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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-24
DEBs SPEAKS IN NEW YORK.
Says the Middle Glass VIII soen Join
 the Socialists.


 New York Oct. 2S.-Engene V. Debs. the presidential candidate of the Socialist party. addressed a meeting which was held here today in the Academy of Music to ratify his nomi- nation. The hall was crowded and Mir. Debs was given an enthusiastic recep- tion. He said that the economic free dom of the laboring classes hinges up- on the showing which the Socialists may make in the coming election, and declared that the enmity between the capitalist class and laboring class is increasing.
 "The so-called middle class will cease to exist as soon as the IaborinE class finds out that 1t has had enough of capitalism" He continued: You need few more millionaires and tramps. the one enslaved by superabundancs of food with lack of digestion; the oth. CT cursed with abundance of dtEes. tion, but lack of food. The capitalist is bound to attack the so-called middle class and when he gets through wfte you. gentlemen of the middle classes, you will be ready for us. You will then find that the time has come to shake of the two platforms of the same party which are in the field for election. The nominee of one of these platforms was the choice of J.. P. Morgan, the nominee of the other the choice of John D. Rockefeller. You have no candidates in your middle class. You will be appropriated by these capitalists. then you will come to US. We will in turn expropriat { the expropriators."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-24
CANVASS IS COMPLETED
DEMOCRATIC LEADERS SURE OF
 VICTORY.
0mcIal Statement Issued and the Claim is Made That Doubtful States Will Go for Judge Par
 keF.

New York Oct. 23.--A statement was given out today by the Democratic National Committee after a consulta- tion between Thomas Egger. Chair man: William F. Sheehan. Chairman of the Executive Committee, and DeLan- cey Nicol. Chairman for the East. It says
 eve have made no formal statement concerning the political situation be- fore this time. because the materials upon which alone a correct judgment could be formed was not at hand Our efforts during the past three months have been devoted to the task of or ganizing and harmonizing the party in the States hitherto considered doubt ful by reason of former dissensions. s. That work is now finished. and 1t ia possible for the first time to reach a conclusion based upon a systematic canvass which can never be satisfacto- rily made until after organization is completed and the campaign has well progressed.
 'In every State and in all sections Democrats have buried their differ ences and are working harmoniously and enthusiastically for the ticket. Our canvass shows that scarcely anywhere is there a trace of dissensions which TOT the past nus unnaDDllV divided the party.
 Tn the States of New York. New Jersey. Connecticut. Indiana. Maryland. Delaware and West Virginia. and in many of the Western States our organ ization Is more complete and effective than ever before In the history of the party Candidates for governor who stand for the very highest type of cit izenship and represent popular local Democratic issues in all the doubtful States are greatly aiding the National ticket by their energetic campaign
 "Our canvass shows that we shall certainly carry by good majorities the states of New York. New Jersey. Ma ryland. Delaware, West Virginia and Indiana. and that in addition to these electoral votes we shall have the ma jority, if not all of the electoral votes of the Rocky Mountain States. It is impossible at this juncture to predict the outcome In Wisconsin.
 Illinois must also be chased in the doubtful column. for although at this moment our canvass there is imper- fAnt- 1t Is sufficiently advanced to indi-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-24
cARE FOR nNEsaY.s DEAD.
Japanese Inter Russians With the Hem-
 prs Of War.

Tokio. Oct. 23.-(s:O0 a. m.)--Man- churian headquarters reporting by telegraph yesterday. says that the mum Der of Russian dead found on the bst- tlefleld and inferred up to October 22. makes a total of 10.550. Upon this total Russian casualties are estimated to ex- ceed sixty thousand. The Japanese captured total of forty-five guns dur ing the shakhe operations. The report of the Manchurian headquarters fol- lows:
 ''The enumerated. spoils. etc. of the battle of Shakhe follow;
 ''Prisoners, about 500, enemy's dead left on the field. 10,560: forty five guns, thirty seven ammunition wagons. 6.s20 shells. 5.474 rifles. 7s.000 small arms, ammunition. number swords shovels, axes and tents. Besides the enumera- ted property. the uncounted property ex tending over twenty-five miles will reach an enormous quantity.
 The enemy's dead is being inferred with military honors.
 According to the number of dead. the Russian casulties are estimated at over sixty thousand"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-24
COMING OF FUSHIMI
ADOPTED BROTHER or MIKADO TO
 VISIT AMERICA.
His Object Is to View the Industry of This Country and Strengthen Ties With His
 Nation.

