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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-29

pecially the Times, was demanding what
would Undoubtedly have led to war, when
he was hooted in the public streets and fol-
lowed much against his will by a detective
on a bicycle, Count Benkendorf preserved
not only the calmest and most friendly de-
meanor but frankly admitted to Lord
Lansdowne that Russia might be IN the
wrong on every point.
The ambassador did not stand On his
dignity or even resent the bitter ridicule
of Admiral Rojestvensky's report, merely
reiterating that whether the report was
right or wrong, neither he nor LORD LanS-
downe were the proper authorities to de-
eide In this view France and Germany
sympathized, and even Lord Lansdowne
eventually acquiesced. 1t is thought that
the foreign secretary's efforts to arrive at
an honorable and peaceful settlement were
made infinitely harder by the attitude or
the leading papers
The inevitable disappointment conse-
quent upon the British public's failure to
grasp the true tone of the negotiations was
strilIingly evinced today by the Standard S
outspoken disapproval of the settlement.
The admiralty today rescinded its order
stopping all naval leave, and the Pail Mall
Gazette says that although all danger OF
war has passed great naval demonstration
in the nature of practice is being planned
as sequel to the hostile mobilization
which the Associated Press originally point
ed out was quite likely to occur.
Lord LandsdOWne and Ambassador Ben
kendorff today further discussed the COM
position of the international commission,
but no final decision was reached. 1t Is
thought possible some British naval officers
may participate in the inquiry going on at
at Vigo, similar to the courtesy being ex-
tended by Great Britain as in it's offer to
the Russian embassy to send representa-
tive to the inquiry at Hull
The foreign office thoroughly agrees with
the Russian understanding as to the moral
obligation to carry out the findings of the
international commission.
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LONDON COMMENT.
General Satisfaction Over Commission
of INQUIRY.

LONDON. October 29-Profound satisfac-
ton over the fact that an arrangement has
been reached and the entire certainty that
the result of the commission of inquiry will
be to discredit Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's
statements anent the presence of torpedo
boats among the North sea fishing fleet
marks the comments of the London after
noon newspapers almost universally. The
admirals story, it is pointed out, has the
great advantage that it is capable Of pre-
else proof or disproof. The Russian ad-
miral can only make good his case by pro-
ducing the vessel whose presence he alleges
was among the trawiers, says the West
minister Gazette This feeling that the Brit
ish contention will be upheld pervades all
classes and disposes the public TO calmly
await the verdict.
Trading on the stock exchange opened
buoyantly and prices considerably advanced
all round
The composition of the international COM
mission Is the immediate subject of COM
munications passing between St Peters
burg and London. 1t has been suggested
that II shall be comprised of five admiralS,
French Russian and English. and two from
smaller powers, possibly Denmark and Hol-
land, to he nominated by their respective
governments. Nothing yet, however. has
definitely been decided. No American menu
Der has been suggested. though there might
be an opening therefor in the proposal
that one law jurist from a neutral power
shall be included in the commission.
Thus far no time limit has been fixed for
the end of the inquiry. Alter fuller COM
-nunication with St Petersburg, IL is now
understood upon the conclusion of the In
quiry now proceeding at Nigo all the Rus
sian ships will be allowed to proceed. only
the material witnesses being detained.
The board of trade inquiry is likely to be
opened at Hull early next week, and will
be presided over by naval officer. prob
ably Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge, assisted
by leading lawyer, the case being in
charge of the solicitor of the board of
trade The inquiry will be confined to as
certaining the circumstances from fisher
mems point of view and assessing the
damage. The Russian embassy has not
vet decided whether to accept the govern
ment's invitation tn send a representative
report of the evidence Will be forwarded
10 the international commission. The
board of trade inquiry will express no
opinion on the action of the Russian
squadron.
After the excitement of the last few days
a complete lull now prevails In diplomatic
circles although Ambassador Benkendorff
had short interview with Lord Lans-
downe this afternoon.
Mr. Balfour is playing golf.
How hard Ambassador Benkendorn
worked for peace probably will never be
thoroughly known.
When almost every English paper. es-
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DESIGNATED FOR EXAMINATION.
Candidates for Positions in the Naval
Pay Corps.

