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ITHSKKI JHirmnsr fit tMtmtmi. m VOL. XUY.KO. 13,592. .PORTLAND, OREGON, SATURDAY, JULY 2, 1904. PRICE FIVE CENTa ' K WIS HO Cleveland Boomers Fig ure on Stampede, PARKER MEM DON'T FEAR Believe Entry of ex-President Will Help Jurist STAND GORMAN WILL TAKE He Will Not Fight New Yorker Unless Own Nomination Can Be Se- cured-Little Consideration to Be Paid Bryan. ST. LOUIS, July L-Practlcally the only feature of political interest associated "with the coming Democratic convention, discussed in the hotel corridors today, was the possibility of an attempt to stam pede the convention to ex-President Cleve land. There was a decided effort on the part of some of the friends of other can didates to pooh-pooh the suggestion, but others of them, while expressing their confidence that it would come to naught, frankly admitted the existence of the "boom" and set themselves to work to counteract Its effect The movement in the interest of Mr. Cleveland, so far as It took shape today, was directed against the candidacy of Judge Parker, and .for the time being they wore talked of as if they were the only possible candidates. So far no head quarters have been established in Cleve land's interest, and no delegates, who express a preference for him have ar rived, but each train coming in from the states east of the Mississippi seemed to bring passengers who regarded the ex President as a formidable possibility. This clreumstance led to the conclusion that a systematic campaign had been organized In New York or Washington. The man who Is credited with being the - . hgadand "front and manager of the "T Cleveland movement Thomas F. Ryan, will arrive tomorrow. Ryan Is a delegate from Virginia, and has been Identified with the Atlantic Coast Line Road. He has also been associated with Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tammany Hall. Ryan is credited -with having some Southern state delegations up his sleeve ready to throw to Cleveland. Parker Men Welcome Situation. The friends of Judge Parker met the situation boldly and apparently welcom ing it They freely express the opinion that the serious discussion of Mr. Cleve land's name In connection with the Presi dency will have the effect of driving many delegates to their candidate, thus Insuring a larger vote for him on the early ballots than they had otherwise counted upon. They expect many gains from the West and South, and, notwith standing he has only about a fourth of the total vote pledged, hope to make such a showing at the very beginning of the bal loting as will convince his followers that he Is a winner, and thus prevent a stam pede to Mr. Cleveland or any one else. Cleveland Talk From South. Some of the talk In Cleveland's behalf comes from the Southern States, and the .. Parker advocates attribute it to the dec larations of the Chicago platform on the race question, which, they say, in- spired such fear among Southern Demo crats that they are willing to accept Mr. Cleveland because of their confidence that he would stand with them on that point regardless of his -views on other questions. The Parker men say, however, that he is no stauncher supporter of the policy of the rule of the white man in the South than other candidates, and they also argue that his chances of election are no better than those of other candidates. It is quite freely admitted, however, that If Judge Parker should fall early to secure the necessary vote his chances would he materially injured. "If," said a prominent Senator, "he fails to get the two-thirds vote requisite by the time the third or fourth ballot is reached, he will be compelled to retire. In that event" he added, "the nomina tion will go to a dark horse, and a very dark horse." Among the Dark Horses. Among the dark horses most frequent ly spoken of are Senator Gorman and Mr. Folk, the young District Attorney of this city, who has leaped to the front in the last two years because of his official rec ord. Mr. Folk is unknown by sight to a majority of the visitors, and, as a con sequence, when he strolled through the Jefferson Hotel today, he was unrecog nized by the politicians. When, however, he was Introduced by amewspaper man, he was cordially greet ed. In response to all suggestions con necting his name with the National tick et; he merely replied- that his ambition was io be elected Governor of Missouri. But friends contend that, if nominated, he would accept Unless there is a change in present in tentions, Gorman will be warmly sup ported by some delegates from the begin nings Colonel