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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-04
IRRITATING BRITAIN.
Ro5eStUenshy Makes Charge-An
Explanation Demanded.

st. Petersburg. Jan. 3.-The allegation that
the British fleet was held in readiness to de-
stroy the Russian fleet II the latter had won
the battle of the Sea of Japan is made by Ad-
miral Rojestvensky in letter published in the
"Novoe Vremya" to-day, with the permission
of the Minister of Marine
Referring to the absolute secrecy of Admiral
HoJestvensky declares that this was unknown
even to the Admiral of the British fleet allied
with the Japanese who concentrated his forces
at Wei-Hai-Wei in expectation of receiving an
order to annihilate the Russian fleet if this, the
final object OF Great Britain. was beyond the
power Of the Japanese"
Mr.. Spring-Rice, the British Charge d'Affaires.
without waiting for instructions from his gov
eminent. demanded an explanation from the
Foreign Minister. Count Lamsdorff, this after
noon Of the statements made in the AdmiraPs
letter
From Admiral Rojestvensky's account Of his
tactics the reader might conclude that the
Russian commander outmannuvred Admiral
Togo at every point, and was himself the real
victor. He says he knew Admiral Togo's exact
position two days before the battle made his
plans accordingly and entered the fight with
his eyes OPEN The Admiral merely mentions
in the course OF his letter that the Minister of
Marine is investigating the causes of the ca
tastrophe In order to determine whether the
commander shall be court martialled for the
loss of the fleet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-04
GERMANY ORDERS CARS.
Action Considered Reply to French
Military 4ctiUitg.

Berlin, Jan 3-The railway administration
placed orders last week for 10000 freight cars,
at cost of S5O.0O0.000. with manufacturers Of
four countries. stipulating delivery by the middle
OF February, besides giving orders to the car
works of Germany. These contracts were dis
tributed among makers in Belgium. Holland.
Switzerland and Italy. Inquiries made regard
ing the reasons for urgency resulted in obtain
ing the statement that the ordering OF the cars
was precautionary measure. the general staff
desiring &c be ready to move troops II necessary
by March 1. This, 1t said. was only
proper measure OF prudence, in view of the ex-
tensive military dispositions In France. which
included the movement toward the German
frontier of six regiments of artillery. or $50
guns.
The ordering Of these cars is only in conse-
quence of 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 conviction, long held and acted here, that
the best safeguard of peace is complete pre-
paredness. The government will probably re-
greet the publication Of this intelligence but its
transmission seems necessary to proper
understanding of the drift of affairs
No doubt exists here that the French and
German policies will differ in the conference on
the question of policing the o-Algertan
frontier ard some minor points Under the
terms Of the agreement to hold the conference
aIl the participating powers must agree TO the
conclusions of the conference the situation
reverts to the status quo. In other words, If at
the conference all the powers except one agree
on plan for international control of Morocco.
the conference will have been in vain, and II
the situation becomes it before the
powers gave assent to the meeting. serious dis
agreements between those specially interested
may arise
Germany's book on the Moroccan question
probably will be issued on January II, and
copies will be supplied to the delegates at the
conference. which, it now seems, Will meet on
January Is.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-04

of Mr. Parsons's selection for the chairTnanship OF
the New-York County Committee He is splen-
did man for the place and Will give mighty good
account of himself take my word for It.
st am pleased over the election of MI Waas-
worth T ala not have much doubt OF his election
AT any time since his candidacy was announced.
but to have him go in with such q hne clean sweep
makes IL all the more subject Of citation to his
friends and supporters. 1t seems to me that tne
.rtas ora CLEARING over in New-York. far as the
PapubIican party's future IL concerned Every
h Ya &C., Condition and there to be nothing
to prevent successful. effective work thIougnout
tSa cfv and state when the next campaign opens.
The faint OF 'bossisn' has been done away with
effectualy and with clean men at the helm every
fnnor+snf working branch Of the party deserves
the respect and support of the people I do not
fi n wise TO crfticise the past deeds OF certain
tnfmentiaI men What we want to do now is not
to throw stones. but to get down to work sna 9s
that we are worthy OF their confidence. NO posi-
bic good can come OF calling this man a traitor
another CRATER and still another sono oIneE
nd Of rascal"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-04
RUSSIAN COURT AMAZED.
Premier Says AdmiraPs Charges
Had No authorization.

