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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
TALKING OVER THE
 TERMS OF PEACE Diplomats Think Japan Would
 Welcome 0vertureS RUSSIA WOULD NOT AGREE Secretary Hays Note Regarding the Administrative Entity of China
 Is Basis of Discus
RUSSIA WOULD NOT AGREE

St. Petersburg. August 1O--Discounting the fall of Port Arthur and the defeat of General Kuropatkin the hands of the combined Japanese armies, some diplo- matists are already speculating upon the situation and the question as to whether it is possible that a way could be opened for peace.
 The almost unanimous opinion prevails that with her present record of victories, combined with the financial difficulty of continuing the war indefinitely, Japan would welcome peace, arl the almost equally unanimous verdict Is that. Russia would adopt a contrary course Even should every Russian soldier be driven out of Manchuria, the diplomats believe that Russia could not afford to yield, but would be compelled to doggedly continue the war, collect another army in Siberia and take the offensive next year.
 Might Force Intervention.
 Several keen diplomats, however, are of the opinion that the Japanese by clever coup in the event of Kuropatkin being routed might perhaps force the powers to intervene in q way that Russia could not resist A diplomat representing Euro pean power to the court of Emperor Mich olas said to the Associated Press:
 Secretary Hays note opening a way for the guarantee of the administrative entity of China, to which all the powers subscribed in principle, may after all be the means of bringing about peace If Japan, pushing the Russian military forces out of Manchuria and obtaining undsputed possession should then for- mally relnquish the province to China, it's real owner, the call upon the pow CTS to protect the entity of the celestial empire, I do not think the powers could escape responsibility.
 Specifically Exempts Manchuria.
 "It might be observed that the reply of the powers to Secretary Hays cir cular note specifically exempts Manchuria as a zone of military operations but as Russia is no longer in Manchuria and should Japan refuse to relinquish the province. an entirely different situation would be created.
 Tt might also occur that MT. Hays circular was designed apparently for the embodiment of China and secondly tho dismemberment of the territory of the empire by the powers at the end of the war.
 There would, of course, be difficulties growing cut of the predictions of the var tous papers. Nevertheless. all the powers. believe are in accord Tn a common de- sire to see peace restored and many are of the opinion that the only hope Of peace Is in the immediate future, If the Japanese succeed in driving the Russians cut of Manchuria rests upon the inter yention of all the powers on the basis of their replies to MT. Hays note.
 Russia could better afford to yield to the powers tran to Japan alone"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
Fleet Escapes From Harbor.

Che Foo, August 11.--G:so a. m.)A Rus sian torpedo boat destroyer entered Che Foo harbor at 530 o'clock this morning and reported that six Russian battleships. four cruisers and half of the torpedo boats escaped from Port Arthur yesterday morning.
 The torpedo boat destroyer left Port Arthur last night, bringing in five pas- sengers who stated that the Japanese fleet is pursuing the Russians. and that 8 battle on the open sea is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
German Steamer Is Condemned.

Vladivostock. August 9--(Delayed)- prize court today condemned the Ger man steamer Thea, which was sunk by the Vladivostock squadron off the coast of Japan July 24 and declared that the Russian cruisers were justified in sink ing the vessel.
 Evidence was produced that the Thea was chartered by Japanese company. the khakosanni and Gossakaia, and that since March 25 she had been engaged exclusively in the Japanese trade between Japanese ports On this ground the court declared that she had lost all her rights as the vessel of neutral nation, and especially as her cargo, which consisted of fish. was intended for the use of the Japanese. All Is quiet in this region. Rain is beginning to fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
May Form New Company.

Chicago, August 10.-There was re- vival today of talk concerning the for nation of a new stock yards corporation to build a general stock yards on the Stickney tract on the Chicago drainage canal. This property project Is credited to the Hateey brothers, former packers. now engaged on board of trade operations.
 They are said to have secured extensive interests In the properties that were in the possession of President Stiekney of the Great Western railroad. In con- nection with Isaac Heilner, a cattle spec ulator at the yards, who Lss also con- ducted slaughteroing operations. has cured two killing plants and has entered the field as an independent packer. One of the plants Is close to the Stickney tract
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
National Banks In Alabama.

