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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
PERU'S U4RLIKE TONE.
Foreign Minister DenOunceS the
fiction of BraziI

Lima. May 4.-The Foreign Minister Senior
Pardo. said to-day that his government was pre-
pairing to resist the unjust aggression" OF
Brazil.
II was, Senior Pardo asserted. political whim
OF Baron Rio Branco. BrazTs Foreign Minister.
10 annex the territories OF Alto-Jurua and Alto
Purus inventing a basis for such action
stories Of Peruvian invasion Brazil, Minister
Pardo said had nov sent troops 10 occupy the
coveted regions.
The truth, said Senior Pardo, IS that Peru has
never moved from points she has occupied for
n1ar,, wears: and In proof OF this he asserted
that when Brazil opposed the formation of the
Acre syndicate. her Foreign Office urged the
principal argument against the concession the
rights of Peru 10 the same territory
yet a few months later" concluded Minister
Pardo Baron Rio Branco forgot Brazirs words.
and decided 10 occupy this territory. which had
previously been declared TO be Peruvian-but 1t
is very rich in rubber"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
IN POSSESSION OF CANAL.
Property on the Isthmus Formally
Turned Deer to the United States.

Panama. May 4.-The United States Canal
Commission to-day took formal possession OF
the canal route and Of the property OF the Pan
anna Canal Company William ". Russell the
retiring United States Minister to Panama re-
Gently appointed United States Minister TO Co
lonbia: Mr.. Lee. secretary of the United States
Legation. and DR.. Pierce. superintendent of SAM
tation work were among those present.
From to-day the canal works will be under
the direction OF Major Marx Brooke Of the en-
gineer corps Of the United States Army. who
represented the Canal Commission at the cere-
rony Of the transfer.
Immediately after the transfer the United
States flag was hoisted over the legation ard
over the canal Offices in the Cathedral Plaza
". RenaUdin, the representative of the Pan
anna Canal Company, called the principal en-
ployes Of the company 10 his Office and read to
them dispatch from Paris, ordering him to de-
liver all the canal property 10 the United States
government Major Brooke read a Geographic
message frcm Secretary Taft, directing him to
accept the property for the government of the
United States NJ. Renaudir then handed the
keys Of the buildings to Major Brooke A docu-
ment attesting the delivery Of the property
written in French, Spanish and English was
signed by Major Brooke and NJ Renaudin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05

washington, May 4--The President has received
the following report from Attorney General Knox
on the Panama Canal transfer:
Department OF Justice Nav 4 1904
The President: I have the honor to report that
lanai COMPANY a4a Mnrr wth the ne new P1nam2
Siot san q 90. nave been designated agents 70
99aHe 'ne transfer OF the money due by the United
states To the canal company. The $1,000 0O1 is TO
9 'teP0sIIed with Morgan 4 Co at once, upon the
that the deposit Of $40 t s ~ git ihe PqGSnas 80
by the United States is accepted by the canal
company as equivalent to a payment for the pur-
States Owing to the fact that a Par5 Of this
Ilohsy Is que To the Hquldator of the old company
uhdeT an arbitration authorized and subsequently,
confirmed by the French courts an parties en-
would bind themseve he I tRat t5 Mofs2m Is 90
ene tqhas delivery Of the property need not await
o NsFF The% 3 SG T Da6e msfs hs 1t m
The liquidator OF the old Panama canal Company
This represents The value of the Panama Railroad
nST COMPANY uHtll the completion Of the canal
H9Tidator Of the old company. Five million francs
Of the New Pa Pan Ine 5nA OF France to The credit
the award Of the arbitrators is due TO the new
cesson Of The Ts5 ee ~ 5 s4 M, 9I dAe cor
cent thereof is 70 De paid into the Bank OF France
to the credit 81 The 9,torp ~ b s'G J p p1T sT
as provided by tho decree Of the French courts
confirming the award OF the arbtrators. As this
arrangement was made, for the accommodaton OF
are borne by them. and the United States is pro-
teCted from all costs whatever.
stated conciSeiy. the arrangement is that the
trCncH interests accept our deposit with Morgan
& Co as equivalent 10 payment for all purposes
o. delivery II the property. The New Panama
Canal Company. I'm liquidation has given man
date power Of attorney to Renaudin their rep
reseutatlve upon the isthnus. with complete
Instructions concerning the delivery OF the prop
erty. This department had cabIed similarly TO
Major Brooke. who was designated by the honor
able Secretary az War FOR that purpose To act for
the government in accepting delivery. The canal
company has likewise placed AT the disposition OF
the United States the personnel 81 its organize ton
upon the isthmus for the purpose OF temporary
service IN the preserv alton OF the and prop
ertt pending the prepa ratiOns by the Canal Com
mission 20 undertake active operations I have
notified the commission OF the situation. and moth
ing nov remains to be done except take pos
session Of the property and direct the deposit o:
the consideration with Morgan & Co.. in accord
auce with the terms 81 the contract
Yours respectfully.
r. e. KNOX. Attorney General
In connection with these payments it ia said al
the Treasury Department that J. r Morgan & Co
Will be designated disbursing agents Of the gov
eminent. and. following the invariable rule IN such
they will be required deposit $1,000 go fl
bonds as security TO the government. The payment
will b made the bonds have been re-
ceived. which Will probably be in a day or two.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
RUSSIAN KINDNESS TO PRISONERS.
Men Captured Of COrean Coast COurteOusly
Treated at Vladivostok.

