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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
CAssINI STATES RUSSIAN POSITION.
Says That Fact That Country Was Unpr5.
pared Proves It Expected Peace.

Count Cassini tho Russian Ambassador con-
tributes TO the forthcoming number OF The North
American Review article in which. under the
caption OF Russia and the Far East" he makes a
statement OF his governments positioa. After
briefly outlining the negotiations which preceded
the outbreak of hostilities. the ambassador says:
Russia has never ceased to wonder why the idea
that she was willing and anxious to make war with
States. Prejudiced minds. or those having nothing
beyond q superficial knoWieoge ot my government
| attack upon feet Port Arthur may dispute
the statement that Russia hoped for ana tried to
ma ntain peace but nave no hesitation in making
Il. II proof OF the assertion be demanded # lies in
the simple but Mncontr-dicted answer Russia was
not prepared For the personal representative OF
the Russian Emperor TO make an admission seem
ingiy so humiliating TO national pTlde may appear
strange and remarkable TO the people Of the United
States but II Is made with fuli appreciaton OF ITS
Importance ana signlncafce- repeat that Russia
was not prepared for war, because she had 10
gotiations with Japan being conducted by
both parties with the object of reaching ami
ences she was not Conscious that the outcome was
10 be other than peaceful
Count CasginI denies that Russia was actuated
b. designs to possess AIanchura or corea by force
OF arms, and says:
Had Russia desired war. or even had she expected
g. no considerations would have induced her to
evacuafe Chinese territory and thus iose the OPP
portuni;y or ending the war quickly.
Concerning the negotiations between Russia and
Japan. Count Cassini that his government
in the effort bring the negotiations 10 q peace
ful conclusion. ciG all that dignity would permit
and offered 10 give assurances again that the SOW
4 ereigniy OF the Emperor OF China IN Manchuria
I would be recognized Having made this marked
concession solely in the interest OF peace my gov
( eminent awaited the Japanese answer in the ex-
pectaton that it would at least be diplomatic in
/ character, and would furnish The basis for the
turtherance 81 the negotiations 10 a satisfactory
conclusion Before the Russian Minister at Toxic
could deliver this reply the japanese answer came
not through the regular channels. but torpedo
/ Russia does not doubt The issue" N''''e'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
PARKER-HILL CLASH.
BALKS At MCARREN.
Intimation That the Judge Nay
IYithdrnzC as Candidate.

Whether ex-senator Hill or Chief Judge Alton
B. Parker of the Court of Appeals. is master OF
the Democratic situation in the State will be re-
vealed to-day at the meeting OF the State Com
mittee in Albany.
A bitter fractional fight Is on between ex-senator
Hill and Senator McCarren the one side, and
Judge Parker August Belmont and William f.
Sheehan on the other. Sudden and almost sensa-
tional changes in the situation have taken place
since the State convention. Judge Parker and
August Belmont are opposed to the election Of
Senator McCarren executive chairman, in which
position he will handle the campaign money. Ex-
Senator Hill has other for tire place, and
has told McCarren that he is to be the Mr..
Hill has done this. despite plain ntrnation from
Judge Parker that Senator McCarren is not the
type of place IN the most potential POSI-
ton in the State machine. Judge Parker seeks the
support in the coming campaign OF the church
element. Senator McCarren makes no concealment
OF the fact that his principal occupation is bet
ting on the races.
Judge Parker has earnestly requested William T.
Sheehan to take the executive chairrna nship Mrs.
Sheehau will not listen the suggestion that her
husband take the risk OF managing the campaign,
favor McCarren's success. 1t would not surprise
Judge Parker's friends IT, following the victory Of
Hill and McCarren, Judge Parker announced that
he was out Of ths race for the nomination, and
tion desired It
Mr.. SheehaE left town yesterday for Albany with
the intention of stopping at Esopus for con-
ference with Judge Parker. Mr.. Sheehan will be
at the meeting of the State Committee to-day. and
may have ultimatum from Judge Parker for
Hill and McCarTen that will make trouble.
many men viii go to Albany this morning on the
Empire State Limited.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
MILDER LAWS FOR JEWS IN RUSSIA.
A Commission Appointed-Talk of Martial
Law in Poland.

