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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
PALMA URGING CONGRESS TO ACT.
President Unwilling to Begin Sanitary
Work Without Authorization.

Havana. Nov. 25.-President Palma has announced
that he is not willing to undertake the street
cleaning OF the eastern cities of Cuba without the
authority of Congress and without funds for that
purpose but he is urging tho matter the lead
of Congress. and early action is expected. The
newspapers here unanimously urge that Congress
take action in the matter. and not furnish a
for intervention the part of the United
States The Health Department does not belittle
the neglected condition of the streets in towns
but points out that the death rate is decreasing
through the island.
There n conference to-day between DR.
Guiteras, the yellow fever expert. and President
Palma, and the following statement was given out:
II is impossible that alarm has been caused in
the United States sanitary authorities knew
any disquietude, and that the sanitary su-
thorIties OF Cuba would promptly give notice of
any diseases needing quarantine IL such existed.
The government does not believe that the United
States authorities have spread such rumors when
the triumph OF the Cuban department In stamping
out imported infections has been so signally de-
nonstrated.
Minister Squers Informally discussed the matter
OF sanitation with President Palma to-day. The
latter hopes that Congress early in the session
will make appropriation enabling MIN 70 take
up the work Of sanitation. A special senate COM
rnittee has prepared bill creating rund Tor the
cleaning Of all the principal towns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
RUSSIA NAY BUY YACHT.
Thought Likely 4. J. Drenel WiH
Sell the Margarita.

Yachtsmen here think IL entirely probable that
Anthony J. Drexel may be negotiating with the
Russian government for the sale of his magnih-
cent steam yacht Margarita. reported by cable
from St. Petersburg Thursday. The yacht.
which built in 1900 from designs by the late
George l.. Watson, has not been seen much in
American waters. but has been steady cruiser In
foreign waters. especially in the Mediterranean
and at Kiel. The German Emperor was enter
tanned board at the latter port. OF late tho
owner seems TO have tired OF the yacht.
While none of Mr.. Drexels friends in the city
were able to furnish anything definite yesterday
concerning the sale OF the yacht to Russia, several
members of the New-York Yacht Club declared last
night that they should bo at all surprised II the
report was true. Mrs. joseph Drexel of Philadel-
pha. is quoted having said that she believed Mr.
Drexe would be glad dispose of the yacht. as he
had used 1t for some time.
The Margarita's principal dimensions are S2S feet
over ALL 272 feet water line sc feet s Inches beam
and II feet inches draught. She is a steel. twin
screw. schooner rugged yacht Of 1,7soS gross tons
The yacht and her engines were built under Lloyds
special survey, and she is classed 100 A-the high
est-at Lloyd's She already carries several rapid
FIRE guns OF small calibre and she could soon be
strengthened and equipped with modern battery
Of larger calibre guns, up to 5-inch quick frers
which. with her speed of some fifteen knots under
natural draught. ample coal capacity and crew OF
one hundred officers and men, would make her a
serviceable gunboat for the Russians, and valu-
able addition to their fleet as commerce destroyer
or a dispatch boat.
a sister ship to the United States ship Mayhower
which was also designed by Watson. and which
was converted into war vessel at the time OF the
Spanish war. She is now attached TO the North
Atlantic Squadron az a tender. in command OF
Lieutenant Commander Albert Gleaves. L. s n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
GERMAN ARMY AND NAVY BUDGETS
Increase in Both Branches of the Service
Reserve Artillery.

Berlin Nov 25-The naval budget. besides two
battleshps provides for one armored cruiser two
small cruisers two gunboats. of them for river
service in the Far East. and mine laying
steamer and 1915 900 Is asked for submarine expert
ments. The appropriation totals S90oo.0OO OF which
81 800 is shipbuilding. OF the 81 1850
last year there Is only s20S750 increase
for shpbuildins. The remainder is for docks coast
defence. artillery barracks, pensions and miscella-
neOuS expenses.
The Prussan army budget for the coming year is
estimated at Sll60Q0G0. increase OF s11 $50 0G0
The Saxon army budget is placed at s1l 10000 an
increase OF 1925 900. and that OF Wirtemburg at
S500OOOO, an Increase of $4,000 About 50 100 is
for the creation of reserve field artillery being
ninth of the S29 900 necessary for this purpose.
The of g. 10000 is appropriated the first in
stalment of $40 10000 for rifles.
Prussia and Saxony add four battalions OF infan-
try. two regiments Of artillery and fifteen SQUAD
rons Of cavalry to the existing establishment New
barracks must be built before the contingents
are organized. and the number Of horses must be
increased for the present artillery, besides thos,
required FOR the formations. Numbers OF
changes and additions made in the Organization.
The addition to the peace strength when the plans
proposed by these budgets and that OF Bavaria are
realized Will be about 1900 men, raising the peace
establishment to about 621. 900 officers and men
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
ASKS PROTECTION FOR MISSIONS.
Superintendent of Two for Jews in Brooklyn
Appeals to the Mayor.

