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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21
WERE ON THIN ICE.
Misunderstanding Between Russia and
United States Averted.

United States Averted.
Washington, Jan. 16.-What might
have developed into an unfortunate
misunderstanding between the gov.
ernments Of the United States and
Russia in Manchuria was adjusted at
a conference at the state department
yeGterday between Mr.. Hay, the SEQ.
rotary Of state, and Count Cassini, the
Russian ambassador. AS q result, the
Russian government will be advised
by the ambassador that he has tae
best assurances that the interest OF
this country in Manchuria is abso-
lutely and exclusively commercial.
and that the consuls sent to Mukden
and Antung will confine their activi-
ties to the faithful care of American
trade interests in that province.
Count Cassini called at the state
department yesterday to inquire into
certain statements which several
European diplomats here had brought
to his attention and interpreted to in.
dictate a change Of policy on the part
of this government in the direction OK
political Intervention in Manchuria.
The ambassador himself was unwill.
ing to believe that any such change
was even contemplated. in view OF his
understanding throughout the nego-
tiations here that the United States
interests in Msnchuria were those or
trade, not territory.
This conviction was confirmed by
his visit to the state department. The
conference between the secretary and
the ambassador was characterized By
frank cordially on both sides.
The ambassador was assured that
this government does not contemolate
the substitution Of political for
commercial policy IN the far east
This position of the United States.
was stated later. enables the Russten
government to execute with ninnts
fidelity the assurances given Score
tarv Hav thet IN anv eventualitv which
unrest In Manchuria or war with Ja-
pan may preciritate the interests OF
this rountrv will receive the fuhese
protection at the hands OF the Russian
authorities. Not even a change of adj
illustrative control. Il is said. should
the progress OF events necessitate
such a stew. would interfere with the
traoty nrovisiors th's government has
with China regarding our trade n
Manchuria.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21
WILL TRY TO PREVENT WAR.
European Powers Will Exercise Goo'
Offices to Prevent a Conflict.


Offices to Prevent a Conflict.
Paris, Jan. 15.-The intention on the
part of certain European powers to
find means to prevent the Russo-Ja-
ranese controversy drifting into actual
war. has begun to assume definite
proportions, though until yesterday
these means were confined to an eX-
change of views between cabinets as
to what course was desirable, and it
can be asserted that no tender Of
meditation or good offices has yet been
made to Japan or Russia; it is the
accepted view that grave moment
which would warrant representations
from the outside has not been reached.
On the contrary the official view here
continues to expect a peaceful solu-
ton, without outside pressure. This
expectation is borne out by the latest
official advices. One of the dispatch
es sent from Toxic Wednesday night
alleges that Japan's answer had not
been, forwarded up to that time, whihc
leads the Officials to question the pes
simstlc reports based on the state
ments that Japan's answer mad a.
ready been delivered and further de-
fers any steps which may be taken
toward advising the two parties to
terminate the controversy.
In the meantime the cabinets Of
London and Paris have arrived at a
quite clear understanding as to what
will be done Ii the eventuality # war
becomes imminent. This will aot be
by a tender of meditation, as this Is
considered to be too extreme a step
in diplomatic procedure, when two
of the foremost powers are the prin-
cipal disputants. The form of the
representations will be that known
in diplomatic usage "a tenocr "a
good Offices. This consists mainly In
giving friendly advice for the main
tenance of peace. In the present case
1t is likely to include rather definite
suggestions that the outside powers
consider that the main question caus-
ing the present differences are entire
ly susceptible to pacific adjustment.
How far the other cabinets Of Europe
and the United States will give moral
or actual support to the friendly rep
reservations Is an open question, rs
the exchange Of views have thus far
been confined mainly to London and
Paris; but throughout the exchanges
there has been a strong sentiment
that the united influence Of Europe
and the United States should give
at least moral support to the efforts
to avert a conflict. -... .
This has been one Of the chief fac
tors in the strong belief In official
quarters during the last few days that
the Russo-Japanese issue could not re-
suit in war. The opinion today con.
tinues to be that the parties them-
selves will succeed in averting con-
fiict, and that until 1t becomes mani
feet that they are unable to do SO
o action will be taken from the out.
SIDE
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21

