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ENGLAND HESITATES
Washington DepIores the Hitch
Over Manchuria.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-"To Rus
STA and Japan, the Washington govern
ment suggests the propriety of limiting
hostilittes within as small an area as
possible and of respecting the neutral
1ty and administrative entity of China,
that China may be free from disturb
ances and foreign interests there from
menace"
This was the substance of the note
addressed by Secretary Hay on Feb.
10 to the st. Petersburg and Toxic gov
ernments. On Feb. 8, in a note to Ger
many, Great Britain and France, Mr..
Hay invited those powers concurrently
to address Russia and Japan with the
same suggestion, and on Feb. IL this
invitation was extended to Italy, Aus
tria- Hungary, the Netherlands, Den
mark Spain and Belgium.
Germany was the first to respond
with prompt acceptance of the invi-
tation and the promise that she imme-
diately would address the two COM
batants.
Great Britain was heard from next,
expressing adherence to the principle
laid down in the note, but Withholding
formal acceptance pending an answer
to an inquiry whether the "adminis-
trative entity" of China involved Man
churia. japan answered that she would
act readily on the suggestion Of the
United States If a similar promise
could be obtained from Russia.
Italy, Austro- Hungary and the Meth
erlands expressed sympathy with the
idea and promised an answer after
consultation with other powers. There
Is reason to believe that Spain and Bel
GUM also will accept the invitation
Russia is silent and the attitude of
France is one of hesitation.
This is the situation tonight. Mean
time 1t is learned that Germany Is adj
dressing the combatants with note in
substance the same as that of Secre-
tary Hay.
Regarding the attitude of Great
Britain 1T has been a matter of regret
here that as the principle Is one for
which the British government has
stood In the past so stalwartly for
1T should hold up formal acceptance Of
the invitation until it has learned fur
Their details On the highest authority
1t can be stated that there are no de-
tails to the secretary's note, as it would
be manifestly impossible to hope for
concurrent action by SO many powers
upon any but the most general lines.
That the Washington government
could have had in mind the neutrality
of Manchuria is declared on the face Of
it to be absurd. Manchuria Is recog-
nized by this government with Korea
to be the natural theater of the war,
and for this reason primarily is the
suggestion made that hostilities be re-
stricted.
In diplomatic circles the fact that
Germany and the United States took
the lead concurrently in this diplomatic
move is regarded as having great sig
niicance. Both in official and diplo-
matte circles heretofore the belief has
been general that Germany had Sc
cret understanding with Russia in the
far East. but 1t is said tonight that this
government Is now convinced Of the
sincerity Of Germany's insistence all
along that her interests in the far East
were largely commercial and that she
wished the maintenance of the integ-
rity Of China.
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Gets Pledge From the Sultan.

PARIS, Feb. 13.-The Berlin CORE
spondent of the Gaulois says he learns
from reliable source that Emperor
William, profting by his influence over
the sultan, has obtained from the Tur-
kish ruler formal promise to take no
steps which would create complica-
lions in the Balkans so long as the war
in the far East lasts. 1t is alleged, the
correspondent continues, that Bulgaria
has given a similar pledge to ST. Peters,
burg.
The Gil Bias declares that the Rus
sian government is negotiating with
several banks which are to undertake
to float new Russian loan in France,
to be Issued at 80 and to bear interest
at per cent. The paper declares that
this project would have already been
accomplished but for the danger of
causing depreciation in the value Of the
existing bonds.
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JAPANESE ADMIRAL
RECOUNTS RESULTS
Togo Gives a Modest Narrative of His
Fleets Achievements.

