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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-27
Will Not Contest Passage.

St. Petersburg, April 26-The censors' committee did not give out tonight the dispatches received today regarding the movements of the Japanese across the Yalu river. It was intimated that in- formation had been received that the Japanese had crossed the river. but this was accompanied by a statement that the success of the enemy should in no sense be regarded as a first victory, the Russians having no intention to vigor- ously contest the passage. their plan be- ing to annoy the enemy as much as pos sible.
 It is evident from the dispatches re- ceived here that in order to render a crossing feasible the Japanese made a feint on Tatung Kau, while the troops actually crossed some miles up the river, near Tchangdjiou. Two companies were first thrown into Manchuria and unques- tionably entrenehed and immediately un- der the cover of their guns reinforce ments crossed.
 1t is regarded as probable that when these troops are in sufficient numbers, they will march along the Manchurian bank of the Yalu in the direction of Antung, near which lies the road on which the advance cen continue to Feng Hong Tchau, where the first determined stand of the Russians will be made.
 No report had been received here, of ficial or otherwise. showing casualties on either side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-27
Russia Has New Submarines.

St. Petersburg, April 26-The entrance into the service of four st' ]oats at Port Arthur means of new and formidable We ..gns Tor the de- fense of that stronghold. The dispatch of the boats in sections over the railroad has been shrouded in secrecy and even today many in St. Petersburg are in- clned to doubt the report by officials of their presence at Port Arthur. or to &C., cept the information as trustworthy.
 An effort now to close or blockade Port Arthur will be dangerous. if is thought, for Vice-Admral Togo to attempt. The defenders of the port will be able 10 guard against Japanese submarine yes. sels entering the harbor and attacking the Russian ships at any time. The off, cials here are not certain that the Japa- nese have submarine boats. as they pos sessed none before the war but since the beginning of hostiltles they undoubtedly have laid down a number of them.
 The Russian submarine boats may soon have an opportunity to demonstrate the value of their type in war. as the Japa- nese fleet is reported at Che Foo and the interval of time 1t is usually absent from Port Arthur has about expired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-27
The Jefferson Theatre Was Filled by a Brilliant
 Audience Last Night
STIRRING SPEECHES ALI
 RECEIVED BIG APPLAUSE
Colonel Bush Makes Address of Wel- come, President Ogden Reviews Educational FieId-GalloWay
 Discusses Negro Question.

Birmingham turned out en masse and filled the Jefferson theatre to overhowing last night to welcome Robert c. Ogden of New York and his distinguished CO., workers, seeking to advance the cause of education.
 The conference for education in the south. of which MT. ogden is president, opened its seventh annual session under most brilliant auspices. The exercises at the theatre were announced to begin at S:30. and they began on time to the min ute. As early as 7;30 several hundred people had assembled. By o'clock the theatre was almost filled and a few min utes after people had to be turned away. The house was literally packed and the vast audience included the flow CT and chivalry of this community.
 On the stage sat prominent members of MT. ogden's party and a number of representative Alabama educators and men of affairs.
 lhe Speeches. \ Col. T. c. Bush made the address of welcome He represented Governor Jelks, who is ill in New Mexico. His ' SpeeCn was loiOWeU Dy MT. OBuen dress and MT. Ogden was followed by Bishop c. B. Galloway of Mississippi, who made the concluding address.
 Colonel Bush spoke with characteris- tic vim. MT. Ogden read his address, but his manner of reading was impressive kand the subject matter held the close att Rtention of the audience. He gave a lkcaln and philosophic review of the edu- ! Isrational field, sketched the history of this konference movement, paid tributes to
 Is fellow laborers who have passed
 way and made many helpful suggei- Aons
 Bishop Galloway, who ranks as one of the great orators of the south, made the hit of the evening. He discussed the negro question:
 All the speakers were warmly applaud ed, and when the eloquent bishop closed the applause was tumultuous.
 Notwithstanding the fact that the three addresses were exhaustive in treatment the exercises were ended at 10:35 o'clock.
 The conference will be in session today and tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-27
LAPS ARE AGGRESSIVE
 BOTH ON LAND AND SEA
ARE EAGER TO MAKE
 AN EARLY GETAWAY
SESSION OF CONGRESS WILL BE- GIN TWO HOURS EARLY TODAY IN ORDER TO DISPOSE OF PEND. ING MEASURES.

