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Show DAETDTAH STATE JOURNAI FIERCE UNCONFIRMED RUMOR. THAT CITY HAS FALLEN 4!h IV- veb.l-- . - 74444444444444444 V Shanghai say the bombardment of Port Arthur is still in progross. There is no word as to tlu outcome, which is awaited with anxiety. A great mass of conflicting reports of losses on both sides are constantly received, some of which are palpably absurd. A lack of definite information is par- w rhis accounted for noticeable, who several assert the that by titularly Japanese vessels are in all probability spread along the coast of Korea, covering the movements of the troops throughout the Korean peninsula toward the north, where the first stiff encounter with the Russians is expected. There is alwavs the possibilitv, too, that owing to the difficulty of transmitting news, information of the flotillas has been held up. Shanghai is most prolific in reports, which are generally foundationless. One report earlier than the above says that Port Arthur has fallen before the Japanese onslaught. It gave alleged details stating that a number of Russian battleships and cruisers were demolished and the remainder put to flight. The report is generally dis- credited among the well informed ns it seems hardly possibile for Port Arthur to be overcome in such a short time. The later report of a steady bombardment seems more X X t X X nmbable. Another report emanating from Tien-Tsisays that Hakodate, a port of Yezo, one This is also disbelieved as it is known that a strong Japanese fleet is posted near there. n, fleet. of the most northerly of the Japanese Islands, has been shelled bv a Russian .f . fORTANT BATTLE HAS MANY OF THE SHIPS OF BOTH DEATHS SHADOW HOVERS FLEETS HAVE BEEN DISABLED BEEN FOUGHT IN KOREA X OVER SENATOR HANNA f and Japanese Annies Meet North Seoul But Result of the Engage- ian YOKOHAMA, Feb. 12. The greater number of f the Russian warships at Port Arthur have already of been disabled and several Japanese warships have been sent home for repairs. ment Is Unknown. and day. One cruiser, two destroyers and one submarine boat are' arming. of the report published today It is also reported that the warships tet the opposing armies have met St. Louis, Janregulberry and Chansy Hth of Seoul and engaged in battle. have received ordera to sail for the result of the battle Is unknown. Orient within a fortnight under command of Admiral Bayle. parts, Feb. 12. A dispatch from Vtfoo says confirmation has been re-d- nd PRISON ER8 CAPTURED AT CHEMULPO MOLE FOR CLAIMS CHINA WILL JOIN WITH JAPAN Minister Hayashl a telegram from Toklo ujta that all the survivors of the Mu cruisers Variag and Koriets ud the transport Hungary, wflch were Itoollihed at Chemulpo Tuesday, me been taken on board the British, touch and Italian warships which uppened to be in the harbor at the SHANGHAI, Feb. 12, 2 a. m. Reports have readied here that three Russian cruisers have been f sunk and the Russian hank building destroyed in the bombardment at Port Arthur, which continues. Sf. PETERSBURG, Feb. 12. Announcement is made by the naval headquarters staff that in the fight at Port Arthur six Japanese ships were slightly damaged. Fifty Japanese wore killed and 150 wounded. 12. LOXDOX.Feb. within six months, reached an advance of thirty-fiv- e guineas per cent The rates may go higher, If fresh disasters are sustained by Russian arms. The Star says that French financiers hold ImmeJoin with and Japan neutrality four hundred million pounds in Russian decisive a latter after the gains diately bonds and France may be forced to step land battle. Officials disclaim any knowledge of In and save its allies. line of the engagement, the Impending passage of the Russian at Baltic fleet through the Kaiser Wilhelm CONFIRMS REPORT THAT hbloff, the Russian minister MARINES WERE REPULSED tad, is reported to have asked canal. Minister Allen to convey the PARIS, Feb. 12 Ail official diswrlrors to Shanghai or Cheefoo ADMIRAL RECALLED AS from Dalny confirms the report patch 'hard two American . PUNISHMENT FOR DEFEAT transports which the that Japanese marines attempted now anchored In Chemulpo har- to land there Wednesday and suffered A proposal was also made InPARIS, Feb. 12. According to by the Russians. the bneh charge d'affaires at Seoul to formation received here today Admiral repulse by hpanese minister to take them to Stark, who Is in command of the Fort koo by the French cruiser Pascal Arthur fleet, has been recalled in pun- MANCHURIAN BANDIT8 GIVE RU8SIAN8 TROUBLE Puole on their promise not to ishment for defeat He will be suchta participate In the present war. ceeded by Admiral Syrdloff, who has ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 12. A distelegram says that