John T. McGraw and ex Senator Davis, both of West Virginia, who were among today's arrivals, were outspoken in their advocacy of him, say ing that the West Virginia vote would be cast for him from the beginning. v One noticeable fact connected with the early arrivals is their desire to keep out o print Most of them are willing to talk freely, but with rare exceptions, they decline to permit themselves to be quoted. The reason generally given for this backwardness is the admitted uncer tainty of the situation. Hearst Supporters Confer. A number of Mr. Hearst's supporters held a conference tonight at the Jeffer son, which did not conclude until nearly midnight They went over the situation thoroughly, and after the meeting It was stated that the outlook had been found to be very encouraging. Reports con cerning the attitude of all the state dele gations were received, and It was stated that there are enough votes of which Mr. Hearst is sure to prevent the nomination of any other candidate. Among those at the meeting were: J. M. Parsons, C. A. Walsh and General Weaver, of Iowa; T. G. Johnson, of Kansas; gx-Governor Roseborne, of Wyoming; P. H. Phllbrtck, of Ohio; Mr. Russell, of Chicago, and Max Ihmsen, of New York. Perry Belmont, of the New York' dele gation, arrived in the city tonight, and took apartments at the Jefferson. He left Immediately for the World's Fair, where he took dinner and spent the even ing. There is a little talk about what Will iam J. Bryan may do, but some strong assurances are given that he will not bolt. A topic of discussion also Is what the convention may do with Bryan. It Is expected that he will have a vigorous dissent to the platform, and possibly to the candidate, but some Democrats say that, after expressing his dissent. It Is not the intention of the leaders to allow any great latitude to him after his minor ity report has been rejected. POSITION OF GORMAN. He Will Not Fight Parker Unless it Means His Own Selection. ST. LOIIS, July 1. The position of Sen ator Gorman in the Presidential race Is stated to be that he will not enjer into any combination to prevent the nomina tion of Parker, unless it means his own selection. He will not be used to pull out chestnuts for Cleveland. Around Gorman are gathered the Maryland, West Virginia and District of Columbia delega tions, and some from other states, with a bare possibility of securing New Jersey and Pennsylvania. But, like Gorman, ex Senator Smith, of New Jersey, and James A. Guffey, of Pennsylvania, want to see success In sight before they jump. There is a story going the rounds of the politicians who are here that the recent conferences between Gorman, Smith, Guffey and McLean had for their main object a proposition to control the party organization; that in the selection of a committee chairman some one should be chosen w ho would name men for the cam paign committee under the control of these men. This control Is desired to pre vent It falling Into the hands of David B. Hill, and also that the machinery of the party organization should not be used for Parker In 190S, if he should be nominated and make a good showing this year. No one appears authorized to speak with authority for any man who partici pated in the conferences, but whatever occurred the friends of Gorman here are still talking about possibility of his nom ination, and seem to think he will be presented to the convention. An Intimate political and personal friend of Senator Gorman arrived during the afternoon, and spoke as follows: "I know that Gorman Is bitterly opposed to Cleveland," he said, "and he told me not more than two days ago that he would support Parker if necessary to de feat Cleveland. I will not therefore, be surprised to see Gorman vote for Parker on the first ballot" May Be Plan to Get Concessions. This may be a part of the plan to se cure concessions frorn the Parker men. It Is somewhat surprising that although 264 delegates are instructed for Parker, and about 260 were elected under auspices favorable to him, there should be so much talk about scattering his strength after one or two ballots because delegations are not under instructions. The inference seems to be that they will go to another candidate at an early stage In the ballot ing. Parker's friends do not admit this weak ness of their candidate, although the op ponents of the New Yorker are making the supposed lack of adherence of his delegates one of their strongest points. It seems apparent that the control of party affairs will pass to the East, no matter who will be the candidate, or what may be the platform. Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska will give way under the changed condi tions' to New York, Pennsylvania, Mary land, New Jersey and New England. WALL STREET FORCLEVELAND Leader Murphy, of Tammany, Now Repudiates McCleilan Boom. NEW YORK, July 1. (Special.)-The Herald today says: "Powerful interests in Wall street favor ex-President Grovor Cleveland for the Democratic nomination in St Louis. In spite of Cleveland's positive declaration withdrawing himself from the field, the boom for him was started In earnest In the financial district a week ago, and it has been gathering strength until bankers and brokers of the Democratic faith have convinced themselves that- he is the only Democrat that can win. "Charles F. Murphy, leader of Tam many Hall, repudiated the McCleilan boom yesterday, and went back to Cleve land as his choice for the nomination. " 4I would like to say,! he declared, 'that Cleveland Is the strongest man who can be nominated. He Is growing stronger every day.' " PLATFORM IS DISCUSSED. Leaders Hope for Unity but Find a Great Diversity of Opinions. ST. LOUIS, July L Longer in advance than usual the platform question is receiv ing the serious consideration of delegates to the Democratic National Convention and others Interested in the party's wel fare, and It is already evident that there will be a persistent effort to secure an ex pression of party views which will meet the approval of all factions. "We must get s pronouncement which will meet the demands of all Democrats," said Representative Clayton, of Alabama, "and I believe it Is going to be a com paratively easy matter to accomplish that result" Other party leaders on .the ground ex pressed themselves in like optimistic man ner. But when they entered upon a com parison of views it became evident that (Concluded on Pars 3.), LIE FOR PLOT Coroner's Jury Reports on Colorado Outrage. MOYER 18 IMPLICATED He Is Charged With Murder and Inciting Riot. ' . FORTY-SEVEN MEN ACCUSED Secretary of Miners' Federation Is Among the Number Capiases for Arrests Are Placed in the Hands of the Sheriff. DENVER, July 1. A special to the News from Cripple Creek says: As the result of the finding of the Cor oner's Jury which Investigated the death of Roscoe McGee and John Davis, who came to their deaths during the riots in Victor on the afternoon of June G, Presi dent Charles H. Moyor and W. D. Hay wood, secretary-treasurer of the Western Federation of Miners, together with some 46 other men, are charged with murder and Inciting riot Judge Lewis Cunning ham, sitting in the District Court, has fixed the bonds of Moyer and Haywood at $10,000 each. The bonds of the others will be fixed "at special session of the court later. The verdict accuses William Boyle of killng John Davis and Andrew BIHat of killing Roscoe McGee. The jury found that on the day of the llot an armed body of men, about 90, members of the Western Federation of Miners, assembled at Victor pursuant to pre-arranged plans from different parts- of the county and that they were appointed special policemen by Marshal O'Connell, but that they were In fact an unlawful assemblage or mob. Before the rjot O'Connell was removed from office by the Mayor, and his depu ties were ordered by the Sheriff to dls--prse. Notwithstanding- this order about 50 of them smarted a riot when Alfred Miller, one of their number, attempted to kill C. C. Hamlin, and during the shooting ADVENTURES NO, S TJIEY; YISITpTHEFAIB i I - . . V V&& - . A mf, McGee and Davis were killed and others wounded. - Marshal O'Connell is charged with shooting J.J. Horner In the back during the riot The officers of the Western Federation of Mlnets are held primarily responsible! for the crimes committed because of their seditious and unlawful language. . -Among those, alleged to have encouraged the crimes are Charles H. Moyer, W. D. Haywood, John C. Williams and the mem befVof the executive board. After the verdict was read. Information was' filed against the Western Federation officials and the old executive committee.' Capiases for their arrest were placed in the hands of the Sheriff. Bond In the case of the members of the executive committee was placed at $5000. The case will be read at the special term of. court CLOUDBTJEST AT SALT LAKE. Wall of Water Six Feet High Sweeps Down Upon the City. SALT LAKE CITY, July 1. A cloud burst In Dry Canon tonight sent a wall of water six feet high down upon the northeastern section of the city. The torrent came down the canon with ter rific force, carrying fences and debris be fore it For several