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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-19
TIE WAR ON THE YALU
GOOD POLICY FOR RUSSIA TO
ABANDON THE POSITION.
Justice Of the Prohibition Regarding
the Use of Wireless Telegraphy
--Airships in the Future.

An army officer who is making study
of military operations in the far east today
discussed the prospects of a big fight on the
Yalu, and the use of wireless biography
and air ships by newspaper correspondents
in reporting the progress of future wars.
On the Yalu.
Reports place the Russian force on the
Yalu,' said he, Eat twenty thousand men.
If they intend to defend that position with
such a force they are probably making
serious mistake 1t is evidently the inten-
ton of the Japs to mass forty to sixty
thousand men there.
"One of the first requisites of defensive
position Is that ii shall be of a size Gppro-
pirate to the defending force. The Russian
position seems to have nearly all of the
other requisites. but it lacks this one il the
size of the garrison is what il is said to be.
1t is probable that the Japs will build
boats Tor the passage of the Ialu, and that
they Will not attempt to bridge in the face
of opposition. The success of the affair will
belong to the side which will first get the
most men to threatened point. Suppose
the Russians to have an insufficient force
distributed on long line. while the Japs
have an overwhelming force many boats
and dark night, and the chances would be
in favor of the latter
Again. with forty thousand men in the
Russian position, another important requi-
OF communication to the rear. On the
whole, iNseems good policy to give up that
position on the .Yalu river
Wireless Telegraphy and Air Ships.
The declaration Of the Russian govern
ment ON the subject of the use of wireless
telegraphy will probably be adopted and
approved by the world The principle was
well stated by the chief signal officer of the
army the other day when he said that
nation has right to protect ITSELF and may
not be hampered by the fact that certain
new inventions have not been foreseen in
time to have them considered by interna-
tional agreement This case shows how
fast the world doth move and that we must
reconstruct our obsolete announcements
on this subject Of the freedom of the high
seas.
The fallacy of the position taken by the
London Times in this matter is evident
when we see where it leads to- 1t is not
wild stretch IF ina gina ton to predict
that in the next war air ships will have
reached such point of perfection that
they may be used by war correspondents
In observing every detail of military opera
tons. But does any one suppose that this
will be permitted just because there was an
ancient idea that the air. like the sea- was
free? A rule which permits telegraphy
from the masthead of ship at sea. but
forpids it from a ship in the air would be
manifestly absurd
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The submarine al" which was run
down by the steamer Berwick Castle
March 49, near the Nab lightship. result
Ing In the loss OF her crew, numberinn
eleven officers and men. has been raised i
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Asks for Interpretation.

The Commissioners have received a COM
muication from Attorney E. b. Hay on be-
half of the Washington Industrial Under
writers Association, requesting an opinion
from the corporation counsel Interpreting
the law affecting the chartering of assess
ment life Insurance companies without cap
ital. Mr.. Hay says that as the law is
now construed there are no requirements
that capital shall be prerequisite to the
chartering of such institutions, which he
holds Is detrimental to the interests of
all engaged In this class of business.
Commissioner Mcfarland has recon-
that the matter he referred to the corpora
ton counsel as requested.
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Vaughn Glass Club Meets.

At the monthly business meeting of the
Vaughn Glass Club of Calvary Baptist
Sunday school last evening the following
were initiated into the club: A. L. Swart-
won't. j. Bransop. Dr. F. /. Bartlett and
Mr.. Van Week. After the business session.
brief addresses were made upon topics Of
the day. Mr.. w. L. Tenney spoke on Rus
sia,'' Mr. June P. Wooten, Japan" Mr..
r. w. Merrymar Korea" Mr.. James
Price, 1.-The Panama Canal A musical
program was then rendered by Mr.. Guy
Ourand. pianist, Mr.. j. Cranston Laurie,
baritone, Mr.. w. C. Dashiell, basso. and
the West End Mandolin Club.
Refreshments were served.
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mittee appointed by the President to in
quire into the affairs of the society.
Senator Proctor last evening said il seem-
ed likely an adjustment of the differences
of the contending factions would probably
be brought about outside the committee
room. That would probably mean a reor-
ganization of the society. The senator also
said that the investigation will be con-
fined for the present to few specific points
which have been raised by the remon-
strants. When these have been disposed
of, If others arise they will have to be sub
mitted to the committee in writing. The
committee then will decide II they are
proper questions for investigation and will
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first submit the questions to the defendant
faction before ordering an investigation.
The committee have selected N NJ Am
brose, an expert accountant In the employ
of the Treasury Department to continue
the examinatio of the society's books.
The remonstrants submitted list of ques-
lions In relation to specific charges hereto
fore made, which they desire to have an
swered by the accountant.
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Criminal Court No. / Takes Recess.

