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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
IS HAY TO RETIRE7
GOSSIP ANENT THE MATTER
 HEARD IN WASHINGTON.
Believed that Secretary of State VIII ReIinauish Portfolio and Be sue= eeeded by Taft, Who snt on
 the Lid.
Advertiser Bureau.
 1925 G. St, N. W.

Washington. June 2I,
 Secretary Hays long illness and his relapse since his return from Europe, after the best had been hoped for him, has given rise to gossip of his prob able retirement from the cabinet, which is entirely plausible.
 It is said that in anticipation of MT Hays resignation tho President has been making a sort of understucy ot MT Taft for the higher position, an is eminently satisfied that he could hll 1t with ability. While Mir Roosevelt wns in the west and MT. Hay in Eu- rope MT. Taft combined tho duties of President and Secretary of State with those of Secretary of War( and did it so well that he received the warmest conRratulations from the chief execu- tive. It is not doubted he would be glad to accept the State portfolio, where he would have a larger field fer the exercises of the diplomatic talents which he has shown tc possess.
 MT. Taft would unquestionably con- sider and probably has considered whether this elevation to the state de- partment would affect his chances for the next Republican Presidential nom nation adversely or advantageously. It is believed that whatever ambition he may cherish in this direction would not be given setback by his accept anCe or the once untGSS WNOAly nhhS- ual circumstances should arise to make him popular or unpopular. It is claimed by his friencs that MT. Taft is already a serious possibility for 1908. and that his position with the people is so sure that he will not be removed from consideration wherever he may go.
 As b Mir. Hays resignation. officials of the state department say they would not be surprised If 1t comes at any time.
 MT. Hay has had much to worry him lately besides his health. He was per- sonaily friendly to Minister Bowen. and the disgrace of this officer. as well as the predicament of Assistant Secretary Loomis. was very painful to him. The threatened Chinese boycott of American goods is another source of annoyance. jsopardlsing as it does the open door policy in China, which he inaugurated. These circumstances all lend color to the belief that he will
 R H Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
MIR. WALLACE
 GIVES IT UP Resigns as Chief Engineer
 of Canal. TAFT LOSES HIS SMILE War Secretary's Bother Now
 Aggravated. Reason for the Panama Project omciaIs Action Is Matter of Mystery, Though Several Are Being
 Put Forward.
TAFT LOSES HIS SMILE
Advertiser Bureau.
 1923 q St. N. w.


 Washington. June 27
 The big, jovial Secretary of War, from all accounts, is in anything but his wonted smiling mood. The bother of the Panama Canal project, sorely trying as 1t has been from the time Secretary Taft got upon this particu- lar lid, has been exasperatingly aggra- vated by the resignation of Chief En- gineer Wallace, about whom everybody was saying and promising good things. The Secretary had fondly fancied he saw the clouds breaking away from the management and solution of the Isth- milan problem when Wallace, his main stay. let go all hold.
 It may very materially change the well laid plans of the Secretary. It IS pretty certain that the Philippines jaunt around the world, booked for de- parture on the 30th instant, will have to be postponed. That MT. Wallace will leave the service of the Govern ment is now certain. although the clos est inquiry fails to reveal any grounds other than purely personal ones for his resignation. It was declared today by an official with a thorough knowledge of the canal situation. that there is no trouble In the commission.
 Tt cannot be stated too emphatical- iy." he said, that not the slightest friction exists between Mir. Wallace and other members or the cOmmtssion. TIC was given practically plenary powers in carrying out his work, and believe he has exercised them without a sugges- ton of hindrance from Chairman shonts or his associates.
 ORered Larger Salary.
 When MT. Wallace was last in Wash iugton happened to know that he was full of the project and that there was no suggestion of trouble. On leaving for the Isfhmus he did remark that he might have to come to Washington again soon on Q matter of personal im- portance to him, but whether he had his resignation in mind then or not. cannot say. It Is said that he has been offered much larger salary to enter private employment fin this country than the 3a5,000 he is now receiving, and 1t may ba he wishes to keep Mrs waIface away from these continued dan ger of yellow fever, but as to this we are in the dark"
 It is felt here that either MT. Roose- welt or Mir. Taft, if there Is no cause for concern, should put stop to the repeated stories of friction, as they are | likely to seriously impair the conti- dence of the American people in the | ability of the Government to carry 1 through the gigantic task to which IL has set its hand. That Is the kind of | talk heard at the Canal Commission headquarters. R. Ii. Watkihs'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
AlabamInns in wa.hlnxtop.

