Evening journal., 1905-01-05
N.Y. ALws.

Rust 4nsasss4aaf ssarch out from Port
Arthue "a Twenty-Five thousand pris-
oners remain in the hands Of the Japa-
ncsc. 10000 Of whom are in hospitals The
Japanese are engaged in the work Of sue
cor
A japanese Government Official declared
talk Of peace was futile. Preparations are
under way for continued campaign on
land and sea.
It was reported that the Russian Baltic
fleet would await reinforcements in the
South Seas.
CONGRESS.
The Senate by a two-thlrds vote, took
up the Statehood bill.
Representative Baker, Of New York, Of
fered resolutions proposing an invcstiga-
ton OF the conduct OF the Secretary Of
Navy In the matter OF railroad rebates.
Senator Foraker offered an amendment
to the Statehood bill. which is believed to
outline plan OF action OF opposition to
the pending measure.
Senator Newlands offered a resolution
providing for a commission TO draw an act
TO consolidate all the railroads under Gov
eminent control
Senator Hepburn introduced a bill pro-
viding for a corporation board with ex-
tensive powers.
WASHINGTON.
Attorney Moody in his brief in the Beef
Trust case in the Supreme Court, declared
that O complete monopoly exists control
ing The prices Of cattle and meat.
The report and bill proposed by the Ma
rine Commission providing for subven-
lions and mail subsidies was submitted to
Congress.
The director OF the Mint published a
statement showing the production Of gold
and silver in the United States.
Senator Fulton. of oregon, in land fraud
Senator Fulton. OF Oregon, defended his
colleague, Senator Mitchell. in land fraud
charges.
LEGISLATURES.
Governor Higgins. OF New York. recon-
mended more rigid banking regulation.
Governor Van SAINT, IN his last message.
discussed the freight rate question.
Tho Colorado Legislature organized but
aid not canvass the State vote. Demo-
Gratis VIII have Adams sworn in as Gov
ernor January TO-
FOREIGN.
The Hungarian Diet was dissolved A
bitter campaign has already begun be-
tween Government and Opposition parties.
M. Cantacuzenc, leader Of the Conserva-
tive party named new Roumahian Cab
met.
One hundred Prussian cities planned gift
Of si25,OOO silver service TO German Crown
Prince and his bride
MISCELLANEOUS.
Judge Grosscup. OF the United states
District Court in Chicago intimated that
the Court would take hand in the cleo
ton Of stockholders Of the Union Traction
Company.
The body Of the woman found dead on
Cutler mountain. Colorado, was identified
as that Of Miss Bessie Bouton.
A Mormon apostle declared that the aim
Of the Saints" to make independence,
Mo, their capital, was about to be real
lied.
Miss Muriel Byram Chicago heiress
was found dead with a bullet wound in
her neck
Rivers and Harbors Committee Of Con-
gress decided 20. appropriate s5Oo,OoO for
Delaware river, with contract authority
to Sl25iOoO, on condition that $4,000 is APP
proprlated by State Legislature.
Information given the Grand Jury in
vestigating the Dodge case in New York
will be followed, 1t is stated. by tho lndict-
ment Of the man who supplied Dodge with
funds
State Senator Bracket, Of New York.
announced that he would introduce a bill
I'm the Legislature TO prevent corporations
from contributing TO political campaign
funds.
New York suffered seriously from the
storm of Tuesday and Tuesday night.
George F. williams, Acknowledgement in
Grants Cabinet, was Indicted in Portland,
Ore. for malfeasance while Mayor Of the
city.
Ex-senator James Smith, Jr., asked a
fee Of s2o0.Oo0 as receiver for United States
Company.