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\ .. v T*rj - * V i\ * " \ FORT MIIX TIMES. V VOL. XIV. FORT MILL, S. C., WEDNESDAY. JUNE 14. 1905. NO. 12. \ ????????????????? CZAR ASKING The Russian Monarch Continuing the H< NEGOTIATIONS IN WASHINGTON Announcement of Message* to Russian Ambassadors at Washington and Paris That Russia Wished to Know Japan's Terms, Followed by a \ Call of the Japanese Minister on the President, Aroused Washington ] Diplomats to a High Pitch of Ex- i pectancy. ( , ( Washington, Special. ? Preliminary j peace negotiations between Russia and i Japan are generally believed to be uu- ] der way and It is conceded that President Rooeevelt will in all probability act not as mediator, but as "the friendly channel of communication." There is as yet no official confirmation that Russia has accepted what Count Cassini, in his cablegram to Count Lamsdorft last week described as "the offer of good will of the President," although instructions to the ambassador are believed to have reached here late Wednesday night In a long cablegram received at the Russian embassy and which was laid before the ambassador after he had started to retire. After reading the dispatch the ambassador retired for the night at an hour earlier than usual. All that can be authoritatively said regarding this cablegram is that It concerned Count Casslnl's cablegram of last week. Immediately upon his return to his legation, after a long conference with tho President, Mr. Takahira, the Japanese minister, began the preparation oi a aispaicn to ills government, upon which he was occupied until quite late. At the White House up to a late hour It was declared that the Important cablegram from Mr. Meyer had not yet reached here. ! JAPANESE MINISTER CALIFS. Diplomatic Washington was aroused to a point of expectancy unequal'jd since the inception of the war in the Far East by the news from St. Petersburg of the Czar's wish to know Japan's terms of peace. The interest was heightened by a call which Mr. Takahlra, the Japanese minister, made at the White House by appointment during the evening. He called shortly after 9 o'clock and Immediately went into conference with the President. They remained together about twenty minutes. When the minister left he declined to answer any questions about his call. The bulletin announcing the cabling of a message to the Russian ambassadors at Washington and Paris that Russia wished to know Japan's terms of peace was immediately communicated to the diplomats most in leresieu. RUSSIAN EMBASSY BESEIGED. It was not long before the Russian embassey was besieged with callers, but the ambassador was without advices on the subject. The President had confided to the ambassador, who called at the White ] House, that he expected Ambassador Meyer to be received at Tsarkoe-Selo. The instructions to Mr. Meyer did not provide for a formal tender of good offices. While it is impossible to give their text, they may be correctly paraphrased in these words: "Find out from the Czar what we can do to assist an early peace." Much was left to the tact and diplomatic disNew Georgia Railroad. Dublin. Oa.. Special.?The first annual meeting of the stockholders of the newly organized Dublin and Southwestern Railroad was held here Wednesday. The stockholders voted to consolidate the Eastern extension with the Dublin and Southwestern proper, which was completed from Dublin to Rentz about six months mro. < Master Plumbers in Session. ' i Atlanta, Ga., Special.?About COO i members of tho National Association | of Master Plumbers of the United ' , States from every part of the country , gathered at the opening of the twenty- , third annual convention of tho organ- , izatlon. The addresses of welcome , were by Col. Albert Howell, Jr., for \ tho State, in the absence of Gov. Tor roll; by Mayor James F. Woodward , for the city, and by a representative of the local plumbers' association. A j ] poem written by Frank L. Stanton for I, the occasion was read. The response ] was by President David Craig, of llos- \ ton, who presided. J'ho meetings will continue uiiiiA Thursday night. FOR TERMS Sees the Futility of >peless Struggle JP rs.9 If. ? A ? ,ieuuu ui mi, hic/ci aa iu iu? uiHuucr ind words in which the friendly readiiess of this government in the present moment should be made known to the 2zar. SAW CZAR AFTER REPORT. Care was also taken