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tflttt;'l 44 PAGES PAGES I TO 5 vol. xxm.-m 19. PORTLAND, OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING, MAY 8, 1904. PRICE FIVE CENTS. w$ wU$ t T 4 1 TTT' Li - FIRS! GUN FIRED Republican Campaign Opens at Woodburn. RALLY OF THE VALLEY Big Crowds Are Inspired by Eloquent Addresses, ROOSEVELT'S NAME CHEERED Cannons Roar Salutation and Hun dreds of Men Form In Long Line of Parade Through the Principal Streets of the Meeting Place. WOODBURN, Or., May 7. (Special.) The first gun of the county, district, state and National Republican campaign was fired hero tonight, when two largo mass meetings were addressed by prominent Republican speakers. Leading Republic ans were In attendance from nearly every portion of "Western Oregon, and citizens of Woodburn attended. Irrespective of party. A spirit of party harmony was everywhere manifest, and the only rivalry shown was in the effort to surpass In loy alty to Republican candidates. The perfect harmony which prevailed In the Marion County Convention, the Con gressional District Convention, and the State Convention were reflected in the en thusiasm with which all Republicans Joined in this first campaign rally. Spe cial trains wero run from Albany, Salem and Sllverton, bringing some 300 persons from those places. The meeting was held in the opera liouse, but that room was crowded to the doors, and an overflow meeting of 600 per sons was held In the Association Hall. Many people returned to their homes be cause they could get admission in neither place. The principal speakers were L. T. Harris, of Eugene, and Dan J. Malarkey, of Portland, both of whom electrified their hearers, and by their logic and eloquence started round after round of applause and cheers. As the special trains drew Into Wood burn at 7:30 o'clock, a salute of 20 guns "was fired from a cannon on tho public square. Tho Salem, and Chemawa bands discoursed patriotic" airs while a parade was formed. Tho procession passed up Main street and countermarched to the Opera-House. Tho procession was by far tho most spectacular event over seen In Woodburn. Over 400 men were In line and as the bands joined in plajlng national airs tho men in tho parade waved blazing torches, fired Roman candles, burned red flro and jolnea in cheer after cheer for the national emblem, for tho Republican party and for Theodore Roosevelt. The enthusiasm displajcd on the streets was no less manifest, in the hall than on tho streets, though it was less demonstrative. Dr. J. L. Shorey, president of the local Republican Club, called the meeting to order, and after remarking that this meet ing was the firing of the firM. gun in the county, and state, and also National cam paign. Introduced Walter L. Tooze, Con gressional chairman, who would preside over tfic meeting. In taking his place as presiding officer, Chairman Tooze spoke briefly of the re sult of Republican Administration, show ing that In 1S92 under Democratic rule tho balance of trade was against theUnlted States, whllo now the balance Is still larger but on tho other Hide of the ledger. In 1S93 the Government told bonds, but In 1003 the National revenue far exceeds tho expenditures. Mr Tooze referred briefly to the speakers for the evening calling forth applause as he mentioned their names and told of the work they have done. Harris Warmly Greeted. Mention of the name of L. T. Harris, who took defeat in tho Congressional con- ention so gracefully, was the signal for long-continued applause and cheers, which were renewed with vigor when that gen tleman aroi to speak. Mr. Harris said that before entering upon a discussion of political Issues he felt it his duty to speak of a few things of particular interest to Marlon County. He reminded tho voters that six -.ears ago one of the Republican candidates for Circuit Judge was defeated becauso a large number of Republicans voted for only one candidate. Republicans should be careful, he said, to vote for two candidates for this office. He said that it is unnecessary to speak cf Judge Burnett, who Is well-known, but desired to say a word for Mr. Eddy, tho ether man on tho ticket, who Is not so wldc'.y known. He w as warm in his praise cf the ability, honesty and fearlessness of Mr. Eddy, as shown by his work in the Legislature, and he congratulated tho peo j:e of this district in having him as a car.J.dato for Circuit Judge. T. B. Kay, r. mhice for the Legislature, was com mcidid as an efficient Representative, wl m the people will do well to re-olect. Mr Harris was at a loss to "know what t!