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The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
ROOSEVELT is FAVORED.
Straw Vote In Stock Exchange Gives
President a Majority.

Straw Vote I'm Stock Exchange Gives
President a Majority.
NEW YORK, July 26.-New York
Stock Exchange poll: For Roosevelt,
9O7; for Parker. 1O3; undecided. 6; total
replies. 416; membership, HOO.
With very few exceptions, members
of the New York Stock Exchange have
made up their minds how they will vote
in the Presidential election. For the
purpose of ascertaining the sentiment
in the exchange toward candidates for
the two great parties the Herald in
closed to each of its members let
ter accompanied by a card for reply.
Responses were received from more
than one third of the entire member
ship of the exchange. The majority of
these preferred not to give the names,
but considerable proportion came out
boldly for their candidate.
AS a rule, supporters of President
Roosevelt expressed the opinion that
the country would be safer and that
prosperity would be more certain to
continue under Republican rule than
with change of administration. Many
Democrats betrayed satisfaction over
being able once more to vote with their
party, saying that they had voted for
Mckinley in the last two Presidential
campaigns. Opposition to protective
tariff was given as the reason for sup
porting Judge Parker in a great num-
ber of instances.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
BARD Wins HIS FIGHT.
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contest. The legislative record Of Dun
lap, as well as that Of Muenter, is well
known to the people Of San Joaquin
County.
The fourth Republican aspirant for
the honor Of representing the Fifth
District in the State Senate is Frank
Roney of Vallejo. The other candi-
dates for the favor of the Republican
convention are Robert CorIett of Napa
and Ben F. Rush and ex-District At
torney Devlin Of Solano. The counties
OF Napa and Solano comprise the dis
trict. The latter is entitled to twelve
and the former to ten delegates in the
nominating convention, hence it is OBJ
vlous that the power to win resides in
Solano. Senator Corlett entertains the
nope that the fight will become so in
tense in Solano that the delegates will
not be able to unite in support of any
aspirant residing in that county. When
Napa and Lake were in the same Sen
atorial district. Napa, the stronger
county, always walked away with the
political prizes and it is now expected
that Solano will perform the same act.
1t is gossip in political circles that the
Solano delegates will ultimately unite
on Rush.
There are indications that Contra
Costa County intends to break away
from the old compact which gave the
Republican nomination for State Sen
ator alternately to Marin and Contra
Costa. The assertion is made that
Marin County annulled the agreement
by knitting the Contra Costa candidate
in 1900. The returns of the election
that year show that the head Of the
Republican ticket Samuel M. Short
ridge. Presidential elector) received
majority of III over his
Democratic opponent, and that James
H. Wilkins, the Marin County
Democratic nominee for State Senator.
received in Marin a majority of 1872
over Charles M. Belshaw, the Contra
Costa Republican nominee The Re-
publicans of Marin have indorsed E. b.
Martinelli for State Senator. The
Stockton Nails San Francisco CORE
spondent writes: "Belshaw. if elected
will be for Bard. George Hatton is
pretty confident that Martinelli will be
for Oxnard.''
Thomas Flint will accept the Repub-
lican nomination for State Senator in
of Monterey. San Luis Obispo and San
Benito comprise the district The
county OF San Luis Obispo was added
under the new apportionment The old
Thirty-third Senatorial District, which
Senator Flint represented in every ses-
sion of the Legislature since 1886, was
composed of the counties OF Monterey
and San Benito. The old district was
Democratic, but Flint's personal popu-
larity and superior ability overcame
the odds. The addition of San Luis
Obispo County increases the Demo-
cratic strength, hence Flint may need
all his popularity and energy to win
out.
The Democratic ratification of the
nomination of Parker and Davis will
take place as announced at the Alham-
bra Theater tomorrow evening. Timo-
thy Spellacy, chairman of the State
committee of the party, will direct the
affair The speakers listed are Supe-
rior Judge NJ. T. Dooling, San Benito
County; James G. Mcguire, E. j. Liv-
ernash, w. ]. Wynn, Thomas M.
O'Connor and Charles Swigert. The
honor of presiding will be accorded to
Joseph Sadoc Tobin.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
OKJ AND NODZJJ CONTINUE
THEIR FORWARD MOVEMENT
Combined Japanese Armies Are Advancing Upon the Forti
titled Stronghold Where Kuropatkins Forces Will
Make Their Final Stand

