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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07
4 DEADLOCK IN CUBA.
Nationalist Still Preuent House
from Holding Session.

Havana April 6.-Thirty-flve Republicans and
Moderate Liberals sat IN the House OF Represen-
tatives to-day. but were unable 10 assemble the
number necessary to open the session. which Is
forty-two. The Nationalist including Speaker
Tore, again held conferences IN the anterooms.
The Nationalists reiterated their proposition to
Join in opening session II the members off,
ciaIy declared returned from Pinar del Rio.
Puerto Principe and Santiago provinces re-
Trained from taking their seats until the House
had decided whether they were lawfully elected
The Moderates refused to agree to this proposal.
except so far as It concerned the members from
Pinar del Rio. and insisted that the claimants
bringing credentials from provincial returning
boards should occupy their seats until It was
proved that they were improperly elected They
were willing TO ooncede. however. that these
mem bers should not vote the question OF their
own claims to seats.
The Nationalsts preparing proposition
In which they will concede the probability OF the
Moderates having majority in any event. but
will insist upon a settlement in accordance with
the constitution
The situation discussed at length in the
Senate on informal proposition 20 adjourn
because OF the impossibitY OF enacting legisla-
ton at present but vote was taken. The ma
tority believe that adjournment would only
Increase the complications, and President Palma
is unwilling to interfere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07
FIGHT WAGON THIEVES.
Merchants Uniting for Protection
To appeal to Uayor.

hundred OF more merchants in the central part
OF the city who have suffered at the hands OF the
delivery wagon thieves. related in The Tribune
on Sunday. are about to form organization for
their own protection. Thomas Lynch. ir OF No "a
Ninth-ave Is at the head Of the movement ana
merchants from every pare Of the city are reporr-
ing their losses to him and asking TO be enrolled
AS organization is effected a co-oIDfrtee
will be appointed to visit Mayor Mcclellan and
make appeal for better police protection II rbfz
does not prove effective, the committee will vieft
District Attorney Jerome.
Lynch's interest in the gang that has beer, steal
ing delivery wagons and horses dates iron, Decer,
Der Il last. when bright req wagon OF his which
he values at 800 was stolen from in front of No %
West Twenty-sixth-st. He at once gave notice T.,
the police. but he says. they made no effort 10
watch the ferries. and have yet found no trace ~
the wagon.
Three stolen delivery horses have recently been
recovered from stable near Nldison-ave. aud One
hundree-and-sixteenth-st a single delivery wagon
thief has fallen into the hands OF the police but It
Is doubtful II he Is member of the gang believed
70 % Responsible for ths majority OF the fnsfls-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07
EXPERTS TIEVS OF WAR.
Much Interest in Report of En-
counter at Wiju.
ITRoz TIE TRIBUNE BUREAU.l


Washington. April 6.-Army ard navy ex-
perts in Washington have read Wits more than
passing interest the dispatches which describe
under indefinite date an encounter between the
Russian and japanese forces at VIII. and the
burning OF an adjacent town. The first question
asked IS whether this engagement took place be-
fore or after the Russian desertion OF VIII. II
the Russians were driven away by the japanese
attack. Il shows the strength OF the aggressor
ard corresponding weakness Of the Russians.
The bewilderment IN the experts minds IS In
creased by the statement in tO-day's dispatches
that the Russians took the first step. which
leads TO the surrnise that they had retreated
across the Talu before the appearance OF the
japanese, and returned TO attack them IN their
position at Win.
The advices OF to-day sustain the impression
which naval officers have entertained that the
Russian feet at Port Arthur could sail st any
time and would encounter no obstacle in the
channel. With the Japanese at Win assuming
an aggressive attitude. IL has been wondered
why the Russians did not emerge from Port Ar
thur and establish q naval base at the mouth OF
the Yalu River The explanation OF their in
activity is that the withdrawal Of Russian ves-
sells from Port Arthur would render that place
more vulnerable TO japanese attack SO long
the Russian vessels are in fighting trim, and
aided by the guns of Port Arthur's land de-
fences IL would be hazardous undertaking, IL
not a foolhardy performance, for japanese ships
to penetrate within the harbor lines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07
RUSSIA AWATTS ATTACK.
japanese Expected at Tahu-Shan-
Government Cuts Expenses.

