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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
PERDICARIs's RELEASE DELAYED.
Hitch in Negotiations Supposed To Be Duo
to Demand for Guarantee.

Washington June fA-Consul General Gummers
at Tanger Morocco to-day reported to the state
Department that the negotiations for the release
of Perdicaris and Marley have not yet been COM
pleted. Just where the hitch Is cannot be learned
suspected that relates to the vexed question
OF guarantee by the United States and Great
Britain of immunity for Raisuli and the faithful
obserV ance of the Sultan's promises. As 4 result
Of to-day's advtces, officials here have changed
their opinion the date OF the release of the
captves. and that several days must yet elapse
Tangier. June 1.-THE British Minister here says
there is mitch in the negotiations, which will
probably delay the release OF Raisulrs prisoners.
but he refuses TO state the OF the difficulty
1t is reported that great uueasness is felt at fex
account OF offer made by Kaid. who is
twenty miles distant from Fez. OF s2OG0 for
the capture OF any Christian. in order that he may
exchange him for his brother. who is a prisoner.
The United States cruiser Brooklyn will leave
here tomorrow for Gibraltar TO take coal and
stores Rear Admiral Chadwick will remain a.
Tangler,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
RAISULI TO VISIT ST. LOUIS.
Will First Make Pilgrimage to Mecca-
Need of Squadron at Tangier.

London June I5.-'The Daily Tslegrsph's' corre-
spondent at Tangier expresses the hope that the
United States squadron will not leave when the
PerdcarIs case has been settled because its pres
ence treasures the Christian population. The cor
respondent says that the firing OF q salute sun
day by the United States ships IN honor OF an
Italian visitor unfortunate because the Moors.
at first thinking that q bombardIng had begun. and
then finding that TO damage had been done. now
say. we need lot mind the American guns. FOR
they are harmless
The correspondent hears that Mr. Langerman,
commissioner OF the Moroccan section OF the 81.
Louis Exposition. has obtained Moors for
the exposition. and promise from Rsisul so
70 ST Louis after he had made pilgrimage 10
Mecca.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
NINE KILLS NINETEEN
Explosion on Japanese VesseI-In-
rentor Loses Life.

Toxic. June 14-While the Taihoku was en-
Eaged in LAYING mines al the entrance N Port
Arthur last night mine exploded killing one
officer and eighteen men ana wounding two
oficers and seven men. The Taihoku. which is
4 naval transport was not seriously damaged.
Chicago. June IA dispatch to The Daily
News" from Toxic says that the officer killed
in the accident TO the torpedo laying ship Tai
hoku was Lieutenant Commander oda. He was
the inventor Of the japanese mine, and by his
activity and skill in the operations before Port
Arthur had added largely 10 his reputation. The
Taihoku AT the time Of the accident was under
Q heavy fire from the Russian forts and tor
Iedo boats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15

OF q demonstration against Moukden. one or tne
main roads leading directly east from Moukce1i
toward the region which the Japanese are
now advancing.
tn. consensus OF opinion, however. is that
the advance is more in the nature OF e demon
stration than preliminary 10 an actual ATTACK
A special dispatch from I-iao-Yang, dated
June IA, says:
Yesterday (Sdonday) at TIE battle OF Wafans-
Kso Japanese troops numbering twenty thou
sand, tried to pass our flank, but were dlscoy-
cred We changed our position thanking the
japanese, and opened heavy nre-
To-day Tuesday, the battle contlhues. Inc
japanese have opened a heavy FIRE on ouF
on ;he night CT June IL southwest of wafang-
Ten, the Cossacks came in contact with ,he
Jaranese and drove them from their POSITION.
We lost two men. The japanese iosses were
:ifteen men and twenty horses
TIL. War ONCE has no advices confirmation
~ tbe abandonment Of Samaja- On the con-
trary, the latest reports are TO the effect that
the Japanese hold SanaJa, their oLtposts reaoh-
ing as far north as Fen-ChOw-Lin Pass. about
due east Of Lao Yang which is held by the
Russians.
The War Office has advices since June il from
7oian-Tisn which do not mention the reported
russian loss OF 500 men, and there is also moth
Tag % confirm the reported destruction of two
japanese battalions on the Hai-Cheng road
The officials discredit both reports.
Private but trustworthy advices from Port
Arthur dated June TO the effect that the
japanese on that date were still at consider
able distance from the Notifications No men-
ton was made OF a naval engagement.
The calling out OF the army reserves in the
Kazan. Kief and Moscow military districts was
announced yesterday. This step is for the pur-
pose OF filling UP the skeleton reserve corps ana
10 replace the regular troops already gone or
going TO the front. 1t also foreshadows the dis
patch OF four volga corps which was predicted
in these dispatches a month ago The latter
order would give General Kuropatkin 2oo'oo"
more men
The War Office has adopted recommendations
made by Lieutenant Botkin embodying the use
OF the United States Army model tents THESE
are convertible into ponchos for the protection
Of the troops in the rainy season. Orders have
been telegraphed to Manchuria 10 ht as ponchos
the ordinary tents in use.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
THE GRANDE CHARTREUsE SCANDAL
Deputies Appoint Committee to Investigate
Charges of Bribery.

