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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-20
AGENTS OF PANAMA
TO COMPLETE THE
CANAL TRANSFER
Commissioners Will Sail From Colon Au-
thorlzed to Receive Balance of Purchase
Price-CuTency on the Isthmus.

William Nelson Cromwell who
throughout the Paris negotiations for
the transfer Of the property of the new
Panama Canal Company to the United
States, and prior to that time. acted as
attorney for the company, called on
President Roosevelt this morning, hav-
ing returned from Paris with Assistant
Attorneys General Day and Russell.
Mr.. Cromwell took up with the Presi-
dent several phases Of the Panama
question. and was able to impart some
interesting information. Among other
things he told the President that he
was in receipt this morning Of a dis
patch announcing that the three repre-
sentatives selected by the Panama Con-
gress as agents In completing the trans
action between this country and the new
Republic. will sail from Panama today
or tomorrow. arriving in New York on
Wednesday.
Power to Complete Sale.
These commissioners come with full
power to receive the remaining 50. 1000. 900
due the republic. and the transfer will
take place soon after their arrival, and
in the manner suggested by them.
These men will also confer with the
Secretary Of the Treasury with regard
to ia plan to place Panama on a gold
basis. and to afford a coinage and cur
rency which. as expressed by Mr.. Crom-
well, will be Interchangeable" with
those of the United States
Just what this plan is has not been
indicated. but IL has been suggested
that Panama will probably take a large
share Of the remaining sum in United
States bonds. which would warrant the
establishment in her confines of a
United States national bank. which
would at once place the country on tn
desired gold basis.
II has also been understood in Adj
ininistratioE circles that IT is probable
United States coin will be adopted. in
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-20
United States Consul
Says Pursuit Is I'M
possible.
He WANTS A WARSHIP
Rear Admiral Chadwick IS
Now on the Way to
Tdngier.

"Captives have been carried to the
mountains, where pursuit is impossible
No terms have been received as yet
from Raisuly. The Moorish authorities
are assisting in every way they can
War vessel will be of great assist
ance."
This dispatch was received this morn
iEg by the State Department from
United States Consul General Gum
mere. at Tangier. concerning Ion Per-
dicaris. the American subject, and Crom-
well Varley. the British subject whom
brigands captured on Wednesday at
Tsngier and are holding for ransom.
1t viii be impossible for an American
warship to reach Tangier before May
rs. Rear Admiral Chadwick, who is now
on his way to Europe with the South
Atlantic squadron. will reach the Can
ary Islands on May 26.
Will Be Delayed.
It viii be Impossible to reach him by
cable until that date, when he will prob
ably proceed at once on the flagship
Brooklyn to Tangier, which is about
$50 miles from the Canaries, or a two
days sail.
The vessels in Rear Admiral Chad
wick's squadron are the Brooklyn, Ma
= rietta. Atlanta, and Castine Although
orders have not yet been issued to Rear
Admiral Chadwick. they will be issued
before May 26 if the two captives are
not released before that time.
Native Of New Jersey.
Ion Perdicaris, the American stolen by
the bandits. is about seventy years old.
He wss born at Trenton. N j.. and is
the son Of the late Gregory A. Perdi-
caris. Greek refugee, who made a for
tune In American gas companies.
For - years Ion Perdicaris has
lived f. -c-Occo. where he bought the
palace o. the Sultan. In Trenton he oc-
eupied the old Cadwallader mansion He
has been noted for his hospitality. and
always entertained lavishly in Morocco
All prominent Americans visiting Mo-
rocco were entertained by Mr.. Perdi.
caris His wife is an English woman
and her son. Cromwell Varley. was also
carried away by the bandits who seized
his stepfather.
Wants Troops Removed.
Dispatches from Tangier announce
that Raisuly. the bandit chief who
planned the kidnapping. has sent a let
ter TO MOhammed el Torres, the repre-
sentative OF the Sultan at Morocco. an,
nouncing that the Sultan's troops must
be removed from the district in which
Raisuly operates. as one Of the condi-
tions upon which negotiations will be
opened for the release Of tine captives
Raisuly also requires that number OF
bandits must be released from prison
preliminary TO negotiations
Although Mr. Gummeres latest dis
patch indicates that he has not heard
OF these conditions. dispatches received
in Washington direct from Tangier an
nounce the Sultan will doubtless make
all the concessions demanded by Raisuly
and his followers.
il is believed a large money ransom
will also be demanded for the release OF
the wealthy American and his stepsol
Mr. Perdicaris is in poor health. and Il
is feared the hurried flight 10 the noun
tains may result in his death.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-20
JapS Tightening Coil
About Port Arthur

