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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
GERMANY's NAVAL. VESSELS.
The Government to Adhere to Sixteen.
Year PROGRAM.

BERLIN, October lathe German naval
estimates for 1904 are In the hands of the
finance minister and have not yet been
made public, but it has been learned that
they contain nothing except statements of
the sums required for maintenance and the
construction of vessels already under way,
and they have been placed at an irreduci-
BILE minimum for keeping the fleet on its
present effective basis.
Such new ships as will be asked for un-
der the naval program will be included in a
supplementary budget. which, it is under
stood, will provide for two battle ships, one
armored cruiser and five torpedo boats
None of these additional vessels has al
ready been laid down, as is sometimes done
In anticipation of an appropria ton, and no
effort Is being made to complete the pro-
gram by 1906 or 1908, as 1t was generally
supposed two years ago Germany intended
doing. Such a realization Is now deemed
impossible. 81.
The program will take the sixteen-year
course originally outlined in 1900. The rea-
son Is an obvious one-lack of money The
governments view Is that the country is
reconciled to carrying out the program un-
der which by 1920 it will have fifty-five bat
tie ships, thirty-eight of them up to date,
with 5000 officers and 55 500 men. But the
country would not approve of largely in
creased burdens to carry 1t through in a
shortened period. Besides. the govern
ment finds it will be necessary in the next
two or three years to rearm the army.
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ARGUMENT HEARD.
Nearing the End Of the Trial Of J. 81.
Tillman.

LEXINGTON. s. c., October BE. s.
Asbill of counsel for the prosecution, VINO
began his argument before the jury in the
trial of ]. H. Tillman just before court ad-
journed yesterday, resumed today. Reply
ing to counsel for the defense, he contended
that Mr.. Gonzales mind was clear when he
made his last statements. P. H. Nelson,
one of the attorneys for the defendant, fol-
lowed He first spoke of the law in the
case. reading the requests for instructions
made by the defense. giving the interpre
tation which the defense places on what
constitutes self-defense.
The court was asked to instruct the jury
that it is for the jury to say whether man
of ordinary reason would have acted as
Mr.. Tillman did on January 15
Continuing, Mr.. Nelson said the case had
been brought TO Lexington for trial because
of conditions adverse to the defendant in
Richland county He spoke of the attitude
of newspapers against the defendant, and
referred critically to the course pursued by
N. G. Gonzales toward the defendant.
Stress was laid by counsel on the testi-
mony of witnesses who said Mr.. Gonzales
had said he made Tillman show the white
feather.
Mr.. Nelson summed up the testimony OF
the defense relative to the shooting, and
dwelt upon the condition of Mr.. Gonzales
at the time his statements were made. He
ended at II o'clock, having spoken two
hours.
The crowd of spectators in the court room
today was the largest that has been pres
ent at any time during the trial.
Andrew Crawford. one of the assistants
to the solicitor followed. After reading ad-
ditional instructions which the state desires
Incorporated in the courts charge he, an
swering counsel for the defense said the
state offered the longhand report of Mr..
Gonzales dying declaration instead of the
stenographic report, because the former
was taken by one who could not be said to
yinp fIIrf fhar 10, f1a do
fense, Mr.. Crawford contended that Mr..
Gonzales was unarmed when he met the
defendant
Col Croft will close for the defense this
afternoon. and Gen. Bellinger for the state,
dividing three hours between them. Court
took recess at 1:3O pm.
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THE CLEVELAND BOOM.
Using Ex-President to Crystalline
Democratic Sentiment.

