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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1904-10-08
PROTECTION FOR CHICKS.
An Arrangement Which Prevents the
Old Birds from Trampling
Little Ones to Death.

Many times the little chicks are de-
prived of their feed and often trampled
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-12
IS AGAINST JAPAN
FRANCE DISPOSED TO STRENGTH
ZEN RUSSIA'S HANDS.
POLICY AS TO MANCHURIA
AS RUSSIA Announces 1T SEEMS TO
PLEASE.

Official Sentiment at Paris Is for "A
Coalition Against Japan-Since
Russia Has Conceded japanese In
hucnce in COrea, 1t Is Reasoned
That Japan should Make a. Con-
cessiOn to Russia as TO Manchu-
ria.
Paris, Jan. IA strong current of
official sentiment was set in motion
to-day favorable to strengthening the
hands of Russia in her claims to ex-
ercise paramount influence in Man
churia.
1t is pointed out that Russia, having
conceded Japan's paramount influence
in Corea, Japan appears to be unwill
to make a reciprocal concession by
recognizing Russia's paramount infiu-
ence in Manchuria. There is reason
to believe that the late Russian note
makes clear Russias attitude and in
tentions concerning Manchuria and
how far she is disposed to recognize
Japanese ambitions in Manchuria.
The general purport of the Russian
position is that Japanese merchants
and individuals shall have the right
of free access to Manchuria for pur-
poses of travel and commerce, but
that Russia does not wish this to be
extended to the colonization of Japa-
nese in large communities in Man
churia.
Strong sympathy is expressed mere
in behalf of the Russian view. as it
is said that the general admission of
Japanese colonization in Manchuria
would cerate questions of political and
racial domination. 1t is asserted to
be in the interest of the commerce of
Europe and America that Russia
should replace China's authority with
in Manchuria.
1t is maintained in governmental
quarters that it is to the general in
terest of Europe and America to give
moral support to a settlement of the
impending conflict on the basis of
japanese authority in Corea and Rus
sia's authority in Manchuria. Those
who are in the best position to know
Russias intentions, say her determine
ton to exercise her sphere of influence
in Manchuria is irreVocable.
Owing to Russia's latest attitude In
Manchuria, it is the view of official cir
cles here that the main issue of the
ne2oS iations now centers on Man.
churia, instead of Corea.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-12
TUESDAY. JANUARY -. 1904
AFTER THE CONVENTION.
Three Cities Want to Entertain the
Democrats.

Washington, Jan. u.-Convention
boomers were much in evidence at the
Shoreham Hotel to-day. The National
Democratic Committee will meet there
tomorrow to select the city in which
TO hold the next National Convention
Chicago, st. Louis and New York are
active applicants for convention hon
ors. Among disinterested observers,
the impression prevails that Chicago
is the choice of a majority of the COM
mittee now on the ground.
Adams A. Goodrich, chairman of the
Chicago Committee, declared tonight
his strong belief that the convention
would go to Chicago. The Chicago
Committee, he said, would offer to pay
all the necessary expenses up to an
amount not exceeding $45,OOO The
committee, he said, will guarantee
that the hotel rates shall be reason
able and not above the regular rates
of Chicago hotels.
The delegation which will make an
effort to secure the convention for New
York arrived here to-day, headed by
Robert A. VanWyck. Mr.. VanWyck
and Patrick McCarren will present the
claims of New York city, the latter
dealing principally with the political
aspects of the situation. The New
Workers displayed tonight the follow
ing telegram from Mayor Mcclellan:
1.-THE citizens of New York of al
parties, do, l feel sure, heartily arg
prove of your effort to bring the DEM
ocratic National Convention to this
city, and in the name of New York, I
extend through you to the members of
the Democratic National Committee a
hearty invitation to honor us with the
convention of 1904"
(Signed) George B. Mcclellan,
Mayor"
A vigorous campaign in behalf of
st. Louis is being conducted by Mayor
Rolla Wells and a delegation of ten
who reached the city to-day. They
are being assisted by Senators COckrell
and Stone and the Missouri delegation
in Congress,
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-12
RUSSIA WILL RESPECT
RIGHTS IN MANCHURIA.
Says Manchuria Belongs Neither TO
Her Nor Japan.