Washington, August 1O.-(Special. )-Tbe comptroller of the currency today ap- proved applications to organize national banks in Alabama as follows: The first ational Bank of Piedmont with a capital of $25,OOO by o. W. Sharpe. M. B. We'll born, G. P. Wolf, J. W. Hawke F. NJ Formby and others the Citizens National Bank of Thomasville with capital of $25o0O by J. w. Tucker W w. Bettfs, J. II. Wood W. I. Waller and J. V. Adams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11

take a leading role in European politics. It declares that such programme is fraught with danger and it will speedily crystalize in general European coalition. against the United States, which 1t says already is imminent.
 The St. Petersburg papers generally adopt self congratulatory tone in com menting on the decision of the prize court in the case of the British steamer Knight Commander. They say that the proof that the vessel undoubtedly carried contraband of war has eliminated the United States from the discussion for the time being and has deprived Great Britain of a strong ally in her protests against the actions of Russian warshlps on the high seas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11

most aggravated. the patient having fre- quent hallucinations and displaying ex- treme weakness. The family, accordingly called two famous liver specialists, Prof. Hans Kehr, German and pr. Artemur, Canadian surgeon. who decided that since the liver had ceased to perfrom its function, an immediate operation was the only hope of saving the patient life. The operation was performed at noon today At first it appeared that the operation would prove successful and the patient was removed from the operating table to his bed but the pulse became more feeble and despite the injections of serum, Waldeck gradually sank and died without regaining consciousness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
PLAY BETWEEN SHOWERS.
All Tennis Players Are Shut Out Ex-
 cept Those From Atlanta.

Atlanta, Aug. 1O.-Between the showers today a number of sets were played in the southern championship tennis tour nament resulting in singles, in shutting out from the semi-fnals all but Atlanta players.
 Tascott, Atlanta, won from Norman Farrell, Nashville. 6-4; 4-6; 6-S.
 Nat Thornton, Atlanta, beat Lee Me- Clung. Louisville. GA; 4-6; 6-2.
 s. C. Williams. Atlanta beat Bradley Walker, Nashville, 6-3; 6-1.
 In doubles Mooney and Cooper, Mur- freesboro, beat Cothran and Spencer, Rome, who had survived the first round, so; 6-0.
 Payne and Logan, New Orleans. won from Farrell and Walker, Nashville. ca: 6-3
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
HARRISON IS SUGGESTED.
Is Said to Be Tammany Candidate for
 Governor of New York.

Esopus, N. Y, August 10.-Francis Burton Harrison, who represents the Thirteenth New York district in con gress, was put forward today for the democratic nomination for governor of New York. His name was suggested in an informal manner between New York politicians on the way to Esopus. It was received SO favorably that some of the Tammany officials predicted that the names of Mayor Mcclellan and former Secretary of War Daniel Lamont would be eliminated.
 A boom for Mir. Harrison at this time is said to be in keeping with the state leaders policy to give the gov ernorship nomination to Tammany and satisfy the demand of that organiza- tion that it's claims be recognized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
cossacks Are Continually RaIding.

sintsintin, August 7.--Delayed )-Cos- sacks are continually raiding in the south, and are annoying the right flank of the Japanese force on the Siamatsze. There have been several daring night attacks in which the Cossacks suffered little loss
 The Japanese are bringing up hundreds of portable storeLouses. which they are pushing out with the advance, making sub-bases for provisions and ammunition.
 The Japanese are treating their prison CTS well. They recently got Cossack drunk. and the prisoner in a drunken frenzy killed Japanese officer. He was not executed but was sent south under guard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
Davis Returns Home.

Elhns, W. Va, August 11.-Candi. date Henry G. Davis returned to his home here today from Mountain Lake Park. This afternoon party of Phil adelphia and Baltimore business men, who are on tour of the Wabash rail- road. called at Graceland and were received cordially by the vice presi. dential candidate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
Enormous Garrison at Mukden.

