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ZEMSTVOS DID MEET,
Russian Order Against the Assembly OF
People IL Violated,

Special Cable Despat Oh 10 THE SUN.
ST. PETERSBURG, June 6.-The National
Congress Of Zemstvos. which was to have
been opened In Moscow to- day, was pro-
hibited.
But despite this prohibition the reformers
assembled this afternoon in private room.
Their meeting was known to the Governor
General, who will take all the responsibility.
More than three hundred assembled. in
GLIDING representatives Of most OF tn Q
zemstvos, representatives OF many m,inici.
palities and all the members OF NJ. Shipoff's
congress, which has been in session for the
last few days.
Wide differences Of political opinion were
represented. Indeed, the delegates repre-
sented everything except extreme reac-
tionary views. Count Heiden acted as pre-
siding officer.
The debate has not been finished. Ex-
cellent order was maintained, but there was
some disputing about terms There was
d ficulty in harmonizing rival convictions,
which somewhat embarrassed progress
N ,vertheless. all the delegates we're unani-
m us regarding the necessity for convoking
a represent alive assembly without delay
A circular has been issued forbidding the
press to report the proceedings.
The labor leaders are carrying on neRo-
tiations, with the idea Of declaring general
strike next Saturday.
LONDON June 7.-Acoording to despatch
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MURDERED MAN DECAPITATED.
italian Victim Is Believed to Have Been
Killed by BlackmailinE Gang.

Killed by BlackmailinE Gang.
W1LKRsBARRE, Pa, June 6.-The headless
body Of we'll developed man was found
near Cork lane, seven miles from here, this
morning, and the police have many reasons
for believing that the murdered man was
victim Of the Matchmaking gang which has
been threatening Italians Of Pittston and
the vicinity for some time
The body looks like that OF an Italian and
the murder was clearly not for robbery,
as several dollars, some cigars, a revolver
and two gold rings we're in the mans pockets.
There was no scrap Of paper or anything
else which might lead directly to his identi-
fication. The head had not been hacked
off, as the cut about the neck was as clean
as If made with a sharp butcher knife.
The body was left on culm bank near
the roadside and was discovered by the first
workmen going to the Cork and Bottle col
liery. 1t had been placed there between
o'clock and daylight, as it rained until 4
o'clock, and the clothing was dry. The
police believe that the head was thrown
down one Of the several mine openings in
the vicinity and are now searching for it.
Numerous "Black Hand" letters have
been received lately by Italians threatening
death unless money was paid for protection,
and a few weeks ago Joseph Castilini, who
disre Sarded one of these communications.
was shot from ambush and killed. 1t is
believed that the present murder is the
work of the same men.
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GRAPE.NUTS.
A SURPRISE PARTY
How the Authoress Turned tho Tables on
Her Friends.

A distinguished authoress. with her hus-
band, moved to California fruit ranch to
get free from stomach and nervous troubles.
She tells her food story as follows:
.The change to outdoor life. abundance
Of fresh fruit, etc., did help us some, but
as the necessity Of cutting out al! indi-
gestible foods. and thus striking at the
root Of the trouble, had not sufficiently
impressed itself on our minds, We continued
to indulge our appetites, till at last was
prostrated for a long time with serious
illness, during which was simply starved
on Cruel and things.' One day while in
this condition l demanded Grape-Nuts.
merely because l wanted something could
chew. My wish was complied with, under
protest at first, however. and then as no
bad results followed, the crisp. nutty grains
were allowed me in the way Of humoring
a harmless whim.
"To the surprise Of every one, the stomach
which had persistently refused to retain
the sloppy messes usually fed to siok folks
readily assinilated the Grape-Nuts, and
was soon able to take two spoonfuls three
times day, and whom got to that point
my health and strength came back to me
rapidly. On recovery, and taking UP my
work again, adhered to Grape-Nuts food
for breakfast and supper, eating a good.
plain dinner at noon. In four weeks I
gained 10 pounds In weight. have con-
stantly used Grape-Nuts food ever since
and greatly to my advantage.
my faith in Grape-Nuts was a matter
Of much testing to my family, and once
when my birthday came around. was
told that a special dinner would be pre-
pared to honor the anniversary. When
entered the dining room was surprised to
find it decorated with Grape-Nuts boxes.
some empty, some full, and some filled
with flowers, etc., etc., and the joke was
hilariously enjoyed. Ny time came, how
ever. when returned the surprise by pro-
ducing q delicious Grape-Nuts pudding.
and dates stuffed with rolled Grape-Nuts
and cream. Then those who came to SCOT
remained to gorge Themselves IL l may
been difficult since that day to win con-
yerts TO- Grape-Nuts.' Name given BY
Postum Company, Battle Creek, Mich.
Ten days trial = psoof.
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HAND IN WRONG POCKET.
Man Attached to II Held for Theft In Vic
tOria Roof Garden--Smith's Lace Collar.

