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GEN. MAS ABILITY NOT DOUBTED
Chinese Officials Declare Him Able to
Control His Troops

PEKING, June T. IL a.m.-The Chinese Of
fcials emphatically deny that there Is the
slightest reason to doubt Gen. Mas ability
TO control his troops Gen. Ma has been
strictly ordered to prevent any outbreak
and none is likely to occur. Viceroy Alex
aeffs Manchurian proclamation charging
the villages with the duty of protecting the
railroad under pain of determination, is
creating bad impression here.
The government has protested unavail-
ipgly. and 1t is currently supposed that
Russia desires to provoke an outburst with
The view of justifying Russian aggression.
Correspondents Free Of Charges.
MUKDEN, June THE authorities an
nounce that the Interpretation of Journal
tetic criticisms of things Russian written
before the war or before the military recog-
milton OF the press is now waived, and that
sll charges against correspondents detained
here on account OF such criticism or for
6ther reasons have been removed and the
correspondents being allowed to pro-
eeed south. Few of the newspaper men,
however, are allowed to go forward at a
lime, though about fifteen will go to Lao
Yeng soon. This step Is taken at the order
OF Gen. Kuropatkin.
Norwegian Steamer Held by Japs.
NAGASAKI, June I, II am-The Nor
wegian steamer Aggi which arrived here
Saturday from Cardif with COAL was ar
yested today by the Japanese. Reasons for
The action taken are not stated
Outlaw Work of Cossacks.
SEOUL, June 7.-Reliable information has
been received here from Ping-Yang to the
effect that Cossacks between Anju and
kai-Chou are reported to be killing the Ko-
sean natives and looting their homes
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DEMOCRATS DENoUHoE OUTRAGE
Colorado State Convention at Pueblo
Strong Hearst Sentiment.

PUEBLO, Colo, June THE state demo
cratic convention to select ten delegates to
the national convention met here today.
Considerable Hearst sympathy was mani
tested. and some believed q resolution in
dorsing Hearst would be adopted, though
not without opposition.
The delegates agreed on in caucus were
former Gov Charles 8. Thomas. Charles ].
Hughes, jr., Senator H. n. Teller, H. ID.
Insley. State Senator Charles D. Ward,
former Gov. Alva Adams. Judge J. II. Voor-
hees, Judge William p Seeds, George q.
West and ]. H. Robeson or Judge Theron
Stevens.
A resolution was adopted in caucus
strongly denouncing the outrage at Cripple
Creek yesterday. Charles ]. Hughes, jr., of
Denver was temporary chairman Of the
convention, and Milton Smith OF Denver
permanent chairman.
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ing arrests. until now the bull pen is filed
with 200 or more prisoners.
The city marshals Of Anaconda, Gold
field and Independence are among the
prisoners. Together with the city marshal
OF victor and the sheriff of Teller county
gold-camp towns who have been deposed
SINCE the troubles Of yesterday began.
Interview With Vice President.
The News today prints the following in
terview with Vice President Williams of
the Western Federation of Miners, who i.
acting In the capacity Of president during
Mr.. Meyers Imprisonment in the military
bull pen at Telluride:
Troubles at Cripple Creek-the riot and
disturbances there-are simply an attempt
70 disrupt the union and bring the strike
to a close
1T is my candid opinion that the Citizens.
Alliance, an organization that is and al
ways mas been bitterly hostile to the union
Is at the bottom of this attempt to break
tne strike by display of violence.
ne opinion among the miners is that the
SiIzens Alliance Is afraid that the COM
mittee that has just returned from CrippIe
it's visit e00N i'"ui's Wy
1T is to break the strike and discred,t
sne me UNIONS that the disturbances of yester-
day were started
Mass Meeting for Fair Discussion.
news dispatches contain references tn
'he mass meeting that was in progress
when the trouble originated NY own opin-
ION is that this meeting was called by Mr..
Hamlin of the Mine Owners Associate
ostensibly to give an opportunity for free
aho Iair discussion of matters involved In
the striKe, out as a matter of fact the
eodos employed In the mines were to pla y
Ine part OF miners. Then when a union
down. "N' ~ 'e Si'o'
AS for the Citizens Alliance its members
are absolutely unfair and paw no attention
70 law and order. This was brought ont in
the Telluride strikes, when miners were
driven out and many forms of violence put
ihto eHect to defeat the strike.
Popularity Of Trouble.
This Whole matter came up in a manner
that appears very peculiar. Just after the
visit of our committee, when the strike was
progressing satisfactorily, and during the
governors absence. the trouble springs I'D.
There are few soldiers in the district. The
Cltizens' Alliance, absolutely unfair, will re-
sort to anything. Such outrages do not
occur during the presence Of the military.
VINO are responsible to some one besides
themselves
our organization Is founded on the prin-
cipies of truth and justice, and its mem
Ders are as much interested as other per-
sons In suppressing lawlessness. Whoever
committed the dastardly crime at Inde-
pendence must be found and punished. and
we want to put ourselves on record as help
Ing to bring that about"
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ORDERED TO GIBRALTAR.
The Illinois and Missouri to Cross the
Atlantic.