Leopold Cohn. superintendent OF the williams
burg and Brownsville Missions 10 Jews. and Editor
OF THE Chosen People," has applied TO Mayor
Mcclellan for adequate police protection in his
work He IS IN charge OF two Brooklyn missions.
No. 626 Broadway and No Thatford-ave
In his complaint TO the Mayor Mr.. Cohn says
that he first appealed ten years ago 10 the Chief
OF Police OF Brooklyn to have an officer present
at each meeting. He says that the protection AZ
forded irregular and that at frequent intervals
he had TO appeal at headquarters for the regular
attendance OF officer. Much damage has been
done in the ten years by street boys whenever
the police were absent. many Of the women teach
Ing In the mission having narrow escapes from
serious injury by various sorts OF missiles on
one occasion ne says that he was driven from his
was most insoently treated by the sergeant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
OKT REPELS ATTACKS.
Tro actions on the West-Gfneral
Situation Unchanged.

-~.,...1 1-,-rol,f's Head quarters Nov. 24.-Re-
-.s .bo. General Kuropatkin. in making a
general advance. had pushed back the Japanese
-. G distance Of three miles. wholly I'M
foUnded The situation has remained entirely
unchanged for the last month. except that ooth
sr,,ias have doubtless strengthened their de-
fence and accumulated supplies.
The Russians continue their Reconnaissance
IN front Of the japanese left. but there has been
no general engagement or change IN the jap
anese intrenched positions.
The japanese continue 10 Ignore the daily
zbaII,r,p which takes place IN the front of the
central army and in many places the whole line
of trenches Is so close that the Japanese can
draw fire at any time by displaying caps oi
sticks A few casualties result daily from r1he
fiye.
General Oku's Headquarters. Nov Z".-1He
Russians are showing some activity IN 'front.' o.
General Oku's army. At dawn to-day detach-
T7ants attacked in two places the left ana centre
divisions The centre repulsed the attack I'M
Igediately. and the left drove the Russians pack
after a hard fight As a result Of the repulse the
japanese occupied POutuen. The Russians LETT
many dead the field
Toxic Nov 25-The Manchurian headquar-
ters telegraphing yesterday, said:
From ! o'clock al night November 81 the
snenly's infantry made q series Of attacks
against our outposts at Lamu-Ting but retreat
Cd northward before OF fire. simultaneously
hood Of the Shakhe railroad bridge firing thirty
rounds, with no damage 10 US.
St Petersburg Nov. 25.-A telegram received
from General Kuropatkin. under to-day's date.
says all was quiet at the front last night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
SAYS RUSSIA ORDERED SUBMARINES.

terday reversed order of the Special Term
vacating order for the examination of the
president and a director OF the Electric Boat Com
pany, and the Holland Torpedo Boat Company
granted on the application of Francis p B. Sands
Isaac /. Rice is the president OF both companies
and Elihu b. Frost was the director specified The
order is modified to conine the direction for the
production Of the books and papers of the Holland
company to their production for use by witnesses
such examination.
Sands declares he was engaged TO get order
from the Russian government build submarine
boats The companies got orders from the Russian
government. and he holds that he Is entitled to
compensation percentage basis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26

Britain and Russia Fla Terms of
D0gger Bank inquiry.

ST. Petersburg. Nov. 25-The North Sea con-
vention was signed at the Foreign Office this at
ternoon by the Foreign Minister. Count Lams-
dorff and the British Ambassador, Sir Charles
Hardinge.
The text will not be published before Monday.
when it will appear in the Official Messenger"
but 1t may be said that the convention contains
eight articles on the lines already published,
embodying amendment requested by Russia
10 Article II. providing that the commission shall
determine the degree OF blame by the addition OF
the words subjects Of either power or other
state"
The convention, heretofore announced, des-
ignates the Emperor of Austria to appoint a
fifth commissioner in case the four naval off,
GERS disagree.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
JAPAN's TRANSPORT HAMPERED.
The Lao River Low-The Hun and Tai-Tse
Frozen-Bandits Near Tie Pass.

