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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
BALFOUR WILL NOT
 INTEREST HIMSELF
SAYS OTHER NATIONS WILL LEND LITTLE AID TO INCREASING THE OUTPUT OF COTTON IN THE WORLD.

London, May 5.-Premer Balfour de- clines to commit the government to any official part in the proposed internation- al cotton congress at Seurich, Switzer- land. In a letter on the subject he points out that little assistance can be expected from other nations in the efforts to in- crease the supply of raw material, and that therefore the conference will not help much in this direction.
 With regard to gambling in futures, MT. Balfour says 1t Is difficult to distin- guish between legitimate and illegiti- mate transactions and he is doubtful therefore of the possibility of finding any legal remedy though he is willing to consider anything the conference may propose.
 With regard to limiting the output, he considers that it would be improper for any government to offer an opinion, and if no other more important subjects arc to be discussed he doubted that any use- full end can be served by approaching foreign governments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05

The Japanese took the offensive at 5 o'clock in the morning. despatching at least one division of infantry, which ad- vancing in column formation, sustained enormous losses, but cr5sAsd the ford and attacked our position gtN'ch was ex- posed to the fire of thirty-six field guns and siege batteries.
 '' Towards noon I ascertalned that the Japanese had routed the battalion of the Twenty-second regiment posted at Chin Cow and were turning my left flank.
 :" At 1 o'clock in the afternoon my left flank was reinforced by two battalions of the Eleventh regiment, and a battery commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Mo- ravsky, which were sent rroh the reserve by General Zassalitch with orders to hold their ground until the departure of the Ninth and Tenth regiments from Sak- hodsa. l ordered the Eleventh regiment to occupy commanding position in the rear from which they could fire on the enemy from two sides.
 "I held Lieutenant Colonel Morav- sky's battery in reserve and ordered the Twelfth regiment, the Third battery and the quick-fring guns to retire under cov- CT of the Eleventh regiment.
 ' At l o'clock the Japanese approached so close to the position held by the Eev- enth regiment. that the Third battery could not pass along under the cross fire, and taking up a position a short distance from the Japanese, remained there until
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
SEVERAL LIVES
 LOST IN FLOODS
RIVERS IN TEXAS ARE OVER FLOWED AND MUCH DAMAGE IS ExPEcTED-soME CROPS ARE HELPED, HOWEVER.

Houston, Tex, May 4.-The heavy downpour of last night and early this morning was accompanied by loss of life in south Texas. Will Hawkins was drowned while trying to ford a creek near Franklin; D. F. Holland, living some miles from Bryan, was struck by lightning and instantly killed, and Mrs. Melcher. living at Fl campo, was also killed by lightning.
 Three people are reported to have been drowned near Taylor
 The Colorado is reported to be rising very fast at Smithvilie and it is feared that the lower bottoms vii be inundated. and the crops lost. Many of the small streams are out of banks, but the rivers are not dangerously swollen as yet. Some hail fell and did damage. in other places the force of the rain washed the soil. As rule, however. the report is that the benefits of the rain will overcome the damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
NEW DRAMA APPEARS.
w. S. Gilbert's Production Is Extreme
 of Extravaganza.

London, May 1.-The eagerly awaited reappearance of William S. Gilbert in the dramatic field at the Garrick last night conducted his audience through world of greater extravaganza than any of which he has before ventured. The new Gilbert play is entitled 'The Fairys Di- lemma," is further described as an orig inal domestic pantomime,'' and it's scene is set in realms of the "supernaturaF and 'unna tural' the whole being writ ten in the drollest and most absurd Gilbertian manner.
 The plot turns on the tyrrany of par ental interference in matrimonial matters. In the second act the characters are sud- denly transformed into those of a har- linquinade and in a pantomime mex pressibly comic to see Arthur Bourchier as the clown. Violet Van Brugh as Col umbine and others in the cast, kept the house in roars of laughter. Verdicts diff fered. however. at the close, and the opinions of the critics thIs morning vary as to whether it will prove success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
NO FEVER IN MONTERREY.
It Is Thought That a Settlement Will Be Reached in Quarantine Matter.