Berlin. April 2a.-The "Tageblatt'' to-day an
nounced from an excellent Russian source that
the Russian government ia about To moderate
the anti-Jewish legislation. The Minister Of the
Interior. VI. Plehve last autumn sent circular
10 the provincial authorities asking information
regarding the causes OF the dissatsfa elton Of the
Jewish population The provincial authorities
blamed the antiquated laws for the social and
economic disorders. and commission ap-
pointed Immediately TO prepare legislation espe-
ciay TO improve the situation OF the Jewish
proletarat
The greatest change. II IL added. is likely 10
be relaxation Of the restrictions on residence
It is not expected in any quarter that the re-
vision will result in placing the Jews on entire
equality with the Russians
A Polish newspaper of Posen to-day prints a
dispatch from Warsaw saying that the authori-
ties there about to declare martial law at
Warsaw, LODI and other large cities. because
the socialists are preparing for bloody May Day
demonstrations. Many socialists. 81 IS added.
have already been arrested at Warsaw and
through Russian Poland. including a socialist
emissary from Germany.
ST.. Petersburg. April 29-The Ministry Of the
Interior confirms the W arsaw report Of April IS
of the killing OF two police officials and the
wounding of three policemen by socialist
named Mayer. whose house the police raIded on
suspicion Of Illicit printing.
II is officially announced that the Jews made
a demonstration after the funeral of the police
officials and that police commissary
slightly wounded while restoring order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
PLANNING WORK ON THE CANAL.
Most of the Digging Likely To Be Done by
Contract

Washington. April 2p-sincs the return Of Ad-
rnlraI Walker and General Davis of the Isthnian
Canal Commission. to Washington from Panama
they have been engaged in work preliminary 70
the meeting OF the commission here next week, az
which formal organization and the appointment
Of subcommittee will be effected In the absence
of the commission applications for places on the
canal force were received by the thousand Gen
eraI Davis said to-day that army wagonload 0f
applications had to the commission. Thus
far II has not been determined how the canal work
will be done so the commission does not yet know
tust what places it will have at It's disposal IN
der the law the commission may do the constru>-
ton itself or IL may let IL out by contract The
bity now IS that the greater part OF the
work will be done by contract 1t has been sug-
gested that a construction company be organized
10 undertake the work under the supervision OF
the commission The organization CT several COM
panies each to do a specified portion OF the work.
has also been suggested. Members OF the commits
sion point out that il the canal be dug by con-
tract the construction companies will employ their
own laborcrs and relieve the commission OF much
The treasury Department to-day forwarded to
the Secretary OF State for TRANSMISSION to J. +.
Morgan & Co. financial agents OF the Republic OF
Panama warrant for $1.OooOOO on account OF
the cana! purchase
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
NO MEDIATION POSSIBLE.
RusSia's Notice to the World
Popular ApproUaL of Action.

St Petersburg. April 29.-In categorical terms
Russia has officially notified 10 the world that
she VIII not accept mediation TO terminate the
war with Japan. The notification is contained
IN a circular issued by the Ministry Of Foreign
Affairs TO the Russian representatives abroad
The circular denies the report that formal pro-
posals Of good Offices have been made to the
imperial government by any foreign power a
denial which does not include the personal init
nations said to have been addressed directly TO
the Emperor by King Edward and by King
Christian OF Denmark The text Of the circular
follows:
The foreign press has recently been persistently
circulating ruTnors concerning intentions on the
pe~t Of some OF the European governments 10 IN
dertake a friendly Intervention with view 70 q
speedy termination OF the conflict between Russia
and n nan TeleErams have even been received an
nouucinE that proposals Of such nature nave ar
ready been made 20 the imperial government. 1ou
are empowered 20 deny this statement most Gaze
goricay. Russia did not wish war, ana ever Lnlns
within the limits OF possibility was done by her 10
solve the complications which had arisen IN me
Far East in a peaceful manner but after tne
treacherous surprise the part OF the japanese
which forced Russia 10 take up arms obviously no
friendly mediation can have any success
Similarly. the imperial government VIII not aotlie
direct negotiations which will occur between
and Japan after the termination OF hosule opera
tons in order determine the conditions OF peace
This declaration receives hearty commentator
from all classes OF the community here
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
THE PANAMA PAYMENT.
Mr. Morgan Directing the I'rdnsac-
tion-DetaiIs of Plan.

