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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22
BIDS OPENED.
Firms Of Large Reputation Want
Government Job.

Washington. Dee. 2l.-Qulte the most
inn or,ant feature of the bids for battle
ship construction opened. Monday. at the
Fore River Shipbuilding Co Of Quincy.
Mass. to build the armored cruisers Mon
tana and North Carolina OH special de-
chnery. for s4.2440J0 each. This IS tnt
first time that it has ever been seriously
proposed by shipbTIder of great d rgper
chief constructor Of the United States ma.
Wy. and now president of the Fore River
a I4.OG0-ton 22-knot cruiser.
The board on naval CONSTRUCTION st rec
ommended that the Newport News o Sn ~
contract for tho two cruisers for S35,5 w
each. and the New York Shipbuiding 20.
of Camden, n. j.. the contract Tor the
Mr. Bowles hid of $i.2i4OOo each for the
board arr does not regard the efiiciene:y. Of
ordering a cruiser of this type. ..o
Mr. Bowles proposed to present 10 tie
departments in his design the Curtis ma
rine turbine. an American invention ,, se-
ready highly developed for stationary use'
in the place of the tIiple-expansion reciI'-
rocating engines. There would De on
Iow-speed reversible turbine on the twln .
screw shafts Mr.. Bowles is satisfied ina
this turbine has great superiority over
v vn me- Mr. Bowies submits an entirely
ut will be observed that eight OF ti,. s
S-inch guns carried on the gun decAe o. 9,
the DEPARTMENTS design at height OF ~
feet inches above load water me Main NAN
been raised in our design TO tne Hia az
deck level. and. together with four 81 tH r.,
main deck guns are mounted in pairs IN ~.
six turrets., Therefore, the increa ,;,e In IN
from IL feet inches to q feet above the
water line The only 6-inch guns remain
ing on the gun deck are those IorwTah At. J.
an5, aft having a fore and aft ire Inc II
resnlt of this change is to give two adoi-
tionai S-inch guns firing ahead ana t ss
firing astern. making the total aheaa hre
two i0-inch and six 6-inch guns, .hs tur-
bine machinery to permit change IN
crea sing the thickness of the main art'i III
Malt throughout its length between tns u
tmrh tIrrets from five inches to SIX lnche:s.
which at 1000 yards would render ne STU
ra,iotrable only by 6-inch gun ara PROOF
o,inst a 5-inch gun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22
ARRIVES.
Rear Admiral Davis Is
Now in Paris.
To Be a Member Of Interna.
tional Commission.
Ciado TaIks-Has No Weight as He
Is Only a Witness.

Paris. Dec. 21.-Rear Admiral Davis
arrived here at $50 P. NJ. Lieut.. Com
mander Smith. United States naval at
tache. met him ana mis- party at the
Northern Railroad station and conduct
ed them to the hotel Brighton.
Later the admiral called on Ambassa-
dor Porter who advised the foreign Of
flee that Admiral Davis was ready to
take up his work on the international
commission which is 20 inquire into the
North sea incident. 1t is expected thai
president Loubet will receive the
American admiral, tomorrow. and that
the commission will afterwards hold its
opening session.
Statements made by Capt. Clado Ode
tached from Vice Admiral Rojestvan-
sky's squadron to appear as Il witness
before the cOmmission> during his jour-
ney to Paris are exciting considerable
stir in official and diplomatic circles as
indicating rather defiant and bel!-
ferent tone on the ave of the asser,b!-
ing of the commission. Some of Clado's
statements are strongly a1tagonistic TO
Great Britain. he declaring that the
Britisn agitation over the North sea in
riCent leading up to the appointment of
! We International commission was a
plan to delay the Russian second Paci-
iic squadron from relieving Pert Ar
thur. He also asserted that another
ampaisn having for it's object, the
Russian Black sea feet passing the
DardaHelles will be launced at an Op-
perfume time. In the meantime he add
d. men and equipment from the Black
sea fleet will be sent to aid the second
Pacific squadron. 1t was pointed out to
he British embassy that Clado is not a
member of tn" commission. but only
witness and therefore no official cogniz-
aIcc will be taken of his statements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22
PERSONAL Mention.