that Mr. Meyir*s conference with the Czar should aot occur until Count Cassinl's report had reached Tsarkoe-Selo. It can be rtated very emphatically that in transmitting a faithful report of what occurred at the White House last Friday afternoon Count Casslml emphasized the sympathetic and friendly rranknes8 with which the President, speaking informally and personally, expressed his strong desire for peace. "Contact," remarked a European ambassador, "is what the President has been endeavoring to establish between Russia and Japan. To <lo this it was necessary to obtain from one side or the other some expression favorabble to peace. Japan has refrained absolutely from giving any indication as to what her terms would be, on the ground that this would be interpreted by Russia as a sign of weakness. JAPAN'S ATTITUDE. Whether upon receiving from Count Cassini an official expression that the Czar wishes to know the Mikado's peace terms the President will be able to obtain a statement on this subject from Japan, remains to be seen. Diplomats, however, recall the statement of Mr. Takahira some days ago to the effect that when Russia really wanted to know Japan's terms she could easily find them -out without communicating directly with Tokio. It Is declared on good authority that thus far no circular has been addressed to the American ambassadors abroad, but that their instructions have been informal, though dictated directly from the White House. iiuiwdy Leaves owcucn. Christiana. By Cable.?King Oscar's refusal to sanction the bill passed by the Storthing providing for a separate consular service for Norway culminated In the passage of a resolution by the Storthing declaring the dissolution of the union of Sweden and Norway and that the king had ceased to act as king of Norway. An address to thp king was adopted, doclaring that no ill feeling was entertained against him, his dynasty, or the Swedish nation, and asking him to cooperate in the selection of a young prince of the house of Bernadotte, to occupy the throne of Norway. "Norway from today is a fully Independent and sovereign State." This is the text of the editorials in the Norwegian newspapers, and it rellects the spirit with which the people of Norway accept today's action of the Storthing when it proclaimed King Oscar no longer King of Norway. At its meeting this evening tho Storthing adopted a proclamation to the Norwegian people in which is given a detailed account of tho events preceding. Demonstration in Stockholm. Stockholm. By Cable.?The Norwegian coupe do etal was arrested here by a great, patriotic demonstration of loyalty and sympathy with King Oscar. A groat procession, accompanied by bands, went to Rosendal Castle, where tho bands played the national anthem. In a few minutes tho King and other members of the royal family appeared on a balcony of the castle nrtil U'rtrn onf Inieioet i/.ollt' \wr the demonstrators, while a number of ladies advanced from the crowd and presented the King with a bouquet. Though greatly excited over the situation, the populace remains outwardly calm. King Oscar held a council this evening at which the situation was considered. Nsw Hanover Votes $50,000 Road Improvements Bonds. Wilmington. Special.?Semi-official returns from all precincts in the county indicate that the election Wednesday upon the proposition to issue $.">0,000 bonds for continuing the permanent road improvement in New Hanover was carried for roads by a majority about 500. Only a light vote was polled, the issue not being in doubt. Dnly 20 votes were east against the proposition. urana ^napter or Masons Elect Officers. Asbeville, June 7.?At Wednesday's session of the grand chapter of Masons, officers for the ensuing year were elected. James D. Glenn, brother of Governor Glenn, was chosen most eminent grand high priest, while the other officers selected were: Bat Williams, of Winston, right eminent deputy high priest; A. B. Andrews, Jr., of Ilaleigh, right eminent grand king; J. C. Baswell, of Knfleld. right eminent grand scribe; Martin S. Wllliard. of Wilmington, right eminent treasurer, and James C. Munds, of Wilmington, right eminent grand secretary. | PRESIDENT IS STILL URGING PEACE Text of Dispatches Through Diplomatic Channels to Russia and Japan is Made Public. Washington, Special.?An Identical note, the text of which, by authority of the President, was made public