London Jan 4.-The st. Petersburg CORE
spondent OF THE Daily Telegraph" says he has
had a conversation with Count Witte in which
the Premier stated that the Emperor and his
ministers alike astonished at Admiral
Rojestvensky's allegation that the British ad-
miral had concentrated his ships at Wei-Hai-
Wei expecting an order to destroy the Russian
feet in of Admiral Togo being defeated.
Count Witte said he taking measures to
clear up the matter, but he added that 1t was
self-evident that no level headed man in Russia
would attach Importance TO the allegation, which
the Minister of Marine. he said. had not noticed
until it appeared in print.
THE Times's" St. Petersburg correspondent
says that Great Britain has been dragged in to
help absolve Rojestvensky and to prepare public
opinion for his impending acquittal and re-
Mobilization, which are considered Indispensable
for the sake OF the reputation of the Russian
navy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-04
". ETTENNES POLICY.
Wor Minister Thought To Be Re-
pairing Former LapseS.

Paris Jan. 3.-T-he Ambassador of one Of the
powers said to-day that careful inquiry had con-
WINGED him that the recent revival of French
military activity which had given rise to alarm
ing reports, was due mainly to change from
the military methods OF NJ Berteaux, the former
Minister of War. to those of NJ Etienne, mis-
successor M- Berteaux belonged to the social
lists. whose cardinal principle is opposition TO
war and reduction of military expenditures
M Etfenne represents the element which main
tains that the country should prepare to meet
any emergency. NJ. Etienne adopted vigorous
nolicy TO develop the arTnys efficiency He ap-
pealed TO the Budget Committee of the Chamber
OF Deputies for exceptional military credits and
made careful inquiry into the condition of the
frontier defences which the recent inspection OF
General Negrier showed to be in a lamentable
state. While the Moroccan question might have
disclosed the need of military alertness. the
80 osuus Of the recent activity was the adop-
+,on Of M. Etionne's policy OF having the army
raadv to fulfil its duty whenever required
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-04
WORKMEN ADMIT DEFEAT
Change IN Tactics Decided-Nesp
Council Elected.

St petersburg, Jan. 4.-The general meeting
or the Workmen's Council and of representa-
tives OF the proletariat organizations which was
heio across the Finnish border. lasted for
thirty-six hours adjourning only hour ago.
The practical result of the meeting was q con-
fession that the government had proved TO be
too strong and that 1t would be necessary to
organize on new basis the armed revolution to
which the delegates at the meeting were COM
mitted. 1t admitted that the attemnt to
give battle to the government without having
made due preparation was a mistake and q
complete change in tactics was decided upon A
new Council Of Workmen. consisting of $50
members, was elected. Similar councils will be
organized everywhere. and afterward general
congress VIII be called and a plan of battle
against the government formulated In the
mean time the work of the agitators will be kept
UP. especially in the army. in order to show that
the workmen are firmly opposed to a COM
promise. 1t also decided not to take part in
the elections for the douma
Prior to the adjournment OF the meeting a
resolution was passed to turn the anniversary
Of January %. Red Sunday" into day of
national mourning. An appeal will be made to
the SOCIALIST workmen's organizations both in
Europe and the United States to show their
sympathy with the Russian revolutionaries by
making demonstrations on that day.
a member or the Workmen'S Council after
the meeting acknowledged that the movement
had been severely crippled. many Of the
ablest leaders had either been killed or arrested.
He said that the movement had also lost pres
ttge among the proletariat. and that If the sys-
tenn of repression continued organization would
be increasingly difficult. The main danger was
that the leaders would be unable to gather sufh-
Client force to strike blow before the meeting
OF the Donna The organizations however,
were not discouraged. and the fight would be
continued until the people won victory. He
stoutly maintained that the policy OF repression
TO which the government had returned only
demonstrated once again that the autocrats
lacked the moral support of the public and that
their sole reliance on rifles and cannon.
He added
We now see clearly that nothing definite can
be accomplished by sporadic uprisings. The
possession of city such Moscow, or even
St Petersburg, might not prove decisive. All
Russia must rise at the same time.
In answer to question whether in the mean
time the proletariat organizations had decided
to abandon their acts of terrorism. the member
OF the council replied significantly:
Perhaps There have been no acts of terror
because the persons condemned have been too
well guarded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-04
RUTHLESS REPRESSION.
Manu- Rebels Erecuted at Mosco50-
Prisons Filled.

