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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-03
IN WEST VIRGINIA,
Fight May Come Up Over Race Plank
 of Platform.

OI flatfOFm.
 Parkersburg, W. Va, Aug. 2.-The preliminary work here today for the Democratic State Convention tomor- row has been different from that of other years. Henry Gassaway Davis, the Democratic candidate for Vice. Pres ident, Is the only West Virginia man that ever received a nomination on a national ticket and the State ticket. platform, organization and everything else are adjusted in the interest of securing the West Virginia electors Tor Parker and Davis. The Davis in- terest has brought to the Convention many old Democrats who have not been In attendance in recent years. At the same time the younger partisans are more enthusiastic than usual
 owing to the fact that Davis up to tonight has refused to express prefer ence for candidates the delegates on the eve of the Convention are at sea regarding the ticket. The boom dur ing the day for Judge Holt for Cover nor. was checked tonight by other can didates who think that Davis prefers not to name the ticket.
 The so-called white supremacy" plank has been marked out and again inserted several times tonight and un- less Senator Davis exercises his infiu- ence there will be a fight on the race question in the Committee on Resolu- tions and possibly in the Convention.
 It was thought that the address of Senator Davis would be the feature of the Convention. but he tonight decided that he would speak only on personal and State matters and not discuss any national questions. He may not go in- to the Convention at all. He says that he has not been formally notified of his nomination and until he is notified of his nomination at White Sulphur Springs August 17 he feels that 1t would not be appropriate for him to speak as a candidate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-03
STOP SHORT OF MAIN POINT.
Russians and Japs silent as to Devel
 Opments of AuRuaf 2.

1tussinhs ana Japs silent as to Devel-
 Opments of August 2.
 St. Petersburg, Aug. 2.-Allowing for the inevitable conflict in names, the Japanese and Russian reports seem 10 agree on the main points of military developments up to August 1, but both stop short at the main point namely. what happened on August 2, when 1t is possible that a decisive struggle Was going on east and south of Liayang.
 The usual crowds were assembled around the bulletin boards outside the office of the general staff until long after midnight. awaiting further ot- fcial details. but nothing was given out beyond General Kuropatkin's two official dispatches
 It was evident from these dispatches and from the Japanese reports that the Russians abandoned Yangsen Pass. falling back on Liandia nsian, a strong defensive position in the hills, twen- ty-four miles southeast of Liaoyang.
 General Kuropatkin admits that there were heavy losses along the Siamatzse- H.iaoyang road, July 31. The official account is. somewhat inconclusive, but st indicates that although the Russians withdrew from their advanced post, Enropatkin hoped to be able to hold hls main positions even in the face of the superior Japanese force, and that hs evidently expected heavy fighting along this line. probably about Anping. This battle possibly was proceeding August 2, although the dispatch reports that all was quiet up to noon of August l.
 In the meantime a serious enveloping movement of three Japanese divisions was maturing around the Russian left at Haicheng. where there also was was heavy fighting July 31.
 No news has been received from Port Arthur
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-03
kURoKI WINS TWO BATTLES.
Captures Russian Petitions at Yul<ul-
 shilkxu and Yagnse Pass.

