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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
JAPANESE LEGATION.
New First Secretary Expected This
Afternoon,

Mr.. Eki Hioki, the new first secretary Of
t. Japanese legation l.. Washington, is
expected to arrive here at $40 o'clock this
afternoon over the Pennsylvania railroad.
He left Chic ago yesterday, accompanied by
Tosaburo Kadoya of the Yokohama Specie
Bank, who, it is understood, is here on a
special mission from the Japanese govern
ment. Mr.. Hioki will go direct to the Arl-
ington, where apartments have been re-
served for him. He will at once assume the
duties of his new office, relieving Count
R1rokich1 Matsu, the present first secretary,
who Is to be promoted to a more important
post. Count Matsu is now in one Of tie
local hospitals convalescing from an attack
of appendicitis, for which an operation was
performed. He will remain IN Washington
for the present, probably until he Is ad-
vised by his government as to his new
post. He expects to be sent to one of the
European capitals.
Mr.. Hiok has had considerable experience
in the japanese foreign service. He was an
attache of the legation here ten years ago.
when Mr.-Takahira, the present minister
was consul general in New York He has
also seen service in Russia, Korea and
China. He was one of the Japanese com-
missioners who drew up the treaty between
China and Japan at Shanghai last fall
which provided for the opening of the ports
of Mukden, Antung and Tatungkao.
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SENATOR ouAY's RETURN.
His Appearance in the Senate Revives
Statehood Talk.


The return of Senator Quay to this city
and his appearance in the Senate today re-
.vived statehood talk. 1t is understood to be
the unanimous judgment Of republicans in
the committee on territories of both the
House and the Senate that whenever gen.
eral agreement for two-statehood bill is
reached 1t can be passed.
In this connection rather unique propo-
sition has been made by the advocates of
the union of Arizona and New Mexico into
a new state to be called Montezuma, which
it is believed will result In ratification of
the project by those two states. AS the case
now stands Arizona, largely settled by
Americans, is opposed to union with New
Mexico which is largely settled by Mexi-
cans. 1t is not believed that Arizona would
by vote Of Its people ratify any such
union.
But the proposition now made Is that the
statehood bill be SO amended that the vote
on this question be taken by Arizona and
new Mexico jointly as the proposition is to
JOIN them in statehood If that were done
there is little doubt expressed that the vote
OF New Mexico would be sufficient to over
come opposition In Arizona.
according to the general understanding
now, statehood depends entirely supon the
attitude of democrats in Congress toward
the proposition to have two states instead
OF TOUR. AS soon as democratic leaders on
Dotn sides of the Capitol indicate their
agreement to this plan it is believed the
committees will get to work with the re-
suit that speedy legislation can be secured
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
AWAITING NEXT MOVE
Speculation at st. Petersburg
Over Japan's Sea Plans.
TO CHECK JAP ADVANCE
RUSSIA STRIVING TO PREVENT
RAILROAD BLOCKADE.
Russian Forces in Korea Are Compel
ling Koreans to Furnish Them Sup
plies - Death of Prince.

ST. PETERSBURG, March 3-Since the
disappearance of the japanese fleet from
before Port Arthur the Russian authorities
have been awaiting anxiously for the next
move of the japanese sea- There is an
inclination here to believe that the Japa-
nese have been discouraged by the failure
of their attacks and perhaps by losses they
have not announced.
1t is evident even from the meager in
formation regarding the Russian DISPOSE
tions in northern Korea that the plan for
checking the Japanese land advance is per-
fected and that heavy reserves are being
brought up to the Yalu river.
Every energy of the authorities is now d.
rected to prevent a blockade on the Sibe-
rian railroad. Owing to the heavy move
ment of rolling stock carrying reinforce
ments, war munitions and commissariat
stores eastward, there is great danger that
in bringing back the empty cars the whole
line may be stopped With the sidngs now
building, the authorities hope to be able
to keep the line clear and to send eleven
trains in each direction daily
Mail adviceS from Siberia say that the
army reserve men from the rural districts
seem to be much more anxious to go to the
front than the townsmen. Many of the lat
ter are presenting physicians certificates
of Illness.
The government bank balance March /
showed decrease of only s4GO0OOO The
gold in hand amounted to s456 100000.
Forcing Supplies From Koreans.
SEOUL, March 3.-The Russian forces at
ANU are compelling the Koreans to supply
them with rice, fodder and fuel The Rus
slams are fortifying Antung heavily, with
the apparent intention of preventing the
japanese from crossing the Yalu
The commander of British gunboat
bringing down residents of that nationality
from Song-Chong reports the death of
Trnce Hl-Chal-Sun, a nephew of the for
Iner KING and man who has from time to
time filled all the high posts in the king
dom. o
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CARE OF INSANE PERSONS.
Maj. Sylvester Believes Patients Should
Leave ASYLUM Only Under Guard.

