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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
BROKE UP IN BOW
St, Louis County convenfion Has
 Warm Session.

6J. LOUIS QOuASy S-1sSN-"@oAA @A@S
 Warm Session.
 st. Louis. March 1.--rha Democratic County Convention which met today at Clayton to select delegates to the con- vention for the nominations for the of- flee of Governor and State offices ended in a row and a split. the Folk delegates. to escape their opponents; Jumping from the yyindows of the court house, where inc Convention was held. Tho turmoil stopped the Harrington murder trial.
 Eventually the Hawes deIegates met and elected delegates while the adherents of Joseph Folk decided to meet later this week.
 D. c. Taylor had been chosen perma- nent chairman of the convsntion to elect delegates for Joseph W. Foik for Guber- material candidate and had started for the chair when a crowd sof about l50 men invaded the room wildly shouting. Temporary Chairman I. B. sudduth was knocked from the chaiF and pushed around roughly. Others of the, crowd seized Taylor and showed him through the glass door of book case. As he fell he drew a revolver. but a dozen men seized him and carried him from the room. Fighting then became general. Two newspaper photographers were knocked down and their cameras smash ed. Finally adjournment was declared. Harry B. Hawes tonight stated that he personally knew nothing whatever of what had transpired and deprecated such conduct. hoping those engaged in 1t would be brought to justice and punish ed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
WHY JAPAN REs1sTs.
Russian Encroachments Would Soon
 Includa Korea.

Russian Encroachments Would Soon
 Include Korea.
 New Fork. March 1.--IInder the titse, s'VRlIy Japan Resists Russfa..' Mir. Tak- ahira. the ,JapaHese Minister at washing ton. discusses. the cause of the present conflict in the forthcoming number of the North American Review.
 Mir. Takahira points out the grounds for his Governments belief that Russian encroachments in the Far East were q menace to Japan, inasmuch as the a5- sorption of Manchuria meant the 'inevit- able sequence of such action, the ab- sorption of Korea
 After explaining in some detail the events that led up to the war, he says.
 There IS no foundation for the belief that Japan was prompted to war by ana- bition. or that her success, if happily she can be successful, implies any dan ger to any other nation. To thoughtful Japanese, there, can be no greater cause for wonder than the conjecture whether their country's success may not be the precursor of new alignment of races. Oriental on the one side, Caucasian on the other. To them 1t seems no more than a chimerical dream, suggestion of memories of the age of Fenghis Khan, impossible of achievement In the better days of intimate intercourse and mutual inter-dependence among all nations.
 Let me add, also, that those who en- deavor to attach some measure Of re- proach to Japan by characterizing tnis as a war between a Christian and non Christian country, Tall utterly to appre- ciate the efforts my countrymen have made to conform to the spirit as well as to the practices of modern civilization.
 Freedom of religious belief Is as firm ly guaranteed in Japan as in any country in the world; and I speak with TO thought of self-laudation. or of inviQl- ous comparison, when express the be- lief that rectitude of thought and con- duct will be as fully exemplified by the actions of my countrymen during the present struggle as by those of their ad- versaries.
 Assured by the justice of our cause. yet not desirous of escaping judgment founded on knowledge. we do feel that we have the right to expect exemption ! from narrow-minded criticism based On the prcjudices of race or of creed"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
MORSE NOT A1D1na DODGE.
Denied That He is Paying Latter
 Expenses in Texas.

Denied That He is Paying Latter's
 Expenses in Texas.
 New York, March 1.-Justice Truax in the Supreme Court to-day granted the ap- plication of Charles W. Morse, the bank CT. to intervene in the divorce suit brought by Mrs. Clemens D. Dodge for a divorce from Charles F. Dodge.
 This suit, brought In 1898, was recent ly re-opened in order that the decree might stand, the original decree having been set aside on application of Mr. Dodge. Mrs. Dodge's subsequent mar riago to Mir. Morse. who was formerly head of the American Ice Company. has been annulled, but on 1t Mr. Morse grounded his application to intervene.
 Benjamin Steinhardt, member of the law firm of Howe 6 HummeL which rep resented Dodge. appeared before the Grand Jury to-day, supposedly to explain an alleged interview in which he. was quoted as saying that Dodge's legal ex- penses in that connection had been paid by Morse. and also that Morse was sup- plying the money for DodGe's expenses extradition to this State on charge of perjury. Steinhardt declared after Ieav. ing the Grand Jury room that he had dentHd utterly tlBe autIientlcity Of the In. tervfew and disowned the statements At. tributed to him.
 Mir. Morse, who has been subp0enaed to appear before the March Grand Jury in connection with the divorce proceed ings, was, oddly enough, drawn to-day as member of that body.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02

