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THE MORNING OBEGONIAN, MONDAY, FEBETJABT 22, 190. NEW WAR CLOU Turkey Is Enraged at Montenegro. . 1 CAlf fflVftWlMt VASWKWllMs Af 1 the Republic of Panama, bat intimating a dpslre to extend that recognition Joint ly -with the government of Chile in order that it might carry greater moral force. The official paper says the foregoing- lacks foundation, for the Mexican government has addressed no note on the subject to the government of Chile. It has done nothing more than endeavor through its representatives to ascertain the sentiment and policy of other governments of this continent regarding the matter 'without endeavoring to act In concert "with any of them. SAYS SHE BROKE TREATY Her Minister Recalled From Montenegrin Capital. BULGARIA MAKES STATEMENT She Insists on Desire for Peace and Accuses Turkey of Trying to Provoke War New Turkjsh Cruiser From Cramp's. CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. ZL The dip lomatic relations between Turkey and Montenegro are strained almost to the breaking point, and the Porte has with drawn her Minister from Cettlnje. The whole trouble grew out of the trip of a Montenegrin war vessel up the Boy- ana River. This action, according to the Turkish Foreign Office, was in direct -vio lation of the treaty of Berlin, and Ahmed Fevzl Pasha, the Turkish Minister, with his entire legation staff, was recalled. "What further action Turkey will take has not as yet been decided xm. POSITION OF BULGARIA. She Desires Peace, but Turkey Trlea to Provoke War. PARIS, Feb. 2L M. Zoltovitz, the Bul garian agent In Parts, made the follow ing statement today: "I can give the most formal assurances that Bulgaria has more than ever resolved to do nothing to compromise the peace. It is with great satisfaction we have seen the powers elaborate a plan for reforms in Macedonia, and we wish, without any res ervation, the reforms realized. Above all. at this moment, when the powers are fol lowing with anxiety the events in the .Far East, Bulgaria will avoid doing any thing that would cause the belief that she proposes to profit by the crisis. The Bui garlan people have unanimously expressed warm sympathy for Russia. "It is unfortunate that Turkey persists In her regrettable hostility. Besides the annoying police measures she has taken against our people, our commerce suffers serious obstacles; and finally, the contln ' tied concentration of Turkish troops along our frontier and the mobilization of troops at strategic points is menacing us." M. Zoltovitz said there is a war party In Constantinople which has a preponderat Ing Influence, and quoted from consular reports to the effect that the Turks fear a military insurrection If war with Bulgaria Is not declared. "In the light of these facts," M. Zolto vitz concluded. "It is natural that Bul garia, too, should be preparing." The Turkish Embassy is authorized to state categorically that the Ottoman gov ernmcnt has not given any orders for the mobilization of troops. '-' It is understood the powers are consider lng simultaneous representations to Con" stantinoplc and Sofia to compel a limita tion of armament. HURRIED TO TURKEY. Cruiser Built at Cramp's Will Try Guns on Voyage. PHILiAD1;l.PHIA, Fob. 21. Tho cruiser Medjedla, built for the Imperial Ottoman navy at Cramp's, is under hurry orders to got home. She will leave here on March 1 and will carry her own flag. It had been intended to take the vessel to Constantino pie and deliver her there to the Turkish naval authorities, hut a change in this plan was found necessary and the 6hjp will be put in commission and unfurl her flag at this port. Captain Ransford D. Bucknam, of Cramp's shipyard, who will take the cruiser across, has been commissioned, a Captain In the Ottoman navy, and will put her in commission. It will also be neces sary to commission the other officers. The Medjadia will leave port fully ready for a naval engagement. Her guns, all of the