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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
BRYAN EXPLAINS
TO ALTON B. PARKER
Calls on New Yorker and Discusses
Cause of Failure in Late
Campaign.

New York, Jan. 26-William .Ien-
nings Bryan. in a three-hour confer
ence this afternoon with Alton r. Par
ker, it is intimated, made several
things plain to the recently defeated
candidate for the presidency. Mr..
Bryan is believed 10 have told Mr..
Parker that one cause of the defeat
was that the party had so temporized
that il had resulted in being neither
democratic nor republican. Mr.. Par
ker also was told that loyal democrats
realize the strength of Mr.. Bryan's po-
sition and will turn in to help in fu-
ture campaigns. There was no discus
sion of any financial question. Mr.
Bryan acknowledging that other issues
were of more Importance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
ORGANIZED BAND
OFFERS BATTLE
Filipino Scouts and ConstabularY
Fight Band of Hundred
ladrones.

Manila. Jan. 26.-In a battle this
morning near Siland between a de-
taehnfeRt OF scouts and constabulary
and 100 armed Ladrones. who, under
the leadership of the outlaw. Feliza-
roo, attacked San Francisco de Mala-
bon. Province of Cavite. last Tuesday
night. ten Ladrones were killed and
seven taken prisoners. There were no
casualties among the scouts and con-
stabulary. Severe fighting still con
tinues.
In their attack on the town Tues
day night the Ladrones captured the
wife and two children of Gov. Trias.
These. together with several native
women prisoners, were seen with the
Ladrones this morning. but an attempt
to rescue them was unsuccessful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
"NEEDS OF PEOPLE NEAR and DEAR To EMPEROR HEART
npea Proclamation Calls Upon Russian Strikers Return to Work and
Close Ears to Fomenters Of Disturbance

have not been restrained even by the
difficulties in which the fatherland Is
involved. in time of trying war.
while the workmen. their blind tools.
have disregarded the facts that de
msnds were being made in their name
which had nothing in common with
their needs. besides forgetting that the
government always has shown and
ever shows itself considerate OF their
needs and is now ready to listen at
tentively TO their just desires and sat
isfy them wherever possible.
Holds Intentions Good
ITO this end the government re-
quires, above all. the restoration of
order and the return of the workmen
To work, because in times of disturb
ance the government well-intention-
ed efforts for satisfaction OF the work
mems demands. however Just. is out
of the question"
II is certain many strikers were
forced out against their wishes. but
the general effect Of the proclamation
is still problematical.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26

free will, the emperor commanded that
the question of workmen's Insurance
be taken up with the object of secur-
ing them against disablement or sick
ness; that this measure does not tx
haust his majesty's anxiety for the
well-being OF the working classes, fo-
at the same time the emperor sent an
order instructing the ministry of mr.
ance to draft a law shortening the
hours of labor and for the elaboration
of such measures as will legalize woi K
mems discussions of their needs
says striker. are Tools
The proclamation, which. II is an
nOunced. was issued by the emperor )
order. in It's preamble recounts the
origin Of the recent events and d.
clares that evil-disposed persons used
the workmen as their tools. leadins
them astray by false and Impossible
promises. II continues;
The result OF this. criminal agit7'
tion has been breaciits of the peace
involving the inesitabIe interventiosI
of armed forces These evil Vishers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
NO STRANGE BOATS THERE
Evidence of English Fishermen in
North Sea Inquiry.

Paris. Jan. 26.-The North sea com
mission examined witnesses yesterday
in the effort to throw light on the trag-
edy of Oct. % last. 4 model of a
trawler was shown and the fishing pro-
cess explained. No evidence showed
that any strange boat had joined the
fishing feet the day or night of the
bombardment.
Counsel for Russia crOss-eXamined
George Beeching of the traw.ers com
pany for the purpose of bringing out
if possible the resemblance of a traw-
Ter to a torpedo boat.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
FIRE DRIVES $50
OUT INTO STORM
Narrow Escapes Result From Sudden
Fire in New York Tenement
Houses.