Des Moines, Jan. 15.--Senate--AfteI
the Inauguration and the dissolving OF
the Joint session, the senate was called
to order by President Pro Tenn J. A.
Smith. Three senators, Maytag, Cars,
and Smith, OF Des Mones. were ap.
pointed as committee to escort thL
president OF the senate to the room.
Upon the arrival of the lieutenant
governor, Senator Smith made brief
speech, In which he referred to the
feeling entertained by the senators
who had served in the Twenty-nintf
General Assembly, relative to theb
appreciation of the fairness Will
which the lieutenant governor hao
presided during that session. He spoke
OF his ability as presiding officer and
referred to the quiet dignity with
which he performed his duties. In re-
spondin&, Lieutenant Governor Her
riott expressed the hope that he might
create the same impression with this
Thirtieth General assembly and added:
IL have only one suggestion tc
make, that Is that you go about your
duties, not with parsimony, but with
due regard to the interest of the tax
payer, and that this will be a short
and a business session. The EN-
ployes OF the senate were thus sworn
in and the senate adjourned to Jan
uary 20.
House-The house yesterday voted
not to swear in extra employees and
committee clerks until after it recon
venes. After listening to the list OF
standing committees, the house ad.
1ourned to January 26.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21
TRY TO DERAiL TRAINS.

Fort Dodge, Jan. 1S.-Daring at.
tempts at hold-ups along the Sioux
City branch of the Illinois Central
railroad have caused a genuine sen.
sation in railroad circles here. The
operations of the &ould-be hold-up
men seem to be confined to Owens, a
little station a short distance west OF
Cherokee, and there Is not an engi-
neer who, as he enters this strip OF
track, does not grasp his throttle
with firmer hand, and scan the rails
ahead, as they are Illuminated by the
glare of the headlight, with even more
than his usual vigilance.
Engineer Todd, one of the Centrals
most trusted trainmen, on two sep.
arate occasions has been pulling
trains which were in danger Of derail-
ment as a result Of the efforts of the
hold-up men. On the first occasion,
the cold weather was all that avoided
disastrous wreck. A heavy steel
rail, which under ordinary conditions
would be sufficient to wreck any train,
was placed across the track. In ad.
dition, the plate holding the rails to-
gether was loosened. The rail W IS
made brittle by the cold, and sni D
ped under the impact of the heavy
engine, as 1t rushed through the
night, allowing the train to slide over
into safety.
On the second occasion, as Mr.. Todd
had opened his throttle for fast spin
along the track near Oyens, there was
sudden violent jar, and something
heavy went sliding off into the dark
ness beside the right of way. The
engineer, under strict orders not to
stop, for fear Of a hold-up, made no
delay, but surmised that he had
come into collision with & pile of ties.
The company has said nothing. out
has done much. The track has been
patrolled by section hands, and no
precaution has been neglected which
would insure the safety Of trainmen
and passengers. Officers OF the com
pany are extremely reticent regarding
the matter, which has been hushed UP
no much az nOasihla
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21
GEAR IS ANXIOUS
To keep PEACE
Makes a Definite Statement
to Assembled Members of
Diplomatic Corps.
GREETS THE JAPANESE ENVOY
Russia Renews Assurance That the
Interests Of Americans Will Be
Protected-Answer of Japan Not
an Uitimatum.

st. Petersburg, Jan. 15.-'T desire
and intend to do all In my power to
maintain peace in the far east"
These are the words which the car
spoke to the members of the diplo.
matte corps at the New Years re-
ception held in the winter palace at
noon yesterday. -"aE 30
The car made leisurely round Of
the great white hall with its beautiful
colonnades. In which the representa-.
tives Of the various countries had as
sembled.
His majesty chatted freely with
several OF the diplomats. Keen curl
osity was exhibited all over the room
when his majesty approached Mr..
kudino. the japanese minister to
Russia. The conversation between
the car and the minister was cordial
and extended. His majesty empha-
sized the high neighborly relations
between Japan and Russia, not only
now but in the high value which he
places upon the good and future, and
expressed his mistaken hope that a
mutually satisfactory settlement OF
the difficulties between the two coun-
tries would be arranged Minister Ku-
rino left the reception profoundly i'm
pressed with his majesty's words.
1t had become known here through
the foreign Office that Count Cassini,
the Russian ambassador to the United
States, had been instructed to assure
the United States government that
Russia would not interpose objections
to the commercial treaty between Chi
ma and United States or impede Amer.
lean rights or interests in Manchuria
His majesty referred to these instruc-
lions in a lengthy conversation with
Ambassador Mccormick and laid
much stress on his desire that Russia
and the United States should live on
the terms of intimate and cordial
friendship which had existed for so
many years, and which he especially
wished to maintain. He emphatically
disclaimed the slightest inclination
to hinder the development Of Amert-
can commerce.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21
STILL PREPARING FOR WAR.
Talk for Peace Accompanied by Bel
liqerent Action.

