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Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
sUFFERINGs OF REFUGEES.
Their III Treatment After the Attack
 on Port Arthur.

London, Feb. 1S.-The Japanese le- gation today gave out an official cable received from Tokio as follows:
 "A number of Japanese refugees from Port Arthur who arrived recent ly at Che Foo on board the British steamer Wen Chow give in the form of a diary an account of their treat ment while at Port Arthur as fellows:
 February S-The Japanese were forbidden to embark on the British steamer Ras Bera. All Japanese were prohibited from leaving the harbor.
 February 9-Eight Russian sold iers were placed on guard over the Japanese on board the Wen Chow. None of the Japanese was allowed to land. The Wen Chow was detained and some 200 Japanese on board are about to starve'
 February 10-After appeals to Viceroy Alexieff ten bags of rice and some biscuits only were sent to the ship in the evening"
 February 11-Noe heed was taken by the Russians of our repeated sig nals for dringing water
 February 13.-Renewed appeals made to the Russians to give some food at least to infants and sick wo- men,
 "'One hundred and three Japanese boarded the Wen Chow from Harbin. While on their way they were robbed of all baggage and rendered penniless. There are now 300 Japanese on the Wen Chow. and their distressed con- dition is beyond description
 February 14-At D. m. the Wen Chow was allowed to sail
 gI5NoI in the morning."
 It is reported there is general dis order at Port Arthur. mounted Man churia bandits and Russian soldiers are pillaging everywhere. The shop keepers are all armed to protect them selves from plunder by the Russian soldiers
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
MIR. HAYS HURRY
It Has Only the Effect of Irritating Russia
United States Alone of Allthe Powers hanifesting Impatience-Will Be No Change of Programme.

St. Petersburg. Feb. 1S.-The infor- mation contained in the press dis patches from Washington that Secre- tary Hay had announced that the ne gotta tions in connection with his note on the subject of the integrity of Chi ma were to be closed without awaiting Russia's formal response, came as a surprise to official circles here.
 An official of the foreign office with whom the representative of the As sociated Press talked on this matter appeared to be rather non-plussed at this conclusion of the American prop ositiOn. but he displayed no irritation and said:
 "If this is true it has not changed Russia's programme. Not to await Russia's reply, might, however. of- fend Russian susceptibilities and tend still further to increase the feeling all ready existing here in certain quarters that the United States is net friendly to Russia.
 "In this connection there is no doubt the government feels somewhat em- harrassed by the desire of the United States to install consuls in the open ports of Manchuria immediately.
 "The government does not like to he placed in the position of putting obstacles in the way, but that entire territory is now under military con- trol and these posts would be within the sphere of war operations.
 "Furthermore. trade is at a stand still at present and the authorities cannot comprehend why Washington ! should press this matter now. "None of the other powers are seek ing to take immediate advantage oi the privileges accorded by Japanese treaties.'' | The Russian reply to Hays note is practically ready and will be handed
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
Over an Item in the FOrtifi- cations Appropriation Bill
A PHILIPPINES QUESTION
A Revival of an Old Dispute by an Amendment Suggesting That the Future of the Islands Is Uncertain. No Session of the Senate Today.

Washington. Feb. 1S.-The house to- day passed the Notifications appro- priation bill. The Philippine question was the subject of brief but T2iritcd discussion, while the bill was under consideration.
 An item in the bill provided for for tihcations in the insular possessions. MT. Smith, (dem. of Ky.), proposed an amendment to preclude the use of any part of the appropriations for for tif1cations in the Philippines, holding that an expenditure of the sum nee es- sary properly to fortify the islands was not warranted until the future of the archipelago shall have been d=- termined.
 A party alignment on the proposi- tion immediately followed, Mir. Wil- Hams, of Mississippi, minority leader. taking up the fight for the amend ment.
 By strict party vote of 80 to 32, the Smith amendment was los.. The gen eral debate on the bill developed into a political discussion.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
WANT NO SPECTATORS.
Neither Russians Nor Japs Will Con- sent to Presence of American
 Army Man.

