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The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-17
ARE NO DEFENSES
AT VLADlVOSTOK.
1t Is Reported That the Port Is Not
Guarded Against Attack.

1t Is Reported That the POrt is NOI
Guarded Against Attack.
Toxic, Feb 16.-The German steam
er Batavia has just reached Moji with
1,500 japanese refugees on board, in
cluding the commercial agent of Ja-
pan at Vladivostok. The latter re-
ports that ten Russian torpedo boats
are frozen UP at that port unable II
move.
The commander of the garrison and
the local authorities at Vladivostok
called on the departing agent and COM
planned that the japanese had opened
hostilities without having declared war.
When news of the opening of the war
reached Vladivostok the squadron hast
lily repainted and cleared for action,
leaving port on the afternoon of Feb.
2. He believed that it returned to Via
divostok after sinking the Nakkonoura
Maru. There are no torpedoes nor
mines sunk at Vladivostok. and the
place is totally unprepared to resist at
tack.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-17
TROUTMAN ATTEMPTS
TO END HIS EXISTENCE.

shoots Himself While His Wife and
Children Are on the stage.
Macon, Feb. 16.-Claude H. Trout
man, cashier of the Farmers and Mer-
chants Bank of Milledgeville, shot him
self twice in the left breast tonight
with suicidal intent
His wife and three children were
taking leading parts in an amateur
play at the opera house at the time.
He left letters to the bank president
and his wife. the contents of which
are not known.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-17
ALExIEFF GOES TO HARDIN.
Russian Army and Navy Forces to
Be ReOrganiEed.

be HeOr&anIFeu'
New Chwang, Feb. 16.-Viceroy
Alexieff left Port Arthur to-day. pro-
ceeding to Harbin with Gen. Plug, the
chief of staff. and the general staff.
1t is said that the Russian army and
navy commands will be reorganized,
and that Gen. Kerpatsky will command
the Yalu division, which is expected to
be attacked by the Japanese forces.
Atrocities are daily perpetrated on
foreigners and natives, both by the or
ganized police and incoming troops,
which make it impossible for the civil
administrator of New Chwang to
control the situation. 1t is feared that
a reign of terror will be precipitated
if the neutral Powers remain inactive.
captain of police, with ten SOL
diers, without any provocation, de-
stroyed the contents of hotel, owned
by German, where three Japanese
had registered under the protection of
the civil administrator. These Japa-
nese were bound, stabbed and robbed
of money and jewelry. They were res
cued with difficulty by United States
Consul Miller, together with three
women refugees, all of whom the civil
administrator had assured Mr. Miller
would be protected.
The administration admits the grav-
ity of the situation, but declares that
Niceroy Alexieff alone can remedy it.
1t is believed here, however, that the
maintenance, of order at this treaty
port and the prevention of these viola
tlons of International rights can be in
sured only by an instant international
proclamation, supported by an armed
force.
Mines have been constructed and
preparations made for depositing them
at the mouth of the river here, where
the forts have been occupied by a
held battery of artillery and guns from
the Russian gunboat Sivoulch.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-17
LANDING NO TROOPS
AT CHIN WANG TAO.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 16.-A dispatch
received here from Port Arthur, dated
Feb. Is, denies that the Japanese are
landing at Chin Wang Tao, port on
the southern border of Manchuria, close
to the Chinese Northern Railroad. The
sea there is covered with ice for a
distance of fourteen miles from the
shore, and this would make landing ex-
tremely difficult. No japanese have
been seen on the Yalu river
The japanese are landing provisions
and munitions of war at Wonsan, on
the east coast of Korea and north of
Seoul.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-17
Oe7e1s2 V1eE( Of Tie hrl1zcako0sy ek Na~k ~kAtA711-
CAPTAIN OF THE VARIAG
WANTED PROTECTION.
Finally He Asked the Talbot to Fire
on His Ship.

