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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
JAPANESE CONSPIRACY OF SILENCF%
 UNTIL ADMIRAL TOGODOES FnSys1ORK
BUSINESS MEN gE
 IN RUSSIA AR sALARMED

St. Petersburg, Feb. I-The irritation against the United States on account of the supposed unfriendly attitude of that country towards Russia. which was slightly noticeable throughout the Far Eastern negotiations seems to have be- come daily more pronounced, and, since the vicksburg incident at Chemuipo, (when the commander of this American gunboat Is said to have refused to unite with the commanders of other foreign warships at Chemulpo to protest against the fighting which resulted in the loss of the Russian warships Variag and Korietz. and the fact that the Vicksburg did not take on board survivors of the Russian ships), American business men here, are really alarmed concerning the possible ef- feet on American trade.
 Within the last few days orders for American goods have been countermand- ed. the only explanation giving being that to buy American goods under the circum- stances. United States Consuf-General Wats has been appealed to In the cases of an American firm which had a large contract for school supplies, the contract having been peremptorlly cancelled.
 Orders for the importation of a big con- signment of wood pulp have also been countermanded, the intending purchaser saying in his letter that he could not ex- pect to do business with America after the Vicksburg incident. Mir. Watts has felt 1t to be his duty to write to the State Department, pointing out the state of public feeling here, and the great pro-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26

spective damage to American trade unless measures were taken to allay the irrita- ton.
 Americans here believe that an official explanation of the Vicksburg incident would be opportune and have an excellent effect. The Government officially has not taken notice of the incident, being withs out direct official advices from the Far East on the subject. In Government cir- cles however 1t is seen plainly that Rus sian susceptibilities have been wounded. and the fear is expressed that should Washington now disregard Russia and procure exeqateurs for the newly appoint ed American consuls at Mukden and An tung from Pekin and attempt to send these officials 10 their posts, a really un- pleasant incident might be created.
 Russia does not want to be placed m the position of refusing to allow these consuls to enter upon their duties, but with state of war existing and com merce at a standstill, military consldera- tions are paramount and Russia might cor a.der herself warranted in interpret ing such course on the part of tee United States to be political rather than commercial The refusal of Russia to al- low Mir. Morgan. the newly-appointed American Consul at Port Dalny to go to his post at present, Is based solely on the military situation, which may compel all foreigners to leave Port Dalny.
 The sincere hope is expressed that the United States will not embarrass Russia further by pressing the question of con- sular representation at this tirne
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
CONGRATULATED MR. LOW
Praised America for Washing
 ton University Donations.
Admircs Spirit of People of BaIti- more Presented Americans with Medals and Gave Them
 Benediction.

Rome, Feb. 25--The Pope received Arch~ bishop Farley in private audience today in most kindly manner The Archbishop met the pontlff two years ago at Yenico and the Pope today remembered with sat- isfaction the particulars of the meeting. Their conversation was carried on in Italian. Archbishop Farley presented q letter from Cardinal Gibbons thanking tho Pope fin the name Of the trustees Of the Catholic University at Washington for the letter issued immediately after he was created Pope, endorsing the resolution of the trustees to have general collections ia the United States for the benefit of the University, the first collections having to- tailed S110000.
 The Pope was most pleased to hear of the progress made by the University. ex@ pressed the greatest sympathy with kho. people of Baltimore and referred with ad4 miration to the report he had received that Baltimore would rebuild the de- stroyed district without outside help and exclaimed: Tt Is the true American spirit. You do everything on a grand scale, Even in the case of f1res.'s
 Low Was Introduced.
 Then Archbishop Farley introduced former Mayor Seth Low and Mrs. Low, John D. Crimrnins and others from New York and Mrs. Cudahy and Mrs Madden VI A1hWhukeS. The party was accQmpN- nled by Mgr Kennedy, rector oe the American college. When the Pope heard MT. Lows name he remembered him irn- naediately and pointed to table on which lay the expressed resolutions bound in black morocco and mounted with silver sent at the time of the death of Pope Leo. The pontin congratulated Mir. Low. say- ing hs knew that although he was not Catholic he was good Christian and gave each of the vlsitass his hand to kiss. Pope Made Address. The Pope afterwards addressed all pree- ent Archbishop Farley trnnslakIne hia re- marks. The pontiff said he could not ada eQuateIy express the qualification which he experienced at receiving the Ameri. cans at the Vatican. America was often in his heart for her greatness as a nation and her generosity as people
 The Pope then gave the Americans his benediction. his blessing and extended lk to the members of their families, adding, This blessing comes from a fun heart. While tears came to his eyes. affecting those present the Pope exclaimed: I must give you something,," and be- gan riSnnaging in his drawers among pa~. pers and other things. He finally dis-s covered some medals and gave a silver one to each. He also gave gold and copper medals to Archbis@p Farley and Mir. Low.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
LANDING AT POSSIET
 BAY IS CONFIRMED
Paris Has Reports That Japs
 Were RepulSed.
Refugees in Manchuria are Cruelty Murdered by Russians-London Press Comments Pointedly
 on Attitude of the
 United States.

