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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
NAVAL BILL DISCUSSED.
Warm Debate on the Measure in the
House.


Washington. Feb. 26.-"Dont give
up the ship" was the plea made to
the house by Representative Meyer
ua), who opened the debate on the
naval bill, and addressed himself to
the peMding amendment of Mr.. Bur
ton To strike out the provision for
the battleship authorized in the bill.
Mr.. Meyer took Mr.. RiXey (Va)
to task because in the debate Wednes-
day he had indorsed the Burton
amendment Admiral Dewey, Mr.
Meyers said, had emphasized before
the committee the necessity of bat
tleships recommending them as pref
erable 10 cruisers.
Mr. Meyer who is TO offer motion
to recommit the bill TO the committee
with instructions to eliminate the pro-
vision for two cruisers and to make
several other changes explained that
if he We're 10 follow his own judgment
and desires he would urge upon his
colleagues the acceptance of the whole
building programme.
Mr. Gillett fMass) said the pres
ent condition of the war between ia
pan and Russia justified the building
programme in the bill. The chances
which Japan had to win in this war he
declared to be about even
Mr. Brandiges Comm spoke for the
bill.
Mr. Fitzgerald On Y) declared
that before The war between Japan
and Russia broke out Russias navy
was more than double that of Japan.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
WILL SUPPORT RUSSIA
PARIS OFFICIALS BELIEVE POW
ERS ARE IN ACCORD ON THE
JAPAN-KOREA TREATY.
NO IMMEDIATE ACTION is REQUIRED
CARS GOVERNMENT ASSERTS
THAT THE CONVENTION is
NULL AND VOID.
NO IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUIRED

Paris, Feb. 26--It is the belief in
the highest official quarters that the
powers will support the Russian view
of the invaliditv of the Japanese treaty
with Korea so far as il creates a Jap
anese protectorate over Korea. owing
to the emperor's be lg under duress.
But it is said that 10 Immediate ac-
tion on the part of .he powers Is re-
quired, as the question OF the recoS-
milton of the protect rate will definite
ly arise when the rms of peace are
considered In the meantime official
opinion here is st ngly sympathetic
with Russias pos on and 1t is con-
sidered that Russi note TO the pow
ers protesting ag lst Japan's viola,
tion of Korean net ality fully protects
international righ as the protest an
tedates the offici announcement of
the conclusion of . treaty The for
eign office conside the announce
ment confirmatory of the view that
Russia's protest TO the powers was
designed TO reserve all the rights and
to prevent international acceptance
of the treaty establishing a protector
ate.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
HARBOR MAY BE CLOSED.
Japanese Attempt Was Probably Par
TALLY Successful.

London, Feb 26-From a careful
comparison from the score of versions
of the Japanese attack upon Port Ar
thur that have reached here the fol
lowing facts seem to be we'll estab
Iished:
First--Admiral Togo sought to re
tiago of blocking the entrance to Port
Arthur
Second-He sent in four old mer
chant vessels captured from the Rus
SLAMS, loaded with stone and eXplo,
sives.
Third-He planned to blow up the
ships when they reached the desig-
mated points, the cargoes of stone then
forming an impossible barrier.
The Russians were on the qui-viye
the injured Retyizan, still on the
rocks. opening fire on the Japanese
torpedo fiotilla which escorted the
four fire ships. Other Russian ships
and shore guns Joined in.
Two of the Japanese ships were
sunk, not, however, before they pene-
trated the harhor. one of them going
down under the shadow of the light
house on Tiger Tail onehalf mile in
side the harbor. and the other under
Golden Hill, mile inside. The 9th.
ers were SC badly injured they were
beached outside
One of the Japanese torpedo boats
was destroyed, one grounded, two 9th
ers were damaged, but managed to
get away.
II is certain that a number of the
hardy adventurers who participated in
the daring attempt were killed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
JAPAN SETTLES A CLAIM.
Pays $1t5,o0o to United States Minis
ter at Toxic.

Toxic, Feb. 26-The Japanese gov
ernment has passed the famous white
whiskey claim by handing TO United
States Minister Griscom the draft foi
$4,000 in favor of the American
Trading company. The claim arose
from a customs decision rendered IN
1900, holding an importation OF 5000
barrels of whiskey to be alcohol and
increasing the duty from 40 to $50 pei
cent Japan at first rejected the claim
for repayment of the amount alleged
to have been overcharged by the Gus
toms department, but Mr.. Griscom on
arriving at Toxic renewed II and
pressed the case with firmness. His
success in securing payment is very
gratifying TO American commercial
men and a settlement of the matter
is regarded as another mark OF the
friendliness of Japan for America.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
MINOR AMENDM ENTS ADOPTED
Senate Considers Agricultural Appro'
priation Bill.

