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The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
CHINESE BOYCOTT PROTESTS
Continue to be Received at State De-
 pertinent.

Washington, August P. - Protests against the Chinese boycott of Ameri- can goods continue to be received at the state department, but very few make suggestions that losses have been incurred, although in one or two in- stances transportation companies have said that there has been a falling off in American goods to China. No fur ther reports indicating the progress of the boycott have been received at the state department, and it is not believed that there Is any progress of the boy colt outside of Shanghai One instance of an attempt to insult the American flag was reported from Annoy. This happened a month ago, but the govern or of the province promptly made amends and ordered all attempts at demonstration directed towards Ameri- cans to cease. The Washington gov ernment has no complaint to make of the local authorities in China, as the reports indicate that they have been prompt and efficient in the protection of American interests.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
RooSEYELTps PROPOSITION.
Just What He Has Suggested to En- voys as Compromise.

Just What He Has Suggested to En- vOys as Compromise.
 Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 22.-The As- sociated Press is now in position to reveal substantially the suggestion of President Roosevelt for breaking the existing deadlock in the peace negotia- tions, and rescuing the conference from failure. His solution would ingenious 1y permit the satisfaction of the Japan ese demands for the reimbursement for the cost of the war, and at the same time enable Russia to face the world with the declaration that she had not ceded foot of territory or paid 8 copek of war tribute to the victor.
 Tersely stated 1t consists in an agree ment by Russia to repurchase posses sion of either all or part of the island of Sakhalin now in the military occu- patton of Japan for sum, the amount of which, if the two countries cannot agree can be devised by some method of arbitration hereafter to be deter mined. The purchase money, together with the sum Japan would obtain with the session of the Chinese railroad, and the maintenance of the Russian prison ers in Japan would, it is thought, about equal the amount claimed by Japan as the cost of the war. Practically, there fore, the solution offered by the pres ident involves recession by Japan upon article 5 (the cession of Sakhalin and recession by Russian upon article Gin demnity). '.'
 It seems practically certain, though this cannot be affirmed positively, that the president to-day was able to give M. Witte, substantial assurance that Japan would be willing to accept such a compromise. This is apparently sup ported by the authoritative Japanese statement made to the Associated Press tonight in reply to question as to whether Japan had decided to make substantial concessions.
 'It all depends upon Russia"
 It was the presidents message to M. Witte that caused the sensation of the day. Early in the morning had come the official announcement that the meeting of the conference which was to be held to-day was postponed until to- morrow at o'clock. The public req son assigned was that the protocols of the submission, at the sitting had not been completed. But few hours later the true reason leaked out. .f..-4 lContinued on Eighth Page9
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
NOT SATISFACTORY.
Moscow Public Meet and Discuss Pro-
 posed Douma. t

Moscow, Aug. 22.-At a public meet ing in the town hall to-day the emper- CTS manifesto on the douna project was discussed. One speaker denounc- ed the manifesto and project in violent terms, another urged armed rebellion. Later the municipal officials entered the hall and the mayor, Prince Galit- zin, made speech, after which a reso- lution was adopted, which declared that the meeting attached great value to the constitution of the douma as the first step towards the participation by the public in the work of legislation, but that it fully realized that a national government was impossible under such conditions, that the Russian people be given immediately all civil rights, free dom of the press, freedom of speech and meeting and inviolability of per- son, and urged that changes be made based on the principle of universal suf- frage in order to restore the complete, calm of the country.
 The action of the meeting was greet ed with applause. ...
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
CONCER RESIGNS BUT
 WILL NOT GO ID CHINA
LEAVES DIPLOMATIC SERVICE BECAUSE OF PRIVATE BUSH
 NESS AFFAIRS.

