THE MOKSING OREGONIAtf, MO.NDAT, MARCH 21, 1904
HO IT DIET
Special Session of Jap
anese Parliament.
Will RAISE WAR FUNDS
Much Ceremony Marks the
Opening Session.
RULER READS HIS MESSAGE
a committee to prepare a. response. Af
ter the .Joint session the committee met,
prepared and presented the following:
"We, Tour Majesty's humble servants
of the House of Representatives, respect
fully express our gratitude for Your Maj
esty's gracious action in opening the Im
perial Diet" and for the -words addressed
to us by Your Majesty.
"This empire has Invariably endeavored
to maintain the peace of the Far East,
but Russia, which lacks the sincerity to
respect peace, has violated Its treaty with
China and Its repeated declarations to the
powers.
Conduct of War Praised.
"We are extremely impressed with the
fact that Your Majesty has declared war.
The executive arms at the front are re
peatedly obtaining victories. This is sole
ly due to Your Imperial Majesty's influence.
"It shall be our constant endeavor to
bring to the discharge of our legislative
functions the utmost care and circum
spection, so that Your Majesty's august
Instructions may be obeyed and the Im
portant trust reposed in us by the nation
may be complied with.
"With profound respect and humility,
the President of the House of Representa
tives, M. Masahisa Matsuda, presents
this."
Representatives Prepare an Address
to the Throne Declaring the Ut
most Confidence in the Em
peror's Management.
GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN.
Although Japan la regarded as one Of
the absolute monarchies of the world.
It possesses a constitution, which was
adopted In 18S9. It provides that the
Emperor sliall be the head of the em
pire, with all the rights of the sov
ereign and exercising: full executive
power, with the advice and assistance
of the Cabinet Ministers, who are ap
pointed by himself.
There Is also a Privy Council and a
House of Diet, consisting of two
branches a House of Peers, which la
composed of members of the Imperial
family. Counts, Viscounts and Barons,
and an indennlte number of persons
appointed by the Emperor for merito
rious service to the state or for erudi
tion, and persons elected by each Fu
and Ken.
The total membership of the House
of Peers Is about 300. According to
the constitution, the membersblp of the
House of Representatives shall be 303,
a fixed number being- returned from
each electoral district. Voting is by
secret ballot, and the proportion ol
members to the population is 1 to each
123,000.
ARMY FORMING IN TURKESTAN
Grand- Duke Nicholas Will Assume
Command of Troops.
PARIS. March 2L According to the St
Petersburg correspondent of the Matin, a
member of the Russian Imperial family
has declared that the mobilization of
troops Is proceeding actively in Turkestan.
The concentration of troops Is being ef
fected on the railway from Men- to Kush
ka, a frontier fortress overlooking the
Pamirs.
It is believed that Grand Duke Nicholas
Nicolallevitch, General-in-Chief of the
cavalry, will assume command of the
troops In Turkestan.
TOKIO. March 20. With stately cere
mony the special session of Parliament,
convened to provide the money needed to
wage the war against Russia, was opened
this morning. The Emperor, clad In the
uniform of a Generalissimo, rode in the
great state coach from the palace to the
Parliament-House and personally read his
address to the Peers and Commoners. For
the first time the Crown Prince attended
the ceremony. He followed his father to
an improvised throne In the Peers' hall
and stood close by his right side while he
read his appeal to his subjects.
The Emperor left the Palace at 10:30
clock, accompanied by a group of im
perial Princes, aids and members of the
Imperial household. His escort consisted
of two troops of lancers, one preceding the
other. Following came the coaches carry
ing the Emperor, Princes and staff. The
brilliant uniforms, splendid coaches and
pennants of red and white Bilk carried by
each lancer made the imperial procession
an attractive picture. Lines of police-and
gendarmes kept the streets clear and
walled back the populace, which received
Its Tuler In absolute silence the highest
mark of respect.
Stand in Emperor's Presence.
long before the Emperor reached the
Peers' chamber the members were in
their places. The Peers, all uniformed.
occupied the right side of the chamber and
the Commoners, all in evening dress, filled
the left- The seats, which occupied ris
ing tiers, had been removed and the mem
bers stood In semi-circles, with the presi
dent and vice-president of each house in
advance of each main group.
The members of the Cabinet, headed by
Premier Katsura, occupied .a position on
the right platform, close to the throne.