Monterey, Mex, May 4.-Consul General Phillip Hanna has received a communication from the Washington authorities regarding health conditions in this city and has replied that the city is entirely free from yellow fever and that there i- not even suspicious case here.
 Word to the same effect has been received from the United States con- sul at Tampico. It is expected here, in view of these inquiries, that the government will soon bring about a settlement of the quarantine difficult ties existing between the Mexican and Texas authorities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05

N I. fEl lEfOb OINNI, 4hdy f.-l HS Sih-
 peror today received the following V despatch from General Kuropatkin:
 Major General Kashtalinsky reports as follows:
 ' I consider it my duty to report the circumstances of the grievous, yet glor- ious battle fought by the troops under my command with the superior forces of the Japanese on May 1.
 " Early on the morning of April 30, the Japanese began to oppress our left flank having on the previous evening oc- cupied the Khussan Heights after an att tack in consequence of which I ordered the Twenty-second regiment which had occupied Khussan to retire across the Al river to our position at Potietinsky.
 !" On the morning of the same day. an extraordinarily strong and violent bombardment of our wi 3le position at Kiu Lien Cheng commep; Id from "iju. foresaw that the Japt csc ofler the bombardment. in which o r 200 projec- tiles wer discharged, woult ike the of fensive
 T received orders from Lieutenant General zassalitch to accept the battle. and to retain my position at the forts Of Potietinsky.
 My left flank was defended by two battalions of the Thirty-second regiment, and Third battery of the Sixth brigade.
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in breaking through the enemy's line. The Second batterys quick-firing detachment, without horses, could not move the guns. and were compelled to apandon them. The men of the Second battery put their push the guns up the mountain side, but the Japanese fire was so hot that they returned to the protection of the Eleventh regiment
 Nearer and nearer approached the Japanese, and charge upon the Eleventh regiment and the Second battery was ir1l- minent. and the guns were abandoned. Then our troops began the terrible march across the valley.'
 kiu Lien cheng Is History.
 "Kiu Lien cheng is history, and we must deal with impending events," said an officer of the general staff of the As- sociated Press. "The idea has prevailed that the Russians would not make a stand at Feng Wang Cheng, but the fact that a Japanese occupation of that point would enable q movement to the southwest, thus cutting off the Liao Tung peninsula, which is taken into consideration by the authorities, lead to the expectation that General Kuropatkin will dispatch strong endorsements there anu make a deter mined stand.
 "The activity of the Japanese, 1t is re- marked here, is not only north of the Yalu, from which there Is constant scout ing but also off the Liao Tung penin- sula, though the failure to seal Port Ar thur may interfere with the operations they had been expected to carry out on the west coast of that peninsula.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
MAY BECOME SERIOUS.
Quarantine Against Cattle May Cause
 Mexican Retaliation.

Washington, May 4.-The informa- tion the department of state has touch ing the reported friction between Mex ico and the state of Texas over the question of cattle quarantine is con tained in a telegram from Consul Gen eral Hanna at Monterey, saying that Texas has threatened a quarantine against Mexican cattle, and that the Mexican cattle are free from disease, and the proposed action would lead to retaliation.
 The matter may involve an interest," ing question as to the supremacy or state and quarantine laws. The de- partment of agriculture, through the bureau of animal industry, probably will take part in the investigation likely to be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
------------o o-------- TWO MEN KILLED.
Officers Get Into a Difficulty With
 Saloon Men.

Fort Worth, Tex, May "A special to the Record from Sherman says:
 John Stevenson. proprietor of the Frisco club of this city, and M. E. White. an employe, were killed in a shooting affray today with Deputy Sheriff Burris and Oscar Kirk and Bob Parsons, policemen. The three officers had entered Stevensons place in search of two negroes for whom they had warrants. They become involved in a difficulty with the proprietor, which resulted in the tragedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
Liberty Party In the Field.

St. Louis, Mo, May 4-The execu- tive committee of the national liberty party today completed arrangements tor holding a national convention here on July 6. The party is composed of negroes throughout the country, and it is stated the convention will nominate candidates for President and vice pres ident. It is expected that 2500 dele gates will attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
PORT ARTHURIS NOW
 EFFECTUALLY CORkED
SUB COMMITTEE
 AGREES ON NAMES
PRELIMINARY ARRANGEMENTS ARE MADE FOR THE REPUBLl- GAN NATIONAL CONVENTION TO BE HELD IN CHICAGO.