ST. Petersburg. May AIR. Gresner United
States Consul at Vladivostok. has sent the fol-
lowing telegram 10 the United States Embassy
regarding the treatment OF the .twenty-six Jap
anese officers and 1S4 men captured on board the
steamers Kinshiu. Nahamura and Goyo sunk
by Rear Admiral Yeszen's squadron on April -:
The survivors left here through a dense crowd
officers for Irkutsk April - Along the
route through the city there were no hostile
demonstrations or expressions. The Russian
military and naval authorities were court eously
attentive Food, tobacco and money were fur
nished TO the prisoners for the Journey The
treatment
Russia has agreed 10 recognize and afford
every facility TO the four japanese Red Cross
ships the Saiko the Kobe. the Sakuai and the
KOsaL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
CHINA REAFFIRMS NEUTRALITY
Official Announcement of Measures Taken to
Preserve Order.

81. Petersburg. May 4.-The Chinese Minister.
who in consequence Of rumors that China might
not remain neutral, applied to Picking for in
formation. has received a dispatch from the
Picking government and Viceroy Yuan-Shi-K ai
which reads follows:
In reply TO your telegram of April % and with
the object OF putting a stop 10 unfounded ru-
mOrE request YOU 10 deny them declaring
again in the most formal manner that China
and the Chinese people will faithfully observe
neutrality. You authorized TO saw that the
central government has given rigorous orders 10
the local authorities 70 see that neutrality "a
strictly maintained and that the most complete
order is preserved in the whole territory de-
clared neutral. Moreover We are able to guar
antee that. owing TO the measures we have
taken. any renewal OF events like those of 1900
is impossible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
JUMEL MANSION MEASURE SIGNED
Local Park Commissioners Get Authority TO
Grant Custody.
lay TELEGRAPH 70 THE TRlnuNE.l

Newconb-Grady bill comforting the New-York
Park Commissioners the authority TO grant the
custody Of the JumeI Mansion either 10 the Daugh-
ters OF the American Revolution OF 70 the Coonia:
Danes OF America. This bnl was the result OF a
COMPROMISE between the supporters OF a measure
introduced by Senator Grady giving the mansion 10
the Colonial Danes and introduced by Assem-
bIvman Newcomb giving II to the Daughters sew
eral exciting hearings I'm which the feminine Gle
r,ent was prominent characterized the passage Of
Inc bills through the legislature Although the
bills we're introduced early in the session the dead
Iork over them prevented action until the last day
OF the session. when the compromise measure
DasSei.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
RUSSIAN FORTS ACTIVE.
Big Guns Fired More than $500
Shots IN Battle of Man 3.

