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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
10000 JAPs HANDED.
First Division to Be Thrown Into Korea.

Washington. Feb. 15.-Infornaation has reached here that nearly 20.000 Japanese troops were landed at Chemulpo yester- day the first divHion of a large number which will be thrown into Korea as rap idly as possible in the effort to fhoroughsy occupy the strategic points In the Her init Kingdom, while the Russian fleet is bottled up in Port Arthur.
 By one conversant with the Japaneae plans 1t is stated that the repeated at taeks on Port Arthur are not for the pur- pose of seizing that place at present, nu- less an unexpected weakness in the forti- fications there should develop They are part of we'll defined plan for the har- assing of the Russian fleet until Korea can be occupied.
 The bottiing up of the fleet there en- ables the landing of troops on Korea without the convoy of a large number of warships. The reports of disorder in va- rious parts of Korea hasfensd the opcl- ations of the Japanese that they might obtain possession before anarchy be- came prevalent and foreign intereys menaced in consequence.
 The taking of Port Arthur will form the sfvond number of the war program. First. however. 1t is. learned that the Jap anese propose to cut the lines of commute nication we'll up on the railroad running from New Chwang to Port Arthur. It is expected a large Japanese force will land at New Chwang shortly for this purpose.
 The Navy Department denies positively that any American naval officers were aboard the Japanese ships while fighting at Port Arthur. It Is said that our Gov ernment requested permission of both Russia and Japan to place an American naval officer with each of the fleets, not as a combatant. but simply in the ca- pacIty of an observer. While neither power refused the request outright. stiIl they did not accede.
 The war department Is having equally bad luck in trying to place American mil- itary observers with the land forces of Russia and Japan. Eight officers were selected for this duty and requests were made that they be permitted to accom- pany the forces in the field, but a favor able response has not yet been received, and 1t is feared that 1t win not be.
 Mir Takahira. the Japanese minister called upon Secretary Hay today and said he understood that the reported detention of about 100 Japanese subjects in Port Arthur was under discussion. There seems to be lack of positive information on this subject and until the facts are known. the state department is inclined to go slow in making representations to Russia It is bound to do so, however. if Japan formally requests it. as the de- partment has undertaken to represent Japan so far as the interests of Japanese subjects are concerned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
SHORTS IN CONTROL
SUCCEED IN FORGING DOWN
 PRICES.
For a While New Orleans Bulls Sup port the Market, But Later Let Things Go as
 They Will.

New Orleans. Feb. 15.-While the Mardi Gras festivities interfered somewhat with business the days session in the cotton market was exciting enough for even the old timers. The principal features of the day, the rumor that Mark Hanna was dead, was adverse and caused heavy sell ing Selling orders came almost wholly from commission and private wire houses and caused a net decline for the day of lOS and 1o9 points.
 The market opened quiet and steady. Prominent bulls gave support during the morning and this caused prices to remain steadily around the level of Saturdays 6 close Short selling became heavier and heavier as the day advanced and the support of the bulls was not strong enough to counteract it. During the noon hour prices commenced to take a swift downward course which was main tained with one or two interruptIons until the close. It was a one-sioed market.
 It is now generally stated that there is A heavy, not to say enormous short in- terest in the market made up of outside spAculators. This fact Is already giving some brokers uneasiness while others are perfectly willing to execute orders for short account as they see nothing but lower prices. There is undoubtedly a strong bearish sentiment growing but It
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
coNsrERNAT1oN CAUSED.
Report That Americans Are on q
 IanauAua unmnaan

