New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-24
aesp-}lrr,k DAILY Ga-ibniGs
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST p. 1904
THE NEWS THIS MoPNIEG.

ICN-Chinese reaching Che-Foo from
Port Arthur brought wcrd Of japanese successes
which, If confirmed would seem to assure the
fan of the fortress: they say that the Japanese
have occupied Tai-Pang-Tse, between the town
and the forts of the Russian right wing; dis
patch from Liao-Hang said that the japanese
had been repulsed with great loss on August IL
and 20 == Tic Russian warships At ShanS-
lai refused TO leave port, although the time
limit set by the Taotai expired yesterday al
loon. sdvices from Shanghai say that the
Taotai is helpless, the Nlceroy al Nankin haN-
ing refused q request for waTships. the State
department has asked MI Conger for a full re-
port on the case. 49, manifesto Of the Rus
sian Emperor grants many measures OF relleI 10
:he reopie of Finland. and acCOrdS amnesty for
al political Offences except those in which muir.
der has been committed == y naval court OF
inquiry at Shanghai found that the sinking 81
The Hipsang by Port Arthur warships was with
out any lust cause. -= The reported occupa-
lion of An-Shan-Chan by the Japanese is now
believed in Toxic to be incorrect -- AqtlceS
from Iiao-Yang said that the positions OF the
opposing forces remained unchanged. --
Twelve persons have been killed by storms in
Italy, and great damage has been done in the
southern part of the country - King Ed
ward has approved the appointment Of Sir
Francis Levescn BERTHE TO succeed Sir Edmund
J. Mouson as Ambassador 10 France.
DOMESTIC-Presdent Roosevelt had an
tended conference at Sycamore Hill with Sen
stors Lodge and Aldrich. - Chairman Cow
nerd of The Democratic Congress Committee
has planned TO visit New York this week for the
purpose of getting more campaign funds. ==
DE Lancey NicOll visited Judge Parker at ESQ
before the candidate which were approved.
- The Catholic University Of America has
been threatened with heavy financial blow
the result of a petition in bankruptcy against
its treasurer. == The weekly crop report of
the Weather Bureau stated that the wheat rust
still continues but that corn and cotton pros
poets have improved -= The Chicago alder
men want Mayor Harrison TO appoint a commit
tee to attempt TO mediate III the beef strike.
CITY.-Stocks were duh and irregular =-
Corporation Counsel Delany advised borough
presidents to nullify asphalt contracts in view
of alleged violation of the cight-hour law; II is
likely that New York streets Will be torn up Il
long time. - Mrs. Maybrick arrived: her
lawyers made a statement in reply TO Arm
strong, - The conferences over a possible
elevated railroad strike die not result in a set
Element - NeW-Haven commuters attacked
the New-Hayen railroad train service before the
state Railroad Commission. About half
The kosher butchers OH the East Side broke their
agreement and remained open: some of the
trust packers reduced the price of beef. === 4
family consisting of husband. wife and baby
were found shot dead. =- At Democratic
State headquarters, McCaTren and Bowling each
claimed authority TO spend the campaign fund.
s--- scene constructor was found dead in a
shed at Paine's fireworks after a fire caused by
an explosion. == Secretary Morton paid his
first visit 10 the Brooklyn Nav Yard.
THE Observation-Disclosures for to-day:
Fair. The temperature yesterday: Highest 76
degrees: lowest, Ge