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The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-13
HANNA REELECTED SENATOR
CHOSEN ON SEPARATE BALLOT
 OF OHIO LEGISLATURE.

Joint Action Unnecessnry as He Has
 Clear Majority fin Each Branch-A
 Striking Contrast to the senator's
 Last Election-Got in by One Vote
 Then hut This Time Has Largest Ma
 jority Ever Given.
 Columbus, O., Jan. 12-The Ohio legis- lature by separate ballot of the house and senate to-day voted to return Mar GUS A. Hanna to the United States sen ate Cor a second term. The result will be formally announced at joint ses- sion at noon tomorrow, a joint ballot being unnecessary by reason of Senator Hanna having clear majority in each branch.
 Senator Hanna's reelection is in striking contrast to his election six years ago when after a most exciting political contest. he secured only the requisite number oe voters to elect 73-on joint ballot. the senate on its separate ballot having given majority Of one vote to Robert E. McKisson of Cleveland.
 To-day Senator Hanna was reelected by the largest majority ever given to a candidate for United States senator from Ohio. The house cast SS votes for MT. Hanna, two republican members being absent, and 22 votes for John H. Clark of Cleveland the democratic can didate, with one democrat being absent. The senate cast 29 votes for Mir. Hanna and for MT. Clark. The republican majority on joint ballot was 91. Chief interest centered in the proceed ings in the house, where the state off, cials, judges of the supreme court and many citizens gathered to hear the nominating speech. Hon. Francis Mead way of Cleveland, presented MT. Han- mas name. He referred to Mr. Hanna as 'the man to whom, more than any other, the people of our country are in debted for the prospect of the early completion of the great Panama canal, who believes that American products and American trade should be carried to the great marts of the world in American ships. whose peculiar apti- tude and whose relation to capital and labor have placed him at the head of the great Civic Federation, move- ment which bids fair to accomplish peace among clements some times dis cordant and who perhaps more than any other man at the present time holds the love and affection of the common peo- pie"
 Roscoe Harley of Seneca county pre- scented the name of John H. Clark, the minority candidate.
 Tn the senate Judge J. M. Schellenbar- ger of Cleveland presented the name of MT. Hanna and Senator Houck nomi- mated MT. Clark.
 Senator Hanna spent the day in his room at the Chittenden receiving many callers, who came to extend congratu- lations. Tonight he was the guest of honor at a private dinner at the Co lumbus club.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-13
AN APPEAL FROM KOREA.
Itaiy's King Asked to InterpOse His
 Good Offices.

Rome. Jan. 1s.-signor Monaco, the Italian minister to Korea. there being no representative of that country in Italy, has sent direct a letter from the emperor of Korea to King Victor Em- manuel, in which the latter is prayed to interpose his good offices with whom or in whatever quarters he may think best for the purpose of helping Korea in the difficult position in which she is placed by the rivalry between Japanese and Russian interests. The letter is written on extremely beauti- ful highly decorated paper and is en- closed in rich and artistic envelope.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-13
QUICK WORK WITH TREATY
THE CONVENTION WITH CHINA
 SIGNED BY EMPEROR,
Protocol to be signed in Washington without Delay VIII be Equivoisnt to tho Exchange of Ratincations- Emperor Consents-Unusuai Action Due to Minister Congsr's advtcss.

Washington, Jan. 12-Sir Chetung Liang Cheng, the Chinese minister here. called upon Acting Secretary of State Loomis late this afternoon and informed him that he had received a cable dispatch from Pekin stating that the emperor had fixed his seal to the Characterization treaty, and, further, that he had acceded to the request of the American government, through Minister Conger, for the immediate ex- change Of notifications.
 Therefore, without awaiting the arri- val in Washington of the copy of the treaty frein Pekin, the minister and Secretary Hay will, within a day or two, sign a protocol equivalent to the exchange of notifications, and, the pres idenf's proclamation being issued, the convention will go into effect immedi- ately. The minister's advices induced the state department to change the plan it had formed earlier in the day, to await the arrival of the mail copy of the treaty.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-13
VESSEL SUNK OFF HARBOR
VENT TO BOTTOM WITH ALI SAILS SET.

