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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-26
SUPPORTS RUSSIA.
France Erpects Poscers to Agree
That COreaR PrOtcctOratc Is IRUdliG.

Paris Feb 25.-It Is believed in the highest
Official quarters that the powers VIII support the
Russian view Of the nvaldty OF the Japanese
treaty With Corea. so far a. it creates Japa-
nese protectorate over Corea, owing TO the En-
perors being under duress But It IS said that
no immediate action on the part Of the powers
is required as the question Of the recognition Of
the protectorate will definitely arise when the
terms Of peace are considered.
IL the mean time. official opinion here Is
strongly sympathetic with Russias position. and
81 ts considered that Russias note 10 the powers
r,ro,estfnC against JaI,aI.-s violation Of Corean
neutrality fully protects RussIas international
rights as the protest antedates the official an
,o,,ncer7ent Of the conclusion OF the treaty. The
Foreign Office considers the announcement con-
frmatory OF the view that Russia g protest 10
the powers was designed to reserve all her rights
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-26
4 TERRIFIC CANNONADE.
Mann Cans Concentrated on the
japanese Vessels.

port Arthur Feb 25-At about ! O'Clock
yesterday morning the japanese made desper-
. ate attempt 10 block She entrance OF the inner
harbor and dock with this object. four mer-
chant steamers. accompanied by torpedo vessels
were sent from two sides toward the entrance OF
the channel The movement was perceived by
the Retyizan. which was lying IN the channel
and which opened fire Immediately. At the
same time the guns OF the forts on the Tiger
Peninsula, Golden Hin and Electric CHI were
turned upon the enemy ana furious cannonade
ensued lasting untn . in the morning. Then
the firing flackened and became desultory. The
Japanese had failed 20 effect their purpose. All
four steamers were sunk They are lying one
behind Golden I5iIl. one near the Retvizan. and
two between the entrance Of the channel and the
Lao-Thie-Shan peninsula. Two Of the vessels
are stiu burning
The cruisers Bayan and Novik pursued the
japanese torpedo beat hotilla II is said that
one Of the torpedo boats was sunk.
At about o'clock yesterday morning Jap
anese squadron Of considerable size approached
Port Arthur, and the Bayan and the NoVlk We're
ordered 10 face tbe japanese ships. which, how
ever. dsd not open fire. and afterward steamed
away in the direction OF Port Dalny. The
cruiser Pallada has entered the dock here.
The battleshps Retvi4an and CcsareNitch Wll
be temporarily employed here as guardshlps, IN
which capacity IL has been decided thar their
formidable guns be utilized TO good ad-
vantage. u has been found that the necessary
repairs TO these ships can only be fully made IN
the dock nj NladivostOk. so the vessels VIII be
temporarily patched up and remain here until
Circumstances viii permit OF their being sent 10
NladiVostOk
The Gar has teIegraphed warm congratula-
lions 10 Niceroy AleNien and the entire Russian
squadron at Port Arthur on the able manner IN
which they repulsed the latest attack Of the
japanese.
London Feb 2G.-The British Foreign ONCE
has received an official dispatch saying that not
one Of the Japanese torpedo boats was injured IN
the attack on Port Arthur of February p.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-26
WOMEN MASSACRED.
Russian ReUenge for Attempt on
SuRgdri Bridge.

London. Feb. 26.-The Tientsin correspondent
OF The Standard" sends in a report from
native source that the Russians have burned a
large village near the sungari River and mas
sacred the inhabitants. including the women, in
revenge for attempt to wreck the Sungari
bridge.
Picking. Feb 26.-Private advices received here
from New-Chw1ng confirm the reports OF the
81 treatment of Japanese refugees at the hands
Of the Russians while they 1ourneying
through Manchuria. and declare, moreover. that
some Of the refugees were without doubt cruelty
murdered The Russian soldiery at New
Chwang is so urdsclplined that that place is
unfit for European women.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-26
ARMIES DRAW TOGETHER.
Preparing for Great Conflict in
Northern COrea.

