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The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30
Washington Naval Expert
Believes Russians Aban-
doned Ships Before They
Were Put Out of Action
HARD TO ACCOUNT
FOR THE CAPTURES
Fact That so Many Prison
ers Were Taken Indi-
Gates Lack of Morale
on the Slay War Craft

WASHINGTON, May 29.-A. naval Of
ficer. who is known as one OF the best
posted officers in Washington on the
naval engagements that have occurred
since the war began. said. tonight, In
commenting upon the battle:
In attacking with his torpedo no.
tiIIa after sundown Togo is pursuing
the policy which he has followed from
the outset. He has never attacked
with his torpedo craft. except at night.
There is nothing in the dispatch to
show that this attack inflicted any
damage on the Russian ships. though
in all probability it had a most disas-
trous effect on the morale of the per-
sonnel. 1t is evident that the straits
were not held. for some of the Russian
ships were far northward when sunk
and others are yet unaccounted for
The group of vessels attacked on
the Liancourt rocks were the laggards
of the feet and the presence among
them of the Orel, a much faster ship
than the others of the group, would
seem to indicate that this swift ship
had been badly damaged. The fact
that these ships surrendered would in
dicate that they were surrounded by
the main division of Togo's fleet, and
II this were true Rojestvensky. with
the other ships. escaped and must have
gained considerable headway to the
northward, which would necessitate
the Japanese feet making good time
to overtake them before Vladivostok
was reached.
1T should be remembered that the
reports of observation stations are not
altogether reliable and it is impossible
to accept as absolute the reports of the
prisoners as to the names of the ves-
sells lost
I'm all probability the attack of the
Japanese was at close range. for at
the point where the lighting seems to
have occurred the channel is not more
than thirty miles wide. sss.sz..=-- :
The attack of the main force on the
2Sth upon the group of ships off Liam
court rocks shows that this group of
vessels was making toward the Jap
anese coast.
What is most difficult to explain is
the capture of so many vessels The
sinking of some of the larger and more
powerful ships may be explained by
the opening of the, valves of the ships
before they We're fought TO a finish.
The fact that so many prisoners were
taken would indicate that in some
cases the ships were abandoned before
they were completely disabled. Ger
tainly gunfire could not have sunk the
larger battleships without the destruc-
ton of nearly every one on board.
1T will probably be several days be-
fore the full details are known or even
enough TO estimate the actual and final
result of the engagement. Thus far
the reports show a great. but not COM
plete. victory for Admiral Togo. De-
struction or capture of Rojestvensky's s
flagship and the other large ships. il
accomplished by the pursuing Japan
ese fleet, will give to Admiral Togo the
most complete and sweeping naval vic
tory of modern times"
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30
Receives Japan's Minister
by Especial. appointment
to Learn What Terms
Toxic Would Consider
CONFERENCE HELD
IN WHITE HOUSE
British and German En-
bassadors Ready to- Aid
in Bringing the War in
Far East to an End

@a WASHINGTON, May 29.-Quick TO
realize the far reaching effect of Adj
rniral Rojestvenslzy's disastrous defeat
in the Korean Straits and in keeping
with his PROMISE announced long
bring the belligerents in the Far East
into direct negotiation at the proper
time, President Roosevelt tonight re-
ceived by special appointment Taxa
hira, the Japanese Minister, and con-
ference followed for the greater part
of the evening. Takahira called at the
White House shortly after 9 o'clock
this evening and was Immediately re-
ceived Earlier in the day the Minis
ter had called and left for the Presi-
dent report of the battle later given
out at the legation.
Sir Mortimer Durand, the British
ambassador, who is Just back from
London, where he was received by the
King on May Is. will take luncheon
with thefPresident on Wednesday, when
the whole situation will be thoroughly
discussed. Count Cassini, the Russian
ambassador, said tonight that he ex-
pected to see the President before the
week is over, and Baron Sternburg, the
German ambassador who was early
at the Russian embassy to-day, where
he remained for some time in confer
ence with the ambassador. is constant
ly in touch with the President.
Through his intimate acquaintance
with Mr.. Roosevelt he is at liberty to
call at any time. The German Embas-
sador is observing a discreet silence,
but is thoroughly posted in both the
Russian and Japanese points of view,
as represented here, and stands ready
TO give the President all the assistance
possible.
The result of the conference at the
White House tonight could not be OBJ
tained at late hour. but it is under
stood the Minister assured the Presi-
dent he had received official advices of
the overwhelming character of the Jap
anese victory.
The conference of Takahira at the
White House tonight was not general
" known here. At the interested en-
bassies and legations during the even
ing the opinion was firmly expressed
that President Roosevelt would un-
doubtedly lead the neutral nations in
the effort to bring about peace. 1t is
thought that the Presidents first OBJ
ject will be TO ascertain on what basis
Japan will discuss the question of
peace.
At the Russian embassy Tonight
Count Cassini, while naturally greatly
depressed at the loss of life. expressed
belief that when fuller details came in
it would be found that Admiral Rojest-
vensky had saved a part of his squad
ron and that his passage of the Straits
of Korea had not been accomplished
without infiicting great damage on the
opposing fleet.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30
DoAN's PILLS.
DOAN'S PILLS.
NO HUMBUG HERE.
San Francisco Endorsement Is
What Counts With the San ,
Francisco Public.