Washington, May 1.-The sub-commit- tee of the national republican committee appointed to make arrangements for the coming national convention met here to- day for the purpose of completing pre- liminary arrangements for the organiza- ton. The subcommittee consists of Sem ator N B. Scott, Postmaster General Henry Payne, Harry S. New Of Indiana, R. B. Schneider of Nebraska, and Elmer Dover. secretary of the committee.
 Charles w. Johnson of Minnesota, was agreed upon as a general secretary to the convention.
 The committee also agreed to recom- mend the following officers:
 Assistant Secretary and Chief Assist ant-John R. Malloy, Ohio.
 James G. Canton, New York; Lucien Grey. Illinois; Willet M. Spooner, Wis consin; T. Larry Drye Pennsylvania; Rome c. Stevenson, Indiana; John H. King, South Dakota; Walter S. Melick, California.
 Reading Clerks-W. D. Harrison, Ne- braska; Dennis E. Award, Michigan; b. L. Lampson Ohio w. B. Duckwool, West Virginia; James H. Stone. Michigan.
 Clerk at Presidents Desk-Asher c. Hinde, Maine.
 official Reporter-Milton w. Bluem- burg, Illinois.
 Tally Clerks-Fred B. Whitney. Illinois; George R. Butlin Nebraska.
 Messenger to Chairman-Guerly Brew CT. Indiana.
 Sergeant-a t-at-Arms-William F. Stone, Maryland.
 First Assistant Sergeant nt-at-Arms-Da- vid c. Owen. Wisconsin.
 Chief of Doorkeepers-Charles s. Mon- tell, Maryland.
 It was decided that each delegate to the convention would be apportioned one gal lery ticket in addition to the ticket Of admission to the floor.
 A report was received from the Central Traffic association saying a rate equal to the fare for one way for the round trip ticket would be made to and from Chicago, the tickets to be good going from the 16th of June until the 20th, and returning good from the 29th.
 The secretary and sergeant-at-arms will open headquarters at the Coliseum on June to attend to all further preimi- naries of the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
Receivers Appointed.

Richmond, Va, May i.-On petition of G. A. Hanson for l.. E. Watson one of the creditors of the Blackstone and South ern Railway company, Judge Waddell of the federal court today appointed A. B.. Dickinson of Richmond and Benham Nor ris of Blackstone receivers for the road. The claims of Watson, who is New Jersey contractor. amount, it IS stated. to S1OOO1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05

highest next to those of which bonds had heen awarded in full.
 "As result of this large sale of bonds the gold reserve, which on the last day of January, 1896. amounted to less than S50.OO0O0o was increased so that at tho end of February, in spite or withdrawals in the meantime. 1t stood nearly s124,00O.- CO0."
 MT. Cleveland continues as follows:
 "I have attempted to give detailed hs- tory of the crime charged against an ad- :ninstration WI ich issued bonds of the government m time of peace. and without shame snd without repentance 1 confess my share of the guilt; and l refuse to shield my accompices In this crime. who with me held high places in that admlnis- tration. And though Mir Morgan and Mir. Belmont, and scores of other bankers and financiers who were accessories in those transactions may be steeped in destruc- tive propensities. and may be constantly busy in sinful schemes, I shall always recall with satisfaction and self congratu- lation. my collusion with them at time when our country sorely needed their aid"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
Railroad Tunnel Is Burned.

Columbus, Ga, May 4.-The Pine Mountain tunnel on the Southern rail way between here and Atlanta was burned this morning. All the wood work was consumed and trains had to be stopped Traffic over that part of the road will not be resumed before Monday or perhaps Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
WaIdeek-Rousseau Is Very III.

Paris, May 4.-Ex-Premier Waldeck- Rousseau, who, in March, went to the Rivera after a three months danger ous illness, and who was reported to be on the road to recovery, is in seri- ous condition. He will undergo an operation tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
Has Been Dead Several Months.

