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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
EXPENSE OF THE WAR
TELLING ON RUSSIA.

London, April 1S.-Reports are again
IN circulation here of Russia's need to
raise money When the war broke
out the gold held abroad by the Bank
OF Russia amounted to $S7,50O,000 OF
this amount $50,0O0,00O has been ex-
pended, and, therefore, according to
these reports, it would be soon neces-
sary to have recourse to the gold held
in the treasury.
According to a telegram from Brus-
sells printed this morning the outcome
OF the ways and means conference at
st. Petersburg will be the issue of
$20O,OOO,000 in per cent. treasury bonds
In Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam.
Vice Admiral Togos report is ac-
cepted here as fully explaining the
mystery of the destruction of the bat
tleship Petropavlovsk, and the news
papers pay warm tributes to the daring
and skill displayed by the Japanese,
contrasting these with the apparent
lack OF foresight and vigilance on the
part of the Russians.
War correspondents arriving at
Eng Yang report that the roads are
IN terrible condition. but that the
japanese troops in marching display
splendid endurance.
The Daily Mails Ping Yang corre
spondent says that food supplies are
being pushed forward on a gigantic
scale All the preparations prove that
the Japanese are in readiness to sus-
tain campaign.
The correspondent describes the ir-
resistible courage shown by the Japa-
nese in the fighting at Chong Ju,
charging recklessly up hill in the face
OF superior numbers. He relates Incl
dents showing the individual initiative
of the japanese soldiers. A private
got isolated and saw the main body
of the Russians making for the south
gate of the town. He hid himself UNI
til the Russians approached and then
deliberately shot the Russian COM
mander, throwing the force into con-
fusion.
The Daily Chronicles correspondent
at Shan Hal Kwan gives report that
japanese fleet of twenty-six vessels
has been seen escorting 100 transports
north of Port Arthur.
Reports emanate from various quar-
tiers that trouble is imminent between
Russia and China. but there is no au-
thentic news to this effect. Some St.
Petersburg correspondents consider
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
CONFIRMS THE ACCOUNT
GIVEN BY ADMIRAL T00G.

London, April 1S.--The correspondent
of the Times on board the steamer
Haimun sends by wireless telegraph a
description confirming Vice Admiral
Togos report of the Port Arthur opera
tons. He says that when the Russia n
fleet had been enticed fifteen miles out
was notified. By piece of bad luck
the wind at this moment freshened
and dispelled the mist and enabled Ad-
miral Makaroff to guess the ruse and
retire at full speed to Port Arthur.
1t was a magnificent spectacle, but
the Russians had not been enticed suf-
ficiently far from the harbor.
At the close of a three-days' engage
ment on April 15 the whole Japanese
force returned to the main rendezvo Gus.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
Henry III. smith.

Mr.. Henry H. Smith, former journal
clerk of the House of Representatives
and a recognized authority on parlia-
mentary practice, died at the Savannah
Hospital yesterday morning.
Mr.. Smith came to Savannah from
Washington about ten days ago. His
health was impaired and he came to
this city for treatment. He was about
81 years of age and leaves wife and
son. The remains will probably be
shipped North to-day.
Mr.. Smith was the author of several
books and was engaged in writing a
history of the States in Congress
when his health failed him. BY rea-
son of his long connection with Con-
gress, few persons enjoyed wider ac-
quaintance with public men. The ex-
act cause of Mr.. Smiths death was not
defined by his attending physician.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
REFUSES TO BELIEVE
THE JAPANESE DID IT.