London, August 10.-A correspondent of the Daily Mail, who visited Sing Montain which is on neutral territory about thirty miles west of Mukden, cables the follow ing under date of August 10:
 There Is an enormous garrison at Muk- den, endorsements having arrived very rapidly.
 There are no Japanese north of the city. A force of some strength lies twenty miles to the south and there is another Japanese army five miles east of Liao Yang
 T learn from a reliable source that the rain season has compelled the army to fall back on Chitsu."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
ALL DAY BATTLE
 FOUGHT AT SEA Russian Fleet Makes Is Escape
 from Port Arthur KUROPATKIN IS RETRIEVING Dispatches Say He Is Taking Advant- age of Only Way Left to Get
 Away From Lao
 I4t Yang.
 
KUROPATKIN IS RETRIEVING

Tolzio. August 1.-The Russian fleet emerged from Port Arthur Wednesday and a severe engagement with the Ja- panese lasting all day followed The Ja- panese destroyers attacked the Russians at night The results of the engagement are unknown.
 The Russian battleships Retvizan and Pobieba were seen outside of Port Arthur this (Thursday) morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
WILL MAKE EFFORT TOWARD MEDIATION Packers to be Approached This
 Morning SETTLEMENT HOPED FOR Mayor Harrison Has Ordered lnvesti- gaton of Sanitary Conditions In Packing Houses Where Strike
 Breakers Are Housed.
SETTLEMENT HOPED FOR

Chicago, August Predetermined efforts are being made to settle the stockyards strike by mediation.
 Negotiations begun early today between the retail butchers and grocers and the representatives of labor unions which would be undoubtedly involved in the strike should it be prolonged much longer. resulted tonight in the appointment of a committee composed of those who attend ed today's meeting to negotiate with the packers tomorrow in an attempt to bring about a joint meeting between the em- ployers and the striking unions.
 It was the sentiment of all who attend ed todays conference that should the meeting be arranged between the two op- posing interests a settlement satisfactory to both sides could be reached.
 Gompers Is Coming.
 Samuel Gompers president of the Amer ican Federation of Labor. has been sum moned to Chicago to see if he cannot accomplish something through mediation. MT. Gompers will arrive Sunday morning.
 Today's meeting with the union leaders was called at the instance of the Retail Butchers and Grocers association. It was primarily a meeting of business men whose interests are not indirectly affected by the strike and of the representatives of the unions who would be drawn into the issue between the packers and the strikers should the order declaring the boycott against the meat markets that are buying directly from the packers be indorsed by the teamsters joint council.
 Refuse to Make Comments.
 When the packers were told of the in- tended visit of the Intermediary commit tee tomorrow all of them declined to make any comment on what if anything might be expected from the meeting.
 Under the direction of Mayor Carter IT.. Harrison, who was urged to take the step by a committee composed of labor leaders and several aldermen. an investi- gation into the sanitary conditions of the various packing plants where strike breakers are being housed was begun today. The investigation will probably last two or three days and when 1t Is finished a report will be made to the rnayor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
Porto Rican Officers Appointed.

Washington. August 1o-President Roosevelt today appointed Regis H. Post of New York to be secretary of Porto Rico and Eustis Rockwell of the District of Columbia to be auditor of Porto Rico to be effective September 1 next. The appointments are made temporarily until the President shall have time to reorgan- ize the entire council of the island gov ernment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
Newspapers Are Pleased.

St. Petersburg, August 1O-T:O4 a. m)-- The Russ this morning sees In the threat ened creaking of diplomatic relations be- tween the United States and Turkey, not only election tactics. calculated to strengthen the hands of the imperialstic party in the United States. but another trial of strength against one of the weaker governments. preparatory to an effort to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
All Are Pleased with Judge
 ParkeT's Uterance
IS DEMOCRATIC ID THE CORE
Chairman cowherd Says Speech Ia Keynote Around Which Party Can Rally and March
 to viktory.