under discussion between Japan and her self, but sought solely by her military preponderance to force Japan into sub- mission. During the latter part of Jan uary and up to the beginning of Febru- ary, Russian military activity was stiil further intensified. On January 21 about two batallions of infantry and dethch- ment of cavalry were sent from Port Arr thur and Dalny to the northern ron tier of Korea and on January 2s a for mai order to prepare for war was given by Admiral Alexieff to the forces that were stationed in the vicinity of the Yalu. M
 February 1, the military comnandant at yladivostok, under the orders of his government, requested the Japaneso com- mercial agent at that point to notify his nation that siege might be proclaimed at any moment, they must make immediate preparations to withdraw to Habnrovsk. About the same date a.l of the warships at Port Arthur except battleship then under repairs made naval demonstra- ton by leaving port while troops were ad- vanced in large numbers from Liao ang toward the Yaiu. In view of these facts who can say that Russia had no warlike intentions or that she was unprepared for war? Seeing that the situation had become so critical, that it admitted of no further delay. the Japanese government was compelled to break of negotiations that had proved abortive and to take nec- essary steps for self protection. But the responsibility for the challenge to war rests not with Japan but solely with Rus sia.
 On the 9th day of February Japan an- nounced to Russia her decision to termi- nate the pending negotiations and to take Int indapondaDfE she might deem best to defend her position, menac- ed by Russia and to protect her estab- lished rights and legitimate interests. At the same time the government of Japan informed the Russian Government that as it's moderate and unselfish proposal in the interest of a firm and lasting peace in the Far East had not received the consideration which was their due Japan had resolved to sever diplomatic relation with Russia, which for the reason named, had ceased to possess value, and to with draw her legation.
 The term independent action" natural ly included the opening of hostilities. The fact that Russia was unable to under stand 1t in that light is of course no reason why Japan should be held respon- sible for the misinterpretation made by Russia. It is the almost unanimous opinion of international jurists that a declaration of war is not an indispensi- ble prerequisite to the opening of hostili- ties. Indeed. it has been the common practice in recent wars to declare wal after hostilities have been begun. Japan's action therefore is not open to the least criticism in this regard. From the standpoint of international law 1t must
 be understood that the charge against her does not come with good grace from Russia inasmuch. as there are not many historical records of Russia herself re- sorting to hostilities without declaring war, but one is. that of her invasion oi Finland in 1908, when she began wal
 before there had even been a rupture oi diplomatic relations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
GOV. ODyiL
 AS CHAIRMAN .ROOsevelgS to Desire ya Services. IIs CALLED TO WASHINGTON New York Executive May De-
 cline Pr0ffer. Only in Case He is Left With Alb solutely Free Hand in His
 Own State win He
 Accept.

Albany. N. r.. March i.-President Roosevelt has summoned Governor Ooell to Washington and the inference placed on tho summons tonight by those well informed Is that the President intends to ask Governor Odeli to accev the Craftsmanship of the National Commit tee.
 Governor Odell received the Summons this morning, and this evening did not re- turn to the executive chamber. so that no queries could be put to him.
 It Is known, however, that any propo- sition made by the President that may In any way affect control of the State Committee by the Governor win be re- fused.
 If. however. the Chairmanship of the National Committee Is offered to the Governor free from any conditions so that the State Committee is also in his hands. it is believed that Governor odell will consent to take charge of the na- tional campaign, deputing to a subordi- nate in the State under his direction the conduct of the State campaign.
 Governor odell will go to Washington Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
TELEGRAPH WIRES SILENT
Interpreted That Big Battle
 is Raging.
Japanese Military Authorities Object to the Equipping of Newspaper Dispatch Boats With Wire
 less Telegraphy.