S. Petersburg. April 6-The city is full Of
ruraors OF japanese plans OF attack The most
persistent is that the japanese Will land at
Tsllu-ShSr. about hfty-dve miles west Of So
mouth OF the YaIu River. on Saturday night
under the cover OF another bombardment oe
Port Arthur. IF they DO" said a Russian
admiral they viii find our guns ready to re-
ceive them"
Russia IS building ten submarine boats at
the Neya Mechanical Works and the Crichton
Works, Finland The reports that they will be
sent Ia sections TO Port Arthur and VIadivostok
are confirmed.
General hUTopatkin'S announcement that the
japanese have reached Witt casses surprtss
in well Informed circles, where 1t is thoroughly
understood THAI thu Russians have no intention
of making stand IL foros east Of the Ysl0-
The scheme Tor effectinE retrenchl.>=nts in the
state expenditure drawn up at a recent con
ference presided over by Count Solsky. the
president Of the Department Of State Economies.
was gazetted to-day. It Is proposed to devote
the free balances" IN the treasury 10 war pur-
poses, and 70 increase the funds by economies
in the budget Of 1904. especially in the civil
estimates. The reductions which VIII be made
Oh the principle Of creating as little disturbance
possible IN public business and private In
terests viii amount TO S67 1SSJ03 OF which
upward Of S57.50oOOO falls upon the budget
OF 1904
The Railroad Department IS chiefly affected,
Ioeing altogether S36O00O00 including S25.-
100000 for new roads. The church loses at
least S117 OOO including S7.7JO for the Ortho-
COX Church at Seoul Ths Education Depart
ment Is a small loser by S553.S53. and the
Foreign Ofice loses S576352, OF which S216.747
was for the purchase OF en- embassy building at
Washington. The liquor monopoly effects
economy Of 50. 100000. mostly by cancelIing the
indemnity 70 liquor dealers. The Department
OF Agriculture and Mining loses S1.J00OO0. the
new Department OF Mercantile Marine loses S.
10000 and the decision not to take part in
the St Louis Exposition saves $4,000.
The elimination Of the appropriation for the
purchase Of an embassy building at Washing
ton has no other significance than the fact thac
It is one Of the expenditures which could be
postponed IN pursuance OF the general plan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07
MCLELL-AN'S THE LID.
His Hat the Only One Dozen Tight.
Sans DeUerg.

William S. Devery returned to town yesterday
and took his customary station at the pump
The lid is on. is it?" said Big Bill Well
am glad to hear that that is Not pOolroom
a dive doing business in this town to-day.
suppose? Well. young Teller perhaps II I
in politics might be able to tell you things which
would open your eyes wide regardin' this here
lid. 1 want TO say that conditions in this town
to-day amt better than they when
at the head OF the department We didn't have
I'D then. and honest ODiniOn IS that amt
got The only I'D in this city Is the hat
little George McClellan's head. and that's
damned down tight over his eyes that he can't
fer himself and has to believe what's told him
about everything being closed Up. ] amt saying
anything about George, though. Hes only been
in three months. must give him chance.
hear he has his fathers tin sword in a room all
by Itself at the Csty Hail.
w hat do you think OF Murphy Big Bill
asked
II suppose he's all right in his way. I under
stand he's gOiu' 10 be Senator when Httle Georgie
becomes President
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07
MURDER AFTER CARDS.
Italian Kills Friend Because of
Trifine Debt.

In a fight last evening between Enrico Car1sO
twenty-one years old. OF No. Is Jackson-st and
Amindo CaDpiola, seventeen years old. OF No. 10
Jackson-st.. at Unlon-ave. and Frost-st. Brooklyn
Caruso drew q revolver and shot Cappiola I'm the
left breast. Ambulance Surgeon Golden on his
rival from St. GATHERINGS Hospital found CappiOa
dead, the bullet having penetra ted his heart
Caruso. after firing the fatal shot toward his
home. followed by n large crowd but was captured
by Sergeant Collins and locked up charge OF
homicide. The crowd became threatening that
the reserves of the Herbert-st station called
out dSperse it,.
The quarrel. so far could be learned, grew
OF a debt which CappiOla owed Caruso in card
game and which he refused To pay. They had for
merly been the best of friends BY permission OF
the coroner the body OF the dead italian
moved TO his home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07
A FEW LINES OF CENSORSHIP.
Specimens of Alleged News Permitted to
Leave Port Arthur.