TOXIC, Thursday Feb. 11.-Vice Ad-
miral Togo's official report Of the des-
perate attack of the japanese fleet at
Port Arthur reached Toxic late this
afternoon. The report was written at
sea, Feb. 10. 1t briefly and modestly re-
counts the japanese victory. Vice Ad-
miral Togo left the battle-ground, not
knowing the full extent Of the damage
his torpedo shells had inflicted, but he
was evidently confident that the Rus
slams suffered heavily. The report fol-
lows:
after the combined feet left Sasebo,
Feb. 6, everything went as planned. AT
midnight, Feb. s, our advance SQUAD
ron attacked the enemy at Port Ar
thur. At the time the enemy's advance
squadron was for the most part out
side of Port Arthur. OF the advance
squadron at least the battleship Poi
tava, the protected cruiser Asked, and
two others appeared to have been
struck by our torpedoes.
ION Feb. 8, at noon, our fleet adj
vanced in the ofing of Port Arthur bay
and attacked the rest of the enemy's
ships. The result of this attack is not
known yet, but 1t Is certain that con-
siderable damage was inflicted on the
enemy and believe they were greatly
demoralized. They stopped fighting
about 1 o'clock and appeared to retreat
into the harbor. In this action the
damage to our fleet was very slight and
our fighting strength is not in the least
decreased. The number of killed and
wounded was flfty-eight. OF these
four were killed and fifty-four wound
ed. A report of this engagement of the
squadron at Chemulpo has probably
been sent you already directly by Ad-
miral Uri, as our advance squadron
bore the brunt Of the enemy's fire, and
after the attack for the most part re-
joined the main fleet. The imperial
princes on board the ships are I'M
harmed.
1.-THE conduct Of all our officers dur
ing the action was cool, not unlike that
during the ordinary maneuvers. Since
the battle their spirits have been high,
but their conduct was very calm.'
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FORAKER PAYS A
TRIBUTE TO HIS RIVAL
Dramatic interruption to Chic Repub-
Ican Club Proceedings.

CLEVELAND, Ohio Feb IA
dramatic scene seldom, If ever, equal
ed in the history of Ohio politics, oc-
CURED at the convention Of the Ohio
League of Republican Clubs yester-
day, connecting as it did the presi-
Dental Endorsement of the league and
the critical condition of Senator Han
ma A spirited fight had been precip-
1tated by the report of the committee
on resolutions indorsing the candidacy
of President Roosevelt. Objection to
this was taken by the Montgomery
county delegation and q heated speech
was made by Robert Nevins, of Day.
ton, supporting the stand of the dele
cation. The Roosevelt spirit was
plainly predominant and Nevins voice
was frequently drowned by the OPP
posing faction.
Amid much confusion the Roosevelt
resolution was finally adopted, only
Montgomery county dissenting.
Then Gov. Herrick arose on the plat
form and in a voice choking with
emotion read a telegram from Wash
1ngton announcing that oxygen was
being used to sustain Senator Hanna
and that 1t was feared that his condi-
ton was hopeless.
A deathlike stiffness followed when
the governor concluded, which was
broken by Senator Foraker, who said:
No one could feel more keenly than
would do the death of Senator Marcus A
Hanna. We have had our differences, but
they have been fought out fairly in the
open without the loss of my respect for
him, and I find myself hoping that he
has none the less respect for me. During
his seven years in the senate, have seen
him engaged in his work and have seen
him grow in the estimation of his col
leagues No man in public life has grown
in the last seven years as has Marcus A.
Hanna. He has been outspoken, faithful
and loyal to a degree to the Republican
party. He has been non-partisan In de-
bate, but no one exercised more influence
on the floor of the senate. It would be a
severe loss to us II he should pass away
He has been a truly great man, and his
name will always stand as one of the
strongest men in the nations history.
The resolutions adopted by the con-
vention prior to the reading Of the tele-
gram from Washington primarily In
dorsed Senators Foraker and Hanna to
be delegates at large to the national
convention. The league banquet last
night was abandoned.
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AUTO BLOCKS HORSE
FrenchChauffeurThought Rails.
ed Hands Meant Applause.