ST. Petersburg April 17.-"Notwith-
standing Vice Admiral Togo's claim
that mines laid by his vessels were
responsible for the disaster to the
Petropavlovsk," said high naval au
thority, who is in a position to have
access to all government reports, to
the Associated Press, Il am more than
ever convinced that the Petropavlovsk
and the Pobieda did not strike Japa-
nese mines. Each ship was struck un-
der the hull, amidships, while mine
would have exploded on first contact
near the bows. The fact that in both
cases the ships were struck amidships
might warrant the acceptance of the
theory regarding submarine vessels,
although personally / do not hold that
idea. The Pobieda probably escaped
the fate of the Petropavlovsk because
she carried coal in her bunkers be-
tween the bottom and the boilers,
which, moreover, are of the BelleVille
tyne, whereas, the boilers of the Petro-
pavlovsk were of Scotch make, and
were not protected by her bunkers"
One of the shrewdest naval attaches
at st. Petersburg, however told the
Associated Press that he believed the
Japanese laid the mines which were
responsible for the disaster, pointing
ont that this was one of the oldest
systems of blockading when ships did
not dare to run the risk of entering
under an enemys guns.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
TWO new STARS
TO SHINE ON FLAG
OKLAHOMA AND ARIZONA
100 nE ADDED TO THE STARS AND
STRIPES CONSTELLATION.

.,.cted That the House of Repre-
.,tatives ON Tuesday Will Put
through the Statehood Bill, Add
,,,. indian Territory to Oklahoma
and New Mexico to Arizona and
waking Two New States-HOuse
and senate Forecast.
Washington. April 17.-Statehood
or5 yhip subsidy will be the features
~ -be House proceedings this week,
u,it1 conference reports and minor
Mills 10 fill in the gaps. The Commit
,as on Rules on Monday morning will
rrins in a rule for consideration of the
statehood bill Tuesday and it is now
,ba intention to dispose of this bill en-
ttrely on Tuesday.
The rule making a special order for
,ba Gardiner bill providing for joint
commission of members of the House
and Senate to investigate the whole
question of ship subsidy during the re-
cess of Congress, will be brought for
ward on Wednesday. The Alaska dele
rate bill will receive consideration
whenever there is nothing else before
the House.
The present plan of the leaders con-
template final adjournment April %.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
GAS WENT OUT, THEN
POURED THROUGH JETS.
Great Peril Threatens Mount Vernon
and Pelham.

Great Peril Threatens Mount Vernon
and Pelham.
Mount Vernon, n. Y, April 1.-THE
bursting of large gas main tonight
has left this city and Pelham in a
situation of great peril An accident
befell the Westchester Lighting Com
pany, which furnishes the gas to the
places. as the result of which the gas
went out for a time and then started
up again, pouring out it's poisonous
fumes in homes when nine-tenths Of
the residents were asleep.
The police and firemen were hurried
ly summoned, and they made hur-
ried investigation and notified the
householders of their danger. Bells
were rung and whistles shrieked to
spread the alarm. Telephones were
called into requisition, but the great
est danger is to those who live in out
lying districts. where it is as yet inn
possible to reach.
Mount Vernon is a city covering a
dozen square miles, with a population
of $4,000.
There were many reports Of families
who woke up just in time to smell the
fumes and to escape from their homes.
Mr.. William Martens. wife of one of
the wealthiest residents of Mount Ver-
non, woke up and found the house fill-
ed with gas.
The family of Albert Buckley was
also nearly overcome.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
VLADIV0STOK EXPECTS
NO EARLY LAND FIGHT

ST. Petersburg, April IA letter
from Vladivostok, dated March %, has
been received here, which says that
nobody believes land operations will
lie begun soon. The winter has been
especially cold, and there is still much
snow.
Since the first bombardment the city
has been tranquil. The coal mines are
supplying fuel to the railroad. but that
is the only industry being pursued.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATS
Will Send Their Delegation without
Instructions.

Harrisburg Pa, April 1.-THE Demo-
cratic state convention for the
nomination of a supreme court justice
and presidential electors at large and
election of four delegates at large to
the national convention will be held
on Tuesday. The indications are that
the national delegates will be unin-
structed and that they will be bound
by the unit rule.
There seems to be no doubt of the
nomination of Justice Samuel Thomp-
son of Philadelphia, Governor Pen
nypacker's appointee for supreme
court justice, for the full term of
twenty-one years. The national COM
mftteemah James F. Guffey, State
Chairman James K. Phall. ex-Gover-
nor Robert E. Patterson and Robert
E. Wright, probably will be elected
delegates at large.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18