-. Petersburg Nov. ga dispatch from
Moukden says that the Hun and Tai-Tse rivers
have been frozen over. The low stage OF water
in the Lao River. the dispatch adds. impedes
the transport Of japanese stores from Wing
kov-. and the forwarding Of ammunition is de-
layed by the scarcity of wagons The removal
Of the wounded from Lao Yang to Dalny is
being carried out with difficulty for the same
reason.
Moukden Nov 25-Last night passed quietly
though on Thursday few scattering shots were
heard along the front, particularly in a south
easteIly direction.
There large bands Of Chinese bandits in
the neighborhooI of Tie Pass though no Jap
anese officers have been noticed among them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
RUSSIAN WARSHIPS IN CANAL
Destroyers Precede Transportation at
Guns and Tubes on the Trip.

Suez. Nov. 25.-Two Russian battleships. three
cruisers, destroyers and nine transports
from Port Said have arrived at the Bitter Lakes,
In the canal Under instructions the destroyers
left the remainder of the squadron and came
to Suez. where they anchored, preceding the
transports which will come through under cleo
trio light. arriving here at a. m. While the
destroyers passing through the canal. men
were stationed at their guns and torpedo tubes.
The cruisers and battleships Will leave the
Bitter Lakes at daylight.
While the warships were traversing the canal
both banks We're strongly patrolled by Egyptian
soldiers and coast guards.
The Russian admiral will GO II is said, to
Diego Suarez, Bay of Madagascar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
CHlllAN-BOliVlAN TREATY.

Washington Nov. 25-The secret treaty recently
signed at Santiago de Chill between the Bolivian
Minister at that capital. Senior Alberto Gutierrez
and the CHILEAN Minister OF Foreign Relations. Senior
Emilio Bello. In which the German Emperor Is
named as arbitrator OF any difficulty arising In the
execution OF the convention. provides in substances
First-Boivia abandons her pretensiGn 70 inc
Province OF Antofagasta
second-Chih assumes the debts OF BOW omVis' 's
recognized IN Article III OF the Treaty OF 1872. -
Third-Chii appropriates Sl0Ooo,Oo0 for the CON-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
RUSSIANS ORDERED FROM DENMARK
Report That Warships Were Forced by
Authorities to Leave Skaw.

London, Nov. 26.-The cruisers Oleg and
Izumrud of the second division of the Russian
Baltic squadron according 10 The Daily
Nails Copenhagen correspondent, left Skaw
the night of November "a by order Of the
Danish authorities, while coaling in Danish
waters. The Russian commander. the corre-
spondent adds, protested that he awaiting
dispatches from St. Petersburg, but finally
agreed depart
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
THE WARSHIPS AT PORT ARTHUR
Twenty-Five Vessels in the Harbor on
October "a.

81 Petersburg, Nov. "a long list OF the
decorations and promotions OF naval officers at
Port Arthur, signed on October q, shows that
the warships 1t Port Arthur then included the
hattleships Retvizan. Pobeda, Peresviet. Pol
lava and Sebastopol, the armored cruiser Bayan.
the protected cruiser Pallada. the gunboats
Nsadnik. Giak and Bobr, the coast defence
vessel Otvashni, the transports Amur and An
CARA, and the destroyers Stroini, SLIM. smveu
aschtchi and Rastoropny
The Rastoropny reached Che-Foo on November IA
and was blown up by her crew on the following
DAY There reports that three destrovers
which left the harbor with her were sunk by the
japanese The battleships, according TO japanese
adFlces, have been badly damaged by shells from
The siege guns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
INSIST ON KUROKI'S DEATH.
Chinese Say Body of Japanese General Has
Arrived at Wing Kow.