late Friday at the White House by Secretary Loeb, has been forwarded to the Governments of Russia and Japan by President Roosevelt. In the interest of humanity the President urges the warring nations to conclude peace. It is suggested by the President that the negotiations be conducted "directly and I oxriusiveiy between tne belligerent | nations. The note indicates the Pres- | ident's belief that an intermediary may not be necessary to effect conclusive negotiations, but likewise expresses the President's willingness to do all that he properly may to promote the preliminary arrangements for a time and place of meeting of representatives of the Russian and Japanese Governments. The following is the substances of the despatches given out: "On June 8th the following despatch was sent by the President through diplomatic channels to the Japanese and Russian Governments: " 'The President feels that the time has come, when in the interest of all mankind, he must endeavor to see if it is not possible to bring to an end the terrible and lamented conflict now being waged. With both Russia and Japan the United States has Inherited ties of friendship and good v.ill. It hopes for the prosperity and welfare of each, and it feels that the progress of the world is set back by the war between these two great nations. The President accordingly urges the Russian and Japanese Governments not only for their own sakkes, but in the interest of the whole civilized world, to open direct negotiations for peace with one another. MORTON TO HEAD EQUITABLE. Retiring Secretary of the Navy Elected on the Board. New York, Special.?Paul Mortop, who retires from the secretaryship of the navy on July 1st. was elected chairman of the board of directors of the Equitable Life Assurance Society. His election marks the first and most important step in the re-organization of the society, and was followed by the tender of the resignations of President James W. Alexander Vice Prmlilont James H. Hyde, Second Vice President Gage E. Tarbell, Third Vice President George T. Wilson, and Fourth Vice President William C. Mclntyre. Mr. Morton, as explained by Senator Chauncey M. Depew, was the unanimous choice of the board of directors of the Equitabble, although the meeting * was not altogether harmonious. The new chairman, to further quote Senator Depew, did not consent to take office until he had received positive assurances that he would have a "free hand as to measures and men." Mr. Hyde "divested" himself of the majority control, hut retains a suhstan! tial interest in the society. All of the resignations submitted to the meeting are subject to the pleasure of Chairman Morton, and none has yet been accepted. Czar Thanks Rojestvensky. St. Petersburg, By Cable.?Emperor Nicholas has cabled the following to Rojestvensky: "From my heart I thank you and all the officers of the squadron who have honorably done their duty for your unselfish work for Russia and for me. By I the will of the Almighty, success was i not destined to crown your endeavors. 1 but your boundless bravery \\iil always ; be a source of pride to our country. "1 wish you speedy recovery. May God console you all. (Signed) "NICHOLAS." The peculiar wording of the message i is attracting attention. The restriction of the "Emperor's thanks to those honorably doing their duty is fanning ugly ( talk regarding the surrender of ships J and the conduct of some of the crews. | The messages of Admiral Knquist and | Captain Chagin of the Russian cruiser i Almaz did not contain any intimation | of misbehavior on the part of officers ! or crew. j Negro Hanged in Arkansas. Desarc. Ark.. Special.?John Frasier, a negro, was hanged here Thursday i for murder of Webster Southerland, | a time keeper on the Sear.oy & De.sarc Railroad last November. The killing J was over a dispute about money ; which Frasier claimed was due hiin. On the gallows he claimed that the shooting was accidental. British Squadron Coming. Washington. Special.?The Navy Department has been advised through the British embassy of the intended visit to American waters this autumn of Prince Louis, of Battenhiirg. with a squadron of British warships, consisting, as understood here, of four cruisers. The squadron will visit New York and the Annapolis. From the lattei place tho Prince is expected to come to Washington. While the Navy Department is not advised