Port Arthur, May 4.-There have been no de-
~.lopments since the attack on Port Arthur o,
May 3.
During the bomhardment The big guns Of the
Russian ships and batteries fired $500 shots
while the machine guns OF the rurboat Cf,at
fred 5000 shots.
The Now Krai" says II learns that the Chi
nese hostile 20 Russia. headed by Viceroy Yuan
shi-kai ana General Ma. are carrying on an
active anti-Russian campaign. that travell,ng
orators are spreading false reports OF rbs
strength OF the Jpanese and the rnarnitud. :,
their victories and telling malignan, s,ortss :.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
SEARCH BRITISH MAILS.
Russians SAID to Haze Stopped
$50. Steamer-TdH of Protest.

Port Said, May 4-The Peainsular and ORR
entail steamship Osiris. nine hours from
Brindisi. has been stopped, boarded and her
mails examined by the Russian warship Krablu
tkhrabry?D ,. which fired b' TX shot across the
Osiris's bows. The Russian retained the osiris
for two hours searching a. mails. They de
manded the japanese mails. but these were al
the bottom Of the mass OF bags and remained
untouched.
London. MAJ 4.-The Foreign Office has no
Information IN regard To the searching Of the
PeniusuIar and Oriental Steam Navigation Com
pany's steamer Osiris b. the Russian warship
khrabry after the Osiris left Brndis! recently
FOR Port SAID. but IL Is stated that II the report
IS officially confirmed II is a most unwarranted
proceeding and will cause a strong protest 10 BE-
made 10 the Russian government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
B4LFOUR CABINET SIZE.
DR.. Chamberlain and the Premier
Make a Com pact.

London. May 5.-The cute me Of the attempt
OF an Opposition member OF the House Of Com
mons to move a resolution committing the gov
eminent TO a population OF the protectionist
policy is that a compact has been entered into
between Joseph Chamberlain and Premier Bal
four. the aim OF which appears to be the STAYING
of ~ dissolution OF Parliament. Mr.. Cham
berlain viii move an amendment 10 the resou-
tion simply expressing confidence in the policy
OF the government. As all OF Mr.. Chamberlain +
supporters will vote for his amendment the
government is assured OF a victory
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
NO CRIMES ACT REPEAL.
Uyndham's Remarks May Lead to
Rebellion. SAYS Redmond.

London. May 4-The House OF Commons to-
night. by a vote OF l97 90 124 rejected reso-
lutlou IN favor q the repeal OF the Irish
Crimes act.
George Wyudham. chief Justice for Ire
land IN opposing the motion. confessed that
nothing could justify the anticipation OF a
recrudesCence OF social disorders In ireland.
but ne said that the repeal Of the Crimes act
could only do harm by reyiving The angry pas
sious now laid at rest
John Redmond. leader - the Irish party, eN-
PRESSED his extreme dissatlsfa elton with SecTe-
tary Wyndham's statement. which. he declared.
would lead the Irish people. u they had the
means into open rebellion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
FIVE TON SPOOL ROLLS DOWN HILL.
Bow Starts It-Porter Sees and Stops It
Crowd Compliments Him.

A boy pulled the chcck yesterday from under a
FIVE ton spool Of wire AT e-hundred-and- t~enti-
e+h-st and Amsterdam-ave. ana started the
s7ooI down hill The hill Is very steep ana ex-
tends TO One-hundred- and-tw enty -tfth-sI
Tohr Rosenberg n porter NJ Whittier Han. one
of the teachers dormitores OF Columbia Univer-
sitv saw the spool as 1t gained speed ana real
lied that unless IT stopped It might NIT car
and do serious damage Runnlns mo inc suest'
btt n Iannppost The post was snapped on but
the spool was stopped and was 40 lGrtea mat II
coG 5 ~ NO. Ter was much cOmplimented
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
IRELAND'S FAREWELL TO KING.
British Rulers on Board Royal Yacht-To
Start for England To-day.

Dublin, May liking Edward and Queen
Alexandra boarded the royal yacht at kings
town this evening and will start for Holyhead,
England tomorrow morning Great crowds
gave their ma testies an enthusiasts farewell at
the pier The harbor was Illuminated tonight
The Earl of Dudley. Lord Lieutenant OF Ireland:
rba Duke OF Connaught. inspector general. and
other distinguished persons dined tonight on
board the yacht
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
WOMEN FIGHT IN JAPANESE ARMY.
Contractor Says Japan Landed 10000 Men
Near Ping-Yang Before December.

