Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 22, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 November 1901 — WILL MAKE NO REDUCTION [ARTICLE]

WILL MAKE NO REDUCTION

The Bulgarian Brigands Refuse Less Than SIIO,OOO. PLAYING FOR BIG STAKES. Government Authorities Unable So Far to Connect Turkey with Ml • Stone's Case —Samakov Missionaries Negotiating with Kidnapers. Washington dispatch: An indisposition continues to be manifested by the brigands bolding Miss Stone to surrender the woman until they have received the full amount of the ransom they have demanded. Despite the arguments used by the American diplomats and missionaries who are conducting the negotiations, the brigands have not reduced the sum they originally fixed nor have they intimated any intention of doing so. It is evident they believe it can be raised and, having played for a large stake, they do not propose to relinquish a portion of It. Mr. Eddy has been furninshed with authority to pay over to Miss Stone’s abductors $65,000 the moment she is surrendered, but through the missionaries he is endeavoring to induce them to accept a smaller sum. The way in which Mr. Eddy has been conducting the difficult negotiations is entirely satisfactory to Secretary Hay, who has approved the measures he has adopted. May Teach Turkey a Leuon. While the question of demanding an indemnity from Turkey has not been considered on account of the lack of evidence showing Turkey's responsibility, officials are watching the effect of the naval demonstration which France will make in Turkish waters because of the lesson it will teach. May Murder the Captives. Sofia, Nov. 4. —The best method of transmitting the ransom demanded by the brigands for the release of Miss Ellen M. Stone, the abducted American missionary, and of assuring the safety of the captives, are the matters now engaging the attention of the Samakov missionaries, who are negotiating with the kidnapers. It is felt that unusual precautions are necessary in order to safeguard Miss Stone and the others, as there undoubtedly is danger that the captives will be murdered after the ransom is paid.