Evening journal., 1904-06-17
The Worlds News
THE WAR.

~ lie Russian force under General
Stakebcrg was routed after forty
Il six hours fighting at Vafangow.
Russian losses In killed and wounded were
500 while the Japanese losses were about
1000.
The defeated Russian force retreated
nor;hward A japanese force Is believed
TO be marching to intcrcept the retreat
and force surrender.
The Vladivostoiz squadron sunk two
japanese transports IN the Straits of
Korea 1000 japanese soldiers losing their
lives. rhe squadron returned safely to
yladivostok.
WAsHINGTON.
The Bureau Of Statistics figures that
our exports to Canada during the fiscal
year 1904 win amount TO fully ao0OoO,ooo
IN value.
The harmonious action of the warning
factions of the American Red Cross In
electing a new set OF officers, with eX-
Surgeon General Van Ruypen. of the
navy, as President presages peace In the
organization.
Major General Henry G. Corbm has
been ordered to command the Division Of
the Philippines, succeeding Major General
Wade. the order to take effect in October.
The battleshp illinois made a splendid
record IN target practice with It's turret
and smaller guns.
POLITICAL.
Tho Republican National Committee
voted unanimously to seat the Addcks
delegation from Delaware. rhe Admins
tration delegates from the Fourth Ala
baml District were seated.
Arkansas Democrats condemned the
Presidents policy upon the negro Ques-
ton. ana provided that United States Sem
ators shall be nominated at primary cleo
tlons.
FOREIGN.
Ralsuii, the Moroccan brigand. has made
a new demond upon the Sultan as con-
ditlon Of the release of Pcrdicars and
Narley. lie insists upon being appointed
Governor Of about 500 square miles Of ter
rtory About 400 Moorish troops Of the
worst type were landed in rangier, and
this may be regarded by the brigand Raj
sui as an act Of troachcry on the sultan's
part.
Emperor William and the Empress will
attend the motor races for the James
Gordon Bennett cup at Homeburg
Previous to adjournment the German
Reichstag voted down the provision CIV
Ing the right OF suffrage to women.
SPORTING.
Phllles lost TO Pittsburs 8 to /. While
Detroit defeated the Athletics C to 5.
Hermis. the 5-year progeny of Hermonce
captured the rich Suburban handicap at
sheepshead Bay, beating The Picket and
Irish Lad. the favorite.
Dewhurst and Hovey. by winning their
matches in the semi-hnal round Of the
Pennsylvania State tennis championship
tourney. viii meet for the honor Of play
ing Clothier, the present holder.
Atkinson, stroke oar of the Georgetown
University crew is III and had to be sent
to ;he hospital.
Fox Hunters. Of Bryn Mawr. defeated
Rockaway POLO team in the semi-nnal
match for the Country Club Cups at Bala
by the score of o goals to AZ.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The National Conference of Charities
and Corrections convened in Portland,
Me-. and considered problems presented
BY the criminal.
Charles IT. Meyer, President OF the
Western Federation of Miners, was
charged with aiding and abetting murder
I'm the explosion at the Vindicator mine, at
Cripple Creek last November
Bering Sea is reported to be clogged
with more ice foes than at any time in
spring for sixteen years.
In its effort to crush rival the stand
ard oil Company is said to be losing
money at great rate In Augusta, Ga.
j. j. HIN presented Manchester College.
IN Minnesota with his check for s50,000
owing to decreased earnings the semi
annual dividend on Lake Erie and West
ern preferred stock was cut from 2 to /
per cent. by the Directors IN New York
Five hundred and thlrty-six bodies Of
victims OF the burning Of the steamboat
General Slooum had been recovered up to
last night. and 1t Is believed that the total
number or deaths viii reach zoo. Both
Federai and State authorities Will investi-
gate the disaster.