Washington Feb. 26.-When the SEN
ate convened the agricultural appro-
priation bill was again taken up and
a number OF minor amendments
mostly verbal in character. were
adopted.
Mr.. Gallinger called attention to
the appropriation of $4,000 for inves
tigating table syrups, saying that the
same amount was appropriated last
year and suggesting that some results
should have been announced by this
time He offered an amendment re-
quiring that report of progress be
made to congress.
Mr.. Proctor assured Mr.. Gallinger
that no part of the money appropriat-
ed had been used in investigating
maple syrup, because it needed no i'll
vestigation.
Mr. Gallinger's amendment was ac-
cepted
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT.
Ratifcations to Be Exchanged on the
Canal Treaty.

Washington, Feb, 26. - President
Roosevelt has signed the ratifications
TO be exchanged between the United
States and the republic of Panama or
the isthmian canal treaty. The eN
changes will he made AT the state de
partment between Secretary Hay, act
ing for the United States, and Mr.
BunauN Narilla, the minister of Pana
ma. The president himself does not
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yention and putting it into effect.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
INTEND re TAKE PORT ARTHUR.
japanese Wouih Use 1t as d Base Of
Operations.

Toxic, Tuesday Feb. 23.-tDelayed
In transmission -Advices are hourly
anticipated here Of the third naval
engagement which has taken place at
Port Arthur It was known that the
fleet under command of Admiral Togo
had been in motion, but the nature of
the operation about to be undertaken
had not been disclosed to the navy
department The latter admits an
ticipating information. It is thought
here that Admiral Togo first attacked
With his torpedo boats and then she'll
ad Port Arthur. The opinion express
ed by the foreign ministry here is,
however, united against the ability
Of the Japanese Warships to shell the
place without dangerous exposure to
the heavy guns Of the shore batteries.
The Japanese, however, are confident
that the place Is vulnerable at three
points of the seaside and in proof OF
their opinions. is the explosion of a
number of shells in the town on the
occasion of the recent night fight. The
lapaneSc
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
MANCHURiA is RISING.
Widespread Revolt Against Russian
Occupation.

New York, Feb. Manchuria is
rising against the Russians, says a
World dispatch from Chefoo.
Five thousand Russian troops have
been moved from Mukden to Sunmin-
tung because in the villages along the
west side of Liaotung peninsula the
natives are making active prearations
to cut OFF small bodies of Russian
troops.
Ten thousand Manchurians have al
ready enrolled in the movement which
is spreading. Volunteers are plenty,
and there is no lack of ammunition or
money, for the patriotic rich are sub
scribing.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
DICK is NOMi MATED.
Election March to Succeed Hanna
is Assured.

Columbus, o., Feb. 26.-General
Charles Dick was nominated by ac-
clamation for both the unexpired and
regular terms for United States sena-
tor to succeed the late Senator Han
ma at the caucus of the Republican
members of the legislature. The name
of General Dick was the only one pre-
sented. AS the Republicans have a
large majority in both branches, Gen
eral Dicks election is assured ard the
balloting on March / will be only a
formality
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
WARM FRIEND OF RUSSIA.
Mikado's Men Take Dictator of Korea
to japan.

Seoul Feb 26.-Yi Yon Tx, who was
formerly minister of war and prac-
tically the dictator of Korea and con
sidered a friend of Russia, was taken
by the Japanese when they entered
Chemulpo and on the same night and
put on board a warship which took
him to Japan. He went on board in
court dress
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
FROM COMMANDER MARSHALL
Navy Department Calls for Report or
Chemulpo Affair.

Washington, Feb. 26.-The navy de-
partment has called on Commander
Marshall. commanding the gunboat
Vicksbnrg al Ghemulpo, Korea, for a
full report regarding the attack OF the
Japanese fleet on that port on Feb.
s. and of the subsequent incidents.
Both here and al st. Petersburg the
report that Commander Marshall re-
fused to rescue Russian sailors from
the sinking ship Nariag is discredited,
but an official version of the affair is
desired by this government
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
FOUR TRANSPORTS SUNK.
Jap Landing Attempt Said to Have
Been Frustrated.