Washington. Oct. 23.-It was stated authoritatively today that the purpose of the Emperor of Japan in sending on visit to this country his adopted brother, his Imperial Highness Prince Fushini. who will reach San Francisco about the middle of November IS to strengthen the traditional friendship between the United States and Japan.
 KoKoroff Takahira. the Japanese min ister at Washington. in a conversation at the legation tonight with q cores podent of the Associated Press. said:
 when a person of dignity travels in a foreign country, 1t is almost always the case that the occasion IS used to start acme speculation in regard to the object of such journey. So l do not expect that the exception should De made of the visit of His Imperial High- ness alone But. to attribute it 10 the so-called change in American feeling as repreaented by some newspapers Is en- tirely guess from wiid imaslhatIoh.
 .srhe prince's visit to this country wa. originally brought into considera- lion aa long ago as last spring. but as if was a part of it's object to see the Worlds Fair at St. Louis, 1t was con sIAered advisable to defer 1t until the a,,,,r,n when the exhibits would be Ir wore complete form for observa- tioD and for that reason this time was chosen for his visit. but there Is. of course. no question about the principal ob4ect of his visit being to strengthen thereby the tie of genuine friendship honniIv existing between the United states and Japan in a most appropriate
 oanner. but not in such patchwork Sashion as has been reported, in some quarters. -,--,-
 o1cial status as Imperial Prince only st Washington and St Louis, but in all other cities, he will travel Incognito. This is another evidence that he is not coming here to start boom as has been reported
 "After his visit to the Worlds Fair. where he will be particularly interested to see the wonderful display of Amerl- can genius and energy. he will visit the educatfonal commercial and industrial centres of this country. such as Boston. philadelphia. Pittsburg. Chicago. etc. fo study the true causes of the growing 9yeatness of the United States and also of the legitimate influence of this great r public in the Far Eas'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-24
REFUSED TO CREDIT NEWS.
England at First Accounts of 0utraEe a ia Incredible.

England at First Accounts of Outrags is Incredible. London, Oct. 24.-Foreign Minister Lansdowne and M. Benckendorff, ths Russian ambassador, both were out od town yesterday, and all the govern ment officials in London were closed as usual on Sunday. therefore no official view could be gleaned of the firing by Russian war vessels upon q British fishing fleet in the North Sea. The first reports of the affair re- ceived in London were regarded as al- most incredible. When, however, cumulative evidence no longer left doubt of the general accuracy of the reports. astonishment became bewif- derment as to what possible motive could have led Russian officers into such an extraordinary and inexplica- ble course of action which, unless a satisfactory explanation Is forthcom- ing, could only be regarded as an act of war. This is the view taken edi- torially by all the morning papers. Worst Feature of Case. The worst feature of the story, as viewed here, is the heartaessness dis- played by the Russian fleet in stealing away without taking the trouble to ascertain even whether their fire had inflicted any damage and without any tuOIN 10 rescue tne. VbCtlmA. While eliminating the necessity of a suspension of judgment for investiga. ton and explanation. the morning pa- pers are unanimous in demanding that the government instruct Ambassador Hardinge to make the strongest rep resentations to the St. Petersburg gov. ernmen and ehtain repaFsiion and apology and ass0fa1tces ofhae Russian Paciflc neet's good behavior for the future.
 It is held that the omission of the Russian fleet to stay It's course down the channel to offer any explanation makes the case look exceedingly grave: and the only possible solution to the mystery that has been suggested is. that. excited by rumors recently spread of Japan's intentions on the Pacific squadron in the event of It's sailing. the Russian gunners yielded to panic and supposed that the trawlers rockets were the signals of an enemy's fleet
 Charitable Towards st. Petersburg.
 In view of the decision in the Allan town case. it is regarded as quite i'm possible that the St. Petersburg au- for the incident.
 Considering the circumstances of the case the newspapers treat the matter with commendabie calmness, but are firm in demanding immediate satisfac- ton.
 The Chronicle says:
 The next twenty-four hours must settle 1t one way or the other. Only two modes of settlement are possible. Either explanation, apology and gener- ous compensation to the victims fami- lies. or an ultimatum."
 The Standard says:
 ''An explanation should be promptly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-24