London, Feb. 26.--War correspondents and Europeans in Japan, commenting in amazement upon the success of Japanese officials in preserving secrecy regarding all the operations of war declare this conspiracy of silence is not confined to government and service circles, but that 1t extends to every section of the com munity.
 All classes of people are submitting with marvellous patience to being deprived of news, which they recognize as imperative to the success of the cause. It is un- doubtedIy in pursuance of this policy that no Japanese account of the Port Arthur attacks has yet been published and none is expected until Admiral Togo has com- pleted. his designs there.
 In the meantime if the report from Yin Row of Japanese landing near Vladivo- stok, which at present is based on mis- sionary and native statements, should prove correct, most important and new development in the Japanese operations will have been revealed as 1t points to an attack on VladIvostok, from which Possiet Bay is only seventy miles distant.
 The report that the railroad has been cut between Harbin and Vladivostok may possibly be connected with these opera tions, but until more reliable information is forthcoming, this report must be re- ceived with reserve. It has already been reported from Tokio that certain Russian forces were concentrating at Possiet Bay.
 No further news of an attack on Port Arthur after the telegram in which the Japanese attempted to sink vessels in such a manner as to block the harhor en- trance has reached London. Almost all thep English newspapers, in discussing Viceroy Alexieff'g reports, inclIsse to the belief that Admiral Togo succeeded in so far as to make the channel impossible for large ships. even If 1t is still free to smaller craft, and presume that the re- ported second attack, if 1t did occur, was devoted to an attemp to sink further ob- stacles to navigation.
 The Morning Post today devotes a long editorial article to historical rec ord of the rapid growth of American ac- tivity in Far Eastern affairs, comparing the present attitude of the United States with her passive interest in the Chino Japanese war. The paper remarks on the notable pro-Japanese feeling in the United States after such a long traci- tional friendship with Russia, and con- tends that it is artificial. Admiral Dew ey's guns, the paper says, literally shat tered the superstition that Russia was the appointed friend and Great Britain the appointed enemy of the United States.
 we believe" The Morning Post con- tinues. that the appearance of America as a working element In international af- fairs and her unmistakable hostility to Russia is destined to become epoch marking, if not epoch-making."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26

Che Foo, Febl 25'-Circulars from Rus. sian sources have been printed in the Chi. nese language and distributed here belit- ting the success of the Japanese and exc aggerating those of the Russians.
 It is stated on the authority of those close to the Chinese that at the first sue- cesses of the Japanese army, the Chinese will join the Japanese, with the hope of driving ali foreigners out of China.
 A Russian official report states that four Japanese battleships were sunk at Port Arthur in last Wednesday, . attack but the report is not credited. The Japanese have only six battieships in these waters. Four of them were off Wei Hai Wei last Wednesday evening and the remainder of the fleet is intact
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
TUsKEaEE PosToFFTcE.

