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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance, 1904-06-09, Page 7RUSSIA WILL TRY 10 ' the civilized world to compare with the i "Four thousand Russians lielonglint tyrannical powers slow conferred On the to Gen. Stake'berg's) britattie on May 31 previncial goveraore or Reales They are attacked 1,500 Japanese ,ocettpyg empowered to make and unmake lasts: pokation fifteen miles smith of aVafang- Overrule the courts, and praeticallY cOns lam. The Russians were repulsed, SAVE PORT ARTHU of Russia even to the extent of confisca- Japaneee lest more than 100 killed." tiontrol the peroonal affeirs of the subjecto losing 200 killed and. 400 of private property. wounded. The Carrier Pigeons FroM Pert ArthU a r. ••Germany continues to be the Euro- pean enigma. Nobody aoubts that Um New Chwaug, June 5. --Two carrier pigeorni arrived. here yesterday noon Kaiser Will find Or create an opportun- ity of some sort to try to break the Ise- from Gen. Stoessel at Port Arthur. The Kouropatkin 'Ordered to Send latr:f (Lern=e0ntrtnin.th° cilirried by the birds, but declitntlamtiree miens svill not divulge the e ag s 50,000 Men to its Relief. •European Powers Begin to Think Japan Will Win. What May Happen on the Fall of Port Arthur. London, June 0.—Actnal news from the seat of War is Very scanty, Des- patches from St. Petersburg and other Russian centres describe the general feel- ing of great uneasiness prevailing in ali circles. The Petit journal's armounce. anent regarding the decision of the Rus - elan Grand Council and general staff to adept offensive tacticn is supported by • despatches te the Mail and Express. The • correspondent of the Express says the general popular feeling that Port Arthur 'met Do saved at all costs has overcome the opinion of the best military author- ities, As a result Gen, Kouropatkin has been inotructed to attempt to get through a relief force of 40,000 or 50,000 troops. The Czar and tho court advisers favor this plan. The correSpondent adds that he has reason to believe that the force will merely be kept reaay and make feints at Gen. Kurokas army, thus assisting Port Arthur by lessening the forces opposed to it. It is stated that Gen, Kouropatainhas requested the Czar to cancel the instructions sent to him. The correspondent of the Mail con- fines the statement that it is the intern tion of Russia, to stand or fall by Port Arthur, as in the event of the capture of the fortress ays the Ja,panes internal trouble in Russia, would be inevitable. Ile adds that Count Lamsdorff, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has hitherto been protected by the Czar, who is now dis- playing a strong personality in an uns wonted. manner, but 14 18 expected that the Minister will be sacrificed as a scape- goat to popular indignation. sag_It is freely suggested that Gen. Koa- •-"Triapetkiii has lost favor with the court, but it is certain that no change in the command of the army is contemplated. A despatch to the Standard from St. Petersburg says it is reported that the Japanese foreign loan is receiving con- eiderablo support froni several very wealthy firms and merchants in Mos- cow and other Russian towns who are secretly assisting the undertaking. Pub - lie opinion demands an investigation.. ' The correspondent adds: "1 am in- formed by an officer that Gen. Kouropat- kin is believed to be moving sixty miles south of Liao -Yang. The fact that tele- grams to the Czar from the front are eigned by various commanders, appar- ently independent of each other, is cans- ing the belief that it is a case of 'too many cooks.' It is believed that some questions have even been referred to the Cray by Gen. Kouropatkin. The latter's position is extremely difficult owingto the desire of different individuals besides 'Admiral Alexieff to ingratiate them- selves at St. Petersburg. Frbm a private source it is learned that the Russian Government has not. requisitioned steam- boats on the Amur River, nor made pre- parations. as it was expected it would do, to utilize that Nvaterway for the -pro- secution of warlike operations. River traffic on the Sungari has stopped. It is impossible to over-estimate the sig- nificance of this intelligence, which comes from a perfectly • trustworthy source. 1.4 has been practically decided that the battleship Oren -will not proceed to the Far East, but "%All be kept in the Haiti°, • ' TO ASSUME OFFENSIVE. General Start' to Instruct Kouropatkin to Make a Move. Paris, June 6.