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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-04
WARS HIPS IN yANILA BAY Das .ged Russian Vessels Drop Anchor. WASHINGTON IS NOTIFIED Important Conference Held
 at White House. Decision as to What Action United States Will Take Deferred Until
 Further Particulars Can
 Be Obtained.

Washington, June 3.-An important conference was held at the White House late this afternoon, the partic- ipants besides the President being Secretary Morton and Attorney Gen. eral Moody. It related to the arrival at Manila of the Russian cruisers Au- rora. oleg and Jemtschug and to the disposition to be made of them. It was determined to await fuller infor- nation concerning the incident before a definite decision was reached.
 Rear Admiral Train, in command of the United States squadron now at Manila, having heard rumors of the sighting of Russian warships near the island of Luzon. made an Investigation with his squadron and discovered the damaged cruisers making their way to port. The United States vessels. afttr an exchanuge of salutes with Admiral Enquist, in command of the Russians, escorted the three cruisers to Manila.
 In the present circumstances, vessels of either of the belligerents would be permitted to remain at neutral port only twonty-four hours or. if the ships were unseaworthy, only long enougn to enable them to Ynake the necessary temporary repairs in order that they might reach their nearest home port. What, if any, request Admiral Enquist may make concerning the disposition of the ships is not known here. He may ask that they he interned at Ma nila until the close of the war. Such request would be granted by this government.
 Instructions were cabled Rear Ad- miral Train this afternoon to consider what steps it would be necessary for him to take in case Admiral Enquist should request that his vessels should be interned,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-04
CoMMTrTEE's REPORT.
E1xtracts Taken from Interesting anu
 Spicy Document.

V,xtracfn Taken from Interesting """
 Spicy Document.
 New York, June 3.--Liberai extracIs are published today of the report maoe to the Eauitable Life Assurance So- cIetv directors by the Prick lnvesti- gatinR Committee. The report con sists of thirty-ei printed pages. US pr,nctnaI points follow closely the out fine forecasted several days ago and in closing the committee declared;
 "Excessive salaries, excessive com missions, excessive expenses and SUI perfiuous offices should not pc toler- ated.
 .Tnvestnents should be carefully made and all the usual formal precau- tIons employed to insure the location of the moral responsibility of the ofii- cers who are charged with the duty of making them.
 Srhe Committee having pursued It's investigation of the present manage ment of the society sufficiently far to convince 1t that the personnel or tne management should be radically changed and the methods of conduct ing inc business cf the society brought hack to sound legal and ethical lines begs to be relieved from further duty"
 In mentioning the particular execu- lives whom the committeeman believed should be retired. the report said:
 'SThe shortcomings In interior ex- eeutiye officers are largely due to the methods which. the principal ohl- cers have encouraged or permitted, and so far as correction of these ir- reeularities calls for further remov- aIs of officials that matter should be dealt with and largely controlled by the Judgment of the reorganized man agement." - from President James W. Alexander sent to the committee in response to request for specific data under eleven heads. The letter is largely devoted, however, to reiteration of the charges aga!ns. MT. Hyde, among them being one to the effect that large quan- titles of stock belonging to the socie- ty stand in his name, enabling the vice president to become director in many corDorations If there Is any need" inc president wrote, flor the society to be represented upon the boards of the companies whose securities the so- ciety holds, that representation should not be centered in one person, who cannot, by any possibility, give prop ar attention to the duties of so many positions"
 The report also contains a long let fer from MT. Hyde, concerning syndi- cate transfers, heretofore made pub IIc Commenting on these deals, the renort says: '1n one case In which the syndicate profit was $S0.21o the society now holds the securities purchased. which present quotations show a loss of about s6O,O0o.
 Tn all other cases the society. has either made profit or could make a nro1t bv selling tho securities at the present market price.
 "The net result to the society of the .,rcbase of these syndicate securities bss heen a very considerable profit. If the society had acquired the securities bv taking allotments in the original underwritings. tho profits would have been greater by S1Ss.lo7"
 while the society was gainer by the +ro,,sa ctfons, the report declares that inc oficials in the syndicate were guilty of a breach Of proDriety and a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-04
THE RATCHET
 IS INFERRED Alexander and Hyde Once More Together. AN ALLIANCE CONCLUDED Will Now Talk Insurance h.
 stead of War. Equitable's Interests Are to be Looked After and alI Wall Street Entan-
 sIements Kept Out of
 the Society.
AN ALLIANCE CONCLUDED

