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MUST BE PUNISHED.
Dominican Murderers of American
Sailor Will Be Sternly Pursued.

The San Domingo troubles and the sho )t-
ing of an American sailor by the insurgents
were discussed by the cabinet today, and
the conclusion was unanimously reached
that the San Domingo situation must be
handled with firmness. To this end in view
the American naval force for those waters
will be increased. and the officer in COM
mand will be instructed to demand quickly
and imperatvely the punishment of the
murderers of the American and to uphold
the interests of Americans and the dignity
ot this government in 4 way to leave no
erroneous impression upon the minds OF
the natives whether insurgents or support
ers of the provisional government.
Secretary Moody was instructed to give
the necessary orders and he is preparing to
send the ships.
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JAPAN STATES HER CASE.
Government Issues Review Of the
Negotiations With Russia.

TOKYO. February 9.-Last night the for
eign office issued a review Of the negoti-
ations with Russia leading up to the rup-
ture of diplomatic relations. The review
says the last reply from Russia was re-
ceived at Tokyo January 9. In this reply
Russia did not mention the question of
the territorial integrity Of China in Man
churia on which Japan had asked for an
assurance, and that Russia insisted that
Japan recognize Manchuria and it's littoral
as outside her sphere of interest. and also
maintained her demands regarding q
neutral zone in Korean territory and the
unemployment by Japan of Korean ter
ritory for strategical purposes. The state.
ment concludes that the Japanese govern
rnent has been throughout actuated by
principles of moderation and impartiality.
and has demanded of the Russian govern
ment no more than the recognition of a
principle which has been repeatedly and
voluntarily announced by Russia herself.
While the Russian government has per-
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FRANCE TO BE NEUTRAL.
Russia Seems to Be Left Without
an Ally Now.

PARIS, February o.-The atti-
tude of the French government in
view of war is now definitely deter
mined upon. France will maintain
neutrality under any and all cir
cumstances, the Franco-Russian
alliance being construed as not re-
quiring France to intervene in be-
half of Russia even should Great
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other powers, Russia insisted on
three points:
Zone. On mutual and uncondi-
tional guarantee of this principle.
1.-TWO. On an undertaking to use
no part of Korea for strategic pur-
poses, as the authorization of such
action on the part of any foreign
power was directly opposed to the
principle of the independence of
Korea.
Three. On the preservation of
the full freedom of navigation of the
straits of Korea.
Trouble Over Manchuria.
"The project elaborated in this
sense did not satisfy the Japanese
government, which in its last pro-
posals not only declined to accept
the conditions which appeared as the
guarantee of the independence of
Korea, but also began at the same
time to insist on provisions to be
incorporated in a project regarding
the question of Manchuria.
"Such demands on the part of
Japan, naturally, were inadmissible,
the question of Russia's position in
Manchuria concerning in the first
place China, but also all the powers
having commercial interests in
China. The imperial government,
therefore, saw absolutely no reason
to include in special treaty with
japan regarding Korean affairs any
provisions concerning territory oc-
cupied by Russian troops. The i'm
perial government, however, did not
refuse, SO long as the occupation of
Manchuria lasts, to recognize both
the sovereignty of the Emperor of
China in Manchuria and also the
rights acquired there by the other
powers through treaties with China.
A declaration to this effect had al
ready been made to the foreign cabi-
nets.
"1n view of this the imperial gov
ernment, after charging its repre-
sentative at Tokyo to present its re-
ply to the last proposal of Japan,
was justified in expecting the Tokyo
cabinet to take into account the con-
siderations set forth above, and that
it would appreciate the wish mani
'fested by Russia to come to peace
full understanding with Japan. In
stead OF this the Japanese govern
ment, not even awaiting this reply,
decided to break off negotiations
and to suspend diplomatic relations.
The imperial government, while lay
ing on Japan the full responsibility
tor any consequences of such
course of action, will await the de-
velopment of events, and the mo-
ment it becomes necessary will take
the most decisive measures for the
protection OF its rights and interests
in the far east"
The Russian battle ship Retvizan was
built by the Cramps. at Philadelphia She
Is OF 12.1O tons displacement has 10000
indicated horsepower and has a speed of
Is knots per hour. Her armor is of Krupp
steel. from to 10 inches in thickness, and
her armament consists of 12-inch guns,
IL 6-inch guns, 20 3-inch guns, and % small
er rapid-fire guns.
The Cesarevitch Is a battle ship Of 13, 40
tons. built in France. In armor armament
and speed she about equals the Retvizan.
The Pallada is a cruiser of 1880 tons She
was built In Germany and was comnleted in
1902. Her armament consists of 6-inch
guns. 20 3-inch guns and 14-inch guns.
Her speed is estimated at 20 knots.
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Concession Granted by Mexico.

