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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-10
POSSIBILITY OF A HITCH.
Upon Russia's Attitude Everything is
Said to Depend,

Answers to President Roosevelt's identical
note TO Russia and Japan, suggesting that
thcy bring an end to the war, are expected
IN Washington very soon. Ambassador
Meyer at st. Petersburg and Minister Girls
com al Tokyo effected the presentation of
the communication yesterday, it is Under
stood, and answers should be forthcoming
very soon.
There is good reason to believe that the
Presidents movement will bring favorable
results. The very plan of making public
what had been done bears indication of
the Presidents confidence In success.
person standing very high in authority, and
VINO Is very close to President Roosevelt.
said today that when the answers from
Japan and Russia are received they will be
madC public.
He said that this, together with the max
Ing public >of the joint note which the
President sent out on June 8, is the
agreed plan. Coming together with the
announcement from st. Petersburg that
the Russian government has been prepar-
Ing the people for an announcement that
peace is within sight, the sending of the
note is regarded as Indicative that Pres-
dent Roosevelt was sure of his ground;
sure that results would come before be
made the most definite step which was
taken Thursday.
In government and diplomatic circles a
decided optimistic tone prevails yet the
possibilities of hitch, even when nego-
uations are well advanced are considered
great. Upon the attitude of Russia the
whole matter is believed to depend 1t IS
not believed here that Japan will make un-
reasonable peace terms. That Japan can
dictate what the terms shall be goes with
out saying, but throughout Washington,
among officials and diplomats who know
the situation, the almost universal opinion
is that Japan's terms will be moderate and
of such nature that Russia if In the
right frame of mind. could accept. The
question of indemnity is the greatest OBJ
stacle 1t is not thought for a moment that
Japan will refrain from asking for an in
demnity merely because Russia thinks that
her honor would be blemished if she were
| forced to part with treasure. Japan's
| financial losses have been so great through
out the war that 1t Is regarded as absolute
| ly certain that she will ask some recon-
pense. To just what extent this demand
will go is not known in Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-10
ALFONSO ENDED ENGLISH VISIT.
Farewells Testified to the Cordiality of
Mutual Feelings,

LONDON, June 10.-King Alfonso left
London for Spain this morning. He ap-
parently thoroughly enjoyed his visit, and
the character of the farewels testified to
the cordiality of the feelings of the host
and guest.
King Edward. the Prince Of Wales and
the Duke Of Connaught accompanied the
Spanish king to the railroad station, where
he met the Spanish ambassador, Senor Po-
10 de Barnabe; the rest of the Spanish en-
bassy, Foreign Secretary Lansdowne and
others. King Edward entered the royal
car with his guest and engaged in a few
minutes earnest conversation with him.
AS the train moved out of the station
King Alfonso stood at a window waving
farewells to the members of the British
royal family, who stood bareheaded until
the Spanish king had disappeared from
their sight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-10
TRANSFER AT HAVRE
FRENCH WARSHIPs WILL BRING
JOHN PAUL JONES' REMAINS.

