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The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
RUSSIAN PAYS TRIBUTE
TO PLUCK OF, JAPANESE

ST. PETERSBURG, April Admiral
Skrydloff, commander of the Black sea
fleet, who commanded the Pacific squadron
for four years, In an interview just pub
lished paid a high tribute to the seaman
ship. nerve and pluck of the Japanese He
declared their attacks before the declara-
tion of was quite characteristic. Per-
rupture that the Japanese had determined
on war and only continued the negotiations
while it served their purpose, but no
amount of concessions would have pre-
vented war. They hungered for revenge
because the Russians stopped Japan's prog
ress after the China-Japanese war.
Admiral Skrydloff considers the ultimate
victory of Russia to be certain, denominat-
ing this a patriotic, national war, and
adding Japan put her fate as power on
a single card. 1t is our duty to determine
the position she is going to hold in the far
East"
The admiral considers that only the first
attack on Port Arthur was serious. The
other attacks and bombardments were for
the purpose of keeping the squadrons In
Port Arthur while landing effected
in Korea or elsewhere. He. considers Port
Arthur impregnable, of which he believes
the japanese are convinced. and declares
that Admiral Makaroff's fleet later will
play an important role. But for the pres
ent and for some months the scene will be
so, it is apparent that Makaroff is consid-
ering the arrival of the Baltic fleet in
autumn. While he says the Black sea
fleet is only preparing for the customary
maneuvers Admiral Skrydloff adds: But
we are ready fer anything
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02

Following is a summary of meteorological
conditions for Indianapolis and vicinity
during March;
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
MCCORMICK WORKING IN
BEHALF OF JAPANESE

ST. PETERSBURG. April 1.-The Amer
lean embassy is energetically looking after
Japanese interests. Ambassador McCor-
micks task is extremely delicate. but hap
PLY his excellent personal relations with
Foreign Minister Lamsdorff and the other
ministers, and the high esteem in which
he is held by them has served to prevent
the slightest friction. All his requests in
behalf of Japan have been met in the best
spirit
His latest representations were regarding
the transportation home of the Japanese
refugees on the island of Sakpalien, who,
to the number of 600. have been waiting
with the Japanese consul and consular staff
for an opportunity to return to Japan.
Although the matter presents some diff
culties. IT has met with a favorable re-
sponse. Russia will grant Japan's request
and the refugees probably will be brought
TO the Siberian coast and thence dispatched
by n neutral ship. which will be arranged
for by Mr.. Mccormick. The amba ssador
Is now taking steps TO send forty-eight jap
anese at Chita to Berlin, and has received
from the Japanese minister at Berlin a
warm letter of thanks for the assistance af-
forded TO the twelve refugees sent by Mr..
Mccormick to Berlin ten days ago.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
RUSSIANS TELL OF
SINKING 4 STEAMER

ST. PETERSBURG, April IA semi
official dispatch from Port Arthur, bearing
to-day's date, says: Our entire squadron
left the harbor March rs. making for neigh
boring islands. AT IL o'clock the cruiser
Novik sighted steamer towing Chinese
junk. She would not stop until torpedo
boat fired two shots. 1t was the japanese
steamer Hanien, on board which were
found ten Japanese and eleven Chinese,
various papers, kilograms and maps ana
two whitehead torpedoes. The crew was
taken on board our ships, after which the
vessel was taken in tow and subsequently
sunk. The Novik and accompanying tor
pedo boats rejoined the squadron, which re-
turned TO Port Arthur.
ION March % the anniversary of the
Russian occupation of Port Arthur was
celebrated with religious service and
military review.
''On March 30 occurred the funeral of the
men killed on board the torpedo boat de-
stroyer SLIM during the Japanese attempt
10 block the port on March q. large
concourse attended the funeral.
1.-The Grand Duke Boris arrived on March
80 and he was given a public welcome. All
is quiet"
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
I. & 7. ROAD is NOW
OUT OF COMMISSION

Last night all the railroads running out
of the city could accommodate the public
except the /. & W. which was marked on
the bulletin board as out of commission
until further notice.
The c., III. & d. was running all trains
over the Big -Four to Greensburg, reaching
its own line at Rushville, on account of
the bridge at Juiietta. which was wrecked
by last weeks flood.
The Pennsylvania line, Louisville divi-
sion. which was out of service night before
last and part of yesterday, is now in good
order and running trains as usual.
The Monon bridge below Broad Ripple
was rendered unfit for service by the last
rain on account of the river forcing a new
channel and washing away the temporary
crfbbing that supported the track at the
point where the embankment had been
washed away during last weeks flood. The
Monon is running its Chicago trains
over the Big -Four TO Colfax and the Van
dalia To Frankfort.
The Belt road. which was not in running
order yesterday, is fully repaired and
trains are running as usual.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
RUSSIA'S MILITARY
FORCE IN MANCHURIA

