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THE MORNING NEWS. I F ’abllahed 1850. .- - Incorporated 1888 V J. H. EBTILL. President. PREMIER OF JAPAN TALKS OF THE WAR HOW IT WAS COMMENCED and FLAY that have bees fol lowed IS ITS CONDUCT. Russia Sot Only Violated I'ledges Regarding Manchuria, hut Mas Extending Ita Armed Occu pation to Korean Territory—Rus „ia Had Scorned Japan and Thonsht Little of Itn Ability to Cope* With Russians. Tokio, Nov. 27.— Discussing the war and the domestic, financial and politi cal conditions of Japan on the eve of the assembling of the Diet with the correspondent of the Associated Press to-day, Premier Katsura said: "To insure peace in the Orient and to safeguard our national existence is the aim and purpose of our empire, and no sacrifice shall be too great for successfully effecting this purpose. • Russia, beside violating her pledges in Manchuria, crowned her overbear ing and aggressive policy by extending her arms to the Korean peninsula. • We were highly solicitous to pre serve peace, but had no alternative ex cept that of war, which was forced upon us. Throughout the negotiations Russia showed a haughty and over hearing attitude, which as has latter ly been shown, was inadequately sup ported by military strength. Russia allowed herself- to be deceived and slighted our empire, for she never be lieved that Japan would draw the sword of war. Then, after suffering repeated defeats oil land and on sea, Russia perceived the mistake she had made and. having discovered the seriousness of the situation began to take adequate measures. Japan Was Ready. "The case was different with us. We are alive to the seriousness of the sit uation and were prepared for exigen cies. "Russia must see that the war can not be concluded by the issues of a ffw battles. With us the war means life or death, and not one of our 45,- 000,000 brethren remains ignorant of the vital issue at stake. "We are prepared to sacrifice our last man and our last cent for this war. “The delay in the decisive result of our siege at Port Arthur gives Russia hope of being able to relieve the gar rison, and for this purpose she re solved to empty her naval defense at home, while or. land corps after corps has been' mobilized and sertt eastward. Russia's War Plan*. "The military and naval plan of Russia seems to center in the relief of Port Arthur, and Gen. Kuropatkin's southward advance, which resulted in his serious defeat, had the relief of the garrison as its sole object. The Russian Emperor's instructions to Ku ropatkin not to retire beyond .Mukden were designed to raise the gloom that hud been hanging over the people of Russia since the defeat of Russian arms at the battle of Liao Yang, and Kuropatkin assumed t'he aggressive, perhaps against his own judgment. Everything seems to hinge on the fall of Port Arthur, but I do not con sole myself with the thought that the capture of that 111-fated fortress will bring the war to a speedy termination. Its capture will give occasion re newed plans for warfare by Russia, and I am watching keenly for such new developments. Itullieil to tlie Government. The domestic conditions of Japan are highly satisfactory. The history of our Diet may be summed ujf by saying that from the first it planted Itself firmly in opposition to the gov ernment on fiirancial questions. After my appointment friction became in creasingly violent. The two great par lies. the Constitutionalists and Pro gressists, held a combined front In opposition to my ministry. Despite administrative reforms effected on their demand, we failed to satisfy them. They criticised our financial measures as excessive and refused to Pass the bills. Judging by those conditions, serious collisions between the governed and governing were predicted, but "hon the war came this friction en iiie y ceased, and the House of Repre ' which once refused to pass ' | ld S®* °* $125,000,000 as excessive and "'bearable, gave ta ready and willing Otio oao t 0 the flrSt war budet of *288,- ' At this session of the Diet the gov mont will be compelled to present . budget calling for 8388.000,000, and “ arP , that It will be passed Hhout the slightest difficulty. I* l nltcri People. umT.i’J”. habpy Phenomenon la attrib pfon. tO J*? characteristics of our Piohlem Be,ore a Rreat national P hlem our people unite, and friends join hands for the ac- P ’hNshment of our national pur ,l.' " 'yith the great problem of our nl a *r be * ore them, the people of U’t r n,lon bave become as one man. p..," ave h° w r party and no peace , T’ as ussia has, but on the con ouT nat !on is one and united . a . determination to tight to the ,a *< extremity. n '\hen the war came on It so hap- In.s *■*** our financial condition was fl that everything Indicated a awakening after a period of '""/i dullness and Inactivity. Thua ~a. atent fiuirholal energy was direct toward the war fund. Our people iSo showing ample cnpaclty to finance me war. and despite the floating of omestlc loana, our economic condl ons have not been affected, while 'unking conditions have actually ex ties ** since the beginning of hostlll ' The war expenses reach a lurge sum monthly, but the government has managed their absorption In such a manner as to least afreet the normal eruditions of the money market. The uccrease In circulation has been very small, and our people are cheerfully meeting the advanced taxation, while ‘■'cry domestic loan has been over subscribed. Condition of (he Coat* try. "! confess that the results have ex r*ded our expectations. They are ex pralned by the (net that our people maintain a calm'attitude and diligent ly continue their usual occupations, "cugsl habits have been maintained, nr >d no productive energy has been rJf|e#4, “Our wops this year earned their Jiatottnal) ilofnin® NTTMRER 17.856. average value .by 850,000,000. Our for eign trade shows an Improvement over that of 1903, and I expect ijt tvill reach a total of $350,000,000. The prices of commodities have been slightly In creased, but our financial and eco nomic conditions remain unaffected. This has probably surprised our ene my, for it exceeds our own expecta tions. ".We are redoubling our energies, working diligently, living frugally and going forward in this war unhesitat ingly.” TAFT REACHES PANAMA. Conveyed Expressions of Good Will to President Anmdor. Panama, Nov. 27. —Secretary Taft and party arrived at Colon this morn ing on the cruiser Columbia. Mr. Taft was received on shore by Vice President Arosemana and other Panama officials, Gen. Davis, com mander of the canal zone, and Minis ter Barrett. After a conference with the American congressional delegation, Mr. Taft came by a special train to Panama, where he was officially re ceived by a committee and quartered at the residence of Mr. Wallace, chief engineer in charge of construction of the Panama canal. He was received by President Am ador and the Panama cabinet at 4 o’clock this afternoon. After greetings had been exchanged, Mr. Taft said: “It is a pleasure to bring the greet ings of the President of the United States and to congratulate Panama upon the propitious beginning of a long and prosperous life —in fact, a life that is to be a peaceful one, and one in which the President and people of the United States are most willing as sistants. The United States has no in tention in the isthmus other than to build the canal for the benefit of Pan ama. the United States, and mankind. There is no desire to exercise further power. I will, in the next few days, confer on those matters about which discussion has arisen, and hope to reach a solution full of honor to both countries. “I have the great honor to present the personal greeting of President Roosevelt and expressions of profound good will.” President Amador, in reply, said: “Your arrival in Panama and the purpose that brings you is the high est honor this republic has received since it was born. The government and people will know how to appreci ate this new .proof of sympathy with which the United States has desired once more to distinguish us.” President Amador later in the day return Secretary Taft's official call. The conference between Secretary Taft and President Amador will take place to-morrow. BY EXPLOSION OF GAS One Man Was Killed and Several Were Injured. New York, Nov. 27.—One man is dead, three are in a hospital suffer ing from burns and lacerations, and several others are less seriously hurt as the result of an explosion early to-day in the generating house of the Consolidated Gas Company’s plant, in West Forty-fourth street, this city. There were forty workmen in the generating house, and all were either knocked down or were thrown against the walls. James Kane, 27 years old, received a fractured skull and died two hours later. Every window in the building was blown out, and the force of the ex plosion was felt over a large section of the west side. The cause of the explosion Is not known. It occurred in the 18-inch main, carrying the freshly made gas from six huge generators. William J. Hawthorn, superintend ent of the ■ Consolidated _£Jas Com pany’s plant, was arrested to-night on the technical charge of homicide. He was later released by the coroner on SSOO bail. VINEVILLE DOESN’T WANT TO BE PART OF MACON. Case to Be Heard ljr the United Slates Supreme Court. Macon, Nov. 27.