Representative Thompson Introduces
 Bill for $1O,OOO Appropriation.
 Washington. Feb. 25. Special )-Repre. sentative Thompson today introduced a bill to appropriate s1O,OOO for a postofice building at Tuskegee Mir Thompson is encouraged to introduce this bill by the prevailing sentiment that every county seat in the country should be provided with a postofice building by the Govern ment. The House Committee on Postof- nces and Post Roads has agreed unani- mously upon recommending an increase of pay for rural letter carriers to $720. That is the amount of increase asked In a bill introduced by Representative Thompson. R H. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
FORWARDED THE TOWN SEVERE ENGAGEMENT OCCURS IN SAN DOMINGO. A Native Gunboat Opened Fire on Insurgents at San Pedro de
 Macaris and Many
 Were Killed.

San Domingo. Monday. Feb. 22--Govern- mefit forces attack San Pedro de Macoris last Saturday. They went in small boats with the intention of landing but were received with a fusilsae from thA insnr- gents, which resulted in many being kill ed or wounded. The gunboat Presidente then bombarded the town and inflicted much damage. The attack and the bon- bardment were renewed on Sunday. The rebels fired on the Presidente and dam aged her about the water line. This oblig- ed the gunboat to leave and return here. The government gunboat Independence arrived here this morning.
 The United States training ship Hart ford arrived here yesterday to relieve l.. ford arrived here yesterday to relieve the cruiser Columbia, which left fo St. Thomas, D. W I.
 The city is quiet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
No More Beef for Russia.

San Francisco. Feb. 25.-The sailing of the steamer China for the Orient has been postponed from tomorrow until Sat- urday. On board of the steamer tonight workmen are removing 100000 pounds of beef sold to the Russian Government by local firm. Three million pounds of beef had been contracted for py the Russian Government, and the first two install ments were shipped on the steamersSopti: and Korea. The beef was seized by Ja- panese officials. and 1t is believed the To- cal sellers received orders at almost the last moment to remove the third ship ment from the China.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Consul Readv to sail.

San Francisco. Feb. 25.-Fleming D. Cheshire, the newly appointed Unit sd States Consul to Mukden, one of the three American representatives named for Manchurian ports under the provis- ions of the treaty of last October. mas arrived here en route to the Orient.
 Regarding the recent announcement that Russia would probably object to tie new consuls assuming their functions in Manchuria, Consul Cheshire says he has received no advices on this point. and Is simply following out instructions given him ir Washington to proceed at once to his post. He will sail tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Sympathy of France.

Paris. Feb. 25.--It is reported that upon the request of a number of Deputies, Premier Combes has agreed shortly to make q speech outside Parliament re- garding French policy toyards Russia and sympathies for that country.
 Mime. Loubet, wife of the President of the Republic. has presented $1O0 to each of two societies of Frenchwomen which are collecting funds for the Russian wounded.
 The Democratic Left Party in the Sen ate has subscribed $lO0 for the Russian wounded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
cHrNEsR ARE WARNpp.
-viosrOy Alszisa Issues a Stern Fl

'viesroy AlexieR Issues a Stern Pro-
 clamation.
 YinIrow. Feb. 95.-viceroy AlexieR has caused proclamation to be Issued throughout Manchuria, notifying the Chi nese that Russia is at war with Japan on account of Japan's treacherous at- tack on the Russian fleet.
 This proclamation Is under six head ings. ...
 The first warns the inhabitants that they must prevent the encroachment of Chinese on Russian territory.
 Second. Russian and Chinese interests are declared to be identical; that as China says she wishes to maintain neutrality, therefore, all officials in Manchuria, in-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
B1scoE IN TROUBLE.
Admiral Evans Orders Paymaster
 Under Arrest.

Washington, Feb. 6.-The Navy De- partment has been informed by Rear Ad- miral Evans of tho Asiatic station that Paymaster Harry F. Biscoe. of the battle ship Oregon. cannot be detached at pres. ent as requested by the Department and that he has been placed under arrested pending his appearance before court martial on a charge of neglect of duty.
 Little is known of the case at the De- partment. but the Paymaster General of the Navy has found upon examination of the records here that Paymaster Biscoe's account with the Department and the Secretary are absolutely straight The charges were preferred by Captain Bur. we'll commanding the Oregon.
 It will be recalled that Paymaster Bis COG protested to the Secretary of the Navy last year agaipst the severe lam guage by Admiral Evans at court mar tial of which MT. Biscoe was a member, for what the Admiral regarded as an in. adequate sentence,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Take Along an Tmape.