MOSCOW Jan. 3-Acoording to the stories 81
circulation here, the number OF summary exc
outions Of insurgents is large. An Englishman
saws he witnessed number Of executions. When
the Drufina garrison OF the sugar factory sur
rendered the officer IN command of the regular
troops after q few brief questions. picked out
the victims, who were marched twenty PAGES in
front OF a firing squad and killed The English
man thought he recognized Governor General
Doubassof among those present. It is generally
said that the victims we're handed over TO a
firing squad with the command Take them to
the river" which was tantamount TO sentence
Of death
The clearing Of the Riazan line far as
Lubertzi which was done by the Seminovsky
Regiment, attended by much bloodshed. AT
every station the troops dispersed the crowds by
firing volleys. Three leaders, Orlonski. Sem
onovsky and Andreeff. were captured and shot.
and over three hundred persons are reported to
have been killed or wounded.
newspaper says that several Of the Dru-
1inas members were placed in collins and SNUG
gled past the troops in the Prezna district. An
officer became suspicious. a funeral procession
was stopped and the coffin was opened The
soldiers found man and four bombs.
wholesale arrests continue TO be made here.
Inc police are gathering ip all persons found
carving loaded sticks or swordcanes.
Thirty reyolutOnists are reported 10 have been
executed at Lomina Station. on the Mini Nov
gorod Railroad
NJ Mendelstam. who defended Kaleieff. the
murderer Of Grand Duke Serg1us, has been ar
rested for active share in the armed revolt
major General Averianoff retired. president of
the Union Of City Employees is also under arrest
10 connection with the insurrection and has been
deprived Of his rank and pension
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-04
CASTRO IGNORED M. TAIGNY.
French Representative Not Invited to New
Years Reception in Caracas.

washington IAN a-Cable advices received hero
e. 5o,, from Caracas bring the that M
Tai3ny. the French representative In VeneSueia'
was ignored by President Castro on New Year
Day and was not invited to the reception at wnlon
the Venezuelan President received the feaicitaohS
~ the automatic corps At Paris in view or tns
-4+bdrawaI nv the Venezuelan government OF the
obteotionabls note to NJ. Taigny and the promise
Of President Castro that relations would Do re-
sumed NJ Maubourguet, the venezueIan repre- repre-
PIRATE to his rank II there had been no iF0uP o
tbe mart OF President Castro has been commune
cafe5 fo the French government, but what course
II will take is not known mere
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-04
PROBLEM OF MOROCCO.
american Pieces of Conditions
Course of United States.

Washington, Jan. Sit Is believed here by
officials who have kept close watch on the situa-
ton that both France and Germany have been
quietly and far possible secretly increas-
ing the efficiency of their armies. When the
German internal resources failed to produce a
sufficient number of military railway cars and
it became necessary for the government to go
to foreign countries for the needed supply, 1t
was patent that such an order could not be con-
oeaIed So to make the best of the situation, this
news Of the placing of the vast order for trans
portation material was boldly announced from
Berlin as an answer to the French unofficial
statements as to the preparedness of France for
military action.
AS to the part the United States is to play in
the approaching Moroccan conference 1t may be
stated on the best authority that Ambassador
White and Minister Gumrnere, the American
delegates, will go into the conference absolutely
uncommitted to either the French or the German
contentious The governments view is that
America has by virtue of her old interest in
Morocco rights even superior to those of any
European state in deciding the critical queS-
tons which will come before the conference
The basis Of this statement is that America
single handed made upon the Barbary
states wiped out piracy in Mediterranean waters
and concluded the first treaty of any civilized
nation with those states, a treaty which mas
formed the basis of the demand of every other
nation for favored nation treatment at the hands
the perpetuation of the open door and fair
trade for all in Morocco the American govern
ment feels that 1t has right and duty to take
part in this important conference
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-04
A WE'LL SPREAD TABLE.
And the Man Fell OUT with 1t.