 rection of Kuropatkin's next blow, op possibly it is extended to divert the Japanese.
 General Kuropatkin Is with the cen- ter of his army. October q he person- ally conveyed the congratulations of Emperor Nicholas to Colonel Poutilof Tree Hiil.
 The Japanese estimate that the Rus sian loss In the battle of shaIhe amount to s0.0o0 is not confirmed here
 A telegram from Harbin reports the passage north of z6.oo0 wounded The remainder. who are quartered in hos pitfalls at Mukden, cannot. exceed few thousand.
 The return of Grand Duke Nicholas to St. Petersburg has evoked no com ment. and there is no further talk Of his appointment to the chief-comnan- der in Manchuria.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-24

Russian ships were steaming in line. The leading ships passed without in dent, though most of the vessels turn ed searchlights on the trawlers long enough to prevent any mistake as to identity. After the bulk of the squad
 ron had passed. 1t opened fire, nearly all participating in the firing. The Crane was struck below the water line and raked above deck.
 Skipper. Smith and Third Hand Leg gett had their heads carried clean away seriously wounded. Another trawler also was struck. but the Moulmein, which brought the news to Hull, has no particulars as to her fate.
 The only survivor of the Crane who has yet reached here, Is J. A. Smith, son of tine deceased skipper. and who, with the captains of the Moulmein, is going to London to consult with the author. ties.,
 Saw Horrible Scene. Young Smith was asleep in his bunk when the firing aroused him. Just as he was getting up a shot struck the starboard side and penetrated to the forecastle. smashing lamp near where he was standing. He rushed on deck, where the .searchlights revealed the horrible sight of his father and Leg gett lying iifeless and the deck strewn with the injured. It was soon found that the vessel was sinking and signals for assistance were sent up. Smith and others con- cured in details of the firing that have already been given.
 From interviews with members of the trawler crews. it appears that the admiral of the fishing fleet burned green flares to show that they were
 harmless fishermen. but the signals were ignored.
 Eighteen injured men are here under treatment. One trawler. the Wren. Is missing, and 1t is feared she has been sunk .f t4 There were many distressing scenes at Hull during the day and night, reia- tives and friends of the fishermen mak- ing inquiries.
 There fs' rumor that the tsreat Northern Fishing. fleet was also chased by the Russians. This report has hot yet been confirmed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-24
SPECULATION MORE ACTIVE.
Effects ef War on London Exchanga
 Haa Worn Of.

London. Oct. 23.-There were more speculative than genuine inyestment transactions on the stock exchange last week. but the tone of the market con tinues cheerful and confident.
 The depressing, nervous influence exercised over the markets so long by the war in the Far East seems to have been to a great extent removed. There were some realizations during the week but on balance almost all the markets show an advance the improvement be- ing assisted by better conditions pre- vailing on the Paris and Berlin hour- ses South American stocks were in good demand.
 The latest war news caused re- covery in Russian and a decline in Japanese securities, The American sections of the market was again the most active. The Erie and Norfolk and Western shares were largely bought for the continent and almost the whole list showed an advance in prices
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-24
BoTH SIDES ARE WAITING.
Neither Army shows HncIination to
 Take the Offensive.