B. P. Stuart Of Belgrade was in the
city on business, Wednesday.
f. A. Wadleigh of Rome. was making
business calls on the street, yesterday.
r. NJ. Durgin Of Shawmut, was a
business visitor in Augusta, Wednes-
day.
Mrs. E. A. Andrews was called to ST.
George. Wednesday, by the death Of a
relative.
W. w. Winters of Sidney, was a BUSH
ness caller on the street, Wednesday
afternoon.
F. j. Bicknell of Rockland, made a
brief business visit in Augusta, yester-
day afternoon.
A. L. Whitcomb of Bangor. was
among the out-of-town visitors in Au-
gusta. yesterday.
NJ. w. Appleton of Riverside. was
among the business callers on the street
yesterday afternoon.
Hiram Pierce of Windsor was among
the out-Of-town business visitors on the
street. Wednesday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles w. Jackson OF
South China, We're making business and
social calls in town, Wednesday.
w. j. Gould of Pennington, was
among the out of town guests regis
tered at Hotel North Wednesday,
Hon. Charles d. Newell of Richmond
county attorney for Sagadahoc count y
was in town on legal business, Wcdncs-
day afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22
MARKET REPORTS,
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
Features Of the Days Dealings in All
the Leading Stocks.

New York. Dec. 2l-The strong up
ward movement Of prices of stocks on dull
trading, which became striking, yester-
day, was continued for a brief period
only. this morning. The movement at
first seemed to run out simply and a leth-
argic condition developed. Then prices
turned abruptly downwards. Sharp de-
clines were scored on a considerably larg-
er volume of business than at any time
during the previous days advance. The
coincidence of the accelerated downward
movement with the appearance in Wall
street of printed abstracts Of the report
of the commission of corpora tons gave
color t." the superstition that the weakness
was induced by the contents of the re-
Port. Today's reaction was partly due to
a feeling NJ scepticism over the substan-
fial na ture OF Yesterdays advance. The
doubt Was fostered by some rather clear
evidences, TO-DAY, of a resumption of pool
and manipl!iatiVe tactics on the part OF
prominent leaders of the late advance to
the heights from which such costly de-
clines were made The hum of Christmas
trade IN the retail districts gave warning
that the usual considerable holiday re-
quirements for cash will have 10 be esti-
mated with other factors IN the years end
money markets. With the sailing of the
last steamer that can reach foreign
markets with remit tanceS before the nrSt
Of the year, the exchange market went to
pieces and rattened out to an almost
non ~ basis.
We're heavy. Total sales. par
htes new rs registered declin-
g hr. on the last cali.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22
| GOOD RECORD
Made by Whipkey, Present Chief
BoatsWain Of U. S. Navy.

Allentown. Pa. Dec. Ito rise from
the lot of a poor friendless, barcfootcd
hostler boy to be chief coxswain in the
nited States navy is the record to which
Allen Whipkey recently appointed to mat
position by President Roosevelt, can poat
with pride.
Twenty-six years ago Whipkey was en-
poyed as a hoStler boy by a prominent
physician of this city. The latter took an
advice he enlisted as an apprentice on the
receiving ship Minnesota stationed at that
time in New York.
1t WAS not long before his ability eager
ness to learn. physical strength. a;Iiiy
and Willingness to perform his duties. won
for him the respect of his officers. After
he appointed schoolmaster and ma
:.er-at-arms at the training station at
through The various grades until he be
came chief sunner's mate; 1t was in this
hihition of cool daring and courage ~ that
he was next day ordered to appear for
examination for promotion to the position
of boastwain.
In the summer of 1897 while the Now
York. to which hattleship Whipkey was
attached was on her way FROM hrchor-
was discovered in her coal Dunk"r>. rear
the magazine. The steel sides Of the mag
azines Were already red hot and an eN
plOSiIn was expected any minute.
Whipkey. without a moments nesita
zion. dropped into the sitting hold. f"l,,
lowed by two bluejackets. The work.:
their way through the suffocating smok,.
and fumes until they got to the magazine
| and there he took his stand and dashed
bucket after bucket of water against the
glowing walls of the magazine until. tx
haustcd by the heat, fumes and steam.
| they managed to stagger back and get on
| deck. where they fell over. unco"S. .iutlS.
| The order was then given TO flood the
magazine.
At the battle of Santiago he was boast.
| vain on the Iowa under Fighting Bob
| md had 81 N n "a
After the fight he aided in saving the
lives of the Spanish sailors. Boastwain
| Whipkcy has served under Dewey. Sainp-
| son. SchIey and all of the great captains
| of the navy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22