London, March 2-No confirmation of the report published yesterday in The Daily Telegraph that the Japanese had bom- barded Port Arthur February % has been received from any point.
 The wires from the scene of war have been practically silent for the past twen- ty-fo0r hours, and in some quarters this silence Is supposed to indicate that Ja- pans great attack on Port Arthur IS actually in progress, and that conse- qaently the use of the wires has been discontinued.
 In dispatch from Shanghai, a corre- spondent of The Daily Telegraph reports that the Japanese military authorities ob- ject to the installation of wireless teleg- raphy apparatus on newspaper dispatch boats.
 The correspondent of The Daily Mall at Che Foo, wno has just returned there from Chemulpo, cables that Japanese transports carrying troops continue to arrive at Chemulpo at the rate of one A day. while provisions are being landed near Hwang Ju (ninety-four miles north west of Chemulpo at the head of Tai Dong River), where a large force of Japanese infantry has concentrated.
 Horses Not Serviceable.
 "A serious defect has been disclosed y the correspondent continues Tt is fear ed that most of the Japanese horses are unservieeable. It Is reported that i.lc Japanese squadron at Chemulpo has been strengthened. A fleet of twelve battle ships and cruiseers has been stationed permanently in Prince Gerome Gulf be- tween Chebodo Island and the anchor age.
 'sYesterday saw cruiser of the Nit aka type beaehed at the entrance of Nam Tank Creek She was deserted except for a Japanese guard.
 '"The Koreans are hostile to the Jap anese and the& are assisting the Rus- sians in Northern Korea"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
needed in view of the excellent work of the Russian Red Cross Society.
INSIST ON INvEsTuaATToN.
Democrats Again Take Up the Postal
 Scandals.

e sA31AN AAtAtlASa
 Washington. March l--An investigation of fine PostofIice Department by special committee of the House of Rspresenta- tives is being started by the minority members Of the House Committe on PostofFices and Post Roads.
 A resolution to this end, introduced In the House January 5th last by Represerl- tative Hay Dem.. va.) was duplicated today by Representative Cowherd tDem.: Mo.)
 Mr. Cowherd is 6 member of the Post office Committee. Mr. Hay is not, and the reintroduction of the resolution is regarded as move to bring the matter to a head in the near future.
 The Cowherd resolution provides that a committee of five members of the House shall conduct the investigation. The hearing had by the committee in the preparation of the postoffice appropria- ton, 1t is declared. developed considera- bic information. The subcommittee be- fore which officials of the department made explanations of their estimates Is to lay the information thus obtained be- fore the full committee in the near future. This information includes 1t is stated. evidence of several hundred viola tions of law by members of the House importuning the increase of salaries of rural postnasterp and the increase of forces in postoftces. of which such in- crease was not absolutely justified by the facts, but which were granted by of- ficials of the department.
 Other violations of law include limited number of eases where members of the House have leased their property to the government for postoffiee purposes. MT. Hay declared that he would ask the House to discharge the committee from consideration of his resolution for an in- vestigation and have the same called up in the House for the consideration of that body.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02

her opponent without having made g. declaration of war, will make many per- sons asks of what use the arbitration tribunal is. He explains that the Japa- nese attack at Port Arthur was not merely Japanese ships attacking Russian ships. but Asia attacking Christian Europe.
 These two civilizations have totally dif- ferent ideas on the subject of arbltra- ton, thinks the Russian member of the court, and although the Port Arthur in- cident seems to be discouraging, there Is no doubt that the future will bring arbi- tration between nations. if not between Asia and Europe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
THH KINo AT cAMpRrpaE.
VII. at Scene of His College


 London March 1.-The King and Queen filled a round of engagements at Cam bridge today. the principal function beins the opening of several new buildings con. nected with the university where the, King at one time was a student.
 He. was presented with an address of welcome from the Senate and Council cf the University. Replying thereto. the King spoke of his pride in having been 8 number of the university and the pleas ure with which he always looked back ak his undergraduate days at Trinity Col lege, and emphasized the necessity for the extension and development of all branches of study and research which were so essential to the maintenance of the great university and welfare of tha empire. After heartily thanking those prasent for the welcome to the Queen and ahimself, King Edward concluded:
 q join with you in your prayer that my empire may continue In peace and prosperity throughout my reign"
 Their majesties were accorded mem orable reception from the nndergradus ates.
 The town was elaborately decorated and filled with visitors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
TUG BOAT SEIZED.
l Dominican Insurgents Said to Have
 Taken Charge of the Purro.

