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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26
FAMILY PHYSICIAN
 IS GIVEN PRAISE  President Presents Diplomas to
 the Graduates TELLS THEM OF ARMY LIFE Urges the Young Men to Be Prepared to Use the Implements at
 Hand In Time of
 War.
TELLS THEM OF ARMY LIFE

Washington, March 25-President Roosevelt presented diplomas today to the class graduates from the United States medical school, at exercises held in the hall of the national museum. He addressed large audience and delivered a message to the twenty-three newly made doctors on the responsibility of tho service they have entered.
 The President was introduced by Medi- cal Director R. A. Marmlon, president of the faculty of the naval medical school As the names were called the diplomas were handed 10 the President who in turn presented them to the graduates and at the same time gave each one a cordial handclasp. The diplomas be- came mixed and the President entered heartily in the search of the right sheep- skins. After that he toek all the fenllhi- ing diplomas in one arm and called the names himself
 EuIogIzes Family Doctor.
 The family doctor was eulogized by the President in the opening of his remarks as one for whom everybody encourages tho greatest intimacy and affection. The duties Of the naval doctors. the President said, enabled them to be of advantage to their stay at home" brothers in the opportunities they have for study of tropical diseases. The absence of proper utensils with which to work was men, toned by the President as an inconven- ience that will often hamper them in their work
 You have double standard of honor to uphold" said the President. that of doctor and an officer of the navv'' Continuing he said the responsibilities that rest upon the naval doctor admit O. nothing but the hardest of work in time of war. He said he was not com potent to talk of thir professional du- ties but he wanted to repeat that if war comes it is almost certain to find the medical profession unprepared and this will entail greater trial to those at the front
 Use Materials at Hand
 Do your best if you have nothing but a jack knife to do 1t with" he admonish- ed He said that it would not do 10 wait for proper materials as oftentlfnes only makeshifts were at hand. He said he had seen such conditions himself at San Juan where doctors and surgeons worked hours over operating tables with instru- ments not suiteC to the needs ard with eyes that told of trials and lack ot rest. It Is such conditions that test .he mettle of the surgeon. tho President said and lie urged each member of the class to be prepareda
 It would be foolish to shriek at tha person In charge of the government if war should come and the nation not found to be- ready, continued the Presi- dent and he asked everyone to reflect that it would be really lack of forethought or the national legislature that is to ba blamed. He added that whatever ths upreparedess, the doctors themselves would do much by self-preparation to make their work tell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26
GOOD FEELING APPARENT.
Cubans We'll Pleased at Courteous
 Treatment By Americans.

Havana. March 25.-The friendly demon stration between Cuba and the Unitec States ending with the departure of the American squadron today, is everywhere favorably commented upon. Everywhere there are expressions of satisfaction and pleasure over the uniform heartiness in the entertainment of the representatives of the United States, and evident sheer ity of American friendship for Cuba. The government newspaper organizations are particularly enthusiastic, reeounting sne generosity and sacrifices of the United States for Cuba. Minister Squiers today thanked Mayor O'Farrill and the muni- oipality of Havana for their industrious cooperation in the entertainment of the American squadron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26
AMERICA IS GUARDIAN.
rakahira Speaks of This country's
 Mission in the Orient.

New York. March 25.--William Rock hill, the newly appointed United States minister to China, was the guest of hon or at luncheon given by the American Asiatic association today. The other guests were Sir Chentung Liang Cheng, the Chinese minister to the United States kogoro Takahira, the Japanese minister at Washington, and Edward Morgan, President S. D. webber of the association presided.
 After expressing his pleasure at the appointment of Mir. Rockhill, the Jap anese minister said
 T know that I am not in a position to discuss what you consider in regard t, the right and duty of this country in the far east, but if responsibility walks hand-in-hand with power I should think the United States may be regarded as specially created to safe guard the rights and interests of all mankind. She Is. therefore. bestowed with the power and wealth fully ade- quate to enforce the principle of jus tice and fair play among the nations of the earth"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26
Elahty Bombs Discovered.