Paris June 1.-THE Chamber of Deputies to-
day appointed an investigating committee COM
posed of twelve MiHisterialsts and twenty-one
members of the Opposition. 80 investigate the
charges that 100000 offered TO Edgar
Combes. Secretary General Of the Ministry OF
the Interior. and of Premier Combes OK the
Interior, to obtain authorization for the monks
OF the Carthusian Order TO remain at the GraEde
Chartreuse. The charges caused another violent
debate in the Chamber. NJ. Combes vigorously
repelling the inslnuat.Nns relative to his son S
connection with the affair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
REVOLUTION IN MOROCCO EXPECTED.
Overthrow of the Sultan Within Couple
of Months Predicted.

London, June 15.-"The Daily Nails Tangier
correspondent urging French occupation as the
only remedy for the serious internal condition OF
Morocco, declares that revolution is practically
certain within couple of months, and that II
will be supported by the entire educated class.
The Sultan's authority is virtually non-existent
he says. and until the country is occupied Euro
peans the edge of a volcano. should
France avoid her responsibility. America or
GREAT Britain may be forced into energetic &C
ton, the correspondent writes, thus creating
situation similar to that existing in Egypt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15

holding the position against such a foe. no
fortress is really impregnable II its assailant Is
willing to move enough men against It AS 1t
happene this Japanese fanaticisrn is eninently
suitab Bile to the enemy's present plan OF cam
paign which hinges upon the rapid conduct or
operations. but which is worthless IN the SLOW
ana earnest game they will be compelled TO
play against Kuropatkin on the arrival OF Rus
sian endorsements.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
A coREAN DECORATION REFUSED.

Seoul. June IA Monaco. the Italian Min
lister to Corea. has refused the decoration grant
ed him by the Emperor at the time the other
members OF the foreign diplomatic corps were
decorated His refusal is based upon the fact
that, while the other ministers received decora-
tons of the first class. his belonged to an order
OF the second class
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
FORTUNE FOUND IN OLD HOUSE
Mexican Digs Half a Million Dollar, ana
Historical Documents Out Of a Wall
IDY TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE. :

Coltna- Mex. June 1L-NIartin Lopez. a 81.
versmith OF this city. has discovered trsaru,.
amounting 70 half a million dollars in III. w,u
OF an old house which he recently PURCHASED
and is reconstructng. The treasure consist. =,
silver money OF Spanish coinage. pearls ar
jewelry. -and was found Embedded IN solid ma.
sorry.
There are several ancient documents IN con-
nection with the treasure. which refer 70 ,s.
early political history OF Mexico, and clear m
scurs up TO this time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
PORT ARTHUR SHORT OF FOOD.
Troops on Reduced Rations-High Price of
Rice-Desertions.

London, June 15.-The Che-Foo correspondent
of THE Times" says that the Russian troops at
Port Arthur are on two-thirds rations and that
rice is S15 a picul Q39.45 pounds avoirdupos).
He says that there is a considerable number of
assertions among the Siberian troops. who get
away disguised as Cinnamon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
JUNKS SEIZED BY JAPANESE.
Provisions for Port Arthur Intercepted
Breach of Neutrality Alleged.

Che-Foo June IA feet Of junks loaded
with flour and rice for Port Arthur was seized
to-day of this port by the japanese.
The japanese have complained to the Taotai
OF Che-Eoo that foreign merchants here are
shipping goods 10 Port Arthur. and that the
Russians have established at Che-Foo a station
for receiving from Port Arthur wireless mes
sages Evidences OF the existence OF this wire
less station are lacking.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
a SERIOUS MENACE TO COTTON.
New Pest Rayaging Fields in the South
Farmers Unable to Check Disease.
ley rELrcnArH TO TIE rRrnrNr.