Washington. Feb. 18.--Having failed so far to secure permission from either the Russian or Japanese governments for United States army officers to ac- company the forces in the field in Man. churia, the war department has de ciGed to make an effort to induce the Korean government to permit an ob- server to be stationed in that country. which. after all is expected to be one of the principal battle grounds of the present. conflict BrigsJdier General H. T. Allen, of the Philippine constabu- !aIy. is said to be likely to be desig- mated 2s military attache at Seoul. where he would have full opportunity to observe the progress of the cam oaign.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
RUSSIAN ST.LOUIS SPACE
A Denial That Japan Has Made Ap-
 plication for It.

St. Louis~ Feb. 1s.-President Francis. of the Louisiana purchase exposition, when asked if Japan had made any formal request for the space abandoned by Russia, or had intinated that sh9 would do so, said:
 ''The Japanese commissioner nor any other representative of the commission has asked for or intimated that appli- cation would be made for space on the grounds and in the various exhibit buildings to be released by Russia.
 Until that government formally in- forms the Louisiana purchase eXposi- tion that no exhibit will be made tha allotted space will be held at her dis posal.''
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
to Ambassador Mccormick in a day or two. possibly to morrow.
IM lA DAY OR TWO.
Russians Taking Their Time to Reply
 to MT. Hays Suggestion.

Washington. Feb. 1S.-The state de- pertinent has had an intimation that the Russian reply to Secretary Hays note relative to the naturalization of China will be forthcoming in a day or two.
 A condition, however. twill be at tached safeguarding the important in- terests that Russia has acquired in Manchuria in connection with the Si- berian railway and its branches.
 News of Russia's intentions came from MT. Mccormick, the American ambassador at St. Petersburg. who cabled the state department that the Russian government was favorably disposed toward the proposition of the United States that the combatant powers respect the neutrality of China The proposition has been submitted tc the Russian emperor for his constr. eration.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
SINGLE STATEHOOD
Beveridge Said to Be
 Ready to Compromise
He Will Consent to Passage of Ari- zona Bill to Become Effective in the Indefinite Future.

Washington. Feb. 1S.-A member Of the senate committee on territories who is in the confidence of the chairman. Senator Beveridge, says it is the inten- ton of the latter to hold back state hood legislation. if possible. until af- ter the presidential election. Beveridge is backed in this course by leading re- publicans in the senate and by mem bers of the republican national com mittee.
 The republicans are now disposed to compromise and let the bill go through this session. based on the condition that Arizona will come in as a sepa- rate state when 1t gets enough popula- ton. Much depends on what Quay does when he returns from Florida next month.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
First Official Account of Attack on Port Arthur
CASUALTIES WERE SLIGHT
The Viceroy Alexieff Says the Sea. men and Garrison Behaved With Great Bravery and He Made Gen. erous Distribution of Crosses.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 1S.-A long of ficial dispatch from Viceroy Alexieff. recounting the details of the fight of February 9, at Port Arthur, wac given out today. It enumerates the Russian casualties and says it is known that a number of Japanese ships suffered se- Verely, which accounts for them not following up the attack.
 The viceroy's dispatch is dated Feb. ruary IS, and says: After the night torpedo attack. the Japanese fleet. con- sisting of seventeen warships, appear ed at 10 o'clock in the morning off Port Arthur. Its appearance was noted by the coast signal station as well as by the ships of our squadron. which lar in the outer roadstead fully prepared for battle.
 Our squadron consisted if five battle ships, five first and second class cruis- CTS, and fifteen torpedo boats, under the command of Vice Admiral Stark and Rear Admiral Ukhtomszi. Tha coast batteries immediately prepared to receive the enemy. Our squadron weighed anchor in order of battle and upon the first shot being fired by the enemy, the fleet batteries replied sim ultaneously with a lively cannonade. 1He most exposed 10 the enemyS lire were the ships of the squadron, battery No. 15, on Electric cliff, and battery No. 13, on Golden hill. Other coas; batteries, principally Nos IT and IS. were also under fire.
 Throughout the fight the torpedo di- vision lay to the right of the squadron distance of ten to fifteen cabeltari Ga Russian sea measure), awaiting orders. The land batteries were under the general direction of Major General Ba- loff, commander of the Wan-Tung garrison of artillery. It is still diff cult to ascertain the result of the bat tie, but according to observations made by our ships, it may be assumed that several vessels of the enemy's fleet sustained damage, which explains why they avoided further fighting, although they were much superior to us i:l strength.
 According to reports of the com manders, the men fought exceedingly well, on which account, in virtue of the imperial authorization, I have confer red six crosses of the order of St. George. upon each company Of the first and second class warships having crews of 200 men, four crosses on each
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
THE PANAMA DEBATE.