You can't fool the public all the
time.
They will find you out at last.
Every time man is fooled
Another skeptic is made
Many the remedy that makes the
skeptic
Because it fails to keep its prom
ises
Doan's Kidney Pills bring renewed
reward.
They cure the skeptic.
Plenty Of proof of this at home
San Francisco proof for San Fran
cisco. people.
Here's a case of 1t:
S. E. Bent, woodworker in the Car
will Mig. Co., residence 20 Turk street,
says: Il had pain in my back for over
three months. 1t was not the kind
that comes from overwork. but was
deeper seated and from the indica-
tions | knew my kidneys were not
performing their functions properly.
1t struck me if Doan's Kidney Pills
were for the kidneys and the kidneys
alone they might at least help, and j
took a course of the treatment. You
can put me down as an emphatic en-
dorser of the claims made for Doan's
Kidney Pills
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-M Milburn Co., Buffalo.
N. Y, sole agents for the United
States
Remember the name. Doan's. and
take no. other.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30
BritOns Liken Togo to Nell
son and Say the Sun Has
Set Upon the Russian
Empires Naval Glory
ADVISE THE CAR
TO SUE FOR PEACE
Press Declares 1t Would
Be Criminal for Him
to Continue the Disas-
trous War With MikadO

LONDON, May 3O-The naval battle
between the fleets OF Togo and Roiest-
vensky strikes the Imagination of the
British public with far greater force than
any Of the military operations. Hence
Togo's victory arouses far more intense
interest here than any incident OF the
war, and is greeted by the newspapers
and the people with great jubilation.
Everywhere it is being compared with
Trafalgar and Aboukir.
Togo" says the Daily Telegraph, edi-
torially has won the Trafalgar of the
Far East. and won it. as his allies re-
joice to note. in Nelson's year.
The same editorial recalls the fact that
the battles of Manila Bay and Santiago
did not cost the Americans q single ship.
and indeed hardly single life, and 1t
would. therefore. not be surprising TO find
that Togo had gained a relatively blood
less victory"
In varying strains Of eulogy all the
papers pay tribute to Admiral Togo's
extraordinary success. They say that the
sun has set on Russia's naval glory, and
comment on possibilities OF peace. The
general opinion is that it would be Grim
inal for the Emperor of Russia to con-
tinue the war, but serious doubts are
expressed as to whether even Saturdays
disaster will convince the war party in
St. Petersburg of the hopelessness of a
further struggle. The belief seems to
prevail that 1t win rather harden the
hearts of the war advocates to persevere
to the bitter end.
Details of the great sea fight are anxz
iously awaited, for beyond the press dis
patches and the Japanese official ac-
counts nothing is yet available.
Naval experts mostly hold to the opin-
ion that the greatest damage was done
by the Japanese torpedo boat destroyers.
1t is said that Togo was prepared to sac
rifice practically tire whole Of his mos
quito fleet if he could thereby destroy
Rojestyensky's battleships and armored
cruisers.
The surrender OF several OF the Rus
sian vessels is regarded as proving the
complete Decentralization Of Rojestven-
sky's men. and it is fully expected that
further captures will be made before the
remnant Of his ships reach Vladivostok-
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30
THIEVES STEAL GEMS
WORTH NEARLY $4,000
Bakersfield Startled by News
of Crime Committed Three
Weeks Ago.

BAKERSFIELD. May 29.-The bold
est robbery recorded in the history of
the city and which cost the jewelry
firm of Solomon & Law in the neigh
borhood of $4,000 in diamonds came to
light to-day. The robbery was COM
mitted some time between l and 2
o'clock in the morning OF May s.. but
i'm spite of the fact that n Pinkerton
detective and Deputy Marshal Tim
mons of Fresno have been working
continually on the case no satisfactory
elew has been found as to the identity
of the thief
The diamonds were taken from
drawer where cutter in the employ
OF the firm had placed them before go
ing to lunch. When he returned they
were gone.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30
DEATH ENDS FIGHT
BETWEEN TWO MINERS
Pioneer Fatally Stabbed by
Man Whose Insult He
Had Resented.

