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fleet made further captures before instructions
could reach them. that pending the discussion
of the general principle involved no aetrJa
should be taken, and that these captures should
be regarded not having occurred. In accoru-
ance with that arrangement, the Ardova ana
Forfnosa have been released We have receNeu
assurances that the volunteer fleet vessels are
to he withdrawn from the Red Sea. and we nave
little doubt that there will be further desire
on the part of the Russian government 10 en-
poy them cruisers So far. therefore. as those
ships go the controversy has passed out of the
acute stage I will not say that the governments
of this country and Russia have reached an
agreement on the general principle. but think
ton of the view which we very strongly hold Is
likely to occur.
Mr. BaIfour assumed more serious tone as
he referred 10 the Knight Commander. He
said
There are am sorry TO say. other questions
not connected with the incident at all which
must cause some discussion between the two
governments, and. like all discussions between
governments. there may be legitimate cause for
anxiety We hold that il is not proper that on
the authority of the captain OF cruiser goods
alleged to be contraband of war should be
taken from a merchant ship without trial.
This statement OF the Premier was greeted
with an outburst of cheers. He continued:
More serious than the others is the case of
the Knight Commander. If. as our information
leads us to fear. she was sunk by cruiser of
the Vladivostok squadron on the ground that
she carried contraband of war. In our view it
Is entirely contrary to the practice of nations
in war time, and we have earnestly pressed
our view on the Russian government. We are
under a strong impression that when the case
IS brought as 1t has been brought by us before
the Russian government, IL will give such
orders as to prevent recurrence of unfortunate
incidents of that character. feet confident that
that will be the case.
Asked whether any difference between the two
countries likely to lead to war would be referred
to the Hague Arbitration Tribunal the Premier
replied:
That is a hypothetical question which I can
hardly be expected 10 answer. The government
will not be suspected of any desire TO plunge
recklessy into hostilities. 1 would be travelling
beyond my functions If 1 were to say what
cases are or not Of a character which should
be submitted to the Hague Tribunal until the
case arises
Lord Lansdowne. in the House OF Lords. prac-
tically repeated verbatim the statement pre-
vIously made by Mr.. Balfour IN the House OF
Commons
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ENGLISH CON HENT.
Sympathy for the Csar-LitHe Sur
Drise at ASSASSINATION.

London July 29-The failure of the reaction
arv system, in Russia, of which the murdered
Minister of the Interior a typical repre-
sentative is the leading theme taken up by the
editorials in this mornings newspapers when
comment with horror this latest political
crime as a stain upon the pages of Russian his
tory Little surprise is felt at the removal OF
a man. who. though honest and able and we'll
meaning was regarded the evil genius of his
country. The editorials generally extend the ut
most sympathy TO the Emperor of Russia. who is
surrounded with difficulties. both AZ home and
abroad.
The Daily Telegraph" says:
There is no mstaking the meaning of the
blow The red spectre has reappeared at an
unhappy stage OF Russian history, and the sys-
tenn of Carbon is again threatened at its
heart by enemy destined sooner or later TO
be more fatal than the enemy on the frontier
The wonder is that Won Plehve has 50 long
escaped his doom.
1.-THE Standard" says:
1t is a grim portent and the best hope for
Russia is that the warning may be understood
and the opportunity taken for a change Of men
and an altered policy in the highest quarters.
Extended accounts of NJ. Plehve's career &C
company the description of his assassination. 1t
is alleged that he spent much as 100000
yearly in police measures for his personal pro-
lection. This is probab bly, exaggerated, but ii is
known Ihat the expense OF the secret service
has been greatly augmented under his regime.
a dispatch to The Daily Telegraph" from
Helsingfors Finland. under date of July %,
says that the Russian police claim to have dis
covered a widespread conspiracy. having it's
centre at st. Petersburg, the alleged object Of
which 10 take the life Of the Minister of the
Interior. Numerous arrests, the dispatch says.
have already been made, and domiciliary
searches are taking place nightly.
The Copenhagen correspondent of The Daily
Telegraph says that it is reported there that
large body OF conspirators exists both in Rus
STA and in Finland. determined to exterminate
all the leading Russian statesmen and officials
held responsible for the present system of gov
eminent
The Constantincpie correspondent of The
Daily Mail" says that the Turkish press has
| been vigorously forbidden to publish anything
concerning the assassination OF Minister Plehve,
and that the Sultan has been greatly affected
| ~ the
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NOT Il SURPRISE.
Assassination Of u. PIehrc De-
plOred an WASHINGTON.