Galveston. Tex, June 1.-THE cotton fields of tho
South face face with new disease which
threatens to make big inroad in the production
and 10 be far more serious than the dreaded boil
weeyi. This is what the farmers call sore
shine" II destroys the entire plant. and is far
moro fatal pest than the boil weevil. which takes
the boil only. Entire fields have been DESTROYED
by II. and the farmers wholly unable to cope
with its ravages. Too deep ploughing. together
with continued wet weather. is supposed to be the
cause OF the trouble
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
SToEssELs CHEERFUL REPORT.
Port Arthur's Garrison Said To Be in Good
Spirits-No Signs of Siege.

Liao-Vang, June 1.-THE two officers WHO
escaped from Port Arthur and arrived here on
June H. after crawling through the japanese
lines for four days, brought important dis
patches from Northumberland Stoessel to
Niceroy Alexief. The general reports that the
troops Of the garrison are in excellent spirits.
He says that the bands play regularity in the
park, and that Port Arthur has not the appear
OF besieged fortress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
EMPLOYS A WOMAN DETECTIVE.
Captain Cottrell Takes Desperate Stem In
the Tenderloin.

Captain cottreil has at last taken desperate sc-
ton in his determination to preserve order in the
Tenderloin. He has employed a woman detective
AS she will not rank policeman. the cantatn
says he will have to pay her out Of the exnensa
allowance MADE to hts precinct He declares the
crooks are becoming familiar with the methods
OF his men. and he viii AXE tial Of the yiles OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
AMERICAN LINE FOLLOWS SUIT.
Steerage Rates Reduced to the Prices Set By
the White Star.

London, June 14.-The American Line to-day
announced IS. cut in third-class fares on the
same conditions as those announced by the
White Star Line yesterday-namely. for steam
ships sailing from Southampton to New-fork
the same week as the Carpathia ana the
Aurania of the Cunard Line.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
ANOTHER CUT BY THE Pennsylvania
Four Hundred Men Laid Off at Altoona and
Working Time Cut Two Days Week

Altoona. Penn. June 14-Four hundred more men
were suspended by the Pennsylvania Railroad at
the shops here to-day This brings the total laid
off in the last month to twentyseven hundred The
shops ordered to work only four days week
and eight hours day Ave thousand men being
strictly prohibited.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
EXTRADITION WITH SPAIN.
Question of Treaty with United States To
Be Submitted to Cortes.

Madrid June IA Cabinet Council to-day dis
cussed the negotiations for al extradition treaty
between the United States and Spain and author
lied Se6or San Pedro the Minister Of Foreign AZ
fairs. 10 submit the question 70 the Cortes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
RUSSIAN EMPLOYED AT LAKE WORKS.
Discharged When Nationality Was Learned
Large Sums for Protectors Crew.
fry ,rlrcrsru TO THE rRlBuNE.l

ley 1IIHGPArH TO THE TEiBLNEl
Prdgerort Conn. June 14-Three members OF the
crew who went with the submarine boat Protector
TO Japan received large sums Of money from Japan
as an inducement TO make the trip. A Russian
draughtsnan recently got work in the pattern-Inak
ing department Of the Lake company, but was dis
charged when his nationality discovered. He
in,medjatelv went to two wealthy Russians who
have taken a summer home fashionable dis
trict al Black Rock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
GENERAL ENGAGEMENT REPORTED.
Liao-Yang Dispatch Probably Referring to
the Wsfang-Kao Fighting.

London. June 1.-THE Central News has re-
ceived q dispatch from its Liao-Yang corre-
spondent under to-day's date. saying that heavy
firing between the Russian and Japanese van
guards began al 40 O'Clock this afternoon The
lighting extended along the entire front. assum-
ing the dimensions OF q general engagement.
The correspondent says trat details are
available
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
NAY LEAVE HEI-H4I-U'LI.
British Lease Not Valid if Port
.4rhur Falls.

