New-York tribune. [volume], June 05, 1904, Page 3, Image 3

About New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924

Image provided by: Library of Congress, Washington, DC

                
jiEWS OF TWO CAPITALS
AFFAIRS IN LOXDOX.
Wjn£ and Emperor — Chances of
Peace in Far East.
_. a ; la The N>«-Tok Tribune by French Cable.)
~o yr« ht - PM: By The Tribune Association.)
"do-; .lull** 4.— "The Spectator**" trepidation
ver the Kings visit to Kiel is a fresh proof
*£ a t the Germ*" Emperor gets on the English
■ eB The Venezuela affair is recalled, and a
Mb entanglemrnt by which British relations
l h France and Japan may be clouded is
Zssisa, Even "The Daily Mail." which dearly
, 0V an anti-Gorman agitation, laughs at these
1 r» Vte King **■ the confidence of the na
tion. As an astute diplomatist, with true Eng
h instinct, he does not need warning that a
j£ ttfr " understanding with Russia must not
J ? «ie through German intrigue, but through the
offices of France. When the entente
r diale has been generally recognized us the
Kin? s greatest service to England, he is not
U<e!>" tn make a stupid misplay In the Ge-r
rur," Emperor's interest. The Kiel function Is
the Emperor's tribute to the increased prestige
C f th * King. During th« closing years of th«
Victorian r^ign th« Emperor was the most con
spicuous figure In European diplomacy. He
o«r hns a rival in the King, who has read
lusted the diplomatic forces of Europe at a.
critical period. While the German press and
literature revealed bitter prejudice and Jealousy
e'eainst England, the Emperor was not influ
enced by It during the Boer war. He is a brill
iant sovereign, who is bent upon placing Russia
under obligation to Germany, and thereby se
curing neutrality at St. Petersburg when the
time comes for bringing Denmark and Holland
Into the circle of the empire. The King is not
likely to be duped. He was not caught in the
Venezuelan affair; the mistake -was made by
one of Lori I^ansdowne subordinates.
Japanese strategy and the halt of the Tibetan
expedition at Gvangtee are the chief topics in
g^nmsr- and military circles. The chances of
early peace in the Far East are considered
bright, sire* the Japanese may compel the Rus
slanr to enter Into negotiations by the capture
of Port Arthur and the enveloping movement
nr.w in Ogre— against General Kuropatkln's
army. Tlipr* are no signs that Russia will
brine about a war in the Near Cast In order
to regain the preFtice lost in Manchuria. The
Macedonian Insurgents, being provided with
money and arms, are quiet, and the reports that
th» Austrian and Bulgarian armies are prepar-
Ine for a campaien are not confirmed. Lord
Carson Is reported to take an extremely hope
fu'. flew of th» Tib-tan affair, but the reasons
ar» not stated. The position of the British
mission with the armed escort continues to ex
cite much uneasiness among government offi
ce's and members of Parliament.
The brokers in the Street say that business in
American stocks was never lighter, and. that
British Investors will remain out of the mar
ket until the President election Is over. They
alfo admit that apart from political uncertain
ties there is no lack of confidence among Eng
lish financiers in the future of the United
ftatf-s. but a deep conviction of the growth
of the country on ■ sound basis. There is gen
eral belief among the best Informed men In the
Street that the solid surplus which Americans
Jay aside every year has made the country su
perior to politics and speculation. The Atlantic
rate war Is regarded as a losing campaign, in
v.-blch the English and the American lines will
gutter and the German lines increase their pres
tige £1 a minimum coat. Reductions In first
class passage are not expected next year, al
though an enormous transatlantic business is
lloped for after the Presidential election.
The triumph of the American golfer In win-
Siisg the amateur championship is taken In a
sportsmanlike way. Golfers Fay that the style
of play here will be altered in consequence of
"W. J. Travis*s cautious and scientific work. He
has taken his own success modestly, and has
not Bade tha mistake of talking about it or
telilrg the English how to play the game.
The centenary of Cobden's birth supplies the
friends arid the enemies of free trade with
texts for homilies. His hold upon the respect
of Englishmen has not relaxed When the Cham
berlain protectionists call themselves true free
traders, defending his main doctrine of liberty
of competition, and the Liberals explain away
his cold references to the colonies and low esti
mates of their value as imperial assets. Cob
den's des< ription of the empire as a responsible
trust based on the voluntary partnership of the
colonies does not apply to Dutch South Africa,
»hich > held by the sword, nor are his views of
industrial freedom carried out by the Colonial
(Mice, v. !.::, is striving to break up the ship
ping ri!:g, which holds a monopoly of freight
business.
The assault upon free trade has been bus
pended, and British politics could not be more
uninteresting. The only important announce
ment of the week is the government's refusal
to act upon the report of the royal commis
sion and ifitroduce conscription, as compulsory
military service would rival bread taxes in un
popularity. The government, which holds
011 to office even though the heavens fall, is not
■howine interest In the reorganization of the
auxiliary forces of the volunteers and militia.
