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ARRESTS FOR NO LICENSES.
A number of arrests were made today
©f owners of vehicles who have not yet
complied with the vehicle tax ordinance.
All the offenders were released, however,
upon the promise to take out their
licenses immediately. Should the owners
continue to disregard the ordinance the
police are determined to enforce it to the
letetr and complaints will be pushed
letter and complaints will be pushed
QUALIFIED AS BONDSMAN.
Special to The Tribune.
Houston, Tex., Feb. 10.—Thos. II.
Franklin of San Antonio, recently ap-
pointed by the Federal court as one of
the temporary receivers of the Houston
Oil company of Texas, on yesterday made
and filed his bond as receiver in the
clerk’s office and subscribed to the oath.
He immediately entered upon his duties.
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RAILROAD VISITORS
Missouri Pacific Official Inspect-
ing Gulf Ports—Oriental
Representative.
Mr. William F. Schmidt, personal rep-
resentative of Mr. A. C. Bird, vice presi-
dent of the Missouri Pacific system, in
charge of the traffic department, with
in Galveston this afternoon. Mr. Schmidt
headquarters at Chicago, Ill., is a visitor
is accompanied by Mr. J. D. Sadler, com-
mercial agent for the Texas and Pacific
and International and Great Northern
railroads at Chicago, Ill., and Mr. George
H. Turner, general freight agent for the
latter'road, with headquarters at Pales-
tine.
The object of Mr. Schmidt’s visit to the
south at this time is to make an inspec-
tion of the facilities of the two gulf
ports, New Orleans and Galveston, at
both of which places the Goulds have
large interests, the International and
Great Northern here and the Texas and
Pacific at New Orleans. Mr. Schmidt
and Mr. Sadler spent several days in-
specting the facilities at New Orleans
and arrived from that city this afternoon.
The gentlemen named are the guests of
Mr. J. H. Hawley, general agent of the
International and Great, Northern rail-
road here,, and this afternoon the visiting
officials will be taken for a boat ride and
will be given ample opportunity of mak-
ing a thorough inspection of all that Gal-
veston possesses in the way of advan-
tages as a port. The sea wall will also
be shown to Mr. Schmidt.
Another visitor to Galveston today who
will be given an opportunity of seeing
the city in company with those already
named is Mr. A. E. Holmes, general man-
ager of the land and townsite department
of the United States and Mexican Trust
company. The company which Mr.
Holmes represents is financing the Kan-
sas City, Mexico and Orient railway, the
Stillwell enterprise, and he is endeavoring
to place some of these securities in
Texas. He reports that splendid progress
is being made with the Orient road.
Operations are being conducted now from
Wichita, Kan., south, from Chihuahua
and from Port Topolobampo.
RECORDER’S COURT.
There was little doing in the recorder’s
court this morning. Two negroes—a man
and his lady friend—had a falling out
and as a result of an overflow of
language created a disturbance of the
peace and were fined $1 and costs. Offi-
cer Bird arrested a young negro who was
charged with stealing a ride on the
Southern Pacific, and he was lined $5 for
engaging in this dangerous practice.
GERMAN SHIPS WILL RETURN.
The German cruiser Gazelle and the
school ship Grossherzogin Elisabeth came
and will come again. The officers and
men were delighted with their stay in
Galveston and no one thing contributed
more to the enjoyment of their visit and
to their desire to return here soon than
the warm welcome extended them at
the Galveston Brewery and the true merit
of that great beverage that is making
Galveston famous, Sea Wall Bond Beer.
GALVESTON, TEXAS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1904.
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NO 65.
BALTIMORE WILL
REQUEST SOLDIERS
For the Purpose of Policing the
Burned District.
LEGISLATIVE RELIEF
TO BE GIVEN AT ONCE
Emergency Committee of Represent-
ative Citizens to Act as Advising
Board to Municipal Authorities.
By Associated Press.
Baltimore, Md., Feb. 10.—At a meeting
of the joint committee of the legislature
called to confer with the mayor and
board of public works and leading citi-
zens it was unanimously agreed to report
a bill today asking the government to
send soldiers to Baltimore to police the
fire district.
The committee will also report in favor
of an immediate relief appropriation by
the legislature.
Mayor McLane announced that he
would appoint an emergency committee
of representative citizens to act as an
advisory board to the municipal authori-
ties. The financial institutions today have
been busily engaged in carting their se-
curities and funds to temporary places
outside the confines of the burned dis-
trict. The vault of the First national
bank was opened today and it was found
that all securities and moneys of the
bank were safe.