A report received at the State Depart
ment from United States Consul General
Canada at Vera Cruz, Mexico. states that
the Mexican government has given per-
mission to an American to explore for
term of one year within the maritime zone
of the federal government on the gulf coast
and the bottom of the sea contiguous there
to, for the purpose of locating petroleum
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Japanese Stole In in the Night and
Struck.
BIG FLEET OF THE MIKADO REPORTED TO BE
CRUISING OFF KOREAN COAST
AT PRESENT TIME.

ST. PETERSBURG, February
o.-An official dispatch received
here says that Japanese torpedo
boats have attacked the Russian
squadron in the outer roads at Port
Arthur and that three Russian
ships were damaged.
Admiral Alexieff's official report
of the attack by the Japanese is as
follows:
81 most respectfully inform your
majesty that at or about midnight
of February 80 Japanese torpedo
boats made a sudden attack by
means of mines upon the Russian
squadron in the outer roads of the
fortress of Port Arthur, in which
the battle ships Retvizan and Ce-
sarevitch and the cruiser Pallada
were damaged. An inspection is
being made to ascertain the charac-
ter OF the damage. Details are fol-
lowing for your majesty"
The imperial ball which was to
have been held this evening has
been Cancelled. At 2 o'clock this
afternoon the imperial court and all
functionaries will attend a solemn
te deum to pray for victory for the
Russian arms.
Russia Defines Position.
A lengthy official communication
issued today gives the Russian &C
count OF the negotiations which led
to the rupture.
Last year" says this foreign Of
flee note, "the Tokyo cabinet, under
the pretext of establishing the bal
ance of power and a more settled
order OF things on the shores Of the
Pacific, submitted to the imperial
government proposal for revi-
sion OF the existing treaties with
Korea. Russia consented, and
Viceroy Alexieff was charged to
draw Up project for new under
standing with Japan in co-opera-
ton with the Russian minister at
Tokyo, who was intrusted with the
negotiations with the Japanese gov
ernment. Although the exchange
of views with the Tokyo cabinet on
this subject were OF friendly char
acter, Japanese social circles and
the local and foreign press attempt
ed in every way to produce a war
like ferment among the Japanese
and to drive the government into
an armed conflict with Russia. I'm
der the influence thereof the Tokyo
cabinet began to formulate greater
and greater demands in the nego-
tiations, at the same time taking
most extensive measures to make
the country ready tor war.
'All these circumstances could not,
OF course, disturb Russia's equanim-
ity, but they induced her also to take
military and naval measures. Never
theless, to preserve peace in the far
east, Russia, so far as her incon-
testable rights and interests per-
mitted, gave the necessary attention
to the demands of the Tokyo cabi-
net and declared herself ready to
recognize Japan's privileged com
mercial and economic position i'll
the Korean peninsula, with the con-
cession of the right to protect it by
military force in the event of dis
turbances in that country. At the
same time, while vigorously observ-
ing the fundamental principle of her
policy regarding Korea, whose in
dependence and integrity were guar
anteed by previous understandings
with Japan and by treaties with
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Fresh Authority for Mexico's Executive

United States Consul General Canada has
reported to the State Department from Vera
Cruz, Mexico, that the Mexican congress
has passed an act by which the executive
Is authorized to grant concessions for estab-
fishing industrial enterprises new TO the
country and without the intervention of
congress, for five years. This special power
the executive may exercise whenever a con-
cession involves an expenditure of at least
100000 Mexican, and such concessions may
be granted from five to ten years.
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CONDITION CONTINUES GOOD.
Bulletin Regarding Senator Hanna Is
sued Shortly After Noon.