Rear Admiral Sigsbee, commanding the
second squadron Of the North Atlantic fleet,
received his final instructions at the Navy
Department today regarding his mission to
France to bring home the remains of Com
.modere John Paul Jones. and left this af-
ternoon for New York to complete his ar
rangements. After cable correspondence
with the United States embassy at Paris 1t
has been decided that the transfer of the
remains from French soil to the American
warships shall be made in the harbor at
Havre on a date yet to be agreed upon be-
tween the French and Amer:eAA authorities.
The final selection Of Havre, instead Of
Cherbourg as the port of embarkation, was
due to the desire Of the French government
to pay special honors to the memory of the
great American sea captain. The new ar
rangement will enable the French govern
ment to transport the remains from Paris
in French warship, down the River Seine
to Havre, and deliver them to the American
squadron in the presence Of a fleet of
French warships, with impressive naval
honors, including the exchange Of salutes.
Admiral SigSbees squadron consists of the
armored cruiser Brooklyn and the new pro-
tected cruisers Tacoma, Galveston and
Chattanooga These vessels have been spe-
cialIy prepared for the execution of this
mission, and 1t is now arranged that they
the 18th instant. Allowing twelve or thir-
teen days for the voyage. which will be
made at a leisurely rate of speed, they
should arrive at Havre about the 1st of
July.
Admiral Sigsbee has been instructed, on
his arrival, to put himself into cornmunica-
ton with the authorities charged with the
delivery of the remains, and arrange with
them regarding the date of their delivery
and the attending ceremonies.
1t has been practically settled that as the
4th of July is usually season of joy and
jubila ton In the United States navy, the
ceremonial transfer of the body of Commo-
dore Jones shall not take place on that an
niversary. The exact dates of the transfer
and of the departure of the squadron for
the United States will be determined after
Admiral Sigsbee's arrival in France. AS
has been already stated, the bones Of the
great American sea fighter will be given a
final resting place in the Naval cemetery
al Annapolis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-10
OPINION IN BERLIN.
Roosevelt Message Admirable in Spirit
and Phrasine

and Phrasing.
BERLIN, June 1O.-The text of President
Roosevelts message on the subject of peace
to the governments of Russia and Japan Is
regarded at the foreign office here as ad-
mirable in spirit and phrasing and positive
hope now exists of comparatively early
peace. The Russian emperor in fact invited
the action of the President and had much
to do with the form the Presidents repre-
sentative took.
powerful personal Influences In Russia be-
came disposed toward peace some days in
advance of the Presidents action. 1t Is rec
ognized at the Russian court and at this
court also that man in the world could
so we'll make an appeal for peace as Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
His known views, the detachment of the
United States from the European system
and the good will Japan feels toward the
United States made the President the soli-
tary statesman who could take such step
without either side dstrusting him feel
ing annoyed by his solicitude.
The conviction here is that Russia is now
ready for peace and seeks peace and that
the only difficulties not insurmountable by
negotia ton which might arise lie in the
Japanese governments intentions and
terms. Emperor Nicholas now won for
peace would again decide for war should
the japanese attitude be unconciliatory or
even one of long hesitation and reserve,
though 1t is understood that Japan also
gave the President some assurances before
he acted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-10

substantial concessions to Japan as to In
sure an agreement.
w Nhiie there are precedents for the con-
t!nuation of hostilities even after a peace
conference has begun. ii would be very un-
usual and the belief is expressed that both
Japan and Russia had already practically
dessted from further aggressive move
ments, even before the suggestion of the
PRESIDENT was accepted. II would be within
the usual method for either power to ask or
TO negotiate through third and disinter-
ested power a protocol for an arInistice
pehaihg actual peace negotiations. Moth
ing mas yet been presented Indicating upon
"nat terms peace negotiations will be COM
menced. An armistice will probably be ar
ranged as a preliminary to a meeting of the
pienipotentiaries and a general basis of
peace agreed upon Having been active in
the first place to bring the war to an end.
it is expected that the United States gov
ernment will be the medium of communica-
ton in the preliminary stages until some
other diplomatic channel is estab biished be-
tween the countries which have been at
war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-10
ASPHALT OFFICIALS CALLED.
Investigation Of the Bowen-Loomis
Controversy Resumed.

The investigation Of the controversy be-
tween Assistant Secretary Loomis and Min
lister Bowen were continued before Secre-
tary Taft today. Mr.. Harry Unwine of New
York. formerly connected with the asphalt
company, was witness, and several news
paper men were called by Mr.. Bowen and
questioned as to the ethics Of their profess
sion regarding privileged communications
and condolences from public men,
Mr.. Unwine did not throw much light on
the alleged $4,000 check. He remembered
seeing such check. but as to whom 1t was
intended he could produce only rumors
He was able, however to give Secretary
Taft the names of certain officials con-
nected with the asphalt company whom
Mr.. Taft has summoned, in the hope that
they will be able to give definite informa-
ton on the subject These are Messrs. At
kinson. Huntington and Garland. In addi-
tion Secretary Taft has also sent a man to
interview Mr.. John Mack. head of the as
phalt company in Philadelphia, who has
promised to produce the bank books, and
If possible. the check said to have been ex-
changed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-10
PULAJANES ARE ROUTED.
Surprised by Squad Of United Stats
Troops-Many Natives Killed.