Leave Asylum Only Under Guard.
Maj. Sylvester, in his last annual report,
refers to persons who have been paroled or
furloughed from institutions after having
been under treatment for their mental con-
dition, in part, as follows: while grave
responsibility rests on those nearest and
dearest to the ones thus afflicted, it should
not be forgotten that there are many hu-
man beings likewise distressed who have
neither relatives nor friends to extend their
assistance. These dependents, when once
placed in institutions, should receive the
most generous attention that means, pa
tience and skill can provide. 1t is to be
regretted that circumstances frequently
cause the officials of asylums or sanitari-
ums to permit partially cured inmates to
leave the same on furlough or parole. and
many patients from asylums throughout
the country are at large without certifi-
cate of clearance or recovery. These SUBJ
jects are liable to develop a mania at any
time and anywhere at the cost of human
life. Unless pronounced and certified as
cured, no patient should be permitted to
leave an insane asylum except under guard
and protection Of an attendant.
The occasions are not rare when the po-
lice are called upon to apprehend persons
who have been extended privileges such as
have been mentioned, and instances might
be cited in which the securing of such per-
sons has been attended by much anxiety,
idDor anu riSh. IL not 1nIreQuentIy hap
pens that individuals who are arrested for
crime or who come within this Jurisdiction
and show signs of insanity are found upon
investigation to have been paroled from
some institution where they had been un-
der treatment for mental disorders Expe-
rfence prompts the suggestion that those
who are charged with the care of the in
sane should exercise wise judgment and be
thoroughly convinced of a patients recoy-
cry before granting either furlough or dis
charge"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03

less crank. and paid no attention to him
until he began shooting. Mr.. Mannings
nome Is at 1131 18th street northwest, and
Mr.. Wicker lives at 1904 S street north
west OBrien's object in visiting the War
department was to get back pension he
thought was due him.
Captain Swindells went to the War De-
partment this afternoon by direction of
Major Sylvester and made an investigation
OF the shooting, his report of the affair be-
ing filed late this afternoon. The asylum
authorities asked Major Sylvester If he will
return O'Brien to them. They were inform
ed that the prisoner will be detained, and
that the law will be permitted to take its
course. He said an inquest will have to
be held in the event of the death Of Mr..
Manning. In such event, he said, he thought
1T might be well to have the defendant
present.
At the hospital this afternoon nothing
definite could be learned of the condition of
Mr.. Manning 1t will be impossible to tell
the extent of his injury until the wound is
explored or the X-ray used.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
Personal Mention.

Lieutenant Colonel VIM. H. Clapp, U. s.
A., retired, who has many friends in this
city is dangerously Ill at his home in Hart
ford, Conn. A heavy cold, developing into
pneumonia and later complicated with heart
affection. renders his condition serious. Mr..
and Mrs. Henry M. Clapp, formerly of
Washington, have been with Mrs. Clapp In
constant attendance.
George s. DeNeale of 90S Westminster
street has recovered sufficiently from his
recent illness to be out again
Mr.. Beale Bloomer, whose return to the
city was announced yesterday. will remain
in Washington for some time with Mrs and
Miss Bloomer at the Highlands Mr.
Boomers resignation of his commission
as assistant paymaster in the navy was
made imperative by business interests
which necessitated his personal attention.
He recently fell heir to an extensive in
terest in coal lands, and this will occupy his
attention for the present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
rhe Benson Conspiracy Case.