New York June 3.--Overshadowing
 in interest all the other sensational de- velopments in the affairs of the Equita-
 ble Life Assurance Society. attendant
 on the rejection by the directors yes
 terday and the publication today or the
 report of the Prick committee. comes an announcement that the controversy between President James w. Alexander and Vice. President James H. Hyde IS at an end and that these two gentlemen have concluded a defensive and offen- sive alliance.
 The basis of this agreement Is report ed to be that they will in future devote themselves to the interests of life in- surance and keep all Wall Street entan- elements out of the affairs of the Equitable.
 MT. Alexander and MT. Hyde were in conference today with certain of their friends and advisers for more than two hours Deep interests attaches to the results of the unexpected turn of ar fairs. the general inference being that if portends a very determined effort to reconcile the interests of the warning factions and re-establish the direction of the society on a basis acceptable 10 all.
 there is scant probability that the resolution of the directors yesterday to create the office of chairman of a board With plenary power over all depart ments and affairs of the society will
 ever be put into effect.
 Lincoln Agreed Upon.
 This is indicated by the marked dis Inclination of several members of the committee of seven appointed to nonl- nate a chairman to serve on the com mtttee. After the conference between Mir Alexander and Mir, Hyde, It was reported that Robert T. Lincoln had been agreed upon by them as the man l best oualified to assume tho chairman | shin If the board of directors, Botn Mr A sxander and Mir. Hyde are severe lIy or: sieized in the report, which de- clare that assuming Mir. Hyde to pc ! wuiltv of the things charged by MT ! 4Irrsty,der. tHe latter is cuipably negii- ! cent in acouiescing in them for so long A period, and in not bringing them to tha attention of the board Of directors
 Counsel for Mir Hyde issued late to- dav A long statement defining MT. Hyde's position in reference to the at- tacIes on him. The statement covers l inc details of numerous stock pur- cbasee alleged by MT. Alexander 10 have been made at the instance or MT Hvae. without consultation with any members of the society and declares tben, to have been approved at meet fnps of the finance committee at which president Alexander was present m conclusion MT. Hyde reiterates hls charres that Mir. Alexander conspired against him with the design Of ousting him from his position and obtaining control of the society himsel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-04
HOCH IS SENTENCED
WIFE MURDERER AND BTGAArrsT
 TO DIE JUNE a.
Famous Prisoner, in Dramatic Scene, Asks God to Have Mercy on the Souls of Those Responsible
 For His Fate.

Chicago. June s--Johann Hoch, con- victed wife murderer and confessed bigamist, was sentenced by Judgc Kersteen today to be hanged June 23. Only few persons were in court when tho sentence was pronounced, The passing If sentence came after q dra- matte scene in court. Hoch forgave the prosecutors, the police. the jurors and the many witnesses who testified against him, and asked that God have mercy on their soulsi He said:
 "T am convinced that my poor, dear wife was murdered. but I am not her murderer"
 The Hoch case was before Judge Kersteen today on motion for Q new trial. After Judge Kersteen overruied the motion for a new trial. Hoch's at- torncy presented a motion praying for stay of judgment. T:.1S was also overruled When the court asked if Hoch had anything to say why sem tence should not be pronounced, Hoch replied:
 Judge. I am willing to die tonight if you think am guilty. I am inno- cent of the crime, but I will say now the crime was committed. Sod forgive you all God have mercy on your souls. have no feeling against you. If you think I am guilty of this murder, am willing to have my life put out to- night"
 Hoch then sat down. He was self possessed, but was palpably nervous. Profuse precipitation covered his face and he was very pale. Judge Kersteen said:
 This court has no doubt that this man put that poor coufding woman to death; the woman you. Hoch. had sworn to protect, the woman who. gave you her all"
 Formal sentence then was passed. and Hoch was taken back to jail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-04
TO ENFORCE NEUTRALITY.
Admiral Train VIII Perform this Im-
 nOrtant Duty.

