North Carolina Newspapers

ry 1! THE NEWS claims a larger list of actual home subscribers and advertisers than any other TWO papers combined. It brings results to advertisers when all other mediums fail. rl VITTTO TMT1T A TTT v NK N"p BESIDES GIVING the greatest amount of local news, The News gets the full day and night ser vice of the Associated Press, the greatest newsgathering' organiza tion in the world. La VOL. XXIX-NO. 4607 CHARLOTTE, N. C.v FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 8, 1904. PRICE: 3 CENTS o NEWSo B- FOR BOLL WEVIL The Money to be Immediate ly Available-Senator Mor gan's Great Speech on the Panama Canal and the Treaty. The Detailed History of the Insurrection Does not Square With the Presi dent's Representations The Postal Fraud Cases. (Special to The News.) "Washington, Jan. 8. The House passed without a dissenting vote a bill authorizing the Secretary of Agricul ture to use during the present fiscal year $250,000 to eradicate the boll weevil and other cotton destroying in sects. (A. W. Hughes.) Washington, Jan. 7. The House Cinimittee on Appropriations met to day and reported a bill which makes the sum of $250,000 available for a fight against the ravages of the boll weevil in Texas, and other cotton growing States, to be expenued under the direction of the Department of Ag riculture. Mi. Hemenway, chairman of the Appropriations committee, ob tained unanimous consent for the con sideration of the bill tomorrow morn ing. The bill amends the current appro priation ?,ct for the Department of Ag riculture by providing that of the $500, 000 available under that measure for the eradication of the foot and mouth disease among cattle, $250,000 should be used for fighting the boll weevil. The money is to be immediately available, and shall remain so until June 30, 1905. Senator Morgan took the -floor - on the -Panama matter when-the -Senate convened today, and when" asked bv Mr. Spooner, of Wisconsin, whether he understood the" venerable Senator from Alabama to say that we could not law fully recognize Panama as a de facto government until( Colombia had relin quished sovereignty, Mr. Morgan stated that Colombia had the right to consider recognition under other cir cumstances as premature and an act of war. "And I am compelled to say," said Mr. Morgan, "that tomorrow if the United States government should with draw its fleet and marines from the Isthmus, or confine their operations to the protection of the railroad, and to the passage across the Isthmus, Colom bia would march in and capture those eight men who organized the Panama government, and drive them and their following of foreigners, negroes, In dians and Chinamen from the Isthmus. Under such conditions the position of the United States would havebeen hon orable, dignified and wholly consistent with her rights under the treaty of 1846. Our position would have been in accordance with the teachings of Washington, Adams and other author ities that have ben quoted here." Mr. Morgan had read an article Lorn a New York newspaper, purport ing to give the detailed history of the insurrection in Panama and the crea tion of an independent government. He said he had caused the article to be read because it contained the charge that two officers of the United States had participated in the secession, and because the President had said that no officers of the United States had taken part in the uprising. lur. Morgan said the charge should be accepted as a THE FUHERAL OF RUTH CLEVELAND Simple Service Conducted at the Family Residence by Pastor of the First Presby terian Church-Many Mes sages of Sympathy. (By Associated Press.) Princeton, N. J., Jan. 8. The funeral oi Ruth Cleveland was held at the fam ily residence this morning. The ser vice was brief and simple conducted by Rev. Maitland Bartlett of the First Presbyterian church. In addition to the family a few closest friends of the family were present. The interment at Princeton cemetery was private and took place immediately after the ser vice. At the request of her physician, Mrs. Cleveland did not go to the ceme tery. Among the hundreds of messages or' condolence from friends was one OUARTE P.1ILLIDH APPROPRiATbU from President Roosevelt. fa ni 4 l J v a a s i rfut ue dKi UTneb Department now is that the trial ofj ",s namon is un August W. Machen. Diller B. Groff, I