Sir Henry Campbeil-Bannerman continues to
»i«Jte fighting speeches outride Parliament and
to waste opportunities inside.
One of the most interesting literary rumors is
the decision of Lord Ilowton's executors that
the long delayed life of Beaconsiield shall be
undertaken without delay. The material which
Lord Bowton arranged with painstaking care
has been examined and a large number of let
ters from Queen Victoria to her favorite Prime
Minister have been found. Several publishing
firms have candidates for the position of official
biographer and are willing to finance the enter-
Prise on liberal terms, as was done when John
lorley spent several years in examining Glad
etor.e'i papers.
The report that Whistler's peacock decora
tions have been purchased for America has not
b**n confirmed. Obach has secured control of
Vl'histler'B designs, which were painted on
Spanish leather and easily detached from Ley-
Mi Boose, Prince's Gate, and is exhibiting
them In Hond-st. Whistler's famous room is
now Efctn precisely as he decorated it. The
Duke of Cambridge's furniture and ornament*
tare been sold at Gloucester House at moderate
Prices, but the paintings, including Galnsbor
oTJfhs, Rotni.eys and a Lawrence, will be auc
tioned off after Christmas with a notable col-
The Proverbial
"Ounce of Prevention"
for all
SUMMER ILLS
Martini * Rossi
Vermouth.
Soothes the Stomach.
Quenches the Thirst
Sharpens the Appetite.
I
lection of Georgian silver. The prices for an
tique furniture at the Orrocks sale have been
high; the Chippendale mahogany sideboards and
suites excited vigorous competition, and the
entire collection has proved a profitable in
vestment for the painter.
Forbes Robertson's return to the London
stasre at the Duke of York's Theatre has been
received with loud acclaim by the galleries,
vhich were deiignted with Miss Young's crude
melodrama, "The Edge of the Storm." Ger
trude Elliott paved the situation in the third
act by brilliant work in the scene where the
wife discovers that her husband is her father's
murderer. Forbes Robertson acts well, but does
not have a congenial part. The play is over
loaded with motives and bristles with theatrical
melodrama.
Peth Low was delighted wllh the cordial wel
come given him at the Pilgrims' luncheon, and
made a most modest and graceful sp«»f>ch full of
good feeling for England James Bryce was
equally happy In three short speeches. Ex-
Mayor Low will leave London by the middle of
next week, but he will not sail before June 15.
I. N. F.
TOPICS IN PARIS.
Hope Sherif of W casern Can Secure
Release of Moroccan Prisoners.
(Special to The New-York Tribune by Fronch Cable.)
(Copyright; 1004: By Th* Tribune Association.)
Paris. June 4— The French authorities express
ronfldeme that the Sheriff of Wazan, who Is
now with the bandit Raisuli. trying to persuade.
him to return Messrs. Perdiiaris and Varley,
will succeed in his mission. The Sherif of Wa
tan, whose ancestors for three hundred years
have exercised religious tutelage over the nomad
tribes of Morocco, is a highly educated Arab
and a trusted friend of France, his brother
being a graduate of the St. Cyr Military Acad
emy, and he has great prestige in his country.
Moreover, the sherifs mother was a governess
pome twenty years ago in the Perdlcaris family,
and the sh<»ri:" himself thus takes a keen Inter
est in securing the release of the captives. It
is felt here that any precipitate action on the
part of the American or the British warships
nt Tangier would be the signal for Immediate
assassination by the bandit Ralsull of his pris
oners.
Mr. Hay's tactful recognition of the new
Ansrlo-Frenoh treaty, which places Morocco
within the permanent sphere of French domina
tion, in keenly appreciated by the French gov
ernment, and in regarded as a fresh token of
the friendly feeling between the three most
liberal of the great powers, the United States,
England and France. Meanwhile the French
and English diplomatic agents are leaving no
stone unturned to aid Admiral Jewell to secure
the release of Mr. Perdicaris and Mr. Varley.
If the present negotiations fail the plan of send
ing an armed force conjointly into the Interior
of Morocco and across the desert to capture Ral
puli is under consideration, although such a step
would mean an exceedingly difficult and costly
expedition, uniting 60.000 Moslem fighting men
against a foreign column operating in an al
most inaccessible region at an unfavorable time
of the year, the Initial feature of which would
be the murder of the two captives.
Events In Morocco are eagerly followed by the
French public, and give timeliness to the excel
lent work on Mororro, "Manic d'Aujourd'hul,"
by Eußf-ne Aubin, the pseudonyme concealing
the personality of M. Dexos. the French diplo
matist, who from early In 1002 to January, li*> 3.
travelled with a military escort making maps
In the very district where the Perdicaris drama
Is now taking place. The book containß the
latest maps, detailed information of the nomad
tribes ani their chiefs, and is published to-day
by Armani] Colin.
