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Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-04

best OF authority that Messrs. White
and Gummere, the American Delegates
will go into the conference absolutely
uncommitted TO either the French or
the German contentious. The govern
ment's view is that America has. by
virtue of her ancient interest In MO-
rocco, rights even superior to those OF
any European state IN deciding the
critical questions which will come be
fore the conference. The basis of this
statement is that America, single
handed, made war upon the Barbary
states, wiped out piracy in the Medi-
terranean and concluded the hrst
treaty of any civilized nation with
those states. a treaty which has formed
the basis OF the demand Of other ma
tions for "fav9red-nation" treatment
at the hands of Morocco. So, from con
siderations such as the perpetuation OF
the open door" and fair trade for all
in Morocco, the United states govern
ment feels that IT has right and duty
to participate In this important confer
ence As to the question OF policing
the Moroccan frontier, they stand un-
committed either to the general prop.
osition, which favors the creation or
an international police force or to the
French plan of employing Algerian po-
lice for this purpose.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-04
SHOT DOWN BY COMRADES
RebelIious Troops Of Drujinists Exc.
Cuted After Their Surrender
BY Associated Pros.


MOSCOW. Jan. 3-According to the
stories in circulation here, the number
of summary executions of revolution
lists is large. Mr.. Smith, an English
man and proprietor of machine works
here. which were accidentally burned
yesterday, says he personally witnessed
a number of executions. When the
"Drujina' garrison of the sugar fac
tory surrendered the officers in COM
mand of the regular troops, after a few
brief questions picked out the victims,
who We're marched twenty PAGES in
front of a firing squad, received vol
ley and dropped without struggle.
Mr.. Smith even says he thinks he
recognized Gov. Gen. Doubassoff among
those present. 1t is generally stated
that the victims were handed over to
the firing squad with the command,
take them to the river" which was
tantamount to a sentence and warrant
for their execution.
The clearing of the Riazan line so far
as Lubertzi, which fell principally on
the semionovski regiment, was attended
by much blOodshed.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-04
ASKS DEPEW TO
RESIGN OFFICE
RESOLUTION IS OFFERED IN
LEGISLATURE
Upper House of State Debates Ques-
tion of Requesting Junior
Senator to Vacate His
Seat

BY Associated Press.
ALBANY, N. Y, Jan. 3.-The New
York state legislature started off with
a rush today.
Aside from the reading III both houses
of the annual message of the governor
the most important developments were
the lection of Speaker James w.
Wadsworth, jr., of Livingston, thus
finally closing one of the most sensa-
tional speakership campaigns of recent
years, and long debate in the senate
over Senator Brackets resolution re-
questing the resignation of United
States Senator Chauncey M. Depew,
on the ground of disclosures in con-
nection with the Equitable Life AS
surance society, which ended i'm Sen
ator Brackets withdrawal of the res
olution for the time being.
The debate on this resolution at
tracted the most attention. Senators
Raines, Maltby and Coggeshall led the
defense of Senator Depew, but Joined
Senator Bracket in the desire for
prompt action on the resolution.
Senator Raines described Senator De-
pew as a sick man and objected 10
amy delay in the matter, declaring that
1t was brutal to keep such a threat
Senator Brackett disclaimed any per-
sonal feeling against Senator Depew
and declared that his resolution was IN
no way consequent upon his former op-
position to Mr.. Depew's reelection as
senator. He insisted that his act was
prompted by a sence of public duty
In the end, however, he asked leave
| to withdraw his resolution. Senator
Raines objected to this, but the with,
drawal was sustained by a vote OF q
| to 10.
The resolution in full follows;
"Since the adjournment OF this senate
| the people of the state and nation have
been staggered by the relation shown
to have existed for years between the
Equitable Life Assurance society anc
| Chauncey M. Depew, one OF the SEN
ators OF the state in the United States
| congress
\ "Reeognizlng that these disclosures
have caused total lack OF conhdenc'
in the ability Of the senator named e
I properly represent the people IN thu
body TO which he was elected,
Resolved by the senate, That Chaun
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-04
SEVERAL KILLED BY STORM
Tornado Sweeps Over Albany, Ga,
Leaving Death and Ruin in
Its Wake
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
ALBANY. Ga, Jan. 3.--A tornado Of
terrific force passed over Albany from
80 o'clock this afternoon coming from
q southwesterly direction and spreading
ruin and desolation over portions of
dozen blocks. Several persons are
dead. others will die as the result OF
injuries and many are more or less Sc
riously hurt. The known dead are:
Ben Jones, negro machinist in the
employ of the Virginia Carolina Chem
ical company; Jake Johnson, 9-year-
old negro boy.
Among those whose injuries probably
will prove fatal are: Luta GLADDEN.,
Jesse Davis. Annie Davis, Jessie Wood
all.
The list is still incomplete. owing to
the fact that much of the destruction
wrought was well beyond the city lin-
it's. Reports from the tornado after 1t
left Albany have not been received
Hundreds of negroes in the city are
homeless tonight and many have lost
their household effects The total prop
erty loss will reach S15000O.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-04
MUST RESPECT UNIFORM
Lieutenant Taylor Reduced in Rank
for Requesting Sergeant to
Change Seat in Theater
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK, Jan. 3.-For request
ing sergeant of artillery to change
his seat at a theater, First Lieut.. Roy
I. Taylor Of the Coast artillery is re-
duced in rank twelve numbers He
was tried by court martial last week
and the verdict was announced today
The offense was committed at a the
ater in New London, Conn.,, where q
sergeant of Taylors own company
who was in uniform vacated a seat at
the request of Lieut.. Taylor.
1T is hoped" stated the decision,
which is signed by Brig. Gen. Grant.
that the sentence of the court will
leave no doubt in the mind of any one
that the uniform of a soldier is a mark
of honor which must be respected in
the United States.
1t is also stated that sentence more
severe than the one given is war
warranted.
The theater incident took place last
October.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-04
MAKES STARTLING STATEMENT
Admiral RojestVensky Says British
Fleet Was Ready to Destroy Him
BY Associa ted Press.