The consultation of physicians today was
not held until noon, owing to the delayed
arrival of DR.. Osler from Baltimore. 1t was
stated at the senator's hotel that his tenn
perature was two degrees lower than it
was Yesterday and that he was resting
comfortably.
Shortly after noon the physicians held a
consultation and afterward issued the fol-
lowing bulletin:
night last night. His temperature at noon
was 1902 pulse 90 His general condition
continues to be good. (Signed) Drs. RiXey.
Osler and Carter
What the Physicians Say.
The physicians declare that it is simply a
case of waiting for the fever to run its
course. The heart action continues good
and other things conspire to cause the
physicians to be extremely hopeful that he
will have sufficient strength to meet the
crisis in the disease.
Elmer Dover, Mr.. Hannas secretary,
thinks the crisis will come tomorrow. Mrs.
Hanna believes the senator contracted the
fever in New York, and that the crisis Will
not be reached until week from next
Sunday. The doctors are in doubt as to
when the crisis may be looked for. II Mr.
Dover's theory is correct they are confident
of the senator's recovery If the fever has
two weeks to run before reaching its eli
max they admit that with Mr. Hanna daily
growing weaker the outlook is not nearly
so favorable.
Condition Last Night.
Last evening Senator Hannas condition
was a little more encouraging, although
the extreme weakness which has been the
worst feature of his illness continued. There
has been less rritibility of his stomach. so
that he was able to take more nourishment
yesterday than for some days.
After the consultation of Drs. Rixey and
issued:
Mr.. Hanna's temperature at s p. m. was
102; his pulse, 30 and regular; respiration,
"a. There has been less irritab ability of the
stomach and his general condition is still
good.
Senator Hanna slept only f1tfully last
night, and then under the influence of
bromides. The sleep was unrefreshing. and
each hour shows that the fever is consum-
ing his store of strength.
Within the last twenty-four hours there
has been an undeniable increase in the dis
play of nervousness on the part of the pa
tient. Noises of passing teams, which only
family reach the, sick room, make the SEN
ator vince. Mr.. Hanna's nervous condition
has become so extremely acute that pre-
cautions were taken to prevent it from be-
ing further aggravated The hotel orches-
ira has ceased playing and tanbark was
spread on the street in front of the Airing
ton to deaden the sound of traffic.
These are but Indications of the extreme
gravity of the case and confirm the report
that the physicians have minimized the
condition of their patient.
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Berlin Hears the News.
PALLADA SAID TO BE SUNK.
Fate Of Other Russian Warships Off
Port Arthur in Doubt.

PARIS, February 8, 4:55 p.m.-It was an
nounced at the French foreign Office this
afternoon that the Russian cruiser Pallada
was sunk in the torpedo attack made by
the Japanese on the Russian feet Off Port
Arthur. The injuries sustained by the
Retvizan and Caesarevitch are not known.
1t was reported on the same authority
that the cable from Vladiyostock has been
cut.
Japan's Naval Tactics.
LONDON, February 9.-Night torpedo at
tacks on the part of the Japanese feet,
will, it is believed, be kept up as long as
the Russian fleet maintains it's necessarily
open position outside of Port Arthur This
will be done in the hope of breaking up the
Russians nerve.
The troops landing at Pen-Yang will be
pushed toward the Manchurian frontier.
Those at Fusan will proceed to Seoul.
Unless Viceroy Alexieff assumes the ag-
gressive no serious naval battle is expected
until the Decentralization Of the Japanese
troops is completed.
Japan Buys Chilean Cruiser.
LONDON, February 9.-According to q
special dispatch from Rome, the Chilean le-
cation there announces that Japan has pur-
chased the Chilean battle ship Captain Prat,
the cruiser Chacabuco and the gunboat AL
mirante Condell. The vessels, fully equip
ped, with sail Immediately for Nagasaki.
Telegraph Lines Cut Of.
COPENHAGEN, February 9.-The Great
Northern telegraph line to Japan. via Vladi-
vostock, has been closed to general traffic.
JAPAN STATES HER CASE.
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Britain or any third power inter-
vene in behalf of Japan.