ST. PETERSBURG. July 26.-Dis-
patches received by the War Office an
nounce that the Russians have retreat
ed to Haicheng. They decided to with
draw from Tatchekiao on Sunday even
ing. General Zaroubaieff, commanding
the Fourth Army Corps, who is General
Stakelberg's senior. resolved to take
this step in consequence of the reports
! of scouts that the Japanese were turn
ing the left flank.
The japanese forces are believed to
include the whole of the armies of Gen
erals Oku and Nodzu. More than sew
en- divisions of Japanese are engaged.
The rear guard action between Datch-
apu and Tatcheldao continued until IL
o'clock at night, when the Japanese
were within sight of the Russian IN
trenchments. The Russians withdrew
in perfect order, favored by the beauu-
full moonlight.
General Kuropatkin reports that the
Japanese column in the vicinity or
Saimatsza, which is believed to be two
divisions strong, is marching along the
valley of the Taitse, with the obvious
aim of cutting the railroad above Lao
yang.
The evacuation of Tatchekiao was
prepared for long ago by the Russians,
as military experts have repeatedly in
dicated. The retirement is not regard
ed as materially altering the situation
The Russians had strongly fortified
Haicheng in view of this contingency.
MOVING ON TO HAICHENG.
The japanese advance against Cen
eral Kuropatkin's armies seems at last
to have been begun in earnest. They
are moving up strongly from the south
and have captured Kan Pass, on the
road to Haicheng. A northern move
ment also is reported, but the objective
of the Japanese at present seems to be
Haicheng.
The Official Messenger this morning
printed a dispatch from Liaoyang dated
July % announcing that the Japanese
maintained a terrific bombardment of
Tatchekiao throughout the day, but
that toward evening, several Of their
batteries having been silenced by the
Russian guns, they retired. No esti-
mate Of the losses on either side is
given, but judging from the nature and
extent of the fire the engagement was
a serious one. The dispatch says:
Throughout the night of July "a the
japanese were busily engaged in
placing batteries on the crests and
slopes of the neighboring mountains,
and at o'clock in the morning they
opened a terrific artillery fire on the
Russian position at Tatchekiao from
their front, which was nine miles long.
The firing continued throughout the
day. but slackened toward evening and
stopped entirely at Z O'Clock. the Japa-
nese retiring from the mountains. The
Russian artillery answered the Japa-
nese fire hotly all day long.
According to the reports of eye wit
nesses the Russians silenced three of
the japanese batteries, after which the
japanese fire ceased"
JAPANESE GUNS DESTROYED.
MUKDEN. July 26.-The Empress
hospital train passed through Mukden
yesterday, bearing S14 men, who were
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
KURoPATKIN REPORTS BATTLE.
Describes Fighting Preceding the Re-
treat lrror, uNoIohel,iao

