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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
WARSHIPS AT TOXIC BAY.
Russian Squadron Near Capital
An Officer Talks.

Yokohama July 26.-The shipping of the
coast Is now generally restricted. The Vladl-
vostok feet was last reported at the mouth Of
rnkio Bay. and developments are momentarily
expected Great Indignation is manifested over
the sinking OF the Knight Commander
An officer from the Russian feet, who boarded
The Tsinan. said that the officers OF the feet
had received instructions from ST. Petersburg
70 treat the British flag with the greatest re-
specI but II the Tsinan he'd railway material
aboard the Russians would either capture or
sink her.
me officer said that the commanders OF the
vessel concerned in the sinking OF the steamer
s2oo had been severely censured by ST. Peters
burg Tor not positively ascertaining that there
were no people remaining on board He said
the knight Commander would not heave 70 IN
III four shots had been fired. The officer boosted
and asked for whiskey. and he offered To nav
for few bottles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
THE ARDOVA RELEASED.
Captain Files ProteSt-T'h6 Scandal
Resumes VOVGge.

Suez, July 25-The British steamer Ardovs-
which was seized by the Russian volunteer feet
steamer sulolensk has been released. and her
prize crew has been landed.
Captain Smith OF the Ardova has lodged A
protest with the British Consul against the
capture and detention OF the steamer. Part OF
the Ardova's crew. who are board the SIno-
lensk viii be landed al Jedda- Arabia.
The Ardova, when she arrived here this morn
ing. was flying the Russian naval flag and had
a prize crew on board. II Is declared her des-
tination was then declared 10 be a Russian port
The British cruiser Venus is anchored close 10
the steamer.
Port Said. July 25.-The neutrality-suspicious.
Line steamer Scandal, which released yes
terday by the Russians, has resumed her voyage
She entered the suez Canal this afternoon
Berlin July 25.-Herr BALM, director general
OF the neutrality-suspicious. Line. at the Foreign
Office to-day fled a statement affirming that tho
few munitions on board the Scandie were des-
tined for the Chinese and German governments
This statement was presumably fled the basis
for claim for indemnity.
The German Ambassador at st. Petersburg
has Informed the authorities here that the two
mail bags taken from the Prinz Heinrich would
De returned as soon possible. and that here
after the mails viii not be Lnolested by the aux
iIiary cruisers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
THE ARABIA's CARGO AND OWNERS.
Railway Material on Board-Chartered by
Hartman Interests

Portland ore, July 25--The Portland and Asiatic
Liner Arabia seized by the Russian Nladivostok
feet sailed from this port for the Orient july
: CARRYING about 90 tons OF freight, valued at
SIS7.0O0 Her cargo Included S&6i6 barrels OF -four.
most Of which was consigned To Hong Kong
chants. wiki smaller shipments 10 Kobe and Ma
gasaki Next the shipments or Hour the most
important IN the steamers manifest
large Shipment material used in the construction
III railway ears and consigned to Kobe and YONO-
hama The vessel not protected from war
risk and only a slight portion of her cargo was in
sured against war risk. owing 10 what then
deemed an exOrbitant rate. "a per cent being
asked.
-rhs Portland and Asiatic Company is in reality.
a branch OF the business OF the Oregon Railway
and NavjCarion Company, which Is controlled BY
the Hartman railroad interests That company
has received no OF the capture OF the Arabia
m is believed AT the general office OF the Oregon
Railway and Navigation Company that the Arabia
was seized because OF her shipment or railroad
intervals.
Berlin July 25.-AccOrding a dispatch the
''Lokal-Anzeiger' from Toxic. the reports that
tho Arabia and an unnamed British steamer have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
RUSSIANS RETTCENT.
Refuse to Discuss Squadron's Mo0e-
ments-Big Damage Bill.

