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ISfei if: - . .... ' xxx WILMINGTON J.- C.-APRIL 29 1904. 01. 00 PER TEAR. - TWO POINTS .Japanese Have Forced a Passage Across the Yalu STRONG FORCE There Are 100,000 3Ien in the Japa nese Armies, and the Russians on the Manclmrlan Bank Are Infe rior in Strength A Statement of the Crossing of the Yalu, Obtained From the General Staff Vice-Admiral SkyrdlofT Leaves St. Peters burg for Moscow Jaoaneso Troops Repulsed Near Luzavena, But Their Losses Not Known General Kuro patkin is I'll1 pared For the Japa nese. St. Petersburg, April 28. 3:50 A. M. Disappointment prevails in StJ. Petersburg: that no official dispatches giving details of the operations on the Yalu river have yet been made public. The press dispatches are so meagre as to becloud, rather than enlighten the people, who are hourly awaiting news. The Associated Press has obtained from the general staff the following clear statement of the situation: "Before beginning the passage of the Yalu. the Japanese evidently completed the concentration of two armies along the river, commanded by Generals Kuroki and Oku. Each army is composed of three divisions and three reserve brigades. The to tal force is 100,000. The Russians on the Manchurian bank of the river are inferior in strength. "Having perfected the essential preparations, the Japanese, without waste of time, commenced the pas sage of the river, and the -Russians realized that it would be impossible to prevent their crossing. "The Japanese front extended from Wlju as far as Piek-Tong, over eighty miles. We faced the possibility that they would cross at a score o places, and all we could hope was to harass and impede the crossing, for every day pained enabled us to push our preparations and bring up more men. There are only two instances in his tory where an army was unable to cross a river that of Nepoleon at Aspern and that of Prince .Eugene of Savoy, at Lech. Both failed be cause of floods. The Yalu proved no exception to the established rule. "We know that the Japanese crossed at at least two points. Their lirst attempt to force a passage near Chand-Che-Kow, 20 miles above Wiju, near Siapoussikhe, on the Pous sikhe, a tributary of the Yalu, was successful. This is important, be cause a road leads from Siaopous aikhe northeast to Kwan Tien, which commands one of the roads to Muk den. "It is evident that the Japanese devoted most of their attention to crossing near AViju. The river here is divided into several islands by channels, the largest of which is 6amalindo. Above and below Wiju, the river was bridged at three pointo. Up the 6tream near Sindlagou the Japanese were watched by a email detachment of Cossacks, but the enemy was practically unopposed. At Turenchen, lower down,- our outposts directed a fire from a field piece so successfully that they destroyed the moorings and wrecked the pontoons. "The enemy was thrown into disor der and suffered considerable loss. Still further down the stream the Japanese proceeded to make a third attempt at crossing. "We do not think that the Japanese will attempt to land at Takushan or Tatung-Kau, now that they have crossed the Yalu. The object of such landings has been to cause a diver sion, so as to enable the Japanese to cross the river. Takushan Is not a good strategic point. The roaa leading therefrom Is bad and troops can only be supplied with great ditti cultv. "With regard, to future operations we cannot speak. The Russians will not show their hand at this stage, but will continually harrass the ene mv, choosing their own time for bat tle." A military expert who is particu larly Impressed with the importance of the Japanese crossing near" Siao possikhe, said that the use ofthe road therefrom would enable the enemy not only to march upon Muk den, but to outflank the Russian position at Feng-Huan-Cheng and cut off any of General Rennen ItampfFs cossacks, who may have gone to join the attack on Gen-San. MORE h Transport Blown Up and 600 Men Drowned. Paris, April 28. The St. Petersburg correspondent of The Journal reports that a Russian submarine boat ' has sunk a Japanese transport, which was conveying 600 men to Korea, and that all the troops were lost. Jananese Forces Repulsed. Llao Yang. April 27. The Japanese "troos which crossed "the YrJu north of Euitjiou (Tchangd Jiou)? charged, dur ing the night of April 26th-27th. Trie Russian position near Lizavena, a vil lage on the Manchurian bank of the Yalu. They were repulsed but their loss is not known. Two gunboats steamed up the river to the support of the Japanese when a Russian field battery at Amizan opened upon them, resulting In a duel which lasted for twenty minutes. The Rus sian fire was too hot and the gunboats were forced to turn and steam out of range. The Japanese were facilitated in crossing by their occupation of the Is land of Samalinda, Report of a N Japanese Reverse. St. Petersburg. April 27.