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The San Francisco call., 1904-04-13
LIFE
THREATENED
IN LETTERS
Plus X Is Made I'll
by Strain Of
Worry.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

ROME, April 12.-The Pope spent a
bad night, and was so much agitated
to-day that DR.. Lappon nj. who had to be
called to the Vatican, prescribed a
soothing lotion. The Popes illness is
thought to be due to his long ceremony
in St. Peters, where he had to fast un-
til after 1 D. IN. when he was celebrat-
ing mass.
Some of the prelates of Vatican
circles, however, say Plus X has been
much affected of late by reported an
archistic plots against his life. AS he
allows no one to open his private cor
respondence, he has read within a few
weeks several anonymous letters
threatening his life. The reported plot
of South American anarchists a few
days ago increased his anxiety, all
though he tried to make little of the
case and laughed about it with ttthS
prelates.
Yesterdays congregation in 81.
Peters noticed the Pontiff's extraoPt
binary paleness and his haggard ,ab-
pearance, and many were the conn
ments made about his health. In view
of the rumored plots the Italian Co
ernment took extraordinary precau-
tions to protect the Pope's person, and
swarms of detectives in civilian clothes
or in priestly garb were stationed
throughout the church during yester-
days ceremony.
On the plaza, where thousands were
clamoring for admission, the police ar
rested several persons thought to be
anarchists, who were too insistent lin.
their demands for admission. When the
Pope was informed of the arrests, after
returning to his apartments, he broke
down. and it was then that the re-
action set in after the strain of the
last few days of anarchy.
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ON VERGE
Of VAR IN
VENEZUELA
Recall Of Hernandez
the Signal for
Revolution.
Castro Accuses His Minister
to the United States
Of Conspiracy.
Charges That "El MOchO" HsS Been
Plotting an Attack Upon the
Caracas Government,
sp,cisl Dispatch to The Call.

CALL BUREAU, HOTEL BARTON,
WASHINGTON. April 12-Behind the
recent recall from Washington Of Cen
eral Hernandez. CEl Mocho). there is
q tangle Of South American intrigue.
The suspension Of the Minister'S pay,
the orders for him to return TO Caracas
end the abandonment of the legation
in Washington. were the result of cor
respondence between President Castro
end General Hernandez. The general
Is now regarded as an enemy by Presi-
6ent Castro and another revolution
would not be surprising.
Fl Mocho Cthe manned one) was re-
leased from prison by President Castro
during the period when the allied
powers were blockading the Nenezue-
Ian coast. He had been incarcerated
for political reasons. While the Nene-
zuelan Minister was here he received
on February S a letter from President
Castro in regard TO the subject Of the
relations between Venezuela and Co
lombia and certain reforms.
General Hernandez had taken Presi-
cent Castro to task for not officially
declaring peace in Venezuela, although
II had reigned unbroken for seven
months He declared Castro was un-
der obligation now to release certain
political prisoners who belonged to the
Nationalist party. Of which General
Hernandez was a recognized leader.
He complained that his mail was daily
examined in all Dostofices Of Vene-
zuela. which. he said, was an evidence
that the Venezuelan Government dis
trusted Nstionalism.
President Castro's answer was thor
oughly impetuous. He declared that
Hernandez's life had been dedicated TO
failure and that it was impossible TO
extend the hand OF friendship to Co
lombia unless there was assurance OF
q sincere purpose. President Castro's
letter said.
You took advantage OF an interna-
tional confict and the liberty which,
with exalted views, I then conferred
on you. psrdoning you your we'll merit
ed chastisement. to approach me with
2 lie on your lips, feigning friendship
and confidence which / reposed in YOU
and to raise again the standard Of dis
cord.
Consequently, up 10 the present
time you have not been an ally Of the
Government, being its employe. and on
careful analysis you prove that you
were lying in wait for q moment TO
hurl yourself against the restoration
and its chief.
AS you say that the war in prepara-
tion is not a secret TO you. this is
equivalent to saying that you are in
the secret Of the conspiracy and know
the conspirators. and. believing the oc-
casion propitious for obtaining advan-
tages and realizing your dreams. you
have observed silence with the Gov
ernment which you were serving"
The Minister'S recall closely followed
this letter
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INDIANS FIND WHEAT
IN THE CAPTURED FISH
Discovery Is Thought TO Furnish Con-
firmation of Reported Loss of
tbe I.au,oPua