Berlin. Nov 26.-The "Lokal Anzeiger's'
Moukden correspondent teIegraphs as follows:
According to a report brought by Chinese to
Russian headquarters. the body of General
Kurok has arrived at Ying-KOw.
The concentration of strong Japanese forces
al Samaja, northwest of Feng-Wang- Chene,
which first thought to indicate the for
nation of offensive army, now appears TO
have been intended only for covering the Feng-
Wang-Cheng communication.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
RUSSIAN DEsERTERS COMING HERE.
Hundreds Sent from Cracow to Vienna-Al-
most All Without Funds.

vienna, Nov. 25-The relief committee of
Lenoerg. Gslicia. according to a telegram from
mat town, dispatched 43O Russian deserters by
IRAN yesterday evening to Cracor. whence they
VIII De sent on here. On their arrival In vi
una each man will receive a steamship ticket
- america Another batch Of 400 will soon
.olloN from Lemberg. Nearly all the deserters
are reported TO be destitute
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
TWO HURT AS CAR HITS CARRIAGE.

William Biggs and his wife Alice. are in the
CIV T1osnital Newark suffering from Injuries
received last night They live at No 20 shefhed-
St They were driving 10 Orange and In coming
from Shefield-st., the carriage was struck py
rnsnt Nrs Riggs was badly injured, and IL Is
believed her skull is fractured. Bggs was badly
bruised.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
AUSTRALIAN SHIP BILL p.eezn

Victoria. Nov. 25.-The Federal Senate
passed sea carriage of goods bin y no
sh9wner. ~. me clauses in bills of lading relieving
-, ION inability TO damage for negI,a
s--ali DC VOID and declares illegal sp s.'se'ce
.a1.Le 'he effect Of supersedng the co,rts -.
T,f wealth The latter clause is aired ,le
iii ciat-r a5 I.loEq company, which reoIJred -, IN :
Germany 'P"iig should be made ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
ENGLAND TO 1RBITRATE
Treaty To Be Signed by Secretary
Han and ambassador Durand.

Washington, Nov. 25.-It was announced at the
State Department to-day that this government
hopes soon TO conclude with Great Britain an
arbitration treaty Identical with those recently
signed with France, Germany and other powers.
The treaty Will be signed by Secretary Hay ana
Sir Mortimer Durand the British Ambassador.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
JAPAN WARNS BRITAIN.
Friendly Protest against Coal Sent
to Baltic Fleet.

London, Nov. 25-Japan, in a friendly spirit
has drawn the attention OF Great Britain to the
supply Of coal furnished by British vessels to
the Russian fleet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
FAVOR PE1CE CONGRESS-.
Germany Cordially Accepts Presi-
dent Rooseuelts Suggestion.

Washington, Nov. 25-Secretary Hay has re-
ceived from the German government a cordial
note accepting in principle President Roosevelt's
suggestion for another conference at The Hague
AS the Presidents suggestion contained no ref
erence TO the time for the second meeting at The
Hague the German government does not COM
nit itself on this point. and awaits the pleas
ure of the other powers
II is probable that the replies from all the
powers will be received within a short time
Enough already have come TO assure Secretary
Hay of the hearty reception given the Presi-
dents invitation When all the aCceptanceS are
in it will be determined what steps shall be
taken toward fixing date for the conference to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
BRAZIL AND PERU AGREE.
Treaty Providing for Settlement of Boun-
dairy Disputes Signed.

Washington, Nov. 25-News has been
ceved here of the signing OF a treaty between
Peru and Brazil looking to the peaceful settle
ment Of the boundary disputes between the two
nations and the adjustment OF claims arising
OF them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26

strlcton of railroads in Bolivia. She herself Is
construct the line from africa to La Paz already In
operation as far Tacna. and she gives q per
cent guarantee UP to $4,000 Chiian year for the
construction OF three other railroads. The Bolivian
section Of the line shall become the property OF
BOLIVIA in twenty years. but CHILEAN products snail
enjoy preferential rates over It,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
TO SEARCH TITLES FOR WATERSHED

The United States Title Guaranty and Indemnity
Company of New-York has received the contract
to make searches of titles OF the twenty-one miles
Of property acquired by the city for watershed
purposes These searches will take over two years
to complete
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26