The Secretary of the Interior has been
informed that the hearing of the Benson
conspiracy case will come up in New York
on Tuesday. Benson, the defendant In this
case Is San Francisco capitalist, who is
charged with conspiring with two other men
for the purpose of defrauding the gov
ernment in several deals in public lands in
the northwest. Benson's alleged fellow
conspirators-Hyde and Diamond-both Of
San Francisco, win be given hearing in
that city on Tuesday, the 22d instant. Mr..
Burns of the secret service and an official
of the Department of Justice, both of whom
worked up the cases against the men under
charges departed from Washington today
to be present at the hearing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
JAPANESE DIET SUMMONED.
1t Is Thought That Radical War Meas
ures Are Contemplated.

The Japanese legation received a cable
dispatch this morning from Tokyo, saying
that the emperor has just issued rescript,
countersigned by the minister of state,
summoning the diet TO meet in special ses-
sion on March Is. This will be the first
meeting OF the diet since last December
1t will comprise many new members who
were chosen by the people at the election
which occurred March l.. The emperors
rescript limits the session to ten days du-
ration. and IL is the belief here that some
radical war measures are contemplated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
CAPTURE WAS LEGAL.
Naval Prize Court Upholds Legality of
Jap Seizures.

NAGASAKI, March 3.-The naval prize
court IN session at Sasebo yesterday up
held the legality of the capture by Japa-
nese cruisers of the merchant steamers
Augun. Nuken, Michael and Rossija and
the whalers Nicola and Alexander Other
cases are pending. An appeal was allowed
to be taken within sixty days
The Augun, belonging to the Chinese
Eastern Railway Company, was captured
by the cruiser Sal Yien Hal Yien in the
nelgnborhood of Fusan, Korea, at the out
break of the war She was taken To Sase-
bo on February 1. The other prizes named
reached that port about the same time.
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Russians Hold Telegraph Offices.
MAY ABANDON PORT ARTHUR.
Russian General Says It is Necessary
70

RUSSIAN General says 1t Is Necessary
to Prevent Further Disaster.
A cablegram from st. Petersburg last
night says:
Gen. Dragomiroff ex-governor general of
kieff. and other well-known military au-
thorities have been summoned to st. Peters,
burg to take part in deliberations in re-
gard to the conduct of the war;
Gen. Drsgomiroff severely criticised the
policy of the government in the far east,
and insisted that both the fleet and army
evacuate Port Arthur.
He declared that he considered such a re-
treat necessary in order to avoid further
and greater disasters.
In military circles Viceroy Alexieff is gen.
orally blamed for Russias heavy losses at
Port Arthur. and it is considered that he
has committed such blunders that probably
the whole fleet will be lost.
Against Street Demonstrations.
The czar has signed a decree instructing
Minister de Plehwe to adopt strict meas
ures against patriotic street manifestations.
When held. these demonstrations are not
only often inappropriate because they are
held to celebrate imaginary victories, but
they also are likely to- produce counter
mantle stations. 1t is well known that the
police pay roughs to turn out and shout,
and this has provoked the Indignation Of
more enlightened people.
Many Opposed to the War;
Many are not only disgusted with such
artificial and more or less drunken exhibi-
tions of patriotism. but are opposed to the
war. and some have ventured to protest
The students of the high schools and uni
versties have objected to royal addresses
in regard to the war drawn up by profess
sors. Similar protests have been made by
the pupils of the Engineering Institute and
the st. Petersburg Polytechnic School. The
attitude of the pupils of the high school for
women caused the minister to close that
establishment. Anti-war feeling is very
strong among students of all the schools.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
New Bridges at st. Petersburg.

Ethelbert Watts, United States consul
general at st. Petersburg, writes to the De-
partment of Commerce and Labor on
bridges In Russia. He says the plans and
specifications for the construction of two
new bridges over the River Neva at st.
Petersburg have been accepted. and that
there are two other bridges-one over the
Fontaka and another over the Ekaterin-
hovka-in contemplation for construction.
and it is expected that the contract for the
latter bridge will be given to American en-
pineerS
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sKIRMIsHING AT oUTPos,rs,
Russian Patrols Near Ping-Yang-
Japanese Massing Troops.

A cablegram from st. Petersburg last
night says:
Maj. Gen. Plug. Viceroy Alexieff's chief
of staff. sends the following telegram, dated
March 2:
According to additional information
which has reached me, our patrols having
passed the night twelve versts (eight miles)
from PingYang. approached that town on
the morning of February 20. They were
closely pressing a japanese patrol of seven
pficers. Lieut.. Lonchakoff attacked this
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Mother of Quadruplets.

