Indianapolis Journal, Volume 54, Number 121, Indianapolis, Marion County, 30 April 1904 — Page 5

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1UU4.

TROOPS FIRE RUSSIAN FAME FUIID PR0DABL.Y RAIN. ;i'.. VfcoirO Uo us QcnEDGüßücüÜQ Hep AT UNTIL TIE USED TO BUK A F T II Gardner Farm Deal Disclosed by Agent Morlan in the Red Cross Investigation. Remarkable Heroism of Soldiers Who Were on Board the' Kinshiu Maru.

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Read and run If you want the fun. "Economy Is the thief of time." If your time Is worth a dime, come to the When first and you'll get results which will satisfy your TASTE and purse. There la no store in Indianapolis that will take the pains to save you time and trouble that we will. Silk Scarfs, 75 dozen at 4Sc. Shirts, 4Sc. CSc, $1.43 At THE Nettleton Shoes, $3.00. Member of Merchants Association. Fares rebated under their plan. UStFUL ARTICLES FOR INVALIDS Reclininr. Rolling and 8lf-propeIMn Chlr and Tricycle. Carryln Chairs. Iiedaid Table, lick Rest. Baby Walkers and Crutches. WM. II. ARMSTRONG & CO , 221 and 22 S. Mertllan St.. Indianapolls, Ind. CASSINI ADMITS RUSSIA . WAS UNREADY FOR WAR t Remarkable Confession of Ambassador at Washington in an American Magazine. CONFLICT NOT EXPECTED NEWC YORK, April 29. Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador, contributes to the forthcoming number of the North American Review an article, in which, under the caption of "Russia and the Far East," he makes a statement of his government's position. After briefly outlining the negotiations which preceded the outbreak of hostilities, the ambassador says: "Russia has never ceased to wonder why the idea that she was willing and anxious to make war with Japan became so generally prevalent in the United States. Prejudiced minds, or those having nothing beyond a superficial knowledge of the government's position preceding the unexpected and dishonorable attack on our fleet at Tort Arthur, may dispute the statement that Russia hoped for and -tried to maintain peace, but I have no hesitation in making it. If proof of the assertion be demanded, it lies in the simple but uncontradicted answer, Russia was not prepared. For the personal representative of the Russian Emperor to make an admission seemingly to humiliating to national pride may appear strange and remarkable to the people of the I'nlted States, but it is made with full appreciation of its importance and significance. I repeat that Russia was not prepared for war, because she had no reason to expect war. In her faith that the negotiations with Japan were being conducted by both parties with the object of reaching an amicable and honorable adjustment of their differences, she was not conscious that the outcome was to be other than peaceful." Count Cassini denies that Russia was actuated by designs to possess Manchuria or Korea by force of arms, and says: "Had 'Russia desired war, "or even had she expected it, no consideration would have induced her to evacuate Chinese territory and thus lose the opportunity of ending the war qulckb'." Concerning the negotiations between Russia and Japan. Count Cassini avers that his government "in the effort to bring the negotiations to a peaceful conclusion did all that dignity would permit and offered to give, assurances again that the sovereignty of the Emperor of China in Manchuria would be recognized. Having made this marked concession solely In the Interest of peace, my government await-' ed the Japanese answ'er in the expectation that it would at least be diplomatic In character and would furnish the basis for the furtherance of the negotiations to a satisfactory conclusion. Before the Russian minister at Tokio could deliver this reply the Japanese answer came, not through the regular channels, but as a torpedo attack at midnight. And now that war has como Russia does not doubt the issue." NEW YORK WILL EAT VENEZUELAN BEEF Secretary of Agriculture Has Granted Permission to Import 1 ,000 Head of Cattle. WASHINGTON, April 29.