Washington, April 26.-(Special.)-In an effort to get congress away from Wash ington at the earliest possible time the session will begin tomorrow two hours earlier than usual and this will likely be followed by a night session. Thus in com bining the three legislative days in one, the leaders hope that adjournment may be reached by Thursday evening or at any rate before the close of the week. The conference report on the District of Columbia bill was agreed to today, but the Forensic display in the house and the argument in the senate over the military academy appropriation hlll prevented congress from really getting down to the work of closing up the measures neces- sary to be passed before adjournment
 The senate according to the present pro- gramme is down tomorrow Tor another waste of time in the consideration ol the Crum case. An executive session is to be moved and the case taken up. Adjourn ment, of course. Is far away if the repub- lican leaders decide to keep 1t before the senate. It is presumed that when they learn of the determination of the minor ity not to allow a vote to be taken that they will allow the case to go over to the next session. The conferees on the rivers and harbors bill were in session the greater part of the day but there was no disposition manifested on either side to yield.
 The house managers still stick to 1t that the senate has taken an undue priv ilege of small bill while the senate managers declare that the senate has the right of amendment. A disagreement will likely be reported tomorrow, and the question of another conference consid- cred. Of all the surveys placed by the senate on the bill the south gets none. The appropriation of the Mississippi river is the only thing in the bill of interest to the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-27

Liao Yang, April 26.-Between last night and this morning the Japanese forced a passage of the Yalu, two companies crossing between Tchangdjious and Saopoussikhe. Heavy firing was heard near Tatung Kau in which 1t is believed the Japanese made feint in order to dis tract attention from the real point of passage. So far. no bridge spans the river. It Is believed the Russian fire succeeded in destroying the floating parts of the Japanese bridges.
 A second pontoon was being prepared ten miles up the stream. At o'clock the same afternoon the Japanese occupied the island of Samolindo to which they carried pontoon boats, etc.
 The night passed quietly the torpedo boats maintaining a careful watch in case the troops ashore should be att tackled and examining the mouth of the river by means of search lights.
 At $40 o'clock the next morning, the Japanese crossed the river near the vil- lage of Tchindiagon where, however, the Russian outposts commenced firing up- on them. The Russian advance guards had been furnished with a small gun and they succeeded In destroying the pontoon constructed near Wiju. The wrecked pom toon was carried away by the current and further Japanese bridging operations ceased, but the Japanese continued to cross by another pontoon southward of Wju.
 A Japanese column with a battery of artillery approached Turenchen at mid day, but the Russian skirmishers met them with sharp fighting. evidently giv- ing them trouble, but they retired with the usual careful covering of their flank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-27
After vladlvostok Cruisers.

Chicago. April 26--A special cable to the Daily News from Kobe says:
 Under full steam, a strong squadron of Japanese armored cruisers was observed this morning making its way northward in the Japan sea. It is believed that the vessels are on their way to attempt to cut off the Russian squadron that ap- peared at Won San, on the east coast of Korea yesterday. 1t is feared, however. that as the czar's cruisers are superior in speed to those of the mikado, they may escape In safety to the shelter of Vladivostock.
 It is also stated that the Japanese have succeeded in turning the Russians from protection of the Vladivostoek guns, and that there Is another Japanese squad ron between them and their retreat, but these are mere rumors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-27
Jal AIai Men Arrive.