Washington, July 2S-The first official infor-
nation received here OF the tragedy Mt St
Petersburg came in a short cable dispatch re-
ceived at the State Department this morning
from Spencer Eddy, American Charge d.Affaires
at st. Petersburg. His message read as follows
The Minister OF the Interior was assassinated
at 10 O'Clock this morning
The dispatch was promptly forwarded by Act
ing Secretary Adee TO Secretary Hay at New
bury, y. H
Although the assassination is deeply deplored
here. IL cannot be said that it has caused much
surprise in the circles best informed as to the
conditions I'm st. Petersburg NJ. Plehve was re-
earded as a react!onary and was particularly
severe in his treatment of the radical element
In Russian politics. He was able to enforce his
policies through his absolute control of the
secret service and the police. His life In con-
sequence. had often been threatened. Recently.
1t is pointed out here, he had shown a dsposi-
ton to amelorate the condition of the Jews an
Russia who had been the especial complainants
against the government policy OF repression.
and 1T was believed that the Minister had re-
gained his popularity with the radical classes
Windsor. VT July 2.-Seeretary Hay was here
| to-day as the guest OF Augustus st. Gaudens the
sculptor, when informed Of the assassination of NJ
Plshve The Secretary had received no previous
7 Information concerning the tragedy, having left
his summer home at Newbury thi. forenoon before
any dispatches from the State Department reached
| him
Secretary Hay declined to discuss the matter Of
ncsy or otherwise. except 10 express 1.-THE deepest
horror az the fearful crime and profound sympathy
with the friends of the dead statesman" secre-
| tafy Hay INTENDED to return Newbury tonight
Secretary Hay has sent to Count Lansdor,
Russian Minister OF Foreign Affairs an expression
OF profound sympathy on the loss of his colleague
thfoush the terrible crime resulting In his tragic
Cassini. the Russian Ambasssoor 70 the ,rn,,.
| StataA -'''e1
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sassination of the Emperor could have created
more OF a sensation. a next 10 his majesty
himself Won Plehve was regarded as the most
powerful personality in the Russian govern
nlent.
THE WIDOW INFORMED.
Tae news was broken to the Minister'S wife
81 Kybinsk, on the Volga. while she was on ner
way TO their country place with their SON. VINO
is thirty-seven years old. Another child
daughter. is married 10 III. Voutch. an official
attached TO the Council OF Ministers. who was
the sole relative OF NJ. Plehve able TO attend
the first requiem for him.
The Prefect OF Police Informed the Emperor
Of the gedy Immediately on its occurrence
His majesty who was at the Villa Alexandria
at Peterhof was greatly affected by the news,
coming as it did, atop of the bad tidings from
the seat of war fears of international coinpn-
cations and the strain incident upon 'he houiiS
expectation of an event so close to the fathers
heart The Emperor almost broke down when
he was informed OF the Ministers hlul0e''
When the news was received all the fesuNiieS
of the day were of course. Immediately counter
nanded and instead a requiem mass was salu.
uyba+axer may have been the motive for the
crime only the utmost indignation and con-
dernnation Of the sssassins act is voiced any
where.
NJ. PIehve saw his wife and son off to their
country place last night. and then drove 10 the
residence of General Bogdanovtch an old friend
and associate, with whom he remained until
late hour. The Minister appeared 70 be preoc-
cupied and some of the guests asked him II ne
had received any more threatening letters ana
demonstrated with him for going about unpro-
tected Curiously. NJ Plehve replied:
II am safe enough every day in the week eX-
cent Thursday No one knows of my movements
beforehand except on that day, when everybody
knows go 10 present my weekly report to the
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A VICTORT EXPECTED.
Russians Greatly Disappointed by
Retreat from Tashi-C hiao.