Paris. April 29-The details OF the financial
operations involved in the Panama payment are
almost settled the expectation being that an
agreement will be reached tomorrow. J. Pier
pont Morgan is personally directing the trans
action. and the indications are that he and
number of American fnanciers will manage the
transfer of the funds. 1t IS Mr.. Morgan's tnten-
ton to admit some OF the leading Paris banks
TO share IN the transactions. but the carrying
out Of the plan will be essentially in American
hands While no statement can be attributed TO
Mr. Morgan. the following main features Of the
payment may be indicated from this and other
sources:
The transfer Of the 100000 from the
United States to Europe will be made so as not
10 dsarrange the money market OF either coun-
try. To accomplish this the total sum VIII De
divided a number Of amounts leaving America
at intervals and thus not causing strain at
any one time. II IS pointed out. as the bulk OF
the payment comes from the Treasury WITHOUT
its drawing the banks. that there VIII De no
undue strain on the banks.
The depository of the money here VIII be the
Bandue de France but until the money IS actu-
ally deposited il will remain the property OF
the United States. The final payment 70 the
company will thus take place IN Paris. instead
OF I'm the United States. This is one OF the most
iuportant details OF the plan, II viii prevent
the possible efforts OF claimants 70 re up
norton OF the amount after 10 passes out or
he hands Of the United States and before IL
masses into the hands Of the company. The IN
terests OF the United States are also completely
safeguarded. ., 4,
wolves little or no profit TO Mr.. Morgan. he un-
dartaktng IL largely because his exchange taclI-
Ittes hermit him to serve the government ad-
vanta geously. II IS also understood th9t any
expense involved will not be paid by the United
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30

there is the best for believing that tho whole
question will remain in doubt until the arrival OF
Senator McCarren tomorrow noon.
Other names have been mentioned. That of
Senator Edward Murphy. jr.. Of Troy. put
forward this evening. and that of J. Edward Sim
mons has also Deen suggested; but the final choice
appears 10 lie between Meyer and Haven and those
in touch with the inner workings declare that
Meyer will be named IL ex-senator Hill can be per-
suaded to go outside tho State committee.
Little attention is being paid TO Charles F. Muir
ply S possible wishes although there will be a for
mai conference at hwiCh he Will be directly
after his arrival tomorrow The question Of giving
both the State craftsmanship and the executive chair
maEship 20 NeW-York CITY IS being widely debated.
but the fact that Never and McCarren come from
different counties and represent different factions
Will be advanced in justification OF the act Meyer
and McCarren State and executive chairmen are
the names that seem TO he in the lead tonight.
The States committee meeting is arousing little
interest. Only q few Democrats of prominence are
here and many State committeeman will send
proxies. Perry Belmont VI. T. Haven. Charles "
Eulger, ex-Mayor Sheehan. of Elmira. and A. A.
McLane. OF NewburC. here Senators Hawkins
and Grady and Judge r. r Mccall. OF New York
City. also among the arrivals tonight.
After tEeir conference ex-senator Hill and ex-
Lieutenant Governor William F. Sheehan went over
to a LEGAL hotel and IN the lobby for time
From the lstters comments the Inference
drawn that the whole situation would remain UNI
settled until tomorrow and that agreement of
any sort had been reached at to-nights conference
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
LOUBET LE4VES NAPLES.
Brilliant NaUal ReUie5c-The Ken
tuckYs ArriUdL.