Havana. April 26.-The Southern Pacific Steamship company's steamer Louisiana, which sailed today for New Orleans, carried the manager of the Jai Alai and dozen players, who are on their way to St. Louis to participate in the games at the fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-27
COL T. C. BUSH MAKES AN ELOQUENT ADDRESS
Discusses Education in a General Way and Points Out the Publc's
 Duty.
Col. T. G. Bush spoke in a happy veil

Col. T. G. Bush spoke in happy vein as follows:
 Birmingham and the state of Alabama are to be felicitated on this gathering within their limits of so many men of various callings from all sections of the country, prominent in their respective fields of labor, many of whom enjoy an enviable national reputation. The people of Birmingham have waited with pleas urable expectation your coming and feel that your presence and delibera tions will be helpful and inspiring. Upon this oc- casion, when spring is upon us in all its emerald beauty, when there is resurrec- ton of life in the material world, it is fitting that we should be filled with fresh and vigorous thoughts on subjects that concern the welfare of mankind, and re- ceive new life and inspiration in such a noble work
 ''The object of this meeting is well known in this community and through out the country One of its chief char acteristics Is that it is composed of men and women of culture, of wide experi- ence, broad views, devoid of selfshness, and hearts beating with sympathy for the needs of their fellow men. Whether we be northerners, customers, southern CTS or westerners. and however much we may differ on some subjects by reason
 
 and education, we can all stand on one common ground on questions concerning the uplifting of people of all classes in morals and education Bad morals and illiteracy are our common foes. It Is for tunate for the well being of the human race that where Christian religion and civilization prevail, the means for the development of the moral, mental and physical nature of man are being pro- vided in an enlarged and broader way as time progresses. Never in the history of the race in the leading nations of the world has so much money been expended and so much time given to the devel- opment of the people of all classes in these three important features-the trinity of man.
 Moral Development.
 christian men seem to have vied with each other in all sections of the country in providing means for the moral de velopment of the people. and as the re- suit of these efforts we see dotted over the land, in the valleys and on the hill sides, places of worshp-modest though they may be in many sections-and in the great centers of population in the cities of our country magnificent piles which have been erected, and dedicated to Christian worship and the teaching of Christian religion. Along with these great provisions for bettering the nature of man there have been millions spent in great educational institutions. both re- lIeious and secular, and no less amount in proportion in homes for the sick and afflicted.
 But in the last two decades probably the greatest response to the needs of the people has been found in provisions that .--~ heen made for the ducation for
 ~es. until we have arrived at the
 the great cry Is that every
 woman and every child of
 in the land should receive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-27
Edwards Position is Significant.

St. Petersburg April 26,-While King Edwards move to restore peace between Russia and Japan has failed. 1t is never theless regarded as slightly significant In diplomatic circles. It Is the hrst tangible evidence of a change in the relations be- tween Russia and Great Britain. Tho king however, has never approached the emperor, no matter how indirectly on the subject of peace, but if the situation be- tween the two countries is what 1t was before the war began, even prior to the Anglo o-French entente, diplomats believe that despite the declaration of Russia that she will never accept intervention, the door can be opened for representa- tons when the campaign mas progressed for some time, and Russia has had an opportunity to wipe out the sting of the disasters at Port Arthur.
 If future attempts at mediation be made 1t is necessary, say the diplomats, in order that they should have a chance of success, that good relations between Russia and Great Britain be assidiousy cultivated. and they believe no one ap- preciates this better than King Edward. It is stated at the foreign office that the suggestion has not come from Great Brit ain to arrange her differences with Russia along the lines of the Anglo French en- tente nor is any expected, especially at this time when an Anglo-Japanese al- liance exists between them.
 Despite the frmness of the intention of the government and people to carry on the war until the end they have in view Is reached, 1t k recognized that good relations with Great Britain mean the confinement of the war to Russia and Japan and may lead to pressure on the latter. which will shorten the conflict.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-27

min Franklin, whose influence was so great for American education, more and more attention and aid have been given to this important work, this illustrious man having been the originator of pub lie libraries in establishing the first li- brary. known as the Junto, at Philadel- phia. He recognized the power of the printed page and inaugurated scheme for the instruction of children at time when the ability to read and write was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-27
MANY NATIVES KILLED.

|. Johannesburg. April 26.-The col { } lapse of cage in the Robinson mine {
 ; precipitated 43 natives two thous- {
 } and feet to the bottom. All were { , killed. The bottom If the shaft Is { , quagmire of human remains. {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-27
Postmaster General in Charleston.