President Believed tO Have Abandoned
 Idea of Sending q Special COmmis-
 Troubles Growing Out of the Boycott
 of American Goods-David E. ThOnlp-
 son, of Nebraska, Now AmbassadOr to
 Brazil May Succeed Mir. COnger.
 Oyster Bay, N. r., Aug. 22.-Edwin H. Conger of Iawo has resigned his post as American ambassador to Mexico to take effect October IS next and Presi- dent Roosevelt has accepted the resig- nation.
 MT. Conger's retirement from the dip lomatic service was foreshadowed in these dispatches last week. It was in- dicated then that he might be sent to Pekin as a special commissioner of the president to adjust, if possible, the diff ferences which have arisen between this country and China over the boycott of American goods by some of the Chi nese commercial guilds. While no off, cial statement is obtainable here re- gardfng that mission there are reasons for the statement that it either has been abandoned by the president or that 1t has been declined by MT. Conger. At any rate MT. Conger will not go to China.
 It has not been determined definitely yet who succeeds MT. Conger as am bassador to Mexico, but, as heretofore stated, it probably will be David E. Thompson of Nebraska, now American ambassador to Brazil. It is known that Ambassador Thompson defres the Mexican post. s..-
 In connection with the appointment, the name of Francis B. Loomis, assist ant secretary of state, has been men tioned, but it can be said pretty def- nitely that Mir. Loomis will not be ap- pointed. His resignation as assistant secretary of state may be expected at any time. It is certain that he is to re- tire from the state department, but whether he will receive an appointment in the diplomatic service as has been suggested is thought to be somewhat problematical. .p. N- |}>@
 The president tonight authorized the pupliCdtluu oL LHS COTE6SpOluSIlCe, WnlCn passed between him and Ambassador Conger with regard to the latter's res ignation. The letters follow: 1s;@- .~- Washington, D. C., Aug, IS, 1905. The president: . s...-.t .t~...s .,s...3s .t,..
 For reasons pertaining to my private. business and personal affairs I have the honor to tender herewith my resig- nation as ambassador extraordinary. and plenipotentiary to, Mexico, to take effect on the expiration of my leave of absence, which will terminate October IS, 1905, or at such other date as will suit your convenience.
 It is with feelings of regret that I leave the service, the duties of which I have found so interesting and in which have received so many evidences of your confidence and such invariable courtesy and kindness at your hands of which I shall always cherish most valuable and pleasant recollections, and have the honor to remain, r.
 Your obedient servant, .'..'
 E. H. Conger.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
< AMERICAN LAW SCHOOLS.
Twenty-flve Represented at Convention --EIection of officers.

Narragansett' Pier, R. |, Aug. 22.. Twenty-tive law schools were repre- sented at the convention of the .Associ- ation of American Schools which cons vened here tonight An address was delivered by Nathan Abbott, dean of the Leland Stanford university law school. <
 It was decided to establish a new law school quarterly The election of off1- cers resulted as follows: President, Henry Wade Rogers dean of the Yale university law school; secretary -treas- urer, W. P. Rogers, dean of the Univer- sity of Cincinnati law school; executive committee, H. B. Beal, Harvard uni- versity law school; W1n. B. Nikell, Uni- versity of Pennsylvania law school, and Professor Brooks of the Syracuse university law school. 4
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
RUSSIA'S REPLY IN THE
 HANDS OF HER ENVOYS
ARRIVED LATE LAST NIGHT AND
 IS AT ONCE DECI- PHERED.

Considerable Excitement at Russian
 Headquarters as Long Cable Message
 is Translated Sheet by Sheet-An Ab-
 sOIute1y UncOnfrmed RumOr That It
 is RefusaI-Prcsident's Proposition
 Provides for Russia Buying Back
 SaIxhaIin Without Paying am Indem-
 nity, Thus Saving Her Dignity.
 Portsmouth, N. H.. Aug. 22.-A long cable message from St. Petersburg, which is believed to be the Russian re- ply, arrived at 10 o'clock tonight and MT. Witte's secretaries, MT. Nakukoff and MT. Plancon, immediately began deciphering it.
 Considerable excitement was appar- ent in the annex, where the Russian headquarters are located. Sheet by sheet the translation was taken to M. Wittes room. The rumor is that it is a refusal-a non possumus, reiteration of the Russian position. that she has given ample proof of her desire for peace in the articles already accepted and that more she could not yield with dignity and honor. .-... t....
 No confirmation of the rumor that Russia's reply is a negative can be ob- tained and it must be accepted with all reserve. The lights in the room of M. 'Witte and Baron Bosen were burning long after midnight.
 SAYS PEACE IS NEAR.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
TENNIS AT NEWPORT.
Eastern Champions Defeat the western
 Holders es Title.