-Considerable business of Importance was transacted at to-day's meeting of the Cabinet, although the session did not consume as much time as usual. All the members were present except Secretary Taft. Postmaster General I'ayne being in attendance, the first time for several weeks. Mr. Payne remained with the President some time nfter the adjournment of the meeting talking over departmental matterä, pome of which have been held up pending his recovery. Secretary Wilson reported that the Department of Agriculture had granted permission to the Venezuelan government to import Into the United States l.OfO head of enezuelan cattle. Of course, the customs duties will have to be paid on the cattle. They will be shipped to New York, consigned to an abattoir. No breeding cattle are to be among the number imported, the Idea being to use them exclusively for food. The department is exceedingly careful about all importations of live stock, and each head of cattle imported from Venezuela will be rigidly inspected. I Secretary SJiaw presented to the President the new commission of Dr W D Crum a collector of the port of Charleston. S. C, and the President signed it. The commission was made out at the time by direction of the President given yesterday. GERMAN TOURISTS TO BE RECEIVED TO-DAY Prince Hohenlohe and His Party Will Be Presented to President Roosevelt. WASHINGTON, April 29. A party of Germans of high rank have arrived in Washington in the course of a tour they are making of the United States, including a s trip to the St. Louis exposition. They will be presented to Iresident Roosevelt to-, morrow. The party is headed by Prince Hohenlohe, a son of the former German premier, and . his wife, and also comprises Prince Karl von Ratibor. Erb-Prince Karl von Ratibor, Princess von Ratibor, Count Moritz von Rumors Hirsch. Mme. Rorgnls (formerly Miss Rlggs of Washington) and Mile. Anna Borgnis. CASE OF THE COAL ROADS TO BE REOPENED WASHINGTON. ,pril 23.-In the anthracite coal rate inquiry, based on the complaint of William R. Hearst, of New York city, against the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company and other carriers of coal from Pennsylvania mines to New York and other points, tl Interstate-commerce Commission to-day entered an order reopening thp prcedlnitc for further Investigation. The commission has st th case for hearing at New York city on

LOSS OF LIFE NOT GREAT

Russians Say 130 Perished and Tokio Reports Only 75 Vladivostok Squadron in Port. VLADIVOSTOK, April 29.-The squadron commanded by Rear Admiral Yeszen has returned from its recent operations off the Korean coast. The officers say the Japanese soldiers on the transport Kinshiu, which was sunk off the Korean coast, kept firing at tho Russians until the ship sank beneath the surface. The squadron, consisting of the armored cruisers Rossia, Rurik.and Gromoboi and the protected cruiser Bogatyr, put to sea at daybreak, April 23. The Rurik returned the following day, but the others proceeded to Won-San (Gen-San), Korea, and hove to off the town during the morning of April 25, about Ave miles from the entrance of the bay. Admiral Yeszen sent into the bay two torpedo boats, commanded by Lieutenants Poehl and Maximoff. As they ran in towards the shore they found the Japanese trading steamer Goyo Maru anchored with a crew of about twenty men on board. The latter wete ordered ashore. Lieutenant Maximoff boarded the Goyo Maru, took possession of her papers and flag and then sent her to the bottom with a torpedo. The torpedo boats forthwith rejoined the squadron after four hours' absence. There was no sign of troops ashore and the bay was empty, but it was learned that four Japanese torpedo boat destroyers had put out to sea at dawn, April 25. The Russian squadron returned to Vladivostok and late during the night of April 26 started on another expedition. At 6 in the evening of April 27, when S00 miles out, the squadron sighted a Japanese steamer with war stores on board. Her crew, consisting of fifteen Koreans and twelve Japanese, were placed in safety and the steamer was sunk by a pyroxlin cartridge, fired from the Gromoboi by Lieutenant Bolotnikoff. The same night at about 11 o'clock, when the squadron was twelve miles off Plaksla bay, Korea, a large Japanese transport, the Kinshiu Maru, was overhauled. Her commander mistook the Russian for a Japanese squadron and signaled: "I am bringing you coal." The Russian commander prcmptly signaled In reply: "Stop instantly." The crew of the transport then recognized their mistake and began to lower boats and steam pinnaces with the greatest haste and endeavored to escape, but the Russian steam cutters captured them all. . On board the transport were four Hotchkiss guns of forty-seven millimetres. At the outset it looked as if no one was left on board, but on examination it was found that the cabin was locked and barred. Therein the Russians found six infantry officers, who