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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16
A QUESTION OF NEUTRALITY

The dispatches state that the crew Of
Russian warships destroyed In the
naval engagement off Chemulpo, took
refuge on English, American, and other
ships In the harbor, and that the Jap
anese are demanding that they be
turned over to them rs prisoners OF
war. We incline to the opinion that
TO do so would be an unfriendly act
toward Russia, our own Alabama
case is hardly a parallel, since, tech
nically the Southern States were in re-
bellion, and could not demand the
rights and privileges Of belligerents.
Japan and Russia are both entitled to
equal consideration by the neutral
powers, and It appears therefore doubt
full whether II Is the duty Of the lat
ter to return soldiers or sailors who
may succeed IN taking refuge on neu-
tral ground
During the German French war, the
entire army OF General BourbaN took
refuge across the Swiss border, IN or
der to escape capture and destruction.
The consequence Of that was, II we
remember correctly, that the entire d.
vision was disarmed, and prevented
from taking any further part In the
conflict, If there Is any analogy be-
tween the present case and that Of the
French commander, the most that can
be required Of the Russian refugees Is,
that they take no further part in the
war Perhaps It would be the bust
ness Of the various neutral command
ers to see to it that they are prevented
from doing 80, in some other way than
by turning the mover to the enemy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16
THAT BURNING AT THE STAKE

The Louisville Courier Journal very
properly characterlzes the latest lynch
ing outrage In Mississippi as zone Of
the most atroclous outrages ever COM
mItted In any part OF Christendom or
heathendom No more hlCeous nfamy,"
that paper continues, ever cursed that
land when the sayages held It, before
the coming Of the Caucasian, with his
pratIng Of his superiority and civllza-
ton. It is disgusting sickenng and
horrifying TO every man worthy OF
wearing a white skin
1t Is singular that the dlabollCal act
OF the mob has caused so little public
attention, II may be that the events
on the stage Of world politics are of so
all-absorblng interest as TO obscure
other occurrences. Or II may be- that
the deed was too atrocious even for
public comment,
The facts, as related briefly in the
dispatches. were that two negroes,
Holbert ana Winters one day were VS.
itlng the cabin Of a negro named Carr
on EastIands place. Eastland arrived
later and ordered lIolbert to leave the
plantation. Then "a difficulty cnsued,
in which II Is alleged that Holbert
opened fire on Eastland, fatally wound
Ing him and killing Carr Eastland re.
turned the fire ana killed Winters"
Hobert then fed, and his wife Joined
him A mob Of 200 white men with
bloodhounds chased the couple for a
hundred miles. and finally captured
them, while asleep from exhaustion.
The captiyes were burned to death,
without trial in the presence Of about
a thousand persons,
The apooglsts for the outragcs that
so frequently disgrace this country
continue their ldiotIc plea, that lynch
lngs are the natural outcome Of the
lack Of adequate legal punishment for
crimes against white women They
would cease, we are told, II the negro 8
would quit their bestial crimes, But
what Is to be said In this case? The
quarrel at the cabin resulted In man.
slaughter but no woman was involved
And Holberts wife, who was burned at
the stakewith the husband had not even
been at the scene Of the quarrel Her
crime was that her skin was black, and
for that she was cruelty murdered.
The crime Is indeed fifty characterized
as zone Of the most atroclous OUT
RACES ever committed In any part OF
Chrstendom or heathendom"
The mob that perpetrated the act
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16

are Justly denounced as worse than
sayages, unfit even for the company
of beasts. The spectators, who went
out to witness that crime, are hardly
less despicable. But the officers OF the
state in which the crime occurred, de-
serve the seyerest censure, II they fail
TO bring the mob murderers TO Justice.
They virtually become accessories after
the fact They are traitors to the ma
lorlty Of the people whom they repre-
sent. The brand OF Cain would adon
their forehcads forever. were they
dealt with according to their deserts.
II they fail to exert every effort to vim
dictate the law and wipe off the blood
stain from the soil of the state.
The lynchng question: It seems, will
still have to be made federal ques-
ton. Unless II Is taken up In dead
earnest the mob spirit will finally
prevail to such an extent that the gov
eminent itself is in danger. Easy Is
the descent from the summit of civil
izatlon TO the abyss OF barbarism, and
from there to perdition.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16
DEATHS SHINING MARK.