GOLDFIELD, May 29.-With knife
wound in his heart. Michael J. Ward,
miner, known in all the old mining
camps of Nevada. arose from the floor
where he had just thrown Eugene P.
Harris, another miner, grabbed a
pitcher from TIE bar and exclaimed:
IF you are gAing TO use knife, come
on" They were his last words, as I'M
mediately after uttering them he fell
dead.
Harris and Ward duarreled yester-
day at their boarding house. Ward
objected to a remark rejecting on the
Irish made by Harris and left the
room. Harris followed and later when
they met in a saloon Harris reopened
the quarrel by declaring that he could
whip any man in the house. He struck
Ward, who threw him to the floor.
While underneath Harris drew a small
stilleto and stabbed Ward through the
heart.
This is the fifth killing since the
camp started.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30
CHEMIST PRODUCES
CONDENSED BEER
One Drop of the Fluid
Used to a Glass of
Water.


RHINELANDER, Wis, May pa
local chemist has produced liquid which
is 1000 times stronger than the best
quality of beer, and one drop of it placed
in large beer glass and filled with Ice
water produces a glass of pure beer of
the finest grade. The extract contains an
alkaloid from hops just $500 times stronger
than crude hops, and malt. Il, 200 times
the strength of common malt made from
the best barley. With the above is COM
bined an article which in contact with
water forms S1a per cent alcohol, the
amount existing in the best brand of
beer. A one-ounee bottle of the extract
will make 4s0 schooners, or about thirty
gallons of pure beer.
MILWAUKEE, May 29.-When shown
the dispatch from Rhinelander regarding
the alleged new discovery in the manu-
faeture of beer. two of the most promi-
nent chemists connected with Milwau-
KEGS brewery interests ridiculed the
statement as being an utter impossibility.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30

MASSACRED
BY TARTARS

NAKICHEvAN, Government of Fri
van, Trans -Caucasia. May 29-This gov
ernment has been almost in state of
anarchy for days. A massacre of Arme-
mans by the Tartar population is pro-
ceeding here and in the surrounding viii
lagos. The streets are filled with dead
and wounded
The Mussulmans not only attack. but
pillage and burn the houses of Christians.
The number of victims is not estimated,
but exceeds 100 dead, including priest.
The butchery is reported to be still more
dreadful in the villages 1t is feared that
the Persian Kurds will join the Tartars.
The authorities are powerless to cope
with the situation.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30
LEADER OF GANG
GIVES UP FIGHT
Israel Durham Surrenders
to Mayor Weaver of
Quaker City.

PHILADELPHIA, May Estate Insur-
ance Commissioner Israel W. Durham,
leader of the Republican organization in
Philadelphia for the last ten years, whose
influence reaches far into the interior of
Pennsylvania, Internationally surrendered
to-day to Mayor John Weaver who
opened the war on the organization last
Tuesday. The Mayor is completely in
control of municipal affairs.
Reform organizations of the city have
already announced that they will follow
up the advantage gained and attempt 10
defeat Parry C. Ransley, president of the
Select Council. who is the Republican or
ganizations candidate for Sheriff at the
November elections.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30

since the a7h and the 2St ancourt Rocks en-
the enemy consisting of the Nicola Ore Seavn
Apraxine (baeshps) and the Zumrud (cruer) We at
The Izumrud left the line of battle All the others
rendered We suffered no damage
Te prisoners taken that the Russian ships sunk in the
battle the 27 the Borodino Alexander III baehps)
emtchug protected cser and three others The prisoners
taken include Rear Admiral Nebogato and other Rus
SLAMS"
Other official reports received besides Togos show that
batps captured and sunk amored cruisers captured
and sunk unarored sunk transport captured and
sunk; destroyer captured and sunk.
Whether the three ships that the prisoners report having
been sunk included in this list known There
thousand prisoners besides those taken by the force OF
Togos combined fleet
The naval engagement and pursuit still in progress
that will take time before the final results be known
TOkiO'S account of the Combat
Beyond the results little known of Togos stunning
victory Roestvens reached Quepart Island off Korea early
Saturday and headed direct for the Tsu Islands The
number OF vessels in his feet but he had his main
fighting vessels with number Of light cruisers and transports
The disposition OF the japanese feet appears have been
ideal Admiral Togo had in the vicinity
OF the Tsu Islands refusing be ued away and forfeit his
advantage The inner line held by Admiral Togo with
battleshps and Vice Admiral Kamimua with the cruisers
Rear Admiral Kaaoka, with the light squadron first
tackled Rojevenk The order and the
not clear According report Kamura outside
the straits and foed Roesvensky preventing his
When RoJestvensy encountered Admiral Togo there ap
pears to have been running fight the noheaward Satur
day afternoon There of desperate and successful
torpedo attacks Saturday night and resumption of the
Sunday Togo pressing the toward the southeast
coast of Korea
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30
PEACE NEXT, SAYS DEWEY.
Admiral Compares Togo's Victory to
Manila and Sanfiaro.