Warsaw. March 25.-( (Midnight.)- The police discovered eighty bombs today hidden in brick grave in the Powonsa cemetery in Warsaw. M. Meximovitch, the governor general of Warsaw received the foreign consuls, officials. clergy and civilians this morning, and in his speech promised an impartial government without pref udice to any nationality. The speech has made most favorable impression in Polish circles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26
CAUSES DISAPPOINTMENT.
Dawson Says santo Domingo Wanted
 Treaty Ratified

Washington. March 25.-Minister Daw- son cabled from santo Domingo today that the receipt of the news of the failure to ratify the treaty had caused great deal of excitement and disappointment in Santo Domingo.
 A reply was sent by Acting Secretary Adee, which stated that it was hoped by the administration that the treaty would be ratified when Congress again as- sembled It was further explained that the treaty was favorably reported and that a large majority of the Senate was in favor of it. MT. Dawson also has been informed of the selection of Professor Holander as the Presidents special repre- sentative to visit Santo Domingo to in- auire into the financial conditions and the history of th,s varions claims
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26
ORATORS TO BE HEARD
 OVER THE TELEPHONE.

EW YORK; March 25t that the Jefferson
 birthday banque this city Chicago will be enabled to
 listen the speeches of both cities the by connecting the two banquet halls.
 suggestion that such an arrangement be brought about has been officials lroquos Chicago proposition will be considered by the committee Democratic club of this city Monday Should the local club action will be perfected supplied with with direct between York The of the orators will be caught connecting the telephone ranmtters will be heard the cities 1000 miles at the w Bryan will be of the principal speakers the Chicago club while Alton Parker will speak the banquet in this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26
STATE FUNERAL
 FOR AMBASSADOR
REMAINS OF AsPlRoz WILL BE SENT TO MEXICO IN PRIVATE GAR PROVIDED BY THE AMERI- GAN GOVERNMENT.

Washington, March 25.-The funeral of the late senor Don Manuel De Aspiroz, the Mexican ambassador. will be a state func- ton, the details being in the immediate charge of the department of state. It will occur on Tuesday at l2 o'clock.
 The body of the distinguished envoy will be taken to Mexico in special car pro- vided by the American government, and will be accompanied by a guard of honor, consisting of American soldiers, It Is prob able the President may send a personal representative to Mexico as special mark of respect and admiratlon for the late ambassador. senor Gamboa, the charge d'affaires of the embassy. called at the state department today and after seeing Acting Secretary Adee conferred with the chief clerk of the department Col. w. H. McMichael. and with Maj. Charles McCawley, who will be in im- mediate charge of the funeral ceremony. Count Cassni, the Russian ambassador as dean of the corps, addressed this morn ing to the ambassadors, ministers and charge d'affaires a circular note inform ing them of the ambassadors death. As soon as they received this official in- formation they will call at the Mexican embassy to express the sympathy of their several governments.
 The President and Mrs. Roosevelt will attend the state funeral at St. Matthews Roman Catholic church of which the late envoy was a member The entire diplo- matic corps and cabinet will attend. The justices of the supreme court and mem bers of Congress in Washington will also be in vited to attend
 On every side are heard expressions of sorrow at the death of the ambassador, who was a well beloved man in .he na- tional capital. Over the bureau of Amerf- can republics doorway are the American and Mexican flags draped in black.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26
ReIIaous Devotees Arrive.

Benton Harbor. Mich. March 25.--After an 5000 mile journey from Australia, con yerts to the belief of the Christian Israeli ite colony in this city, of which 'Benja- min and Mary" are the head, arrived here today. The converts were met at the sta ton by the members of the colony 300 strong and escorted to the tabernacle on the outskirts of the city to the strains of the band that the Australians brought
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26
STATEMENTS ARE PREMATURE.
Italy and Belgium Are Working to Get
 Claims Settled.

San Domingo, Republic of Santo Do mingo, March 25.-Statements pub lished in the United States that diplo- mats here and fiscal representatives of foreign governments which are creditors of Santo Domingo have. after conference, agreed on a temporary settlement of the financial questions involving this republic. are premature. Foreign creditors, principally Italy and Belgium, are taking advantage of the deferring of convention between the United States and Santo Domingo and the Venezuelan situation to determine the payment of their claims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26
Reportn Are Unfounded.

