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Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
JAPs IN POSSESSION OF RAIL.
ROAD RUNNING TO RUS.
SIAN STRONGHOLD.
euccEEp IN LANDING TWO BIG
BODIES OF TROOPS ON LAO.
TUNG PENINSULA.
CARS ARMY EvAcUArEs FENe.
HUANcHENe, WHICH is oc.
cUPlED sY ENEMY.

st. Petersburg, May Port Arthur
e cut of from all communication by
land, the Japanese having disembarked
In its rear, occupied the railroad and
cut the telegraph.
The japanese made two landings,
one at Pitsewo, a point on the east
coast of the peninsula about seventy
Eve miles above Port Arthur, and the
other at Port Adams, which is stu
lted on an arm of Society bay, on the
vest coast of the peninsula, directly
opposite and about twenty miles dis
tant from Pitsewo.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
HEARST FORCES WIN
IOWA DELEGATES TO ST. LOUIS
CONVENTION INSTRUCTED
FOR NEW YORKER.

Des Moines, Ia. May 5.-William
Randolph Hearst swept the field in the
Iowa state Democratic convention held
here Wednesday. He had majority
of over $50 in the convention and
Hearst resolutions were adopted, the
Hearst delegations from the contest
ing counties were seated and Hearst's
delegates were selected and the con-
vention was ins ~lcted to vote as a
unit and stanl B.. "harles Walsh as
member Of oatit. committee.
The convt a.. "a D. s;.srous and
the orators. ho.> 'e7e Z. elo many
on both slt:. 'ero 1. I'D, CO. -.
them being d..;s.., :-cm ,ce stage.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
NOMINATE A STA, rIch.
South Dakota Republicans Alas :
Roosevelt Delegates.

South Dakota Republicans Alas i>n:e
Roosevelt Delegates.
Sioux Falls, S. d., May 5.-Republi-
cans of South Dakota Wednesday in
state convention endorsed Roosevelt
for president, elected delegates who
were instructed to vote for Roosevelt's s
nomination at the national convention,
named presidential electors, nominat-
ed full state congressional and judi
cial ticket, and at o'clock adjourned
sine die after being in session about
six hours. The state ticket: Govern
OF. S. H. Elrod, Clark county; lieuten-
ant governor, j. E. McDougal, Mar
shall; secretary of state, D. D. Wipf,
Hutchinson; treasurer, G. B. Collins,
Brown; auditor, ]. F. Halliday, Kings
bury: superintendent of public instruc-
tion, George W. Nash, Lincoln; COM
missioner of school and public lands,
C. j. Bach, Turner; attorney general,
Philo Hall. Brookings; railroad COM
missioner, Black Hills district, DR.. W..
G. Smith, Mead.
Judges Haney, Carson and Fuller
were nominated for reelection to the
supreme court.
Congressman Martin and Burke were
nominated by acclamation for re-elec-
tiOn
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
VICTIM OF H,eHwAYMEN.

Aged Priest succumbs to Injuries In.
flicted by Thugs.
Omaha, May 5.-Rev. Father Ed.
ward Geary, seventy-five years old
pastor of Holy Catholic church, died
.s.eAaesday as the result of injuries in
.,... - T., n by highwaymen Mon.
10. .,s.,. -.sault occurred in
front @ ~ IN. ~, "a men. on.
a 80 49,, oa,,aa ri.
aid, saying he was in dist.e->. >.
fore the highwaymen could search -.
priests pockets, Father Fitzpatric'
frightened them away. A man givin
the name of James Crandall is undei
arrest in connection with the assault
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
Mommsen,s ssRoman Htstorx.v

AOmmsen'0 "ROman HistOry.0
Some one has well said that but for
thee Roman History" MOmmsen would
be great man taken on faith. That
is probably true, but we have the "Ro-
man History" perhaps the most re-
markable piece Of German literature
written in the middle of the nine
teenth century. It is wonderful tes-
timony to the power of humanity over
humanity that the most human work
which Mommsen wrote should be the
most popular. The Roman History"
was the expression Of the whole man.
and IL ever It should cease to have
value as Roman history 1t will never
cease to be Of value as a spiritual doc
ument, as picture Of the hopes and
ideals Of Theodor Mommsen. BY a
happy chance when the book was
brought into the world It appeared in
the naked simplicity of its narrative
without the swaddling clothes Of foot
notes and sources. The clear cut style
showed forth to its best advantage.
The world at large took its statements
- faith. Scholars were at liberty to
test them in other books Of Mommsen
himself or Of other men.-Professor
5esse E. Carter in Atlantic.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
ENTRANCE BLOCKED
PORT ARTHUR HARBoR CLOSED
TO ALL VESSELS EXCEPT
THE SMALLER BOATS.