ST PETERSBURG, Jan. 3. p, NJ
A general meeting of the workmen's
committee and delegates of all the pro-
letariat organizations has been in ses-
sion secretly since last night perfecting
their future program. All that Is thus
far known is that they are planning to
turn the anniversary of January %
Cred Sunday, when the most serious
rioting in st. Petersburg occurred), into
a day of national mourning, during
which it Is planned to make demonstra-
tions in memory of the martyrs.
All the shops, factories and theaters
win be closed and the street car and
railroad services will be stopped.
Requiem masses win be celebrated and
professions in which the workmen will
wear crepe OH their sleeves will march
through the streets. No papers will be
allowed TO appear except with black
borders. 1t is proposed to make a gi-
gantic, peaceful manifestation, but IL
they attempt TO carry II out the leaders
fully understand that IL Is sure to pre-
cipitate bloodshed on large scale
From Admiral Rojestvensky's account
OF his tactics i'm the battle of the Sea
of Japan, published in the Novoe
Vremya today. the reader Is almost con-
vinced that the Russian commander
out-maneuVered Admiral Togo at every
point and was himself the real victor,
Knew Togo's Whereabouts
He declares he knew Admiral Togo's
exact whereabouts two days before the
battle, made his dispositions accord
ingly and entered the fight with his
eyes open. The admiral only casually
states In the course Of his letter that
the minister OF marine is investigating
the causes of the catastrophe in order
to determine whether the commander
shall be eourtmartialed for the loss OF
the fleet.
The charge that the British admira
concentrated his ships at Wei-Hai- Wei
expecting to receive an order to destroy
| the Russians in the event Of Admira
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-04
TURN STATES EVIDENCE
Notary Public Deserts Friends and
Testifies in Oregon Land
Frauds Cases

By Associated Press
SALEM, Ore, Jan. S.--A sensation
developed today in the trial OF A. t.
Kelllher, accused Of obtaining lands by
fraudulently obtained certificates when
the Indictment against H. H. Turner,
notary public, who made acknowledge
ment of the original applications for
purchase, was dismissed.
Turner was placed on the witness
stand and confessed that the signat-
ures to the applications were forged,
the names having been written by him.
self. Kelliher had subpoenaed expert
handwriting witnesses to prove the
signatures were written by different
persons. but it Is now thought these
witnesses will not be called upon to
testify.
The defense objected to Turner being
allowed to give evidence because he
was under indictment and the indict-
mnt was dismissed so that his evil
dence could become of record. To all
intents, Turner turned states evidence.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-04
Many Persons Killed