Top HIasts Remain Above Wafer-What
 Became of Crew shrouded fn Mystery
 -Discovered by Captain Hughes of
 Steamer William M. msrwin Later
 Reported by Captain of Tug BsttIsr.
 A two masted schooner of about 300 tons burden is resting at the bottom of the sound about three mi1esoff Welcll's Point, near Milford. and what caused her to go to the bottom and what be- came os her crew is shrouded in rnys- tery.
 There are several peculiarities in con- nection with the sunken schooner. She is perfectly upright in the water, head ed east and all sails are set and in per- feet condition. She carries a mainsail, soresail. two topsails and three jibs.
 The schooner was discovered this morning by Captain Hughes, of the steamer William M. Merwin, but noth- ing was known of the accident until the Merwin returned to her dock tonight. The schooner, according to Captain Hughes. lies in forty feet of water, three miles off Welch's Point, or five mites south by west of the New Haven light.
 It is believed by Captain Hughes that the schooner, heavily loaded, was struck by floating ice, which quickly sent her to the bottom. He believes. however, that the crew must have escaped. Both masts project out of the water several feet. and if the crew had not had an opportunity to leave the schooner they could have saved themselves from drowning by climbing into the rigging. So far as can be learned by diligent inquiry along the shore the crew did not land in this vicinity, and 1t is sup posed that they were picked up by a passenger vessel.
 The captain of the tug Battler which came into the harbor last night also re- ports having passed the schooner with Iher topmasts out of water. He saw no signs of life about her, and concluded that her crew had been taken off by a passing vessel. There was no way in which he could ascertain her name, so he didn't stand by her long.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-13
TROLLEY STRIKES SLED.
Fifteen Injured, Eight seriously- Ftvs
 Taken to Hospital.

Newark, N. J., Jan. 12.--A bobsled laden with fifteen young persons was hit by a trolley car at the intersection of Washington and Court streets this evening. All on the big sled were more or less injured. Eight were seriously hurt. five being taken to hospitals. The injured were:
 Frederick Lessner, aged sixteen, right foot crushed and head injured.
 Henry Shaffer, ten years old, skull fractured; condition serious.
 Peter Smith, aged eighteen, head crushed; not likely to recover.
 John Boyd, aged eighteen, scalp torn.
 Margaret McHugh, aged fifteen, right leg broken and also badly bruised.
 Two girls bruised; were cared for in a drug store and eaken away by friends. They refused to give their names.
 The car was on the Kinney street. line. Charles Pettigrew was conductor and Michael Mulvihill motorman. Itis' charged that an attempt was made ito cross ahead of the sled. Lessner was steering the sled.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-13
gHINESE CHRISTIANS TORTURED
AmerIcsn Bonrd missionaries Complain
 to alinister conger.


 to Minister conger.
 Pekin. Jan. 13.-Missionaries of the American Board of Foreign Missions complained strongly recently to United States Minister Conger that their con- verts in the district of Pao Ting Flu were being footed by bandits who claim ed to be Catholics and that a reign of terror prevailed in the district. The Chinese officials feared to act and sev- eral Christians who refused to pay blackmail were tortured. Their legs were broken and some died from their injuries. Minister Conger requested the Chinese government to suppress the bandits, but his demand was without apparent result. Secretary Williams, af- ter weeks personal investigation, ef- fected an arrangement with the officials of the district who promised to protect the people if Minister Conger would cease to make complaint which injured them at the seat of government. Secre- tary Williams is not satisfied that the bandits are Catholics. The Catholic bishop disclaims them.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-13
sY.LOUIs GETS CONVENTION
DEMOCRATS WILL ASSEMBLE
 THERE JULF 6.
Decision of National committee sur- pri.e-rrsviou.r To rss.lns of National Committee 1t Seemed Forsgone Cone ciusion That Chicago Would be se- Jecied-Bryan and Jones Confer.