were in circulation here to-day of a
fresh engagement on the Yalu river,
which had resulted favorably to the
Russians. but a dispatch received by
the general staff tonight says that
the situation is unchanged, and that
all is quiet on the Yalu.
1t is said that on the eve of the
disaster to the Petropavlovsk, Vice Ad-
miral Makaroff telegraphed to the EN-
peror that he was about to fight a de-
eisive action with the enemys fleet.
A story is circulating among the en-
tourage of the court that on hearing
OF the catastrophe the Emperor wept,
and, referring to Viceroy AleXieff ex-
claimed. That man brings us nothing
but Ill luck"
1t is also alleged that the Emperor
was with difficulty dissuaded from re-
moving the Viceroy from his post.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
FEAR THAT SCH00NERS
HAVE BEEN LOST AT SEA.

Victoria, b. C.. April 17.--It is feared
that the Victoria sealing schooners
Triumph and Diana have foundered
at sea. The name board Of the Tri-
umph has been found at Quatsino
sound, and both schooners are con-
siderably overdue at Clayoauot. where
they usually land their catch of skins.
The Triumph carries crew of twenty
five men and several Indians. The
owners express no uneasiness as to her
failure to report.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
Week in the Senate.

Washington, April 17.-There will be
IN effort to keep appropriation bills to
the front all the time during the pres
emit week in the Senate, and to this
end the sundry civil bill will be taken
no on converting Monday. When it is
disposed of the pension appropriation
bin will be pressed, and it is hoped
the general deficiency bin then will be
ready
The Senate leaders are apprehensive
of the effect of consideration of vari-
Gus bills on the calendar and are eX-
ercising their ingenuity to keep them
IN The background. There are some
features of the sundry civil bill which
will cause discussion, and it is be-
lieved that it will hold attention dur
ing Monday and Tuesday. The pen
sion bill probably will cause some dis
cussion this year.
If opportunity is offered Senator
Hansbrough will endeavor to obtain
consideration of the Indian agreement
bills. Senator Fairbanks also stands
ready to seize the first chance that
offers to press his bill for a new execu-
tive building in Washington.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
SAYS IT WAS BOILER
OF THE PETR0PAVL 0VSK.

Paris, April 1S.-The st. Petersburg
correspondent of the Echo De Paris
cables
According to an investigation made
at Port Arthur the Petropavloysk ca
tastrophe was due to the explosion of
her cylindrical boiler. Two successive
explosions occurred under the boiler
deck. The authorities within admit
that Admiral Togo could place mines
so near the entrance to the port with
out being perceived"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
JONES GIVES STOCK.
He Makes a Gift of 100000 to His
Employees.

Employees.
Toledo, o., April 17.-Mayor S. M
Jones to-day, in a talk to the en-
pioyes of his sucker rod factory on
the value of the laboring men to soci-
ETY., told the men that he had made
gift of 100000 worth of stock in his
company to them, and that they could
do with it as they liked. 1t is worth
its face value.
Last Christmas this stock was turn
ed over to the trustees of the Golden
Rule Trust the income to be distrib
uted equally among the Jones en-
ployes. Now the stock itself has been
turned over to the trustees. Mayor
Jones, in announcing the gift, said to
his employees:
Il am putting no strings or this
stock. You can do with it as you
WISH only hope the trustees Will
Keep the fund intact and administer
1t in the. spirit of the Golden Rule"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
Onerntions Suspended.

Paris, April 1S.--The Echo de Paris
this morning published a dispatch from
ST. Petersburg correspondent saying
that Gen. Kuropatkin has telegraphed
to the Emperor of Russia indicating
the precise positions of the Russian
and japanese troops on the Yalu. The
dispatch adds that continuous rains
have made the Manchurian roads al
most impossible and operations have
been suspended pending an improve
ment in the weather.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
Russians at Sung jim.