Report That Americans Are on tha
 Japanese Vessels.
 New York. Feb. 1S.--Intefnafional mat ters are assuming a very serious aspect, according to Herald dispatch from St. Petersburg.
 One of the mozt serious bits of news at this moment is the alleged cons.fmaA.. ion of the statement that aboard tho Japanese vessels of war attacking Port ofiicers. x
 This report has caused something akin 70 feeling of consternation among the Russian officers
 The Emperor has issued the stronaesk orders. continues the dispatch. that no news whatsoever be cou1Tnuf,ioafef through the headquarters staff. Fufahes. he ss deeply annoyed at the attitude rs- centiy adopted by the Russian press Of wrttfn Eupon the political situation in a way calculated to raise enmatv tnrvnfs5 Russia by England and also very epecial- v America. For instance. the St. Petara- burg Gazette has been prohibited. not aa generally is supposed for pubilshInm fainA news about the war. but because slf ars accompanying article declared to have been highly insulting to England.
 The Emperor Is said to have dsefdeN that no details of news are to be afyefi Suet SASSpL ufou lnattefS OF Wa9cr fl1z< pottance-that is to say. of inc hix s,a. gagements. He docs not wish That ss;l kinds of small affairs shall bs kfren nss- due importance
 It IS definitely stated that Karonmts.ln has renigned his nosItion aa Minister i,f War. and VIII be given an appoiatshs,st as Governor of Tnkestan. According ta a telegram from AEissouvhla. one of tise sc much dreaded storms that terrorsse LalEa Balkal has broken cut most utifos. tunately. just nt the moment wfan the ratla were being laid over the fec. A double rupture Of the ice has taken nlaea soms distance from Tarpoi on the cast ern side leaving open gaps of several yards, which will have to be fliea np with ice blocks. The work has been in- terrupted some days while wood sleapers are stiIl missing, big stocla at Hrkntsk having been employed in consolidatliSa the railway there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
MANY WANT TO FIGHT
 WITH THE MIKADO'S MEN
The Japanese Government is Receiving Offers Of k Enlistment From All Over
 the World.

Toixio, Sunday, Feb. 14--Delayed in transmission. l---oCreo Takahira, thc dmpa- nese Minister at Washington, has or ficially advised his government that he Is receiving numerous offers of large contributions to the war fund from Americans. and requests instructions as to the policy of the government in the matter. It is considered probable that Japan will refuse to accept this prcffered aid while stating that Japan is deeply gratiied at this and other expressions of American sympathy.
 The cabinet will consider the question and formally instruct Minister Takahira shortly. Many applications for permls- sion to enlist in the Japanese army and navy are coming from various parts of the world. M
 Many Want to Enlist.
 Some of those anxious to light for Japan have applied personally to the military authorities here. Among this number is included a Turkish officer. All of these apiications have been politely, but firmly refused. No foreigners will be allowed to participate in the military or naval operations of Japanese except as spectators. sse
 At e meeting of the bankers. news paper proprietors and commercial men held in Tokio. 1t was resolved to support the government irrespective of party lines, so as to prevent domestic affairs from distracting the nation from prosecu- ton of the war.
 A detailed report of his battle at Port Arthur has not yet been received from vice admiral Togo by the navy depart rnent and the public is. as yet without the full particulars of the engagement. A letter from one of the men who parti- cipated in the naval fight says that the torpedo attack succeeded through ciev- CT feint.
 The majority of the vessels comprising the torpedo fotilla manouvred in front of the Russian line and held its attention while tha rest of the torpedo boats worked around to the rear and got close to the enemy before being discovered. Then they fired their destructive missiles and scouried away from danger as quick ly as possible.
 Squadron still Missing.
 No further news of the Russian 'vlad- livestock squadron has been received here. It is thought to have returned to the port of vladivostock in preference to risking fight or exhausting it's fuel. Enormous military activity continues. but the government carefully conceals the plans and does not indicate the date of any projected movement. Although every moment of delay enables the Rus sians to become pettcr prepared Tor the conflict, the Japanese apparently are uu- concerned and confident, They fully realize that the limited capacity of the Siberian railroad. the distance of the Russians from their base of supplies and the lack of communication by sea sets limitations on the pfopoHeA accoIn- pllshments of Russia in Manehnkla aud SfDerta. They feel that no danger at tacfes in that quarter and arc awaiting the completion of Japan's naval pro gram.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16