Port Arthur April 6.-The sailors Of the feet
who distinguished themselves in the recent
japanese attacks were decorated with the Cross
OF st George on Sunday by Vice-Admiral Maka-
rofr in the presence Of Grand Duke Cyril, cousin
Of the Emperor. Admiral Malzaroff's leadership
has inspired the men Of the feet with the high
est confidence.
Arrivals from Liao-Yang report that the
troops are impatient to attack the Japanese.
The ''NovikraF' suggests that necessary
measures be taken to prevent those epideHlics
which are usually the accompaniment of war.
A former Corean court official. who had left
his native land because OF the administrative re-
forms introduced through the influence OF the
japanese. said:
The japanese arc attempting 70 apply 10 Corea
the policy which the British have adopted in
India Ny country has reason 70 sympathze with
the Russians. knowing the justice of their policy
toward the natives OF AInoor. wtare many Coreaas
LABOR.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07
KING ALFONSO AT BARCELONA,
Republicans Make No Hostile Demonstra-
ton Against the Royal Visit.

Barcelona. April s.-King Alfonso arrived here
TODAY for a fortnights visit to Catalonia His
majesty who was accompanied by the Premier,
Senior Maura: the War Minister, General LnaTes
and suite. was respectfully received Shortly at
ter his arrival he attended q To Deum at the
Cathedral
The streets were decorated with flags and lined
by enormous crowds OF peopls Shouts OF Long
live the King"' greeted tho royal procession Sub
sequentIy his majesty went to the Captain Cen
erals palace. and from the balcony witnessed tho
march past OF the troops
The visit OF the King 70 Barceons- the hotoea
OF RepublicanIsrn has caused great disquietuds IN
official quarters as il feared the Republicans
and Socialists would seize on tho opportunity to
vent on the King their hatred OF the Prente;.
whose strong methods Of dealing with the striks
rioters have made him exceeding Unpopular Many
anarchists wer> arrested in the last week. and AZ
q precautionary measure cruiser, three gunhoats
and a large forcs Of gendarTDes were sent 10
barcelona
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07
M1KAROFF'S SHIPS OUT.
Correspondents Vessel Searched by
the Bayar-Spies Caught.

London. April THE Times's" correspond
ent, VINO is cruising in the vicinity of Port Ar
armored cruiser Bayan. flying the flag Of Vice
Admiral Makaroff which chased and later
searched his steamer thirty miles from the har-
Dor. lie says the Bayan shows the scars Of the
damage recently inflicted upon her by the Jap
anese. but that she is a fine ship and well han
died. IN overhauIing us" ne says. her Off
GERS and crew appeared little finely drawn,
but they. nevertheless, were Of good material"
The correspondent Of The Times" at Che
Foo. in a dispatch sent on Wednesday, says
the Russians captured two japanese spies at
New-Chwang yesterday, who We're in possess
sion Of the plans Of the new Publications
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07
RUSSIANS UNPREPARED.
Chance for japanese to BreaAc One
Line Of Defence.

Shanghai April ct IS not believed that the
Russian troops between Antung and Chin-Tien-
Cheng eboUt ten miles north OF Antung, COM
prise the main Russian force, and consequently
rfe engagement which is looked for at or near
these places probably VIII not be decisive. but
only e foreruEner OF larger operations.
The Russians ere constructing intrenchuents
at several points on the Yalu and Tunen rivers
These Entertainments, however. are not yet COM
pleted. and II the japanese succeed IN forcing
their way past one line Of defence Il would give
them a distinct ad antage and make it more
difficult FOR TIRE Russians TO concentrate 70 op-
pose them.
The ice On the Yslu is melting rapidly. and the
muddy roads make promptness in military Op-
eratious most difficult
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07
CANAL COMMISSION AT PANAMA
a Call on President Amado--Talis of Pan
aman-Japanese Treaty.

Panama. April 6-Ths members % tbs United
States Canal Commission received an enthusias %
welcome on their arrival here from Colon to-day.
They were met at the railroad station BY n num-
Der Of special commissioners representing the gov
eminent At the palace the meeting between
President AmadOr and the commissioners was most
cordial and the commissioners were entertained
at luncheon by the President After the luncheon
the commissioners went 10 lie Boca, and thence
returned Colon.
ShieetarO Minekisih Of tho japanese Department:
Of Finance. and T. Sakuria- Director OF Imperial
Customs at Kobe. who here to inspect the
canal route. officially received by President
Amador last night. The Republican Band sere-
uaded the japanese visitors.
It Is believed that commercial treaty will soon
be concluded between Panama and japan
Colon. April 6.-The dock laborN-s here are in q
stats OF unrest due to thu decline in the price OF
gold The question OF ratio between gold and sill
Is stin pending IN tho legislature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07
SKIRMTSHES on THE YALU.
APAN'S LOSS ELEVEN.
Russian Stores Burned-Nanchuria
Not Yet TnUaded.