Finally He Asked the Talbot to Fire
on His Ship.
London, Feb. 1.-THE Seoul corre-
spondent of the Daily Mail, in the
course of a descriptive narrative of the
Chemulpo battle, says that before the
fight the captain of the Russian. cruiser
Variag held a conference with the Brit
ish. French and Italian cap aims,
aboard the British cruiser Talbot. in
which he asked Cor the protection of
a foreign warship in leaving the har-
Dor. The request was refused. The
British launch delivered a protest to
the Japanese admiral Immediately be-
fore the action.
The Americans present refrained from
attending the naval conference, or par
ticipating in the demonstration. al
though some of the Russian wounded
were received on board the United
States gunboat Vicksburg.
While the Variag was being sunk her
captain, fearing that the japanese
would reach the vessel before she set
tied down, requested the captain OF
the Talbot to fire at her water line.
This request was also refused.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-17

Japan, and denounce the Russians as
barbarians.
The sinking of the Nakonoura Maru
and the treatment of the refugees is
causing a feeling which betokens
bitter and relentless war. 1t is prob
able that the Japanese win retaliate in
kind for whatever excesses the Rus
slams commit.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-17
RUSSIANS THREATEN THE
u. S. GUNB0AT HELENA.

Ying-Know, Monday. Feb. 15.-
Threatening demonstrations have been
piegle and the United States gunboat
Helena by Russian soldiers, whose as
saults upon and depredations against
other foreigners continue. The civil
administrator is making every effort
to arrest the offenders and has as
sured Capts. Barton and Sawyer and
Consul Miller that full reparation will
be made.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-17
WILL LAND NEAR NEW oHwANG.
That Is Reported to BE the Plan Of
the Japanese.

Paris, Feb. 16.-Advices through the
French governments channels confirm
previous reports to the effect that the
japanese are preparing to make land
ing west of the Liao-Tung peninsula at
or near the port of New Chwang. Ow-
ing to the sandy shadows near this
port, it is expected that the landing
will occur at the rocky points eastward
Of the town. owing to the extent of
American interests there and II being
the port of entry of the capital of Man
churia, considerable Importance is be-
ing attached here to the movement.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-17
WILL HOLD PRISONERS
TILL AFTER THE WAR.

Washington, Feb. 16.--United States
Minister Allen, from Seoul under yes
terday's date. cables the State De-
partment the following details Of the
disposition made of the Russian sail
ors who composed the crews OF the
Variag and the Korietz, the Russian
cruisers sunk by the japanese at
Chemulpo:
Russian forces that were captured
have been taken on the French naval
vessel and will be conveyed by her 70
Saigon (Cochin-China) tomorrow,
where they will be held until after the
close OF the war. Those on the British
naval vessel Will be taken to Hong
Kong under a similar understanding
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-17
FLAG OF THE VARIAG
FOR THE MIKAD0.
Japanese Emperor Is TO Receive the
TrOnIly.

Japanese Emperor Is TO Receive the
Trophy.
Toxic. Feb. 16.-The flag of the Rus
sian cruiser Variag, recently sunk off
the harbor of Chemupo, which will be
presented to the Emperor as the first
trophy of war, reached Sasebo yester-
day on the cruiser Chicydo, together
with the anchor, gun and other SOU
venirs of the destroyed warship.
The captain of the cruiser Chicydo
has been summoned to Toxic to per-
sonally recount to the Emperor the ac-
ton and the experience of himself and
crew. He will bring the captured flag
with him and personally present it to
the Emperor.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-17
RUSSIANS MASS TROOPS
ON THE YALU RIVER.

Toxic, Feb. 16.-Massing of troops on
the north bank of the Yalu contin-
ues, the Russians evidently believing
that the japanese intend to make their
main attack there, with the object in
view of forcing their way through the
way, thereby cutting off all communi-
cation with Port Arthur and Vladi-
vostok.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-17
JAPANESE FIRED ON
A GERMAN CRUISER.

st. Petersburg, Feb. ia semi-offi-
cial telegram, dated from the headquar-
ters of the viceroy at Port Arthur, says
the German cruiser Hansa, which had
been sent to remove German subjects
from Port Arthur. and (which had on
board also number of Russian women
and children. had been fired upon by
Japanese warships.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-17

Vienna, Feb. 16.--The situation in
the Balkans is creating great uneasi-
ness here. The denial of the rumors of
the mobilization of Austrian troops
has failed to reassure the public and IL
is still asserted that the government
intends TO mobilize two army corps
Professionally for the purpose of guard
ing the Balkan frontier because of
fears that Turkey will provoke Bull
pa ria into war.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-17
ANOTHER ATTACK BY
THE TORPEDO BOATS.

