New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-27

CONGRESS.-Senste: In the debate on the
District OF Columbia bin Il was asserted that
the water supply Of washington Is inao I4l.
Consideration OF the Sundry Civil bin began;
Chairman EenDenwRy predicted Treasury sur
plus OF So. 10000 this year; Mr.. Mers, OF In
diana attacked the recent order granting pen
eions to Civil War Veterans over siXty-two years
old.
FORRTGN.-vioe-Adnira Makaron reported
that he left Port Arthur yesterday with battle
Fhfps cruisers and torpedo boats to make a re-
connoissance OF adjacent islands. -= The
mobilization OF the Nauchurian army has been
CONNECTED and the arrival OF General Kuropat-
ldn ct Moukden Is expected to-day. -= Man
advices from Dalny showed that the japanese
lost an easy opportunity 10 capture lHe P'i''
which was practically without defences. ==
II was reported that the Russian cruiser squad
ron returned 70 Nladivostok, towing japanese
second class cruiser. == SIX RUSSIAN battle-
ehips and three cruisers viii be ready 70 SAL
from the BRltic IN July to Join Admiral Wren
fuss squadron IN the Mediterranean ana star
Tor the Far East =- Russians we're reported
70 be holding 9 strong position near Antung,
where many fortfhcations have been erected; the
troops were said 10 have great difnculty IN on
tanning supplies. $50 The BoyaTin which was
~eportsd sunk WAS beached after striking
mine, tovved to Port Arthur ana repaired. 80
The japanese have checked their advance on
the Yalu from Ping-Yang and Anju pending the
arrival OF reinforcements. == Negotiations are
going on satisfactorily for the settlement OF
colonial questions between Great Britain and
France 49, The German Emperor was greet
ed by King Victor Emmanuel az Naples; both
rulers expressed adherence TO the Triple ALI
Rnce.
DOMESTTC.-Four miners were killed IL
accident in a Lehgh Valley Coal Company
mine near WilkesbaTre, Penn. == Armed Colo
RADIO miners are pursuing a sheriff Of that State
VINO has arrested President Wryer OF the West
Federation Of Miners on the charge OF desc
Grating the American flag. 80 A tremendous
storm isolated the South from the Atlantic TO
the Mississippi for man. hours; floods caused
much damage in Ohio and Indiana also: Michi-
gan is recovering except in Grand Rapids. -=
Disastrous floods were reported AT many places
in New York State and New England; several
y bridges were carried away - Striking glass
4 blowers IN Cumberland. Nd We're enjoned from
interfering with non-union workmen. - Gov
ernOr Odell In a letter gave assurance OF rapid
work being done on the State canal at once.
CITY.-The stock market was dull, closing
weak - spectacular fire, which drew
large crowds and blocked traffic in the downtown
business section. destroyed two building IN
Broadway. 80 Mr.. Suy said Messrs. Hawley
would sue them; they declared their only rela-
ton TO him as customers and brokers.
80 The fight against the grab bills waKed
stronger. 80 Captain COttren and his men.
assisted by Inspector Walsh spread terror
throughout the Tenderloin by making raids
leader OF the Westchester Republicans was &C
cused OF bribing some OF the Democratic leaders
Of the county. -= The steamship Pennsvl-
vanis brought two thousand passengers. Rus
sian subjects, who were fleeing from couscrlp-
uon- 3D. ". J. Bryan was in the city. =
the McOCmb estate. declaring the personality
70 be worth something over 100000 ===
Dan" DAILY. the comedian, died suddenly.
THE WEATHER--Indications for to-day;
Fair and colder The temperature yesterday:
Highest "a degrees; lowest, %