-5? jDHE SUNDAY OREGfiffjAN, POBTLAffD,, .'AUGUST .'28, 190.- : I! SEIZE SUPS Japan Will Brook No , Delay at Shanghai. NOTE ISSENT TO POWERS Russia Must Disarm Vessels irr'Chinese Ports at Once, CHEFOO AFFAIR IS RECALLED RyeshitelpI Was Not Completely DIs mantled When Towed AwayIn-, "terantlonal'-'lnterests . Also Concern the Mikado. WASHINGTON. Aug. 27. Japan " has addressed a note to the powers Informing them that unless Russia forthwith dis arms her warships In Shanghai, Japan will be forced to take whatever steps she deems necessary to protect her Interests. Mr. Takahlra, the Japanese Minister, called at the State Department today and left with Mr. Adee, the acting Secretary of State, the communication of the Toklo government. " To a- correspondent of the Associated Press, Mr. Takahlra said tonight: "While Japan sincerely hopes that the reported Intention of Russia to disarm the Askold and Grozovoi at Shanghai will promptly he executed, my government has felt it was advisable to inform the powers what mus't necessarily be Its at titude in the event that the disarmament of the Russian ships is delayed. The con ditions at Shanghai are peculiar because of the international interests there, and my. government is desirous of giving those interests evory consideration." "Will it bo necessary to send a Jap anese squadron into , Shanghai and take away the Russian ships as was done with the Ryeehitelni at Chefoo?" the Minister was asked. "My government has not indicated in its note to the powers," the Minister re plied, "just what steps will be necessary if the Russian ships are not Immediately disarmed. But it should be remembered that the Ryeshltelni was not completely disarmed when seized by the Japanese, and under the circumstances her pres ence was certainly disadvantageous to Japan for a military reason." When the Minister called at the State Department he spent, some time in con ference with Acting Secretary Adee, but further than to receive the commulca tlon, Mr. Adee was careful not to disclose the attitude of this Government, although the Minister was assured that the con-J tinuation of Chinese neutrality was ear nestly hoped for by the United States. The, Minister told Mr. Adee Japan had been informed by China that the Rus sian ships would be disarmed, but so far as the legation knew no official date for this action' has been named. It is understood a note similar to that presented by Mr. Takahlra today was also delivered at the various foreign of fices by Japanese diplomatic representa tives. In State Department circles the opinion is expressed that the Russian ships will soon be disarmed, and both at the State and Navy Departments advices have been received that the Shanghai in cident Is regarded as practically closed. JAPANESE CAPTURE FORT. Still Another at Port Arthur Is Re duced After Fierce Bombardment. CHEFOO, Aug. 27. The latest reports received from Port Arthur to the effect that the Japanese In their attack during the night, of August 22 captured Poyodo, a fort midway between Takushan and the eastern defenses, and reduced another fort immediately east of the railway. Poyodo mounted only two small guns when the Russians were in possession of it. The assault was preceded by heavy artillery fire from Takushan, where the Japanese have big naval guns. The Hus slans lost considerably before they were compelled to retire. The fort was not occupied by the Japanese, as it is be hind a moat, which the Japanese Jn no instance have been able to cross. . Recent arrivals here who were in Port Arthur as late as August 2k, believe the Russians' resistance will prove successful for some time yet. They explain that the Japanese are unable to occupy Etzshan fort. The Japanese feinted constantly In attempting to do so, and in the .mean while, by tremendous labor, raised .the summit of a smaller hill behind it to the level of Etshan Hill, by means of, sand bags, and there they mounted guns, which had resulted materially in the reduction of the fort east of the railway. This fort is- the northermcst of the eastern de fenses, Nand with other positions reduced or occupied, 'renders the Japanese posi tion in the vicinity of the railroad threat ening to the Russian hopes. It is obvious that the Japanese expect to enter Port Arthur from the north. Confirmation has been obtained In the announcement made in these dispatches August' IS to the effect that the Japanese drove the Russians from their position at Louisa Bay and Pigeon Bay, the Jap anese vanguard numbering 500 to 690 men, penetrating Into- the fort situated on the highest hill of the Liao TI Mountain, the suthermost mountain of the Kwang Tung peninsula, incidentally capturing a bat tery on the west shore of the Iiiao Ti promintory. ana then retired. The Jap anese fleet during the attack, made a demonstration against the main Llao Ti fort. It is also confirmed that the Japan ese silenced a small fort near Golden Hill. The Japanese line on