Toxic, Feb. 1s.-A report has Just
reached here that the japanese torpedo
feet re-attacked the Russian fleet at
Port Arthur Feb. IA, and Il Is thought
that one Russian warship was dam
aged.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-17
Paint shops Destroyed.

scranton. Pa. Feb. le.--The large
paint shops IA the Delaware. Lacka-
wanna and Western Railway COM
pany's car shop plant were completely
destroyed BY FIRE to-day, entaillnR q
loss Of about gi50O00. The are was
caused BY the explosion Of an alcohol
lamp,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-17
THE NIASIN AND KASAGA
REACH A HOME PORT.
Japanese Ships Safe After Their
Long Voyage.

Japanese ships SAFE After Their
Long Voyage.
Rome. Feb. 16.-The Japanese min
lister here, M. Ohvama, to-day received
cable dispatch informing him that
the Japanese warships Niasin and Ka-
saga, which arrived at Yoksuka, ia
pan, to-day. reached their destination
in perfect condition.
The dispatch adds that the war feel
ing among the officers and crews of the
two ships was very high throughout
the journey, and that the work of COM
pleting their preparation for active
service was continued at sea, so that
they will be able to take part in the
hostilties almost Immediately.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-17
marlin Had So Report.

Berlin. Feb. 16.-NothinG is known
here officially of the report that the
German cruiser Hansa, sent to remove
German subjects from Port Arthur
was fired upon by Japanese warships.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-17
RUSSIAN SOLDIERS
FROZEN TO DEATH.
Six Hundred Could Not Withstand
Intense Cold.

SIN IfuHuFeu OOuIu NOT WItHstHnU
Intense Cold.
Berlin, Feb. 16.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Tagliche Rundz-
chau says that 600 Russian soldiers
have been frozen to death while
marching across Lake Baikal. Eastern
Siberia. The correspondent adds that
the temporary railroad across the lake
is not yet completed, that a large de-
tachment of troops was sent on a TWEEN
ty-two-mile march over the ice-covered
lake, and that it is presumed part of
these troops lost their way in snow
storm and perished.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-17
RUSSIANS TRAPPED.

Report That Three ships Are Caught
in YOngamphO.
Seoul, Feb. 16.-It is reported that
Japanese warships have trapped three
Russian ships at Yongampho. No de-
tails regarding the result OF this naval
exploit have been received.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-17
THE DEATH OF HANNA
ANNOUNCED TO SENATE.
German, Bacon and McEnery on the
Committee.

washington, Feb. is.-Formai an
nouneement of the death OF Senator
Hanna was made IN the Senate to-day
Immediately after the opening prayer
and all the brief proceedings Of the
day pertained 70 this announcement.
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The Savannah morning news., 1904-02-17
WORKING ON WARSHIPS.
Repairs 20 Damaged Vessels Pro-
greHsing mt Port Arthur.

Port Arthur. Feb 15.-The work of
repairing the damaged Russian battle
ships is progressing rapidly. The Chi
nese workrnsn were panic-stricken by
the bonbardment, but they are now
working well, regardless OF the ap-
proach Of the Chinese New Year.
Investigation shows that the city and
fortress were wholly undamAged by the
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The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
WHITMAN WANTS
HIGH LICENSE
Local Chief of Police Fa-
vors Increase for Permis-
sion to Conduct Saloons
TARIFF Is TOO SMALL
Heads of Eastern Cities
Laugh at Fees Charged
for Retail Liquor Men