CHICAGO. March IA dispatch to the
Chronicle from Louisville. KY, says: Mrs
Laura Wyman, wife of one of the largest
land owners in central Kentucky, has given
birth to quadruplets Mr.. Wyman imme-
diateiy named them Grover Cleveland Wy
man. Marcus Hanna Wyman, Theodore
Roosevelt Wyman and Willie Bryan Wy
man. The last named u a girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
Land Ownership in Russia1

The Department of Commerce and Labor
has received from Commercial Agent Green
er at Vladivostok. Siberia, published sta
tistics of land ownership in Russia from
1853 to 1892 showing that during the thirty
years 159.6O6 members of the Noblemen's s
Union have sold 24.2OO.OOO acres of land
for S319,670.o00. This land was purchased
by petty culturists capitalists and farmers
Mr.. Greener saws small farming is con-
stantfy increasing and very few purchases
are made on large scale.
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FELL 40 DEGREES IN 12 HOURS.
Violent Storm Throughout Northern
Ohio-High Winds,

CLEVELAND. Ohio. March 8. During
the past twelve hours the temperature as
recorded at the local weather bureau fell
40 degrees. or from 90 to 20 above zero
A storm of great violence prevailed
throughout northern Ohio last night and
today. causing much destruction to tele-
graph and telephone lines.
Today the wind reached a velocity of
forty-eight miles an hour. The weather bu-
reau predicts that the temperature will
fall to 10 above tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
Russia's Revenue Fro mLiauor Trade.

In report to the Department OF Com
merce and Labor r. T. Greener, CONNER
cial agent at Vladivostok. SIBERIA, says
that the Russian government estimates
that the total revenue in 1894 from the
liquor trade in the several provinces of the
empire where the business is monopolized
by the state will reach nearly $s5Ss5OO. 600,
and on July l. 1904. the sale of liquor In
eastern Siberia will become government
monopoly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
In Favor Of Sims.

House committee on elections No. to-
day agreed to report the contest OF Davis
against Sims. involving the seat in the
House from the eighth Tennessee district
in favor of Sims, the sitting member.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
Adirondack" Murray Dead.

GUILFORD, Conn.,, March 3-William
Henry Harrison Murray, the writer, better
known us Adirondack Murray" died at his
home here today. He was sixty-four years
old
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No Cession of Islands.
$500 Jap Troops Landed.

NLADlNOSTOK. March 3.-The detach-
ment of 300 Japanese troops. with artil-
lery, which arrived al Song Chem, Plaksin
bay on the northwest coast of Korea Feb
ruary 10, landed from three steamers. es-
corted by three warships. at night, and
started Immediately on a march to NOAH
Fur-Chan. south Manchuria, close to the
Korean border.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
Big Shipment Of Gold - Europe.

NEW YORK. March 3.-Barfng Magoun
& Company announce that they will ship
$5oO.O0o in gold to Buenos Ayres. This
makes total Of 81 ,2500 SO far engaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03

President himself and yet he would not
appoint him, and he never would think of
doing it."
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TO PREVENT JAP LANDING.
Chief Strategetical Mission of Russian
Fleet-Coalition DisbeIieyed.

ST PETERSBURG. March 3.-The naval
organ says the chief strategical mission of
the Russian fleet at Port Arthur is to pre-
vent the Japanese from landing on the
shores of the gulf of Liao-Tung thus pro-
tecting the right flank and rear of the
forces in Manchuria from the Japanese
army.
PARIS. March 3.-Credence is not given
by the foreign office to the reports that
China Is on the eve of Joining japan I'm
the war. All the advices received here in
ocate that China proposes to observe her
declaration. of neutrality and that the Chi
nese troops sent north have instructions 10
enforce her neutrality. 1t is understood
that China has disavowed anv collusion
between her troops and the Chinese ont
laws, explaining that those who have
Joined the latter are deserters. and that In
the undlsciDlined state of the army n is
impossible TO prevent them from leaving.
No Cession of Islands.
1t is authoritatively announced that
France has not been approached to cede
any Islands to Russia for use as coaling sta
uons by the latter when she sends her RaI-
tic fleet to the far east Should Russia
make a request to this effect it will be de-
MED as such action would be regarded as a
preach OF neutrality. To show Frances
purpose TO remain neutral it is pointed ont
that Russia has coal depot at WILLIE
franche. near Nice, but that Russian shins
VIII not be allowed to use that station as
IN time of peace.
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DIVERSE RUSSIAN OPINION.
Better Feeling Toward Americans OBJ
served in st. Petersburg.

