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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
Ambassador Kapniest Talks.

Paris, March M,-The correspondent Of The Petit Parisienne at Vienna has in- terviewed Count Kapniest. the Russian Ambassador, on the situation in the Bal kans. The Ambassador said he had the fullest confidence in the loyalty and sim cerity of Austria and that both Russia and Austria desired the maintenance of the political status quo in Macedonia and ulation. Macedonian autonomy. he said, was a chimera that could only lead to the eventual absorption of the. country by Bulgaria. which Russia could never permit The Ambassador added that he was very sanguine there would be suc- cessfuI issue of the problem provided the Porte accepted the advice of Russia and. Austria.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
.AI|jANIANS
 ENTRAPPED sO,OOO Surrounded By Shakir PaSha'S Men IRENfoRcEMENTs ASKED
Ten Battall0ns Will Be Sent to Him.
The Report that the Albanian Up- rising had Been Suppressed Appears to Have Been
 Somewhat Premature.

Salonica, March 1.-Twelve battalions of Turkish troops. commanded by shakir .Pasha. have surrounded 10000 Albanians at Babatepe. shakir Pasha has asked for reinforcements.
 Ten additional battalions will be sent to him.
 Pending their arrival shalzir Pasha Is negotiating with the Aibanians.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
SITUATION AT NEW cHwANd.
Trouble Feared at Interregnum oi
 Russian and Japanese Occupations.

Russian and Japanese Occupations.
 Newchwang. March 23.-An informal meeting of the foreign consuls stationed here has been called for the purpose of discussing means for securing the pro- Aection of the property of neutraIs in view of the fact that Newchwang is now surrounded by large Russian forces. hav-
 Ing breastworks and batteries now es-
 ablished at the railway station on the Dast aide of the river Lao, and alaO at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-24
REpoRT rs REPEATEp
Japanese Aver they Made Attack
 March 16.

Berlin, March E.--A special dispatch from yokohama repeats the report sent from Tolxio that the Japanese made an attack on Port Arthur. March IS, and sank Russian battleship.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-11
TEMPESTUOUS WEATHER
IN THE NORTHWEST
Wild Storms Rage Over Washington, Oregon, lda
ho Northern California, Cutting Wires and
Obstructing Traffic

unusual cold commenced yesterday
morning along the coast and as the
day progressed found its way inland,
blowing down fences and uprooting
trees in many sections. Rivers In
some places oyeriowed the lowlands.
The only serious results come from
Roseburg. ore. Dan Cox, a miner,
who was camping In the mountains
near RiJgley with two companions,
was killed by a tree which fell across
the tent. The others escaped unin'
jured.
Gale at Tacoma.
TACOMA, Wash. March lin the
heavy gale which prevailed last night
many trees we're blown down and
electric railway lines blockaded. a
report from the north head Of the
Columbia river says the gale reached
eighty miles An hour there.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-11
/. LOUIS EXPO
sITLoN STAMPS.

SlIlON STAMPS.
WASHINGTON. D. c., March LII
The bureau of printing and engray-
ing is working overtime just now on
the new stamps to be issued in com
memoration of the Louisiana purchase
exposition. Though the stamps will
not be placed on sale before May
considerable time is required to turn
them out as the total number will
amount to almost 4o0.0o0,o0O. Those
who have seen advance proofs OF the
stamps declare them to be superior
from an artistic standpoint to either
the Chicago or Buffalo exposition Is
sues. The series is to include one
cent stamp, with a portrait Of Robert
r. Livingston; two-cent, with por
trait Of Thomas Jefferson; three-cent
with a portrait Of James Monroe; five
cent, with portrait Of William Nc
Kinley, and ten-cent. with small mar
outlining the territory Of the Louisiana
purchase.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-11
CALIFORNIA REPUBLICANS
HOLD CONVENTION.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, March II.
Pursuant to the call 81 Chairman
William M. Gutter, the members OF
the executive committee OF the re-
publican state committee assembled
at the Union League club today to dis
cuss arrangements for the state con.
vention to select delegates to the ma
tional convention at Chicago. The
decisions Of the executive committee
will be submitted for Endorsement to
the meeting of the full state commit
tee here tomorrow. Wednesday, May
Is, appears to be the date most fav.
ored for the state convention. Sac
ramento and Santa Cruz are contest
ing for the convention with the
chances faYoring the flrst-named city,
Sentiment among the committeeman
and other party leaders at the meet
ing seems to be unanimous for the
denomination of President Roosevelt,
though a faint rumor is afloat to the
effect that the Hartman interests will
support an endeavor to have the Cali
fornia delegation sent to the Chicago
convention unpledgei.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-11