The death of United States Senator
Marcus A. Hanna although hourly
expected, came as q heavy blow 20 this
country. His name Is familiar TO every
citizen I'm the United states who knows
anything of national affairs, AS the
chairman Of the Republican commit
Tee having In charge the management
of the party he welded a power that
has been felt In every state and dis
trict of the Union,
As a business man he stood In the
front rank And as d champion OF the
rights OF labor associated with the
claims Of capital, he figured In a strong
light before every organization inter-
csted In the great economic questions
Of the times. His loss VIII be felt
throughout the land, for he was real
servant of the public, ana especially by
the political party which looked to
him ms It's practical leader and drec-
tor, His vacant place will be difficult
to MI.
Senator Hanna, like all public men
OF mark with strong personality
made enemies as well as friends He
was cartooned and berated by por-
ton OF the press, as much as
he was lauded and glorned by
papers that harmonized with his
plans and by some that nc
knowledged aud admired his genius
while they differed from his views. No
one will deny that he was a great man
In his line Of thought and action, nor
refuse to recognize the fact that the
party he worked for owed its success IN
recent elections largely 20 his skill, con-
fidence and mastery force.
He occupied Appointment place In the
Senate Of the United States as a states
man, n financler and a man OF calm
judgment and firm convictions, He
doomed up before the country as It's
possible President. His repeated as.
sertlons that he was not a candidate
and did not want the Office have been
varlously regarded because politicians
commonly make declarations for effect.
But we believe he was SINGERS In his
avowals, though what he would have
done II he had lived and n stampede
had been accomplished in his support,
as desired by some schemers, Is not
difficult to predict His passing has
cleared the path Of his party In one par
ticular, but has deprived II Of most
valuable promoter and defender.
The whole nation Is IN mourning over
the loss II has sustained In the demise
OF SO eminent and mighty man as
Marcus A. Hanna, taken away In the
ylgor and usefulness Of ripe and stall
wart life. when his counsel and inliu-
ence we're sought for and needed He
leaves name and fame that Will figure
in the history Of his country, and sor-
row overwhelms his immediate friends
and stricken family May peace and
consolation come to them In this hour
Of deep atillcton!
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16

The japanese have demanded Of the
commanders Of the British cruiser Tai.
bot, the Italian cruiser Elba and the
French cruiser Pascal the surrender OF
the Russians who took refuge on them
when the Variag and Korietz were
sunk, The commander Of the Amer.
can gunboat Nicksburg received none
on als boat so he considers the de.
mand Of the Japanese right, The case,
while not altogether analogous, recalls
that of the British pleasure yacht that
carried away survivors of the Alabama
when that boat was sunk by the Kear-
sarge,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16

II Is doubtless unavoidable, but II Is
open at least to the suspicion Of being
unfair II Japan closes up Russia by
sea and drives her from Korea and
southern Manchurla, her natural and
necessary resource will be 10 Chinese
mines and storehouses through Mon
gola. Secretary Hay says she cannot
go thcre. II on the other hand the
Japanese propcl their oonquerng arms
70 the verge Of Mongolia and in the
hour Of triumph Ok their ambition upon
domination Of Chlna--an ambition they
have shared In competition with Rus
STA from immemorial time, Secretary
Hay says they must forbear We, the
powers, who viii not stir hand or foot
to help either Russia or Japan in the
hour Of need, reserve the right to step
In after their triumph has been won AT
fearful cost Of blood and treasure and
set limits to the scope OF their victory.
This sort of thing was bad enough for
Europe, II Is worse for us,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16
Chicnro Record .Herald.

No mediation for which the world
has yet provided the mechanism, and
no influence which any individual
power has been IN position TO exert
could have prevented the outbreak OF
war between Japan and Russia. When
Il comes. however, to intervention foI
the purpose Of combining the war to the
two belligerent powers, and for restrict
Ing the territory over which It is waged,
there Is good prospect of practical re-
suits. II Is with this object In view
az well as for the preservation Of Chit
mas territorial integrity, that Secretary
Hay has adore ssed his note to the pow
ers on the subject Of Chinese neutrali-
-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16
SECRETARY HAYS NOTE.
Now York Evnnlnp Post

''N' h'i " Nv Nllllb N0ts
or course when We begin to talk
about the neutrality ana Integrity Of
China trouble begins. The Chinese
empire Is technically sovereign In Man
churla; II Is suZerain over Korea, Does
the secretary Of state mean that neither
Korea nor Manchuria shall be permit
ted to fall to either victor? Probably
not, II Is more likely that he would
fall back upon an Elusive guarantee by
Japan of the independence" of Korea
or II Russian assurance OF the Chinese
title to Manchurla, I'm case the treaty
rights OF foreigners, and equality OF
trading privileges were amply secured
IL Is undoubtedly what remains Of
China, not reckoning in Manchurla or
the German and English leases" that
Mr. Hay has IN mind when he refers to
her neutrality Pending full informa.
ton as to particulars, the scheme APP
pears to Us praiseworthy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16
AN ADMIRABLE MESSAGE.