Washington. June 27.-(Special.)-- James Easby Smith, formerly of Ala bama, is prominently mentioned for the Attorneyship for the District of colum- bia. He was for some time pardon clerk of the Department of Justice, which he gave up recently to accept the position of Assistant District Attorney. visiting Washington and is staying at the Raleigh. R. D. Pollock of Pensa- cola Is at the Eobitt. T. H. Harston, Cusetta, and J. M. Lloyd Montgomery, are at the Metropolitan Hotel. Mir. and Mrs. Charles H. Smith of Gadsden ar rived this morning and are at the Me- tropolitan. Mir. and Mrs. S. Roberts, Anniston. and Mir and Mrs. J. T. Dug gar of Auburn, are at the Ebbitt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
eREENE-GAyNoR CASE.
Defendants Lose on Appeal to Canadian
 Supreme Court.

ottawa, quebec. June 2T-The su- preme Court today unanimously grant ed the motion made in behalf of the Government of the United States to quash the appeal of Gaynor and GAeene from the judgment of the court or kings bench, affirming the refusal or writ of prohibition by Judge Davidson against the issue of warrent Tor ex- tradition The appeal was quashed with costs.
 The court of kings bench of Quebec gave Judgment in favor of handing over Gaynor and Greene to the United states Government. Leave was given to appeal to the Supreme Court of ot- tawa against that decision. The Su- preme Court has decided that there is no appeal, and consequently the de- cision of the Quebec court to hand these men over atanda. The case now goes back to khe court of kings bench,
 Montreal. Quebec. June 27.--The question of Jurisdiction in the Gaynor- Greene case was argued before Judge Ouimel of the court of kings bench today and continued until Friday when 1t is expected judgment will be given.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
ACCEPTANCE TO-DAY.
Uncle Sam Must Find New Chief EnEi-
 neeR.


 New York. June 27.-The resignation of John F. Wallace, of Illinois. chief engineer of the Panama Canal. Is now in tho hands of President Roosevelt according to a statement made today bv The Herald, which adds that 1t will be accepted today or tomorrow It IS said to have been handed to secretary of War Taft in this city after rather stormy conference, during which MT Wallace ia said to have expressed his ideas of what should be done on the isthmus in very concise language. II ia understood that Engineer Wallace will at once take charge of large rall- way system in this country, and that Theodore P. shontz will remain as Pres- ident of the canal commission.
 MT. Wallace is still in this city. but declines to discuss canal affairs in any way Since his return last week, he has kept from public view, his address being known to only few friends ana the department officials
 Az to the cause for Engineer Wal lace's resignation. there are two yer sions, one coming from friends or some of the canal commissioners, the other Is to the effect that 1t was requested because of differences between the chief engineer, members, of the com mission. Secretary Taft, and through the latter with President Roosevelt The other version deals with hamper ing orders.
 duet of the work on the 1sthmus has arisen between the chief engineer. the administration. and some members ot the canal board. was known" says The Herald. almost the first week after MT Wallace arrived at Panama. Delay in advance ing the plans according to procedure at Washington. were all strange to him. and became irksome.
 "Reine chief engineer of the great undertaking and knowing that he would be held responsible for failure. he insisted that he should be put in a position to have absolute control, and objected to orders prohibiting his leav- ing the Isthmus unless he obtained per- mission from the War Department"
 These matters are said to have been discussed at the Sunday conference with Secretary Taft which followed MT. Wallace's arrival here. and at which William Nelson Cromwell was present Being a man of independent means, the S3O, 900 annual salary was no object to the chief engineer, and no means hay ing been found to meet his views as to the manner In which the canal work should De COnuucteuS HIS ISPA5hoNiS'' was presented.
 President Shontz is also in this city. He refused, however to confirm for publication that Engineer Wallace had resigned. Personally, he said he had no intention of leaving the commission.
 whatever trouble there may be be- tween MT. Wallace and the President and the Secretary of War" he contin- ued. "it will not affect me. l do not intend to resign. but further than that I cannot say. am not at liberty to talk of the affairs of the commission, and any further information must come from the President"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
NOT UNEXPECTED.
4- wailace's ResiEnation, However, VIII Caua.. Esmha awraannnemf.