New York. Jan. 26.-With the tenn.
perature at zero and a 40-miIe an houI
wind driving binding clouds of snow,
$50 persons were driven from their
homes early today by a fire which de
stroyed six double three-story tene.
ment houses in the Bronx
Many occupants were rescued by
volunteer life savers in their night
clothing and suffered severely from ex-
posure. The loss is 100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
COLD CAUSES Death AND|
SUFFERING IN THE EAST
OFFER To SUBMIT
TO A COMMISSION
MAY Emo STRIKE

Essen. Prussia, Jan. 2G.-Coal mine
owners took a decision today that prob
ably will result in a settlement of the
strike. They determined to inform the
government that they would accept
any Judgment the parliamentary COM
mission might render after inquiry in
10 the grievances of the miners, and
the owners would Immediately remove
the grievances.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
NEWS OF RUSSIAN REVOLT
IS SUDDENLY SUPPRESSED
TRAIN STALLING
WRECKS SAVINGS
BANK At CHICAGO

Chicago. Jan. 2G.-The stailing of
the Twentieth Century Limited on the
New York Central is alleged TO have
caused the suspension of the Pan
American Banking company here to-
day. W. II. Hunt. president of the
bank. Is a passenger on the blockaded
train. julius y. Heldman. the banks
attorney. declared when Hunt reached
Chicago. business would be resumed.
The concern did a savings business. it
is said. to a considerable extent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
Illinois Judges Elect Officers.

Springfield, Ill. Jan. 2G.-At "A meet
ing of the Illinois County and Probate
Judges association the following Off
GERS were elected: President, X. A..
Russell, Bloomington; secretary.
Charles B. McCrery. Quincy; treas
urer, Frank Harry. Watseka; vice
presidents. Charles S. Cutting. OF Chi
cago. ]. w. Williams. OF Carthage, De
Witt l.. Jones. Of Waukegan, and Paul
e. Bray, of Chester.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
Rigid Censorship Prohib-
its Truth From Reach
ing World.
SEVERE AT CAPITAL
Rioting and BIoodshed Known
to Have Occurred in
Interior.
TREPOFF ESTABLISHES
RIGID CENSORSHIP

A proclamation issued by Gen.
Trepoff. governor general of st.
Petersburg. and Minister Of Finance
Kokovsef last evening, giving the
Russian governments plan for
breaking the strike throughout all
Russia, has been followed, sppar-
emily. by vigorous repressiVe meas
ures against European correspond
ents. especially those OF London
papers, whose dispatches describ-
ing the horrors Of the revolt have
attracted widespread attention. The
censor evidently has refused them
access TO the telegraph, for only
messages showing the situation in
the most favorable light are now al
lowed to leave the Russian capital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
VALUABLE new YORK
PROPERTY IN PERIL

New York. Jan. pa fierce gale
at the corner OF South and Fletcher
streets in building occupied by manu-
facturers of oil and ship chandler, is
raging Many other buildings are
threatened including the Mallory line
steamship Offices and the United
States bonded warehouses and the
Frisco hotel. The fire was believed TO
be under control at 80.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
WANTS $24,0O0,O00
FOR BATTLESHIPS
Secretary Morton Urges Upon House
Naval Committee Building
Of Three.

Washington, Jan 26.--Judge Taylor
today began the argument for the pro
testants in the Smoot case.
Secretary Morton went before the
house naval committee today and urged
authorization by congress. construct
ing three battleships, costing $4,000
600 each.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
He Must Hama.

Richmond, Va, Jan. 2G.-The SUI
preme court of appeals has denied the
supplementary appeal in the case of
ex-Mayor McCue. of Charlottesville. con
victed of wife murder. He is To- be
hanged Feb. 10.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
Improving Railroads.

Robert p. Porter lectured before
the Society of Arts on the electri-
fication of railroads. He said that
London at present is eXpending more
than s150,000,000, and projects are
afoot TO place London ahead of any
city in the world in the amount of
capital invested and in mileage. He
predicted the gradual electrification of
all suburban lines and ultimately of all
trunk lines. He said the unification
of the working of all systems in Lon
don must precede a really lasting and
satisfactory solution of the difficult
problem of affording facilities for the
vast population of the metropolis.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
STRlNGER TO GET STATE JOB
Reported Deneen's Late Opponent Will
be on Board of Claims.

Springfield. H., Jan. 26.-Lawrence
b. Stringer, according to report, is
to be offered a position as judge on the
state board of claims, and it is said
Mr. Deneens late opponent in the gu
bernatorial contest will accept.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
OF FUEL
EngIand's Supply of Coal Suffi.
cient 10 Last $50
Years.
ROYAL COMMISSION FIGURES
Provides for Increased Rate of Con-
sumption - Electricity on
Railroads.