|. ST. PETERSBURG, May 2O.-Skir-
mishes are constantly taking place in
the lower part Of LiaO-Tung. where the
Russians are opposing stubborn resist
ance. The japanese are pressing for
ward in the Kwan-TUng peninsula, the
neck Of which, being we'll fortified. had
to be forced by the japanese with much
loss.
They are now in possession Of Talien-
wan Bay. The Kiouchka station re-
ports that Port Arthur is already under
fire from Japanese cannon on the land
side are premature.
The movements Of General Kuroki and
General Oku MI military experts with
preplexity Apparently they are stop
ping still. Some reports say they are
retreating Each days delay Is regarded
as a substantial gain TO the Russian
side.
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stead of Panama establishing a mint Of
its own. The confusion which will be
avoided by such plans for the none
tary system, in view of the vast inter-
Csts tfe United States will have ther>
indefinitely, cannot be overestimated
says Mr.. Cromwell. It is also pointed
out as an evidence of "a sane and wise"
government that the new republic
should take such progressive steps,
setting aside the methods of Latin
America.
Mr.. Cromwell also indicated to the
President that the envoys would pre-
sent for payment a claim aggregatiug
something over 81, 900, 900, for expense in
CURED by the Panama Canal Company
in maintaining its work, after the pre-
liminary surveys were made. in accord
ar ce with an agreement which has eX-
isted since that time.
Was No Friction.
Mr. Cromwell denied that there had
been any friction between himself and
the Department of Justice. There had
been some difference of opinion. he ad-
mitted. about the method of transfer,
in so far that the Department of Jus
tice saw no necessity for the signing Of
formal agreement setting forth the
terms Of sale. holding that the general
convention providing for the payment of
the 600 was sufficient.
AS a matter of fact, however, the
Panama Canal Company did not con-
slider 1t good business to follow this
method. and the agents of the United
States had consented to sign such
agreement on April Is. five days pr
10 the ratification thereof by the sto
holders. The whole incident. how
passed OF most pleasantly. say,
Cromwell. He laughed at tho sto' .' tt
the money had been paid in such
| ner as 20 prevent its passing thr
/ hands, and asserted that the .,
payment had been the very or
l ed by himself
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-20

SEOUL, via Cheefoo. May 2O.-Korean
irdependence is totterinE. The court is
overrun with intrigues that would have
been surprising even in the worst pc
riods of the last ten years
weak Emperor is appointing and re-
moving the members Of faction-torn
cabinet and is seeking TO concentrate IN
himself whatever semblance Of govern
ment the country still possesses. Yet
he Is n prey 10 the fortune teIlers who
are infesting the palace and the vlesm
Of two scheming women who enjoy Jap
anes- support
The more powerful OF the two Lady
ON, was chief concubine and has been
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-20

By far the most serious sign at the
present moment is the large force OF
mounted chunchuses harassing the Rus
SLAMS all along the mountain roads
The Emperor's words to the troops go
ing to the front emphasize the fact that
the Japanese are brave and clever foes
and that it viii need every possible ef-
fort to subjugate them
Significant rumOrs ran through the
city that the Vladivostok squadron
had been decoyed out of the harbOr IN
pursuit OF Japanese transport inten-
tionaIly and temptingly sent out as a
bait. The fleet. according to this tale.
was taken in" and rushed out in pur-
suit. upon which a Japanese squadron
concealed behind islands. cut on their
retreat. forcirg the Russian ships to
seek refuge in a small bay,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-20