Says Manchuria Belongs Neither to
Her Nor Japan.
Berlin, Jan. 1.-THE Russian govern
ment has informed the Powers that it
will respect fully the rights any nation
has in Manchuria under treaty with
China. This declaration is made with
out reservation.
Russia gives formal expression TO this
policy now in consequence of the con-
troversy with Japan, one of whose per-
sistent contentious has been for a def
milton of Russia's policy in Manchu-
ria, and an acknowledgment OF Ia
pans trade privileges. Russia's reply
has been, in substance, as follows:
1--WE cannot discuss Manchuria with
you any more than we could Australia
or the Philippines. Manchuria belongs
neither to us. nor to you. 1t does not
lie within the jurisdiction of either Of
us to dispose of the future of Man
churia"
Russia, however, IS willing to OBJ
serve the treaty rights OF all the Pow
ers in Manchuria and now engages to
do so.
Russia, II IS added. thus removes
from the negotiations one of the points
upon which Japan counted for the NOR
al support of other Powers, and where
on she especially had the sympathy or
the United States and Great Britain.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-12
SEVEN HOURS TOO MUCH
OF Labor to BE Expected of Clerks,
stewart Thinks.

Washington, Jan. u.-After a short
time devoted to routine business. the
Senate went into executive session.
In the morning hour Mr.. Stewart in
troduced a resolution directing the
Committee on Appropriations to con-
duct an investigation of the various
government departments to determine
how many additional clerks would be
required to avoid the necessity of the
departments increasing the hours of
labor from D. m. to 430 p. m. Mr..
Stewart asked immediate consideration,
but objection was raised by Mr. CAL
hnger, who inquired if the law does not
require seven hours labor from clerks
employed in the DEPARTMENTS.
THAT is the law" said Mr.. Stewart,
"but | am against the law as well as
this new order
Then said Mr.. Gallinger. II think
the senator should direct the resolu-
ton at the law and seek revision Of
that"
The resolution went over.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-12
BUCHANAN CONFIRMED.
Senate Stands by His Appointment
to Panama.

to Panama.
Washington, Jan. 1.-THE Senate in
executive session to-day laid on the
firmation of the nomination of w. l.
Buchanan to be minister to Panama.
The vote was SS to 16. divided on
party lines, with the exception of Sen
ator McCreary (DemocraD of Ken
lucky, who voted with the Republi-
cans.
BY this action, Mr.. Buchanan has
now full powers to act for this gov
eminent in diplomatic exchanges be-
tween the United States and the new
republic. The motion to reconsider the
confirmation was made before the holi-
days by Senator Morgan, thus with
holding for three weeks Mr.. Buchan-
ans commission as minister. In the
meantime Mr.. Buchanan has arrived
upon the isthmus, where he has oc-
cupied the position of private citizen,
except for a special commission to act
as the personal representative of the
President in gathering Information
concerning existing conditions there.
Senator Morgan took the floor when
the Senate went into executive session
to-day. He made a general protest
against the confirmation of Mr. Buch-
anan as minister, on the ground
that the position to which the Presi-
dent had made appointment was not
in existence at the time the appoint
ment was made and could not be Gre
ated without the cooperation of the
Senate. Senator Spooner answered for
the Republicans. He cited numerous
authorities and presidents in support
of the Presidents action. Senator AL
lison also spoke briefly in support of
the administration, while Senators Ba-
con and Culberson favored the Demo-
cratic contention.
The motion to lay Mr.. Morgan's mo-
ton on the table was made by Mr..
Lodge.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-12
REYES GOING HOME.
Considers That He Cannot Serve
Columbia at Washington.

Columbia at Washington.
Washington, Jan. 11.-Gen. Rafael
Reyes, the Colombian envoy who has
been in Washington in connection with
the Panama matter for about month,
left the city at midnight for New York,
preparatory to his departure for Co
lombia in a few days.
The departure of Gen. Reyes does
not constitute the breaking of diplo-
matte relations with the United States,
but merely the suspension Of the ne
gotiations which have been going on
with the State Department, having in
view the refrigeration of Panama as
part of the United States Of Colon
bia. Whether they will be resumed
hereafter is not known.
DIR. Herran. the Colombia charge,
remains in Washington to attend to
legation business other than Panama
matters. Advices which have reached
here from Colombia show that there
is still considerable excitement there
over the attitude the United States
have taken in the Panama matter.
Gen. Reyes made a farewell call on
Secretary Hay to-day. He endeavored
to show Gen. Reyes the futility of
Colombias efforts to retain Panama,
but regards the matter as still open
to further efforts toward a peaceful
adjustment.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-12
BOILER EXPLOSION
KILLED SIX MEN.
Four Others Were Injured, Perhaps
Fatally.