Captures Russian Positions nt Yukul-
 shilxzu and Yagnse Pass.
 Tokio, August 2.-General Kuroki has administer a severe defeat to the Russian forces which defended the Russian right flank at Liaoyang, win ming separate actions at Yukulshikzu and Yangse pass These two places are twenty six miles apart. but the two ac- tons were fought at the same time. The thermometer registered over 110 degrees fah. and the soldiers suffered from heat and exhaustion.
 At Yukulshikzu the Russians had two divisions of infantry and some ar tillery. with which they vigorously re- sisted the Japanese assaults.
 Both attacks were begun at dawn Sunday, July 31. At Yukulshikzu the Japanese carried the Russian right and left wings, but on account of the strength of the main Russian position they were unable to press the attack. The two armies rested Sunday night facing each other. At dawn Monday the Japanese resumed the attack and by noon they had dislodged the ene- my and driven them four miles at Laoholing.
 At Yangse pass also the Japanese were successful. Their artillery op- ened and the infantry moved forward from Makumeza.
 The attack on this place was made at 1 o'clock Sunday and by nightfall the Japanese were in possession of a majority of the Russian positions, a1- though the enemy had resisted with determination. The Japenese forces passed the night in the battle forma- tion and another assault was made Monday at dawn. By 9 o'clock Mon- day morning Yangse pass and the sur- rounding heights had been captured.
 General Kuroki explains the slow mess of these actions by saying that the diff1cult topography, of the battle fields made it impossible to secure good artillery positions and that the great heat fatigued his troops
 The Russian force at Yangse pass was estimated at two and one half di- visions and four batteries of artillery. The enemy retreated toward Tangho- yen.
 General Kuroki reports the capture Of some field guns. but the number is not given. The Japanese casualties are being investigated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-03
CRITICISM . OF PARKER Ex-Governor HOgg Praises
 ROos> cit.
 E- L. H. BAJ { ANSWERS HIM Texas democrats Cheer Ex- ( sSgressman's Speech. Seating of the White Mans Union Del- egates from Grimes County Gives Eighth District Nominatic,
 to Pinckney.
L. H. BAJs ANSWERS HIM

Houston, Texas, Aug. 2.-Little was accomplished by the Democratic State Convention aside from perfecting tcm- porary organization and the consider ing of contests of the Credentials Cont- mittee. The White Mans Union Gel- egates from Grimes County were seat- ed, which gives the Congressional nom- ination in the Eighth District to John M. Pinckney without further contest
 Carlos Bee of San Antonio, was made temporary chairman and s. B. Cooper of Beaumont has been selected for per manent chairman.
 The antis have not yet made up the.r minds as to bringing on a fight in tho Convention for a platform and the local optionistS remain on the defensive fhe fight may be precipiated by some one delegate, but the impression now Is that the party will fail to make any d:c- laration as to prohibition.
 Permanent organization will be per- fected in the morning and the n omtna- tions made. The only office in doubt is the Attorney Generals and fouc can- didates will be put up for the nomina- tion unless some deal Is made tonight
 Ex-Governor Hogg was given an oya- ton today when he appeared on the platform, but he is not taking any part in any of the contests.
 Hogg Criticfses Parker.
 Ex-Governor Hogg created some- thing of a sensation when he made a speech this afternoon referring sneer- ingly to harmony, criticizing Judge Parker and paying a tribute to Presi- dent Roosevelt. He said that Parker would be elected and that 1t could not be told that there had been any change of party in the administration.
 Ex-CongreSsman l.. H. Ball arraign- ed Governor Hogg and was given loud applause, holding sort of reception after the convention adjourned.
 The night session was devoted to speechmaking as the committees were not ready to report.
 After a long conference tonight T . s. Schuyler and w. c. Wear decided to Withdraw from the race for Attorney General and not go before the cCsave1Is .tioA5 for nomination.
 This gives the nomination for Attor- ney General to R. V. Davidson of Gal weston on the first ballot and is be- lieved to have settled the matter of all nominations,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-03
INTERNAL REVENUE RECEIPTS.
DurInr Last Fiscal Year Alabama Paid
 e33S,b30

Washington. August 2.-(Special.)- The preliminary report of the com missioner of internal revenue for this year shows for the district of Alabama, Joseph G. Thompson. collector. aggre- gate collections for the district $S3s,- 539.
 The total revenue collections for the United States were $232, 1904. .004..63. Of this IS per cent, or $52.4s4.271.59 comes from the State of Illinois. which ranks first as an internal revenue producer. New York. Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio are next.
 The aggregate receipts show an in- crease of s2,163.079 over the receipts for the fiscal year 1903.
 R. H. Watkins
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-03
THE PACKERS ARE SERENE Claim They Control the
 Situation. THE STRIKERS DENY THIS Slump in Price of Live Stock
 Predicted. Unsold Sheep and Hegs Accommodating in the Pens, While Theusands
 Have Been Reshipped-strike Breskers Won Over.
THE STRIKERS DENY THIS
U.sola sheep and Hogs Aeeunaiasi.s