Washington, August 1O.-(Speclal1- Democrats in Washington are delighted over the speech of acceptance of Judge Alton B. Parker. Without exception they pronounce 1t document of great ability. placing the issue of the campaign before the people in a masterly and dignlf1ed way.
 Few public atterances have been looked forward to with more interest than to- days speech of the democratic nominee. What he would say, and how he would say 1t, has been a constant theme of dis- cusslon ever since his selection as tho candidate of his party. There has never been a question in the minds of the dem ocrats who have met and talked with Judge Parker that he would rise fully to committee in way which would reach the hearts of every democrat in the Unit ed States and gain to the support of the party thousands of other citizens through out the country who are interested in having at Washington an administration founded upon law.
 Chairman Cowherd of the democratic committee, says Judge Parker's speech contains just as much sentiments as ons would expect from a man who had tha courage to stipulate the conditions under which he would accept tho nomination of a great party for the high office.e Said MT. CoWherd;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
Rumor of MuravieTs Appointment.

St. Petersburg, August 11.-There Is a persistent rumor that the emperor has signed the appointment of minister of justice, Muraveff, as minister of the In terior in succession of the late yon PlehVe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
wiu Not Call Imperial Conference

London, August 1o.-Premier Balfour an- nounced in the house of commons that he did not propose at present to call an imperial conference or appoint a royal commission to examine the fiscal situation of the empire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
Track Is Washed Out.

El Paso, Tex, August 10.-A flood today washed out ten miles of Rock Island track near Tucumcari, N. M. The track is light grade and can be rebuilt in few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
Have Again Protested.

San Domingo, Santo Domingo. Au. gust 10.-The French and Belgian gov ernments have again protested ofils ciallly to the government at Romd against the Itaian-Dominican protccols which instrument, they claim, violates the rights of French and Italian citL zens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
Nomlnates UnreIentIng Foe.

The First Maryland district convention this afternoon made Former Governor Elihu F. Jackson. democratic nominee for congress. thus placing him In opposition to his brother. Representative William H. Jackson. who was nominated by tha republicans here last week
 Jackson was not an ayowed candidate but Former Governor John Walter Smith. whom he beat for the United States sem ate at Annapolis last winter by throwing eastern shore votes to Rayner of Baiti- more. today urged the nomination of his unrelenting foe. and himself made tho speech in convention presenting his name.
 The incumbent was elected by major- ity of about lS00. The democrats believe the will carry the district this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
CHAIRMAN CLARK
 MAKES ADDRESS
Formally Notifies Judge Parker of His Nomination for President By
 Democratic Convention.

Chairman Clark in his speech of notifi- cation spoke as follows
 Judge Parker: The most momentous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
Has Rlnq of Sincerity.

Judge Parkers speech of acceptanee has the ring of sincerity. Ii is notable for the absence of jlngolsm. He prefers to be classed as one, who, if elected to office. would obey the constitution" said Representative Pou of North Carolina to- night.
 'Likewise he is willing to concede that the people know what they want" hs continued. If elected, and I believe ha will be. he will not attempt to put in force laws which have never passed either house of congress. His speech will win over to him, believe, many an inde- pendent vote. How different is this man from Col Roosevelt. What does our mili- tary president care for the constitution Roosevelt admires Napoleon. Judge Par ker admires Washington. Roosevelt can tell you wherein Washington was a fall ure. Parker-I will wager-thinks Ma poeon was a murderer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
Will Meet Responsive Chord.

His views on imperialism will meet responsive chord in the heart of every true American and his suggestions on tho line of executive encroachment upon tho legislative branch of the government should arouse thinking people to the dan- gers involved In such practices. Judge Parker comes out strong for an economl- cal administration of the government and q return to those methods under which public affairs are administered with the same care bestowed by the private in- dividual.
 Ills speech will appeal to all thinking men it Is platform in itself and will win him many votes"
 Former Senator Jones, Representatives Gilbert and James of Kentucky, Repre- sentative Humphrey of Mississippi, Rep- resentatye Pou of North Carolina and other democratic members of congress who were here today are highly pleased with Judge Parkers speech. They be- lieved 1t campaign document in Itself and one which when read by the thous- ands of voters will strongly appeal to them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-11
Democratic to tho core.

