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SEA FIGHT AT HAND
W E ST T O DIG C ANAL.
Chairman Shonts Say* It Will Furniah
the Right Men.
Chicago, April 10. — Western men
are to have a long leeway allowance in
the selection of capable engineers and
contractors for the work of the Panama
canal.
Not that there is going to be a
sectional discrimination in selecting
the subordinates who serve under the
new canal commission, but, as Chair
man T. P. Shonts said today:
“ We wish to employ the men who
Russians Going in Direction o f South
have practical knowledge of direct con
China Sea, Most Probable
struction work, who can do the best and
Scene o f Battle.
most effective.work for the government
in the shortest reasonable time and for
Singapore, April 8 .— The belief is the best legitimate price— and I love
western men.
general here that a desperate engage
“ I had intended to make certain ap
ment for the control of the seas is im
minent off here between the Japanese pointments before my departure for the
defensive fleet, under command of Ad East, but for purely business reasons I
have decided to hold them off. I lea\A
miral Togo, and the Russian fleet com
manded by Vice Admiral Rojestvensky. for New Yorit tomorrow, and from there
go to Washington, to be with the com
The two fleets are rapidly approaching
each other, and naval experts bete be mission until such time in the near fu
lieve that a battle which w ill 'd ec id e 1 ture as I can leave for Panama.
“ In selecting superintendents, fore
whether or not Japan is to retain su
men, engineers and the other skilled
premacy on the ocean as well as on
land will be fought within a fortnight. labor to he employed on the canal, we
The captain of a coasting steamer w ill dig up the man that can think,
which has put into Penang reports hav act and do honestly in the best way for
ing passed a fleet of 27 armorclads 70 the best interests of the United States
government. W e want the practical
miles to the southeast. The fleet was
flying no colors, and when he altered man who has had construction experi
And Western men in railway
his course to inspect the warships a de ence.
stroyer sailed up and admonished him work have had this.”
CZAR IS IN DANGER
Hostile Fleets are Fast Approach
ing Each Other.
Dynamite Is Found Hidden In
Imperial Palace.
BOTH SEEN NEAR SINGAPORE
SECRET POLICE WERE IN PLOT
to turn back.
The warning was
promptly heeded.
P U T NO T R U S T IN MINES
Several Chinese junks that have ar
rived here bring the news that the con Fortification Experts Favor Subma
verted fast merchantmen, formerly in
rines fo r Coast Defense.
the Yokohama-8an Francisco trade, are
Newport, R. I., April 11.— The third
patrolling every avenue through which
the Russian fleet might pass in their ! committee of the fortification board, of
rush toward Vladivostok, and the bulk : which Admiral Charles N. Thomas, U.
of Admiral Togo’ s big fleet is kept in S. N., is ehairman, is devoting special
position where it can 1* hurled against attention to the dangers incident to the
use of submarine mines, and it ib
the Russians as soon as sighted.
Accompanying the main body of the learned that emphasis w ill be placed on
fleet are two floating furnaces that were the advantage of substituting submar
built at Sasebo, and which are designed ine boats for mines for harbor defense.
to repair all damage that may result to Discussing this subject, a member of
the fleet in its cruising operations. On the committee said today:
"M ines cannot be relied on in times
these ships are mounted huge floating
cranes, with which disabled guns can of war. Trials given submarines in
be lifted and which are expected to Narragansett bay resulted unsuccess
prove of great service, should the Jap- ; fully, due chiefly to the strong currents
anese suffer at the hands of the Rus which sweep trhough the harbor and
entrances to the bay and make these
sians.
It is the general opinion that the defense extremely dangerouB. This is
battle w ill take place in the China sea, one of the important subjects that the
and there is a diversity of opinion as to fortification board has already taken up
the outcome.
W hile it is admitted j and w ill thoroughly examine during
that thè Japanese fleet has the advant the inspection of fortifications and the
age of seasoned men and experienced land and floating defenses.
“ The established fact that a number
commanders, it is also sure that the
Russian admiral w ill enjoy the advant of the Russian warships were blown up
age in weight of metal, and that he has by their own submarine mines, and the
improved the marksmanship of his present practice in England of dis
gunners in the long voyage across is carding submarine mine defenses to a
also sure. The battle is sure to be one great extent in harbors where there are
of the most desperately conteeted in the wide channels to defend and where the
history of naval warfare and the ele tides are strong, and placing there sub
ment of luck may play a large part in marine boats, has added to the senti
ment in favor of replacing mines with
its outcome.
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boats.”