-6:29 p. m. The general staff believe, that one of the Japanese columns, while attempting to cross the Yalu river at Turenchen, sus tained severe loss, owing to unexpected shelling by a Russian battery from the opposite bank which destroyed the Japanese pontoons. The Japanese, the general staff says, tried to cross the river at 6 or 7 different points and suc ceeded only at one point. The staff has no further news. The crossing of the Yalu river by the Japanese forces did not impress the Russians in view of the reports of th ensuing Japanese reverse. These re ports became more persistent at noon and caused an all round rise in prices on the bourse, but, so far there has been no confirmation of them officially. Kuropatkln Prepared For the Japa nese. Chicago, April 27. A special to The Daily News from New Chwang says: "If official Russian advices from Muk den can be relied on, General Kuropat kin's deployment is so far advanced that it covers the very aines th Japa nese purpose to occupy. Should thr Japanese succeed in driving the. Rus sians north, the Muscovite line of de fense will extend from New Chwang to Llao Yang and from Llao Yang to the. Yalu river. The Russian generals pro fess confidence that the Japanese can cope with the widest flanking operations the Mikado's men are likely to under take, "When these operations begin, say the muscovites. Kuropatkins counter strokes will bring down the 'Japanese scheme of offense like a house of cards. The continued delay on the part of the enemy is a great surprise to the Rus sian. Orders to Correspondents. Port Arthur. April 27. The ' regula tions to be observed by war correspon dents with the Russian army were published in today's issue of the Novi Krai. Correspondents of foreign news papers must have letters of recom mendation from their governments to the Russian foreign office and every correspondent must promise in writing, not to divulge secret dispatches or crit icise the orders of those in command, and must similarly agree to give a true account of events and avoid irrespon sible reports. All messages will be censored. Japanese Crossing the Yalu. Paris. April 27. A dispatch to, the Temps from St. Petersburg says: "The Japanese continue to cross the Yalu river in small squads. The Rus sian tactics seem to be not to seriously oj.pose these preliminary movements. "The staff of the ministry of marine gives credence to but does not positive ly confirm the report that the Vladi vostok squadron sank two Japanese transports bound from the island of Sakhalin." Successful Trials of Submarine Boats. Port Arthur, April 27. The situation here and in this vicinity is today un changed. The successful trials of the submarine boats here are regarded by the No vi-Krai as opening fresh pros pects for active operation on the part of the Russian fleet. Skrydloff Leaves For Moscow. St. Petersburg, April 27. Vice Ad miral Skrydloff left St. Petersburg for Moscow today. His departure was marked by scenes similar to those which accompanied the farewells of other commanders. Admiral Skrydloff was sprinkled with water from the Miraculous spring of St. Zeraphim. the hermit of Saroff. and was given amu lets and an ikon. BASEBALL. The following games were postponed on account of rain: American Ceaxrue Games. At Washington Washington-Boston,. At New York New York-Philadelphia. At Cleveland Cleveland-St, Louis. At Detroit Detroit 5, Chicago 3. Detroit. April 27. Robinson .put the game out of doubt in the eighth inning when with the score1 tied, his triple sent in two runs and won for Detroit. The score R H E Detroit 5 S S Chicago 3 6 3 Batteries: Donovan and Wilds; Fla herty and Sullivan. Time 1:27. Umpire O'Loughlln. Attendance 1,300. National League Games. - At Brooklyn Brooklyn-New York. At Boston oston-Philadelphia. At Pittsburg Pittsburg-St. Louis. At Chicago Chicago 5, Cincinnati 2. Chicago, April 27. Errors, both bat tery and fielding scored all the runs in today's game. The score R H E Chicago 5 8 2 Cincinnati 2 5 4 Batteries: Lundgren and Kling; El liott and O'Neil. Time 1:40. Umpire O'Day. Attendance 2.800. Southern Leanie Games. At Atlanta Atlanta-Nashville, no game, death Cargo. Atlanta's third basemen. At Memphis Memphis 4. New Or leans 1. At Montgomery Montgomery 14, Birmingham 7. At Little Rock Little Rock 2, Shreve port 2. South Atlantic Xjeague Games. At Savannah Savannah 1, Charles ton 0. At Augusta Columbia 3. Augusta S. Atlanta, Ga., April 27. Owing to the death from pneumonia of Robby Cargo, Atlanta's third baseman, the Nashville- Atlanta game scheduled for today was postponed. The body of Cargo was shipped to Pittsburg for burial today. the members of the Atlanta and Nash ville teams acting a3 honorary escort t the train. . MORE COTTON Supply Must Be Increas ed and the Cost Reduced LABOR QUESTION An Address to the New England Cot ton Manufacturers