Toxic, May 7.-Vice Admiral Togo
reports that the entrance to Port Ar
thur is blocked completely to all YES
sells except small boats.
He adds that the Japanese have not
lost a single war vessel, although the
attack resulted in considerable loss of
life.
Tckio, May 9.-The casualties in the
last attempt of the japanese fleet to
block Port Arthur, which took place
on May 8, are one officer, Commander
Takayangi, commanding the steamer
Yedo Maru, and six men, killed; four
men seriously and five officers and
eleven men slightly wounded. Four
teen officers and seventy-four men are
missing and eight officers and thirty
six men were rescued uninjured.
All the officers of the blocking ships,
Including Commander Takayangi, who
was killed, have been decorated and
granted annuities by the emperor.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
RETIRE TO LIAOYANG
FIFTEEN THOUSAND RUSSIANS
BEGIN THE MARCH FROM
NEWcHWANG.

London, May 10.-The Toxic CORE.
spondent of the Daily Chronicle says
that $4,000 Russians are retiring from
Newchwang to Liaoyang.
The correspondent says that Chinese
bandits have destroyed the road to
Tash!chia and to Haicheng. Tashi-
CHA is the junction for the New
chwang branch of the Port Arthur
Mukden route and Haicheng is further
north on the main line. The Russians
are making a new road.
The Russian authorities have promis.
ed to leave sufficient guard to prevent
pillaging by the Chinese bandits.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
WENTZ' BODY FOUND
YOUNG MILLIONAIRE DISAPPEAR.
ED IN WISE COUNTY, VA,
LAST OCTOBER.

Richmond. Va, May "a special
last night from Bigstone Gap, Wise
county, says: The body of E. L..
Wentz, who SO mysteriously disappear
ed Oct. IA, 1903, was found Sunday
afternoon near Kelly View, within a
mile of the place where he was last
seen alive. The body, which was ly-
ing on the ground in plain view, was in
state of preservation suhicient for
Identification.
Young Wentz was the son Of q
Philadelphia millionaire, and was in
charge of his fathers mines in Wise
county. Since his disappearance more
than $4,000 have been offered for
any news of him.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
GENERAL pFLua REPORTS.
Tells Of Investment Of Port Arthur BY
the JAnS.

Tells Of Investment Of Port Arthur BY
the Japs.
st. Petersburg May 1.-THE minis
try Of war has received the following
telegram from Major General Plug,
chief of the military staff:
According to the information I
have received, seven OF the eIe>.i.'s
transports, and afterwards about TO. ty,
appeared opposite Pitsewo on the
evening Of May 4.
"On the morning Of May 5. the
Japanese began to land at Pitsewo.
and on the coast near Cape Ts. minal.
about fifteen miles southwest or Pltse-
wo, under cover Of artillery fire.
AT this moment about sixty tfa.s'
ports were observed bearing down up
on the whole front and our posts re-
tired from the shore.
"All papers in the postoffce al Pit
sewo were removed and the Russian in
habitants abandoned the town.
According to Chinese reports. by
the evening Of May 5. about 10000 of
the enemy's troops had landed and
taken up quarters in the Chinese VIZ
lagos near the posts of debarkation.
1.-THE enemy sent two columns of
about one regiment each, one in a
westerly direction and the other to
the southwark.
ION May 6. a passenger train from
Port Arthur was fired upon mile and
q quarter outside Polandien. about
forty miles north of Port Arthur, by
100 Japanese infantrymen occupying
the heights east of the railway. The
train carried many passengers, 200
sick occupying an ambulance carriage
flying the Red Cross flag. Two of the
sick were wounded. The train sue
ceeded in reaching Polandien."
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
It is we'll to keep the people in mind:
that the Republicans in the house