Washington, Jan. 12.-The Democratic National committee to-day furnished a surprise. selecting St. Louis as the place for holding the national conven- ton in 1904. The date fixed for the convention was Wednesday, July 6, at F o'clock. Previous to the meeting of the committee, it seemed a foregone conclusion that Chicago would be se- lected as the place of meeting, but po- litical exigencies entered into the situ- ation, and majority of the committee voted for St. Louis. For some hours previous to the meeting of the commit tee there was talk in the corridors and among democratic leaders of the con vention that Chicago might be subject to the influence of strong movement and a strong newspaper influence in favor of some particular candidate. MT. Knapp of the St. Louis Republic hinted at this in his speech by saying that the convention if held at St. Louis would be welcomed by an abso- lutely fair press.
 The committee meeting covered con-
 
 claims of various candidates were ad- vocated by their partisans but nothing like favoring any candidate appeared in the committee proceedings.
 William J. Bryan. when the commit tee had concluded it's labors. appeared, but his visit was without any apparent political significance He did not come to the hotel until the committee had about concluded it's business. He was warmly greeted by the members of the committee and invited number of them to call on him at his hotel in the evening, and held conference with Chairman Jones at the Shoreham. Askl ed what he though of the Panama situ- ation, MT. Bryan said that he (Bryan) moved with deliberation and events oc- cured so rapidly in some quarters for him to keep pace with them. In answer to another question, he replied that it was yet too early to outline the issues for the coming campaign.
 St. Louis. Jan. 12.-The Coliseum, in which the democratic national conven- tion will be held, was built shortly after the republican national convention was held in St. Louis in 1896. The structure was formed by remodelling the interior ok the north end Of the old St. Louis exposition building at Thirteenth and live streets at a cost of $180,000 It Is 1S9 feet wide, SIS feet long, S4 feet higs and has comfortable seating capacity for 15. 900.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-13
TO ATTACK PANAMA.
U. s. Naval Authorities Believe colom-
 bia is Determined to Do It.

Colon, Jan. 12.-United States naval authorities here appear to be convinced, from the tenor of the reports which are continually brought in, that Colombia is determined to send an army to at tack Panama.
 The Panamanian authorities received yesterday official confirmation of the fact that the Colombian troops at Tit umati number at least four thousand men, under the command of Generals Ortiz, UTibe-Uribe, Bustamente and Novoud. These troops are we'll armed and supplied with ammunition, and have four guns, three steam launches and a good supply of cattle. The dis trict is an unproductive one, and the provisions and other supplies which the troops possess have been brought to them from other places. The govern ment learned these facts from a reliable informant at Titumati who contrives to send news of events from that dis trict to Colon by means of signals and trustworthy messengers
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-13
THE HARRINGTON PUBLISHING CO
BIG FIRE IN LOWELL.
Third within vsek-Loss Estimated
 at saoO, 1000.

Lowell, Mass, Jan. 12.-The third big fire to visit this city within a week to- night gutted three business blocks on Merrimac street. entailing a loss esti- mated at s2OO,OOO. Five firemen were in- jured during the fire, which quickly as- stunned threatening proportions and proved the most stubborn that the fire men have had to deal with in years. The blocks were four story brick struc- lures and adjoining. O'onnell and Gil- bridge. dry goods dealers. occupied the first three floors of all three blocks. The upper floors were occupied by small ten ants The three blocks were valued at $5o,OOo. O'Donnell & Gilbridge's loss is about $16O,000.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-13
Ianan Alter Fiomr.

Atchison Kas., Jan. 12.-Millers here have received communications from Japanese merchants asking for prices on flour and saying that flour in large quantities may be wanted by Japan soon. The millers have answered re- fusing to ship flour unless they are paid in United States money and unless the insurance comDanies will grant them war insurance.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-13
NOT PREPARING FOR WAR.
PRESENT ATTITUDE OF U. s.
 TOWARD COLOMBIA.