definitely of the date of the Prince's visit, it is understood that it will take place some time , In October. J ' ' L* NEWS TttOUGtOUT T8E COUNTRY Minor Happening* of the Week at Home and Abroad. Down in Dixie. Secretary Taft has extended for three years the operations of his order requiring the removal of obstructions to navigation In the shape of bridges nt Augusta, Oa. Hon. W. N. Mitchell promises n liberal appropriation by Georgia to the Jamestown Exposition. The Democratic Committee of Virginia will meet on June 15th to fix the date of the primaries. Several houses were burned at Tunnelton, W. Va.; loes $35,000. At the National Capital. A new circular regarding political activity by office-holders gives wide latitude to those outside the classified Eervice. Though under strict rules, post masters are to be allowed to decide questions regarding letter-carriers' entertainments. Secretary Morton wants the formal reinterment of John Paul Jones to take place at Annapolis September 23. Seereatry of War Tnft declined the application of the State of Missouri to take possession of the Merchants' Bridge across the Mississippi river at St. Louis. James K. Polk, a law partner of \V. C. Crawford, who was indicted for connection with postal frauds, testified In favor of Crawford. President Roosevelt was presented with a statuette representing him as colonel of the Hough Riders. Through the North. James McConne 1, 32 years old, a crank, tried to kill Vice-President Fairbanks, at Flln . Mich. Radical etinnmo i?1 u.i- uuamcaH management of the Equitable Life Assurance Society are provided by resolutions adopted by the directors. The will of J. Montgomery Sears, Boston's heaviest taxpayer, is missing. John P. Gaynor and Benjamin J. Greene, convicted of defrauding the i'nited States, together with Captain Oberlln M. Carter, cm* to be extradited from Canada after Ja long fight. Mayor Weaver lilts asked all the banks in Philadelphia where municipal deposits are nnade to state tho amount of interest paid on those deposits. ? Holders of debenture B Wabash Hailroad bonds arc to sin- for an accounting. Foreign Affairs. King Alfonso of Spain is being royally welcomed in England. Russia has practically decided to Interne the three war vessels now at t Manilla. ' I The marriage of Crown Prince Fred- \ erick William and the Duchess Cecilia, 1 of Met klenburg-Schwerin, was solemnized in the Palace Chapel at Berlin. Foreign Minister Dclcasse. of France, resigned and Premier Kouvler has taken over his office. It is understood that the Hussion Em- j P'-ror will Issue an imperial manifest, creating a legislative assembly. i Pope 1 ins bestowed the anostolie lion edictlon at the close of the Einharlstic , Congress at St. Peter's In Home. King Alfonso received the diplomatic 1 corps of ihirkinghani Palace ami attend* d other functions. 1 Miscellaneous Matters. Two more directors have resigned from the hoard of the Equitable Life , Assurance Company. The new developments in the Equitable Life Assurance Society muddle i were the resignation as directors of Jaeob Sehiff and T. Jefferson Coolidge, : of Boston. Joseph Ramsey. Jr., In an interview j at Pittsburg, slated negotiations are under way for the acquirement of the | Little Kanawha Syndicate's property J by the Warhash Railroad. . William Ziegler, the promoter of j An tic explorations, left an estate val ued at S30.OU0.000. The Norwegian Storthing adopted a ??o./mm.ii dissolving the union with j Sweden and declared that Oscar is no \ longer King of Norwav. Russia has instructed her Anihassa- | dors at Washington and Paris to ascertain on what terms Japan is willing to make peace. Premier Itouvier for the first time took up the duties of French Minister of Foreign Affairs. King Alfonso was greeted with enthuslam in I/>ndon. The United State? Government has j dotldcd that as the Russian wan-hips : at Manila do not seem to have he-n 1 damaged hy sen or storm, they taust ; tithcr intern or -ail at oncet tatm King Edward mot King Alfonso a: the railway station in I?ndon, where tho two mon&rchs embraced. It is reported that unless the French Cabinet supports Foreign Minister Dolcasse fully in his Moroccan policy he will resign. Ambassador Reld presented his credentials to King Edward. Advices from native sources state that Warmbad, the German headquarters in Southwest Africa, has beer, captured by the natives, the