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the valuable objects in his apartment and
similar gifts were bequeathed 10 his doc
tors All the land purchased and buildings
erected for institutions personally founded
by Leo are put in the name of the Holy
See TO avoid possible claims from relatives,
as the Pope probably remembered that some
time after the death of Plus TX the latter 5
nepheWS instituted a suit against the
church, claiming 15.OO0 francs as their por-
tion of his estate. The will ends by pro-
viding that his remains shall be buried in
the basilica of st. John of Lateran in the
tomb which he had already chosen
The commission Of cardinals intrusted
with the arrangements for the conclaye has
presented a plan which involves an ex-
penditure of 81 400 and assures that every
thing will be I'm readiness for the opening
of the conclave July 81. The apartment
still occupied by Cardinal Rampolla will
be divided into four rooms in order TO ac-
commodate four of the cardinals during
the conclave
Now that the Pope's will has been opened
the work of removing the things in his
apartment. which he bequeathed, has been
begun. II the new Pontin desires to occupy
the same apartment only the bedroom
furniture will be changed. Following. an
ancient custom, however, the new Pope
would not take possession of the old apart
ment until several months after his cleo
ton.
Cardinal Oreglia, dean of the Sacred Col
lege. feels worn out owing to his unaccuS-
toned exertions. His life as a cardinal
was one of uninterrupted serenity and he
now practically bears the entire burden
of the church, and also the minute details
of the preparations for the obsequies and
the conclave. Notwithstanding this, he
opened this mornings meeting OF the con-
gregation of cardinals. The number OF
those present to-day was augmented by
the presence of two new arrivals. Cardinal
Domenico Svampa, archbishop of Bologna.
and Cardinal Giulio Boschi archbishop OF
Ferrara. The former was especially warm
ly welcomed by his colleagues as being one
OF the mCst prominent members OF the
Sacred College and because he is mentioned
among those most likely to succeed Pope
Leo. 1t is being remarked that Cardinal
Oreglia's responsibilities have softened his
austerity, and that he is directing affairs
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FAVORED BY GERMANS.
Uniform Monetary System for China
Gold Basis.

BERLIN. July 23.-The conferences of the
American and Mexican monetary commits
sions with the German representatives were
concluded to-day. The promptness with
which the government appointed the Ger
man commissioners and their speed in dis
patching business enabled the Americans
to finish their work here in one week
whereas they expected to remain three
weeks in Berlin. The Americans and Mexi-
cans will proceed to st. Petersburg on Sun
day.
From a statement made by the American
commission il appears that "a unanimous
agreement in a series of resolutions was
reached regarding uniform monetary sys-
tenn for China on gold basis with a sill
yer circulation. The resolution declares il
to be desirable for both China and the gold
using countries trading there il a fixed
relation of the silver coins to sold could
be fixed. The resolutions further recon-
mend the gold-using countries buying sill
yer for subsidiary coinage to observe regu-
larity. The German delegates passed a
resolution to the effect that Germany does
not need to buy silver, having already
about 100000 above her requirements in
circulation. The resolutions disclaim pro-
noting bimetallism or any change in the
monetary system of the gold countries.
The Americans and Mexicans express great
satisfaction with the results of the work
in Berlin.
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War Vessels of Both Nations Now at
yIadivoxtock Ready for Action
at Any Moment.
BRITAIN's POLICY ASsAILED
LORD CRANBoRNE FORCED TO Ex-
PLAIN IN THE COMMONS.
Admits Russia's Occupation OF sfan-
churia Is Causing Concern
China's Pledge to America.