U9eTent ACTON.
Washington, Jan. 16.-State depart
ment advices from Japan indicate an
extraordinary activity in the prepare.
ton for war. These add to the pessi-
mistic feeling already existing here re-
specting the probability of amicable
adjustment of the Russo-Japanese
trouble. Meanwhile the Japanese gov
eminent is reported to be striving
desperately to find some possible
means of settlement, but the state de-
partment learns that while processing
a desire for peace, the Russian posi-
ton, at least in principle, remains I'M
changed, and there Is no sign of dis.
position to yield to the Japanese pro-
posal. Still the official opinion here
Is that II left to diplomacy the present
situation may continue for several
days or even weeks. The two chances
of an earlier breach are said to be
found In the possibility of the imme-
date occupation of Korean ports by
Japanese forces, and the presence in
the Red sea simultaneously Of Russian
and Japanese warships.
Respecting the possibilities of q
naval clash In that section, 1t Is point
ed out that only in case Of formal ex-
istence of war could be applied to
the Suez canal the rules Of neutrality
which require period Of twenty-four
hours to elapse between the departure
from the termini of the canal Of war
ships of belligerent powers, SO in ad-
vance of a declaration of war there is
nothing to prevent naval battle with
in sight of the canal entrance IN the
Red Sea
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21
s55,ooo uNAccouNTEo FOR.
Suicide Of sisourney Cashier Most Es
traordinary.

traordinary.
Sigourney, Jan. 16.-Investigation by
bank officials of the affairs of the III
stitution Of which G. F. Utterback, who
committed suicide Monday evening,
was cachier, have disclosed surprise
after surprise and the situation IL ex
traordinary In the extreme.
While no definite result upon which
an official report could be based hai
been reached, it appears on the fac.
something like $55,0Gv.
1t was found that $4,000 In notes
which were in the vaults of the banl
and apparently were originals, are
merely copies. They had been count
ed as assets all the time, while it now
transpires that the originals had beer
deposited with a Chicago bank as col
lateral for other face value. Anothe,
apparent discrepancy is the failure o.
the books to show the issuing of $22,
600 worth of certificates. There is an
other item Of $4,000 which does no,
appear to be satisfactorily accounted
for.
To say this has created a surprise
IN this locality Is to put in with ex.
IRENE miidness. Mr.. Utterback ha.
served as cashier Of the institution, oj
which his father, Josiah Utterback, 1,
president, for more than twenty years
He has been regarded as the soul O,
honor and has always held the re-
spect of everyone with whom he came
In contact.
For several weeks the bank has beer
greatly embarrassed by reason of in
ability to collect on some heavy loans
which. while perfectly good, could no
be realized upon on short notice. Ii
this emergency other banEs came t.
the rescue temporarily and took som,
of the loans off their hands. Still tn,
embarrassment continued and the i'm
preston grew that something NOR
serious than Overcoming was respon1
BILE for It,
In this emergency the directors call
ed a meeting for Monday evening a
which the situation. was to b,
thoroughly canvassed. G. F. Utter
back. the cashier. was. Of course, mott
fed to be present. Instead OF goin,
to the bank. he went to his barn ant
shot himself in the head, dying tive
days later.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21
REcoNciLEp TO WAR.
Japan United and Awaits Develop.
ments With Russia.