1t is announced at the Navy Department
that the following named young men have
been designated for examination for ap-
pointment as assistant paymasters in the
navy, the examination to take place at the
navy yard, Washington, November IL
Raymond S. Jones, Iowa; Austin c. Scott,
Hawaii; William C. Wise, jr., Florida
Walter K. Ross Harrisburg. Pa: Frank Z.
Evans of this city; John n. Jordon, Maine;
Clarence E. Breckenridge jr., haywood, N.
j.; James K. Julian, Indianapolis, Ind. ;
Walter w. Crow, Murphysboro H., and
Howard H. Alkire, Columbus, Ohio.
George G. Gage, Oakland Cal, and Noah
Hathaway, Vallejo, Cal, will be examined
at the same time at the navy yard, Mare
Island, Cal, and Harry II. Sebree Manila,
F. l., will be examined at the naval station.
Cavite, p. l.
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BARRED FROM THE MAILS.
Fraud Orders Issued Against Two
San Francisco Concerns.

The United Commercial Company and the
Pacific Funding and Security Company,
both of San Francisco, Cal. have been bar
red from use of the malls for operating a
scheme whereby they claim to be able to
give $16O in exchange for $50, paid at the
rate of 81 week.
The records of the Post Office Depart
ment show THAT the companies retained for
their own uses 20 cents Of each payment of
81, applying SO cents towsrd the redemp-
ton of the contracts as they matured.
These contracts were numbered consecu-
lively, and when the company had received
S16O from all the contracts then issued the
money was applied to the redemption of
the contract bearing the lowest number.
The assistant attorney general of the
Post Ohice Department thBught that in this
case Peter paid Paul, and recommended
concerns. This was dosm and signed by
Postmaster General WyniIe.
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Nothing Known at London.
RUSSIAN SHIPS AT VIGO.
Rojestvensky Still Insists Torpedo
Boats Attacked Him.

VIGO Spain. October 29.-The Russian
SQUADRON is still in port. Upon the main
question relative to the identity of the Jap
anese torpedo boats said to have been seen
among the Hull fishing fleet during the
night of October 21-22, Vice Admiral
Roiestvensky said to the Associated Press
today:
"Rumors had reached me that the Jap
anese would attack the squadron, and when
/ suddenly saw that night the two torpedo
boats between our two divisions and heard
the noise of the firing of torpedoes 1
doubted not that they were Japanese.
prince Keretelli. an officer on board the
battle ship Emperor Alexander III, told me
that the transport Areadaur was surround
ed by eight torpedo boats or vessels carry
ing torpedo tubes The Areadaur signaled
her danger. and when our battle ships ad-
vanced we did not for one moment suppose
that the attacking vessels could be fisher
men.
His Story Secuted at Tokyo.
TOKYO October $3.50 p.m.-The re-
ported statement of an officer on board the
Russian battle ship Emperor Alexander III
with the Russian Baltic squadron, now at
Vigo Spain, to the effect that there were
foreign torpedo boats among the Hull
trawlers when they were fired upon re-
Gently by the Russian warships, and that
the Japanese government was said to have
purchased torpedo boats in England. cou-
pied with the insinuation that the torpedo
boats with the trawlerS were japanese, has
been received in Japan with a mixed feel
ing of Indignation and derision.
1t is officially declared in the most posi-
tive terms that Japan has neither purchase d
nor ordered single torpedo boat in Elig-
land since the outbreak of the war
Rojestvensky Reported Sick at Vigo.
a prominent officer on the Japanese naval
staff said today that he believed the Rus
sian Baltic fleet would not come far on their
way east. He did not believe the Russian
government desires to send it at all and
1t was likely that the trawler affair in
the North sea would be used as an excuse
for the recall of the fleet. Instancing rea-
sons upon which he based his belize he
says that the fleet commander, Admiral Ro-
jestvensky sick when he left port, and
it seemed very improbable that the Rus
sian government. II their intentions Were
serious, would send sick admiral to navi-
gate many thousands of miles to combat a
superior force at the end of 4 long cruise
'If there were any torpedo boats among
the trawlng fleet which was fired upon by
the fleet, it was the duty of the Russian Of
ficer In command he said, Ito pursue them
and investigate the base of their dispatch.
Russia by delay was seeking to rcrder the
diplomatic situation with England more
critical to afford a plausible excuse to re-
call its fleet.
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Changes on Rifle Practice Board.

