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The San Francisco call., 1904-02-21
Russian Scouting Parties Penetrate
Far Into the Interior of the
Korean Empire.
New Publishing

SEOUL, Feb. 20.-Tvo Russian scout
ing parties were seen to-day close to
Anju. nearly 100 miles south of .Wiju.
TOXIC, Feb. 20.-Three hundred Rus
sian scouts reconnoitered yesterday in
Wiju and vicinity. They crossed the
Yalu River, entered the town and
secuted through the surrounding coun
try. They then recrossed the river and
rejoined their main force.
CHEFU, Feb. 2O.-A British. steam
ship has left Weihaiwei for Korea, car
rying manv officers. who are going to
witness the military operations. 1t is
reported that all is quiet in Kwantung
Peninsula except for the arrival of a
large number of troops and convicts
who, before the hostilities began at
Port Arthur. were released so that they
might join the lighting forces. Neutral
warships are arriving at Chefu daily
to watch the outcome OF the hostilities
The Yenisei had laid 3S9 mines in the
harbor of Dalny and was blown UP by
the 39Oth. All OF the mines have been
blown out to sea by storms. The cruis-
er Boyarin, which, like the Yenisei, ac-
cidentally struck. mine, is a total
wreck.
ST. PETERSBURG, Feb 2O.-General
KuropatlSin has been relieved. of his
functions as Minister of War and has
been appointed commander in chief of
the Russian Far East army.
A late dispatch from Port Arthur an
nounces that by order of vioeroy Alex
Jeff, an irregular volunteer force is
being raised to defend the fortress The
men will be provided by the state with
arms, rations and the necessary
clothing. 1t is believed, the dispatch
added, that japan regards foodstuffs
consigned to Port Arthur as absolute
contraband of war. and that she will
undertake TO compelstlie capitalization
of Port Arthur by a siege
BREST, France, Feb 20.-The tor
pedo- boat destroyers A. Pistolet and
Ciavelin will leave here for .AIgiers on
Wednesday, to Join the destroyers
Fronde and Mousequel and the cruiser
Dassas. All the warships win then
proceed to the Far East.
NEW YORK. Feb. 20.-The Journal
has the following from Rome: 1t is
reported here that the Car intends to
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NURSES RESCUE
THE PATIENTS
Fire Breaks Out in a Hospital
in San Bernardo 20. Endanger-
inc the Lives Of the Inmates

SAN BERNARDINO, Feb. 2O.-Fire
broke out in the County Hospital this
afternoon, spread quickly through the
wards on the upper floor and endan-
gered the lives OF a number Of pa
tients. The nurses succeeded in remov-
ing all the inmates and endeavored to
control the flames with the fire appa-
ratus in the building, but could
make no headway against it until the
department arrived from the city. The
water pressure was 50 light that the
dremen could not save the upper por-
ton OF the building. The third floor
was destroyed and the roof fell in. The
lower floors suffered only from water
The patients we're scattered about
the grounds at nightfall, but tents were
secured and made habitable as rapidly
as possible. There were about eighty
patients in the hospital. The damage
does not exceed $1,000, but it viii re-
quire a number Of weeks to repair it.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-21
YUKON OFFICIALS TO STOP
ALL HYDRAULIC MINING
Council Passes an Order Providing
That in Future Mining Operations
Be Under Placer Rules.

VANCOUVER, 3. C, Feb. 20
Thefe VIII be no more hydraulic min
ing leases ln the Yukon. An order
in the Council has just been passed
resembling the regulations for the dis
posal Of mining locations in the Yukon
Territory worked by hydraulic mining
processes. These regulations were
adopted by an order in Council Of De-
cember, 1898. and amended at diff
ferent times by subsequent orders. All
these orders are now rescinded and
mining VIII be carried on in the Yukon
under placer mining regulations.
Leases which have been granted under
these regulations are not interfered
with. although a number Of parties are
in danger Of having their locations
Cancelled through noncompliance with
The Obligations they have undertaken.
The fact that the regulations have
been rescinded would go 10 show that
those VINO hold leases under these will
be expected 10 fulfill the duties i'm
posed upon them.
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RUSSIA LOSES
FAITH IN HER
PRESENT ALLY