Governor Odell. who was received by The Pres
ident of the Republic yesterday morning at the
Eljsee Palace, and during a half hour's conversa
tion was impressed with the straightforward cor
diality, practical shrewdness and common sense
of If. Ixmbet, continues to enjoy himself In
Paris, in sjiite of the rainy weather which has
prevailed since his arrival. Ambassador Por
ter Is taking excellent care of the Governor and
Mrs. Odell. who find a resemblance In their
surroundings at the Hotel Rltz to those they
are accustomed to in New- York. For in
stance, as the Governor sat smoking a cigar,
among those who emerged from the dining
room were Mr. and Mrs. John Jacob Astor,
the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe, Mr.
and Mrs. CormUtM V.inderbllt. Mr. Drexel,
Mrs. GrfswoM Gray, Dr. and Mrs. Alexander
Clark, and other familiar Hew- York fa.es. Ow
ing to the drenching spring showers on Friday
the intended drive to Versailles In General Por
ter's automobile was replaced by a visit to the
Chamber of Deputies, where the Governor lis
tened attentively to speeches made by (leneral
Andre, Minister of War, and Jean Jaures, the
tv.'.-lnllst leader, on the bill for reducing mili
tary service from three to two years. This
measure, making the French army still more
democratic, in spite of the bitter opposition of
the clerical and monarchical reaction National
ists, was pasoed at the last session by the Sen
ate, and is certain to be finally adopted by the
Chamber. The Governor passes most of his
time with the ambassador, and took luncheon
with him to-day. During many discreet con
versations between the Governor and the am
bassador no evidence whatever has yet come to
light of any inclination on the latter** part to
abandon diplomacy for home politics.
M. Gamier, the actor, gave last evening an
admirable Impersonation of Voltaire In a clever
two act comedy, "La Divine Kmille," by L.ucien
Glaize, successfully produced at the Odeon. Vol
taire, to avoid his enemies at Versailles, is visit
ing the Marquis and Marquise dv Chatelet at
their country house. The marquise, "Divine
Emllie." young and handsome, has a craving
for learning and also for handsome men, and
keeps her heart as well as her brain fully oc
cupied. Tills elicits Ihe Jealousy of Voltaire.
who is consoled by the philosophical marquis,
considerably older than his flighty wife, who
exclaims with a ihrug of his aristocratic shoul
ders. "My dear friend, you are quite right.
Emllie deceives us both."
Tho French Geographical Society has award
ed a sliver medal to E. W. Stokes, a young
American painter, a pupil of Gerome. for the
paintings made during the recent Arctic and
Antarctic expeditions, which Dr. Hamy. of the
Institute, in his report, pronounces the most val
uable, colored pictures of the polar regions so far
known to th« Geographical Society. C. L B.
GOYT.RNOK ODELL'S TRIP TO PARIS.
Ambassador Porter Gives a Breakfast in His
Honor — Levi P. Morton Present.
Paris, June Governor Odell of New-York
continues to receive many courtesies from the
French and American officials. He was the
guest of honor to-day at a breakfast given at
the residence of Ambassador Porter. The
guests numbered sixteen, including ex-Gov
ernor Levi P. Morton. General Brugere. the
commander of the French army; Consul General
Gowdy, Baron d'Estournelles de Constant, and
the members of the staff of the embassy.
Mr. Odell was much impressed with the agree
able personality and democratic simplicity of
President I»ubet.
There is much gossip about the private con
ferences between General Porter and the Gov
ernor but It may he said that their discussion
of New-York affairs up to the present time has
been entirely informal and without definite re
sults. _
A KALEIDOSCOPIC ARRAY Ol" BARGAINS
may be found rwch Sunday in the little advertUcdttfaU
'•! tbm i^-jple la Urn narrow columns, ,
NEW- YORK DAILY TRIBrNE. SUNDAY. JUNE 5. 1904.
TIBETAX GUNS TAKEX.
Lhassa General Killed— Hostility
to British Unabated.
Simla, June 4.— The British expedition into
Tibet has captured two 4-pounders from the
enemy ania Lhassa general Is reported to have
been killed.
The Tibetans have refused to forward to
Lhassa the letter from Colonel Tounghusband.
the political agent with the expedition, fixing
the latest date on which the British are pre
pared to meet and negotiate with the Amban
and Tibetan delegates at Gyangtse before ad
vancing on Lhaesa.
PANAMA'S CURRENCY.
Hay to Work' for Adoption of
United States Gold Standard.