describes Fighting Preceding the Re-
treat From TaIchelliao.
ST. PETERSBURG, July 26.-The fol-
lowing dispatch from General Kuropat-
kin, dated July 20, has been received
by the Emperor
Reconnaissance carried out daily Of
late between Kaichou and Saikhatan
showed the SUBMITS of the heights
north of Kaichou to be strongly occu-
pied and fortified. At o'clock in the
morning OF July 20 the enemy. two
divisions strong, assumed the offensive.
Along the line of outpostS to the south
the enemy developed a division Of in
Idntry, concentrating his main body
toward Dachau twelve miles north of
halchou) and keeping his cavalry on
our left flank near the railroad. His
advance was effected slowly and at in
terVals was accompanied by a heavy
ire from thirty guns. which our rear
guard batteries successfully answered.
Ihe japanese fire at first was directed
at the heights, which gradually were
evacuated by our outposts. Our sharp
shooters with the rear guard opened
fre upon the advancing Japanese in
fantry and at a favorable opportunity
colonel Lesh withdrew our guard to
a new position and our batteries, which
had several times changed their posi-
tlons, continued the duel with the
enemy's artillery, also firing into the
infantry columns.
At $3.50 o'clock in the morning the
japanese began a forward movement.
al first with three battalions from the
Tsintsakle Valley. In this direction our
forces occupied a fortified advance DO
sition. Toward 3 o'clock in the after
noon the enemy had upward of a di-
vision of infantry and at the same
moment columns of considerable
strength, amounting to a brigade Of
infantry, appeared west of the rail-
road. At about O'Clock the enemy
ceased to advance and extended his
main body.
Toward evening on July % our
troops having left detachments to
hold the fortified positions, bivouacked
in the various positions assigned to
them. with the view of a possible rear
guard engagement.
Our losses have not been definitely
ascertained, but according to the ad-
vices at hand they were not consider
able. Owing to the extreme heat there
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
ATTITUDE Or. PRUSSIA.
Claims the Right to Sink Neutral YES
seIs Carrying Contraband.

ST. PETERSBURG, July 26.-While
entirely without advices regarding the
circumstances surrounding the sinking
Of the British steamer Knight Com
mander, Russia maintains the right of
her warships to sink a neutral vessel
carrying contraband of war when her
papers show that she is clearly con-
fiscable and when circumstances rem
der it impossible or too dangerous to
attempt TO get her to a home port, and
in such cases liability for damages to
the value of the ship is not admitted.
Neither the American nor the Brit
ish government has made representa-
tions here regarding the sinking of the
British steamship Knight Commander.
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wounded in yesterdays fight at Tatche-
klao: The fight. which was mainly an
artillery duel, according to the state
ments of the men on the train, COM
menced at o'clock in the morning and
was still going on at IL o'clock at night,
when the train left. The Russians
were then maintaining their positions,
ABOUT seven miles south of Tatchekiao.
Later reports received here are to the
efrect that the Russians, with 100 guns
In action in the Tatchekiao engage
ment, inflicted serious losses upon the
japanese and destroyed many of their
guns. The Japanese attack on, the CEN
ter OF the Russian position was re-
pulsed, but the Russians were ordered
to retire to occupy the heights five
miles north of Tatchekiao. This move
ment was carried out in good order.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
ENGLAND WARNS RUSSIA.
VIII Not Permit Volunteer Ships 10
Pass the DardaneIles.


LONDON, July 26.-While the ne
gotiatiOns between Great Britain and
Russia respecting the Red Sea seiz-
ures have been carried on in the most
cOnciliatory manner it is learned that
IN the representations TO the St. Pc
tersburg Government Foreign Secre-
tary Lsnsdowne declared that Great
Britain could not. in view of her
treaty alliance with Japan, allow any
Interpretation 10 be placed upon
treaties relating to the Dardanelles
which would permit Of the free pass
age Of vessels Of the Russian vOlun-
teer feet from the Black Sea TO the
Mediterranean, with the view of their
subsequent employment for war pu5-
poses.
Premier Balfour in the House of
Commons to-day said the Government
was not aware Of any convention con-
cluded in 1901 between Turkey and
Russia, providing special conditions
for the passage of the Dardanelles by
special Russian ships.
The sinking Of the knight Com
mander was fully discussed at a meet
ing Of the Cabinet to-day.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
OWNERS OF SHIPS MUST
OBSERVE LAWS OF WAR
Government Will Not Grant Protection
When Contraband Is Carried
to Belligerents.