At every station troops dispersed the
crowds by firing volleys. Three leaders
were captured and shot and over 200
persons are reported to have been killed
or wounded a newspaper representa-
tive states that number of Drujinsts
were placed in coffins and smuggled
past the troops in the Presna district.
An officer finally became suspicious the
funeral procession was stopped and the
casket was opened. Inside the soldiers
found a man and four bombs.
Thirty revolutionists are reported to
have been executed at Leminy station on
the Nizhni Nevgorod railroad. Memdel-
STAN, who defended Ivan Kaleiff, the
murderer of Grand Duke Sergius, has
been arrested for active participation in
the armed revolt.
Major General Averianoff, retired
president of the union of city employees
is also under arrest in connection with
the insurrection and has been deprived
of his rank and pension.
! Another naturaliZed American named
Boss, employed in the Baltic provinces
has filed a claim for damages done tc
his house in the Preniaia district OF
! this city.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-04
CASTRO SLIGHTS FRENCHMAN
Representative of European Power Is
Given Studied Snub at Vene-
zuelan Capital
BY Associated Press.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 3.-Cable ad-
vices received here today from Caracas
bring the news that M. Taigny, the
French representative at Caracas, was
ignored by President Castro on New
Years day and was not invited to the
New Years reception, at which the
Venezuelan president received the
Fluctuations of the diplomatic CORPS.
At Paris, in view of the Withdrawal
by the Venezuelan government OF the
Objectionable note to M. Taigny and
the promise of President Castro that
relations would be resumed, NJ Maui
bouquet, the Venezuelan representative,
was received with all the honors APP
propriate TO his rank, as II there had
been no trouble between the two coun-
tries.
This latest action on the part of
President Castro has been communi-
Gated to the French government but
what course 1t will take is not known
here.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-04
POWERS PREPARE
FOR GREAT WAR
GERMANY AND FRANCE ARE
ACTIVE
KaIser's Government Rushes Trans
portatIon Facilities With All Speed.
French Army Moves Artillery
Toward Frontier
BY Associated Press.

sfX ASSOclnleu fIeaS.
BERLIN, Jan. 3.-The railway ad-
ministration placed orders last week
for 10000 freight cars at a cost of $780,
600. 900 with the manufa cturers OF five
countries. stipulating delivery by the
middle OF February, besides utilizing
the car works Of Germany.
The contracts were distributed among
makers In Belgium, Holland. Switzer-
land and Italy, which would not have
been done unless some reason for haste
existed.
Inquiries made regarding the reasons
for urgency resulted in obtaining the
statement that the ordering of the cars
was a precautionary measure, the gem
eral staff desiring to be ready to move
troops, II necessary, by the frst ol
March.
This is only a proper measure Of pru-
dence. 1t was asserted. in view of the
extensive military preparations going
on in France, which, among other DIS
positions include the movement towards
the German frontier of six regiments
of artillery and 1SO guns.
Shrink From Calling It War
The ordering of these freight cars,
each of which would accommodate 40
soldiers. or would enable the authorities
TO transport material is only owing
to the French preparations, and must
not be taken to indicate any hostile
design on the part OF Germany. whose
peaceful Intentions remain unchanged
The step taken is due to the convlc-
tion long held and acted upon mere,
that the best preservative of peace is
complete preparedness for any eventu-
.ality. The word war is not used be-
cause such word in itself would pc
a provocative, and every interest, both
in and outside the government shrinks
from such a possibility unless 1t be d
small group of military men.
4 The government will probably regret
the publication of this intelligence, but
its transmission seems necessary to a
proper understanding of the drift OF
events and of how both France and
Germany are strengthening their diplo-
matte position on the eve of the Moroc-
can conference by material prepara-
tionS.
.. No doubt exists here that the Frencn
and German policies will differ in the
conference on the question of policing
the Morocco-Algerian frontier and on
some less important questions.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-04
wiTTE EXPRESSES HIS SURPRISE
Says Emperor Is Also Astonished at
Rojestvensky's Statement