surrendered without resistance and were taken on board the Rurik. In another part of the ship 130 infantrymen, who refused to surrender, were found. Admiral Leszen, whose vessel was about 1.600 yards away, ordered his men to leave the transport. The Japanese soldiers then opened fire and wounded a Russian coxswain. Afterward the transport was sent to the bottom by means of a mechanical mine and a few shells. The Japanese on board did not cease firing and made no attempt to save themselves, although they had a launch In which they could have left the transport. The fire of the Japanese actually continued until the waves closed over the ship. The transport had on board not only ammunition, but 2,000 tons of coal for Admiral Makamura. The prisoners numbered 1S3. including seventeen officers. Altogether 210 prisoners were taken by the Russian squadron, landed at Vladivostok and immediately dispatched by train to Nikolsk. It was reported at the time the Russian cruisers were returning to Vladivostok that a Japanese fleet of ten vessels was also making for here, but it failed to reach Vladivostok, owing to the fog. A wireless telegraph message was picked up by the Russian ships while at sea. It was in code and unintelligible, but was evidently passing between the Japanese ships. Among the Japanese prisoners are a colonel and an officer of the general staff, while the soldiers include a number of Japanese who before the war worked as, artisans at Vladivostok. ONLY SEVENTY-FIVE " JAPANESE PERISHED TOKIO. April 23. The report alleged to have been circulated at St. Petersburg and printed in sensational American newspapers saying that 3,600 Japanese went down with the transport Kinshiu Maru, which was sunk by the Russians off the Korean coast, was a pure fake. Only seventy-five Japanese were drowned or killed when the transport was torpedoed. The Kinshiu Maru parted from the convoy of torpedo boats in a fog on Monday, and at 11:30 p. m. met the Russian fleet. She was ordered to stop, and the Rossia steamed alongside, summoned her navigating officers on board the Rossia and sent a searching party on board the transport. This party discovered two companies of soldiers concealed below and reported the fact to the Rossia. The latter discharged a torpedo, which struck the Kinshiu Maru amidships and broke her in two. While the transport was sinking the soldiers on board of her rushed on deck and fired volleys from their rifles into the Rossia, and as the Kinshiu Maru sank several of the soldiers committed suicide. Three boats which floated free from the wreckage were the means of saving forty-five soldiers and nine of the Kinshiu Maru's passengers and crew. Two captains and three lieutenants were among the soldiers drowned. The survivors succeeded in getting ashore and were conveyed by steamer to Gen-San to-day. Later advices from Gen-San confirm the reports that the Japanese soldiers refused 'to surrender to the Russians. preferring death. One noncommissioned officer committed harikari (suicide) according to the ancient custom and the others used rifles to kill themselves. The official reports agree in placing the number of men lost at seventy-live. It is not known here how many Japanese the Russians took from the ship or rescued after -she began sinking. It is possible that more survivors will be found, as one of the Kinshiu Maru's boats is still missing. The Kinshiu Maru was a dispatch boat attached to the navy. RUSSIANS SAY 130 JAPANESE DROWNED ST. PETERSBURG, April 23. The details of Rear Admiral Yeszen's raid show that it was entirely successful. The admiral safely brought back his ships to Vladivostok after inflicting material and moral damage on the enemy. The cruise was most daring. The enemy's squadron was known to be in proximity, which necessitated the prompt sinking of the Japanese transport Kinshiu Maru. The conduct of th 130 troops remaining on board the Kinshiu Maru in refusing to surrender (arid firing upon the Russians even while the transport was sinking, evokes unbounded admiration. "The Japanese are Jealous of our Chemulpo heroes," is the popular comment. At the same time the action of the heroic 110 men did not leave the Russians any alternative. They were obliged to sink the transport, but means of escape were left at the disposal of the 1J0 Japar.es. The ability of Admiral Yeszen's ships to reach Gi nsen In twenty-two hours, as they did in the second expedition, la certain to comptl the Japanese to be on their guard.