Seoul April II, p. m.-Thirty-three
Russians occupied Sung jim on the
night of April It. Japanese refugees
arrived at Gen San this morning.
The rumor that 5000 Russians are
following the advance, with the inten-
ton of diverting the Japanese from
the Yalu river is not credited, owing
to the possibility of the Japanese land
ing and cutting them off.
There is no information here as to
whether two English missionaries left
Sung jim, but there is no fear for their
safety.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
The Ironunin SOLD.

Chicago, April 1.-THE Iroquois The
alter, in which nearly 600 lives were
lest during fire last December. has
been sold to Rich & Harris of New
York and Boston. The playhouse will
be reconstructed, refurnished and
opened early next fall as vaudeville
theater under another name. The new
proprietors. Isaac C. Rich and Will
liam Harris, are well known in the
hlstrionic world.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18

Judge Alton B. Parker of New
York was offered the post of first as
sistant postmaster general by Presi-
dent Cleveland. The salary was 5000,
but Mr.. Parker. who was then surro-
gate of Ulster county, declined to ac-
cept. His salary was $1,000 and as
he was building up good pratice he
SAD ne could not afford to accept.
Postmaster General Villas Commented.
Il gave up a practice worth $4,000
year to accept an $4,000 cabinet posi-
ton. To which Parker retorted.
Yes, and If had been making 500. OO0
annually for ten years / should moi
mind doing the same"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
RUSSIANS PIN FAITH
TO GEN. KUR0PATKlN

Paris April 1S,--A dispatch to the
Matin from it's St. Petersburg CORE
spondent says:
The Russians have the fullest COM
fidence that Gen. Kuropatkin will soon
drive the Japanese out of Korea.
while a strong army blockades
Ping Yang, another army corps will
advance to Seoul, these being the only
points where serious resistance is ex
pected.
The Empress was so shocked by the
disaster to the Petropavlovsk that she
has been obliged to keep to her bed
She got up for a few hours to-day"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
EMPEROR Is LENDING
8O0,O0O,O00 RoUBLES.

Paris, April 1S.-The Petit Parisien
this morning publishes the following
from St Petersburg: THE Emperor
is withdrawing 800, 600 900 roubles, part
of his private fortune deposited in
foreign bank. This money will be re-
ceived by the Bank of Russia within
a month. His majesty is determined
to lend this money to his country with
out interest or guarantee should it be
needed"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18

Chicago, April 17.-Mrs. Rosa Lang
whom the police of New York and
Philadelphia believed to have been
murdered walked into the Chicago
avenue police station to-day She said
she had deserted her husband because
of his habits. She was surprised to
learn of the cry and hunt after her.
She declared she would not go back.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
SAVANNAH MORNING NEWS MONDAY APRIL 1s 1904

current here that twenty Japanese
transports conveying troops have been
sighted steaming in the direction of Yin
kow. The rumors cannot be confirm
sd.
The Russians impatiently await
Japanese landing.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
ontaneda Was Damaged

london, April 1.-THE Spanish
.. ontaneda, Captain Nachetuve,
IN Mobile via Newport News for
SciIi,l. pc and Rotterdam, passed the
tb'. islands to-day and signalled
dar, she had sustained serious deck
ba s, and lost large portion of
ON ueck load during heavy weather
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18

the sudden departure of the Chinese
from Moscow to be significant.
The Daily Telegraphs Shanghai cor
respondent cables a report to the eff
feet that the Russians are disarlning
all the Chinese troops in Manchuria
east of the Lao river, including the
Tartar viceroy's body guard.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
Correspondent Heard From.

ST. Petersburg, April 1S.-News has
been received from Nicholas T. Kravt-
chenko, the Associated Press special
war correspondent at Port Arthur, thus
showing he did not go down with the
battleship Petropavlovsk, as has been
reported.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
FREE FIGHT in STREETS.

Amentieres. France, April ia Ma
tonalist demonstration, held in big
factory to-day, provoked a Socialist
counter demonstration. When the
meetings We're over the rival demon
strators started free fight in the
streets. Three score of persons were
injured, and two were stabbed. If
was late tonight before order was re-
stored
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
Quiet since nomhardment.

