READ! FOR A FIGHT flyama Has Russian Army Com pietely Surrounded. MAY PROVE SEDAN FOR RUSSIA Before Peace Negotiations Can Begin, Greatest Battle o f the War May be Fought. London, June 17.— The practical cer­ ta in ty now that the peace negotiations cannot begin for another month leads to the conviction that another battle w ill be fought in the interval. Accord­ ing to the Daily Telegraph’ s Tientsin correspondent, a Japanese forward movement has already commenced, in spite of the rainy season. The Daily Telegraph’ s Tokio corre­ spondent gives an interesting idea of the situation from a correspondent who is said to be in a good position to know the actual facts. This correspondent says that the principal Russian depot is at GunBhu Pass, whence many light railways are being constructed north­ ward to facilitate retreat. Lieutenant •General Linievitch, bewildered by the strategy of the Japanese, is making repeated reconnaissances and throwing out innumerable scouts. Nevertheless, at the present moment, the correspond­ ent says, all his army is completely enveloped. FRANCE SAVED FROM WAR. Delcasse's Resignation Prevented Conflict with Germany. Paris, June 17.— When M. Delcasse resigned the potrfolio of the foreign office a few days ago, Germany and France were on the verge of war. M Delcasse thought that Germany was binding. Prime Minister Rouvier, re­ membering 1870, believed otherwise Germany had been for some weeks strengthening her garrisons near the French frontier. France responded with a similar move. The kaiser, ig­ noring his own provocation, notified France that, if she did not cease this military movement, Germany would consider it an unfriendly act. This, of course, was equivalent to an ultima turn, and M. Rouvier sent a concilia­ tory reply. Within a few hours after M. Del casse’ s retirement, M. Rouvier made •certain representations to Russia which had far greater influence upon the czar’ s present course than even Mr. Roosevelt’ s letter. M. Delcasse had done everything in his power tc support the Russian policy and uphold ttie alliance, and had refrained from pressing advice, peaceful or otherwise, on the czar’ s government. M. Rouvier said to Russia, in effect, that the vitial interests of France re quired the czar to do something under the terms of the alliance for her pro­ tection against German aggression It was imperative that Russia restore her m ilitary strength on her western frontier and be prepared to take an active part in the campaign if France were attacked. PEACE E N V O Y S ARE NAMED. Japan Announces Three, and Names o f T w o Russians are Known. St. Petersburg, June 16.— There only remain fixing of the time of meeting and the number of plenipotentiaries for the peace conference with Japan. Finding that Japan was not disposed to accept Paris, which was Russia's first choice, or The Hague, which President Roosevelt suggested, Russia readily consented to the selection of Washing­ ton. Japan, it ia understood, also sig­ nified that she would name three exalt­ ed personages as plenipotentiaries, and specific information here points to Marquis Ito, Baron Komura, the min­ ister of foreign affairs, and Marshal Yamagata, chief of the general staff, as plenipotentairies. It is regarded as certain that two of Russia’s representatives w ill lie Baron Rosen, who has been appointed to suc­ ceed Count Cassini as ambassador at Washington, aud M. Nelidoff, ambassa­ dor at Paris. The name of M. Witte continues to be be mentioned, but there is no evidence that the emperor will give him a brief to conduct negotia­ tions. Considering his well known views against Russia's aggressive policy in the Far East, the selection of M. Witte would be regarded as tantamount to an assurance that peace would lie the outcomhe. The selection of Washington makeB it certain thut several weeks must elapse before the first meeting of the negotiators is possible. Unless President Roosevelt is able to induce the belligerents in the mean­ time to agree to an armistice, the fear is general that the interim w ill witness another bloody battle in Manchuria. Russia, while she could not place her­ self in the position of directly request­ ing an armistice, might welcome it, if the suggestion came from the president. FOR C O N F E R E N C E C IT Y . Choice by Russia and Japan is Nar­ rowed Down to Three. Washington, June 15.