BY reason of the absence of Justics
Pritchard from this city no session OF
Criminal Court No. VIII be held until ext
Thursday morning.
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HERR|CK INAUGURATEO
WITH MILITARY DISPLAY
Splendor. Marked the Installation
of the New Governor of Ohio
at Columbus.
SADDENING INCIDENTS

COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 1.-THE ceremonies
which marked the inauguration of Governor
Myron T. Herrick to-day were the most
brilliant ever witnessed on a like occasion
in Ohio. Twenty thousand visitors from
all parts of the State swelled the outpour-
ing of local residents 10 a vast crowd, which
fairly choked the leading thoroughfares of
the city. The street parade was truly a
pageant, with more than 5000 uniformed
militia and civic bodies in line
There were two saddening incidents, how
ever, attending the days inspiring events.
Over the dome of the Capitol where the
inaugural ceremonies took place the Stars
and Stripes foated at half-mast, honoring
the memory of former Governor Charles
Foster, who died suddenly at Springfield,
o., last Saturday, and scarcely had the
great parade disbanded when former Gov
ernor Asa S. Bushnell, who was with Gov
ernor Herrick on the reviewing stand, was
stricken with apoplexy and removed TO a
hospital, where he lies in q critical condi-
ton These incidents have deeply affected
those most interested in the affairs of the
day, and were reflected in the absence of
the customary demonstrations of public
enthusiasm.
AT the public reception tonight at the
Capitol about 1900 shook hands with the
new Governor. The reception TO invited
guests which followed was a brilliant social
affair.
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dentials and resolutions viii be named, the
roll Of delegates called. and all contests. II
there be any, and there will be. for the pa
pers for several contests were In course OF
Irepara ton BY both sides tonight. viii be
referred 10 the committee on credentials.
til 1 O'Clock. when the real work will be
taken up. The committee on resolutions
Will submit a set Of resolutions tndOrsing
the state and national administrations. etc,
but nothing OF a startling character Is an
ticipated.
viii probably select Mr. Sayre for perTna-
nent chairman and provide that no speeches
shall be made in the presentation Of candi-
dates Mr. Beck's name will be presented
by a member OF the Huntington county del
egatiOn who is yet 70 be selected, while
SeaatOr Lyons. Of Grant. will probably do
tile hoRors for Mr.. Neal.
Late tonight the Neal forces manifested
a general afr Of confidence and satisfaction
that did not characterize them this after
noon, and they claimed that they had Sc
cured accessiOns from the forces claimed
by their opponents that would assure Mr..
Meals election, unless several Of their dele
gates are unseated. On the other hand, the
Beck people limited mysteriOusly that they,
too, had been doing some work in the enc
my's camp that had not been barren Of re-
suits.
Miami county Republicans had a lively
set-tO all their own this afternoon wheI the
newly elected county central committee met
for organization John r. Lawrence. the
present chairman. was reelected by the
overwhelming vote of 81 to s, but the small
instead Of voting for John Jack, who had
been recognized as the Lands candidate,
presented the name Of j. A. Adams, of
Bunker HILL Giles w Smith, veteran,
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MR.. MORGAN'S CHARGE
AGAINST CONSUL GUDGER

Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Jan. u.-Yigorous efforts
have been put forth by the Democrats to
find some evidence that this government
lent aid 10 the Panama revolutionists. The
nearest approach 20 a direct charge OF
such aid is made by Senator Morgan, who
asserts that notwithstanding the declara-
tons in the Presidents message 10 the
contrary, this government. through its
agents, did aid in the separation OF Pan
anna from Colombia. He says that the
United States consul, through whom this
government recognized the de facto Pan
anna government, had a controlling inter
est and was one Of the officers OF the bank
which had pledged itself TO furnish money
10 aid the secessionists, and pay for the
Colombian troops Senator Morgan insists
that there are ample reasons for inferring
that Colonel Black, of the United States
military forces, was In command Of a Ger
tain movement of the people of Panama
about the time OF the revolution. and that
he himself aided in raising the Panama
flag This is the only reply the Democrats
have made TO the fat and emphatic denial
by President Roosevelt that this govern
ment aided the revolution.
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REPUBLICANS LISTEN
TO PRAISE OF HAMILTON
Enthusiastic Banquet at Mobiles
vile in Honor of the Great
Statesman.
OVER 200 WERE PRESENT
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the indianapolis Journal.
NOBLESVILLE, Jan. 1.-THE banquet
given tonight in honor of Alexander Ham,
ilton. under the auspices of the Hamilton
County Republican Club was one of the
most enthusiastic and enjoyable events
ever held i'm this city. Two hundred repre-
sentative Republicans from all portions Of
the county were present. The banquet was
held in the knights of Pythias armory
Music was furnished by Browns orchestra
and a male quartet, under the leadership
Of Prof. w. ]. Stabler, teacher of music
in the public schools j. Frank Hanly. one
of the candidates for the gubernatoriaI
nomination, was the principal orator of the
evening. W. l.. Taylor. another candidate
for the same honor, could not be found ow-
ing TO a previous engagement, but sent a
letter that elected applause.
The speakers, besides Mr.. Hanly were the
following gentlemen from this county:
State Senator Thomas j. Lindley Prof
VIII Shoemaker, Prof a. f. Hutchens
Thomas Hussy, George Young, Charles
Mcconnell, l.. J. Patty, Judge John F.
Neal and Prof. John Carney. +. Il. Neal,
ex-representative, acted as tOastmaster.
Mr. Hanlys address was an eloquent trib-
ute 10 the great man for whom this county
is named His review OF the life and serv-
ices OF Alexander Hamilton made a deep
impression on his audience.
The interest aroused was great that
the club has decided 10 hold annual meet
lngs on the 1lth OF January.
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PREPARATIONS FOR WAR
BY JAPAN IND RUSSIA

WASHINGTON Jan. 1.-THE State De-
partment has been informed that Japan
has requisitioned thirty merchant vessels
for transports. Advices received here show
that the Russians are increasing their
guard at Seoul daily and that the French
have made arrangements TO establish a
guard there.
PARIS. Jan. ia special dispatch to
the Patre from Hardin, a town on the
Manchurian railroad. describes the Rus
sian war preparations. The Russian Off
GERS declare war is inevitable, but add that
they are ready. Port Arthur IL Is further
asserted will be occupied by 10000 men
and in ten days reinf0rcements OF 100 900
men can reach Manchuria.
MOSCOW, Jan. Notwithstanding the
rumors OF movements on the part OF the
Russian and japanese armies and navies
war is not considered likely here. The
Russkija VendOmosti, which reflects the
opinion of influential merchants and the
educated middle class. says: 1T is more
important for Russia 20 foster internal de-
veloprnents and husband her resources for
a weightier purpose than to seek the ac-
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SITUATION IS VIEWED
SERIOUSLY BY RUSSIA