NIANDONHA "a station on the Man
churian Railroad), May 2O.-Vice Ad-
miral Skrydloff left here for Mukden-
Several officers of his staff are under
orders to proceed to Mukden and Vladi-
vostok. where ADMIRAL Skrydlof will
follow.
The foEgy weather prevailing At
Vladivostok will facilitate torpedo boat
operations and may cause the japanese
to hesitate about lettering in the neigh
boring waters
The task Of safeguarding the railroad
against the constant and determined at
tacks Of japanese and Chinese agents
has caused the Russian military aUthori-
ties unremitting labor
The line must be preserved at all ha.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-20
OVERAWED BY JAP AND RUSS,
KOREA Is IN A SORRY PLIGHT

paramount since the Empress was muir
dered- She now aspires 70 be Empress
The second is General Hyenyungun's
concuoine. She was once a dancer at
Fusau. where she learned the Japanese
language. She is now the first lady in
waiting. has acted as interpreter at i'm
perial audiences, and received marked
attention from the Marquis Ito during
that statesman's recent visit TO SeCIl
Today she IS recognized as the go-be-
tween for Minister Eayashi and the En-
perOr. She steadily acquires power by
plcdging her alleged Japanese influence
in support of Lady Om's aspire ton 70
be Empress.
Meantime 1t is well known that Hyen-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-20
QUAY'S CONDITION
Is MUCH IMPROVED

WASHINGTON, Pa, May 2o.-"I am
glad 70 state that Senator Quay is much
improved today" This was the state
ment made by Jerome Quay, the Sen
at0r's brother, tonight.
IL was stated that his health was
greatly improved over yesterday. and
that he was more cheerful and felt bet
ter than he had for several days.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-20
ADMIRAL SKRYDLOFF ON WAY
TO VLADIVOSTOK VIA MUKDEN

-~- o~~a"iaIlv for use in case OF re-
treat, and the task is intrusted to a
separate corps Of frontier guards, made
~ oI nIty-nve mounted squadrons. ffty-
five foot companies. and six batteries OF
artillery. altogether 5000 men
The road, which is 400 miles long,
is divided into sections OF thirty-three
miles, each guarded by detachment OF
troops, which Is expected to constantly
patrol. The smallness of the detach-
ments makes this duty exceedingly
OnCrOuS.
1t is a matter Of comparatively little
difficulty for a Japanese spy OF
Chinese bandit 70 steal W 10 an eX-
before the
patrols discover the danger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-20
WEATHER REPORT.

The temperatures this morning are
about normal. except IN the South,
where the weather continues unseason-
ably cool.
Generally fair weather is indicated for
tonight and Saturday. except along the
lower lakes and eastern New YORK.
where the weather Will continue cloudy
and rainy tonight, clearing Saturday
morning
The temperature changes will be small
and unimDOrtant
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-20
Force of 10000 Retires in Order Before
$4,000 Russians We'll Intrenched-Re-
pulsed Column Reioins Main Army.
GEN. KUROPATKIN COMMANDS
RUSSIAN FORCE IN PERSON
Admiral Skrydoff Reported to Have Put to
Sea With Vladivostok Squadron in an
Attempt to Succor Port Arthur.

NIUCHWANG Manchma May 2o-Ofcial news reached here
today that column of the Japanese army has fallen back Feng
wangcheng after encouneing superior Russian force
The japanese column numbering men, touch with
an OF $4,000 Russians Monday The Russians ntrenched
strong position sixty miles west OF Fengwngcheng To give bat
tie under the circumstances would have foolhardy
The japanese reteated The reOgade made in
good order and with great ray Cosack riders haad tie Japan
eSe RANKS, but serious clash occurred
The japanese column which presumably accommodating in
force; has rejOined the main Japanese army.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-20
TAKES
IL THE BLAME
rates Tyner From
dsinesS Completely.
} KNOWLEDGE OF THE FEES
Expresses Regret That He Had Drawn
Father-in-Law Into Mael-
strom Of Suspicion.