—The St. Petersburg torrespondent of the Petit • journal says there was a nicotine' of the Grand Gasmen and general see yesterday, under the presideney of the Czar, at which important decisions, involving the adoption of offensive tactics; in the present campaign were reached. The Echo de Paris, the Malin and the Journal confirm the report of Rus- sia's intention torelieve Port Anima The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Echo says that the decision of the Council of War to send Gen. Kouropat- kin to the • 'relief of Port Arthur is the subject of all conversations in mili- tary eireles, and continues to arouse profound onotioo. Comparison is made between the orders sent on this ()ma- iden from St. Petsrsburg, and those for. • warded from Pais in 1870, which re- ,filted in the advance of Marshal Mae - gallon and the battle of Sedan, yet • . Paris was not situated at finch a great distance front the seat of war as $t. Petersburg is from Manchuria. . It ap. pears that the decision was taken by the Czar against the advice of a ma- jority of the Council upon the insist- ence of Gen. Saltharoff, the Minister of iWar, and Grand Duke Vladimir, who are not considered to be very warm partisans of Gen, laouropatkin. CO SALLY OUT. Russian Fleet Will Make Desperate Effort V: Escape. London, June despatch (rein Chefoo says that the Japanese army investing Port Arthur extends from alltulantalscio, on the west, to Chi Chong fourteen miles front the fortress. The Tsu, on the east, from twelve 'le Japanese outposts are being gradually allowe& to within four miles Of the land defences. The Japanese fleet lifts taken posses - 'Mon of two Ruston torpedo boats that were abandoned at Dalny, and naother vessel that is ashore in Telienwan Bay. There are ittaications that the Port Ar- thur fleet Will make a desperate effort to Sinlly facial the port during the land attack. i • ADMIRAL LOST BOGATYR, Insisted on a Sortie ht a Fog atia the Captain Declined to Obey. Paris, Juno lit. Petersburg cerrespotalent of the Matta gives the details of the loss of the Russian .erniser t Bogatyr at Viadivoetock. Ite nays that Admiral 'lessen, the naval ,00mmander of the port, Ordered a Capt. Steluman, commander of the Ilogatyr, objected on the ground that it would be dangerous to navigate the ship in the prevailing thick fog. The Admiral repeated the order, declaring that if necessary he would take. out the 13ogatyr himself, Capt. Stelumnan re- torted that his conscience forbade him to risk bis shin in the prevailing con- ditions. He said he would rather aban- don the command, Admiral Jessen thereupon took com- mand of the Bogatyr, Shortly after. ward she struck a rock, Admiral Jessen vill be court-martialed, MANY EXPLOSIONS HEARD. Much Speculation in Tokio as to the Cause. Tokio, June 5.—It is reported that oeveral explosion% accompanied by dense masses of smoke, were heard yesterday at Port .Arthur. • The Claes% which has been cruising near Port Arthur? reports Baying heard a series of explosions, and bdieves them to have resulted from blastings• prepare - tory to the emplacement of new batter- ies. ' The Japanese torpedo-boat destroyer Ikachni yesterday discovered and explod- ed a large mine off Sanshan Island, an the entrance of Talienwan Bay, The Japanese naval authorities en- gaged in clearing out the mines in the vicinity of Talienwan Bay are employing Japanese divers from Kushiu Province for the purpose. These divers volunteer - ca for this work, and are wonderfully camert. It is said that with their diving paraphernalia they can stay under water for half a day at a time. Htmdreds of Japanese fishermen are volunteering to assist in clearing away Russian mines, and it is probable that some of them will be used' for this work. These voluntary °flare are taken to illostrate the unity of the Japanese people in the war. WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY. How Russians Are Communicating. With Chinese Territory. Tokio, June 5.—It is suspected that the Russians are communicating with allinese territory by meaue •of wireless telegraphy, their instraments Probably being on some small islands off the coast. The Japanese cruiser Chitose discovers ed four masts carrying naffs, showing above Liao Tishin, but the valet to abich the masts belonged was out of range of her guns. It was reported that a wireless sta- tion laid been erected secretlyat the village of Pehwang, on Takin one of. the Miaotao group, situated in "'earn Strait, and the Japanese cruiser Chitoso visited. the island yes- terday to investigate. She did not, how- ever, find anything. it is reported that another stait station has been erected near Shan Hai Kwan, and the Japan- ese are investigating this matter. Yesteaday the Chitose steamed In close to Liao Tishiu Promontory mid discover- ed four masts and a watch house near the coast. One of these masts evidently was filed for wireless telegraphy opera- tions. • Drove Japanese Back. • St. Petersburg, Juno 5,—General Sak- haroff telegraphs from Liao Yaim to the Czar that on May 31 a body of dis- mounted Trans -Baikal Cossacks, under heavy volleys, drove the Japanese from the heights of the Fen Chu Ling Pass, near Saimaasvias Gen, Sakhareff states that the Rus- sians had. six men killed and it colonel, a doctor and 26 men 'wounded. Russian Gunboat Torpedoed, Tokio' June 0, 11 a. m. --The Russian gunboatGilials was torpedoed and de- stroyed at Port Arthur Saturday. JAPANESE AS WINNER. Remarkable Reversal of Opinion on the Continent. London, ,Tune 5.