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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
Stock Exchange Also Effected.

London, May Blowing to the ap- proach of the Whitsuntide holiday busi- ness on the stock exchange last week was slack The enormous success of the Japanese loan was of absorbing interest. the premium being from to per cent on the issue. Most gilt-edge stocks were still in favor and the tone of the mar ket was fairly good with the exception of the American branch, which, follow in Wall street, was heavy, spurts of buying being followed immediately by sales 10 take profits. Grand trunks had smart rally on improved traffic reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
CAUSE DOUBLE MURDER.
Frank Paul Kills Italian for Killing
 His Wife.

Dubois, Pa, May 22.-Frank Paul, a prominent man of Cardiff. Il miles east of here while visiting friends at board ing house near his home, became in- volved in a quarrel with Saverio Pei ligreno, an inmate of the house.
 Paul left hurriedly for his home, leav- ing his hat lying on the ground in front of the house. His wife went for the hat when she was shot dead by Pelligreno. Paul immediately went to the boarding house with shotgun and killed the Italian
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
Battleshin Sinks in Neva.

Cronstadt, May 22.-The battleship Orel which was brought here some days ago to receive her main battery and to be given the finishing touches before going into commission, suddenly sunk at her anchorage on the night of May 20. Vice Admiral Rojestvensky, commander-in- chief of the Baltic sea squadron was i'm stantly called from St. Petersburg, and under his supervision the work of pump ing out and raising the Orel was begun.
 The ship was raised this morning and was found to be undamaged. save that her interior was filled with dirty salt water. An examination showed that her Kingston valves had been opened, per- hitting the water to rush in. It Is sug gested that the carelessness of a work man might have been responsible for the opening of the valves but an investigation into the affair is pending.
 While proceeding from Galerni island. St. Petersburg. where she was built, to Cronstadt, the Orel grounded in the Neva and was hauled off after consider able trouble. Some of her plates were damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
JEWELS DISAPPEAR.
John w. Riser Suffers Loss of About
 $18,0Oo.

Chicago, May 22-Diamonds. emeralds and other jewelry amounting to $lS,OoO were stolen today iron the residence of John W. Riser. 3357 Michigan avenue. The jewels were put away in a chiffonier Saturday night and locked up but toe day when Mrs. Riser went to get some they all had mysteriousy disappeared.
 Detectives have been put on the case but so far no trace of the thieves has been found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
COMPLETE HARMONY PREVAILS.
F. B. Drake Completes Tour of lnspec. ton Over Mexican Central.

Mexico City May 22.-F. B. Drake of New York city, who is representing the reorganization committee of the Mexican Central railway has just completed a trip of inspection over the lines of that company. It is asserted that complete harmony prevails between James Speyer and Kuhn, Loeb & Co., of New York on the one side. and the Pierce and Shaw interests on the other
 All interests are working together with out friction in behalf of a plan for re- organizing the finances of the company. MT. Drake will render report on the physical condition of the property to the New York headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
RESISTED JAP ADVANCE.

Tokio, May 22 5 D. m.-A supplement tai report was received here today cov- ering the opposition as follows:
 Opposition was encountered by the Jap anese force which landed at Taku Shan, about five miles west of the mouth of the Yalu on May 20 (May 1s)
 The Russian force consisted of a squad ron of independent trans Bakal Cos sacks.
 They vigorously resisted the Japanese advance at a bridge and only retreated after o'clock and nine men were killed and many wounded. One Russian officer and four men were captured. The Jap anese lost one man killed. The Russians retired in the direction of Hsiu Yang and Schalicahi
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London, May 2s.-The Standards cor respondent at Toklo telegraphing under date of May p says:
 Addressing a meeting of financers to- day on the importance of securing the sympathy of the civilized world in the present momentus crisis. Marquis Ito strongly urged the importance of Japan
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Authorities Still Agitated.

Rome, May 22.-Vatican authorities continue to be agitated over the conflict with the French government growing out of the protest against President Lou bets visit to Rome and the recall of M. Nisard, the French ambassador to the vatican.
 The pope said mass this morning in the presence of sixty-four Italians and foreigners and gave up the rest of the day to the consideration of the difficult ues With France, reading clippings from the newspapers on the subject.
 The vatican authorities hope that M. Nisard will soon return to Rome, being influenced by the fact that his family is still here.
 The question as to how L'Humanite of Paris became possessed of the note of protest addressed to the other powers which varied from that sent to the French government is daily becoming more in- terest1ng. It seems to be now certain as was first supposed, that the indiscretion was due to the principality of Monaco the Vatlcans note to which was stronger than that addressed to the other Catholic states, in consequence of the vatican hav- ing been informed that Prince Albert of Monaco intended to visit the king of Italy.
 Was Friend of Dreyfus.
 A further reason why the note to the principality of Monaco was more em- phatc, it is said at the vatican, was be- cause that Prince Albert was the friend of Captain Dreyfus, who had worked against the French government, and also because the ico-nationalists were in accord, If not in the same field with M Jaures. the socialist leader, who origin ated the present agitation.
 It is said that Prince Albert was of- tended because the late Pope Leo at his last jubilee refused the Peters pence sent by Monaco. because the money had it's source in gambling operations. The relations between Prince Albert and the vatican became more strained when the latter rejected Prof. Kalie, translator of the works of Bishop John o. Spalding of Peoria, H., who was proposed by Prince Albert as bishop of Monaco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
DISTINCTION. May 22.-(special)
 AA Chairman cowhefd and Secre-