thur. cannot bs pairsd In ume tc deoias the command of the sea. They also say the Russian land foreee are demoralized They ars trying 70 watch the entire coast
 The oficers Of the Russian gunboaf Slv voutch. at New chwang. declared tbay are prepared to blow up their tessef Iu case of danger. They are using eearch iight ell night long over the surroun6ing plain. e The central telesraphic interruptions threaten to complete the isolation of tis1 war gone.
 viceroy Alexie ffi1as forbidden all ships to enter any of the ports of the Lias- Tung peninsula IL is understood his oc- Ject Is to carry out the defenses Of the harbors which hitherto have been neg lected.
 Foreigners are not permitted to move without military permit.
 The foreign missions at Muiden. appre- hending Chinese outbreak. arc sending the missionaries with their families away. The reports that Japanese ships havs been seen using search lights of Few chwang and of the coast year Ein-Chou are untrue.
 There are about 2.o0o Russian troops now at New Chwang.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16

can scarcely be said to be fed on legiti- mate features.
 Several conservative brokers today while talking on the floor of the cotton exchange said that bullish features are being consistently twisted until they have a bearish import. Predictions are made every day that some startling bull features win develope that will put the short side on the run with disastrous results.
 While there are more sellers in the mar ket than buyers. strong spot demand or some other equally bullish feature may turn up which will cause a reversal of conditions. Many brokers confidently predicting that when shorts start to cover they will ind but few sellers which will result in their forcing prices up on themselves to the highest levels of the season.
 This was illustrated to a small extent today in one of the lulls in the decline. For a few minutes short sellers were scarce and several buying orders amount ing to only a few hundred bales made their appearance. Before any of them could be executed at the crowded ring prices had been forced up ls points point by point.
 Of course 1t goes without saying that at these low levels there are no offerings from longs; all offering must come from
 short sellers. At the height of the buy Ing fever. which resembled the present selling fever. conditions were exactly the opposite, all offerings came from the longs, there being almost no short sellers | in the market.
 The market closed steady and rather quiet Tomorrow Is a holiday in the local market and this fact restricted operations to some extent. The census bureau re- port on weights of cotton bales did not attract much attention although 1t was construed bullishly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.
Flags Half Masted and Desk of Dead
 Draped. "..

Washington. Feb. 15.-Both Houses, of Congress will adjourn tomorrow imme- diately upon the announcement or the death of Senator Hanna. No business will be transacted in either House
 As soon BIS the Senate meets, Senator Foraker will announce the death of his colleague. Senator Hanna, and will offer resolutions of regret and for committee to take charge of the funeral arrange ments.
 4 committee consisting of twenty Sena- tors will he named by President Pro Tempore Frye and the sergeant-at-arms will be directed to make the necessary arrangements for the funeral services. both here and at Cleveland As soon as the resolutions are adopted, the Senate will adjourn as further mark of respect.
 The resolutions will be sent to the House at once and General Grosyenor will present resolutions of regret on the part of the House. As soon as these resolutions are adopted. Speaker Cannon will name committee of the House to accompany the remains to Cleveland The House Committee will consist of inc entire Ohio delegation and such others as may he selected by Speaker Cannon It is expected that the House will prO vide a special train to go to Cleveland to the funeral and that many members beside the funeral committee will attend the services.
 The flags on the Capitol will be at half mast tomorrow and remain so until af- ter the funeral. The desk of Senator in the Senate chamber will he draped in mourning and remain covered until af- ter he Is buried.
 There will be an official funeral in the Senate chamber at noon Wednesday, the body lying in state in the Senate marble room in the morning The Senate will adopt resolutions inviting the President. members of the Cabinet the Supreme Court. the diplomatic corps. the lieuten- ant general of the army, the admiral of the navy and the House of Representa- tives to attend the funeral services. Oth- CT details are yet to be arranged.
 It Is expected that Gridiron Club quar- tette will participate in the services and sing the hyms. This will he done on ac> count of Senator Hannas intimate re- lations with the club. His last public appearance was at the annual GridiroD Club dinner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16