the west is ap proximately, according to the advices re ceived here, three and a half miles from the European, or new town, where there has- been no conflagration, although nu merous Individual fires have occurred there. When the last arrivals left Port Arthur there was little fighting. The strength of the garrison is now estimated' to be 15,000 efficient men. On August 22 the Russians arrested four Japanese spies within the fortress and shot them. Ko Chinese, except out bound-servants, are allowed in the Euro-i poan town, the Russians being afraid of spies. Since August 21 the Russian ships have not been firing shells. On August 22 a Japanese shell fell in the dockyard, caus ing some damage. Only the Chinese shops of Port Arthur are doing business. The lack, of vege tables Is severely felt. Object of Lull at Port Arthur. . TOKIO, Aug. 27. No tidings of .a defi nite character from Port Arthur, or Liao Yang have reached the public .today. It is understood that a lull followed the desperate fighting of the earlier half of the week at Port Arthur. The lull was for the purpose of allowing the tired men to rest, allowing certain changes in the plan of attack, and for completing preparations for pressing the attack home heavier. The Japanese guns continue to shell the defense of the fortress, but tjie majority of the forces are not engaged. . Port Arthur is proving harder to re duce and capture than the- general publio of Japan expected. The public, which has confidently awaited the fall of the fort ress dally for the past month, is disap pointed at the delay. Much regret la ex pressed at the heavy' losses, but the na tion is unwavering in its grim determina tion to hammer and harass Port Arthur until it falls, and it is prepared to pay the cost, however heavy it may be. France Orders Fleet to Remain. PARIS, Aug. 27. Owing' to the presence of Japanese and Russian ships at Shang hai, orders today were sent to the French Naval Commander to keep his squadron there. This is a precaution against pol sible .complications at Shanghai. Rumor Fort Was Entered Discredited. ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 27. The rumor, that ,tho Japanese had effect ed .an entrance into Port Arthur does not obtain credence at the War Office, al- though it is -admitted that no hews has been received from General Stoessel since August 22. though possibly a telegram reached the Emperor Just bfore he start ed for the Don this afternoon. It is point- ea out that If the rumor Is true, it would signify the capture of the fortress, which would be unable to hold out against the superior numerous besiegers it any por tion of the permanent defenses is lost. Facilitates Further Operation. LONDON, Aug. 27. The Japanese le gation has no Information in regard to Port Arthur. It is, however, pointed out that the capture of Etzshan fort by the Japanese announced several days ago, would enormously facilitate their further operation and possibly enable the be siegers to get within the cordon "of outer forts and attack the last line of resistance along the outskirts of the town. Paris Unable to Confirm Rumor. PARIS, Aug. 27.--Tho' rumored fall of Port Arthur is not confirmed in any quarter .here. On the contrary, it is said in government quarters that the information received shows the Jap anese staff Is convinced from the recent efforts that the taking of the fortress by storm "will probably be impossible, and that the staff advises the adoption of a new plan, namely, its slow reduc tion by siege. Russia Still Without Advices. ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 27. The Gen eral Staff late tonight had received no further information rogarding the report that the Japanese had occupied one of the Port Arthur forts. CAKEWALK FOR THE RUSSIANS American Officers Entertain Troops at Liao Yang. PARIS, Aug. 2". A private letter just received from one .of the American mili tary attaches at liao Yang gives a graphic description of the situation and scenes at , the Russian headquarters. The Amerlcan officers accompanied a regiment of Russian infantry engaged in evolutions south of that town. It was a veritable mud . march, the soldiers sinking above their knees. On returning to Liao Yang, the Rus sian officials, Including General 'Alexieff (not the Admiral) entertained the Ameri can officers. General Alexieff, who Is a gruffold soldier, Jocularly remarked that he Was too old to begin making friends of Americans. The, Russian officers showed no depres sion over the- war reverses. They were even hilarious, and exchanged toasts ex pressing the friendly feelings of Russia for the United States, and finally demand ed that the American officers execute a cakewalk. This was done so successfully that the Russians secured a blanket and tossed the cakcwalkers up In the air, de spite the fact that they were In full dress. This was cited as -evidence of the gay spirits prevailing. The report that Japaneso warships seized a French steamer leaving Port Arthur are not confirmed here. The For-4 efgn Office will not treat the seizure seri ously even if the report is confirmed. There Js no Indication that Prance will follow the course of Great Britain in making strong representations- against such seizures. Companions of Emperor onv Journey. ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 27. Emperor Nlchplas was accompanied on Mb journey to the Don today by Grand Duke Nicho las Nlcolalevltch and Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovltch, who, as -heir presumptive, has been the Emperor's constant compan ion on such Journeys heretofore. The Em peror will return to St. Petersburg Au gust 31 and will then leave "Immediately for Warsaw. Plumbers'- Strike Is Ended, NEW YORK, Aug. 27. An agree ment which will end the lockout and Btrike . of 1200 plumbers in Brooklyn, has just ben reached, and the men will return to work Monday. The master LpJumbers consented to increase wages from $4.50 to ?4.75 ft day, beginning January 1. the agreement ' to run for two" years. The men had demanded an immediato increase to $4.75, and $5 a day- after May 1 next. The demands regulating apprentices were not pre sented by tho- workmen. WHf Hz fz X;, ( . 1. '. )iMmkm RANGE TAKES FEAR Japan May Become the Promi nent. Power in Far East. HOPES AMERICA WILL ACT Paris Government Would Have Other Powers Put Shoulders to Wheel to Avert the Danger She Re gards as Increasing. EARIS, Aug. 27. The French govern ment is not aware of any present move ment for mediation in the war. .-This statement, coming from the highest quar ters, was made In response to Inquiries regarding renewed reports of peace move ments. The fact Is, France is ready and anxious to offer mediation whenever there is the slightest chance that it will be ac ceptable Or effective, but Foreign Minis ter Delcasse and other officials here re gretfully feel that no such effort can suc ceed at the present time. However, a strong official opinion is growing that France, 'Great Britain and the United States should put their shoulders to gether to avert the Increasing danger of Japan's victory being so great that she may become the dominant power in the Far East 'A leading official said: "Japan Is making terrible sacrifices of men and money with the prospect of se curing an overwhelming victory. This sacrifice is so great, and the victory so correspondingly great, that It threatens to give Japan a preponderant position in the Far East such as no one anticipated wnen tne war began. Therefore, the Avar no longer solely concerns Japan and Russia, but all the countries having in terests in the Far East, particularly Great Britain,' France and the United States, who should together adopt means to stop the war before either party secures such an overshadowing victory as to. make. her incontestably master of the Far East." The foregoing statement was made in tho highest French quarters In the ear nest hope that it would "attract tho seri ous consideration of American public men and officials. CZAR FROWNS ON PEACE TALK He Will Never. Yield Until Russian Prestige Is Restored. LONDON, Aug. 27. The Associated Press learns in connection with the re vival of the rumors of mediation ' that Emperor Nicholas only recently announced in the most positive terms that he would not permit peace negotiations even should Port Arthur fall and General Kuropat kln be driven back to lHarbln. This fact, well understood in official circles, has prevented the British government from taking any -steps in tho direction of me diation. It is known here that Germany under stands this attltudd of the Emperor as well as Great Britain and other powers. Therefore, the reports from Paris that Emperor William is prepared to suggest peace is dismissed as groundless, for the present at least. If General Kuropatkln, however, should win a decisive victory at Liao Yang, which In a moasure would restore .Russian prestige, it Is believed here that the restoration of peace would undoubtedly be materially facilitated. Beyond the acknowledgement of the re ceipt of orders to search for the Russian volunteer fleet steamers Smolensk and St. Petersburg, tho Admiralty here has not heard from Rear-Admiral Dunford, in command of the Cape of Good Hope -station. The Admiralty denies the state ment published here that Admiral Duti ford 'has been ordered to shadow the Smolensk and St. Petersburg and see that they do not violate the instructions of their government.' It is .pointed out that such an act would show suspicion of the good faith of Russia, which Great ouutia noes not care to do. After the delivery of the orders' tho British cruisers which are searching for the volunteer fleet steamers, will return to part ana cable to London the fact that thfy have executed their commission. . CZAR AGAIN SHOWS HIS JOY. Scholarships Are to Be Founded in Honor of Birth of Heir. ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 27.