PARIS, April 1.-The Figaro's st. Pc
tersburg correspondent telegraphs: "A de-
tailed list of the Russian troops in the far
East was semi-officially communicated to
me to-day, and, though l am forbidden to
betray the secrets of mobilization, L am
allowed to give the general figures. The
list was drawn up on the evening OF March
2s by the general staff at Harbin. There
were then in Manchuria 10000 infantry
1900 cavalry and 256 cannon. OF this
number 10000 infantry, 5000 cavalry and
thirty-two cannon have been detailed to
guard the railway.
Although the bulk of the troops in con-
centrated opposite Korea. the strategical
front extends 1,6OQ kilometers from Nladi-
vOstok to Nieu-Chwang on the left bank of
the Lao river, the right bank being regard
ed neutral territory. By June 2S, $780,
coo more infantry, $1,000 more cavalry and
$50 cannon will have been sent out
lit is estimated that the Japanese troops
landed do not exceed $4,000 and that 100000
are waiting until the Commissariat is as
sured before being transported, as it is i'm
possible TO feed them in Korea"
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
ALL IS HARMONY At THE
CONGRESSIONAL PRIMARIES
CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE1

CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE)
the occasion. Floyd y. Woods. district
chairman. will call the convention TO order
REPORTS OF PRIMARIES.
At the Republican county headquarters
last night reports from several of the out
lying townships. which elected delegates
to the state convention, as we'll as con-
gressional delegates, were received Cen
ter township. outside, elected as state dele
gates Henry H. Hessong, Platt Whitehead
and ID. l.. Smith, alternates. William Bos-
SON, Frank Watts and Grant Newby
Wayne township, Joseph Heating, Thomas
Spafford and III. l.. Harding; alternates,
j. III. Carter, William Hyatt and Dr.
Charles Yoke. Decatur township, Levance
Dickerson. The other townships did not
send in their returns.
Representative Jesse Overstreet who will
be renominated at the convention to-day
arrived in the city from Washington late
yesterday afternoon. He was several hours
behitd his schedule, his train having been
delayed en- route by a freight wreck near
Harrisburg.
This will be the first convention Repre-
sentative Overstreet has attended since the
spring of 1898. In 1900 and again in 1902 he
was unable to get away from Washington,
owing to the pressure of his congressional
duties.
Representative Overstreet is a guest at
the Columbia Club while in the city. He
will leave for Washington Sunday.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
THIbETAN ATTACK WAS
A SURPRISE TO BR|TONS

CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE0
before the outbreak of the war with Japan
when Russian interest in the results OF the
expedition was very keen. The real pur-
poses of the expedition were then viewed
with the gravest suspicion, ii being feared
that definite estimate of British infiu-
ence over the Grand Lama of Lhassa,
which was regarded as Great Britain OBJ
Ject, would be a severe blow to Russian
prestige both in Thibet and in China.
The situation is now changed, because
Russia's hands are at present too full TO
leave her free TO act, even If so disposed,
because there now increasing indica-
uons that better relations with Great
Britain are in sight, or, at least, there is an
increasing desire for such relations by both
countries.
Several leading newspapers have turned
a somersault, notably the Novoe Vremya.
Only this morning the Novosti calmly dis
cussed Great Britains longstanding desire
to obtain a protectorate over Thibet as be-
ing in a fair way TO succeed, declaring that
neither Russia nor China would object,
While special dispatch from Paris corre-
spondent of the Novoe Vremya said that
an entente between Russia and Great Brit
ain would be effected on the basis of a
Russian free hand in Manchuria and
British free hand in Thbet
In best informed circles a definite rap.
prochement is regarded as premature, at
the present time, and, indeed, impossible
while Great Britain's ally, Japan, is at war
with Russia Nevertheless. the Associated
Press is in possession of information which
indicates that King Edward is looking for
ward and clearing the way for an entente
which will settle the differences between
the two countries once war has been
cleared from the political horizon.
One of the best informed diplomats Is
bold enough TO predict that the basis Of
settlement will include giving Russia, if
victorious, what she wants in Manchuria,
the opening of naturalization of the Dar-
danelles and the outlet to the Persian gulf
in return for absolute guarantee of
Great Britain's Indian frontier and of her
predominating influence in. Thibet.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
POGUES RUN NOV
WITHIN ITS BANKS