Chicago, August 2.--The meat pack CTS. whose union employees are on a strike. claim to be in better position tonight than at any time since the struggle began. When asked for the packers side of the situation tonight, Arthur Meeker general manager for Armour and Company. said:
 The strike may be said to be near an end. At the rate we gre securing new employees 1t will be- only a matter of e short time now until everything will be in normal condition with us once more. When the butcher work men repudiated their agreement and renewed the strike after signing an agreement to submit all grievances to arbitration. we made a special effort to win the light and we have been a great deal more successful in our ef- forts than the most sanguine of the employers had hoped for"
 Live Stock Accumnlating.
 Despite the declaration. of the pack CTS representatives, the pens at the stock yards are filled with cattle and hogs that buyers make no bid for in the market. According to the commits sion men and officials Of the union stock yards and transit company out of the live stock received yesterday and today over 1s,000 hogs and 10000 sheep were reshipped. and unsold stock Is rapidly accumulating in the pens. In the face of all this, ship pers are constantly forwarding stock to Chicago. and the indications tonight are that there will be decided slump in prices of live stock.
 Strike Breakers Won over.
 It Is on this statement and what further information their own men have been able to secure that the strike leaders base their claims that the packers are still badly crippled notwithstanding statements to the con- trary. A considerable number of strike breakers who arrived in Chicago to- day were dissuaded from going to work by pickets.
 On published statements that the tins ion ieaders satenaf psoatesaing tea the city heaifh department that tue hous- ing of employees h tffs packing plsnta was a violation of the city ordinances an inspector from the sanitary bureau investigated all the plants today but nothing was found that would warrant the department taking any steps against the packers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-03
GLOOMY FEELING PREVAILS.
Russia Realfzes the Precarious Sitssa. ps e ti0n of kurOpatlkin.

w @-A3 tion Of kurOpatkin.
 St. Petersburg, Aug. 2.-The feeling at the War Office here was distinctly gloomy this morning. No official tel egrams had been received by the gen. eral stan from General Kuropatkin. who was communicating direct with the Emperor, but from private sources at the front it already was apparent that Simoucheng, fifteen miles south southeast of HaIcheng. at the junoture of the Fengwang Cheng-Siuyen roads, had been lost, General Stakeiberg' s outpost isaviasa fallen back to Haf- chsngs sy# -~
 No word was received enabling the staff to either confirm or deny the re- ported capture of the late General Count Keller's position at Ikhavuen, east of iaoyang, and Yangse Pass, thirty miles east of Liaoyang, but heavy fighting continues on both the southern and eastern fronts, the object of the Japanese in the east being to flank General Keller's corps from the south and north, which Is easily possi- ble.
 The progress of the developing move nient may have forced the corps to re- tire on Liandansian, which is the next position in the direction of Liaoyang.
 The failure of the garrison of Simou- cheng 10 retreat along the northern road probably was due to the presence of the Japanese column fianking the late General Keller's corps from the south. In view of the inability of the Russians to hold Simoucheng, 1t is considered unlikely that Generals Za- roubaieff and Stakelberg will attempt to offer stubborn resistance at Hai- cheng. It is possible that they were already retiring on Anshanshan (also written Anschantschan) half way be- tween Haicheng and Liaoyang, as in- dicated in these dispatches last night. There is reason to believe that two of General Oku's divisions are advancing from Newchwang on Haicheng with the view of flanking and cutting off General Stakelberg's retreat. but this movement Is not likely to succeed on account of Stakelberg's ability to re- tire northward on Anshanshan.
 An interesting detail evidencing the herceness of the artillery duel south of Haicheng July S1. Is the fact that the Russian batteries on the left flank fired 4.s42 shots in four hours.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-03
RATINGS SOLD FOR CASH.
Corruption on Board the Receiyiu
 ShiD Hanc0ek

Ship Hancock.
 New York. Aug. "A naval board is Investigating reports that certain petty officers on the receiving ship Hancock. stationed at the Brooklyn navy yard. have been selling ratings or promotions to sailors for cash.
 When the commissioned officers on the ship and in the ward heard of these reports, they reported them to the Navy Department and a board was detailed to investigate the rumors.
 A new blue jacket recently appeared on the Hancock. It was said that he had been transferred from the Wash ington navy yard. On the Hancock. 1t Is alleged. he had a talk with a petty officer about his rating and paid $25 for his advancement. Not long after ward he was jumped from landsman to second-class fireman. He enjoyed these honors only forty-eight hours, disappearing suddenly.
 It now turns out that he was a secret service man who had been sent to get evidence. Three petty officers have been summoned as witnesses to Wash ington. The blue jackets at the yards said that grating has been going on for long time, unknown to the com- missioned officers, however. until re- gently.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-03
speed os the Ohio.

