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HIGGINS THINKS HE'S SAFE.
There Are No Fractional Differences In the
Party, He says-Here to Meet Friends.

There Are No Fractional DlnerenceS In the
Party, He says-Here to Meet Friends.
Frank W. Higgins, who was nominated
by Governor Chairman Odell as Republican
candidate for Governor, came to town last
night. Mr.. Higgins said he was here on
private business. that he had came to New
York with Mr.. Franchot, his business asso-
ciate, to meet Mr.. Franchots family, who
are expected to arrive from Europe to-day.
After their arrival he would return home
Immediately.
While he was disinclined to talk about
the outcome of the State convention, Mr..
Higgins made no attempt to hide his feeling
that he Is glad he got the nomination, and
that he thinks he has. walkover in the
coming election The Republicans, he said,
would undoubtedly carry the State.
Fractional differences?" he exclaimed
when he was asked II he did not think that
the course that Governor Chairman Odell
had taken would hurt the Republican
chances. There are no factional differen-
ces. l came down on the train to-day
with Senator Plat, dropped him at Peek
skill where he left the train to 60 to his home
at Highland Mills and he and Mr., Woodruff
thing in their power to bring about the
election of the Republican ticket"
Mr. Higgins said he expected to take the
stump in the campaign and that he would
make his headquarters at his home at Olean
although he would be frequently in this
city.
Governor Chairman Odell was at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel for little while yester-
day morning. He had few callers and
there was little of that enthusiasm which
might have been expected at State head
quarters.
In an interview on the convention the
Governor Cha rman said:
Il strove constantly for harmony and
was willing to do anything i1 my power
to preserve harmony. was ready to
make any personal sacrifice. I told Sem
ator Plat that would resign as Governor
or as chairman of the State committee
IL the party Is interests would be best served
by such a course"
This was news to great many persons
They smiled when they heard 1t.
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ALBANY COUNTY FOR JEROME.
Overwhelming Sentiment I'm His Favor
Among the Democrats.

ALBANY, Sept 10. David B. Hill arrived
In Albany from New York city tonight,
but declined to discuss the Democratic
Gubernatorial situation. Mr.. Hill said
he would go to Saratoga Monday morning
il he did not change his mind.
lis District Attorney Jerome going to
be nominated for Governor or Attorney
General" Mr.. Hill as asked by reporter.
ASK Mr.. Jerome" replied Mr. Hill.
District Attorney Jerome seems to be
a thorn In the side Of the Odell grafters
who nominated the Republican State ticket
ut Saratoga yesterday. Honesty and ac-
ton Tor the right always has been abhor-
rent to them and they are quailing for
fear the Democrats VIII nominate Jerome
for Governor.
They now realize the depth Of the graft
and scandal OF the Odell Republican State
administration and the Odell machine, and
they fear the limelight the courageous
District Attorney Of New York would throw
upon the present conditions governing
both, should he go out through the State
on the stump as the Democratic candidate
for Governor.
There is an overwhelming sentiment
among the Democracy OF this city, which
insists that the Democratic candidate for
Governor to be nominated at Saratoga
next Wednesday shall be a man who can
win-fthat is, man whose PER- onality
meaps an end of graft and scandal which
permeates tho present State administration,
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Haysshi, the Japanese Minister at London.
Is quoted as saying that the moment had
not yet como for listening to suggestions
Of mediation. unless Russia 40 desired. Tho
interview said:
Before the war we demanded Russa's
recognition of China's suzerainty over
Manohuria. Now after our Victories and
our expenditures, our losses in men and
money, We are no longer content with such
terms.
If We emerge victorious from this war
our terms will depend upon our losses,
what the war has cost us and its duration.
IF We are not victorious, the war will be
a relentless one, exhausting to both nations.
japan can fight as long as Russia.
-The next battle probably will be at the
Tie Pass.
Port Arthur will not be taken by assault.
We have renowned that idea.
Its capitulation will be brought about
by starvation"
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DINE ENGLISH ENGINEERS.
Sir william White Talks OF Friendly Cross
Sea Relations.