Washington, June 3.-The Navy Det partment today received a cablegranl I from Vice. Admiral Train, dated mid I night, stating that when cruising otf Lingayen Gulf this morning, he sighted three Russian vessels. the Aurora, the Oleg and Jemtchug, close in shore. He said he found many wounded on board and escorted the vessels to Manila. The
 Admiral added that he will send further
 particulars tomorrow.
 This cablegram was received at the Navy Department shortly after the As-
 socated Press bulletin from Manila and was transmitted by Admiral Con- verse, Chief of the Bureau of Naviga-
 tion, to Secretary Morton at his rest
 dence.
 Earlier in the day Admiral Train had cabled the Navy Department that sev- eral warships, supposed to be Rus sians, had been seen maneuvering on the coast of Luzon. He further report | ed that he had started at once with some of the vessels of his fleet for the | port of Sual, about 120 mile to the northward of Manila on the Gulf Uf Lingayen, to investigate
 Admiral Trains dispatch was imme-
 diately sent to the White House by Secretary Morton, where 1t was dis cussed by the President and Secretary Taft.
 The enforcement of neutrality will be left in the hands of Admiral Train. Ordinarily this duty would be left for Governor Wright, but the conclusion has been reached that the instructions to he sent to the admiral will cover all inc contingencies that may arise in the enforcement of neutrality by this gov ernment.
 Under the rules of war. It Is said at the Navy Department, Admiral Train s dutv Is plain. He will first care for tbe wounded, taking them ashore if necessary. and will probably quarter inc officers at the American hospital at Cavite and if the capacity of that in- | stitution is taxed. the Philippine gov ernment probably will be called on to orrer facilities for the wounded men. Regarding the disposition of the yes
 sels 1t is generally expected that the Russian admiral, as soon as he can l communicate with his government, will ssk permissIon to intern his ships at Manila. This will undoubtedly be
 granted. but in the meantime, they can
 under the rules be given the freedom
 of tbe hort for limited period. The denartment has every confidence in the abiIitv of Admiral Train to see to 1t that every detail of international law wiII he observed. However. 1t Is ex- | nected the Russian Government will conopunicate its wishes through Wash 1 inrton and these will be promptly for
 warded to Admiral Train
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-04
breach of trust in this course of deal ing with a corporation they were serv-

breach of trust in this course of deal ing with a corporation they were serv- ing.
 The report declares that if Mir. Hyde were guilty of the things charged by President Alexander. the latter was "culpabiy negligent in acquiescing in them for so long a period and in not bringing them to the attention of the board of directors at such time and in such a way as to enable the directors to consider them in connection with the exercise of the responsible duty or electing the officers of the society"
 After quoting a letter alleged to have been addressed to Vice-President Hyde by Mir. Alexander last November re- garding the duties of the fiscal commit tee and detailing the manner in which two new members were to be handled, the report continues:
 The committee finds that so far as Mir. Alexander's charge against MT. Hyde is true, namely. that he has dis played a strong personal ambition and an inordinate and unsafe love of prom thence, a great responsiveness to flat tery, pliancy in the hands of persons whose interests arc not necessarily par aliel to those of the policy holders of the society," that MT. Alexander Is largely responsible"
 Details of the society's operative ma chinery, financial methods, salaries, etc., are gone over in great detail, with recommendations for changes wherever the investigators saw ground for crit icism, and the report concludes with a plea for recognition of the great re- sponsibility toward policy holders in the society and In all similar organi- zations
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-04
SENSATION CREATED.
St. Petersburg Likes the Idea of Roose-
 yeIt's Action.