Man Attached to II Held for Theft In Vic.
toria Roof Garden Smiths Lace Collar.
Benjamin X Hall of Toledo, who has an
office at Is Broadway, was robbed of his
pocketbook containing 500 at the Victoria
Theater on Monday night. He appeared
in the West Side court yesterday as COM
painant against Alfred Anderson Of 81
East New York avenue. Brooklyn, and
George T. Smith of 10 East 18th street,
on the charge Of taking the pocketbook.
Mr.. Hall and his wife were waiting for
an elevator in the roof garden Of the theater
As the crowd surged forward he felt a
hand in his pocket and grabbed it. The
hand belonged to Anderson, The money
had disappeared, and the police say 1t was
passed to Smith, who passed 1t to third
confederate.
When Smith was searched, lace collar
worth $25 was found in his pocket. He
works for Godenburg Brothers, lace i'm
porters at 100 Fifth avenue. They identi-
fed the collar. and asked that Smith be held
until they could see how he got it. Pawn
tickets for jewelry amounting to $500 were
found on Smith.
Both men pleaded not guilty, but Magis-
trate Pool held Anderson in $1,000 for trial
and Smith in the same amount for ex-
animation.
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various Pc wers by tho Sultan OF MOROCCO
asking them to participate in an inter-
| national conference upon the Rnairs OF
Morocco, reached this city yesterday.
| There is undisguised satisfaction here
over the retirement Of M. Delcass', who
for years has been regarded IN certain
quarters as dangerous enemy OF Germany.
Tho announcement to-day that Chan
celor Won Buelow had been made Prince
Ia regarded az something more than COIN
,idence 1t is believed that his elevation
enbodies the Kaiser's gratitude for the
triumph of the Chancellor's policy in Mo-
rocco. 1t is declared that 1t has been known
for weeks that M. Rouvier, the French
Prime Minister, has been anxious to nego-
ttate with Germany, and it Is assumed that
he will now mako overtures.
The Paris correspondent OF the Tdosbsd6
processes to know that the strain between
France and Germany was recently at
critical point. He says: 'One day last
week an ominous threatening word uttered
here and heard in Berlin caused the Kaiser
to receive the French mission to the wedding
Of the Crown Prince with marked ooolness
LONDON, June Tho text Of Morocco's
reply to France is printed. 1t is worded
very firmly. 1t declares that Morocco
will not allow any reform, civil or military.
to be carried out by any one foreign power
unless such reforms are previously dis
c,lssed by an International conference
at Tangier.
WASHINGTON, June 0.-Government Of
flcers and members Of the Diplomatic
Corps in Washington are greatly surprised
over the resignation OF NJ. Deloasse a. the
French Minister Of Foreign Affairs. When
he recently rendered his resignation and
then, after much solicitation, withdrew 1t
1t was believed here that he would remain
at the head OF the Foreign Once in Paris.
His decision to the contrary was unex-
pected. and 80 far a. any news Of 1t has
been received in Washington Is unex-
planned.
The refusal Of the Sultan Of Morocco to
aceede to the French proposals Is said to be
the reason for the resignation OF NJ. Del
casse 1t Is considered that the Kaiser by
his recent visit to Morocco achieved a
victory and that It was on account OF this
visit that the Sultan refused the French
proposals.
In his Moroccan speech the Kaiser said
most emphatically that there would be no
predominance In Morocco. and 1t Is now
considered that he has sustained his posi-
ton and that the Sultan has been greatly
influenced by his remarks. The Moroccan
question Is close to the heart Of Paris, and
when the Anglo-French treaty was made
1t was thought that this insured the domi-
nation of the French.
1t Is not thought here that tho peace
question enters into NJ. DeloassA's resigna
ton, or that It will affect. to any great
extent, Frances attitude.
Theophle Delcasss has held the port
folio Of Foreign Affairs since 1893, having
served during that time under five differ
ept Prime Ministers.
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JAPANESE WARsH7P SIGHTED.
Seen on Luz0n Island-RussiAn Admiral
Awaits Instructions.