NEW YORK, Feb. IS. = About six
weeks ago Peter Fogarty, an automo-
bile manufacturer of No. 81 West One
Hundredth street, secured the services
Of Germaine Lerer, thirty years old,
of No. $40 West Twenty fifth street, as
a professional chauffeur. Lerer speaks
hardly any English.
For some days, the police say, Lerer
has been driving a large automobile
through Central park at a rapid rate
Pedestrians and foot patrolmen, when
they saw him, would raise a hand to
warn him to go slower, but Lerer would
respond with the same salute and keep
on. Three mounted patrolmen have en-
deavored to catch him, but have failed.
Finally orders were issued to catch him
at any cost.
Mounted Patrolman Brace saw Lee
rer coming along the East drive yester-
day morning and waited for him, plant
ing his horse in the middle of the drive.
Lerer, when he saw him, started to
turn out in order to pass. Brace
moved his horse again in front, finally
compelling Lerer to stop. He then ar
rested him.
Lerer was arraigned later in the Har-
lem court before Magistrate Flammer,
Cnd1 6SQ ny Brace Win
speeding his automobile at the rate Of
sixteen miles an hour, twice the legal
limit. Lerer said he did not know he
was going too fast. He explained the
salutations OF the foot patrolmen by
saying that not knowing the customs of
the country he thought they were APP
plauding him, as is done in France.
Magistrate Flammer fined Lerer IS
which his employer paid.
Ieror. Mr.. FOgartV said. Is one of the
best known automobilists In France,
having taken part in several of the
long distance races which have been
started from Paris.
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Mars a Marriana

NEW ORLEANS. La, Feb. 1s.-
A well dressed young woman in tears
dramatically stopped the marriage of
a man here supposed to be Lawrence
S. Sanborn, and said to be a member Of
wealthy family in Boston, to Miss
Zelda Ohlsen, of Sweden. The couple,
possessed of a marriage certificate
made out In these names, went before
Judge Downing to be married, accom-
panied by witnesses. The ceremony
was performed and all the signatures
but that Of the judges had been at
tached to the record when handsome
young woman who said she was San
born's wife burst into the office. She
said she had a marriage certificate, and
given time. she would prove to the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-02-14
St. PETERSBURG Demonstrstive.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. Is. - An
other patriotic demonstration occurred
here this afternoon. An enormous pro-
cession, headed by choristers of the
various churches, marched through the
city. The demonstrators raised to their
shoulders and cheered all the military
officers they met on the streets. Mass
ing in front of the winter palace the
crowd sang the national anthem. They
all uncovered, though snow was fall
ing. The car appeared at window
Of the palace and was given a ire
mendous ovation. After leaving the
palace the procession halted In front
of the French embassy and the am
bassador, M. Bompard, and his wife
appeared on the balcony and acl1nowl-
edged the cheering.
Popular demonstrations follow each
other almost continuously here and In
other cities throughout the empire.
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Here's q ouan1aru.

ROME, Feb. Is. - The government
has received a message from the com
mander of the Italian cruiser Elbe,
which is at Chemulpo, Korea, saying
that several Russian sailors from the
warships sunk there by the Japanese
in the recent engagement took refuge
aboard the Elbe, where they were kind
ly received. The commander says fur
Their that he cannot deliver these men
to the Japanese, because they would be
made prisoners, and that he cannot re-
turn them to Russia, as this action
might be interpreted as a breach Of
neutrality.
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May Help Red Gross Only.

NEW YORK, Feb. 13.-Consul Cen
eral Uchida presided today at a mass
meeting in Carnegie hall, attended by
several hundred Japanese and many
American sympathizers. for the pur-
pose of furthering the plan to raise a
fund to aid japan. Mr.. Uchida an
nounced that 1t was intended to raise
$5,000,000. In view of the presidents
proclamation Of neutrality he explain
ed that it would only be permissible
for American citizens to contribute for
the support Of the japanese Red Cross
society. Addresses were made In Jap
anese and English and the Japanese
anthem was sung. =
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LuII Thought to Precede Storm.