Newport, R. l.. Aug. 22.-The twen- ty-sixth annual tennis tournament of the National Association began auspic- iously to-day on the fifteen Casino courts. Nearly two score of matches ill the first round in singles were de-. cided in addition to an interesting con- test in doubles between the champions of the east and west, which the repre- sentatiyes of th east won in straight sets. This contest, which was waged between F. B. Alexander and H. H. Hackett of the east and Kreigh Collins and H. P, Wa,dner of the west, proved the attraction of the day, and was much harder fought than the scores Of 6-4. 6-4, 6-4 would seem to indicate. Of thu thirts games which were played no less than sixteen went to deuce, four teen points being scored in the very last game. The winners will meet Ward and Wright tomorrow in the challenge round
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
MINISTRIES IN 4 WRECK.
Several Members of the West Company
 Injured. {

Newburg, N. r., Aug. 22.-While the private ar Bernice, en route from Pat terson to Saratoga, was being switched from the Erie to the West Shoe road here to-day it collided with six cars standing on the westbound track.
 The Bernice, which was occupied by the members of the West minstrel troupe, was badly damaged, and ten members of the company were injured, The most serious injury was to G. L. wade, who was injured in the hip and stomach so badly that he had to be re- moved to hospital,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
READVILLE CIRCUIT MEET
IDEAL WEATHER AND1A LIGHT
 MING FAST TRACK. .

Deleree Takes the Feature Event, the . BIue Hill Stake of s5soOo for 2.sO
 Trotters--AIbert c, Second and Grat-
 ton Boy Third-Noma Wins Breeders' Futurity for 1903 FoaIs and Ethers
 Pride Captures the 2s14 Trot. Readville, Mass, Aug. 22.-The an- nual grand circuit meeting at the Read vile track opened to-day under the most favorable weather conditions, with |a, track that was lightning fast and with a choice array of lively steppers. The, meeting this year has been cut from five to two days, but the curtail- ment did not seem to keep down the number of starters. g,s
 The attraction of the day was the Blue Hills purse for the trotters eli. gible to. the 2:30 class of last spring, and Deleree came up to expectations in taking the race in straight heats. Among the other starters were Angle, the winner of the M. & M in Detroit. and Dodie K, who took five straight firsts on the New England tracks this season, but the former was never a factor, while the latter landed fourth money. Deleree came within half second of the; record for the Blue Hill event in the second heat, In the last heat Deleree had bad send-off, so that Murphy had to drive the mare hard to capture the heat.
 There was a surprise in the "Ponka- poag," for the 2:14 class of last spring, for Ethel's Pride in mir initial appear ance showed herself one of the star trotters produced this year, winning the event in straight heats. Glenwood M, had been picked to win. ss
 In the opening heat of this race Ed Geers came very fast through the home stretch, finishing at Glenwood Ms wheel, while EtheIs Pride finished third. After that the Ohio stallion and the mare had a spirited contest, and in the second heat Ethel's Pride won by a nose, cutting the record for the event by a full second. The next two heats were also well contested, Glenwood M. always being dangerous factor. The baby trotters had their innings in the Horse Breeders Futurity" for foals of 1903, and Noma, owned in Chi cago, proved the best of the lot.
 During a practice spin Audubon Boy was driven a mile by William Andrews in 2:G1%.
 Admiral Dewey, in an exhibition, cut his record from 2:O91s to 2:O6%. The sunn1aries:~
 2:30 ss-Trotting-The Rlnn TIill-
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
Admitting Chinese.

Washington, Aug. 22.--During the month of July 253 Chinese were admit ted to the United States and nine were deported. Of those admitted ninety eight were United States citizens, fifty one returning laborers, sixty-one re- turning merchants, seven merchants coming in for the first time, twenty-two members of merchants families, and fourteen belonged to other exempt cases. Of the number deported five claimed to be residents and four were new arrivals.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
CHINESE EXCLUSION LAWS.
Opinion of Immigrant officials Asked
 on Each One.