latest pattern in use in the United States Navy, were made at Bethlehem, Pa. All are practically in place. The mag- azln.es are to be filled with ammunition as if for a war cruise.. As soon as the cruiser reaches the sea, the trial of all her guns will be begun. This will be made practically thorough. In view of the haste with which tho builders have been charged to deliver the ehlp, only two stops will be made on tho long run to Constantinople. The trip will require about 20 days and It may be that a final speed test will be made somewhere off tho Ieland-of Crete. The exact cause of the hurry orders has not yet been explained. Peace Restored In Albania. CONSTANTINOPLE, Fob. 2L Shemshl Pasha has telegraphed the Porte that or der has been restored in North Albania and that the Albanians are dispersing. KING EDWARD IS LAME. Stumbles While Inspecting Cruiser Cumberland and Injures Leg. NEW YORK. Feb. 22. While Inspect ing the cruiser Cumberland. King Edward has been much inconvenienced by the in juries resulting from a fall, says a dis patch to the American from Portsmouth, England. The King visited Portsmouth in the course of a social Inspection of the naval stations and decided to make a detailed tour of the Cumberland. He was walking under the armored deck when, although the ship was brilliantly illuminated with electric lights, the King's foot struck the sill of a compartment door and he stumbled and pitched forward. In his fall he injured his leg, but. when assist ed to his feet, declared the hurt was slight. He limped ashore almost unaided. but later complained of pain. First Cabinet of Panama. PANAMA, Feb. 21. Dr. Amador, who was inaugurated first President of the Re public of Panama yesterday, has appoint cd the following cabinet: Minister of Government and Foreign Relations Thomas Arias, Conservative. Minister of Justice and Public InstruC' tlon Julia Fabrega, Conservative. Minister of Finance Francisco Esprllla, Liberal. Minister of Public "Works Manuel Quln- tero. Liberal. Mexico's Attitude to Panama. MEXICO CITY. Feb. a. The govern ment omciai urfca.li ucuira - uiai iuuiLu has addressed a note to Chile expressing EBICTION WITH CHINA. Japan Demands Expulsion of Rus sian Gunboat From Shanghai. SPECIAL CABLE TO THE LONDON' TIMES AND PORTLAND OREGONIAN. SHANGHAI. Feb. 2L There Is a possi bility of complications arising over the action of the government in consenting to permit a Russian gunboat to be dis mantled and tied up here to wait the end of the war. Last evening the Japanese Consul per sonally -visited the Chinese Governor of Shanghai and demanded that he direct the Commander of the Mandjur to leave the port in 24 hours. The Taotal (Governor) went at once to the Russian Consul and told him that the warship must leave port within a reasonable time, as It was a vio lation of neutrality for her to remain, even though her guns were removed and she wer. tied up for the remainder of the war. The Russian Consul replied that he had no authority to order the vessel to sail and referred the Chinese officers to the Russian Minister at Pekln. Later he informed the Taotal that the gunboat was in the harbor under an ar rangement approved by the Chinese gov ernment and that she must be allowed to remain. Under the arrangements, he declared. the Mandjur was to be considered a. non combatant and would remain stationary through the war. The Japanese Consul was notified of this arrangement and expressed his dis satisfaction In emphatic terms: He de clared the action of China in permitting the vessel to remain In port was without precedent and in direct violation of neu trality. The Japanese Consul maintained that the presence of a Russian warship In a neutral port was prejudicial to the re-establishment of regular merchant serv ice with Japanese ports. The Taotal has taken no action on this latest protest. FIRING NEAR PORT ARTHUR. Russia Fears Torpedo-Boats Gar rison Confident of Victory. PORT ARTHUR, Feb. 2L-Sounds of desultory firing