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Forest Fire on South Mountains,
Cavalrymen in the Guardhouse,
Gettysburg, Pa., April 7.— Forest
Burlington, V t., April 11.— Twenty-
fires burning over an area of thousands
of acres have started in the South five members of Troop B, Fifteenth
cavalry, commanded by Firat Lieuten
mountains, the line of fire exending a
distance of three miles. The destruc-, ant George T. Bowman, are in the
guardhouse at Fort Ethan Allen tonight
tion of valuable lumber is great.
as the results of disturbances following
payday, while as many more are being
PO RTLAND M ARKETS.
sought by a detail of soldiers. The 50
Wheat— Club, 87c per bushel ; blue- j troopers left the post immediately after
payday on Thursday, and many dis
stem, 95c; valley, 88c.
Oats— No. 1 white, $28(3)29 per ton; turbances in this city and Winooski
followed. The men claim a grievance
gray, $27@28 per ton.
Hay— Timothy,
$14(816 per ton; agaiiist Lieutenant Bowman, as a
clover, $11(312; grain, $11 ( g l 2 ; cheat, reason for their recent absence.
$11 @12.
Eggs — Oregon ranch, I 7 % c -per'
dozen.
Batter— Fancy creamery, 22>i@24c.
Potatoes — Oregon fancy, 90c@ $l;
common, 75@85.
Apples— Fancy, $1.75@2.50 per box;
choice, $1@1.25.
Hops — Choice 1905, 23>^@25cper|
pound.
Wool— Valley, 20c per pound ; East
ern Oregon, 15@18c per pound; mo
hair, choice, 31@32c per pound.
Want T o Be Paid Monthly.
Santo Domingo, April 6 .— The Bel
gian creditors of Santo Domingo have
presented a proposition to President
Morales and American Minister Daw
son for the monthly payment of $25,000
to the Belgians, intimating that then
they would favor the debt arrangement
being concluded. It is expected that
the situation w ill remain unaltered un
til the United States takes final action
regarding the pending convention.
Twelve Members Arrested and Placed
in Dungeon—Chance Leads to
Discovery o f Explosive.
St. Petersburg, April 6 .— A t last the'
terrorists have succeeded in penetrating
the cordon of guards about the czar,
and in smuggling high explosives into
the palace itself, and as a result there
is a feeling of apprehension among all
of the high officials and the guards
about his majesty have lx>en trebled.,
Late yesterday afternoon, as the
guard at the palace was being changed,
Lieutenant Colonel Shiraupsky, who
was in command, noticed that one o f
the Cossacks who had been posted at
the main door was wearing the sword
of an infantry officer, and not the sabre
of a Cossack. He thereupon called a
corporal and placed the man under ar- ,
rest. He was at once searched and in-v
criminating documents were found on
ins person.
Search of the palace revealed two
packages of dynamite, placed against
the main door of the imperial suite, in
a dark corner where they were not
likely to be noticed.
A searching inquiry was at once in
stituted, with the result that 12 secret
police agents were arrested as accom
plice, and all were hurried to the Peter
and Paul fortress, where they were
interviewed by General Trepoff.
The fact that the terrorists have suc
ceeded in corrupting members of the
secret police and soldiers has caused
much aiarm, and another attempt
against a high official is looked for.
DEAD BY T H O U S A N D S .
Whole
Towns Destroyed by Recent
Indian Earthquake.
Calcutta, April 10. — Telegraphic
commnnication with Dbarmsala has
been restored.
The latest accounts
show that the earthquake was even
more disastrous than at first believed.
Of a total population of nearly 5,000 in
the town of Kangra, it is lie'iieved that
only 500 are left alive. Many of these
have fled.
Of the police only a deputy inspector
and four sergeants are alive. Many
people are still imprisoned in the ruins-
Dbarmsala, Kangra, Palanpur, Dba-
wan and all of the neighboring villages
were completely wrecked. Scarcely a
building remains standing.
Not much
damage was done at Haripnr, Deragopi-
pur, Nadanra or Hamirpur.
Suyanpnr, having a population of
about 8,000 souls, is reported to be in
ruins.
The shocks still continue. There is
no news from Kulu valley.
According
to native rumors, a great amount of
damage has been done. An official dis
patch from Dharmsala says the place is
a scene of desolation. Owing to the
scarcity of labor, great difficulty is ex
perienced in excavating the ruins, but
the Goorkhas are doing excellent work.
Should Agree on Life-Saving.
Washington, April 8 . — The British
ambassador, Sir Mortimer Durand,
called upon Acting Secretary of State
Loomis today to urge a reciprocal ar
rangement between America and Great
Britain respecting the equipment of
ocean going steam vessels with life sav
ing devices.
Ths proposition was re
ferred to the department of ( ommere#
end Labor.