Cross-examination of Harrison J. Bar
rett, in the Tyner-Barfett PostofRce con
spiracy case trial. was begun this morn
ing in Criminal Court No. !. and good
progress was made BY the Government g
attorneys in getting explanations Of the
evidence given by the witness on the di-
rect examination of the past two days.
Barrett resumed the stand today. af-
ter three personal acquaintances had
been called as character witnesses. He
completed his testimony on his duties
IN the Postoffice Department. and his
work as a practicing lawyer since re-
signing his official position.
To Exonerate Tyner.
Witness concluding statements on di-
rect examination were intended TO cx-
onerate General Tyner from any knowl-
edge whatever Of his (Barrett's) affairs
after resigning from the Pustofice De
partment or Of the fees obtained for pro-
fessionaI appearance before Tyner af-
terward in fraud order cases. He said:
General Tyner knew absolutely noJn-
ing of those fees When the bond in
vestment companies came to me I be-
lieved II was because l had made my
self an expert on postoffice matters. I
fed the laws, and had written the opin-
ion under which they We're conducting
their business
Il see now It was a bad thing to have
placed General Tyner In such a posi-
tiOn. where there was any possibility Of
his appearing in bad light; but 1 had
never the least thought that anyone
would doubt the honesty Of his decision
and the honesty of his purpose"
Naturally the fees were large. and I
should not have placed him in that posi-
ton. where any Observation-Disclosures
might arise. am sorry now it happened
that way, and that any suspicion has
fallen on him because of me-.
Conrad Takes Witness.
The cross-examinatior rs~ begun at
l1:25 O'Clock by Major Con-gsd. Inquiries
by the latter as TO events in the witness
career were invariably answered as hav-
ing occurred in the course of this or
that political Admins ration.
4 returned in the first Cleveland cam
paign." witness once repI d.
We'll, don't tell me i'm that way" re
quested Major Conrad; Just give the
year"
Mr.. Worthington started to explain
what year il was by further political
observations AS to the ma mes Of the can
didates In that campaign.
Court Settles Date.
Major Conrad seemed vexed at his in
ability 10 get direct answer, naming
the year.
The court took III the complicated stu
alton at a glance, and announced. with
the assurance Of an authority on politi-
cal matters:
THAT was ~ 1854"
I don't measure my time by political
campaigns" asserted Major Conrad,
much relieved, as he proceeded to the
cross-examination.
To Break Down Witness.
Efforts OF the Governments special
counsel were evidently 10 break down
the testimony affecting witness ability
as "a lawyer, and TO try to prove their
contention. in the conspiracy charge,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-20

With 200 delegates in attendance, rep
resenting every section Of the United
States. the nineteenth quadrennial gen.
eraI conference Of the Methodist Pro-
testant Church opened this morning a.
the North Carolina Avenue Church
Eighth and B Streets southeast.
The morning session was devoted al
most exclusively TO the address Of L
president, the Rev. DIT. s. Stephe
chancellor Of Kansas City Univers
In the course of his speech he outline
the policy Of the church in regard 20
its contemplated union with the United
Brethren and the, CongregationaIists.
The auditorium Of the church was
crowded TO its greatest capacity when
the exercises formally opening the ses-
sion were begun. The meeting was
called 10 order by President Stephens.
and the Scripture reading was conduct
ed by the Rev. DIT. G. L. Maniman. The
delegates were led in prayer by the
Rev. DR.. f. L. Little.
President Stephens Address.
In his address President stephens
SPOKE at length on the subject Of the
purposed union. and reviewed advan-
tages that such union would hold for ali
churches concerned. IN athe course Of
his remarks he said;
While the basis for the cooperation
or the churches keeps in view the pos
sibility Of future organic union. the only
phase Of the subject that will come be-
fore this body for immediate consider
alton is the plan proposed for joint CO.
operation Of the three churches in gen
,Tv-f
relation 10 the three bodies. OtherwIs'
the churches will remain as they nov
are, II this plan is adopted.
1T is anticipated that the acquaint
aHce and fellowship thus fostered ma
result at some future time In furtht
steps toward organic union. 1t is in
portant. however to note that this pls
does not precipitate upon US the que
tion Of immediate organic union
A Question for the Future.
should we adopt the plan now pI
posed. the question of organic union
these churches still remains for futI
decision If time and experience she
prove organic union is undesirable
will be practicable TO decline TO m
further In this direction. should we
desire.
There are many things that can
said IN favor Of a union Of ecclesiast
forces. Christ's last prayer on earth -
that His followers might be made
feet In one The trend Of the age
toward solidarity Of organization Ec
ornv Of the working forces Of the chu
would thereby be promoted.
But. as desirable as church M
NAV seem, ] cannot think It worth ST
ing for until 70 becomes the express
Of a vital organizing spiritual impu
All true union must be wrought out
a vital power. The unity for VIII
Christ prayed was the unity Of
spirit-a unity wrought out by a do
mating life force. II was unity that
expressed not in aggregation. but in
tegration.
tEcclesiastical aggregation may h'
charms for minds that delight in m
hugeness, but no lasting good will
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-20
Progress.

