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I rflS WATCH MAN. KatabUibed April. 1850a "Be Just and Fear not-Let all the Ends thou Airasit at bothy Country's thy God's and Truth's. THB TKCZ SOCTHKON, Established Jen?? ? ?oso?idated Ass. 2,1881. SUMTER. S. G.. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 13, 1904 Sew Series-Vol. XXIII. U. 24 * Che ^rtdjiaan n? Ssitijjr?u Published E?rary ^Ts?nes?ay, JXT. C3-. Osteen, SUMTER, 8. O, $1 50 per as tum-ia advance. <&. o v i ft T i s i x i s T : voe Square urst icsenio::....?...?*..$1 CO Svery subs?quent insertion........ ......... 50 Contracts for three .?ootha, or longer wi!) ee oaade st reduced rates. AH comtaccicationB which ?observe private interests ?ill be charged for as ad verdemente. Obitcaries asd tributes of respecta will be coerced for. E?SSiURB JIM lapas insists, That if Russia is io S&Btroi lanauria, Japan Must Control Corea. .Paris, Jan. 5.-It developed today thal the greatest difference between Scssia and Japan arises from the pro? posals mad? by Russia that a neutral zone shall be established, extending from Ping-Yang? in Corea, on the sooth, to the Kussina frontier, on the sortit. " The Kassian Government has ex? pressed a willingness to recognize the prepon dering influence of Japan in the remainder of Goren, and the two pow? ers are agreed respecting the principle of the integrity of China' and of Corea. Japan, however, saw no reason why m the proposed neutral ?one should be established, holding that the entire ? peninsula should be subject to her preponderating influence. The attitude of Russia is believed to be due to the fact that if Japan con? trols Corea, she will thereby .be able td more easily menance Port Arthur a well as Vladivostock. The diplomat who gave to the Asso? ciated Press the foregoing informa? tion; expressed himself as confident that Russia in her reply to Japan will give way on this vitial point. RUSSIAN REGIMENT FOR COREA. St. Petersburg, Jan. 5.-A semi-offi? cial dispatch to a news agency from Vladivostock and private information from Mukden state that owing to dis? turbances between the Coreans and the Japanese in Corea, the Russian 2d rifle regiment, at its full strength, has been dispatched to Corea in order to protect Russian interests there. RUSSIA HOPES FOB PEACE. St. Petersborg, Jan. 5.-In her re? ply to Japan, Russia made great con? cessions and hopes her proposals will prove acceptable to Japan. The foreign office informed the As? sociated Press today that instructions had been sent to Viceroy Alexie?, on which the reply was based. The lat? ter was drawn up in the most concilia? tory spirit Some of the Japanese pro? posals were accepted, while others were made the subject of extended ob? servations and were met by counter proposals. / There are strong hopes in many cir? cles that on Thursday next, the Rus? sian Christmas, the Czar may be able to announce that peace is assured. * IL S. MARINES SENT TO SEOUL. Washington, January 5.-The navy department is in. receipt of two cable? grams from the commanding, officer of the United States ship Vicksburg, at .Chemulpo, dated the 4th and-3th inst, respectively, as follows : "After consultation with American ministers we are of the sane opinion that the aspect of affairs is very grave .at Seoul There is much fear of riot of Corean soldiers. I have completed arrangements to send the company of marines overland by railroad at the critical moment; also about thirty-five an en and a Seid gun from this vessel at Chemulpo, if deemed necessary." The second message is as follows: "'Two officers, thirty-six men, left at 10 a. m. The remainder of guard is prepared if any demand. There is lit? tle change in the situation." MARINES ABRIVE AT SEOUL. Seoul, Corea, Jan. 6.-A detach? ment of thirty five marines from the United States steamer Vicksburg, now lying at Chemulpo, arrived here yester? day, a guard for the American lega? tion. Another body of seventy marines will arrive tomorrow. The United States transport Zaphiro is also at Chem, where Russia, Japan and Great Britain have each one man-of war. Quiet prevails here, bot the palace is heavily guarded by the Co? rean army. The movements of the Japanese troops and fleet are unknown here. A WARLIKE DISPATCH. Paris, Jan. 5.