Chief Whitman has put himself
squarely on record as favoring higher
license rate for local saloons.
A large numb-r of citizens attended
meeting last night at the Columbian
building, at 916 Market street. with ref
erence to the suggested liquor dealers
high license. ]. w. Scott was in the
chair and among the speakers were
John F. Merrill, J.. w. Hatch. d. No
land, p F. Morris and others represent
ing various business industries and
trades.
Besides the commercial interests rep
resented there were delegates from the
Epworth League Alliance and the Gold
en- Gate Christian Endeavor Union. n.
B. Greensfelder and Leon G. Osteyee
represented the Civic Council of San
Francisco.
Merrill made some practical sugges-
tions as to the means which he cOnsid-
cred necessary to obtain names to the
petition, which must be in the hands Of
the Registrar Of Voters by the end Of
September. Merrill could not see why
the petition should not contain 10000
names. He expressed his confidence
that nine-tenths of the business men of
the city would sign the petition. That
there shall be no time lost in furthering
the movement by which those interest
ed hope to institute high license in San
Francisco. he moved to district the
business portion of the city as a prac-
teal means Of gaining signatures. The
motion was adopted.
The following letter in response to an
invitation to attend a former meeting
was read from Chief Of Police Witt
man:
Dear Sir: I am. as you know in hearty
accord with you in striving to obtain the
ends for which the meeting was called.
found during my trip throughout the Eastern
States that there cities that have a
lower license rate for the retail liquor business
than $500 per annum, and they grade from
that amount up to $500 per annum- 1 was
and the Mayors Of the different cities where
l visited when I told them that our retail
liquor dealers license was only SS4 a year.
1 think the public is ripe for a reform in
this direction and only needs some one TO
bring the matter publicly to the attention of
the community. I am sure you will find that
the public will vote right on the question
There will be meeting at the same
place next Friday evening at o'clock.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
SNOW CAUSES GOLDMAN'S
ARREST FOR INSANITY
Ex-Mayor of Oakland Declares He
Is in Constant Fear of
His Life

Adolph Goldman, who shot ex-
Mayor r. w. Snow of Oakland was
arrested yesterday on warrant sworn
out by Snow, charging him with be-
ing insane. Snow claims that he fears
Goldman will kill him if left at large.
Goldman is indignant at the action
of his former friend in placing him
behind locked doors. He was consult
ing his attorney in the Parrott build
ing when a police officer entered and
informed him of his arrest. At the
Detention Hospital he said he had
spent two hours in Shows company on
Thursday, when they discussed their
former relations. Snow advised him,
he said, to go to some private sana-
torium for treatment He declined to
do so and to this he attributes his
arrest. The warrant was issued by
Judge Kerrigan.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
WILL CELEBRATE THEIR
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Mr.. and Mrs. III. Morris Complete Half
a Century of Happy Mar
ried Life

Mr.. and Mrs. H. Morris will cele-
brate their golden wedding ami
versary at 249 Fell street tomorrow
afternoon. A large number of rela-
tives and friends will be present to
help make the occasion a memorable
one.
The aged pair were married in Ger
many August 7, 1854. Shortly after
the wedding they decided to try their
fortunes in the new country beyond
the Atlantic and sailed for New York.
They came directly to California.
where they have since been perma-
nently located.
Mr.. Morris engaged in mercantile
pursuits and attained much success.
He has recently retired from business.
He is particularly we'll known among
the men who helped to found the
prosperity of California.
Seven children and fifteen grand
children will attend the anniversary
celebration. Numerous valuable pres
ents from friends have been received
by the happy couple, who state that
they are just as much in love as on
the other seventh of August half a
century ago.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
RECEIVES NEW PRINCIPAL
OF GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
AIumnae Association Meets and Wei
comes DIR. Scott, the New Head
Of the Institution.

Tho Alumnae Association of the
Girls High School Association of San
Francisco gave a reception last even
ing in the auditorium of that building,
corner of Scott and Geary streets. The
function was in honor of DIR. Arthur
w. Scott, the new principal OF the
school. and of Elisha Brooks, who re-
tires from the position. DR.. Scott re-
signs the principalship of the Alameda
High School and Mr.. Brooks leaves his
educational work after thirty years OF
teaching. He will retire to his country
home at Ben Lomond in the Santa Cruz
Mountains.
The large apartment was decorated
with potted ferns and rare plants. Music
was provided by a stringed orchestra
and vocal selections were given by mem
bers of the association. A short address
of welcome to the new principal was
made by Miss Hattie Whirlow on behalf
of the Alumnae Association. Mr.. Brooks,
in reply, spoke of his long term of labor
as a teacher and as principal of that
school and of the pleasant associations
with its faculty. After forty years he
was returning home to the woods, but
he felt that he was leaving the school
in the best hands that could be found.
The new principal spoke in part as
follows:
This is a large school-a large Girls High
School-and / assume the principalship of 1t
with the realization Of a grave responsibility.
During her high school career girl is pass
ing through a critical time in her life She
is beginning the finish of her preparations fcr
the higher duties of womanhood. and the in
-stitution where she is receiving her final in
struction must be broad and comprehensive in
its methods And the school like the school
must develop. might mention several special
features of girls training. but l will men
tion only one-the physical Being a ply
sican I place more Importance on this pos
sibly than another might Physical exercise
IN the open air Is needed for the development
of the girl into the woman.
Another thing ] would like to see changed
! is the use OF the fourth story of this building
I see girls toling up these stairs for recita-
tions. hope alterations will be made ir
these apartments whereby need not uss
this top floor except for reception purposes
Now in conclusion wish to know the student.
! OF this school and their parents. l waSt e
know the temperament OF the pupil in @hoo
and at home and I want the two temperament.
to come together-get acquainted
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
SEND MESSAGE
TO KWONC SUI
The Emperor of China Is
Congratulated by Chinese
Whose Heads He Desires