DiltdlH VI any I'LL u PoWCi iilCi-
vene in behalf of Japan.
First Victory for Torpedo Boats.
LONDON, February 9.-The
naval men in London regarded the
result of Japan's first attack with
torpedo boats on the Russian fleet
off Port Arthur as being stagger-
ing one. They pointed out that
Viceroy Alexieh's reference to
"mines" obviously meant "torpe-
does" and said that if the Russian
vessels had been struck by White
head torpedoes they probably have
been sunk or are resting on the mud
in Port Arthur, in any case hope
lessly out of action for a consider
able time.
Russia Willing for Intervention.
LONDON, February o.-The
Japanese minister, Baron Hayashi,
said this afternoon:
Russia is making desperate eff
forts, through the various embas-
sizes, to have the powers intervene.
Russia is now willing to concede
everything, but the offer comes too
late"
Baron Hayashi added:
II learn on good authority that
the reply Russia intended to send
merely reiterated all the cardinal
points to which Japan had consist
entity objected"
Japanese Fleet Sails.
LONDON, February o.-Baron
Hayashi, the Japanese minister, in
formed the Associated Press today
that he had received this morning a
cable dispatch announcing the de-
parture of the Japanese fleet for the
Yellow sea. While he had no news
Of the engagement off Port Arthur,
the minister was aware that Japan
intended throughout this war to EN-
ploy torpedo boats to the fullest pos
sible extent. He had not heard of
the landing of Japanese troops in
Korea.
Russian Ships Damaged.
PORT ARTHUR, February o.
japanese torpedo boats attacked the
Russian fleet here during the night
and three of the Russian ships were
badly damaged. The Japanese, who
thus scored the first success of the
war, escaped undamaged. In.conse-
quence of the attack by the Japan
.ese torpedo boats martial law has
been proclaimed here.
Berlin Hears the News.
BERLIN, February "a special
telegram from St. Petersburg says
three Russian ships at Port Arthur
were severely damaged last night by
torpedoes discharged from Japanese
torpedo boats while the latter were
passing the harbor. Subsequently
large feet of Japanese battle ships
and cruisers appeared before the
port.
PALLADA SAID TO BE SUNK.
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The proof that an article
deserves public confidence
is inviting public attention
to it-otherwise advertis-
ing. It's only the article Of
merit that can stand pub
licity.
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desires to make an Oil painting of the Presi-
dent.
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sion Will be made not only for the needs of
today, but the prospective want that is i'm
pending as a condition to be met during
many months to come.
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NALL STREET. REVIEW
THE MARKET STYLE SHOWS LETHARGY.
Government Crop Report Was Consid- cred Unfavorable But Had Been Dfseounted-seiling of
 Steel Stocks.

NEW YORK, May 11.--There were periods of today's trading that were considerably more active than the re- cent average, but in the intervals. the dition of iethargy that has character ized 1t for some time. News develop ments were not lacking. but the re- sponse to them was very slight. The ed as decidedly unfavorable, in the amount of the probable yield indicated of winter wheat. But the showing had been discounted apparently both In the stock market and the grain market, neither of which was appreciably af- fected. Another news development to which general importance Is attached. although 1t has been long expected Is the proposed issue of debenture bonds by the New York Central, reports of which were generally credited. ali though not officially confirmed before the market closed. The issue of a bond for moderate term and at rate of interest above that recently paid by peted. With both stock and bonds au- thorized and not issued, 1t Is evidently an admission in effect of the impossi- bility of of issuing these on favorable other hand. the placing of the denture issue with a syndicate is evidence Of some improvement in the absorptive power of the bond market. The con-
 
 was the selling of the United States Steel stocks. which carried the com mon stock to If. level never before touched. The selling was attributed trade. Reports from the trade were of declines in demand for iron and ex- banding facilities for output by the United States Steel Corporations iron by independent producers and sugges- tions of plans for steel works to pro- vide consumption for their product But by far the most notable develop ment of the day was the enormous gold movement Total engagements for shipments by tomorrow's steamer reached s9.000,00 This concentra feis movement Is so little in accord with the intimation of those having the Panama paymsht i1S m charge that the transfer paratlveiy small amounts, that there was room to question whether tha movement was not in large part due tn U.nef ynt causes than the Panama pay- out yesterday $15. 100000 on the Pana- ma Canal payment to Morgan & Co. the repository banks were called ,non ss sia sne sae osa osame time to pay over about mat there was little net increases jr the available suppl yto provide for to- 1ays heavy exports of gold. Can nnnn money responded to the heavy inroads q .. o'oa iSsSiNeS, the rate rising to 7 per cent The time money market Is not yet affected, Railroads made f,r- tner poor returns on earnings. Con soiidated Gas fiuctuated under the on- erations directed against the shorts in ttne tne stock. The market closed steady. put not far from the lowest a rise of l l-2 in Amalgamated Copper helpinr to steady the close, tpihs
 The bond market became irregular in sympathy with the late weakness Tn stocks. Total sales, par vaIue S1 aAs' ooo. United States bonds were mn, on call u"
 NEW YORK STOCK LIST.
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NEW YORK COTTON FUTURES.
 NEW YORK. May st1.-Following were the quotations the cotton exchange to-
NEW ORLEANs COTTON.