— Gradually the negotiations for peace in the Far East are nearing a focus. The one point to which the energies of those di­ rectly concerned in them now are being directed is the choice of a place for holding the conference of the plenipo­ tentiaries of the belligerents. It is known officially that three cities are under consideration by Russia and Japan. These cities, named in the order of the likelihood of their final se­ lection, are Washington, The Hague and Geneva. Thus far no decision has been reach­ ed. Paris and London have been elim ­ inated from the question. It is under­ stood that the Russian government ob­ jects to an Asiatic city, its preference being for some European capital. After objecting to the holding of the confer­ ence in Paris, the Japanese government expressed a willingness to consider oth­ er places which afforded adequate facil­ ities, although it is assumed that Ja­ pan’ s preference would be for some Far Eastern city practically within the theater of war. Finally, however, the selection seems to have narrowed down to the three cities named. BOfcorr bv china President Roosevelt Takes Steps to Remove Its Cause. COOLIES NAY BUY CERTIFICATES Accounts for Trouble Experienced by Travelers and Others Entering the United States. Washington, June 15. — President Roosevelt is manifesting a deep inter­ est in the statements made to him last Monday by a delegation of members of the American Asiatic association con­ cerning the difficulties which hitherto have been experienced by Chinese mer­ chants, students, travelers and literary men in gaining admission to this coun­ try. The complaints of the Chinese government about the alleged humilia­ tion to which members of those classes of Chinese are often subjected upon their arrival in the United States, to­ gether with the threats of the commer­ cial guilds of China to retaliate by boy­ cotting American-made goods, have aroused the business men of this coun­ try to protest against what they have regarded as unreasonable discrimina­ tion in the enforcement of the Chinese exclusion laws. In a letter to Secretary Metcalf, of the Department of Commerce and La­ bor, the president directs him to see that the immigration officers exercise discretion in the enforcement of the exclusion law, to the end that the re­ lations of this government with China may continue to be cordial. It is pointed out that great difficulty is experienced by the immigration offi­ cials in executing the law, because of the many bogus certificates which are presented by Chinese. It is a well understood fact that for a consideration a Chinese coolie may procure in China a certificate that he is a merchant or a traveler or a member of the other ex­ empt classes. On its face the certifi­ cate entitles him to admission to the United States. So many frauds have been discovered in the matter of these certificates that the immigration offi­ cials examine all of them most care­ fully. That fact accounts for the trouble experienced by genuine mer­ chants, travelers, etc. T O IN D IC T M ANY. Government Now Has Ample Evidence Against Beef Trust. Chicago, June 15— Following the au­ thoritative announcement from Wash­ ington yesterday that Attorney General Moody and the local Federal authori­ ties in charge of the investigation into the methods of the beef trust had come to an agreement for further prosecution of the cases comes the positive state­ ment today from a semi-official source that, so far as the jury itself is con- crerned, sufficient evidence has been obtained to warrant the indictment of scores of packing house officials. The number against whom indict­ ments w ill be returned, to quote the language of the official making the statement, “ will range anywhere from 35 to 70.” It is positively stated that the jury can complete its work in three days after the return of United States I)is- trict Attorney Morrison from Washing­ ton and, as he has already left for Chi­ cago, it is now expected the indictments will be returner! shortly. Unless present plans are sidetracked in some way, the indictments to lie re­ turned w ill run against the official heads of the packing establishments. The Federal authorities will not say whether these officials have their head­ quarters in Chicago or not. Besides the official heads of the corporations, it is asserted that several lawyers repre­ senting the packing companies w ill be indicted for subornation oi perjury. Twelve or 15 indictments, it is asserted, will run against agents and representa­ tives of the packing companies, charg­ ing them with interference with wit­ nesses who were called. GREAT THEBES RAILROAD BRIDGE. M U S T S T A N D TRIAL. Mitchell Gets Worst ot First Decision in Land Fraud Case. Portland, June 14.