Association Resources of the Southern Cotton Belt Must Be Developed Past Dis astrous Twelve 3Icni2is May Prove a Blessing Relief of Labor Diffi culty May Gome Through Iraml' gration cf Asiatic Labor Theo. II. Price Makes a Speech. Boston, Mass.. April 26 In his-annual address to the members of the New England Cotton Manufacturers association which 'began Its yearly con vention here today. President Herbert Walsley said . that one of the rnost pressing questions engaging the atten tion of the cotton world today was that of the development of the resources of the Southern cotton ibelt. He held that it wtas essential to the interests of the United States, as a Producer, man ufacturer land exporter of cotton, that the supply from our fields Ibe increased and Its cost reduced, so as to retain an enormous source of wealth to the coun try. He expressed the belief that the trade would never be free from "unlaw ful high prices, speculation and unsat isfactory and harmful fluctuations, un til there is an ample supply of the raw material." Mr. Walmsley thought that the result of the disastrous twelve months just passed with, its shortage of cotton and its speculative manipulation would ul timately prove a blessing in disguise for the entire manufacturing: world. It was not unreasonable, he said to anticipate a revival of trade at remun erative prices an da return to a long period of prosperity. Speaking of the labor tproblem, the President said it might be a. lonsr time before a uniform rworklne diay was established in the United States, but-when the necessity for it was aroused, it would inevitably come. He pointed out that the margin of cotton manufacturing was so small that such a difference as exists in the working hours in different states, par ticularly 'between the north and south. was enough to compel a removal to the fiJouth where there ore longer labor days, or else a. suspension of business altogether. Mr. Walmsley said that It would ap pear that relief may come through im migration from Southern Europe for the development of the cotton fields. He suggested that the economic neces sity might become so pressing' as to justify and even demand "the importa tion of some form of Asiatic labor; for Instance, the Japanese. The opera tives he said, were the chief sufferers from the lack of raw material and the situation had become intolerable. Theodore H. Price of New York read a paper upon 'The Ootton Situation' in connection with .which he referred to an alleged breach between producers of cotton and the purchasers. He said that he did not believe any such antag onism existed, 'but thought there was a bitter feeling towards speculator. Mr. Price held that the American spinner is in a position to exert a tremendous power in restraining immoderate spec ulation and in establishing a stability of values. CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING. Mr. and BIrs. Neill A. Thompson En tertain Members of Tlieir Family and Friends. (Special to The Messenger.) Ashpole. N. C. Aprn 27. Mr. and Mrs. Neill Alford Thompson, of Ash pole, on yesterday evening from 6 to 10 o'clock hospitably entertained mem bers of their family and a host of friends lnv honor of their golden wed ding on the fiftieth anniversary of a happy half century of married life. Husband and wife are 77 and 8 years of age, respectively, and upon the oc casion just celebrated they recsived many happy congratulations upon their remarable preservation and evidences of good health. The hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. Thompson was attrac tively decorated for the anniversary and on elegant wedding supper was served by the genial host and hostess. A number, of very- handsome presents in pure gold and gold coin were re ceived. As a result of the happy union of fifty years there were present to Klad- den the household of the venerable couple upon their wedding anniversary, alt but two of the family of six sons and three daughters Messrs- C B. Thompson, A. S Thompson, J. E. Thompson. G- W. Thonvrson. Mrs. P. B. Thompson and Mrs. N. A. Oarter. all of Ashpole; Mr. T. R. Thompson, of Atlanta, Ga,, Dr. N. A. Thompson, of Whitevile and Mrs- W. T. Fisher, of Parkton. N. C. The two absent ones were Mr. T. R Thompson, commercial agent of the S- A. L. at Atlanta, who was detained on account of the sudden death of, his brother-in-law. Dr. John Stancell, of Rockingham, and Mr. C- B. Thompson, who could not be present on account of sickness. THE TARIFF Animated Debate in the House Between Par ty Leaders MR LITTLEFIELD Replies to Bourke Cockran's Recent Speeches In the Debate on the Tariff Question Both Sides of 'the v House Were at Times in a Great Uproar" and Very Enthusiastic. Conference Reports on Several Appropriation Bills Were Adopted The Senate Considered Reports of Conference Committees, and Passed Bills on Which There Was No Objection. -Washington, April 