—City Attorney Wim berly and Attorney John R. Cooper are in Washington, where they will appear before the Supreme Court of the Unit ed States in the final chapter of a great legal battle waged by the in habitants of Vineville, a suburb, against annexation to Macon. Mr. Wimberley represents the city and Mr. Cooper the people of Vineville. The suburb was annexed at a ses sion of the Legislature, two years ago, •but the people of Vineville objected and obtained a temporary injunction, which was later dissolved by the Su perior Court. The Supreme Court of the state sustaining this decision, the case was appealed to the Supreme Court of the United States. KILLED INASALOON. Lrr’s Head Struck Floor When Wll- ItaniM Knocked Him Down. Houston, Tex., Nov. 27. —William Williams, a wealthy young man of this city, who is charged with the death yesterday of T. D. Dee, a traveling salesman of Boston, has been released on 12,000 bond. Wllliums and Lee had a quarrel in a saloon here. A knife was drawn by Lee. it is alleged, and Williams Is said to have floored the traveling man with his fist. Lee’s head struck the con crete floor of the saloon, fracturing the skull. The dead man’s body is being held here awaiting Instructions from Lee’s widow, who resides at Itoxbury, Mass. Lee was 65 years of age. BOY DIED ~ RECEIVED IN FOOTBALL. Dm Moines, la., Nov. 27.—Calvin Firmer of Sec City, la., 16 years old, le dead aa tha result of Injuries re ceived In a football game with a team from Lake City on Thanksgiving Day. Tha tad was playing left half back end was thrown while carrying the kail. Injuring bia stomach. JAPS FAILED TO CARRY THE FORTS REPULSED BY RUSSIANS. THE FIGHTING STILL CONTINUES ’ AT POUT ARTHUR. Japanese Imperial Headquarters Is sued the Report—Said That the Enemy's Resistance Was Stubborn. Prevented the Accomplishment ot the Ohjeet of the Japanese, \V’l*o Began the Attack the Afternoon of Nov. 26—Assault General. Tokio, Nov. 27, 6:30 p. m.—lmperial headquarters has just issued the fol lowing announcement: “The works for our attack having been nearly completed against Shung shu mountain (Port Arthur) and the forts lying eastward therefrom, a gen eral assault was made on the after noon of Nov. 26, but owing to the enemy's stubborn resistance, our ob just has not yet been acompiished. “The fighting still continues.” LITTLE FIGHtTn^NOW IN MUKDEN VICINITY. Mukden, Nov. 27.—A terrific storm was experienced here on Saturday and residents expect a repetition of such weather until March. The tempera ture now is below freezing. The in habitants of leaky huts are |n a piti able condition. Every one has been looking for a big battle, but though re inforcements continue to arrive and both sides continue to entrench, a gen eral engagement apparently is as far off as ever, and no one now discusses the subject. A number of commanders are drill ing their men as in time of peace. More interest is expressed here in the fate of Port Arthur and its abil ity to hold out against the Japanese than in what is happening in closer quarters. There have been the usual small skir mishes. Vilmanstranski’s sharp shooters took a Japanese advanced position Saturday, driving out the Japanese at the point of the bayonet. The latter left several dead and the Russian loss was three. The village of Erdagou continues to be the scene of frequent small fights. The Japanese made a tentative attack there on Nov. 25, but did not attempt to push home the attack in the face of the Russian artillery fire. KUROPATKIN~SAYS~~ .FIGHTING WAS FIERCE. St. Petersburg, Nov. 27.—Gen. Kuro patkin telegraphs a description of a Japanese attack on Nov. 24 against a Russian detachment near Eslnkhetch en (Yensienten?) on the front of the left flank. • , “The fighting,” Gen. Kuropatkin says, “was fierce, almost amounting to a bayonet engagement; but the en emy were everywhere repulsed and suffered severely. The attack was re newed the following morning, the Japanese having been reinforced, but again was repulsed, and at 4 o'clock In the afternoon a blizzard and fog greatly hindered artjllery fire. The Japanese continued to advance under cover of the fog, but our forces held their positions and the firing subse quently slackened. The Rusisan losses were nine killed and fifty-seven wounded. “On Nov. 26, the Japanese resumed the offensive and endeavored to en velop our left flank whilst advancing against our center. “I have received no later reports.” Gen. Kuropatkin also describes the bayoneting of twenty Japanese be longing to a patrol during the recon naissance the night of Nov. 25. ATTACKS OF JAPANESE REPORTED BY RUSSIANS. Tokio, Nov. 27, 6:45 p. m.