From two different sources, but each re-
Liable, reports about the Cleveland presi-
Dental boom have come within the past
three days. AS the Information reached
here, it ran something like this:
Report No. lin no circumstances will
Mr.. Cleveland be candidate for the presi-
Dental nomination. He does not. however.
discourage the talk about him. The inten-
tion of those who circulate the talk is to
create nucleus of conservative democratic
sentiment, the candidate to be selected
later"
Report No. 2-"Neither Mr.. Cleveland nor
his wife would stand for moment for this
talk about Cleveland's candidacy if they
thought it would eventuate in his nomina-
ton. What Mr. Cleveland has in view is to
racy around some conservative nucleus and
build up a new democracy for 19OS.'
1t is said that very active press bureau
is being maintained In New York to boom
the Cleveland candidacy. 1t is not inti-
mated that the eXPresident sanctions the
undertaking. 1t is said that other demo-
Gratis are using his name to swing demo-
cratic sentiment into line, and at the
psychological moment turn it over to a
CANDIDATE
ticians that while these indications of ac-
tivity among prospective or would-be cam
didates are plentiful in the east, no can
didates In the west are fixing their fences.
The Cockrell boom in Missouri is strictly
local affair, and not engineered by the
senator himself.
The only signs of boom making in the
west are found along the trails of several
eastern politicians, Mr.. Hearst. Mr. German
and others, where they are blazing their
way In pioneer efforts. The latest move of
Mr.. Hearst is to take a special train of five
cars, loaded with congressman, on trip
through the territories which are clamoring
for admission to statehood so that the
congressman can study statehood problems
at first hand.
German stock in the south is quoted off a
point or two as a result of the growth of
the Hearst boom, but it is said Mr. Cor
mans friends are not worrying. They re-
gard 1t rather beneficial than otherwise
to have little diversion at this time. Mr..
German all along has been inclined to keep
himself in the background for a while and
let the other fellows be talked about
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ARGUMENT HEARD.
Complaints Against the Railways in
Cincinnati,

Argument was heard this morning and
decision reserved by the interstate COM
merce in the complaint of the Cincinnati
chamber of commerce and the merchants
exchange of that city against practically
all the railroads entering Cincinnati. The
complaint alleges unjust discrimination on
the part of the roads in violation of section
of the interstate commerce act, and stfpu-
lates that prior to November L. 1901, the
freight depots of the defendant companies
remained open until pm. daily except
Saturday, when they were closed at 1 pm
On the day stated the rule was so modi-
fled that the depots We're thereafter closed
at 4:3O o clock on all days except Saturday
when they were closed at 1890 pm This
earlier closing movement on the part of the
roads is, as claimed by the plaintiffs in the
case, unfair in that it was made to apply
to the city of Cincinnati only, and there
fore operated to the disadvantage of the
merchants of that city. They ask the in
terstate commerce commission to order the
roads charged with the violation to adjust
their rules so as to make them equitable for
all persons doing business with them.
The chamber of commerce was represent
ed before the commission by B. w Camp
bell and the railroad by Geo. Hoadley, ir.
and Robert Ramsey. -
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LYTTELToN FOR A TARIFF.
Colonial Secretary in Accord With Bal
four and Chamberlain

LONDON, October 13-Colonial Secretary
Lyttelton issued an election address to his
constituents at Warwick and Leamington
today, in which he says he is in entire
agreement with the fiscal change (which
Mr.. Balfour and Mr.. Chamberlain together
advocate" Mr.. Lyttelton holds that the
government should be enabled to mitigate
the inequality of foreign competition and
to negotiate effectively for O reduction of
foreign tariffs on British goods by having
the power to impose taxation on foreign
manufactures.
The colonial secretary is convinced the
empire should be further knitted together
by strengthening the commentaries of it's
various parts by preferential tariffs. To
secure closer ties with the colonies, he
said, involved a readjustment of the taxes
on food, particularly affecting the poorer
classes. who should therefore have full
opportunity to minutely and deliberately
consider the matter. 1t should, therefore
be distinctly understood that there is no
proposal to impose preferential tariffs for
the colonies without further reference to
the electorate ~
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will be change in the present roster of o
ficers, however.
Exercises at Joint Banquet.