27. The atten tion of the Senate was devoted to day to consideration of reports of conference committees, set speeches, passage of bills, to which there was little or no objection, and an execu tive session. The session began at 10 o'clock in the morning and continued until 8 in the evening. Final confer ence reports on the sundry civil, gen eral deficiency, postoffice and the military academy ' appropriation bills were agreed to practically without opposition. Speeches were made by Mr. Cullom on the conduct of . for eign affairs by Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt, by Mr. Teller on the public land question, and by Mr. McLaurin on the old age pension or der and trusts. Mr. McLaurin contended -that the pension order 13 nothing less than legislation by the executive branch of the government and therefore un justified and unwarranted. Mr. Mc Laurin said that of the 318 trusts, the administration had proceeded against only one. He criticised Mr. Roosevelt as an unsafe man for tha Presidency. When the conference report on the postoffice appropriation bill was pre sented. Mr. Clay and Mr. Gorman expressed regret that the Senate con feres had found it necessary to elim inate the Senate provision permitting rural free delivery carriers to take subscriptions for newspapers, and Mr. Simmons objected to the striking out of the Senate amendment proviu ing that the condition of roads In any proposed district should not be al lowed to prevent the establishment of rural free delivery routes. Mr. Frve called un and asked con sideration of the bill creating a mer chant marine commission. Mr. Bai- lev indicated a disposition to object, saying it was his opinion that the commission would devote itself to the collection of data in the Inter est of a ship subsidy bill. But Mr. Frye replied that in all probability the result would be a recommenda tion of discriminating duties. Mr. Bailev then withdrew his objection and the bill was passed. Mr. Lodge stated that he wouia like to bring up the Philippine bill providing there was' time. He askea Mr. Allison what was the prospect of adjournment. Mr. Allison said that xn so rar as appropriation bills were: concerned, there could be an adjournment to morrow. T understand that one important conference must be dis posed of before we adjourn the bill relating to the canal zone. I learn it is absolutely essential that it shall be passed in some form at the pres ent session." T understand," remarked Mr. Lodge, "that there ought to be some Panama legislation before we ad journ." "So I understood." 'answered Mr. Allison. v A resolution authorizing the con tinuation, during the recess, of the inquiry in thejight of Mr. Smoot to his seat in the Senate was favorably considered during the day. After passing a number of pension bills and other minor bolls the senate at 11:02 adjourned until 12:30 p m. tomor row The . House. Washington, April 27. The House to-day adopted the conference report in the general deficiency, sundry civil, military academy and postoffice appropriation bills and late in the day was the scene of an animated debate on the tariff question, in which Messrs. Littlefield, of Maine; Wi'liams. of Mississippi; Clark, of Missouri, and others took part. Mr. Littlefield replied to Mr. Cockran's recent speeches, declaring that the New Yorker in his advocacy of free trade had descended to villificatlon and vituperation and had added no thing t the sum of human knowl edge. He a&ed the Democrats if they stood on the. speech of Mr. Cockrn. "the new risen leader of the Democracy." He further In quired of the Democrats if they ap proved or disapproved of Mr.- Cock- , ran's propositions. The Republicans and the country, he said, wer en i titled to know. He 'directed a spe I cific question to Mr. Williams if he I apnrovert of Mr. Cockran's 'policy, i Mr. WiKiam remained .silent. -) Mr. Littlefield then sought a reply : from Mr. Clark, of Missouri. ' Mr. Clark set the Democrats fran tic by eaying that when the Hou should give him an hour he would make a reply "that will knock some J he said, could reply "yes or "no" J to one hour of "cheap demagog ry." Screams of approval came from the Democrats at this utterance. "The gentleman from Missouri wants one hour to indulge In vlllln cation and vituperation." retorted Mr. LUtlefieM. Mr. Littlefield pressed his demand for a categorical answer from any other man on the Democratic side. Mr. Baker, of New York, arose. A great uproar went up from both sides of the House. "Will the gentleman yield," he excitedly asked. . "No." said Mr. Utliefield, "fools rush in where angels dare not enter." Mr. Littlefield was drawn into a lively colloquy with Mr. DeArmond. of Missouri, much to the gratification of the Democrats and the apparent amusement of the occupants of the galleries. Mr. DeArmond said he would venture to gratify Mr. Little field to some