NEW ORLEANS. May 11.-spot cotton quiet; demand light and supply limited Sales 575 bales. including 600 to arrive; de- iivered on contracts. 500. Quotations un- changed.
 Futures opened quiet with priceC I point higher to points lower. influenced by the decline in Liverpool In the early trading the leading bull was heavy bidder for May and July Offerings of May were free Fluctuations in July ranged from l3 94 to fl. 10. The fall and winter months were steadied somewhat by the low temperatures shown on the weather map. Later in the day firmer tone given the market hy the report that minus correction of about 17.000 bales had been made in the stock of cotton in the port of Boston Such correction brings the stock at that port down to about 5000 bales. and of course ously near to the stocks at all ports a wear ago. The market closed firm with net gains of T@i0 points old crop months and 4d7 on the new.
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KANSAS CITY LIVE STOCK,

KANSAS CITY, May 11.-Cattle-Recelpts 7.S00. including 50 Southerns. Export and dressed beef steers 1 4.60@5. .25; fair to good 4.O0@4.5o: Western fed steers, 4.00@4 TO: stockers and feeders, 3.25@4.7O; Southern steers. 3.7594.s5; Southern cows 225@ 3. 45; native cows 2.00@4.2 25: native heifers weak to 10c lower. 3 50@4.75 bulls. 2.5O9 3. so: calves, 3.75@5.50.
 Hogs@-Receipts. 12.000. Market Sc lower Top, S5; bulk of sales. 4.65@4.S so; heavy 4.75G4.s5; packers, 4,65d4.SO; pigs and lights 4.0O64.70.
 Sheep-Receipts, 2,O0o. Market steady Native lambs. 5.50@6.60; Western lambs 5.00@6.65; fed ewes. .00@5. co; yearlings 4.50@5.25: clipped sheep. 1. 50@4.75; stock CTS and feeders 8 50mA5O
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NAVAL. STORES.

SAVANNAH, May 11.-Turpentine firm, Rosin firm; sales, 734; receipts. 2,5s2; ex- ports 59O. Quote: A, B, c, 2.50; D. 2,55; E. 2.e0; F. 2.TO; G. 2.75; H, 2.75; I. 2.sO; K, 3.l5; M, $40; N, S.s5; W G, 3.55; W W. S.S5.
 RLESTON-Turpentine nothing do- ing. Rosin firm. Quote; A, B. c, D. 2.S5; E, 2.45; G, 2.55; H, 2.65; I, 2.70; K, 8 %; M. 10; N, 8. 20; W G. 3. 70: W W. S.60.
 INGTON-Turpentine, nothing do- ing; receipts, IT. Resin steady, 2.55; re- ceipts, 137. Tar firm, 2 LOO: receipts, 4. Crude turpcntine firm. 2.25, SIS and 4. %; receipts, 2S.
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MARINE NEWS
MnnIT n

MoBILE.-Cleared: Strs. Belize, Nor, Christiansen. Belize; FoFrt Morgan, Nor. Sabine Pass
 KEY WEST.-Arrived Strs OIivette Port Tampa and sailed for Havana Yave tussel Csrdenas; Addie Cole. Baden, Mu- teres; Hastings. Sawyer Cardenas; Annie Woods Allie, and sailed for Bonacao.
 NEW YORK.-Sailed: Teutonlc, Liverpool
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CINCINNATI PROVISIONS.

CINCINNATI. May l1.-Flour firm. Lard quiet. 61O Bulk meats quiet. 637A Bacon steady. 7.62ls. Whiskey quiet. l2S. Sugar easy.
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Would you like to attend the ss. Louis Exposition and have nIl exDenscs. including railroad fare and hotel nc. cOninnOdations, given you, absolutely frees Then read the offer contained In the full page advertisem'At else where in tOday's Advertiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
NEW YORK COFFEE AND sueAR.

NEW YORK. May 11.--Coffee-Spot Rio quiet: mild quiet.
 Futures opened steady at unchanged prices to decline of points under scat tered sales following lower French cables and fair receipts It seemed. however. as if liquidation which has recently been fea- ture had about run it's course and the mar ket during the day ruled generally steady. closing steady, unchanged to a decline of points. Sales. 32.75O bags.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
NEW YORK DRY GOODs.

NEW YORK May iI-Buyers of dry goods show continued apathy. although here and there a disposition to take goods on memorandum is evidenced. The announce ment of the liquidation of Sweetzer. Penn broke X Company has been the topic of conversation throughouE the trade to-day. and considerable speculation has been in- dulged in regarding the ultimate issue.