Damage inflicted by Thursday nights rise
and overflow of Pogues run was found
yesterday to be slight, the territory COW
cred by the water was practically the same
that which was flooded last Friday. The
greatest sufferers from the high water were
the residents of that section of the city near
the Atlas engine works
The heavy rain was responsible for a num-
ber OF washouts of cross walks in the citv.
and the street commissioners defartmen.
was kept busily at work making repairs all
yesterday morning. The bridge over Pogue' 5
run at Wilkins street was rendered unfit
for service. The sewer that empties into
Pogue's run at Michigan street will also be
inspected and IL is believed that the source
OF the high waters at this point will have
been checked.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02

The rise in the latest flood has been a slow
but steady one. and for this reason has
carried with IL but little damage. Thurs
day night when the first increase was
noticeable the water registered at five feet
and at an early hour this morning IL had
reached height of thirteen feet and six
inches. or an increase in thirty hours of l04
inches, which would mean an average OF one
and one-half inches per hour. With the
exception of between the hours OF and
10 O'Clock. when perhaps the greatest in
cfeage was noticeable this average will
hole for the rise since Thursday ni.-ht.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
DEATHS OF Il Day.

NEW YORK, April 1.--Guy Wetmore Car
ril, the author, died in Roosevelt Hospital
to-day. He was born In this city, March
A. 1873, and graduated at Columbia
University in 1895. Immediately after gradu-
alton he became editor of MUnsey's Maga-
zine and two years later became Paris
representative of Harper Bros. In 1888
and 1899 he was a foreign correspondent for
Munsey, Outing Golfers Weekly and other
publications
BUFFALO, N. Y, April Mrs. Anna
Fisher Beiler, wife of the Rev. Samuel l..
Beiler, pastor of the Richmond avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church, died to-day.
Mrs. Bieler was for many years prominent
i'm conference and missionary work and was
secretary of the Bureau of Alaska work
In the Woman's Home Mission OF the Meth
odst Church
HAVANA. April 1.-Col. Andres Moreno
de la Terre, secretary of the interior in
the first Cuban Republic and a prominent
officer in the last revolution, died here to-
day.
BOSTON, April Mrs. Abbey Morton
Diaz, writer and reformer, died at her
home in Belmont to-day. She was eighty
three years of age.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
KORIETZ AND HARIAG
SURVIVORS At ODESSA

ODESSA, April 1.-The Russian steamer
Malaga from far Eastern ports, with the
survivors of the crews of the Korietz and
Variag on board, arrived here to-day and
were accorded an enthusiastic reception by
the enormous crowds which lined the streets
and Joined the procession. The foreign
escorted by a fiotilla of steamers and other
craft with bands of music board and
crowded with people, who had gone out TO
meet her. AS sOcn as the Malaga was sig
nailed, the commandant of the port boarded
the steamer and pinned crosses of st.
George on the rescued men.
The Emperor has ordered the Korietz
Variag, Stereguschtchi and Yenisei to be
stricken from the navy list.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
JAPANESE DRIVING THE
RUSSIANS NORTHWARD



General Stoessel. respectively commanders
of the Russian naval and military forces AT
Port Arthur, and General Smirnon, he
visited the battleshps Petropavlovsk Ret
vlzan and CZarevitch, the protected cruiser
Pallada and other ships in the harbor and
later conferred gold swords of honor, with
St. Georges ribbons inscribed For Gal
lantry, on the captains of the cruisers
Bayan, Novik and Askold.
According TO informal ton received here
it is believed the Japanese are preparing TO
repeat their attempts on Port Arthur.
There is a growing conviction in naval
and military circles that Vice Admiral
Togo's desperate endeavors to bottle up
or cripple the Port Arthur squadron are
for the purpose of definitely immobilizing II
while the Japanese effect a landing at Nieu-
Chwang or some other point.
Vice Admiral Makaroffs capture OF a
Japanese steamer near island between
the extremity of the Liao-Tung peninsula
and the Shan-Tung peninsula proves that he
is watching the entrance OF the Gull or
Pechli.
1t is not believed the japanese will at
tempt TO debark on the shores of the Lao
Tung gulf while Makaroff's fleet is un-
crippled.
The Russ thinks the prospects for the
maintenance of Chinese neutrality are more
reassuring, as the Chinese warShips are
not going TO Nieu-Chwang and no more
Chinese troops are being concentrated near
the zone of operations The best guarantee
of Chinese neutrality, ii is added, Is IN tne
fact that all the powers are interested IN
its observance.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
AMERICANS LEAVE
FOR SCENE OF VAR