Life Insurance Co., which is authorized
to transact business in this State by
duly constituted licensed resident
agents only in accordance with the
provisions of Section 70. Chap. 40 of the
Revised Statutes. right to issue said
realty company or it's agents a policy
of life insurance contingent upon the
life Of citizen of this State, except
through the medium of a licensed res
ident. agent in the usual manner? the
opinion given is: The contracts of
Wood, Harmon & Co. hereinafter re-
ferred to. has no authority to insure
the life of a contractee of Wood, Har-
mon & Co, who is a resident of this
state. except through their resident
agents in the usual manner.
The report is well prepared through
out. and when ready for distribution
will be read with general interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22
Boston Stock Market.
New York Produce Market.
New York Da1

New York. Dec. y.
FLOUR-Receipts. 1911: exports 10, 500
sales. 4eoo; steady but quiet.
WHEAT-Receipts. 1900: sales 400 OO
vator; No: red. 11S1r b afioat; No.
northern Duluth. 1925 9 b .afioat; No.
CORN-Receipts. ss.5s5: exports i So. 32l
sales, 25.GN futures. 24.O1O spot; spo
steady: No. 2. 5Jlz elevator and 53k4 o !
ahoat; No. , yellow, 5SA; No. white
53la.
OATS-Receipts. 5000; exports 7S4O; spo
dull: mixed, :6I32 lbs. 3t!1sU35ia; natura
white. 3gM:2 lbs. 36atS7; clipped white. 800
40 lbs, 81 70 :s9l5.
CUT MEATS-Dun
LARD-Steady; western steamed, 7.25
refined steady.
PORK-Easy: mess, 13.ONa13.5O
BUTTER-Steady and unchanged.
EGGS-SteadI' and unchanged.
PCTATOES-Steady.
SCGAR-Raw firm; refined firm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22

Boston, Dec. Il.
FLOUR-Dull; spring patent 6.1onS. a.
CORN-Steady; No. = yellow. 5Jas1I36.
OATS-Unchanged;N No. > clipped. 3S1a.
MILL FEED-Firmer.
BRAN-Spring. 21.50.
MIXED FEED 50dl24.0.
CLIFTON SEED MEAI-26O.
PGRk-Unchanged; medium, $50.
LARD-SJs
BEEF-Qniet: choice whole cattle 1854
I.AMB-F'irm: 1n;LMl1f.
vEAL-Steady: 9M11.
BUrTER-Quiet but firm: northern. 26k
az. :.
CHEESE-Quiet and firm; York state l.
EGGs-Easy: fancy. 4O14a: eastern, SEQ
IS.
APPLESEFirm: Baldwins. i2dI2
POTATOEStSteady at decline: HoultOT
Hebrons IS: Green Mountains, Jdra3; Da-
kota Reds 45No47: York State White 45
sweets, Jersey. 3; Vineiand, $780, Norfolk
|. 7:M2
SCGAR-Steady on basis of $50
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22
YOUNG HUDSON IN LIMBO.
CHARGED With Manslaughter in Caus-
ina Dealt, of Harding.