WASHINGTON. May 29-Admiral
Dewey tonight expressed the belief that
Admiral Togo has struck a powerful blow
for peace, which he declared to be Rus
sia's best alternative.
1t is the beginning of the end" he
said, and | can see no other outcome
than that Russia will sue for peace. The
advices so far seem to show that the
japanese achieved their victory by hurl-
ing torpedo boats against the Russians.
1t is not to be supposed, however, that
the Russian battleships would surrender
to the torpedo boats alone Admiral
Togo's training and the preparedness
throughout his feet, am convinced, are
responsible for his stupendous victory. IL
some of the Russian ships escaped. we
still have the record, for the victories at
Manila and Santiago were complete in
that all Of the ships of the enemy were
either destroyed or taken"
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30
POSSES SEARCHING WOODS
FOR CITIZEN OF SEBASTOPOI

SANTA ROSA. May 26.-James Robinson. a
well known. citizen of sebastopol. disappeared
from his home last Tuesday Posses Of ctti
liens are searching for him in the Green
Valley woods There is no known rea son khv
he should absent himself from his home and
family. and foul play is suspected
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30
srEADIEs THE STOCK MARKET.
Jspan's Overwhelming Victory Believed
TO PresaRe Peace.

PARIS, May 2s.-The dispatch from
Toxic announcing the japanese naval
success Unexpectedly produced a gen
eral firmness on the Bourse here. ow-
ing to the belief that it foreshadows
peace.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 2s.-The re-
port OF Admiral Rojestvensky's defeat
was reflected by only a slight weaken
ing OF prices on the Bourse here to-
day as closing at s35s, the same az
Saturday.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30
THOUSANDS FOR THE POOR
At ROTHSCHILD'S FUNERAL
Money Distributed In Accordance With
the Wishes Of the Great French
Urfu0ncf~r

PARIS, May 2a.-The funeral of Baron AL
phonse dc Rothschild. heag OF the French
branch OF the banking house bearing the name
Of Rothschild. and Governor OF the Bank OF
France was held to-day at the house in the
Rue LATTE where he was born. The Govern
ment was represented at the services by Pre-
mjer Rouvier Foreign Minister Delcasse and
other Minister'S Six thousand persons gath
cred about the building. There were no flowers
and no decorations.
The Grand Rabbi conducted the services, and
rho iuterrnent was at Pere la Chaise Cemetery.
The family distributed $4,000 among the poor.
in accordance with the wishes of the deceased.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30
TITTONI GREETS DELEGATES
TO AGRICULTURAL CONGRESS
Active Discussion VIII Begin To-day
of the scheme Proposed by
David Lubiu.

ROME May 2S.--The, first working session
Of the international Agricultural Congress
called to discuss The proposal Of the King
made al the instigation OF David Lubin OF
Sacramento. CAL to establish an international
chamber of agriculture took place this after
noon at the Corsica Palace in the presence OF
the diplomatic corps. and all the delegates.
Foreign Minister Tittoni delivered speech
welcoming the delegates and outlining the
object OF TIE congress.
The congress adjourned until Tuesday, when
the discussion Of the Kings proposition will
begin. Lubin was not present at to-day's $
session. as he Is not a delegate
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30
HUNGARIAN COUNT KILLED
IN A DUEL WITH SWORDS
Stefan Keelcvitch Slain as Result of a
Dispute In the Chamber oe
Deputies.

BUDAPEST May 29--Count Stefan Kegle-
witch was killed to-day by Kari Hencz of the
Peoples party In duel fought with swords.
The meeting the outcome of a heated dis
pute in the Chamber OF Deputies. Kegievitch
who was wounded in the region of the heart,
died almost instantly
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30
COPPER COMPANY REpPENs
IT'S SHELTER IN KEsWICk
Resumption of Work IL the Cause of
Great Rejoicing In Several
Toms.