ST. PETERSBURG, April 1.-Lieutenant
Newton A. McCully, assigned as United
States naval attache with the Russian navy
at Port Arthur, and Captain William "
Judson. of the United States marine corps,
who is to be attached to General Kuropat-
kin's headquarters, left here this evening
accompanied by Colonel Papdaroff. the Bull
garian military attache and two Swiss
attaches. They will go direct to Vice Ad-
miral Alexieff's headquarters at Mukden
where their future movement will be
determined. Both the American officers
speak in the highest praise Of the treat
ment accorded them here. Baron De Rosen
the former minister TO Japan, arrived here
to-day.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
GUNBOAT HELENA TO
LEAVE NIEU-CHWANG

NIEU-CHWANG, April Limited States
Consul Miller to-day informed the citizens
of his nationality of the United States ac-
quiescence in the proclamation of martial
law by the Russian authorities here.
The United States gunboat Helena leaves
Nieu-Chwang tomorrow. The British gun
boat Espiegle is awaiting additional in
structions.
Russian authority has been established
here without friction. There is no apparent
alarm, although movable property is being
partly removed.
1t is understood that Immediately after
the eleven ships now here are loaded the
port and river will be closed, the work of
providing for systematic defense of Nieu-
Chwang is progressing.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
ALLEGED VIOLATION OF
THE ANTITRUST LAW
Bill Prepared by Coal Dealers
Against Twenty-Six Lead
ing Railways.

CHICAGO. April Light specific
charges, each one pointed out as a violation
of the Sherman antitrust law are brought
against twenty-six leading railroads run
ming into Chicago in a bill prepared for the
Chicago Coal Shippers Association TO be
filed in the United States Circuit Court. The
action is an attempt by the coal dealers 10
put the Chicago Car-service Associa tion out
of business on the ground that il is an il
legal combination of railroads. Its acts
system of demurrage and per diem charges
on cars, which adds TO the freight rates
The bill TO be filed is petition for injunc-
ton against each of the railroads restrain
ing them from continuing their membership
in the association and from combining to
form a similar organization.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
LARGEST INDIVIDUAL
INSURANCE POLICY

NEW YORK. April 1.-The largest in
surance policy ever taken out by an in
dividual. namely. one for 81. 500. 600. has just
been issued by the Mutual Life of this city
to James c. Colgate. banker and fnancier
and member OF the Stock Exchange firm
of James b. Colgate a Co. Following its
conservative methods the Mutual Life has
reinsured all but $4,000 in other companies.
Thus another name is added TO the list of
policy holders. including George W. VAN
derbilt. who carry million dollars or
more in the Nut Ial Life.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
ALIENS DESCRIPTIONS
IN NORTHERN KOREA

SEOUL, April 1.-Brigadier General AL
len, United States military observer with
the Japanese army, returned here from
Ping-Yang. He says the roads in north
ern Korea are In very bad condition and
that the Russians have lost excellent oppor-
tunities to take advantage of the natural
obstacles offered by the country to op-
pose the Japanese advance. General Allen
believes it to be evident that the Russians
intend to make a stand at the Yalu.
Hyuen Yong Uen. who was at time
inspector for the Korean Railway Board,
and who has resided in Japan for a long
time past, has been appointed Korean min
lister at Toxic.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02

WASHINGTON. April 1.-Weather FORE
cast for Saturday and Sunday:
Indiana-Fair on Saturday and Sunday;
fresh west to northwest winds.
Illinois-Fair on Saturday and Sunday;
fresh west to north winds.
Ohio-Fair Saturday and Sunday;
fresh west winds.
Lower Michigan-Partly cloudy on Satur-
day; brisk to high west winds. Sunday
fair.
Iowa-Fair on Saturday. Sunday fair and
warmer.
Kentucky-Fair on Saturday and Sunday.
Wisconsin-Fair on Saturday; brisk north
west winds. Sunday fair warmer in west
portion.
North Dakota-Fair and warmer on Satur-
day. Sunday fair
South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Okla
homa and Indian Territory-Fair on Satur-
daY and Sunday.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
ILLINOIS DIFFERENCES
IRE BEING ADJUSTED

SPRlNGFIELD, ILL.,. April 1.-The joint
scale committee of the Illinois coal opera
tors and miners to-day decided that the
question of free oil being furnished day
men In the Eighth district be left to the
miners and operators of that district.
Ihe powder rate of S1.75 remains un-
changed, but powder will be delivered at
the face" instead of the top of the shaft,
as at present. The committee agreed to re-
port reduction of 3 cents a ton in the
mining rate of the Northern district and
Saline county.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
Settlement at Altoona.

