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The Washington times., 1904-01-05

The charge d'afaires Of the Italian
embassy and the Countess di Cellere
entertained at dinner last evening when
their guests were the counselor of the
Austrian embassy and Baroness Giskra,
the Third Assistant Secretary of State
and Mrs. Peirce. Mrs Frederick Keep,
Miss dc Hoz. Arthur Raikes, of the
British embassy; Lieutenant de Tara
mond, of the French embassy, and Mr..
de Lima Silva, of the Brazilian lega-
UCn.
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Weddings Engagements
ParkeT-W Woodward.

The date for the marriage Of Miss
Irene Woodward. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. 5. w. Woodward. to Brainard w.
Parker, son Of Mr. and Mrs. +. S. Par
ker. has been set for January II. The
wedding viii take place at the Wood
ward home. I'm Wyoming Avenue, and
will be a quiet one. owing to a recent
death i'm the family of the groom-elect.
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Chit Chat.

senator and Mrs. Depew have can
celed all social engagements for Jan
uary owing TO the sudden death. in
Detroit yesterday, Of the Senator 5
brother. Lawrence Depew. Senator De
pew, who left the city yesterday, will
return to Washington tomorrow.
Mrs. Clarence Moore will entertain at
tea this afternoon in honor of Mrs
Edward Browning. of Philadelphia
Stewart b. WiIbern was called to his
home IN Norfolk by the sudden death of
his father, Col William G. Wilbern,
which occurred January !. Colonel VIII
bern was a veteran of the Confederate
army.
Miss Silvia de Grass Fowler is enter
tanning Miss Willets. of Virginia
Mrs. Chaffee will resume her Tuesday
afternoon receptions today.
Mrs. Roberts, wife Of Representative
Roberts. viii be at home this afternoon.
Miss Julia Cottrell and Miss Bessie
Steele. who are the guests OF Mrs.
Henry Polkinhorn, of 1893 2 Street
northwest. viii return to their home in
| Richmond, Va, today.
| Mrs. Schley, wife Of Rear Admiral
| Schley, will give a tea this afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. George X. LanahaI
have taken possession of their new
/ home. 2OS5 Q Street. which was built
during the past summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Galloway have
issued cards for a reception on January
| 16. in celebration Of the twenty-fifth an
/ niversary of their marriage.
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Cabinet Notes.

The women of the Cabinet circle. eN-
cept Mrs Hay and Mrs Shaw. will be
at home this afternoon.
The Washington times., 1904-01-05

The Misses Horstmann gave a dinner
last evening in honor Of Miss McKenna
and Pitts Dufheld. OF New York, whose
marriage takes place tomorrow
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Dinners.

Senator and Mrs. Fairbanks entertain
ed in honor OF the Indiana delegation IN
Congress last evening Among the
guests were Senator Beveridge, Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Holiday, Representa-
i've and Mrs Lands. Representative
and Mrs Overstreet, Representative
and Mrs Robinson, Representative and
Mrs. Brick. and Representative and Mrs
Hemenway.
The Washington times., 1904-01-05

The Russian ambassador and Count
ess Cassini have cards out for a dinner
on January j in honor of Miss Roose-
welt, the daughter Of the President
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Doings in the Realm of S0Cietu

Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, who are the guests
Of Captain and Mrs. Cowles. Invited to
meet Mr. and Mrs. Reid were Mrs.
Cowles, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas +. Walsh
Paymaster General and Mrs. Bates. Cen
eral Young. General and Mrs. Gillespie
and General Crozier
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Major General and Mrs. Gillespie will
give a dinner on January 13, when the
Secretary Of War and Mrs. Root viii be
the guests Of honor.
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LunCheonS.

Senator and Mrs. Fairbanks Will en-
tertain at luncheon on Saturday in hon
or OF Mr.. and Mrs Whitelaw Reid. of
New York.
Mrs. Richardson Glover gave daintily
appointed luncheon yesterday, when six
teen Of the friends Of her young daugh-
ters, the Misses Dora and Beatrice. were
the guests.
General and Mrs. Chaffee entertained
al luncheon today in honor Of Mr.. and
The Washington times., 1904-01-05

Mrs. Clarence Moore will entertain AT
a tea this afternoon in honor of Mrs.
Edward Browning. of Philadelphia.
The Washington times., 1904-01-05

Baroness Won Sternburg. wife of the
German ambassador. entertained at
luncheon TODAY.
The Washington times., 1904-01-05

w. ". Finley. vice president OF the
Southern Railway, and Mrs. Finley en-
tertained at a dinner last evening. fol-
lowed by a dance
The Washington times., 1904-01-05

General and Mrs. Draper have cards
out for dinner on January 10.
The Washington times., 1904-01-05

Miss Silvia de Grass Fowler is enter
tanning Miss WiIets. of Virginia
The Washington times., 1904-01-05
MENUS FOR TOMORROW
BREAKFAST.