— Senator Mitchell must stand trial upon the K rib ’s indict­ ment, charging him with having ac­ cepted fees while a senator of the Unit­ ed States for services tendered to Fred­ erick A. Kribs, by which timber land claims belonging to the «latter were pasesd through the General Land office to patent. Judge De Haven yesterday morning in a few words overruled the demurrer of the defense and set the trial of Sen­ ator Mitchell for Tuesday, June 20, thus sweeping away every hope of tlia indicted man and hie counsel in the success of the dilatory tactics so long employed, and bringing them face to face with the necessity of meeting the mass of the government’ s evidence in denial of the guilt alleged. It was quickly over, though for a moment there were those in the court room yesterday morning who lived more than twice the time indicated by the clock as the judge paused in his discussion of the indictment before rendering his final opinion and holding againBt the plea of the defense. "A s to the form,” said Judge De Haven, “ the indictment is justly open to criti­ cism; indeed, very severe criticism. But, still, I think,” the court continu­ ed, slowly, “ that it substantially charges the offense described in section 1782 of the revised statutes.” No more was needed. The govern­ ment had won. The defendant had lost. The opening of what w ill be one of the most bitterly contested and in effect one of the most far-reaching cases ever tried before the courts of Oregon was in sight. r. v m m ] The new railroad bridge over the Mtsrisslppl River at Thebes, 111., Is not longer nor more picturesque than other railway bridges across the Mis­ sissippi, but It Is one of the moat important. It was planned and constructed, not by the managers of one railway, but of several, aud was located not with one railway In mind, but with the trade of two great sections In mind. The structure recently completed Is ono o f the fifteen great railway bridges crossing the Mississippi, and Is probably the most substantial struc­ ture ever thrown across the groat river. The fact that the approaches are o f concrete contributes greatly to the serviceableness of the bridge. The experi­ ence o f the last ten years has shown that concrete stands against floods bettor than stone or any other material, and In this particular and In the character o f the structural work the bridge at Thebes represents the best results o f modern experience fcnd engineering skill. The bridge was placed where the engineers directed and the railways ln- tersted are to come to It. It was built to accommodate a great freight truffle, and In thla particular has advantages over bridges built at an earlier date. It opens a new line of direct communication between Chicago and the South­ west by way of southern Illinois, and Is to stand for all time holding opeu the doors to a growing trade with the Southwest. A T E L L I8 ISLAND. W A N T S ONE MORE V IC T O R Y . Japanese Press Opposes Armistice, Confident Oyama Will Win. Tokio, June 14.— The Japanese gov­ ernment. still maintains silence regard­ ing peace negotiations. It is apparent­ ly awaiting action at and advices from Washington and St. Petersburg. The newspapers and public continue a spir­ ited discussion of the situation, devot­ ing themselves largely to a probable armistice and terms of peace. The newspapers continue to be flatlv opposed to an early armistice, which would deprive the army and navy of the advantages within their grasp. It is generally thought that Field Marshal Oyama’s plans are rapidly maturing, and that the next great drive w ill sweep General Linievitch back and car­ ry the Japanese army into Russian ter­ ritory. The good faith and ultimate inten­ tions of Russia toward pence are openly and generally questioned. The Japan­ ese government is possibly satisfied with the good faith and intentions of Russia, but its silence leaves the public doubtful. The Japanese public would welcome peace, hut it demands terms consistent with victory and assuring a permanent peace. G ro te s q u e I m m ig r a n t and C h a n ge M ad e l»y Y e a r * . H eaid en ce. Ellis Island—that gateway to New York through which this year w ill enter about a million refugees from the Ignorance, despotism, poverty aud hopelessness o f the old world— Is one of the most Interesting places In the metropolis. There the student of hu­ manity is never In want of an en­ grossing subject. There he may see "In the raw” the peasantry of sunny Italy, o f Ice-bound Finland, of Lithu­ ania, of Poland, of all the many lauds of Europe and western Asia— the Jew, the Catholic, the Mohammedan, the Protestant, the adherent of the Greek Church— each attired In the grotesque and seml-barbarlc garb o f his native village and speaking a rude dialect which the educated from even his own land can scarcely comprehend. Heavy, stolid