ALTOONA, Pa, April 1.-After a weeks
stubborn fight the operators and miners to-
night agreed scale TO be paid in the
central Pennsylvania field for one year,
beginning to-day. The basis of the settle
ment is 62 cents for the gross pick-mined
bers of the joint scale committee 1t is
reduction of COS cents from last years rate
of Sc cents for a gross ton. The same re-
duction affects the machine cutters, leaders
and scrapers. All other labor, both inside
and outside the mines, will receive the In
dianapolis cut of $3.50 per cent.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02

LONDON, April IA dispatch to the
Central News from Toxic says Vice Ad-
miral Togo made another attack on Port
Arthur during the night OF March 3O-3l
The dispatch adds that ii is understood
the attack was for the purpose of taking
soundings and ascertaining the effects OF
the last attempt 10 bottle up the Russian
fleet No details of the attack are OBJ
tainable.
ST. PETERSBURG. April 1.-The Asso-
ciated Press is officially informed that up
to the present the Russian government has
received no news 70 confirm the statement
sent by a news agency from Toxic that the
Japanese made another attack on Por. Ar
thur during the night of March 30-3l.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
Recruits Sail for Manila.

SAN FRANCISCO, April Limited States
army transport Logan sail to-day for
Manila. via Honolulu and Guam. She car
ried 20 recruits, under command of Maj.
Henry Benham, of the Twenty-third In
fantry other passengers are Lieutenant
Colonel Brush. Eleventh Infantry, who has
been assigned TO the inspector generals de-
partment: Lieutenants Augustus Mcintyre
Jesse Langdon and e. +. HALFWAY and Mrs
Wood. wife OF Major General Wood, with
her three children.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
MARQUIS ITO BACK TO
TOXIC FROM SEOUL

TOXIC. April 1.-The Marquis Ito re-
turned here to-day from his special mis-
sion to the Emperor of Korea. He was
received at the railroad station by the min
listers and was granted an audience by the
Emperor of Japan. While il is denied
that political significance is attached TO
the mission. Ii doubtless will cement the
cordiality between the Korean and Japa-
nese courts and will inspire the Korean
Emperor with confidence in the intentions
OF Japan.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
IOWA is THREATENED
WITH A COAL FAMINE
Miners and Operators Make No
Effort to Get Together, Both
Sides Holding Firm.
FACTORY SUPPLY LIGHT

DES MONIES. Ia. April 1.-Des Moines
and the entire State of Iowa are confronted
with a coal famine as a result of the lock-
out which closes every mine in the State
and that section of Missouri included in
the territory embraced by the affected dis
trlct. Not pound of coal is to be had for
sale in Des Moines and other cities of the
State are similarly affected. Local deal
ers to-day placed double rush orders with
Kansas City, Omaha, ST Joseph and other
neighboring cities, but il is possible TO Sc
cure ii only in limited quantities.
Unless the situation is bettered within
the next three weeks, manufacturers will
fuel
There has been attempt the part
OF the operators and miners to get together
since the split in the conference.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
FOOLISDAPRIL JOKE
IN ROME NEWSPAPER
Two Anarchists Armed with
Bombs Alleged to Have Been
Arrested at Vatican.

ROME, April 1.-The Apocryphal plot
against the life of the Pope. which was
ported in a London newspaper a few days
ago. and promptly ridiculed by the Vatican
authorities, had a sequel to-day in an
April fool" story published by news
paper This story to the effect that
two Anarchists, who intended to make an
attempt on the Pope's life, had been ar
rested at "A door of the Vatican with bombs
in their possession. The Osservatore Ro-
mano, the Vatican organ, Indignantly con-
tradicts the story and points out the bad
taste of such a joke.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-04-02
Horne Party Returns.

HAVANA, April l.-Sir William Van
Horne returned to-day with mis- party. in
clucing It. r. Ryan. who is a director OF
the Cuba Railroad, ID. A. c. Smith and
other New York capitalists and Lieut.
Gen B. NJ. Young, L. S. A. retired, after
having toured eastern Cuba. The party
was amused at the report that an effort
would be made TO domicile the Northern
Securities Company in Cuba. Sir William
Van Horne said that the visit had moth
ing TO do with any Cuban railroad loan. but
the visitors were impressed with the various
opportunities for investment in Cuba.