Washington, Feb. 1s.-The Panama question again today was the upper most topic in the senate, and MT. Spooner spoke on that suDj@9t during the greater portion of the days ses- sion.
 He discussed many phases of the subject, sustaining the coiirse of the president throughout the proc- 'iirgs. resulting in the republic of Panama.
 He was interrupted frequently kx Ms. Morgan.
 Early in the. day MT. Tillman moved to reconsider the vote of last Monday by which the bill to grant s15O.OO0. to former Queen Liliuokalanf was defeat ed, but further consideration of the matter was not pressed at the time.
 The senate adjourned until SHtur- day on account of Senator Hanna s funeral, which occurs tomorrow
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
WHITE PAPER COMBINE
Publishers Call the Attention of the
 Government to Its Existence.


 New York, Feb. 1S.-At a meeting of the American Newspaper Publishers association held today the famine in white paper was discussed and the fol- lowing resolution introduced by Condo Hamlin, of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, was unanimously adopted:
 That the American Newspaper Pub fishers association request the presi- Gent Of the United States and the attorney general to institute a suit against any of the three paper combi- nations to test the legality of their existence and whether they do not stifia con2etition."
 A committee was then appointed to carry out the suggestion that an agita- tion be inaugurated to reduce duties on pulp and paper.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
REUNITED CHURCHES.
Federation of the Cumberland and
 Presbyterian.

St. Louis, Feb. 1S.-It Is stated on good authority that the proposed feder- tion of the Cumberland and .Presby- terian churches became an assured fact at the conclusion of today's conference of subcommittee representing general committees of both bodies which have been in session the past few days. It is announced on the authority of one of the most prominent churchInen pres ent that all matters pertaining to the two churches have been amicably ar ranged The only question remaining deals purely with the phraseology of certain prescribed forms.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
REvlsITINe ARIZONA.
AIvord and Stiles Seen in Two Border
 Towns.

Douglas, Ariz., Feb. 1S.-tSpecial to The Republican, )-Alvord and Stiles, the outlaws, were here last Fuesdly night. They visited the Dew Drop saloon and drank freely. No attempt was made by the local officers to ap- prehend them. The following night they were at Naco, where they were seen by several persons who knew them.
 There is apparently no dispositiO on the part of the territorial or coun- ty authorities to take them.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
REPAIR OF DAMAGED SHIPS.

Port Arthur. Feb 1S.-The repairs to the Russian warShips damaged during the bombardment of February are rapidly proceeding. The Czarevitch, Retvi2an and Pallada will soon rejoin the fleet. The work is being carried on with the aid of caissons. The mis- hap was not so great as was at first believed
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
OFFICIAL INFORMATION

Washington. Feb. 1S.-The Russian government has informed the state de- pertinent that owing to its inability to make,what it regards aus suitable dis play of Russian products at the I1ouisi- ana purchase exposition it has aban- doned the idea of making exhibits.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
ALBANIANS DEFEATED.

Salonica, Macedonia. Feb. 1S.-The Albanians who were besieging Shemsi Pasha, who, with 2 800 Turkish troops and three guns, yesterday was report ed to be besieged by 20,000 Albanians at Kada jhcsi, have been routed, losing 800 men killed and wounded. The Turkish losses are said to be heavy.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
TELLURIDE MINES.
They Will Shortly Be Operated With
 out Aid of Military.

Telluride, Colo, Feb. 1s.-About thir- ty more non-union miners arrived here today and will be put to work tomor- row in the mines of this district. It is reported here that at the beginning of next week the number of troops in this district will be reduced to the resident members of the national guard. No confirmation of the report can be Ob- tained.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
RUSSIANS STATIONARY.

Tokio. Feb. 1S.-The reports which have been sent out to the effect that Russian troops have crossed the Yalu river and are moving south with the object of seihing Ping Yang are de- clared to be unfounded. Late reliable
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
MckINLEYS BROTHER ILL.

Johnstown, Pa, Feb. 1S-Abner Mo Kinley, brother of the late President Mckinley, who has been suffering from nervous exhaustion, is reported to- be worse at his summer home in Somer- set, and is confined to his room.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
HERMANN FAILED.
AtteII Not Only Stayed, But Had the
 Better of the Fight.