St Petersburg. July DENOMINATION OF the
details Of the reported sinking OF the British
steamer Knight Commander by the Nladtvostok
squadron fs eagerly awaited here. owing TO the
possibility that IL viii cause another protest
from Great Britain
The Admiralty is absolutely without lforrra-
ton from Russian sources regarding the Vladi-
vostok squadrons movements. and is extremely
reticenr about the destination and purpose OF
the present expedition
Great Brttain's bill FOR damages against Rus
STA for dernurrage ana other indemnites con-
nected with the arrest. detention and Smelling
Of British ships IN the Red Sea viii probably be
heavy. Already I: IS roughly estimated at
100000
The correspondent Of The Associated Press
was informed at the Foreig- once to-day thai
the Russian voluntee. steamers Smolenst an
St. Petersburg vs. nile refralniug from the right
OF stopping or searching neutral vessels. VII
not return home a. once, but viii remain. in the
Red Sea until relieved by regularly commits
stoned warships against whose right 10 stop
neutral ships and search them FOR contraband
no question can be raised. Later the volunteer
feet vessels viii be commissioned. The For
eiRT once considers that further international
complications regarding their action are entirely
unlikely. and the officials here are convinced
that an the collateral questions will be aTnicably
adjusted.
4 current rumor that the commissions OF the
vessels OF the volunteer feet VIII be- proclaimed
in the Official Messenger tomorrow cannot
be confirmed and IS denied in competent quar-
ters.
The popular version OF the Red Sea entangle-
nent which has embarrassed the Russian
Foreign Office is that II grew out OF Grand
Duke Alexander AIikhailovitch. head OF the De-
partInent Of Mercantile Marine practically TAX
ing matters into his own hands. 1t is understood
that the Emperor has censured his brother-in-
law for taking Z step OF such gravity without
consulting the Foreign Office There IS general
relief. however. at the fact that the Grand
Dukes precipitate action has not resulted in ir-
reparabIe complications The blunder is attrib-
uted 10 the Grand Dukes comparative youth and
inexperienCe IN affairs Of state. He is we'll
known IN the United States as he was first
officer on board the armored cruiser Dnitri
Donskoi when the Russian squadron visited
Hampton RoadI and Newly rk in 1888.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
STORES FOR PHILIPPINES ABOARD
Serious Complications Averted by the Re-
lease OF the Ardova

Washington. July "a fact developed
here this afternoon which might have led
10 serious complications had II not been
announced earlier in the day that the Russian
government had given orders for the release
at Suez OF the British ship Ardova, which had
board a large quantity Of supplies being
shipped by the War Department 70 the Philip
pine government including about $50 tons Of
powder and much other material that would
fall within the Russian definition OF contra
band. The stores were being shipped through
the house OF George W. Peabody OF New-York
and the Orient, which to-day telegraphed 10 the
War Department that the Philippine stores
were aboard the Ardova, and asked the depart
ment TO exert itself TO secure their release. The
application was taken at once by Acting Secre-
tary Oliver TO the State Department. but in
view OF the intended release Of the Ardova- it
is not probable that any action will be taken
by the department
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
THE ARDovA LOADED WITH DYNAMITE
Insurance Rates on Vessels for Far East
More Than Doubled.

The Ardova. owned by Barber & Co. OF this
city which was fired in the Red Sea by the
SmoIensl,. Of the Russian volunteer feet. had lis
tons OF dynamite board. and had shell struck
her there would not have been a splinter left 10
tell her fate The Ardova her maiden
voyage She sailed from Brooklyn. on June 10. for
Manila and Japan only.
Insurance rates vessels clearing Ior the + ar
East have more than doubled since the detention
or sinking of several steamers Most OF the vessels
liable seizure and condemnation nave deem
bonded otherwise provided for by their own
their full value before sailing, as II Is
practically impossible at the present moment 10
insure a vessel carrying anything consigned to
Japanese ports that can be construed as contra
band of
At the offices OF Howard Houlder, Rowart AZ
Co local agents for the Knight steamship COM
pany. Limited. owners OF the Knight Commander
sunk by the Russians. cable message was re-
ceived yesterday, saying that the sinking mad been
confirmed, and that Captain Durant and the crew
of Uygsnty-elZht had bean saved
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26