LONDON, July 2i.-The Daily Mails To-
kio correspondent sends rather an alarming
view of the situation in the East TO his
paper. He says that Russias retention of
Manchuria, the increase of her fleet, the
dispatch of reinforcements 10 Manchuria,
the southwark movement OF the occupying
army I'm Manchuria and the defiant conduct
on the Korean frontier alarmed the Jap
anese, many of whom CONVINCED that
it would be better to fight now than risk
the eventual loss of Korea and the reega-
ton of Japan to a secondary place. He
says the Japanese are accommodating stores
and negotiating the purchase of ships; that
a squadron is of Vladivostock, TO which
port Russian vessels have been sent
precaution, and that both fleets are ready
for action at any moment. He says that a
perusal of the Siberian press reveals the
aggressive spirit of the Russian military
party; that the Russians believe they Will
lose prestige If they give way now with
the result that their far Eastern empire
will be lost and Japanese influence will be-
come predominant.
The appointment of Marquis Ito as pres
ident of the Privy Council, the correspond
ent says. is favorable to peace. but Russia
must retreat or there will be great danger
of war. He says the Japanese believe
France and England will join In the ex-
pected conflict. which diplomats at Toxic
think might, if once begun. continue for
years. involving disastrous results TO Jap
anses finance and the creation of sort OF
Balkan difficulty I'm Korea. He adds ti1uU
confidence is shown in the Anglo-Japaneso
alliance.
The Standards Tien-Tsin correspondent
says that since the 18th OF this month
there has been an incessant increase I'm the
concentration OF Russian forces at Port
Arthur and elsewhere, many who were os-
tensibly emigrants being in reality soldiers.
He adds that there is not the slightest evil
dence that Russia intends to withdraw or
moderate her policy.
The Times's Toxic dispatch published this
morning says that NJ. Pavloff. the Russian
minister TO Korea, insists that the timber
telling concession in the Yalu valley COM
prises- the right to construct railways aud
telegraphs. and that he, therefore, demands
compensation for the removal Of telegraph
poles by the Koreans. and IL payment is
refused that he will deduct the amount from
the royalty payable TO the Korean govern
ment by the lumber company. He instruct
ed the company again to erect poles, and
Korea ordered their removal II re-erected.
The correspondent says that Russia's arbi-
trary proceedings are exciting indignation
in Japan.
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MOSQUITOES FIGHT BACK
THEY OBJECT TO THE DROWNING
OF THEIR BREEDING PONDS.
Armed with Their Ever-Ready Pro-
bosces, They Attack a Commit
tee of Their Human Enemies.

NEW YORK, July 23.-There has been
an indignation meeting of mosquitoes on
Staten island. This was apparent when
an army of the pestiferous insects invaded
Stapleton village hall. where solemn con-
ference was being held with a view to rid
ding the island forever of the anopheies
family. The hall was jammed with dele
gates representing the various towns.
After several speeches and displays of
maps, it was decided to drain the whole of
Staten island, and not to leave as much as
a tomato can full of stagnant-breeding
water. A committee Of public safety also
was decided upon. Then the mosquitoes
appeared upon the scene and the delegates
were kept busy beating them off. 1t is even
asserted that the meeting, which was cut
short, adjourned before the committeeman
Oh public safety had been chosen.
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Brilliant Military Spectacle Wit
messed by Thousands of DubIfnites
and Other Irishmen.
KING EDWARD VII LAUNCHED
LARGEST BATTLESHIP IN THE
WORLD, COSTING s7,5OO,OOO.
Cruiser Galveston Launched at Rich
mOnd-MOnetary System for China
Favored by Germans.

DUBLIN, July 23-King Edward to-day
reviewed 5000 troops and 5000 men of the
naval brigade in Phoenix Park. The
weather was most favorable, bright sun
shine permitting the wearing of summer
costumes and the consequent color effect.
When the ground was packed with tens of
thousands of spectators, it made by far
the most brilliant scene of the many wit
messed since their Majestes' arrival in Dub
lin. 1t was the largest muster of troops
ever seen at a review in Ireland. The Duke
of Connaught was in command. The King,
who wore the uniform of field marshal.
was attended by the lord lieutenant, the
Earl of Dudley. and a numerous suite.
Prior to leaving the vice regal lodge his
Majesty presented colors to the Royal Hi
bernian Military School.
1t was after midnight when the days fes-
tiyities closed. The King and Queen held
splendid court at the castle in the famous
ST. Patrick's hall, which was gorgeously
decorated and illuminated for the occasion
Their Majesties entered the hall at 1O:3O
o'clock with all the accompaniment of
state and took their places near the throne
which was the center of a brilliant group
including the Duke and Duchess of Con-
naught and Earl Dudley and other high
state officers in full uniform. There they
received the most representative body of
the Irish nobility and the Irish people
which has been seen at the castle In many
years. Queen Alexandra wore a cream
colored gown embroidered with gold. She
wore vari-colored jewels in the form of
shamrocks and her diamond ornaments
were set in designs of rose thistle and
shamrock
The influence of the sovereigns secured a
social union which English statesmen had
vainly sought to attain. The Irish Guards
acted as a guard of honor and the grand
staircase was lined with Lancers. 1t was a
function of regal magnificence and it was
not until the last name the list had been
read and the last debutante had made his
curtsey that their Majesties quilted the
scene.
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LARGEST BATTLESHIP.