And Greeted by the Grand Duke Alexis, Commander-in-Chief of the Navy.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 29.-Such an outburst of popular enthusiasm as was witnessed to-day on the arrival here of the survivors of the Variag and Korictz has not been experienced in many years. Undeterred by the raw, rainy weather, as many as 100,000 persons crowded the three miles of the Nevsky from the railroad depot to the palace square. Roofs and windows were crowded with people waving naval flags. The whole route was lined by soldiers, sailors and cadets of the military school. Every regiment was represented, as if the Emperor wished all his fighting men to see how the brave men are honored. Grand Duke Alexis as high admiral, received the heroes, and a deafening storm of cheers burst forth as the weather-beaten seamen appeared in sight. The crews of the Variag and Korietz were quickly mustered on the platform, each wearing the St. George's cross. The Grand Duke Alexis, attended by a brilliant staff of admirals, approached the survivors of the Chemulpo engagement, and Captain Roudeneff, the commander of the Variag, saluted and presented the grand duke with a formal report of the battle and the number and state of health of the survivors. The grand duke, followed by Captain Roudeneff and the admirals, then passed along the ranks and saluted the sailors, Russian fashion, saying, "Well done, my children," to which the sailors replied, as one man, "We are glad to do our best, Imperial Highness." The formalities over, the hifh admiral, moved with emotion, embraced Captain Roudeneff and the other officers. During the triumphal march down the Nevsky the wildest enthusiasm prevailed, and the sailors were showered with flowers. Near the palace square stood the cadets of the military school. Those of the younger class, the little fellows, aged seven, forgot to. salute, and instead tore off their caps and cheered lustily. As the column -of heroes approached the portals of the Winter Palace the Emperor and Empress came out on a balcony, greeted them, and then retired to receive the visitors in the magnificent Nicholas Hall, which had been converted into a church. There a special Te Deum was sung. The service was attended by a brilliant assemblage, rendering all the more conspicuous the tarnished uniforms of the jackles who fought at Chemulpo. After the service all the sailors remained and were banqueted as the Emperor's guests. The blue Jackets, who were seated at the Imperial table and served by the imperial servants, were overcome by the splendor of the feast. It was a day of wonders and surprises,- the Little Father himself coming to talk to them. The Emperor, wearing the full uniform of an admiral, approached the sailors, escorting the Empress and followed by near members of the imperial family. He said, in a voice ringing with emotion: "I am happy, brothers, to see you all here safely returned. Many of you have inscribed with your blood a record of heroic deeds In our annals. You have made the nariies of the Variag and Korietz immortal. I am sure you will remain worthy, to the last, of the crosses which have been bestowed upon you. All Russia and I have been moved by the recital of your exploits at Chemulpo. I thank you, brothers, for vindicating the honor of the flag of St. Andrew and the renown of holy Russia. I drink to the further victories of our glorious fleet and to your health, brothers." The Emperor took a goblet of wine and drained it, and all present followed his example with a thunderous shout of "Hurrah!" The Emperor then went round the table exchanging greetings with his lowly guests.. Before leaving his Majesty again said: "Once more thanks to you, brave fellows, for your noble fight. I regard you as my kinsmen. May God keep you." The dowager Empress and other members of the imperial family attended the reception and entertainment given in honor of the survivors at the People's Palace, and conducted them, amid frantic cheers by the people, to the theater to witness a performance of "Peter the Great." The piece concluded with a tableau of the apotheosis of heroes, and was followed by a supper, at which richly chased silver-enameled cups were presented by the municipality to the officers and silver watches were given to the men. BE LESS HARSHTOVARDS JEWS Antiquated and Oppressive Laws Will Be Modified by the Government. BERLIN. April 20. The Tageblatt to-day announced from an excellent Russian source that the Russian government is about to modify the anti-Jewish legislation. Minister of the Interior Von Piehwe last autumn sent a circular to the provincial authorities inquiring about the situation and the causes of the distress and dissatisfaction of the Jewish population. The provincial authorities with surprising unanimity blamed the antiquated laws for the social and economic disorders which Involved the whole country, and a commission will be appointed immediately to elaborate milder legislation and especially to improve the situation of the Jewish proletariat. The greatest change, it is added, is likely to be a relaxation of the restrictions on residence. It is not expected in any quarter that the revision will result in placing the Jews on entire equality with the Russians. REWARD OFFERED FOR TRACE OF EXPLORERS Academy of Science Anxious to Find Baron Toll and , Companion: is. WASHINGTON, April 2D. The story of an Arctic tragedy is outlined in a communication received at the State Department to-day from Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador, in which is inclosed the notice of the complete disappearance of a polar expedition from which nothing has been heard for the past two years. The Russian government has asked the State Department to give the fullest .publicity to the notice, which is as follows: "Baron Edward Toll, chief of the polar expedition sent out by the Academy of Sciences, left Bennett island. Iving north of New Siberia, on Oct. 26. 1902, taking a southern direction. He was accompanied by the astronomer, Seebcrg. and two Jakoots Vasse Koovah. with the surname of Chickhak. and Nicholas Protodiakonow, with the surname of Omook. The party seems to have been carried away by the ice, as a search has been in vain. A reward of 5.00 roubles is offered by the Academy of Sciences for finding the expedition rarty or any part of it. and a reward of 25 roubles for giving the exact indications of tracing the party." Potmntcr (leiiernl I'njne Return. WASHINGTON, General Payne Charleston, S. C, April 21. Postmaster returned to-day from after an absence of sevln cruIMng along the Atoral weeks spent In n tic coast and iu West Indian waters, health, thouch still comHe is improved in plaiuins of a s.is ht attack of jjout in one foot. He expects the PostoMce Dei to return to his desk at aitment to-morrow.