Four Others Were Injured, Perhaps
Fatally.
Tustin, Mich, Jan. 1.-THE boiler in
the saw mill owned by H. w. Marsh
of Manistee, located at Hicks Lake, in
Osceola county, exploded to-day and
killed six men, injuring four others,
perhaps fatally. The dead:
Bert Lester.
Len Chase.
Mark Bradley.
F. L. Morris.
Len Dalton.
E. Powers.
All were married men and lived at
Dighton.
The injured:
William Ward, Dighton.
Horton Father, Millbrook. fracture
of skull at base. right arm broken.
Unknown man. injured internally.
The explosion occurred just as the
employees were preparing to start up
for the afternoon, and the force of the
exploding boiler tore the mill into
pieces, hurting the men in all direc-
lions. Portions of the mill were
thrown hundreds of feet.
It is believed the explosion was due
to low water in the boiler.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-12
1000 Die IN BATTLE.
BRITISH DEFEAT ARMY of THE
MAD MULLAH.
BRITISH LOSS is TRIVIAL
CASUALTIES GREATER AMONG
OFFICERS THAN MEN.

Maj. Gen. EgertOn, Commanding the
British Troops, Reports Upon the
BattIe-His 1920 Men Opposed
5000 Dervishes, Who Gave Way
Before the Fire and Charge of
the British-Greatest Loss Suffered
by Dervishes in the ROut.
Alden, Arabia, Jan. 11.-An engage
ment in Somaliland between a British
force and the forces of the Mad Null
lah has resulted in a severe defeat
of the latter, who lost 1000 men dead.
The British had two officers killed and
eight officers severely wounded.
Report of EgertOn.
London, Jan. 1.-THE war Office to-
night gave out the following dispatch,
which had been received from Mai.
Gen. Egerton, commanding the Somali-
land expeditionary force, and which is
dated from Jidballi, Somaliland, Jan.
il:
Advanced this morning twelve miles
to Jidballi. First brigade, commanded
by Manning, second brigade under Fas-
kins and mounted troops under Kenna.
Total strength of the regulars, 1900;
irregulars, 1000; Jidballi held by 5000
Dervishes.
Mounted troops enveloped enemy S
right and infantry advanced within 70J
yards of his position. Dervishes ad-
vanced, but were unable to face frontal
fire, coupled with flank attack.
Enemy broke and fed and was pur-
sued ten miles. Dervishes killed es-
timated at 1000, mostly in the pursuit
Many prisoners and 400 rifles taken.
Il regret to report that two officers
Of regulars were killed and nine Off
GERS wounded: five OF the rank and
file wounded: of native troops, seven
killed and sixteen wounded: of irreg-
ulars. two killed and two wounded.
Am inclined to think this is the
Mullah's main force. The Mullah HIM
self was not present, but was expected
at Jidballi to-day"
Maj. Gen. Egerton's force is camp
ing tonight two miles beyond Jidballi
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-12
MRS. C0YT WILL BE
A MISSING WITNESS.

San Francisco. Jan. ia private
message has been received in this city
from New York, which announced that
Mrs. Lillian Hitchcock Coyt has been
in that city and had just sailed for
Paris. 1t was subsequently learned
here that Mrs. Coyt has arranged to
be absent from San Francisco for an
indefinite period and before leaving
this city she had turned over to a trust
company all her private business af-
fairs, accompanied with a power of at
torney.
Mrs. Coyt is the principal witness in
the case of Alexander Garnett, her
relative, charged with the murder OF
local hotel, which comes up to-day In
court.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-12
FIVE PLACED ON TRIAL
FOR POSTAL FRAUDS
All of the Defendants Are to He
Tried as One.

All of the Defendants Are to He
Tried as One.
t Washington, Jan 11.-August w.
Machen, Diller B. Croft, Samuel A.
Croft, of Washington, and DR.. and
Mrs. George E. Lorenz of Toledo, o.,
indicted in connection with the post
office investigation, were placed on
trial in Criminal Court No. 1, Justice
Pritchard presiding. All the defendants
were present but the attendance of
spectators was small.
The defendants are charged with
conspiracy to defraud the government
in connection with the sale of letter
box fasteners. After formal demurrers
to the indictment were entered and
overruled, they were arraigned and
pleaded not guilty.
After and hour spent in an endeavor
to select a jury the panel was ex-
hausted and court adjourned until to-
morrow. Eleven jurors had been Sc
lected.
An argument regarding the number
of challenges to which each side was
entitled in the selection of the jury
ended In a victory for the government,
Justice Pritchard announcing that all
the defendants should be regarded as
one and should challenge accordingly.
The effect of this was to allow the de-
Tense only ten challenges altogether,
instead of fifty, as contended for by
counsel for the five defendants
This was taken as an indication Of
the courts intention to expedite trial
of the cases and avoid delay by reason
of technicalities.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-12
CHINESE LOOK FOR WAR.
They DO Not Seem Able to Take the
Peaceful View.