Washington. June i.— Admiral Walker, president
of the Panama Canal Commission, had a long con
ference to-day at the War Department with Secre
tary Taft. and Mr. Taft afterward talked with Secre
tary Hay about the unsatisfactory financial condi
tions «->n the isthmus. To protect the vast army of
laborers who will dig the canal and live indiscrimi
nately in the canal zone and ln Panama from the evil
effects of a fluctuating and depreciated currency, the
United States government regards it as essential
that there shall be a sound money medium em
ployed in Panama, and that it shall correspond
as closely as possible with United States Et.indards.
The adoption by the Panamans of a gold stand
ard, therefore, is regarded as necessary.
The Panama government has been wrestling with
the problem for months, and to-day a cable dispatch
was received from Mr. Lee. th« United States
Charp4 at Panama, stating that the gold standard
bill had been defeated by a deadlock in tho legis
lature. He added that a c:UI had been Issued for
a national convention, which it is expeetod will con
sider and finally pass upon the currency question,
with which. It is now evident, the Panama execu
tive branch, even aided by the legislative, Is unable
to deal.
The whole subject was discussed by the Secre
tary and Admiral Walker ln the light of this l;Lst
aotion by the Panaman authorities, and Secretary
Hay promised that the State Department., through
its proper agenries, would undertake to influence
the Panamans to adopt a sound currency system.
John Barrett, the minister to Panama, will hasten,
accordingly, to the isthmus to aid in solving this
problem.
NO XEED OF ARBITRATION.
British J r ierc of Proposed Treaty
with United States.
London, June 4.— The dispatches reporting
that an Anglo-American arbitration treaty la
under way have attracted no little lnt-rest here.
The Associated Press Is authoritatively In
formed, however, that nn negotiations are on
foot or contemplated looking to ,i revival of the
late Lord Pauncefote's unsuccessful efforts.
The general trend of opinion ln official quar
ters here, especially at the Foreign ( )ffice. t is
that there Is scarcely any necessity for a formal
treaty of this kind. It is pointed out that all
matters now in dispute between the two coun
tries will go automatically t<> arbitration. An
official who was ln an advisory capacity to the
government when the last arbitration treaty
came up said to-day:
In Lord Pamfcafote*S day there was poni* rea
son for an endeavor by each nation formally to
bind Itself by treaty to the principle of arbitra
tion; now there appears to be scarcely thn same
necessity. The Aluakan. Venezuelan nnd other
matters have all been successfully arbitrated,
and that course of settlement is pursued as
spontaneously and adhered to as rigorously as
if both nations had solemnly committed them
selves by treaty to that method of adjusting In
ternational disputes.
Doubtless th*re are many prominent English
men who favor b->th governments textually
formulating this principle, which now s'->-n:s to
be imbued ln both. We have received r<
tions from influential bodies, but beyond a cord
ial reception of these nothing has been done.
So far an the Foreign Ofllea Is concerned no
action is being taken <>r is likely to be taken In
the neur future.
It would seem to be almost s travesty on the
recent Anglo-American relations to require a
euphonious arbitration treaty to provide for fut
ure contingeiii les.
At the American Embassy the foregoing was
received with confirmation, and, to some extent,
indorsement. It is the general opinion of the
diplomatic corps accredited to the Court of St.
James's that arbitration treaties have some
what lost their significance by reason of their
multiplicity, nnd it is generally held that the
Anglo-American recognition of the --plrit of ar
bitration goes much further to promote the uni
versal adoption of this kind of settlement than
would any number of treaties, several of which
are now « ontemplated. though, as previously
stated, no negotiations are proceeding with a
view of revivifying Lord Pauncefote's plans for
a treaty between America and Great Britain.
PEACE IN SAN DOMINGO.
A Three Day Truce to Secure Ces
sation of Hostilities.
Washington. June 4.-The Navy Department
has received the following cablegram from Rear
Admiral Sigsbee. doted to-day at Porto Plata.
San Domingo:
Representatives met aboard the Detroit to
day, according to arrangements made with the
commanding officer of the Detroit. Peace has
been agreed to in San Domingo, and the cessa
tion of hostilities to-morrow and the next two
days to obtain the consent of the recognized
government. The Newark arrived opportunely,
as the conference made better arrangements.
The Newark remains several days, and then to
San Juan. KIGSBBE.
FREE TRADE CHEERED.
Great Demonstration at Cobden
Centenary in London.
London, June 4.— The Cobden centenary meet-
Ing at Alexandra Palace this evening. Sir Henry
Campbell-Bannerman, the Liberal leader ln the
House of Commons, presiding, took the form of
a tremendous free trade demonstration. Borne
seventy political associations of London took
part in the meeting, and the attendance was
estimated at 18,000. Among those on the plat
form were three daughters and two grand
children of Richard Cobden, a number of Cob
den's political friends, the surviving members of
the Anti-Corn Law League and prominent free
trade members of the House of Commons.
Sir Henry's speech was a eulogy of Cobden's
political achievements and the beneficial effect of
free trade as against the present tariff reform
movement. He said the real tariff reformers
were those who abolished tariffs, and asserted
that the strength of the country did not lie in
the equipment of fleets and armies, but upon
peace equipment, the development of arts, in
dustries and resources and friendly reunions
with other countries and different parts of the
empire. . .