Moscow, Feb. 25.-rhe most sacred lm- age in Russia has been sent to St. pe- tersburg. and 1t will be taken to the Far East with the army. This image is a representation of the Virgin appearing to Saint Sergius, and Is always kept at the Troitko Monastery. It is about one foot square and is covered with precious stones The image has a remarkable hls- tory. It accompanied Alexis. Peter the Great and Alexander I. on all their cam paigns A silver tablet attached to it enumerates the battles at which the Ikon was present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
A Regiment of Hebrews.

New York. Feb. 25.-Leopold Moss of Chicago, who is in this city. has an- nounced his intention of recruiting reg iment of Hebrews for service In the Jap anese army.
 Moss was a Colonel on the stan or tne late Governor Altgeld of illinois, ana served as a captain in the war with Spain.
 oflcials of the Japanese Government have repeatedly stated that the country s laws do not permit the service of alien5. so that the Colonel Moss regiment is not at all likely to reach the front.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
To Send Idbertv Bell.

Harrisburg. Pa. Feb. 25,--Against tho earnest protest of Governor Pennypacker, the Pennsylvania Commission to the St. Louis Exposition, by vote of IS to 3, to- day decided to request the municipal au~ thorities of Philadelphia to adopt such measures as may be necessary to insure the exhibition of the Liberty Bell in tho Pennsylvania State building during the Exposition. Governor Pennypacker took the position that the bell was too sacred relic to be taken from Independence Hall, where 1t is under constant police guard
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
ROOSEVELT WORRIED
NOT EASY TO PICK CANAL COMMISSION.
Objections Are Raised to Major Harrod as South's Representa- tive-He Has Not Endorse ment of State Con-
 gressmen.
Advertiser Bureau,
 HA1a,. 1z D-s1lt

Colorado Building, Washington, Feb. 9. It transpires 1t is no easy thing for even President Roosevelt to pick out an Isthmian Canal Commission, which, being matchless in it's personnel, will find each of the appointees ready to take the place. Destinations and other obstacles have operated so much against the completion of the nominations of the Canal Conmls- sion by the President that their names have. not yet been sent to the Senate. Opposition has developed against Major B. M. Harrod. whose name has been men tioned as one of those selected by the President to be the representative of the South.
 It has, at last been made known to the President. while all of them spoke well of him, none of the Louisiana represen- tation in Congress had recommended liar rod for the appointment. It is said now the President will make some investiga- ton. Frank Williams and Henry Mccall who were here yesterday from New Or leans, would say nothing about the pur. pose of their visit. But 1t Is understood that they were among the objectors to the Harrod appointment.
 R H Watkins
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
rzar Receives R,enort.

dispatch of Major General Phug saying the Japanese had again attacked Port Az thur Thursday morning and had been le- pulsed, Viceroy Alexieff has sent in an identical report to the Car The fact that the Japanese have renewed the at tack is interpreted here to mean that they are determined to bottle up or destroy the Russian fleet at Port Arthur in cl- der to give themselves freedom for laad manoeuvres, to cut off or invest the city. or as a feint to cover a movement else where
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
NEWS IN PARIS.
Reported That Japanese Were Re-
 pulsed at Port Arthur.

pulsed at Port Arthur.
 Paris. Feb. 25-In a dispatch from St. Petersburg a correspondent of The Ecno de Paris says the last or reported second Japanese attack at Port Arthur was re- pulsed brilliantly. He says the Japanese were again obliged to quit the roadstead.
 It is presumed that the entire squadron Joined in the second attack, hoping to avenge the repulse of the preceding day. The Japanese are thought to have in- cured further losses during this long fight. Admiral Starke has telegraphsd that he expects third attack.
 Continuing. the correspondent says that General Kuropatkin has started for his home to take leave of his mother before going to the east and he quotes the Gen. eral as saying:
 This war may last eighteen months, but every arrangement has been made that no Japanese. after having landed shall return to his country"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Pressing Down on China,