the sea Black of the command In been Japanese patch from Bharbln, Manchuria, says rnkter has been Instructed to con fleet. that trade Is entirely suspended owing "t to either of these proposals on to the depredations of bandits who are nditUm that the survivors be sent ITALY IS GETTING HER harrassing the Russians. Shanghai and that Russia agrees FLEET IN READINESS the men not he allowed to go AMERICAN MULE WILL from there In the BE THERE, OF COURSE ROME, Feb. 12. All Italian blue present war. U tact that the Hungary was also Jackets on leave of absence have been 'owllshed at HOUSTON, Tex., Feb. 12. Russian Chemulpo has not hlth ordered to prepare to rejoin their been agents are buying mules for the war. reported. received Am-rie- WMIAS GO tn FLEET CANNOT THROUGH KIEL CANAL LONDON, ; Feb. 12. A dispatch to News from Berlin says that ' Russian fleet in the Baltic will go North set Instead of by the Kiel North Instead of by the Kiel "L The correspondent asserts that n'tny hag hinted that the canal is 4 Pn to belligerents. Bfr uWlAN Feb. 12. Japanese Minister Kurino from St. Petersburg has arrived here. He gives his opinion that China will abandon Its attitude of BERLIN, GERMAN CRUISER IS SENT TO PORT ARTHUR CHEEFOO, Feb. 12. The Feb. 12. The gunboat TO CHEFOO AU8TRIA GTX' Ftb 11The tun- - J ,ENCH ORDERS 8HIPS TO SCENE OF WAR has been ordered from VIENNA, Feb. 12. The Austrian t0 Cheefoo, where it will cruiser As pern has been ordered to the United States until Ad-- n' Japanese waters, where ahe will be ElisaPrulser squadron a rives. joined by the cruiser Kalserln mington !!,, FLEETI8 under sailing orderss 8AN DOMINGAN8 CONTINUE THEIR BLOODY WARFARE WASHINGTON, Feb. 12. Minister Howell at San Domingo cables ths state department that a fierce battle la reported at Sanches, many being killed. INFERNAL MACHINE beth. Resolution Taken Up in Passenger On Ocean Liner Whose the Senate House Considers Luggage Consisted PrincipalPostal Affairs. ly of Dynamite. 12. In the senof CaliforPerkins Senator ate today was which resolution a offered nia of the secretary to, directing agreed war to use the unexpended appropriations to improve the Sacramento river from the mouth to the source. At the conclusion of the regular Senator Morgan's resolution inquiring what steps had been taken by looking to the the attorney-genercanal propof the Panama purchase erty was taken up. Senator Morgan had carefully prepared a speech which, as his voice has greatly failed, Senator Carmack was given permission to WASHINGTON, Feb. bus-ln- al ss LIVERPOOL, Feb. 12. The customs officers in searching the luggage of the Austrian emigrants who arrived today on the Majestic discovered eighteen pounds of dynamite In the false bottom of a trunk. The owner, who gave the name of Ivan SJubanovic, was ar rested. When searched 300 detonators were found In his pockets. He claimed that he was traveling to Karlsbad. SJubanovic was remanded until Feb ruary 20th. His purpose in carrying the explosive is unknown, but the officers of the Majestic realise that the steamer was In deadly peril during the entire trip. ENORMOUS ADVANCE OF INSURANCE. RATES read. 1! of the The house DePite the DEWEY TRIAL BEGUN. f Inrec- to 12. The has committee that 8 larff force Lloyd's Feb. agreed LONDON. postoffice MORTON. Kan.. Feb. 12. A Jury was 80 t0 he Fur East, surance rates against risks In the war In the Dewey case today. secured on (Continued Page 8.) are being rushed have flight between France and England I7 and the End Is Now Near. BULLETIN. WASHINGTON, Feb. 12, 3:45 p. m M. H. Hanna, ths senator's brother, rushed out of ths sick room and began ending tologramo to relatives.. An attendant oxeitedly aummonsd him bock to the sick room, saying that his counsel was needed.. Dr. Carter ia now applying horoie remedial. conscious and there was nothing alarming In his condition. They believe ths turning point of Ills Illness will be renched within forty-eighours. They ht say Unit If the fever breaks before Sunday the chunces for his recovery are much but If the high temcontinues perature beyond Sunday It la r, very unlikely, In his debilitated condi- -, 4 p. m. Mr. Hanna had a bad sink- tlon, thut he would be able to survive. Hie physicians say the senator Is ing spell accompanied by an alarming increase in temperature at 3:45 this greatly weakened, cannot speak above a whisper, raises hts hands feebly and is aroused from apathy only by hatha Ha was given an Ice bath which caused his resentment Stimulants to give artificial strentgh are now given regularly. The bulletin created universal concern In official and diplomatic circles. The following bulletin was Issued at noon: Senator Hanna Is resting quietly; temperature. 