Reports to the effect that General Ma has occupied Mukden and Tie Pass with Chinese troops, are unfounded.
 The Japanese have refused to confirm Chinese officials who had been appoint ed to various posts in southern Max churia. The Chinese governor of Kirin .s said to have received letters from Field Marshal Oyama informing him that the Japanese will enter Kirin on April 10. The appointment of General Kuropatkin to the command of the first army is prov ing a source of great satisfaction to sol diers and officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26
primarx In pemopoIis.

Demopolis, March 25.-(Special 1.-The democratic primary passed off quietly last Tuesday with the following results: Mr. M. Ehr received 160 votes for Mayor; for councilmen. B. L. Garber received 1s0, L. Mayor 133, J. B. Meriweather 143 E. B. McCarty 125. V. M. Tucker 139. J. c. Webb Jr. 139, and U. G. Winn 6s;. for marshal. H. A. Monnirc 155; for members of executive committee, w. E. Michael 54s. H. B. Pake l3s, J. c. Webb 143.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26
Russian Squadron Sails.

London, March 25.-A dispatch to Lloyds from Tamatave, Madagascar, says:
 The Russian squadron has sailed. Des- tina ton unknown.
 The correspondent of Reuters Telegram company at the same place forwarded a dispatch in exactly the same words as above. The only explanation at pres ent seems to be that Admiral Rojest- vensky's squadron did not leave the vi- cinity of Madagascar since it sailed from Nossi Be Island March 16
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26
Must Be Separate Contracts.

Columbus, O., March Reinsurance Commissioner Vorheis made a ruling to- day to the effect that while under the Ohio laws life insurance companies may issue insurance against accident and i'll health, an insurance must be by a sepa- rate contract. Recently a number of life insurance companies have arranged to do this kind of business on the same policy as life insurance companies. This will not be allowed by the department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26
Matter Is In Chronic staqe.

Washington. March 25.-In a brief cablegram received at the State De- partment today from MT. Bowen, dated at Caracas. the ministers refers to .he action taken in the case of the French Cable company. not. however, indicat- ing that it has been postponed, but rather that 1t is still pending on the court docket. ready for consideration. and that the matter is in a chronic rather than an acute phase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26
FRIENDLY
 ID TIE AMERICANS
Encourages Establishing the
 New Franco-Amerlcan Bank
PHILIPPINES PROSPEROUS
Frenchman Makes Flsttsrina Report On American Governmen. h Islands-Nicholas Honors
 Two French Girls.

Paris, March 25-Premer Rouvier strongly approved the project to establish a Franeo-Ameriean financial institution in Paris during a recent conversation with James S. Speyer of Speyer & Co., New York. The Premier had previously shown admiration for American finaneiers as the result of the following incident here- tofore unknown.
 During the heighth of the religious ag- itatlon French rentes suffered serious decline, causing NJ. Bouvier, who then was Minister of Finance, serious anxiety. At this juneture the heads of two lead ing American insurance companies hap pened to be in Paris, and it was de- cided that the capitalists should take A.- 100000 of rentes. Their agents entered the bourse and made the purchase in a single day. The effect was magical Rentes be- came steady and then rose. M. Rouvier s prestige was regained and bis admiration for the power of American funds was es- tabllshed.
 Therefore he gave the friendliest re- ception to MT. Speyer's project to'establish @ Franco-American bank here, one pur- pose of which was to place the new Mex lcdn iOdH Ni'ou lhe rttHch AioihShs
 Reports on Philippines.
 Minister of Colonies Clementel has re- ceived confidential report concerning the progress and the status of the Philippine islands, and the island of Java. The re- port Is by Governor General Lamothe of Cochin China, who is a recognized au- thority on colonial administration. AL though the report is not available, Gov ernor Lamonthe in an interview shows that 1t Is a highly favorable tribute to American control of the Philippines
 My government charged me- he said Ito thoroughly investigate the economic and political conditions in the Philippines and Java. 1 spent four months in the Philippines studying the results of Amer lean control. I was struck with the enor- nous prestige made in such compara- lively brief period. This has been greater during the last four years than during the $50 years preceding the American oc- cupation. The natives are being educated. are receiving the benefits of municipal and provincial liberty and are rapidly ac- auiring the spirit of republican institu- tions France can take a most benehclai lesson from the splendid results ot the American colonial system.
 Sends Brooches to Girls.
 Foreign Minister Delcasse had transmit ted to two little girls of Dion exquisite gold brooches set with diamonds frorl Emperor Nicholas. The children em- broIdered dainty layette for the baby heir to the Russian throne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26
Had Just Attained Headway.