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?yc GRAND DUKE ALEXIS. Who Received the Survivors of the Russian Cruisers Varieg and Korietz. TO END THE WAR HERSELF Text of the Circular Notifying the World that Mediation Will Not Be Accepted. ALL POWERS WARNED ST. PETERSBURG, April 29. In the most categorical terms Russia has officially notified" the world that she will not accept mediation to terminate the war with Japan. The official notification is contained in a circular by the minister of foreign affairs to the Russian representatives with foreign powers, which is gazetted in the Official Messenger to-day. The circular denies the report that formal proposals have been made to the imperial government by any foreign power to use Its good offices to restore peace, a denial which does not refer to the personal intimation addressed directly to the Emperor by King Edward and King Christian of Denmark, account of which was given by the Associated Press. The text of the circular is as follows: "The foreign press has recently been persistently circulating rumors concerning intentions on the part of some of the European governments to undertake a friendly intervention with a view to a speedy termination of the conflict between Russia and Japan. Telegrams have even been received announcing that proposals of such a nature have already been made to the Imperial government. You are empowered to deny this statement most categorically. Russia did not wish war, and everything within the limits of possibility was done by her to solve the complications which had arisen In the far East in a peaceful manner; but after the treacherous surprise on the part of Japan which forced Russia to take up force obviously no friendly mediation can have any effect. Similarly the imperial government will not admit the intervention of any power whatsoever in the direct negotiations which will occur between Russia and Japan after the termination of hostile operations in order to determine the conditions of peace." The circular note is reproduced in every newspaper in the .empire. It is felt that Russia has now committed herself before the world to a determination to fight the war to the bitter end and then permit no Interference when she makes terms with the enemy. "While commended here, great curiosity is manifested as to how this farreaching decision of Russia will be received by the other powers. Comment of London Pres. LONDON, April SO. The dally papers, commenting upon Russia's repudiation of mediation, display the customary anti-Russian bias, and consider Russia's official note as solely intended for home consumption, as none of the powers would be likely to intervene unless previously assured that mediation would be welcome. They also hint that Russia may have cause to regret that she closed the door prematurely on the possibility of friendly Intervention, and regard the note as dispelling all hope of an early termination of hostilities. The Daily Telegraph says: "The note breathes an uncompromising determination to fight while thert is a ruble in the treasury, but no other course would be regarded worthy of a great world-power." HE SEEKS EMPLOYMENT BY WRIT OF MANDAMUS Native of Porto Rico Raises the Question of Citizenship in Dis- . trict Supreme Court. ' i "WASHINGTON. April 29. Juan Rodriguez, a citizen of Porto Rico, to-day petitioned the District Supreme Court for a mandamus against Commander John M. JJowyer, Lieutenant Commander E. A. Anderson ond lieutenant Walter M. Falconer, U. S. N., constituting the board of labor at the United States navy yard here, to direct them to register his application for employment. He charges that last February his application for a place as a laborer at the navy yard was refused by the board on the ground that he was not a citizen of the United States. TEN JAPANESE CRUISERS AND SIX TORPEDO BOATS CLOSE TO VLADIVOSTOK (CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE.) ed laws bearing on the case were unsuited to modern conditions of life, and now was an opportunity for Japan to establish a precedent for the benefit of civilization. The captured Russian officers, now held in detention at Sasebo, will not be released. ALL WAS QUIET AT PORT ARTHUR LAST EVENING LONDON, April 20. No further news of any kind has been received regarding the reported Russian reverse on the Yalu. According to the Daily Telegraph's Shanghai correspondent, the bulk of the supplies of the Russian army at Liao-Yang are being conveyed to Feng-Huen-Cheng. A dispatch from Port Arthur, dated yesterday evening, reports all quiet there. The ice breakers are expected to commence running on Lake iiaikal May 3. The Manchurian administration of waterways has issued a notice that the Ushuri and Sungari rivers will soon be open. The ice Is rapidly breaking up on the Amur. The emir of Bokhara has contributed JjOO.ftO for the increase of the Russian navy. Th Daily Telegraph's Sin-Min-Tinp correspondent, cabling undor date of April 20, says he regards a general rising of Manchu brigands, encouraged and aided by Manchu officials, is probable in the event of a Japanese land success. SOLDIERS AND PART .OF THE CREW RESCUED LONDON, April 30. The correspondent of the Mail at Kobe, Japan, says the captain of the Japanese schooner Chlhaya, which arrived at Gen-San yesterday, announced that he had rescued a boatload of fortyfive soldiers and nine members of the crew of the Japanese transport Kinshiu Maru, which was "torpedoed and sunk by the 1 Russians at midnight of Monday last.