—Japan's • Unbroken and overwhelming success is producing some curious effects on European opin- ion. Continental sympathies have been largely pro -Russian, and were coupled until a week ago with the conviction that the war would soon semonstrate the military superiority of Russian arms. Europe has apparently suddenly jump - e I to the conclusion that Port Arthur will soon fall, and. that Russia, rather than carry on a useless war, will sue for terms. The reversal of opinion throughout the continent seems almost universal among ordinary observers. Nor is numb, sympathy wasted upon Russia. Her prestige Iola well-nigh van- ished, and with 14 has gone that mingled awe and reseed which censtittited her greatness in turopean eyes. It is conceded by most military (111. thOriti6,4 that tbe Japanese succeded where the best European troops woola leave flincbea and. failed. When it comes to a question of early peaee diplontatie opinion is ;not ill :m- ord with that of general observers. It is admitted that Port Arthur will Tirol). ably soon fall. It is even expected that Gen. 1Couropatirin will be erushed, or•at hest driven in demoralized retreat to Harbin, Diplomatists are convinced, however, that Itossia cannot under those eircons- stitheen seek peace. It ie argued that the only means by which such a result eould be renclied would be by arbitrary net of the Czar, end such it move would probably be followed by his abilieation, voluntary or eareed. Evidence ttecunntlatee of a, grave re- volutionary spirit througliont Russia. It ie impossible, however, to perceive any &weeof neeese of violent uprisings. 'Wholesale seeret eotelenmatione, wen - tions, and disappearancea continue until there is it veritable reign of terror in many distriets. A &sixth+ received, from St. Peters. burg describes the extraordinary meet. sures adopted by 'the highest Russian authorities for deallug with the revolo- stionary etiolation tarongliont the ern - Dire. There h no despotism known 40 blunt admission of a leadin B.eUu our. contain good information, nal this week that GeRUesitat Gunboat Sunk.many's isolation 15 now complete, She has only two Tokio, Juno 0, 11 am.—The destroyer flotilla, engaged in watching Port Arthur from the eastward reports that at 7.40 pan. on June 4 a Russian gunboat of the Giliak tone was seen to missile an sink near Chentoa Shan. The vessel, with another gunboat, a destroyer, ami other steamers, was evidently engaged In clearing the vicinity of Imes, when the exploaion occurred the others hula nod, back into Port Arthur. Vice-Admi. ral Togo expresses the opinion that the explosion wat1 caused by a Japanese tor- pedo. Tile name of the gunboat destroyed. is unknown, but it has been seen before upon several oceesions by the Japanese acting as guardian at the mouth of the barbor.. Japanese Vessel Sunk, Che Foe, June 0, 2 p.m.—The Russian consul here has received news that a large Japanese vessel has been sunk by a mine off Taliensvan, The news has not been confirmed. Cho Fon, June 0, 4 pan.—Russian re- ports vary regarding the sinking of a Japanese vessel off Talienwan. It is be- lieved it was a merchantman. Coreans Attack Cossacks. Seoul, Corea, Jane 5.—(Delayed trattsmissiona—The Japanese consul at Gensanwires that during a skirmish which took place on the 3rd inst. 30 Japanese soldiers and one lieutenant were killed, and three men Were severe- ly wounded. The Russians, in retreat- ing burned a number of Careen villages. The natives, seizing old flint -locks and weapens of all sorts, atteked the Cos- sacks, killing two and wounding several. There are about 2,900 Japanese troops now at Gensan. The merchants there have not left. Threat Not Carried Out. Port Arthur, May 5.—Among the doc- uments found on the steamer Yeddo, one of the vessels sunk at the mouth of the harbor, the following defiance wets die. tc.orvidegred: efastened on the rail of the "Remember, my dear Russian sailors, my name is Lieutenant Commander Ker. iso. This is my second visit; my first was on the Kasulse. I will come again.' This threat was not carried out, how- ever, as Keriso was found among the dead, +44-0-0-1044-4-04-41-4444-4.444-0-4-0.1-4,-+ friends left in the world, the SnItan and the Pop. VICEROY ARD GENERAL Alexieff and Kourepaticht Are Still at "Loggerheads," Paris, June 0.—The St, Petersburg correspondent of the Maio de Paris says that the capture of Kind= and the niarch of the Japauese on Port Arthur has increased the misunder- standing between Viceroy Alexieff and Gen. Kouropatkin, The former, who has never seert active service, desires Geo, Nouropatkin to march, his army to the relief of Port Arthur. Kouro- patkin insists that be sbould await re- inforcements. In consequences there was a violent discussion between them when they met the other day at Mk - d en. Eadt sent a detailed report to the Cron Alexieff insisted on the neces- sity of saving Pert Arthur, so as to keep a base for the fleet and obviate the fatal blow its capture would inflict on Russian prestige. Ile pointed out that after the way in which the Jap- anese had taken Kinehau, there was no guaranteeing that they would not steritice an enormous number of men to take Port Arthur; so the Russians should go to its relief. On • the other hand, Gen. Kouropat- kin argued that the Russian forces at Iiao Yang are not strong enough for a forward movement, Having General Kuroki