New York, Feb. 26.-During the en-
gagement of Tuesday night al Port
Arthur says Herald dispatch from
Chefoo, the Japanese attempted to land
at Society bay, but were repulsed.
Four transports were sunk by the
forts while trying to enter the chan
mel The engagement lasted nearly
an hour. after which the Japanese re-
tired. their losses being four ships
sunk.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26

London, Feb. 26.-Priyate kilograms
received here report that twenty-three
Japanese war vessels appeared op-
posite Port Arthur during the morning
and opened fire on the Notifications
and vessels in the harbor.
The report also adds that a furious
nre has been poured into the land
batteries all day, the Japs having eyi-
IDENTITY determined TO capture the
stron ghold and drive out the enemy.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
PREMIER RALFOuR RECEIVERS
Makes His Appearance in the House
of Commons

London, Feb 26.-Premier Balfour,
who on his first appearance during the
day in the house of commons since
mis- illness was greeted with warm
cheers, replying to question, con-
firmed the statement made in these
dispatches Feb 20 that there was no
truth in the reports that Great Brit
ain intended to seize certain points
on the Spanish coast in the event OF
a continental war. He said:
II am glad TO say that the relations
between this country and Spain are
and are likely to remain of a most
friendly character"
The premier added that there ap-
peared tc be no truth in the rumor
that Spain was mobilizing her forces,
although she was strengthening some
OF her garlisons.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26

Minneapolis, Feb. ga strike oi
the 250 employees of Robitscheck
Frank 4 Hellar. clothing manufacture
ers. began during the morning. A
few days ago the firm announced a
cut of 25 per cent in wages. The EN-
ployes met and decided to>strike.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
WILD RuMORS CURRENT.
Ant-American Feeling Stimulates al
ST. Petersburg.

New York. Feb. 26.-Many false re-
ports are being circulated here, says
a Herald dispatch from st. Peters
burg. one being to the effect that Rear
Admiral Evans, u. s. N, has 2,00o
marines ready TO dispatch at mo-
ment's notice This once again slim
ulates anti-Ameriean feeling among
certain classes.
One newspaper publishes report
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
Gar conoratulates Alexieff.

St. Petersburg. Feb. 26.-The czar
has telegraphed warm congratulations
TO Vieeroy Alexieff and the entire Rus
sian squadron at Port Arthur on the
able manner in which they repulsed
the latest attack on the Japanese.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
RUSSIAN BALTIC SQUADRON.
viii Sail for the Far East at the End
of June.

St Petersburg. Feb. 26.-lt is now
said that the Russian Baltic squadron
comprising eight battleships, two ar
mored cruisers, three protected cruis-
ers, two large transports and thirty
torpedo boats, will leave for the Far
East at the end of June.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
VIII Raise Russian Cruiser.

New York, Feb. 26.-Measures are
being taken for raising the cruiser
Nariag at Chemulpo, according TO a
Times dispatch from Toxic. The ves-
sci is said TO he not seriously dam
aged. but the korietz is a complete
wreck
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
Once Possessed Port Arthur

and they have the most complete in
formation in regard to distances and
ranges. A bombardment of the place
should prove highly destructive, as ii
is narrow and cramped. A few shells
thrown over the hills into the basin
holding the bay and town could not
fail to do serious execution. The
Japanese shells are charged with a
high explosive and are very effective.
and it is believed possible to render
the harbor untenable for Russian war
ships by bombardment and force them
TO put to sea and fight in the open.
1t is thought here that the withdraw
al of Admiral Alexieff from Port Ar
thur and the removal of headquarters
and records TO Harbin is an admission
Of the weakness of the place and OF
its inability to make a sustained de-
Tense 1t is believed that the Japan
ese intend TO make a vigorous on
slaught on Port Arthur Its posses
sion would deprive the Russians OF
a naval base and insure the Japanese
base for future operations on the
Liaotung peninsula.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26

tnat - Hpb s.4nese soiaiers nave gone
over TO the Japanese army
As consequence of such rumOrs
The belief seems to grow that the out
look is tending in the Far East toward
international complications
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
JAPAN sEIzEs MESS BEEF.
Consigned to Russian Government a,
vladivostock.

Nagasaki, Feb. 26-The Japanese
government has seized $40 tons OF
mess beef which was shipped from
San Francisco on the steamer Korea,
Feb !, and which was consigned 10
the Russian government at Vladi-
vostock. II is thought that the Japa-
1ess government will purchase the
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
JAPS WILL FLOAT VAR LOAN
Baron Suyematsu at Victoria on Way
to London.

Victoria, Feb 26-Baron Suyemat-
su of the Japanese diplomatic corps,
charged with special mission regard
ing the floating OF a war loan in Lon
don, has arrived here from Toxic on
the steamer Iyo Maru. The baron is
Fastening to London as quickly as
poeGihlN
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
Russiane Cut Teieuraph Wires.

Seoul. Feb 26.-The Russian vi
dettes advanced south of Anju and
have cut the telegraph wires between
Anju and Pingyang.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
JAPs LOST NO WAR VESSELS
Escape Uniniured in Attack Upor
Port Arthur.