BERLIN, Jan. 1.-THE st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Lokal Anzeiger gives a
much more serious view Of the far Eastern
situation than has hitherto emanated from
that capital. The correspondent claims he
has authentic information that those in Of
fetal circles entertain a greater concern
over the difficulties between Russia and
Japan than they have heretofore allowed to
become known to the public. and he says
that he suspects that the utterances OF the
press have been enthusiastically colored in
order to conceal this official disquiet.
The correspondent goes on to say that the
Car takes the keenest interest in bringing
order into the complicated situation, and
that he insists that an unvarnished report
shall be made public.
Recently Count Lamsdorf the foreign
minister, General Kurepatkin, the minister
of war, and NJ. Avasa, chairman of the
committee on East Asiatic affairs, assem-
bled in the Palace of ZarSkojesSelo TO draw
up a communication which will soon be
published in the government messenger.
story of the negotiations with Japan, in
Guiding the latest developments. The cor
respondent says:
1.-The Car wishes, as he told Count
given to the public. He is personally
against war and refuses to believe that it
VIII come he hopes TO convince Japan
that Russia's wishes are reasonable and
must be respected. Accordingly the COM
munication chiefly embraces five points:
"First-Japan will get various concessions
in Korea.
'Second-In South Korea the Japanese
can act not only in their economical inter-
ests, but they can adopt strategetic meas
ures corresponding with these interests
'"Third-RuSSia allows Japan full COM
mercial freedom of action in North Ko-
rea, but Japan must not permanently &C.
cupy fortified towns either TO the north or
south. and neither on the coast nor In
the interior.
''Fourth-A neutral zone of fifty kilo-
meters broad is TO be created between Ko-
rea and Manchuria along the Yalu and
Japan can establish fortified positions; also
that the strait between Japan and Korea
shall be neutral thus giving free ingress
and egress to Russian vessels.
''Fifth-In reference to Manchuria Russia
accents no conditions, but declares that
she is ready TO permit japan and other
powers TO represent their interests, embrac-
ing the open door for Mukden and New
Chwang.
1.-The Car personally edited and correct
ed the above points of the communication"
The Lokel AnZeigers correspondent adds
that Admiral Aliexeff, the Russian viceroy
in the far East, has of late been sending
two or three comprehensive dispatches
a gloomy view of future development. The
war idea is unpopular in Russia but it is
feared that some untoward incident may
occur any day which will make IL inevitable
for Russia TO become fully convinced of
Japan's warlike intentions.
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JAPAN'S FORMAL REPLY
TO RUSSIA NOT READY

TOXIC, Jan. 1.-THE note delivered by
Foreign Minister Komura on Saturday to
Baron De Rosen, the Russian minister. was
merely preliminary 10 Japan's formal re-
Spouse. which has not yet been delivered.
The questions at issue were discussed az
to-day's conference of the Cabinet and
pected tomorrow. When this has been
reached the conferees will appear before the
throne and submit the answer agreed upon
After this has been done the final proposals
Of Japan will be handed 10 Baron De Rosen.
Chinas decision 10 observe strict neutrai-
ity I'm the event OF war between Russia and
Japan was taken partly on the advice OF
Japan. The latter pointed out that the war
could thus be localized. the disturbance Of
trade minimized and that the danger OF in
ternal disorders I'm China. as well as need
less complications Of Chinas finances,
would be avoided.
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SECOND WILL ELECT
JOHN {. BILLHEIMER

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
VINCENNES. Ind. Jan John c. Bill
heimer, OF Washington, will be reelected
chairman by reclamation, by the Repub-
leans of the Second district in this city,
tomorrow. Prospects are bright for a
large and enthusiastic gathering. The night
trains brought in many prominent Repub-
licans from Davies. Greene, owen and Mon
roe counties, including Nat L.. Hill, State
treasurer; John c. Billheimer, chief deputy
state auditor: Job Freeman. of Linton; O.
o. Howard, editor of the Spencer Journal;
Harry Cushman. Greene county; S. j. Per-
kins, of Jasonville; John G. CLANCY, of Sui
Ivan; r. +. Fox of WOrthingtOn; h. r.
Hastings and Frank 1. Sefrit. of Washing
ton.
When asked If he will be a candidate for
Congress Mr.. CLANCY said: II have not
fully determined, but will give the matter
careful consideration and announce my in
tentiOns later"
Mr. CLANCY was besieged by many friends
who are urging him to make the race.
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Binckford County.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
HARTFORD CITY, Ind, Jan. u.-Repub-
lican precinct committeeman Of Blackboard
county held two meetings in this city to-
day, and elected two county chairmen. OF
the twenty-five committeeman, thirteen are
allied with the Beck element and nine with
the Neal element. Twelve of the thirteen
Beck men met in E. ID. Moffet's law office,
where nine OF them voted for Henry c.
Brannum of Montpelier, for chairman. The
other three voted for Amos Curry. Later
the three, with the nine Neal committeeman,
met in the courthouse and voted for Mr..
Curry. Sam Farrell, of Hartford City, was
elected secretary and A. ID. Mcdonnell, OF
Montpelier, treasurer.
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THIRD DISTRICT TO
ELECT 4 NEW NAN