Ranged. Samuel A. Groff, George E. Lorenz and ! . (By Associated Press.) Martha J. Lorenz, indicted in connec- J Miami, Fla., Jan. 8 General Gor tion with the Post Office Department flnn. tv- investigaton, will be begun next Mon- I dn s condltlon this morning is un day morning before Justice Pritchard changed- He 1S resting quietly, and a jifry in Criminal Court No. 1. General Gordon's physician issued It is expected that a large number of ' a bulletin at noon regarding the con persons will attend the trial as spec- ftifri nf ha . TT , tatcrs, and the United States Marshall dltl0n of the Patleat- He ha for the District of Columbia, through very Quietly since early morning. He his chief deputy, will make the usual has taken brandy and milk and other arrangements tor tne accomodation comodations will also be provided for a limited number of newspaper corres- pondents. j The President sent to the Senate to. dav the nomination of John D. Phelps . to be postmaster at Plymouth, N. C, i and that of Jnhn T. Mathpsnn for Tiost- ! master at Wadesboro, N. C. ! That Johnson county. N. C. had at , least one man who was considered "loyal" to the urton is evidenced by House Document No. 332, which is en titled Letter From the Assistant Clerk of j tV. rnrt r.f PliimQ TraTKUTUttine a rvofthi SXJSt ZZ'U 7 ti,- w e5r,QC Administrator of Arthur Pierce, De ceased, Against the United States." The Court of Claims by its Clerk John Randolph asserts that this case being a claim for supplies or stores alleged to have been taken by or fur nished to the military forces of the United States for their use during the late war "for the suppression of the rebellion," the court, on a preliminary j inquiry, finds that Arthur Pierce, the person alleged to have furnished such j supplies or stores, or from wnom tne j river craits are swept rrom tneir moor same are alleged to have been taken, j ings and today there is great danger was loyal to the government of the from the piling up of immense fields United States throughout the war. j of ice through which the ferries have The claim in this case for supplies i to cut their way. or stores alleged to have been taken noA-u TTT "TTZri,,, , x, by or furnished to the military forces ! PREACHER FOR , PENITENTIARY. of the United States, for their use during the late war, was transmitted to the court by Committee on War Claims, House of Representatives, on the 2nd day of February, 1897. On a preliminary inquiry the court, on the 16th- day of .March, 1903, found that the person alleged to have furnished the suplies or stores, or from whom they were alleged to have been taken, was loyal to the govern ment of the United tSates through out said war. The case was brought to a hearing on its merits on the 20th day of April, 1903. Gilbert Moyers, Esq., appeared for claimant, and the Attorney Gen- i eral. bv E. C. Bradenburg, Esq., his asistant, and under his direction, ap peared for the defense and, protection of the interests of the United States. Snipes in his petition made the fol lowing allegations: That he is a citizen cf the United States, residing in Johnson county, State of North Carolina, where de-! cedent resided during the late war of ; the rebellion; that at different times during said period the United States forces, by proper authority, took from I PiDrro n ti q rtorm a ctcr ctfiroc anI rrnn- - - the use of the United tSates army, as follows: horses $250.00 barrels of corn, at ?5 .. 60.00 10 bushels potatoes, at $1.50 per bushel 15.00 Firewood used by troops . . Blacksmith tools 100.00 j 20.00 j 100 pounds flour 8.00 ! 2 bushels corn meal 2.50 i pounds lard, at 25 cents ; per pound 6.25 - 50 pounds lard, at 25 cents per pound, 12.50 Total $474.25 The court upon evidence, and after considering the briefs and arguments of counsel on both sides, made the following finding of facts: "That there was taken from Pierce at Boon Hill, Johnston county, North Carolina by Sherman's army property of the kind and character above de scribed, which was reasonably worth the sum of $366, and that no payment appears to have been made for these articles." DIETRICH RELEASED. The Judge Told the Jury to Say Not Guilty and the Jury Did as They Were Told. (By Associated Press.) Omaha, Jan. 8. United States- Sena tor Pritchard has been released from custody. Judge Van Devender in structed the jury to bring in a ver