Liao-Yang. July - delayed In transmission.
The Russian retirement from Tashi-Chiao was
terribly CALLING 10 the rank and file. who. after
two days hard fighting, held their positions
and believed themselves on the eve OF great
victory. The Russian artillery was better dis
posed than IN any previous fight. The posi-
lions were selected having in view the lesson
learned at Wafug-KOo. The batteries scientific
ally supported each other. all OF them being in
position 10 deliver the most effective fire. On
the last days fight. July "a. the Russians fired
4.016 shots. and frequently smothered the Japa-
fire and caused them 70 shift their bat
teries
Colonel Paschenko. whose battery dis
tinguished itself, had a marvellous escape. He
was thrown bodily into the air by the explosion
OF a melInite shell. but picked himself up and
continued TO fight Later he was wounded IN
the hand while waving signal TO the guns
At o'clock the extreme left OF the Russians
was ordered TO attack The movement was an
ticipated by the japanese who hurled them
selves the Russian position. The BarnsOulsk
regiment bore the brunt of the shock. and. after
a hard fight. drove off the Japanese In disorder
at the point of the bayonet.
Marquis Oyama. commander in chief Of the
Japanese field forces. Is reported 10 have been
personally I'm command. The Japanese loss at
Tashi- Chiao is estimated at from 1000 70 5.O0e
resulting chiefly from their attempts to take
entrenched positions in the face OF a heavy ar
tillery fire.
All is reported quiet on the Russian eastern
front.
Supplies at Hai-Chens are running low. and
the terrific heat and torrentiaI rains are delay
ing movements.
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TASHI-CHfAO BURNED.
The Russians Applied the Torch
Before Retreating.

Toxic. July 2S-The Russians abandoned
Tashi-Chiao at noon on July %. retiring before
the advancing army under General Oku- They
applied the torch 20 Tashi-Chiao and the sur
rounding towns. and when the Japanese arrived
they found the flames still raging. The Japan
csc pursuit extended beyond Tashi-Chiao. and
the japanese left wing occupied Ying-Kow.
The positions held by the Russians last Sur
day night south OF Tashi-Chiao consisted Of nine
miles Of trenches and fortifcations. The Tenth
and Eleventh corps OF the Russian army have
arrived at the front and Joined General Kuro-
patkin's forces.
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PORT ARTHUR SHIPS OUT
Chinese Say That Three Large Tes
sells Haze Sailed.

Che-Foo. July 2S.-Chinese refugees who Isr,
Port Arthur thirty-six hours ago say that tire.
large warships have left that port. The Chimes.
cannot give the names or the type of the vessels
1t is impossible TO confirm this story from for
eigners.
\ Russian army officer who is a trusted
agent OF General Stoessel the military com
mander at Port Arthur. arrived here yesterday
to buy steel for use in the dock yards at Port
Arthur This officer declares that the Russians
are sanguine that Port Arthur will never fall
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COMMENT IN GERMANY.
Act of Justice for Millions of Oppressed
People

Berlin. July zs-The evening newspapers print
long editorials on the assassination Of NJ. Plehve
Unaninity characterizes tho estimates they make
Of the dead Minister. Even the intensely pro-
Russian "Rreuz zeitung pronounces him to have
been harsh and ruthless in carrying his policy.
The Liberal newspapers discuss the event with
less reserve. Tho National Zeitung' says the VIC
tim stubbornly followed a system OF which to-
days tragedy is frightful Meme Tekel." adding:
Russia can only be saved from crash by wise
reforms"
The Taseolatt thinks the millions OF OPP
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kURoPATkIN REPORTS NO CHANGE.

St. Petersburg. July ga telegram received
from General Kurepatlin to-day announced
that the position at the front had not changed
II is generally believed here that startling de-
velcpments are imminent All the war cor
respondents have been ordered to Hardin.
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POPE EXPRESSES HORROR OF CRIME.

Rome July B-The murder of NJ Plehve. the
Russian Minister Of the Interior created a great
sensation among the authorities and people here
Crowds rushed to the Russian Embassy, where.
however no news had been received. The first
telegram announcing the assassination reached the
Vatican. II came from Paris and was addressed to
Cardinal Merry del Val tho Papal Secretary Of
State. The cardinal took IL Immediately the
Pope. who. raising his hands above his head.
claimed:
"How awful! Let us hope that worse events than
war are Not impending in Russia
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INVASION OF SAKHALEN.
What Russians Nozg Erpect of tia
japanese.

ST. Petersburg. July 2S.-The war I, expects,
to enter new phase by a Japanese invasion
of the island OF Sakhaler a Russian conv,c,
settlement In the North Pacific. of the east coa,,
of Asia. The Russians have already taken nr.
cautions in view of this move. and troops hav.
been sent TO the island. A Red Cross detaob
rnent has also been ordered to proceed there
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PROTEST RECEIVED.
Vessels Sent to Take Places Of
Volunteer Fleet.