Chicago, Feb. 1s.-Abe Attell, the California feather weight, won a de- cision over Kid Hermann in a six round contest here tonight. According to the conditions of the match Kid Hermann was to stop his opponent within the six rounds or pay his forfeit.
 Attell had no trouble in lasting the limit. and. in fact had a shade the bet ter of the fight from beginning to end.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
JAPANESE PRIZES.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 1s.-A telegram received here from Port Arthur says the Japanese have captured the Ok hotsk-Kamschatka company's steamers Kolik and Bobrik.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
TWO MINERS KILLED.

Fatal Accidents at Bisbee Within an
 Honr.
 Bisbee, Feb. 1S.-(Special to The Re publican.) 1.-Two miners were killed here last nigha At 6:15 while going on shift at the Wolverine and Arizona W. G. MGall stepped from the wrong side of the bucket and fell d distance of eighty feet. He was instantly kill ed. Frank Fremain was killed in the 800 foot level of the Holbrook mine by a cavein.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19

reports from Wiiu state that the Rus sians are assembling in force on the north side of the Yalu, but have not attempted to cross the river or moVa further south.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
MEXICO NEUTRAL.

Mexico City, Feb. 1S.-MeXico has of ficially declared her neutrality In rela- ton to the war in the far east.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
SHOWING IN KOREA.

Nagasaki, Feb. 1S.-The French ar mored cruiser Amiral de Gueydon has sailed for Saigen, the capital of French Cochin China. The French second class cruiser Pascal left Chemulpo Feb ruary Is for Saigen by way of Sh2ng- hai.
 Heavy snow storms are reported through Korea.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19

burial service in Wade mortuary chap el will be placed temporarily in the Wade vault, it not having been decided where the body shall finally be inter-
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19
YESTERDAYS TEMPERATURES.

Chicago, Feb. 1S.-TempeIatures at [ o'clock New York, 10; Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, 12; Washing ton, 14 Minneapolis. &; St. Louis. 30.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19

For Sale:-Ffve acres, five room house, barn, shade, one and one-haIf acres alfalfa, three mics out Grand avenue. Price, $S5O. E. E. Pascoe. Loans, Notary Public, 11O North Cen ter street.
Arizona republican., 1904-02-19

roh SALE:-F1ve-room house. fine Real Estate, Loans and Insurance. 11O North Center street.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-16
Richmond Casts liqht Vote

All of the Virginia cities held elections
for city officers under the new constitu
ton Tuesday. End the result was favor
able To the Democrats in practically all
places except Christiansburg, where r.
NJ. Gardner Dem was defeated by W.
c. Flag rep }. and Roanoke, which is in
doubt.
Carlton Mccarthy Dem) was elected
mayor Of Richmond, with full Demo
cratic board of aldermen and councilmen.
There was no opposition to the Demo.
cratic candidates for aldermen and coun
cilmen. There were Socialist candi.
date and an independent candidate for
the mayorelty, however. The former
was III l. Rhodes. nod tbo latter W. +.
Talley. The vote was exceedingly light.
That for the Socialist and Independent
was trifliDg-probably not one-twentieth
of the total The Democratic ticket ws'
chosen at recent party primary.
In the municipal election at Culpeper
Mayor Alden Bell was reelected. The
office of recorder WAS contested between
X NJ. Mackall, the present incumbent
and Fred Hudgins. The result was Hud-
gins. SO: Mackall. II. George W. Keerl,
present incum bent, was elected treasurer
without opposition.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-16
THE RUSSIAN-JAPANESE WAR
The Armies Becoming Active The
Losses, Etc.