Detroit Mich., May 4.-James H. Stone, who was today selected for one of the assistant reading clerks of the republican national convention, has been dead for number of months. He was prominent citizen of this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
Flood Warnings Issued.

Washington, May 4.-Warnings have been issued for dangerous floods in the Trinity river in Texas at all points south of Riverside. The crest of the flood will reach Liberty tomorrow or Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
Hans Waoner Reinstated.

New York, May 4.-At a meeting oi the stewards of the jockey club tonight the horse Hans Wagner was reinstated to race on the tracks racing under the jurisdiction of the jockey club
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05

% thur is effectually "corked'
 
 London. May 5.-The opinion gains ground here that the Japanese have at last effectually blocked Port Arthur. NO official Japanese report on the supJect has vet been received, but the TOXIC correspondents are very positive regard ing the matter, and describe the deter mination with which the enterprise was undertaken.
 The Telegraph's correspondent declares that the entrance to Port Arthur is ab- solutely sealed" and adds that the Ja- panese fleet in effecting it's purpose steamed into the entrance at full speed, and that the naval officers who made the two previous attempts begged per- mission to carry out the next attack by oaylight, that being easier and their re- quest was granted.
 50 determined were they to succeed, adds the correspondent, that they de- cided if necessary to lose half their men, The number of casualties sustained by the Japanese has not yet been an- nounced.'
 Channel Very Narrow.
 In favor of the SuppoSltlOn or JapaHese success in blocking Port Arthur, 1t IS pointed out that the previous attempts had left the channel so narrow that couple of vessels sunk in the fairway would probably suffice to seal up the en- trance, while there is a noticeable evasion and half-heartedness in the Russian de- nials of the enemys success.
 There Is no confirmation here Of the Paris rumor that an engagement between Russian and Japanese squadrons had taken place off Vladivostock, and St. Petersburg knows nothing of the rumor- ed capture of New Chwang. It is re- ported that the Japanese advanced to within eighteen miles of Feng Wang Cheng and that another engagement is expected almost immediately. Major General Kashtainsky's insistence on the fact that he was ordered to accept battle by Lieutenant General Zassaltch, Is in- terpreted as showing his intention to throw the responsibility upon that of- fcer for risking a fight with his inferior forces, and to confirm the report that General Zassalitch had been censured.
 Captured Railroad Material.
 Reports have been received here that the Japanese captured a quantity of rail- road material after Sundays battle. This is supposed to indicate that the Rus sians had made great progress with the railroad from the main Manchurian line to the Yalu. If this is so. it would be simple matter for the Japanese to re- pair this line, which would materially sist them in their advance through a diff hcult country
 English correspondents with the Jap anese forces on the Yalu are permitted to send the most ample descriptions of the people and the country traversed, but not word about the fighting.
 The Standards Tien Tsin correspond ent says he is convinced that the Rus sian position in Southern Manchuria is exceedingly weak in consequence of the enormous number of men detailed to guard the railway, and to obtain provis- ions. He believes forces at Hai Cheng and Liao Yang are greatly over esti- mated
 Some reports current here state that the Japanese loan will be $5O,000,000 at per cent, and will be issued simultaneously in London and New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
WelI.known suraeon pies.

Philadelphia. May 4.-Dr. William Bar ton Hopkins well known by his medical and surgical writings, died today of cholera morbus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
Many Applications for Pensions

Applications for original pensions and increases under the order of the President creating q service pension act have roll- ed Into the commissioner of pensions of- fee to the number of eleven thousand from April 13 when the order was made effective 10 April 30.--The commissioner Is unable to estimate even approximately the number of applicants which will re- suit from the order.
 It Is naturally presumed that the num- Der will increase each month for some time, and the number for the year will be not less than one hundred and fifty thousand The amount of pension ranges from six to twelve dollars month ac- cordlng to the age of applicants. One million five hundred thousand dollars was appropriated by the past session of con- gross to defray the expenses of this or- der.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
Intimatps That He May Ap- point Sub Chairman and
 Run Campaign Himself
ORDERS ISSUED BY HIM
 BURLESQUED IN THE EAST
New York Tribune Claims That if Parker Is Nominated the Party Will Get $5,ooo,ooo Cam
 paign Fund.