It is we'll to keep the people in mind
that the Republicans in the house
stand like stone wall against a con-
gressional Investigation into the posi-
Office department. Wherefore? hvf'
IDENTIFY because they believe that tae ,l
half has not been told concerning !.
rottenness and that the truth woula
hurt them in the impending campaign
Turn on the light.-Champ CLARK
Tie French nation has undouoteuv
put women on a higher scale than na'
the British. Wife beating is unknoxn w.
among our Gallo friends, exctau@ s
though they are, and, as every Wv Wv
knows at home, that pastime IS Dm ~,
monty INDUCED in by our lower class.y .,
ct the expense of 2s. Cd. fine.-Nat'oD''
Review.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
SEALING scnooNERs rR,um9H
AND uMsa,NA HAVE BEEN
GIVEN UP FOR LOST.
Vessels Were Engaged in Operations
Alono the North Pacific Coast and
Wreckaae Found Indicates the Loss
Of soth-Forty.two Persons ee!ievsa
to Have Perished on Board the III
Fated Craft.

Victoria, B. c.. May 9.-The sealing
schooners Triumph and Umbrina, Of
this port. have been given up as los.
at sea with all hands. Captain Ham
of the sealing schooner Jessie. which
has just arrived from cruise along
the coast from California to Queen
Charlotte islands, picked up south of
the Columbia river broken sealing
boats and canoes, part Of a schcoaer's
rail. davit and other tackle belonging
to the schooner Umbrina. When last
spoken the sealer was headed for the
west coast of Vancouver island to
land her mate, who was very i'll. Since
then she has not been heard of and is
long overdue. The Umbrina was
owned by Captain Peppet, and carried
a half white, half Indian crew, twenty
three all told, and was one of the
largest Of the fleet in Queen Charlotte
sound.
Captain Ham found a schooner's
boom with sail attached and from in
dications known to him he believes it
belonged to the Triumph, also long
overdue, and not amongst the feet
now bound for the Siberian coast. The
Triumph carried white crew of nine
teen and was the oldest and largest Of
the Victoria sealers. The owners
have abandoned hope.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
CONTINUE TO RETIRE
RUSSIANS EvAcUATE FENGhuAN
cHENG WITHOUT GIVING
BATTLE TO JAPS.

st. Petersburg, May 7.-According
to persistent rumor General Kuro-
patkin decided not to give battle at
Fenghuancheng. The Russians have
fallen back and the japanese have oc-
cupied the place.
The Russian retreat from Fenghuan-
cheng is confirmed. The japanese
pressed the retreating troops, though
with few losses to either side.
The Japanese destroyed the railway
at Port Adams, blowing up the bridges.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
sTuNs THE RUSSIANS.
Loss on the Yaiu Far Greater Than
Anticipated.

Loss on the YaIu Far Greater Than
Anticipated.
st. Petersburg, May 5.-The Rus
sian losses at the battle Of Kiulien-
cheng were 1000 men and 40 officers
far greater than previous reports in
dicated.
Thisis the official estimate ofGeneral
Kashtalinsky. who directly command
Cd the division that suffered the brunt
Of the attack and whose report was re-
csived Wednesday by the emperor.
Many are inclined to place the Rus
sian losses even higher. General
Kashtalinsky mentions also that more
than 100 wounded had arrived at
Fenghuancheng and these may not
be included In his calculations. He
made no attempt to estimate the Japa-
nose losaes. merely stating that they
must have been colossal.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
STANLEY rs STRICKEN
NOTED AFRICAN EXPLORER DIES
IN LONDON OF PLEURo.
PNEUMONIA.