~ ONE, Feb. 2O.-From 1of-
* fetal quarters it is
learned that the Car is
skcpticaI of French sup
port and is bringing all his in
huencc to bear to align Ger
many actively with Russia in
the event of general disaster
to the Muscovitc arms i'm the,
Far East. The basis on which
the Gar is striving to build this
arrangement is the theory that
Russia and Germany are equally
restricted and injured by Brit
aims imperial pretensions.
Barrere, the French Embas-
sador here. is insisting that
President LOubct adhere to his
intention of visiting Rome, de-
spite the Cars embarrassment
in the Far East. He points out
to the Paris officials that the
Gar and the Kaiser are drawing
together and that France will
do well to foster good relations
with Italy. 1t is understood this
view commends itself TO Loubct,
who is preparing TO come to
Rome i'm April. It is said he is
anxious to soothc the suscepti-
bilities of the Italians and that
he will not visit the Vatican.
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Rebels Are Defeated
in a Second En-
gag0mGnt,
Lose Five Hundred Men and
VietOrS' Casualties
Are Heavy.
Nations of Europe Are An1iOualy
Watching Hostile Developments
on the Balkan Peninsula.

SALONICA, Feb. 20.-Another battle
occurred between the insurgent Alban-
ians in North Albania and the Turk
ish troops on February Is. The Alban-
ians we're beaten, losing 500 men killed
or wounded. The Turks also lost heav-
lily.
Shemsi Pasha, who was in command
Of the Turks at Diavoza. has been su-
perseded. owing to the Sultan's dis
pleasure at his unduly severe treat
ment of the Albanians.
4 battalion Of troops from Sorovitch
and another from Monastir have left
Salonica.
PARIS. Feb. 2O.-Almost with as
close attention as they are giving the
Russo japanese war, the French au-
thorities are watching events in the
Balkans. From Bulgaria ASSURANCES
have been received that zhe does not
purpose to take any measures to pre-
cipitate war, and most of the leaders Of
the recent insurrectiOn have indicated
their purpose to see what the reforms
will accomplish before renewing the
rebellion in Macedonia. Moreover, it
is not believed here that the Macedon-
ian committee has as much money as
heretofore with which to carry on a
conflict.
Nevertheless it is we'll understood
that Russia's preoccupation in the Far
East greatly increases the chance for
war in the Balkans. Turkey declares
\ she proposes to scrupulously carry out
the reforms imposed BY the. powers,
s-J, -1fo fr-HaNr
said the attitude of his Government
must necessarily depend on the attitude
of the MacedOnians and Bulgarians-
Diplomats here say that if ever an
opportunity existed for the porte once
for all to end the Macedonian trouble
by striking Bulgaria, which encourages
it, it is now. Despite the firm repre-
sentations of Russia she undoubtedly is
willing to engage in war in Europe
while engaged with Japan in the Far
East and Turkey is expected to adopt
a firmer tone in dealing with the Mace
donian question The powers. it is an
nounced authoritatively, are still work
ing harmoniously together and they are
all making representations to Turkey
and Bulgaria on the folly OF going TO
war Certainly neither will profit
thereby.
NEW YORK, Feb. 20.-A. G. Hale,
a correspondent of the London Daily
News, who reached this port to-day on
the Cedric, has just returned from the
Balkans. Hale says the Bulgarians
have 10000 of the finest trained
troops in the world and they are only
waiting until Russia gets her soldiers
away from the frontier when they viii
pour into Turkey and attempt to lib
crate Macedonia.
E. A. Magnifice, United States Con-
sui at Smyrna, arrived here to-day on
the Campania. The political situation
in the Balkans will be interesting next
summer, he said.
Now that Russia is engaged. Tur-
key will take steps to keep Bulgaria
from taking Macedonia" he con-
tinued. Just before L left a brigand
named Tsakiga had been making
trouble. Summoned by the authorities
TO give himself up he refused and
killed thirty-five Albanians who we're
sent to take him."
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-21
TEMPEST'S
FURY May
RUIN SHIPS
Alki Leaves Juneau
in the Teeth Of
Big Storm.
Agent Of the Company in
the Alaskan Port Is
Uneasy.
Furious Wind Wbirls Around SkaS-
way and Imperils ALI the Out
going Vessels in North.

SRAGWAY, Feb. 20.-On the 1st
Of the month a strong wind began
blowing from the north at Skagway
and She next day the gale ragged at
The summit. The wind has not since
sUbsided and there has been a continu-
Gus storm raging on the Lynn Canal.
The Alki left Juneau on the after
noon of The 18th Tor SkagWay and has
not been heard from since. While il
Is believed that she is anchored in
shelter, the agent of the company is
feeling uneasy about her.
The Ramona, after lying at Juneau
for tWenty-nine hours on account Of
the weather, left there for Skagway at
O'Clock this morning. The COM
pan9's agent says that she viii un-
doubtedly seek shelter and that her
arrival may not be expected until after
the storm abates. regardless of how
long il may continue.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-21
OF THE GAR
TO SECRETARY HAYS
NOTE Is SATISFACTORY