Take the Offensive.
 St. Petersburg. Oct. 24.--(2:05 a. n.) There Is no change in the relative positions of the armies on the Shakhe river. General Sakaharoff telegraphs that the Russians have been lombard ing Lamuting and the Buddhist tenn pie at Linshinpu. while the Japanese have been smelling the Russian posi- ton at Shakhe and near Linghipu. An Associated Press despatch from Mukden reports that the Japanese are fortifying m important height sluth of Shakhe and that neither side shows a disposition either to advance or re- tire.
 Another Associated Press despatch from the Russian front says the situa- ton is pot yet ripe for the resumption of the offensive. This meagre but sig nificant admission. all that the censor allows to pass over the wires, doubt less indicates that General Kuropatkin is maturing important plans and dis tributing his forces in readiness for another attempt to break the Japa- nese resistance.
 The roads are now dried by wind and frost, the cold is intense and Hood ed fields have been frozen. The miIi- tary movements are facilitated. though at the same. time it will be more diffi- cult to carry on trenching work
 Russian DefouF to Wesf.
 An Associated Press despatch from the Russian sources gives rumor that a Russian force has made a detour to the west, arriving abreast of Liao- yang. but there is no confirmation of this report.
 Great importance is attached to the report from Tokio that 200 Russians have crossed the Taitse River east of trated at Kau Ia Pass, twenty miles northeast This may indicate the di-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-24

signalling one another and with power full searchiights spied out every one of our fleet.
 < suddenly some of the ships started hiring at about twenty boats which were nearest to. them. We at first supposed they were blank shells and the boatswain of the TomtaL which was close in. held two big fish out at arms length. Some say he was offer ing them to the Russians in fun and otlaers that he meant to acquaint the Russians with the fact that we were peaceful fishermen and not disguised enemies. In any case there was no mistaking our position, for we were close enough for the Russians to see that our men were engaged in gutting fish.
 When we realized that the Russians were firing shot and that men were being wounded. all became terror and confusion. Nets were cut away, steam was gotten up and the trawlers hurried away as fast aspossibie.
 Quick Firing Guns Used.
 Judging by the rapidity of the shots. they were from quick firing guns have seen some of the shots embedded in boats. They are about the diameter. but not the length of big cucumber, and with brass heads.
 With the darkness, the rain and the glare of searchlights we were unable to identify the war ships. After about half an hour the firing suddenly ceased. sand the fleet steamed away in the direction of the English channel"
 Captain Peaker confirms the details of the fate of the trawler Crane and her crew, and speaks with intense in- diEnation of the acts of the Russians. He says:
 Tt is impossible that we could have been taken for anything but trawlers. can only imagine that the Russians lost their heads and blaxed away in confusion. and when they discovered their mistake steamed of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-24
MANCHESTER CLOTH MARKET.
Demand From China Has shown Inn
 provement.

Manchester, Oct. 23.--For cloth the inquiry last week was healthy with a large turn over. Makers further in- creased already heavy commitments.
 The China demand was the most prominent feature and important transactions are reported for delivery In the summer of 1905, in securing which producers sometimes make slight concessions. The India grade was quite active. and orders for de- livery were repeatedly impracticabl ble. Finished cloth was somewhat quieter. though stock Is we'll engaged. Yarns showed a fair business.
 For the American market. there was some hardening, though there is a scarcity of goods and producers are not particularly anxious for new bookingS in view of extended AnGaGauaAntA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-24
OBJECTS TO JOINT STATEHOOD.
Arizona Would Prefer to Remain a Ter
 FitOFy Inde eflnltely.

ritOFy Indefinitely.
 Washington, Oct 23.-The annual re- port of the governor of Arizona to the Secretary of the Interior, says the Ter ritoral population has increased com -siderably. and that the total population now Is between 5000 and 170.000.
 It expresses a desire on the part of the people of Arizona for Statehood. but says that finding themselves con- fronted with a plan to unite their ter ritary with New Mexico. the people of Arizona have protested vigorously and will continue to do so, until they have defeated this repugnant scheme.
 They would desire that their com monwealth remain Territory indeh- nately rather than to be joined with New Mexico
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-24

ship, searchiights were thrown on the launch and some blank cartridges were fired. The Russians forbade the launch to come nearer. and sent boat to take the dispatch.
 Modification has been given that all merchantmen meeting the Baltic fleet must hoist their national flag. A Nor wegian schooner having failed to do so. blank cartridge was fired to hasten her performance of the ceremony.
 According to Danish newspapers. Russia ia about to give an order for
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-24

New York city will arrive at Esopus early in the afternoon. The subject of the address has not been made public. Martin W. Littleton, who made the speech at St. Louis nominating Judge Parker and Thomas l. Hughes, both of New York were the candidates guests at dinner today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-24
CONFIRMS HULL STORY.
Russians Could Not Have Mistaken Character of Vessels.