-The Che-Foo cor? respondent of the Paris edition of the New York Herald cables as.follows: Eight thousand Japanese troops are ready to land at Masanpho and their landing will probably mean war. A regiment of Cossacks is expected at Port Arthur. Reserves are being moved from Bla govyesnchensk (the capital of the Amur province, in Eastern Siberia,) to Tsitsihar (in Manchuria.) The position cf the troops in Man? churia is being rearranged, bot their location is kept a secret. Fewer gallons; wears longer; Devoe. What's.in a Name? Everything is in the name when it comes to Witch Hazel Salve. E. C. De Witt & Co? of Chicago, discovered some years ago how to make a salve from Witch Hazel that is a specific for Piles. For blind, bleeding, itching and protruding Piles, eczema, cut?, burne, bruises and all skin diseases De Witt's Salve has no equal. This hr.s civen rise to numerous worthless coun? terfeit.*. A?k for DeWitt'g-the genuin. Sold by J. S. Hughson &. Co. ISSIA UKO JIPI. Japanese Railroad Declines to Trans? port Russian Legation Euard. War Preparations Rushed For? ward by Both Countries--The instructions to the American Admiral. Seoul, Jan. 7.-A Kassian legation guard of 30 has been landed at Che? mulpo, but the Japanese railway has refused to transport it to Seoul, lt is said preparations have been made for the emperor of Corea to find an asylum at the French legation in the event of serious trouble. It is expect? ed that France and Germany will send marines here to.guard their legations. BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN RE? CEIVED. , Tokio, Jan. 6.-It is believed here that the Russian response has been handed to th? government, but the secret of its delivery has been jealous ; ly guarded and the nature of the reply . remains 'undisclosed. Minister of Foreign Affairs Koma ru called this afternoon upon Baron de Bosen, the Russian minister to Japan, N with whom he remained an hour and later he visited Premier Katsura when an extended conference was held. There is every indication now that further negotiations will take place, although it is expected that Japan will refuse to transfer the discussion of affairs to St. Petersburg if this is proposed. MARINE ENGINEERS FOR JAPAN. London, Jan. 6.-The party of marine engineers from the Clyde district engaged by the Japanese gov? ernment to proceed immediately to Japan, presumably for service on board transports, sailed for Japan yesterday. Another draft of Scotch engineers left Go van quietly for Japan a week ago. A detachment of 120 British naval pensioners and naval reserve men and ten British officers started for Genoa, Italy, today, to assist in the naviga? tion to the far east of the Japanese warships Kasage. and Niasin. The railroad station was crowded with sightseers, who manifested great enthusiasm. There were repeated cheers for the "gallant little Japan? ese.' 9 ; RUSSIAN WARSHIPS'MOVE. London, Jan. 6-A Tokio dispatch to Renter's Telegraph company says : "The Russian warships recently at Vladivostock are reported to have sail ed probably for Port Arthur. "Russia's reply has not yet been re? ceived by Japan. There is a strong, widespread tendency to doubt the re? ports cf the alleged' conciliatory character of the reply." UNITED STATES TO BE NEUTRAL Washington, Jan. 6.-^When Admiral Evans' fieet. was ordered back to its station from Honolulu, it was arranged that the cruiser squadron should stop at Midway islanci, where there is a cable station, 'to receive any instruc? tions the department might desire to send. These instructions were simply for Admiral Evans' fleet to await in? structions Lt Guam. It is expected that Adimral Evans will reach Guam in a few days and report his arrival to the department. It is the purpose of the department to cable to the admiral a special set of instructions to meet the present conditions in the east and these instructons will be delivered to bim at Guam according to the present programme. It is stated at the depart? ment tb*t they will show no discrimi? nation whatever as between the parties to any possible hostilities, but the admiral will be expected to so dispose his force as to maintain the appear? ance of strict neutrality as between the belligerents. THE JAPANESE PROPOSALS. Tokio, Jan. 6.-A high Japnese au? thority today made the following ex? planation of the status of the far eastern questions : "The statement that Russia has made concessions to Japan is not exact On the contrary, Russia, in the month of October, made certain concessions, which were accepted by Japan, subse? quently withdrew them and assumed an attitude which left the Japanese little hope in the way of reaching a satisfactory agreement "The Japanese government, con? fident in the declarations of disinter . estedness in Manchuria made by Rus? sia, and recognizing Russia's special interests in that region, wished to regulate, once for all, all questions in the far east, in the interest of future peace and tranquility. To this end Japan made the following