and. the Japanese army that had landed at Takushan on his left flank, he thought it wise to stay at Liao Yang until, he had 400,000 men at his disposal, and leave Port Arthur to defend itself. Moreover, ifs capture by the Japanese would. be of no strategic importance. Both Alexieff and Kouropatkin asked the Czar to settle the dispute. The Czar accordingly summoned a council of war. There was present Gen. Sakba- roff, Admiral Avelan and M. von Plehre, Ministers respectively of War, Marine and the Interior. It is understood tbat, in view of the naval necessity of keeping Port Arthur as a base, all the more essential because the Baltic Sea fleet would be unable to go to the Far East if Port Arthur dis- appeared, Kouropatkin was advised to try to. relieve the fortress, provided he acted with the utmost caution. OVER 2,500 A DAY. Rate at Which Kouropatkin is Receiving Troops. St. Petersburg, Jane 0.—The best in- formed military circles attach no im- portance to the reports that Gen. Kouropatkin has detached a large force from 'las army' at Liao Yang and de- spatched it southward to relieve Port Arthur, and it distinctly is denied that Emperor Nicholas personally ordered such a movement. It can be stated authoritatively• that the Emperor's con- fidence in Gen.' Kouropatkin is un- shaken, and His Majesty is not attempt- ing to intaelete with his plan of cam- paign. While no such army has been despatched seutliward, it is natural that Gen. Kouropatkin will do all pos- sible to harass Gen. Olcu's rear• , The railroad has been kept open so far as Vafangow,, twenty-flve miles above Kinehau, and. it is not unlikely that when the Japanese have failed to push through a line across the head of the Liao Tung peninsula that sev- eral thousand Russian troops 'may be •sent down ,therailroad. to imrode the Japanese operations and inflict as much .damage .as . possible'as these easily could be Withdratim by railroad if the enemy threatened. to cut the line ot communication above, Even the loss, of it few regiments would be 'considered cheap if the Jap- anese operations against Port Arthur were thereby retarded for an appreci- able time. However, it is realized that with the Japanese occupation of Port Dalny and Talienwan as bases for landing siege guns the small force above Kinchau could accomplish but little, and . now is more likely to be withdrawn, destroyina therailroad as it retires northward. For strategie purposes Gen. Kouropatkin may be try- ing to make the Japanese believe that a movement southward is contemplated in order to divert Geu. Kuroki's at- tention in that direction. The impression is being thrown out in certain quarters here that Oen. Kouropatkin is about totake the of- fensive, and that an engagement with Gen. Ruroki is imminent. But also as far as eau be ascertained, there ie no solid foundation for tins. It is miquestionable, however, that the rail- road is pouring troops into Manchuria, almost at the tate of 2,500 a day, and it will not be long at the present rate before the Russian Commander -in -Chief at least will be, on equal terms with any force the •eumny can bring against him. The geteral staff is keeping very dark about the whereabouts arel, purposes of the Cossacks reported to be working aroma Karol:Pa rear, and the num- tier of the raiders operating in Corea. Chinese Invation. London, June O.—The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Morning, Post says he luis the highest authority for stating that %mitt is preparing to cope with it serious Chinese RUSSIAN TREACHERY'. Misuse of White Flag Charged by Jap Officer. London, June 0.—A despatch ib the Telegraph from Nagasaki gives an tie - count of the abuse by the Ilussiane of the white flag at the battle of NansIntit Hill, as told by it Japanese offieer, who was wounded, and who has arrived* at afoji. He says: "We ad - meal end were on the point of pass- ing them (the Russians who dis- playe(l the white flog), svhen they fired point Meek at us, ldllhtk many." It was thiS piece of treachery that ad - counts for the greatness of the Japan- ese casualties. • eamo Russia:is Defeated, Tokio, June 5. --The Japanese rear. guard lifts repulsed 2,000 Russian in., fantry, one battery mid some cavalry at Chtiebiatun. The Japfteese vaned. ties were eight. A. reconnoitring de. tationent from Gen. Iturold's army has defeated 000 Itnesiams north of Fong Wang Chong. The battle took place towards elnumield, Gen. It-Tirol:I CANS that the Ituseien losses were • heavy. The Japanese lost one killed and throe wounded. Russians Loat 1100. London, June 0. ---The Daily Tele- graph's Tien Tsin correspondent wires: 4 4 4 Liao Yang, June 6.—It is per- . . sistently reported here that the 1 : Port Arthur squadron made a .: tie shortly before dawn on Satur- day, with the torpedo-boat de- . 'a stroyers leading, and found the • ., - Japanese fleet quite unsuspecting s .• the presence of hostile warships, iwith the result that four of the Japanese ships were sunk during the attack. 4.4-0-64 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. rite Novoe Vremya Discusses the Ces- sion of the Islands to japan. Stt. Petersburg, June O.