Maj. Louis J. Magill, assistant adjutant
and inspector, United States Marine Corps,
has been appointed a member of the ma
tional board for the promotion of rifle
practice, vice Maj. Rufus H. Lane, assist
ant adjutant and inspector, United States
Marine Corps, who was relieved at his own
request. having been detailed for duty in
the Philippine Islands. Capt. Grote Hutch
eson, general staff, U. S. A, has been de-
tailed as member of the board, vice Maj
John F. GuilfOyle, assistant adjutant gem
eral relieved
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ALEXIEF TO LEAVE HARBIN.
He is Expected to Arrive in st. Peters.
burg November ID.

CHEFOO October 29-Advices received
here from Harbin say that Viceroy Alexiefr
and his entire staff will leave Harbin to-
morrow They expect to arrive in ST.
Petersburg November Il. The Russian
consul here says Alexieff's recall is due to
the need of his advice in framing new
plans for the Manchurian campaign. Other
Russians. including one official. confirm
the reports from other quarters that Alex
ieffs recall is permanent, and that 1t is
due to imperial dissatisfaction with his
services.
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THE WHIPPLE SELECTED.
Temporary Experimental Wireless Sta
ton to Be Established.

With a view of ascertaining whether the
wireless telegraph may be extended to the
smaller boats. the Navy Department has
just completed plans for the establishment
of temporary experimental wireless sta
ton on torpedo boat destroyer. If it can
be shown that the destroyers may be prof
itably equipped with this means of COM
munication, 1t will be an easy matter to
extend the wireless to the torpedo boats.
The Whipple, flagship of the second torpedo
boat fiotilla, has been selected for the sys-
tenn under trial.
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German Ambassador Going Home.

Baron Won Sternburg, the German am
bassador, expects to sail about November
% for few weeks visit to his home in
Saxony. He will probably have an audi
ence with the emperor at Berlin before his
return. Baroness Sternburg viii probably
accompany the ambassador and they will
return to Washington for the new year
receptiOn.
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in the report of the Industrial commission
Of 1900. That report makes nineteen vol
umes, and an immense edition of it was
printed, so that 1t is in the hands of not
only every library in the country that
would accept copy of it, but 1t is also
in the bands of thousands of individuals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-29
For Heroisrn in Spanish War.

The Secretary of the Navy mas awarded
medals of honor and a gratul.y of S100 to
Peter Johnson and George Manoney first
class firemen. United States navy, for their
heroism on the occasion of the blowing oul
oe a gasket of boiler on board the United
States steamship Vixen off Santiago de
Cuba, June 1, 1898 Mahoney is now GU
of the service and the department has been
unable to find him.
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WRECK ON NORTHERN PACIFIC.
Engine and Four Cars Derailed-One
Man Killed.

SPOKANE, Wash, October 29.-The
North Coast limited on the Northern Pa
cific was wrecked near LIND, Wash, to-
day. The engine and four cars are said 10
have been derailed, and one passenger
killed and two seriously and several Slight
ly hurt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-29
Illness of Mr.. Bobroff.

Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador
today received a cablegram from Russia
telling of the illness of Mr.. Bobroff, second
secretary of embassy here Mr.. Bobroff
is now at the home of his family in Russia
and is said to be suffering from typhoid
fever
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Secretary Morton,i Return.

Secretary Morton returned here this morn
ing from New York. whore he attended
last night the dinner Of til alumni. of the
Naval Academy
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Contract for New oun carriage.

Gen. Crozier. chief Of otdnance. has made
a contract with A. H. Emery of Stamford,
Conn, for the construction of a ten-inch
disappearing gun carriage, 10 cost 85.343
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-29
MOVEMENTS OF WARSHIPS.
Russian Vessels at Tangier - Salutes
Are Exchanged.