Dominican Insurgents Said to Have
 Taken Charge of the Purro.
 San Domingo, Saturday, Feb. N--unit- ed States Minister Powell has been in- formed that the insurgents at san Pedro de Maceros have seized the tugboat Bur TO, belonging to the Clyde Line of New York. and armed her. The Clyde Line steamer Cherokee has gone to Azua de CompostelR, conveyed by the United States training ship Hartford,
 Many arrests have been made here and several politicians were sent out of tho country aboard the steamer Julia of the Cuban line.
 Edward c. Reed. United States consular agent at San Pedro do Maceros. is eatd to be in danger. Minister Powell hag taken steps to secure the protection of all interests, The situation remains un- changed here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
No IDEA oF ARBITRATION.
Professor Martens as a Critic of Eas-
 tern Nations.

Paris. March 1.-M. Jacobson. an ad- vocate of the Paris Court of Appeals, has published a pamphlet on the sittings or The Hague Tribunal in the Venezuelan matter. in which Professor Martens, the Russian member of that tribunal has contributed preface in which he touches on the Far Eastern situation.
 Professor Martens, says the fact that Japan was party to The Hague con- vention of 1Ss9 and that she attacked
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
WILL OF WASHINGTON.
Attempt Made to Steal Famous
 Document

New York, March 1.-An attempt has been made, according 10 dispatches from Alexandria, Va, to steal the will of George Washington from the clerks ot- flee of the Fairfax County Court HouSe.
 The outer doors of the vault were shat tered by the explosive used. but tho doc- ument, which reposes in glass case with other valuable papers. was unharmed. 1t Is supposed the would-be thieves lied without accomplishing their object be- cause of the unexpectedly loud explosion which aroused many persons residing near the court house.
 r The will Is in wasbinetcnsa writing and was made the year of Ills death. It cov- CTS twenty-nine closely-written pages, each of which bears the signature of the first President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
Hodv Blown to Pieces.

South Bend, Ind. March 1.-AIbert MootmiIler, a well-known farmer, was killed today by an explosion of dyna- mite. His body was torn into at least fifty pieces. When MootmiIler left home in a buggy with a stick of dynamite be- side him on the seat. shortly the family heard a terrific explosion. Portions of the body were found five rods from the point where the explosion took placa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
overwhelminelv for Diclr

Columbus. O., March 1.-The Senate and House today in separate session voted for United States Senator to succeed Uni ted States Senator Marcus A. Hanna. The vote in both bodies was overwhelm- ingly for Hon. Charles F. Dick, and he will be formally elected tomorrow by the Legislature in joint session.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
Election in Japan.

Tokio, March LA general election was held to-day in Japan and was without disturbance of any kind. An imperial re- script converting the Diet in special ses- sion at Tokio on March IS. will be is- sued on March g. This session will last ten days and the most important bill to be presented Is one which increases the land tax by 1h per cent. This increase will result in doubling the income from this source.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
QUIET AT NEWPORT, ARK.
Fears of Mob Violence Have Sub
 sided

Memphis. Tenn, March IA special to The Commercial-Appeal from Newport, Ark, says:
 Tonight all fear has subsided of mob violence towards Bush Doggett, the nc gro confined in the county jail here on suspicion of attempting to criminally as- sault a white girl few days ago. The city is perfectly quiet tonight and talk of lyinching has ceased. The guilt of Doggett is doubtful and the plea of tke better citizens for law and order has ap- parently prevailed
 Sumner Johnson, one of the three he- groes arrested on suspicion has been re- leased. DoggetL and Bud Taylor, ne- groes. are being held pending investiga- ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
FLEET OFF v1AD1vosrox.
Nine Japanese Warships Seen by
 Those on Shore.