Mir. and Mrs. Hanna often indulged. It was the Senator's custom when he missed any personal article especially his hand kerchief, to say, T expect my wife has it."
 At about II o'clock yesterday the Sena- tor became unconscious and thereafter. though the hpysicians and members of the family strained every nerve to detect a return of recognition, the Senator did not speak a word that could be under stood nor did he appear to know what was going on about him. Occasionally he mumbled a few sounds, but nothing could be made out of them and his little pleas- antries were the last words spoken.
 Death Mask Taken.
 When 1t was known thRre was no chance for recovery, Arrangements were made to have a death mask taken by Sculptor U. 6. J. Dunbar, and that was done early this evening. The cast will be perfect, and, strange as 1t may seem, wili show thas f@ae lrs3ka usual fliltness Ths sens- tors face shows little cancellation, and, towing to the eenstant use of oxygen. had taken on what appeared to be a coat of tan, which gave 1t almost a life-like ap" pearanee. --s..
 President Roosevelt called at the Ar ington tonight personally to express hls condolence to the members of the late Senator HanRa's family. He saw Mrs. Hanna, MT. H. NJ. Hanna, the Senator's brother. and Dan R. Hanna, his son. and remained with them for some time.
 The President walked to the hotel un- attended and spent some time with Post master General Payne, who also lives at the Arlington. both before and after his visit to the Hanna family. He ie- turned to the White House after 10 o'clock. accompanied by Senator Spooner.
 Some consideration has been given ny the President and several members Of the Cabinet to the question of accompa- nying the funeral party to the place of interment of the late Senator's remains in Ohio The President would like to go very much, and it is possible that he may so. The matter. however, is undecided.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
cleveland,s Comment.

Princeton, N. J.. Feb. 15.-FOrmer president Grover Cleveland. when in- formed tonight of the death of Senator Marcus A. Hanna. paid him tho follow ing tribute: My relations with Mir, Han ma were only such as grew out of our associations as members of the National Civic Federation. He was active in the work of that body and sincerely devoted to the adjustment of differences between employer and employees. He was of great service in the work of the federation and what he did and was able to do in ac- complaining it's objects made useful man. His loss cannot fail to be greatly felt in more than one field of valuable endeavor."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16

the country's great men, and the nation loses. in very true and wide sense. even as those who knew the Senator personally. The many who did not coIne into personal contact with him knew him for his qualities and achievements as q citizen nd philanthropist. In very true sense he was the discoverer of Mir. Me Ktnley. and to his untiring and success full labors to place Mir. Mckinley in the Presidency, the country owes a great obs ligation. Senator Hanna was really a great political leader and the Republican Party as well as the antion as a whole will miss his character and services
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
LAPS ARE MAITHEATED.
Protest Lodged by the United States
 Cnnsnl.

SSf4A8t
 New Chwang. Sunday, Feb. 14.--About fifty Japanese men on their way to Tien Tsin, were arrested at Tai-Hi-Chon Feb ruary 12, with their women. and arrived here in custody. The American Cons1l, Henry T. Miller, procured the release of the women, but Viceroy Alexief ordered their rearrest and transportation, togettl- CT with all the Japanese In Manchuria, to Port Arthur.
 Mir. Miller based his action on assur- ances the Russians gave the Japaness Consul that all Japanese subjects would be protected and permitted to leave when they desired.
 There gre numerous Japanese conl- pIaints of Russian ill treatment. It is said that 40O Japanese refugees from Har- bin and elsewhere, who arrived at Muk- den February 10. were arrested, and that many of them were severely beaten and detained until they purchased their TO- lease. When they were liberated the Japanese were sent in open in open trucks to Tail-Hi-Chou where they were again maltrcated and sent on to Port Arthur.
 Some of their women were sent to New Chwang. Consul Miller took the women under his protection and sent them to Shan-Hai-Kwan.
 MT. Miller protested to the civil admin istrator against the cruel treatment of the Japanese refugees and Japanese sol diers, and requested census of all Jap anese transported to Port Arthur.
 The Consul himself was menaced by a Cossack without provocation. and the ofFicer commanding at New Chwang tx- pressed his regrets and promised to se- verely punish tk0 Cossack. The civil ad- ministrator promised to afford better pro- lection to the refugees.
 Independent naval officers say the Retvizan, Palladia and Nvik, fin the fire and naval battle off Port Arr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
cortelyou's Comment.