PORT TOWNSEND. Wash. April
PA somewhat unusual verification
of the fear that the British ship La
NORMA was dashed to pieces on the
western rocky shores of Vancouver
Island during the fierce gales of March
is presented in the fact that all the
fish caught by the neighboring In
dians for food are found upon being
opened to contain wheat. AS the YES
sci was laden with that commodity
and is supposed to have met her fate
in the immediate locality, even the
most confident are losing hope.
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Herald Publishing Company.
CoNsTANTINoPLE. April 12.-The
gendarmerie detailed for the Macedo-
nian reforms has entered upon a new
phase. AT last one side of the contro-
versy has taken firm stand. and this
side is not that of the powers, more or
less united but the Sublime Porte. 1t
will be remembered that at the begin
ming a demand was made for go COM
missioned and nom n-commssioned for
eign officers to serve in the Macedonian
police, more or less under Hilma Pasha.
The Sultan acceded in principle to this
demand-unwiSely as many of his ad-
visers think-but curtailed the number
of foreign officers considerably. The
Porte announced that Hilma Pasha
could find employment for five officers.
one from each of the interested pow
ers.
The ambassadors again returned to
the charge. In conciliatory spirit
they demanded. not 26O. but sixty for
eign officers. and. not to be outdone in
the matter of concessions, the Sultan
agreed to employ twenty-five. In ac-
cepting this compromise the Embas-
D
March 30, stated that the twenty-five
officers would proceed to Macedonia,
and when it became apparent that
more were required they would again
approach his Imperial Majesty on the
subject.
This attitude on the part Of EN-
bassadors ELECTED from the palace the
most prompt and spirited note that
Ct.I-
in many a long day. 1t stated with
quite Western frankness and without
any Oriental verbiage whatsoever that
the number of twenty-five represents
the limit of endurance in the matter
of the enrolment of foreign officers to
serve a country of whose languages
and customs and topography the ofi-
GERS in question can but be and are
absolutely ignorant. AS a result, there
is much rushing around and number
less strange rumors in circulation to
explain the new and decidedly sitter
attitude Of the Porte.
| do not reproduce them, because I
think the explanation is not far to
seek. Macedonia is pacified. but it is
not yet in an ideal state-far from it.
There are at large a few bands OF Bull
garian committeeman and a few Al
banians and about half the usual
quota of local bandits.
To-day the city is full of rumors. At
enc club you hear that the officers will
leave for Salonica on the next steam
ship and in another that they will not
leave at all. The Levantine tailors are
rushing about with new uniforms
which no one else has seen.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-13
PRESIDENT AND DAUGHTER
CARICATURED IN A FARCE
Berlin Police Interfere and Prevent
Introduction of Name of Ameri-
can Executive.

BERLIN, April 12.-Stage represen-
tations of President Roosevelt and
Miss Alice Roosevelt were introduced
to a Berlin audience last night in a
roaring farce entitled "A Mad Year
at the Metropole Theater. The Presi-
dent was reproduced in a rough rider
costume. Miss Alice, with decided
American twang, excited much amuse-
ment. but the police interfered and
prevented the use of the name Roose-
velt The management therefore sub
stituted the names of Mr.. and Miss
Washington.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-13
old Friend OF Lincoln dies.

MARYSVILLE. Ohio. April -
Charles Albert Beecher of Cincinnati
died here suddenly to-day of heart
disease while visiting his niece. Beech
er was a close friend and confidential
adviser of Abraham Lincoln and was
a delegate from Illinois to the Nation =
al Convention that nominated Lincoln
in 1860. II was he who in 1861 as
sisted in obtaining for Ulysses S. Grant
a commission as captain in the Illi-
nois volunteer service.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-13
Death of Explorer Heath.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April 12.-Ivon
d. Heath. who gained note years ago
through his explorations of South and
Central America. died to-day at his
home at Kansas City, Kans.. aged 81
years. He was brother of DIR. Edwin
r. Heath, also a well-known traveller
and explorer
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-13
ASKS FOR REMOVAL
OF EXECUTOR BRYAN
Mrs. Bennett Alleges That Nebraskan
Is Dissipating Estates Funds in
Litigation

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, April 12.-
Counsel for Mrs. Grace Imogene Ben
nett appeared before Probate Judge
Cleaveland to-day with petition that
w. J. Bryan be removed as executor
of the estate of the late Philo S. Ben
nett, the chief allegation being that he
was dissipating the funds of the estate
in his legal actions in attempting to
cause the probating of the sealed let
ter as part of the will. The sealed
letter gives Bryan $4,000. The court
will set date for hearing.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-13
STRONG FORCE AT ANTUNG.
Twenty Thousand Russians to OPP
pose Advance of Japanese.