-o icues are in this campaign, for the issues that have alwajs been declared by the Democrats, to be paramount have betn Cropped to the foot of the ladder. He uaM see an Issue in the Democratic ranks for thlr is a great contest waging to determine whether Barker shall bo r.i.rr nated. notwithstanding Bryan, or whether Hearst shall be nominated. In the Republican ranks he could see no lje so far as candidates are concerned for the Republicans have already se lected their candidate and are determined to elect him. The name of Roosevelt had scarcely been pronounced when the audience broke forth in cheers of wildest enthusiasm. Whatever the issue may be, declared Mr. Harris, It Is certain that the Republicans will announce their principles and the Democrats will "view with alarm." "You never knew the Democrats to hold their convention first?" exclaimed the speaker. "They always wait until the Republicans formulate a platform and men they will 'point with horror. The Democratic party have never had the hardihood to attempt to block out an independent platform. If the young voter will study the history of the en actment of National laws he will find that every law which has been produc tive of good was fathered by the Repub lican party." Mr. Harris referred to the Democratic prediction that industrial ruin would fol low an election In favor of the gold standard and reminded the people that the prediction had failed of fulfillment, while, on the contrary, this country has experienced the greatest prosperity in its history. Many other issues in prpvloua campaigns were cited to show that In every Instance tho Democratic party has been In the wrong. Taking Bryan's denunciation of the New York Democratic platform as a text, Mr. Harris reviewed the fearless fight President Roosevelt has "waged against the trusts and agreed with Bryan that the Democratic platform Is strangely silent on the trust question. An eloquent tribute to the boys who fought for the cause of liberty In Cuba and the Philip pines closed the address amid storms of applause from tho audience. Strong Speech by Malarkey. Dan J. Malarkey was Introduced as "the eilver-tcngued orator, whose name Is a household word in Multnomah County." The cheers which greeted him when he advanced to the front of the platform wero frequently renewed as he made argument after argument In sup port ot the Republican party, its record and Its principles. When he entered upon an eloquent tribute to tho character and achievements of Theodore Roosevelt the peoplo shouted themselves hoarse In an enthusiastic demonstration. Three cheers and shouts "come again" as he took his seat expressed the approval of the audi ence and their admiration for Malarkey. After a clear statement of tho campaign Issues, and an eloquent eulogy of Presi dent Roosevelt, Mr. Malarkey said: On tho first Monday in June the voters of this statfe select their Congressman and their etate and county officers. This district will return to Congress a man who has there ren dered Oregon faithful and efficient service and will continue to do eo. But what I would impress upon you most tonight is that you are voting In June not only for candidates for state offices and Representatives, but are voting, as the case may be, either for or against Roosevelt, and that a vote for the straight Republican ticket In June really helps Booseelt more than a lote tor the Re publican electors in November. If I was man- (Concluded on Second Page.) CONTENTS OF TODAY'S PAPEE. Russo-Japanese War. Russians evacuate Feng Wang Chang. Page 1. Latest Japanese victory gives her control ot much valuable territory. Page 1. Alexleff la to be succeeded by Grand Duke Nicholas. Page 3. Franco believes the supreme struggle will soon come at Mukden. Pag 3. Togo reports casualties attending bottling up ot Port Arthur were large. Page 3. National. Oregon delegation will choose a successor to District Attorney Hall in June. Page 1. National 05 Board organizes and decides to send one of Its members to Portland to choose site for Go eminent buildings. Page 2. Domestic. Methodist conference at Los Angeles honors the memory of President McKlnley. Page 2. John Mitchell advocates trade agreement as the solution of the strike problem. Page 13. Political. David B. Hill Is ha lng no mercy on Tammany, and Is hurting the boom of his man Parker. Page 1. Rousing