Washington. Feh. 15-Secretary Cor ttlyou said: Senator IIannas death is personal grief to me. Circumstances brought me frequently fin contact with him and I came to know him as one of the ablest of the really great men in public life. He was the sturdiest of fighters in any cause he champoned he had stern convictions of his duty; he was great hearted big brained and loyal to the supreme tests of friendship. Notwith- standing his remarkably rapid rise in na- tional affairs. and his commanding posi- ton before the people. he was modest and unassumng s.nd he was one of the most cOnsiderate of men. His death is a great loss to the country"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
The swavna Haarinr.

Pensacola. Fla. Feb. 16-Several wit nesses were examined to-day in the inn peachments proceedings against United States Judge Swayne and testimony more favorable to the defendant were given tEan at form times. Much attention was gi Psn to the appointment to-day of c. E, Tunison as United States commis sioner, the prosecution claiming that Tunison had a bad reputation and exerted an improper influence over Judge Swayne. Several wit nesses testified that Judge Swayne lived In Delaware until a short time ago and that he came to Pensacola only when nec- essary .e, convene court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16

GIVES UP HIS SEAT
REpREsENTATTvE sHAFRoTH
 AsToNIszzKs THE HOUSE.
Profound Sshs4tion Caused by the
 Manly WoSle of the Colorado ' Membtr and He is Wild

avashingfon, F81 is-In voluntary re- Iinquishinx his skak as member of the House Of repfcse fatafives, MT shafroth of the first districi 6f Colorado furnished a profouns sensatiSn during the forty min- utes session toaat
 The manly and earnest words of the Colorado Member fairly took the breath of the House aS he proceeded to put the first case on record in that body where a member gave up his seat. acknowledg- ing that his election in that body had been tainted by ffaud.
 For this fraud MT. Shafroth declared he was not in any way responsible, nor was he aware that t had been perpetrated until the evidence had been adduced be- fore the elections committee of the House. It was done. he said further, for the purpose of cssisine hts election.
 As he anne'sncea the conclusion of eight years Esfglce in this manner. most unsatisfactorv 10 Himself, his voice be- tokened the ana0tion he felt The hush which spread nrer the floor and galier- ies when the pilfport of his remarks was realizesk hecaue almost painful But when he sat dewn with the words Of thanks on hfs lbs for the treatment he had received from ilis colleagues on both sides of the ehar1ber. applause burst forth and continued long and heartily. The democratic members arose almost en masse and extended personal expressions of sympathy and Encouragement.
 MT OImstead. chairman of the com mittee in cItaree of the contest. recog- nized the HniisuAi position Mir shafroth had taken He Said the investigation by his cofnnlitteN exonerated Mir Shafroth from any connection with the irregu- tlarities which Had been shown.
 Following the suggestion of MT. Sha- froth in his speech to the House. MT. Oimstead hastily drew up the proper reso- 1ution for his unseating and the seating of Mir. Bonynge and this was agreed to with silent consent. Thereupon the House adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
SORROW IN CLEVELAND.
Profound Regret Over Death of the
 Sanator

Cleveland. O., Feb. 15.--Notwithstandin that the news of Senator Hanna death had beeR Inolnentariss expected for uIastt. hours in this. his home city, the an- nouncenlent of his passing away came as d most severe shock and caused profound sorrow in al quarters. In an incredible short space of time following the death of the Senator, the newspapers had out special editions which were eagerly read by all classes of people. Crowds gath cred in front of the newspaper offices to read the bulletins describing the final scenes in the death chamber.
 Not since the death of President Me- Kinley has there benn such universal sor- row in Cleveland on all sides. as was manifested when the fact of Senator Han mas death became known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
Mormons in Mexico.

State of Tabasco. on the Guatemalan line. A large hacienda Ias been purchased for the colonists and in few days a party of Mormons will arrive at San Juan Ba- tusra. capital of Tabasco. Ii Is expected this colony will he as fourishing a M-r- mon settlement as the one in Northern Mexico.