Washington. July 25-The State Department
to-day received a cable dispatch from Minis
ter ConEer at Peking saying he had been in
formed thar tns Russians evacuated New
ChwanS to-day. He also confirms the reports
OF the sinking by the Vladivostok squadron OF
a British steamer with cargo consigned 10
the American Trading Company The vessel
mentioned by AIr. Conger Is the Kngh. COM
rander. Hopkins * Son. the local agents OF
the American Trading Compan,s report THAI
the steamer was OF SIX thousand tons and sailed
from New-Yorl1 sixty days aso undsr charter
by Howard Houlder Rowatr & Co. OF London
and New-York The genera cargo she carried
belonged mostly 10 American merchants and
was consigned 10 the American Trading Com
pany's shipping agents at Yokohama,
count OF the chartering Arm. II is said posi-
lively that the cargo contained no contraband.
and It is expected that the State Department
will be addressed the subject.
The case OF the knight Commander is regard
ed here as complicated and difficult Of treat
ment although a more complete statement OF
facts is expected TO simplify the problem
As some surprise has been expressed at the
reports OF the sinking by Russian cruisers OF
defenceess merchant ships. instead OF taking
them into port, It may be said that the general
naval opinion here justties that course in the
pected. have not enough men aboard TO furnish
prize crews tc conduct the captured ships 10 the
nearest prize port This is a desperate course.
end according 70 the naval view here, is full
Of risk for the Russians, who must be prepared
to pay in full and IN cash Tor any maritime
property belonging 10 the citizen OF a neutral
power able 10 demonstrats that his goods were
not contraband and that his ship Sub
ject to seizure under the rules Of prize court
The weeks investigation by the State Depart
nent Of the problems connected with the opera
tons OF belligerent ships against neutral mer-
chantren has crystaIllzed in a letter addressed
10 the Pacific Mail Steamship Company The
company recently wrote 10 the department ex-
pressing anxiety for the safety OF the steamer
shawmut. with her cargo OF food supplies in
tended for Japan, and of other vessels OF the
line about 10 follow with general cargoes and
asked as 10 the company's rights and exemp-
tons and liabilities on the high and within
the war zone in the East The department. does
not deem it proper 10 make the reply public but
II is understood 10 be based on expressions de-
Iivered in preceding administrations OF the State
Department which. in substance. warned ship
pers against the carriage OF contraband and OF
violation of port rules imposed by belligerents
in a position TO enforce them The attitude OF
the department in this matter viii be speedily
and publicly developed. not academlcally, but in
connection with the first protest which is lodged
with il against the action Of one OF the belliS
erents toward an American ship or an American
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
CUNARD-HUNGARIAN AGREEMENT
Details of Convention Laid Before Lower
Eouse-Rates

Budapest. July 25.-Count Stephen Tisza- the Pre-
rnier. laid before the Lower House to-day the con-
vention entered into between the Hungarian gov
eminent and the Cunard Steamship Company. The
company agrees 20 have forrnighJIy saiIings from
Fiume 10 New-YOrk. and in the intervening periods
passengers may be shipped by way OF Antwerp and
Liverpool. The government agrees that in case
Great Britain should be at war. or interests OF
State should cause the CUnard Line steamers Be
claimed by tho British government. the contract
may be temporarily suspended
The company undertakes 70 carry Hungartans
returning home from the United States at a mod
flied rate. and agrees TO make annual payment
OF 500 70 the emigration fund. There IS no guar
antee for a minimum number OF passengers. The
steerage rate from FIume 10 New-YOrk IS fixed
n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
TASHI-CHIA0 UNTENABLE.
Continued from first page.

northeast Of Ia Pass on the Feng-Wang-
Cheng and Hai-Cheng road.
The Ten-Tsin report Of the evacuation of
New-Chwang by the Russians is not confirmed.
The Foreign Office to-day received telegram
from the Russian diplomatic agent there which,
however. was not dated, saying that heavy fir
Ing was heard in the direction Of Tashi-Chiao,
but reporting that all quiet at New-Chwans.
II is conceded. however. that if the Russians
fall back north of Tashi-Chiao New-Chwang
will be untenable and its evacuation is expected
at
II is reported that Japan has officially pro-
tested TO the Russian government against viO-
lations of the rules of war on eleven counts,
namely. several Russian battalions misusing
the white flag at the battle of Wafang- kao,
abuse of the Red Cross flag, stabbing. shooting
and mutilating the wounded. etc The protest
was presented through the United States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
4 COMPLICATED CASE.
State Department Non-CommittaI as
to Sinking of knight Commander.
[FRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