rally held by Republicans at Wood burn. Page 1. John Ij. Wilson Is working with Governor Mc- Brlde to name Gubernatorial candidate from Eastern "Washington. Page 9. l'oclflc Coast. "Conflrmatlon of loss of the schooners Triumph and Umbrla. Page 7. Sidney S. Sladden, formerly of Bugene, under arrest tor swindling; may be m Uo-murderer. Tage C. Commercial traelers will meet In Portland in 1005, and elect J. H. Temple, of Portland, Grand Counsellor. Page 7. Commercial and Marine. Advertisement of Oregon prunes in the East neccsfcar Page J5. Small crops of apricots and prunes la Califor nia. Pace 15. Bullish crop report expected Tuesday. Page 15. Bank statement ehos further expansion in loans and deposits. Page 15. Money plentiful and cheap at New York. Page 15. Lighthouse tender Columbine will be docked at St. Johns. Pago 13. Dalles City wins another race from Spencer. Page 13. Sports. Pacific Coast League scores: Portland 9, Oak land 7; Tacoma 11, Seattle 6; Los "Angeles 5. San Francisco 2. Page 14. Rowing crews train for annual regattas. Page Portland's champion athlete, Herbert W. Ker rigan. Page 22. Prospects of 'Willamette Valley Baseball League, rage 22. Portland Academy defeats Hill Military Acad emy at baseball. Pago 14. Portland and Vicinity. Chairman Frank C. Baker predicts state vote of 100.000, Kepubllcan plurality, 20.000. Tage 12. Transfer of tax certificates by county to W. F. White declared Illegal by court. Page 10. S00.000 booklets to advertise Oregon and Lewis and Clark Fair. Page 12. Miss Farmer's cooking school lesson. Page 2S. Last ot homeeekero arrive. Page 12. Plans for Summer Fiesta take shape. Page 1C. Features and Departments. Editorial. Page 4. Church announcements rage 21. Classified advertisements. Pages 25-29. How much of Anna Eva Fay la'fake? Page IS. On Inspiration Knoll In Macleay Park. Page 32. St. Mary's Orphanage at Beaverton. Pag 34. Xew target practice for the United States Army. Paze 39. Opportunities for joung men Page 35. General bungling in the Russian camp. Page 39. Kew Zealand's way of eolving labor problems. Page 35. Juvenile courts and what they have accom plished. Page 40. South Africa as en by a Partlancer. Page 32. Cartoons. Page 41. McLoughlin and Old Oregen. Page 43. England's pursllng emigration problem. Page 23. Jack London's story. Page 40. Recollections of Father Time. PageioS. Social. Page 20. Musical. Pace 24. Dramatic Page IS. Fashion and beusehald. Pages 30 and 37. Youths department. Page 42. EVADE II BATTLE Russians Evacuate Feng Wang Cheng. JAPANESE ARE IN'CONTROL They Are Now Masters of Very Jmportant Territory. ANOTHER ARMY MAY" COME It Would Move North Along the Rail way of Llao Tung Peninsula Port Arthur Rail way Is Cut. TOKJO, May 8. (Sunday noon.) A de tachment of the Japanese army operating on the Llao Tung Peninsula dispersed small bands of Russian troops on Friday and cap tured Pulan Tien, a railroad station. The Japanese- destroyed the railway and tele graph, thus severing the Russian communi cation with Port Arthur. ST. PETERSBURG, May 8. 2:1S A. M. When the War Commission adjourned this morning, it failed to give out any official dispatch regarding tho situation on tho Llao Tung Peninsula or at Feng Wang Cheng. Nevertheless, there Is no doubt that the Japanese troops were in touch with the Russian forces at Feng Wang Cheng, and a report that the lat ter evacuated the place is generally credited. Surprise Is caused by the withdrawal of General Kuropatkln toward his base at Liao Yang, as it is thought that im mediately after he learned of General Zassalitch's lossea he sent reinforce ments to him to enable him to retain his position. The officials here frankly 'con fess, however, that they are not fully informed of Kuropatkin's plan. Ho Is in sole charge of tho operations In Man churia. The Emperor decided when Gen eral Kuropatkln startea out that ho should ave complete Independence, so there could be no ground in favor of complaint that he ras hampered by In structions or adylce from officers In St. Petersburg, who could not possibly know all the conditions which the . troops in T..... ................. .......t tne field would meet. Kuropatkln, there fore, has made his own dispositions and formulated his own plans. Russian Chances Not Even. What little Is known here shows that he intends to observe the same caution that has distinguished the operations of the Japanese. Finding that he could not offer battle at Feng Wang Cheng with an even chance