at sea are heard almost nightly and this morning firing was again heard. This is doubtless due to the attempted approach of Japanese torpedo boats, but nothing serious has developed. The garrison Is in excellent spirits and is firmly convinced of the ultimate success of the Russian arms. The Novkral prints a long article invok ing historical precedents to prove the Il legality of the Japanese declaration that fuel and victuals will in all cases be treated as contraband of war. The paper describes Japan's attitude as presumption and urges tho neutral powers to disre gard It. TO PREVENT JAPS LANDING. But Russians Are on Defensive and : Try to Raise Battleships. CHEFOO. Feb. 2L The Russian forces in Manchuria are so far acting entirely on the defensive. Extensive preparations are being made at Dalny, Port Arthur. NIu Chwang and Lla Yang to prevent the threatened landing of the Japanese troops. A big force of men Is at work on .the damaged vessels In the Port Arthur har bor and efforts are being made to raise tho battleship Retvizan. The supply of fresh vegetables and beef In Port Arthur Is getting very- short and speculators are endeavoring to secure steamers to run the blockade. Japanese Do Not Fear Offensive Movement French Action at Jibuti Condemned ' Kai ser's Offer to Mikado. SPECIAL CABLE TO THE OREGONIAN. LONDON, Feb. 2L The Tokio dispatch of the London Times confirms the report published Sunday morning that the Si berian squadron of the Russian navy had again left Vladivostok. The four armored cruisers are apparently trying to locate the Japanese lnterlsland cables in order to cut them and thus Interrupt communi cation between the various military cen ters. The correspondent states that while the indications point to the fact that Russian land forces have penetrated south of the Yalu River, yet they do not Intend to in augurate an offensive movement Immedi ately. Rather, It is believed, the Russian commander Is simply taking the usual pre caution of sending out strong scouting parties to protect his front, and. If pos sible, to locate the Japanese advance. Regret Is expressed In Japan at tho at tltude of France In not enforcing the neu trality principles of International law. By permitting the Russian squadron to re main at Jlbutll, France permitted the es tablishment of a secondary base by Rus sia on French territory- It is announced that a change has been made In the Japanese Cabinet whereby the position of Home Secretary, which has been vacant, has been filled. At the re quest of the Emperor, it is said, Count Yosklawa has accepted the portfolio Count Inoyouye has been made a personal adviser to the throne, thus giving him direct access to His Majesty at any time. The Qllkado has addressed a message of congratulation to Rear-Admiral Nag!, who commanded the destroyer squadron which made the night attack In the face of a snow storm on the Russian squadron In Port Arthur harbor on Sunday, February 14. Emperor William of Germany has sent a direct message to the Mikado, in which he tenders for the use of the Japanese wounded the German hospitals at Yoko hama and Klaochou. This action is most appreciated throughout the empire. AFTER JAPANESE SHIPS. Russian Fleet of Destroyers Stops British Steamer in Red Sea. ADEN, Feb. 2L The Peninsula & Ori ental Company's steamer Mongolia en countered on Saturday night, 450 miles north of Aden a Russian battleship and four torpedo-boat destroyers. After the vain attempt of a destroyer to cut oft the Mongolia, all the warships gave chase, but. being unable to overtake her. they signaled her to stop. The Mongolia obeyed and a destroyer, after a close scrutiny, signaled: "Beg to be excused." The fleet Is evidently hoping to capture Japanese ships. ALL MILLER'S EFFORTS FAIL. Japanese Refugees Have a Weary Time at NIu Chwang. YINKOW, Feb. 2L All United States Consul Miller's efforts to arrange for his representative to meet the Japanese refu gees at Nlu Chwang have failed. The obstacles which