Charleston. s. C.. April 26-Postmaster General H. c. Payne and Mrs. Payne landed in the city today from the reve- nue cutter Onondago and took quarters at the hotel. where they will remain for several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-27
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
 AS OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED

of North Carolina.
 Standards of Admission to Southern Colleges" by MT. B. L. Wiggns, vice chancellor of the University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn.
 An address by the Hon. A. J. Montague, governor of Virginia.
 "The Profit of Good Training" by MT. Walter II. Page, editor of "rhe World s Work" New York City.
 Thursday, 10 a. m. Local taxation for public education. Address by MT. H. o. Murfee of Marion, Ala.
 Hon. H, L. Whitfield, state superintend- eut of education Of Mississippi.
 Hon.. Walter B. Hill, chancellor of the University of Georgia.
 Hon. Sydney J. Bowie, member of con gress from the Fourth Alabama district.
 Thursday, 8 p. m.
 ''The North and the South in the Con- ference for Education by Dr. John Graham Brooks of Cambridge, Mass. Some Impressions of the Conference" !" by Rt. Rev. Davis Sessums, ILL. D., bishop of Louisiana.
 Party will leave Bijou theatre, Third avenue and Seventeenth street, on electric cars at 3 D. m. for a trip to Ensley. The party will return at D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-27
Attempt Was Frustrated.

St. Petersburg, April 26-Tt is reported that an attempt of the Japanese to cross the Yalu has been frustrated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-27
King Edward Has No Intention
 of Interfering
RUMORS ARE SIGNIFICANT
Closer Relations Between Russia and Great Britain, However, VIII Nat. urally Tend to Shorten
 the Struggle.

London, April 26.-Inquires made by the Associated Press here reveal no traces of any effort or intention to inter- vene in the Russo-Japanese war No step looking to a pacific settlement of the conflict has been taken by the foreign office, nor. so far as Is known in the cap- ital by King Edward himself. Those who have discussed the war with the king within the last few days, say that such a step Is the last thing he contemplates.
 Such a step, however, informally taken, so 1t Is held here. night seriously endan- ger the vital negotiations now progress ing between Russia and Great Britain with a view to the settlement of out standing differences between the two countries.
 King Edward and the foreign office are fully aware that an offer or even sug- gestion looking to peace at the present stage would be resented both by Japan and Russia, and it Is emphatically denied that the king, even in the family circle at Copenhagen, has suggested mediation, much less intervention.
 It Is believed here that all rumors bearing on the subject of pacific efforts, royal or otherwise, are due to mlsappre- hension concerning the negotiations out lined In the Associated Press dispatches of April 9, which said that after King Edward had given his personal assur- ances to Emperor Nicholas that the anti Russian comment In the British press did not represent the feeling of his govern ment.
 Foreign Secretary Lansdowne informed the Russian ambassador that he would be glad to reopen the negotiations look ing to settlement of all matters in dis pute between Russia and Great Britain, Lord Lansdowne did not stipuate any basis or enter into any details. Ambas sador Benckendorff, as stated at the time, expressed his pleasure at the offer and transmitted il to St. Petersburg, where Lord Lansdowne was understood to have taken them as a material express sion of King Edwards personal messages and there. for the moment the matter rested
 These negotiations, the Associated Press was informed tonight, are progressing satisfactorily, although no immediate completion of them can be expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-27
Cruisers Start After VIadiVOStOck Squadron and Troops Are
 Thrown Across YaIu
RUSSIES NEW SUBMARINES
 ARE NOW READY FOR USE
Japs Will March Along Manchurian Bank of River to Feng Hong Tchan, Where the First
 Fight Is Expected.