M Chairman cowhefd and seere-
 tary Edwards of the democratic eongressional committee will open head quarters tomorrow morning at the Riggs house, and from now or period of near lv six months. the fight will be waged for the control of the next house. The first action of the committee will be to order the printing of copies of certain speeches delivered in the last session of congress by democratic members. The tariff speeches of Representative VIII Hams of Mississippi and Representative Cochran of New York, will be the first issue and will likely be followed by the speech of Representative Patterson of Tennessee on the personality of President Roosevelt.
 The republican committee has already begun to get out its literature and speech of Representative Morrell of Pennsylvania made it's appearance through the mail today It Is on the negro question under the head of Should the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amend ments be Repealed?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
HAS FILIPINO STUDENTS.
One Hundred and Fifty Will be Edu.
 cated in America.

Lexington, Ky. May 22.-William A. Sutherland. superintendent of Filipino students in America left for the Univer- ity of Tennessee, after making arrange ments to place four Filipino students in Kentucky university to complete their education.
 He has visited Harvard, Cornell anG other large American universities. He has d hundred F'ilipinos ranging in age from ts to 2f years at San Francisco. They will he exhibited in St. Louis this sum mer and will be educated in American colleges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23

Flu San Korea, May 1.-Delayed in transmission)-F'rom Chinese sources it is rumored that 200o Russians have re- occupied Hsiu Yen Cossacks have been seen near Kaoliman and thirteen miles west, but none have been observed on the main road to Lao Cheng.
 The Russians are scouting on all sides but are disinclined to fight. unless they are in far superior numbers. The recent landing of the Japanese force at Taku shan, guarantees the Japanese lines of communication.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
soRTIE NOT CONFIRMED.

London, May PA despatch from St. Petersburg to Reuters Telegraph com pany says that the report of a sortie by the Port Arthur garrison has not been confirmed.
 It appears, says the despatch, to have originated in the receipt of Lieutenant General Stoessers report of the fight at Kin Chau, this, together with the fact that General Stoessel commands at Port Arthur giving rise to the rumor that the garrison had made a sortie
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lnspectinq Rural Service.

Dallas. Tex. May 22.=Joscph l.. Bris- tow, fourth assistant postmaster general. k touring several southwestern states and territories inspecting the workings of ru- ral free delivery of mails. He reached here today for the purpose of acauaint-
 ing himself with that branch of the ser vice in this part of the state. He plans to visit other cities of Texas. having inspected already the work In Missouri and Kansas
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passenoers from Philippines.

New York, May 22.-The United States transport Fitzpatrick arrived today from Manila via the Suez canal with ninety eight cabin passengers and ninety-three government employees. discharged SOL diers. civilian employees and enlisted men. She also brought the bodies of sixty four soldiers who died in eae Philippines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
RENDERED HIS RESIGNATION.

London, May 2s.-The St Petersburg correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says:
 T am informed on good authority that Yiceroy Alexieff rendered his resignation to the emperor, giving i'll health as the reason for his desire to be relieved, but that the emperor persuaded him in gracious telegram to remain at his post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
WHOLE GULF IS FILLED
 WITH FLOATING MINES

being contented to enforce her legitimate claims, never for a moment wavering in frank and broad-minded recognition of the legitimate claims and interests of other nations.
 eThe speech is considered significant as foreshadowing Japans future policy with regard to Manchuria and Korea"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
GOING AFTER BANDITS.
Morocco VIII Pay the Price Demanded
 for Captives.

Tangier, Morocco. May 22.-The Sheeref of Wasan left this afternoon to meet Raisui, the bandit chief. who Is said to be at Beniaros. Mohammed Fl Torres. representative of the Sultan of Morocco at Tangier, has empowered the Shereef to say that the government will grant all of the demands of Ralsuli if Ion Perdi- caris, the American, and Cromwell Var ley, the British captlves, are handed ovtr immediately. The soldiers already have been withdrawn from the district where the bandits are located
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
No Change in Position.