SALT LAKT CITY. March 1.-THE
hurricane which. since Wednesday
night last has been ravaging the "a,
cific coast all the way from San Di-
ego 10 British Columbia has greatly
moderated this morning, according to
the meagre reports which are gather.
ed from the almost totally prostrated
telegraph systems San Francisco Is
again cut off from telegraphic COM
munlcation. The storm Is now sweep
ing over Nevada and Utah with Q
mixture Of snow and rain and wind OF
blizzard.llke violence.
oregon Gets its Share.
PORTLAND, Ore, March 1l.-Un'
usual weather conditions have pre-
vailed throughout the states Of Wash
ington, oregon and Idaho for the past
twenty.four hours A windstorm Of
hurricane velocity accompanied BY
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-11

That we appreciate and most heart
lily endorse his action in the Panama
canal Controversy; In the anthracite
coal strike; In the postal fraud affair;
and ID his steadfast support given
those engaged In the investigations
that unearthed the corruption that had
been practiced in the postoffice de-
partment. resulting In the indictment
and subsequent conviction Of the con-
spirators In crime.
That we, the members Of this con-
Ivention, hereby pledge to him our
unanimous support for denomination
and reelection.
That we, as citizens OF Union coun-
ty, take unalloyed pleasure in endors-
ling the administration OF Miguel A.
Otero as governor Of New Mexico, as
one of the best, II not the bcst. ex-
perienced by the territory.
That his wise and economic super
vision OF the affairs Of state has placed
the business Of the territory on q ba-
lsis- executive and judicial and legis-
that has resulted in long strides in
Iher advancement towards tho coveted
position Of statehood.
i That we commend the indefatigable
lefforts Of our delegate in congress.
Hon. Bernard Rodey, who has been
untiring In the representation Of all
matters pertaining to the promotion Of
: Territorial interests for New Mexico.
That we congratulate ourselves in
having our judiciary represented BY
such able expounders Of the intrica-
lcies OF legal questions, and especially
do we endorse the wise and impartial
administration OF the laws In this, the
! Fourth judicial district, by our own
presiding Judge. Hon. William j.
Mills.
That We extend to the people OF
Union county our congratulations up.
on the wise and efficient management
OF the affairs Of the county, and we
also extend to the present officiary of
the county our commendation q their
official acts and approval Of their man
ner Of transacting public business and
Especially the impartial administration
of the assessor.
And be IL further resolved. That 1t Is
the sense II this convention that the
delegates from Union county be and
Fare hereby instructed to vote an a unit
and urge upon the territorial Republi-
con convention the selection Of Gov.
ernur NJ a. otero as a delegate at
large from New Mexico 20 the repub-
lican national convention 10 be held at
Chicago on the 2lst day Of June, 1894
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-11
ADVOCATES OF STATE
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Bill To be introduced in House Within Ten Days
Wilson Won't Make Hard Fight, Good
Chance in Senate

agreed 10 this as d final compromise,
measure.
Delegate Wilson. democrat Of Ari
zona. alone objects. His objection Il
largely political, because while All
zona Ia doubtful, New Mexico Is strong
" republican.
Mr.. Wilson, however. Is not ex
pectcd TO make 4 serious contest,
There is such unanimity on this form
Of statehood among 10 advocates tha
the Bill, which Ii now being framed
is expected 10 stand some chance o
Icing accepted BY the republican lead
ers In the senate
! No attention seems to have beei
1 paid 10 the protests Of the people q
Arizona and New Mexico, reported Il
press dispatches and coming By wir'
daily TO congressman.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-11

(New York Herald.Denver Republican
Specially
WASHINGTON. March li.--state-
hood will not down, and an agreement
has been reached in the house commit
tee on territories TO report a bill with.
In 10 days providing for the admission
OF Arizona and New Mexico as one
state. and Oklahoma and Indian Terri
tory as another.
After several conferences the house
leaders have agreed 70 give this bill .
chance in the house, and II this agree
ment Is carried into effect and vote
taken. II will pass The measure vii
then 20 % Al uncertain fate in the sen
ate.
All the advocates Of statehood saw
one In both branches OF congress hay'
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-11
in THE HALLS
Of CONGRESS
Senate Committee Begins lnyes-
tigation Of Charges Against
Dietrich Of Nebraska
.AAHN's TESTIMONY
Former United States Attorney
for Utah Gives Evidence
against the MOrmons