Naples April 29.-This city's Inhabitants re-
member no occasion in years which compared
with to-day's naval review, at which President
Iloubet and King Victor Emmanuel were pres
eat It is estimated that twenty thousand people
crowded the cafes or wandered about the streets
all night unable to find beds. From early morn
ing every place on shore available for watching
the review was occupied by spectators. and the
Gulf of Naples was covered with craft of all
kinds from large yachts TO fishing and row
boats each hosting it's colors the French pre-
dominating. The spectacle of the French ana
italian squadrons side by side was imposing.
The battleship Regina Margherita, having on
board President Loubet. King Victor Emmanuel
and the royal princes. with their respective
suites. appeared from the military harbor, and
was saluted by hurrshs, the booming of cannon
and the waving of handkerchiefs by the multi
tude. The Regina Margherita was followed by
the torpedo gunboat Euridice. with members of
the diplomatic CORPS headed by United States
Anba ssador Meyer on boagd. and by other
ships carrying state officials members or Par
lament and representatives OF the press. Presi-
dent Loubet and King Victor Emmanuel. on the
bridge of the Regina Margherita, were saluted
by the utrains OF the "Marseillaise" and the
royal Italian march
The weather, which yesterday was so unprom-
ising was glorious. The Regina Margherita
Loubet and the King exchanged compliments on
the perfect condition OF the ships and the ap-
pearance of the men,
From the Regina Margherita President Loubet
went on board the French cruiser Narseiliaise.
which is carrying him to France. lie was sa-
luted by twenty-one guns from each ship and
by cheers from all the crews. Shortly after en-
barking on tho Marseillaise he was visited by
the King when the last adieus were said Amid
a scene Of deirious enthusiasm the French
squadron left the bay, headed by the Marseil-
lcise. The French ships were escorted by six
Italian battleships and two squadrons Of tor
redo boat destroyers. As long as It was possible
to distinguish them President Loubet and the
King exchanged farewell salutes. standing on
the bridges of the two warships,
The United States battleship Kentucky. flying
the fag OF Rear Admiral Robley y. Evans, ar
rived here to-day on her way 10 the United
States from the Far East, and was present at
the review. She was saluted by tho French and
italian fleets. The Kentucky was most cOnspic-
uous, her white paint causing her to stand out
sharply among the black French ships and the
grey Italian vessels.
Queen Helena and the two princesses arrived
here in the cours. OF the day. and staying
at the Capo Of Monte palace. 1t is rumored here
that the Queen will remain at the palace until
the end Of May and that she VIII invite Nine.
Loubet. wife Of the French President. TO pay
her visit here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
LONG ADDRESSES vAssAR STUDENTS.

Poughkeepsie. N Y. April Gin the course Of
the observance OF Founders Day at Vassar College
to-day, John d. Long, formerly Secretary OF the
Navy, delivered address. in which he pointed
out that many of the men like Washington. Clay.
Hamilton Lincoln and Mckinley. whose lives best
illustrated the great power of practical education
never attended school in the modern sense. This
he maintained, did not belittle the accomplishments
of a college education, but should make one value
all the more the aids one has thar were not afford
in their days II must be the mission Of educated
young women Mr.. Long said To give TO tho world
infusion OF culture to the end that the vulgari-
ties and decay OF demoraZed rich and fashion
able society might be overcome
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
CAPTAIN JAKovLEFFs STORY.
The Petropavlovsk's observation-disclosures
Boat Experiments.

Moscow. Apldl 29.-The correspondent at Port
Arthur Ct the ''RuslaI SLAVIC" telegraphs that
ne has had an interview with Captain Jakovlef
of the Russian battleship Petropavlovsk. He
rays the captain VIII soon be able to start for
St Petersburg. His broken ribs are set and the
fracture Of his skull is healed
Captain Jakovlen said that a few seconds be
fore the explosion he ran from the coming
tower 20 repeat an order TO the man at the
helm On his way he saw Colonel Agapeief
writing particulars Of the fight which had just
taken place. NeZ1 to him was Nerestchagin
furriedly drawing. There was an explosion,
snd the deck OF the flagship was enveloped liz a
heavy mist. pierced by tongues Of fire. Captain
5akovlef was then struck on the head and lost
consciousness
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
MAY BE CORD MEYER.
Strongly Talked of as Democratic
State Chairman.
[EY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

Albany April 29.-On the eve of the Democratic
State Committee meeting the question Of the State
craftsmanship remains undecided Two names have
been prominently mentioned. and the consen-
sus OF opinion tonight IS that II tho decision is
reached 10 go outside the State committee Cord
Meyer will be named. ard that otherwise the man
originally designated by ex-senator HILL VI. q.
Haven. OF Syracuse. will be chosen.
Ex-senator Hill, ex-Lieutenant Governor William
r Sheehan and a handful Of less prominent Demo-
Gratis. like Frank Campbell. the present chairman;
John N Carlisle and John A. Mason in town.
and the first two have had several conferences but
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
cRUM's NEW COMMISSION SIGNED.
President and Mr. Payne Discuss Postofice
Department Affairs.