The American Society Of Civil Engineers
gave dinner at Delmonico's last night to
members of the Institution OF Civil Engi-
neers, gathered from all parts OF the world.
Mayor Mcclellan was down for the toast
THE City OF New York. but did not put In
an appearance.
Charles Hermany, president Of the Am
erican Society OF Civil Engineers, presided,
and welcomed the visitors. The most ap-
plauded speaker Of the evening was Sir
William H. White, the English naval con-
structor. AS Mr.. White arose to speak a
toast was proposed and drunk to the Brit
isher. Mr.. White in part said
We have a common part In engineering
as well as in other things. You are making
bridges across our rivers, and channels
underneath. We are throwing out forms,
OF union and the bridge is closing. and we
may say 1t is closed We are one people
with a past, with common faith, a COM
mon hope, common principles, and may
we not say, in all essentials a common future.
To promote the peace OF the world, the
happiness Of mankind. to noursh commerce
and make the whole world better these
should be our sole aims. Can anything be
nobler than the efforts to make the whole
world one? That is the aim OF the civil en-
gineers.
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"COURAGEOUS AND HONEST"
Jam estown Democrats Favor jerome BE.
cause or His Honesty and Integrity.

Jam estovn Democrats Favor Jerome he.
cause or His Honesty and Integrity.
JAMESTOWN, Sept. 18.-The suggestion
that District Attorney jerome would be an
available candidate for Governor Is re-
ceived with much favor In Jamestown
among those Democrats who have no
political a es to grind and who are anxious
to raise the standard Of public service.
Il regard District Attorney Jerome
as a mar OF positive convictions, courageous
capable and honest" said Frank b. Field
one Of the leading Democratic manufac:
turers of this city. Il admire a man Of
positive convictions. and l believe, too
few such are holding public office. / should
therefore be, pleased II MT, Jerome were
be elected and because l believe he would
give the State a clean, capable administra-
ton.
"He has demonstrated his absolute honesty
and integrity. Of purpose in his impartial
laws, and with such a record he would be
favorably regarded by independent voters,
irrespective of party affiliations. In my
Judgment, he. would poll the full party
vote, and perhaps more, in western New
ton in indorsing his candidacy.
F. A. Brooks, one OF the substantial bust
ness men of the city, echoes the sentiments
expressed by Mr. Field. There is too
much graft in the public service to-day
said Mr.. Brooks, "and the candidate who
will command the SURFACES Of the indepen-
dent voters is the man who is known to be
uncompromisingly opposed to such prac-
,ioes, Although Chautauqua county is
overwhelmingly Republican, there is a
large class OF voters who are not welded
10 party and who will support a man like
Mr.. jerome on the theory that he will fight
official corruption in all its forms You
may quote me as favoring Mr. Jerome.
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REPUBLICANS DISCOURAGED.
Have Little Hope OF the success OF Odeli's
State Ticket.

SARATOGA. Sept. l8.-A few Republicans
remained here over night to sigh for what
might have been or mourn for what il.
To-day they all journeyed homeward, with
q single resolve to destroy Odellism and
save the party that saved the Union.
The general impression OF the few Re-
publicans here is that the real fight il to
come, and will be how to save the national
ticket and at the same time save the party
in the State There is no enthusiasm for
the ticket, and every Republican here who
will talk says that the convention from
start to finish was unfortunate.
A Congressman from the western part OF
the State who has offended the Tapeworm
Club by talking out for the Hon. Elihu Root
said:
Il can 60 home and face my constituents.
because have said that Root was the only
man who could win, There were delegates
here who cannot go home and look their
neighbors in the face"
All the Republicans here say that MI
Woodruff lost friends and prestige by hi 8
action in Withdrawing his name without a
fight. He was selected to make fight for
the principles OF honesty and square dealing
in politics. After his stage play in the con-
vention hall was over it was made known
that Mr. Woodruff had agreed in advance
to withdraw his name and not permit a
rollcail Many OF his friends who knew
nothing. Of the secret arrangement were
thor oughly Disguised.
But Republicans who talk of the situation
gay that Woodruff's antics were merely a
bit of byploy, The main issue, they say is
how to rid the party Of Odell without losing
the electoral vote for Roosevelt. Since the
convention adjourned there has not been the
slightest attempt to conceal the fact that
every Republican here, except the members
Of the Tapeworm Club, regards the State
ticket az doomed. The Governor Chairman
with the force Of patronage, controlled the
convention. That is admitted, but there is
little attempt to conceal the fact that the
general feeling in the party against Odell
Is bitter.
Every Republican leaving to-day went
away from the State convention discouraged
and disguised. All expressed little hope
OF the success of the State ticket at the
polls, but hoped that Roosevelt would pull
through.
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POPS STATE TICKET.
Boulton and spauldins for Governor and
Governor.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The Popullsts have made up their State
ticket The nominations are to be made
by petition and forms for signatures to the
following ticket will be put into circulation
to-day:
For Govemor-ALFRED J. BoULToN of Brook.
" For Lieutenant -Governor-cHARLEs sPAuLD-
ING Of Buffalo. ~ Y.
For Secretary of Statc-oRSEN l.. DREW Of
Rochester. ...
For Trcasurer-FRANK S ROSE Of Albany.
For Attorney General-JoHN +. GAFFNEf OF
For state Engineer and surveyor-SlMoN G,
LEVY OF New York city.
For chief Judge Of the Court Of Appeals-ED.
WARD y. HEATH Of Buffalo.
For Associate Judge Of thc Court OF Appeals
AUGUSTUS BABCOCK OF Blnshamton.
For Electors nj -Largc-WlLLIAM 4. COAX.
LEY OF Ncw York city and MARltS GEORGE
MARTIN OF jamestown.
Alfred j. Boulton is a labor leader. He
was n candidate on the Fusion ticket in
1903 for county clerk Of kinge county.
Charles Spauding is a well known Bryan
supporter and is the president Of a realty
company in Buffalo. Orsen l.. Drew ia
secretary of the Democratic Club of Monroej
county, while Mr.. MANI was the secretary
OF the State committee of the Peoples party
in 1892 and 1896
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TAGGART RAINBOVS.
Democrats Sure to Garry New York and
Indiana-NOt Seeking Senatorship.