'IIls doctrine is democratic to the core and his speech is a keynote around which tho party can rally and fight the battle which will lead to victory.
 T regret that Judge Parker should have seen 1t to renounee second term, for there Is no reason why good man should not be elected twice to the presi. dency
 The position he takes. however Illus trates the high character or the man and the noble ideas that guide his conduct"
 "On the tariff question Judge Parker voices the sentiment of his party We favor T reasonable reduction in the tariff schedules brought about under conditions that will not unsettle business The pres ent tariff law Is unjust and l believe with our candidate that the majority of the voters of the country will so decide. Judge Parker calls attention to the weak spot of the republican party when he says that what Is needed in the trust question Is officials having both the disposition and the courage to enforce existing anti trust laws. If the laws In this respect are not sufficient Judge Parker, like all democrats, favors such other and more stringent laws us will give the people lust and full measure of relief
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08
JUDGE HOOKER
Investigated by State Bar
Association.

Fredonia, N. Y, July 6.--The sub
committee of the State Bar Associa-
tion resumed its investigation today of
the charges against Judge Warren b.
Hooker, commenced on May "a and
adjourned to this date. The session
was behind closed doors
The subject of the inquiry today
was the appointment of Frank p.
Ball, a laborer In the Fredonia post
off1cs at 5000 year. Ball, it is
charged, received $2,532.07 for which
he rendered no equivalent. He was
appointed by Postmaster Arthur r.
Moore in obedience, it is charged, to
orders from Washington. He contin-
ued under Postmaster M. H. Taylor.
The government demanded restitution
of the amount from Moore and Tay-
lor. Moore refused but Taylor COM
piled. The amount due from Moore
was promptly paid by some one whose
identity is not known.
Moore and Taylor were before the
committee all day today.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08
THE MACCABEES.
Object to increase the Insurance Rates
of the Order.

Object to increase the Insurance Rates
of the Order.
Orrville Crescent: The members of
the knights OF the Maccabees all over
the country are up in arms against a
proposed revision on the orders insur-
ance rates, which will be voted upon at
Detroit next month. 1t is reported
that the proposed revision of rates will
raise the cost of insurace in the order
from one hundred to four hundred per
cent and practically eliminate the pro-
lection to members after reaching the
age of 70 years. In Toledo, where the
order is very strong, the protest has
beer sanctioned by every tent in the
city Resolute tent No. 25, of Orrville,
has Joined in the general crusade
against revision and has adopted reso-
lutions protesting against the proposed
increase.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08
He Started a Fight.

Susan Reed, a colored woman, and
Thomas Bender were arrested yester-
day afternoon by officer Joe Ryan at
the Reed woman's house on Saxton
street near the Fort Wayne railroad
station. Bender was intoxicated and
it seems, he started a fight in Reeds
where he has been living for some
time. Ryan made the arrests as Bender
was being elected into the street. The
woman is charged with disturbing the
peace, her male companion with
drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
Susan was given liberty until this
morning upon a bond signed by her.
self and her attorney. She had been
In the prison about an hour and half
before securing her freedom.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-07-08
BAILEY
OF TEXAS HAS BEEN Sc.
LECTED FOR
PERMANENT CHAIRMAN
Three Platforms Submit
ted for Consideration.

st. Louis, July 6.-Senator Joseph
w. Bailey of Texas was selected this
afternoon for permanent chairman of
the Democratic National convention.
Friends presented the name of Champ
Clark of Missouri before the COM
mltt 70 on permanent organization.
The only objection to Bailey was
that the temporary chairmanship had
already been given to q southern man.
Bailey was elected by vote of 18 to
16. G. e. Walsh, secretary of the
National committee was chosen sec
retary of the convention.
Senator Daniels of Virginia was
elected chairman Of the committee on
resolutions. Platforms were submit
ted by Mr.. Poe of Maryland on behalf
of Senator German; by John Sharp
Williams, of Mississippi, and by Sen
ator Newlands of Nevada A plank
demanding protection to American
citizens travelling in Russia was sub
mittcd by Representative Emerich of
Illinois and Goldfcgle of New York
A sub committee of eleven was Sc
lectei to begin work on the platform
at o'clock tonight. The committee
on credentials, which will begin its
work at 7 o'clock tonight has effect
ed temporary organization by select
ing edwin Robinson of Alabama as
chairman.