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New-York tribune., 1904-10-06
PREPARING FOR BATTLE.
The Russian Positions Near Tic Pass
-Many Ne7c Forts.

Toxic Oct 5.-It is evident that the country
which is embraced by an Irregular riai'7i'' M
apex Of which Is Tie Pass with the base running
from Moukden to Fu-Shan, on the upper reaches
Of the Hun River viii soon be the 'hea'ie Vi
protracted and extensive military operauo
The Russians apparently are using he ass
as their main base. and are constructing series
Of defences to shield If from the south aud the
east. Two roadways approach Tie Pass Irohl
The south. One of these is the main hlgh"ay
from MOukden ard the other which IS smaller
starts at Fu-Shan and winds through hiiIy
country Nineteen miles north Of Moukden IS
the town OF Yilu. the southern and eastern ap-
proaches 10 which are sheltered by sharp ridges
offering a natural projection II is reported
here that the Russians strongly intrenching
I'm these ridges and are erecting semi-permanent
fortihcations The Yalu River, which is shallow
and is fordable. runs through the town
The Russians are reported to be fortifying the
right hank Of the river between Yilu and Tahai-
Tun. fifteen miles 10 the northward, Several
lines Of ridges cross the road and it is said that
the Russians are erecting works many oe
these eminences between Tahai-Tun and Tie
Pass For some seven miles the country. gen
orally speaking is nat although commanding
the roadway from the eastward there IS a hill
one thousand metres high which the Russians
are fortifying. A range Of hills fanks Tie Pass
on the east.
The Russians are holding Fu-Shan with a
heavy force, and It is believed they are erecting
works along the road from that place to Tie
Pass
This defensive work of the Russians and the
disposition OF their forces strengthen the be-
lief that General Kuropatkin merely intends 10
retard Field Marshal Oyama In his crossing Of
the Hun River. and 10 give battle on the
ground which he is hurriedy fortifying.
The japanese report on the Changtan
CTschantau) junk incident directly contradcts
the Russian version. The Japanese report says
that on September 80 forty or fifty Of the
enenys cavalry attempted TO burn a number OF
the junks north Of Changtan. The japanese
patrol on both sides Of the Hun River fired on
and dispersed the Russians, II is further stated
that no japanese ammunition IS being trans
ported on the Hun River above Changtan. II
is said that the attempted burning of the junks
was 10 prevent the japanese from utilizing
them.
The Navy Department discredhs the report
that the Russian cruisers Rossia, Gromoboi and
Bogatyr have been repaired at Vladivostok and
are about TO make another raid on the Japanese
coast. The Navy Department further expresses
the belief that the Bogatyr is completely dis
abled.
The Emperor to-day decorated Colonel Hoad.
the Austrian military attache. with the Order of
the Rising sun. Colonel Hoad is the first at
tache 10 be honored.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-06
JAPANESE BEATEN IN sKIRMIsHEs.
Russian Correspondent with MistchenkO De-
scribes Recent Actions.

Moukden. oct. 3 (delayed).-A Russian corre-
spondent of The Associated Press. who has Just
returned from Major General AIistchenko's di-
vision. with which he has been since September
"a. says
There have been constantly recurring skir-
mishes I'm which the Russians have regularly
defeated the japanese, although the engage
ments rave never been large. The last advance
I witnessed October >. when the Jap
auese made several tentative movements. but
were driven back ON every occasion by the Rus
sian cavalry.
In this fighting Captain Lepekhin Chertorogor
was wounded, and also few Cossacks The
japanese lost one officer several prlVates and
some horses. Fresh developments are expected
The correspondent was with Major General
Mistchenko's division during the engagement on
October 1 near Toumytsa, north OF Yentai- The
japanese there occupied intrenched position
on Toumytsa Hill, but the Russian artillery
opening fire at 10 O'Clock In the morning. shelled
them out. and the Japanese fed. after slight re-
sistance. Cossacks Cauoped up and occupied the
position. The Japanese were followed 10 with
in two-thirds OF a mile of Yentai Station, and
the Russians came into contact with them twice
during the day. They tried 10 surround the Rus
slams by means of a turning movement. but sup
ports came up and the japanese were beaten off.
The Russians finally retired slowly ~ the
north having collected information of the posi-
tons of the ia panese.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-06
KNEW HOUSES He ROBBED.
Police Think Larchmont Thief Has
GOOD Social Standing.