Washington, Aug. 22.-The committee appointed by Secretary Metcalf of the department of commerce and labor to revise the present rules and regulations under which the immigration laws and the Chinese exclusion laws are adminis- tered to-day sent a letter to all officers of the immigration bureau in the field, asking for an expression of opinion on each of the rules now in operation. The letter to the immigration agents prac- tieally is the first step taken by the commission. a-.q e... .,~ .. s. ' Most important of the steps proposed by the commission are publis hearings, at which criticisms of the service may be lodged. At these hearings railroad and steamship companies, representa- tives of foreign governments, or any persons having relations with the inlz E migration service, may voica their com plaints. K
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
MINIMIZING THE DANGER.
OldfieId Hereafter Win Start Half Mile
 in Rear i'm Auto Races.

Cleveland, Aug. 22.-It is announced tonight that henceforth Barney Old field, the automobile driver, will con- fine himself to exhibition work as much as possible. If there Is second entry when Oldfield is on the track, it is Old fields purpose to make the second driv- CT start from the half. mile post, while Oldfield will start from the stand. ;.
 It is expected that the new plan will do away with the danger from dust to both drivers, and give spectators just as exciting an exhibition as If there was an open start.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
Auto Victims All Doinr We'll.

Newport, R. l., Aug. 22-Miss Evelyn W. walsh, who was injured in an au- tomobile accident last Saturday, at which time her brother was killed and several others injured, was reported to be comfortable and out of danger to- day. Mrs. James L. Kernichan and Harry Oelrichs, two others of those in- jured, were able to ge out of doors to- day.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
STATE oH4MPIoNsHIP SHOOT
H. c. Brastow Of Rockville Carries or High Honors.

Somersville, Conn, Aug. 22,-The sec- was held at the traps of the somers- vile Gun club to-day and brought out many of the crack shots of Connecticut. In the shoot for the state championship at 50 targets M. c. Barstow of Rock oville carried off high honors and the medal, breaking 46 birds. The shooting was excellent all the way through and the conditions could not have been improved upon L. H. Brad ley of Bridgeport and Harry Metcaf of Rockville were tied for second place with 45 birds and in the shoot off Brad ley won, Metcalf taking the medal of- fered as third prize. The other scores were as follows: George P. Finch of Thompsonville, A; pr. Moore of South Manchester, 43; Arthur Pease of Som ersville, 4S; F. Metcalf of Rockville, AZ; Edward White of Rockville, 42; Eugene Quinn of Enfield, AZ; William McMillan of somersville, 40; Frank Burke of Rockville, 40; A. Cooley of soners, S9; A. Arnold of Somersville, 37; c. H. Mer- rick of Rockville, 30; J. Smith Enfield, 30; MT. Gonnor of Thompsonville, 27
 Of the professionals who contested in this event J A. R. Elliot of New York was high man with 46, while W. H. Snow of Springfield, Mass, was high man among the amateurs from out side the. state. MT Shows total was 45.
 The prize for the highest average for Che 200 targets shot at during the day was won by H. c. Barstow, the anna teur champion, whose score was 1892 His prize was gold badge. L. H. Bradley and J. A. R. Elliot were tied for second place with 1S1 and George P. Finch of Thompsonville had 1S0.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
CHICAGO 1fYP0THETAE.
Will Make No Contracts on Eight-Hour
 Basis.

Chicago, Aug. 22--At a meeting of the Chicago Tgpothetae to-day it. was decided unanimously not to make any contracts on the eight-hour day basis and as a result strike of printers in the job offices represented by the asso- citation is. expected. If a strike is de- clared about 500 printers will be directly affected and if the trouble involves em- ployes in other branches of the job printing trade between 5000 and 4,OOO persons may be thrown out of work.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
STATE TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
First Annual to be Held in LitchfeId,
 August 20, 30, 31 and Sept. 1, ?.

Litchfield, Aug. 22.-The programme for the first annual challenge tennis tournament of the state under the aus pices of the National Lawn Tennis as- sociation was announced to-day The tournament will be played on the courts of the Litchfield Tennis club, August 29, 30, 31 and September 1 and 2. The events will be gentlemen's singIes( gen. tlemen's doubles, consolation singles for championship cups, and match for the presidents cup, which is now held by Francis J. Cole of Hartford.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
SAYS PEACE IS NEAR.
London Correspondent Declares il 2. Within Measurable Distance.