Seen on Luzon Islanu-Russian Admiral
Awaits Instructions.
Special Cable Dsspateh to THE SUN
MANILA, June GA wanhip. believed
to be Japanese, was sighted northwest of
the island Of Luzon to-day heading south.
Admiral Enquist Is still awaiting instruc-
tons from st. Petersburg, In view Of the de-
oision OF the United States that he must
either submit to internment or depart at
once.
MajorGen. Corbin returned Admiral En-
quist's call this morning. Az he left the
Admiral's ship q salute of thirteen guns
was fired.
Admiral Enquist and his officers practi-
cally admit that their ships will have to be
informed II they are not allowed to make
repairs.
The Russian cruisers have been piloted
behind the breakwater. The Aurora, Ad-
miral Enquist's flagship. does not answer
her helm.
The clubs are extending oourtesies to
the Russian officers. Subscriptions have
been started to purchase clothing for the
men.
Admiral Enquist IL now moro cheerful.
He says his squadron was scouting In ad
vance Of the main feet. 1t had no sup
port and received the whole Of the Japanese
fire. The fog hid Admiral Rojestvensky
from view.
He adds: Believing that the remainder
Of the feet was scattered or sunk, for hui
manity's sake retired
The zemtohug has already shipped $50
tons Of coal and the Aurora 200 tons. The
Oleg's condition almost preoludes her
coaling.
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NO LIGHT on PEACE MOVE.
3eosevelt Keeps Secret Result OF His
NegOtiatiOnS.

Roosevelt Keeps Secret Result or HIS
Negotiations.
WASHINGTON, June o.-Although the Gov
eminent has not lost hope that its CONVEX
.sational exchanges with foreign diplomatic
Representatives may lead to peace agree
.'rnent between Russia and Japan. 1t has
! reached the point where II is willing to
j admit that its efforts may soon prove fruit
! les. One Of the highest Administration
officials said to-day, in response to a ques-
ton az to when some authoritative state
1sent might be expected with regard to
the character OF the Presidents conferences
with European Ambassadors and the Jap
anese Minister, that no such statement
might ever be made, and the intimation
be conveyed was that IL nothing was ac-
compished the work which the President
was doing in bohalf Of peace would not
appear as matter OF record or history,
officially or unofficially.
The President saw the French Ambas-
sador again to-day, but It was declared
, afterward that their conversation was Of a
personal nature, or at least did not refer to
peace. Sir Mortimer Durand, the British
Ambassador, who was called back to WASH
ington from Lenox last night on account OF
the peace exchanges. called at the White
House to-day, bat the President was out.
He is expected to call again tomorrow.
1t is thought here that the resignation
Of NJ. Delcass6, the head Of the French
0H3oa hov ofoCf
any movement for peace which may he
taken by the Powers. The French Minister
of Foreign Affairs has been recognized as
Russia's strongest friend in the Partisan
Government, and his leaving the Govern
naent service at this time may tend to deter
any movement toward peace which with
N. Deloasse in charge might have had a
good effect.
1t il quite certain that M. Delcasse has
, always been ready to take every step within
shis power to bring about an end to hostil-
ties. Whether France will be 30 greatly
+. IN favor Of peace or il she will be willing
= to take definite step toward ending the
! war with the tremendous influence OF NJ.
Delcasse removed, is question.
It has been suggested that the most
practicable way for bringing about an
agreement between Russia and Japan
would be for combined movement on
the part Of Great Britain and France, the
former as Japan's ally and the latter as
Russia's best friend. concerted move
: ment on the part Of these two Powers.
friendly with each other and in accord
On the peace question Is considered more
likely to bring results than any other COM
bination that the Powers might procure.
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MUTINY OF THE RUSSIANS.
japanese Had to Shoot Eight Of Them or
the Captured Orel.
Special Cable De,potch to THE SUN.