London, Jan. 12.-The Times Pekin
correspondent, cabling under yester-
days date, says that the Chinese min
lister at Toxic, at the request of the
Japanese Foreign Office, telegraphed
the following communication to Prince
Ching:
1.-THE second Russian reply to the
Japanese proposals has been received at
Toxic, but it is unfavorable and can
not be accepted by Japan, who will,
unless Russia recedes, be compelled to
promptly resort to arms.
I'm view of such an eventuality
Japan urges and expects China to
maintain the strictest neutrality, to
preserve order throughout the empire
to guard foreigners resident in the in
terror and to take special care to pre-
serve order in. the provinces of Shan
Tung and Yunnan, lest foreign powers
might seize the preteXt of disorder
and make aggressive movements there
in"
The correspondent says that the dis
patch has deeply impressed the Chin
csc, who now believe war to be in
evitable.
He adds that notes looking to the
ratification of the treaty between
China and Japan were exchanged yes
terday afternoon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-12
circumstances arising which would call
into action the Anglo-Japan treaty.
JAPAN's ANSWER TO RUSSIA
Considered by the Cabinet and
Elder Statesmen.

Toxic, Jan. 1.-THE cabinet and
elder statesmen met for joint con-
ference at the official residence of Pre-
mier Katsura this afternoon. The
Premier, who is ill, was not pres
ent. They discussed the political and
strategical situation and will report
to the throne tomorrow.
The note delivered by Foreign Minis
ter Komura on Saturday to Baron De
Rosen, the Russian minister, was
merely preliminary to Japan's formal
response, which has not yet been deliv-
cred.
The question at issue were discussed
at to-days conference of the cabinet
and elder statesmen, and a final deci-
sion is expected tomorrow. When
this has been reached, the conference
will appear before the throne and sub
init the answer agreed upon. After
this has been done, the final proposals
of Japan will be handed to Baron De
ROSen.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-12
ADJOURNED IN HIS HONOR.
Tribute Paid to Gordon by United
States Judge Jones.

States Judge Jones.
Montgomery, Ala, Jan. lin the
United States Court to-day, Judge
Thomas G. Jones, who served on the
staff of the late Gen. Gordon, said in
part
Gordon was indeed a great Ameri-
can. IT, therefore, we look only to
his counsels and acts since the great
war, it would be meet and fit that a
United States court, which in its
sphere represents a common country,
shoulS no honor to the memory of this
illustrIous American. But, apart from
this, his career in war illustrated all
that is highest and noblest in a God
fearing manhood and typified a moral
grandeur which made him loved by all
the people of the South at the hour of
his death beyond all other men. In
order, therefore, to do fitting homage
to the memory of Gen. John B. Cor
don. the illustrious Southern soldier.
as well as the great American, the
court will now adjourn"
Judge Jones stated that he would ad-
ioIlrn court on the day of the funeral
in order that jurors, witnesses and
others might have an opportunity to
go to Atlanta.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-12
BY FIRE AT 0AKFIELD.
Three of the Towns Largest stores
Were Destroyed.

Albany Gal, Jan. 1.-THE town
of Oakfield, midway between Albany
and Cordele, on the Albany and North
ern Railway, lost the three largest
stores, comprising the principal por-
ton Of the business district by fire
on Saturday night.
A large kerosene lamp fell from
the ceiling in ]. A. McLendon's store
and exploded while the place was fill
ed with customers. The store was
completely destroyed, with all it's con-
tents, and the flames spread to the
large general store of w. ]. jackson,
and the drug store of DR.. w. j..
Hall. The Oakfield postofice, together
with the three stores, was destroy
ed.
w. j. Jackson's loss is about $780,
with no insurance. DIR. w. j. Hall
estimates his loss at about $4,000. He
also was without insurance. j. A.
MoLendon's stock was worth nearly
$4,000, and was insured for $3.50. The
building was not insured.
The stores will be rebuilt.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-12
THINK BRITAIN READY
TO SUPPORT JAPAN

London, Jan. 12.-Premier Balfour,
speaking at Manchester last night, de-
clined to discuss the differences be-
tween Russia and Japan, on the ground
that such discussions would do little
service to the cause of peace. The
Premier said:
mo one can contemplate hostilities
between two great civilized countries
without feelings Of misgiving and Of
depression.
Premier Balfour added that Great
britain would carry out to the fullest
extent all her treaty obligations.
Premier Balfours guarded statement
is commented on by this morning.
newspapers as an intimation of the In
ienuon Of the government to accord
full support to Japan In the event Of
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-12
GOVERNOR CALLS UPON
THE CITIES TO MOURN.
wants All Georgia to Take Part in
GOrdon's Funeral.