extent. He was inter rupted with cries of "yes" or "no from the Republican. Continuing: Mr. DeArmond said that if Mr. Littlefield wanted infor mation as to the Democratic posi tion, he would say that the position of the Democrats was to take off or to lower the duties wherever those duties sheltered trusts. "Bah. Bah. Bah!" came from the Republican side. Mr. Littlefield called unon Mr. De Armond to say whether he did or did not agree with Mr. Cockran'n views. Democratic applause cTeeted Mr.. De Armond when he said the Democratic party would declare for a revision of the tariff "so as to drive from shelter the trusts who are now robbing the public." He then wrought the Dem ocrats up to a high pitch of enthusiasm When he asked Mr. Littlefield to an swer yes." or "no" as to whether the Republicans would drive out the trusts. Mr. Littlefield, amid Democratic jeers and, laughter said he would answer when he got ready. Mr. Williams replying to Mr. Little field. Inquired If protection was not a subsidy, indirect. The Republicans, h charged subsidized anything, under the Plea of raising the wages of labor. "And yet," he added," you ' denounce as a socialist, an anarchist, a radical or an agrarian any man that would in troduce on this floor a Dill directly to raise wages out of the United States treasury." He then asked the direct question of Mr. Littlefield if he endorsed the ad ministration of President McKinley "yes" or "no." "Yes." answered Mr. Littlefield. ' 'Every word of it," Mr. Williams further Inquired. "Yes," was the reply. Mr. Williams then reminded Mr. Littlefield that they stood together against the spirit of colonialism and said if he (Williams) had said yes or no, simply to the inquiry as to whether he approved the Cockkran speech he would not have been telling the truth. In the whole he (Mr. Williams) en dorsed the Cockkran speech, but in some particulars he dihered with it. Mr. Littlefield, he added, knew "that there was not only nobody trying to make a campaign on free trade, but he kfiows bs a matter of fact that there could not possibly be any free trade in the United States." Mr. Williams inquired of the Repub licans if they were going out on thf? issue 'borrowed from the gamblers table of standing pat," and why the President was hurrying up Congress and tryinjg to get rid of it The Dem ocrats, he said, had been charged with having no principles or Issues. "The only trouble is. he said, "that your policies of inaction and malaction have been growing up around us until they are so numerous as to constitute a wilderness that we can hardly find our way out of." Vociferous cheering from the Demo crats greeted the minority leader as he eat down. A resolution offered by Mr. Grosvenor for general leave for all members to print was voted down, 106 to 134, the Democrats voting with the majority. At 6:25 the House took: a recess until 9 o'clock tonight. The House tonight passed the bill for the transportation of army supplies in American vessels 123 to 93. The con ference report on the emergency river and harbor bill was adopted. The House at 1 o'clock took a recess until 10:30 o'clock tomorrow. The usual scenes incident to ap proaching adjournment were enacted. Many Republicans retired to the cloak rooms and sang patriotic songs. Sever al solos were sung, each of which was loudly applauded. EDUCATION IN THE SOUTH. ILrnorts of" FMihl Di 1 Several Sections State Aid For Libraries Commented On. Birmingham, Ala., April 27. The feature of to-day's conference for ed ucation in the south was the reports of the field director's work In the several sections of the south. The reports were embodied in papers on various subjects and showed that the work had been eminently successful. An innovation in the work, which was widely commented on, wa.3 the installation of libraries in the schools of North Carolina by the aid of the state. It is understood that Mr. Ogden, president of the conference, has ex pressed the desire to resign at this session, but leading men in the. con ference say that he wlil be prevailed upon to accept a re-election-Addresses were made by Dr. Charles D. Mclver, president of the State Normal College of North Car o'ina; Dr. H. B. Frissell. principal of Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va.; Dr. Charles W. Dabney, jpret-fld'ont of the University cf Tennessee; Dr. Edwin ; A. Alderman, president of ' the Tulane University. New Orleans. "The Practical and the Literary in National Life" was discussed by Mr. C. A. Smith, professor of English in the University of North Carolina. An address was made also by Gov ernor Montague, of Virginia- Greensboro Instructs For S ted mart. f Special to The Messeenger-) Greensboro, N. C-. April 27 At Dem ocratic primaries here tonight. Charlei M. Stedman was imanlrrxmsly endorsed for Governor, delegates named and every delegation instructed to vote aa a unii for his