The battle hogan TUE sday around The
Russian position. 4 mil south OF Vat
angOn. on the Lao Lung Peninsula. hnu
H. miles north If Port Arthur.
A Japanese force, reported 10 consist
of 10000 men, attacked the Russians,
making repeated attempts TO dislodg,
their left flank According 10 Russian
official advices, the Japaneee were re-
pulsed, though the Russians SUSTAINED
severe losses including several promi-
nent officers.
The object of the battle was TO drive
back the Russian force which il threaten
ing the rear OF the Japaneee army 10
front OF Port Arthur.
While the Japanese naval transport
Taikoku was laying mines at the entrance
of Port Arthur on Monday night mine
exploded killing 10 men, including Lieut.
Com. Oda, inventor Of the mine used by
the japanese.
Ii is announced at st. Petersburg that
the total Russian losses during the war
have been $50 killed, 2,4l6 wounded
and Il 6 prisoners, a total OF ., III. The
losses OF the Japanese. according TO Their
own accounts, have been many more, D.
900 having fallen in few of their LEAD
ing reyerses
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-16

Rev. DR.. Frank W. Gunsaulus, in
a sermon in Chicago the other day,
asserted that all men were not Great
ed free and equal. He says the Dec
laration of Independence was the
work OF an hour OF excitement, and
the assertion that all men thus Gre
a!ed is untrue il separated from
the context Of that instrument.
The reverend gentleman may be
partly right in his contention, but
that declaration is ground into the
people Of this country and they will
never discard it while we have a
country.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-16

within the next few days. or as soon
rs his appointment as United states
senator is received from Governor
Pennypackcr. lie will be succeeded by
Mr.. Moody the present secretary OF III,
navy. # is said that after confer
cnce with the president Attorney Gen
eraJ Knox concluded that his action
in retiring AT once from the depart
mcnt of Justice would be in accord
ance with the spirit of the con1titn
ton. which provides that each stat,
shall have two senators. and empowers
the governor to appoint in case OF
vacancy.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-16

Germany is not favorable to wo-
man suffrage. This was emphasized
Friday in considering bill pending
ia the Reichstag. The bill provided
for the organization Of courts OF ar
bitration for settling disagreements
between merchants and employees,
and the House adopted an amend
ment giving the women the right to
vote for lay assistant judges OF these
courts, but making them ineligible as
assistant judges. This brought the
declaration from the Interior Secre-
tary that the adoption OF the amend
ment would be the defeat OF the bill,
as the government could not accept
the woman suffrage feature. Ger
many Is not ready to lower the dig
nifty OF her women by dragging them
into politics.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-16
JUDGE PARKER's CHANCES.

The action of the Virginia Demo-
cratic convention in refusing 80 in
struct for Judge Parker, or TO pass
any resolution favorable TO his can
didacy, while it was not intended as
a blow at Judge Parker, for indeed
IL was evident that the sentiment OF
a large majority Of the delegates were
favorable to him and that the dele
gates from this State, rs ut present
advised, will vote for his nomination
at st. Louis, it begins to look as il n
majority ofthe delegates to the DEM
ocratic National convention will go
uninstructed. This means that I'M
less large majority OF the unin-
structed delegates are for Judge
Parker his chances Denomination are
not by any means certain. Expert
ence shows that when delegates to a
political convention are uninstructed
usually the unexpected happens, and
il Judge Parker cannot win on she
first few ballots he will not be nOmi-
mated. The fact that none OF the
candidates will enter the convention
with sufficient strength to secure the
nomination, will OF itself have the Ell
feet ofmsking the delegates cautious.
They are not going so be carried on
in whirl by any clap'trap oratOry
orany sudden impulse; they will take
their time, and after finding out what
the party and the country want, will
select a candidate worthy Ofthe hon
or. The resolution offered by Mr..
Glass in the Richmond convention
probably expresses the conservative
attitude throughout the country
shat the Democratic party OF Nir-
glnia in convention assembled looks
with favor upon Judge Alton B..
Parker, the eminent New York jurist,
as an available candidate of the
Democratic party for the Presidency
OF the United States, but, neverthe-
less, confiding in the discretion and
wisdom OF our delegation to the Ma
tional convention, We distinctly leave
is free and unconstrained to deal
with the situation as itpresents itself
at st. Louis" But the Democracy
are taking no chances this year.
They want to win, and they will be
careful and cautious in the selection
OF their nominee, as we'll as in the ex
preston OF the principles upon which
they will stand.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1904-06-16

General Wheeler is very anxious
that the records of the Southern side
Of the war shall be collected and pre-
served by publication, as well as the
list OF those engaged on the Southern
side. In q recent letter he says "the
record OF the Confederate soldier for
superb chivalry is without a parallel,
and in years to come future genera
tions will value beyond price this evil
DANCE that an ancestor was one of the
nightly heroes who fought in the
sat battles OF 1861 and 1863"