LONDON, Jan. 4.-The ST. Peters,
burg correspondent OF the Daily Tele-
graph says he has had a conversa-
tion with Count Witte in which the
premier stated that the emperor and
his ministers alike were astonished at
Admiral Rojestvensky's allegation that
the British admiral had laid his ships
at Wei Hal Wei waiting an order to
destroy the Russian fleet in the event
that Admiral Togo was defeated in
the battle of the Sea of Japan.
Count Witte said he was taking
measures to clear up the matter, but
he added it was self-evident that no
level-headed man in Russia would at
tach Importance to the allegation,
which the minister of marine, he said,
had not noticed until it appeared in
print.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-04
BELIEVE STEAMER IS SAFE
Tua Relief Leaves San Francisco to
Meet Chehalis With Puebla
in Tow
BY Associated I'ress.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3.-The
Spreckels tug Relief, with Captain
Pillsbury representing the under
writer's. on board, left today to meet
the disabled steamer City of Puebla,
which is coming home at a leisurely
gait in tow of the steam schooner Che
halls. Nothing was heard today of the
Puebla, but the steamers Centralia
and Rainier, which arrived from the
north both report having experienced
exceptionally fine weather all the way
along the coast. They did not see the
Puebla. 1t is expected that the Che
halls ard her tow will reach port some
time Friday.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-04
KNEW WHERE TO FIND MAMMA
Her Little Boy in His "Nishtie'
Startled Church Audience the
Other Night
snecIal 10 l'he Herald

FREEHOLD. N. j.. Jan. 3,'-Attend-
ants at the service in the local Metho-
dist church last night were somewhat
startled to see the figure Of a little
curly headed boy In his "nightie" walk
ing slowly. uncertainty up the aisle. lie
stopped, looked around and in a voice
audible over all the room, cried:
'I want my mammal"
He was 4-year-old Raymond Pitman,
who had been tucked safely In bed in
his home next door to the church. but
he got his mamma, and everybody IN
the audience wanted TO hug him.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-04
TEN PERSONS ARE POISONED
Mystery Surrounds illness of Diners
at Sioux City Y. M. C. A.
Hall
Special to The Herald.

SIOUX CITY, Ia, Jan. 3.-Ten per-
sons were mysteriously poisoned Mt
the Y. M. 9. A. dining hall this morn
ing, and although all of them are re-
covering they We're very i'll for several
hours and strenuous measures had TO
be taken 70 prevent more serious con-
sequences.
The poison was in the breakfast food
which was served at the morning meal
and how it was placed there remains
a mystery. one theory is that it might
have been placed there by a dis
gruntled cook who was discharged a
few days before. The cook has dis
appeared.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-04
COUNTRIES READY TO FIGHT
United States Prepared to Participate
In Moroccan Affair
Ru Assnciated A Press


WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.--Neither the
American ambassador to France nor
the like official at Berlin could treat
of the situation which now exists be-
tween France and Germany in any re-
port which could be published here
without involving trouble. But it is be-
lieved the explanation of this last Ger
man movement is to be found in the
fact that last July, when the Morocco
situation developed an acute phase. the
French general staff discovered the en-
tire army. and especially the transport
alton facilities, were not in condition
justifying France in adopting an ag-
gressiVe attitude. So the negotiations
suddenly assumed a mild tone and
have dragged along UP to the present
time. Meanwhile the general staff
went to work with great assiduity to
correct the evils which had developed
French Army Is Prepared
1t was discovered within the last
ten days that in the opinion
of military experts the French army is
in better condition than at any period
in it's history. The weakest point last
GUNNER was discovered to be in the mo-
bilization, and this has been strength
ened so that the vast bodies of troops
can be collected at the popular centers
anu lTdllSQOGltu " the lIOlilleT pOSlo
in an incredibly short time.
1t is believed here by officials who
have kept close watch on the situation
that the Germans have likewise been
quietly and as far as possible secretly
increasing the efficiency of their army.
But when the internal resources failed
in the matter of producing a sufficient
number of military railway cars and
1t became necessary for the German
government to go to foreign countries
for the needed supplies. it was patent
that such an order could not be con-
cealed. So to make the best of the
situation this news of the placing of
the vast order for transportation ma
terial was boldly announced from Ber-
lin as an answer to the French unOffi-
cial statement as to the preparedness
of France for military action.
United States Has Interest
AS to the part the United States is
TO play IN the approaching Moroccan
conference, 1t may be stated on the
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-04
SHIPS CREW IS IN DANGER
Lifesavers Try to Take Men From
Steamer Ashore on Florida
Coast
By Associated Press.

PENSACOLA, Fla, Jan. 3.-The
coast steamer p. II. Thistlewood, bound
from Tampa to New Orleans with
cargo of fruit, went ashore this after
noon twenty miles east of Pensacola
on the gulf coast.
Several tugs and the life-saving crew
have gone to the scene and will try to
take off the crew, although the sea is
running very high in the prevailing
storm.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-04
HoUSESMITHS EXTEND STRIKE
Structural Iron Workers Demand In
crease in Wases-5ig Fight
impending
BY Associated Press.