The battle Ship Illinois, commanded by
Captain Bradford, has been ordered to pro-
ceed to Gibraltar upon the completion of
target practice at Martha's Vineyard, and
the Missouri, commanded by Captain
Cowles has been ordered to sail Thursday
from Newport News for Gibraltar. These
two vessels belong to the battle ship squad
ron of the North Atlantic feet, and are be-
ing sent to Gibraltar direct, where they
will report to Rear Admiral Barker, eom-
mander-in- chief of the North Atlantic
squadron, and join the fleet wherever he
may direct
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MYSTERY SURROUNDS FORCES.
Czar Not Imposing Views on Kuropat-
kin-News Scarce.

ST. PETERSBURG, June Z, $40 pm
While 1t Is undoubtedly true that very
active Russian force Is operating on the
Liao-Tung peninsula, IN the hope of imped-
ing and possibly crippling the japanese
army commanded by General Oku, the
number and character of this force are
shrouded In mystery. Figures are freely
banded about, but it is impossible to as
certain the exact facts 1t is doubtful even
IL the general staff is fully advised OF Cen
eral Kuropatkin's intentions.
According to acceptable stories here,
Viceroy Alexieff insisted that Kuropatkln
should not leave Port Arthur to Its rate.
and the advance of troops, the strengt Tn VI
which is not known here, may De que 10 ms
pressure. But two things are certain-1he
strength of the main army at Lao yang
has not been appreciably weakened by the
force sent south and the movement was hot
ordered by Emperor Nicholas.
The Associated Press Is assured py
member of the emperor's suite that the
stories that the differences between V1ceroy
Alexieff and Gen. Kuropatkin on this SUD
ject were referred to the emperor, who In
turn submitted them to the council of war,
which agreed on the advisability of order
ing an advance. are absolutely false.
The Associated Press informant reiterated
the statement, cabled June g. that the en-
peror is not attempting to impose his views
emperor considered that the military situa-
ton has distinctly improved from the stand
point of the future.
This being the empress birthday, the day
was observed as a general holiday. Busi-
ness was suspended and the government
offices were closed.
Little News From the East.
Little actual news from the seat of war
was obtainable. The emperor received
telegram from Kuropatkin last night re-
porting the skirmishes near Siu-Yen and
Saimatsza. Although neither movement has
yet developed particular significance, they
might eventually indicate an attempt of
the enemy to push through the line at the
head of the Liao-Tung peninsula while
feinting at the Russian left flank at Lao
Yang. Kuropatkin's telegram is dated
Liao-Yang. Therefore, It Is possible he has
already returned from his trip to Kali
Chou.
The general staff has received advices to
the effect that the Chinese report that the
Japanese are prepared to renew heavy
fighting on the KwanTung peninsula
Thursday.
The foreign Office says 1t has not received
a report from the Russian consul at Che
foo in regard to the rumored sinking of
large Japanese warship off Talienwan.
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Gets Strange Message.
Japanese Legation Advices.

The Japanese legation has received the
following from Tokyo:
Admiral Togo reports that the clearing
up operation in the Talien-Wan bay is pro-
crossing satisfactorily. despite rough
weather Forty-one mines were discovered
and exploded between June and June 6.
A Chinese who formerly served the enemy
as a pilot is now usefully employed by us.
One safe way was discovered rendering
navigation possible for shallow ships"
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Catholic Sisters Exciting Struggle.