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Baked Apples.
Cereal.
Prea kfast Bacon. Eggs
German Fried Potatoes.
Buckwheat Cakes.
Coffee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24
PLANS FOR WAR CONTINUE
JAPAN STILL ARMING.
C0ast Defence Measures-HOpe of
Peace Seems abandoned.

London. Jan. pa dispatch 10 the Central
News from Toxic says:
An extraordinary issue Of The Gazette" has
been published. containing imperial ordi-
nance approving the various coast defence regu-
lations and forbidding under stated penalties,
the navigation OF private vessels. fishing within
specified areas or the carrying out of marine
work which might be inimical to japanese naval
interests.
The decree is regarded as being highly signif-
icant
The "Kohumin ShimbL-," in warlike edi-
torial, declares that the arr.v non-arrival Of
Russia's reply does not affect the situation. and
says:
Every hope of securing the legitimate demands
Of Japan automatically has been abandoned,
and the government, therefore, is compelled 70
take such steps and to reserve to itself sucn
freedom Of action will insure perpetual peace
In the Far East.
Confirming his dispatch OF yesterday saying
that the Empress Dowager of China has de-
cided at all costs 10 fight for the freedom OF
Manchuria from foreign control. the correspond
ent Of The Globe" at Shanghai says China has
received good reason to depend on the armed re-
sistance Of the powers for the maintenance of
the integrity of the empire. Irrespective Of any
action the part OF Japan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24
CRISIS THOUGHT NEAR.
Port arthur officials Erpect Decis-
ion TO-day-RuSSia'S Reserves.

Port Arthur. Jan. 23-High officials here say
they believe war or peace will be decided to-day
tomorrow.
After conference OF the heads OF ali tho de-
partments OF the Manchurian administration, or
ders were issued that a list Of every available
army and navy reserve man In Manchuria be
drawn up as well as a list Of those Indispensable
for the civil administration. II is said that the
reserves number $1,000 men.
The bulk Of the Port Arthur feet is stationed
just outside the mouth OF the harbor
Naval and military stores in unusual quaint
ties are being bought on the condition Of imme-
date delivery.
The Admiralty authorities answering inquiries
the part OF shipowners. decline 70 define the
rights Of neutral ships bound for Japan ship
ping rates have advanced 100 per cent IN the
last fortnight Otherwise the traffic OF foreign
ships especially in Japanese coal which II OBJ
tained by indirect purchase. continues normal
The shipping companies. however. are prepar-
ing to withdraw from here. The authorities are
considering the question OF renewing the non
combatants. for whose transportation ships are
in readiness.
. Owing 10 the disorder in the native city here
among the coolies because the government works
hav been stopped. a strong force Of guards oc-
cupes all the streets at night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24
NO WAR MOVE BY JAPAN
To act only When Negotiations
End -Reply Not Yet Sent.

London. Jan. 23.-There Is no confirmation
here OF the reports that Japan has occupied Ma
sanpho. Baron Hayash the japanese Minister
not only discredited them, but said.
The japanese government had previously de-
cided not take any half measures. or any
cial 10 the negotiations so long as they are pro
ceeding. When Japan decides to take action shN
will announce il frankly 10 Russia and the rest
OF the world.
According to Baron Hayashi the situation is
unchanged He continues TO take the gloomiest
view Of the situation.
The Russian Ambassador Count Benckendorn.
when asked about the runor that the reply q
Russia to Japan sent from St. Petersburg
yesterday. said:
1T is not true. I have not yet received any
information as to what form the reply Will take
or when il will be sent" Count Benckendorff
significantly remarked that he believed the dues-
ton Of japanese settlements in Manchuria to be
the most important outstanding question but
this" he added, certainly does not seem worth
going to about" He continued
As regards the japanese demand for tho in
clusion Of a Russian acknowledgment Of Chinese
sovereignty over Manchuria in the Russo-Jap-
anese treaty, that is merely "a matter OF words
and surely no war about words would be justifi-
able. So ! am hopeful OF peaceful outcome Of
the negotiations. The announcement from st
Petersburg that peace is desired I'm such high
quarter is most significant but before the rovaI
wish be assured the fulhlment OF several
questions must be settled. None OF them. how
ever, in my judgment. are worth the terrible re-
OF
Count Benckendorff added that he believed the
report to be correct that the British government
did not think the question Of japanese settle
ments in Manchuria. on which he laid much
stress was sufficient to cause
The British Cabinet met at noon to-day Tho
main business was the Kings Speech at the re-
assembling Of Parliament and the legislative
programme with probably some reviewing Of the
Far Eastern situation though the Foreign Office
Is without any further information on this sub
1ect
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24
NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS.
Continued from nrst page.