WASHINGTON. D, G, March ll.
The senatorial inquiry into the
charges against Senator Dietrich Of
Nebraska, began today before spe-
cial committee In Senator Hoar's com
mittee room The inquiry which was
Instituted on demand of Senator Diet.
rich. Is for the purpose OF disproying
the charges on which the senator was
indicted last fall In Nebraska, and
which were dismissed on demurrer.
When the committee assembled Diet.
rich repeated his wish that the inves-
tigation should be the fullest pos
sible. Leopold Hahn, postmaster at
Hastings from 1897 10 1901, was the
first witness. He was succeeded by
Fisher in Office. Hahn related con.
versation with Fisher on April 2S,
1901, relative to Fishers appointment
as postmaster. "He asked me- said
the witness. What the office paid.
l told him $500. He said that that
was what Dietrich wanted him to pay
for the Office. He asked me what I
paid Thurston and replied not one
cent" Replying to q question Hahn
said that when Dietrich was elected
he had given up al idcs q being con
tinued in Office rs he hastf fron. var
ious sources that Dietrich was after
his scalp"
Smoot Hearing.
WASHINGTON, d. G. March liz
Il. B. Critchlow Of Salt Lake City
formerly assistant U. S. attorney In
Utah. was the first witness in thu
Smoot case today. He resumed hi
statement in regard to the condition.
in Utah and the prosecution Of polyga
mlsts.
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Another Bombame Port Arthur Causes Much Apprehension St Petersburg

The cabinet today discussed the press
report that Captain Sawyer Of the u.
S. gunboat Helena now in mud dock
at Chwang, had protested against the
sinking by. the Russians OF junks at
the entrance OF New Chwang harbor.
This government has not received Of
fcial advices on teh subject but II Is
said that the discussion by the mem
bers Of the cabinet Indicated that the
attitude taken by Capt. Shaw would
be sustained.
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FLOOD or
COLLEGE oRAToRY.

TOPEKA, Kans,. March 11.--Arriv.
ing trains today brought to Topeka
large delegations Of students whose
presence in the city Is an indication
OF the interest manifested In the
state oratorical contest, which is to
be held tonight in the auditorium.
The principal colleges Of the state
will be represented and the compe
tition promises to be unusually lively
The orators, their subjects and the
| schools they represent are as follows:
aThe New Man" Carl r. Franz
Emporia college.
"The Problem of the Cities, Arthur
|C. Quaint, Washburn college.
"The Awaking Of China and IL
Significance" w p Goble, Ottawa IN
diversity.
j THE Last Stronghold Of Absolu
ton George Nicholson. Baker uni
versity.
! American Diplomacy" a. p Hud
son, Midland college.
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No More News From eombardmen

No More News From Bombardment.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 11.-2:-
45 p. NIP to this hour no further
news is obtainable of the lombard
ment OF Port Arthur, which was pro
crossing, according to the latest ad-
vices at o'clock yesterday morning.
Military and naval circles are mysti-
fed at the purpose OF the appearance
Of Japanese torpedo boats during the
previous night, as 1t was not accom-
panied BY serious attempt upon the
Russian ships. The bombardment Of
the fleet from position of Lac
Tishin promotory which is five or six
miles from Golden Hill at the en-
trance Of the harbor. Is believed to
indicate that Japanese are afraid 70
risk frontal attack under the guns
of the land batteries.
It is considered doubtful If any Of
the guns of the land batteries can
command the location from which the
Japanese were firing. Some experts
here declare their belief that the only
object Of the Japanese was to keep the
garrison and fleet worried.
As seen BY Port Arthur Newspaper
ST. PETERSBURG. March IL
Copies Of the Novi Erai Of Port Ar
thur which have just arrived give thu
Russian account Of the naval battle a
Port Arthur Of February ?. It say
the Russian squadron was prepared
to resist an attack when the Japanes'
fleet was sighted, with the exception
of the battleshlps Retvitzvan an
Czareyiteh which had been too badl
damaged the previous night to partit
ipate. The enemys fire was directe
chiefly against Golden Hill and tn
electric searchlight batteries. In
only Russian vessels injured IN thl
engagement were the Noyik, the Asi
old and the Diana. 1t is learned late
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-11
New York the
World Center

NEW YORK March 1.-THE fol.
lowing arrangement has been effect
ed by the general manager Of the
Associated Press. All news collected
by the great European news agencies
from Japanese, Korean and Chinese
territory will after today be transmit.
ted TO London BY the Pacific cable ana
United States. Under these new ar.
rangements the frst publication Of
all news viii be made in the United
States. &
Report Of Chimes Refugee.
ITEM TsIN, March liza Chinese
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-11
Warning to
Irrigators