London. Jan. 26.-The report of the
royal commission on the coal supplies
of the united kingdom, just issued,
calculates the available resources of
the proved coal fields at 100000, ,000,,
GOO tons. This. at the present increas-
ing rate of output. will last about 450
that, owing TO physical considerations.
the rate of the increase of the output
will soon be slower. and will be follow
ed by a period of stationary output.
and then by gradual decline. which
will prolong the duration of the re-
sources
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
ROBBERY BY WHOLESALE
Three Men Hold up Philadelphia Cars
Two Arrested.

Philadelphia. Jan. 26-Three men
early today held up and robbed three
trolley cars and several pedestrians,
and shot and seriously wounded Rob
ert Bruce. a motorman. Two of the
gang were arrested.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26

81. Petersburg. Jan. 26. 2:l5 a NJ
Gov Gen. Trepoff and Minister of Fla
ance Kokovseff issued proclamation
last night which reveals the govern
ment's plan for breaking the strike,
not only here. but throughout Russia
Ii was posted in the streets today,
and was as follows:
"Workmen should assist the govern
ment in its tranquiliZing task in behalf
of the betterment OF their conditioh-
This they can accomplish only by hold
ing themselves aloof from fomenters ;
of disturbance. who are alien TO the
workmen's true interest and TO the
oountry's welfare.
Return Labor
let them return TO their ordinary
labor. which il as needful for the
country as for themselves. for without
j; they. their wives and children must
suffer distress: and. returning TO WORK.
let the people be assured that their
needs are as near the eDperor's heat
as those Of all his majes.f's true sub
JecIs; that only recently. II his owl
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
KAISER'S SON VERY ILL
EfteI Friedrich Has Pneumonia
Crown Prince Confined.

Berlin. Jan. 26.-The emperor's son
Eitel Friedrich, i'll with pneumonia,
passed fairly good night
Crown Prince William is confined
TO his room with what probably is an
attack of influenza
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
STEAMER OUT OF ICE FLQES
Goodrich Liner in Lake Michigan Es-
capes PeriIous Position.

Grand Haven, Mich, Jan. 26.-AfteT
having been fast in the ice foes in
Lake Michigan since Monday night the
Goodrich line steamer Atlanta broke
loose last night off South Haven, and
steamed back To this port and left for
Chicago early today. The twenty pas
sengers on the steamer were none the
worse for the experience.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
L0CKHART,
MILLIONAIRE, DEAD

Pittsbury. Jan 2s.-Charles Lock
hart. director and at one time presi-
dent of the Standard oil company
died today. Of the infirmities of old
age. His wealth is estimated at from
81. .0oo. 600 TO 500 coo GOO.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
REVOLUTION RIFE
AGAINST STATE IN
FINLAND AND POLAND

London. Jan %. 3 a m--Russia's
fears of an uprising in Finland and
Poland seein to BE- justified The first
fighting nj HeiSinEforS since the cars
edict crushing Finnish nAtionalism
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
Siexe Austrian Steamer.

Toxic. Jan. 26.-The Japanese seiz-
cd the Austrian steamer Burma. with
a cargo OF coal for Vladiyostok. of
Hokkaido island last night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26