Dedham Mpss.. Dec. .l--Raiph HUDSON
Is Gears Of f'oe was placed on trial. today,
in the NoFol1l e,insrior criminal court,
cha raed with --,er-laI,gnter in causing the
death OF J. O. 10 Fa dig at WalIole, sept.
- last. H,i San pleaded not guilty.
Harding del few tnu- after an alter
"a ion With some <choo' boys. VINO. II Is
alleged threw s"e'"e A. HIN as lie wa
J,;,,;ro ~ crc.; T.. -. est. Whip IN hand
,ars hi. w 90, ara II Is alleged struck
Hudson. who returned the BOW WIN ms
tst Fo1r vi r-esscs testified ior the
aroseclr;;op todaS. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22
Chicago Produce Market.

Chicago, Dec. 81
g. Small primary receipts IN the United
States was one of the causes of a strong
wheat market here, today. Crop dana &c
reports from Argentina also aided in the
up-turn. AT the close, May wheat was up
~ cents. Corn shows gain Of y cent
oats are up h6rA4 cent, and provisions are
off 2H0l5 cents.
The leading futures closed as follows:
WHEATaNo2 Dec. 1875; May. lila;
COKNSNo Dec. 1914; May. ASS; July
6ATszNo. Dec, 2s4; May, sl%@,4
MESS PoRNc "a EST; May, l2-o9'A
SHORT Russian. 6.47ih;. May. SIS.
Cash quotations were as follows:
WHEAT-No > spring, 1Os@ll5: No. 8
aSalll2; No. 2 red, 11$M1l6:
CORN-No. >, 46'4@E!4; No. yellow
oATs,,No. . BOX; No. ? white. s.'4cte4
RYE-No. ,. 73
BARLEY-Good feeding. 37I3s.
MALTTNG-Fair to choice 4lGls.
FLAX SEEDING. l. 116; No. l north
TIMOTHY sEEDzPrime. e721s
MESS PoRk-11-So@1l.45.
SHORT Riiss. sIDEs-Loose. 6.s@6 80.
SHORT CLEAR SIDES-BoXed. 6.62laG
D. ;GsiLovER-12.75
Receipts. Shipments
Flour NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $500 y 500
Wheat northumberland. o20NO 7O,1M
Corn ............'.....'.' 3 3!1'so" 90 49,
oats INSTRUMENTATION. sI..W 3,'1t
Rye NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. SWW LIZ
BIT1'TER-Steady; creameries. 1925;
EGGS-Easier at 1892; prime hrsts. 81;
firsts. %; extras. g.
CHEESE-Firm; 11@12
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22
FALLS FROM BRIDGE.
DROPS 1856 Feet and Lives to Ten tne
Story.

New York. Dec. 21.-After falling loo ises
from the central span of the WilliaTmrso s,ss
bridge into the East river toaa ,g.., On ~, the
str''rture was picked up by tug ana Is
SIN alive The surgeons say 40 ... 1oi,si
~. ..ia., hrnken. b,ft the man was lnlnIesn
iMs.TtarrelIv sN,mtnerfieid held ~ n plank
,srS;ch fen With him. and still had hciu VI
\ when he came to the surface.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22

The lady Foresters held Il well at
tended meeting, last evening. After the
routine of lodge work was transacted,
social hour WIS enjoyed and refresh
n.cntS were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22
New York Cotton Market.