dict of not guilty and the District At torney filed a noil pros in the other cases against the Senator. In Dietrich decision Judge Vande vender sustained demurrer of Diet rich's counsel which was to introduce evidence on the ground that Dietrich vas actually a Senator when the al leged bribery took place. The effects of the decision is that a man not actu aly a member of Congress till he has taken the oath of office at bar of House to which he was elected and therefore is not amendable to the law as -a member of Congress. MILITARY NOMINATIONS. Chaffee to be Lieutenant Gen Kobbe to be Major-General. (By Associated Press.) Washington,' J.n. 8. The President sent to the Senate today the nomina tion of A. R. Chaffee to be Lieut. General cf the Army-yice General Young, to be retired, and Ex-Briga- Jr i ttt . Tr.tv ... i i dier-General W. A. Kobbe to. be Ma - jor-General, vice Chaffee. r i m . twtKAL wns 00 m0N'iTur iiyinii CTATinu No" " j I Ht UlllUll 0 I ft I lUil light nourisbmeilt and seems a little stronger . At present ms temperature is 101, pulse 96, still weak and irregul lar. He begins to evince interest in ,.llrrnmrti. buri0unaings- , DOMINGO AGAIN. T. The Government De Facto is About to (By Associated Press.) San Domingo, Jan. 8 The town of banpedro de Macronis has been recap- tJIhLi?TnJn?at and Sa-in .d,e" xiycu jjui i. msui gems in me - toia messenger to au- suggesting a compromise on The messenger was arrested and proposition not answered. News from the interior more favorable to this government. ICE FIELDS THREATENING. Piling up of Ice Where the Ferries Have to Cut Their Way. (By Associated Press.) New York, Jan. 8 The ice fields of Hudson River and New York Bay are very troublesome to navigation. Many Rev. A. B. Cherry Found Guilty of Subornation and Perjury. (By Associated Press.) -Winchester, Tenn., Jan. 8. Rev. A. B. Cherry has been found guilty of subornation and perjury and sen tenced to three years in the peniten tiary. He was indicted for an attempt to secure insurance on furniture de stroyed by fire which he never pos sessed. Cherry brought his brother into the case under an alias and induced him to make false affidavits. , SCHOOLMASTER ASSAULTED. He Had Whipped a Pupil and the Stu- dents Assaulted Him Condition Critical. ,;r-- (By Associated Press.) Huntington, W. Va., Jan. 8. Prof. Runyon of this city, who teaches two miles from here was assaulted by his students last night and beaten into insensibility. He previously had whip- ped a pupil. His condition today is crit Congressman Griggs Guilty. (By Associated Press.) New York. Jan. 8. After deliberat- ititr frtrrv-fiv mimitps n nirv found former Congressman Edmund H. Driggs guilty of accepting money to procure a contract between a private company and the government while serving as a member of Congress. The jury recommended mercy. In response Judge Thomas said the recommendation was eminently fitting as Mr. Driggs had conducted himself y.'ith dignity and, because he undoubt- edly violated the statute imwittingly, Jude Thomas said he believed Mr. Driggs was only guilty in a technical sense. In charging the jury, Judge Thomas said: Did Mr. Driggs tender services to the Brandt-Dent Company in connection with a government contract? He had a perfect right to give his services grati utiously, but if he was a congressman elect and received compensation there fore, then I charge you that he is sruiltv." The defense took exception to this point. Judge Thomas said: "I wish. I could inflict a sentence without imprisonment, but cannot under the law. I shall make the sen tence as light as I possible can. You, Driggs, are free to come and go as you please. Warships Gather. (By Associated Press.) New York, Jan. 8. A fleet of war ships is. assembing at Colon presuma bly for the purpose of making hostile demonstrations against Colombia, says o worairi iiiRnatfh from Panama. The authorities will insist on the with drawal of the Colombian army now lined up across its border this side of the Atrato river. Naval officers feel certain that it is the intention to com pel Colombia either to withdraw her troops or fight. All the warships due at Colon before Tuesday are prepared to start immediately for Titumati or Cartagena. It is believed in colon tnat the Colombians are ready to fight. Reimer Released. (Bv Associated Press.) Cripple Creek, Colo., Jan. 