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WASHINGTON. April 29. To-day's hearing of the Red Cross Investlagting committee, of which Senator Proctor is chairman, brought out some sensational testimony in regard to the diversion of tho Russian famine fund from the object for which it was Intended. John H. Morlan. a former Red Cross agent and confidant of Miss Clara Barton, told of the expenditure of $:0,X0 of the Russian famine fund in ISM, part of which was for the Gardner farm in Inciana, near Bedford. It has been heralded abroad that Dr. Joseph Gardner, an Indianian, had given a large farm to tho Red Cross Society as a retreat for Miss Barton and her workers. Morlan testified that the farm "was purchased from Gardner, and that the money came from the fund for the Russian famine sufferers. Gardner wanted $25,000 for the farm, but asreed 1o sell it for Jl-'.OoO. Morlan said Miss Barton directed him to close the deal with Gardner on this basis. The first check produced was dated March 14, IS03, and was for $2,y00. Morlan said he had made it payable to himself because Dr. Gardner wanted cash. The deed was made after the first payment. Latpr, Gardner came to him again for money and again refused to take a check. Morlan then drew a check payable to his fourteen-year-old son, Hallte Morlan, who took it to the bank and got the money, which was turned over to Gardner. Another check for $1,026, also payable to the boy, was produced. There was a scene in the committee room when Morlan was asked to tell about the negotiations. He said that he wanted Miss Barton present when he gave this testimony so that he could be "face to face" with her. Thomas S. Hopkins, counsel for Miss Barton, urged him not to let his modesty interfere with his story, and Morlan went on with his explanation. Morlan said Gardner wanted it to appear before the world as if he donated the entire property and Miss Barton had instructed him to close the deal with that understanding. He further said that during the time of the world's fair in Chicago Miss Barton came to him and wanted S5o0. Gardner had been pressing him for money and he thought by giving Miss Barton a check for $1,010 it would keep Gardner away. The check was given Miss Barton and she cashed It at a bank. The check bearing her indorsement was put In evidence. All this money, the witness said, came from the Russian famine fund. Morlan produced letters written to him by Miss Barton in regard to the Indiana farm, on which Morlan was then living as manager. In one letter Miss Barton acknowledged one from Morlan. telling of his negotiations for the purchase of deed and bloodhounds for the farm. Senator Troctor wanted to know what they wanted with bloodhounds on the farm. Morlan said there had been some stealing on the plaoe, and the bloodhounds were finally obtained. Morlan was asked to explain a bill for $107 which he had paid out of the same funds, and he said it was for plumbing and labor on the house occupied by Miss Barton in Washington. The bill had a note attached saying that it had been paid out of the Russian fund by -order of Miss Barton. The remonstrants also produced a copy of a letter from. Miss Barton to Dows & Co., Dows's stores, Brooklyn, N. Y., telling them to make a check for any balance they might have to Morlan, her agent. Morlan said that he received nothing from Dows & Co. and did not know positively their connection with the Russian famine fund. Morlan also testified that after the Johnston affair Miss Barton had bought some property in Washington with the avowed intention of making it a Red Cross home. He thought the property was purchased with Red Cross funds. On cross-examination the witness was unable to explain the absence of about twenty-eight checks. He said he could not tell where they were, but charged that Dr. Gardner had taken some books and papers from his desk, and he had an idea the missing checks might have gone into Dr. Gardner's possession. Morlan's explanation of the purpose of acquiring the Indiana property was that it was to be a big Red Cross park. It received that name, and letterheads with that designation were printed. PLANS COMPLETED FOR MAKING CANAL PAYMENT

The Money Will Go to France in Small Lots, Remaining American Property Until Paid Over. ENGINEERED BY MORGAN. PARIS, April 29. The final details of the big financial operations involved in the Panama payment are almost concluded, the expectation being that an agreement will be reached to-day or to-morrow. J. Pierpont Morgan Is personally directing the transaction and the Indications are that he and a number of American financiers, who are associated with him, will consummate the transfer of the funds. It is Mr. Morgan's intention to admit some of the leading Taris banks to share in the transaction, but the carrying out of the plan will be essentially in American hands. The correspondent of the Associated Tress saw Mr. Morgan to-day. While no statement can be attributed to him the correspondent is enabled to indicate from this and other sources, the main features- of the payment, as follows: The transfer of the $40.000.000 from the United States to Europe will be made so as not to disarrange the money market of either