blocks in the finest resi dence section cellars were flooded, lawns destroyed and streets rendered impassa ble. Street-car traffic was stopped. The damage will be thousands of dollars. CENSUSES PREMIER COMBES. Budget Committee of French Depu ties Acts in Vatican Case. PARIS, July 1. The budget commit tee of the Chamber of Deputies today vq,ted for the suppression of the appro priation for the French Embassy at the Vatican, and passed a resolution, which will be incorporated in the committee's report to the Chamber, censuring1 Pre mier Combes for his refusal to express the views of the Government on the subject .KILLED IN DUEL WITH SOLON. Greek Minister of Worship and In struction Loses His Life. LONDON, July 2. The Central News has received a dispatch from Athens say ing that the Minister of Public Instruc tions has been killed In a duel by M. Hadji-Petros, a member of the Chamber of Deputies. (M. Stais is the Greek Minister of Wor ship and Instruction.) College Students for Harvesters. NEW YORK, July 1. Having been ac cepted by the State Free Employment Bureau, 40 men have started for the wheat fields Jn Kansas and Nebraska, where harvests are waiting for the reap ers. Several college students are already on the way. and another party Is being formed. According to the Lubor Bureau, the college student is In demand in the harvest field, those who went last year having shown endurance far beyond men who had been accustomed to hard labor. OF OREGON DELEGATION AT AND DECIDE' TO GO UP IN THE - BALLOON, INTERFERES. ITS' r T , " isrW T. TRAP TIE FLEET Vladivostok Squadron Is Attacked. TOKIO IS CERTAIN OF IT Islands of Tsu Given as Scene of the Engagement, RESULT OF BATTLE UNKNOWN Steamer Arriving at Chefoo Reports Having Observed the Japanese Ships, Which Vere All Actively Engaged. TOKIO, July 2, 8:30 A. M. Vice-Ad-mlral Kamlmura evidently trapped and attacked the Russian Vladivostok squad ron off the Islands of Tsu, In the south ern entrance to the Sea of Japan, last night The result of the encounter is un known. The Vladivostok squadron was reported In the Tsushima Straits last 'night CHEFOO, July 1. The steamer Chefoo, which has arrived here, passed within 15 miles of a Japanese squadron, consisting of two battleships and four cruisers, all actively engaged midway between here and Peda. The Russian fleeE was not seen, but the distance of the Japanese from land precludes the possibility of any attack on the land batteries. The captain of the Cheroo says he heard a terrific explosion, but was unable to discern whether a Japanese or Russian ship was affected. The battle Is held here to confirm the Japanese report that only four of the larger Russian warships were at Port Arthur last night MAY HAVE ELUDED TOGO. , Chinese Report Few Russian Ships Left at Port Arthur. CHEFOO, July L A party of Russians and Chinese arrived here today by Junk direct from Port Arthur, having left there vesterday. They report that for "several days shells from both land And sea have twen falling in the town, but doing little damage. The Russians who resisted the advance of the Japanese suffered severely. Many dead and wounded men have been brought -f ST. LOUIS BUT THE TRICK ELEPKANX. i-J&i r &m -"Jr to Port Arthur. The hospital there Is overcrowded. It is difficult to obtain correct informa tion in. regard to the condition of the fleet The Russians maintain that It is intact, with the exception of the battle ship Sevastopol, which Is being repaired. A Chinaman who left Port Arthur last night and' who has- arrived here, says there are only four Russian warships, cruisers and battleships in the harbor and none outside. The opinion prevails that the faster ships succeeded In eluding the five Japanese warship maintaining the blockade. The Chinese confirm the previous re ports that a large ship Is ashore south east of the Llao Tl Shan promontory. The Japanese have completed two small forts ten miles east of Port Arthur. Fog Saved Russian Boat. NITJ CHWANG, July 1. The crew of the topedo-boat destroyer Lieutenant Buru koff, which arrived here from Port Ar thur June 29, say they left Port Ar thur Tuesday night in fog and rain, and near Hokey light, got out of the course and ran aground on the Bitter shallows near Half Bay, on the west coast of the peninsula. They got off in two hours. When the fog lifted several of the Japan ese torpedo-boat destroyers were seen coming toward the Lieutenant Burukoff, which was saved only by her speed. A boat which arrived here from Shang hai last night reported that a Japanese torpedo-boat destroyer was outside the entrance