ST. Petersburg. July 2S-Foreign Minister
LamsdorfT late tonight received the protest
OF the British government through Sir Charles
Hardinge. the British Ambassador, regarding
the sinking OF the British steamer knight Com
nander. The protest declares the act 10 BE-
contrary to the law OF nations. and asks that
instructions be sent to the Russian commanders
20 prevent it's recurrence
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General attack on Port arthur
Reported.

London July 29--Special dispatches from
Shanghai and Yokohama report that a general
attack on Port Arthur has begun The Times,
correspondent at Toxic says It appears to b.
clearly proved that the Russians in Manchurta
are using dumdum bullets
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tbA TELEGRAPH To TUE TRlsJNEl
San Francisco. July 2S.--The Pacific Mail
liner Korea carried large consignment OF ma
chinery, and steel for railroad construction i'm
Japan. and also s75O,0OO in treasure for Hiogo.
She had arms and ammunition for Manila. The
Japanese cargo was valued at S264.941. and the
Chinese cargo at s1S6s04. New-York passen-
gers for Manila were the steamer. including
Captain $ Mackley. q. s. n.
Mr.. Schwerin. general manager of the Pa
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be succeeded by PIeske he stl remained on adI
man of the Agricultural Commission ana IN a9ui-
ton. made president OF the Commlttee OF NH
listers, Office which has long been IesaIuSsu aS
respectable shelf for ofcers whom those IN con-
troll OF affairs wish TO be less active thah hereto
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THE VLADIVOSTOK FLEET
Reported at the Eastern Entrance
of the Inland Sea.

Toxic July 2S-The vIadfvstol squadron II
reported off the province OF Ava to-day,
Ava is about two hundred miles southwest Of
Yokohama and is at the eastern entrance Of this
inland sea.
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cinc Mail Line. said to-day that the com.
pany, steamer Mongolia would be sent OH, -
morrow afternoon unless news was receiv.o :.
change the plans. and that the Gaelic wous ~
held at Midway Island until danger OF seizur
was passed
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KOREA At YOKOH4U1.
Pacific Mail Steamship Escapes the
Tladiuostok Squadron.
Lnr rEIraRArH ro mas rRIprNu.1

Toxic July 29.-The Pacific Mail steamship
Korea has arrived safe.
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spending with an American coroner: even in the
case Of the most powerful minister of the en-
rre the law requiring this formality had 10 be
observed before the body could be removed
When the officers of the law. headed by Minis
ter AuraVien, had terminated the necessary for
inalities by drawing up written report OF the
crime, the manged body OF the Minister Of the
Interior was conveyed TO the chapel adioin-
Ing the Baltic station The priests and people
with characteristic Russian piety, at once Joined
N solemn requiem. The square I'm front OF the
t'stlon was filed with G reverent crowd OF meas
ans and lahorers. and the busy hum Of traffic
was snenced A priest lifted up his voice and
f"eiainea The eternal memory of the de-
parted servant. wenceslas" while all those IN
me congregation dropped to their knees.
a no less impressive service was conducted
TINS evening at the Minister'S home, adjoining
me Ministry OF the Interior. TO which only init
mate friends were invited by NJ Plehve's
assistant, NJ. Durnovo, who is t.nnorar,lv q,
'hatge OF the Ministry Of the Interior The
staircase and the reception rooms ,vers s-anaa
N black The body OF the Minister was cov.rea
10y white shroud, and lay in a black and .,Ive,
comm IN corner of the hail. surrounded nv,
PAINS GendafImerie and non-commissioned off
oes STOOD AT The head OF the coffin, while at IL.
:oot We're two high officials OF the Ministry.
SERVICE AT THE HOUSE.
The nall and the adjoining rooms. which ar.
decorated IN the byzantine style somewhat re-
rambling church, were crowded with dis
niguished personages. including Grand Duke
Alexis. the high admiral: Admiral AvelIan. chic,
OF me admiralty; Prince Hilkof. Minister O,
hai'roaas; Minister Plehves associates NJ
"ahie' NJ Durnovo and NJ. sevastianof. and tn.
members OF the diplomatic corps in full force
inciuolns Spencer Eddy, American charr,
oaraires; Sir Charles HardinKe the gr,tisr
Ambassador. and N. Bompard tho French Am
bassador.
me ASSASSINATION vas ofncialy announced n,
n'oct O'Clock. and was followed imrnediateI,
ns the Issuance OF extra editions OF the new.
'apers. Although they contained only four linz.
reierfing to the tragedy. the new.hovs wsr,
iAif'y moobed by the crowds in the streets. a
we're al Tor details OF the crime Intens
'A''hsht reisned everywhere. Only the Is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-30
HEAVY REALIZING IN STOCK MARKET Fall in Prices Was by no Means
 Preclpltate. COALERS FURNISH SUPPORT Operations Were Said to Be Almost Wholly In the Hands of Pro-
 .essionals-Unlted
 States Steel Up.
COALERS FURNISH SUPPORT