actual test the policy OF the State Ne
partment respecting the recent saizlTeg
and sinking of vessels witb ADoarics.,,
cargoes, attention may be drav-, raw, ~, -
the tact that in the latest edition ~
Hairs lnterpatiOnal Law" RritisL
work held IN the highest esteem her
as an authority. the doctrine is laid
trail ship must not be sunk Inv b,i
ligerent: that if the detained ,,a,..l
cannot be sent to port she must h., -
leased This doctrine bears preriseI,,
upon the case of the knight Coro,
mander, as far as the facts are known
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27

ers of the British steamship Calchas,
bound from Puget Sound to Japan,
have received a telegram from Hong
kong reporting that the Calchas has
been seized by the Vladivostok squad
ron.
TACOMA, July 26.-The steamship
Calchas, seized by the Vladivostok
squadron, cleared from Tacoma at
midnight of July s and sailed from
Victoria on the 10th. She had a car
go of 1927 tons, including 7S46 pieces
of timber 23,3OO sacks of -four. 20
tons of machinery. 10 tons of cotton
and so tons of tobacco. She was to
have stopped at Kobe, Hongkong,
Shanghai and Manila before proceed
Ing to Liverpool Captain w. T. Han
nah of Liverpool is master of the yes
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
Californians in Ne,- York.

NEW YORK. July 26.-The follow
ing Californians are registered in New
York: From San Francisco-E. Aber-
damon, at the Imperial; c. P. Baugh-
man. at the Grand Union; Z. K. Clarke
and wife, at the Westminster; 1. w.
Cuthbert, at the Hotel York; A. E.
Gate, at the Marie Antoinette; II.
Goenger, at the Hotel Imperial: Miss
w. Gonzales. A. Gonzales, at the Grand
Hotel; Mrs. A. Hasbrouck, at the
Park Avenue; Mrs. S. L. Jenkins, at
the Gregorian; G. B. Maces, at the
Continental; Z. Abrams, F. Freuden-
thai. at the Marlborough; M. E. Lewis.
at the Herald Square.
From Los AngeIes-N. Cole Jr., at
the Normandie; w. r. Thirkell, at the
st. Denis.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
REBUKEs JUDGE PARKER.
Young Woman Prosecuted by Courts
Decree Writes Sarcastic Letter.

Young Woman Prosecuted by Courts
Decree Writes Sarcastic Letter.
ROCHESTER,, N. Y, July 26.-Miss
Abigail Robertson of this city brought
suit against the Rochester Folding Box
Company to restrain it from using her
photograph to adorn packages of goods
offered for sale. The case was decided
against her in the New York Court of
Appeals, Judge Parker writing the de-
cision. Parker's recent protest against
the liberties taken with him and his
family by photographers has brought
out the following open letter which has
been sent to Parker by Miss Robertson:
1 have read in press dispatches that Mrs
Parker was obliged to leave home 10 avoid
the annoyance of ubiquitous photographers,
notwithstanding the warning given by you.
and 1t Is reported in the same dispatches that
there would be no more promiscuous pho
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
sTEAMsHIP FoRMosA SEIZED.
Russian Prize Crew Brings British
Vessel Into Port.

SUEZ. July 26.-The PeninsuIar
and Oriental Steamship Company's
steamship Formosa has just arrived
here flying the Russian naval flag and
with prize crew on board. She was
captured in the Red Sea by the Smo-
lensk- The Russian Consul is await
ing instructions for the release of the
FormoSa.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
CLUBS TO ASSEMBLE.

National Republican League Issues
Call for Convention in indianapolis.
WASHINGTON, July 26.-J. Hamp-
ton Moore, president Of the National
Republican League, has issued call
to all Republican State and Territorial
leagues, delegates and alternates and
members of Republican clubs through
out the United States to assemble in
regular biennial convention at Indian
apolis, Ind, on October and 6, 1904.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
RUSSIANS USE THE BAYoNEr.
Slavs still Holding Foe Back When
Order Comes TO Retreat.