Toxic. Feb. a Delayed. Three weeks ago IL
was thought IN some quarters that the opening
OF the war would be speedily followed by
movement OF the Russian forces toward the
!. south. Ping Yang being picked their OBJ
5ective point The appearance later Of Russian
scouts in the vicinity Of Win tended TO confirm
this opinion and created the impression that
there would be an early conflict fl that vicinity
n the Russians ever intended to make this
movement they have apparently been beaten
by the rapidly moving japanese. The latter
are said 20 have large enough force 10 check
the Russians. thus insuring the possession OF
Corea as soon as they are capable Of making an
aggressive northern movement themselves. The
small bodies OF mounted Russians who were
scouting south OF the Talu River speedily with
drew 20 the northward.
Storms are interfering with naval operations.
The Yellow Sea is being swept hy gales, heavy
snow is falling and the weather is bitterly cold.
The forces OF Japan are going 70 the 'front.'
splendidly equipped 10 Withstand The cold but,
iesnite their preparations. both sides viii suffer
much IN the next sixty days.
u is thought here that the withdrawal Of Ac-
miral AlexieT from Port Arthur and the removal
OF headquarters and records to Harbin are ad-
missions q the weakness OF Port Arthur and OF
believed that the japanese intend 20 make Wig
orOus onslaught on Port Arthur. It's possession
by them would deprive the Russians of a naval
base and insure the japanese base for future
operations on the Liao-Tung Peninsula
The opinion here s. however. almost unitea
against the ability Of the japanese ships 70 shell
the place without dangerous exposure 10 the
heavy guns Of the shore batteries. But the jap
Bnese are confident that the place is vulnerable
ct three points Ou the sea side, and e proof OF
fheir opinion Is the eNI}losi5 IN or p number OK
shells in the town on the occasion OF the recent
night fight. The japanese once possessed Port
Arthur ard hey have The most complete in
formation in regard 70 distances and ranges. A
bonnbardrnent Of the place sh0ula prove highly
destructive. rs Il is narrow and cramped A few
shells thrown over The hills into The basin hold
ing the bay and town could not fail 10 do serious
execution.
The japanese shells are charged with high
explosive and are very effective. and IL Is be-
lieved possible TO render the haTbCr untenable
for Russian WaTshius by bowbardment, and 20
force them 70 put to sea and fight Ia the open.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-26
IKON GOING TO THE WAR.
Most Sacred Image IN Russia TO BE
Taken to the Far East.

Moscow. Feb. 25.-The most sacred image in
Russia has been sent to st. Petersburg and viii
be taken later 10 the Far East with the army.
This image is a representation Of the Virgin ap-
pearlng to st. Sergius. and is always kept
at the Troitzko Monastery. 1t is about one foot
square and is covered with precious stones.
The image has a remarkable history. 1t &C
companed Alexis, Peter the Great and Alex
ander on all their campaigns. silver tablet
attached to it enumerates the battles at which
the ikon was present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-26

and 10 prevent Internal ional acceptance OF the
treaty establishing protectorate.
It is reported that on the request OF a num-
Der OF Deputies, Premier Combes has agreed
shortly to make a speech outside OF Parliament
regarding French policy toward Russia and SYM
pathy for that country. Nine. Loubet, wife OF
the President has presented 500 TO each OF the
two societies OF French women collecting funds
for the Russian wounded. The Democratic Left
Party in the Senate has subscribed 500 for the
Russian wounded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-26
BALTIC FLEET TO START IN JUNE
Forty-fve Vessels, Including Eight Battle
ships and Thirty Torpedo Boats, to Sail.

St Petersburg. Feb. 25.-It is now said that
the Russian Baltic squadron. comprising eight
battleships two armored cruisers. three pro-
tected cruisers. two large transports anu thirty
torpedo boats. viii start for the Far East at
the end of June. II is added that Il viii be
commanded by Rear Admiral Rojestvensky.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-26

this country and Spain are and are likely TO re-
main OF a most friendly character.
The Premier added that there appeared TO be
no truth in the rumOr that Spain mobiliz-
ing her forces. although she was strengthening
some OF her garrisons.
The War Office that there is fOunda-
ton for the rumOr published yesterday by The
Manchester Dispatch" that the First British
Army Corps had been ordered to hold Itself IN
readiness to depart for India within a few days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-26
POOR JAPs GIVE TO SICK FUND.
Servants in Hawaii Earning 50 to 81 Week
Offer Sums of $25 to $50
tnr TELEGRAPH To THE TRIBUNE

g. t,-a,ctsco Feb 25-The Japanese IN Hawai-
ba,a already raised $4,000 for fund for the reel
~ the sick and wounded In the Far East war
Many poor house servants who can only earn I'm I'm
& 10 s. per week have given sums ransNIs csivsi
e. ~ go subscriptions have also been rec ~
here Tor A SiGOOI0 eco bond issue uLth0rlAed ~ ~
TSponesa government. Already Iso.vNo Yen 49,
ben subscribed The largest ndlVidual suIu-srrs
ton was for $1,000 yen. Several japanese Pr~ss
and have petitioned FOR their liberty IN ofus1 "-~'
they may return hons 20 ngnI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-26
SHIP CARRIED JAPANESE GOLD.