the Captured Orel.
Special Cable Despatch 10 THE SUN.
LONDON, June IA despatch to the
Telegraph from Toxic says that while the
Japanese were conveying the surrendered
battleship Orel some Of the Russian officers
and sailors behaved disgracefully. Capt
Yunick was lying in his bunk seriously
wounded.
Ten engineers plotted to explode the
ships ma zine. They fired fuse under
the magazine near the stern. When it was
found by the Japanese disorderly scene
occurred. Eight of the ringleaders were
Immediately shot. This was the reason
the Orel was taken to Maizura instead OF
Sasebo, as was intended.
The correspondent asserts that the re-
ported barbarity of the Russians In throw
ing overheard their wounded Ia exaggerated
1t was done without the kno wledge Of the
officers. While the vessel was being taken
to Japan about twelve sailors. unable to
bear their wounds, cried to their comrades
to save them from pain by killing them.
and In the absence OF Japanese escorts the
Russians were thrown into the sea.
The Japanese on board demonstrated,
and the Captain OF the Orel was greatly
agitated by tho cruelty and mutiny Of his
crew. He apologized to the Japanese.
His death thirty minutes before the Orel
reached Mai7alru was accelerated by these
painful incidents.
The Toxic correspondent Of the Tele-
graph says that the Mikasa. Admiral Togo's
flagship, was in the thick Of the battle. The
Mikasa received most OF her hits on the
starboard side and on the coming tower.
Little damage, however, was done. The
masts and tunnels were hit more than any
other part Of the ship, showing that the
fire Of the Russians was high. The Mikasa
Is now ready for action again.
At the beginning OF the battle Lieut.
Matsumura was wounded In the head.
Two other officers and thirteen non-oom-
missioned officers were also wounded.
The Mikasa approached nearer to the Rus
sian feet than any Of the other large war
ships. While Admiral Togo was in the con-
ming tower giving orders a splinter from
q shell wounded Lieutenant by his side.
Admiral Togo went on his knees and ten
DERBY lifted the young officer. Throughout
the battle he quietly and solemnly watched
the state Of the Russian fleet as well as his
own. After the victory was won he care
fully attended to all details, especially with
reference to searching the remnants OF the
Russian neet. He never left the bridge,
and he seemed tirelese.
When hs returned to Sassbo b nvs
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CHANCES OF PEACE.
Lamsdorn Hopes to Bring His Associates
to View That War should End.

to View That War should End.
Special Cable Dsspateh to The SUN.
LONDON, June THE st. Petersburg
correspondent Of the Times asserts that
there is some hope that the peace efforts
OF Foreign Minister Lamsdorff and his
colleagues will not prove altogether barren.
He says that he Is assured from a very
Trustworthy source that early peace is no
longer without the bounds Of probability,
but unless the efforts succeed within the
next few days they may have to be indef1-
nitely postponed. for once the Japanese
begin their impending operations it is
scarcely probabl that they will agree to
suspend them, and after their completion
the whole aspect Of peace negotiations will
be altered.
The views Of foreign governments are
undoubtedly being utilized by Count Lams-
dorff to influence the Gar, a nd that, 1t may
be correctly said, describes the role Of
foreign diplomacy as opposed to the talk
Of mediation.
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! have by no means gained an advantage
even II they decide to leave Manila. In bis
telegram Gov. Wright said that he had given
chs Russians provisions to last them only
from day to day. No repairs have been
, made and the conditions are the same
to-day as when the Russians steamed into
Manila Bay on the night Of June 3. On
the other hand, the Japanese have an in
creasing chance OF putting warships In
front OF Manila before the Russian vessels
can leave.
The decision OF the President and his adj
visors that belligerent warships injured
In battle we're on an entirely different foot
ing from belligerent warships injured
BY storm or accident in seeking favors at
Q raj port, was reached after the most
careful consideration and entirely apart
from the study Of precedent One Govern
t,ent Official maintained to-day that no
CHER course was possible for neutral ma
ton than to refuse to permit the use OF
any Of its harbors for q base Of operations.
He said that the decision of the administra-
ton was based on the conclusion that 1t
would render itself liable to the accusation
OF not observing neutrality Tit permitted
the Russian warships to put themselves
In seasoing and fighting trim under protec-
ton Of the inviolability Of an American
port. As for the matter OF precedent.
he said the government knew Of no similar
case and did not take into consideration
whether there had been any.
I'VE make our own precedents, he added,
sand think 1t has been demonstrated that
tho President IL not afraid to make them
The Russian Ambassador and the Japa-
nese Minister have been informed OF the
decision OF the President In tie case OF the
Russian squadron
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DELCASSE OUT OF CABINET.
French Minister Resigns Because Of Failure
Of His Moroccan Policy.