manufacturer In Mo- says he started out az
young with almost perfect health. but
Gst by the time I was "a my digestive ap-
paFatus was so completely wrecked as to make
my life positive burden.
! was neither a hard dr1nker nor an invet-
crate user Of tobocco-rny condition could not be
charged up to these things.
| had simply ruined my digestion by course
o. living common among those who indulge Ii
0nwisely selected food and deny their appesites
nothing. And so years passed. during Wnlch
every sort Of food seemed to do just the oppo-
slte Of what Il should have done, With me. n
well spread table was offensive TO me- the sisnt
or smell OF food. made me deathly SICK II.
D1et l had dyspepsia. in its worst forn' a i
spent many hard earned dollar Tor renedies
which did good whatever.
This w6s my condition when friend inslsteo
that should try Grape-Nuts food and to please
hin ! consented, expecting to derive no more
beneit or pleasure from II Than had from other
prepared foods that had tried. But was nloet
happily dlss ppointed-
For more than year ate positively nofnHls
but Grape Nuts+t was my soup course, nay
meat course and my dessert. never tired OF -,
and grew steadily fatter and more hearty, III
put 20 pounds of good solid flesh that had
never been there before. on my bones. My o!e-
pepsia is sone-the memory OF terrible night
mare
''I am well no1-seenns like cannot De NJ
and Grape-Nuts is still found on my table IN
one form or another. at every meal ana u II
never out of supply in my home. meal WIN,
out Grape-Nuts is a mighty poor rnesI i"I N, IL,
Name given b. Postum Co. Battle Creek Mil
ThAre's q reason
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-04
r,INEvITCH CUT OFF.
VIEWS IN FIVE WEEKS,
,,,ol Bank Raises Rate-Losses
of Foreigners.

To, 9-It was learned to-day
s. fe.,ho-itstiye source that the Russian
rcui sn haan without communication
fcFer,-sl Ianevitch for almost I'VE weeks
Nth GeH'-.-..-4 will probably decline to set
The so,U NJ foreigners for damages sus-
be p =, the riots at Moscow and elsewhere
tsinsu ,,ound that, while every enort has
On m Iii be raaHa To protect foreign inter-
been ,,ooerty, foreigners living In hussia
ss;s .,.,s. only 20 the redress which RUSSIAN
re have. namely. TO recover under the ID"
sup'eN -,o.ers and local authorities. the I'M
from -. not being liable This is the
ft'i" -rb,ch Russia took IN the case OF the
pos4"O -.,o, of Chinese property at VladlVosuoh'
6ssu'NI, ,,esia,s share Of the Boxer indemnity
slthousA ..or, China was Ss7 100000 Russia
t1SNN..,,,v presented a claim against PERSIA
$50 zas+r,,ction Of Russian life and property
for "' ,ronariaI Bank of Russia to-day raised
an ..,oount rate from Z to IA per cent
Us u''ON~ -, the Bourse to-day continued strong.
.-.-1sl IS rose e. to S2A.
my Government is putting on the screws
,a tighter The Minister OF War; Cen
Ii g,,a,eer. has issued an order pFohloluns
GO &c. rravatas and employees OF the Mlnlsuy
oH .o,n,ne political societies or attending their
HO ...oe and prescribing heavy punlshfnenlS'
which may ~ telephones between St. Petersburg.
vasoOw and other points has been Of the
s-syste individuals. except Dy pef'n'Si = -
Authorities. Increasing daily and the
Ins lie are so crowded that the "Nasha oni IsL1,
-oon1s with air space for nfteen are hosua1s
ssys IooL .s As FAR as can be asoertained NOT
s1y Ps9s arrested IN the last three weeks has
one OF -s snss The same paper says that the
5Ds sS who since the imperial v TeTO[ tbe most
!ssto WEE -,sIrs In the streets have been pro-
ssns5 under pain Of three months iPgis on
sat and $50 fine from syea ae mego M M in
names % ".n-s rofbaia svoboda" has been sup
pressed. Gazette" estimates that
r,nety thousand Jews have emigraCeo 70 Aiiieti-
- since the massacres.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-04
ACCUSES HUSBAND OF DISCRETION
Order to Show Cause Why o. W. Pratt Should
Not PAY AlimonY Issued.