The diplomatic gallery was filled,- nearly
every Legation and staff being present.
The other galleries were filled with Jap
anese civil officials and military and naval
officers. No women were present.
"When the Emperor entered the members
of Parliament bowed low. The Emperor,
advancing to the front of the platform,
bowed to them, and Immediately ascended
the throne. Premier Katsura advanced to
the throne and handed the address to the
Emperor. The latter read It in a voice
low but firm, which carried to every
corner of the chamber.
Address of the Emperor.
"We hereby open the Imperial Diet and
address each and all the members of the
House of Peers and the House of .Repre
sentatives. We announce with high sat
isfaction that our relations with the treaty
powers are steadily growing In cordiality
and good understanding.
"Promptod by an earnest desire to main
tain a permanent peace in the extreme
East, our government, by our command,
entered Into negotiations with Russia. We
regret that, owing to an absence of sin
cerity on the part of Russia in her peace
ful professions we have been compelled to
appeal to arms and, having taken that
step, we cannot hesitate until the object
of the war is attained.
"Our forces in the presence of unwonted
hardships and privations are now display
Ing their steadfast loyalty and valor, and
wo hope that all our subjects will co-oper
ate In perfect unity for tho enhancement
of the glory of the Empire.
"We trust that you will in compliance
with our will fulfill the duty incumbent
upon you and give cordial consent to those
budgets and bills which are specially
urgent In connection with the situation
and which we have ordered the "Ministers
of State to lay before you."
The members remained with bowed
heads until tho reading was concluded,
The' President of the House of Peers then
- ascended the platform, advanced to the
throne and received the address from the
Emperor. The Emperor then stepped to
the front of the platform, bowed, left the
chamber and returned to the palace.
Representatives Express Confidence,
In view of the extraordinary reply to
the throne passed at the opening of the
last ' session in , December, wherein the
House of Representatives condemned the
policy of the Cabinet, which was declared
to be incompatible with the progress of
the Empire and to bo temporizing, the
House of Representatives today appointed
ICON TO SHED SHOTS
Sacred Relic Sent to Russian
Torpedo-Boat,
FETES FOR RED CROSS AID
. Batteries Not in Position.
LONDON, March 2L A correspondent
of the Times at Nlu Chwang cables as
follows:
"According to information received here
the reason the "Vladivostok forts did not
reply to the bombardment by the Japan
ese was because the batteries were not
supplied with guns. Since the bombard
ment parties have been working night and
day to place the guns In position. The
bombardment ' destroyed the LInevitch
Battery. The Russian losses were 'Slight
because the batteries were deserted.
"The some conditions prevail at Vladi
vostok as at Port Arthur. The supply of
provisions there is running short, and
the population Is panic-stricken. The ice
Is considered the only real protection."
Niu Chwang Will Be Defended.
SPECIAL CABLE TO THE LONDON TIMES
AND PORTLAND OREGONIAN.
NIU CHWANG, March 2L Despite the
fact that the plans of the Russian com
mandant for the defense of Nlu Chwang
are changed from day to day, there is no
question that at least an attempt will be
made to retain possession of the town
should the Japanese attack. The forts
have been strengthened with sandbags,
which have been piled as high as the
Chinese ramparts and all of the other de
fenses are being Improved.
Several field-pieces, landed from gun
boats, have been mounted in position and
reinforcements are constantly arriving
from Mukden.
Porte Under Renewed Pressure.
CONSTANTINOPLE. March 20. The
Russian Austrian Embassies tonight re
newed their pressure upon the Porte to
accept unaltered the Austro-Russlan
scheme of reforms in Macedonia. The
Russo-Austrian note pointed out that the
counter proposals of the Porte made on
March 17, which objected to the placing of
foreign officers In command of the gend
armerie In Macedonia did not tally with
Turkey's original acceptance of the re
form scheme.
The note warned the Porte of the grave
consequences that would follow any fur
ther delay.
The Sultan received Baron von Bierber-
stein. the Gorman Ambassador, in private
audience yesterday.
Warships to Leave Winter Quarters.
LIBAU, Russia, March 20. The warships
which have been Wintering here are now
ready to go Into commission.
APPK0PBIATI0NS IN SENATE.
Time of Entire Week Will Be De
voted to Measures.