Toxic, Jan. 1S.-Japan does not an
ticipate Russias rejoinder for at least
a week. In the meantime the nation
Is prepared and grimly reconciled to
war. Political and other distinctions
have disappeared and the country Is
periodically united. The government
is receiving many oners OF contribu.
lions in the event Of war, amounting
to many millions of yen. The Japan.
csc people would welcome an honor
able peace, but are resolved to fight
before receding from their position In
Oriental affairs. They fear the ag-
gression of Russia, and believe IL It
is not stopped now it will never be
stopped. They are confident that
their demands are fair and moderate
and their diplomacy which has been
patient, has gone to reasonable linn.
it. They expect the worlds sympa-
thy in the struggle and have a splen-
did confidence in their army and
navy. In the event OF reverses or q
national disaster, it is thought that
England and the United States would
intervene to preserve balance OF
power in eastern Asia. There Is no
fear of an invasion of japan, coun-
try which is probably the most
strongly defended one in the world
The growth of British and American
sentiment is remarked. Numerous
displays of the flags OF the two conti-
nents are made and popular songs re-
citing the glories of the Lion" and
Uncle Sam" and Johnny Bull" are
also seen at public dances. The ac-
tivity of the United States in the
opening of the ports of Mukden and
Antung is keenly watched and in
some quarters it Is hoped that this
may aid in solving the problem Of in
surfing peace. Ike censorship prohibits
the publication Of military move
rOaDta
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21
NOT YET OUT Or WOODS.
War is Still Regarded as Unavoidable

Picking, Jan. 1.-THE forecast OF
Russa's position regarding Man
churia, cabled by the Berlin CORE
spondent of the Associated Press on
January IL, comedies with the infor-
nation received by the foreign lega-
tons here and also strengthens the
impression that war is unavoidable.
At the Japanese legation no effort is
made to conceal the belief that war
Is expected.
The crux Of the situation Is still
Russia's refusal to admit the right Of
Japan to q voice In the settlement OF
Manchurian affairs. which Japan con-
siders one Of Its most vital interests
and to sustain which the Japanese
government Is determined to resort to
arms, IL necessary.
The maintenance OF Chinese neu.
trality would Danish the spectre OF
Russian occupation OF Picking. which
is greatly alarming the Chinese and
Is causing some uneasiness at the
legations, since In anticipation of
the event OF Russia's approach the
court would le'ye Picking and the
capital would be moved 70 the IN
terror.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21
WHAT RUSSIA WILL DO.

London, Jan. 15.-The Daily Mails
Seoul correspondent cables an inter
view with M. Pavlof. the Russian
minister to Korea, who said: Rus
STA will refuse to agree to opening of
Wiju and will protect Korean sover-
eighty at all costs. Russia would re-
gard the landing Of Japanese troops
In Korea as an unfriendly act and
would defend the independence OF
Korea against pagan invaders"
In the same interview Minister Paw
loft declared: 1.-THE Russian feet will
not fight. Fabian tactics will be EN-.
ployed and Japan viii defeat herself
within = short period Of being on q
war footing"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21
NOT AN UlTIMATuM.
But Japan's Proposal Cannot POSI-.
bly, BE Accepted by Russia.


London. January 16-The British
foreign officials said tonight. after
reading the japanese reply to the last
Russian note, that it only takes the
crisis step farther in a less hopeful
direction. The advices made them
fear that Russia would not accept
Japan's reiterated demands.
Toxic, Jan. 15.-It Is said that ia
vans answer to Russia'o latest note
La not In the form OF an ultimatum,
and it is described as moderate In
terms, but resolute in tone. 1t Is said
to be largely devoted to a discussion
OF affairs connected with Korea, ia.
pan having been strongly advised no.
to fight over Manchuria alone. Fo-.
eign Minister Komura visited, success.
sively, today, the Marquis Ito, chief
of the privy council, Premier Katsurp
and the emperor. He subsequently
called upon Baron de Rosen. the Rus
sian minister, and 1t Is generally be-
lieved here, handed him. In person.
the Japanese RELY,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21

A new journal published In Turkish
1t Cairo declares: Our chief duty is
to show the Armenlans that there is
cot in the whole world a nation more
lust, more tolerant than the Turks
and yet it does not pui3ort to be o
funny paper.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21
Says Boys Are Footpads.