San Francisco. Feb. 25.-The steamship Doric
which arrived here to-day from the orient brought
ia her specie tank Japanese gold yen amounting 10
81 OPS 600 in American currency Much OF the money
was sent here in payment OF supplies for the army
and navy OF Japan purchased In the last few
months slowed I'm the hold OF the ship were about
five hundred and fifty tons Of merchandise that VIII
make up the bulk OF the Chinese exhibit At the
Mnrlds Fair at 81. Louis.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-26
BROTHERS BANISHED.
Punishment for Completely in A'''
iHef MaSSdCres.

Kishinen. Russia. Feb. 2J.-Two brol'.'
,ornad Petreske were placed on trial hsre ~
dav charged with having taken part y.
I,,-fsb r,assacres. Each was sentenced 70 -
vaars' penal servitude- The damages ci'-
n the case were not allowed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-26
w,ssIssIPPr TURNS BRYAN DOWN.

Jackson Miss. Feb 95-The lower house. Of the
1flssissippi Legislature to-day voted down almost
unanimously n resolution TO invite William J. Bryan
- address the legislature
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-26
n,euruEsIA ON TRAINING SHIP.

San Juan. Porto Rico. Feb. 25-Becauss 80 :.
o,tbreaJS OF diphtheria on board the Uni'eu 80.
training ship Monongahela. the entire cl1 -
been ordered ashore and the snip VIII e U.s. - ,-,r
s0rs Threats are under observation IN 49, Io
~ r1arfrs hospital No fatalities are Iea1e~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-26
CIT TELEGRAPH WIRES.
Russians Seuer japanese Lines from
Anju 10 Ping-YaHg.

Seoul. Feb. .5.-Russian videttes have aa-
vsnced south % Iugu and cut the Telegraph
wires between ANU and Ping-Eang.
YI-Yong-Ik. who was formerly Minister OF
War and practically the dictator OF COrea, ana
considered a friend OF Russia. has been taken
tv the japanese 81 Chemulpo and on the same
night put on board a warship. which took him
10 Japan. lie wac in court dress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-26

The additional member OF the STAFF who has
Just reached here from Picking. IS Mr.. Kubota, who
holds the rank Of RttaChe These two assign
rnents direct from the service in China thought
to have much significance IN showing the Mikado 5
purpose OF keeping In close touch with American
interests and making a strong bid for American
favor in the present conflict.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-26
RUSSIA LOSES. NOT I'VE.
Payment for Sei@ed Beef Vas Made
Before II Left America.

Narasad Feb. 24.-Japan has seized GO tons
OF mess beef which was shipped from san Fran
cisco on the steamer Korea, February p con-
signed TO the Russian government at Tladi-
xostok Il is thought that Japan win purchase
tn hcef.
Omaha. Neb, Feb. 25-Neither the Cudahy
Packing Company nor the brokerage firm
through which the Russian government uur-
chased the million pounds Of beef seized by the
japanese government AZ NaBasad yesterday
will lose anything by the action OF the japanese.
The entire amount due Tor the provisions WAS
paid before the shipment lcft American shores.
Ex-President Burt OF The Union Pacific Rail
road was a passenger aboard the vessel that
was seized, on his way 10 Siberia, where he in
tended TO study the engineering difficulties
overcome by the Russians in constructing the
siberian railroad. IL is currently believed IN
Omaha that he WAS sent on the mission by
President Hartman. on account 81 the war.
Mr. Burt's FRIENDS believe he viii 20 70 the
Philippines instead OF Siberia
Rochester FEB 25.-The news that the japanese
government had seized several tons OF mess beef
or the steamer Corea WIS received with consider
able interest here. as Bishop Thomas A. Hendrick
fhc Bishop o. CeDu, p =. formerly OF this
city, was passenger on the vcssei. en- route TO
hts station.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-26
BENCKENDoRFF SEES THE CAR.