faces— product of cen­ turies of toll, poverty and Ignorance— confront him, but he will detect little of viciousness. Those ox-llke men and women are not criminals. Only rnre- eager friends, who come to welcome them. I f the Americanized friend la a woman, especially If she be a young woman, one may depend upon It that her unsophisticated countrywoman has got to be amazingly "prinked up” be­ fore they set off together. Not Infre­ quently a “ lady friend” gifted with forethought will have brought with her an entire new wardrobe all a la mode for the newcomer, and It Is a common occurrence to see one of these ambitious kinswomen literally forcing her dazed peasant friend to lay aside her picturesque klrtle and bodice, her gay headdress, her long pendant ear­ ring— beloved treasures— and don In their stead, In such privacy as can be secured in the door ways o f the long exit corridors, cheap and tawdry black skirts and a white shirt walBt and a picture hat laden with flowers and feathers. In a few months the peasant girl becomes habituated to wearing cor­ sets about her strong young wnlst, and she blushes to think o f the sight she mtist linve been when she landod, with a bundle on her bncK, and when she In turn goes to meet some one of her friends It Is difficult to realize how rndleal has been the transformation. A D is c o u r a g in g O u t lo o k . The weekly New York paper which chronicled gay doings not only In that CAN C O N V IC T T R U S T . frivolous metropolis but In England and other foreign ports as well, nfford- Government Attorneys Will Ask Grand ed Mrs. Emmons keen enjoyment, and NEW M O VES T O END S TR IK E . Jury to Indict. gave her many an excuse for righteous wrath. This fnct had been fully ap­ Chicago, June 14.— Authoritative in- Hanrahan will Take a H and— Team­ preciated by her son, who sent bt“r a Jormation has reached Chicago from sters's Offer Rejected. yenr's subscription. Washington that Attorney General “ Listen to this, Blje Emmons,” shs Moody and the government attorneys Chicago, June 16.— W hile apparent­ commanded one night, the paper trem­ who have lieen conducting the inquiry ly there was no surface change in the DODGE IM M IG R A T IO N LAW. L *W »i into the beef trust have reached the de­ bling in her hands. “ It ’s the account strike today, a powerful agent for peace cision that they have sufficient evidence of a grand reception In London, and was at work. Grand Master .1. G. Inspectors Discover Men in London to secure conviction, that the prosecu­ tills Is what it says: ‘The Honorable Hanrahan, of the Brotherhood of Loco­ Who Post Undesirables. tion w ill lie pushed vigorously and that Winifred Cowles was In black velvet, motive Firemen, arrived in the city, indictments w ill be asked of the grand studded with Jewels, the low-cut London, June 17. — Marcus Braun and after a conference with Mayor jury. Now that the agreement lias bodice and sleeve straps being on- and Mr. Fischberg, the American in Dunne, announced that he would use been reached, the grand jury will com­ spectors who have been inspecting the his good offices to settle the strike. crusted with sparkling gems. The plete its work within a week and re­ emigration from Continental countries Chairman John V. Farwell, Jr., of Honorable Frances Itathliono wore turn a number of indictments. to the United States, having concluded the Employers association, declined to deep blue velvet with garnitures of When thé beef trust inquiry was re­ C O V I H A S T A T fcLLIS IS L A N D . their labors in Austria, Hungary and consider a tentative strike settlement rich lace.’ sumed by the granit jury today, two Russian Poland, respectively, are now- proposition presented to him today by "N ow yon mark what I say,” said cattlemen from Iowa were on hand to ly among the tens of thousands of In Mrs. Emmons. " I f our young fellows looking up the conditions prevailing at the state board of arbitration. comers Is there one lacking the simple give their aid to'the assistant district the embarking points of the big A t­ The proposition was an offer that, if that go over to England get to wearing attorney. They told of the good re­ virtues o f the peasant, and the excep such clothes ns this paper describes, lantic liners. the employers would agree to use all sults of the 24-hour law, which has tion may be detected as easily as may what’s going to become o f our coun­ Messrs. Braun and Fischberg say honorable influence to have police and just gone into effect. The stockmen a wolf In a crowded sheepfolil. that the steamship companies have in­ deputy sheriffs and all armed guards try? A fellow that'll submit