WASHINGTON, March 20. The present
week in the Senate will be devoted al
most entirely to appropriation bills, be
ginning Tuesday with that of the Dis
trict of Columbia and following with the
Indian and pension bills. Neither the
District nor the Indian bill has been re
ported from the committee, but both are
promised early In tho week, and they will
take precedence over the pension bill.
notwithstanding the latter is now on the
calendar.
The pension bill is held back by add!
tlonal legislation, but its consideration
will not be long delayed. Unobjected
bills on the calendar will be taken up
tomorrow and further consideration may
be given to Senator Fairbanks bill pro
vidlng for a new department building in
this city.
Grievances of White Manila People
VICTORIA, B. a, March 20. William
N. Swarthout, editor of the Manila
Times, president of the Merchants' Pub
llshlng Company, of the Far Eastern
Press Club and of the Manila Press Club,
was a passenger on the steamer Shaw
mut, arriving today, bound for Washing
ton to lay the grievances of the white
residents before Congress. He will pub
Ush at the St. Louis Fair a special edi
tion of the Manila Times setting forth
the advantages of the Philippines for
white settlement. He says the great
question there now is the scarcity of
labor, the Filipinos declining to work at
any price.
Mr. MacCulloch, head of the biggest
printing and publishing firm In the is
lands, is also on his way to San Fran
Cisco to consult with regard to the sup
ply of labor. His business has been
practically suspended owing to the in
ability of obtaining labor at reasonable
rates.
Work Mapped Out in the House.
WASHINGTON, March 20. The post
office, military academy and sundry civil
appropriation bills constitute the work
mapped out for tne weeK. The House
will adjourn on Monday early, owing to
the death of Representative Thompson,
of Alabama.
The postofllce bill- is pending and sev
eral knotty questions, such as rural free
delivery salaries, railway mall subsidies
and railway mall service are likely to
prolong its consideration for several days.
The rural free delivery bill will probably
be ready the latter part of the week.
The present Indications are that no
other matters of Importance rire likely
to be Injected Into the proceedings of the
week. The postofflce bill will be cared
for hereafter hy the McCall committee,
which Is to sit in open session during
the week.
Russian Princess Dances Fandango at
Entertainments Given by an
Armenian Prince in His St.
Petersburg Mansion.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 20. Vice
Admiral Makaroff has reported the mirac
ulous escape of four sailors from the
torpedo-boat destroyer Stereguschtchi,
which foundered during the naval battle
off Port Arthur March 9. The men "es
caped by swimming when the boat sank
and succeeded in keeping afloat until they
were picked up.
The metropolitan archbishop of St. Pet
ersburg has sent an Icon to the torpedo
boat Roshltelny, which In the. conflict of
March 9 managed to elude the Japanese
fire. This icon, it Is believed, will safe
guard the boat from further harm.
Prince Abemllk Lazareff, a descendant
of the Armenian Kings, is giving a series
of fetes for the benefit of the Red Cross
Society at his historic mansion. Society
leaders are figuring In the dances at
the fetes, including Princess Alexandra
Yourlevski, daughter-in-law of Alexander
n by a morganatic marriage, and
Princess Abemellk. a noted beauty, who
artistically dances the fandango.
ALEXIEFF NOT SUPERSEDED.
Heads of Army and Navy Must Re
port Through Him.
PARIS. March 21. The St. Petersburg
correspondent of the Echo do Paris has
had an interview with Vice-Admlral Aval
lene, the Russian Minister of Marine, who
said it has been necessary to replace Vice
Admiral Stark, the condition of whose
health was deplorable, by an energetic
man like Vlce-Admlral Makarolf, but the
Minister denied that the presence of either
Vice-Admlral Makaroff or General Kou
ropatkia affected the position of Viceroy
Alexleff, adding that Vice-Admlral Maka-
roff's telegrams to the Emperor would
pass through the Viceroy's hands.
The Minister said he did not expect that
there would be any further changes re
lating to the Emperor's principal repre
sentative at the seat of war during the
entire period or duration of hostilities.
Minister Avallene said he hoped tho bat
tleships Retvizan and Czarevitch and the
cruiser Palada would be ready to resume
service in a fortnight. He declared that
the separation of the Russian squadrons
had proved to be most useful, and finally
confirmed the statement that the Mediter
ranean squadron would return to Llbau
when that port Is free from Ice. .