There Is = suspicion among residents Of Larch-
mont. on Tie sound that the three robber1es in
that reisE5Orhood in which Jewels worth $4,000
were stolen n the last two months we're the re-
suits o. the raid Of social hishwaynan'; with
woman assistant The homes Of Henry A Fatton.
Charles =. Dale and Edward. a. Mahar were
entered.
After tho Ration robbery detectives were put at
work but though rewards We're offered no results
We're obtained Charles u. Dale offered 500 for
the return oS the Jewels stolen from his home but
IL Is said that although Of the diamonds were
returned strIus @; pears has not been recovered
In one ~ the published Offers Of reward was
clause that question would be asked and m
prosecution made providing the Jewels were re-
turned. and this has led many 70 believe that the
thief Is known. and MS victims are unTll4lng 20
prosecute because Of his social position
chief OF Police William Hyuds. Of LaTChmORt,
said last night ne felt that he had tTaCe'
OF the burglar, aud he expected arrest within
twenty-fCur hours
In each instance the thief has shown remarkable
familiarity with the houses robbed He knew Just
where the jewels were kept, and just how 10 reach
them He wasted no time in searching other draw
cabinets. This leads the police TO believe
that the thief Is intimate terms with his victims
New-York tribune., 1904-10-06

are assisted in this work by Lin see: Prlnee OI
the chinese imperial household Inc men az o.
paid bv the Japanese, but not armed pE I4isIi'
with the japanese modern rifles. Iney use II III
stead old muskets of enormous caHofe- Inc
Russians have come in contact with thein Se'-
ar3I times and their bravery is incontestable.
The japanese are said TO make no secret OF
this orga nization. documentary proof ot Whlch rs
said 10 have been procured by the russians III
the shape Of letter addressed by the japanese
General Vitche to the Chief Of the Chinese
Volunteer Militia.
Prince Peter sviatopok- -Mirsky. Minister OF
the Interior and Count Muravieff, Minister OF
Justice. were received in audience by the En-
peror to-day at Peterhof.
The visit of Emperor Nicholas TO Reval. to
inspect the vessels Of the Baltic feet, it Is now
said will take place next week
1t is reported that the Armstrong;. the Eng
lish gun manufacturers. have bought a large
tract of land in Russia, with the intention OF
erecting extensive gun works.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-06
TO ENTERTAIN PEACE DELEGATES HERE.

A hundred or more of the foreign delegates who
are at the international Peace Congress In Boston
this week Will be entertained In this CITY from
October 10 TO Is. The Rev. DR.. Lyman Abbott is
chairman cf the local committee. and Mrs. Charles
Russell lowell Is chairman of the women's COM
mittee. Headquarters will be the Park Avenue
Hotel large public meeting will be held on
Wednesday evening at Cooper Union where ad-
dresses will be made by the Bishop Of Hereford.
the Baroness Won Stuttner. Peter Curran and Her
bert Burrows
On Tuesday the visitors will 60 20 public schools
settlements and Fairgrounds. attend a reception
and luncheon by the Board of Trade and Transpor-
Lstion, drive to Columbia University and tea at
Teachers College invitation OF Miss Grace IT
Dodge and viii attend reception at the Society for
Ethical Culture. on Wednesday there will be a triD
up the Hudson River and luncheon at Mrs. Henry
Wizards Dobbs Ferry. On Thursday there will be
visits to Ellis Island and city institutions OF the
departments Of Health and Charities; On Friday
there will be a meeting for public school children
at the hall OF the Board of Education
New-York tribune., 1904-10-06
.ALEYIEFF'S RETURN.
VicerOy Nay Supersede Lamsdorf-
Talk of Third Armg.

ST Petersburg Oct 6.-The delay in the an
nouncement OF a commander in chief Of the
Manchurian armies. which has been daily ex-
pected is now said TO be due TO Emperor
Nicholas's intention to wait until Viceroy
Alexiefr has started for St. Petersburg The
Viceroys return in short time is everywhere
taken for granted. In well Informed quarters
the belief is expressed that AIexien will be-
come the Emperor's adviser not only on Far
Eastern affairs but on ali questions OF foreign
policy.
Count Lamsdorn-s recent efforts TO obtain
concessions in the matter OF the recognition Of
rights os neutral commerce were successful
against obstinately hostile ard powerful In
fiuencea. Consequently. Count Lamsdorffs
enemies freely predict that Alexieff viii control
thu Foreign Off1ce actually. if not nominally.
The return 20 ST Petersburg Of NJ Bezobrazoff
who was secretary Of the Far Eastern commit
tee before the may be fraught with great
significance. and may foreshadow the complete
return TO imperial favor Of the influences in
control before the
Regarding the post Of commander in chief
General Kuropatkins friends seem more en-
couraged by the outlook The 'Novoe Vremya"
the "Sviet.' the ''Vedomosti' and other papers
are conducting an outspoken campaign in his
favor.
Among many stories ahoat II is stated that the
formation of third army is now contemplated;
that General Linevitch has declined offer to
command It. and that It will be given to Cen
eral Lubovitski. commander of the Ninth
Corps.
Grand Duke Boris leaves ST Petersburg in ten
days 70 rejoin the army.
Major General Orloff, who was relieved from
command by General Kuropatkin, owing to his
responsibility for the retreat from Liao-Yang
has been assigned TO duty on the general staff.
Lieutenant General Grppenberg, who is to
command the Second Manchuran Army.
ceived IN audience by the Emperor TODAY The
general win start for the front during the pres
ent month
dispatch from Moukden. under date Of Oc-
tober f. says:
regular recruiting service has been formed
by the Japanese army, enlisting what Is known
as the Chinese Volunteer Militia The japanese
New-York tribune., 1904-10-06
KILLED IN HURRYING TO PLACE BET
Crowds See Fireman Bun Down at Van Nest
Horse He Favored Won.