LONDON, July 23.-The new battleship.
King Edward VII, the largest in the world,
was successfully launched by the Princess
of Wales at Devonport this evening. Among
those present were the Prince of Wales,
Princess Henry of Battenberg, and the
Lords of the Admiralty King Edward laid
the keel plate March 5, 1902. The vessel cost
s7,5O0.O00.
The King Edward VII is of 1880 tons dis
placement, only $50 tons more than the
louisiana now building in New York. She
is 4s5 feet long, has rs feet beam. has a
draught OF 26s.. and has 1900 indicated
horsepower Her armor belt is from eigat-
inches 10 l2i2 inches krupp steel in thick
ness. her armament eonsits of four twelve
inch guns. four 9iz-inch guns, ten 6-ipch
guns and twenty-four guns OF smaller cali
bre: she has two torpedo tubes; her esti-
mated speed is l2-5 knots. she carries $50
tons of coal, and she has complement of
500 men.
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RUssIA's DILAToRINEss.


LONDON, July 2S.-When the House of
Commons was in committee to-day on the
Foreign Office vote, Sir Charles Dixie lad
vanced RadicaD, assailed the foreign pol
icy of the government, which he said was
strangely inconsistent. He compared the
recent visit of King Edward TO France and
President Loubet's return visit to England
with the governments attitude towards
Germany and accused the government OF
cringing to Germany i'm the Venezuelan
matter and of allowing themselves to be
hoodwinked" But, Sir Charles added,
when there was popular cry against Ger
many. the government had Matched up
the Canadian tariff grievance and later the
ministers had used language OF absolute
ferocity against Germany"
The criticism of the governments foreign
policy continued at the evening session.
Joseph Walton. Liberal. accused the gov
ernment of succession or humiliating sur
renders In China. He said the time had ar
rived for facing the situation in Manchuria
The under foreign secretary. Lord Gran
borne, in reply, said he was fully aware
of the position OF Manchuria. The great
difficulty up 10 the present time In negOtiat-
ing with Russia was that Great Britain had
never yet been able to ascertain exactly
what the Russian government wanted and
occupied. Russia's failure TO fulfill her
dertaking, he said, was satisfactory neither
TO Great Britain, Japan or the United
States. "Our ally. Japan" he further saio,
lis becoming uneasy at the prolongation OF
the occupation OF Manchuria and we are
equally anxious for some kind of settle
ment. There certain elements out OF
which an agreement ought 20 be possible
and If Russia is prepared 20 give proper
weight to our treaty rights and commercial
interests she will not ind US irreconciiable
10 compromise"
Besides alluding TO the Car a despot.
Lord Cranborne made an indiscreet refer
ence TO France, and John Redmond tried 10
make il appear that the British govern
ment had suffered a rebuff in its represen-
tations TO France in behalf OF the expelled
monks. In replying Lord Cranborne said
that he was not surprised at Mr.. Red
mond's remarks and that he must aguee
with him in deploring what had occurred.
such a measure the associations law,
he said could never have been passed in
England, and We cannot but be surprised
IL one may say so OF great neighboring
nation that France should think IL neces-
sary TO introduce such law.
Lori Cranborne's remarks were the sub
feet of special comment because OF the
presence in London Of the French arbitra-
ffonists
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CHINA HAS No EXCUSE.


WASHINGTON. July 2S.-The State De-
partment has heard nothing recently from
Mr.. Conger respecting the Manchurisn ne
gotiations so it is suggested that the Pek-
ing report 10 the effect that the Chinese
government. through Prince Ching. has de-
elined 10 open any Manchurian ports. re-
fers 10 a phase OF the negotiations dating
about two weeks back The reason for this
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FOUR PERISH IN A CANAL.
Mother and Another Woman Attempt
10 Rescue Two Children.