Wufh0ce'0 HG9I&UNtH8ut kAuWGbfEs WhhA
 Cause Embarrassment.
 Washington, June 27.--The announce ment of the resignation of John F. Wal lace as Chief Engineer of the Panama Canal Commission was not altogether unexpected in view of his request some time ago to be allowed to come to this country to discuss affairs with Secre- tary Taft.
 Members of the Commission today did not hesitate to say that his resignation would greatly embarrass the Commis- sion in it's work and might necessitate the postponement of the meeting Of the full committee in September. Presi- dent Shonts of the Commission told his colleagues at their last meeting that he knew absolutely nothing about the reported intentions of Mir. Wallace, ana that he was completely in the dark op the subject. The possibility Of MT. wallace's resignation has been discuss ed Informally in the commission Tor several days, but Secretary Taft IS stated to really have had an inkling Of Mir wallace's intentions. That the Secretary held a strong view on the subject was known to several or ms friends, and 1t is expected that tners may yet be some interesting develop ment before the official resignation IS accepted by the Government. It Is un- derstocc that Mir. Wallace, when he last conferred with the officials before leav ing for the Isthmus. expressed himsei1 as deeply gratified at the conslderatloil shown him and declared bis entire sat isfaction with the plan for the admlnls. traitor of the canal. The statemeht was made by close friend of Secretary Taft tonight that 1t was not oelieve1 the resignation of Mir. Wallace woula cause him to postpone his trip to the Philippines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
SAVED BY CHILDREN.
Methodist Minister Narrowly Escapes NInh-

Mob.
 Memphis, Tenn, June 27.-A Com ms-cial-Appeal special from Casa. Ark, says that the Rev. J. L.. Gray, a Meth odist minister of Pottsvilie, has been saved from rough treatment at the hands of mob only by several little girls, who clung close to him as he left a school house before which nearly a score of men had gathered with in- tend upon seizing the preacher.
 Gray had been warned to preach no more at Casa, but disregarding the in- junction he rode into the town lePt evening, accompanied by his small daughter.
 He was in the midst of sermon. de- livered at the school house before a congregation composed mainly of wom- en and children, when the mob ap- peared before the building. The min ister immediately left the pulpit and started for the door. A number of little girls. fearful for his safety grasped his coat and chung close to his side until the minister had made his way through the mob and escaped in the darkness. The presence of the children, 1t is thought. restrained the mob. Gray was not pursued and left town this morning
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
Lnrge FOrgerIes.

ed today, but not confirmed, that all legged forgeries of notes used by the closed bank of Salmon & Salmon as se- curities amount to nearly $1oo.000.
 Robert Cook, State Bank Examiner, declined today to indicate the amount of the forged notes T cannot give the amount" said MT. Cook. How ever. I will say that the Kansas City and St. Lotus banks are still amply se- cured. The Kansas City State Bank holds $3O7. 1000 worth of securities of the Salmon Bank, more than sufficient to cover the loans even after the straw notes have been deducted from that amount"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
NEGOTIATIONS ARE INACTIVE
 ---s-- Nothing New Accomplish cd Toward Peace. ABSENCE OF PRESIDENT
 -e--- Next Step Announcement Of Plenip0tentiaries. Importance of Armistice is DInislehe4 for Present Because the Raipy Season Has Begun in
 Manchuria.
ABSENCE OF PRESIDENT