Winston Churchill. M. P.. introduced resolu
tions pledging adherence of those present to the
principles of free trade, peace, retrenchment and
reform, which were adopted enthusiastically.
The meeting dosed with a great torchlight
procession on the grounds of the palace.
THE DEUTSCHLAND AT NEWPORT NEWS.
Newport News. Va.. June -1 -The Hamburg-
Amerlcan Line steamship Deutsehland arrived at
Old Point from New-York to-day, and proceeded to
the shipyard for repairs. For the first time the
Deutechland will have her semi-annual cleaning on
this side of the ocean. Bhe wffl go into the big
800-foot drydock at once, * win probably leave
here on Tuesday.
TO-DAY IS THE DAY.
TUe regular meeting of the many little bu»im-«»
houses that have bargain* ti. offer In their respective
line. tnke. pla« «• to-day. You ill fliid tneui under
tU* ■ Little Ads. ol U>e People."
the was; in the east.
KUROKI PUSHIXG NORTH.
Sharp Skirmish Above Samaja — ■
Cossacks Xear Wonsan.
Yesterday's war news was confined to
rumors, accounts of skirmishes which took
place days ago and conjectures. The Jap
anese operations around Port Arthur are
closely screened, and no advices were received
to confirm the report from Rome that the
outer works of the fortress had been taken.
General Kuroki's advance guards are ap
parently pushing northward, and there were
conflicting Russian reports of sharp fighting
at Fen-Chow-Ling Pass, north of Saraaja,
on either May SI or June 1. One dispatch
s;iid that the Japanese had been driven from
the pass, another that the Russians had been
repulsed.
Cossacks are threatening Wonsan, and field
pieces have been landed by Russians at a
point on the coast near Ham-Heung. Gen
eral Haraguchi reported that Japanese scouts
had killed five of a Cossack band at Mun-
Chon, a town about ten miles southwest of
Wonsan.
FIGHTING NEAR SAMAJA.
Russian Reports Conflict — Talk of
Aggressive Move.
Pt. Petersburg. June 4.— The general staff has
if-, eived tha following dispatch from General
Sakharoff. dated May 31:
The Transbaikal Cossacks encountered Japan-*
ese troops at a pass half way between Tsiin-
Chow and Samaja. The Japanese occupied a
Btrong position on heights. The Cossacks formed
front under a heavy fire, attacked the enemy
and forced them to evacuate, the position. The
Russian losses were six C'ossncks killed and
twenty-two wounded, in- hiding Lieutenant
Colonel Zabotkin.
The War Office's account of this fight says
that it took place on June 1. twenty miles north
of Samaja, at Fen-Chow-Lingr Pass. The cas
ualties are the same ln number as those given
In Ge era! SakharofTs dispatch. The Cossacks
were five companies of General Rennenkampfs
force, and the dispatch ailds that they were re
pulsed.
The Cossacks dismounted and attacked on
foot, but. owing to the. difficult nature of the
ground and the strong defensive position held
by the Japanese and their stubborn resistance,
the attack was not pressed and the Cossacks
drew off.
No particular Importance is attached at the'
War Office to the appearance of this detach
ment of the enemy, it being believe.l that Gen
eral Kurok! is keeping his flank well protected
In order to rid himself of the spying eyes of the
Cossacks.
Blm c the receipt of General StoesseFs report
aera] stall Is convinced that the Japanese
I.- • -i In the lightuuj about Kin-Chow were
greater than ofticiailjr admitted. It Is known
that only the seriously wounded were included
in that category. There are Indications that
both of the; commanders are pursuing this plan.
as the wounds made by the small calibre high
velocity bullets heal Quickly an 4ln a few weeks
most of the wounded men are again ready for
a< tire sen
The general public at the Russian capital is
Imbued v.th tha belief that Important develop
ments are impending at Liao-Yang, and that a
tagement between tha armies of Gen
eral Kurok] and Genera] Kuropatkin is Iniml
!:.•■ best Informed circles at the w.ir Of
fl - •'.•) not anticipate a decisive battle imme
. unless brought on by an ac< Idental col
lision between strong columns. The War Office's
Information does not indicate that the Jap
anese have concentrated for aa attack o:i Kuro
patkin. and it is staid that they are not yet
ready to assume th<i offensive, it is known,
however, that differences of opinion exist at the
liu.s lan headquarters as to the advisability of
taking the aggressive, and it is believed this
matter w.is the subject of the conference l»e
tween the commander In chief and the Viceroy
ur Moukden on Tuesday.
era] Kuropatkln's position Is becoming
formidable, both In the number and character
Of the troops at his riispos.il. The condition of
some of the Siberian Reserves when called to
the colors was not satisfactory, and caused
Kuropatkin misgivings, but it is now reported
that they have t>een drilled into v state of effi
ciency. More important, however, are the large
reinforcements of field artillery, in which the
Russian army w.ta especially weak. These have
now arrived.