NofuOhS Funeral
Atlanta, Jan. 11.-Funeral exercises,
which will be participated in by dis
hguished men of the South, will be
Leld over the remains of Gen. John B.
GORDON in this city at noon Thursday.
Inc exercises, which will be of eulo-
sSuc character, will be conducted in
ule House of Representatives in the
''ale House, and statesmen, as well as
veteran followers of the dead chieftain,
Will take part.
me body of Gen. Gordon will arrive
III lhls city at $40 o'clock Wednesday
"oInlng and with a guard stationed
Ground it, will lie in state in the State
muse Tor the greater part of two days,
10i'ils which time the men who fol-
""ed The flag will pay their last trib-
u'e-Jhe body afterwards to be laid
away in Oakland Cemetery.
a proclamation was issued by Gov.
-s'feH to-day, ordering that the day
'he funeral be observed throughout
ce state The proclamation of the
' WHICH Is 6ulOBy 10 Geu.
9'iooh as soldier, statesman and
citizen, says:
4" view of the great sorrow that
'iss heavily upon the people and as
mark Of respect to the revered MEM
oI Georgia's noble son, it is re-
'.''ed that the people in the various
tS and towns of the state assemble
"een 10 o'clock a. m. and IL O'Clock
vi Thursday. the 14th day of
,. '''Iy' the hours set apart for the
services, for the purpose of
LING tribute to their dead hero and
as. 'S end the mayors of the different
n. ana towns, and commanders of
Va. 'espective camps Of Confederate
a.ans are appointed committees in
So OF these memorial ceremonies.
o. is further ordered that a guard
II. "onor from the Fifth Regiment of
TN. 9eorsia State Troops be stationed
r,, .'a his remains as they lie in
me Offices Of the Capitol be
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-12
CONFIRMED BY SENATE.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE Senate to-
day in executive session confirmed the
following nominations;
William H. Taft. of Ohio. Secretary
OF War; Luke +. Wright, Tennessee.
Civil Governor of the Philippine Is
rands
Henry c. Ide. Vermont. vice governor
of the Philippine Islands.
aster-Ge orgia: Lizzie Hamil-
ton, Buford
North CaroIina-Edwin H. Morris.
Mocksvilla
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-12

closed during the day set apart for his
funeral, and the state flags be display
ed at half mast for ten days"
By an order issued by Gen. Stephen
D. Lee. commander-in-chie of the
United Confederate Veterans who ar
rived here to-day, Gen. Clement A.
Evans, commanding the Department of
the Tennessee, will have charge of all
the arrangements for the funeral of
Gen. Gordon.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-12
BIDS ron THE BONDS
To BE Issued TO Buy PhiIiuuine
Frinrs' Lands.

Washington, Jan. bids for the
Philippine friar lands bonds were
opened at the War Department to-
day. The highest bid for the purchase
Of the entire issue of s1000,000 was
from Harvey Fiske e. Sons, associated
with Fiske and Robinson and the
National City Bank of New York.
Their figures were for all or none OF
the bonds. 107.577 and for all or any
part Of the bonds. 1857. There were
eighty bidders in all and much higher
figures were offered for small lots Of
the bondG
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-12
FOR POsTOFFICE EXPENSES
RecOmme N dntiOns Made for Rome
and jacksonville.
n r. M. Larner

Washington, Jan. 1.-THE Secretary
Of the Treasury to-day submitted to
Congress a favorable recommendation
for an appropriation Of $4,000 to cover
the expenses incurred by the Post
master in Rome. Ca. for rental of
temporary quarters and expenses in
cidental thereto.
In the same communication the sec
rotary recommends an appropriation of
81 900 for rental of temporary quar-
tiers for the postoffice and Custom
House at Jacksonville, Fla, for the
fiscal year ending June 10, 1904.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-01-12
RUssIA's STAND THE SAME.
No Material Change from Her First
Attitude.

London, Jan. lit is learned by the
Associated Press that the terms enun-
ciated in the forecast of the Russian
communication to the powers, cabled
from Berlin to-day. are practically
identical with Russia's former reply,
of which Japan asked a reconsidera-
ton.
1t is stated that Russia's last reply,
which Japan is now considering, diff
fers in no essential from Russia's pre-
vious proposals, the only difference
being in the wording, together with
some minor concessions concerning
Corea, which, it is stated, Japan con-
siders immaterial.