London. Oct. 23.-The steamer cutter Magpie. belonging to the Gamerock trawler fleet. which was fired on by the Russian Baltic fleet. arrived in the Thames tonight. Her captain, Peaker, confirmed the details of the story re- ceived from Hull. He says:
 Friday night there were about for ty vessels of the Gamerock fleet fishing in latitude 55 degrees 15 minutes and longitude 5 degrees 6 minutes. It was a misty. drizzling night. We spread over an area of some miles. Our ad- miral had just previously signalled by rockets and colored lights the fishing direction for the night. Whether that had anything to do with what followed do not know. The whole thing is a mystery.
 spied Out with searchIights.
 Presently through the mist there ap- peared the lights of many vessels. big and small. Knowing that the Baltic fleet was en route. we naturally assum- ed that they were Russians, but I can not say so for certain. They were
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-24
AT TARGET PRACTICE"

ThIa HW One Of the EXpI3matIDM0 IHeWFu
 In st. PetersbuRg.
 St. Petersburg, Oct. 24.--(7:o0 a. m.)- Nothing has been heard here, as yet regarding the reported firing on the British trawlers by the Russian Pacific fleet
 The last news of the fleet was brief notice published stating that they had passed Dover going south.
 The only conceivable explanation of such a story Is the possibility that some of the vessels may have been at target practice. though this is not considered likely
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-24
Merrhnntnlen searched.

Portsmouth. oct 23.--The report is eonfiremed here that vessels Ct port is confirmed here that vessels Of the Russian Baltic fleet stopped and ssrehed merchantmen of the Isle of Wight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-24
EarthOuake in scNdinavIa,

London, Oct 23.-Despatches receiv- ed here from various points report a rather severe earthquake and much damage to property throughout Scan dinavta and Denmark about l1:a0 o'clock this morning Thus far, how ever. no fatalities have been reported.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-24
FLEET PASSES DOVER.
seven RattIeships and Four Cruisers
 are Seen.

sevem Hattleships and Four Cruasers
 are Seen.
 London, Oct. 23.--The Russian Pa cifc (Baltic) fleet. comprising seven battieships and four cruisers, passed Dover in three sections between six o'clock this morning and two o'clock this afternoon, and later passed east bound.
 They were watched by large crowds of the torpedo notiIla, which however. may have passed during the night. as Lloyds at noon reported four Russian torpedo boats passing St. catherine's point.
 A despatch from cherbourg reports that three Russian torpedo boats. es- corted by the volunteer cruiser Korea. are moored in the roadstead there to take coal, water, etc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-24
PILGRIMS FROM MEXICO.
DevOut Catholics Will Journey to Rome, be- IOuraea and the Holy lamA

Mexico City. Oct. 2s.-Arrangements have been made for a great pilgrimage to Rome, Lourdes and the Holy Land by a large party of Catholics. It Is expected the party will depart from this country on November 10.
 Bishop Montes De Oca, of San Luis Potosi. will be in charge of the party which will include many wealthy Mex leans desIrous of visiting the head of the Catholic Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-24
ARouND JAPANEsn LEFT.
Rusran Corps said to he Abreast cf

BfaOyanE.
 Mukden, October 2.--( Delayed. l--Ru- mors are afioat that one of the Russian western corps has gone around the Japanese left and Is now abreast of Li- aoyang, but the statement lacks conir- nation
 The Russians bombarded the village of shakhe october 90 and 21, but fired only about sixty rounds. After the evacuation of Shakhe village by the Japanese they were compelled to anbandon the railroad station to avoid a fianking movement from the village. a Details have just been received of the reconnoisances in force in Tumna Pass. Columns consisting of two rifle regiments and two battaiions advanced october IS and in the evening occupied A position westward of the pass Early
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-24
Parker to Make speech To-day.

Esopus. N. r.. Oct. 23.--JudRe Par ker will make another speech to Q New York delegation to morrow. Rer- resentative Democrats from St. Law renee County and two or three other delegations including the business men's Parker and Davis League of