of the river, which may mean that she will come in and engage both the Lieutenant Burukoff and the gunboat Souvouch. RAIN MAY DELAY BATTLE. Russia Hardly Expects Immediate Decisive Engagement. ST. PETERSBURG. July 2, 4:20 A. M. It la believed that the commencement of the rainy season will materially affect the whole military situation. The authorities believe that the rain greatly lessens the probability of an Immediate decisive en gagement between General Kuropatkln and General Kurokl, and It Is thought the wet weather will close the campaign in the upper part of the Llao Tung Peninsula until good weather sets In. The Japanese will probably be forced to hold the posi tions where the rain finds them, as best they can. The operations around Port Arthur doubtless will be seriously hampered. It is believed the Japanese will find It nec essary to establish another base, prob ably on the west coast of the lower part of the Llao Tung Peninsula, In order to bring in food supplies, especially if the 10,000 troops reported to have been landed on the Elliott Islands march toward Port Arthur. The Japanese will probably be able to utilize the time in making preparations to push the siege on the resumption of fair weather. The long report to the Czar from Vice roy Alexleff; detailing the sally of the Port Arthur squadron on June 23, and the re pulse of the Japanese torpedo attack, in dicates that Rear-Admirsl Wlthoeft was In nowise caught off his guard. The expla nation of the fact that the squadron re mained in the outer roadstead throughout the night- Lf that the 24-foqt tide at Port Arthur renders the channel Impracticable for veseels of deep draught at the low tide. There Is much speculation as to the exact position of the Port Arthur fleet, the later dispatches from Lleutenant-Gen-eral ZUInsky, chief of staff to Viceroy Alexleff, bringing the reports from the fortress up to two days after the squad ron was supposed to have gone into the harbor without mentioning the vessels. If the squadron has again gone out, as is popularly rumored, the authorities have not disclosed the fact Arranged for Americans to Go. WASHINGTON, July 1. Minister Allen cables from Seoul under yesterday's date a confirmation of the press report of the raid of the Vladivostok squadron at Gen san on. Wednesday. Ho says that Gensan was bombarded yesterday for an hour by three Russian naval vessels and two torpedo-boats. No deaths were reported, but four persons were wounded. Mr. Allen adds: "I had previously arranged for the re moval of the Americans from that vicin ity." CONTENTS OFJTODAYS PAPER Russo-Japanese War. Japanese fleet Is believed to have trapped Rus sian fleet off Island of Tsu. Page 1. Tokio is confident a great naval battle was fought Page 1. Russia believes rain will delay decisive engage ment believed imminent for da) a. Page 1. Admiral Wlthoeft Is sure two Japanese torpedo-boats were sunk in Port Arthur en gagements. Page 5. Coming1 Democratic Convention. Cleveland boomers ' talk boldly- of stampeding the St. Louis Convention. Page 1. Gorman will not flght Parkr unless it means his success. Page 1. Parker men would welcome the entry of Cleve land into the race. Page 1. Little thought Is being glen as to what Bryan will do. Page 1. Colorado Miners' Strike. Coroner's jury charges President Moyer, of Federation, and 4T others with murder and Inciting riot in connection with the Inde pendence disaster. Page 1. Supreme Justice Steel holds Governer Peabody has no right to Ignore writs of habeas cor pus. Page 3. Sports. Riverside Driving Association's matinee this afternoon. Page 9. Tale wins the eight-oared race, but loses the four-oared event io Harvard through an ac cident Page- 9. Chicago will cause arrst of many bookmakers under an old law. Page 9. Pacific Coast. Business portion of La Fayette, Or., destroyed by fire. Page 0. Oregon farmers have double Incentive In sending- exhibits to the State Fair at Salem. Page 4. Miss Lillian Casey drowned while attempting to ford the South Boise River horseback. Page 4- Heavy rainfall eoaks the ground In the Walla Walla wheat belt Page . Commercial and Marine. Confidence returning In business world. Page 13. t Chicago wheat market closes without change. Page 13. Stocks of- grain In California warehouses. Page 13, ' Dullest week in stock market for many years. Page 13. New steamer Oregona put into commission. Page 12. Portland and Vicinity. Labor unions, fraternal orders and military or ' ganizatlons to march In Fourth of July pa rade. Page & m State Teachers' Association closes Its annual session. Page 