New York. September 2s.-The stock market was subjected again today to very heavy realizing and prices were lower as a consequence, but it must still l. said that the realizing was well taken M the fall in prices was by no means
 ,ipitate. The movement was not ac-
 tied for by any news developments
 CT to induce selling or to cause ad- ,ances in the few stocks that showed strength. The strong stocks were be- ! eyed to be supported to help the realiz-
 in the general market. The opera .5ns were alleged to be almost wholly ) III the hands of professionals or of that class of weathy spectators who make occasional campaigns in securities with the use of professional methods. The COZ s..s furnished the principal support earnings of the anthracite carriers proved very unfavorable compared with the showing of some other railroads.
 This was a fair exampie Of the disre- gard of news which characterized the movement. In spite of material retrench- ment in the expense account for both the railroad and the coal companies Readings net earnings for August fell s268, 300 below those for August of last year, and those Erie decreased s79,268. Ontario and u~gestern had effected sufficient economies 4so as to increase it's August net earnings 'by small margin. Yesterday this stock was the exception to show weakness in the group. It was hurt by further con sideration of the plan by which the divi- fa bond issue. Reading, on the other hand, was the mainstay of the market, and was bid up again and again with rally effect from the declines caused by the profit taking.
 The high-priced coalers were conspic- uous. Lackawanna selling up to 300 on bidding for 100 share lots. Stocks which have been the leaders of the recent ad- vance were freely sold today. This was especially true of United States Steel preferred. The advance in this stock has aroused skepticism owing to the lack of news to account for It. and when 1t was perceived that recent buyers were realiz- ing today, the pressure to sell bore heav- fly upon 1t. The sharp reaction on North ern Securities on the curb was the signal for decline In Union Pacific, and aroused suspicion of a manipulative source for the numerous rumors in circu- lation of late of a compromise in the Northern Securities case
 The grangers and Pacifics sympathized with the neavinesa Union Pacific and even St. Paul which was lifted aNpoint, lost 1t again. Weakness in some of tk q Vanderbilts in view of a session of the New York Central directors, caused a bad impression. Prices touched the low level fn the final hour. and made an ir- regular rally. The weather map indi- rated safety for the crops and money was unchanged, in spite of the withdraw. al of over s50O0,000 Dy the sub-treasury thus far this week. Sterling exchange
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-30
cothran C Co.'S Cotton Letter.

Cothran & Co.'s Cotton Letter.
 European buying was given as the cause of the excellent Liverpool market this morning, which showed an advance on options of about points at the hour Of our opening nearly all of which, however, was lost before the close. A quiet cloth and dull yarn market was reported In Manchester.
 A fair amount of buying caused high CT opening here, but the improvement was of short duration; the market showed signs Of heaviness and prices melted away under a rather light pressure at first, but gained in intensity. Miss Giles condition of 72.4 was considered as bearish, showing loss for the month or only 66 A similarity small loss by the government in the forthcoming bureau will give very bearish figures. Buyers Of dry goods are following about the same course as the American spinners, and buying only for immediate requirements. On the other hand, farmers are reported from some sections as holding their eot- ton quite firmly for satisfactory prices.
 Wheat-There was a strong start due to advances in Liverpool but more espe- cially Paris, and there was covering by local shorts, although advances did not hold, outside markets showing weakness Duluth stocks increasing largely, and the cash markets heavy, with primary re- ceipts over last year. There was some commission houses buying for outside ae- count but Armour was a seller and tho holdings were thrown over; exports bO loads. There were rallies late. but bullish sentiment seems to be evaporating, and we would favor sales on all rallies.