himself are Barney Devine, Jr., of Livermore, augurated a very strict inspection of withdrawn immediately, the strike O f the 812,000 men, women and chil­ to be rigged up In any such way as la., and F. T. Arnold, of Arnold, Ia. emigrants, but that even in London would be declared off, even as to the dren whom tile ships brought to Ellis that Isn’t likely to know how to handle These men, the former rated a m illion­ Island last yenr less than one In a persons claiming to be agents of the express companies, and that orders to a gun In time o' war or a hoe In time aire, own the largest cattle ranches in hundred were rejected, and only the ■companies are publishing guaranties to deliver anywhere would be obeyed by o’ peace!” the state, located in Humboldt county. smallest sprinkling because o f a crimi­ secure the admission of any emigrant the teamsters. The offer had the ap­ to the United States for a few pounds proval of President Shea and the na­ nal record. Those who were sent H e W a s n ’ t a L e g is la to r .,. in addition to the fare. How the sub­ tional executive board of the teamsters. hack were refused admission because West Point Graduates 114 Men. A traveling man who "makes” Kan- agents carry out this agreement is now West Point, N. Y . June 14 .— The 'they were In 111 health, were likely to sna City frequently was dining In the under investigation by the inspectors. Linievitch Takes Some Outposts. Russian Cruiser Must Go T o Sea. graduation exercises of the first class, become paupers or were contract la­ cafe o f one of the inrge hotels when he St. Petersburg, June 16.— In a dis­ thought he’d play a trick on his wnlter. Saigon, Cochin-China, June 15— The 114 in number, were held today under borers. Building Trades Withdraw Aid. patch to the emperor, dated June 13, Russian auxiliary cruiser Kuban an­ a covering of canvass in front of the The metamorphosis which a year's ".See that man at the next table, Chicago, June 17— Thousands of cir­ General Linievitch Bays the Russians, chored off Cape St. James here this library. An exceedingly large crowd residence In the Unltpd States onuses George?" he said. cular letters have been sent out to arch­ after a fight June 11, occupied the v il­ morning, and the governor ordered her was in attendance. Among the officers in these uncouth Immigrants Is some­ The waiter nodded nssent. “ That's itects, builders and labor union mem­ lages of Syfong-Toy, Chilipou and to depart immediately and dispatched I present were Lieutenant General Miles, thing astonishing, particularly If the Dr. Alonzo Tnhbs, the Missouri Legis­ bers generally, con'aining information Chakhedzi. The same day another de­ a French warship to enforce the neu- j retired, and Lieutenant General Chaf­ neweotner Is a woman and has spent lator, who Is trying to stop all tipping.” that the Ass«)icated Building Trades of tachment approached the mines near trality of these waters. Twenty-eight 1 fee. The address of the graduating the year In the metropolis. When the The wnlter grew Interested at once. Chicago and Cook county* have with­ Chakhedzi. A Japanese company evac­ of the colliers which supplied the Rus- j class was delivered by Franklin Mur­ Immigrant lands at Ellis Island he— "W ell, nln't dnt too bad.” he said. "Ah's drawn their moral and financial support uated the mines and retired southward, sian fleet with coal have left Saigon, I phy, of New York, president of the or she— Is an otitinndlsh-looking ob­ been waitin' on him, too. “ Well, you from the teamsters. The circulars, where it was reinforced by a battalion and 30 more of them are preparing to j board of visitors, and was followed by ject, outlandish ns was ever no stage won't get any tip there,” said the trav­ which are issued officially by the build­ of Japanese with quick-firing guns. sail. The British steamer Carlisle, an address by General Chaffee, and by clown. Invariably he has a bundle, eling man. “ Ah suttlngly treated him ing trades, charge that the members of The Japanese detachment on the Man­ which is understood to have on board the delivery of diplomas. and Ills w ife lias a bundle— a bundle right,” replied the wniter. the Safe and Machinery Movers’ and darin road retired to a position south war munitions intended for the Rus­ done up in anything from the size of "A few minutes later the man at the Riggers’ union has been performing of Minhuagay. sians, is detained Standard Loses $100,000. a pocket handkerchief to a large ta­ other table left and the waiter return­ work rightfully belonging to the trades Chicago, June 14— A dispatch to the blecloth. I f the bundle Is a small one ed to the traveling man. “ Well,” said Death Penalty Suggested. affiliated with the building trades. Colombia's Envoy o f Friendship. Tribune from Van Buren, Ind., says: It Is carried in the hand or slung across the drummer, "what did I tell you?” Honolulu, June 16— Considerable at- Washington, June 15.