-An im perial decree has been published, direct ing that in commemoration of tho Czare vitch's birth, a sum of money shall bo assigned from the imperial privy purse, sufficient to found 100 scholarships. These are to. "be divided equally between naval and military educational establishments The scholarships are to be named after the Emperor and Empress and awarded to children of deserving soldiers and sai lors killed, or wounded In the war. The decree also directs that the admlnr lstratlon of the imperial estates shall de vote the annual interest accruing from the sum of $1,000,000 for the support lh the name of the whole imperial family, of families of soldiers and sailors the money to be used preferably for the edu cation of their children.' Asked to Stand Sponsors for Heir. ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 27.-On August A .' I IPSfSt 2 the" Emperor telegraphed to General Kuropatkln as follows: "During the christening of the Czare vitch the Tsari'txa and myself requested ihe army and navy in our hearts to stand sponsors for Hla Imperial Highness. May God preserve during the Czarevitch's whole life the moral bonds between him and all ranks of the army and navy, from the commanders' to the soldiers and seamen who are dear to mo and to Russia, and who have proved their love for the fatherland and the sovereign by their self-sacrifice and exploits while suffering privations and encountering extreme dangers." Japan Expects Decisive Battle. TOKIO, Aug. 27. The belief la growing here that a1 great and decisive battle will be-fought at Uao Yang. General Kuropat kln, who had an opportunity to abandon l.lao Yang and to remove the bulk 'of his stores and the majority of his army from that place; evidently has chosen to remain' -and give battle. He has concentrated his forces and entrenched carefully. The country Is drying up speedily after the torrential rains, and as soon as It Is possible to resume operations, the Japan ese may be counted "upon to act vigorously and aggressively wherever the conditions permit. Confidence is felt here that the Japanese commander-in-chief in the field, Field Marshal Marquis Oyama, with his MAP OF SIEGE OPERATIONS AROUND PORT ARTHUR splendid v united armies will outgeneral Kuropatkln and force him to give battle on at least two of his fronts and eventual ly succeed in defeating him decisively. Diana Has Received No Orders. SAJGON, French Indo-Chlna, Aug. 27. The Russian cruiser Diana, which arrived here August 20 with a shell hole below her water line, received In the naval battle oft Port Arthur, August 10,' has not re ceived Instructions from the government at St. Petersburg to disarm or repair her damages which are light. Another Jap anese shell killed an officer of the Diana and three men and wounded 23 others. The cruiser tried to-reach Shanghai, but encountered somn .TflnnnpRA tnrnnfln.lino tn 'The latter discharged nine torpedoes witnout eirect at the Diana. The officera of the cruiser declare Gen eral Stoessel will never surrender Port Arthur. When the Diana left the harbor General Stoessel had 40,000 men. Japanese Losses Also Heavy. ' ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 27. Russian casualties are placed at over 1000 In the report of General Kuropatkln relative to the fighting around Liao Yang yesterday. The Japanese also sustained serious losses, while 24 of their guns are reported to have been put out of action. General Kuropatkln reports, that the fighting of August 26 was lcr all parts of the theater of operations, the heaviest being east and southeast of Liao Yang, and in tho vicinity of tho Lan River and at Liandiansian. ' - Japanese Movement General. ST. PETERSBURG,. Aug. 27. A dispatch from. General Kuropatkln to Emperor Nicholas, dated August 26, and referring to the fighting of August 25, says the Jap anese took the offensive only against the troops on the Russian left. The strength of the Japanese was .estimated at two divisions of infantry with numerous guns. The Russian losses In killed or wounded were about 100. Tho dispatch concludes: "At dawn; August 26, the Japanese as sumed the offensive along the entire front of our army." DECLARES GITABjDS STOOD IDLE Georgia Newspaperman Says They Did Not Try to Rescue Negroes.