BERLIN, July 26.-A correspondent
Of the Lokal Anzeiger, who was an eye
witness Of the fighting near Tatche-
kiaO. teiegraphs from Liaoyang, under
to-day's date. that the japanese unex-
pectedly opened a cannCnade on the
evening Of July % and adds that the
artillery FRattle was continued on sun
day and lasted fourteen hours The
Russian batteries, continues the cor
respondent, were served better than
those Of the japanese.
The Russians made a fierce bayonet
attack and retained their position at
nightfal but were Unexpectedly or
dered 10 retire during the night. on
the morning Of July 25 they evacuated
the railroad station at Tatchekiao, car
rying of the movables and burning
the bulk Of their supplies.
When the correspondent left Tatche-
kiao on the last train at 10 o'clock in
the morning. the Russian rear guard
was still holding Tatchekiao.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
NOT MURDERED BY BOXERS
Killing of BcISians Near Ichang the
Work OF Local Rioters

Killing of BeISians Near Ichang the
Work of Local Rioters.
PEKING. July 26.-NO details have
vet been received here of the recent
murder by Chinese near Ichang. in
the province of Hupeh, of the Belgian
Bishop. Mgr. Verhaegen. ana his
brother, the Rev. Theotimus Verhae-
gen. 1t is not supposed that these acts
we're conencted with BOxerism. but
rather that they were the result Of
local riots.
A recent dispatch from Shanghai
said that 200 Chinese soldiers had
been sent from Ichang to the scene of
this outrage. This dispatch said also
that these murders had occurred near
Singanfu.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
Bottles Can't Be Realle,I.

The Hargan Non-Rehllable Bottle
Company yesterday filed articles OF
incorporation with a capital stock OF
$500, 600. The purpose of the concern
is stated TO be to make and sell nom
Reliable bottles and other glassware.
Eighty-five of the corporations shares
have been subscribed by the following
directors: William B. Hargan, A. L.
Mcdonald. W. s. Leake, A. ]. Minsr
and S. NJ. Gardner.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
Knight VIII sneak at ReddInp.

REDDING, July 26.-George A. Knight
of San Francisco has accepted the invi-
tation extended to him by local Repub-
licans to speak in this city August 49,
The Republican County Convention
will meet that day
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
CREWS SUNK WITH sCHooNERs
Russians Wantonly Send japanese
Seamen TO Their Death.

WASHINGTON, July 26.-The Japa-
nese legation to-day received a cable
gram from the Foreign Office in Toxic
Swing the story of the captain of the
British steamer Tsinan regarding the
sinking Of two Japanese sailing yes
sells by the Russian man-of-war as
already announced. The dispatch
says:
In these cases the Russians made
no signals to the Japanese vessels and
did not search them, but simply sank
them. AS no attempt was made on
the part Of the Russians to rescue the
crews of these vessels, all must have
been drowned"
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
Investigating the Merchant Marine.

SEATTLE, July 26.-The members
of the Congressional commission ap-
pointed to investigate conditions of
the merchant marine and hear evi-
dence as to what should be done to
improve 1t spent four hours in the
Washington Hotel to-day listening to
statements and suggestions from rep
resentatives of shipping interests and
delegates from seamen's unions.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
SERIOUS BLOW TO RUSSIA.

PARIS, July 26.-The japanese occu-
patton of Newchwang is regarded here
as a serious blow to Russia, which
thereby is prevented closely watching
the dOings of the Chinese army COM
manded by General Ma. The belief is
current that the japanese now will
readily obtain unofficial aid from the
Chinese soldiers by promises Of good
pay and hints Of the possibilities OF
plunder.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
CLAIMS A SHARE OF
MISS DOLBEER'S ESTATE
Mrs. Mary Nj. Knuschke of Rhode
Island, Cousin of John DoIbeer.
Seeks to Break Will.