TANGIER, Morocco, October 29.-Foul
Russian cruisers, three torpedo-boat de-
stroyers and five colliers arrived here this
morning The Russian flagship exchanged
salutes with the French cruiser Kleber and
the British cruiser Diana.
The Russian vessels now here comprise
the battle ships Osliabia, Sissoi Veliky and
Navarin, the armored cruiser Admiral Max
himoff and seven torpedo boats, besides
Golfers.
The Russian officers say they will remain
here about a week. 1t is rumored that
they will remain at Tangier until the IN
ouiry into the North incident is ended
British Ships Leave Gibraltar.
GIBRALTAR. October 29.-The British
battleships Jupiter and Magnificent sailed
from here today, going westward. Their
destination is believed to be Tangier.
The British second-class cruiser Doris
which has been patrolling the straits, also
called westward after communicating with
the flagship of Vice Admiral Lord Charles
Peresford. the commander of the channel
squadron.
To Provision Squadron.
yIGO Spain, October 29.-The British con-
sul here has received instructions to pre-
mare for provisioning the channel squadron
which arrives at Nigo tonight or tomorrow.
The marine commandant has been au-
thorized to permit the Russian squadron 10
rnnain at this mort should the inquiry into
the North sea incident be held here.
Nothing Known at London.
LONDON. October %, 5:25 p.m.-The for
eign office informs the Associated Press
that it knows nothing of the British chan-
mel squadron going to Vigo, as announced
in a dispatch from that place so 1ar as
akxsn he
not going to Vigo. 1t presumes the BRUSH
consuTs instructions to provide for provls-
Joining the squadron were received from
Vice Admiral Beresford when the SITUATION
was serious. and there were prospects that
the squadron might be ordered to the neigh
borhood of the Russian squadron.
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Russian Representation Invited.
What Saved the Day.
specIsl Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, October ga cablegram
from London says: 1t was the mediation
of NJ. Delcasse that prompted Russias offer
to arbitrate and Great Britain's prompt ac-
ceptance. In a word, Anglo-French under
standing saved the day. Lord Lansdowne
viewed the whole situation from the out
set in the light of two factors of highest
Importance
The certainty that the United States
would regard RuSSiaS course substantially
as Britain has regarded it, and the prob
ability, amounting to moral certainty, that
France would not consider the provisions of
any pact she has with Russia applicable to
a conflict between the latter power and
Britain arising out of causes not logically
connected with the Manchurian struggle.
France would not feel bound under the
"Asiatic amendment to the French-Rus-
sian alliance to aid Russia against Japan if
the United States should be forced into war
with Russia over a repetition OF the Dog
ger Bank incident at the expense of Amer
lean shipping. Such a supposition this
is not fantastic, for America has consider
able shipping in the waters where the
Baltic fleets expect to go.
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PURPOSE OF INQUIRY
Commission to Investigate
North Sea Incident.
TO DETERMINE FACTS
DETAILS ARE NOW BEING WORK
ED OUT IN LONDON.
No Effort at Arbitration-Russia Offer
ed Representations -Rojestvensky
Asks to Be Relieved.
TO DETERMINE FACTS