London, May 1o-sir Henry NJ.
Stanley, the African explorer, is dead.
10 expired of pleuro-pneumonia.
~ary Morton Stanley was born at
Dene.yL Wales, in 1841. and came to
Uni.> '4ates in 1857. He was
adoItec by Stanley, New Or
10 negrNs.. t.. 1870 and again in
1S74 stanl.. "0s sent by the New
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, May 9.-Wheat = May,
9lMc; July, s6kc; old. s. .s@S7Ac;
Sept. sO7s@s1c; old, s2he. Corn
May, 471sc: July. 4sa4c; Sept. 4skc;
Dec, 44hc: oats-May. 414sc; July,
3S1kc; Sept. S01kc. Pork-May, s1l.-
so; July, $11.G71k; Sept. s11.S77a. Flax
Cash, Northwestern, $1.09; South
western, $1.O1h; May, $1.011a; July,
S1.041h; Sept, SLOT. Butter-Cream-
cries, 13@1Skc; dairies, 13@17c.
Eggs-15A @15hc. Poultry-Tuy..eys,
12c; chickens, lie.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
IN ORDER TO RAISE PRICES.
Michigan and wisconsin shinale Men
Will curtaii Production.


Escanaba, Mich, May 7.-Represen
tatives Of thirty-one shingle manufac-
turing companies of Northern Wiscon-
''~ and the peninsula Of Michigan. ua-
80. :ie "ame g tho Northwestern
e;n:nS:e -. 's~+urers' association,
met here 80. So. ." curtail the
production of shln.'"- sss'.,. the price
of the product is raised t. the normal
level.
The manufacturers claim they are
unable to make shingles without loss
at the present price and some mills
may not open for work at all this
season.
The price of shingles in the Central
West, it was claimed by Members &
the association, has been driven to a
bed rock basis by shipping into the
territory great quantities Of shingles
from the Pacific coast.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
WHILE FoRDlNe STREAM.
ioman and Three Children Lose Their

Woman and Three Children Lose Their
Lives.
Milan. Kan. May 9.-While fording
the Chickaska river one mile north of
here a wagon containing w. Hanlan,
wife and five children was overturned.
The woman and three children were
drowned. Mr.. Hanlan rescued two
children after several hours effort.
The bodies of the four drowned have
not been recovered.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
pEss IS NOMINATED.

Benjamin Hanford Named for Running
Mate by Socialists.
Chicago, May 6.-Eugene v. Debs
was during the afternoon nominated
es the Socialist candidate for president
Of the United States. Benjamin Han
ford of New York city was nominated
for vice president. Neither Of the
candidates had any opposition.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12

Insects are scrupulously clean in
their personal toilet and often brush.
comb and wash themselves, a service for
which they are admirably provided with
natural implements. This habit Ii trans.
'fefred to communal affairs. The streets
within the city bounds and the gates
ana external plaza and country roads,
leading into the foraging fields. % with
agricultural ants. are kapt free from
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, May 9.-Wheat-In store
No. hard, 94Ac; No. l Northern,
92Ac: No. 2 Northern, 9OAc. To arrive
No. I hard, 94Ac; No. Northern,
92Ac; No. Northern. 90Ac. On
track-No. I Northern, 92Ac; No. z
Northern, 90Ac; May. 92Ac: July,
92lkc; Sept. S1Ac. Flax-In store, to
arrive and May, $1.08; July. $1.O91a;
Sept, $1.1OA: Oct, $1.1011.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
CHICAGO Union Stock Yards.

Chicago. May 9.--Cattle-Good to
prime steers, $5.0o@5.55; poor to me-
dium, S3.90@4.S5; stockers and feed.
ers, S3.00@4.5o: cows, sl.75@4.4O;
heifers, $2.25@4.6O; calves, $2.5O@
500. Hogs-Mixed and butchers, s4.75
@4.S71s; good to choice heavy, $3.50
@4;s5; rough heavy, $4.65@4.sO; light,
$A.65@4.80. Sheep-Good to choice
wethers, $4.75@5.25; Western sheep,
clipped. $4O0@5.25; native lambs,
$4:75@5.75; Western, clipped. s4.75@
6.75; Western, wooled. S6.OO@6.S5.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
st. Paul Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul, May 9.-Cattle-Good to
choice steers. $4.50@5.00; common to
fair, $3.50@4.25: good to choice cows
and heifers, s3.25@4.25; veals, $3.25@
$50. Hogs-$4.45@4.75. Sheep-Good
to choice yearling wethers. $4.75@
Sis; good to choice lambs. $5.1O@5.65.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
QUOTATION:
Minneapolis Wheat