New York. Dec. u.
Spot closed quiet 10 points lower. Mid
ding uplands. $50; do. gulf. 7.S5. Sales.
y bales.
:: Memphis quiet. ~: New Orleans easy.
: a-l6; Mobile steady. I; Savannah quiet.
I 3-16
Consolidated-Net receipts for four days.
202.S71. -.
Exports to Great Britain, 1928: to
France. % $50: to the continent, j;s;,Zoo; 20
Japan. 200:
Stock, 1867 SOS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22

An invitational sunlight hop and
evening ball will be given in G. A. r.
hall, next Monday evening. The floor
directors will be Fred Turner, Frank
Cothran and Ned Bolger. Monaghans
orchestra will furnish music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22

The third and las. of the bowling games
of the Gardir.er-AuGusta series will not be
play Eyed. this week. originally scheduled
The roll-off will probably take place, on
:. ednesday or Thursday OF next week. on
Rowman'S alleys Augusta
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22

The Ladies' Auxiliary met at the
home of Mrs. Lizzie Wyman. Kinder
hook street, Wednesday afternoon, in
Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22

The members of the High Street
chapel, West Gardiner. will give a
Christmas tree and entertainment, Sat
urday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22

W. D. Peasley and Percy CLANCY will
give an dancing party in Union hall
Whitefield, next Tuesday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22

+. C.Wadsworth is now extra express
agent on the Augusta-Lynn train.
making the trip twice, daily.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22

Prof. Keyes of Bangor is passing the
holiday weeks at his old home at Itch
field Corner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22

A dancing party will be given, this
evening, in G. A., r. hall, by Danfortll
Lodge, n. E. o. P.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22

The Lebanon Royal Arch Chapter
worked high degrees at the special
meeting, last evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22
GARDINER.

Mrs. G. A. Harrington has gone to
Lewiston TO pass Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22

Frank Arnold returned to Portland
Wednesday, after visiting friends in
Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22

Elmer NJ. Mayo of Lewiston. arrived
in Gardiner. Wednesday, to pass the
holidays with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22

bid at ~ per cent: time leans easy and
dull: 20 days. 20 days and six months. 81,
et3A per cent.
Prime mercantile paper 4diF5 per cent.
mand and at 4S45O for 90 DAYS.
Posted rates 4.S5ls14SS,
Commercial bills 4S4K.
Bar silver 61ls
Mexican dollars 4Sk
Government bonds easy
Railroad bonds heavy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22

bradford Wood is again about after
u serious attack of the dread pneumo-
i.iu.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22
CHICAGO Cattle Market.

Chicago. Dec. y.
CATTLE-Receipts 1900, including 200
westerns: good to prime steers, 6.t0sD1W.
HOtiS-Receipts. 5000; mixed and
butchers, 4.35qf4. S.
SHEEP-Receipts: 11OO0; sheep and
MetherS, 45SM5.1O.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22

New York. Dec. q.
N call closed steady ut 2hzG3
asst loan IT * per cent? closing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-12-22
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Furnished Daily by J. ]. ouinlan 4 Co.;
Office, Cony House, Augusta, Maine
Tel. 227-2.. Mgr. o. 3. Psc<ha"s.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-22
Duel I'm the Water.

A thrilling fight for life between two
men, the one armed with razor, the
other with Hammer, in 20 feet OF water,
occurred near the ferry wharf in Cincin-
natl yesterday. The victor saved the
life of his assailant who was drowing
aud unable to swim. Frank Shumate,
manager of the ferry, is the hero OF the
tale. Mrs. Shumate, wife of the ferry
man, and another woman were in the
boat. The ferry reached Niagara street,
and after the passengers were landed two
men boarded the boat and began to an
nov the two women aboard. The women
beat them off and the deckhand, Joer-
lug, Immediately took the skiff and row.
ing to the other side of the river brought
over Shumate and Patrick Parish, his
friend. When the two men arrived and
ordered the strangers from the ferry one
of them struck Parish and the two rolled
into the river. Shumate followed and
separated them, but the stranger turned
upon him and drew knife. The deck
hand threw hammer to Shumate and
then ensued terrific battle. AfterShu-
mate had the front OF his shirt slashed
he managed to strike his opponent on
the head with the hammer. The latter
sank Immediately and Shumate swan
ashore. Then, as he had reached the
boat, he realized the predicament of the
drowning man, and, swimming out, saved
him. The companion of Shumate's as
sailaut, who took no part in the battle,
helped his partner away. He apologized
to Shumate, but refused to diyulge his
name or that of his companion. The
police were informed, but the men es-
capped before they arrived.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-22
Judge Parker.