Washington, May f.--(Speeial.) )-The President strongly intlmated to one of his callers yesterday that if he could not get a first class man that suited him to run the campaign this year. he would appoint sub-chalrman and conduct 1t himself. According to the New York Sun or today the President Is the whole show, anyhow, there would be no impropriety in his personally conducting his cam paign. The Sun says.
 According to a Washington dispatch to the World Mir. Roosevelt issued this general order to the republican leaders summoned to the White House on the night of May l.
 The platform must be short lncisive. decisive. precise and concise. It should be. Ii will be. 1t must be To hear Is to obey. Mr. Roosevelt will write t him. self, if necessary. How will this do for a first draught?
 " Whereas, Theodore Roosevelt is tho national republican party. be 1t resolved, That we emphatically endorse and affirm Theodore Roosevelt " We believe implicitly and unqual- fiedly In Theodore Roosevelt. Whatever Theodore Roosevelt thinks. says.i does or wants Is right. Roosevelt and stir 'em up" now and forever, one and insepara- ble.'
 "Crudely put, but the gist of it."
 According to a story in the New York Tribune If Parker Is nominated for tho Presidency the democrats will get s5,- 100000 campaign fund. If true this will be cheering news to the democrats of the coInti.s who have not Lad enough money to pay campaign expenses since 1892.
 The republicans held a primary election here yesterday to select delegates to the convention. About seven thousand votes were cast of which $500 were negroes. The democrats hold their primary tomrrow. It Is a Hearst-Gorman fight. the Hearst people having an abundance of money and the support of the labor organza- tions.
 Representative Underwood has some de- partmental business to look after here and will not return home before the lat ter part of next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
FORTY OFFICERS ARE
 KILLED IN THE FIGHT

St. Petersburg, May ,, 3:41 a. m.-The Russian losses at the battle of Kiu Lien Cheng were 2000 men and forty officers far greater than previous reports ind- cated. This is the official estimate of Major General Kashtalinsky who direct ly commanded the division that suffered the brunt of the attack, and whose re- port was received yesterday by the em- peror. Many are inclined to place the Russian losses even higher General Kashtalinsky mentions also that more than 700 wounded had arrived at Feng Weng Cheng, and these may not be in- cluded in his calculations. He made no attempt to estimate the Japanese losses, merely stating that they must have been colossal.
 The magnitude of the Russian losses had an almost stunning effect on the authorities. and aroused general grief. mitigated only by satisfaction at the bravery displayed by the Russian troops.
 Not for a moment was tnere any inten- ton to pay such terrible price for de- laying the enemy's crossing of the Yalu. This fact was known throughout the city and gave rise to renewed reports attributed to official sources that Gen. eral Kuropatkin had officially censured Lieutenant General Zassalitch. If this was so, General Kuropatkins telegraph ed criticism of Zassalitch was carefully cut but of the despatches. which have heen published, and the general impress sion now held is that he will remain in Manchuria
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
otfense Against vatlcan's Dignity.

Rome, May 5.-The Osservatore Romano. the Catholic organ, publishes an official note saying that the holy see considers President Loubets visit to Rome as the gravest offense against it's dignity and rights, and therefore has sent to the French government a formal protest, which has been com- municated to other governments in diplomatic relations with the vatican.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
Wanted to Save Antunq.

General Kashtalinsky's report estab- fishes the fact that the Russians sustain cd the greatest loss in order to save the regiments which were occupying Antung.
 "The Eleventh regiment was given the post of honor at the rear, with instruc- lions to hold back the on-coming Japa- nese. The Twelfth regiment and the Third batterys quick-firing attachments were directed to retire. By the time the latter movement commenced, the Japanese had almost surrounded the Russian position. The Twelfth regiment was compelled to char~a with the bayonet. and succeeded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05
WERE WILLING ID LOSE
 HALF THEIR MEN IN EFFORT
Magnitude of Sundays Losses Has AL most a Stunning Effect on the Russian Authorities at
 the War Office.

. London. May 5.-The Tokio cores .
 . nondents of both the Telegraph and ' the Chronicle. assert that Port Ar '
 i. thur is effectually 'corked.' .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-05

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