SEOUL, Korea, April 12.-Japanese
advices from Northern Korea state
that the Russians have strongly for
titled Chiutienchang, walled town
on the Manchurian side of the Yalu
River. about ten miles north of An
tung. 1t is estimated that there are
10000 Russians of all arms at Antung
ready to oppose the Japanese cross
ing.
Webb Hay. an American traveller.
has returned here from a journey to
Anju, thence to the American mines
at Unsen and thence north to the Yalu
River.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-13
King Edward Plans Settle
ment Of All QuarrelS Be-
tween the Nations.
Hopes to Repeat Success He Achieved
in Arranging Colonial Treaty
With France.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

LONDON, April 12.-With the sane
tion and the support of King Edward,
Lord Lansdowne has begun negotia-
tions that contemplate an understand
ing with Russia covering the great
political and territorial questions that
divide the British and Russian empires.
The proposed agreement. according to
the views of it's promoters in both
countries, would be as satisfactory as
the Anglo French treaty just conclud-
ed and would open the way for prac-
teal plans for limiting the military
and naval burdens of Europe.
Downing street has long earnestly
desired an Anglo Russian understand
ing. Lord Salisbury recognized the re-
lations of Great Britain and Russia
contained elements OF war and wanted
to work out an agreement, but the
statesmen of ST. Petersburg did not
seem to encourage the idea. They ap-
peared to think that Great Britain was
moved by d sense of weakness and
danger, and announced Russian pre-
tensions that Lord Salisbury would
not entertain
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-13
Revenue Measure Denounced.

MANILA. April 12.-Thousands of
men employed in cigar factories and
in brewing establishments here united
in a demonstration to-day against the
proposed measures TO secure internal
revenue. Governor Wright was pres
ent and a protest against the proposed
system Of taxation was handed to
him.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-13
VESSEL RUNS AGROUND
AND THREE ARE LOST
Tug Frank Garfield Is Sunk and Cap
tain, Engineer and Helper
+ Are Drowned

MANISTEE, Mich, April 12.-The
tug Frank Garfield, owned by the Cam
field line, ran aground at the outer
bar at Point Sable and sank last night.
Captain Henry Smith. Engineer
Charles Kopfer and Helper William
Justmann were lost. Charles Smith
and Gus Szuszitsky. mate and fireman.
were saved by the use of the liferaft.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-13
Parker wins i'm New Jersey.

CAMDEN. N. j., April 12.-Demo-
cratic primaries were held tonight in
the Third Congressional District to
elect delegates to the State convention.
Eighty delegates chosen are for Par
ker. fifty for Hearst.
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RUSSIA MUST MAKE TERMS.

King Edward and Lord Lansdowne
feel that their work is almost ac-
complished and that there is no chance
that Russia can appeal successfully IL
any great nation to help her in evad-
ing arrangements which circumscribe
her ambitions. Hence the King and
the Foreign Secretary believe that the
time is ripe for a renewal of the at
tempt to conclude an Anglo Russian
entente that will allay the irritation
between the two nations and arrest the
tendencies that seem to be hurrying
them to a catastrophe.
Lord Lansdowne's methods in this
matter bring to mind his proposal with
regard to the fiscal question, when he
recommended Great Britain to provide
herself with a revolver to compel other
nations to reciprocate tariff favors
Apparently he thinks now that he has
a diplomatic revolver that he can level
at the head of Russia to induce a rea-
soma BILE frame of mind on the part of
that country.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-13
ALLIANCE WITH JAPAN.

At the outset the British Foreign Of
flee, to strengthen Great Britain's posi-
ton, concluded a war alliance with
Japan; but Russia continued obdurate.
Then Lansdowne declared-aiming the
statement, as everybody knew, at Rus
sia-that Great Britain would resist by
force of arms any nation that should
seek a foothold on the Persian Gulf
This also failed to influence Russia
and the British Foreign Secretary, fol-
lowing the lead and personal work of
the King, proceeded to seek an Anglo
French rapprochement and still closer
relations with Italy. The King and the
Foreign Secretary together succeeded
in effecting a strong sentimental bond
between Britain, France and Italy,
fortified bv a series of arbitration
treaties and crowned by an arrange
ment for adjusting Anglo French dis
putes throughout the world.
Moreover, the King worked assidu
ously to win the good will of Germany
and Austro- Hungary, thus bringing the
triple alliance bodily over to the side
of the vast BODY of political and moral
force Great Britain had been organiz-
ing for the purpose of increasing her
influence with Russia in the cause of
universal peace.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-13