London, Feb. 26.-1he British for
eign Office has received an official dis
patch saying that not one of the Jap
anese torpedo boats was injured il
the attack on Port Arthur Of Wednes
day Feb "A.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26

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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
SICKNESS AMONG TROOPS.
Dysentery Raging in Manchuria and
Russians Suffer.

Vienna. Feb 26.-The Warsaw cor
respondent of the Freie Presse wires
that dysentery is raging among the
Russian troops in Manchuria.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
RUMORS IN CIRCULATION AT ST.
PETERSBURG THAT BAT
TIE STILL RACES.
GENERAL UPRISING IN MANCHURIA
NATIVES MAKING ACTIVE PREP
ARATiONS TO ENGAGE THE
RUSSIAN TROOPS.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 26.-Maior Gen
eral Plug. the chief of staff of Vice
roy Alexieff. telegraphed as follows:
THE enemy again attacked Port
pulsed. Details follow"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1904-02-26
SHELLlNG PORT ARTHUR.
Rumor in ST. Petersburg of Renewed
Jap Attack.

ST. Petersburg, Feb. 26.-Rumors
are in circulation here to the effect
that a bombardment of Port Arthur
Is now going on.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-24
LITTLE ONES BRING PRESENTS
Happy Occasion at the Presbyterian
Church.

A very pretty Christmas festival was
that at the Presbytel ian Sunday school
at O'Clock yesterday afternoon when
scores of pretty children as, embed
there-not to receive but to give pres
ents to little ones less fortunate than
themselves. Each child brought o
gift of fruit or candy, doll or toy, while
older people, teachers and members If
the congregation, brought substsntials
Ths little folks were given to under
stand that their gifts were for the poor
children of the city, and will thus be
distributed today. A committee will
visit the county poor farm and dlstrib
ate Christmas cheer among the inf lr-
tunates there. Every poor little one
in Americus, whose name can be as
certained this morning, Will be given q
Christmas present. The ladies of the
church ere CO. operating with the Be-
nevolent Aid Society In helping the
poor generally, irrespective ofdenom-
nation, their desire being to help all
alike.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-24
HAVE a PLENTY AND TO SPARE
Small Farmers Not Affected BY the
Slump,


Notwithstanding the low prices paid
for cotton, the farmers generally in
this section have taken up many of
their old debts and encumbrances and
have readily paid off all liens from their
property, for supplies during the year.
Fortunately the slump in prices has
not affected the small farmer as he was
compelled to dispose OF his crop in the
earlier part of the season to meet his
running expenses. but the burden of
the present situation rests on the
larger farmers and even merchants
who, IN many instances, are still hold
ing their entire crop and have deter
mined to continue holding, even until
next season, before they will accept
the present offers. The merchants of
Americus, however, are in better cir
cumslances, having made unusually
fine collections and consequently have
increased their stocks to meet the de-
mands of the country people, who still
seem to have plenty of money to spend,
and from the nature of their invest
ments, in necessary and also unneces-
sary supplies, they will spend Christ
mas in an atmosphere of prosperity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1904-12-24
BROWN is GIVEN THREE YEARS,
Slayer of Negro Girl Was Adiudsed
Guilty.

Henry Brown, the negro who killed
a woman, Ida Holtop, near Americus
the past summer, was adiudged guilty
of involuntary manslsughter in supe-
rior court yesterday and was sentenced
by Judge Littleiohn to term of three
years in the penitentiary.
The case was hard fought one and
occupied the entire session the day pre-
vious. The jury returned verdict, as
stated, Yesterday morning and Brown
gets three years term.
The plea of the defendant wss that
the gun was fired by accident.
This was the fifth murder case tried
at this session tf Sumter superior
court, and in ell except one case con-
viction has followed. The Brown case
clears the docket Of all cases of this
nature and only misdemeanor cases
now remain thereon for trial.
And these, quite likely, will be trans
ferred to the city court.
Another case tried yesterday was
that charging Welcome Hicks and
Henry Hicks with stealing cotton, and
while adiudged guilty they may es.
cape punishment by technicatity.
1t seems that the indictment was
dated 1884" instead of 1904" an ole
printed form with the usual l89- hav.
ing been used by the grand jury. The
figure was added, intended for the
date, October 1904, when in reality il
plainly appeared dated 1894.
OF course it is technical error, but
the defendants hope to go scott free
thereby.
Judge Littlejohn will hold motor
court on 30tb, disposing of chamber.
business, but will hardly try any Other
cases at this term. The present session
has lasted four weeks aud much bust
ness has been handled, both on the
civil and criminal docket.
Court officials and Jurors will nov
take q rest for Christmas.