—The Novae alcove to -day discusses, quite seriously the report that the United States in- tends to. cede Die Philippine Islands to Japan. It argues that the Yankee, anti. cipating the inevitable future conflict with Japan, prefers to sell the islands instead of defending thorns having learn. ea Russia's lesson of the present war, namely, the difficulty of holding terri- tory so far from the base. The paper adds: "Europe certainly was not pleased at the exchange of Spanish for Ameri- can domination in the Philippines, but the latter is a thousand times more agreeable than to see Japan installed there, where she would be a constant menace to Europe's Asiatic interests. England will have to look well to her position. in India, France to Indo-China, and even Holland. to Java. • The only consolation is that the cession may keep Japan quiet for a number of years." The military attache of a first-class power has telegraphed here that Gen. Kouropatkinai headquiurtetes' staff has moved 40 miles south of Liao Yang, to a point. between Hai Cheng and Dasbits- :aio. Kouropatkin's move is considered to pos- sibly foreshadow severe fighting in the northern part of the Liao Tung Penin- eula, but it is a mistake to assume that this action involves a change in the pe- tition of the Russian main army, which, according to the best information, re- mains at Liao Yang . • To Be Admirals. London, June 0.—A despatch to the Central News from Tokio says a number of promotions for services during the War were announced to -day, including the advaneement of Vice-Minh:tie Togo and Yrunamato to the rank of admiral. Higher Honors Still. Tokio, June 0.—Vice-Aamiral Togo and. Admiral Yamamoto, Minister of the Navy, have been promoted to the rank of Kaigun Taisho, the highest rank in the navy. Lieut. -Gens. Okasawas Hase- gawa, Nogi, Nish' and. Kodamo, have bee made generals. Okasawa is the Emperor's chief aide-de-camp; Hasegawa cotnniands the.Imperial Guards division; Nog' is not assigned, but will probably - be givett an importnat command; Night commands the second division, and Ko - demo, as vice chief of the general staff, and with Gen. Fukushinut is largely en- titled to the etedit for the organization of the army and conduct of war. Pro. 'ma'am are in recognition of services. Invitation to China. Tien Tsin, -June 0.—M. Uchida, the jitpanese 'Minister to China, came to Tun. Tsin yesterday from Pekin to con-. fee with the Viceroy glut returned to the capital to -day. japan, it appears to be confirmed, 18 trying to itidtiee China to occupy the territory conquered from Russia, Gm itiveiging China into breitelt of neu- trality and gitairig Russia the oppor- tunity of attackilig Chiha, who debits the will maintain her neutrality Until the termination of the war, Ileavy riting Heard. Tien Tsin, June 0.—lleavy firing was beard 46 New Chweng this motniug, econieg from the direction of Lioa Yatig. Loses Arm and. Leg. North Bay, Ont., ;lune 0.—Mr. ton, foreman in the carpenter department up by: toy. CB, W. Ballallx, ot It. TIrn. of the C. P. Its and two other men left Imo \ , \ SIXTEEN MINERS KILLED ; 11....., <SC.RIMGER PRINCIPAL. Profeeeor in Mo Oollegoltessgrie 411• Campbell, who ti.lial: eboh4enirae* ting prizteipal of the Preebyterien College at aiontrael, St. jonn, N. II, June 6.—Frot. John Nsprung something of a sensation et yeas terday morning's, meeting of the General 4.eaernbly. It arose over the appoint- ment of Prof, Berlinger to the principal. By an Explosion of Dynamite Placed Under the Railway ship of the college. When the resole - y tion making the appointment wee poised Station Platform at Cripple Creek, three minutes, He Mid hat 01 years 4, Japanese Slack Wire Prof, Cempbell rose and stoke for only ago lie had been offered. a position at Ottawa, but decided to leave the matter to the Church. The latter sent him to Performer Fell- to His Death When afontreal, and. even though the position Making the "Slide for Life, cepted it, as lie believed, for the beaefit :ae put asicle all peroonal feelings and ac - of the whole Church. Dr. Scrirager came to hint as a Ming Mrs, Clemens the Wife of Mark Twain the Hu m orist now beingoplaced over him. AM him- . man, pilssecl through his hands and was •. • • • was not so good as the Ottawa one, yet 1J . Dies of yncope at Florence, Italy. self, Prof. ampbell did not care; but ne felt he owed, some duty to his friends, and must consider their feelings. Ile had • the greatest respect for Dr. Scrimger's ass-es•-•-s-e-•-•-•-•-aaseasa•-•••-•-•-•-ease-a the Florence & Clippie Creek rood, in manhood and learning, but could not the Cripple Creels district, this morning consent to retain the position. He be, Isilled 18 miners and injured nine others lieved that no fault coulkl be found with fatally, aceordilig to the best information the admildstration of the college during obtainable at this time. his term as acting principal. He then The explosion was caused by oyea. presented to the Assembly his resigna- mite, width. haa been laid under the cen- tion of the chair of Church Biblical his- tre of the depot plittfornnand which had tory and apologetics. Leen set