London, June Alt appears from question
and answer in the House OF Commons to-day
that the fall of Port Arthur Viii mark the end
Of British tenancy OF Wei-Hai-Wei, on the Shan
Tung promontory. Earl Percy. the Under For
eign Secretary. informed the House to-day mat
under The Anglo-C Chinese convention Of 1888
Great Britain's lease of this Chinese port was
only valid so long as Port Arthur remained
occupied by Russia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
ANARCHISTS IN THE TRANsvAAL.
Talk of Attempt on Lord Miners Life
Three Arrests Made.

johannesburg, June 14.-Three foreigners sup
posed to be anarchists were arrested here last
night One OF the men had been heard 10 boast
that he would attempt 10 assassinate the British
High Commissioner Lord Miner. II It should
be made worth his while
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15

favor OF the retention Of the existing system. Tbs
report of the minority members. who represent the
business interests, demanded the removal OF Com
missioner Girouard the ground or aornhistfa-
tive and financial inefficiency. A.,
Lieutenant Colonel Cirouard was born IN MON.
treal He IS a son or Justice Desire Girouard OF
the Supreme Court of Canada
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
KUROKPS ARMY MOVING !?
Report of March from Taco Points
on Hai-Cheng.

Paris. June IA dispatch 10 the Temps
from Liao-Yang says that the Japanese divisions
which debarked at Taku-Shaa and General hu-
roki's divisions which were at Siu-Hen are
marching toward Hai-Cheng. Indications II Is
added. point to q great battle soon in the re-
zion southeast of Hai-Cheng.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
NETWORK STATE VETERANS ASSEMBLE.

and bunting on this. the first. day Of the encarp-
ment OF the Grand Army o. the RepubIic OF the
State, This is nag day and the number Of flags
displayed Is greatly augmented by this fact Many
delegates and visiting posts arrived to-day and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
GUIANA FRONTIER CASE SETTLED.
King Victor Emmanuel Decides Question Re'
tween Great Britain and Brazil.

Rome June liking Victor Emmanuel has handed
10 the British Ambassador and the Brazilian Minis
decision arbitrator between Great Britain
and Brazil in the Guiana frontier question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
roLp rHAT PooLRooMs ARE CLOSED.

District Attorney Jerome yesterday. in speaking
OF poolrcoms which are reported be reopeninS
said. Ny information is that the poolroorns are
not reopeuiug / don't know particularly about IN
but that is what ia told me-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15
SOUTH AFRICAN RAILWAY CHANGES
Commissioner Girorard Still in 0ffice-A
New Post.

Pretoria Juno 1.-THE debate in the Legislative
Council on tho management OF the South African
railroads under Lieutenant Colonel Sir Edouard
Percy Girouard. Commissioner OF Railroads for
he TyansvaaI and the Orange River Colony was
.on.l1ed to-day ny the withdrawal 81 the minority
reuort and the adoption OF a resolution providing
or tho ft,uoutnert OF auditor and treasurer
responsible the council ~" committee OF inquiry
10 determine upon the necessary reforms.
Tho Iiigh Commissioner. Lord Miner, paid a
fr5rure 10 Commissioner C!-o.agd. and Haid the
latter had lot tie matter OF retirement TO the
Tieh Commission 10 decide.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15

Persistent adverse criticism 81 the management
of the South African railroads led tn the appoint
II ent OF a committee % inquiry. which issued ma
ioritv and minority reports The former was IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-06-15

were met by committees Of the Sons of w..
and escorted to their hotels. This afternoon "s
tons the department commander and 49,
ment presidents WOTnen's Relief Corps ana SIppart
of the Grand Army of the Republic were bs.Sasl'es
the Powers Hotel eio az
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-25
TOGO REPORTS THAT HIS
SHIPS WERE NOT INJURED
IN TUESDAYS ATTACK