Minneapolis, May 9.-Wheat-AIay.
93Ac: July, 9S2ac; Sept, $3.50. On
track-No. hard, 97Ac: No. North.
ern. $3.50; No. Northern, 94Ac.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
n,,,ea In the Bud

N1VV00 IN tuo D :. 4ho
Mr.. Gadabout-Ive heard tna. :.
Mewliweds, who always seemea ~ r
living 80 happily. are going to ols. ',..
up housekeeping and that shes sS..s ~
hack to her mothers. What does -. =.
indicator Mr.. Wise Cfriend o.
Newliweds)-It indicates that some -
= lying.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
BRITISH DEFEAT TIeErANs.
Nearly Two Hundred Killed During {.
o&.hkoen aa$$lA

Nearly Two Hundred Killed During 5
Stubborn Battle.
British Camp, Karo Pass, Tibet,
May 9.-A stiff fight Friday to drive
the Tibetans from their positions two
miles below the pass lasted for six
hours.
The Tibetans, numbering 1.5OO, held
the positions with great tenacity and
lost nearly 200 before they were ex-
PEELED. The British losses were Cap
tain Bethune and three men killed
and twentY-one men wounded.
A snow storm prevailed throughout
the fight.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12

York Herald to Africa, where he found
Livingston, discovered the source Of
the Congo, and his work later under
direction of the king of Belgium, re-
suited in the founding of the Congo
Free State. Mr. Stanley was for many
years a Liberal Unionist member Of
parliament, and was the author Of
numerous books on travel and explora-
tion.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
RIOTS IN WARSAW.

One Student Killed and Two Hundred
Persons Arrested.
Posen, Prussia. May 7.-Warsaw
newspapers received here state that
two hundred persons were arrested
and one student was killed In the
streets on May 3, the anniversary OF
the promulgation Of the Polish consti.
tuition.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12

held up the casnler. All the days ie-
ceipts, amounting to over $1,000. was
secdred and placed IN sat-hal, and
the men escaped before the a.slm
could be given.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
chinsse sscomine Excited.

lslfow York, May 9.-According to
aXv3cAs from the North, cables the
IafSidts Peking correspondent, the
nHfiye Chinese are becoming excited
51 11rfne to reports which are reaching
Usm Of continued success Of the jap.
aSoee arms.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
REMOVES TO HARelN.

Vlceroy Alexieff Transfers Russian
Headquarters.
st. Petersburg. May 9.-Viceroy AL
exieff has telegraphed to the emperor
announcing the transfer OF his head
quarters to Harbin.
The admiralty reports that Rear Ad-
miral Jessen's squadron is at Vladi-
vostok.
1t is officially announced that Cen
eral Kuropatkin's headquarters will
remain at Liaoyang. He has no inten-
ton, at least for the present, of retir-
ing from his position there.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
WILL SUPPORT PARKER.
Connecticut Democrats Send instruct
ed Delegation to ST. Louis.

ed Delegation to ST. Louis.
Hartford. Conn.,, May I'm one Of
the stormiest gatherings the party ever
held in Connecticut the Democratic
state convention chose fourteen dele
gates to the st. Louis convention and
Instructed them to vote as unit for
Alton B. Parker of New York as the
presidential nominee.
Parker delegates were selected by 2
vote of more than 2 to over the
Hearst candidates. 6%
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12

What do Ne live for Il It y ~ a.sa, I
rake life lsss dlMcult TO eacu
-0eoege Eliot
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
cnLoRoFoRMs CONVERSATION
Great Excitement 1t Indiana Revival
Meeting.

Christian Holiness people were in the
midst Of an enthusiastic revival meet
ing at their tabernacle here during the
day an unknown person dashed . big
bottle Of chloroform over the congre-
cation. Numerous persons were so
overcome that they had to be dragged
to the doors before they revived.
Courier Democrat., 1904-05-12
CHICAGO RESTAURANT RossEp.
Two Men Raid the Place and Get
Away With Over $1,000.