101.3; pulse, 108; respiration, 29; continues to retain all nourishment given; no complications. "RIXEY, CARTER." not been has Although hope entirely abandoned by those who are In attendance the opinion prevails pretty generally that the senator will not recover. ante-rooIt Is admitted today thHt he has tySecretary Dover hae sent massages in phoid fever In the most severe form response to a number of inquiries say and that death may occur at any time. The saline Injections are continued ing there ie an unexpected change for worse and ths senator's condition io and for the past two days strychnine has been given to strentghen the heart critical. When asked, "Is thie tho beginning action. The dose today was one thirof ths endf ths secretary answered tieth of a grain. I am afraid it is. Dan Hanna has been called from Cleveland to his fathers bedside. hsart has nearly 4:30 Hannas stopped hosting and barely fluttering MACHEN CASE WILL BE ARGUED MONDAY His temperature has been reduced one reto All now ars bent efforts degree. His the hsart regularity. WASHINGTON, Feb. 18. After the storing ia of two minor witnesses surface examination breathing only breathing Hs did not respond to oxygen. today the testimony in the postal conspiracy case closed. The court this af4:40 Heart cction a trifle steadier ternoon instructed the Jury to bring and breathing some deeper. Very In a verdict of not guilty as to Mrs. announced. is Lorens. Arguments regarding Machen slight improvement and the other defendants will com4:55 The senators brother came mence on Monday. down into the Arlington office and said: "Ths senator cats is desperate but WILL NOT 8END TROOPS TO BALTIMORE not hopelees.. Hs ia responding slightly to oxygon treatment and breathing is taking dospsr hold. WASHINGTON, Feb. 12. Secretary PresDover has Taft this afternoon sent word to Govtelephoned Secretary ident Roosevelt that ths patient's con- ernor Warfield that In compliance with the latter's opinion that no federal dition io critical. troops were necessary at Raltlmore, WASHINGTON. Feb. 12. Although the president has decided not to send the statement is made that Senator any notwithstanding the request made Hanna passed a fair night his condi- for them by the legislature. tion Is admitted to be serious. He Is PLANS TO REBUILD now believed to be In the crisis. BURNED BALTIMORE At 10 oclock this morning the physicians Issued the following bulletin: BALTIMORE, Feb. 12. The Peabody Senator Hanna passed a comfortable night, but his fever Is higher, 104; Fire Insurance company has been forcpulse more rapid, 112; respiration, 28: ed to the wall. The work of cleaning the Irritability of the stomuch Is dis- Is progressing rapidly. Flans are under way for a chamber of commerce appearing." Interview an The physicians, in building to cost half a million. The was senator the said that afterward, city will negotiate a two millions loan. 'nitro-glycsri- RUSSIA PRE8SE3 TURKEY TO PAY WAR INDEMNITY Morgan CONSTANTINOPLE, Late This Afternoon aftrenoon. German Russian ambassador, since the war disabled Xt port said broke out, has been pressing so hard for the payment of the war Indemnity 8AID. Feb. 12. The Russian due Russia by Turkey that the sultan boat 222. hound for the Far haa Issued an lrade forming a comha" broken down and lies here mission under the presidency of the , means of raisgrand vliler to consider dollars. million half a seven and ing IMeican the Worse Occurred Dr. Carter applied restoratives withPARIS, Feb. 12. The government out effect. Hanna'o condition ia now exhas Issued Instructions to its agents In Orient the practically containing a dec tremely critical. Relatives of tho son ator not in tho city have been telephonlaratlon of neutrality. ed for by ths long distance.. Restoratives applied by Dr, Carter brought NEW YORKERS WANT TO FIGHT FOR JAPAN down tho temperature, but otherwise tho patiant didn't respond to treatment. 8aline injections and 12. A com BUFFALO, N. Y., Feb. are 100 of militiamen being given at this hour. has arranged to pany The oxygon arrived at 4:05 and Dr. start for Japan In three weeks to fight Carter is applying it. Hanna has lost against Russia. consciousness and his hsart is baroly PRAYERS FOR SUCCE88 basting. Unless ho ohall respond quick OF RUSSIAN ARMS ly tho and, it is feared, is very near. General Dick of Ohio and RepresenSOFIA. Ftb. 12. Prince Ferdinand tatives Payns of Now York snd Dal and cabinet today ordered a service of sell of Pennsylvania hsvs just arrived proper for the success of Russian arms. on tho run and ars now waiting in ths T STILL TALKING OF cruiser Hausa has gone to Port Arthur to remove German women and children residents to a place of safety. TORPEDO BOAT is SENT FRANCE HAS MADE A NEUTRALITY DECLARATION An Unexpected Change for - |