Meantime. the passengers of the Pari- sian became panic stricken. The deck was well filled with passengers. many of whcm were immigrants, bound to the Canadian northwest. These rushed about the deck. women fainted, and there was a mad scramble for life preservers.
 The Partisan is one of the finest steam CTS in the Allan fleet and carried on this trip 400 sacks of mail and 100 tons gen eral cargo. An examination of her tonight showed the entire aft hold to be filled with water as far forward as the engine room compartment. She rests on mud bottom On the opposite side of the same pier is berthed the Albano. with her twisted stem ano damaged bow plates. It is believed that she can be temporarily repaired, so as to proceed on her voy- age to Philadelphia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26
Queen Alexandra Departs.

Lisbon, March 25.-Queen Alexan- dra of Great Britain has left Lisbon for Cadiz. King Charles, Queen Ame- |lia and other members of the Portu- guese family bade her majesty fare well at the pier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26

party of Japanese prisoners passed through. this place today on their way to Harbln. One of the Japanese is spy who was captured in a uniform of the Eleventh Siberian rifles. He will be tried by courtmartial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26
BOTH SIDES BUSY
 IN REORGAN|z|NG
Rojestvensky's Fleet Leaves for
 Unknown Destination
JAP PRISONERS TO KAREN
Reports That General Ma Has occu- pied Mukden and Tie Pass With Chinese Troops Prove to
 Be Unfounded.

Gunshu Pass, Manchuria, M2ich e5.- (Evening) the front all apiet. Both sides are busily reorganiziA s4nd sre ecting flew concentrations. X large
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26
Negotiations Are Conducted With
 the Greatest Secrecy
OFFICIALS LIKE SPHVNNES
Conference Is Believed to Be Under Way at Stockholm Which Means Much for Both Warning
 Nations.

Paris. March 26.-d:So a. m.)-Inquiry late last night tends to strongly confrmt the statement in last evenings dispatches that. approaches of peace between Japan and Russia have already begun at a private conference in a northern European capi- tai. In view of the statement from St. Petersburg that pour parlours were going on in Paris, the Associated Press last night called at the Russian embassy and the Japanese legation.
 Ambassador Nelidoff stated specifically that he knew nothing about such nego- tlations being in progress here. and MT. Motono, while declining to discuss the general question of peace, authorized the statement that no pour parlours were oc- curing In Paris
 At the foreign office 1t was also stated that officials there were not aware of steps toward peace.
 Conference in Northern Capital
 The foregoing statements by Count Nel- doff and Dr. Motono, while indicating that negotiations are proceeding here do not alter the main statement that peace pre- lminaries are actually progressing else where The real explanation is probably 10 be found in the Paris dispatch of last evening that a parliamentary conference has already been held at northern cap ital. There are strong indications that this capital is Stockholm, and that the ne- gotiations will be conducted at Stock holm if the pre1iminaries prove successful. Copenhagen, also is mentioned but it $ understood that the point was raised against past or future conferences there that large and influential Britih element Is at that capital whpse syInpathies might be hostile to Russia.
 Tne perso1iAge acting for Russia in the preliminary stage of negotiations is de- scribed as '1eading general
 The parsonage acting for Japan is not disclosed, but he is believed to be one who has heretofore taken no prominent part In Japanese affairs.
 There is reason to believe that St. Petersburg and Tokio are aware of the results of the meeting. and that similar information Is in the possession of eer- tain diplomatic circles in Paris. This simultaneous receipts of identical inform ation in St. Petersburg and Paris prob ably accounts for St. Petersburgs view that the preliminaries actually occurred her..
 Japan's Willingness to Pause.
 Concerning the final result of peace eff forts they seem to hinge less upon the actual terms. than upon Japans willing ness to pause during the successful cul- animation of her military campaign as Japan is proceeding on the theory that cnce in possession of Vladivostok, she can dictate her own terms, including in- demnity which Russia thus far has strongly resisted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26
Suspense Was Intense.