the vice-regal and civil administrations placed In his way seemed to Indicate that It Is the Intention of the authorities to control and remove the ref ugees so as to prevent their lodging com plaints and laying evidence of their treat ment before foreigners. JAPANESE FLEET BUSY. Half Is Hunting Vladivostok Squad ron, Hoping for Fight. PARIS, Feb. 22. In a dispatch from Harbin, the correspondent of the Matin says that half of the Japanese fleet is covering tho landing of troops in Corea and the other half is seeking the Vladi vostok squadron. France Raises Technical Point. PARIS. Feb. 2L While Franco has ac ceded to the British proposal for the ex tension of neutrality by China, to all points In China" leased by the powers, save those occupied by Russia, the For eign Office says that such action in no wise impairs tho rights of the powers under their leases. The question has been brought up that the British proposal tended to reaffirm Chinese sovereignty over the points occupied as well as over foreign municipalities, but the view of the French authorities is that there is no change in the status of these torritor ies in consequence of the extension of Chinese neutrality to them. Americans in Corea Need Protection. WASHINGTON. Feb. 2L H. C. Perkins, of this city, president of the Oriental Consolidated Mining Company, employing about 100 Americans in Corea. has made representations to the State Department regarding the safety of the men and the property of the company as the result of the Russo-Japanese War. United States Minister Allen at Seoul has been cabled to take every step possible to afford tho protection required. Preparing for Emergencies. T.'nnrrvT Pranpp. Wh 21. Plflvsnil. ors now on leave here, destined for the Far East, have been recaneo. xney win sail February 25 Instead of March 6, as at nrst coniempiaieu. President Loubet Stays at Home. PARIS. Feb. 22. The Gil Bios affirms that at the last Ministerial Council It was decided definitely to put oft President Loubet's visit to Italy, but the reason for the postponement of the President's trip has not been announced. Jameson Forms a Cabinet. CAPE TOWN. Feb. 2L Dr. Jameson has succeeded In completing a cabinet. UTS THE GABLES Function of Russian Vladivos tok Squadron. SCOUTS HAVE INVADED COREA ANOTHER RUSSIAN SHIP LOST. She Ran on Rocks and Sank Ger man Vessel Fired On. CHEFOO. Feb. 22. The Captain of the German steamer Pronto. Just arrived from Dalny, says positively that besides the torpedo gunboat Yenesel, accidentally destroyed by one of her own mines, the Russians have lost another ship by ac cldent on February 12. This was a small cruiser whose name was not learned. In avoiding some mines she ran upon rocks. from which she eventually slipped oft Into deep water and sank. There was no loss of life. The Russian authorities Insist that there s no truth in the story that 1000 Japan ese, landed at Pigeon of Dove Bay, had been annihilated. Port Arthur Is said to be entirely out of "beef and vegetables and Is drawing on Dalny for a slight sup ply. Troops are being rushed towards the Yalu with all expedition possible. The Pronto was sent from Port Ar thur to Dalny for refugees, chiefly Ja panese women. While leaving Port Ar thur with all lights out, sho was fired upon by a Russian cruiser, 15 shots strik ing her upper works. It was subsequent ly explained that she was mistaken for a Japanese torpedo-boat. The entrance to Dalny is honeycombed with mines. Nothing was seen on the passage to this port of either the Russian or Japanese fleets. OLDS, WORTMAN & KING FIFTH AND WASHINGTON STREETS "Father, I cannot tell a lie I did it -with my little hatchet." Tfie Store ' 'First in War, First in. Peace and First in the Hearts of His Country Home of ityaad Wotth The store that's FIRST in the thoughts and hearts of the PEOPLE. It never deceives its Public First Day of the "Great Colonial Sale" Week MONDAY, FIRST DAY OF THE GREAT COLONIAL SALE A Marvelous Week of Matchless Bargains