country. For this purpose the total will be divided into a number of smaller accounts, leaving America at intervals and thus not causing a strain at one time. It is pointed out as the bulk of the payment came from the treasury without its withdrawal from the banks, there will be no undue strain on them. The depository of the money here will be the Banque de Franc, but until the money is actually deposited in the Banque de France it will remain the property of the United States. The final payment to the company will thus be made in Paris instead of the United States. This is one of the most important details of the plan, as it will prevent the possible efforts of claimants to tie up a portion of the amount after it passes out of the hands of tho United States and before it passes into the hands of the company. The retention of the ownership of the $40.000.0(0 until it is actually turned over to the Banquf d Franco, will obviate the chances of litigation in regard to the company's right to the money. The interests of the United States also are completely safeguarded. It is said that the banking transaction involves little or no profit to Mr. Morgan. He undertakes it largely because his exchange facilities permit him to servo the government advantageously. It is understood that whatever cost is involved, the amount will not come from the United States. WASHINGTON. April 2f. The Treasury Department to-day forwarded to the secretary of state for transmission to J. P. Morgan & Co., New York, financial agents of the Republic of Panama, a warrant for $1,000.000 on account of the Panama canal purchase. AMERICAN SOCIETY OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION WASHINGTON, April 29. Regents and members of the American Society of Religious Education held their annual meeting to-day. Vice President W. L. Chambers presiding. The report of the secretary. Dr. J. K. Gilbert, showed that four new state auxiliaries have been formed. The relation of the society to the Religious Education Association was discussed. It was found that the two organizations difiYr in wo resj-ects. The association is composed of all religionists, includ'.ng Unitarians. Universalists and Jews. The society is composed of Evangelical Christians only. The association approaches education from the standpoint of the secular school. The society approaches it from the standpoint of the church. The following officers were elected: Honorary president. Justice J. M. Harlan; president, the Rev. Dr. It. S. MacArthur; general secretary. Dr. J. E. Gilbert: treasurer. J. W. Whclplcy

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GÖNS OF THE IOWA WERE NOT WHOLLY PERFECT Report of the Naval Board That Conducted a Formal Investigation. DEFECTS "IN THE METAL WASHINGTON, April 29. The naval board, consisting of Captain Dayton, Commander Fletcher and Lieutenant Diefenbach, appointed to investigate the circumstances attending the bursting of t'.vo eight-inch guns on the Iowa Feb. 5 last, has reported to the secretary that the board finds that in the firing of the guns all precautions were taken. The report says that "when the forglngs of the guns were being machined at the gun factory defects developed, the defects oelng described as numerous small 'breaks' In the continuity of the metal, and also minute sand and slag spots. The forgings were thereupon rejected by the factory." On a protest by 4he manufacturing company, the report recites, a board was ordered, in accordance with a clause In the contract. This board recommended the rejection of certain of the forglngs, but on further protest of the manufacturers another board was ordered, and It found that the "defects that are referred to as existing are common to all In a larger or smaller degree, but neither the sand nor the slag spots or breaks are serious enough in the present stage to cause us to recommend their rejection." The Bureau of Ordnance, It is shown, approved and recommended acceptance of the forglngs with a 10 per cent, reduction, the department approving, but ordering acceptance at contract price. The guns were designed for use with brown powder, but smokeless nowder was used instead. With the adoption of smokeless powder the muzzle velocity was Increased from 2,100 to 2.3U0. In Its conclusion the board finds that the eight-inch guns of the Iowa, so far as material is concerned, were as strong as designed to be; that the fracture of these guns did not result from weakening from previous tiring, from the premature bursting of sheils in the bore, or from excessive pressure resulting from abnormal action of the powder charge. But, the board says, the Increase of muzzle velocity from 2,100 to 2,300, while at the same time the breech pressure was decreased, reduced the margin of safety along the chase too much. HEW LAWS THAT AFFECT Important Bills Passed by the New York Legislature and Signed by Governor. NEW POLITICAL MEASURE ALBANY, N. Y.. April 20. Governor Odell to-day signed three important bills affecting the business of fiduciary corporations. Two of them are aimed to curtail the business of corporations whose titles are held to be misleading owing to the presence therein of the words "trust," "banking," "guarantee," "investment," and