The commander in chief, however, does not
consider himself strong enough to risk the pos
sibility of a defeat which might be irretrievable
and mean disa-ster or years of campaigning. His
friends here say that if he gives battle of his
own volition victory is certain, and they praise
his steady conservatism, caution and retusal to
listen to the counsel of the Hotspurs.
The Russian authorities have not been ad
vised by M. Lessar, the Russian Minister to
China, of the proposition alleged to have been
made to China by Japan to hand over the towns
captured by the Japanese in Manchuria to
Chinese civil administration, or of the reported
refusal of the Peking government to assign the
administration to a neutral power. The. For
eign Office cannot believe that such a proposi
tion was submitted, pointing out that, while the
war Is In progress, the fact that certain terri
tory is occupied by the Japanese does not
necessajily mean that it will remain iv their
handP. Russia would, of course, refuse to
recognise an arrangement which might hamper
her military operations, and nhe does l.ot be
lieve that the powers would consider even for
a moment a proposition of this character.
At the conclusion of the war, if Japan is vic
torious, it is considered that, as she herself is
under the pledge not to undertake, even tem
porarily, the civil administration of Manchuria,
ehe would be free to take this course. It Japan
has actually opened negotiations with China
on this subject, it will tie regarded hf-re as an
attempt to raise international complications in
the hope of forcing: trie powers to interfere while
the credit of the balance of war la on Japan's
side.
GU A RDIXG PENINSULA.
Russians Defeated in Skirmishes
Xorth of Polan-Tien.
Tokio, June 4. — The commander of the Jap
anese forces south of the Yalu River telegraphed
from Seoul to-day news of a series of fights on
Monday north of Pnlan-Tien. about forty miles
north of Port Adams, received from Japanese
cavalry scouting In the vicinity of Chans Chia-
Tun. It was learned that Cossacks had been
located at Tellspu. nnd the Japanese thereupon
dispatched infantry and cwalry, which defeat
ed and' pursued them. The Russian force con
sisted of three squadrons.
At Chang-Cala-Tun this f°rce was Joined by
two additional squadrons, nnd the Japanese
again attacked and defeated the Russians.
Five companies of infantry and a battery of
horse artillery joined the Russians at Lung-
WaiiK-Mlau, where the Japanese attacked, for
the third time and the Russians fell back to
Teiissu, where the Japanese and Russian cav
alry were in contact on Monday nigh:.
KUROKI A PRISOXER?
St. Petersburg Furnishes Another
Rumor to Paris.
Paris. June 4.— A dispatch from St. Petersburg
to the Havas Agency says an unconfirmed ru
mor is circulated there General Kuroki has been
captured by the Russians.
HELP FOR PORT ARTHUR.
Stakelberg Said To Be at Head of
Liao-Tung Peninsula.
Paris, June 5. — The St. Petersburg corre
spondent of the "Matin" says that he learns
from a trustworthy source that the advance
guard of 14,00f» men, under General Stakel
berg. sent by Genera.! Kuropatkin to the relief
of Port Arthur, has already reached the en
trance to the Liao-Tung Peninsula, and that
the bulk of the army is following.
The correspondent of the "Matin" at New-
Chwang confirms this, stating that Important
movements of Russian troops are proceeding to
the southward of Tachlchao. toward Kai-Ping.
FRENCH VIEWS CHANGED.
Fall of Fortress Expected and Rus
sian Tactics Criticised.
Paris. June 4._ The leading military authori
ties here expect the early fall of Port Arthur,
and view this as a most serious, if not irrep
arable, blow to Russia, the present condition of
Port Arthur being compared with that of Metz
and Sedan in the Franco-Prussian War. It is
pointed out that General Kuropatkin is making
the same fatal mistake in regard to Port Ar
thur's ability tit resist that the French made in
connection with Meta. The military critics
without exception disapprove of Kuropatkin's
policy of non-resistance.
There is a notable change in French sentiment
since the war began. The official view for the
first time is strongly pessimistic concerning
Russia's ability to retrieve the series of reverses
culminating with the expected fall of Port Ar
thur.
KING EDWARD WARNED.
Fear in England of Entangling
German Alliance.