—Manchu rian headquarters, reporting to-day, says: "From the night of Nov. 25 until the morning of Nov. 26 a body of the enemy’s infantry attacked our troops in the vicinity of Slntungtun and Shao taou, but the attack was completely repulsed by us. "The enemy's artillery posted to the east of Ta mountain vigorously shelled the vicinities of Manchuantzu and Kuchtatzu from 2 o’clock In the after noon of Nov. 26. but we suffered no damage. “On the right bank of the Hun river a body of the enemy’s cavalry at tacked Mamaehles on Nov. 25, but was driven back by our force. "On Nov. 24 the enemy set fire to Shangtsatmen and most of the village was burned.” NOT SO BAD AS REPORTED AT PORT ARTHUR. Vladivostok, Nov. 27. —Rear Admiral Haupt, commandant of the port for the last three years, has departed. Private advices from Port Arthur in dicate that the situation is not so desperate as it Is represented abroad. The Japanese are reported to he re pairing 'the cruiser Kasuga and ten torpedo boat destroyers. They have established a sub-naval base on the Elliot Islands (a short distance east of Port Arthur). japaneseTailed TO TURN RUSSIANS’ LEFT. Bt. Petersburg, Nov. 27.—The Japan ese attempt to turn Rennenkampff’s left has failed, according to a dispatch from Mukden, which has been received here. l*i luce Fuahlmra Monday, Philadelphia, Nov. 27.—Prince Fu shlml of Japan, who Is now In this cMy, spent s quiet Hundsy. He visited the stock fsrm Of B. F. Clyde of Bryn Utwr, s suburb, where he remained the greeter part of the day. To-mor row will ta apeul In sightseeing. SAVANNAH. GA.. MONDAY. NOVEMBER 28. 1004. THIRTY-FIVE INJURED IN A RAILWAY WRECK. Occurred on the Mobile and Olilo, Nenr Columbus, Miss, Memphis, Tenn., Nov. 27.—Thirty-five persons were injured late this after noon by the derailment of passenger train No. 4 on the Mobile and Ohio Railway, one mile east of Columbus, Miss. The train- left Montgomery, Alfc., this morning at 10:30 o’clock and was in charge of Conductor W. R. Hopper. The following Is tha list of the In jured: S. M. Smitherman, ITuscaloosa, Ala., employe. Injured In tohest and right arm. W. H. Poe, Blount bounty, Alabama, hurt In hip. N. S. MaeShan, Cllumhus, hurt In spine. J. D. Hardin, Columbus, Miss., ribs and shoulder Injured. T. P. Smith, Columbus, Miss., frac tured ribs. Rebecca Gayne, nose broken. R. H. Gayne, McCrary, 'Miss., injured head and back. Rufus G. Woods. Kosciusco, Miss., injured in back, shoulder, arms and legs. * John Herring, Bessemer, Ala., sprain ed ankle. A. W. Gladden, Indianapolis, Ind„ stain wound. W. C. Bell. Columbus, scalp wound and hurt in back. Conductor W. E. Hopper, Columbus, bad scalp wound. Miss Nannie McShane, Columbus, hurt in back and forehead. iMiss Lucy McShane, Columbus, hurt in arm. Robert Gayne, Columbus, nose broken. A. B. Schell, Louisville, Ky., back injured. J. H. Propst, Fords, Ala., shoulder dislocated. Thomas E. Zell, Columbus, news agent, bruised. Miss Bima Hicks. Gordo, Ala., em ployed in Columbus |n millinery store, badly bruised. Eight negro passengers were Injured. The injuries of none, it is thought, will prove fatal. The place where the wreck occurred Is on a perfectly straight track, on an embankment twenty feet high on both sides. No definite explanation has yet been given as to the cause of the ac cident. The combined baggage and ex press car rolled down the embank ment and the other two coaches were torn loose and fell to the bottom of the embankment. corralwaT pleased. Vice President Talk* of His Visit to the United Mtntes. Mexico City. Nov. 27.—Vice President Corral in an interview to-day reiterat ed his pleasure at the reception every where accorded him in the United States. He said: "The most gratifying circumstances of the trip is the evidence which I re ceived of the good will felt by the cultur'ed class in the United States to ward my country. "The name of Gen. Diaz is as much a household word in the United States as It is in Mexico. My gratitude for the courtesy and kindness with which I was treated both by the American authorities and prominent society is profound. “First and foremost my thanks are 'due to President Roosevelt, who not only gave orders for extending to me an official welcome, a distinction which I appreciate to the fullest extent for the sake of my country and its Presi dent, but also showed unremitting and courteous solicitude for my comfort, convenience and enjoyment on the trip, frequently informing himself by tele graph as to the movements of my party, and in fact, doing every thing to make my Journey pleasant, and to surround it with every possible token of consid eration that could evidence amicable sentiments towards Mexico.” Honor for Alexlcflf. St. Petersburg, Nov. 28. 