dencs OF the opinion Of the industrial North or
the SscaI question, and while the verdict waf
not decisive. II was favorable to free trade
Lord wimborne's approaching dinner party
and reception for the Liberals and the Unionis
Free Traders VIII be fine example OF hypriC
politics The arrangements for It are probably
magnshed by the Chamberlain press In spiTi
OF mischief making. but the presence Of LORD
Rosebery, the Duke OF Devonshire. Sir Henry
Campbell- Bannerman, Lord Goschen. John Nor
ley. Lord George Hamilton. Winston Churchill
Lord Hugh Cecil Sir William Harcourt and
Lord Spencer in the same room viii be va
riety show unequalled since the original zoo1os'
teal collection OF Noah's Arc.
The Duke Of Devonshire is hitting out well In
his speeches against Mr.. Chamberlain. and nc
IS a powerful ally Of the Free Trade cause, bu'
hts championship OF the education acts makes
him an impossible leader OF the Liberal party
recruited largely from the Nonconformists. and
embarrassing colleague IN the Rosebery Cab
snet. Lady Tweedmouth and Lady Wimborne
are probably responsible for this pretty bit OF
drsw ng room politics. and the King has nothins
TO 90 with it. although the Duke Of Devonshire
and Lord Rosebery are his intimate friends
Tbs Chamberlain partisans forecast the speedy
defeat OF a coalition ministry of that KIND,
81 Is an be formed. They consider 1t impossi-
bic , induce progressive Radicals and Nom
comic rnists to support so anomalous a com
bina on. Lady Lansdowne replaces TIE
Duo SIS Of Devonshire as Government hostess
Ehas Parliament meets and Lady Tweedmouth
enter aims the Opposition.
zyhe most remarkable London show has been
she cross-examination Of Whitaker Wright by
2uggs Isaacs. with the witness as wary D. a
layy,,r himself. but the theatres have also leen
fnte- sting. Henry Arthur Jones's comedy OF
mar ers at the Haymarket, Joseph Entan-
Kise' has defective construction. but the 6ia-
logua is brilliant and the characters are drawn
from life. The exhibition Of a group OF male
scan aImongers IS most amusing, and the satire
IS ven salted. The acting OF Cyril Guide, Miss
Ellis Jeffreys, Mrs. Charles Calvert and Captain
Marshall has also scored unequivocal success
AZ tie Criterion Theatre in q new species of
fhrcical comedy. with consistent and ingenious
plor IS a basis for a farrago Of nonsense. The
Duke OF Killicrankie," with the ludicrous story
Of the abduction of the heroine and her incar-
ceraiOn IN a Highland castle, has been re-
ceived with delight by the audiences as fresh
and original order Of entertainment, and
We>don Grossmith, Eva Moore and Marie HI
sngton are highly successful in making legiti-
mate fun without the coarse horseplay ordt-
narily associated with farce. l. n. p
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24
RECIPROCITY WITH FRANCE.
New Agreement Decentralization of Re-
taliation for Duty on American Meats.