EHELBYVILLE, Ind, June 7.-Sister
Theodore of ST. Vincent's Catholic School,
four miles from here, today heard some
one prowling through the building. She
started to investigate and met a negro man
in the hall. He 1ourished revolver,
which she seized and the two fell in the
struggle. The burglar escaped, but later
was captured at Waldron and is in Jail
here. He had a revolver, pieces of candle
and burglar tools. Sister Theodore was
not injured
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RUSSIANS RETIRE.
Leave Hamheung in Direction of Ping
Yang-Cossack Atrocities.

SEOUL, Korea, June 8, 7:15 pm. {de-
layed In transmission)-A telegram has
been received here from the Japanese con-
sul at Gensan, Korea, saying that the
Russians who were at Hamheung have re-
tired in the direction of Ping-Yang. 1t is
reported that retreating Cossacks speared
and killed the prefect of Kowon. who re-
fused to furnish the troops with the provi-
sions demanded by them.
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King Edwards Final Seasons Levee.
LONDON, June THE final levee of the
present season was held by King Edward
at noon today in the throne room at st.
James palace. 1t was largely attended.
Ambassador Choate and Sscond Secretary
Carter represented the United Htates. The
only American presented wAs Nelson
Shaughnessy, secretary Of the American
legation at Copenhagen.
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OUTLOOK IN ILLINOIS.
Representative Smith Says That the
State is Surely Republican.

..An this talk about the factional contest
over the gubernatorial nomination making
trouble for the ticket In November is nom
sense" said Representative Smith of Illi-
nois, today. I'VE had our little shindy at
the convention, although 1t was not much
of shindy at that but it's over now and
we're going into the campaign in harmony.
1.-THE ticket the republicans nominated at
Springfield Is a splendid ticket and will win
Illinois is as safe for the republican nation
al ticket as Pennsylvania Don't let any
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TOGO CLEARS CHANNEL.
Difficult Work Of Clearing Talien- Wan
Inlet of Mines

TOKYO. June 7, 11:30 am-Admiral
Togo has succeeded in clearing the channel
ka8:Hg into Talien-Wan. He began locat-
tng mines on June 3. and since then he has
found and exploded forty-one. Yesterday
q small steamer was able to safelg enter
the harbor.
The work of locating other mines Is now
continuing, and II is expected that the
Vicinity will be speedily cleared of all such
dangerous obstructions to navigation.
/ Admiral Togo reports that southerly
'gale and high sea prevailed during his
Operations. but the men steadfastly con-
ttinued at their work.
Type of Russian Boat Sunk
Supplementary reports from the blockad-
ing forces indicate that the Russian gun
beat which was sunk by torpedo off Port
SArthur Saturday was OF the Gremiashchi
type instead of the Giliak class.
. Admiral Kataoka commander of the
third squadron) reconnoitered San-Shan-
t!Tao and Taku-kao The Chinese say that
bEhen the Russians abandoned Taku-Kao
kthey poisoned the water sources Admiral
IIkataoka is investigating the charge.
Company of Cossacks Routed.
/ detachment OF the japanese force
vhich landed at Taku-shan surprised and
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ROYAL Nuptials I'm Au.kria.

GMUNDEN, Upper Austria, June THE
marriage of the Grand Duke Of Mecklen-
burg -Schwerin to Princess Alexandra,
daughter of the Duke of Cl1mbsrIand. was
celebrated here today In the presence of
many members of royal famf11es and a
great gathering Of other distinguished per-
sons
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To Attend New York Enoampment.

Mai. Frank b. Jones, 9th Infantry, has
been detailed to attend the encampment of
the organized militia of the state of New
York at Peekskill, N. Y. from June to
July o, 1904. Maj. Jones has been ordered
to report to the governor of New York for
conference as to the instruction it is de-
sired shall be given to the troops.
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DENVER FEARED OUTBREAK.
Vice President Of Miners Western
Federation Submits Interview.