ApOE pldiIt AdSl
evening.
Ten thousand Firms assembled in
the market place and were loudly
cheering patriotic speeches in which
the orators were urging the people to
strike a blow for liberty.
Co.sack. Charge the Crowd.
Several companies of Cossacks
charged the crowd. welding knouts
and sabres. the officers. in the Finnish
language. ordering the crowd to dis
perse. Shots were fired. ani the Cos
sacks. joined by the police replied.
Thirty Films fell TO the pavement
wounded. Nine of the men were taken
to the hospital. three of them in a dy-
ing condition. The crowds then dis
persed.
The uprising in Finland may be
more serious than those in Russian Po-
land. The Firms had practical self
government for decades and are arm
ed. nearly every Finn possessing a
rifle.
PoInnd's Uprising Serious.
The news from Russian Poland is Sc
fious enough To excite the apprehen-
sion of the Russian government. The
news comes by way of Berlin. where
the Russian censorship is not recog-
nized.
According TO the Prankfurter Zeit-
uGk. khese city of Lodz. in Russian Po-
land. has been in a state of revolution
for week. Many persons have been
killed in the fighting. while others
have lost their lives by the explosion
OF bombs.
LODI IL the chief manufacturing
center of Russian Poland. II contains
10000 mill operatives.
\ socialist agitator. who was organ
izing a strike. was shot and killed on
the street last week by the police, al
though he was alone and could have
been arrested easily. The executive
committee OF the socialists was there
upon convened and adopted resolu-
ton To wreak summary vengeance up
on the authorities.
Twrnty-s~N-n Bombs Thrown.
As a sequel - bomb outrages oc-
CURED. including the wrecking of the
prison and a number of vodka taverns,
which are state property. Afterwards
tHt ponce bNltdu NdS dAldNhtu
The police made sorties and disper-
sed the attackers. who them bombs,
killing and mutilating many.
Bombs afterwards were employed
against the town hall municipal Off
Ger. and barracks. all OF which were
badly wrecked.
There was desperate fighting be-
tween the police and the revolutionists
for four successive days. and the
BIoodsh~d mt Moscow.
The Moscow situation is critical.
First blood was shed there yesterday
afternoon. when a gathering of stu
dents and other youths in the neigh
bOrhood OF the university led to trou-
Die. The gendarmes. assisted by three
sqUadrons OF mounted troops. started
to scatter the crowd. who defended
themselves with knives. Horses were
stabbed and slashed and one gen
darrne fell with his throat Cashed.
Two volleys then were fired. the
first in the air and the second to kill
The crowds quickly scattered. Patch
IS Of blood on the snow marked where
the bullets had been effective.
The wounded Immediately were put
into sleighs and driven away. The
dead were carried into neighborinG
wards. the police closing the gates The
affair was all over IN ten minutes.
Official assurances afterwards were
given that nothing whatever had hap
pened-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
Four Men Are Instantly
Killed by Terrible Ac-
cident in East.
PLUNGE INTO RIVER
Building Blown Up by Natural
Gas and IL Hurt in
Ohio.

Doylestown, Pa. Jan. 26.-Four men,
employed at the Durham Iron works
were killed today while operating a
cinder train, which ran into a snow
an embankmens so feet high into the
Delaware river.
Natural Gas Expiode..
New Bremen. O., Jana 26.-An ac-
cumulation of natural gas from leak
in a meter in the Dierker building re-
suited in terrific explosion today,
completely wrecking the building and
injuring II people, two seriously. The
loss is $4,000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26

ol- I'NtTSDuISs Jan. -. W D. Hl---NOt
the slightest disorder has been report
ed anywhere during today.
Gov. Gen. Trepoff. who received Il
correspondent Of the Associated Press
today. manifests complete confidence
that the crisis ~ -SSsE-noA<ih.li puhlic
order Is safely assured.
Aspect Nearly Normal.
St. Petersburg. Jan. 26. nOon.-The
aspect Of the city j. almost normal
and the feeling is decidedly calmer.
Everything Is quiet at Moscow. Sev-
crsI newspapers have appeared in
both cities.
The authorities are following up the
proclamation of last night and are do
ing everything possible 10 quiet public
alarm. They withdrew the troops
from the streets during the night and
not soldier Is in sight in the centre
of the city. Patrols still enciTcled the
big Industrial establishments
At most of the mills and factories
where men appeared for work the en-
ployers decided not to resume until
Monday
Compelled to Leave Factories
Libau. Russia. Jan. 26.-Workmen
here are being compelled TO leave the
factories and mills by the more mill
tant faction Of strikers. Telegraph
lines have been damaged.
CONFIRMED by Watts.
Washington. Jan. 26.-Consul Watts.
St. Petersburg. cables the state depart
ment:
The excitement is subsiding. Bus
iness is resuming"
Takes IN AnE To- Russian Incident.
ST. Petersburg. Jan. 26.-British Am
bassador HaTdinge today called For.
eiSn Minister I.amsdorf's attention &C
the telegram posted al Moscow saying
the disturbances AT the Russian dock
yards and arscnals were due TO anglo
Japanese instigation and that both
Great Britain and the Japanese wer,
spending vast sums to- prevent the
Russian second Pacific squadron from
going to the far east. He also pointed
out that a similar telegram appeared
here this morning in Russky Invalid.
the army organ.
No OnhriaI Sanction
IAmsdorr assured the ambassador
such publications had no official sane
tion hut added he would inquire wheth.
sr u had been given an official ap
pearanCe in. MOSCOW.
The matter l. no, likely - assume
the dignity of diplomatic incident.
War at Riga
London. Jan ga news agency
dispatch from Riga. Russia. filed this
evening. says strikers in suburban fac
tories attempted 20 enter the town but
were opposed by troops who fired. Kill
ing and wognding many persons. The
strikers dispersed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
May NOT TAKE IT
Gov. La Toilette Accepts Election
to United States Senate
ConditionaIIy.
FAITH WITH STATE IS FIRST
if Legislature Does not Manifest Prop
er Spirit He Will Keep Of
flee Of Governor.