London, May 23.-The Daily Telegraph this morning prints the following dis patch dated May 19 from it's correspond ent at the Japanese headquarters, which the despatch does not locate:
 There has been no change in the posi- ton here for the past ten days.
 Our advanced division is in touch with the enemy near Mao Tien Pass. here the Liao Yang road traverses the defie
 The Russian line extends from Hai Cheng to the west of Mao Tien Pass
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
ACCOUNTS FOR HALT.

Mukden. May 22.-News of the Japanese naval disaster was received here only today. It is considered that this accounts for the mystery of the Japanese halt and it is believed it completely changes the military situation. rendering the Rus sian position much more favorable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
NOT YET SIGHTED.

viadivostock. May 22-The Japanese cruisers reported as being between Gen san and Vladivostock have so far not been sighted.
 The opening of Vladivostock to trade, has as yet had no effect in reviving busi- ness, which is at a complete standstil
 The town is in an excellent condition and the general health of the people is good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
Automobile Excursion to Prince Lun.

Indianapolis. Ind, May 22-Prince Pu I.un, as guest of the Automobile club of Indiana. will be given an excursion to Lafayette tomorrow. Among the automo- bile enthusiasts from other cities who will participate in the event are: August Post of New York: E. R. Thomas of Buffalo, and P. ?. Vanfeet of Memphis There will be thirty-five automobiles in the excursion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
MANY JAP TRANSPORTS.

London, May 2s.-The correspondent of the Mail at Kobe, Japan, cables:
 Returning from Korea through the Yellow Sea this uasD week I saw Ja- panese transports in every direction They were travelling without escort. Some times as many as ten at time were counted"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
Baroness HenaIemueIIer Is III.

Washington. May 22-A very slight im- provement was noticeable today in the condition of Baroness Henglemueller, the wife of the Austrian ambassador. She rested fairly well last night and this con- dition continued today. She Is. however. vtry much depressed and suffers fro-- extreme nervousness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
stopped at Harrison's Tomb.

Indianapolis. May 2.-When the grave of the late President Benjamin Harri- son was pointed out to Prince Pu Lun as he was being driven through Crown Hill cemetery today. his highness insisted upon alighting. In the solemn and im- pressive manner of his country, he paid tribute to the memory of the honored dead,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
RoeATYR ON ROCKS.

St. Petersburg, May 22.-Private ad- vices received from Vladivostock confirm the report that the cruiser Bogatyr was run on the rocks Officials claim they have no intimation regarding the acci- dent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
Will Not Act as charqe.

Paris. May 23-The ministry of the in- terior authorizes denial of the state ment that M. Denavenno, first secretary of the French embassy to the vatican, will act as charge de'affaires at the embassy stating that the government considers that his selection would min imize the importance of the action taken hy France through Ambassador Nisard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
Bull Fighters of for St. Louis.

Mexico City. May 22.-The bull fighters who were engaged for performances at the St. Louis exposition have left here for their destination
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
LATEWAR
 RLLETTNS

1o Q :, May g, 5:sO D. m.-During the zS hoissance of Port Arthur made by Q hral Togo on Friday of last week, shell hit the torpedo boat destroyer
 .kalsuki killing one officer and twenty four men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
Holds ThanksaIvina Service.

St. Petersburg, May z2.-Genera1 Kuro- patkin today sent the following tele- gram to Emperor Nicholas:
 To-day, in the presence of all the troops here, forming the chief force of one of our divisions, thanksgiving service In honor of St. Nicholas, the miracle work CT, was celebrated
 After a te deum, I thanked the troops in behalf of your maJesty for their val iant self-denying services, and personal ly communicated to them the tenor of your majestys dispatch of May 20 The troops replied with a hearty cheer to the wishes l expressed for your majesty s health and long life.
 ''The newly created Knights of Mill tary orders, and all of the wounded of ficers and men of the regiments present, were then called out and the troops headed by myself, mafched past these brave men,
 A second dispatch from General Kuro- patkin to the emperor is as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
Secretary Hay Returns.

Washington. May 22.-Secretary and Mrs Hay returned to Washington today from their visit to the St. Louis exposi- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
THE WEATHER.

; Washington, May 22.-Following is | ' the forecast for Alabama; Fair Mon { , day and Tuesday; fresh south winds, {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
Barker ln Washinaton.

Washington. May D. Especial Post master Barker of Mobile is at the Eb- bitt.
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TERMS ARE ACCEPTED.

TolSio, May 22, D. m.-After repeated conferences between the bankers. the ministers and elder statesmen of Japan, the bankers have accepted the terms of the new popular loan, s5o,0OOOOO It will be issued at 92 bear per cent interest, and run for seven years.
 The former loan was issued at 90 and is to run for five years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
koSsAcKs IN KOREA.

