New-York tribune., 1905-01-03
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TUESDAY. JANUARY 3, 1905.
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoREIGN.-The formal terms for the sur
render Of Port Arthur were concluded at a con-
ference between aids of the opposing generals
60 1t was reported from Moukden that an
attempt by the japanese TO force the RUSSIAN
centre had been repulsed with heavy loss -
The news of the fall of Port Arthur was sup
pressed in Russia; it is feared that the reVo4u-
tionary party will use the occasion Tor a serious
demonstration - RoJestvensky's squadron
of i've battleships and three cruisers, with
transport and smaller craft. anchored IN the
harbor Of Sainte- Marie, Madagascar. - Inc Inc
consensus Of opinion in European capitals was
that the fall of the fort would make kuropat-
ldn's position more difficult and would PROD
ably result in the recol OF the BaItlo meet; rus US
elan securities in the Berlin Boerse STOOD the
shock without loss. THE four Russian oe-
etroyers which reached Che-Foo disarmed, while
japanese warshipS guarded the hsrpor enus14Ces
DOMESTTC-It is believed in Washington
that the fall Of Port Arthur means an early
end Of the war between Russia ana japan,
President Roosevelt earnestly desires peace. ana
IS ready TO tender his good offices when inVlteo
by both beligerents. - President RooseVelts s
New Years reception at the White House was
largely attended by diplomats, government oIit-
oials and private citizens. - southern COT
ton men discussed the New-York plan of plac-
ing 100000 bales IN reserve TO await higher
Irices and said planters could take care OF
their surplus - The German steamer Adrla,
With two submarine boats on board, was pre-
vented from sailing at Newport News; the boats
were supposed TO be for Russia - Governor
Frank ". Higgins was inaugurated In the AS
senb.y Chamber at the Capitol at Albany IN
the presence OF a distinguished gathering. -
CTTY-Dispatches We're received by Baron
Raneko and Consul General Uchida telling or
the surrender Of Port Arthur. == The Mayor s
annual message recommended legislation for a
city lighting plant and for increasing the city
water supply: he placed the city's present debt
inourr1ng capacity at SS6,0O0o00. - The city
Improvement Commission sent to the Mayor a
long report recommending many changes in
city thoroughfares. = The BODY OF a man
thought 20 have been mysteriously murdered
was found IN a sand pit IN Newark; eight ar
rests were made -= A 100000 fire threat
ened a large section OF Long Branch. -
young ticket agent of Morristown, y. J.. put a
burglar to flight with a revolver. - The
active investigation of the Dodge-Morse tangle
would be resumed, II was declared with the i'm
panelling of the January grand jury. - An
old dealer IN cuTios committed suicide In his
shop. - A number OF persons had narrow
escapes in an exciting Fifth-ave. runaway; two
men were hurt. - An inquisitive boy was
scelped by q leopard in animal store. =-
New Years Day was observed by all the
branches of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation and by some other organizations in the
city - An Italian tailor appealed to The
Tribune for protection from blackmaiIers saying
they had threatened his life and that Of his baby
daughter.
THE wEATHER.-Indications for to-day:
Snow followed by cold and clearer; much colder
at night The temperature yesterday: Highest,
IS degrees; lowest 30.