Special Cabegram to The Star.
MANILA. June 10.-Capt. Cromwell
Stacey, with eighty men of the 21st In
fantry and the 3Sth Company of Philippine
Scouts. on June surprised the headquar-
ters of the fanatical tribe known as Pula-
james, which had made trouble in the Is
land of Samar for months. In the fight
which followed Enrique Daguhob, the
chief of the tribe and leader of the insur-
rection, was killed, with many of his fol-
lowers. Two men of the 21st Infantry were
wounded.
The troops rush on the camp was fol-
lowed by half an hour of hand-to-hand
fighting. When it was over the leader two
of his captains and thirty-seven privates
were dead. Bodies of other dead are being
found in the bush, and the total number of
the killed is not yet known.
A captain and six Pulajanes were taken
prisoners, and eleven rifles, 200 bolos and
some valuable records We're captured.
Capt. Stacey released two natives. who
mad been seized by the band and were un-
dergoing torture VA
Ihese prisoners and some women wbo
sought the protection of the troops said
tnat TWO OF the Pulajanes captains were
Wounded @ They said that 400 lighting men
ana zoo carriers composed the gang.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-10
KEEN INTEREST IN LONDON.
British Government Accords the Most
Cordial Support.

- LONDON, June l0.-l2 40 p.m.--The keen
est interest is manifested in President
Roosevelts note endeavoring to bring
Japan and Russia to an understanding
While the British government Is not taking
any part in the negotiations, 1t Is giving
the most cordial support to the President,
of whose actions In the matter 1t has been
kept fully informed.
Diplomatic and official circles speak in
the highest terms Of the diplomatic man
ner in which the President handled the
matter and are fully in accord with what
they considered to be the only way in
which the difficulty could be overcome The
United States not being entangled In any
way was really the only country which
could take action, but even President
Roosevelt could not do more than endeavor
to start direct negotiations between the
belligerents.
Japan, 1t can be stated, refused to start
the negotiations until fully assured of the
earnestness of Russia and that her pro-
posals would be seriously considered. Her
demands will include an indemnity, the
amount of which has been fixed by the
Japanese government, and on this point the
President is urging lenent treatment 1t
is considered here that Japan is entitled to
an indemnity and 1t is pointed out that
while the payment of an indemnity might
powers, 1t is not so serious as the loss
OF territory beside the payment of an in
demnity would be forgotten sooner than the
loss of territory and would leave no feeling
for revenge.
Financial circles in London are of the
opinion that the japanese will demand an
indemnity amounting to about 81. .000, COO 600.
that being their estimate of the cost to
the japanese of the sixteen months fight
ing. This is considered in some quarters to
be too large estimate of the expenditure,
which is thought to be nearer $500 coo 600.
Diplomatic circles in London are closely
concerned about the present movement,
and of the opinion that the plenipo-
tentiaries will meet in Washington, Baron
Rosen (who is to succeed Count Cassini as
Russian ambassador to the United States)
probably representing Russia. 1t is also
understood that Russia now admits in prin-
ciple that the demand for an indemnity is
justified.
1t Is suggested that the terms of Japan
will probably also include the acknowledge
ment of Japanese protectorate over
Korea, the total Russian evacuation OF
Manchuria, the handing over of Russian
interests on the Liaotung peninsula and at
Port Arthur to Japan and the cession of
the railroad from Port Arthur to Harbin.
| The question of the Island of Sakhalin
will also be raised. 1t is thought that the
amount of the indemnity which will be de-
| manded by Japan will depend in some
measure on other conditions. If these are
| considered to be such as will insure a dur
| able peace the indemnity will be less than
| 1t otherwise would.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-10
FAST TRAIN SERVICE,
Talk in Chicago Now Of Sixteen-Hour
Ride to New York.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHICAGO, ILL.,, June 10.-Now the talk is
of sixteen-hour trains between Chicago and
New York. The talk is in earnest, TOO,
and traffic officials say the faster trains
are coming, and before long.
ut is foolish to say that the Pennsyl
vania beat the Lake Shore and the
New York Central to New York. We Will
put on a sixteen-hour train If they drive lis
to it, and it won't cause any commotio1 On
our road, either" said c. F. DAILY, pas
senger traffic manager of the New Ycrk
Central.
I'VE have not announced a seventeen
hour train yet said c. L. Kimball, assist
ant general passenger agent of the Penn
sylvania; "but 1 think you will see it made
a sixteen-hour train as soon as We can get
our new depot in New York"
The first public train scheduled to make
the run between Chicago and New YORK in
eighteen hours will leave over the Penn
sylvania at 2:45 tomorrow afternoon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-10
LARGEST FLOATING DOCK.
Successfully Floated at Baltimore To-
day-Wonderful Equipment.