PARIS, Feb. 20.-It is learned that
the Russian Foreign Minister. Count
Lamsdorff. to-day received from the
Washington Government a communi-
cation announcing that Russia's reply
was considered responsive to the
American note on China and would be
transmitted to the Governments of
China and Japan. This favorable re-
sponse of Russia to the United States
is highly gratifying to the officials
here, as it counteracts the mischievous
reports to the effect that the Russian
answer was equivalent to. rejection.
AS a matter of fact Russia's reply is
practically the same as those of the
other powers, recognizing the neutral
ity of China with the exception of
Manchuria. The terms of the Russian
reply are substantially as follows:
Russia win be glad to join with the
other powers in the recognition of
Chinese neutrality on three conditions:
First, that China shall maintain
neutrality.
Second. that Japan shall loyalty
support this. neutrality.
Third, that Manchuria, being the
field of military operations, shall not
be included.
The reply is quite brief, not con-
tanning any language before the fore
going three conditions and the intro
ductory sentence.
BERLIN, Feb. 2O.4The Foreign
Office several days ago instructed the
German Embassador in St. Petersburg
and the Minister of Germany in Toxic
to communicate to the Governments
to which they are accredited Ger
many's adherence to the principles
contained in Secretary Hays note on
the neutrality of China. Both powers
gave a general assurance that these
principles were acceptable to them.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-21
EMPEROR WILLIAM DECIDES
TO TAKE \ HOLIDAY TRIP
viii Leave Berlin Early i'm March and
Join the Imperial Yacht HOhen-
zoIIern at AItesina.

BERLIN, Feb. 2O.-EmperOr VIII
liam will start for the Mediterranean
on Monday. March s. joining the inn
perial yacht HOhenzollern at Messina.
Sicily. When the first news of the out
break of the war between Russia and
Japan was communicated TO ais Ma
jesty he gave up his proposed trip. but.
as the international situation became
calm, he again announced his inten-
ton of taking a holiday. The En-
press health prevents her accompany
Ing the Emperor to the Mediterranean
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one of those fictions which Europe is
so used to paying for with a most ex-
pensive armed peace. Russian VIC
tories will protect the west from the
horrors America is trying to keep off
by diplomacy. For Russia this heavy
cross is it's victory"
The report that Count Cassini. Rus
sian ambassador to Washington, is to
be recalled is absolutely unwarranted.
1t is understood that the Russians
taken prisoners in the Chemulpo bat
tie will be brought home. These men
will henceforth be n-combatants.
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army corps of Siberian Rifles have
already been organized and fourth
soon viii be completed. There is also
a brigade of cossack~ artillery, armed
with excellent mountain guns.
Although the Japanese seem to be
making Port Arthur one Of their main
detectives, military men here do not
believe that they will be able to eff
feet and hold landing there. The
entire country is strongly held by a
division of Cossac cks, which were quiet
ly moved to the Far East from the
Caucasus some time ago. Other Cos
sacks are under, orders to join their
comrades. The Russian army will
have a distinctly Cossack appearance.
SOLDIERS WE'LL TREATED.
Stories of privation suffered by the
soldiers on the military trains going
to the East. are grossly exaggerated.
Covered freight trucks have been con-
verted into really comfortable cars for
the men. The sides are lined with
felt. the windows have been cut, stoves
set up and the movable shelves used
for sleeping are removed in the day-
time. Each car can carry forty men.
but only thirty-six are taken. Each
man is allowed three-qparters of a
pound Of hot beef daily besides the
regular rations supplied from the spe-
cial kitchen cars.
The Viedomosti publishes an edi-
torial article on the pride shown i'm
Great Britain and the United States
in their pro-Japanese sympathies and
asks what these will ultimately cost
the cultured west. Answering this
question, the paper says:
aside from the yellow peril it is
hopeless blindness to not see that Rus
sia stands as barrier between the
rising power of Asia and other Euro
peans and to desire that this barrier
be swept away is absolute inbeciIity.
1t is claimed that Japan represents
civilization. The same thing was said
in 1866 about Prussia, and it was not
suspected that the success of Prussian
arms would be a continual source of
alarm, which only. ended when the
Franco Russian alliance established
the political balance of Europe
DIPLOMACY VERSUS WAR.
"One may bow down to the cultured
advance of Japan. but it brings to
western nations the idea of endless
wars. The east is now an area of Eu-
ropean competition. What China will
do in a week or in months. when her
war position is more clearly defined
and her neutrality. guaranteed by the
powers on the American receipt is
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submits Report on Dreyfus case.