Washington July "a strong impression
prevails at the State Department that in sink
ing the Knight Commander. laden with goods
the property Of Americans and destined for
Yokohama. Russia has violated the doctrine
that a neutral flag covers neutral goods but.
as the department Ia still somewhat uncertain
whether or not there was contra band of war
on board. it is unwilling to commit itself on the
subject.
It is recalled that the Pacific Mall Steamship
Company recently applied to the department for
a more precise definition of contraband OF war
than was contained in the prOClama ton Of the
President issued at the beginning of hostili-
ties. and despite the assurances Of the agents
Of the American Trading Company to which
the cargo Of the Knight Commander belonged.
that the ship contained only privileged freight
officials OF the State Department feel that IL
would be Unwise TO commit themselves until
they have ascertained beyond peradvenJure that
no cOntraband was on board the vessel
The department recently replied TO the Pacific
Mail Steamship Company's inquiry but deems
IL unwise that the character OF it's answer should
be made public at this time. OF course steps
Will be taken at once to verify the assertions of
the agents OF the American Trading Company
that the Knight Commander contained no con-
traband OF war and II they are confirmed it
is probable that prompt demand VIII be made
on Russia to indemnify the owners Of the cargo
although Grea- Britain Will be left TO settle
with Russia the question of damages for the
sinking OF the ship ITSELF
The utmost anxiety prevails or the Pacific
Coast regarding the exten: 70 which Russia can
go with impunlty in destroying shipping and
cargoes the property of Americans. Since the
beginning Of the war Pacific Coast shippers
have sent 10 Japan. and received payment there
for in gold, merchandise 10 tho value OF up
ward Of S4OOOOOOO, while millions of doIIars
worth Of goods yet unshipped are contracted
for. For these reasons it IS OF the utmost i'm
portance 10 American shippers that the status
OF their cargoes be promptly defined, and that
any move on the part of Russia in violation Of
their rights be met with a prompt protest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
PROPOSALS FOR MILITARY SUPPLIES

L PHILADELPHIA Depot. Quarts-rnastsrs Department.
North American Building. PhLadelphia- Pa. July =
C-plcaLs. VIII be rece1vec here
I-r.i II CLOCK A VI. Monday August l 1904 Tor
@~-iseiue rhIs depot with Covers. 1000 Bar
-cz 5-halrs knocked down. 500 ya-ts Bu1riEs 2oo
ytrIs Red and Blue. Samples can %
at the SchuyLkiu Arsenal thts city Early delivery a
essential M bidders a-rer
s10nies VIII Government tho
r1ght 4 reject accept Al proposals OK any
f-t thereof Preference given articles OF tonesric
rr1Gucton or manufacture conditions Of quality and
price tincIuEing u price u foreign production
manufacture duty thereon being equal Bids tor
Cot Covers and Ba--ack Chairs must De accompanied
the required guarantee per OF their
otherwise the De entertained Blanks for
VIII furnished application AZ r1s Of
Envelopes e7uraiu-uE proposals 70 be t1corsec
Proposals Military Supplies. addressed %
Major mo T. KNOTT. 0uarreruiasrs-. Z s A.
Acting Depot Cuarts--1ssrer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
Proposals.
OF THE INTERIOR. OF

IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR. OF
IL nee o Il1laa Affairs Washington. D c. July II.
19O4N0tce . hereby gwen thar bids for the
leased segregated asphalt deposits viii opened
Of Indian Affairs at his Office.
Washington. oates follows: For the purchase OF
tracts A -Al5ster District no p
Eastern Monday. October 8 1900 tracts
Wi40CrLon-ol--sr District tN0 = at o'clock p VI
Aioulay. December ).
EfoyVe-PoJeaE District NO b : Ociock p 81
Monday. February g.
Massey District NC - al O. clock P N
Monday. April s. 1909, FOR IN
A--rDore District GO % AZ clock p n East
er- Jael. Monday 1898, FOR Dis
NJ unbiased segregated asphalt laEdsl =
Circulars descriptive the lands deposits
ana copies regulations June Il. 1854 sovsrnII.
1.easzd segregated coal and asphalt
Unbiased segregated asphalt deposits may
70 this Office L. >. Ind
Union agency, Musk0gse. Indian Territory
prescribed which VIII found
certified check draft for tysnry
per "
Will sod -or cash. and successful bid
required 20 deposit Win the CoInlissioner OF
IlcIu Affairs The ru-l amount Of 1ei- respective bids
within after receipt BY them o. notcs Of tho
aCcep u lCe sans. j. succeSstll bidder fal5 %
fed ire check deposited by hn evidsnes OF sood
t1lckasaw Nations The rglr 70 reject any or al o1s -
reserved Deeds OF conveyance VII contain clause
however 70 existing rights OF way 1or rAF-
roads, \ TONNE2. acting Commissioners. Dspart-
Interior. Washington. D c. July L. 4So~
APPROVED TEtOS- RYAN Acting Secretary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
CABINET MEETS TO-DAY.
British Papers Ask for Prompt &c
ton by Government.