Victoria b. g. May 4-Richard Chester. OF Tame
gashima Island Japan. a contractor TO the Jap
anese government Is IN this city the way 20 the
Orient He says that a. least 10 per cent OF tho
japanese soldiers in the field women disguised
men He says that the average japanese woman
OF the coolie class is strong as. II not stronger
than, the man.
Mr.. Chester asserts that prior to last December
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
BRAZIL EXPECTS NO WAR.
Diplomatic Negotiations Going 0n-The
People Apathetie.

Rio Janeiro May 4-GOvernment officials
who are in a position to speak with authority
cav, that while both the Brazilian and Peruvian
armies are being reinforced on the frontiers
between the two countries, war is improbable.
The differences over the boundary line are the
subiact OF diplomatic negotiations. and will
proba blv result in arbitration There is no ex-
ritenent here as the people are utterly indifer-
emf regarding the matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
PANAMA REJECTS GOLD STANDARD.
Proposal Defeated by Sixteen to Thirteen
Votes-Another Proposition.

Panama, May +.-The propose! before the
Assembly that Panama should adopt the gold
standard was rejected after excited discussion
yesterday by 10 votes 10 13. The government
and the opposition parties did not act units.
The TWO 10 one system will be proposed to-day.
the government to issue 100000 silver dollars.
800 fine depositing enough money with the
United States 10 guarantee the difference be-
tween the actual and the nominal value Of the
issue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
THE VATICAN PROTESTS
President LOubet's Tiat to Rome
Brings out an Official Note.

Rome May 4-The "Osservatore Romano
the Vatican organ. publishes an official note say
ing that the Holy See considers President Lou
bets visit 10 Rome the gravest offence
against its dignity and rights, and therefore
has sent 10 the French government a formal
and energetic protest which has been cOmmu-
Gated IN the other governments in diplomats
relations with the Vatican.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
REMINDER THAT JUNE "a is FLAG DAY

The American Flag Association mas issued re-
n1inder TO the public that June II i 'as LAY rms
49, >, - the rg7tb anniversary Of the adoption OF
- SIS and Stripes. Request is made 10 all
r,rn,c,usl officers 70 display the flag on public
huildnrs. and TO private citizens TO make the same
aisnIav at their homes Schools are urged 70 per-
-. :, covopo~ed of Individual members and
=, members OF the committees Of the various patri
o,fr societies of the country S9iot.sI ftalph Ear
zatiOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
EIGHT SHIPS FOR JAPAN.
Reported Sale Of North German
Loud Steamers.

Berlin MAY 5-The .NossisChe Zeitung says
il IS informed that the North German Lloyd
Steamship Company has sold 20 the japanese
government eight steamers belonging to its
East Aslatic lines for war purposes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
NEw-CHwANG REPORT NOT CREDITED
Dispatches from That Town TO Shanghai
Make No Mention of a Battle.

Shanghai. May The report that New
ChWang had been captured by the japanese is
credited here. Official dispatches sent from
there yesterday make no mention Of any fight
ing in that vicinity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
NJ wALDECK-RoUssEAU VERY I'LL.
Former French Premier to Undergo an
Operation To-day

Paris. May 4.-The former Premier. NJ. Wal
Rousseau. who I'm March went TO the
Riviera after a three months dangerous illness.
and who was reported to be on the road TO re-
covery is in a serious condition. He will
undergo an operation tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
TEXAS OIL FOR JAPAN.

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUSEI
Galveston Tex Nav 4-The war having stopped
shipments Of of 20 Japan from the Russian oil
fields Japan has arranged to secure it's supply from
Texas A feet that will carry nearly twelve
million gallons OF refined oil 10 Japan is load
Ing IN Texas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
BRITISH LOAN TO JAPAN.
Report That London Houses VII
Issue SO .OOO 900 at 93.

London. May 1T Is said in financial circles
that negotiations are approaching conclusion
with financial houses in London FOR the issue
Of a japanese loan OF SO 0sooOO al o. the Sc
curity being hrst charge or the customs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
NO ACTION ON cULLINAN CHARGES

my TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNEl
Albany Nav 4-Governor Ode said this after
noon that he had read the charges preferred
against Excise Commissioner Cullinan. and had de-
cided that they were insufficient and; consequently
~ would take no further action In the case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05

Japan had landed 10000 men in the vicinity of
Pirg-Yang. whence they quietly distributed
through the country. These men we're prepared 10
keep the field for indefinite period
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
HURRICANE KILLS A HUNDRED.
Loss of Life in Cochin China-Native Vessels
Damaged at Saigon.