DENVER, Col, June while early re-
ports today from Victor and Cripple Creek,
where yesterday strife and bloodshed ruled.
indicate that semi-peaeeful conditions pre-
vailed. fears of another outbreak at any
moment are general. Throughout the night
squads OF citizens. reinforced by details of
the militia, Travelled over the district, maxi
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Northampton's Three Dsszs oeiebratio,

Northampton's Three Dkys oe1ebration
NORTHAMPTON. = Mass, juno THE
three days celebration of the 21oth anniver-
sary of this city culnninated today In his
torical, military and civic parade. In which
many organizations participated. At the
close of the parade informal addresses were
made by the guests OF honor. Including
Governor Bates, Rear Admiral Cook and
Alderman s. 8. Cafnpion OF Northampton,
England.
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Panama Canal Work wen Organized

PANAMA, June 7.-Maj. Black. head OF
the engineering department OF the Panama
canal, expects to leave Panama soon.
All the laborers and mechanics applying
for work at Culebra have been employed.
The work is organized In style different
from that of the French company, and will
enable the labOrers to do the maximum
amount Of work.
The Panama section houses. where the
canal commission will reside. are being re-
paired.
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Medal for a Russian Hero.

A Russian soldier who was badly wounded
at Turenchen has received medal for an
exploit performed by him during the fight
ing there He returned to his unintured
gum which could not be moved when the
Russians withdrew and disabled 1t as the
japanese were coming up He received a
number Of bayonet wounds but succeeded In
making bis escape.
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Hearst Gets Hawaii.

HONOLULU, June 7.-The territorial
democratic convention, after q long discus
sion, has instructed the Hawaiian delega-
ton to the national convention at st. Louis
to vote for Representative w. r. Hearst for
President. The vote was nearly unanimous.
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ADVERSE TO THE OFFICERS.
Opinion of the Acting Attorney Gen.
eral Regarding Advancement.

Acting Secretary Oliver of the War De-
partment has received an opinion from
Judge McReynolds. acting attorney general
as to the application Of the provision In the
latest army appropriation bill advancing
ofncers one grade ON the retired list undU
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JAPS MAKE AN ATTACK
Determined Effort to Take
Port Arthur by Storm.
A LAND ANDSEA ACTION
RESULT OF THE COMBINED EN-
GAaEMENT NOT KNOWN.
Russians Discovered the Plan and Sent
Out Fleet to Give. Battle
Heavy Firing.
ALAND ANDSEA ACTION

cHE-FOO. June T. pm-Preceding a
eea attack on Port Arthur last night, the
Japanese apparently made a determined
effort to advance on that stronghold by
land
A Chinese junk which left a point three
miles south of Port Dalny early Monday
morning has arrived here. She reports
having heard firing north of Port Arthur
from o'clock Monday morning until 2
O'clock that afternoon. by which time she
passed out of hearing distance. 1t would
appear that the Japanese planned land
and sea attack on Port Arthur yesterday.
The Russians on seeing this sent their
feet out to give battle. The result is not
known.
The above dispatch would seem to con-
Arm the dispatch previously received at
Chee-Foo today from the Associated
Press correspondent at Teng Chow, Shan
Tung peninsula. The correspondent said
there was firing at Port Arthur last
night, beginning at IL 80 o'clock and con-
ttnuing for several hours.
The above Che-Foo dispatch also con-
Arms the report brought there by Chi
nese junk which arrived during the night.
The latter reported that there was heavy
firing all day yesterday in the vicinity of
Port Arthur.
Naval Battle Reported.
An impression prevails here that naval
battle took place last night in the Gulf OF
Pechili. Passengers on steamers passing
the Liaotieshan promontory at the time did
not hear any firing, while reports come
from Teng-Chow of heavy firing being heard
there from IL o'clock last night until 2
o'clock this morning.
Vessels from the Mao Tao Islands con-
firm this report, and so do the residents of
hills in the vicinity of this city, who heard
the firing and saw flashes out at sea during
the night The fact that the Russians were
endeavoring on June 4 to clear the road
stead off Port Arthur of mines indicates an
intention upon their part to give battle out
side the harbor upon the first favorable op-
portunity.
A Japanese correspondent returning from
Talenwan, says there is a persistent rumor
there that the japanese battle ship Yash-
ina struck a mine off that port recently
and sunk. Chinese arrivals from
Talenwan are unable to confirm the story.
RJJccT ANS RETIRE
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Army o1icers at naval college.