oflo'fbythtelnicolleopamniyng train. Rev. D. J, Fraser, LLD:, of St, John, Thee? et)tefenvgivaceit gad special a graduate of McGill, was appointed to :or militia has been ordered out and. Exegesis. Dr, Fraser's appoint - are now working on the case. the chair of New Testament Literature end trouble is expected. merit was advocated by Principal Scrim - The miners killed and. injurell were all ger, who certified to his fitness 'both pea - employed on the Findley property, and agogically and doctrinally. The chair had just come off shift. They were wait- of Old Testament Literature is yet to ing to take the train home. It was their be filled - customary hour for departure, ancl it is The reportof the college, considera- tion of which occupied. a large 'part of the morning session, showed 40 students en- rolled. Disbursements for the year Ie. tailed $10,141. The college endowment fund stands a $255,352. Mr. David Monies moved, and. Prin- cipal Scrimger seconded, the appointment of a committee to confer with Dr. Camp- bell to, cesure bis reconsideration. the remains of the killed at the depot int Prof. Campbell, however, left on Sat - Boston, June 6.—The fifth an- nual convention of the Interna- tional Ladies' Garment Workers' Union was opened here to -day, with a large attendance. The con- vention represents all the organ - the United States and Canada. ized woman garment workers in President Benjamin Schlesinger, in his annual report, advocated that all members give more atten- tion to political affairs than they have in the past. the theory of the officiate that it plot, a-a-e-s-esae-e-sse-s-e-•-•-•-e-e-e-eassaa-.+•ese was laid by some one to catch them. A The Page Murder. 'enehial train was sent from Cripple Caanbridge, Mass, June 0.—Interest in Creek as soon as the explosion was re - the murder of Miss Mabel Page in her pelted, but, barring a full confirmation room at Weston on Dec. 31, was revived ,of the explosion and of the death of be - to -day by the appearance of a large tweett 15 aad 20 men, no details have number of witnesses before the grand been learned. jury. Aeries L. Tucker, an Auburndale Later.—The speeial train has unloaded young man, has been held for the grand jury, charged with stabbing Miss Page to death. Among the witnesses summon- ed are members of Tucker's own family, members of the Page household, and a large number of officers and neighbors of the two families. Was Young Murdered? Victor. Three wagons and a railroad buck were required to transport them tc the -morgue. The identified dead are: Alex. McLain, shift boss; J. 1Tartsock, M Shanahan, Joe Sinclair. Fell to His sseaths - New 'York, June 0.—Procedings were New York, June, 0.—About 30,000 begun to -day by Coroner Brown in an watched a thrilling fall to death in Luna endeavor to solve the mystery sur - Park yesterday afternoon, while Kinto rounding the death of Frank T. Young, Katisk, it member of the royal troupe the wealthy bookmaker, who was shot of Tokio, was going through the per- on Saturday last, while on his way in formance preliminary to the "slide for a cab to a steamthip pier to sail for life," says the American. Europe with his wife. Mrs. Nan Pat- Katisk went through the graceful terson, formerly an actress, who was movements of an athlete and accom- with Young in the cab, was held without plished performer on it slack wire, with bail by the coroner and locked up in the a bamboo umbrella as a balance, and Tombs prison. The police at first be - then went smilingly to the platform, lieved that Young killed himself, but from, which the dangerous slide is start- various circumstances caused them to ed, change this opinion, and to -day the de - Just as he started on the slide, which tectives in eharge of the ease said they usually lasts but it few seconds., he were sure Young's wound was not self - seemed to jump from the wire, and a inflicted. serear came from the multitude. Katisk A Shooting Tragedy. landed on a wooden rail around the circus ring and died in a few mNew York, June 0.—When Mrs. Be- inutes. • Martial Law Suspended. becca Bailey called at the Wesley Hos- pital to see her fiancee, Louis Miller, Denver, Col., June 0.—An order has who had been taken to the institution been issued by Governor Peabody, mak. fatally wounded, by a ballet, she was ing effective to -day the suspension of arrested on it ebarge of shooting him. At Inertial law in Las Animas county, where the Oise of her arrival the man was it strike of 'coal miners, members of the making an ante-mortem statement, ac - United Mine Workers of America, has cosing her, and the police were search - been on for several months. The Gov- ing for her. ernor says in his order that peace and Miller and alas. Bailey were to have good order in Las Animas county is been married within a week, and the being rapidly if not wholly restored, shooting took place in Mrs. Bailey's and that it has been shown to him that apaiam„aa. the civil authorities are able, ready and The theory of the police is that Mrs. 'willing to control the situation. Bailey, who is a widow, shot Miller Sixteen Miners Killed. while in a jealous rage because of his, Colorado Springs, Col., June 6.