London. July 26-The British Cabinet will
meet again to-day to consider the case of the
steamer Knight Commander and the general sit
uation arising from the action of the Russian
warships.
The report of the captain Of the Malacca was
presented at the Foreign Office yesterday and
the demand of the Peninsular and Oriental
steamship Company for compensation will prob
ably be considered.
The London newspapers this morning consider
that Mr.. Balfour's statement in the House OF
Commons yesterday proves that the situation is
still exceedingly grave, and they insist the gov
eminent shall act promptly in demanding an
explanation Of the Knight Commander incident
cident
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
RESULT OF BULL AND TIGER FIGHT.
Many in Hospital-A Countess Killed-New-
York Man Shot.

San Sebastian, Spain, July 25.-Fourteen per-
sons injured here yesterday as a result Of
the fight between a tiger and bull. including
Countess Podras Lisaritury. who has since died;
Deputy Urquijo, the Marquis Pidal. Vice-Presi-
dent Of the Senate and former Spanish Ambas-
sador at the Vatican, and an American whose
name is given as w 4. Livingston of New
York It is said that the American will nut in
a claim for damages The managers OF the fight
are severely blamed
A representative of the Queen Mother to-day
visited the wounded in the hospital. The King
went 70 Santiago shortly before the fight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
LEIsHMAN MAKING MORE PROGRESS.
Early Settlement of Issues with Turkey
Promised

Washington. July 25-It IS understood that Mn
lister Lelshman making better Roadway than
heretofore in his Efforts 10 secure the same priv
ileges and exemptions for American schools II
Turkey as are accorded 10 those OF European
tons The ministers principal difficulty has been
TO obtain the Sultan himself. or least
10 some Official authorized by the Sultan 20 act.
and there IS believe that he secured
some assurances on this point that promise an
early settlement OF the issues between America
and Turkey. Meanwhile the American OaJtIeshlp
SQUADRON. IN the AdriatiC. remains without
speech, orders 10 It's further destination
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
MANILA BAY PRIZE AWARD.
Dewey and His Men to Get Their Money Al
ter a Long Legal Fight.

Washington. July 25-After a legal battle OF sew
eraI years. Admiral Dewey and his men. who
fought the battle OF Manila Bay are 10 receive
their prize money account OF the capture OF the
Don Juan Austria and other Spanish property
II the Supreme Court OF the District OF Columbia
to-day Justice Gould signed order confirming
the report OF the auditor in the case, ove-ruIlns
all exceptions fled by either side 10 the report.
The amount OF the property captured finally
fixed at g. 557. 355. considerably in excess OF
what the government alleged TO be due Oue-ha--
amount Will Dc paid to the captOrs. while the
remainder. provided by law. VIII be placed %
the credit OF the navy pension fund
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
NOT YET IN NEW-CHW4NG.
Japanese Outside Toz0n-RussiGn
BUILDINGS Burned.

Tien-Tsin. July 25.-Informatton has been re-
ceived here TO the effect that the. japanese have
not entered New-Chwang. The Russian civil
administration departed last night and the de-
structiOn of Russian government property be-
gan this morning. at the instance OF the admin
istraton.
The fighting reported yesterday took place
between New-Chwang and Tashi-C hiao. Jap
anese troops from Kai-Ping were engaged. No
engagement has taken place at Tashi-Chiao.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
EUROPEAN PASSENGERS HELD.
Toxic Hears That They Were Detained on a
Russian Cruiser.

Toxic July 25.-The British steamer Tsinan
has arrived at Yokohama with the crew of the
British steamer knight Commander. which was
sunk by the Russian Vladivostok squadron OFF
Izu. The knight Commanders cargo was
general one Her European passengers were
detained by the Russians. and her crew Of
twenty-one was transferred to the Tsinan,
which also reports that the Russians sank two
japanese schooner2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-26
Ngw-yoRkEa CHARGED WITH LARCENY.
u rEIEaRAPH RI - rRIa-NE.l

by TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIRJNE.l
Stamford. Conn. July Sd. E. Collins, of New
York was re-arrested here tonight charged with
eubezzIing 81 80 from Michael kearns. OF Potts
Vile. Penn The arrest made the strength
OF AFFIDAVIT by Willis Settler. a LAWYER OF Potts
vile, kearns's counsel He swore that Collins. as
"a member Of the defuuCt stock brokerage firm or
Harris < Co. of Philadelphia. procured the money
from hedrns, their correspondent, by false pre-
teDceS. Collins was in NeriGen endeavOring to in
tercSt Governor Chamberlal1 in the case at the
Tune. lie was arrested bis arrival here and
placed under bonds of ESlG. He viii light ex-
tradition He is hfty-five years old. and h4S wife
Is said 10 be very wealthy