London. June 4.— King Edward's activity ln
the field of lnternatlona.l diplomacy has given rise
to some- uneasiness in Foreign Office and other
government circles, which finds special vent in
the comment regarding the forthcoming meet-
Ing of his majesty with Emperor 'William at
Kiel. "The Spectator" voices this feeling to
day, expressing grave alarm at the possibili
ties which may ensue from King Edward's Ger
man visit, saying:
It is suggested that the Emperor will take
the opportunity of his royal uncle's visit to en
t.insie us ln some form of agreement witn
Germany, or that, even if things do not go so
far as that. Kmperor William will somehow
manage to compromise U3 in the region of for
eign politics. When we remember what hap
pened on the last visit of the Emperor to Eng
land, how the British government, against their
will and Interests, and apparently without their
knowledge, were, drawn ir.-o the Venezuela meaa
and the Bagdad Railroad imbroglio, we can
hardly wonder at this feeling of anxiety.
We feel pretty pure that a determined attempt
will be made by the Germans to compromise
us. The Emperor, indeed, is almost bound to
make the attempt- so sore are his people at
their present isolation ani repeated failures in
the region of international policy. We may
then confidently expect that Germany is pre
paring to act on the maxim of "When In doubt
and difficulty, pull England's leg; she Is too
stupid to understand what we are doing." Ger
therefore. Is always tr>ing to produce
evidence to prove that sh* is in reality Rus
sia's best friend, and that though she is not
bound by any alliance, as is France, her good
will is much more active and more efficient than
t. v : ir of France.
Suppose Germany, in the most friendly and
most disinterest e>d way. were to talk to us, not
about Intervention— that is naturally not to b«
thought of, considering the special relations be
tween Great Britain and Japan — but about help-
Ing Russia to make a peace honorable to her
and favorable to the best interests of all th<»
powers Interested it. the Far East, including
Japan?
If the suggestions of Emperor William for
joint British and German action are of this
kind, or for anticipating the coursAof events in
Macedonia. Asia Minor or Syria, we trust they
will be met at the very outset with a simple
non possumus, and that we shall refuse to even
test with a toe the surface of the bogr. which
we shall be assured Is Quite firm.
It is understood that Kins- Edward will h9h 9
accompanied to Kiel by a member of the Cabi
net, probably Lord Lansdowne. so that the
Foreign Office will be ln a position to keep in
touch with nil developments and advise the
Ki:iir on the spot.
COSSACKS KILLED NEAR WONSAN.
Five Shot by Japanese Skirmishers South
west of the Town— Attack Feared.
Tokio. June 4.— General Haraguchi. ln com
mand of the Japanese forces south of the Talu
River, telegraphs from Seoul that infantry
reconnoitring from Wonsan met a patrol of
Cossacks at Mun-Chon, southwest of the town,
yesterday, and killed five of them.
Seoul. June 4.— The commissioner of customs at
Wonsan telegraphs that a Russian attack on
that place Is deemed Imminent. He is making
preparations to rend the women and children to
a mountain monastery, twenty miles distant.
A Junk has reported that the Russians have
landed field pieces at Sha River, near Ham-
Heung, where Cossack reinforcements are ex
pected.
EFFECTIVE WORK OF SUBMARINES.
Battleship Unable to Ward Off Attack of
French Flotilla.
Paris. June 4. — The French naval manoeuvres
off Havre and Cherbourg have further demon
strated the utility of the French submarine boat
flotilla. The tiny craft made a sortie against
the armored cruiser Amiral Aube which in time
Of war would have resulted In the blowing up of
that warship.
THE PURCHASE OF FRAUNCE'S TAVERN.
The Sons of th? Revolution in the. State of New-
York met on Friday evening in Delmonico's. About
three hundred members were present. The board
of managers made a report in reg.trd to the pur
chase of Fraunce's Tavern, which was adopted in
a resolution offered by John C. Tomlinson. which
also approved the board's action In making tho
contract and pltdßin^r the money to complete th«
purchase. Many subscriptions were received.
CHILD LABOR COMMITTEE ORGANIZED.
The National Child Labor Committee, recently
formed with a membership from all parts of th«
country, has been organized, with Homer Foika
chairman and Edward T. Devlne secretary. Fund*
are being raised, and it is understood that a per
manent office will be evened soon and the com
mittee's campaign begun. The. executive commlt
tee Is composed of the chairman and secretary and
Dr. Felix Adlrr. John S. Huyler. V. Kverit Macy.
Isaac N. Seligman. Paul M. Warburg. John \\".
Wood, Robert W. I>e Forest. Florence Kelley. Will
iam H. Baldwin, jr.. and Edgar Gardner Murphy.
The nnarue committed is composed of Isaac X.
Selißman, V. Everit Macy. William 11. Baldwin.
Jr.. Paul M, Warburg and Julia a. iiu^Ur»
u r lo0TI *" ** 71 **
Summer Furnishings
For Children.
In*. in:-' Lawn Caps, cluster
tucks, lace-edgetl ruche; oz/*
all sizes, ~^ c
Lawn Caps, tasks' and hemstitch
ing, lace ruche and full top; 6oC
sizes up to 2 yrs..
