 26.-The grand
jury held brief session today and
examined several unimportant wit
nesses connected with the post office
case and then adjourned until Mon
day. The Tyner case will probably
be considered next week.
Albany, Ca, June 26.-Three ne
groes were taken from the Jail at
Newton, twenty miles south of here,
last night and lynched. The men
were charged with killing W. F. Bull
lard, white, who was called to quell a
row at a negro dance near his house
recently.
jackson, KY, June 26.-Judge
Cardwell, who presided over the city
court here, and fined two men for fir
ing Captain Ewen's hotel, has received
notice and threat of assassination.
He will be guarded by the militia in a
store where he has 'taAen his resi-
dence.
London, June 26.-King Edwards
birthday was officially celebrated to-
day in London at the home naval
military stations.
The main feature was the trooping
of colors on the horse guard parade,
which the king attended ON horse
back.
A brilliant assemblage, many of
whom we're Americans, were present.
London, June 26.-The Constitu-
tional club today entertained Colon
ial Secretary Chamberlain at lunch
con, and presented him with an ad-
dress enclosed in a casket in recogni-
ton of his services to the nation.
Premier Balfour made the presenta-
ton speech. Secretary Chamberlain's
reply was a mastery review of the
situation.
Richmond Va. June 26.-The
street car strike situation is quiet
this morning. The city is still under
military protection. The company's
is running Cars on all of its lines.
Wilminton, Del, June 26.-As a
result of last nights riot, William
Cramer, the negro, who was shot dur
ing the disturbance in the negro dis
trict died today.
William Sims has been arrested
charged with murder. The disorder
in the negro district reached its
climax in fight among themselves.
All is quiet today.
Washington, June 26.-The last
meeting of the cabinet before the
presidents departure from Washing
ton tomorrow was held today.
Shortly after the members had as
sembled, Former Postmaster General
Smith was ushered in. Upon leaving
the white house Smith stated that his
statement, regarding the postoffice
scandals will be made public.
Belgrade, June 26.-King Peter held
a reception this morning. Only the
Russian and Austrian ministers at
tended of all the foreign diplomats.
The kings re-appointment of the
ministry is regarded as equivalent to
a notification that no punishment will
be melted out to the assassins of King
Alexander and his queen.
Wilmington, Del, June 26.-Ar-
thur Corwell, of Hartford City, In
diana, who was arrested on charge
of manslaughter in connection with
the lynching of George White was
dismissed today when given a hear
ing. Magistrate Hollis decided that
there was no evidence to hold the
prisoner on the charge. Corwell was
greeted with cheers as he left the
court room.
New York, June 26.-The Colon
bian congress, which convened Satur-
day, has been organized according to
dispatches from Bogota.
In the senate j. A. ValeZ, said to
be a vigorous opponent of the canal
treaty, was elected president. j. NJ.
CaIderon was chosen president of, the
house. 1t is thought unlikely that
the treaty will be submitted to con-
gress until after the arrival of the re-
mainder of the Panama deputies, who