6:27 a. m.—A letter from Emperor Nicholas to Ad miral Alexleff Is officially published, saying that in relieving Alexleff at his own request from command of the army and navy in the Far East, the Emperor wishes to thank him for the skill and courage with which he dis charged his arduous duties and as a tes timonial for his services creates him a cavalier, third rank, of the Impe rial Order of St. George. Aliuikloikml liarkentlne. San Francisco, Nov. 27.—Somewhere in the Northern seas the old barken tine Quickstep, waterlogged, deserted and rudderless, is adrift. Her creiv of ten men have been landed in this city by the steamer Homer after un dergoing nine days of privations and hardship and losing all their personal belongings. The Quickstep’s crew were taken from the disabled vessel off Gmy’s Harbor by the Tampico, (’apt. John Roberts, bound from Seattle to San Pedro. (’linrtrcd With Defaulting. Williamson, W. Va., Nov. 27. Charged with being a defaulter in the sum of $6,000 from the Norfolk and Western Railroad, Richard Anderson, the agent at Canterbury, was last night arrested and is now in Jail at Williamson. Anderson, who is of a prominent Virginia family, Is alleged to have appropriated checks sent him by the railroad company for other pur poses. Deinniixtrntlou by Nor In I lot*. Vienna,* Nov. 27.—Socialists to the number of 10,000 to-day made a dem onstration against the government before the residence of Premier Von Koeber and then triad to Invade the town hall. * The atrong force of gen darmes dispersed the crowd. Several persons were Injured, Including five policemen. Im Honor of Joan of Are. Paris, Nov. 27.—There were contin ued demonstrations to-day by students and schoolboys In honor of Josn of Arc, Francois Oopps leading one band. The police finally dispersed the grout hi amid scenes of disorder. Numerous arrests wore made, but those ortsstsd •sore subsequently released AGREEMENT UPON NORTH SEA AFFAIR TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENT THAT BRITISH All) RUSSIAN REP RESENTATIVES HAVE SIGNED. Agreement Was Drawn lip In French—English Translation Is sued by Ibe British Foreign Of fice—Various Provisions of the Agreement—Commission Will Meet Soon la Paris—Naval Officers to Cos in prise It. London, Nov. 27.—The Foreign Of fice has issued the following English translation of the declaration signed at St. Petersburg by Sir Charles Har dinge, the British ambassador, and Count Lamsdorff, the Russian Foreign Minister: , “His Britannic majesty’s government and the imperial Russian government, having agreed to entrust to an inter national commission of inquiry assem bled conformably to Articles IX to XIV of The Hague convention of July 29, 1899, for the pacific settlement of international disputes, the task of elucidating by means of an Impartial and conscientious investigation the questions of fact connected with the incident which occurred during the night of Oct. 21-22, 1904, in the North sea (on which occasion the firing of guns on the Russian fleet caused the loss of a boat and the of two persons belonging to a British fishing fleet, aB well as damages to other boats of that fleet and Injuries to the crews of some of those boats), the undersigned being duly authorized thereto, have agreed upon the follow ing provisions: . C’oinpoeltion of the Commission. “Article I. The international corn, mission of inquiry shall be composed of five members (commissioners) of whom two shall be. officers of high rank in the British and Imperial Russian navies, respectively. The governments of France and of the United States shall each be requested to select one of their naval officers of high rank as a member of the commission. The fifth shall be chosen by agreement between the four members above men tioned; in the event of no agreement being arrived at between the four com missioners as to the selection of the fifth member of the commission, His imperial and royal majesty, the Em peror of Austria and King of Hungary, will be invited to select him. Each of the two high contracting parties shall likewise appoint a legal assessor to advise the commissioners and an agent officially empowered to take part in the labors of the commission. To Fl.v Responsibility. "Article 11. The commission shall In quire into and report on all circum stances relative to ’the North sea, inci dent and particularly on