A racing tip which was given to Edward Hardy.
fireman on the branch road Of the New-York
New-Haven and Hartford Railroad. was responsible
for his death yesterday afternoon at the Van Nest
station, near the Morris Park track When his
train reached Morris Park yesterday he jumped
from the cab and ran for the recetraek.
In his anxiety not 10 miss the third in which
he had tip 70 play Glenecho. he did not wait to
go around the gates. but ran across the switches
While he was crossing the numerous sidings. he
saw train approaching and stepped 20 another
track 20 get out of the way In doing so he walked
directly in front OF another train A large crowd
% Ok people bound for the track saw Hardys danger
while being taken 20 the Fordham Hospital
The horse which Hardy was to have played won
At to 8
New-York tribune., 1904-10-06
LIPPEs PREMIER DEFIEs KAISER.
Force Advocated to Compel Government TO
Change Law of Succession.

Berlin, oct. 5-Interest in the controversy
over the succession 10 the Regency Of the prin-
cipality OF Lippe which promises to develop
rome burlesque features in spite of the grave
constitutional aspect OF the question. has been
enhanced by the proceedings to-day al the
opening OF the Lppe Diet when Herr Givegot.
tie Prime Minister Of the principality, speak
ing on behalf OF the government. hurled de
hanoe n the forces trying TO overturn the pres
Ont order He pronounced Emperor williams
refusal 10 recognize Prince Leopold as Regent
10 be without weight. and said that force and
force alone could compel the government 10 re-
cede from the law OF 1885 hxinP the succession
IN the present line. The government the Pre-
mier added, would never permit Infringement
upon the autonomy OF the principaity. The
Diet appointed a high commission 20 consider
the matter
New-York tribune., 1904-10-06
CONGO OFFICIALS ACCUSED.
italian Officers Story of Attempted Poison
ing and Imprisonment.

sent by the Italian government to the Congo
sixteen months ago. TO study the country with
a view 10 the possible settlement of Italians
there has returned TO this city with a remark
able story OF his treatment by the authorities
Of the Independent State. The captain asserts
that no sooner had he arrived in the Congo
country than he was poisoned at the instgatlon
OF officials. and escaped death only because
being a physician he was able TO treat himself
Subsequently. Baccar alleges. the Governor
General tried 10 have him locked up lu-
matte. Baccari says he entered suit against the
Governor General for both alleged crimes.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-06
RUSSIANS MAY ATTACK.
another Report That Kmropathin
VIII Take the Ofensive.

Berlin. Oct. a dispatch TO the 'Lokal An
Zeiger' from Moukden says:
General Kuropatkin has expressed firm de
termination to avail himself of this favorable
season of the year for military action. Every
thing points TO a coming revenge for Lao ang.
The officers and men hope that the period Of re-
treats is past and that they will bc led against
the enemy The japanese undoubtedly intended
On September "a to attack in three columns from
the collieries at Yentai along the Imperial road,
hut desisted when they discovered that the Rus
SLAMS fronting them numbered sixty thousand
men.
The correspondent gives a summary OF the
ostensible strength OF the opposing japanese
armies. which, according TO his calculat tions
number 144.OO0 infantry. $500 cavalry and 64s
guns
New-York tribune., 1904-10-06
PORTO R1CAN ELECTION BOARDS
Americans to Serve as Members-Squatters
Protest to Governor Winthrop.