Paris Jan 23-The officials 81 the United States
Embassy and OF the Ministry Of Commerce express
satisfaction at the dispatches from Washington IN
dicating disposition to make a new commercial
agreement between France and the United States
Negotiations to that end have been going since
last July when the French Parliament without
warning placed a practically prohibitive rate on
American pork and salt meat
n the course Of the negotiations an official init
nation was given that II the prohibitYe rates on
American pork were continued President Roosevelt
might find it necessary to exercise his authority
under the reciprocity agreement OF 1898 to suspend
the reduced rates which the United States accords
10 French clarets and other still wines. Under the
agreement OF 1898 French still wines are admitted
into the United States at 81 cents gallon. which
Ii considerably below the regular rate. but a
clause in the agreement gives the President the
right to suspend the reduced rate IL any action is
taken prejudicial to American trade. Il there
fore pointed out to the Ministry OF Commerce that
the prohibitive rates American pork likely
TO be considered such a prejudice to American
trade 10 warrant the President IN suspeuding the
privileged duty wines.
The French authorities met tho suggestion In a
most agreeable and conciiatory spirit They asked
however whether, Il the low rates on American
pork were restored, the United States would re-
duce the rate on French champagnes This Is not
conceded, as it was held that the minimum rate on
pork matter Of right, having existed when
the reciprocity agreement Of 1898 signed. In
the OF the discussion the statement was
made that if the United States reduced the rate on
chsmpagnes France would reduce the rate on Porto
Rican coffee. The coffee reduction was rot con-
sidered fair equivalent for a reduction on cham
pagnes.
The discussions have not reached definite results
as the question OF further concessions Is dependent
upon the bill now pending in Parliament permit
ting the government TO restore the low rates on
pork and salt meats. The measure is meeting with
resistance from the agricultural element. on the
ground that the American products threaten French
Industry. There are indications. however that the
government influence Will insure its passage. The
rates thereafter Will be reduced from 30 francs on
100 kilOs. to 20 francs which sufficient 10 reneuy
the trade Interrupted since last July.
Owing To the friendly attitude Of the French an
thorites through the negotiations. # is expected
that the ,eadmission Of American pork may lead
0 2 further agreement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24
MORALES'S VICTORIES
San Pedro de NacOriS Taken
Rebels DiShearteR%d.

San Juan. p r.. Jan. 23-The Cuban steamer
Julia from San Domingo January 21. has
arrived here. bringing number OF Dominican
refugees, who confirm the report of the surTen-
der of Porto Plata by the revolutionary leader.
General Deschamps. They also report the sur
render Of SOsua by General Cespedes, and an
nounce that San Pedro de MacOris surrendered
on January > TO Generals Ovando and Belmau-
General Rodriguez. who defended the place. en-
barked on the Clyde Line steamer Cherokee.
while General OvandO assumed the functions of
Civil Governor and General Belmau seized the
Custom House. Many families fled in panic to
the contiguous country. General Caceres will
shortly it is believed. retaSe Moca La Vega
and san Pedro de Macors.
The failure of the movement of General Jime-
nez is imminent, according TO these refugees,
who declare that it will be due to the want OF
trust in him felt by his generals. lack of
money and the failure to observe humane meth
DDS Of warfare ana avert blOOdshed.
Evangelista, the twenty-three-y ear-old son or
former President WOz Gil. and many other
persons have been sent by General Morales to
Curacao, and will probably come to Porto Rico
General Navarro, who commands the besiegers
OF the Dominican capital, recently appealed 10
Archbishop MeTenO to urge upon the defenders
the surrender of the city. His appeal was &C
cOmparied by threat to open bOmbardment
Unless his demand was granted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24
RUssIA's MANCHURIAN RIGHTS.
Report That Assurances to Powers Do Not
Include Recent Treaties.

St Petersburg, Jan. 23.-The necessity Of an
exchange OF views between Russia and the other
powers interested regarding the application OF
their rights in Manchurla so to avoid posi-
Die nderstandings and harmonic the inter
ests Of Russia and the other powers in that
province" is emphasized in to-day's Russ"
This paper says it learns authoritatively that
the announcement that Russia has recognized
the inviolability of the rights acquired by for
eign powers in Manchuria under existing
treaties has connection with the ratification
of the commercial treaty between the United
States and China or the Japanese Chinese
treaty. The Russ" also denies that Russia has
given her assent TO the ratification OF these
treaties. because. rs China is not vassal
State she has perfect liberty. to conclude any
treaty"
-Nevertheiess' adds the Russ foreign
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24