BALTIMORE, Md, June 10.-The govern
ment dry dock recently built by the Mary
land Steel Company at Sparrow's Point
and which will be towed to Manila was
successfully foated today. There were no
formal ceremonies, though number of
naval officials were present. and Miss Endi-
colt, daughter CT Rear Admiral Endicott.
chrstened the new vessel Dewey. The
dock will be taken from here To Solomons
Island. in Chesapeake bay, where tests
will be made with merchant and war ships,
and later it will be towed to the Philippine
Islands for service.
Tne Dewey is the largest floating dock in
the world. 1t will lift "a, All tons and cost
81, ,I25, ,O00. Its construction required 900
men constantly at work. 1t Is fitted with
quarters for officers and crew, with tele-
phones and ventilating systems. 1t Will be
located at Cavite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-10
Enquist Explains Defeat.
STRENGTHENING DEFENsEs.
Gen. Linevitch Now Engaged in Per-
sonal Inspection of Lines.

TOKYO, June 1913 p.m.-General Line
witch is reported to be with his headquar-
ters at Fenghwa. busily engaged In the
personal inspection and direction of his
troops for the purpose of strengthening
his line of defense along the Chanchun-
Kirin line, evidently expecting a Japanese
onset.
The Russian methods of making recon-
noissances in force are said to have re-
markably improved. They have ceased to
be disorderly. but owing to the Russians
r-faithfulness to the textbook orders
they are still placed at a disadvantage,
their movements being anticipated by the
Japanese, who prevent them from realizing
results commensurate with the amount of
sacrifice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-10
Russians Rescued From Sink
ing Ship Reached Shanghai.
COMMANDERS REPORT
SUBMITTED TO MINISTRY OF
MARINE AT ST. PETERSBURG.
Japanese Lost Two Battle Ships, One
Armored Cruiser and Three Other
Ships in Fight.

ST. PETERSBURG, June 1O.-A long dis
patch from Rear Admiral Reitzens:e :ein 10
me ministry of marine. dated Shanghai
June u. gives the official report of the. COM
mander of the torpedo boat destroyer Bodri
which recently arrived there in tow of a
merchant steamer, but adds little TO the
knowledge about the battle of The Sea OF
Japan.
The Bodri. after taking off seventy-nine
ot!icers and men from the torpedo boat de-
stroyer Blestiaschy, which was sinking.
tried to caach up with Rear Admiral En-
quists squadron, but ran out of fuel and
lay helpless until picked up by the steamer
koneling and towed to Shanghai
The officers of the Bodri and the rescued
men on board of her relterate that the
japanese lost two battleships, one of which
was of the Mikasa and the othec Of the
Shiskishima type and one armored cruiser
and three cruisers.
Rear Admiral Reitzenstein adds that the
Chinese authorities requested the Bodr 10
leave, but Vice Admiral Kamimura 5 suuad-
ron arrived off the Saddle Islands end her
departure would have resulted in the loss
OF the vessel Therefore 1t was decided to
leave the torpcuo boat destroyer at Shang-
hal
Torpedo Boat Launching.
TOKYO. June 1880 p. m.-Threc torpedo
boat destroyers will be launched at Yoko-
suka on Saturday next, June II.
Enquist Explains Defeat.
Special Cablegram to The Star.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 1O-vice Ad-
miral Enquist's report. telegraphed to the
cZar. attributes the defeat in the Sea of
Japan to the superior speed of the Japanese
ships which enabled them to head off the
Russian ships. He says that the battleship
Osslyabia was sunk and the battieship
Borodino disabled within fifty minutes
after the action began. After several at
tempts to escape to the northward Enquist
turned to the southwark and made for
Manila.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-10
MARSHALL FIELD SPORTS.
More Than 600 Athletes From Ten
States at Chicago.