Esopus, N. Y, Aug. 22.-The circu-
lation OF numerous reports, particularly
through the far West, to the effect that
Judge Parker has decided upon a stump-
ing tour of that part of the country has
led to an authoritative statement in
denial issued at RosemOnt today. He
will probably make three or four speeches,
but as to stumping tour he is opposed
to the idea. Only the united demand
of the national committee would be like
ly to swerye him, This statement is
made officially. 1t should not be in
ferred that Judge Parker will not speak
at indianapolis, Chicago, New York aud
at one or two other large cities, but if he
does deliver addresses there it will be
because he desires to make known some
view or PROFOUND some argument es-
pecially of interest to the people of those
sections of the country. The long de-
lay in the issuance of President Roose-
velt's letter of acceptance had almost de-
termined the nominee not to wait for the
republican document before sending out
his own. If it does come forth as an
nounced on September 2 Judge Parker
will probably hold his own letter of ac-
ceptance until he has had a chance to
read Mr.. Rooseyelt's epistle and make
brief answers to some of the more inn
portant of the Presidents arguments.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-08-22
TOday's Telegraphic News
r,o shonghai Incident.

c..,cho; Aug. ga meeting OF
a.. oonsu,s Of the various nations, call
"a hv Mr. Goodnow, the American con-
~, wos held today. The object OF the
mostinu was for the purpose ofdiscusslng
ll me- nssans should be taken to compel
pnss;a TO observe the neutrality OF
China the Russian consul general here
having fatty refused to disarm the cruz
ser AskoId and the torpedo boat destroyer
Grosoyoi, which sought refuge here, or
to order them to leave the haroor'
Another matter for discussion was the
notification of Consul GoodnOw by the
taotai that China cannot protect foreign
settlements. The Taotai contends tnat
Russia ignores the orders issued by emma
and that China has no means of making
her obey them. The meeting adjourned
however, without having reached any
decision. The consuls will hold another
meeting this afternoon. The taotal has
given the Askold and the Grosoyoi until
noon, tomorrow to leave this port. No
repairs to the vessels will be permitted.
The Askold, however, cannot cross the
bar this week, owing to low tides.
Singapore, Aug. 22.-Two cruisers,
steaming westward at full speed, were
sighted off Malacca, one of the Straits
Settlements, at midnight Saturday.
Rome, Aug. 22.--The announcement
was made today that the Italian squad
ron in the far East has been ordered to
cooperate with the Americans to main
tain the neutrality Of China.
Shanghai, Aug. 22.-The American
vessels here have full head OF steam up
and the gun sights have been placed in
position. Admiral Stirling, in command
of the American squadron, is determined
not to let the japanese vessels modest
while here the Russian cruiser Askold
and the torpedo boat destroyer Grosovoi,
which have been ordered by the taotai
to leave this port. Admiral Stirling has
also offered to escort the Russian vessels
beyond the three mile limit.
London, Aug. pa prominent Jap
anese now in London in an interview
with your correspondent today regarding
the affairs at Shanghai and the neutrality
of China, in the Russo-Japanese war
said "Japan regards the question OF
Chinese neutrality as one between her
and China alone and resents all inter
ference. The Russian cruiser Askold
and the Russian torpedo boat destroyer
Grosovoi, now in the harbor of Shang-
hal. must either disarm, come out or be
torpedoed at their moorings. If the
American vessels get in the way and gel
hurt it will be their own fault"
Shanghai, Aug. 22.-The Japanese
torpedo boat, the arrival of which here
Yesterday caused considerable excite
ment, left the harbor today with dis.
patches for the feet which is lying of
the mouth OF the river. When the Jap
anese boat steamed into this harbor yes
terday she was cleared for action.