11. ' Hawkers refuse to take out licenses for coming quarter. Page 8. Recently elected county officials will take office next Tuesday. Page 14. Oregoa will send 1100 NatlonalGuardsmen to encampment at American take. Paeb, TLETS TO SEA Harriman Geta In on Puget Sound. PACIFIC TO ENTER Negotiations for Seattle and Tacoma Sites Completed, FIGHT ON GREAT NORTHERN Wall Street Also Has It That the Southern Pacific Magnate' Has Secured Control of the Tacoma Eastern. NEW YORK, July 1. (Special.) It was announced In Wall street today that representa'tlves of the Harrimqn syndicate have completed negotiations for Union Pacific outlets at Tacoma and Seattle. The Harriman lines have re cently invested between $1,500,000 and $2,000,000 In terminal property and waterfronts In Tacoma and Seattle, and It Is the avowed purpose of the Union Pacific administration to develop a North Pacific Coast traffic. It is Mr. Harriman's ultimate plan to fight the Great Northern for the traffiq of the Northwest. It was also stated today that control of the Tacoma Eastern. Railroad has practically passed to Mr. Harriman, and Oregon Short Line offi cials will soon be placed In charge of operations. BAEBETT WILL NOT COME HOME President Asks Minister to Panama to Defer Oregon Visit. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU. Wash ington, July 1. John Barrett, Minister to Panama, has been forced to abandon his proposed visit to Oregon and will sail from New Yprk next Wednesday for his new post. He attended the Chicago Con vention and the St. Louis Exposition, and tbon President Roosevelt urged him to proceed to Panama to take up the mani fold duties which have been assigned to him. For twomonths he will be busy at Panama, and In September will be granted leave of absence so that he may visit Oregon. '05 STAMP WOULD COST MUCH. One of the Reasons Postal Depart ment Opposes Special Issue. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, July 1. The Postoflice Depart ment gives several reasons for not fav oring a special Issue of postage stamps fo- the Lewis and Clark Exposition, not withstanding series were Issued by tho Department In commemoration of tho Chicago, the St. Louis, tho Buffalo and the Omaha Fairs. Primarily Third Assist ant Postmaster-General Madden, in charge of stamp matters, disapproves of the policy of Issuing stamps In honor of expositions and thinks the practice should stop. Again It Is found that the cost of getting out special Issues is a considera ble Item which the Department does not feel Justified in Incurring, and, thirdly, the Department holds the Lewis and Clark Exposition to be local In character, not a National affair as tho St Louis Exposition. For these reasons the re quest for a special Issue of stamps has been denied. Aside from assigning the reasons hero stated, the postal officials are not inclined to discuss the matter, but hope Portland people will not press further in this matter. E Ordered to Portland for Duty. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, July 1. Commander L. C. Hellner, U. S. N., has been ordered to duty as assistant of the Thirteenth Lighthouse District, with headquarters at Portland, and will assume the duties of Inspector of that district upon the detachment of Com mander C. G. Calkins. Totem Pole for Roosevelt. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash. Ington, July 1. J. W. Ivey today pre sented to President Roosevelt the largest of the totem poles that were carried by the Alaska delegation at the Chicago Convention. The President was much pleased with the gift. EX-PEEMTEE ATTEMPTS SUICIDE Waldeck-Rousseau, of France, Saved by His Wife: LONDON, July 1. A dispatch to tho Exchange Telegram Company from Paris says that the ex-Premier, Waldeck Rousseau, who underwent an operation Maj 5, has attempted to commit suicide. His wife, 1t is added, arrived on the scene in time to save his life. His Friends Deny It. PARIS, July 2. A statement that ex Premier Waldeck-Rousseau had attempt ed to commit suicide was denied by the friends of the statesman. La Presse, which prints the rumor, follows the item with the statement that Gaston Calmette. editor of Figaro, who spent yesterday afternoon with, M. Waldeck-Rousseau, found him In the best of health and spir its, and that he wa3 in his garden smok ing. End to Convict Labor for Time. , JOLIET. 111., July L All the manufac turing which involves labor contracts with inmates of the Illinois State Penitentiary will close tomorrow, and 1000 convicts will be locked in their cells, there to retaain Indefinitely,, " "& -cnis tji'-.tu ) .