The first official announcement of the
order of exercises at the banquet to be
given jointly Friday night by the four army
societies was made by Capt. Henry A. Cas-
tie, chairman of the joint banquet commit
tee, today. The announcement says:
The joint banquet of the Societies of the
Armies of the Tennessee, Cumberland. Ohio
and Potomac will be held at the Arlington
Hotel on Friday, October 16, at 1:s0 pm.
Members of the cabinet and distinguished
oihcers of the army and navy will be pres
ent. Seats have teen provided for 500 men,
hers of the societies with their ladies.
The program for the banquet is as fol-
lows:
Invocation by Archbishop John Ireland
of St Paul. former chaplain of the 5th
Minnesota Volunteers, Army of the Ten
nessee
Address, 1.-The Army of the Potomac" by
Maj. Gen. John r. Brooke, U. S. A, re-
tired
Address, 1.-The Army of the Cumberland"
by Capt John J. McCook.
Address, Sherman" by Mrs. John A.
Logan.
Address. 1.-The Army of the Tennessee"
by Rev. Thomas f. Sherman, son of Gen.
w. T. Sherman.
Address, ''The Army of the Ohio.' by
Sergt Ma jor John McElroy.
These are the formal exercises which will
be interspersed by vocal and instrumental
music, patriotic songs, etc.
The arrangements for the banquet are In
the hands of the banquet committee. as
follows: Capt. Henry A. Castle, represent
Ing the Army of the Tennessee chairman; !;
Gen. Henry V. Boynton, Army of the Cum
berland: Maj. William z. Huxford, Army of
the Potomac; Capt. A. F. Mcmillan, Army
of the Ohio.
The preparations for the military and
naval parade on the day of the unveiling
are going on rapidly. Orders have been Is
sued from the headquarters of the District
militia and from army headquarters.
Soldiers From Army Forts.
The Randall Potomac River Line Com
pany has arranged with the office of the
depot quartermaster, United States army,
here for the transportation of about 300
officers and men from Fort Washington and
Fort Hunt to this city and return Thurs
day next to take part in the unveiling of
the statue to Gen. Sherman. These troops
comprise the heavy artillery companies sta
toned at the forts. and will be brought 10
this city Thursday morning on the steamer
T. V. ArrowSmith. They will be taken back
to the forts when the parade is over.
The steamer Newport News, which is to
bring up about 300 soldiers from Fort Mon
roe to take part in the Sherman ceremonies,
will leave here tonight for Old Point under
the command of Capt. Tull. She will re-
turn with the troops early Thursday morn
ing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
RAILWAY MEN MEET
Representatives of Many Roads Gather
at New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS. October 13.-Railroad
men from all sections of the United States
and Canada. many Of them accompanied by
their wives and families. are here to attend
the annual convention of the American AS
sociation of General Passenger and Ticket
Agents. which opened today. Vice Presi-
dent F. I. Whitney presided at the opening
session. which was executive. in the absence
of President RuggleS.
The most important matter before the
convention today was the report of James
Taylor of the legislative committee on tick
et-scalping, giving an account of some of
the important results that have been ar
rived at during the year The report of the
fraternal society organized three years ago
as an insurance adjunct was also the
program. Warren ]. Lynch of the Big Four
will deliver the annual Grafton al an open
meeting tonight and Mayor Capdevielle has
welcomed the visitors. st. Louis and Cleve
land are the active candidates for the next
convention.
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EFFECTS OF THE STORM.
Part Of Young's Pier Seen Off Abse-

NEW YORK, October 13.-The British
steamer Otterspool, from Rio Janeiro, ar
rived today and reported that on October
II. Off Absecen, she passed a portion Of a
pier which had recently broken adrift.
This is probably the end Of Young's pier.
which was knocked OF at Atlantic City
during the gale of last week.
The German steamer Altai. arriving to-
day, passed black painted boat, bottom
up, on October IL off Barnegat.
The Southern Pacific Company's steamer
Proteus. which arrived from New Orleans
had heavy gale October 10 and II, with
high, confused sea and storm weather.
The steamer Ell Rio. of the Southern Pa
cific Company. on arrival today from CAL
weston, when five miles southwest of Dia-
mond Shoal Lightship. on October II,
passed the top of schooners cabin, with
skylight attached. and on the 18th, in
latitude 3S15, longitude 74.3O, sighted a
large can buoy adrift. The buoy was rusty,
and had apparently been a long time in the
water.
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TO REMOVE OBSTRUCTION.
Vessel in st. Clair Flats Ship Canal to
Be Blown Bp.