tho Bogote Government and General
 Reyes of the Friendly Intentions of
 nizs irresistible Force of Accomplish
 ed Facts.
 Washington, Jan. 12.-Soon after the cabinet meeting to-day Secretary Root issued the following statement regard ing the isthmian policy of the adminis- tration:
 "The publication in various quarters of news indicating that the government is preparing to send troops to the isth- mus to carry on military operations against Colombia has been the source of considerable annoyance to the exec utive and to the war department. No state of war exists between the two countries; no inauguration of hostilities is contemplated by this government; i; no preparation for war is being made. It is not believed by the president nor by the secretary of state that any occa- sion for the employment of troops on the isthmus is likely to arise. They have used their utmost efforts to con- vince General Reyes and the Bogota officials of the friendly intentions of this government towards Colombia and their readiness to use their good offices in the settlement of any question in dispute between Colombia and Pan- anna.
 Tt is difficult for them to believe that the authorities in Bogota can be so blinded by passion and prejudice as to declare war against us; and even if this ruinous step should be taken by Colombia, this government would be in no haste to respond to her challenge. The president makes all possible allow ances for the natural excitement in Bo- gotta over a state of things for which the Colombia government Is alone re- sponslble, and of which it was fully lforewarned. But the Colombians must sooner or later recognize the irresisti- ble force of accomplished facts, and the sooner this is done the better for all parties. We have done them no wrong we would like to be of service to them; l if they are wise they will not put it out of our power to help them by any act of rashness or violence"
 General Reyes, prior to his departure from Washington, in an interview with Secretary Hay, arranged for further consideration between representatives of the two governments of the Panama matter.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-13
Governor chambertain Reelected

Meriden, Jan. Ex-Governor Cham berlain was this afternoon reelected president of the Home National bank. The election of a president of the Mer- iden National to succeed Judge Levi E. Coe, was postponed for week, the di- rectors being unable to agree upon a candidate. Several directors who were asked to assume the position declined because of press of other business.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-13

f
 in the senate-FscIing of Senators on
 Democratic side Aroussd-r1r. Lodge
 Tries to Have It Tabled but is Unsuc-
 ccssful.
 Washington, Jan. 12.-For almost five hours to-day the Senate debated the Panama question and it was still un- der consideration when the Senate ad- journed The discussion arose over a resolution looking to- the arbitration Of Colombia's claims on account of the Panama revolution. It was introduced early in the day by MT. Bacon and was met promptly by a. motion on the part of MT. Lodge to table it. This motion aroused the feeling of senators on the democratic side, who construed the motion as intended to cut off debate and said they would debate the Panama question on some other resolution If not on this. Finally MT Lodge con- sented to withhold his motion and dis cussion proceeded throughout the day, with the understanding that it should be renewed again tomorrow.
 Following is the full text of the reso- lution introduced in the Senate to-day by MT. Bacon:
 Resolved. by the Senate. that the president be respectfully informed that the Senatae favor and advise the ne- gotiation, with view to it's ratiflca- ton, of a treaty with the republic of Colombia, to the end that there may be peacefully and satisfactorily deter mined and adjusted all differences be- tween the United States and the repub- lie of Colombia growing out of the re- cent revolution in Panama and the consequent secession of Panama from Colombia, and the alleged aid and as- sistance by the land and naval power of the United States in the successful accomplishment of said revolution, and secession, through the alleged forcible prevention by said land or naval forces of the assertion and maintenance by Colombia by her sovereignty and au- thority in Panama: and that full and complete compensation may be made by the United States to the republic of Colombia for the loss of her sovereign ty and property rights in Panama, so far as the same may be shown to be due to any act of the United States through the land or naval forces of the same.
 Resolved, further that the president be respectfully informed that if it should prove to be impracticable for the United States and the republic of Colombia to agree through convention upon the question of the said alleged responsibility on the part of the United States, or upon the question of the amount of compensation to be made when such responsibility shall be estab- lished, the Senate in that case favor and advise the negotiation, with view to it's ratification, of treaty with the republic of Colombia submitting to the permanent court of arbitration at The Hague or to some other tribunal to be 1 agreed upon, for impartial arbitration and peaceful determination, all queh- tions between the United States and the republic of Colombia growing out oi the matters herein recited
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-13
JAPAN TAXES FINAL ACTION
LAST STEP IN NEGOTIATIONS
 WITH RUSSIA.
Conference Held With shs Throne xss,srday-Answsr to Last Note from St. Petersburg Appsoved-wn be Forwarded soon-Kussia Preparing for concentration of Troop. on Yalu River.