SEATTLE. Wash. July 23-Mrs. Ella
Smith, of Homahoma, her two little daugh-
ters and Mrs. Rena Bradford of Seattle,
were drowned in the Hood canal at the foot
of the Olympic mountains. The children
got out of their depth. their mother went
TO the rescue, followed by Mrs. Bradford.
who plunged into the water and made a
heroic but futile effort TO save the drown
Jug woman and children.
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HE OBJECTED TO COLD COFFEE


CHICAGO. July 23.-After lying with
fractured skull at a local hospital for two
weeks. Thomas Barker died to-day The
injury was the result of "A breakfast quar-
rel over cup of cold coffee, in which his
wife threw a stovelii. striking him on the
head.
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men we nave not been counting on. They
come from the Hoffman crowd and have
volunteered to support Mr.. Mccullough
without any overtures on our part. If any
faith is to be put in promises there's un-
doubtedly big surprise In store Tor Mr..
Hoffman"
Mr.. Mccullough was not inclined to be
over-enthusiastic. II am very well salts
fed with the situation" he said. land am
more than hopeful of success / find there
has been a great revulSlon or sentiment
during the last forty-eight hours and l be-
lieve the tide has turned in my favor. L
confident that the majority OF the
Democrats of The city are with me. but We
are greatly handicapped. 1t IS almost IN
credible that a political machine has the
power il unquestionably does exert. and
believe il is apparent 10 every one that
the machine is against me in this nght. III
it were merely question of a contest be-
tween Mr. Hoffman and his friends anG
me and my friends. / should not entertain
the slightest apprehension of defeat
While he die not say so. Mr.. Mccullough
evidently fears that the situation VIII re-
solve itself into a case where the machine
and one make majority, a slight para
phrase of the well-known expression that
God and one make. majority
ON THE SOUTH SIDE.
The Mccullough forces rely on securing
practically ''solid south-the south side
of the city. in this instance. Mr.. McCul-
Tough himself spent several hours on the
South Side yesterday, getting in touch with
his precinct workers and delivering his
final instructions. However, he has re-
ceived assurances of support from wards
on the North Side where he had expected
nothing, and ii is this that gives him con-
fidence One thing only troubles the Nc
Culloughites-the committee on credentials,
which will be composed of the ward COM
mitteemen, all of whom owe their places
IN Chairman Keach They feel that their
greatest danger lies in this quarter.
The interesting feature about the situa-
ton from a Republican standpoint is the
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RICHMOND. Va. July 23.-The cruiser
Galveston, which was under construction
when the Trig shipyards went into the
hands of receiver, was successfully
launched to-day. Miss Ella Selay. Of Gal
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GLOUCESTER, Mass. July 23.-The rev.
enue cutter Onondaga, with Postmaster
here this evening from Boston and will re-
main over night.
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weston, acted as sponsor. The only govern
ment official present was Assistant Naval
Constructor Groebeck.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-05-19
I aUEAR PORTABILITY.

Politics makes strange bedfellows That is an interesting announcement made by the editor of the Omaha World Herald. who has been and is a hearty supporter of Bryan. He says that if the reorganizers control the next Dem ocratic national convention their present opponents within the Democratic party will support Roosevelt for election in 1904.
 Wouldn't it be a sight to see the free silver crowd voting the Republican ticket next year? The Democratic re- organizers feel that they have mission to save the country. Perhaps they have. Perhaps it is appointed unto them to save the country by driving the Bryan men into the Republican column. Os course they don't want to save the country in that way. but reorganizers and reformers can't always have what they want in just the way they want it.
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A Modem Prayer.