8. Charles ti Dnin. rotiMoontaHvp rtf the Rvan- Whitnev interests in the Portland gold rnir.P wa! arrested by the military Wednesday has been released by order of Col Verdeckburg who apologized for it. . ' mi, Via cave was made w?tvmit nnthnritv from him. " """ Flurrv in Camphor. (By Associated Press.) v,ow v";t Tnn a The war scare has " Vrt n flnr'rv in the camphor market, Jacan main source of the world's sup- ! OttyAU-, mam L.uuiv.1- u ' piy reported to have forbidden any further exnort for the present. HMMIG JAN. I9TH I plan to issue five million three year The Corporation Commission i collateral trust bonds Informs Mayor Brown To-1 A slayden resolution. day That Tuesday 19th has "If"3 0ffice f United J o i j j States to Japan and Russia. Been Selected and the (By Associated Press.) Hparinb' tn hp in PhnrlnHp i nearing to Dp in unarioae. ! The union station matter is again j tender the good offices of the United up for consideration and this time ! States to Russia and Japan for media scmething is going to be doing. tion. bv this country. v Mayor P. M. Brown received a let- . SOME RAILROAD RUMORS, ter this morning from Mr. H. C. j Brown, clerk of the Corporation Com- j mission, in which it is stated that the commission will hold a meeting in Charlotte Tuesday, the 19th. of Jan uary, at which time- the petition of the city of Charlotte in. the matter of a union station will be heard. The letter containing this inf orma- ei uuiiiaiuiiig mis mivruia- ; tion was received by. Mayor Brown this morning and is as follows: ; Raleigh, Jan. 7, 1904. Hon. P. M. Brown, Charlotte, N. C. Dear Sir: The matter of the petition of the city of Charlotte in reference to a union passenger station will be called for a hearing at Charlotte at 11 o'clock a. m., Tuesday, the 19th day of January. Very respectfully, H. C. BROWN, - - Clerk, The Corporation Commission - is composed of Franklin McNeill, chair man, and Messrs., Rogers i and Bcd 'dienfield. ' ' l. It is more than probable that all the members of the commission will ; be present when Charlotte's union sta tion will be talked over. :'' The matter of a union station for Charlotte has not been . talked . of much of late. The city authorities have been wait ing on the Corporation Commission to act, and now that this step has been taken the subject will be revived and with renewed interests. GOOD SEA MANNERS. The American Squadron Will Not Get into the Naval Mix; Up. (By .Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. .8. Tb.e Navy De; partment this morning , received a cablegram from Commander Dilling- nam at Porto Plata, San-Domingo, that the Morales gunboats delivered an ultimatum threatening to bombard Porto Plata after 24 hours notice. With the concurrence of the capatain of the British Cruiser Pallais he made a representation to both sides to which they -agreed that one shal not bombard and the other shal not fire on the gunboats. All fighting is to be confined to the land side of the town, Interests are secure. ANOTHER CANAL ROUTE. Senator Scott Asks For the Investiga tion of the Darien Canal Route. (By Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 8. When the Sen ate convened today Senator Scott of W. Va., offered a joint resolution pro viding for the investigation of the Darien Canal route which has never been carefully investigated by engi neers said and thatu the tunnel which is necessary is not impracticable. He asked the committee on inter-ocenic canals for an early report on the re solution. Editor Goodwin Dead. (By Associated Press.) New York, Jan. 8. Park- Goodwin, from 1837 to 1853 editor of the New York Evening Post, of which he again became editor a few years later, and well known as editor and author of several books, died in this city, aged 88 years. IT MARRIED SAYSTHE COURT A Divorced Woman's Re-Mar riage Declared Annulled After Two Years on the Ground That the Divorce was Illegal, ' (By Associated Press.) New York, Jan. 8. After a union of two years the marriage of Mrs. Charles Dodee to Charles Morse. banker and former Dresldent of the American Ice Company, has been an- nualled by the Supreme Court justice of Bischoff on the ground that when she became his wife she haG not been legally divorced from her first husband, It annears that Mrs. Dodxc married I Charles Dodge, a hotel proprietor of ! A1oo Ho HTol, 90 1C77 Tn 1 8Q ! Atlanta, Ga., March 28, 1877. In 189S i rIta nhtninerl a riivrirpp And in IflOl she obtained a divorce and in 1901 i married Mr. Morse. Recently Dodge had the decree set aside on the ground had been illegally obtained in that he was not properly served with a notice c tl, T1 4,. m K ot nriv. of the suit. Dodge is said tot be at pres ent in New Orleans. SEABOARD ISSUES BONDS. Plan approved to Issue Five Milion j Three Year Collaterel Trust Bonds, i (By Associated Press.) New York, Jan. 8. Directors of . Seaboard Air Line today approved the WashmstCX1' Jan- 8 In the House today slayden of Texas introduced resolution requesting the President to Interesting Talk Heard About the Depots. A rumor was current in Charlotte today that Superintendent Horace Baker, of the Southern, had resigned, and that he would probably be made assistant to General Superintendent McManus with headquarters in Greens boro. Another rumor was to the ef- 1 ii -r tit , . , , , r. 't,-0' w VVlUlli l,J o utVVU 1111 TT (.1IO. As Mr. Baker was out of the city, The News man could not confirm eith er of the rumors. It has been talked for sometime that Mr. Baker would soon be promoted; that the Southern's officials would soon find a step higher for him. Charlotte would regret exceedingly to lose -vir. Baker. He and his family are loved and very much admired by our people. He is unquestionably one of the best railroad men in the service of the Southern, and deserves the rec ognition spoken of. It has been a matter of much spec ulation in Charlotte today as to whq the Southern Railway will appoint as successor to Superintendent P. I. Welles, of the Columbia division of the Charlotte, Columbia & Augusta road. The resignation of Superintendent Welles came in the nature of a sur prise to the Southern officials. Mr. Welles has been superintendent of the Columbia division since the res ignation of Capt. V. E. McBee, which was about 8 years ago. He is an ex ceptionally good railroad man and the Columbia division will miss him. : Cabinet Discusses. 1 (By Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 8, The Far East situation.was.discussfid at a cabinet meeting today, consideration being given to the movements of the Asia tic squadron which is to be shaped so as to emphasize the neutrality of this country in the event of war be tween Russia and Japan. After the meeting it was announced that a cablegram was to be sent to Admiral Evans on his arrival at Guam tomor row to proceed to Subig Bay, it being i desired that the American navy shall observe "Good sea manners so as not to get into Japan or Russia waters. Senate Today. . (By Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 8. Senate commit tee on Foreign Relations today con tinued the consideration, of Panama Canal treaty. Amendments suggested by Democrats provoked extended com ment by Morgan and Bacon. It became apparent that suggestions for altera tions will not be confined to the Dem ocrats. The purpose of strenthening the convention is shown by a number of Republicans though no definite amend ments are offered. The effect of discus sion will be to delay final action with out materially advancing arguments for or against it. SHAWL CAUSED DEATH. Prevented Women form Hearing Ap proach of Train. Sarah Brewer and her daughter, Cora Brewer, were the women who met their death at the railroad cross ing near Bessemer City yesterday af ternoon. , The mother was driving, the buggy and a thick shawl was .ied tightly around her ears. This, it is said, was the reason the woman did not hear the approaching train. The Gastonia Gazette says: The body of the girl who was about 17 years old; was carried about 75 yards beyond the spot and was badly mang led. The body of the mule also was mangled and the buggy completely de molished. The older woman was still breathing and moaning when Dr. D. A. Garrison, of Bessemer City, arrived a few minutes after the accident, but nothing could be done for her. She died in a short time. . Sectiohmaster T. B. Terrell and his crew were eye-witnesses of the tragic accident, being engaged at work on the track near the scene. At this crossing the track lies in a cut and the wagon road makes a curve. The crew saw ? the women approaching in the busrsrv" and vainly endeavored to ! warn them! The older woman had her head tied.