garriser perishing. Emperor William has created Chancellor von Buelow a prince. Negotiations for the settlement of the teamsters* strike were renewed and President Shea and another strike leader were arrested. Police Wound Many With Swords. Moscow. By Cable.?Police with drawn swords charged a mob of two thousand workmen here, wounding many of them. The workmen refused to disperse when ordered and the police fired blank revolver shots at them. Tho mob stood firm, whereupon the nolice charged and scattered them. There were no further disturbances. Preparing Public For Peace News. St. Petersburg. Hy Cable.?The government is plainly preparing the public for the announcement that the Emperor has decided to conclude peace and that the negotiations have begun by permitting the publication of all the foreign dispatches bearing on the subject. it can be assumed that there will be no further bloodshed in Manchuria until the belligerents have decided whether it is now possible to agree on peace terms. A Physician Assassinated. Louisville, Ky., Special.?A special from Falmouth, Ky., says that Dr. Charles Edwards Courtney, a young physician, has been assassinated near the village of Neave. Courtney formed a partnership with Dr. William Karney, at Leithfleld, two years ago. During the partnership, Dr. Karney was shot and killed. Since the occurrence there has been a feud in the neighborhood. Attempt to Use Poison. Rome, By Cable.?Dr. MlcuccI, who has been in the Italian service in the Congo Free State, has presented the foreign office here with a report which , describes attempts by Congo authorities i to poison several persons holding sen- i tlments unfavorable to the State, in- I eluding MlcuccI himself and Dr. iiaccari, who was sent to the Congo ns an Italian envoy to report on the possibility of sending Italian emigrants 1 there. | I Future Kaiser Married. Rerlin, By Cable.?Crown Prince j Frederick William and Duchess Ceei- ' 1 lia, of Mecklenburg-Schwerin wore 1 married in the palace chapel Tuesday ! afternoon while the clocks on the plaza marked and batteries here and ( in every garrison town in Prussia and ( In every sea where German warships floated began firing a Ill-gun salute at ' the same moment. In the chapel ono 1 if the most distinguished assemblages ! that could he gathered in ten rope saw the simple wedding service of the Lu- ! theran Church. Nws v <; r.\ \ xi T.ondon. Mug., has <mlv J1."> miles of lr.. n. w a.v>. j are more Grant townships in | Ka i I' iin an\ other kind. . A heavy turning movement by the < Tjipanese on the IIuhkIimi flanks was M i ported i ron: <iiiusliii. 1 An anonymous donor has given ?noo, I > *<> to <'oiiiuibia I'niversil.v io provide i budding l?> >ii' ceeil old Kings ('(>! < ege. ( One <?f the old.- I living Osag.'s 1 Dare 1 .egs. now nboui eiglitv years old } i.oiign lie i'iii s not seem to be more ? iiiiu fifty. 1 A large iuinp of loiller lias been 1 * found buri d in an Irisli bog. No one knows how old it is. It is thought [ that it is ai least 100 years old. ' ' :i" San I'raneiseo Hoard of talma- ( lion, us a sanitary measure, lias adopt- I d n resoiutlon prohibiting tile use of I .I . . _ .,...1 i. :.. >i i.e... .1 . . 1 ?... - ...... ii- in Hie | Ml i MI I* An i:n-.i-l) .In.lire ri'i'i r.tly iiltrrril :i i -.i nl ci^il If.*|| linllllls' 11:; . t I... <: t'( live Vl'ill's' pcli.-ll srpvit 1111?*. i ii .1 |>i*.su:h r llll'i'W :i I?:>111.* ill . | T N<w Yorl; I.'*;xisi;ituro lui* l>:i-s i ;llr i.iil (ill' ii>rni for j w..\ I'onirollor ;;iul l.oroimh l'r< >i .l.iii ~ "> New York City lour y<*;u? in i'M.i .f l wo. \V;i,M* fri'izcx rvory night throuul: I or; 1 your :il Alio *.'rurrro. in I'oII. .i. *l iuis boon rcporlril. wIii!? :il in .on.;;: v ||?r sou is hut mi-li o> I'.susc .'.i tu.iI sutTering. An attempt by the Oppositlow to j fi?tv? :t reply to :t motion of the Liberal h ;nler in tlio I'.ritislx House of t'om- \ ii n> tansed great disorder and foreed j Ik Speaker to suspend tlie Kession. 'I lie applieations uf Italian emigrants ' to seniiv passage to this imintry have I In".