Chicago, May 9.-Two we'll dressed
robbers raided Kinsley's restaurant In
the downtown district last nigbt and
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-01

Very best values In hosiery and under.
wear at Miss Williams.
II you wish a correct likeness, fine ar
tistic work, and pictures that will moi
fade, Sturtevant's Is where you get 1t.
The Somerset reporter., 1904-12-01

Judklns sells best fitting corsets.
FUR coats are cheap, $40 AID up, at
Norton's.
Try 1t once, you'll be happy. Buck
MANS got 1t.
Eggs twenty-six cents a dozen at &.
T. GoodTich's.
A frat class carriage painter wanted at
once al L. w. Chsse's new paint shop.
None but the best need apply.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-14
AN INTERNAL EXPLOSION.
Mine May Not Have Caused Petropav-
loysk pisaster-Many Officers Killed.

Mine May Not Have Caused Petropav-
lovsk Disaster-Many Officers Killed.
ST. Petersburg, April 14.--While Vice
Admiral Stark. formerly in command
OF the Russian fleet at Port Arthur,
believes the Petropavlovsk struck a
floating mine there arg those in naval
circles who believe the explosion was
anternal and not external. In support
OF this theory 1t Us declared the bodies
OF the victims were fearfully burned.
some repors saying Makaron was
blown TO pieces.
The loss OF life was more serious
than at first supposed, it being learned
that Makaroffs whole naval staff was
on board the Petropavlovsk.
Alarming reports prevail regarding
Grand Duke Cyrdrs condition. It is
eaid he is in a high fewer, aggravated
by the shock. which it is feared may
bring about crisis. Members of his
family are greatly disturbed. The
wounded grand duke was exceedingly
popular and heir to the throne after
Grand Duke ,Michael's. the emperors s
brother, it being generally understood
Grand Duke Vladimir, Cyrirs father,
would waive his rights in his sons
favor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-14
EXTENT OF THE DISASTER
TO RUSSIA INCREASES
AS FACTS BECOME KNOWN

meagerness of the kilograms is at
tributed to the confusion due to the
death of Makaroff. Not until 10 O'Clock
this morning had fresh news reached
of voluminous cipher telegram, which
was Immediately sent to the admiralty
to be deciphered. This may take long
time and it is doubtful whether the
contents will be given out before late
in the day.
In the opinion of the emperor's ad-
yisors, the Petropavlovsk disaster oc-
Cured yesterday morning about :.
o'clock 1t is presumed that Makarofr
had sailed out from Port Arthur on the
previous day to locate the enemy ana
had been cruising all night when he
sighted the enemy giving pursuit un-
ii! the Japanese reinforcements ap-
peared, then putting back for the she.-
ter of the guns of Port Arthur. This
explains the second sentence in Rear
Admiral Grigorovitch's telegram: "Our
squadron was under Golden HILL"
From private advices it IS learned tha.
Grand Duke Boris was standing on
Golden Hill watching his brothers ship
when the catastrophe occurred. Not a
single paper here has special telc-
gram from Port Arthur this morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-14
DUE TO ACCIDENT.
European Capitals Accept That Yer.
sion Of the PetropavIovsk Affair.

European Capitals Accept That Yer.
sion Of the Petropavlovsk Affair.
Paris, April 14.-President Loubet to-
day telegraphed the Gar his profound
condolences on disaster to the Petro-
pavlovsk and death OF Makaroff This
dispatch, together with those of En-
peror William and the king OF Italy,
sent yesterday. is regarded here as
significant of the acceptance of Euro
pean governments that the sinking OF
the Petropaptovgk was due to accident
and not to battle with the Japanese.
Officials says condolences over the re-
suit of battle might involve questions
of neutrality. whereas condolences over
an accident do not involve neutrality.
Prior to sending Loubet's telegram the
French embassy at ST. Petersburg had
received official assurance the accident
Was due to the Petropavlovsk striking
a mine, which had become loosened
from its moorngs during a recent
storm. Some special dispa atches re-
ceived here assert the Japanese tor
pedoed the Petropaylovsx. but officials
accept the Russian version of the sink
ing battleshap.