London, Aug. 23.-The Morning Post which throughout the war has strongly identified itself with the Japanese side, in a dispatch from it's correspondent at Portsmouth published this morning de- clares that the, peace of Portsmouth is within measurable distance The correspondent asserts that both sides will make substantial concessions for the sake of peace.
 Russia, he says, will pay Japan a sum in the guise of expenses for the main7 tenance of prisoners etc, and that sak- halin will be divided, Russia retaining the northern and Japan the southern portion, while Japan will abandon her claim as to inteFned warships and the limitation of Russia s naval force in the Pacific. .z ...-.s~< The Portsmouth correspondent of the Times states that there is. real hope for peace and that the Japanese are ready to arrange a settlement in any way that will relieve Russian dignity and honor. *
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
CONTRACT BooTBLACKs
Firm Believed to be Engaged in Bring r ing Boys from Greece.

Omaha, Aug. 2O.-United States In1-5 migration inspector Mansfield today caused to be brought before him a num-. Der of Greek boys, from fifteen to eighteen years of age, who are engag.
 ed in shining shoes in different shops in this city. Inspector Mansfield be-. lieves they are in this country in vio- lation of the contract labor laws. He learned that one firm has brought a great number of these boys from Greece and employs them shining shoes in the large cities throughout the coun- try.aa When questioned the boys ad- mitted that they are paid by the year, andlthat their food and clothing were furnished by their employers. They also admitted that they came to the United States with the understanding that they were to be given this kind of employment. sisss 3#s.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
Squadron GA" Wins.

Newport, R. l., Aug. 22.-The first team of the Country club of Westches- ter, made up of three of the heaviest handicapped players in the game, was unable to overcome their handicap of 30 goals in the match with the Squadron A team for the Westghester cups to-day, losing by score of 29 S-4 to F. ,.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
Has Sought No Agreement Here.

Harrisburg, Pa., Aug. 22.-Frederick w. Cohen, superintendent of the bridge erection of the Pennsylvania Steel com- pany, said tonight that no agreement had been made or sought between the Pennsylvania Steel company and the bridge workers union of Connecticut, and that no arbitration is pending. He declares that A. F: Ritter is not in Con- necticut and could not have. entered into such an agreement. ..
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
WILL BUY GREAT DEAL HERE.
Japan to Spend S3O,0OO,OO0 in Railroad
 Supplies x E.

Chicago, Aug. 2O.-six representatives of the Imperial railway system of Ja-. pan arrived in Chicago to-day and left for New York via the great lakes. They are in this country to study the American locomotive and purchase SUD- plies. From New York they go to Eng land, thence to France and Germany. One of the party, Toki Oyata, said: Japan is preparing to spend 3o,oO0,OO0 in railway supplies, and the. bulk of these will be secured in the United States and England. think these two countries lead all others in this re- spect." s@ ..sa,s..
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
Oyster Bay, Aug. 19, 19OS

Oyster Bay, Aug. 19, 1905. My dear MT. Conger: have received your resignation to take effect October IS. 1905, and accept it for that date. In thus accepting it I desire to express to you my cordial ap- preciation of the work that you have performed in China, as previously in Brazil. In zeal, efficiency and single minded devotion to public duty you have been the kind of official of whom Americans have, a right to feel proud, and I congratulate the country upon having had your services.
 With all good wishes for your future, believe me.
 Sincerely yours,
 Theodore Roosevelt,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
CURE OF LEPRosY BY x-RAY.
Well Authenticated Instance of It in
 NTaniIa.

Manila, Aug. 22.-What appears to be a well authenticated instance of the cure of leprosy by the x-Ray has been found here. A few weeks ago a patient who had been afflicted with leprosy, and who had been under treatment for that disease, died of liver complications After the patients death every part of the body was subjected to a searching microscopic examination by bacteriolo- gists, but not the slightest trace of lep- rosy could be found.
 Dr. H. B. Wilkinson, the physician who treated the patient for leprosy, is a graduate of the University of Virginia, class of 1894.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-08-23
Roosevelt Invited to Newport.

Newport, Aug. 22.-At meeting of the city council tonight it was voted to invite President, Roosevelt to be the guest of the city of Newport on Perry day, September Il, the rinety-second of the battle of Lake Erie, Commodore Perry, who commanded the American squadron during the battle, was native of this city.