- SAVANNAH, Ga., Aug. 27. The military court of inquiry appointed by the Gover nor to investigate, the conduct of the state troops in connection with the recent burn ing of two negro prisoners at Statesboro held Its third session today. The feature of tho hearing was tho testimony of G. M. Guerry, a newspaper man, who went to Statesboro and reported the tragedy. He -said in substance that the mob dragged the prisoners along the road to tho etake within 20 yards of the military camp. Fifty men of the militia wero .drawn up in line. There was no move men by any officer or soldier;' so far as ho saw, when the crowd passed, to rescue the prisoners. Private Russell testified that he was sent In the room to guard the prisoners. The mob was two feet behind the Sher iff when he said to the soldiers: "Stand aside, men, and let the mob take the prisoners; we cannot resist the mob ahy longer." Action of Hay Pleases Canada. . VANCOUVER, B. ,C, Aug. 27. A spe cial from Calgary says: Hon. Mr. Prefontalhe, Canadian Minis ter of Marina and Fisheries, passed through hero today on his way East to Ottawa. He stated that he had received a wire from Ottawa, Informing him that the government had received a note from John 'Hay, Secretary of State for the United States, asking for a conference upon the questions at issue between the fishermen of tho United States and Can ada. Mr. Prefontalhe was very much pleased with the information. Fierce Fire Continues for Hours. PARIS. Aug. 27. A .dispatch to the Temps from Liao Yang, timed 5:30 P. M. today, says the' engagement continued throughout the day east and south of the town. The Japanese directed a strong cannonade against the Russian- positions, tho firing lasting from daylight until 1 P. M. Hospital trains-are being sent toward the front. JOIN THEIR FORGES Kuroki and Oku Will Try to s Cut the Russian- Line. POINT IS "ALREADY SELECTED It Will Be Between Ansbanshan and Liandiansian Portion of kuro ki's Force Strikes the Rus sians Near Yushi Pass. LIAO YANG, Aug. 27. General Kuroki has joined forces with General Oku in an attempt to cut' "the Russian Una be tween Anshanshan and Liandiansian. The battle of August 2& raged along the eastern front. A strong Japanese force attacked the Russian positions' at Miao Pass, 11 miles east cf Anshanshan. and Sandiatl and Tzgon. 12 miles northeast of Liandiansian. Nine batteries of siege guns each bombarded tho Russian out posts. At these points the combat re peatedly developed into hand-to-hand fighting. Tho. Russians stubbornly held the outposts the whole day, falling back on their main position at night. The chief artillery engagement was in front of Liandiansian, the Japanese con centrating the fire of ten batteries and simultaneously advancing on Torintepu, four miles southwest of Liandiansian, but they were arrested by Cossacks, who were afterward reinforced by infantry and ar tillery. The Japanese ""resumed the bombard ment early August 26, devoting most of their attention to Liandiansian. The Russian field guns were very effective. They dismantled 32 Japanese guns, most ly mountain pieces. The casualties have not been ascertained. Kuroki Strikes the Russians. FIELD HEADQUARTERS OF' THE SECOND JAPANESE ARMY, .via Fusan, Aug. 25. Part of General Kuroki's army advanced against the Russians beyond Yushi Pass early this morning. There was heavy artillery firing for several hours, which finally ceased before noon. It is believed that the Russians are retir ing toward An Ping. SECOND ARMY FOR RUSSIA. Fearful That Port Arthur Will Fall, She Will Be Prepared. BERLIN, Aug, 27. A dispatch to the Tageblatt from St. Petersburg says the Russian government Is determined to as semble a second great army in Manchuria consisting of three or four corps under the command of General'Baron Kaulbars or General Soukhomlinoff. Its v headquarters will be at Mukden. The object of this 6tep is to meet the situation that will' arise should Port Jlrthur fall, thus releasing the besieging army for operations northward. The Tageblatt correspondent names the various commands out of which the new army tvIU bo formed, and says he be lieves that more rapid transportation of troops will be possible, owing to the ap proaching completion of the railroad around Lake Baikal.," PAWNS HIS FRIEND'S WATCH Young Man Disinherited by Parents Is Arrested for Larceny. E. Middleton, aged 20 years, whose parents are In London,- England, await ing a steamer to carry them to New York on their way to join their son, was arrested last night for tho larceny of a watch from a friend of years. His parents are coming to make amends for a. disinheritance which occurred somo years ago, and it Is probable that they will find their son in a position whero they least expect to find him. Middleton was born in China, whllo his parents were traveling in that coun try. He grew to young manhood in the countries of the world, his father havlrfg a position which necessitated constant travel. At the age of 17 ho was again in China, and there he met W. Fltchott, the actor who delighted audiences at Shields Park tho forepart of tho Summer season. Tho two young men grew to bo well acquainted and parted with protestations of undying friendship. Fitchett finished hig travels abroad and returned to America to work in his profession. Shortly before his depart ure Young Middleton had troublo with his parents over a certain young lady of England, who was also traveling in China. The trouble ended In Middle ton's disinheritance. He wrote his troubles to Fitchett and then he came to America and to Portland, whero he met Fitchett again. Upon his arrival here, Middleton was short of