To-day Kwong Sui, Emperor of
China, son of heaven and three chap
ters more Of titles, is 3S years old. In
Chinatown his faithful subjects are
preparing to celebrate the event to-
morrow because the sixth day of Aug
ust is a hoodoo day among the Chi
nese. About 5000 years ago an En-
peror of the Grand High Cross-eyed
Dynasty fell into a plate of seaweed
stew on that date and turned into a
catfish.
The Educational Society has cabled
the Celestial potentate the following
message of congratulation:
Continuous congratulations to our
dear Emperor. May he live 10000
years. May our country progress till
it is the first in the world"
The messenger boy who hands that
to the Son of Heaven is liable to come
out of the imperial pagoda head first.
There is a price of 100000 on the
heads of the members of the Educs-
tional Society. Whether or not there
is that much in the imperial till
Kwong Sui don't like the association.
The Six Companies have given out
the following proclamation in honor
of the Emperor's birthday:
See to it that your lanterns are
trimmed and lighted. Let all reverence
be shown to the Son of Heaven
Kwong Sui, Emperor of the Eighteen
Provinces. Regard This! :"
Chinatown is going to go some or
this anniversary. Every Celestial with
the price will get outside of an exten-
sive banquet that is mostly odor
Fiddles will squeak and gongs will
| thunder all night.
| The Educational Society, in spite OF
the price placed upon the ads of its
leaders, will celebrate as enthusias-
tically as their brethren, who are helC
at far cheaper valuation. The or
ganization has levied an assessment o.
80 cents per capita for provender anc
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-06
CANNOT STOP
POOLSELLINC
Judge CabanisS Holds That
Proof Must Be Presented
of Race Having Been Run
DEFENDANTS DISMISSED
Chief of Police Whitman
Will Recommend That the
Ordinance Be Amended

In view Of the decision Of Police
Judge Cabaniss yesterday that In pool
selling cases it is necessary in order to
secure a conviction to prove that the
race on which the bet was made took
place, Chief Whitman will ask that an
amendment be made to the existing
poolsellfng ordinance.
Frank Mcdonald and D. Creighton
were arrested by Policeman Peshon on
Thursday after he had laid a wager OF
80 cents with Mcdonald & Creighton
on a horse which was to run In a race
on a track in New York. The Judge
dismissed the cases, holding that there
was no proof that the horse ran IN the
race or that the race was run.
The ordinance provides that II shall
be unlawful to make amy bet or wager
whereby money or other representa-
tives Of value are staked or pledged on
races or other contests between horses.
except within the inclosure Of a race
track"
Chief Whitman said IN referring to
Judge Cabaniss' decision that II would
take about s4OO to bring witnesses from
the East to prove that the horse ran or
that the race was run. Il will send"
said the Chief, "a communication to
the Board OF Police Commissioners
calling their attention to the matter
and recommending that an amendment
be made to the ordinance. The amend
ment 1 would suggest will be in adding
after the word contests the words
'purporting or understood to be run
The matter will be taken up at the
next meeting Of the board. on Tuesday
night. and I will urge that it be pushed
through without delay, as my hands
are now practically tied"
Judge Cabaniss in speaking Of his de-
cision said it would not interfere with
the local races. as the facts here could
be easily proved.