propoasls: "1. Russia and Japan should mu? tually respect the independence and territorial integrity of China and Corea. "2. To recognize reciprocity Japan, the special interest of Russia in Manchuria; Russia, the special inerests of Japan in Corea. "3. To engage mutually not to in? fringe-Japan, the commercial rights and immunities acquired by Russia in Corea ; Russia, the commercial rights and immunities acquired by Japan in Manchuria. "In making the third proposition, Japan wished not only to protect her own rights in China and those of Russia, in Corea, but to consecrate by the principle of equality of treatment the commercial rights of all nations in Corea and China. "Russia declined the Japanese pro? positions and submitted a counter pro? position which contained a clause pro? viding for the creation of a neutral zone extending from the China-Corean frontier to Wongtan on the east ard to Pineyang on the west. This zone comprised almost a third of Corea. "This Russian proposition took from Japan-all guarantee of the protection of her rights in Manchuria aijd I sequestrated a considerable part of ! Corea, where, without contradiction, j Japan's interests preponderate, and I which every nation recognizes as being within the legitimate sphere of Japan. "The proposal exasperated Japanese public opinion. Japan could not accept the proposal." WAR DANGER LESS. Paris, Jan. 7.-The Revue Russ says that au the moment of going to press- the following was received from an authoritative source in St. Peters? burg : "The probability of war is decreas? ing. At the present moment Russia cannot make a Causus belli of a tem? porary landing of Japanese troops at a Corean port with the object of main? taining order." Paris, Jan. 7.-Official and diplo? matic circles here claim to be without information regarding the contents of the Russian reply to Japan, but the tone is distinctly pessimistic, and there are but slight hopes of a peace? ful exit from the position in which Russia and Japan find themselves. The diplomats are making inquiries as to the attitude of the Powers in case of war, that to be adopted by the United States being regarded as parti? cularly important. To the Associated Press the Japanese minister said to pay: "The attitude of the United States will mean much. She has negotiated a treaty with. China for the opening of three ports in Manchuria to the comerce of tbe world. These ports have been occupied by Russia and thus her treaty rights have been violated. "Japan is not guided by selfish mo? tives, but is acting in the interest of all nations. I hope the United States will clearly understand our position and will favor us with her support." AN UNEASY PEELING IN RUSSIA. London, Jan. 7-A dispatch from Tokio to Renter's Telegram Company says that the contents of the Russian reply are kept secret, but that in the best informed circles the impression is that it is unsatisfactry. Baron de Rosen, the Russian minister to Japan, and Baron Kamura, Japanese foreign minister, conferred yesterday at the Russian legation, where Baron de Rosen is still indisposed. An imprtant council was held today, at which were present ' he premier, the foreign minister and the ministers of war and marine, together with the chiefs and assistant chiefs of the staffs of the army and navy. The elder statesmen of Japan pro? bably will hold a conference tomorrow. Stocks, which recovered somewhat yesterday, fell again today. The general feeling here is one of uneasiness. ? POWERS LAND TROOPS IN .COREA. "'"London, Jan. 8.-The Daily Mail's Tokio correspondent learns that Russia bas made new demands, which it will be impossible for Japan to entertain. The correspondent says that all the Powers are landing troops in Corea, and that the British blue jackets land? ed at Chemulpo are expected to go to Seoul immediately. Constant telegrams are passing be? tween M. Pavloff, the Russian minis? ter to Corea; Baron de Rosen, the Russian minister to Japan, and Vice? roy Alexieff. RUSSIA'S BLACK SEA FLEET. Paris, Jan. 7.-A dispatch to the Patrie, from Constantinople, says Russia is negotiating with Turkey to , permit her Black Sea fleet, said to consist of seventy-six ships, to pass through the Straits of the Dardanelles. THE RUSSIAN REPLY IN TOKIO. Tokio, Jan. 7.