The first message Of Mayor r. r.
Morris to the city Council appears In
full In this issue Of the Deseret News,
1t is o somewhat yolumnous document,
but { brIstles with salient points and
each II worthy Of consideration both by
the council and by the public. There are
In It number OF recommendations
that give evidence OF Intricate acQuain-
lance with municipal AFFAIRS, and
thoughtful attention to the needs Of
the city, immediate and TO come,
II Is clear from this well dgested
civic paper That the people made no
mistake In their selection OF a busl-
ness Mayor. His grasp OF the situation
Is wide and strong and comprehensive,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16
SAN Francisco Chronicle

II ls Of course, too early to consider
very seriously the effect Of note not
yet delivered. The really important
thing Is the leadership which we have
assumed In behalf OF the neutral ma.
lions interested In the trade Of north
ern China and Manchurla, making, as
Il does, new era In our international
relations, Presumably, before dis.
patching the note Secretary Hay had
the assurance Of lie favorable reception
by other governments, very likely In.
Guiding both Russia and Japan. n the
text, when published, should be found
equivalent 10 an international guaran-
tee Of the perpetual integrity OF all
Chinese territory with impartial access
Of all nations to lts trade, Il win be
regarded as the greatest triumph OF
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16

THE Pyramid received a special dis
patch from the Russo-Japan war this
morning which says Japan has cap
tured Port Arthur, one Of the principal
strategic points In the controversy"
says our Mount Pleasant contempo-
rary, 1t shows that It Is forging ahead,
especially in the way Of dispatches
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16

II was a high-mnded and patriotic
thing that Representative Shafroth Of
Colorado did when he voluntarily reln-
pushed his seat upon learning that he
had been elected by fraud, Colorado
should be proud of such n citizen.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16

There were no American officers
aboard the Japanese fleet that attacked
the Russians at Port Arthur. but the
Russian assertion that there were
shows in what high esteem they are
held
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16

The Baltimoreans are going TO work
to rebuild their city with an energy and
enthusiasm that would do infinite cred
It TO Chicago. Baltimore Is their oys-
ter,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16

The United States is indirectly com.
ing into the fray. our secretary OF
state has issued circular letter to all
the great powers urging them to re.
strict the war solely 10 Russia and
Japan; and, further, Secretary Hay has
suggested that all the great powers
should agree to respect the Integrity OF
China. That Is q blow struck at Rus
sla and she will understand it. II Is
also TO be considered that there Is such
a deal OF internal dissatisfaction IN
Russia that the students In all the
great universities are on a point oil
rebellion against the government be.
cause OF the severe measures adopted
by the interior department TO trammel
their independence.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16

When the Russians gain great
victory the censorship Of the press will
be removed that all the world may
know Ii.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16

II the Japs were not heathens. long ere
this they would have sung many te
deums.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16

Columbia university Is unable to com
pose the differences In her faculty, hei
professor Of music having resigned.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16

Once the yellow peril was said to be
industrial. Now It Ia claimed that 1t Is
military AS world influence 1t Is
very small.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16

France remains neutral but all her
correspondence with Russia Is written
IN sympathetic ink,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16

At first the Russians held the Japs
in contempt Now they are trying 10
hold them Off.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16

At present all Russia has the war
fever. The rigor will soon follow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16

Now you see It and now you don't
the Japanese fleet.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16

It Is the pace that kills, And Japan
certainly has set a very fast pace.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16
NEW CATALOGUE OF
CHURCH WORKS,

Just issued Send TO Deseret News
Book Store, Salt Lake City. Utah, for
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16

Admiral Aexieff has learned that It Is
never too late to mend--warships,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-16
Milwaukee Wisconsin.

American diplomacy, employed at the
psychological moment.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-21
MISCELLANEOUS

market opened quiet but steady at decline
of 2l5 points. this being only partial response
to the disappointing cables. the Fall River strike
news. continued uneasjness over the Red sea
incident and another very favorable weather
map. backed up by bearish crop adyices Cables
firnled up after the local opening. New Orleans.
after opening lower. ruled firm and more active
than recently. and the local market meeting
with continuation of bull support. generally
advanced AS it worked upward. stop loss Or
ders were caught and prices showed Increasing
the first hour about 10 to IA points net higher
on the new. crop and about 8 points UP on the
August delivery. The south and New Orleans
appeared to be buying on the advance. and
scattering shorts were covering At midday the
market was firm. net unchanged to IA points
higher. Spot cotton quiet; middling uplands,
11.0oe; niddling gulf 11.25c.
Spot closed quiet; lniddling uplands, lie; mid.
ding gulf, .25c. Sales, none.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-21
MONEY REPORTS