81. Petersburg. Feb 25.-Count BenckendorH.
Russian Ambassador TO Great Britain. who
turned here few days ago from London. had
audience Of the Car to-day which lasted for
enc hour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-26
To Cure a Gold IN One Day

Take Laxative Bromo ouinine Tablets All druggists
refund the money II II fails TO cure. r. W. GFoNss
each box gso
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-26

element IN international affairs ana hs. :, -
,+.l-e,,Ie hostility 10 Russia are destined 70 Oe
,.,,o er,ocb marking n not epoch making
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-02-26

st. Petersburg. Feb. 25.-Accordng to infor-
nation received by well Informed military men,
the Russian army which is intended TO operate
IN Corea viii consist OF an advance vanguard Of
two regiments Of Siberian sharpshooters, a van
guard OF sixteen regiments OF infantry. with
niuety-six quick firing guns. three batteries OF
mountain guns and corresponding force OF
cavalry. The main body VIII consist Of forty
regiments. including Cossack cavalry, with three
hundred guns.
il is added that no important military opera
lions VIII be possible before the melting OF the
Ice. and that the present work viii be con-
fined 10 necessary preparations.
Evening journal., 1904-03-15
PRICE OF TEA NOT LIKELY
TO INCREASE SOON

There has been some little apprehension
among consumers that tea prices would
Increase because Of the hostilities between
Japan and Russia. Dealers. however. say
that there Is no danger of an increase at
present.
The war between Russia and Japan has
served to stimulate buying not only on
tho part Of the distributing trade. but by
consumers as we'll. More tea has been
sold since The outbreak Of hostlllties than
In any similar period in the last ten years.
dealers say. As a result of these condi-
tions. dealers and jobbers have entered
the market rs large buyers. and have
stocked up heavily in all grades Of tea.
Importers. it Is understood have reduced
their holdings 10 exceptionally small fig
ures.
As the present tea crops Of Japan. For
mosa and China were practically all mar
keted before the outbreak Of hostiities in
the East, no shortage OF supplies Of these
teas is as yet apparent. in fact. the ex-
ports Of Chinese and Japanese teas TO the
United States and Canada for the present
season will be the largest for lhe last few
years.
Evening journal., 1904-03-15
DRUGGED GIRLS
FOUND ON TRACK
Had BeenN Left to Perish
in Snow by Men in
Chester
MOTORMAN SAW THEM IN TIME
Special to The Evening Journal

Special to The Evening Journal
Chester March 15.-Lying upon the
tracks Of the Southwestern Trolley
three girls were found unconscious in
the snow last night. Their ages ranged
from II to 20 years and they were only
half clad and had the appearance of
having been heavily drugged.
AS the car due in Chester at lilo
sped down the track. the headlight
brought them into the view of Ed
ward Dell, the motorman. He stopped
his car just in time to avoid running
over them.
Several passengers on the car crowd
ed around the PROSTATE forms lying IN
the snow. The light from the car evil
IDENTIFY reused two of them. They stir
red restlessly in the snow. At this
time two young men came up and lift
ing the girls to their feet took them
away. Thepther girl. still unconscious,
was placed aboard the car and taken
TO the city hall and afterwards to the
]. Lewis Grocer Hospital.
Here it was discovered the girl had
been heavily drugged as the fumes Of
whiskey were still on her breath. She
was discharged this morning, but re-
fused to give her name.
The opinion of the police is that they
are all Chester girls and went out with
young men to have a good time. II
proved almost fatal for them, for il
they had fallcn IN an out-of-the-way
place they would probably have frozen
to death. AS It was the girl who went
to the hospital was badly frost-bitten
No clue to the men who took the girl:
out has been found by the police.
Evening journal., 1904-03-15
WHAT A BRIGHT WOMAN
THINKS OF CONFERENCE
For All the News OF M. +.
Preachers You Must Read
The Evening Journal

II you would keep informed on the do
ings OF the Wilmington M. E. Conference
which meets In Dover this evening. read
The Evening Journal.
The Evening journal will have a stan
correspondent 10 report this. the biggest
even. Of the year in church clrclos.
The stories from day TO day viii not
be dry and stcreotyped accounts but win
be written ia q bright and entertaining
fashion by The Evening Journals stan
Young woman. Ellen Orr. All The Even
ing Journals readers are familiar with
her word pictures. She is a thorough and
capable newspaper woman and has re-
ported for this paper some OF tho biggest
pieces OF news On the State.
Unlike some women reporters. she Will
not stop with giving a womans impress
sion of the conference. but win give an
the real news and gossip. The Evening
Journal will be the only paper In Della.
ware represented al the conference by q
woman. If you don't read The Evening
Journal you win miss some OF the fea.
lures
Evening journal., 1904-03-15
.STOREKEEPERS CATER
TO ST. PATRICE'S DAY
The Shamrock Is Ingeniously
Worked Into This Years
Designs