-The Government is silent concerning the terms of che Russian rejoinder. A high authority here, however, says that the reply is unsat%afctory to Japan, especially in its features bear? ing upon the question of Corea. He says that the Kassian Government in its communication expresses a desire for a peaceful settlemant of the mat? ters in dispute. Japan has taken the reply under consideration, and if con? vinced that Russia's protestations are honest and that there is a chance for peace, she will continue the negotia? tions. At the same time the ministry is unqualifiedly opposed to a long delay. It is becoming apparent that Japan would resent any intervention upon the part of any of the outside Powers in the extremity of the crisis* It is thought possible here that the United States might-intervene. Such intervention, the Japanese say, would be unjast and only create delay, which would be advantageous to Russia. LATER REPORT. Tokio, Jan. 8.-The attitude of Japan towards the response of Russia is still undefined. ?Premier Kasura, the minister of foreign affairs, the minister of war, the minister of finance and the minister of naval affairs had a council yesterday afternoon, lt was decided that the cabinet confer with the older statesmen before deciding on a course of procedure. It is manifest that Russia's proposals are unsatisfactory. It is believed that Russia will make concessions in one direction and impose new conditions in another. The Japanese nation is deeply stirred. Public sentiment i favors the abandonment of negotia I tions, believing them to be useless, and urges a resort to arms. SIBERIAN RAILWAY NO GOOD. Pekin, Jan. 7.-Major Nathan, an officer of the British army, who was second in command of railway trans? portation in the Transval during the Beor war, has arrived here. He traveled over the Siberian Railway with the special view of ascertaining the possibilities of the road for the transporation of troops and supplies in the event of war. Major Nathan made careful observations and collect? ed a great amount of data. His opin? ion, based on his observations, is that the railroad would break down, and that its administration would find it? self hopelessly confused within a week under the stress of war emergencies. "WAR CANNOT BE AVERTED." Pekin, Jan. 7.-Gen. Yuan-Sbai Kai, commander-in-chief of the Chineso army and navy, sent his foreign adviser, Chas. Denby, Jr., to Pekin to investigate the report as to the probability of war. Mr. Denby has repored that according to the best opinions obtainable, based on diplo? matic information, war cannot be averted. RUSSIAN CRUISER LEAVES BREST. Brest, France, Jan. 7.-The Russian cruiser Almaz, of 2,385 tons, leaves here tomorrow for the far East. SITUATION IN ST. PETERSBURG. St. Petersburg, Jan. 7.-The foreign ministry has received a dispatch from Tokio saying that Baron de Rosen, the Russian minister, presented Russia's reply to the Japanese Cabinet yester? day. The Russian ofici?is were invisible today, owing to it being the Russian Christmas holiday. The situation ap pez ?rs to be unchanged. Diplomats today reiterated tbat war with Japan was not likely. The people generally are showing uneasiness. All classes of the unofficial would welcome any peaceful solution. The crisis occasions remarkably little comment among the general public. AMERICAN INTERESTS IN COKEA. Washington, Jan. 7.-United States Minister Allen, at Seoul, Corea, has cabled the State department, under today's date, that the Russian marines who were landed at Chemulpo, and who were refused transportation to Seoul over the Japanese Railway, have reached the capital, marching over? land. It is understood that the purpose in sending American marines in such haste tc the Corea capital ahead of all European marines was because of a desire to protect not only the Ameri? can legation at the Corean capital, but also the poperty of the Chemulpo Electric Railway and the electric light works, in both of which Americans are interested largely. There are other large American in? terests in Corea, in fact, it*is said at the State department that they are perhaps more important than those of any other nation. TAFT AND MARQUIS ITO. London, Jan. 8.-The Daily Mail's Tokio correspondent says: '"Governor Taft had a secret conference with the Marquis Ito this afternoon at the United States consulate in Yokohama. I understand that Governor Taft as? sured the Marquis that the United States will observe a friendly neutral? ity towards Japan in the event of war, and that if necessary it would grant the use of American ports in the far East to the Japnese fleet." A NAVAL BATTLE IMMINENT. Port Arthur, Jan. 7.-Via Che Foo, Jan. 7.-Several ships left here at mid? night for the purpose of intercepting a Japanese squadron of four iron clads, which, it is understood, is now approaching Corea, for the purpose of stepping six Japanese coal-laden ships from Japan, destined for Port Arthur, and cancelling their charter to a Rus? sian firm here. There is a normal movement of troops in both directions on the rail? way. The Port Arthur defenses are com? plete, and the authorities are confi? dent. London, Jan. 8.