THE NIGHT IN BALTIMORE.
By Associated Press.
Baltimore, Md., Feb. 10.—The night was
marked by two new alarms of fire, the
fall of a number of walls and a condition
of extreme discomfort for soldiers and
policemen on guard, the temperature
dropping about 10 degrees and a keen
wind blowing throughout the night.
The weather conditions, though, were
responsible for the falling walls, the
racking cold upon the heated bricks and
mortar aiding the wind in bringing down
several ruins.
The firemen were called out early dur-
ing the night by an alarm of fire. It was
in the lumber yard of William D. Gillson,
in the southwestern district, and the fire
was extinguished after if had done small
damage.
Later an unimportant blaze in the
northern residence district again called
out some overworked firemen.
Owing to need of police to protect out-
lying residential sections it was neces-
sary for officers to put in 10 and 12 hours
continuous duty almost without shelter
and the men were thoroughly benumbed
when relieved at daylight.
Even soldiers on guard for but two
hours at a stretch found this tour in the
wind long enough and considerate offi-
cers permitted them to shelter themselves
in convenient doorways and build small
picket fires wherever possible.
Three companies of troops were kept
on continuous patrol duty in the ruins
throughout the night.
A conflict with the military was re-
ported last night when one of the mail
carriers who was endeavoring to enter
the postoffi.ee was halted by a private.
In the encounter the carrier was hit oyer
the head with a soldier’s rifle, but was
not seriously injured.
NATIONAL BANK CLOSED.
Failure Said to Be Due to Bad Loans
and Injudicious Management.
By Associated Press.
Washington, D. C., Feb. 10.—The
Equitable national bank of New York
city was closed today by direction of the
comptroller of the currency and National
Bank Examiner Edward Ridgely has been
appointed receiver.
The failure of this bank is due to bad
loans and injudicious management. The
volume of business done by this bank
has always been small and has decreased
so greatly in the last few weeks that its
failure is without significance and in no
way involved any other national banks.
It has practically no business with banks
outside of New York city.
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HANNA RESTING QUIETLY.
No Complications and His General Con-
dition Is Good.
By Associated Press.
Washington, D. C., Feb. 10.—Senator
Hanna’s physicians at noon today issued
fhe following bulletin:
“At 12 o’clock Senator Hanna was'
resting quietly. Temperature, 100; pulse,
97; respiration, 28. He was a little more
restless during the night, but slept quiet-
ly at intervals. There are no complica-
tions and general conditions continue
good.’’
WITHOUT FOUNDATION.
By Associated Press.
Washington, D. C., Feb. 10.—Alarming
reports of Senator Hanna’s condition
were circulated this morning, but phy-
sicians and others cognizant of the fact
gave assurance that they are without
great foundation.
It is announced that the senator’s
heart, kidneys, lungs and bowels are per-
forming their functions ( satisfactorily.
The patient manifests great weakness.
IN FAVOR OF SAN ANTONIO.
Senators Bailey and Culberson Are for
the Alamo City.
Special to The Tribune.
Washington, D. C., Feb. 10.—Senators
Bailey and Culberson have both pro-
nounced in favor of San Antonio for the
permanent military camp. This practi-
cally eliminates Waco and Austin as
competitors for the prize and insures the
selection of the Alamo city.
P. P. TANSEY.
MAY SEIZE GUNBOAT
Indignation in Washington Over
Reported Outrage in Domini-
can Waters,
By Associated Press.
Washington, D. C., Feb. 10.—Specific in-
structions have been cabled Rear Admiral
Wise, commanding the training squadron
in Dominican waters, regarding the pro-
tection of American shipping interests
there.
The firing on the QlMe line steamer New
York by a government gunboat, as report-
ed in cable dispatches published this morn-
ing, aroused indignation in official circles
here, and it is said the navy department’s
probably course of action in regard to the
outrage will be the seizure of the govern-
ment gunboat by Rear Admiral Wise.
MASONIC GATHERING
Semi-Annual Reunion of Scot-
tish Rite to be Held Here
March 7, 8 and 9.
The eighth semi-annual reunion of the
members of the Ancient and Accepted
Scottish Rite of Free Masonry will be
held in Galveston on March' 7, 8 and 9.