LONDON, Feb. 1S.-Complete ST.
lence has fallen over the far East.
Not word Of news is to be had here
except the report given out at the Jap
anese legation of the Smelling Of two
Japanese merchant vessels by four
Russian warships, and the report from
Viceroy Alexieff Of the blowing up Of
the Russian torpedo transport Yenisei.
This long silence has given rise to the
belief that important events are hap
pening.
A dispatch to the Mirror from Toxic
says that the Japanese have blown up
portion OF the Siberian railroad, but
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Fiqurinq It Out in washinoton.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 13.-The
best naval opinion here credits the re-
port that the Russian Vladivostock
squadron of four armored cruisers has
left Vladivostock, and 1t Is believed
that it will attack the two coaling sta
tions on the northern coast Of Japan.
In anticipation Of this movement, the
japanese have several warships guard
ing these points.
: In Russian circles it Is believed that
the municipal government Of Vladi-
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VIII shun the pardansIIes.

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. Is. - The
report that Russia is negotiating for
permission to bring her Black sea fleet
through the Dardanelles cannot be con-
frmed here. In diplomatic circles,
while it is not believed that the Porte
would offer objections to this, the i'm
preston IS that such an attempt would
precipitate grave complications with
the powers signatory to the Dardan-
Giles convention.
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vostock will be transferred to near
by town, together with the citizens,
and the entire place turned over to
the army for use as a fortress.
From dispatches received here ii is
thought the Japanese will confine their
naval operations for the present to the
destruction Of the Russian feet at Port
Arthur.
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his is probably only a repetition of

this Is probably only g. repetition Of
previous similar reports.
1t is announced that the Imperial
Bank of Russia at st. Petersburg has
raised the rate of discount per cent.
The Russian government has asked
permission to dock q disabled torpedo
boat destroyer at Suez, but this request
was refused, as the authorities at Port
Said had surveyed the destroyer and
declared her fit to proceed.
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Mail Orders

Out people have the same
privileges as city buyers. Order
anything from this ad with perfect
assurance that you will get just
what you select.
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If you want to buy anything, and
don't know where to find it. look among
The Globes Paying Wants."
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-31
The War Spirit.

Admiral Schley. who has completed
and will soon publish his memoirs,
served in the Orient some thirty years
ago. says the New York Tribune.
THE Japanese" said Admiral Schley
the other day. fight in a way we can't
understand. All these Eastern races,
for that matter. fight differently from
us.
Il remember the case of an Afridi
that a British officer once told me
about. He said that in certain cam
paign against the Afridis a number of
the natives themselves took sides with
the whites, fighting their own people.
The Afridi in question was one of
these turncoats. He stood one morning
behind a rock, hopping about with
great activity, and firing shot after
shot at figure dim in the distance
Can't you hit that MANI" said the
officer, drawing near.
No, sar,' answered the Afridi II
see him, but he dam hard to hit. He
is, sir, hardest man to hit 1 know.
Oh said the officer, you don't
know him, do your
Well - ''0A'
Who is he?" the other asked.
The Afridi fired another shot at the
distant figure. Then he replied:
Old dam rascal-he my father"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-31
PERSONAL

Mayor Collins of Boston, who is
now serving his second consecutive
term, emphatically declares that he
does not desire to- be a candidate for
a-third. He is popular and it may be
hard to convince the people that 1t is
undesirable.
-Oyerstudy and overwork combined
to bring about a nervous breakdown to
DR.. F. Slavery Pearce, professor of
neurology in the Medico-C hirurgical
Hospital at Philadelphia, and, suffering
from what his friends a gree 20 be tenn
porary alteration of rre mind, he sud
denly quit his .ditiessA on Wednesday
night. but was Intercepted at Column
bus, o., and taken to his "a theirs home
at Steubenville.
Congressman Curtis of Kansas has
a rival for his seat in Charlie" Mar
tell. a Pottawatomie Indian, who is
making a novel canvass of the district
holding old-fashioned Indian war
dances and powwows. Mr.. Curtis
grandmother was a full-Dlo )ded Kaw
squaw and tia Pottawatomies think
it time they were represented in Con-
gress. Martell physically is a fine spec
linen of the Indian. Although well ed
ucated, he is partial to the open life
of his ancestors and lives in a tepee.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-31
MisquOted His Latin.