To aid loyal Irishmen in celebrating
st. Patrick's birthday there are pre-
pared no end of quaint and curious
things. Confectioners' shops abound
with sweet suggestion. and whole
counters in big department stores are
given over to appropriate displays.
The boutonierre maker has utilized
the shamrock and harp in a variety
Of ways. A gilded metal harp on a
silk shamrock is a favorite. Shamrock
flags. real but tiny Irish flags. little
golden harps and tiny clay pipes tied
with green ribbon come in stickpin or
lapel button fashion.
other bonbon boxes are quaint little
Irish trunks decorated with the labels,
Killarney" Limerick" etc, little car
petbags. right from Cork; big potatoes
that are followed and filled with
sweets and the romantic Harp of ERIN
box
Scattered among the st. Patrick's
Day treasures on the counters are
scores Of bluecoated Irish policemen
each one the pride Of the force"
Then there are little blarney stones
and Irish moss and little two-wheeled
jaunting carts, with Paddy on the seat
and shamrock everywhere. Green has
been used largely in the decorations in
the larger shops and Celtic concerts are
advertised for Thursday.
Evening journal., 1904-03-15
Supposed Dash to Save
the Ships from the
Seemingly Inevitable
Fate of the Liao-Tung
Position
VIadivostok Has Better
Docking Facilities and
Four Powerful Cruisers
Which Would be Strong
by Reinforcement

Toxic. Tuesday. March 15.-It is
strongly believed here that the Russian
fleet abandoned Port Arthur after the
fourth attack was made upon it by the
Japanese fleet and is endeavoring to
reach Vladivostok. Confirmation of
this movement is not obtainable from
any reliable source. but recent scout
ing in the vicinity OF Port Arthur has
failed to reveal the presence Of any
Russian warships.
1t seems logical enough that the Rus
slams should attempt a dash for Nladi-
vostok. where It is possible to dock
larger ships, effect junction with their
armored cruiser squadron and secure a
base for operations while possessing
adequate land defenses. The hopeless
ness OF continuing at Port Arthur is
manifest. while a dash for Vladivostok
might succeed. contrary TO the opinion
previously expressed.
Vice Admiral Togo Is unwilling 10
run the risk of dividing his battleship
squadron and continues to operate the
six battleships together. II the Rus
slams should make an nattempt TO reach
Vladivostok, it is believed they will try
q dash through the Corea Straits rather
than enter the Japan Sea through the
Sugaru Straits.
Evening journal., 1904-03-15
MANHOLE COVERING
CAUSES ACCIDENT
Union Fire Company's Ap-
paratus ColRdes With
Obstruction

AS a result Of the apparatus Of the
Union Fire Company overturning at
Chestnut and Adams streets while re-
spending to an alarm from box No 26
last night, Charles McGaughey. driver
of the wagon, was seriously hurt. The
apparatus was badly damaged.
Several members of the company,
riding on the wagon, jumped before IL
upset and escaped serious injury. Nc
Gaughey was taken to his home in a
cab and DIR. John Palmer dressed his
injuries.
The fire was in a barber shop at No
302 Maryland avenue. 1t was caused by
a can Of oil near a stove exploding. en-
falling a loss Of $500.
The accident was caused by the APP
paratus coming in contact with a man
hole covering projecting above the
street level. The hind wheel OF the
wagon struck this obstruction and IN
an instant it upset. Several OF ths
firemen failed to jump in time to saw,
themselves and were thrown to ths
street. Edward Haggerty was caught
under the wagon and it was thought al
first that he was mortallv hurt. II,
was rescued from his position viii
difficulty. Beside receiving severa
cuts and bruises. he was not seriousl.
injured.
During the time that repairs are be-
ing made to the damaged apparatus
the Union Company viii use the hos
carriage OF the Water Witch Compan,
in responding to calls.
Evening journal., 1904-03-15
CONFERENCE OPENS
With Examinations at Academy Today.
First Business Session Tomorrow.

Preliminary sessions of the Whining
ton Methodist Episcopal Conference
were held in Dover today. They began
with the examinations Of young preach
ers at Conference Academy, which will
consume two days. The Rev. c. "A,
Hill of Salisbury. Md. is chairman OF
the board of examiners and the Rev.
Van p. Northrup. of Clayton. is regis
trar.
There will be a temperance anniver-
sary in Wesley Church tonight when
the sermon will be preached by the
Rev. c. w. Strickland. This will be
followed by an informal reception in
the church parlors.
Conference proper will begin tomor-
row morning at 9 o'clock. with the ad-
ministration of the sacrament. After
this the conference will be ready for
business. The daily business sessions
viii begin at $50, but the first half hour
will be spent in devotional exercises.
Most of the preachers Of this dis
trict will go to Dover this evening.