Paris. April 27.-The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Matin says:
 "I learn from sure source that the Vladivostock squadron yesterday sunk four Japanese transports which were con voying four thousand men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-27

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-27

The official programme of the confer- ence for education in the south for today and tomorrow follows:
 Wednesday, 10 a. m.
 Brief reports from the field
 Statements strictly limited to 15 minutes each.
 Hon. S. A. Mynders, state superintend- ent of education of Tennessee.
 Hon Otis Ashmore, superintendent of schools, Savannah, Ga.
 Hon. O. B. Martin. state superintendent of education of South Carolina.
 Hon. l. w. Hill, state superintendent of education of Alabama.
 Hon J B. Aswell, state superintendent of educaton-elect of Louisiana. [ Dr. Charles D. McIver, president of the State Normal college of North Carolina pr. H. B. Frissell, principal of Hampton institute, Hampton, Va. Dr. Charles w. Dabney, president of the University of Tennessee.
 pr. S. c. Mitchell, professor of history in Richmond college, Richmond, Va.
 Dr. Edwin A. Alderman president of Tulane university, New Orleans, La.
 Wednesday, 8 p. m.
 "The Practical and the Literary in Ma tional Life" by MT. C. Alphonso Smith, 
 -~>><~e>>>->s-%< %<>~-s>~>~e~%%%. some form of education, and as far as possible to be fitted for the field of labor that lies before them. The great effort to educate the masses has taken form in what is known as the public school system. And while this system with it's present methods as adopted by the states and communities of this country is com paratively new, yet the idea that educa- ton of the children should be provided for by taxation to support schools free to all was the fruit of the seed sown by the early colonsts in this country when they began to realize the importance of self help and the need of an educated people.
 Public Schools.
 Prom time to time when the little school in Dorchester. Mass, in 1885, was organized to be supported by taxation on certain designated property, the idea of public schools supported by taxation be- gan to expand and develop Very soon the spirit was caught by other communi- ties in Massachusetts, and little by little it has grown as our population has in- creased until we find in the present day and generation a system that is the marvel of the world and the very foun dation and bulwark of our great repub lican government.
 Giving Inspiration.
 "Along the line of march of this edu- cational movement great men here and there have encouraged 1t and given new inspiration, and from the days of Benja-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-08

Strike on Panama Railroad Will Prob.
ably Be Continued.
New York, April 7.-There seems to
be no prospect Of an early settlement
Of the strike on the Panama railroad,
according to Herald dispatch from
Panarn. Considerable inconvenience al
ready has been caused to shippers.
In Panama bay about eight steam-'
ers are unable to load or unload their
cargoes, and more vessels are arriving
every day. Supplies which recently
arrived for the warships are being
handled by blueJackets.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-08
Marine Notes.

The barkentine Newsboy is to load
lumber at Manila.
The Thistle has been shifted to the
Flavel dock, where her cables will be
cleared.
The barkentine Chehalis arrived yes
terday from Honolulu. She will load
lumber at Knappton.
The schooner w. F. Garms arrived
down the river yesterday and cleared
for Manila. She takes 1,297,2O3 feet Of
lumber, valued at $16,SO1.
The steamer Alliance departed yes
terday morning for Coos bay and
Eureka. For Coos bay she took $50
tons of freight from Portland and a
quantity of castings and beer from AS
toria; for Eureka she had 100 tons of
freight.
The steamship Elder departed early
yesterday morning for San Francisco.
She took on at Astoria large quantity
of oysters, shocks, clans, potatoes and
hides. Among her freight were 1000
bags and 1864 mats Of rice and 1,026
bags of paddy rice in bond. The rice
was brought over by the Indrapura and
is consigned to San Francisco mer-
chants
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-08

neutrality: The transport of the
enemy's trops. its kilograms, or corre-
spondenee; the supplying IT OF trans
port boats or war vessels, Vessels of
neutrals found to be breaking any of
these rules may be. according to cir
cumstances, captured and confiscated,
THE imperial government reserves
the right to depart from the above de-
cisions with regard to neutral or his
tile power which. on Its part, does not
observe them, as we'll as to take meas
ures necessary to fit the circumstances
of each individual case.'
Under this Russian regulation. the
barley cargo of the Indrapura might
be subject to confiscation If the vessel
should be captured by the Russians,