-The insurance of the Japanese cruisers Niasin and Kas aga, which were built at Genoa and bought from the Argentine Govern? ment, has been completed after con? siderable difficulty. The policies have been so arranged as to permit the cruisers to go by the way of the Suez Canal, Cape Horn or Cape of Good Hope routes, as the circumstances of the moment may dictate. Paris, Jan. 8.- The Associated Press learns that, in the opinion of the French Government, there is still a chance of avoiding a conflict between Rnssia and Japan, as a result of a concession made by Russia in her latest note. The dispatches which have come to Paris from all quarters today have been most pessimistic, and the hope? fulness of the Government is in strong contrast with them. It appears that Russia's concession relates to the re? cognition of the preponderance of the interests of Japan in Corea. This has been the crux of the question between the two Powers ap to the present moment. Just bow far the concession goes it is impossible to learn, but the effect in Tokio, according to the in? formation obtained, has been more satisfactory than the press dispatches show, and it is believed the negotia? tions will continue. CONFER WITH LORD LANDS? DOWNE. London, Jan. 8.-A special dispatch from Tokio, under today's date, after recording the arrival of the Russian reply adds : "Diplomacy has not said its last word, and there are still hopes that hostilities may be averted. From the Russian legation it is announced that the negotiations continue. ' The Russian ambassador, Count Benkendorff, and the Japanese minis? ter, Baron Hayashi, visited the foreign office today, and had half hour confer? ences with Lord Landsdowne, to whom the text of the Russian reply to Japan was communicated. The British Government is continu? ing its efforts in the interests of peace. ROOSEVELT AS A PEACEMAKER. Washington, Jan. 8.-Representative Slayden, Democrat, of Texas, intro? duced a resolution in the House today requesting the President to tender the good offices of mediation of the United States to Russia and Japan The re? solution says: "Whereas, warlike difficulties are now threatened between Russia and Japan, which countries, as well as the United States, are signatories to The i Hague peace convention, "Resolved, by the Senate and House j of Rspresentatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, That the President be requested to tender the good offices of mediation of the United States to Russia and Japan, with relation to their present dispute, and to remind them, in accordance with The Hague peace convention, that the permanent Court of Arbitra? tion is open to them." NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE. Tokio, Jan. 8.-The Japanese Gov? ernment has practically determined to continue negotiations, lt is dissatis? fied with Russia's terms, but does not feel warranted in issuing an ultimatum or breaking off negotiations, and will make another effort to secure their modification before resorting to force. . It is anticipated tbat the discussion will consume a few weeks, during which interim a breach of the peace is very improbable. WILD RUMOR OP OVERT WAR. London, Jan. 8.-The Kobe corres? pondent of the Daily Express sends a scare rumor to the effect that a colli? sion between the Russian and the Japanese fleets has taken place near the islands of Tausbima, in the Strait of Corea, This rumor is not menioned in any other source, and, in view of the fact that the Japanese Government is exer? cising a censorship over all news con? cerning naval matters, it may be safe? ly disregarded. HONG KONG TROOPS AROUSED. Hong Kong, Jan. 8.-A detachment of two hundred and fifty men of the Sherwood Forresters, (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire reigment,) forming pa .-t of the garrison of Hong Kong, has suddenly been warned to be in readi? ness for active service. The destina? tion of the troops has not been divulg? ed. The authorities refuse all informa? tion on the subject, but it is presumed the troops are going to Pekin or Seoul. The detachment is ready and their transport arrangements have been completed. FOREIGN CRUISERS AT CHE? MULPO. Seoul, Corea, Jan. 8.-An Italian cruiser has arrived in the harbor of Chemulpo and a German war ship is expected there. The legations are all guarded by detachments of marines belonging t$ various nations. "; It is anticipated that in the event of a military revolt the Emperor will take refuge in one of the European legations. TO MORE JAPANESE WAR SHIPS. Genoa, Jan. 8.