These semi-annual reunions have been
steadily growing in popularity with Ma-
sons, and each succeeding gathering has
seen a steady increase in attendance and
a growth of interest which is indeed grati-
fying to those who first conceived the idea
of such reunions. The various degrees in
Masonry up to the 32d degree are con-
ferred during these reunions, and the cere-
monies are interesting in the extreme.
The matter of preparing the program of
the reunion is in the hands of a commit-
tee, which committee has not yet definitely
decided upon the details. It can be de-
pended upon, however, that an enjoyable
program will be provided, and nothing
will be spared to make the occasion a
memorable one.
As on previous occasions, the last after-
noon and evening of the reunion will be
given up to the Shriners. It goes without
saying that this feature will be thorough-
ly enjoyable to the members, and to say
the least, interesting to the candidates.
There will be the usual parade and tradi-
tional banquet by the Shriners.
“Today's Advertising Talk."
DON'T WAIT
For business to come to you.
You go and get it.
The business man who sits
down and waits for things to
come his way, seldom gains
anything.
There are too many others
after that same business.
You can call upon thousands
of people every evening
through the columns of the
Tribune and tell them
about your new goods, bargains
and all of your store news.
By this medium you go to
the buying classes when they
have time to read your adver-
tising carefully.
DESTRUCTION AT CHI MUI 1’0
OF TWO RUSSIAN CRUISERS
Reported Capture of Three Russian Transports
Conveying About 2000 Troops.
CZAR ATTACHES SIGNATURE
TO MANIFEST DECLARING WAR
Firm Expectation of and Reliance Upon Loyal Subjects to Stand by
Russia in Defense of Japanese Assaults—Claims That
Negotiations Were Not Brought to a Conclusion.
By Associated Press.
London, Feb. 10.—Baron Hayashi, the Japanese minister here, received
official confirmation from Tokio of the destruction at Chemulpo of the Rus-
sian first class cruiser Variag and third class cruiser Korietz.
By Associated Press.
London, Feb. 10.—2 p. m.—Official dispatches from Tokio received by
Baron Hayashi says the Japanese admiral, on arriving at Chemulpo, Korea,
sent word to the two Russian cruisers giving them time in which to leave.
Shortly afterwards the Russians came out and attacked the Japanese torpedo
boats which replied with torpedo ineffectively. A general exchange of shots
then followed. After a hot fire the Russians returned to Chemulpo and sank
at the harbor entrance. It is not yet known whether their sinking was due
to Japanese fire or the Russians own action, but it is believed to be due to
the former. The crews of both Russian vessels sought refuge on a French
warship at Chemulpo. There was no casualties among the Japanese and
their vessels sustained no damage.
TROOPS CAPTURED BY JAPANESE.
By Associated Press. _
London, Feb. 10.—(Bulletin.)—A special dispatch from-Tokio, dated to-
day, says it is reported that three transports of Russian volunteer fleet, con-
veying about 2000 troops, have been captured by the Japanese off the
Korean coast.
pounder quick-firers, eight 3-poun<5e«
quick-firers, two 1-pounders and six tor-
pedo tubes, two of which were submerged*
The Korietz was built in Stockholm*
She was of steel and 206 feet in length, 38
feet in beam, 1413 tons displacement
1500 indicated horse power. Her speed
13 knots. The armament of the Korieta
consisted of two 8-incli breech-loaders, ons
6-inch breech-loader, four 4.7-inch quick-
firers, two 6-pounder quick-firers, two 1-
pounder revolving cannon and two tor*
pedo tubes. j
BOMBARDED SECOND TIME.
Japanese Cruiser Grounded in Battle Ofl*
Port Arthur.
By Associated Press. >
London, %"eb. 10.—A dispatch to ths
Central News Agency from Port Arthur
says the Japanese fleet returned there
Tuesday afternoon and again bombarded
the Russian fleet and forts, but soon
withdrew.
The losses to the Russians, the dispatcK
adds, is small. During the firing a Jap**
anese cruiser w’as grounded.
CLAIMING RUSSIAN VICTORY.
PLANS OF JAPANESE NAVY.
Engageinents in Accordance With Plans
Long Matured—Russian Position.
By Associated Press.
London, Feb. 10.—We were slow in
negotiating, so we are making up for
lost time by quickness in action,” said
Baron Hayashi this morning.
“The engagements at Port Arthur and
Chemulpo are merely in accordance with
plans long matured and as soon as our
forces are landed in Korea I look for im-
portant fleet action at Port Arthur.