Mrs. Mary NJ. Knuschke Of Provi-
dence, r. l., is the latest claimant to
a share Of Bertha NJ. Dolbeer's estate.
A telegram received from Provi-
dence last night says that Mrs Knu-
schke, who is 73 years Of age and a
cousin OF the late John DoIbeer, has
begun a contest Of Miss Dolbeers will
on the ground that Miss Dolbeer was
insane when she wrote the document.
Joined with her in the action are
four sisters OF Mrs. Knuschke and her
brother, former Congressman William
A. Chase Of Holyoke, Mass.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
RICH ESTATE AWAITS
CHILD OF DUNSMORE
Woman Receivers Lost Son and Will
Go to England to Claim
Inheritance.


BUTTE, Mont. July 26.-After a
search covering a period of about eight
years Bonevieve Lemar has returned to
Dillon, Mont, her home, with her IL
year-old son Francis, who is one of the
heirs TO the Dunsmore estate at Brock
more, England.
The Lemar woman was the wife of
George Dunsmore, son of the English
peer, who passed away two years ago.
George Dunsmore died at Cripple Creek
twelve months ago.
Bonnie Lemar lost her child through
proceedings instituted by the Colorado
Humane Society, which declared the
woman's treatment of the boy was
cruel and that his surroundings were
not proper. Through the aid of detec-
tives the lad was found on a ranch
near Joplin, Mo. Bonnie Lemar and
the boy will sail for England in Octo-
ber.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
DEMOCRATS GIVE HONOR TO TAGGART
Continued From Page I. Column I.

members of the National Committee
tomorrow, work on the speech of ac-
ccptance to be delivered by Judge Par
ker at the notification ceremonies to be
held at Rosemont on August 10 and his
heavy mail, occupied the Democratic
candidate during the greater part of
the daV
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
Restaurant Robbed bv Cbinese.

Two unknown Cinnamon, armed
with revolvers, entered a restaurant
owned by Wing Soon Guey at S131s
Clay street late last night and robbed
the cash register Of S1O5.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
MACDONALD BEGINS INQUIRY.
British Minister Investigating the
Knight Commander Affair.

Knight Commander Affair.
YOKOHAMA, July 27.-The British
officials, directed by Minister Sir
Claude Macdonald, are examining the
Lascar crew of the Knight Comman-
der, which was sunk by the Nladivo-
stok squadron, preliminary to making
full report to the British Govern
ment.
The British steamship Fernley, with
coal from Newport, and the japanese
steamship Hinge, from Bonin Islands,
arrived safely to-day. The steamship
Calchas from Tacoma is overdue.
Yokohama merchants viii ask Japan
TO protect Pacific shipping.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
WILL ENTERTAIN THE
ARCHBISHOP IN STYLE
j. Plerpont Morgan Leases PaIatial
Residence in Boston for Head of
English Church.

BOSTON, July 26.-J. P. Morgan
has leased the palatial residence of J.
Montgomery Sears for the purpose. it
is understood, of entertaining the
Archbishop of Canterbury during the
general convention of the Episcopal
church.
The Archbishop will sail from Eng
land about September 1, coming by
way of Canada. He will be accom-
panied by his wife and by his private
chaplain.
The San Francisco call., 1904-07-27
DOMESTIC PORTS.
Stmr Grace Dollar, Olsen, Grays Harbor
MISCELLANEOUS

VICTORIA, July 26.-Stmr fremont was
detained ten hours at quarantine to-day on ar
rival from the Orient, having a Japanese pas
senger who showed symptoms Of fever. He
was put ashore at quarantine and will be kept
there two days for inspection. The ship was
allowed to proceed to Victoria, where she is
now discharging 500 tons of freight.
FOREIGN PORTS.
HONGKONG-Arrived July 26-Stmr EN-
press of China, from Vancouver. via Yoko-
hama. Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai.
QUEENSTOWN-Arriv July 26-Stmr
Friesland. from Philadelphia for Liverpool, and
proceeded.
BREMEN-Arrived July 26-stmr Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse, from New York. via
Plymouth and Cherbourg.
LIVERPOOIeSaiie July 26-Stmr Carpa-
thia. for New York. via Queenstown; stmr
Sylvania for Boston, via Queenstown