Special Cable Despatehes to TIE SUM-
PARIS, June e.-Foreign Minister Del
Casse rendered his resignation to-day
Premier Rouvier will assume the duties
Of the Office pending the appointment Of
O successor to M Delcasse.
The resignation Is universally regretted
in Europe outside OF Berlin. His retire.
ment Ia, OF course. a signal triumph for
Emperor William, who will profit by the
disappearance Of this able diplomat in more
ways than in the Morocco affair. Prime
Minister Rouvier, who temporarily assumes
the duties Of the head Of the Foreign Office,
u no dipfomatist nor in any sense great
statesman. He will endeavor to piacate
the austere Kaiser at almost any cost, and
the price Of his friendship certainly will be
a high one. There Ia little doubt that the
Kaiser's chief endeavor will be to break or
damage the Anglo-French entente. How
far he will succeed with man Of NJ. Rou-
vier's inexperience the near future will
demonstrate.
M. Delcasse's retirement will not inter-
fere with frances earnest cooperation in
any practical plan for an international
effort to stop the war. and the exchange
OF views to obtain this end Is proceeding
actively.
The Temps discreetly avoids the main
issue, Jumping England with Italy and
Spain whom referring to the able policy OF
Cancellation that M. Delcasse pursued, but
1t unhesitatingly condemns the Minister'S
extraordinary omission to include Germany
1t declares that M. Rouvier. starting afresh,
will find Germany ready to meet him half
way.
The Liberte declares that M. Delcasse's
error In seeking to isolate Germany was in
supposing himself Richelieu, with RICHIE
lieu's France behind him. Unfortunately.
France Is to-day France as Combes, Andre.
PelletAn and Jaur4s left It,
It y rlmored that M. Taiandisr, French
Minister to Morocco. will be recalled.
tb1hllN, june a-The circular sent 10 the
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ORDERED TO SEEK BATTLE.
no Jestyensky Told to Sink Togo's Fleet on
Way to V1adiv0stOk.

no Jestyensky Told to Sink TOgO's Fleet on
Way to V1adiv0st0k.
.spertaI cable Despatch TO TIE SUN.
TOXIC. June GA Russian officer who is
a prisoner at Sasebo says that belief In the
superior strength Of the Russian feet made
the crews extremely confident Of victory.
It seemed absurd to think Of making q
detour by way of the Pacific in order to
reach Vladivostok. The wish Of the Rus
SLAMS was to enter Vladivostok harbor
triumphantly after defeating Togo de-
cisively.
Prior to the departure Of the feet from
the Baltic, the Gar declared in an imperial
decree that tho feet was not merely to
reach vlaclivsstok, but was also to ami
hilate Admiral Togo's feet on the way.
With the Russians duty thus defined. there
was nothing strange in Admiral Rojest-
vensky's selection OF the Tsu Shima route.
The Russian officers attribute their defeat
to defective reoonnoitering on the part
OF the Russians and to consequent ig-
norance as to the important matter OF
the disposition OF the Japanese main feet.
The Russians also became overoonfdent
upon failing to find the Japanese in the
Formosan Channel, and so they did not
trouble themselves further about the
enemy's whereabouts.
Admiral Rojestvensky Is making salts
factory progress toward recovery from his
wounds.
The aggregate number Of the officers and
men Of the Russian fleet was 5000. OF these,
1900 went down with their ships and 5000
were taken prisoner.