PARIS, Feb. 20.-M. Boire, reporter
for the Court Of Cessation, submitted
his roprt or the Dreyfus case to-day.
The court viii take il Up next week
and IL is expected VIII complete its
examination carly in March
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God Is With U.s." Writes Kaiser in
Message Of Sympathy to
Gar Nicholas.

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 20.-The
cess to his presence, feels keenly the
outbreak of hostilities and sorrows at
the expense the war entails. Since the
news of the bombardment of Port Ar
thur he has been occupied with confer
ences, and has appeared in public only
on one or two occasions to review the
departing troops or to show himself at
window of the Winter Palace to ac-
cept patriotic demonstrations.
Persons who have seen the Car say
he is looking sad and careworn, and
that his well-known kindness of heart
causes him to feel acutely the loss of
his brave men. His sole recreation now
consists OF a morning saunter in the
garden adjoining the palace. The
ground is covered with snow, but still
he walks about, invariably accompa-
MED by five dogs. which are trained to
march in single file behind him. The
Gar selected one Of the dogs to head
the procession.
When the Car addressed some troops
a
in these words, Remember, your len
emy is brave, bold and cunning" he
could not disguise his emotion and his
voice shook very much. He is grieved
over what he considers to be the
treacherous conduct of the japanese.
SYNIPATHIZERS OF GAR.
1t is known that the Car has re-
ceived at least three personal letters
from European sovereigns expressing
their sympathy. They are Emperor
William. King Christian of Denmark
and King Oscar Of Sweden and Nor
way.
The letter from Emperor William
was brought by the commander of the
Alexandria III Regiment of Prussian
Grenadiers, of which the Car is
honorary colonel, and concluded with
the significant words: God is with US"
The epistle from the Cars august
grandfather, King Christian, is said to
be more than an ordinary exchange
between close relatives, and the mis-
sive from King Oscar is of the friend
lest character and contains the warm
est assurances for Russia in her hour
of trial and for the Car personally.
MOVEMENT OF TROOPS.
Military activity is proceeding on
an average scale and all is in readiness
for the mobilization OF the entire Rus
sian army, should that become neces-
sary. In fortnight 100, 600 additional
troops viii be in Manchuria. Three
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RUSSIAN WARSHIPS APPEAR IN THE STRAITS OF KOREA
AND CANNONADING IS HEARD OFF THE COAST OF JAPAN

D %
2 ~o 1~n
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CONDITIONS AS THEY
ARE TO-DAY IN PORT
vARTHUR STRONGHOLD

YINKOw, Feb. 2o.-By means of a
special permit obtained from Major
General Plug, Viceroy Alexieff's chief
of staff. newspaper correspondent
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proceed to the front in the spring. to
take personal command of the army.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-21
American Cruisers Sail for Shanghai.

MANILA. Feb. 2O.-The United
States protected cruisers Cincinnati
and Albany Of Rear Admiral Evans
fleet have sailed for Shanghai.
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MOVEMENT OF TROOPS.

Military activity is proceeding on
an average scale and all is in readiness
for the mobilization OF the entire Rus
sian army, should that become neces-
sary. In fortnight 100, 600 additional
troops viii be in Manchuria. Three
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-21
TIE FzEATEEs.

Alcazar-"The Charity Ball"
Matinee To-Day.
Calf liforuia-''Human Hearts"
Central-'sThe Men Of JiIntown." :"
Matinee To-Day.
Chutes-Vaudevt1l
olumbia-"Julius Caesar"
Fischer's-"Roly-Poly." Matinee
To-Day.
Grand-"Whoop-Dee-Doo."
Orpheum-VaudeTilIe. Matinee
To-Day.
Tivoli-"when Johnny Comes
Marching Home"
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-21

Forecast made at san Fran-s
cisco for thirty hours ending
midnight. February 81:
san Francisco and vicinity
Cloudy Sunday; probably rain;
tzSzh southerly winds.
a. G. McADIE,
District Forecaster.
The San Francisco call., 1904-02-21

Continucd ON Pagc .s, column 5.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-01

An amateur actor, who has a pro,
found faith IN the efficacy OF AdYertis.
ing, was complaining. after the enter.
tainmcnl TO the chairman Of the com.
mitfcc on arrangements.
Who sot up the programmed
asked the young man.
z did, replied the chairman. =
suppose you thlnA that your part og
the performances was not given sun.
Client prominence.
Il don't see that yon Ought to say
anything about the way IN witch We
called attention 60 you The audience
didn't seem Ia know you were there
"on tbs contrary. a number OF my
friends told me ! vas arst,raie, espe
claliy when ! sang that comic o
Il didn't hear anybody laughing.
"ot curse not And that's where
I say yea are 70 alamo How could
you e2poct them to laughs You didng
state IN he programme that Il was .
comic soag
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-01