Tokio, Feb. 25.-The question of the stay of the Russian gunboat Mandjur at Shanghai remains unsettled. Paul Les sar. Russian Minister to China, is trying to intimidate the Chinese Government in the matter. declaring emphatically that Japan has little chance of victory against a Russian army of 500,000 men strong.
 The court at PekIn is oscillating on this question. Russia is also pressing China to declare the neutrality of that portion of the empire which Russia already occupied.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Mr. aaIhraith Raairna

Laredo. Tex. Feb. 25.--It was announc- ed here today that J. N Galbraith, As- sistant General Manager of the National of Mexico Railroad, has resigned to ac- cept a similar position with a Tehannte- pee National Railroad. MT. Gailhraith has been connected with the National for fourteen years, and Is widely known in railroad circles. His successor has not vet bee ndectded on.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
ENSIGN BRINsER REPORTS.
Foreigners Charged With Using the
 American Flag.

Foreigners Charged With Using the American Flag.
 Washington, Feb. 25.-In a report to the Navy Department concerning his recent visit to the insurgent generals outside the limits of Santo Domingo city, En- sign H. T. Brinser relates an interview which he had with General Arios, who was at the head of the revolutionary forces of that section in which the lat ter made the serious charge that French men and Dominican soldiers were using the American flag to reach San Domin- go in safety. Tn his report MT. Brinser says:
 Then General Arios complained about boats coming in here flying the American flag for instance. the French boats com ing in with Dominican soldiers flying the American flag and during that time the government forces were firing upon the revolutionists and they could not fire back. General Arios said that our boats could go in at any time and that he would not fire on them"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
LANDED AT PossIET BAY.
Advance of Japanese Has Produced
 Consternation.


 YInkow. Feb. 25.-Native reports that the Japanese have landed at Possiet Bay and subsequently, undertook operations against Hun Chun and toward Kirin. have received qualified confirmation from English missionary refugees who have arrived at Newchwang.
 The people say the Russo-Chinese Bank has removed from Kirin to Kwang Cheng Tsi. where commercial interests are seeking safety and defence.
 This reported advance has produced consternation among the European civil fans residing in the line of march.
 It is reported also that the Russian Government bureau at Vladivostock has withdrawn to Kharbosk.
 Possiet Bay is in Russian Manchuria, about seventy-ive miles southwest of VIadivostok. Kirin Is a big Manchurian town and lies about 220 miles inland and to the west of Possiet Bay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Red Cross tn Send Nnrses.

Philadelphia. Feb. 25.-The Philadelphia branch of the Red Cross Society. inde- pendent of the National Society. will send ten nurses to Japan in charge of Dr. Anita H. McGhee of Washington, D. c.
 This was decided upon at meeting of the Philadelphia Association today when a resolution was adopted binding the local association to raise fund of 5000 by vol untary contributions on condition that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Lost in a Mine.

Butte, Mont. Feb. 2a--Five lives were lost by a cave in of earth and rock f the Minnie Healy mine today The deats Thomas Haggerty. shift boss Thomas Furlong. miner; William Dwyer, miner; Ike Abraham, miner: Anton Trinelll, min CT. The accident occurred on the sixth floor of the 1I.000 foot level.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Pravers for Russian Victory.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 3.-Grand Duke Michael. heir presumptive to the Russian throne. and Grand Duchess Olga, his sis- ter. went to the Chapel of the Saviour today to pray for Russian victory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Refugees are Ill-treated.

Pekin. Feb. 25.-Private advices receiv- ed here from Newchwang confirm the re- ports of the ill-treatment of Japanese refugees at the hands of the Russians. while they were journeying through Man ohuria and declare naor@avaF that some
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26

of the refugees were without doubt cru- ely murdered.
 The Russian soIdiery at Newchwang is so undisciplined that that place is un- fit for European women.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
No Russian Force There.

Yin Row, Feb. 25.-Foreign engineers on the Shan Hai Kwang-Newchang rail- road say that according to their infor- nation there Is no Russian force west of the Liao river, with the exception of a guard of twenty-five Cossacks at Kou- pantouz.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Hetter Feelinq for Emneror.

Tokio. Feb 25.-The views expressed by Emperor William of Germany before and after the beginning of the war, which are characterized here as broad and disin- terested. have created favorable impress sion and are tending to remove the pre- judice which at one time existed against him