-'up in a shawl or cloth and could' not hear. Evidently neither of them was expecting a train and it is also probable that the engineer failed to blow the signal for tne crossing. j ' ; I That Lot Drawing. : The receipts of . cotton at the city1 platform today amounted to 27 bale i rind tho hest TiriCP. WflS- lSi. For the ! and the best price was WA. For the ! same day I last year .? the receipts it amountM.to 50 bales and the best price, was 8. The cotton situation remains about ,. ... (- l rtr-ua fn nr-a tnai-lrot - as on yesterday. ; The was a little quiet today. The future market EARLY MORNING FIRE. Home, of Engineer Hill Partially De stroyed by Flames. The:fire department removed a call from box 46 this morning at about half fcast five. "The wagons from the depart ment "on East Fifth street went cut fort but as the alarm was turned in a second time all the companies an swered. The fire was in a residence occupied by Engineer R. B. Hill of the S. A. L. Railway. When the company arrived Kauway. When the company arrived the whole of the lower part of the hniiRft xim shlfl7P onrl t Vi r flflmoo wprA ) house was ablaze and the flames were licking the side of the house on their way up to the roof. A good deal of I wood had been stored under the house ; and the heat from this was becoming i intense. Fortunately there was a plug j near by but by the time the water was j turned on nearly tne wnoie or tne roor had been destroyed as well as pirt of the kitchen. After this it was only a short whiie before the fire had been extinguished. The fire is supposed to have started by coals dropping from a stove and burned through the roof. None of "the furniture was destroyed by the fire but some was damaged by water. The News learns that Mr. Hill car ried $900 insurance on his dwelling but had none on his furniture. The dam age to the building, it is thought will be covered by insurance. PRAISE FOR CHIEF IRVINE. Insurance Commissioner Young Writes Congratulatory Letter. Chief W. W. Irvine of the fire de partment has received the following letter from Insurance Commissioner James R. Young: Raleigh, Jan. 6, 1904. Capt. W. W. Irvine, Chief of the Fire Department, Charlotte, N. C. nar Sir! I see bv the newspapers that your report for the year 1903 dement is growing less and less and shows a good record of our depart- conditions are very grave. Japan de ment. I want to congratulate you upon Cld.ed not to buiy the Chilean war this and request that you will send mo SJ"P. for which negotiations have been a cony of vour report if you have one started. At the legation it is said that . 7 7 -i j.! Shins h0112ht rp"nrHv fiwm A pnntea at. any ume, Very Truly Yours. , , J. R. Young, Insurance Commissioner. Barn Burned. A barn on a place, about two miles this side of Matthews belonging to Mr. H. G. Harper, of the John M L Scott Drug Company, and occupied by Mr. Sam Thompson, was razed to t'thel ground, last Wednesday night. In the lower part cf the building were sev eral mules, which escaped with no in jury. Mr. Harper estimates his loss at $200, and also says that he has every reason to believe - that it was the work of a fire bug-Who probably turned the mules loose when-he com- New York, Jan. 8. The amy is'iex mitted his crime as he does not see cited, says a Herald dispatch front Port how they could have gotten out other- j Arthur. However the higher officers wise. are remarkably calm, believing . the Shopton Notes. Misses Maud Hayes and Bessie Grier have returned to Due West after spending the holidays at home. Miss Emma Coffey, of Spartanburg, spent Christmas here with friends. Mrs. A. M. Harris has returned from Laurinburg, where she has been visit ing Mrs. W. DeB. McEachin. Miss Minnie Marks is visiting Mrs. J. B. Spratt Think They Have a Clue. The police think they have a clue cs to the party who took $61 from Miss Nettie Briard at the Y. W. C. A. rooms on West Fifth street. So far, they wi:l not disclose any names but The News man learned this afternoon that about $40 cf the money has been spotted. To Acquire Another Store. The News learns this afternoon that Sarratt & Blakely, the North Tryon street grocery merchants have pu chased the stock of J. M. McLaughlin & Co., c6rner Church and Stonewall streets. The new owners will conduct the store. continue to ' To Name a Cashier. At the meeting cf the directors of the First National Bank to be held next Tuesday a