—An ex- failure to name a definite day for the plosion at the independence station of wedding ceremony. Miller died later. U.S. FL EET AT TANGIER Working in Harmony and London, June 0.—The fears expressed at Madrid that the action of the United States in sending it ileet to Tangier was due to the American' desire for a •port on the west coast of Morocco, and the rumors at the, Spanish cauital of an ex- change of notes between the European powers with the view to obtaining as- surance that the American action will be confined to liberatinae, Messrs. Per - dicer's and Varley, are not shared and are net confirmed at the Spanish em- bassy here. Nor has Anibassa.dor Choate heard anything of the exchange of notes mentioned by La Correspondencia De Buena. The Spanish Government ap- pears to be ening in perfect harmony with Great Britain and the United States, amino apprebe.usion is expressed in Spanish official circles that the United States has any designs except to en- sure the safety of Mr. Perdicaris, an American citizep. Tae despatch of the Spanish battleship Peirtya and. other Spanish vessels to Tangier, it is oointed out at the Spanish embassy, was ren- dered essential by the large number of Spanish subieets residing both in Mo- rocco and in the Spanish territory on the northwest coast of Africa. Some fears are expressed that a general ris- ing in Morocco might ensue in the event of hasty action by au outside power, but it is believed that if France is not hampered the will be able to secure the release of the captives. The tumor of the suggested sale of the Philippine Is- lands to Japan receives no credence here. Traffic at the Soo. Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., Juno 6.—The . . SOME ABLE PAPERS With Great Britain Spain. etatistical report of the traffic through Lite ship canals for the month .of May ehows it most remarkeble falling off from the records of last year, the difference in tonnage up to date being more than six million tons. An intersting feature of the report is that the traffic of the Canadian canal is but 47,000 tous lighter than that of the U. 8, canal. Practically, no ore hos passed the Soo thus far this year. Big Plant for the Soo. Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., June O.—Within fix weeks work will begin on the eon- Etruction of it metal working plant in the Michigan Soo, of such proportions that arm the Milustries of the consoli- dated are scarcely larger. Seventy-five acres have been set aside for the plant and 2,000 horse -power is to be used from. the Michigan, Lake Superior Power Co. Canal. The concern will else have plants it conenction with certain parts of its brsiness on the Canadian side of the ri- ver. One thousand, men will be em- ployed. Fishing Tackle Taken. Windsor, Ont., ,June G,—The fishermen of Lake St. Clair who are in the habit of fishing with bead lines foe sturgeon received a visit from Fish Inspector end- itIld Detectives Campeau and Mah- oney. All the fishing tackle found in the river above Peche Island was confiscated. The regulations allow 50 hooks to it line, but on some of the lines there were Op - nerds of 500 hooks. As no fishermen were on the island at the time of the seizure, the inspector coula not find the owners. • • READ. ONE DIFFICULTY SETTLED. bisoltile8 DiSouss Topics at Morning SessiOn. , London, juno 0.—A4 the SeSsion On Saturdayof tlio Disciple! of Ohrist Convention, widen opened at ID. - 00 nay. Auroe correeponding SieeretarY,of annifiln, was in the chair. Ito introdueed the subject. "Some ot Our Pressing Needs," and ealled upon B. Dogiller, provincial eVallgelist, Mira SpOke ou tbe first noed—''Unitlifk "Dnrilittsiastin," tbet next need, was led by Mr. Z. P. need, Xlhnuilton., "Pilo Need of Money," 'Wag taken here on Sitturda,v ,afternoon on an eltv- M. IAA 'ttotip,od, of Glenealrn, trio motor ear for it short trip on the Was the next soaker, his subject be- Temiskainifig road. When they were s,ing tbe upeoper Spiritual Life,o :about teven miles out a work train crone in :sight. The two mon jumped, but Mr. Iterrison remained at his post, and in the • eolision which. reanited, 'wee run over, .funt 14 is expeeted lie will lose one twin And leg. "The Needs and Bondi:to of Die- trIct Meetings" led b3if 'Tame! Led - lard, wen sound, woo thoroughly' dioeumed by) tho prrealdenta 'of the 'orgarilzed distriet!, arid metny1 origin- al arid helpful Mate) wort thrown out. urday for Montreal. The committee had a short conference with him before lae left, but he was steadfast in his deter- mination to withdraw altogether frorta the school. He spoke yesterday with strong feeling, and when he left the city he was not at all in a coneiliatory mood. While Mr. Morrice and the other members of the Montreal Theologleal College Committee saythat the ap. pointment of Prof. Scrimger over Dr. Campbell's head has no connection with the heresy trial of ten years ago, but is due entirely to their belief that Dr. Scrimger has greater executive ability. Prof. Campbell expressed the opinion that the heresy matter is at the bot- tom of the ease. It will be remembered. that the Montreal Presbytery found against Prof. Campbell on the charge growing out of his book, and that the synod to which he appealed reversed the decision. THIBETANS ARE FIRM. They Reject Alt Overtures Looking to Agreement. London, June g.