Che Foo, May p. Il D. m.-Everything was quiet here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-23
Cavalry is Reconnolterina.

Our patrols and cavalry detachments are reconnoitering this side of the Kin Chou range, seventy-five miles northeast of Feng Wang Cheng.
 The Japanese covered their positions by small advance guards consisting of as much as regiment of infantry with artillery and cavalry posted along the Thigh roads, and as little as two com panies at important points. Japanese cav airy are seldom seen
 From reports received yesterday I have concluded that the first Japanese army is concentrated as follows:
 Two divisions at Feng Wang Cheng and its environs and one division at Ha- balin. half way between Siu Yen and Feng Wang Cheng.
 Tt is stated that Feng Wang Cheng is being fortified
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St. Petersburg. May 22.-The emperor and Grand Duke Michael have arrived in St. Petersburg.
The Jewish outlook., 1904-09-09

outlined above promised moral and ma
terial support to the movement. "This
support the letter says, would con-
sist in protecting the representatives OF
Zionism in their dealings with the Otto
man government, in facilitating the ac-
ton Of the emigration societies, and even
in meeting the needs Of such societies. OBJ
viously not at the expense of the state,
but by contributions levied on the
Jews"
The East African proposition was an
offer from the English government to
place at the disposal Of the Zionists Il
suitable tract Of land in East Africa
with local self-government for the peo-
pie under Jewish governor and Brit
ish protectorate. This subject was dis
cllssed with great heat. and by Il vote of
295 to 1T it was decided by the congress
to send commission to East Africa to
Investigate on the spot and report to the
ext congress, the expenses OF such COM
mission not to be a charge upon the Zion
ist funds. Immediately after the an
nouncement of this vote occurred the
great dramatic episode of the convention.
The cheering with which the result had
been received by the majority had not
vet ceased WHEN tnc htlSSidI leducIS VI
the minority arose from their places with
the actions committee, left the platform
and marched down the centre aisle of the
hall. Instantly the entire minority rose
az one man. and followed their leaders
out of the convention. They regarded
the entire proposition, even to the ex
tent of a commission of investigation, IA
disloyalty to the Basle platform. which
calls for legally, publicly assured
home in Palestine" They Immediately
went into a meeting of their own, many
OF them in tears and mourning, declar
ing the day new Tisha b. Alb, but after
an alI-night session, in the course Of
which they permitted Herzl and Zang
will to plead with them. they returned Oh
the following day, and participated i'll
the concluding proceedings of the con-
greSS.
The Jewish outlook., 1904-09-09

per CcIlu d lilIlU VI UllI CC PCi SSiie' iA''
been fixed A striking illustration of
Russian intelligence was the closing by
the police of the congress on technical ed
lcation, because it protested against the
anti-Semitic policy and Of the Russian
medical college, because it adopted res
olutions setting forth the unsanitary re-
suits Of the overcrowding OF the Pale:
The London Times in December reported
the result Of circular Of inquiry issued
by NJ de Plehve as minister OF the lnte-
rior, to the fifteen provinces IN which
Jews reside Much space in the replies
is devoted to the success or otherwise OF
the attempt to make Jewish farmers. The
governor Of Podolia says it is failure,
while the opposite view is taken by the
governor of Minsk and the governor OF
Ekaterinoslav. Most Illuminating are
the statistics supplied by the governor
of Cherson, a strong antl-Semlte. Ac-
cording to these, seventy-three percent.
of the Jewish population in his district
were engaged exclusively in agricul-
tural work. nineteen per cent. in agrlcul-
ture in connection with some commercial
pursuit and eight per cent. in trade or
industry. In both Ekaterinoslav and
Cherson the Jewish Colonization Associ-
alton in it's annual report. submitted
July 1904, states that the insufficient
amount of land renders existence very
difficult, and that in consequence ar
rangements are pending for the recruit
ing of immigration to the Argentine col
onies The governor of Wilma, to his
honor be it written, in his reply to the
circular advocates the abolition of educa
tional restrictions.
There seems to have been on the part
of de Plehve d special fondness for hold
ing symposia on the Jewish question. In
the spring he summoned to st. Peters
burg sixty representatives OF the leading
communities, and instructed them to pre-
pare an address to the ministry setting
forth the needs of the Jews and the re-
forms they considered desirable. Among
the things asked for were the abolition
Of educational restrictions and the eXten
sion of the right to reside in the country.
In the course of his address to these rep
resentatives. Minister de Plehve is re-
ported to have said: ''If we admitted
Jews to our universities without restric
tions, they would overshadOw our own
Russian students, and dominate in intel
lcctual life. The Jews have declared war
on the Russian government through the
press of other countries which your race
controls. I warn you that every war