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
NEW ALBANY, Ind, Jan. 1.-THE Re-
publicans of the Third congressional district
will hold their district convention in this
city tomorrow for the purpose of selecting
a chairman, who will be a member of the
State central committee George w. Self.
OF COrydOn, who has been chairman of the
district for number of years has declined
another term, owing to his candidacy for
the nomination for reporter of the Supreme
Court He will preside over the convention
tomorrow. John G. Zulauf, of Jacksonville,
is the only candidate announced for the
craftsmanship, and probably will have no
opposition in the convention. Two sets of
delegates have been appointed in Clark
county, but both were instructed for Zu-
lauff. the contention between the factions
being over the selection of precinct commit
teemen to form the county organization.
Zulauff is a banker. and has always taken
a prominent part in Republican politics in
the Third district
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CORA CORSETS
A Comfort IN Latest Models
sold only by
THE VIM. III. BLOCK co.

quistion of a yellow Russia, involving
enormous expenditures and prOfiting only
Adventures"
The paper ridicules the reports OF the
depreciation OF japanese strength, and
says: 'She has 100000 men nearer the
scene than Russia's 100000. Japan is bet
ter armed and equipped and has powerful
hackers Russia cannot profit by a VIC
tory. and the results of her defeat would
be appalling to the country"
The MOskOwskiweja Domest says il is
announced that Russia has acquired the
rights for the Holland submarine torpedo
boats, and adds that ii considers this viii
render the building OF costly battleshps
unnecessary"
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JAPAN VAINL.Y MAKES
DEMANDS ON KOREA

SEOUL Korea. Jan. 1.-THE japanese
minister has made reiterated demands.
hitherto without result. on the Emperor OF
Korea that he recognize a Japanese pro-
tectorate OF Korea, the Korean government
holding itself 20 the RussO-Japanese agree
ment concerning Korea.
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LOOKS LIKE THAYER
IN SIXTH DISTRICT
pecial to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
CONNERSVILLE, Ind, Jan. u.-All
preparations have been completed for to-
morrow's convention of Republicans to Sc
lect a chairman for the Sixth district. All
indications point TO the election of Z. p
Thayer, of Greenfield, over Charles r. Tn
thank, of Wayne county, by comfortable
margin.
RICHMOND, Ind, Jan. lit now seems
certain that z. p Thayer, of Greenfield,
will be chosen district committeeman to-
morrow at Connersville, over Charles r.
Unthank. of this city, the latter will not
be able to take q solid delegation from his
own county into the convention.
HAGERSTOWN, Ind, Jan. 1.-THE JEFF
ferson township Republican convention
elected l.. M. Pierce prominent business
man, chairman of the township committee
and member of the Wayne county Central
committee. b. p. Weaver was selected as
delegate to the district convention at Con-
nersvile, with Ed Porter alternate.
GREENSBURG, Ind, Jan. 11.-Of the
fourteen delegates chosen from Decatur
county, for the district meeting a Corners
vile. tomorrow, eight are claimed for
Thayer for district chairman. and six are
for Unthank.
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The convention of the Seventh district
Republicans for the election of a district
chairman this afternoon will be harmoni-
Gus and uncontested and will re-elect Floyd
A. Woods, the present chairman. The con-
vention will be held at o'clock, in the
Criminal courtroom of the courthouse.
With the exception of the Ninth, it is ex-
pected that every other ward will stand
solid for Mr.. Wood. There is some doubt
expressed as to the Ninth ward, although
when the time comes to vote il is believed
Mr.. Wood will be supported. The district
chairman will also be a member of the
State committee.
Chairman Woods yesterday completed the
appointment Of the committees to serve at
the convention to-day. The two committees
appointed last night We're the committee on
rules and order of business and the COM
mittee on resolutions. The former commit
tee comprises LarZ A. WhitcOmb. chair
man; George B. Elliott and Leonard Quill;
the latter Frederick A. Joss. chairman;
Linton A Cox and Vincent Clifford