lnQl0na-NOt seeking SenetOrtnlp.
INDIANAPOLIS. Sept. 1e.-Thomas Tag
CART, chairman Of the Democratic national
committee. was in conference to-day with
Democratic workers from all parte OF Indi-
ana at the Democratic State committee
rooms and at the Grand Hotel. About noon
a general meeting was held at the Grand
Hotel. attended by Taggart, members OF
the Democratic State COMMITTEES, nominees
for State and county offices and all other
Democrats who desired to attend.
Taggart expressed confidence that the
Democrats would carry New York, and his
expression seemed to confirm the opinion
OF most OF the Democrats who have been
reading Of the New York situation, and
especially Of the factional troubles in the
Republican party, which came to the front
at the Republican State convention this
week.
Taggart also told the Doinocrats that they
could carry Indiana.
Taggart is said 20 have become enthus-
iastic over the outlook, particularly in New
York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware.
Maryland West Virginia and Colorado.
He does not underestimate the difficulty
of CARRYING Indiana, but he tells the workers
that it can and Will be done IL they go at it
with a vim.
How about the story that you are aspir-
ing to be made United States Senator?'
he was asked.
Il never thought OF such a thing II
Is not true" he replied, with emphasis.
The conferences will probably continue
through tomorrow.
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WOODRUFF,S FRIENDS SORE,
But Effective Work Promised for TIT
Ticket, All the Same.

Ticket, All the Same.
Visitors at Republican headquarters In
Brooklyn yesterday, composed for the
most part Of the delegates to the Saratoga
convention. were mainly occupied in post
mortem "reminiscences over the doings OF
that gathering. That they were very sore
over the methods employed by Governor
Chairman Odell in crushing the aspira-
tons of Timothy l.. Woodruff for first place
on the ticket was quite evident, although
there was a general agreement among them
to suppress all outward resentment In
the interest Of harmony during the est
OF the campaign.
Chairman Jacob Bremen OF the executive
committee said: -Of course, we would have
preferred Mr.. Woodruf's nomination. but
now that the convention is over we intend
to make most vigorous campaign for the
ticket. Brooklyn will do as effective work
for the national and State tickets as any
other part of the State"
None OF the Republican district leaders
expressed the opinion that Mr.. Woodruff
had any intention to quit the political
game or retire from the leadership Of the
county organization Col. Michael j. Dady
said: "Mr. Woodruff is going to stick to
politics and will retain the leadership Of
Kings County
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SENTIMENT IN SOUTHERN TIER.
Next to Stanchncld, the Democratic
Leaders FAVOR ,lernme