-When it became known that theNiasin andKasaga, the war ships built here for the Argentine Republic and purchased by Japan would depart tonight, there was great excitement through the town and crowds of people flocked to the harbor to bid farewell to the ships. The commanders of the Niasin and Kasaga have leceived sealed orders, which will be opened on the high sea. At the last moment the departure of the war ships was delayed to await the receipt of money from the Japanese legation at London, but it is expected the vessels will sail early tomorrow morning. Mr. Wm. S. Crane, of California, Md., suffered for years from rheumatism and lumbago. He was finally advised to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which he did and it effected a complete cure. For sale by China's Drug Store. The grand master of a Masonic order was invited to lay the corner-stone of the new court house at Flint, Mich., but the union demanded that before he could handle the trowel he should take out a union card, declares an ex? change. It is difficult to decide, some? times, whether certain labor unionists are more fools than knaves. --?-?? i Wonderful Nerve Is displayed by many a man enduring pains of accidental Cuts, Wounds, Bruises, Burns, Scalds, Sore feet or stiff joints. But there's no need for it. Bucklen's Arnica Salve will kill the pain and cure the trou? ble. It's the best Salve on earth for Piles, too. 25c, at J. F. W. DeLorme's, Drug? gist. Wbon the South Carolina legislature meets^^fext veek, it might be well for the doorkeeper to take up the gnus as the members go in.-Augusta Chron? icle. ? Vest-Pocket Doctor. Never in th3 way, no trouble to carry, easy to take, pleasant and never failing in results are De Witt's Little Early Risers. 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J., Jan. 7.- Ruth Cleveland, the eldest child of Ex-Presi? dent Grover Cleveland, died at the Cleveland home today very unexpect? edly, the immediate cause of death being a weakening of the heart action during a mild attack of diptheria. Dr. Wy co ff, the attending physician, said that Miss Cleveland had been ill with a mild form of diptheria for four days, and that the heart affection was not anticipated. The Cleveland household is grief stricken over the death of the eldest daughter, and many messages of con? dolence are being received. The pri? vate school which Kath attended has been closed for the reot of the week ont of respect. President John N. Finley, of the College of the City of New York, Mr. Cleveland's personal friend, has come here to make all arrangements for the funeral.. The interment will take place tomorrow. In response to many inquiries former President Cleveland gave ont the followiing statement to? day : M After a few days1 illness, which began with an attack of tonsilitis and developed yesterday suddenly in diptheria, our eldest daughter, Ruth, died today suddenly.'?. Ruth Cleveland was born? on October 3,1891, in her father's residence, at 681 Madison avenue, New York, after Mr. Cleveland had served his first term as President. She was named after Mrs. Cleveland's grandmother, and as "Baby Ruth," was a great favorite in Washington society during her father's second term in the White Honse. Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland have four remaining children. It is now understood that it was the child's illness that prevented Mr. Cleveland's attendance at the dinner to Mayor McClellan in New York on January 4. The funeral services will be held at the Cleveland home, conducted by the Rev. Maitland Bartlett. Mr. Cleve? land, with President Finley, of the College of the City of New York : Dean Andrew West, and a few intimate friends, will accompany the body to Princeton Cemetery, where interment will take place. It is said the other children show nb signs of diptheria. SHORT ANSWER TO COLOMBIA. A Request to Go to the Devil Couched in Diplomatic Terms. Washington, Jan. 7.-Gen. Rafael Reyes, the Colombian special envoy, has received the answer of the Wash? ington Government to his note, charg? ing the United States with open viola? tion of the treaty of 1846. The answer, which was prepared by Secretary Hay,, though couched in the most diplomatic terms, and ex? pressing the wish of his Government to deal justly with Colombia, is an em? phatic refusal to reopen the Panama question. Prior to the receipt of the reply Gen. Reyes wrote to the State depart? ment, requesting that the correspond? ence be transmitted to the Senate for its consideration. 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