“Russian vessels are not likely to give
up the advantage they gained by being
under the cover of their land batteries,
by going to the Chinese side. However,
the Japanese fleet, by high angle fire,
can drop in shells which should make it
very uncomfortable for the Russian ships
lying moored close to one another. There-
by it is hoped to drive out Viceroy
Alexieff’s forces. Possibly, like Admiral
Cervera, he may anticipate fate and come
into the open of his own accord. Pres-
ent events go to show the utter useless-
ness of Port Arthur from a strategetic
viewpoint.”
RUSSIAN RESERVES.
Ope Company In Every Regiment of
Guard Troops to Be Sent to Far East.
By Associated Press.
New York, N. Y„ Feb. 10.-All of the
members of the reserves have been com-
manded to remain at their present abodes
so that they can be found when it is de-
cided to call 'them out, says a dispatch to
the Times from a Russian correspondent,
who adds that one company of every
regiment of guard troops' in the districts
of St. Petersburg and Moscow is to be
sent to. the far east.
Cabling 'Trom Moscow, a Times corre-
spondent? says: Russian military men do
not conceal their satisfaction of the suc-
cess of Russia’s five months delay. They
declare their’ country today is ready for
contingencies which would have been
awkward a few months ago. They also
appear to be satisfied that Japan can
never succeed in forcing Russia's land
position, even though she comes out up-
permost in the naval campaign.
THE DESTROYED CRUISERS.
Variag Was Built in Philadelphia and
Korietz in Stockholm.
By Associated Press.
London, Feb. 10.—The cruiser Variag,
which was built at the Cramp ship yards
in Philadelphia.in 1898, was steel and un-
sheathed. She- was 6500 tons displacement
in indicated horse power of 20 knots. On
her speed trial she made 24 knots per hour
for eight hours. She was 400 feet long, 52
feet in beam and had a depth of hold of
20 feet. The Variag’s armament consisted,
of twelve 6-inch quick-fire guns, twelve 12-
Nothing Official, However, to Chee#
Residents of St. Petersburg.
By Associated Press.
St. Petersburg, Feb. 10.—5.30 p. m.—
Some newspapers here print extras
claiming a Russian victory at Port
Arthur.
Three Japanese warships and four tor-
pedo boats are reported to have been
seriously crippled.
One report says the Japanese battle-
ship Shikishima is sunk. The people ar*
demonstrating, but there is no official
report and the announcement is dis-
credited.
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NO ADDITIONAL DETAILS. ,
By Associated Press.
St. Petersburg, Feb. 10.—2.40 p. m.—Nd
(Continued on Seventh Page.)
RUSSIAN SUPREME MANIFEST ISSUED
Declaration of War Now Signed and Delivered By His Imperial
Majesty^ Nicholas—Censure of Japanese.
By Associated Press.
St. Petersburg, Feb. 10.—The Official
Messenger this morning contains the fol-
lowing supreme manifest:
“By the grace of God, we, Nicholas II,
emperor and autocrat of all the Russians,
etc., make known to all our loyal sub-
jects:
“In our solicitude for the maintenance
of peace, which is dear to our heart, we
made every exertion to consolidate tran-
quility in the far east. In these peaceful
aims we signified assent to the proposals
of the Japanese government to revise
agreements' regarding Korean affairs
existing between the two governments.
However, the negotiations begun upon
the subject were not brought to a con-
clusion and Japan, without awaiting the
receipt of the last responsive proposals
of our government, declared the negotia-
tions broken off and diplomatic relations
with Russift dissolved.
“Without advising us of the fact that
the breach of such relations would in it-
self mean an opening of warlike opera-
tions, the Japanese government gave or-
ders to its torpedo boats to suddenly at-
tack our squadron standing in the outer
harbor of the fortress of Port Arthur.
Upon receiving reports from the viceroy
in the far east about this we immedi-
ately commanded him to answer the
Japan challenge with armed force.
“Making this, our decision, we, with
unshaken faith in the Almighty and with
a firm expectation of and reliance upon
the unanimous willingness of all our
loyal subjects to stand with us in de-
fense of the fatherland, ask God’s bless-
ing upon our stalwart land and naval
forces.
“Given at St. Petersb.urg, Jan. 27, 1904,
A. D. (new calendar, Feb. 9, 1904), and in
the tenth year of our reign. Written in
full by the hand of his imperial majesty,
‘NICHOLAS.”
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