funds. He was taken by Fitch ett to the latter's room. That was in May. Fitchett was obliged to go on tho road with a theatrical troupe for a fortnight, and during his absence Middleton took his friend's watch an heirloom worth $90. Tho theft Was discovered and clr- ftlimstiinBPB Tiolntfirl fn MfrMTofnn aa tVin thief. Fitchett accosted him concern ing the -affair and ho confessed, stating that he committed the theft because he "was in need of funds. He pawned the watch for 2 5. Not desiring to punish his friend, Fitchett gave him "a month in which to pay back tho 525. At the end of the month Middleton was not to be found, and the tale was carried to the "Police Department. Detective "Weiner was detailed on the case, and though he lo cated tho watch in a pawnshop, he could not locate Middleton. -Last night at 9 o'clock, as Fitchett was walking down Third street, he sud denly came face to faco with Middleton. Together they walked to the Pollco -Station, where Fitchett explained the case and asked that Middleton be taken into custody. Middleton admitted that he committed the theft and was promptly locked up by Captain Moore. do not want to prosecute him, especially as his parents are coming and his troubles will soon be over," said Fitchett last night. "If ho can raise the $25 in a t easonable time I shall have the case dismissed." Fire in Tenement Causes Panic. NEW YORK, Aug. 27. Fire, which tirove hundreds of persons in panic from a tenement row in Graham ave nue, Brooklyn, early today, resulted in the serious injury of a woman and a child, who tried to save their lives by jumping from the second story. The woman was Mrs. Annie Stahl, 58 years old. Tho child's name is unknown. Both were rendered unconscious, and were removed to a hospital. Firemen and policemen made many daring rescues, removing scores of men, women and children by means of ladder, after the lower portion of thd building had become a mass of fire. Tho financial loss was not heavy. Columbia 'VarsTty Celebration. NEW YORK, Aug. 27. Preparations are being made at Columbia University to celebrate" the 150th anniversary of the founding of Kings College. While there will be no attempt to make an lnter unlverslty affair of the celebration, the faculty and students expect to entertain 20,000 persons October 28 to 31, when the regular term begins.. All .the participants- In the. exercises. NEW GARMENTS TO ORDER FINEST OF FOREIGN AND DOMES- TIC FABRICS in all the latest weaves arid colorings, in SUITINGS, OVER COATINGS AND TROUSERINGS NO TROUBLE TO "SHOW GOODS. : ' SATISFACTION " GUARANTEED IN - . ALL rCASES. " . -GARMENTS TO. ORDER IN A DAY ' ., IF REQUIRED, - . SAMPLES MAILED. GAR M E NTS - ' EXPRESSED, 108 Third Street will be the university alumni, of whom there are 10,000 living. There will be' a great public reception on the afternoon of October 27, when all the college build Inge will be open for Inspection. For the next day a football game be tween Yale and Columbia has been ar ranged. On October 31 the cornerstones of four new buildings will be laid, the university chapel, the school of mines building. Hartley Hall and a second unl versity dormitory? The university con vocation takes place on the same after noon. Major T. E. Merritt. NEW YORK, Aug. 27. Major T. E. Merritt, U. S. A., retired, who entered the Army during the Civil War as a private In tho Thirteenth Now York Volunteer Infantry, and served in the regular Army until 1879, Is dead In this city. He succumbed to an attack of heart failure on an elevated train. Major Merritt served many years with the Eleventh, Twenty-fourth and Twenty-ninth Infantry, and participated in numerous Indian campaigns. - Surrender or Downfall Certain. ' BUENOS AYRE9, Aug. 27. There Is a total paralysis of -action on the, part of the government at Asuncion, the' capital of Paraguay, the authorities simply taking feeble measures for defense and awaiting developments. Little doubt is felt "now that If a pacific solution is not reached In a few days the first determined move by the revolutionists will result In the surrender or downfallof the government. To Secure Absolute Neutrality. BUENOS AYRES, Aug. 27. Notice has been given of an interpellation to be pre sented In the Argentine Congress on Mon day to the Minister of Foreign Affairs to as&ertaln details of the steps taken to se cure the absolute neutrality of the Argen tine Republic In connection with the rev olutions in Uruguay and Paraguay. It Is anticipated that attacks will be made on the government tomorrow. Bank Clerks' Institute Closes. ST. LOUIS, Aug. 27. At the concluding session of the Convention of the American Institute of Bank Clerks today, the lead ing paper was read by George W. White, of Washington, D. C., on the "Panama Canal." The concluding event of the day was a banquet tendered to visiting dele gates. One toast, ."The Golden West," was responded to by Frank D. 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