DETROIT, Mich. October 13.--It has been
decided by all interested parties that the
steamer John N. Glidden, sunk in the st.
will start tonight on the work OF blowing
her up with dynamite. 1T fs not expected
that 1t will take very long to complete the
job and the channel will soon be clear.
Major Bixby has ordered all up-hound ves-
sells not to load over sixteen feet while the
canal is obstructed. as it Is feared that some
heavily laden vessel will strike the Glidden
and completely block the passageway.
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MEETINGS HELD NIGHTLY.
Lively Political Campaign Being Con-
Quoted at Honolulu.

HONOLULU, October 13.-Very little in
terest is being taken in the present politi-
cal campaign In Kauai county, where the
home rule ticket has been withdrawn. its
chances of success being considered hope
less. The republican candidates are now
the only ones in the field and the election
will be a mere formality. In other coun-
ties, however, a more lively canvass is in
progress, considerable race feeling being
manifested.
In Honolulu meetings are held nightly by
the home rulers and republicans. The Ha-
waiian language Is spoken at the home
rule gatherings. the republicans conducting
theirs in English some of the speeches be-
ing interpreted for the benefit of the native
voters. The democrats have made no nomi-
nations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
WITHOUT FOUNDATION.
Report That the President Had Advis-
ed Gov. Peabody.

DENVER. Col, October 13.-"Absolutely
nothing to it," said Gov. Peabody, with
reference to the report that he had been
advised by President Roosevelt to reduce
the military force in Cripple Creek. The
governor further declared that he had not
conferred with the President concerning the
situation In the gold camp, where the
miners have been on strike for the past
two months, and 1000 state soldiers are
guarding the mines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
Chinese Produce Their Papers.

A report has been received by the COM
missioner of immigration that of the 300
Chinese arrested in Boston, charged with
being Illegally in the United States about
100 of them have produced papers to show
that they were not in violation OF the law
The remaining 200 were held and will have
to prove their right to remain here or sub
NIT to deportation. A detailed report is
expected today or tomorrow.
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Movements of Naval Vessels.

The New Orleans has arrived at Yoko-
hama, the Stewart at Norfolk and the
Vicksburg at Shiakwan.
The Wilmington and the Don Juan de
Austria left Shanghai yesterday for For
mosa.
The battleship Maine has left Newport
News for Culebra to test her boilers and
general sea-going qualities.
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Accident on Lookout Mountain.

CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. October 49,
Two cars on the Chattanooga Rapid Tran
sit ST. Elmo line ran together early this
morning near the foot of Lookout Noun
tain. Six passengers were injured, but
none fatally. All were residents of Chat
tanooga. The block signal system failed
to work,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
MERGERS APPROVED.
Meeting Of Stockholders Of the South
ern Railvav.

RICHMOND. Va. October 13.-The tenth
annual meeting of the Aockholders of the
Southern railway was heId here today, Pres
ident Samuel Spencer presiding. The old di-
rectors were reelected DIR term OF three
years.
The stockholders approved the merger
with the Southern of the Knoxville and
Ohio, the Knoxville ana Bristol and the
Villa Rica Branch railwty companies.
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Departed for Fort Riley.

ST. PAUL. Mimi. October 13.-Eight
companies of the 21st Regiment, stationed
at Fort Smelling, left St. Paul last night
for Fort Riley, Kan. Col Kline Is in
command. They are under orders to arrive
at Fort Riley tomorrow morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13

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which to buy latest styles
and best goods. Thus
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twin sisters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
Not Satisfied With Russia.