The correspondent says he learns that
the Russians are fortifying the mouth of
the Yalu and Wlju as well as the Tatung
River.
FORCED OUT OF VLADIVOSTOK
Jewish Merchants Suffer Great Hard
ships in Reaching Japan.
VICTORIA, B. C, March 20. The Bos
ton Stemashlp Company's steamer Shaw
mut arrived this morning from Manila,
via China and Japan. Among her passen
gers were Augustus Llbby and Cornelius
Hoff, Jewish merchants of Vladivostok,
who received. 24 hours' notice i from the
Russian military authorities to leave the
country. They had to abandon their
business and sell out at heavy sacrifice.
and, as egress by sea was blocked and
the railway between Vladivostok and
Harbin destroyed for a considerable dis
tance, they were compelled to travel by
sledge more than 1000 miles to the near
est port on the Corean Coast.
They were arrested at the Siberian
Corean frontier, where there was great
difficulty about their passports, and
where they were In danger of being thrown
into prison as spies. No sooner had they
got Into Corea than they encountered
the special service officers of the Japanese
War Department and they were In more
trouble here, their story not being ac
copted that they were refugees fleeing
from Russia by order of the military.
After enduring many hardships and
much annoyance they joined the Shawmut
at Yokohama. All tho time the two
Jewish merchants were in Japan they
were "shadowed by special service men,
who also kept a watchful eye on one
or two others of the Shawmut's passen
gers, one passenger having two men
mounting guard at his stateroom door,
on the suspicion that he was a Russian.
spy-
Messrs. Llbby and Hoff say that the
Winter at Vladivostok has been excep
tionally mild. The sea has been frozen
only six miles out from the liarbor en
trance and the ice-breakers go out every
morning, returning at noon, to clear a
channel. Coasting vessels were running In
and out of the harbor without difficulty,
Mr. Llbby says that before he left the
entire Vladivostok squadron of the Rus
slan fleet was anchored in the harbor
and had not stirred out of it for quite a
long period. The Russians, just before the
war, had strong forces at work on the
fortifications, making new entrenchments,
bui.ding bomb-proof storehouses and plac
Ing big guns. The place' Is Immensely
strong by nature, but has been rendered
Impregnable by the fortifications which
command the entrance and channel to the
harbor. The garrison In January amount,
ed to about 15.000 or 20,000 men of all
arms, mostly artillery. When the news
of the war came, military law was im
mediately proclaimed and strict survell
lance was maintained over everybody In
the place.
The whole sea front of Vladivostok Is a
network of submarine mines. Since the
outbreak of the war very few vessels
have entered the harbor from the south,
owing to fear of Japanese commerce-de
stroyers.
The Russians appeared to be greatly
annoyed when It was, learned that the
railway between Vladivostok and Harbin
had been torn up and the bridges dyna
mlted. Apparently no attempt was be
ing made to repair the damage.
The Shawmut encountered Japanese
toropdo-boats and destroyers hundreds of
miles out to sea, and these vessels are
evidently keeping a. very strict watch on
commerce In those waters.
The first flush of the war fever has
passed In Japan and business Is going
on quietly again, one Hundred war cor
respondents left for the front the' day
beforo the S,hawmut sailed from Yoko
hama.
. RUSSIA ENTERS COMPLAINT.
Alleges Japan Fractured Rules of
War In Port Arthur Bombardment.
PARIS, March 20. The. Russian Em
bassy has received from St. Petersburg
and has handed to Foreign Minister Del
casse for transmission to the French
Minister at Tokio. who is entrusted with
the protection of -Russian interests In
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A Benaissance
See Grandma's Old
Spinning Wheel in
the Linen Shop
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FIRST FLOOR.
Persian Trimmings
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"OLD GLORY"
presides with custo
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from Nature's glens
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FIRST FLOOR.
New Veilings
in the Opening
All the newest, most charm
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fairness allows. Fancy mesh
veiling up from 25c to 1.75
yard.
Fancy Chiffon Veils in, 3
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S2.50 to 3.50.
All the latest novelties in
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crush or plain tailor-made, up
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Get under the
gorgeous canopy of
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Rotunda.