Admiral Makaroff"s warships have been
scouting of Port Arthur. The Bavan
sAoppcd and searched The London Times's"
steamer thirty miles from the harbor, and
the Peresriet reported having sighted Admiral
Toco's ships of the Kwan-Tung Peninsula.
Eleven Japanese were killed in szirmishcs
along the 1elu River, according to a Russian
Official report Dispatches make no mention
of an attempt 20 cross the river st Win.
General Kuropatkin reached New-Chwang
and reviewed the troops The Russians ex-
poet an early attack on the town.
A retrenchmeut Of about S67, 900 900 in
national expenditure has been gazetted in
Russia a reduction of about So, 100000 Is
made IL the budget for 1904.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07
NEW-CHWANG ALERT.
KuropGtkan's ArriUaL - japanese
Attack 4zcaited.

H5ew-ChWsng. April General Kuropatkin.
commander in chief OF the Russian troops. ar
rived here to-day ard reviewed about four thou
sand men on the parade ground outside OF the
fort one battery OF horse artillery. several
batteries OF field artillery. parts - four regt-
nents OF Siberian Rifles and detachments OF
CossacBs and regular cavalry were on the
ground.
Russian secret service agents reported that
yesterday.
On account Of the mining OF the river. and also
IN expectation OF practice firing from the fort
merchant ships are not using the lower reach CT
the river
General Kondratovich, the Russian command
er here who has been praised on account Of the
order and cleanliness prevailing at New-Chwang
says he is now prepared for japanese attack.
which = is evident thu other authorities also
expect
The command OF General Kondratovich en-
braces the scout patrols west Of the Lao River
and also the troops IN the districts south. In
GLIDING Kai-Chow. and north, including the rail-
road and Hai-Cheng
The troops now here are OF better class than
when the war opened
General KondrzoOvich is opening a new hospi-
tai here.
The relations OF the Russian authorities with
the foreign residents hsre improving and the
administration intends 20 consult and Cooperate
with the foreigners for the protection OF neutral
lives and interests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07
JAPAN,S SHIPS -ACTTTE.
SeUen Sguadrons Said To Be in
.SerUice-PrOteSt 10 China

London. April The Daily Telegraph's'
Seoul correspondent says he learns from Jap
eneas sailor who took part IN the attacks or
Port Arthur that the japanese feet is divided
into seven ssuadrons. -Four OF these are watch
irg Port Arthur, the fifth patrols the Corean
coast ana the sixth and seventh cruise between
vladivostok and North Japan. Two torpedo
bosts were much damaged in the engagements,
but otherwise the feet was little injured The
Damages 10 the japanese cruisers Iwate and
Yoshino have been repaired. and the vessels
Rave 5oined the feet
The Standards" Tientstn correspondent says
Paul Lessar, Russian Minister to China. has
protested to the Chinese government against
the presence Of japanese instructors with the
Chinese Army, which he regards as q violation
OF neutrality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07
EXTRADITION IN BRIBERY CASES.
France Not Likely to Make Agreement with
United States Retroactive.

Paris. April 6--The Foreign Minister. NJ Del
cassk, at the request OF the United States EMBASSY
has written TO the Minister OF Justice. NJ Vale
requesting early decision in the OF the re-
quest OF the United States to make bribery
ground for extradition The officials OF the For
eign ONCE have objection TO the American
quest but formality referred IL to the Minister
Of Justice. in whose department IL has been for
months. II is believed that the delay is due
the State Departments desire 70 make the agree
retroactive as to cover bribery heretofore
committed. The retroactive features probably VIII
not be granted, but II they are granted il is
pected that they VIII have a sensational sequel in
the apprehension Of certain persons in Europe
who are suspected OF having been connected with
bribery IN a large American city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07
M0RALES's VISIT TO EAYTI.
Dominican President Trying to Cut Of
Rebels Supplies-Revolt Not Ended.

Cape Haytien. April 6.-President Morales of Do
minica has arrived here his way to Port-au-
Prince TO request that the government OF Hayti
proven. General Jimenez from landing war sup
plies or Haytien soil. Jmenez left General Demet-
rio Rodriguez in command Of the revolutionary
troops.
General elena Navarro has been captured and is
Imprisoned Monte Cristt-
President Morales says that he greatly 1eers zen
erals Guellito and Pichardo who are advancing
with strong forces
The gunbOat Presidente. with PRESIDENT MordIeS
board. sailed at midnight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07
ST. PArR1CY's CHURCH CELEBRATES.