Washington. Aug. 2.-Rear Admiral Whiting. who represented the Govern ment aboard the battleship Ohio. which was given her preliminary speed trial in Santa Barbara channel yesterday, reported to the Navy Department today that the uncorrected figures for the Ohio's trip showed an average speed of 17.o6 per hour. These figures are sub tect to change on account of tidal al- lowances. Under the terms of the con- tract the Ohio is to make eighteen knots an hour. The penalty for fall ing below this speed is at the rate of s25,Ooo per quarter knot for the first half knot under eighteen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-03
"wHITE MANS PARTY.
Washington Demscrats Seem to Favor
 Race Plank.

Washington Demscrats Seem to Favor
 Race Plank.
 Bellingham, Wash. Aug. 2-The State Democratic Convention assem- bled here today to nominate candidates for a complete State ticket. Tempo rary organization was effected without contest. State Senator William 0. Graves of Spokane being made tenn porary chairman.
 Many delegates tonight are wearing white badges with the words. White Mans Party" and the radicals seem to outnumber the conservatives on the white supremacy plank which Senator Turner is said to favor Many of the leaders were called out for speeches to- night. but Senator Turner who was constantly engaged in conversations, refused to respond to serenades or calls from the crowds in the street around his hotel.
 The platform adopted among other things pledges allegiance to Parker and Davis; declares the paramount is- sue in the campaign in this State to be whether the people are to regulate the railroads or the railroads are to regu- late the people," Former Senator George Turner was placed in nomina- tion for Governor. The Convention went wild with enthusiasm when MT. Turner's name was mentioned and the nomination was effected by rising vote.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-03
REFUSES 10 1 ADMIT WRONG Russia Defends Action q Volunteers. IAN OFFICIAL STATEMENT Reply to Protests Made IT.
 England. The Aaisse. RsIsassa sn wsra sf prso- a isA co.s.l, mt RisAt ts sesseA
 for CeatraDana ' lGsln-
 tainsd.
AN OFFICIAL STATElfHNT

st. Petersburg, Aug. 9s-xn& .tsxt oll the Russian governments st6t6nent re- gardins the release of the Brftish steamer Malacca, seized in the Red uea by the Russian volunteer fleet steamer St. Petersburg, is as follows:
 From the beginning of the Russo- Japanese war the imperial govcrnment took measures to prevent the transport of contreband Of war to Japan by vsa- sells of neutral countries. Tn nc rewu~ |latfons sanctioned by t1o k1pepur. February 1t. 1904. which Ho611k pro- posed to follow during the WArs lisf was given of articles regarded by ux as contrabaud.
 Tt was also declared that military and maritime authorities would Feeorvo to themselves the right of rtgtdly exo- cutting the decisions contained in tho regulations for naval prizess sanctionod by the Emperor March 27, 18S6. ana m the instructions confirmed by the coun- ell of the admiralty September 90, 1900. regarding the procedure for stopping, visiting and seising as well as for the carrying of and delivering over of vessels and cargoes sefzed.
 The Volunteer vessela.
 The volunteer fleet vessels St. Pe- tersburg and smolenslx. having receiv- ed special commission. the term of which has now expired, in proceeding to their destinations In accordance with the above decisions, and while passing through the Red Sea, stopped and visited all suspected vessels en- der these conditions that the commando CT of the St. Petersburg stopped among others the British steamer Ma lacca. the captain of which refused to show his ships papers, relating to tho cargo, refusal which led Go the seizure of the vessel.
 Nevertheless. in view of the ofIcfal statement of the British government that the Malacca was carrying Brftiuh acting in agreement with the British government, decided that q fresh yisikE should be paid to the sei194 $3soel at the nearest port nf its route in tho presence of the British consul This visit occurred at Aigiers. The British consui-generai official asserted that the military stores on board continued to be the property of the British govern ment, and that the rest of her cargo was not contraband of war.
 Liberated ships and Carwo. Taking this attestation into con- alteration, the imperial government decided to hberate the cargo and ves- sell This decision must not. however. be interpreted as a renunciation by the imperial government of it's intention to dispatch criusers and warships in general to prevent the carrying of con- traband for our enemy"
 The Official Messenger publishes tho notice of the release of the steamer Malacca. which was seized in the Red sea by the Russian volunteer fleet steamer St. Petersburg. and reviews the case. The article concludes thus:
 The arrangement for her inspection anA laaa fa ..k fatw of Russia's right. which she still main- tains, and her cruisers and warships will stop vessels and search them for contraband destined for the enemy"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-03
vow PICKING COTTON.
The Fleecy staple Beang Gathered