 St. Petersburg, June 3.-(3:3O p. m.) -The cabled reports of President Roosevelt's conversation with Amoas- sador Cassini at Washington yesterday implying that the President has prac- ticalIy rendered his good offices to Rus sia created quite a sensation In dlpio- matic circles here. While the 1dea that the President had taken such step aroused surprise In some quarters 1t was received with unconcealed sat isfaction in the belief that it would hasten the decision of Emperor Mich olas. the European powers being, It is pointed out, no matter how ardent ly they desire the conclusion or peace more or less embarrassed.
 There is very good reson to believe however. that the reports did not cor rectly state the Presidents attitude. He had already made known to the em- peror In a personal message conveyed to him by Ambassador Meyer at ms presentation audience his willingness and desire to promote the cause or neace and his conversation with Count rassini yesterday Is believed to have heen fin the nature perhaps of strong er reiteration of his respective atti- tude. without in any sense being formal tender of his good offices which might subject him to rebun Count Cassini's report of the conversation mas hpPn NaDled to fOfelbH SorH bv whom 1t will be laid before the emperor .
 practically the message has the mo- ra1 support of all the great European nowers. added by Russia's ally, France wbIcb have conveyed in the most deli cate manner possible an intimation or tbsir convictions of the futility of further continuance of the struggle. Emneror William is known to have conveyed such information through Crand Duke Michael who arrived In Berlin yesterday. and Foreign secre- +srv Iansdowne. in behalf of King Edward. is reported to have conveyed his views through Ambassador Beneck- endorff. Emperor Nicholas ministers as previously stated in these dispatch es with two exceptions are earnestly in favor of peace. but the emperor him- salf has not yet bowed his head.
 The cabled statement that Ambas- sador Meyer has received fresh instruc- lions embodying President Roosevelts s,iews along the line of the reported onnversation with Count Cassini for Soasentation to Foreign Minister Lams- dorR is incorrect
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-04
ALL WERE DAMAGED.
Many wounded on Board the Russian
 War Vessels.

Manila. June S.-Rear Admiral En- ,,,ist who was commander of the Saavv cruise- squadron of the Russian Aeet arrived in the bay at o'clock tbie evening on board his flagship, the nrotected cruiser Aurora, accompanied by the protected cruisers Oleg and TemtchuR. All the vessels were more or less damaged and there were many 1tounded men on board Rear Admiral Train on board the flagship, the bat t,asbin Ohio. with the Wisconsin, Ore eon Raleigh and Cincinnati, was out side Corregidor Island maneuvering when the Aurora saluted with thirteen guns and the Ohio answered.
 In an interview Rear Admiral En- o,,,is+,s executive officer said: When " haftIe began the admiral was onoard the cruiser oleg. which was hit Ournber of times by the large shot Thera was an incessant rain of shot t-orn quick firing guns and the ship re soon badly damaged. The admiral
 .ar, sferred his flag to the Aurora,
 Ltcb then drew the combined fire of
 nnv torpedo boat destroyers at close a:s and the attack of submarines. Trn were overwhelmed by the latter. A
 ts+ arising. we made a dash for the nnen sea and were followed by the OIeg and Jemtschug."
 R3sr Admiral Enquist is uninjured. cantain Egorien. of the Aurora was StiIed bv a shell which struck the con- ntnp tower and he was buried at sea inc day before reaching Manila. On the Aurora three officers were wound | ed twenty of the crew were injured | ana eiRhty-three were uniniur~% The loases on the oleg were thirl of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-04
A Significant Meeting by
 Appointment. POWERS ARE LINING UP Whole World Wants Peace
 in Far East. CabIed Reports of Presidents Conver- aation with the Russian Ambas- sador Creates a Sensation in
 St. Petersburg.