LINCOLN. Neb.. March 1.-THE
government has issued a warning to
irrigators In Nebraska and Colorado
that the Platt river is going dry, ow-
ing to light SHOWS in the mountains
and that water should be used now.
Ii Is feared that no matter how much
water is used now there will be suf-
fering for 1t later, as the little snow
In the mountains Is melting too soon
All the western watersheds are IN
|unfavorable condition.
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AFTERMATH OF THE
PORT ARTHUR FIGHTS
Russians Claim Six Ships We're Damaged and
$50 Men We're Killed Of. Wounded
ACCOUNT GIVEN BY JAPANESE OFFICER
Declares Paper That Only One Battle Ship Was Injured and
That CASUALTIES Were Sixty

that six OF the Japanese ships were
damaged and l50 men killed or wound
ed. The Russian losses as given in
the paper correspond with official re-
ports.
Account by Participant.
CHICAGO, Ills, March n.--Captain
Matsumura, who acted as signal Off
Ger on the Mikasa during the attack
on Port Arthur, Feb. 9, gives an ac-
count Of the fight in the Jill Shimpo.
Japan's most widely circulated news.
paper. of date of Feb. 10. copies Of
which have just been received here.
His story reveals the fact that the
Japanese battleship Fuji was badly
damaged but not disabled, by Russian
shells, while two OF its officers, Com
mander Nakayama and Lieut.. Miura,
were killed by single shell while
standing on the bridge. He states
that the Japanese casualties were,
two officers, three non-commissioned
officers, one man; seriously wounded,
two officers, one non-comissioned of.
|ficer, four midshipmen, eighteen men;
Slightly wounded. four officers, five
noncommissioned officers and twenty
ave men.
Japs Repairing Ships.
VLADlvOSTOK, March 1.-THE
foreign residents Of Nagasaki who
have arrived here. report that all the
Japanese docks are engaged in making
repairs on the ships damaged in the
engagement at Port Arthur.
Captured BY Japanese.
CHE FOO, March 1.-THE two
torpedo boats sent out as scouts from
Port Arthur March Z, have not been
heard from. 1t is feared they fell
into the hands Of the Japanese.
Russians Parade captives.
TEN TSIN, March 1i.--One ofii
| Ger and four Japanese soldiers wht
were recenly captured near Win, Ko
rea, were paraded through the streets
OF Mukden, March 5.
A telegram from Port Arthur 7
St. Petersburg Feb. 20, said that
number of cossacks marching fron
Win had captured Japanese majo
with Ave soldiers and two civilians
Another dispatch from Port Arthu
of the same date said the Cossack
|had captured some Japanese on whor
weer found maps and papers.
Cabinet Will Uphold Consul.
] WASHINGTON, D. c., March IL
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-11
MURDERER DUNN PAYS
PENALTY IN MISSOURI

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-, March II, Mark
Dunn was hanged here at lo:4O to-
day lie murdered Alfred Fenton, a
wealthy farmer at Rushyille. in July
1892. Dunn made a sensational escape
from the jail last Monday After liy.
ing two days and nights in the woods
he went TO the home Of his brother.
inlaw in Andrew county, where he
was captured, Dunn was 2s years
OF age and was married.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-11
SENATOR coRMAN
Is sixTY.FIvE

Il ssf g
WASHINGTON. d. G., March IL
Senator Arthur r. German Of Mary
land was the recipient OF many con-
gratulations from his colleagues In the
senate today on the occasion Of his
slxtyfiSsi birthday. With he excep
ton OF Richard olney. who is sixty
eight years old, and Grover Cleveland
who is sixty-seven Senator German
il the Oldest of the democratic leaders
who have been mentioned as presi
dental possibilities. He Is thirteer
years older than Judge Parker q New
York, one year older than Judge Ora!
Of Delaware. and twenty.one year
older than William J. Bryan.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-11
Election Frauds

DENVER, Colo, March li.7-Jndge
Johnston today took up the election
cases and received the report Of Ex,
pert George II. King, who stated that
Of 726 ballots counted in precinct 2,
ward AZ, the socalled Green county
In the November election, 5S7 were
written by eight men. OF these 5S3
were democratic and four republican,
Various attempts were made to dis.
guise the handwriting.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-11
Strong Endorsement Of the National and Terri
toriaI Administrations By Both Bodies
COMMENTATOR FOR MILLS AND MCFlE
Delegate Rodey Commended for His nrns Work forSiaehoed
Union County nstrnets for Governor Otero