the question as to where the responsibility lies and the degree of blame attaching to sub jects of the two high contracting par ties or to subjects of other countries in the event of their responsibility be ing established by the Inquiry. “Article 111. The commission Bhall settle thi details of procedure which it will follow for the purpose of ac complishing the task wherewith it has ’been entrusted. ‘■Article IV. The two high contract ing parties undertake to supply the commission to the utmost of their albil- Ity, with all the means and facilities necessary In order to enable it to ac quaint itself thoroughly with and ap preciate correctly the matters In dis pute. “Article V. The commission shall assemble in Paris as soon as possible after the signature of this agreement. “Article VI. The commission shall present its report to the two high contracting parties, signed by all the members of the commission. "Article VII. The commission shall take all its decisions by a majority of the votes of the five commissioners. Ah to the Expenses. “Art. VIII. The two high con tracting parting undertake each to bear on reciprocal terms the expenses of the inquiry made by it previous to the assembly of the commission. The expenses incurred by the international commission after the date of Its as sembly in organizing its staff and conducting the investigations which it will have to make shall be equally shared by the two government. "In faith whereof, the undersigned have signed the present agreement (declaration) and affixed their seals to It. | "Done in duplicate at St. Petersburg, Nov. 25, 1904.” WANTED PUNISHMENT TO BE PROVIDED FOR. London, Nov. 28.—Regret is ex pressed in the London morning news papers that there Is no provision in the Anglo-Russlan convention for the punishment of those who may be found responsible for the Dogger Bank affair, and the Morning Post sarcasti cally declares that Great Britain has created a precedent for permitting foreign navies to fire on British ves sels with virtual Impunity. Otherwise, the editorial articles merely echo pre viously expressed opinions. Lord Lansdowne’s warning to coal shippers is universally approved by the newspapers, some declaring that the letter has been Issued none too soon. WATCHING PROGRESS OF THE RUSSIAN SQUADRON. London. Nov. 2*.— The progress of the Russian second Pacific squadron excites dally growing Interest. A Jap anese correspondent of the Morning Post, discussing possible preparations to meet the squadron, suggest* that Japan rely upon the older warships to maintain the blockade of Pori Arthur (In fact the correspondent asserts they already are ta employed), and thus enable Togo to release bis more mod ern vessels for overhauling at Hu setae preparatory hi nseUng Admiral liu jest vsnsky. LANSDOWNE WARNS THE BRITISH COLLIERS. London, Nov. 27.—Foreign Minister Lansdowne has written a letter to the Chamber of Shipping, Chamber of Commence and ether similar bodies giving further warning with reference to British colliers and the Russian Baltic squadron, explaining that Brit ish owners chartering their vessels for such purposes as following the Rus sian fleet with coal and supplies might render themselves liable to proceed ings under the. foreign enlistment act. the applicable sections of which he . quotes. Lord Lansdowne then refers to the fact that a similar question arose dur ing the Franco-German War. when Mr. Gladstone Inl4 clown the principle that such colliers to all intents and purposes would become store ships to the fleet. "Therefore,” concludes Lord Lansdowne, “although neutral traders may trade in contraband at the risk of capture, they should bear In mind the conditions of the English laws." Lord Landowne, In response to the request of the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce for further Information on the question of contraband states that communications on the subject are still passing between t'he British and Rus sian governments, and that he Is not yet able to add materially to his earlier statements. However, he says, Russia still regards coal and raw cotton as contraband, and machinery, as In the Calchas case, liable to condemnation if for war purposes. TOGO’S VESSELS BEING DOCKED AND REPAIRED. London, Nov. 28.—The Daily Tele graph's correspondent at Che Foo hears that many of Admiral Togo’s vessels are being docked and repaired In prep aration for eventualities. The same correspondent also gives a rumor that the Japanese assault on Port Arthur has been repulsed with heavy loss. Itiinalnii Ships Sailed. Suez, Nov. 27.