Madison, Wis, Jan. 26.-When Gov.
La Toilette was elected United States
senator To succeed Joseph V Quarles
yesterday. he acknowledged the high
honor and signified his acceptance as
2 response TO the call of duty. but said
that unless the legislature enacted in
to laws the measures for which so
many contests had been fought he
would tender back TO them the nomi-
nation and they would have TO choose
some other man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
Realizes the Responsibility.

Your CALL" he said. invites me 10
participate in the work which has to
deal Immediately with the problems
which President Roosevelt has cour-
ageously pressed upon congress for So
luton. | appreciate that you have the
same sense of obligation 10 the people
of Wisconsin which / have.
But recognizing, as | must. present
obligations which rest upon me. am
compeiled TO be in readiness to meet
any unforeseen issues which may de-
velop.
Ready to Meet Emergencies.
For this reason / say, in accepting
your high commission, that if there
should appear any conflicting obliga-
tion which should be impossible for
me TO meet as United States senator
although elected to that. position,
shall ask you to recede the honor from
me and place it upon another man OF
your own choice"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
Even Worse In Brooklyn.

Conditions in Brooklyn are worse
than in New York. On many lines no
cars at all were running during the
usual rush hours OF thousands OF per.
sons were Obliged TO walk long dis.
tances 10 other lines. only to find cars
and trains filled to their capacity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
philadelphia Isolated.
Bosion In Grasp.

Boston. Jan. 2G.-The mercury early
today registered above zero. There
was much suffering from exposure
which was the direct cause Of two
deaths I'm the city. Snow ceased fall
ing about midnight.
Reports from coast points this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
SURFACE LINES TIED UP
Many Deaths in Large Cities
and Much Suffering---Fuel
and Provisions Scarce.
DEATHS REPORTED FROM COLD.

New York. Jan. 26.-Clearing wealth.
er which following the great storm OF
yesterday brought New York the cold
est day it has experienced in many
years. During the early hours the
mercury reached the zero mark.
Terrible suffering is reported among
residents of the poorer quarters OF the
city where thousands were without
sufficient heat. clothing or food.
Charitable institutions were packed to
their capacity during the night.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
Food and Fuel Scarre.
No Through Trains.

Every railroad running Is suffering
severely. Not one Of the through train
had succeeded in getting through II
either direction and suburban traffic
was In a serious state.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26

took place in the market square last
evening.
Ten thousand Firms assembled in
the market place and were loudly
cheering patriotic speeches in which
the orators were urging the people to
strike a blow for liberty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
N ar at Riga.

London. Jan ga news agency
dispatch from Riga. Russia. filed this
evening. says strikers in suburban fac
tories attempted 20 enter the town but
were opposed by troops who fired. Kill
ing and wOgnding many persons. The
strikers dispersed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26

CONTINUED on Page Etght)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
Eight Fell In streets.

While nothing like full reports from
all sections of the city have been re-
ceived 1t is known at least eight deaths
had resulted directly from the abnor-
NAL weather All these victims were
persons who fell in the street benumb-
ed by cold and exhausted from the ef.
fort of attempting To force their way
along the snow drifted streets.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26

No OmriaI >anrtion.

IAmsdorf assured the ambassador
such publications had no official sane
tion hut added he would inquire wheth
.r II had been given an official ap
pearanCe in. Moscow.
The matter Is not likely - assume
the dignity of a diplomatic incident.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26

Libau. Russia. Jan. 26.-Workmen
here are being compelled to leave the
factories and mills by the more mill
tant faction Of strikers. Telegraph
lines have been damaged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26
sleep I'm stations.
slow ia Moderate.

The intense cold held very steadil,
close To the zero mark. during the
forenoon, rising at the rate of hardly
one degree per hour. The wind con
tinued and conditions were hardly less
unpleasant than Yesterday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-01-26

Cloudy tonight and Friday; warmer;
minimum Temperature, 10 above. Tenn
persture, 2 a. m, s below; $3.50 f2 above.
J. M. SHERlER, Observer.