ELMIRA, Sept. TO- Southern tier poll
ticians have been watching the jerome
Gubernatorial boom with a great deal OF
interest He has many political friends in
this part OF the State. and we're they not
80 strongly for Stanohfeld it is certain that
his record would commend him to the con-
sideration Of the delegates. His opposition
to the canal job has made him friend Of
every southern tier voter, and his fight
against corruption in New York city would
be strong point in his favor. II Ia almost
certain that Jerome as a second choice
would be favored above all other candidates
yet mentioned.
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4 Ion't be settled until next week, at

test Won't be settled until next week at
Saratoga
Every Democratic politician who was
seen last night agreed with McCarren on
the point OF indication.
The whole situation could, from all that
be learned last night, was best summed
I'D in this statement made by Herman
bidder before he left for Saratoga yester-
day afternoon;
Nothing has been definitely settled.
In the conferences which have been held
during the last day or two there has been
a profess of elimination going on, and the
choice has now como down to very small
circle, but can tell you that matters will
remain in that shape until the leaders get
togethertn Saratoga"
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M,(4RREN-MURPHY TRUCE.
They Have Accepted Invitations to Appear
on Same Platform Tonight.

The first big gun for Parker and Davis
in Brooklyn will be fred tonight, at Pros
pect Hail. in Prospect avenIe, near Fifth,
which will hold about $500 persons. The
demonstration was projected over a week
ago by DeputyFire Commissioner William A.
Doyle, the leader OF the opponents Of Sena-
tor p Fl. McCarren, who has maintained
his control in the Seventh Assembly dis
trict in spite OF the efforts of the latter to
dislodge him at two successive primaries.
Register Mathew E. Dooley of the Twelfth
district, Deputy Water Commissioner
Thomas r. Farrell OF the Eleventh and
Assemb lyman j, j. Kehoe of the Ninth,
who have also been lined up against
McCarren, were associated with Doyle in
making the plans for the Inauguration
Of the campaign at Prospect Hall, and.
Senator McCarren, although at the head Of
the organization, was ignored. Doyle and
his associates before making the announce
ment Of the Prospect meeting secured
Bourke Cochran as the star speaker.
Fresh importance was given yesterday to
to-night's demonstration by the announce.
ment Of Mr.. DOYLE that Charles f. Murphy,
leader OF Tammany, and Senator McCar-
ron had been invited to attend; that both
side each other on the platform while Mr..
Cochran was taking his oratorical fling at
President Roosevelt. Mr. Doyle gave out
the unexpected news about the simultane-
GUS appearance OF Murphy and McCarren
In Gowanus after his return from a confer
ence v it'll William, F. Sheehan at the national
headquarters in Manhattan.
Mr.. Doyle said that Mr.. Murphy's &C.
ceptance of the invitation was conditioned
on the state OF his health and that the Tam
many leader intended to keep quiet yester
day so that he might be in a condition to
attend. The bringing Of Murphy and
McCarren together secures. 1t La understood.
harmony OF action both in the national
and State campaign by the Democratic
hosts in Brooklyn and truce in the local
squabble.
Mr.. Doyle has also sent invitations to all
the Assembly district leaders. as we'll as
all the prominent Democrats Of the county,
regardless OF how they have acted in the
factional warfare
1t is altogether likely that Senator McCar.-
rem will be called upon for a speech and
that he will respond. He expressed him.
self yesterday as greatly gratihed at the
new turn in the political game. and again
predicted an old-time plurality for the
ticket in Kings county.
Senator McCarren got further cause for
qualification yesterday by having seven
OF his supporters appointed to temporary
Jobs under County Clerk Kaufman.
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IN WAIT FOR BALTIC FLEET.
Jap Torpedo Boat Said to BE on Lookout
-Attache Seized In Denmark Released.

Special Cable Dispatches TO THE SUN.
ABERDEEN, Scotland, Sept. 16.-A pas
senger who arrived to-day on board the
coasting steamship Hogarth reports that
two Japanese officers and nine sailors came
on board the vessel from London.
As soon as she arrived at Aberdeen
they jumped into small boat and pro-
ceeded at once to mysterious. low lying
craft in the of1ing, evidently a torpedo boat.
which, on receiving the men. steamed
seward.
1t IL believed here that tho intention
OF the Japanese Is to lie In wait for the Bal
tic fleet.
COPENHAGEN. Sept, le.-A japanese
arrested yesterday at Skagen, North Jut-
land, on suspicion OF having the intention
OF chartering vessel for the purpose Of
attacking the Russian Baltic feet with dyna-
mite, has been released. He proved to be
Naval Attache Of the Japanese Ministry at
Berlin. He said he was merely taking a
pleasure trip, but 1t is likely that he wanted
to watch the Baltic fleet as 1t made its way
through Danish waters on its voyage to
the Far East.
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NO RUSsIAN-GERMAN PACT.
The Report OF q secret Agreen ont Denied
in Emphatic Terms.