NEW YORK. Jan. S.-Ohicers of the
Housesmiths and Brldgemen's union
announced today that an effort will be
made to extend the strike of the struc-
tural IRON workers TO ali big cities
for an increase of pay from $3.50 to Sc
a day.
The independent employers have
granted the increase, but the Iron
league, representing seventy Of the
larger building employing firms, has
refused TO aceede to the demands.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-04
SOCIALISTS OPPOSED TO WAR

Ambassador Says Present WIhIsleT OF
War Believes In Hostllltles
BY Associated Press.
PARIS, Jan. 3.--The ambassador of
one of the powers said today that care
full inquiry had convinced him that the
recent revival OF French military ac-
tivitv which has given rise to alarmst
reports was due mainly to a change
from the military methods of NJ. Ber-
teaux, the late minister Of war to those
OF NJ. Etienne, the present minister of
war
M. Berteaux belonged to the Social
lists. whose cardinal principle is oppo-
sition to war and reduction of mill
tary expenditures. This naturally re-
suited in inactivity in military prepare
ton NJ. Etienne, on the contrary, is
not affiliated with the Socialists.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-04
Drinks Poison by Accident
py Associated Press.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 3--Believing
that he was swallowing a draught of
cough medicine, Edward MoGoyern, a
steam filter. drained bottle containing
lysol 10 it's dregs this morning and
died in short time.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-04
vetoes a Railway Merger Bill

By AsSocIateu PIesa-
JACKSON, Miss, Jan. Ex-Governor
Vardaman today vetoed a house bill
which legalizes the merger in Missis-
sippi OF the Mobile and Ohio &
Southern railroads.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-04

Togo proving unequal TO the task, has
aroused a considerable sensation in dip
lomatic circles, all the more so as Ad-
miral Rotestvenskys letter was pub
lished with the permission of the min
lister of marine and no doubt Is enter
tained that It will be made the subject
of diplomatic representations to Great
Britain.
Prisons Are overorowded
The government is putting on the
screws tighter and tighter. War Minis
ter Rudiger has issued an order abso-
lutely prohibiting officers, privates and
employees of the ministry Of war from
participating in any fashion in political
societies or attending their meetings,
and prescribing heavy punishments
which will he inf1ictable without trial.
The use Of the telephone between st.
Petersburg. Moscow and other points,
which has been employed In commune
cation between the revolutonists. has
been prohibited to private individuals,
except by the permission Of the authori-
tics.
The numbers Of arrests arc increasing
daily and the prisons are SO crowded
that the Nashi Shisn says rooms with
air space for fifteen are holding sixty
persons. So far as ascertained not one
of those arrested during the last three
weeks has been released.
Ninety thousand Jews Emigrate
The paper says that the newsboys
who since the imperial reform mani
festo was issued have been crying the
most sensational revolutionary news in
the streets, have been prohibited un-
der pain of three months Imprisonment
and $50 fine from even mentioning the
names of the papers they are selling.
Professor Paul Milukoff's Narodabia
L
dent appeal to the electors to prepare
for the campaign and to organize meet
ings for the propagation of the program
of the constitutional democrats, has
been suppressed.
The Commercial Gazette estimated
that 10000 Jews have emigratcd to
America since the massacre.
MIR. SpringRice the British charge
d'affaires. without waiting for instruc-
tons from his government. demanded
an explanation from Foreign Minister
Lamsdorff this afternoon of the state
ment contained in the admiraIS letter
to the Novoe Vremya,
Will Give No Redress
The Russian government will prob
ably decline to settle the claims of for
eigners for damages sustained during
the riots at Moscow and elsewhere on
the ground. as was previously the case
when claims for damages were made by
foreigners whose property at Bal<u was
damaged that while every effort had
been and would be made to protect for
eign interests and property foreigners
living in Russia are entitled only to
the redress which Russian subjects
have, namely. to recover in law from
the rioters and local authorities. the i'm
perial government not being liable.
This is the position which Russia took
in the case of the destruction of Chinese
property at Nladvostok. although Rus
sia's share of the Boxer indemnity eX-
acted from China was $S7.500. 900. 1t was
learned from an authoritative source
that the Russian government has been
without communication with Gen. Line
witch for almost five weeks.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-01-04

cey M. Depew be and hereby is re-
quested to forthwith resign his seat in
the United States senate"