of success, he has decided to fall back. It Is believed, to Mao Tin Pass. Back of the pass there is another pass, near which is a temporary railway connecting with Llao Yang.' The Japanese have followed, up to now, practically, in all respects, their plans In the Chlno-Japanese war. They have crossed the Yalu at the same place und landed upon the Llao Tung Penin sula at the same points, and it is be lieved they will continue these tactics. Another Army Expected. It fs not at all improbable that an other Japanese army will be landed upon the peninsula which will move northward along the railway line. Dur ing the Chlno-Japanese war, tho Jap anese captured Port Arthur two weeks after their disembarkation upon the peninsula. The Russians say the Japan ese will not find it so easy to reduce Port Arthur as they did before. The Japanese army marching northward along the railroad, once past Kalping, can compel the Russians to evacuate Niu Chwang, or els"e undergo a battle of a state of siege. If the march is prose cuted as far as Hal Cheng, -where the Japanese defeated the Chinese army, General Kuropatkln will have to aban don Mao Tien Pass, as a consequence of the strategic weakness of the position. Advantage of Japanese. The possession of Feng Wang Cheng is of the highest importance, as it places under the control of tho Japan ese a large strip of Manchurian terri tory bordering on the Bay of Corea and tho road connecting Llao Yang, Hal cheng, Niu Chwang and PItsewo. The command of the road to PItsewo will enable this army to co-operate with the Japanese to open operations in the Llao Tung Peninsula. The stoicism of the people Is wonder ful, but the fact that it Is displayed shows louder than words could that de pression exists. Tho Russians had not looked for the retirement of their army from Feng Wang Cheng, believing a battle would occur there In which their troops woudl be victorious, and wduld wipe out the sting of the disasters suf fered. Nevertheless, there is no dispo sition to criticlso General Kuropatkln, In whom the people believe, and they will wait with all the doggedness of the Slav character, manifested in the dark days of the Turkish war, for the victory which they have faith 13 sure to come. Long War Is Now Certain. The energy of the Japanese meets with unwilling admiration, and It is expected hey will' continue a vigorous campaign. The nation Is fully awakened tsjwhat this means. It understands that Russia must (Concluded on Page Three.) OX BOARD THE REPUBLICAN SPECIAL SPEEDS a TOWAR1 A REPUBLICAN- VICTORY. LLPHSTOR Ex-Senator Shows No Mercy for Enemy. TACTICS HURTING PARKER Tammany Men Will Fight Hard in National Convention. THE HEARST BOOM IS KILLED Jurist's Manager Plans to Make Campaign on a Trust Plank and Have Prominent Capi talists Do the Shouting. STRENGTH OF CANDIDATES. For Parker - 207 For Olney 32 For Hearst 30 For Gorman ... it Not committed - 23 Total ., ...311 PARKER INSTRUCTIONS. Indiana New York Ohio 78 Total - 82 OLNET INSTRUCTIONS. Massachusetts (unit rule) '..., 32 HEARST INSTRUCTIONS. Ohio 2 South Dakota 8 New Mexico 6 Iowa .... ; 20 Total UNINSTRUCTED DELEGATES. Kansas (anti-Hearst) 20 Nevada (Hearst) -.... 6 New Hampshire (Parker); 8 New Jersey (Parker) ... 24 Ohio (not committed).. ...... 8 Oregon (Parker) 8 Pennsylvania (Parker) -... CS Rhode Island (Hearst) ..... 8 "West Virginia (Gorman).. 14 Washington (Hearst) 7 Washington (Parker) ..-..... 3 Total .174 . .NEW YORK, May 7. (Special.) Repub lican leaders are viewing with satisfac tion tho snarled-up condition of the Demo cratic party in this state. It looked a mdnth or so ago as if the 39 electoral votes of New York could be counted on with a reasonable degree of safety for the Democratic Presidential candidate, but tho hopes of Roosevelt's opponents are grow ing fainter every day. It is true that the Republicans have not been in a good condition to make a fight, but they are getting closer together every day, while on the other hand, the position In the Democratic camp Is getting more strenuous with the passing hours. The cause of the whole trouble is Hill. The ex-Senator is following his old-time political methods of kicking a political op ponent who is down, and while that may have a fine spectacular effect in conven tions, it is a boomerang when the time comes to vote. Tammany men who have been saying that Judge Parker "may" not carry the slate now declare with more or less profanity that they know he cannot carry It, and