Paris. Nov. 25.-M. Decasse Foreign Minis
ter answering n question In the Chamber of
Deputies to-day relative to the proposal of the
United States for the reassembling of the Hague
Peace Conference, said that the American ini-
tiative had received most sympathetic well
come. the general policy OF France being
surance OF friendly attitude toward the prOpo-
sition. but definite action awaited an arrange
ment of the details OF the programme and the
maturing Of the sentiment of the Chamber and
the public.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26

locations at any cost
~. o5-1t is reported that the '"p
loiI'o directed against Rihlung Hill sung
''ilese sap' ret Ktkwan Hill have reacheo
n a bass Of the centre bitches The defe,S,ss
ne outside the parapets of Rihlung a%a S Rs
sbu hills have been CAPTURED leavihs e 1re ' The
slams in possession OF the pal4pvre and in
sssts., besyv damage. The ""rrmation OF the
rorts is expected shortly. If the forts are taNen
she capture Of Port Arthur proper seems ~ ''
assured within a short time
General Nogfs Headquarters NOV %
POSSESSION Of the Rihlung ana hIhMaii to4 -
- ,bo 1ananese TO place a sufficient force on
-, ,,, front Of the eastern ridge Of forts to
.,-ec,,te q sweeping movement against the pat
terry positions on the crest of the western rage
n forts and 203- Meter Hill. which as yer they
have not captured
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-26
READY TO STORM FORTS
ATTACKS ON THE NOhIh'
Reported Orders to Garry Ma"
Port Arthur Positions.

Washington. Nov. 25.-The Assoei'', Ta,anese
learns on excellent authority that t"e 80, on
army has been ordered TO rene" -, forti-
Port Arthur to-day, ana 10 tSAe
locations al any cost
The Washington times., 1904-11-03
THE TOMB
OF SUSAN DECATUR
Descendant Of the Admiral Of National
Fame in Georgetown for
That Purpose.

William Decatur Parsons, of New
York city, "a direct descendant of the
Commodore Decatur FAMILY of early
American history is in Georgetown SUI
peryising the restoration of the tomb OF
Mrs Susan Decatur, wife of the Com
modOre.
Mrs. DecatGr's remains lie in the old
Georgetown College buryiug ground, sit
uated northwest OF the plot where rest
the remains OF The departed Jesuits.
During the last years OF her life she
resided In a house located within the
college grounds. and where she remained
until her death, June II, 1850 She was
d benefactress of Georgetown College,
and long after she passed from the pub
Die world where during the Commodore.
life she reigued socially, her gracious
presence was one OF the endeariug fea-
lures 90 the students of the ola house Of
learning
The remains OF Commodore Decatur
are Inferred I'm Philadelphia, in the
chUTChyaTd near the remains of his pa
rents. The City Of BrOtherIy Love was
his home city.
II ls deemed more appropriate that the
remains OF Mrs. Decatur be permitted to
remain uHdisurbed here than 20 have
them transferred 10 Philadelphia even
though her husband lies there.
The Washington times., 1904-11-03
SOPHOhORES RUDELY
INTERRUPT SMOKER
They "Steal" Freshman President,
Enter Cafe and Break Up the
Class P0WWOW.

A smoker was held last night by the
freshmen medical students or George
Washington University, which terini-
mated i'm a class Tight with their rivals
the class or 1871
For weeks preparations Cor the smoker
have been under way, auC so quiet were
the members OF the seco- az year class
LnaU the freshmen grew bold ana L9-4
of their plans and place OF meellH5- me
smoker was TO begin ak tlotE- t--7t
night. bat was delayed by the mem
beers. who were awaiting the s1LI-Nal on
their class president, ". " eldnan- lie
never came. for hardly had ne started
FOR the hall iu which the smoker was
10 he held. than he was seized Dg wait
ing sODnum1res. bound nau4 ana -yetf
and conducted several miles rom LllS
city ina the heart OF the Wllus OF MARY
CiivinE up their president as 'unayoid-
aHTyr detained 90 the freshmen proceelel
with their smoker. Hardly Add the NJ
fair started. however when Two mem
hers of the 'UI Xxi YI' class climbed ut
over bay window of the room anu
armed with water pistols and Hour Gov
cred the meTryIuakers with eacA tl-
freshmen retaliaLed by capturing tAr
Offenders and in moment D0tl rae
tLUns were engaged In usL nEnt
Al this point the manager OK tle cltiy
under die hall decided that matters Aad
warfare. and, sumnOnlne FaLtoiilaA
Bursry-. had the offending sophomoIes
Accommodated by their classmates. the
two students were taken 10 the ponce
station. where charge Of dls0ruerly
conduct was placed against them.
Collateral was furnished py t4sli
friends. for their appearance IN Lne To-
lice Court this morning. The CJllalef-il
was forfeited