REDDING. May 29.-The Mountain Copper
Company reopered It's sr1elter at Keswick Mon
dau The furnace is fully manned and will be
run continuously. and the company officials
state that others win follow immediately
This means much TO the people OF Keswick
Rddding and nearby towns. and there is great
rejoicing everywhere Dwelling houses and lots
which could have been bought few days ago
for a song are up 10 their old value.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30
COMMENT OF FRENCH PRESS.
Consider the Time Ripe for Interven
tfon by the NeutraIs.


tfon by the NeutraIs.
PARIS, May 30.-This morning s
newspapers unanimously deplore the
Russian disaster, while eulogizing Vice
Admiral Rojestvensky's heroism. The
majority consider the time ripe for in
terventfon in favor of peace.
The Figaro sympathizes with Rojest-
vensky and expresses apprehension
with regard to the yellow peril"
The Matin says: 1T is more than a
oefeat-ft is a catastrophe"
The Echo de Paris remarks that it is
the ruin Of our aIly's hopes"
The Journal declares IL is a vain en-
oeavor 10 conceal the Importance of the
disaster and that Russia has definitely
lost
The Soleil says the result OF the bat
tie teaches the lesson that 1t is impos-
sible TO improvise navy.
The Humanite compares the battle 20
those OF Trafalgar and Santiago.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30
MOVES TO DISMISS ROBBERY
CHARGE AGAINST WEBER
Conviction of Murder, District Attorney
Ayers. Removes Necessity of Pros
ecutIOu hy Placer Bank.

AUBURN May 29.-In the Superior Court
to-day the District Attorney moved to dismiss
the bank robbery charge against Adolph Weber.
Counsel argued that Weber had already been
convicted of a higher crime. the murder OF
his mother and should the death sentence fail
for any cause the defendant would be inn
mediatsly tried on the other murder charges.
The complaining witness the Placer County
Bark has been paid the full amount OF the
stolen money with interest out OF the Weber
estate 1t amounted TO s6I0o
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30
select Party for Yosemite Valley.

A special excursion will leave via the
Santa Fe to see the waterfalls In their
spring grandeur.
On Monday. June 9Th. limited excur-
sion will leave San Francisco for the
Yosemite Valley and the Big Trees. The
party will be personally conducted and
will take in all the great sights of the
Yosemite trip. It is an exceptional OBJ
portunity to see the famous Valley
while the waterfalls are at their best.
Reservations may be made at $50
Market street, Santa Fe Office.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30
Mastery of the Sea Decided.

Pending the conclusion OF the japanese pursuit and the idn
catIon OF the three vessels which Russian prisoners report were
sunk and the determination OF the condition of damaged Ships
which escaped to the northward impossible the re-
nang strength OF the Russians but the liberal allowance
leaves the japanese Overwhelming gly of the
Only fragmenary tidngs Of victory been in ccla
ton IN oo since Saturday night The people confident
official confirmation of their belief and hope thrilled the people as
nothing has since hostties begun The long voyage A
lraI koesVenSy the equalyon papero the strength of
the fleets the irritation caused by reported violations of neutral
N the apparent certainty that formidable section of the Rus
sian fleet would reach Vadvook the bearing of the con-
test on the and possibly the future of the empire created an
intense strain which Admiral Togos victory ends instantly
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30
JUDGE SMITH TELLS DELMAS
HE WILL TRY NOEL CASE
Jurist Refuses to Allow Another to
Hear Divorce Proceedings of
the Millionaire.

SANTA CRU May 29.-Judge Smith to-day
denied the request OF Theophiius Noel for a
change OF Judge in the divorce proceedings III
stituted by the mlllonaires wife. ID. M. Del
mas of counsel for Noel in making the request
referred to Judge Smiths letter to Speaker
Prescott Of the Assembly in which he scored
thcse who asked for legislative investigation Of
his official conduct. Judge Smith in attn
davit declared he did not Snow Noel was one
of his accusers. and said he was satisfied he
could give the case fair trial.
Delruas asked leave TO file motion for A
change CT venue. which was set for hearing
Saturday.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-30
JAPANESE LOSSES RUMoRED.
Belief IN Shanghai That They Are Be-
ing Concealed by Toxic.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 29.-The St.
Petersburg telegraph agency has re-
ceiVed the following from Shanghai:
Word has been received here that
seven japanese ships. two of which
were armored, and four Russian ships
have been sunk II is confidently be-
IIered here that the japanese are
awaiting the publication of Vice Ad-
miral Rojestvensky's official dispatches