The suspense of those on board the Pa- risan was intense. Great volumes of wa ter were pouring into the vessel, the en- zines quivered with the exertion of run ming the numerous pumps, and keeping the vessel at top speed. Half way up the harbor her stern had settled many feet, and the list to starboard had become most pronounced, but the steamer kept on with the fleet of tugs alongside working to keep her afoat.
 As the vessel came alongside her wharf lines were thrown out, gangplanks low cred, and thousand passengers rushed to land as the stern of the vessel touched the bottom.
 The Albano had a somewhat similar ex- to keep her bow compartments fairly free, so that the alarm on board was not so great The Albano reached her dock short time after the Parisian, and the passengers hurried ashore.
 The weather at the time was quite clear.
 According to Captain Johnson of the Parisian, the Albano was approaching from sea, signalled that she would pass astern of the Allan liner. but a moment later headed for the Parisian. Captain Johnson said that he rang orders to the engine room to go ahead full speed, and his vessel had just attained headway when the Albano struck the Parisian The bow of the Albano smashed a hole IF feet wide and extending from the rail to below the waters edge. After the col lsion, the Albano drew off and hastily se- curing a pilot followed the Parisan into port
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26
sends Rrooches tn GirIs.

Foreign Minister Delcasse had transmit ted to two little girls of Dijon exquisite gold brooches set with diamonds frori Emperor Nicholas. The children em- brodered dainty layette for the baby heir to the Russian throne,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-26
Passengers in Halifax HaTbOf
 Thrown Into Panic
TUGS COME 10 THE RESCUE
AIbana Strikes the Parisian and Water Immediately Begins to Pour Into Both Vessels, Which Steer
 for the Pier.

Halifax, N. S., March 25.-Two great transatlantic liners the Partisan of the Allan line, and the Albano a Hamburg American boat, both bound in heavily laden with passengers, collided off the harbor's entrance tonight. Both were seriously damaged, but reached their docks, and landed their passengers safely. The Parlsan's stern touched bottom as she reached her wharf, while constant pumping kept the Albano free.
 Both steamers were from European ports, the Parisian from Liverpool, Eng land, and Neville, and the Albano from Hamburg. The Parlsian had on board a thousand passengers, many of whom were bound for another port, St. John N. B. The Aibano carried about 800 passengers, rearly all for Philadelphia. to which port she was to have proceeded after calling here.
 Parisian Tries to Escape.
 The Parisian arrived off the entrance to the harbor at dusk. and was taking pilot on board, when the Albano was seen coming in from sea. As the Albano ap- preached the officers of the Parislan real ized that there was danger of a collision. and the engine rooms were signalled for full speed ahead. Before the Parisian could get under way. however, the AL bano struck her on the starboard side short distance astern of the engine room, crushing in the great steel plates and opening up hole through which the water poured into her
 The bow plates of the Albano were bent and the stem was twisted; but the water-tight compartments were promptly closed, and her pumps set vigorously at work.
 Headed In at Full Speed.
 lrnineSiateiy following tie collision inc steamers headed into the harbor at full speed, the Partisan with a heavy list to the starboard, and the Albano somewhat down at the head. The Parsian had con siderable water in her stern, which was also sinking deeper as she steamed along Both vessels whistled for help and every tug in the harbor responded, and as the Parisian appeared in greater danger, sev- eral ranged themselves alongside that vessel and assisted in the pumping.
 The passengers On board both vessels begged that the tugboats take them off, but the little steamers clupg tenaciously to the side of the liner and never left her until she was safe at her dock Many of the passengers rushed excitedly about the decks, while others knelt in prayer. Within a few minutes all had been sup piled with life preservers, while the life boats were ready for instant launching in case the vessels showed signs of foun- dering.