4specisl 70 The New-Tcrk Tribune by French Cabls)
Copyright: 1904 BY The Tribune Assocation)
Paris Jan. 23.-AIl the heterogeneous forces
OF the opposition, including Nationalist Royal
lists and CleTicals united yesterday in a supreme
effort to overturn the Combes Cabinet on the
question Of the expulsion from LunevilIe OF
Able Delsor. the Alsstian Deputy to the Reichs-
7ag. who was proceeding to protest against the
anti-elericaI policy Of the French government
ne Manifestations had been arranged in the
Place de Ia Concorde, beneath the statue o.
S1rasbourg Several thousand Alsatfan SIN.
path izers marched bareheaded before the statue
Groups. OF Nationalist became so threatening
that troops and police were patroed to prevent
q forcible entry into the Chamber Of Deputies,
where the debate took the form OF parliament
tary duel between Prime Minister Combes and
NJ Ribot It was a grand field day for the
Chamber OF Deputies. and the Opposition loudly
Wanted that the day Of revenge had come and
that n COmbes would be endorsed In the
diplomatic tribune were the Papal Nuncio and
the ambassadors of Germany and Austria, and
the front tier Of boxes was lined with women in
delicious gowns and dainty hats
NJ RibOt made most eloquent but violent
attack upon N. Combes, supported by all the
light artillery OF the Nationalist. II. Ribot,
who is in feeble health, nearly tainted away on
the tribune but raIIying with a glass Of port
wine. continued his philippe against the Cabi-
net Minister Combes, who is an adroit pariia-
nnentary speaker. with clear, penetrating voice
showed that Able Delsor was neither French
nor German. He was simply Roman Catholic
As 20 the patriotic side of the question he would
7niy say that the government was quite as
pat lotto as the Nationalist. but II manifested
u patriotism in a less noisy fashion After re-
gretting that the able was not simply asked TO
ieave French territory, instead Of being actually
expelled, NJ. Combes referred 10 the violent
fraacophobe articles from Able DeIsorss pen.
He had used such expressions as "Loubet the
EcOundrel"; "Pelletan, the Socialist, is a sharper
and swindler'; the Deputies are gang of
rascals," and he regretted that the French gov
eminent had such an odious person at its
head" and that refers TO me-" explained NJ.
-Onnbes. amidst laughter from the Left ana
shtuts OF Bravo" quite truep' from the
sight In conclusion. he declared that he SUD-
1lsion, and hoped the Chamber would support
IN IN its turn. The Chamber did so by a ma
sEity vote Of 81 With this fresh victory, the
ombes Cabinet which came into power as long
% as June. 1902. Is firmly in the saddle.
The Russo-Japanese negotiations are steadily
taking more peaceful outlook IN diplomatic
circles. This is attributed. above all. to the
strong personality Of the Gar and 10 the IN
selnitting tacful efforts Of the French Minister
= Foreign Affairs, n. Decasse, who has not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24
RUSSIAN PEASANT REFORMS.
Aims of the New Legislation-Great Interest
Shown in the Plans

ST. Petersburg Jan. 23-The imperial ukase made
public January q, ordering the assembling Of
government conferences to elaborate the new
peasant laws monopoZes attention here relegat-
ing the Ear Eastern crisis a secondary plc>e.
The press enthusiastically halls the. proposed re-
forms. which based the narcfesto OF March
H. 1903 the newspapers reiteratlEs that this is the
greatest step for the Improvement OF the condition
OF the peasantry since the emancipation OF the
serfs. The ul1ase IS welcomed by the Liberals al
though the ''NOyostg remarks that II is "a pity
that the peasants themselves not empowered
specifically to send delegates" The drafting com
mittee proposes that the laws shall be guided by
the following aims:
lation with modern requirements
becond-To reorganize the courts IN order 10 ex-
peoite the settlement OF village disputes
Third-To define individual rights regarding COM
munsl lands, ~
Eourth-ro discover means for stimulating indi-
ing methods. " IA
ftfth-ro settle disputes between the peasants
ard neighbortnE landowners.
biNth-To urge on the peasants respect for the
laws and rights OF property.
The new laws wiz he applicable only 10 the prov-
tnces Of European Russia. where reliable statistics
and data are available
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-24
FAULTS IN ECONOMIC PLAN.
New German Society Meets with Adverse
Criticism-Schisms

Berlin, Jan. 23-The programme OF the Middle
European Economic Society is rather sceptically
criticised through Germany. II IS pointed out
that the society embraces extremely heterogene-
Gus elements. whose disagreement regarding
aims and means was concealed at the first meet
ing Of the society only by careful avoidance OF
all discussion
It is also observed that effort 10 bring
about a greater international division OF labor
within the limits OF the proposed Middle Euro
pean economic unit would conflict sharply with
the prevailing national protective systems, and
that general imitation OF American production
would be Of doubtful wisdom. since the Cont
mental manufacturers are able 10 compete with
the United States now in many instances
through specialization ard careful attention to
Individual orders, though II IS admitted that the
machinery and tool manufacturers would gain
immensely from the standardization OF their
products.
il Is believed that the society Is likely 10 find
its most fruitful labors in the simplihCation OF
the customs procedure and the attainment OF
greater harmony IN the commercial laws Of the
various countries.