Opens Today at 8 A sale of stupendous magnitude in scope of value-giving I Six days of enormous import to every person "within shopping distance. A new bargain list each day of the week, announced daily thro' the public press. . Evey P eviotis Selling Event Eclipsed EVEN THE JANUARY CLEARANCE OUTDONE in the generosity of our unparalleled under pricing. Every article of merchandise included is ABSOLUTELY NEW, sent on by our buyers now in New York, reliable, high class, Spring of 1904 styles, and vintage or standard, staple merchandise wanted at all sea sons of the year. We use this sale as a vehicle for the propulsion out of our Spring overflow of goods, bought to fill incompleted annex on Sixth street. Today's sales are of the "Hourly" sort, made famous by this store. Tomorrow's will assume a "Different" trend. Watch the evening and morning papers for each day's change of programme. SEE THE PATRIOTIC DECORATIONS. The entire store, basement to roof, is a sea of American flags, and the glorious face of Washington looksNit you from every point. A patriotic show worth coming miles to view. Visitors and buyers alike welcome. NO MAIL OR; TELEPHONE ORDERS FILLED FOR "HOURLY SPECIALS." Lose no Time T IN Coming rro our STORE. TGBAY ITALY PUNISHES FAKERS. Circulators of False War Rumors Fined or Imprisoned. ROME, Feb. 2L Rumors of warlike preparations by Italy having been clrcu lated, a semi-official communication has emanated from the government, which Is In substance as follows: "Stories of alleged armaments and of tho movements of warships and troops for service abroad aro entirely false. Indica tions exist that this false news is con nected with Stock Exchange speculation, and those responsible have been brought before tho law courts to be punished ac cording to the law, with Imprisonment for from 3 to SO months." The communication evidently alludes to the Insistence by a portion of the press that Italv will be antagonistic to Austria In the Balkans and to the predictions of International complications, thus causing a fall in Italian bonds and a rise in the exchange In gold. CHINA CANT KEEP OUT. Her Minister Predicts She Will Be come involved in War. NEW YORK, Feb. 22. An Interview at tributed to the Chinese Minister here quotes that diplomat, says a .World dis patch from Berlin, as having proclaimed that China's neutrality is only temporary; that no one, even the astutest diplomats, can tell what change a day will bring forth In China's attitude. The Minister Is quoted as having said: "It should never ce forgotten tnat tne war will bo fought out In Manchuria, on Chinese territory and that the excitement of tho Chinese people will Increase as the war progresses. Naturally, therefore, the Chinese government may be expected on any day to decide that its continued neu trality Is neither possible nor desirable. "Thirty thousand weil-drllled Chinese troops are already stationed in the Prov ince of Chill ready at a. moment's notice from' Pekln to enter Manchuria. "Our nation admires the Japanese and sympathises decidedly with their efforts." HOSTILE TO UNITED STATES. Slav Students in Prague Attack Con sulate With Evil Intent. VIENNA. Feb. 21. Following a service of Intercession In the Russian church at Prague today for the success of Russian arms, several hundred Slav students -gathered in front of the church and created a disturbance. They then proceeded to the United States Consulate, where they in tended to make a hostile demonstration, but the pollco closed all the streets lead ing to the Consulate, and after some op position succeeded In dispersing the dem onstrators and arresting many of them. RUSSIAN VERSION OF BATTLE. Says Japanese Cruiser Was Sunk and Another Badly Damaged. ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 2L The offi cial account of the battle of Chemulpo, given bv M. Pavloff. Russian Minister to Corea, who left Seoul for China February 13, Is practically Identical with the report previously cabled. Mv Pavloff says that the Japanese Captain of the cruiser Takachlho sunk his vessel the night following the battle, and that the Russian fire silenced the Asama's fore barbette and wrecked A Bnei Digest Of today's programme for thiTMONSTER DIS TRIBUTION of BARGAINS taken from yester day's page announcement in Sunday Oregonian. Hotatfy Sales 8 to 9 A. M. Women's $3.00 Dress Shoes $1.83 1st floor. 16c Percales lOd yd. Domestic Aisle 1st floor Peder's 5c Skirt Binding 2 yd. 1st floor. 9 to 10 A M. SOc Sugar and Dreamer 21 pr. 3d floor. Inch-wide Torchon Laces 3 yd. 1st floor. Women's 25c Hosiery 1&$ pr. 10 to 11 A M. Women's 3.00 House Wrappers $1.68 Suit Section 2d floor. ?1.35 Embroidered Plannels 98 yd. Domestic Aisle 1st floor. $2.75 Lace Curtains S1.68 3d floor. 11 to 12 A M. Women's SOc Gingham Aprons 29 Annex 2d floor. Women's 60c Veilings 25 yd. 1st floor. 1.50 Copyright Books 42 2d floor. 1 to 2 P. M. Men's 75c Muslin Nightrobes 39 1st floor. Women's 25c Handkerchiefs 10 1st floor. 19c Box Correspondence Paper ll 1st floor. 2 to 3 P. M. Richardson's $2.25 double Damasks S1.39 yd. 1st floor. 22c Doilies 10(5 Art Shop 2d floor. 3 to 4 P. M. 25c Imported Perfumes all odors 9 oz. 1st floor. - 10c Glass Dishes 5 3d floor. ' 4 to 5 P. M. Women's 25c Neckwear 10 1st floor. New 50c Dress Goods 39 Annex 1st floor. 5 to 6 P. M. Women's $1.25 Vests or Tights 89 1st floor. 35c -Books Classics 13 2d floor. None of above advertised goods at less than regular prices one moment before or after the gong rings the opening and closing of the hour of advertised sale. On Third Floor. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT I During the progress of the GIGANTIC COLONIAL SALE this week nearly every article on the third floor will be radically reduced. No matter what other stores may quote, come here and we '11 better the value offered elsewhero. With few excep tions "everything in these departments will be re duced. An unparalleled opportunity for Hotel and Restaurant men and home-buyers. Kitchen and Dining-Room Furnishings at SLAUGHTER PRICES I INCOMPARABLE VALUES AT THE COLONIAL SALE OP Kitchen Furnishings . Third Ploor The important event of the year for wide-awake and prudent housekeepers. No. 7 Nickel Teakettles... ...,.89 Repair Knobs for tin and granite covers, ea. 6-quart Dairy Pans 9 8-Inch Pie Tins 2 lV-quart Coffee Pots 10 Heavy Egg Whips 2 Dover Egg Beaters 6 10:quart Galvanized Water Pails 17$ Wire Soap Holders 3d Wood Salt Boxes 17 SPECIAL1 COLONIAL WEEK SALE OF Cooking Ranges Third Floor. The $32.00 "Special," 4-iole Steel Range, spe cial this week at $24.85 The $35.00 "Special," 6-hole Steel Range, spe cial this week at $27.40 The $38.00 "Special," 6-hole Steel Range, this week for $31.75 The $45.00 "Quick Meal," 4-hole (extra heavy) Steel' Range, special this week $36.00 The $48.00 "Quick Meal," 6-hole (extra heavy) Steel Range, special for this week $40.00 Every Range positively guaranteed by this RELIABLE house for 20 years. Colonial Sale of ass and Enameled Beds . Fourth Floor. $ 5 Beds, this week $ 4.00 $ 6 Beds, this week S 4.75 $12 Beds, this week S10.00 $15 Beds, this week $12.00 $18 Beds, this week $14.50 $22 Beds, this week $18.00 $28 Beds, this week $23.00 Colonial Sale of Taffeta Silts MONDAY ALL-DAY SPECIAL $1.25 TAFFETA SILKS, 9l YARD. Annex nrst rioor. Pure Silk, 27-inch Taffeta absolutely the best known Taffeta for making the new suits and drop skirts; rich, heavy, rustling silk, with beautiful luster best $1.25 quality Q Y Monday only ALL DAY yard C Colonial Sale of Women's Gowns FOR-THREE DAYS ONLY MONDAY, TUES DAY AND WEDNESDAY. Annex Second Floor. $1.75 NIGHTGOWNS FOR $1.19 Of extra fine muslin, V-shaped necks, handsomely trimmed with inch embroidery insertion be . tween 4 clusters of 7 tucks each In yoke em broidery edging at neck and sleeves for three first days of the Gigantic Sale the $1.75 val ues go out to you at each Mote New Amvals Registered on Fourth Floor. Fresh lots of attractive home fittings