Washington. April 2s.-At the Cabinet meeting to-
day Secretary Shaw presented to the President the
new commission of DR. W. y. Crrm. collector OF
the port of Charleston. s. c. and the President
signed H. The commission made out at the
Treasury Department by direction OF the Presi-
dent given yesterday.
Considerable business Of Importance trans
acted. All the members present except Sec
rotary Taft. Postmaster General Payne being in
attendance for the first time in several weeks Mr.
Payne remained with the President some time after
the meeting ended discussing department matters.
some OF which have been held up pending his re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
MORGAN & co. ENGAGE GOLD.
To Ship s3.5oO,ooO, Part of Canal Payment,
to Paris To-day.

J. T Morgan & Co. yesterday began 70 engages
the gold which will be shipped 10 Paris for paying
mart Of the money for the Panama Canal Com
pany's stock George ". Perkins was at the Sub
Treasury early in consultation with the authori-
ties. and he engaged S5eo0O in gold. which
IT is expected will by to-days steamer 70 Paris
1t will be in gold bars and coin
Goldman. Sachs & Co. engaged $4,000 gold for
shipment to-day.
This Will be the first gold shipment made by
uor~an e Co in eighteen years II is also said 70
he t6e largest single engagement for export ever
rnads by a New-York banking firm or institution
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
AMERICAN GROCERIES IN LONDON.

One OF the signs Of the "entente cord,aIe.. -
tween England and the United States Is the On
c-easIng demand for American groceries in Eng
land In PiccadiIly. London. one OF the most con-
spicuous signs resds American Groceries {" de
played by Ri Jackson Co.. No. i72. PiccasiIIv
opposite the Burlington Arcade and Bond-st The
Introduction os The speciaities by Jackson & CO
IS not only well appreciated by their English Gus
TONERS but has proved boon TO the members of
the large American colony living IN London
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
FRANCE EXPECTS NO COMPLICATIONS.
N. Pelletan Makes Measuring Speech at
Tuuis Regarding Nations Policy.

Bize-ts. Turss April 2s-At reception ten
cered 20 him by TIE municipality NJ Pelletan.
she French Minister OF Marine. IN a brief speech
declared that France no longer dreamed OF con-
guests ana that her resources would hereafter
be employed 70 fortify her present possessions.
He cId not believe. ne said. that the country
,-o1,id be involved in war and he feared no COM
-,Iicafiorls IL the Far East
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
PRESIDENT HUNTINGToN's DENIAL.
Gave No Hint That Boston University Would
Become Unitarian, He Says.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUNE

Boston April 2s-President Huntington of Boston
University to-day emphatically contradicted the
statement Of the Rev. w. H. Geoghegan- of New
Bedford that the university was likely to leave
the Methodist denomination in the future and
become Unitarian. President Huntington said:
This statement about the university is either
malicious or a foolish fiction There never can be
any merging absorption of any kind. hap
pened TO sit beside Mr. Geoghegan at a banquet
some time ago. but he never mentioned the
doc rs rode
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
SILVER SLIPPERS PLATED.
Eighty Members of Opera Company Stranded
at Winnipeg.
lar TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE. !

ottawa April pa Winnipeg dispatch says that
the Silver Slipper Opera Company OF eighty
members is stranded there. The company arrived
yesterday. and was TO have given it's first per-
Torrance last night. but the members refused to
20 on the stage unless the mana cement paid them
for last Tuesday night, which had been lost
the road and for which they had been locked The
management said the members had broken their
contract by refusing to play. and has dlsbanded
the company there Most of the members belong
IN New-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
REPORTED TERMS OF RUSSIAN LOAN.
Five Per Cent Three-YesI Bonds Likely To
Be Taken, Mainly in France.

Paris April ga number OF American anan-
ciers are now here. One OF them. who is in a
position 20 know, said to-day that a Russian
loan probably would be made before long, at 3
per cent for three years, the bonds selling at
between 81 and 98 The total amount is under
STOOD 20 be between S150OO00e0 and S175O00.-
600 II viii not 5e n the usual form of a loan,
but viii be through short term notes or bonds
Il Is not expected that any OF the bonds will be
rlacec sn the United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-30
DELEGATES TO CHICAGO.

Worcester Mass. April 2S-Ex-ststs Senator
Charles G.. washburn OF Worcester and Samuel
f. Hull Of AIillbury elected delegates 10 the
national convention by the IND Congress District
Republican Convention, held here to-day. President