The Fleecy 0taple Beang Gathered in . Southern States.
 Washington, Aug. 2.-The Weather Bureaus weekly summary of crop con- ditions is as follows:
 Very favorable temperatures pre- vailed during the week ending August 1 in nearly all districts.
 Corn has experienced . week of fa- vorable temperature. and while need ing rain in portions of the central Mississippi and Missouri valleys. the crop as q whole has made good pro- gress.
 Threshins winter wheat has advance ed under favorable weather conditions in the central valley.
 Unfavorable reports respecting spring wheat are more pronounced as well as more general than the previous week, rust being more or less prevalent
 Oat harvesting Is in general progress in the more northerly sections and Is largely finished in the central and southern dfstricts. s ! ,. x saAsss.
 Cotton has mAdS good xrowth In the central and eastern portions of the cotton belt. too rapid growth being re- ported from portions of Alabama, Mis- sissippi and Louisiana. Complaints of rust and shedding are more general than in the previous week in the Caro- linas, Georgia and Florida.
 Sheding is also generally reported from Texas. where most of the crop would be enedted by rains. drouth being most serious fn the north con- tral counties. Much of the crop in Mississippi and Louisiana is grassy Picking continues in southern Texas. where 1t is expected to be general by the middle of August. and has begun in Alabama and Florida.
 The condition of tobacco is less fa- favorable in the Ohio valley. where much of the crop is in need of rain. but from Virginia northward, tobacco has made good growth and topping Is in progress. Curing Is progressing in the Carolinas, drouth in North Carolina being much lighter than usual.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-03
CHANGE WITH TIMES
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES POLITICS
 ARE NOT STABLE.
Chairman Cowherd Ridicules the Cln1ma Set Up By the Department of COnamcrce and Labor
 As to its Help.
Advertiser Bureau,
 Colorado Building, A.

w dSHluStO Aug. As
 The controversy between Chairman Cowherd of the Democratic Congres- sional Committee. and the officials of the Department of Commerce and La bor. arising over the recent publication by that Bureau of a pamphlet, show ing the proportionate increase in the rate of waGas and the eeak ef living since 1894, IS waxing warm.
 The commfttee is pfepnrtns q a lcars. full statement to refute the claims set up by the Bureau of Labor in It's com pilations.
 One of the arguments advanced by the officials of the Bureau is that many of those who were engaged on the statistical work connected with the preparation of tables were Democrats, while many were connected with orr ganized labor.
 In discussing this feature of the con- troversy, Chairman Cowherd very properly ridiculed the idea advanced by the Republicans, and stated what is well known to every resident of Wash ington:
 We all know that, with this Goy- ernment under Republican rule for eight years. what the politics of the Government employe is: 1t would oper- ate according to the same principle if the conditions were reversed with Dem- ocrats in control of the Government Until the employees of the Govern ment here are thoroughly convinced that Parker and Davis are to be elect ed next November 1t will be a hard matter to find any Democrats. When 1t becomes apparent to them that Par ker will be elected. there will prob ably be found that three -fpurths of all the employees of the Government are Democrats. When he is elected. 90 per cent. of them will be Democrats.
 Now what Is the use of talking about the politics of the men employed in the Bureau of Labor or any other bureau. in this city?"
 R. IT. wafxins