Port Arthur is about sixty-five miles
to the north from Tengchow. The Mia
otao islands are. on line between the
two points and about twenty-five miles
north of Tengchow.
Dispatches received from the Far
East during the past five days have re-
ported both the Japanese fleet and the
Russian Port Arthur fleet to be cruis-
ing at sea in the vicinity of Port Ar
thur. Six Japanese warships were re-
ported off Weihaiwei on April 9 and
on the 10th inst. Japanese warships
were seen or the horizon from Port
Arthur.
On April 10 the Russian warships at
Port Arthur were reported to be pa
trolling actively and on the 11th inst
eight Russian warships were reported
to have been seen ten miles outside of
Port Arthur.
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Firing Of Big
Guns Is Con-
tinuOuS.

CHEFU, April 13.-The captain Of
the steamship Lockshan, which arrived
to-day from Newchwang, reports that
he heard heavy firing between 3 and Z
o'clock this wednesday, morning in
the direction of Port Arthur. The firing
was continuous, but no ships were Wis
ible. From the direction of the sound
he judged that there was fighting at
the entrance to Port Arthur. The Lock-
shan was the last foreign merchant
vessel TO leave Newchwang. sailing at
the same time as the British gunboat
Espiegle, at 1 o'clock yesterday after
noon.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-13
SHARP NOTE
FROM PORTE
TO POWERS
Sultan Puts Limit
Upon Balkan
Reforms.

Special Cable to The Call and New York Her
add Copyright. 1904. by the New York
Herald Publishing Company.
The San Francisco call., 1904-04-13
TEE wEArzER-

Forecast made at San Fran
cisco for thirty hours ending
midnight, April ID;
San Francisco ana vicinity
Cloudy wednesday; probably
Light showers; continued cool;
fresh southerIy winds.
A @. McADH,
District Rorecastex.
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War News Continued ON Page 8.
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THE rHnArn.s.

A1cazar-"Aristocracy."
Calf Flats" !"
Centra1-tIn the Hands Of the
Enemy"
Chutes-Vaudeville.
Columbia - "Mam'selle Napo-
leon"
rischer's-"Kism
Grand-"A Dolls House"
Orpheum-vaude kattn ee
To-Day.
Tivoh-"The Beggsr Student"
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-23
WHY DID NOT VAN sCHAIC6 sroPr