the educational instltu-
nomination. ne said that
lleges are struggling for
10 insure their mainte-
ust be a marked revival
iucational work. lie said
d be taken to unity the
educational institutions,
ed the creation Of a board
interests Of the schools
r Of the session was de-
sclssion OF routine busi-
.ttse on credentials, con-
Rev T. NJ. Johnson, DR..
and DR.. Joseph Watson,
IT vas decided that the
GERS shall be held later
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-20
DR.. Stephens DiScuSSe
DenOn1inQtiOnQL Lor
Address at Opening M. p. Con ~ CO 4
sidcrs Proposition to Join N a1
Brethren and COnqreC

low WI nd spiritual
unity. life Is the
only itv. A com
NOR ming inspira-
Jio - .at unity which
lrist's prayer
nes are animated
.ual aim, organic
ID natural No mat
iey may be IN usage.
- in religious cere-
spiritual purpose
III soO1 one. But II they
a. unD ritual purpose, no
a -stical patchwork
" l into useful con-
IS presented TO us
a culated TO awaken
I ecipitates the qucs-
tciously we should
national Identity. II
for reviewing the
nOminauonal exist
tx Of the aim Of our
casions the inquiry
- al impulses which
3tence as a church
or whether the time
re impulses should be
,er purpose.
ask ourselves Have
ctive as a church for
II which we should
a question we must
inctiOn between that
d therefore essential.
due 20 the accident
time that man alone
rch who can and does
tiOn
Of the spiritual forces
mt out the organic life
F~Otestant Church may
1 think. in two funda-
impulses. The first of
rgcd application Of the
itual liberty 10 the So
the church, and the
reaScd emphasis on the
ing out Of correctional
in addition TO his re-
the union. referred also
omplished by the church
years, and cnumera ted
pertinent needs. In re-
Missionary work Of the
aid that while pleasing re-
cen accomplished in this
lere had been n deplorab bic
I'm the work
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-20
KUR0PATKIN IN COMMAND.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 2o-General Kuopatkn commanding
the Russian forces person. reported checked the japanese ad
toward Lao-Yang.
ROME May 2oA dispatch to the "Agenzia Lbera from ar-
bn Mnchu says that Admiral Skrydo who has been placed in COM
and of the Russian fleet Port Arthur arrived Vadvostok
St Petersburg and later put three deroyers
conjectured that he will attempt to reach Port Arthur
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-05-20
BATTLE ON AT PORI ARTHUR.

LONDON May 2oA report has reached here from Chefoo
which states that heavy firing has been the direction of Port
Arthur today It believed that battle is being fought there
Baron HayaSh the japanese minister England been advised
the landing of japanese army Tau SSn the east coast of the
LiaoTung Peninsula.
Baron Hayas confined to his bed today suffering an attack
of influenza He refuses to receive any visitors very much de-
pressed over the japanese loss off Fort Arthur
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TEMPERATURE.
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To Break Down Witness.

Efforts OF the Governments special
counsel were evidently 20 break down
the testimony affecting witness ability
as a lawyer, and TO try to prove their
contention. in the conspiracy charge,
Continued on S.-th Page.)
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Continued on s.-h Page.)
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Partly cloudy tonight and
tomorrow; variable winds,
becoming northwesterIy.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1904-05-25

law reason fair argument and common sense both the
larger parties might improve. The Popusts might
far western state two but would worry over
the possibility of their doing Whether they do
bolt not will depend upon which they calculate
will give them the strongest position in 1908 either to
control Democrats dictate them increase the
strength OF party of their founded upon Bryans
popularity Hearsts money invested in publicity and the
such home for agtarors and extremists
The chance for bolt ST Louis is rather good even
if the PopuIists have third of the delegates at first
they may get satisfactory compromise Delegates
do not stay bought The local leaders who taking
Hearsts money in many instances cheating him.
You a pleasant sight said friend of ours to
Cook county leader destroying the usefulness OF great
party for little money The leader showed he did not
understand. I Hearst. replied our friend oh.
Hearst. You do not understand. You know that ---,
Carter Harrison? Well, he is the laying for.
and going to do him, you bet Hearst is merely
club TO this and many such, and representation
built money local euds is likely dwindle rapidly
after the first ballot at st. Louis"