AfHy OnceIS 1t Ndva1 Oo1eEe'
Col. william Ennis. Artillery Corps. and
Capt. Henry D. Todd. Jr.. Artillery Corps.
have been ordered to the Naval War Col
lere Narragansett bay R. l., for the pur-
pose Of attending there during the current
summer course.
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Virginia Postmasters Appointed.
The following fourth-class postmasters
were appointed today in Virginia:
Oreton. p. I. Barker; Paynesville, James
ii. Horne.
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Assistant Secretary Oliver Returns.
Assistant Secretary Oliver of the War
Department has returned to this city from
a short visit to Albany, N. Y, and was at
the department today.
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From Printers' Ink. Nov. TO- isoA -
The Washington Star Is gen!"
orally considered one of the ten
or twelve choicest advertising
mediums that can be named
among all the dailies published
throughout the United States.
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JAPs INTERCEPT MESSAGE.
Revealed Plan by Which the Rus
slams Proposed Relief.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, June IA cablegram from
Rome says: A Tokyo dispatch says that
the Japanese have intercepted a wireless
message from Port Arthur revealing a
plan by which General Kuropatkin was to
relieve Port Arthur. An entire division Of
troops is being hurried from Tokyo for
Dalny and Kin-chow. By the end of this
week Japan will have 10000 men in the
field. The report of the sinking of Japa-
nese warships In Talienwan bay is denied.
Gets Strange Message.
A cablegram from Paris says: The Ma
tins correspondent at st. Petersburg tele-
graphs that the car has received from
Kuropatkin a message reading: 1T is
done" What the message refers to 10 not
yet revealed.
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British Battle Ship at Tangier.
TANGIER. june THE British battle
ship Prince Of Wakes arrived here today
from Gibraltar
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Enjoying a Gold Boom.

Much excitement has been caused by the
reported discovery of gold In the vicinity of
the mouth of the Amur river. Several hun
dred prospectors have gone to the locality
already and others are starting.
Mail aevices from Lao Yang say the last
ambulance train to arrive had on board
among other wounded Japanese prisoner
whom Gen. Kuropatkin took particular care
to single out and compliment on the fight
ing qualities of his compatriots. The gen.
eral tod the Japanese he would personally
insure tie forwarding of a letter to his pa
rents n Tokyo
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The Bancroft Leaves Puerta Plata.
The Navy Department was advised by
cable today Of the sailing Of the Bancroft
from Puerto Plata for Monte Christi.
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QUIET AT vLADIvoSToK.
Bulk of Supplies for Port Arthur Sent
From There

VLADIVOSTOK, Monday, June 6-Al is
quiet here. 1t can be stated that Port Ar
thur Is abundantly supplied with provisions
and munitions of war. The bulk of the sup
plies now there was sent from here before
communication was cut off.
Vladivcstok was not weakened by sending
these supplies and there Is plenty of every
thing remaining here except sugar. Kero-
sene is also scarce among the civilians, but
the quantity on hand is adequate for the
needs IF the garrison. Trade with the in
terror is improving. A train of ten cars la
den with miscellaneous goods is dispatched
daily. The railway is open and the traffic
in ordinary freight is considerable.
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routed a company Of Cossacks on Sunday
at n-Chia-Tun. on the Kin-Chou road,
seven miles northwest of Taku-Shan.
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Armed Posse Securing Hills.

A posse of deputy sheriffs armed with
rifles ana revolvers is now securing the
hills of the Cripple Greek district with the
idea of rounding up every union man and
every id,er in the camp. They will be es-
corted to the county lines and warned never
again to return to Teller county.
The union men are also well-armed and
say they will resist any attempt at deporta-
ton Many of them are desperate and seri-
GUS trouble may occur.
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Bloodhound on Trail.

A bloodhound brought from Trinidad to
the trail of the man men who exploded
the dynamite at Independence by pulling a
wire attached to a revolver some other
instrument, and thereby killed at least thir-
teen men. The trail was followed by the
hound from Bull Hill to the Colorado
Springs wagon road. Detective Sterling of
the Mine Owners Association then declar-
ed that he was convinced that he knew who