Saigon. May A hurricane ravaged Cochin
China on May l. About hundred natives
were killed and great damage was done All
the ,sIeSraph lines In Saigon were destroyed.
MANY native vessels sustained injuries. but
otherwise there was damage to shipping
here though small craft IN minor ports suf-
fered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
couRT OF APPEALS CALENDAR.

Albany MAY 4-The Court Of Appeals calendar
FOR Nav ) follows. Nos. 275. ~ 30 "i 800 S" S2S
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05

Saigon the capital OF the French possessions in
,bA Fast Is regarded as OF the finest cities
~ East Asia with wide boulevards. ornamental
SQUARES and modern public bulldlngs- It's annual
n,arittr,e trade aggregates S-ofaO.Oo-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05
THE PANAMA TRANSFER.
Payment Made Through j. p.
Morgan s Co.

Washington. May +.-The President has received
the following report from Attorney General Knox
on the Panama Canal transfer:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-05

Russian designs through the Chinese towns ana
villages
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The Farmington times and herald. (Farmington, St. Francois Co., Mo.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-19
BRITISH ROYAL HOUSEHOLD,
Contains over Ore Hundred Indiyl =
uni. no O"cupy impor-
tant Positions.

Those who consider themselves
lean concerning the couri world
night We'll be surprised 20 know that his
brItaEnIc majestys household contains
over 100 individuals. headed by the
keeper oi the prlvy purse and terminated
by his majesty master of Eusic IN
ordinary. Ia comparison with this i'm.
posing ,.Cwd of distir: uishcd men,
Queen AltAandra's household appears
more taau modest. Tor IL only consists
OF 10. Says IL. London Woman at Home
In leo ing down the list Of names OF
those who compose lis maJesty's house
hold. GLc caa"", h,ip noticing how faith
ful King Edward has been TO those who
were about his trson when he was still
prince OF Wales. and also how often
members Of he same family are chosen
To occupy important posts. The king
and queen tale very kindly and real
interest in the children OF their friends,
in this following the example set them
by Queen Victoria, who during her long
reign had in more than one instance
three generations successfully in her
service Yet another fact which may
be mentioned Is King Edwards obvious
affection for the army. A large proper
ton Of those whom he has chosen to be
about his person were noted, not AS ear.
pet knights, but as valiant and brave
soldiers long before they were connect
ed with the court
BY happy rotnc idcncc. the two mem
bers of the royal circle who are most
closely associated with orr INK ana
quetn are united in the closest and most
affecliunate natural bonds. Lord Knoll
lys and Miss Charlotte Knullys are
brother and sister and what one has
now been TO the king for SO years. that is
private secretary and the clos, st Of con
'ideEtial friends the other has been IT,
The queen for an equally long ;Cricd
The knullys family has an historic con
ncrtion with royalty. indeed there was
Sir Francis kEOllys. who married Queen
Elzab"th's first cousin, KITTY Cary. and
who was with her luckless aunt Annie
Boleyn, on the morning Of her oyCru.
lion. As regards the position held
Miss Charlotte Knullys. it would b. al
most Impossible to overestImatc it's i'm.
portance. Since this lady became bed
chamber woman to her beautiful royal
mistress she has never had rival in
Queen AlrXandra's heart and her con
stant cOmpan ,onship has become such
a necessity To the queen that the twouro
hardly ever parted for day.
OF the group of distinguished men who
play so great part in the royal circle.
particular interest attaches 10 Lord Far.
quhar, an old friend and nciGhhor Of the
king and queen. whose appointment as
master of the household was married. by
some radical changes, especially AT
Windsor castle. Gen Sir Dighton
Probyn the rccper Of the privy purse
ia in some ways the most distinguished
Of his mairsty's military friends He
has n right to II letters after his name
Of which tho first four signify perhaps
the most coveted distinctions. excepting
the garter which can hrfall British
subject. that is privy councillor and the
Victoria cross.