Washington. June 27.--wfth th< President away from WashinEto peace negotiations today entered upon a new period of inactivity which may. continue until the President reacnea' Oyster Bay. Neither the Russian A1n~ bassador nor the Japanese Minister re- ceived messages today sufficiently ur- gent to necessitate their communicates ing with the President. and if it is pos~ sible, they will refrain from troubling him in that way until after iiis New. England trip Is over
 There Is no confirmation here of re- port from Paris that negotiations for an armistice have been formally opened While this question may come up at any time, its importance has diminished for the present because of the begin | ming of the rainy season in Manchuria.
 It Is expected that the next step VIII be the official announcement of tb9 pienipotentiaries, and there Is spsetzlA~ tfon here as to whether M. Nelidom VIII accept though 1t Is known that the Emperor Is exceedingly anxious that his Ambassador at Paris heads the com mission: Of course, if some one whore rank IS not so high as M. Nelidoh should be substituted for the latter, me yapauesc Government would feel at iIp- erty to change It's selections, bus losl night the belief was expressed III an official quarter that the tentative selec- tions of the helligerents already an nounc6d would remain unchanged.
 It Is believed that the Japanese pteh- tnotenfiaries will be able 70 teacn Waxhin9ton the first week in Augass, ik not by August l.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
GEoRGIA LAWMAKERS.
Legislators of Cracker state Will Con-
 yeue Today.

Atlanta, Ga, June 27.-The first ses- sion of the present assembly Of the state Legislature of Georgia will be called to order tomorrow morning. A number of important measures will be up for consideration by this Legisla- ture. among them being bill recurring all railroads entering the State to be- come chartered in the State of Georgia a bill providing for the election of railroad commissioners by the people and a bill preventing the giving oi passes to the members of the Legis- lature.
 Eight new counties will be organized by this assembly. General John M Slaton of Fulton County will be elect ed speaker of the House without oppo- sition. Four candidates are in the field for the presidency of the Senate A hot fight is predicted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
Little nox sayes Trnin.

Altoona. Pa June 27.-The north bound passenger train on the Trions division of the Pennsylvania Railroad between Sandridge and osceola es- capped what might have been serious wreck and prevented injury and prob- able loss of fife among the 12s pas- sengers who were aboard.
 Wallace Moore. aged 8 years. resid- ing near the railroad. noticed that a switch had been opened and knowing that the passenger train would soon be due stood on the track until the train approached when he waved his train.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
Kappa AIpha MeetIng.

Asheville. N. C.. June 27.-Dele- gates from almost every chapter of the Kappa Alpha (South). fraternity met here today for the 2Srd biennial convention of the society. The visi- tors were welcomed by Ex Mayor W.
 c. Cooke, whose address was respond ed to by R. IT. Holland of New York.
 At the morning session. reports on the condition of the chapter were received. The delegates attended a smoker at Albarmarle Club this even ing as the guests of the local alumni.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
WEATHER FORECAST.
 washington. June 27.--Fcrecast for AIabama--Partiy cloudy Wednesday, Thursday, showersy variable winds.

nor that His Majesty would be willing to place a Prince of the House of Der nadotte on the throne of Norway:
 The King does not approve the idea and will not consent thereto. The only condition under which His Majesty could consider this decision would be unexpected expression of the wish of the Riksdag that a Prince of the House of Bernadotte should ascend the Nor wegian throne."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
GAINES HAS FIGHT.
Tennessee Congressman in scrap with
 . Laundry Clerk.

Nashville. Tenn. June 27.-congress- man John Wesley Gaines, of this eSS, and E. W. Thoapson, clerk in the office of a local steam laundry. en- gagged in a personal alteroation this afternoon as a result of which both were placed under arrest by Chief ot Police Curran who happened 70 be present. The trouble occurred In the laundry ever a package belonging to MT. Gaines and had not proceeded far when Chief Curran interfered. A slight abrasion on the congressrnaF' 8 left jaw Is the only evidence of she few blows exchangedl
 At the police station each was re- leased on his own reeognizance. prom ising to appear in the city court to- morrow. Asked about the affair, Ar. Gaines said: He insulted me and ! slapped him. That is all'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
Taft is RetIcent.

Boston, Mass. June 27-Secretary oI War William H. Taft arrived here tnis afternoon from New Haven, where ne had been attending the Yale commence, ment exercises. The Secretary VII. have a talk with President hooseses @ at Cambridre tomorrow, and 1t is ex- nected that the resignation of the Chief Eneineer, J. F. Wallace. of the Panama Canal Commission who Is also q member of the commission. will be dis anssed. Secretary Taft would not dis cuss the Wallace case today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
me Jap Advance.