Grand Formal
Spring Openings
Today and Tomorrow
The Town's Agog
With enthusiasm. De
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talking of naught
else but the WONDROUS OPENINGS of this one great Home of
Fashion for the Northwest, that starts this morning, to continue .until
closing time at 6 P. M. tomorrow. Petty efforts to sidetrack this peer
less "ROSE STATE DAYLIGHT FLIER," by mercantile pebbles,
have been as futile and ridiculous as attempts of the genus small boy
to puncture the hide of the elephant with missies from a bean-blower.
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we step up on a plane with: America's style leaders and justly merit
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of second wind, are but abortive attempts of subservient imitation,
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tell. "Everybody" will be here today of course you're "Some
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Grand Orchestra Concert 2 to 5 P. Ii. Today and
Tomorrow by Prof. Everest's orchestra, 1 0 Pieces
FIRST FLOOR.
Opening Shows
In the Men's
Here's where we interest the men. Bring "your menfolks" along
today we'll entertain them. Every line stands erect ready at "at
tention" for most critical inspection. A few items to jog male mem
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Shop
New lines of Half-Hose, plains or
fancy, in every fabric that's used
for footwear;
pair 25 up to 1.50
MEN'S NECKWEAR All latest
shapes in newest designs and col
orings 25 to $2.00
SPRING SHIRT LINES include
golf styles or stiff bosoms in plain
or fancy novelty colorings, new
est, neatest patterns; a full line
of the new grays so popular among
smart dressers; cuffs separate or
attached; immense
lines 50 to $3.50
MEN'S SPRING UNDERGAR
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and fabric, but only best makes at
no matter what price. Among
the makes that have made this
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are the Stuttgarter and Dr.
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Beimel's Linen Mesh
Every grade up i
from 50 to 3.50
. See the $150 Com
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Muff and Parasol in
its setting of nat
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Window, Corner of
Washington and.5th
'Streets.
FIRST FLOOR.
Opening of
Beoufiful Laces
.Never nas tnis un
rivalled Lace Store been
so worthy of its position
of first among its con
freres as today. Rich, I
uauusuuxc xawQf oiiu Li
sands of miles of them
all gathered here today
in one grand Lace Con
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New all-overs, bands
and edges in cream,
white and ecru. Point
Venise up from 15c to
$12.00 yard.
All-overs up to $22.50
yard.
Net Top Venise Laces
25c up to $7.00 yard.
The wondrously
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and marvelously
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displays are but the
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OPENING SPECIALS OF IN
TEREST TO MAN AND BOY
For three days only, Today, Tues
day and Wednesday.
BOYS' SWEATERS-Sizes 20, 22
and 24 only; in white, red and
black with purple and orange
stripes; regular 1.25
values for ; 89
Men's regular 50c values in fancy
Half-Hose, choice at, pair... 29(5
MEN'S 'KERCHIEFS All linen
with tape borders, of the famous
Richardson family of linens; best
20c values in town at half price
Each 10
FIRST FLOOR.
Women's Opening
Start this morning. Very
smart, beautiful conjurings
from America's foremost
makers.
Handsome new Stock Col
lars, hand-made and very
swell, 35c to $5.50.
New Bulgarian Sets in Per
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25c, 35cand 75c set.
New Wash Stocks with at
tractive fancy Tabs, in pretty
colorings or white, 35c.
New Crepe de Chene Scarf,
75c, $1.00 and $1.25.
Fourth Floor Openings
New lines of beautiful LACE CURTAINS that include superb-
Arabians up from 2.75 to $100.00
Renaissance up from , " 9.00 to
Brussels up from 4.25 to
Irish Point up from 2.50 to
Scrim up from 5.00 to
Battenburg up from 2.50 to
Oluny up from 4.50 to
Marionette up from . 11.00 to
Savoy up from 2.0.0 to
And Duchess weaves. v
Novelties in Bulgarian Curtains 3.75 to
Novelties in Fancy Madras Curtains '. . .1.25 to
Novelties in Snowflake Curtains 3.25 to
NEW ART DRAPERIES In Satin, Denim, Silkoline, Silk, Mosiac
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NEW PORTIERES In Tapestry, Velour, Silk and Fish Net.
40.00
90.00
12.50
16.00
15.00
11.00
27.50
6.50
12.00
3.00
6.50
NEW RUGS In infinite variety and every size from the door mat
to full carpet dimensions. Domestic and Oriental.