o Lord I come to Thee in prayer once But pardon that I do not kneel before Thy gracious presence for my knees With loo much walking. In my chair in I'll sit at ease and humbly bow my head. I've labopod in Thy vineyard Thou dost I've sold ten tickets to the minstrel show: I've called on fifteen strangers in our Their ''s Contributions nj to our church put I've baked pot of beans for Wednesdays An oid-time supper its going to be; I've dressed three dolls for our annual fair And made a cake which We will rafie Now with Thy boundless wisdom, so sub Thou Enowest that thsse duties all take I have no time to fight my spirits foes. have no time to mend my husbands My children roam the streets from morn I have no time to teach them to do right; But Thou. Lord, considering mg cares, ;, Wilt count them righteousness and heed Bless the Bean Supper and the Minstrel And put it in the hearts of al! to go. Induce all visitors to natronize The man who in our programme advertise, Because I've chased those merchants till
 they hid
 Whene'er they saw me cOmlng-yes, they
 did.
 Increase the contributions to our fair, And bl2ss the people who assemble there. Bless the grabbing and gypsy tent, The flower table and the cake that's sent. May our Whist Club be to Thy service
 blest, H., u. And when Thou hast bestowed these bless ings-then
 We pray that Thou wilt bless our souls
 Amen.
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MAYOR MULYTHTLL.

There seems to be no doubt that May or Mulvihill of Bridgeport didn't do the right thing Sunday. The Bridgeport Standard says: He stood in front of the car barns lowing, waving his hat at the mob. smiling at them and mak- ing not the least attempt at showing any authority in dispersing them. The attitude of the mayor was distinctly protective and encouraging. He was in and about the barns for some time, and each appearance in front of the mob was greeted with fresh cheers, to which the mayor invariably responded by re- moving his hat, lowing and waving his hand" And the testimony is that he interfered with two deputy sheriffs while they were arresting a rioter, and that his interference resulted in the es- cape of the man. At the conference of the friends of law and order which was held in Bridgeport yesterday the mayor was driven into making a declaration of his attitude, and he agreed not to in- terfere with the police in the perform ance of their duty.
 Of course Mayor Mulvihill is a dis grace to Bridgeport and a disgrace to Connecticut. It is encouraging that he has been called to account by good and determined citizens of Bridgeport in the way he has been. There is no duty to politics, no duty to labor unions. and no hostility to "scabs'' that can justify the head man of a city in giving aid and comfort to rioters. There has been enough of such work in Connecticut and it is time for the mayors and all other officers concerned to understand their duty as preservers of the peace and get up courage enough to do it.
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HASN'T M ADE FAT.

It is rather surprising to read that Great Britain has not been able to make government operation of the telegraph pay. A statement of the receipts and expenditures since the postoffice de- partment took control Of the system in 1870 shows that while in the first two years the revenue was sufficient to pay the interest on the purchase money, since then there has been an annual deficit. The constant loss seems to be explained by the fact that increase in the salary list has been out of propor- ton to the increase in revenue. A few years ago the annual amount of sala- ries was raised $2,5oo,00O. In the face of this large advance, and in spite of the fact that the telegraph system is losing money, there has just been an- other appeal for increased wages.
 Advocates of government operation of the telegraph in this country feel sure that we could make it pay, but perhaps here, as in Great Britain, the increase
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WHAT IS THE MATTER.

The moon has changed but it doesn't rain. Is something the matter with the moon, or with the moon theory? "A distinguished scientist" lately said: There is no more connection between the moon and the weather than be- tween the moon and green cheese" He also said that the idea of wet moon" or "dry moon' is all bosh, and that those who still believe in the effect of lunar influence upon terrestrial meteorological conditions are fit ob- jects of ridicule. But there is "a dis tinguished scientist" to offset that one. A serious drought has prevailed in Australia for the past eight years, and the government astronomer, H. C. Rus sell, predicts it's continuance for two years more. Mir Russell says he has become convinced, after careful and prolonged study and search among the meteorological records, that the moon regulates the rainfall, and in this he has the support Of many eminent astronomers and meteorologists. 1T speak positively" says MT. Russell, ''When I say I have found that the moon controls the rain. My researches extend for thirty-six years. Briefly, when the moon is moving south there is plenty of rain; when it is moving north there are years of drought, 50 there are alternate wet and dry pe- riods, the wet lasting nine years and the dry ten"
 When distinguished scientists dis agree who shall decide? It is certain that the moon isn't doing much in the rain line around here just now. It is to be hoped that it hasn't struck.