for Concentration of Troops on Yaiu River.
 Tokio, Jan. 12.-The final conference before the throne to decide upon the response to Russia began at o'clock this afternoon. It was attended by all the members of the cabinet, five of the elder statesmen, Admirals Ito and Ijuin, and General Kodama. Previous to the conference Admiral Yamamoto, representing Premier Katsura, who is indisposed, had a private audience with the emperor. Foreign Minister Komura and Marquis Ito also conferred private ly.
 The formal conference before the throne was of long duration, and it's re- suit is unknown. It is said, however, that the response that was draughted yesterday was approved, and that it will soon be delivered to Baron de Rosen, the Russian minister.
 This answer of Japan is regarded as the final step in the negotiations. Pub lie interest in the outcome is at fever heat, and developments are anxiously awaited.
 St. Petersburg, Jan. 12.-Japan's re- ply is expected in two or three days according to reliable information re- for believing that the reply will be so worded as to prevent an immediate rupture, leaving both governments in a position to continue negotiations look ing to a pacific settlement. The Sviet resents the suggestion from 9 New York newspaper that the diff ferences between Russia and Japan be referred to The Hague tribunal. The paper says: The originator of the tri- bunal does not require to be reminded of it's existence"
 The newspapers here continue bitter ly to criticise Great Britain's loan of officers and sailors to Japan, for the purpose of navigating the Japanese warships Kasaga and Niasin from Gen. ca to the Far East. as tending to en- courage Japanese jingoism.
 Port Arthur, Jan. 12.-It. is reported 4iCiC -AAdt ONih6. tO tiac iiAOet SSiiak (, news received from Corea, the com mander of the Seventh Russian brigade has gone to the Yalu river to select 1 temporary camps and effect concen- ! tration of troops.
 Owing to the apprehension of dar- ing dash on the part1of the Japanese al Port Arthur, the authorities here have taken extraordinary precautions in and about the town and along the whole line Of the Manchurian railroad. Rtifnors were circulated some time ago that the Japanese intended to take advantage oi the festivities incident to the Russian i Christmas and surprise the warships here. Consequently vigilant watch was kept night and day.
 The whole Russian fleet is now ir | fighting trim.
 London, Jan. 12.-Opinion in financial circles here to-day is that Russia means to back down: but it Is feared that she may do so too late.
 London, Jan. 12.-Consols fell one. quarter point, with stock exchange op- orators less confident French rentes declined 10 centimes
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-13
To Inv.sttgase Berkshire collision.

Hawleyville. Jan. 12-Superintenden Wilson, of the New York division of the Consolidated road. has ordered an investigation of the head-on collision at this place last night. One of ths men injured in the wreck. Garry Su1,-l van, of Litchfield, baggagemaster, sus- tained internal injuries. Adams Ex- press Agent Carl, who was severely cut about the head, was able to resume work to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-13
Case Asa,na. Hava,aa. Delegate.

Washington, Jan. 12.-The charge of disorderly conduct against Jonah K. Kalanianaole (Prince Cupid), the Ha- waiian delegate in congress, was nolle- pressed in the police court to-day. He was arrested week ago, and, declin- ing to furnish collateral on the ground that he was immune from arrest, was locked in station cell all night.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-13
BRIDGEPORT SUBMARINE BOAT.
Trial or Newport Postponed on Ac-
 count of Ice.

Newport, R. L, Jan. 12.-The naval board of inspection and survey came here to-day for the purpose of watch ing the official trial of the new sub marine torpedo boat Protector, but the trial had to be postponed on account of ice in Narragansett Bay. It has been found that, owing to the condition of the propeller which had been fitted to the Protector before she left Bridgeport,
 Conn.,, two days ago, the boat will not be able to make the speed which her engine power was designed to develop.
 It was planned to try the craft from the point of view of a submarine boat.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-01-13
CASES POSTPONED.
sixty-two Bridgeport saioonkeepers to
 be Tried Next saturday.

Bridgeport, Jan. 12.-A postponement until next Saturday was made to-day in the city court in all of the eases of the sixty-two saloonkeepers arrested. last evening for violating the liquor IT. cense law on the complaint of State Po-. licemen Flynn and Hazelhurst. The same continuance was made in the cases of the eighteen charged withH maintaining gambling machines in their places. Bail was fixed at $50 in each case.