St. Petersburg June 2s.-(2 a. m l-- A rumor spread throughout the city last night that General KuropatMin had been killed. This rumor was con- nected with a report that 70.000 Rus- slans had been cut of by General Nogi's army and that Kuropatkin had been taken prisoner.
 Nothing copdrmatory of these ru- rnors has been received either by the general stan or in press dispatches.
 The members of the general stan say that no reports of special character have been received. A report from General Linevitch indicates that the. Japanese advance continues steadily and that the Russian van posts. un- der pressure, are retiring.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
Tmenfr-nne InnInra-

Princeton. Ind. June 27.-In twen- ty-one inning game, the longest ever played in the K. I. T. League. Hopkins vile, Ky, this afternoon defeated Princeton by a score of to, 2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
Mohilirntion ordered.

St. Petersburg. June 27.--Mobiliza- tion has been ordered in Tsarskoe-Selo. fifteen miles from St. Petersburg. and Yolma. in the government of LivonIa-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
Early ln August.

St. Petersburg, June 2S.--tS a. m.g-e The foreign ofice has issued comnn- nication confirming the statement m4ae in the Associated Press dispatches khat Russia has accepted the first zen aays sr A,,e,,sf as the time within which ths first meeting of the peace ptehipo-SA- tiaries will take place.
 The precise date depends upon tnt time of the arrival at Washington Qf the Japanese representatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
A New Job,

New York. Juen 27.-John F. Wal lace, chief engineer of the Panama canal and member of the commission, has resigned both these positions. to accept a ssO. .O0O office with New York corporation. Mir. Wallace was asked
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
COasaelsa surprI.e Socialists.

Warsaw June 27.--A secret meeting of 200 socialists in the forest of zauerx near Lodz was surprised by Cossacks at noon. Eighteen of the Socialists were wounded and 1s0 arrested.
 The authorities received information that the meeting was being held and sent a squadron of Cossacks who sur rounded the forest and fired into the Socialists, taking them entirely una wares. The wounded were taken 10 the hospital at Lodz and those arrest~ ed were sent to the prison at Lenszyca, twenty miles distant.
 The authorities are making an insist ent search for the Socialist leader. In the course of the search today a num- Der of persons were killed or wounded.
 All the restaurants and liquor stores have been ordered closed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
Kinr o.cnr,. stntement.

Stockholm June 2T.-King Oscar has directed the court marshal to issue the following statement regarding the ru-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28

the cause of his resignation. He re- piled that he was in a delicate posi- ton in the matter and referred hts questioner to Secretary Taft.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28
The InternaI DlsoFders.

St PetersburE, June 2e---tz q. IT. f-rs qshe rvavesof disorder rolling o*er Asls~ sia has Appeared at odessa where gen eral strike accompanied by bloodsheq and disorders has broken out. Several collisions occurred between the military ana the strikers Monday night and yesterday. In two or which yolieys were fired by the troops. No report Of the extent of the casualties has been re- ceiyed. but the official statement, deal- ing only with the intial encounter Mon- day, declares that two persons were killed therein.
 There was another encounter yester- day afternoon and a number of attacks were made on individual policemen
 A press dispatch received last night said that four hundred armed work. men barricaded suburb and repulsed the attack of company of Cossacks. Endorsements of three companies of Cassacks were sent to the suburbs. but the result of their attack on the strilx- CTS is not yet known. There Is little news from Poland. but copies of the Lodz Gazette giving an account of the demonstrations are eagerly read. A telegram to the official agency gives the number of killed and those who died of their wounds on Friday as 164. It adds that others were killed Saturday and Sunday and that the conn plete number of victims cannot be stated definitely. Other accounts give total estimate of 800 dead at LoAz.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-28

Special police arrangements have been made both by the Boston and Cambridge departments. A squad of detectives from police headquarters boarded the presidential train just before 1t entered the State. and will remain with him throughout his stay as a personal body guard, which was augmented by a squad of mounted po- lice.
 The Presidents tram reached the Back Bay station at 6:45 a. m.. fifteen