—Vico Admiral Voel kersam’s division of the Russian sec ond Pacific squadron sailed this morn ing, escorted by Egyptian coast guard cruisers. Suhiniirliies Arrived. Oronstadt, Nov. 27. -erhe two Lake submarine boats purchased by Russia through a New York shipping house, have arrived and will be shipped to Vladivostok by rail. CHANCE TO GOTOTWORK Is Still Open nt Full Hirer, bat at Redneed Waites. Fall River, Mass., Nov. 27.—With conditions, so far as the great mass of workers is concerned, practically unchanged, the textile, strike In this city, Involving nearly 26,000 operatives, has reached the nineteenth week of itn Continuance. Following their practice of the past two weeks, the cotton mill owners will to-morrow throw open the mill gates, and invite such of their former em ployes as are willing to work for wages 1214 Per cent, less thati they formerly received, to return. There is nothing to Indicate that a considerable number will be thus attracted. Since Thanksgiving Day some of the strikers have returned to work, and the officials of the Seaconnet and Davis mills report that they are gradually securing sufficient help to permit the operation of their full plants. Those claims are dented by the textile labor leaders, who Insist' that the desertions from the ranks of the strikers are few and unimportant. The strikers have looked forward with renewed hope to the present week, as the first instalment of the benefit recently voted by the American Feder ation of Labor is expected within a day or two. The labor leaders say this fund will accomplish much in the re lief of the most unfortunate among the strikers. CHAVES WAS SHOT. t Was Killed h> an Assassin as He Hat at Supper. Alberquefque, N. M., Nov. 27.—News reached here to-day of the assassina tion of Col. K. Francisco Chaves, prob ably the best known Republican pol itician in New Mexico, at Pinos Wells, Torrence county. Col. Chaves was the guest of a friend, and while they were eating supper a shot was fired through a win dow and Chaves fell from his chair, dead. As soon as possible a posse took the trail of the assassin. A special train was sent out over the Santa Fe Cen tral with bloodhounds from the peni tentiary. People here believe that the assassination was the work of some po litical enemy. Col. Chaves born In New Mexico in 1833. He was educated in St. Louis University and also attended the Col lege of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. Col. Chaves took part In several Civil War battles in this section, including the battle of Valverde. In 1865 he was elected delegate to Congress and serv ed three terms. SHOT A BARTENDER. Three Desperadoes Were Pinning to Itob a Train. Danville. 111., Nov. 27.—Frank Holiy cross, a bartender, was fatally shot to day in a desperate fight with three hold-un men. The men were heard planning to stop a train, and while a traveling man ran to notify the police they entered the restaurant, and the light with Hoi lycross followed. The bartender knock ed down two of the men and the third shot him. A dozen shots were fired. The shooting attracted a crowd and the man who shot Hollycross held the crowd at bay while his companions loaded their revolvers. The three desperadoes ran north and succeeded In escaping. lumi County Vote. New York, Nov. 27.—The official count of the vote of Nsseau county has been completed, and shows that Pres ident Roosevelt received In his horns county, 2.981 plurality. In 1696, M*Kin ley received a plurality of 2,664, 5 CENTS A COPY. DAILY. 88 A YEAR. WEEKLY 2-TIMES-A-WEEK,SI A YEAR WAS QUIET DAY FOR ROOSEVELT SUNDAY WAS IN CONTRAST WITH THE RUSH OF SIGHT-SEEING OF SATURDAY. President anil 111. Parly Attended (l)ureh nt St. Lotil.—Cheered by a Lurge f road at the Church Door. Took n Drive In the Afternoon, Rhon Hr War. Followed h>* n Long •’r Mian of Vehicles—Buck to Wn.liloKton Again. St. Louis, Nov. 27.—1n sharp con trust with the experience of yesterday, when a hurricane effort was made to view the mammoth Louisiana Pur chase Exposition in nine hours, Pres ident Roosevelt's time to-day was passed quietly and uneventfully. Rest and recuperation from the futtgiie of Saturday constituted almost the sole Idea of the President arid Mrs. Roose velt. After a late family breakfast at the residence of W. H. Thompson, thu treasurer of the exposition company, who entertained the President, Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Alice Roosevelt, .Sec retary and Mrs. Loeb and Dr. P. M. Rlxey, the President and party attend ed divine service at U o'clock in the Second Presbyterian Church. The streets in the vicinity of the church were Linked with people almost from curb