Port Arthur, April 17.-Since the
bombardment of Friday, all has been
quiet here.
Viceroy Alexieff has hoisted his flag
on the battleship Sevastopol.
The Easter gifts received from the
grand duchesses have been distributed
to the soldiers and sailors.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
STABBED THE CONDUCTOR.
Liheberry Was Injured by Two Ne
grOes at Brunswick.

grOes at Brunswick.
brunswick, Ga, April 17.-Conductor
Ilheoerry, of the Seaboard Air Line
railway was seriously hurt by two
negroes late this afternoon, and the
wounds may prove fatal.
Inc train of which Conductor Line
Derry was in charge was going around
'i'e CITY, and dispute arose between
'ie conductor and the two negroes,
"neieupon one held him while the
o','er inflicted several ugly gashes with
q large knife. The most serious wound
% across the right eye, from the fore
mead down to the nose.
one of the negroes was captured
:" 'ae spot, while the other was APP
Mehended tonight.
Inc conductor was carried TO his home
anu was reported in serious condi-
ton tonight.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
LOCAL PERSONALS.

ic.r. . Robinson, who has been crit
FOR for Ill at the st. Joseph's Hospital
at 9e,seral weeks, was rapidly sinking
Was luck this morning and her death
-ioinentarily expected.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
For Malicious Reports.

g.. 15'l9i' Russia. April 17.-Christian
~, p''enleH has been sentenced to three
no.. Imprisonment for circulating re-
sia,- before Easter that the Jews were
~, Ing The Japanese. The Jews regard
vjndt sentence as important, as a public
alton of their attitude.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18

-He-"You say there are no flowers
for the dinner table. Where are tho
chrysanthemums l sent home?'' She
On George don't speak so loud. You
might hurt Bridgets feelings Sba
nidnt understand what they were. and
has cooked them in milk ."-Ilasgow
Evening Times.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
ROYAL PRINCE OF CHINA
SHOWS UP IN CHINATOWN
Pu Lun Reaches San FrancfscO and
Receives an Ovation.

Receives nm Ovation.
San Francisco. April 17.--Prince Pu
Lun, nephew of the Emperor of China,
arrived here tonight on the steamer
Gaelic The Prince. who is to repre-
sent the Chinese government at the
st. Louis Fair is accompanied by a
large retinue.
Great preparations have been made
by the Chinese colony to entertain the
Prince during his stay in the city The
Chinese quarter has been gaily deeorat-
ed with yellow bunting. and Chinese
and American flags. and the Princes
visit is being made a holiday
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
H. ward. Cyntbinpa Nv.

Cynthiana, KY, April 17.-Judge An
drew Harrison Ward died here to-day.
aged 80 years. He represented this dis
trict in Congress Immediately after
the war. At that time he was recog-
nized as the foremost lawyer of the
state.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
II. g. Dennis, St. Louis.

St. Louis, April 17.-Maj. Hugh c.
Dennis, president of the Rialto Grain
and Securities Company, from which
United States Senator Burton was
convicted for having Illegally accepted
fees. died at his home here tonight.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
BY VARIOUS DISEASES
laps ARE RAVAGED.

Continued from First Page.
mature senility. The patients lose their
teeth, become extremely weak and the
nails are twisted back on the fingers.
Dysentery is very prevalent among
the Russians at Hardin.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18

Che Foo. April II, p. ma letter
from Port Arthur, dated April s, says:
Il would like to tell you of condi
tons here, but the censorship is too
severe"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18
TO RebmiId PnInce.

Seoul, April 1.-THE Emperor has
appointed YIN Yung Han, former
prime minister, to arrange for the re-
building Of the Imperial palace.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18

st. Petersburg, April I'm. Sou
verein. editor of the Novoe Yremya,
says he has seen letter, dated March
20, from DIR. Volkovitch. who was
drowned on the Petropavlovsk. in
which it is alleged that Vice Admiral
Makaroff and his staff declared that
the Japanese were using submarine
boats and that Port Arthur was not
defended by Russian mines.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-04-18

RHmors of Transports.
Port Arthur, April 17.-Rumors are