the like, and one of them is admitUdly designed to affect the Corporation Trust Company, which was alleged before the legislative committee to have been Instrumental in the incorporation of the United States Shipbuilding Company, the Franklin syndicate, the Iroquois Theater Company and others concerning which irregularities have been alleged. The new laws forbid any corporation, not a moneyed one, to use any of the prohibited words In its title; require any such corporations heietofore organlzfl to add to their title the phrase "not a money corporation;" forbid any domestic corporation to act as agent in this State for any foreign corporation using the prohibited words In its title unless it be in fact a moneyed corporation, and also forbid the issue of any certificate of authority to any foreign corporation having any of the prohibited words In its title, unless it be in fact a money corporaticn. The Iroquois Theater Company, controlling the structure burned at Chicago, was incorporated by the Corporation Trust Company of New Jersey, one of 'the Corporation Trust Company affiliated branches. It was claimed at the hearings that because of that fact no liabilities for the great number of deaths occurring at the fire could be .obtained because the real owners of the structure could not be determined. The third bill authorizes banking corporations "to transfer, register and countersign certificates of stocks, bonds or other evidence of indebtedness, and to act as agent of any corporation, foreign or do mestic, for any lawful purpose." Governor Odell also signed the bill providing for the removal from the enrollment lists in New York city of names of members of political parties who are proved to be out of sympathy with the party. The proceedings may be Institute on complaint of any other enrolled members of the party. MANY PERSONS WANT PLACES ON ISTHMUS Army Wagon Load of Applications Received by the Canal Commission. WASHINGTON. April 23.-Since the return of Admiral Walker and General Davis, of the Isthmian Canal Commission, to Washingtcn. from Panama, they have been engaged in work preliminary to the meeting of the commission here next week, at which formal organization of the commission and the appointment of subcommittees will be effected. During the'month'S absence of the commission, applications for positions on the canal force were received by the thousand. General Davis said today that an army wagon load of application! had come to the commission. Thus far It has not been determined how the canal work will be done, hence the commission itself does not know yet just hat positions it will have at Its disposal. I'nder the law the commission may do the construction work itself or may let it out by contract. The probability now is that the great bulk of tho work will be done by contract.

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Representatives Ovcrstreet and Crumpacker Confer with the President. TYNER-BARRETT TRIAU Special to the Indianapolis Journal. WASHINGTON, April 23. Representative and Mrs. Ovcrstreet started for Indiana to-day. Before leaving, Mr. Overstreet called on President Roosevelt The approaching congressional campaign was Informally discussed. Later 2Ir. Overstreet will return to Washington and discuss th matter at length with the President and Chairman Babcock. No decision has been reached as to the location of campaign headquarters. City free delivery will be established at Decatur May i. Millls P. Oliver, Fred S. Vaughn, W. K. Dorwln have been appointed regular carriers, and Charles S. Brown, substitute. -f Much interest is manifested here In the approaching trial of General James N. Tyner and Harrison J. Barrett, which will begin Monday. It Is the expectation that General Tyner will be in attendance. It will be necessary, however, to carry him, to and from the courtroom. Representative Crumpacker is very hopeful that Michigan City will be selected by the commission to be appointed by the President for the purpose of designating a site for the proposed naval station on the great lakes. During a call at the White House to-day Judge Crumpacker took occasion to suggest that at bast two civilians be placed on the commission. He will take the matter up with Secretary Moody tomorrow. V. L. Rickets, of Delphi, clerk of the House committee on printing, left for home to-day. George J. Ellwanger was to-day appointed postmaster at New Middletown. Harrison county, vice William K. Chappell, resigned. "FIGHTING BOB" EVANS -ARRIVES AT NAPLES WASHINGTON. April 29. The Navy Department is Informed that the battleship Kentucky, on which Rear Admiral Evans i3 returning home from the Chinese 'station, arrived at Naples to-day. It was thought that Rear Admiral Evans might possibly have an opportunity to pay his respects to Emperor William of Germany in Italian waters, but the latter has completed his cruise in the Mediterranean and returned to Germany. nnd Syndicate to DIasnlre. NEW YORK, April 23. It Is understood that formal announcement of the- dissolution of the United States Steel Corporation second bond syndicate will be made In a few days, probably on Monday.

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