An order was issued yesterday by Justice Kelly.
of the Supreme Court, in Brooklyn, TO show cause
why Oliver ". Pratt. of New-York. should not pay
$50 week alimony and $500 counsel fees to his
wife Ida. pending the settlement of her suit for
absolute divorce. Mrs. Pratt declared in her afn-
davit that she was married TO the plaintiff June 2.
1892 Eleven years ago, she says. he deserted her
and her two children. She has not seen him since
but she IS Informed that he lives at No. 1853 For
est-ave with a who poses as his wire:
Mrs Pratt says her husband has an income OF
s4OT0 a wear which will be doubled. HIS
father she says. left him $4,000 in his will She
asserts that since her husband left her she has
been dependent her father. and that she would
not now apply to the courts but that her father,
who is sixty years old. is unable to provide for
longer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-04
TUG SENT AFTER STEAMER.
The City of Puebla's Continued Delay
Arouses Grave Fears in San Francisco

Seattle. Jan. 3.-The steamship Queen arrived
in port to-day from San Francisco, but the off,
GERS did not sight the disabled steamer City OF
PuebIa. Captain Preble of the steam schooner
Charles Nelson spoke the Queen last Monday
and told Captain Johnson of the accident to the
PuebIa The Queen went fifty miles off her
course in search OF the Puebia. The steamer
Edith, which arrived this morning from the
south reports that the Puebla was not sighted
San Francisco, Jan. S.-Realizing the immi-
nent peril of the disabled steamer City Of
Puebla the local underwriters have dispatched
q tug in search OF the ship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-04
PRESIDENT CANNOT PARDON HOWARD.

washington, Jan. S.-No application has been
made TO the President behalf Of James Howard.
who was convicted in Kentucky for the murder OF
Governor Goebe and IL is said at the White House
that II such application were made the President
could not intervene Howard is sentenced to i'm
prsonment for ufe and evidently his only recourse
Is to the State authorities OF Kentucky The su-
,,rarne Court of the United States having declined
70 interfere II was said at the White House to-day
that as Howard convicted by the Kentucky
tafa courts the President II application were
made 10 him, would have no authority TO act.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-04
uer no sLAckMAIL CARDINAL

x,. Ian 8-Cardinal Vincent Vannuteih
-.ac.,,,ad a note, which was mailed IN Rome
-. December So threatening the puDncauoh Q.
oor,nronnising letters If the Cardinal a.u ne
send 1000 lire 5000 addressed 10 - -. d. 80 49,
Tho this morning arrested well dressed
ponce, osked for letter with the initials ais
R ma VINO The PrGyeS aa thh h enoa
IT. ,.sI-t that the prisoners name ID
N'a ,,l.r.e. ard tkat he is Tem tsFaIno'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-04
mR. aonARARTE GOING TO CHARLESTON.

washington, Jan 3-secretary Bonsporte has de-
cided TO attend the ceremonies at Charleston. c..
NEXT week incident the presentation by the
people Of that city OF silver service 10 the new
arrnored cruiser Charleston. at Norfolk. The
celebration will last three days. beginning next
Tuesday and ending Thursday evening. II 1t can
be arranged without interfering with his other en-
SsSements. Secretary Bonaparss viii make the Trip
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-04
TO CONSIDER RATE BILLS.
Meeting of Senate Committee Called for
Friday.

washington, jan s-Chairman Elkins. Of the
senate Committee on Interstate Commerce. has
called a meeting of the committee for Friday to
consider railroad rate legislation. Senator AlKns
has been preparing blu to submit to tbs commit
tee which will be the lines he announced SONS
weeks ago. There are number Of measures "nioh
tha COMMITTEES can consider among them being the
Interstate Commerce Commission bill. tho DolfVer
BILL the T!lIman bill and the Newlands Pill SEN
ator Clapp, of Minnesota, is preparing Oil WntSn
closely the suggestion contained In Presicenf
RooseVelt's message.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-04
CANDIDATE FOR REGISTER ACCUSED.

WASHINGTON Jan 3.-Charses have been n!eo
AGAINST William T Vernon. principal OF the JUN
1o-o 1nstitute Of ouindaro Kan, who is g. candi-
date for appointment as Register OF the Treasury
to succeed J. ". Lyons. The nature OF the charges
has not been disclosed, but they have been for-
Iyerded to Mr. Vernon for answer. Mr.. vernon mas
the support OF the entire Kansas delesaHon II IN
CONGRESS- for the office TO which he aspires II tne
baTges are not answered TO the satisfaction OF the
President the probability is that I. s. Williams. OF
Cbica 20 NAV obtain the appointment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-04
CLING POSTED IN RIeA's STREETS.

,,uo ION a-Au persons found on the streets
- 1,oI5 nm by the troops for arms while domi-
-,,.ory visits continue day and night. Field
,,aces and quick firing guns are mounted at
- ro,iroad men arc still strike. owing to
S.t,ss1 of the authorities to release their
arrested comrades.