THE GRAND OPENING OF THE NEW CARPET STORE CON-j
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other stores, where styles hoary with age and shop-weary look predomin
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NEW LINES OF BABY GO-CARTS at lowest prices. See the ad
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BE GURE TO SEE THE BIG DISPLAYS ON 4TH FLOOR
TODAY!
Japan, a protest against an alleged In
fraction of the laws of war.
it appears that during the attack on
Port Arthur March 10. the Japanese fired
over 60 projectiles at the quarantine sta
tion on the Island of San Shan Tao. re
sulting In the injury of numerous per
sons. . .
Count Lamsdorff, the Russian Foreign
Minister, considers this to be a violation
of the laws of war, notably of the 25th
clause of The Hague Convention, to which
Japan was a signatory. The Minister
therefore asks France to-call Japans at
tention to the matter apart from the
general protests contained In the recent
Russian note to the powers. '
The French Government has already
transmitted to Tokio Russia's protest
against the seizure of Russian whaling
vessels Wintering at Nagasaki before
the expiration of the date fixed for the
departure of Russian vessels from Japa
ncso ports
To this Japan replied that, ay prize
court having passed -upon the question.
It was no longer a- diplomatic one. but
that the, owners -had a ngnt w upyuin iu
a superior court. Russia refuses to take
this view of the matter, and asks France
to renew the protest-
CONFINED TO CITIES' WALLS.
Russian Orders to Other Foreigners
In.Manchurian Territory.
NIU CHWANG. March 20. The foreign
ernments that the Russian commander of
the garrison has forbidden foreigners to go
beyond the mudwalls of the native cities,
with the single exception that they are
allowed to use the river bank between the
foreign settlement and the foreign, gun
boats. This exception is made solely on
accountof tha presence of the United
States gunboat Helena and the British
cruiser Bsplegle, which otherwise would
be entirely cut off from communication
with their respective settlements.
The Russian order particularly forbids
visiting the forts on the Liao River and
also Wutaltzu, a village two miles south
of the fort.
The above order is declared to be a
necessary military measure on account of
the arrangements being made for the de
fense of the coast.
Foreigners still have access to the west
and north shores of the Llao and use the
railway and telegraph, although the Chi
nese managers of the telegraph line have
Instructed their employes to withdraw to
Thien Chu Ang Tal in the event of hos
tilities. This action and also tne threat
ened withdrawal of the railway" staff Is
severely condemned on account of their
being outside of real danger.
Responsible Russians here have a well
defined impression that American or other
Consuls will not be allowed at Mukden,
Antung or elsewhere in Manchuria.
Count Casein i Will Deny Report.
"WASHINGTON, March 20.-Count Cas-
sinl. the Russian Ambassador, has' been
,Consul today ofilclally notified their goy. Invited hy the Russian Minister of Fi
nance, categorically to deny the report
which has been current in several Euro
pean capitals to the effect, that Russia
was. forbidding the exportation of any
grain from the Empire.
Quiet Days at Vladivostok.
"VLADIVOSTOK, March 20. The Russian
military plans are progressing satisfac
torily here, along the main coast and at
Sakalln Island. Some women and chil
dren are returning to Russia.
The first detachment of the Red Cross
from Russia has arrived and has been
distributed among the field hospitals.
More than a hundred nurses have been
sent from here to Manchuria and Corea.
The delivery of Russian mails to the
frontier and to ports is working fairly
well and the telegraphs excellently. Let
ters reach "Vladivostok 22 days after leav
ing St Petersburg.
Bubonic Plague at Johannesburg.
JOHANNESBURG, March 20. An opt-
Tonight
Jnat before retiring. It your liver Is,
sluggish, oufc of tone ana you ieei auu,
bilious, constipated, take a dose of
Hood' PHI
Jknd youH fee all right, in tberaornln.
break of the bubonic plague has occurred
in the Indian coolie section. Thirty deaths
have occurred since Thursday. It was at
first supposed the outbreak was one of
pneumonia, but the nature of the disease
now Is ofilcially admitted and the section,
has been cordoned.
Tutfs Pills
Cure AH
Over UI&
Tried Friends Best.
Forthirty years Tutt's Pills have
proven ablessing tothe invalid.
Are truly the sick man's friend.
A Known Fact
For bilious headache, dyspepsia
our stomach, malaria,constipa
uon and all kindred diseases.
BUTT'S Liver PILLS
AN ABSOLUTE CUKE.