uncov ered and bro't? forward for inspection of "Colo nial Sale" visitors. Here's the gist ofthem: NEW LINES OF LACE CURTAINS in charm ing Brussels and Point effects 75c to $7.00 a pair more than a score of in-between values. ARABIANS $6.00 to $100 a pair a score or more of in-between values. HAND-MADE RENAISSANCE $9.00 to $42.50 a dozen in-between values. New and complete Spring lines of Portieres and Z3raperiGS MATTRESS PROTECTORS, washable; they keep the mattress clean, very inexpensive, in all sizes, from those to fit the crib up to the largest double beds 40 to $2.75 Received fey Express on Satt&day Get Fitst Showings Today Women's NEW SUITS, COATS and SKIRTS second floor Elegant, Superb, Exclusive and Fairly Priced. TTinnsann's of varrls of NT.W STLKS. and DRESS GOODS, all marked at low prices, con sidering the exclusive and high-grade families to which they belong. NEW SPRING MILLINERY, Trig, Dashing, Smart, Superb Styles, exclusive with this house. Full lines Gage-Bendel and Keith Tailored Hats. her bridge. Tho Asama transferred 80 killed or wounded to a transport. ti Tnrnci Minister on the same nlxht via nn interview with the Emperor, ac cording to M. PavlofTs report, and threat ened to occupy the Imperial .raiace unieas Japanese sovereignty In Corea was recognized. BLACK SEA FLEET COMING OUT. Will Break Through Dardanelles and Turn Scale In Russia's Favor. NEW YORK, Feb. 22. A dispatch to the Herald from St. Petersburg hazards the forecast that some morning the Rus sian Black Sea fleet may be unexpectedly found In the Mediterranean, Turkey be ing assured that this once an accomplished fact not one of the powers would have a word to say In objection. Diplomatic ne gotiations toward this end are alleged to bo progressing: Such egress from the Black Sea would release the big armored ships Knlazpo temkln and Tavrlceskl, 12,500 tons each; the Ekaterlna and the Clsma, 11.000 tons each: the Slnope., 10.000 tons; the Trfsvla tltella, 13,318 tons; the Georgl Pobllednoseo, 12,000 tons; the Dvlenadzat Apostolov and the Rostlslav, about 9000 tons each; 10 tor pedo catchers and about 20 torpedo-boats a force which would turn the vital ques tion of the command of the sea In the Far East in favor of Russia. Trans-Caucasian troops are being mob ilized and ordered to occupy the frontiers of Turkestan and Eersla. SENT BACK TO SHANGHAL American Warships Ordered Away From Scene of Hostilities. CHEFOO. Feb. 2L The United States cruiser New Orleans and the gunboats "Wilmington and Annapolis, which sailed from Manila on February 15 under com mand of Rear-Admiral Cooper, upon ar riving here received orders from the Sec retary of the Navy to return to Shanshal. When'the outbreak of hostilities between Russia and s Japan occurred. Admiral Evans, commanding the Asiatic fleet, dispatched a cruiser squadron to Shang hai and Admiral Cooper's squadron to Chefoo. Secretary Moody has ordered all the ships to ShanghaL They left Imme diately after coaling without giving any reason for their sudden departure. Can Stand, Two Years' Siege. YINKOW, Feb. 21. The authorities here have dispatched a large quantity of wheat milling macnlnery to Port Arthur. They say that there are provisions enough In the fort there to permit the garrison to withstand a two years siege. Japan Recalls Her Officers. PARIS, Feb. 21. Captains Ogala and Shlmaoulol. or the Japanese Artillery, who are attending a course of Instructions at the School of Appliance at Fontalnesleau. were recalled today by the Japanese gov ernment. . Biliousness, sour stomach, constipa tion and all liver Ills are cared by 3 The non-Irritating cathartic Price 35 cents of all druggists or by mail of C.L Hood fc Con LowelL Mass. Tutf s Pills Tried Friends Best. Forthirty yearsTutt's Pills have proven ablessing to the invalid. Are truly the sick man's friend. . A Known Fact Forbiliotis headache, dyspepsia sour stomach, malaria,constipa tion and all kindred diseases. TUTT'5 Liver PILL5 AN ABSOLUTE CURE. V-