cashier will be named. The News has been unable to learn one f XSaSSm Xrnonttat rte fe . w anthor new casmer w.n Cotton. While Officer Diike was talking about his grand drawing up in New York State this morning, Officer Earn hardt told about a lot he drew down in Florida. He ascertained afterwards that his lot was at the .bottom cf one f those deep, clear lakes in Southern Florida. Mr. Duke thinks probably that his will be located some where about the middle of Long Island Sound. Taft and Janan. (By Associated Press.) Washington, Jan. 8. A cablegram received today from Governor Taft at Tokio says he was greeted by the Ja panese Emperor with the greatest consideration and cordiality. Refer ring to the publication in a London paper that Governor Taft promised at titude of United States be friendly Ja pan in event of hostilities and thatj J .ch:. a conclusion migh have beenj Mirawn Dy Japanese ouu.im Taft's affable manner, but it is he aid not commit mis guvei ! any policy not being an omcer ui im, President, he ! btate department nor rresiueut hnA nn rfj-ht. tf SDeak Officially IOr the had no government. - apanese vessels be accoraea specwi fl . , ft portiand today for h ,h state anrl War Departments, s ish Coast after coaling to GROWS NEARER RUSSIANS fXCITEO, JAPS RETURN HOME tl n i ri rt N8 DNllSn Uhannell SflUad ' . - ron bails for Spain That the Mediterranean Squad ron May Leave by Suez for tha Far East. The Note From St. Peters burg Hopes Thatthe United States and England Will Intervene- Ominous News From Japan. ? (By Associated Press.) London, Jan. 8. The text of the Russian reply to Japan's last note has Uea received bj the Japanese LeSuS here. It will be presented to foreign omce later In the day by Minister Hayashi. At the Legation the opinion held is that the reply is entirely op posed to the main Japanese conten . tions and it is said their relations will ; be broken off. Minister Hayashi said i to the Representayie of the Associated i Press: "After reading the reply, all we can sav is that the hope of a peaceful set- ships bought recently from Argentina are expected to sail today for the Far East hv W3T nf tha British Regiment Warned. ! nng .ong. Jan. s. A detachment 1 r V -""Z"" r?"' "r'Z . gong Kong hasuddelV been 'ed to be in readiness , for active service. Destination of troops has not been di vulged. Authorities refuse all infor mation on its subject but it Is presnuV-- ed troops are going to Pcwon "or Beonl. The detachment is ready d transport arrangements have be f tx completed, - . , - j : P.ussian Army Excited. Japanese are only demonstrating: St. Petersburg Abuse Japan. New York, Jan. 8. Nearly all per sons here take the view that . Japan's conduct toward Russia is that of a p&iigbty child, cables the St Peters burg correspondent of the Herald. She baa constantly been told in the press not lo be so foolish; not to waste mon ey in the impossible task of fighting Russia, and so on. In a long article cn the alleged folly of Japan's preten sions the Gazette says: "What can she do to hurt Russia She must take one f hj5 stynne- fortresses: sav Port Ar thur but &hQ wlll jqujre ten times mnitarv force than she could yer Dring to bear to accomplish such a feat We tnmit however, that Eng- jand America will intervene, to prevent Jaran from taking any such mad steps as that of maKing war upon us." .. v ' Faint Hope of Peace. London. Jan. 8 A special dispatch from Tokio under today's date, after recording Russia's reply, adds: "Diplo macy has not said its last wuru, uuu there are still hopes that hostilities may be averted. From the. Russian le gation it is announced that the nego tiations will continue' , Japs Going Home. Los Angeles, Cal-, Jan. 8. It is es timator! tht bv the end of this month over a thousand Japanese will . have gm, bac from Cmorn.a to Japan Thov hiivft been called by tne eaici-oi - eoDSul at San Francisco, AT THE 1ST It is Said That the, United States Will Insist on the Withdrawal of the Colom bian Army Now Lined Up Across the Border. (By Associated Press.) London, Jan. 8 The British home the Span- the full ca- itv TJle fleet wju thus be in readi- MninfP the Channel Sauadron in the event trje miter is oemB i. ' to fil1 UJ . & vacancies in the Mediter- squadron should these vessel! I all call juunuiuu . . . J. lO TQCt" be ordered thence to the Far East WAR WARSHIPS GAT HER 1