they talk as if they meant to see that he didn't For the organization of the state com mittee, Hill followed out his own Ideas, and it Is generally believed that he has hurt his candidate, Parker, and also giv en tho Republicans ammunition which they can use with effect in the coming campaign. It Is the prevailing opinion that the coming Democratic campaign will be prin cipally waged on a plank snortlns de fiance to the trusts. Here are the men who will have charge of the aforesaid snortlngjin New York State: Cord Meyer, chairman of the State Com mittee. P. H. McCarren, chairman of the Execu tive Committee. J August Belmont and William F. Shee han, Parker's closest friends and ad visers. Mr. Meyer Is a member of the Sugar Trust, and his father made a fortune out of it. All that the son has had to do is to sit down quietly and watch it grow. P. H. McCarren is a State Senator and recognized as the spokesman in Albany for the Sugar Trust, the Gas Trust and other organizations deservedly unpopular with the workingmen. He is reputed to be worth several million dollars and his salary as a State Senator is $1500 a 5 ear. He has been In politics since young man hood and never held anything but a Legis lative office. August Belmont is head of the New York City subway monopoly, which al ways has valuable Legislative favors to ask and which would ask more if the Democrats carried the state and elected a Democratic Governor. "Besides this he is president, trustee or director ot 3S rail roads, banking and other corporations. William F. Sheehan has spent most of his life In the "public service" and out of It In pushing corporation grabs. "He Is counsel to several street railway com panies and other corporations. James T. Woodward, who heads the Democratic electoral ticket, was a prom inent member of the Morgan-Belmont bond syndicate, which by virtue of Mr. Cleveland, cleared up JS.OOO.OOO 0f profits. The other elector at large is Harry Payne Whitney, who Is simply the son of his father, William C. Whitney. "Isn't this a fine bunch to yell against the trusts?" remarked a disgusted Demo crat the other day. Revolt on Part of Tammany. In addition to this side. of the case, the appointment of Meyer a.nd McCarren has created a revolt on the. part of Tammany Hall. Before the state committee met to organize, Leader Murphy was informed of the programme, and although he pro tested earnestly, realized he was unable to prevent it from nelng carried into effect. Accordingly he gave" evidence of his feelings by not attending the meeting of the state committee at all. Only two of Tammany's 12 members were In at tendance and they were accompanied to Albany by Thomas F. Smith, Murphy's private secretary, who explained that h!s boss didn't care to attend and had told him to go up to the capital and say so. Mr. Smith had no proxy, but he wa3 permitted to participate In the alleged deliberations of the committee. The Tam many men took no part In the affair, but simply sat around and looked mournful. They didn't know where their colleagues were and did not seem to care. The day after the meeting Mr. Murphy Issued a formal statement, In which ha took occasion to say that the local De mocracy had nothing" to do with the selection of Mr. Meyer, although he lives In Long Island City, a part of Greater New York, and furthermore that he did not regard him as the proper man for the place. In addition, Mr. Murphy flat ly declined to serve on the executive com mittee, because his enemy, Senator Mc Carren, the Brooklyn leader, has been made its chairman. The Tammany leader's plan at present seems to be to hold his organization aloof from any participation In the state cam paign. If Murphy has his way, Tammany will not co-operate in the slightest degree with the state and executive committees and the campaign headquarters in the Hoffman House will be as much foreign territory to the leaders and members of Tammany as if it were on the Yalu River It is Intended to have a meeting of the Tammany executive committee soon, at which Murphy will set forth his posi tion officially to the members, and there isn't a doubt in the world but that his actions will be heartily indorsed. All of this bad feeling so openly dis played Is admittedly having a baa effect on the Parker booriV. The support which (.Concluded on Page 12.) mm t4 SOON PICK II IN Delegates Will Find Suc cessor to Hall. MEETING IS SET FOR JUNE District Attorney Will- Hold On Until Land-Case Trials. BANCROFT