The Republican convention ef San
Juan county elected Granville Pendle.
ton and ]. II. Mccartney as delegates
to the republican convention at Las
Vegas.
Following are the resolutions, which
were adopted.
We express our unbounded conf.
dence In and admiration for President
Roosevelt and his able administration
and are unanimous for his renomina-
tion and election. We fully endorse
his entire administration, both In peace
and in war and point to the able policy
Of expansion, his courageous stand for
Irrigation In the arid west. the building
Of the Panama canal as the great and
prosperous moves of his administra.
tion.
We endorse the territorial admins
tration OF Governor M. A. otero, In
New Mexico as wise, patriotic and con-
servative and for the best interests Of
all the people.
We refer with pride to the Judiciary
Of New Mexico, and point to the mem
Lbers Of our territorial bench as an nbl4
impartial, fearless and honest se
of Judges. who are a credit to this ter
ritory.
The republicans of San Juan coun
| ty especially refer with great pride e
| the wise, able, honest and impartial I'D
ministration Of the Hon. John r. Nc
Fie OF the first judicial district VIII
| has done so much for to maintenance
Of law and order and for the faithful
administration Of justice In the fire
district. We can but refer to him an
his administration Of the laws as a
able. honest, fearless and impartif
Judge in whom the people OF San Jua
county without regard to politics hav
the most unbounded confidence.
The people Of San Juan county ar
nnalterably In favor Of the admiissio
Ito statehood Of the territory Of Me-
Mexico, separate and apart from an
lother joinder or combination, W
want statehood for New Mexico alon
and we believe that we are justly o.
titled 10 II.
We refer with pride to the able an
active work OF our delegate In Coz
gress, b. s. Rodey, both for statehoo
and for irrigation. and as standing IL
all the best interests OF our territor
lin congress.
The Union county resolutions 70
low:
That we endorse the wise and fea
|, less administration OF President The
, dore Roosevelt.
We recognize In his administratio
1.-THE force OF a superior executive abb
lity and d moral courage that COZ
! dems, without fear or favor, dishoi
esty In any official capacity and yigo
ously approves the punishment
those public officers or servants Of u
people, regardless of political affili
tions, who have attempted to prost
rute the interests Of the government
personal aggrandizement.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-11
RODEY'S STATEMENTS
SUBSTANTIATED

- =
the special correspondent Of the Phoenix
Enterprise Washington I'm
aseraned beyond question that the
Delegate Rodey Of New Mexico that he av
without Joint statehood for Arizona and
Mexico holding that position not in advance Of con-
gre but agreeable Its wishes the consensus OF
opinion here statehood accomplished within
Of the generation Joint statehood may Be
, possible" GUY MITCHELL
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-11
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

New Optic: Frank orlemions, Wat
rous. a. II. Wagg. n. "; Peter More,
Grecnburg, III.
Rawlins: w. 9. steward and wife
N. ~.
castaneda: j.. r.. Goodlander. 81
Louis; Ed. G. Conllff, r. G. Carroll
Denver; Richard p. Ines, Washing
ton; w. Z. Neal, Albuquerque; A
Morrison Kansas city; ]. II. Withhold
er, Topeka: w. p. Alexander, Trini
dad.
Eldorado: J. II. Mayhew, Denver.
La Pension: Mrs. r. o. WEIGH, Ger
trude Dunlap. philadelphia; Ben r
Rupp, Sc. Louis; j. r.. Chamberlain
Denver; Matte Leach Peck, Thomp
son, Ill; Alice Hopkins. Clinton, To-.
chas. DE Land, Kansas City; Fred w
Hodges, Denver M. Kahu. Santa Rosa
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-11
Kentucky to be Docked.

Conductor J. M. weIser. who recent
lv returned from Mexico, reports hay.
ing met there Conductor J. Murray.
Conductor Snyder, w II. Coleman,
Mike Jones and others. All doing well
in the railroad service, but pinIng to
no In the land Of the free.
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= = = = = = = = =
ST. PETERSBURG, March II.
7:10 p. m.The Russian tor
pedo boat fotilla left Port Ar
thur at broad daylight this
morning and attacked the Jap
anese fleet. One Japanese tor
pedo boat was sunk and one
Russian torpedo boat destroyer
Beseposhtchodni was sunk.
The fate Of the latter crew is
unknown.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-03-11
CABLE SHIP SCOTIA
AGROUND At GUAM.

ISLAND OF GUAM, March 1.-THE
cable ship Scotia is ashore on the
Spanish rocks. The water Is nearly
up TO the decks and Il will probably
prove O total wreck.