The golden jubilee celebration Of St PatricS's
Cbu-cb last night AT the Lexington Avenue Opera
House took the form OF an enthusiasts reception
=. -. rscror OF the church. MOnsignOr John f.
E-s,rrsv because OF his recent elevation TO the
dlrnfty Of a domestic preIate to the Pope.
THE evening opened with performances Of the
r.itb.rt and Sullivan opera. The Pirates OF Pen
z-,r-e sung By the Cathedral choir under tha
Erection OF Professor Albert Haywood. the Fun
orchestra being directed by owen O. Burns More
theu .Wo Thousand persons attended the recepfion
During the performance Of the opera Monsixnor
Kearuey occupied the box at the immediate -irhe
OF the stage with OF the newly slsvated rnoz-
sign0rs his guests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07
TROOPS MASS AT WIJU.
japanese and Russian Scouts IN T7cO
Encounters.

S. Petersburg April e.-"Au is quiet the
yaIu" IS the report which General Kachtalinly
autographed on April 10 General kuropatkin.
WHO forwarded the message 20 the Emperor.
The report added that "a exchange Of shots
occurred between Russian cavalry and japanese
administers near Wi1u The Russians Eus-
tanned nc losses. Five japanese were killed.
TIE number wounded is not known
The stores OF a Russia village near Non-
Fanpho. south OF Win have been wrecked and
burned BY a detachment Of japanese infantry.
numbering three hundred men.
General KachtaIlnky also reported that oppo-
site T1Irrnitchen. on he island OF Matuzeo. in
the Tzlu River, GONE Russian volunteers had
sk3rTuish with 4 japanese outpost from VIII
There were no casualties on the Russian side.
SIX japanese were killed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07
LAWYER ACCUSED OF PERJURY.
B. and o. Says He Tried to Collect Damages
for Injuries in Wreck He Was Not In.
my TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE

Rochester. April 6.-Caims Agent Shaw OF the
baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company caused the
arrest here to-day OF Howell c. Williams. New
York City lawyer, on the charge OF perjury. The
case "a an echo OF the Laurel Run wreck. De-
cernber a. IN which sixty-three lives lost. Il
is alleged by the railroad company that Williams
fell down a flight Of stairs in New-York. fractured
his skull spent two weeks IN Bellevue, and, learn
ing OF the wreck. brought an action against the
railroad to recover $4,000 damages. alleging that
he of the victims of the disaster. A sum-
mons and complaint served the company
and offcr Of settlement had been made, when
the company became suspicious and learned that
Williams not in the wreck.
Williams is graduate Of Cornell class Of 81 He
has a law practice in New-GOrk, and is affiliated
with Tammamy Hal.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07
FORMER QUEEN OF SPAIN Ill.
Isabella Suffering from Influenza at Paris
Daughter Leaves Madri3.

Paris April 6.-Forrner Queen Isabella Of Spain Il
suffering from severe attack OF iniu which
causes great anxiety on account OF her advanced
age She was born In 1889.
The people in the household OF Queen Isabella
say that the reports that her condition IS serious
a warranted.
Madrid. April 6.-Ths Princess Isabella. daughter
OF Queen Isabella started Tor Paris to-day IN con-
sequence OF the condition OF her mother II the
former Queen grows worse King Alfonso will
abandon his visit Catalonia and start imme-
diAtely for Paris.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07
N. Y. TRADE SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT

The twenty-third annual commencement exercises
OF the New-York Trade School were held last night
in the large auditorium the Slxty-seventh-s st.
side OF the block occupied by the school. east OF
First-ave r. Fulton Cutting, president OF the
trustees presided. j. Pierpont Morgan. IT.. who Is
a trustee was present. Mr. Cutting. in brief ad-
dress denounced as Immoral heresy'' the theory
that a working should not be encouraged To
90 his utmost that there should be more work for
others TO do Certificates were distributed TO the
members OF the graduating class. OF whom there
were Isl The total number in the school IN the
last year has bean w.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-07
WEsTCHEsTER POLITICIANS 10 DINE.

At the Young Mems Republican Club dinner IN
Fairfax Hall. Mount Vernon. tomorrow night VIII
be big county gathering of the Westchestsr Rs-
publicans and so far as possible each OF the TWEEN
ty-three cities and towns represented will have
separate table Ex-NayOr Leslie Sutherland or
Yonkers viii be POSTMASTER. and the ccmTnltSee
announces the following programme our FreSl-
dent Senator Deoew. The Repubhcstn F,strtS;
ex-Judce Arthur : TOmpkins, .PartlS,l nsIiip N
Po1itfcs Professor Isaac r. Russell: "A Word from
Wasbirr-t9r =. CONGRESSMAN Norton p. Otis: -Old
LVcstcheSrerr ex-IudEe isaac y Nils ana rms
Young Man in Politics." James W Hustled