DR. W H. rolman. director az the
American Institute of Social Science.
told the following story the other day
ss an unconscious illustration 81 the
prevailing sentiment in regard % the
race suicide problem;
"A family Of my acquaintance has
a certain pewter cup which has been
the property Of ave children Ia sue.
cesslon- az the period When they drst
begin . use cups. The other day
a II thc older children. = small hoy.
Was discussing the pr0pyiety q be-
slowing the cup upon some poor
child His little sister remarked
why, no, ven keep IA Cor the uext
baby
Well said the brother. I shd
thiRk God would have sense enough
20 know that ave babies 10 0ae fam
ny Was enough. -NeW York TimeA
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-01

vance yon the money TO exercise your
ofption, on the condition that you DO
80 when Il drops 70 20. You viii de-
post the stock with me and place Il
IN a pool 70 be handled AZ my discre-
ton. As an evidence % ms nood
faith ! now offer you IS for your stock
Eight points more than the market
price. After meeting the Morris
claim this win leave you a balance Of
100000"
General Garden looked into the
handsome face Of the young man who
calmly made this proposition. For
some moments he vas silent, but the
old hopes awoke and the courage OF
youth came back.
4 will follow -FOUR advice. Mr..
Blake be said. firmly. MY one am.
bition Is to insure the happiness Of
my daughter. You must be sure OF
your ground. and | am content 20 rely
on you judgment / therefore &C
cept your original offer. Dir. Blake.
and viii sign an agreement TO that
effect"
Blake called a legal subordinate
and. in General Gardens presence, die
tafed the terms Of the contract.
duplicate copies OF which were signed
and witnessed.
Z should be pleased and honored,"
said General Garden. as be arose to
go. ITO have you accept the humble
hospitality OF my temporary home.
II you have no other engagement. dine
with us on Thursday evening"
Il have none, and shall do myself
that pleasure. Until then. adieu. Gen
eral Garden"
James Blake shook hands with the
general and turned and entered John
Burt's private once.
"It's all right john" he exclaimed.
with the enthusiasm OF a boy. You
couldn't have managed il better your
self ] have his option and a contract
which gives as absolute control. He's
a dignihed and az times a crusty old
gentleman. but he stood In proper
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1904-09-01

Garden. with some eagerness. D
have I mentioned my good fortune in
consequence Of that change.
"And you Eood fortune is what.
papaT asked Jessie. without lining
her eyes.
a much more important position
has been awarded 20 me. with a cor,
responding increase ID emolnment."
replied General Garden with more o.
dignity than OF pride, Jessie uhrew
her arms around her fathers neck
and spoke tender words 81 ~congratala
ton.
we viii talk no more o. money
and other gloomy things" abe de
ciarcd with a laugh which brought the
roses to her checks. i am golng TO
play for yoa
Listen to this. papai" She ran her
Singers NJ the keys OF the piano
The liquid notes swellod into the ia.
~toxieatlag melody OF a gypsy dance
and ~quiyerod with the trililng Of birds
among the trees. For half an hour
Jessie played. Then she began a splF
tied recital Of her ~rxeFieBeos abnaad.
She mimicked the stsid old German
professors, and the general laughed
until the tears eonrsed down bis
checks.
General cardcn made an early ap.
polbtment with James blake and was
promptly admitted 20 the private 81.
Zee % the famous operator.
II you have no objection, generai.
said James Blake, after the usual com.
monplace remarks which preface ousi.
ness transactions. explain the exact
status Of this block Of 1. 4 o. stock
There Is no secre about Il. re.
piled the former banker "A number
81 years ago I became convinced that
the l. q o. railroad had a brilliant
future. ] purchased hnecn thousand
shares on speculation. Then the panic
swept the country. Not dreaming that
my bank would be- involved. ! decided
% protect my l. a O. stock and ac-
cordlngly bought Il IN at nfty, pay.
ing the sum of 100000 In cash. Then
the came and my hank wet
under with The others. Randolph Nor
ria was my principal creditor Mr..
Arthur Morris consented. as q per.
SonAl favor. 10 lend me two hundred
thousand dollars on the stock In.
terest and other charges have since
accumulated until Mr.. Morris has now
a claim Of s2sS.o 900 against the stock"
AT what price does Mr. Morris pro-
pose 20 sacrifice the stockg" asked
Blake.
AT twentysix.'
James blake made q rapid eAlcuia.
uoa on q writing pad,
4 have = proposition 20 make yoa.
General Carden.' be said = win al.