Boone, Jan. 16.-Charles Thompson
Clarence Wilcox and Gail Spurgen, al
mere boys, we're arrested on the
charge of assaulting G. j. Wright, o
fraser. a barber. and relieving him o
$50. The police think the notorious
slugging gang Ia broken UP.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21
CAPE BRETON IS KIM.
Interest in The Land Of BoundIesa
Wealth Unbcunded.

Cape Breton is King of Iowa inter.
est. People begin to realize the ex-
ceptional opportunity for safe invest
ment offered by The Cape Breton
Coal and Iron Co. OF Des Moines. In
quiries, requests for information, de-
mands for booklets are flowing into
the Des Moines Office.
Wake up to the opportunity that Is
offered you. Learn more about this
strong company. Write for full In
formation and a beautiful booklet,
'The Land of Boundless Wealth." will
be sent you free.
Don't neglect the opportunity or
wait too long. Stock which is now
selling at l5c will advance to 25c per
share In few days, forced upward by
the demand. Write to-day
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21

Mr.. Ellis, who was lately entertained
by Emperor Menelik Of ADyssinia, de
clares that this rugged old warrior
burst into tears of pleasure when told
about Iincoin's liberation of the
slaves. Mr.. Ellis undoubtedly meant
well. but il does seem as II he might
have broken such sensational news o
little less abruptly.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21
THEATERs ASK DAMAGES.
Chicago Managers Allege They Were
Damaged by Closing Order.

Damaged by Closing Order.
Chicago, Jan. 15.-Suirs against ths
city for financial losses caused by ths
order which the building commission.
er. Mr.. williams, issued Jan. l. clos
ing every theater in the city. will be
brought by many OF the managers
and owners of plays whose engage
ments were booked In Chicago the
last two weeks. The statement 10
made by men who are In touch with
the theatrical situation here.
AS all of the managers are ron-
residents, the cases will be taken be-
fore the federal courts. The brief
Of the plaintiffs will be based on the
license to conduct place OF amuse-
'mcnt. costing $500, which has In no
case been revoked by the authorities,
and also on the certificate of inspec-
ton by the fire, department which
hangs framed near the main entrance:
OF the down town theaters, and VIII CHI
states. over the signature of the FIRE
marshal that the house Is certified
to be safe as to fire protection.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21

A Brooklyn woman whose first name
Is Ann has attained the age Of 1G7
years. Those people who have recent
~ been making such persistent IN
ouiries concerning the aGe of Ann are
doubtless regarded by her as being
rather impertinent.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21

The new ocean steamer Just order
ed will be 755 feet long-S0 feet long
sr than the largest steamship In the
world. A walk from end to end of
her and back before breakfast will
be a frst-rate constitutional.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21

The Kalamazoo flying machine also
Is "cigar-shaped." 1t will probably be
q long time before a new cigar is
spoken of as being flying machine
shaped"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21

Strange, isn't it, how some men can
steal several thousand dollars, mystic
riously disappear. suddenly return
broke" and then report that their
mind was blank! Yes. it is pass
ing strange.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21

It will be unwelcome news to leap
year girls that Paris scientist has
found out how to show the hearts
action by photograph. They'd rather
speak for themselves.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21

When will the ingenious manufac
turers discover that a mixture of ker
osene and molasses is not a satisfac
tory substitute for pure Vermont ma
pie strip?
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21

One of the important reasons which
Gen. Weyler fails to mention in ex'
plaining why he did not invade the
United States is that the United
States would not let him in.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21

Every time an actor lights a match
On the stage now to burn a letter or
light his cigar people watch the flame
with fascinated interest, and think
Of the disaster in Chicago.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21

Tho most wonderful music IN all
the world Is the ripping laughter OF
a romping, frolicing girl-Indianapolis
Sentinel.
Unless, Of course. she Is making fun
Of You.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21

An Illinois woman stole lead pen
ell from a store twenty years ago ant
has just paid for it. Cold molasses? A
conscience like that is almost as SLOW
as cold cream.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21

From the Medicine Hat News we
learn that there is FIRST brigade" in
that town. The popular impression
has been that Medicine Hat has moth
ing but ice houses.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-01-21

New Hampshire's governor Is charg.
ed with holding four positions and
drawing four salaries. Just think
what he Is saving the state in desk
room