Washington, June 3.--Shortly after o'clock tonight MT. Korogoro Iaka- hira. the Japanese Minister, called at the White House by appointment He was immediately received by the Pres- ident and conference ensueo.
 Following so closely the Vislt D. Count Cassini i. was naturally inferred that the President took occasion to communicate to MT. Takahira the views of Russia as presented by Count Cassini at the conference with nlm yesterday Whether the visits nao to do with the appearance Of the tnree Russian ships at Manila could not be learned. The Minister returned from New York only this afternoon.
 Diplomatic activity in Washington today indicates that the European pow CTS are prepared actively to assist the President in any effort he may make in the interest of peace In the Far East and it is learned tonight on high authority that the German emperor heartily shares the earnest wish or President Roosevelt for an early end ing of the war. Neither the President nor the emperor, however, is ambitious to assume the role of peacemaker. al- though anxious to do what is possible to assist Russia and Japan to enter upon peace negotiations as soon as practicable. From information re- ceived here 1t is believed that the King of Italy can be relied upon to cast in- f1uence for peace and the long confer ence with Baron des Plancnes, the Italian Ambassador. yesterday with Count Cassini after the later's call at the White House is bu. one of several evidences of the activity of the kings s envoy at Washington in the interest or peace. Sir Mortimer Durand, the Brit ish Ambassador. in a recent visit to the White House placed the President fin the possession of the views of King Edward, who would welcome an early peace. The views of the French gov ernment are well known to be of sim liar character.
 Several of the more prominent dip- lomats were enabled to cable their governments lats night the general features of the conference between the President and Count Cassini and by today the whole diplomatic corps was aware of the important words uttered by the President and were speculatinE upon their effect in St. Petersburg.
 For an hour this afternoon Baron von Sternberg, the German Amdassa- dor. was at the Russian Embassy dis cussfng the situation with Count Cas- sini. Thus far the latter has not heard from his government
 Except to intimate that he and the President had a general talk on the whole situation, Minister Takahira had nothing to say about his conference to- night He did not appear to be con cerned about the presence of the Rus- sian ships at Manila
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-04
xY.-.,,aem Tyuder Arrest

Jackson, Ky. June s.-Judge James "a French were brought here to- dav hv the Sheriff and deputy from S,isrlx County under warrant of the roIIee judge here, charging them with Sbe murder of J. B. Marcuui. two ,,.ers ago. By agreement with the Sonntv's attorney, Judge Combs ap- nointed A guard for them and they were liberated.
 sheriff Callahan, had previously sur -a,,dered to Judge Combs on the same sharre and has been put under bond to answer any indictment that may ba brought against him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-04
Shaw Coming south.

Washington, June 3.-Secretary of Treasury Shaw will leave Washington tomorrow for Chattanooga, Tenn. where he will attend the commence ment exercises at Grant University, June 6.
 He also will attend the annual con vention of the Florida and Georgia Bankers Association. to be held at At lantic Beach. Fla. June g. He will de- liver an address at each place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-04
GENERAL BoYNroN DEAD.
Was President of the Chicamauga
 Park Commission.

W8H EEGst0cmt Oh tMS OAhcWWhA08A
 Park Commission.
 Atlantic City. N. J.. June s.-0en- eral H. V. Boynton, President of the Chicamauga Park Commission, died here today of complication Of dis eases.
 General Boynton had been i'll since March but for time had rallied sum- ciently to permit him to resume his of ficial duties. Ills strength soon failed him. however, and he suffered a re- lapse from which he had only partly recovered when he was removed to Atlantic City a week ago. He stood the trip from Washington to the sea- shore fairly well but he was unable to combat the inroads which disease had made on him.
 General Boynton was in the roth year of his age and during much of his life had been prominently identified in national affairs.
 The remains will be taken to Wash inEton Monday afternoon. whero the funeral will occur either Wednesday or Thursday. The interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-04
SALARIES CHANGED.
Increases and Decreases for Alabama
 POstmasters.

Washington, June 3.-(Special)- Under the annual readjustment of postmasters' salaries these changes are announced today:
 Increases-Greensbor $500 to sI.- 500: Hartselle. S1.0OO to SLIGO; lack son, $I.200 to s1.400 Montevallo and wetumpka, s1.200 to $500; Piedmont, s1,00O to $1,2O0; Sylacauga and Union town. $1;S0O to s1,40O.
 Decreases-Lafayette, $1,S00 to S1,- 200; Talladega, S2,200 to $2,00O.
 Rural routes ordered established August IS: Crews Depot, Lamar County, route 2, population, 4S2; houses. 10S; Maplesville. Chiffon Coun- ty, route 2. population. 3s2; houses. 91; Millerville. Clay County. route 2 pop ulation. sos; houses. 121.