CHICAGO, June 10.-More than 600 ath-
letes from ten states contested in the an
nual interscholastic meet on Marshall Field
today under the auspices of the University
of Chicago The contestants represented
75 different high schools and academies.
From the standpoint of attendance and
number of entries the meet eclipsed all pre-
vious similar events here.
Among the strongest teams entered were
East Division of Milwaukee, Englewood of
Chicago, Ida Grove of Iowa, Detroit Uni
versity School of Michigan. Shattuck OF
Minnesota and Lincoln of Nebraska. All
of those teams are well balanced, and have
won the championship of their respective
states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-10
BUTTER FOR LEAGUE ISLAND.
Investigation Of It's Character to Be
Made.

The statement was made at the Navy De-
partment today that the department had
ordered an investigation to determine If the
butter supplied to the League Island navy
yard is of the character required by the
contract. 1t is also stated that assurances
were given Mr.. Warren. dairy and food
commissioner OF Pennsylvania, who had
talk with Acting Secretary of the Navy
Darlington on the subject. that such officers
as the commissioner desired to testify in
the investigation which he is making In the
same connection would be detailed for the
purpose, the department wishing in turn to
be supplied with such facts as the commits
sioner might develop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-10
No Americans Killed.

The military secretary has received the
following cablegram from Gen. Corbin,
dated Manila, today:
Brig. Gen. William H. Carter reports
Capt. Cromwell Stacey. with eighty men,
Company e. 21st Infantry, and 3Sth Com
pany, Philippine Scouts. surprised the main
camp of the Puiajanes, June 4, fifteen miles
southeast of Catubig. Daguhob, Pulajane
chief, and forty Pulajanes killed: six cap
tured Arms and valuable records also
captured. None killed on our side; two
wounded, doing we'll Daguhob's death does
away with most troublesome fanatic in the
Island OF Samar. The operations are being
carried on In support Of and in conjunction
with the civil authorities"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-06-10
RUSSIA READY.
Prepared to Name Representatives to
Peace Conference.

81 PETERSBURG, June 10.-It was
stated at the foreign office this afternoon
that Russia is ready to appoint representa-
uves to hear the Japanese proposals, on
being informed that Japan is nominating
representatives for this purpose
The text of President Roosevelt's per-
scnal appeal TO the sovereigns of the war
ring countries to arrange a meeting OF
the plenipotentiaries for the purpose of
agreeing on terms of peace, which arrived
here this morning, rent the veil and for
the skeptics at st. Petersburg, who refused
tc believe President Roosevelts efforts TO
bring the belligerents together could sue
ceed, 1t came like a bombshen. Presiden,
Roosevelts sole purpose to bring about a
meeting" has been achieved and now II il,
merely question whether the results will
be the peace for which the whole civil
lied world will pray"
1t Is a diplomatic triumph of the f3rst
magnitude and the diplomats here make no
attempt to conceal their admiration for the
new-world brand of diplomacy, which acts
while the remainder of the world thinks
The formal replies of Japan and Russia
are expected to be transmitted through
Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador at
Washington, and M. Takahira, the japanese
minister at Washington. but. the situation
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