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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1905
Page
2
A sensational remark by Field Marshal Lord Roberts in the House of Lords declares England's army inadequate, prompting political reactions and calls for reform as parliament discusses defense capacity and recruitment.
In a lengthy House of Lords speech on July 10 Lord Roberts warned Britain’s military was inadequate and unprepared for war. He urged conscription or universal training, saying the empire's life or death depended on readiness and national mobilization. The motion supporting stronger land forces passed without a division.
Senator Carter and Representative Dixon accepted invitations to be guests of honor at a banquet in Great Falls on July 20. They will also participate in a drive the next day to Fort Shaw Indian school and tour lands tied to the Sun River irrigation project.
The appointment of Charles G. Magoon as American minister to Panama while he continues as governor of the canal zone has drawn an excellent impression locally. The move signals confidence in his leadership during a pivotal period for the canal project and Panamanian relations.
Philadelphia mayor John Weaver rejected reports of compromise with the Republican party and pledged to recognize no political leader. He urged that the November ticket be chosen by the people and said he would stay out of politics while supporting citizens seeking to purge municipal government of fraud.
The report describes a Japanese operation to land troops at Sakhalien and occupy Karaakovsk on Russian soil. Admiral Katapaka details a plan executed July 5–7 with minimal resistance, sweeping for obstructions, landing marines, and securing ports while reporting the fleet’s careful navigation and successful capture.
Report from St. Petersburg on July 10 notes Russia’s willingness to negotiate and Japan’s stance on suspending hostilities until plenipotentiaries meet. It says Japan seeks to seize Sakhalin with marines, artillery, and cavalry, while Russian forces on the island are weak. Observers expect Manchuria talks may pause for a decisive Oyama move.
Washington July 10 Minister Griscom advised the state department from TolIs of the occupation of Sakhalien island by Japan.
A Montana company plans to abandon operations at Marysville and dismantle its mill, seeking court relief to modify an injunction so ore from North Star can be milled elsewhere. The affidavit by Montana Company general manager Alexander Burrell states the Drum LUMIMOR workings have been abandoned and ore may be moved to the North Star mill.
Special commissioner Joseph I Bristow submits findings on Panama Railroad and ship company trade conditions. The document favors keeping the railroad as a commercial line with upgrades, expanding port facilities, reallocating steamship contracts, and opening Colon and Panama ports to all lines on equal terms while prioritizing American lines where treaty obligations permit. It reviews the railroad history and contends charges and contracts may be monopolistic.
Report from Lewistown dated July 10 describes arrests of two breeds linked to a scheme to steal lumber and kill livestock. Investigations show a pattern of slaughter of cattle and game across Black and Flat Willow creek headwaters, with steers killed and deer antelope and chickens taken. Four breeds faced hearings for killing steer while another inmate serves a short sentence for lumber theft. Deputy game commissioner urged to collect evidence and break up the practice.
Washington announces the appointment of William St. Russell of Maryland as minister to Venezuela, succeeding Bowen. Russell formerly served as secretary of legation at Caracas and then minister to Colombo, removed by Barrett.
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