Tland-made French Cap*, easily
laundered. jg^ -^.^ $ z 0Q
San-Bonnet>>, various styles,
50c, 65c, Sgc. up
Corded Wash Hats, buttoned on
crown white, pink, blue, ~SC
Pique Wash Hats, embroidered
edge; white only, $I.?'
Duck and Linen Outing Hutu,
stitched brim. 3OC. c£' $1.00
Girls' Linen Hats in various
«***- $1.00, $r. 75 , $2.50
Girls' Sailors, new block.
White Sennit, $2.00
Navy, white and black £-> or
Rough Straw, V---3
Ready-to-wear Hats, various
styles ; reduced price qSc. Up
Trimmed Hats at greatly reduced
prices.
Baby Hammocks and Stand-*,
complete, $2.00
Tents for Children ;
2x7, $6.00 ; 10x10. $10.00
Garden Tools, 2 - c to $1.00
Children's Parasols, fancy
figured cotton, 2~ C
Girls' Parasols, sateen, allover
ruffles, all colors, hoc
Muslin Seamless Drawers ; 1} to
H yrs , joe; Cambric (j 5C
Drawers of fine muslin, embroid
ery edge and five ?o/>? o/> to fin*
tucks; li to am, 3 " L ' IOOIL
Fine Cambric Bishop Gowns;
2tol6yrs., OC _ tO gSc
Cambric Skirts with ruffle of em
broidery, tucks SgC.tOSI.2O
above ; 4to 16 yrs., -*
Cambric Skirts with ruffle of em
broidery and five tucks Cj -?q
above ; sizes 36 and 38, '-*
Gingham Skirts, good quality,
well-made; gSCg SC to $I.jO
8 to is yrs., -*■' ~*
Complete line of Misses' Shirt
Waists; 12, 14 «£ 16 yrs., gSc. Up
Model Feeding Bibs, 25 1
With hand embroidered ?Sc
scallops, **
Nurses' Aprons, scalloped bibs
and bretelles, ZOC
Guimpes suitable for suspender
dresses ; 6to 12 yrs., 4SC
6to 14 yrs., g Oc^ to $1.15 tt" lip
Boys' Two-piece Worsted Bath
ing Suits, navy with fancy woven
edge ; 10 to IS yr's., $2.50
Boys' Jb Girls' Bathing Saits,a.ll
wo of blue flannel ; 4to 12 yrs., C, 1 -
Also white flannel ; 3to 9 jts.,^o #
Boys' Tan Covert Overalls ; 3 to
12 yrs.. - oc
Boys' or Girls' Pajamettea of
fancy madras, $1.00
Plain white ; 2 to S yrs., QOC
Boys' Single- Breasted Skeleton
Coats of blue serge ; sw -» -
7 to 13 yrs., VJ'/J>
14tol?yr?., $4.25
Boys' Wash Russian Blouse
Suits of red and white and blue and
white striped linen ; C'? qq
4. 1 ft 6 yr.>..
Boys' Two-piece Suits of fancy
cheviots; $s.<>O & $6. 5O5 O
7 to 11 yrs.. VJ'OO <l £0000 0 0
formerly $7.50 to $13.50.
Boys' Russian Suits of white
figured pique, soft Eton collar, red
silk tie and patent leather *> m
belt ; 2to 6 yrs., V "' JJ
Pique Afghans, trimmed with
insertion and ruffle <r ri
of embroidery, vl ' SO
White Lawn Dresses,box plaited;
2 & 3 yrs., gSo
Pique Reefers, square collar with
insertion of fine embroidery ;C-j •»
2 & 3 vrs., VJi ' J
> unsook Dresses, tucked yoks>
with insertion of embroidery ; q q*
6 mos.. 1 & 2 yr3., J
Pique Coats, pleated skirts, deep
cape, trimmed with insertion and
ruffle of fine embroidery; «- --
l&2yrs., VJ>/J
Stationary Go-Carts, made of
fine reed, $5.00,5Q.5 0,512.00
Baby Tenders, $2.6$
Children's Socks, fancy striped
and embroidered, 25c. pair
Stockings to match shoes and
costumes.
Knee Protectors,
iSc. <£ 25c. pair
Merino Underwear in 1.. '...-* ;>•
sirable makes and weights.
Boys' Balbriggan Underwear.
Misses' Xorfolk Walking Suits
of fancy all wool worsted, silk lined
jacket; 12 to 16 yrs., $n.OO
\ Misses' White Linen and Piqca
Skirts. $2.50 tO $6.75
Girls' Unlined Reefers of blue
and red zibeline ; sto 14 yrs.,C- -q
Girl*' Spencer Skirts of fancy
striped gingham; 6 to 14 yrs.. C j ->r
Girls' Russian Dresses of fancy
striped gingham .$2.00t052. SO
Girls' Snencer Dresses ot fancy
striped gingham, pleated skirts and
white lawn waists ; £> -.)
6 to 12 yrs., v-o-'
60-62 West 23d SU
3