Toxic, March 24.-Vice Admiral Togo's
report of the fifth attack on Port Arthur
which was made on March %, was received
in Toxic tonight, and is as follows:
1.-THE combined fleet acted according to
the plan arranged.
Two flotillas of destroyers were out
side Port Arthur, as instructed, from the
night OF the 2lst until the morning of the
I'D. Although during this time our de-
stroyers were under the fire of the enemy,
they sustained no damage. The main fleet
arrived off Port Arthur at o clock on the
morning of the ed.
Il dispatched a part of the fleet in the
direction Of Pigeon Bay and ordered the
battleships Fuji and Yashima to make an
indirect bombardment against the inner
side OF the port. During the lombard
ment the enemy's ships gradually came
out OF the harbor, and at the time when
the indirect bombardment stopped, which
was about o'clock, the number of Rus
sian ships was five battleships, four cruis
ers and several destroyers. We believed
the enemy was trying. by making a move
ment of their feet, to draw us near the
forts
1.-The enemy's ships shelled US indirectly
and many of their shots fell near the bat
ueship Full but our ships sustained no
damage. About o'clock our vessels with
drew of the port"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-25
PLAN TO MEND
SULLY'S FORTUNE.
Responsible Firm Back of a Prop
osition Which Is to Be Pre-
sented to Creditors.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York, March 24-On the Cotton EI-
change to-day a movement was started.
led by John McFadden of the firm of
George McFadden & Bro. to rehabilitate
Daniel ]. Sully. who failed a week ago.
Every one admitted that a new proposal
would soon be presented to the creditors,
and il was then announced that this pro-
posal would be based on data which the
receivers are now collecting.
To give evidence of the strength of the
movement the news was allowed to be-
come known that McFaddeu & Bros. had
contracted to buy from the receivers 1900
bales of spot cotton, valued at 100000,
which the Sully firm had among its assets.
Mr. Sully was downtown assisting IN
the work OF paving the way for a set
McFadden and with other friends. The
creditors of the Cotton Exchange appoint
ed an advisory committee to-day to con-
suit with the receivers, and 1t was inti-
mated that any proposal which d. ].
Suily & Co. may make to its creditors
will go through this committee.
1t was currently reported during the day
that the new offer will involve the pay
ment of 60 per cent of the liabilities In
capital, and the balance i'll notes.
Some look, however, for a better ar
rangemeEt than the old one, which was
rejected last Monday evening. II was
learned to-day that Mr.. Sully had given
over all his assets, including his house. TO
$235, 600 belonging to Mrs. Sully, which, it
Is asserted, is a valid one.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-25
TARRED AND FEATHERED
BY WHITECAPPERS.
Housemnn Who Thrashed His Master
Is Chased From New York Viz
Iage by Angry Citizens.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Elmlra, N Y, March 24.-word reached
the city tonight of a tarring- -and-feather-
ing episode south of this city
George Parmenter, his wife and three
children reside in the village. The hus-
band is an invalid from rheumatism. An
drew Clarke was hired to do chores. Late
ly Clarke made himself obnoxious around
the house and he was paid by Parmenter
and told to depart
Clark departed, but returned last Mon
day to the Parmenter home under the in
fiuence Of liquor. Mr.. Parmenter was not
at home. but came in later, and was sur
prised to see Clark and his wife together
In the house.
The hired man bela,bored him with a
stick of wood. The villagers heard about
the affair, and Indignation ran so high
that about II O'Clock last night fifteen men
went to the Parmenter home and secured
Clark.
He was hustled to a point not far from
the depot, where a large kettle of hot tar
was in readiness. Clark was stripped OF
his clothing and the melted tar spread on.
A coat of feathers were added and then
Clark was released
His present whereabouts are not known
to the men who tarred him.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-03-25
President Arranges to Inaugu-
rate Worlds Fair From His Of
fee i'll the White House.
WIRELESS TOO SPECTACULAR.
After Machinery Is in Motion
Messages of COngratulation
Will Be Sent to the EX-
position Management.


Washington. March 24.-The wireless
message idea having been declared i'm
practicable. uncertain and too spectacular,
President Roosevelt will start the ma
chincry at the St Louis Worlds Fair by
rressing a button in his private office at
the White House. This ceremony will take
place ut l o'clock in the afternoon. East
ern time moon in st. Louis). April 81.
1t had been suggested that wireless
apparatus he fitted Up either at the top
Of the Washington monument or on the
top spire of the dome OF the Capitol, and
that a wireless spark he flashed across
country to St Louis upon the opening
day Such a plan being vetoed. and since
President Roosevelt will be unable 20 at
tend the openirg exercises in person. the
invitation to start the Fair by the usual
means of telegrap aphing was. accepted.
Details Of the ceremony are not yet
worked out But it is known that the
President and members OF the Cabinet will
be present upon the occasion. A through
wire connection will have been arranged.
and at the exact hour. minute and second.
the President will press the key Of
Morse instrument. The electric energy IN
simultaneously will be conveyed to the cen-
trai switchboard at the Fair grounds and
will release the 40.OO0-horse-power required
to operate the cascades. the great engines
in Machinery Hall and other mechanisms
at the Exposition
A congratulatory message will then be
sent TO President Francis and the Worlds
Fair officials. a reply received and the
ceremony will have been completed