Special Gable Despatch 10 THk SUN.
LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE Graphic gives
prominence to an article saying II is author
lied to state in the most formal and most
categorical terms that there Is no truth
whatever in the report Of a secret agree
ment between Germany and Russia relat-
ing to the Far East, the war or the ulti-
mate settlement.
1t explains that the Kaiser's desire for
cordially with Russia which ia a tradition
inherited from his grandfather and Prince
Bismarck. has never been disguised. 1t
has been often frankly stated. but it is
wholly compatible with the faithful OBJ
servance Of neutrality. The article points
out that the story Is in no way new, and that
it is completely discredited in the highest
official circles in London.
The Graphic has good political relations,
and is frequently accurate when other
newspapers are astray
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Steamship CaIchas to BE Held.

Special Cable DeSpafch 10 THE SUN.
LONDON, Sept. l6.--The captain OF the
steamship Calchas has telegraphed to
the vessels owners from Vladivostok,
under date Of Sept. 10, confirming the news
that prize court there had coniscated
the portion OF the cargo destined for Japa-
nese ports and resolved to hold the ship for
three months, in order to give the owners
an opportunity to file an appeal. The
captain adds that an appeal to the Ad-
miralty Court at st. Petersburg will be
taken. probably by the British Crown
Advocate. The vessel will not be released,
however, unless bail is given for her value.
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MTNIMIZED JAP VICTORY.
Indignation OF Correspondents Responsible
for Inadequate Reports.

Special Gable Despatch 10 THE SUN
LONDON, Sept. IA despatch to the
Daily Mail from Chefoo, referring to the
presence there Of several disgruntled cor
respondents, who are on their way home,
quotes a well known military attache as
saying that the indignation of the cor
respondents is answerable for the minimiz-
ing OF the splendid Japanese victory at
Liaoyang.
Very few Of them saw anything Of the
capture Of the place, and their judgment
was warped.
A despatch to the Telegraph from TEN
tsin says it is reported that a correspondent
captured at Liaoyang, who remained at
Yingkow. has been arrested. The Ameri-
can Consul has telegraphed to Minister
Griscom at Toxic in regard to the matter.
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Sullivan County Democrats Harmonious

MONTICELLO, N. Y, Sept 1e.-The Demo-
Gratis OF Sullivan county held their conven-
ton to-day without squabble. 1t was an
open convention and harmony prevailed
throughout the proceedings, which Is some
thing unusual in Sullivan county politics.
Delegates to three conventions were elected,
those to the State being James I. Curtis
burg and James Fitzgerald OF Rockland.
Resolutions indorsing the candidacy OF
Judd A. Lockwood Of Sullivan county for
State Engineer and Surveyor were adopted.
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Forty Fremont Voters. All Over5o. Meet.

ELIZABETH, N. j.. Sept. 16.-The McKin-
ley Club OF this city recently announced
that it would give reception to voters Of
this city who had cast their ballots for
Fremont and Dayton in 1855. Last night
FORTY Fremont voters appeared at the club
rooms In response to the invitation. All
are over 10 years OF age. The club re-
ceived letters from numerous other Ere
mont voters here who regretted inability
to be present.
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WILL FIGHT TILL RUSSIA QUITS.
Baron Hayashi Asserts That He Said No
More for Publication.

Special Caol, Despa,ehts 10 THK Sun.
LONDON. Sept. 1e.-With reference to the
alleged interview with him published in
the Paris Motin this morning, Baron
Hayashi informed a representative OF the
Pail Mall Gdzetts to-day that he made to the
Antin the following statement:
Japan will fight, as she will be COM
PEELED to do, as long as Russia hghts.'
He denied that he ssid anything else.
PARIS, Sept ie.-In an interview with tbs
London correspondent Of the Mdtin, Baron
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For Columbus. Roosevelt and Fairbanks.

ORANGE, N, j., Sept. 16-A novel banner
will be swung in the heart of the Italian
district tomorrow night by the Third ward
Republicans The emblem il the work OF
an Italian artist, who painted the inscrip-
tions and portraits The latter are good
likenesses Of President Roosevelt and Sena-
tor Fairbanks, and a painting Of Christopher
Columbus Is placed with them, presumably
to give national color to the combination.
There are American and Italian flags, with
suitable inscriptions. There will be big
time at the raising Of this banner.