In its comments upon the loss OF life through
the burning Of the General Slocum THE POugh-
keepsie Eagle" condemns Captain Van Schaicl
for not stopping the steamer instantly when he
discovered his danger. The opinion is expressed
that a continuance of motion at high speed az
Gravated the situation in several ways. 1t
famed the flames and drove them back into
the faces of those passengers who were amid
ships and aft Again, the time was shortened
in which the crew could fight the fire and
launch the lferafts and the passengers could
put on life preservers. The chance of rescue by
other boats, it is pointed out. was diminished
by maintaining Roadway. Finally, it is charged
that the federal regulations relative to such
conditions distinctly require that a steamer shall
come to a stop.
While 1.-THE Eagle" certainly makes out n
strong case, especially when 1t dwels on the
advantages of gaining time, there is something
to be said on the other side Of the question.
The amount Of help which could be offered by
other boats in any emergency of this kind would
depend upon the number OF craft which hap
pened TO be at hand. Sometimes this might be
large. sometimes It would be insignificant. AS
for the efforts OF the crew, it is exceedingly
doubtful IL these would have awaited in the
present instance had thrice as much time been
available. There is no reason TO suppose that
the men understood their duties or that the Slo-
GUMS llfeboats or liferafts were in condi-
ton favorable TO easy launching. To allow the
passengers better opportunity to put on life
preservers which would not keep them al!oat
would hardly have saved many lives. 1t Is con
ceivable that Captain Van Setback was Wen
enough acquainted with the useessness OF the
steamers equipment 10 believe that by Bleaching
the vessel he could enable more excursionlsts
10 escape than if every one tumbed overheard
half a mile or a mile from land. 1t will be In
teresting to observe what he has TO say Tor
himself when he is able 10 testify. There Will
he some curiosity, too. TO notice whether IN the
impending revision Of the rules relative to the
handling of burning steamboats, the requirement
about stopping is retained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-23
Aetppork DAILY Giribn,ts
THURSDAY, JUNE %. 1904.
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-Ths reported battle at Hal
Cheng appears 10 have been merely an affair
OF outposts. but dispatches from both Russian
and japanese sources make IL seem certain
that an engagement in the northern part OF the
liao-Tung Peninsula is imminent. == Chi
nese arriving al Che-Foo from Port Arthur re-
peat the reports OF distress from lack OF food
3n the fortress; SCUM Is OF heavy firing were
heard on Tuesday. - AdmiEal Skry dlon sent
details of the raid OF Russian torpedo boats
which captured number OF Japanese sailing
vessels; NladiVostok advices said that Sl,OOO.OoO
;n gold was lost on the Sado. == II was an
nounced In Tangler that the Sultans eInlssary
would leave there to-day TO present 10 Raisull
tie ransom Cor Perdicaris and Marley; their re-
lease was said 10 be expected by tonight. =-==
The regatta opened al Kiel: Emperor William,
Prince Henry and several Americans had ar
rived there. -= The American OalLeshlp
squadron sailed from Gibraltar for the Pireus.
60 oxford conferred degrees on Lord CurZon'
NJ. Cambon ". D. HOwells and Signor Marconl
E= Nothing has been heard from Kent j.
LOOMS. the brother of the Assistant secretary
of State who disappeared from the Kaiser VIII
helm II.
DOMESTIC-The Republican National Con-
vention IN Chicago adopted a platform ana
listened TO a stirring speech by Joseph q. can
non the permanent chairman; Roosevelt ana
Fairbanks viii be nominated unanimously TO-
day after which the convention viii adjourn
- Secretary Hay sent instructions 10 ConsuL
General Gummere at Tangier 70 demand OF
the Moorish government either Perdicaris alive
or Raisui dead. -= The Vermont state Dem
ocratic Convention at burlington refused, aIter
a heated debate, 10 instruct for Parker; a mo-
ton was adopted TO the effect that he was the
most available candidate, however. =-= Inc
Texas Democratic State Convention declared Tor
Parker. -== Hearst controlled the Minnesota
state Convention. - The Department or Ag-
,iculture announced results Of practical tests or
food preservatiVes: the general CONCLUSION ID
that they are deleterlous 10 health
CITY-Stocks were duh and strong. -= 1t
was brought out al the Slocun disaster lhquesl
that the regulation for steam fire hghtlng APP
paratus had not been compiled with, ana that
she inspectors pissed over the violation. --
The anti-Parker men sent copies of resolutions
a6opted at Mondays meeting TO delegates 70 the
St Louis convention. - The winners az
sheepshead Bay were: J. Candidate; ., Lady
Amelia: 3, Blandy; s. BeldaEne, Q. Buttons; 9.
Coppclia
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for to-day:
Fair The temperature yesterday: Highest. 40
degrees; lowest, Co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-23
WAR VIEWS OF EXPERTS.
Rainy Season Likely to Check
General Campaigning.


Washington, June 22.-The military view OF
the situation is not enlightened by any re-
cent information from the Far East. and Ameri-
the reports of even such an engagement as that
southeast Of Kai-Ping under General KOndrats-
Witch. where the Russians lost ]. 200. from which
important opinions may be derived. The land
operations OF the two armies appear TO be
shrOuded in the densest mystery-fOr abundant
reason experts here believe They say II is a
question whether the Japanese will be able TO
accomplish much. now that the rainy season
must be we'll advanced in Manchuria. and il 10
estimated that the elements VIII interfere
greatly with. il not entirely block. the plans Of
the invaders. It operates quite effectively TO
check any campaigning the Russians may have
in mind also. that the Of the calcula-
tons ends IN the prospect OF little activity.
There will be some fighting but the experts do
not look for anything important although there
is always the possibility that the japanese may
be able TO defy the climatic disadvantages ana
gain great Roadway I'm Southern Manchuria.
Naval officers regard of great Importance
the seizure of the British ship laden with SIX
thousand tons OF coal. This Is a valuable prize
for the Russians. who must be In need of the
fuel the amount of which will suffice to re-
plenish the coal bunkers of the NladivoStOk
fleet. II may be question between St. Peters
burg and London in the end. but in the mean
time the Russians will have the coal and can
afford TO pay all the damages which the seizure
may put upon them later. The acquisition Is or
value In permitting the Russians TO carry out
the plans for naval attack on the japanese
transports Anything which prOlOngs the steam
Ing ability of the VladivostOk fleet Is menace