A Baltimore lawyer presumed upon
his hearers total ignorance of Latin
when, in arguing a case in Part II
of the City Court recently, he used
the phrase, DE mortuis nil nisi bo-
num-" which, as is we'll known, means
in English, Speak nothing but good
of the dead" says the Baltimore Sun.
The suit was against the estate of
a dead woman and the lawyer who
was defending it told the jury that
the phrase quoted meant in English,
freely translated, Where the carrion
is there the vultures will gather"
Judge Baer heard and understood the
quotation, but merely looked surprised
at the lawyers Interpretation without
saying anything. The lawyer on the
other side of the case is said to have
admitted that he did not know the.
English meaning of the phrase. Wheth-
er the jurors understood it or not is,
unknown. They returned a verdict,
however, against the lawyer who mis-
quoted Latin for a much larger
amount than he thought would posi-
bly,, be rendered against him. He had
an idea that he might win the case.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-31
Really a Misomer.

Senator Hale claims that the fate of
the Petropavlovsk proves that battle
ships are obsolete.
The word battleship," he said the
other day, declares the. New York Trib-
une, is now misnomer. This big and
costly and helpless sea monster, that
at a touch of 81 mine or torpedo
turns turtle and sinks-what right has
1t to call itself a battleship any Ion
ser?"
Hardly any more right" the sena-
tor went on, than the child of GER
tain Ellsworth couple had TO cali itself
Methuselah. The parents of this child
liked Biblical names, and their children
as they appeared were christened Noah,
Ruth, Shem and so on. Finally a baby
boy arrived and the name of Methu-
selah was bestowed on him.
But poor little Methuselah did not
live up to his name. On the contrary,
he died-died in his infancy-and in one
of our Ellsworth cemeteries you ma Y
see his tomb with the epitaph:
Methuselah Carney, aged nine
months
Il think of the epitaph." concluded
Senator Hale, whenever 1 think of
modern battleships."
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-31
DEPRESSION IN WALL STREET.

A wall of distress comes from Wall
street. The brokers say they are doing
no business. and the evidence that
they are not is found in the fact that
brokers' clerks are being discharged by
the hundreds; in fact. by the thous-
ands. II is said that about $500 have
been discharged within the last few
months.
Just why nobody seems to be seek
ing stocks and bonds for investment or
TO be specializing is an unanswered
question. There are reasons given, but
as they differ it is a fair as
sumption that the real one is not known
with certainty.
But there is plenty of money 10 be
had for good securities. That this is
true is shown by the ayidity with which
the japanese and Cuban bonds were
snapped up. 1t is said the Japanese
bonds were subscribed for seven times
over. and that the Cuban bonds were
almost as eagerly sought for. Before
the Cuban bonds were offered it was
thought it would be difficult If not i'm
possible, to place them on account of
the lack of confidence in the stability
of the Cuban government. 1t seems,
however. that, in the estimation OF the
greatest financiers Of this country, and
of Europe, they are first-class in
vestment. Doubtless II is felt that
our government will see to It that the
Cuban government is respected and
sustained by the Cuban people. II is
pretty certain that If the bonds should
not be paid when due. or II there should
be default on the interest, warships
would appear at Havana and take
charge OF the Custom House.
OF course, there is no doubt that
Japan viii pay her bonds. provide she
can. and the indications now are that
she will be able TO pay them even if the
war should continue for several years
| she hasn't a large debt and her COM
Inerce is increasing all the time. Even
| il she should be overwhelmed by Rus
STA, of which there isn't any proba-
blity, she would still have to pay her
bonds. The public hasn't made a
mistake in buying either the Cuban or
the Japanese bonds. No doubt Wall
street wishes it had bonds as good to
offer the public. The street would lose
some Of its dullness.