San Juan. 2. r.. oct 5--After q contest lasting
three days the Executive Council to-day confirmed
the appointment OF fourteen hundred and nifty elec
tion judges. The election boards will he composed
Of members Of the different parties. member
being American wherever that is possible. The
tnsular Republican party opposed the appointment
of Americans To-dav's action of the Executive
Council was in accordance with the Tecommenda-
ton or Governor Winthrop. who insisted upon
fair election
One thousand squatters lands assigned by
Presidential proclamation for army and navy pur-
poses protested to Governor Winthrop to-day
against the destruction of their houses which they
have been ordered to vacate. The Governor prom
ised to give consideration 70 the protest
New-York tribune., 1904-10-06
ALLEGED JAPANESE BARBARITY.
Russians Tell of Coreans Tied to Stakes in
Front Line of Battle.

Possiet Bay. Oct. : (delayed).-The Japanese
Minister at Seoul has demanded that every town
IN Corea furnish contingent of from forty to
sixty men for the army now being organized,
but the Emperor OF Cores refused 70 DO 50. The
japanese, however, continue to recruit Coreans
under the pretence Of employing them coolies.
II Is reported that they recruited 600 men at
Ping Yang, dressed them in uniforms, sent them
20 Manehuria and placed them in the front line
fastened TO posts. until nearly all Of them were
killed. The Russians found only one man alive.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-06
sAN poMlNeo,s Usual REvoLr

Cape HayIen, Oct. 5.--Advices received here by
the correspondent Of The Associated Press from
Monte Crist announce that General Candelaria de
las Rosas, with fifty Tevolted against the
government of San Domingo September 26 in
favor of Isidoro Jimenes. and started for the in
terror. The Dominican gunboat Presidente. with
$50 troops on board, has sailed for Barahcna, on
the south coast. Ramon Caceres. Vice President
of San Domingo. has resigned
lsidoro Jimenes should not DO confounded with
General Juan Jimenes who recently in New
York.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-06
ADJOURN MRS. DI PIETRO's CASE.
Jerome Still To Be COnsulted-Many Think
She Will Go Free.

Mrs Rose di Pietro. the young Italian woman
who shot and killed Michael RaEo In defence she
SAYS. OF her honor. IN her home at No asa East
Thirty -fourth-st., on Monday morning ar
ragned again tn YorkvINe Police Court yesterday
request of Frederick kerpochau. Deputy Assist
Dist-ict Attorney, who appeared for the prose
cution Her examination again adjourned until
this morning. Mr.. keruochan said he wanted 20
consult with District Attorney Jerome 10 the
attitude he maintained by tho District Attor-
neys office IN the case
Many opinions were expressed yesterday that
Mrs di Pietro eventually would go free.
Mrs di Pietro calm and sell possessed She
carried her baby Caterina in her arms. she did
when she killed Rago, When her husband saw
them he kissed her and the baby aTectiODately
ana seemed proud OF her but grieved that he
could not secure her release from the prison.
New-York tribune., 1904-10-06
CAUGHT UNDER AUTO"
Retired Chicago Banker and Wife
Imprisoned-Her Leg Broken.

Chicago. oct. Crushed beneath their overturned
autoInobne. John Merrill. retired South Chicago
banker, and his wife We're held prisoners to-day
while q number OF men struggled to lift the heavy
machine. When she released Mrs. Merrill was
found 10 he severely injured one leg being broken
she unconscious FOR some time. Mr.. Merrill
badly bruised about the head and shoulders.
Mr.. Merrill running the machine when the
front wheel struck the tracks The automobile
slipped along the wet rails for some distance then
suddenly turned and dashed 20 the side OF the
street. There the front ana wheels the
right side slipped into a small culvert, and the
machine was oVerturned
New-York tribune., 1904-10-06
LOYAL LEGION MEETS AT DINNER.
Veterans of the Army and Navy Gather at
Delmonico's.

The New-York Commandery Of the Military Order
OF the Loyal Legion had its dinner at DelmonicOs
last night. The hall was decorated with red white
and blue streamars being run from the centre Of
the ceiling 70 the walls. General Hubbeu presided.
and among those at the guests table were Gen
erals Frederick u Grant BENJAMIN F, Tracy and
Grenville NJ. Dodge. Rear AdmiralS Henry Eroen
James Entwiste and Arthur Burtls; George Wilson,
secretary OF the Chamber Of Commerce; Aaron
Vanderbilt Major II NJ Wilkins. Paymasters A.
Noel Brakeman, c. de k- Barton. John Furey and
Colonel w q Church.
In the gallery about seventy women who
looked down the four hundred army and
navy veterans they ate. drank and made merry;
and listened to the speeches. Those included
speeches by Generals Tracy and Grant and an
exhaustive paper the military and civil services
OF General L s Grant. by General Dodge. a Hfe-
long friend and civil War associate.