cablegram from St. Petersburg last
night says:
The Russian government earnestly desires
the conservation of the ancient friendship
between the United States and the empire.
The belief Is expressed here that the two
countries are now on the eve Of better
understanding on the points concerning
which differences have existed. The cam
paign of recrimination which Is progress
ing in portion of the press of both coun-
tries is deprecated. and the government here
specifically disavows responsibility for the
utteranceS of some Russian newspapers
against the United States, which in turn
have inf1amed a portion of the American
press against Russia.
Newspapers Enjoy Wide Latitude.
An official of the foreign office pointed
out to the Associated Press today the err
roneous impression prevailing abroad that
Russian newspapers. owing to the censor
ship exercised over the news, expressed only
such Views as are sanctioned by the au-
thorities, whereas as a matter of fact the
newspapers editorially have the widest lat
itude and they frequently embarrass the
government by their unrestrained criticism
of other countries.
The correctness of the original version of
the Vicksburg incident at Chemulpo has al
ready affected Russian public opinion fa-
vorably.
Food Stuffs Contraband.
The foreign office points out that the
views held at Washington regarding food
stuffs as contraband of war agrees with
theirs. If such foodstuffs are destined for
private individuals. A difficulty will be to
determine the ultimate destination of such
material. 1t might be consigned to private
parties, but eventually reach the military
government. The foreign office holds that
foodstuffs shipped in large quantities are
subject to suspicion, as this would be prfma
facie evidence that the material was de-
signed for the use of the military
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
When a prospective purchaser

When a prospective purchaser
sees the advertisement of q
business concern in a reputable
publication like The Evening
Star, it fixes that concerns
identity, gives it a standing.
With such introduction the
transaction of business is an
open book.
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patrol with three Cossacks, forcing 1t to re-
treat at a gallop toward the gates of the
town.
'sThe presence of our patrols near Ping
Yang caused great alarm. and soon the
enemy'S sharpshooters manned the wall
and towers and opened fire, expecting an
attack. According to the report, our pa
trolls approached within 700 PAGES of the
town, which they found to be surrounded
by old and new ramparts. These, how
ever were not yet occupied by the enemy,
and it is supposed that the Japanese have
not more than 1000 men in Ping-Yang."
Japan's Force at Ping-Yang.
Another official dispatch received from
Maj. Gen. Plug, dated March 2. says:
According to the reports of your pa
trolls to Ping-Yang and on the road to
Gensan (Wonsan) there were no signs of
the enemy. Ping-Yang has been occupied
by 5000 Japanese, who include 200 cavalry
men. No particulars have been obtained
concerning artillery. 1t has been learned
that the Japanese bring troops by sea from
Fusan to Chenampo ION PingYang inlet),
whence they come to Ping Yang.
Between 1000 and 1900 Korean troops
have been sent to Ping Yang from Seoul.
Our patrols on February % were within
twelve versts (eight miles) of Ping Yang,
and report that the Japanese have fortified
the town. The enemy's troops are arriving
daily
Russians Hold Telegraph Offices.
A cablegram from Tokyo last night says:
1t has been learned here that the Rus
slams have occupied the telegraph offices at
Anju and Yong-pyon. north of Ping Yang.
They have imprisoned the district gov
ernor and have confiscated official papers.
The Russian force near Anju numbers only
about forty men. The main Russian force
is concentrated at Liao-Yang.
Inc russians near AntunQ aggregate
1000. No important engagement is expect
ed south of the Yalu river, which, 1t is be-
lieved. the Russians will make their main
line of defense.
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Virginia Postmasters Appointed.
The following fourth-class postmasters
were appointed today In Virginia: James
River. Mrs. Cora L. Coleman; Rye Cove,
William w. Ramey.