1t is an open secret that the administra-
ton is far from satisfied with the course of
Russia in failing to keep her compact to
evacuate the Chinese province, and that
Is the main cause of the dispute between
Russia and Japan it is a safe assumption
that the sympathies of the United States
are with the mikado's government In the
matter. Although the United States would
take no side in quarrel between the two
countries there is strong reason to believe
that the officials would personally favor the
cause of Japan.
So far as surface indications go, there is
nc special alarm at either the Russian
embassy or the japanese legation over the
situation in the far east. The expressed
views at those places. as well as at other
diplomatic quarters, is that neither Russia
nor Japan desires war; though both may
be making preparations to that end, and
that there is really no question at issue
which cannot be settled without recourse
to arms, provided the negotiating parties
are disposed to use diplomacy rather than
the sword
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-13
WILL REMAIN NEUTRAL.
If War Came This Country's Sympa-
thies Would Probably Be With Japan.

Secretary Hay today received a cable
message from Minister Conger at Pekin
saying that the American copy of the COM
mercial treaty between the United States
and China, signed at Shanghai on the Sth
instant, will reach Washington about the
first of November. This message was In
response to one from the Secretary making
inquiries on that point. The department de-
sires that there should be no delay in the
forwarding of this treaty, as 1t is the pur-
pose of the President to present 1t to the
Senate for ratification as soon as practica-
BILE. The existing critical state of affairs in
the far east makes it desirable that prompt
action be taken on this treaty, as 1t will
undoubtedly have important effect in
shaping the policy of the United States in
the event of any attempt on the part of
Russia to interfere with American COM
merce at the free ports in Manchuria Speci-
fled In the treaty with China.
Minister Conger also stated that the COM
mercial treaty between China and Japan
was signed at Shanghai on the same day as
the American treaty.
The Manchurian Situation.
The situation In Manchura remains un-
changed so far as the State Department
and the diplomatic representatives here of
the governments concerned are informed.
There is general lack of official informa-
ton regarding recent events in the far east
especially since the sth instant, which was
the date fixed by Russia for the evacuation
OF Manchuria. There is no longer any
doubt of Russia's purpose to retain control
of that territory. at least until China Is
prepared to comply with the exacting de-
mands of the Muscovite government, Of
which. however, there is at present no indi-
cation. Although the issue between Russia
and Japan has apparently reached an acute
stage, there is general feeling among the
conservative element of the Diplomatic
corps that actual hostlities between the
two countries may yet be averted through
the medium of diplomacy.
II is believed that while each government
Is determined to maintain its position
neither or them Is really desirOus of war
OF course. war will inevitably result from
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he present crisis unless an agreement can
De reached for an honorable compromise.
To Be Strictly Neutral.

Meanwhile, the policy of the United States
government will be one of strict neutrality,
unless its interests are seriously jeop-
ardized or interfered with. The administra-
ton is inclined to insist upon full COM
pliance with the terms of the treaty with
China so far as the free ports in Manchu-
ria are concerned. regardless of whether
the territory is under the Jurisdiction of
China or Russia. 1t is realized. however.
that serious complications might result
from the refusal of Russia in it's continued
occupation of Manchuria to recognize the
validity of the Chinese treaty.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-19

reeds year ago, now filed with man
ufacturing plants, storage yards and
large warehouses. Literally interpre-
ted these signs mean that Salt Lake
has been humping herself" in the way
OF improvements. Nine-tenths of these
improvements started with deal in
some real estate office. As the real es-
tate business has been unprecedented in
its siz so likewise has the number Of
dealers been larger than at any time In
the city's history. Aside from the legit-
innate dealers-those who maintain of
fees, pay city license and belong to the
Salt Lake Real Estate association
there has been horde of CURRIERS'"
"shavers" and "heelers' who hang on
the edge and scalp business that they
can pick up. These are always an ndi-
cation of large business, because no
crumbs fall from the real estate table
for these hangers-on unless the table
is OVERLOOKING But when, as in the
past year, agents have had more than
they could do. the CURRIERS'" have
found quite a little business for them
selves.
Large as has been the building move
ment in. the past year, the supply has
not kept pace with the demand. Houses
are still scarce" though not a block
but contains half a dozen new homes.
stores in desirable localities are like
diamonds.-never one goes begging
Building hasn't been confined to one
locality or To one class. There have
been palatial residences on Brigham"
street, swell homes on the heighto over