Diplomat Views Great War Threat and Japan's Resolve
A Russian diplomat visiting Chicago predicts a hard war with Japan, arguing Japan will fight fiercely for life and death. He notes Japanese belief in a just cause, reliance on Mikado leadership, and potential English aid, while skepticism remains about China and British intervention. He outlines sea power’s importance, compares Russian and Japanese fleets, and discusses crew quality, training, and strategic positions in the far east.
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Sea Power Compared and War Potential Hinted
Admiral Chadwick and Admiral Chadwish weigh Japan’s role and morale in a rising force. The piece discusses the vast potentialities of wartime power and the seemingly imminent shift in naval strength amid strategic tensions.
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Instantaneous Vaudeville Bit Trumps Sleigh Bell Act
In a humorous exchange a vaudeville performer boasts a sleigh bell gimmick that never sounds. The manager dismisses old tricks but the act thrives as the audience roars without the bells, yielding multiple encores. Separate note mentions American fashion plates used in a German tailor shop.
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Roosevelt Declares Neutrality in Russo Japanese War
President Roosevelt signed a long proclamation declaring U S neutrality as the Russo Japanese War unfolds. It states war exists between Russia and Japan, the United States remains friends with both, warns citizens and residents to observe neutrality, and enumerates acts forbidden with penalties. It also outlines belligerents rights in U S waters and vows no protection from the United States for misconduct.
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England Said to Drive War and Shape U S Views
The St. Petersburg press accuses England of instigating the war with Russia and of steering American opinion against Russia. It claims English diplomacy and London press reports fed anti-Russian sentiment in the United States for years, with American newspapers relying on English correspondents. Korea reportedly overrun by Japanese in disguise and Russia threatened in Manchuria, while M Kurino departs St. Petersburg for Berlin amid quiet crowds and a rose bouquet from Mrs. McCormick.
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Port Arthur Lost, Says Italian Admiral in Interview
Admiral Candiani, former commander of the Italian squadron in the Far East, tells Giornale di Italia Port Arthur is likely lost to the Prussians. He estimates Russia could muster 160,000 troops on land while Japan could field 800,000 in Korea with local support.
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Japanese naval gains bolster naval supremacy near Port Arthur
Tokio reports Japanese victories secure control of sea lanes between Port Arthur and the Yalu mouth. Newspapers express sympathy for Haran de Rosen the Russian minister, who dissociated himself from Russia's stance and warned St Petersburg that harsh tactics risked provoking war. He urged Russians to reassess their contempt for Japan.
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JAP CRUISERS SAFE NEAR HOME AFTER SUGA CANAL PASSAGE
London Feb 13 naval officials say two Japanese cruisers that sailed from Naples have safely passed the Suga Canal and are near home likely meeting a Japanese convoy from the north. Russian cruisers that trailed them departed Fakbee by ten days past.
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