ST. PETERSBURG. October 29 5:15 pm
The details of the convention for the con-
stltution of an international commission To
establish the facts in the North sea Incl
dent are being worked out in London The
agreement between the two governments, 1t
is authoritatively stated here, goes fur
ther than to have recourse to a commits
sion. under The Hague convention to de-
termne the facts. which. in the language
OF article fourteen. "leaves the conflicting
powers entire freedom as to the effect to
be given to the statement
The finding of the court, however will
constitute binding. moral obligation upon
each power which IS expected to take the
action called for without further repre-
sentations from the other. but leaving the
aggrieved government free in case the
ton taken is not considered adequate to
make such demands as it deems the
casion warrants. The commission is ex-
pected to be constituted promptly.
The statement is positively made tnis
afternoon, though ii is impossible to con-
firm II. that the emperor last night received
telegram from Admiral Rojestvensky
saying that in view of what had occurred
he asked to be relieved of his command.
1t is also stated that a telegram from,
the emperor communicated to Rojestvensay
al Copenhagen was a warning about the
Hull. AS previously cabled a rowboat
which took off the telegram to the squad
rons reported to have been fired upon.
Purely Commission of Inquiry.
THE HAGUE, October 29.-The officials
of the court of arbitration indorse the view
voiced by Premier Balfour at Southamp-
ton last night, that under the terms of The
Hague convention the commission to be ap-
pointed for the purpose of investigating the
North sea incident will be purely a commits
sion of inquiry without any power to act
arbitrator.
Russian Representation Invited.
ST. PETERSBURG October 20 1:4O pm
Great Britain has invited Russia TO be rep
resented on the board of trade inquiry at
Hull into the North sea incident.
Germany has not yet made representa-
tlons to Russia in the case Of the Ger
man fishing vessel Sonntag, fired on by
Russian warships, October 81, off Horns
Reef.
United States Consul and Mrs. Watts are
leaving ST. Petersburg for two months
cation, which will be mostly spent in
France
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Postmaster warhelds Trial.

A report from Washington, according 10 the
Baltimore World, says
''For the safety of the administration the
suit of the government VS.. Postmaster ).
Davies Warfeid is not to be hurried.
The condition of the suit IN the local court
bears out this statement 10 no uncertain line.
The case is not yet ready for trial. Every
indication is that it will not be put upon the
assignment prior 10 Judge Morris taking his
summer vacation. This means that it cannot
be tried in all probability before the middle
Of September.
There appears no indication In the Office OF
District Attorney John G. Rose to push the
case. This morning his assistant, Morris A.
Soper, declared uuhesitatingly, however, that
so far as he knew the administration was tax.
ing no interest IN the case, except 10 see that
it was tried. ''We are having communication
with the Attorney Generals office about il
right along, be said. Only last week there
was some correspondence about the case.
The case is not yet ready for trial. The issues
we're only completed in this office last Seek,
and the replication of Mr. Warfeld's attor.
neys have not yet been filed.
Until the case is tried, however, the appoint
ment of the new postmaster looks to be out OF
the question, according to friends Of Stephen
r. Mason, who gathered this opinion from
what President Roosevelt said when the Re.
publican city committee waited upon him a
fortnight ago. His remarks were to the effect
that the case against the present postmaster
would have TO be finished before the appoint.
ment could or would be made.
From Washington comes the belief that the
reason the case IS not pushed is because when
Mr. Warfeld takes the stand some sensational
testimony is liable TO come out relative as to
how be appointed Petit. the clerk whose
salary caused the suit. Ii is understood War
fields claim will be that he made room for
Petit, who was a well known clerk about the
national Republican headquarters on the
statement of Perry Heath and other promi-
nent Republicans in the postofice department,
that his salary would be taken care of and
that Warfeld had nothing to worry about so
far as that was concerned.
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The Ladirs AID Society Of Zion NJ F.
Church sill hold an ice cream festival oa the
lSlh uf June. commencing at noon. aud con-
tiauing until 10 p. m.
The Ladies AID Society Of Finksburg will
hold an lee Cream and Strawberry festival on
he Lawn iu front Of the church June I, 1904.
in the evening. Al are welcome.
81 Luke's Winters Church will hold is
Annual Icr cream Ani Strawberry Festival
ia the grove adjoining the Church on Friday
evening and Saturday atterucon and evening,
june Bird and Alb. Taueyiown Band ~lll fur
nisu the music on Saturday evening.
Paiapsco Ep~orlh League will hold iesli-
va on the lawn adjoining the Church, June
Is. Ut 3 clock p. N. All are invited.
Paiapsco NJ E. Sunday school will hold
their Children Day exercises, June 9th, at
30 p. m.
TaylorsyiIle NJ f. Church will hold an Ice
Cream and Strawberry Festival for the benef,
OF the Sunday School. June IL, evening and
night. All are cordially invited.
Pleasant Grove NJ. f. Sunday school will
have their annual festival on June 4th at the
church. near Saudyvile. beginning at 6 p. M.
Ii the weather should be uuiavorable that day
IL viii be held the following Monday. Public
cordially invited.