nomination. AGAIN FAILS Nomination of Crum is Not Confirmed By Senate - ALL HOPE IS LOST Republicans Argue That the Prcsl lent Will Be Warranted in Making Another Recesa Appointment An Extra Session of the , Senate to Consider tlio Cram Nomination Will Probably Not v Matrrialljo Several Specclra Were Made For and Against Confirmation. Washington, April 27. The nomina tion of William D. Crum to be collector of the port of Charleston. S. C. was considered today In executive session of the Senate lasting from 4:35 p. m. tt 9:15. The failure to confirm tha ap pointment resulted. At the conclusloa of arguments by Senators Galllnger. Spooner, Hale and Aldrlch for confir mation, and Senators Daniel, Latimer. Gorman and Clay against confirmation. Senator Cockrell suggested the, SenaU to proceed to legislative business and the suggestion was adopted. Senators Spooner and Daniels on op posite sidea of the question, made the principal speeches. The former defen ded the Republican policy in relation to free and equal citizenship, without re gard to racial prejudices, and the latter declared that the policy of elevating negroes to high positions was contrary to the established Jaw of centuries that the Anglo-Saxon race is the chosen people to govern the world. After the doors were closed. Senator Gallinger. who had charge of the nom ination, called attention to the several times the nomination had been sent to the Senate and the long period it had been prevented from coming to a vote. Senators Latimer and Gorman discuss ed the question of Senatorial courtesy. saying that Senator Tillman, who is opposed to the nomination, is now ill at has home in South Carolina and unable to be present. Senator Spooner then contended that the Republican party should not be "asked to surrender its convictions as to the rights of man; that the negro is held to be a citizen and as such is entitled to participate in the government. He said the negro had been a good citizen, had not been . lacking in soldiery or in any form of defense of the country, and that it is asking too much of the Republican party to put it in the position of aban doning the policy of civil liberty, which he said was the chief significance and the foundation of the party. In reply. Senator Daniel declared that the appointments of negroes to high po litical offices, such as that to which. Crum has been named, sets the race dreaming of its rights inconsistent with the position of negroes In society, and inflicts more harm than good on both races. He said such appointments tend to make the negro arrogant and offen sive in bearing and inflame the race prejudices in the south and all places where negroes reside In great number. At this point. Senator Cockrell. said that it was apparent the question is a difficult one but he doubted not that the good providence eventually would point the way to a solution consistent with the desires of the whites and the inter est of the blacks. That time, he said had not arrived, however, and be pro posed and the Senate decided to'resume legislative session and to take up the pension calendar. Senator Cullom called up the. treaty for the arbitration of pecuniary claims between the United States and South American republics, but after a brief discussion action was postponed until, tomorrow. The Crum nominations dies with the' adjournment of the present session, but the action of the Democrats in taking a position which Republicans term a filibuster, they argue will warrant the President in again making a recess ap pointment. Talk of Extra Session to Confirm Cruni's Nomination. Washington, April 27. Senator Al'l son. Aldrich and Spooner had a con ference lasting more than an hour to night with the President on the situa tion in Congress at which the Crum nomination, Panama canal government legislation and other matters. Includ ing the suggestion of an extra session of the Senate to consider the Crum nomination, were discussed. All the Senators on leaving the White House said an extra session of the Senate was very unlikely. Senators Allison and Aldrich said they thought final ad journment would occur tomorrow. When asked if Crum's nomination would be. confirmed, Mr. Allison replied "not if we adjourn tomorrow. Agreement on the Panama Canal BIO. - Washington. April 27 The conference on the hill for the government of tha Panama canal zone reached an agree ment late tonight. This agreement in corporates the provisions of the Hou4 bill, with slight verbal amendments making the president's authority mors specific and the first section of the sen ate bill which provides for taking pes- session of the canal strip and the pay- ; ment of J10.000.000 therefor, to the gov ernment of Panama The report will be presented to each house tomorrow and its adoption will remove every ob staelo to the adjemrnment of congress. n
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