—he Times to-dayj hais the ifollowing from the British camip at Ohungio, near Gyangteek Thibet, dated June 2'.—Colonel Youngliustand's letter demanding that the itianban come to Gyangtses with qualified Thibetan representa- tives, to settle the outsta,nding stir- ferences before June 25, was, re- turned tilts 'morning from the jong unopened and hvithout comment. The Thibeto,n,s have therefore, deliber- ately, chosen 'war, and must accept tho responsibilitol of the policy now forced upon ea. Tele military situ- ation has undergone considerable change in the course cif the matt ten dayjs. The plan f Gysangtse has been abandone.d and 'the garrison of the villages attompting to cut our communications in the neighbor- hood of Natal have been entirety withdrawn. The frhibetans are now concentrated in the Jong, the mon- astery and the town of Gyangtse4 Another coneentration is rumored between Railing and Krangma, and the reported 'reoccupation 01 Kar- ola is confirmed. The present in- tention of tbe 'Thibetanal le to pre- vent BrIgadier-General saassadonald arriving 'at Gylabgtisq, and possibly; recent experiences h'ave taught the enemy! howAo make his advance a. matter /of !greater dIfficultyithan It was the limit time. T,he telegraph :lines are untouched, according to the latest report, though not likely to remain ao. Tam morning a, flag - bearer from the ;long ata,ted that the Lhassa. General in coMmand had been killed inside the buildings by a, shot from Chunglo, otherwise the case - antes due to our sta,rpshooting are small, but the losses inflicted dur- ing the: fighting in the plain were very heavy, and the Thibetana are complaining bitterlyj of tbe casual- ties to their officers, ever,y maehav- ing lost near relatives. A prisoner whomwe sent (yesterday with Col. Younglindband's letter asked to be allowed to 'return again as a paleon- er, though his freedom was offered him. Two tem'all cannon were found concealed in Pella villa.ge, repre,serft- ing the. 'heaviest ordnance 37ot-found to. be used, by the Thibetaars. The report that they have ever employ- ed leather +cannon is en tirelyj in- correct. Their equipment at pres sent ranges from seven centimetre guns to old inatchloclee. The lattets aro rapidly being discarded for llama and Ruasian rifles. It la rePorted that 1,000 atossian rifles reeenly reaned Dorjieft. 1 • BULL FIGHT PREVENTED. Enraged St. Louts Crowd Burned the Arena. , St. Louis, Mo., June 5.—The great bull -fighting arena, adjoining the eon- vention entrance to the World's Pair, was burned to the ground this evening amia the exultant shouts of thousands Thronto Printers Aeeept, the Offer or of Persons, many of whom had paid 0 'employers. dollar there this afternoon to see it bull -fight, which hod not occurred, and Toronto, June 0.—The threatened bad sought in vain the returnt of their trouble in the job printing trade has been virtually settled. Late on Sstur- money. The wind blew the flames lit the direction of the World's Fair, day the employers sent in an otter for threatening several of the buildings, it three-year agreement with an increase which, however, were not damaged. Rob. of wagee'from the present rate of $13.25 ert Norris, manager of the Norris Ain - to $14,50 per week for two years, at the usement Company, owner of the arena, end ef whiell the wages will be $15 per week, the hours. to be 54 pa week for is under arrest for attempting to eon. duct the bull fight, six toreadors for the three years. At the largest meeting in the history of T ogrs, hied 'Union attempting to be principals in the bull• No. 01, held in rtiettnnna Hall on altar. fight' and two spectators on etispieion of implication in the destruction of the day evening, this offer was accepted by arena, it fair but not it large majority. T Mr. Thigh Stet neon was appointed to at2he2.30. At a ts welitek.artis bry‘evclobegin uitth tigmo adjust all details of the settlement with 0,000persons, !minding twine women, luta the employers, There are settlements assertible& Col, Hamilton annotinced as still to be made with the bookbinders it preliniimity, a wild west, show by In. and folders, no tlt electrOtypers and diens. The show began but the crowd siereotypers, and these two unions meet had come to see the bnifiglit, and soon tlxis evening to dismiss the settlement. showed its impatienee. About 440 Col. The latter union is asking for it ream- Hamilton stepped into the ring mid an. Hon of hours to 44 per week. nouneed the bull.fight. /le was in the . art of introducing the toreadors when Mrs, Subbubs —t don't think that cook flie Sheriff entered the arena, followed of outs would be satisfieit in beaven.lby several deputies, read It telegram front Mi. 'Salida—Probably not unless she Governor Dockery, ordering the buil- haa every Thursdrty and every other fight to he prevented, urrested the tore,. Siinday out. adors and Mr. Xorris, and left. e