— John Barrett, That merchants in this vicinity have a sftek over thp shoulder; If It Is a ‘ ’Xeusei me. sah, but ah thinks yon Gould Must Pay His Architect. tention*hae been attracted by a Chinese United States minister to Colombia, been fleeced out of $100,000 by bogus large bundle the woman ties It across New York, June 17.— A verdict for poster, which has appeared in H ilo’s today presented to the president Enri­ checks on the Standard Oil May payroll her hack, leaving her hand free to tole ine er fabrication," said the wnlter, Abner J. Haydel, an architect, to re­ Asiatic quarter. It says that the Chin­ que Cortez, ex-minister of foreign af­ has developed on the arrival here of balance, perhaps, a small paper trunk grinning. “ Itat man ain't n leglslntnh lie's a gentleman.” The man had cover $24,183 form Howard Gould for ese government proposes to retaliate for fairs of the South American republic. Assistant Treasurer F. 8. Davis from on her head with one hand, and with services in drawing plans for the Gould tjie American exclusion policy, and Senor Cortez has been appointed confi­ New York to investigate. The forged the other to drag a load o f precious given him a quarter. castle at Port Washington, L. I., was that the government at Pekin w ill issue dential agent of the Colombian govern­ pay checks range in face value from $80 and archaic pots and pans to which W a n ts to G e t E ven . awarded by a jury in the New York an order against the purchase of Amer­ ment in this city and will use his ef­ to $1,000, and are duplicate numbers she has clung like grim death since Church— I f a man Is going to ha state Supreme court at Mineola, L. I. ican goods, with a death penalty for forts to re-establish the cordial rela- of the genuine checks, by which fact the eventful day when she left her struck by an automobile, what's ths This amount represents about 2*^ per vioation of the order, and w ill proceed tions between the two countries. Senor the frauds were discovered. hovel far behind. The children, or difference whether the machine Is go­ cent of the original contract price of to have Americans fnmigated at the j Cortez is also to try to establish friend* such of them as are not hnbes at the ing ten miles an hour or fifty? $937,000, which it was estimated the port of entry and charged $5 per head, ly relations with Panama. Panama will Coin Silver. breast, follow In line, each bearing Ills Gotham— A good deal o f difference. tlon ld castle wonla cost. Haydel had Panama, Jane 14.— The government own little momento o f old world house­ How Is a man who Is knocked down sued for $60,000. WIII Fight in Spits o f Mud. Final Blow Before Peace. of Panama, in accordance with the de­ keeping—a tea kettle, a pot, a wooden going to tell a chauffeur what hs London, June 16. — The Japanese Pekin, June 15.— In Germany and sires of the canal commission and the spoon. thinks of him If he’s going at fifty Russian Cruiser on Rampage. correspondent of the Daily Telegraph at other circles here, the prospects of local bankers, has decided to coin 1 ,-1 They see nothing to he ashamed of miles an hour?— Yonkers Statesman. London, June 17.— The. Singapore Moji, Japan, says: ‘ ‘The rainy season peace between Japan and Russia are 000,000 silver pesos. This step is cal- I In all this— on the contrary, they arc correspondent of the Daily Mail says has started in Manchuria, and the considered remote. It is supposed that rnlated to relieve the demand for silver Inordinately proud o f this public pa­ When there Is a woman caller In ths that the Russian cruiser Rion left June mud in the roads is knee deep, but Japan intends to inflict a Anal and caused by the activity of the canal rade o f their worldly possessions, and evening, and her host takes her home. this w ill not interfere with military crashing blow upon the Russian army works and increased business, and w ill it Is hard for them to understand the It seems to the hostess that It takes 14 for Odessa, and that great uneasi­ ness is felt for the safety of British operations, glad tidings of which may in Manchuria lie fore considering any prevent any monetary 'crisis which sn shame and mortification which their her husband twice as long to get back be expected within a few days.” I proposition for peace. excess of gold might produce. I gaueberie esnaes their b>vtng and as It should. shipping. Ü