-nine so great that the majority of iiie steainskip lines in the Meilitevrn* in.in I ratio have tleeitlctl to stop b?:cLtug. T*-ivi ; Is to nso automobile garha^t raris la t.ic {uturn. * # W GREENE AND GAYNOR Lose Their Appeal Before Domioioa Court CANADIAN DECISION IS ADVERSE Judge La Fontaine, Extradition Commissioner, Commits Them to Jail Pending Delivery to the United States. Montreal, Special.?Judge LaFontalne, extradition commissioner, gave Judgment in the case of the United States vs. John F. Gay nor and Benjar mm u. Greene, committing both for extradition aud ordering them back to Jail to await surrender to United States officers. In rendering judgment, Judgs LaFontalne spoke for two hours and a half. Summing up, he said: "My conclusion is that the allegation _ of tho conspiracy to defraud the United y States as being in existence between Carter and the accused on or about July 1st, 1897, is proven to the hilt. "Second, that Carter was guilty in tho United States and convicted of embezzlement, which offence Is known under our laws by the term of theft, tho difference in the name of the offense in the two countries being immaterial; that the accused have participated by their conspiracy with Carter in the embezzlement so committed bjr him; that such participation is punishable by the laws of both countries ' and is an extraditable crime. Consequently, I determine that the accused must be committed to jail pending surrender." May Be Further Delay. Washington, Special.?The Associated Press dispatch from Montreal, stating that Judge LaFontalne had rendered his decision committing Greene and Gaynor for surrender to the United States authorities was shown to tho Attorney General. When questioned as to what further rlghtB of nppeal Green* and Gaynor had. It was stated at the Department of Justice that the prison- \ ers would have fifteen days from the \ date of Judge LaFontaine's decision In \ which to npply for a writ of habeas torpus. This proceeding, if taken, would come before another judge, who will have the power to discharge the prisoners or to re-comnilt them for surrender, In which case they will be surrendered within two months from the date of such recommittal. Peace Offer Well Received. St. Petersburg, lly ('able.?Beyond the statement that the advisability of confiding tho oncning of noaco negoti atlons to President Roosevelt in the event that Emperor Nicholas shall tiavo decided that the time had arrived to indicate to Japan Russia's desire to end the struggle, was presented in a favorable light, no definite announcement can he made at this hour regarding the result of Foreign Minister Lamsdorff's audience with) the Emperor on the subject of Count Cassini's dispatch communicating tho President's practical tender of good offices, it can, however, he stated in addition that Grand Duke Alexander Michaeiovltch, who was tho most uncompromising advocate of war to the last ditch, has joined ('.rand Duko Vladimir, uncle of the Emperor, in counselling the conclusion of peace. Another important, convert made by the advocates of peace is Admiral Alexieff. With Grand Duke Alexander Mirhaelovitch. Grand Duke Vladimir and Admiral Alexieff on the side of peace the backbone of what has been lemoninated as the war party seems to have been broken. Nevertheless, the final word rests with the Emperor almself. Washington. Special.?Pen ling tho lecision of the Czar regarding war >r peace in the Far Fast, the President inrl the European ambassadors with vliom ho is daily conferring have igreed that, silence regarding their acivities is necessary, and woril to this iffect has been passed along, lost Russia take offense and go eontrutry to vhat the neutral powers believe to bo for her owu advantage. Tidal Waves on Lake Michigan. Chicago, Special.?Shifting atmosphere conditions on I^ake Michigan jaused a succession of "tidal waves" Lwo being recorded in Chicago. Each 3f the seiches on tlio Chicago side of the lake rose? to a height of three an.1 3ne-haif feet. Tlioy did no damage* rhe first wave remained stationary for minutes Later the water rose igain to the same height and did not recede for half an hour. Texas Ship Channel Completed. Galveston, Tex.. Special.?The Texas City ship channel has been com pleted and turned over to the government. Beginning work on the channel In 1*99, the contractors rnado fair progress until the storm and tidal wave of September 8, 1900, when the work already accomplished was practically destroyed.' Taking it up again the contractors have finally finished it. The channel from Texas City to P.ollvar channel is 3,-tod feet long, 2"? feet deep, with a width of 100 feet at the bottom. It has cost the government $250,000.