GAue VaPahSSC WdKsnAPS 0Son py
 Those on Shore.
 Paris, March 2.-The Matin this morn ing publishes dispatch from It's Har- bin correspondent, which says: .
 "A private letter received here from Vladivostok asserts that February .5 nine Japanese warships appeared of the roadstead there and remained the great CT part of the day. They finally departed without firing. '"The native Governor of the province of Kirin died yesterday; he was a Rus. sophie. The native Governor of Muk- den is less of a Russophile than the man who has just died.
 For purposes of personal defense, the oficers of Port Arthur are supplying the civilians there with Iifles.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
Can't Get ths 1ronev epsclr

St. Louis March 1.-The St. Louis Cir cult Court of Appeals handed down a decision today to the effect that person who loses money in a bucket shop trans action on margins cannot recover it. The court states that 1t is general rulo of law that the loser voluntarily paying to a winner the stake lost cannot recover in the absence of express special statutgy enactments conferring such right of ac- tlon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
Rnats Laave port aaid

Port Said, Egypt, March 1.-The five Russian torpedo boat destroyers which arrived here today have already left in the direction of Algiers. It is rumored that they intend to search for vessels bearing contraband of war in the MedI- terranean. The Russian chuiser Aurora will follow them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
THE NAToNAl LRAoUERs.
Hart of Chicago the Only ArAgnate
 AhsaTaf

New York. March i.-wIth the excep- tion of President Hart of the Chicago baseball club. all the National League delegates were present today when Pres ident Pulliam called the annual schedule meeting of that organization to order.
 President Hart was delayed on his way East, but telegraphed that he would surely be here tomorrow. Some routine business was transacted. after which a letter was sent to President Johnston of the American League. the result of which, was that a joint meeting of the Com mittees on Rules and Schedules from each organization will take place at the National League ofiees tomorrow morn ing.
 At the Fifth Avenue Hotel the Ameri. session.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
Russians Send Out Feelers.

Seoul, March 1.-Advices from the north report that 1.4OO, Russians are at chong-Ju. 800 at Kusong and fifty at An ju. These forces probably are only feel CTS sent out to locate the, position of the Japanese. All the Americans formerly at Sunchun with the exception of one fam fly, have arrived at Pingyang. The Elm peror of Korea has dissolved the organ ization of the peddlars guild which has been disturbing factor in the situation,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
Pilgrimara to Holv r.and

Mexico City. March LA great pil- prtmmage to Lourdes. Rome. and the Holy Land is being organized here. It Is expected at least 1000 persons will make the journey, going in special trains to New York and thence by steamers to France. Many wealthy pilgrims de- sire to pay their respects to the new
 1ona |.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
Rush ordera for Tron.

Mexico City, March 1.--LocaI dealers in structural iron and steel of all kinds are anected by the new. tariff and are send ing rush orders to the United States Firms with large contracts on hand will De affected considerably unless they re-. ceiye thelr material before April 1.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
The Car Was Overeome.

Berlin, March 1.-The Vossische Zeitung publishes a statement. said to have been received from court circles in St. Peters, burg, that the Czar was overcome with emotion at the friendly spirit shown in Emperor Williams recent letter him on the war in the Far East and when he read 1t he burst into tears.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
REPORT OF BLOODY FIGHT.
Battle Between Moonshiners and Rev.
 enue Officers.

Owingsville, Ky, March 1.-An uncon- firmed rumor reached here tonight that battle was waged today in the moun- tains of Knott County between moon sinners and revenue men.
 According to the rumor, William and John Haddix, moonshiners. were kilicu, and Jack Combs, a moonshiner, was fa- tally wounded.
 One deputy marshal was reported killed.
 The moonshiners were said to be work Ing in cave when surprised by the rev enue men and resisted arrest.
 The report has not yet been definitely confirmed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-02
Robbed, a Coal Dealer.

Chicago, March 1.--Three robberes have from a restaurant to his ofice, attacked him. and after terrific struggle, in which a stove was overturned. setting fire to the place, left him bound and gagged and unconscious with a fractured