BERLIN. July 21..-Exehange on London. 20
marks A pfennigs for checks. Discount rates:
Short bills. 2 per cent; three months bills ~
per cent.
e LONDON. July 21.-The rate of discount of
the Bank Of England was unchanged today at
per cent. The weekly statement Of the Bank of
England shows the following changes: Totalsre-
serve increased e4T4.ooo circulation decreased
sR140OO0: bullion increased 1888. S27; other Sc
entities increased s61,Ooo; other deposits de-
creased G300.000; public deposits increased
R31S000: notes reserve increased s. 300, 600; gov
eminent securities decreased a50a. 600. The pro-
portion of the banks reserve to liability is 500
per cent, as compared with 1915 per cent last
week.
ST PAUL. July 21.-Clearings today, ss44,-
1926; for the week. So, T59, 374.27; same week
last year. So, 81, 306.T4
MINNEApoLIs, July 21-Bank clea m gs to to-
day. 1T6 019.24; for the week. $1,000. 1000;
corresponding week, So, APO, ss2.7s. New York
exchange selling rate. soc premium; buying
rate. 30c. premium. Chicago exchange, selling
rate. COO premium: buying rate. Zoe premiun.
London 60 day sight documentary exchange.
PARIS. July 21-The weekly statement. of
the Bank of France shows the following
changes: Notes in circulation decreased II
O00,000 francs: treasury accounts current, de-
creased 3,425,000 francs; gold in hand. decreased
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-21
n. P. DIVIDENDS
In MERGER SNARL
Annual Stockholders Meeting Is
Indefinitely Postponed Be-
Z cause of Writ.

New York, July 21..-7The annual
of the stockholders of the
Northern Pacific, which has been
adjourned from time to time since
October, 1903, was today adjourned
indefinitely.
In explanation, D. S. Lamont, vice
president, said the injunction secured
by Messrs. Hartman and Pierce,
which prohibits the distribution of
stock owned by the Northern Securi-
ties company, makes it Impossible to
meet the requirements Of the charter
Of the Northern Pacific, which pro-
hibits the transaction of any BUSH
ness at stockholders meetings unless
a majority Of the outstanding stock is
present and voting.
Much more than a majority of the
stock Is owned by the Northern }Secu-
rites, and is prohibited from voting.
AS long as the injunction prevails
there can be no valid meeting of the
Northern Pacific stockholders.
In the meantime the directors will,
by the terms of the company's char
ter, continue in office.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-07-21
SLIGHT RESPONSE
!. TO LONDON RALLY
INTERNATIoNALs FEEL EFFECTS
OF THE WAR SCARE.
Exceptions at the Opening Are Penn
sylvania, Union Pacific and Steel
A Lifting of the Whole Market and
Drop Under Heavy Selling Are
EARLY Features.

New York, July PA rally was reported
in the London market before the opening
here, from the depression caused there
by the war scare. But the opening deal-
fngs In stocks in New York still showed
reflected influence from the London
market in a number Of declines in the
International list. Others Of the interna-
tional stocks showed good gains and some
of the specialties We're also higher Ca
madam Pacific fell rs and Louisville &
Nashville rs. On the other hand, Penn
sylvania rose Is, Union Pacific and United
States Steel preferred n and number
Of other International stocks a fraction.
Virginia Carolina Chemical gained point.
A rise of a point in Union Pacific acted
as lever i'll lifting the market after the
opening and all of the prominent stocks
rallied to fraction over yesterdays
| close. Heavy selling began at the higher
level and the list broke sharply. Union
Missouri Pacific. Southern Pacific
and Louisville sold large fractions
below last night and the list generally
fraction. The market turned upwards
| again before the end of the hour.
The market was spotty and irregular,
but responded tos an advance of is In
Reading. A few stocks got fraction
over last night, but the Pacifics hung
back. Atlantic Coast Line rose AZ, Ann
|
& Hudson and Tennessee Coal & Ice pre-
| ferred to y. Erie first preferred fell
| Is, Southern Railway preferred a point
and Reading second preferred 15s.
| Bonds We're heavy at noon.
| A falling off in the general demand
induced selling by the traders, despite the
| further advance in Reading to SAY. Other
coalers were not benefited by it's strength
aside from Pennsylvania, which rose 70
Reactions meanwhile elsewhere assumed
some dimensions before l o'clock, st.
! Paul, Atchison, the Pacifics and Amalga-
mated Copper figuring prominently.
Southern Pacific dropped to 81 and ST.
Paul to 148. Amalgamated Coppers loss
reached point, as did that in Car pre-
ferred. American Ice preferred improved
| 2B, touching 80
Supporting orders checked the down
ward movement of prices, but not until
a majority Of the leaders had dipped
slightly below the 1 o'clock level Anal
gamated Copper fell H. The rebound
carried Reading back to the highest again
and rallied Amalgamated Copper point
but did not strengthen the general mar
ket much.
Stock quotations reported for The Journal b!
Watson = Co., brokers. Chamber Of Commerce
Minneapolis Closing figures are bid.