to .curb. As the President and Mrs. Roose velt descended the steps of the Thomp son residence to enter their carriage for church the people respectfully un covered, but there was no noisy dem onstration. The silence on this day was appreciated by the President. Both he and Mrs. Roosevelt acknowl edged the silent salutation of the crowd, the former by tipping his hat and the latter by bowing and smiling, •'"or President's Safety, Careful precautions were token by the officers to Insure the personal safe ty of the President. Watchfulness was not relaxed for an instant. The Pres ident’s carriage was surrounded by secret service officers, and two picked sergeants of the Eighth United States Cavalry rode, one on each side of tha carriage, both going to and returning from the church. As the President’s carriage stopped at the church entrance the crowd could restrain Its friendly feeling no longer. Hearty cheers were given for the Pres ident. The President was met at the entrance by the officers of the church who escorted him and Mrs. Roosevelt and other members of the party to pews on the right front of the au ditorium, which had been reserved for them. The service was conducted and the sermon preached by the Rev. Dr. S. J. Nteeolls, pastor of the church. Dr. Nlccolls' discourse was on the glory of the Kingdom of God and the pro gress it Is making In the world. No reference was made by the pastor In his sermon to the President, and only the usuul supplication was offer ed In his final prayer for the safety and wise conduct of the President ot the United States. At the conclusion of the service, however. Dr. Nlccolls requested the congregation to remain seated while the President and his party retired from the church. Th* President was well on his way to the residence of Mr. Thompson, before the congregation had left the church. ‘ Led a Procession. After luncheon the President and Mrs. Roosevelt received Informally a few personal friends, who t ailed mere ly to pay their respects. The Presi dent also greeted one of his for-net comrades 1n the Rough Riders. Pri vate Sebroeder of Muscogee, I. TANARUS., who Is now connected with the Indian po lice of the territory. He had come to Ht. Louis expressly to see the Presi dent. At 4 o'clock the party went for an extended drive through Forest Park and over the residential boulevards in that section. As soon as the President was recognized In his carriage i-opl followed him in vehicles of all) sorts, principally automobiles. Many of th drivers of the endeavored to pass the President's carriage, bul they were cut out in every Instane* by the secret service officers, who had a lively time In keeping them back. On his return trip the President was followed by a procession containing more than 200 vehicles. To-night the President and Mrs Roosevelt, Miss Roosevelt, Secretary and Mrs. Loeb, Dr. Rixey and Mr. and Mrs. Thompson were entertained ai dinner at 8 o’clock by Mr. and Mrs D. R. Francis at. their residence, Aftei the dinner the President and party re turned to the Thompson residence. At 10:16 p. m. they left In carriages from the exposition grounds to takt their special train for Washington. St. Louis, Nov. 28.—A special trait: carrying President Roosevelt and hh party left the World’s Fair ground! at 12:01 this nlornlng on its way t Washington. None of the party had retired whes the train left the exposition ground) and Just before the signal was giver to the engineer to start the return journey President Roosevelt walked to the rear observation platform, where he was joined by the other gentlemen In the party. About the car were stationed nearly a hundred members of the local police force, besides the two companies of regulars that have formed the Presi dent's guard during his visit to the World’s 'Fair, President Roosevelt walked to the rear rail of the observa tion platform and said: “I thank you. gentlemen, for the kind attention you have shown me dur ing my vtsß to Ht. Louis and I appre ciate It very much." Just as the train started. President Roosevelt called "Good nlsht all.” aa did the other members of the party who were on the platform. Made Violent Speeches. Buda Pest. Nov. 27 —As a result of the order of the rector of the Uni versity forbidding students to partici pate In political demonstrations, which yesterday culminated In rioting In whlrh several students were Injured, It waa feared that there would fur ther trouble to-day, but the big meeting of the opposition parties was held and dispersed quietly after speeches had been made by Franc a Kossuth. Count Appony* and others violently denouncing Premier TWm