CASE REVIEWED Department Would Be Pleased if the Postmaster Would Retire-Report on Charges Against Pot ter Not Yet to Hand. OREGONTAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, May 7. The Oregon delegation will not recommend the appointment ol a successor to District Attorney John Hall until after the election in June. Notwithstanding Hall's term expired some time ago, it has been decided to allow him to continue undisturbed un til the pending land fraud cases are tried. Inasmuch as Hall was instru mental in causing the indictment of various participants In fraudulent land operations in Oregon, and is acquaint ed with all the facts and the records, the Department of Justice Interceded In his behalf, and the delegation gladly yielded. Political reasons have also caused the delegation to delay, but it now ex pects to hold a meeting In Portland the first week after the election, at which a successor to Hall will be agreed upon. . Case of Postmaster Bancroft. Other appointments in Oregon are pretty well cleared up, but it is by no means improbable that the delegation will before long have to nominate a postmaster at Portland. Nothing will be done, however, until the Investiga tion just ordered is completed. It is very apparent that the Postofflce De partment is dissatisfied with Ban croft's conduct of the office, and would be gratified if he would voluntarily re tire. As heretofore stated in these dispatches, Bancroft is not accused of any violation of ' law. but is accused of repeated violations of departmental Instructions, and follow ing methods not approved in good busi ness circles. His offenses are such as might be committed without financial in jury to the Government, as Is now believed to be the case, but which misht also result I in a deficit should he fail to act through out in perfect good faith. In other words, his offense is one which may be construed as a reason for demand ing his resignation if the department is so inclined, or one which may be passed over with a mere reprimand, or overlooked another. Bancroft, however, was once before no tified that he was exceeding his authority In taking money from various funds in his care, and leaving his personal I. O. U.'s, and If the. present In estigation should show, as Indicated In the reports of tho Inspectors, that he has continued to violate the regulations In face of spe cial Instructions of the department, his offense will be regarded as more grave and of more consequence than that which was first disclosed, when he was not fully aware of the strict methods followed in the postal service. Portland being Senator Mitchell's home, he will have the naming of a successor to Bancroft, should it be de termined a new man must be appoint ed. The delegation will merely con cur In his recommendation, as it did in the case of Bancroft. No Report Yet From Chemawa. As yet, no report has been received from the officials who are conducting the investigation into the affairs of the Chemawa Indian School, and nothing is known as to the correctness or falsity of the charges that have been brought against Superintendent Potter. If Pot ter is found guilty of maladministra tion, and Is dismissed, his successor will be a civil service man and will be taken from the Indian service. His is an important office paying J2000 per an num, which, with three exceptions, is the highest salary paid to any super intendent of Indian schools. In the past several superintendents of Indian schools have been found guilty of of fenses similar to those which it is charged Potter has committed. Each of these superintendents was promptly dismissed. This probably foreshadows Potter's fate. In case the charges are sustained, but because of their gravity, and the importance of Potter's position, Secretary Hitchcock sent two Inspect ing officials to Salem so that he could ascertain facts anu" do no injustice to any one. Northwest Postal Orders. OREGONIAN NEWS BUREAU, Wash ington, May 7. William F. Frank was to day appointed regular and Thomas R. Ell uood, sub-rural carrier at Belllngham, Wash. Rural free delivery service was today established June 1 at Elgin, Union Coun ty, Or., with one carrier. Charles T. Beicher was today appointed Postmaster at Collins, Wash., vice John Leist, resigned. " Mills Again Named as Brigadier. WASHINGTON, D. C, May 7. Presi dent Roosevelt today appointed Colonel A. L. Mills, commandant of the West Point Military Academy, a Brigadier General. V ' f "... . G: 105.0