Czar Holds Back Decision on Manchuria Armies
The czar reached no resolve and may summon the Zemsky Sobor to debate the Manchuria army issue.
03 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1905
Page
1
The czar reached no resolve and may summon the Zemsky Sobor to debate the Manchuria army issue.
In St Petersburg June 2 officials remain unconfirmed yet a high authority says the emperor may summon a zemsky sobor in Moscow to decide peace or war and future parliament. Reports say Russia must choose whether peace talks begin as U S forces unlikely to mediate without Russia request. Admiral Shimaura cites the Jemtchug sinking after engagement with the Iwate during May 27 battle.
June reports from St Petersburg note widespread push for a national assembly to decide peace or war. Censorship lifted on foreign dispatches fuels harsh rumors of Russian fleet losses, mutinies, and dissent directed at Rear Admiral Nebogatov as fear of unrest grows across the empire.
Tokyo reports that Japan’s renewed land offensive follows Russia’s naval defeat. A military observer says Togo’s victory opens Japan to seize Saghalien and Amur mouth, with unlimited reach into Russia’s maritime provinces and only Vladivostok as a possible barrier. The Amur is open and Russia’s defense hinges on the Chinese Siberian railroad.
Admiral Togo reported that the northern search squadron found no Russian ships and the southern cruisers Iwate and Yakumo returned without sighting any foe. The navy continues patrols and awaits further orders.
Tokyo observers analyze the Tsushima battle with emphasis on faulty intelligence poor battle formation and unfavorable weather. Experts note Russian ammunition waste and gunnery inferiority while praising Japanese marksmen and Togo's training. The navy credits the emperor's influence for victory.
Tokyo reports the navy will build a massive lighthouse on Okino island to commemorate Admiral Togo’s Sea of Japan victory over Russia. The beacon will shine 80 miles, marking the battle site for navy officers and aiding navigation, funded by public subscription with lists opening nationwide tomorrow.
St. Petersburg reports the United States accepts the Russian superior admiralty court decision on the captured British steamer Calchas. The carrier’s cotton cargo will not be deemed absolute contraband, with the court not affirming that cotton is universally contraband.
General Lini vitch reports to the emperor that on May 29 Japanese forces began an advance and attacked Russian troops in the valley of the Tsin river about three miles beyond Fenshu pass, which remained in Russian hands.
In Lodz Russian Poland on June 2 a riot renewed as a crowd stoned a detachment of Cossacks who fired back killing two people and wounding others.
Washington June 2 The president in a White House meeting with Count Cassini Russian ambassador urged immediate peace with Japan. He warned prolongation would harden demands and hinder a treaty Japan and Russia can sign. Diplomatic circles see this as a hopeful first step toward peace though negotiations may take weeks.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Lewistown June 2 Bower Bros of Stanford purchased the Thomas ranch 1000 acres for about 30000 today bought the Keeton ranch near Stanford also 1000 acres and now headline land owners in the Judith basin with 32674 acres. Vollquardt Koch own 31080 near Roundup. Oscar Stephens Maiden 25000. L C Lehfeldt Lavina 20000. Waite Elliott Peck 17000. Sage Creek Sheep Co 19240. Thomas Cruse Helena 13917. B C Lepper neigh ber 10000 acres.
Mayor Weaver reorganizes city departments naming Thomas M. South to fill the vacancy in public safety and Thomas L. Hicks to head public works. Both men are former officials and will earn 4000 dollars annually. Rumors of further changes persist as Weaver vows businesslike governance and general departmental economy. Wayne McVeagh is retained as associate counsel to aid in the gas lease dispute with the Republican organization.
Chicago June 2 Indictments against 30 men have been drawn from the federal grand jury's two months of testimony into meat packing methods. Assistant Attorney Pagin, in Washington with Attorney General Moody, is handling papers. Morrison and Pagin in daily talks on indictments. 30 true bills completed with at least 10 more expected after the Washington trip.
Judge William B. Gilbert of the ninth circuit directed Judge John De Haven of the Northern district of California to preside over land fraud trials in Oregon after the death of Judge Bel llinger. The move drew a protest from Attorney General Moody, who asked for Gilbert’s authority and has yet to receive a reply.
R H Bowron, formerly of Great Falls, has been named general manager of the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton lines, succeeding J A Edson who becomes president of Kansas City Southern. Bowron arrived in 1894 as chief clerk for Montana Central, later advancing to train master and superintendent roles on several railroads before joining the Cincinnati road last October as a division superintendent.
Grand jury indictments related to a Chicago strike were issued but the names of the accused were withheld.
Grand jury voted indictments connected to the Teamsters strike and possible charges include conspiracy and perjury. Shea alleges a $10,000 bribe offer to call a Sears strike, but statute limits and hearsay curtail further action.
The Assurance Society reports claimed victory by both factions, asserting success in their respective aims. Details are unclear as sources provide competing narratives without verifiable results.
The Equitable Life Assurance board met to review the Frick committee report. Proposals created a chairman with plenary powers and a divestiture deadline for James H Hyde while 37 of 50 directors opposed the Frick findings.
In Portland on June 2 Guy B. Dulin a young man employed by a pleasure boat concession company drowned when his canoe capsized in Exposition Lake at the fair grounds. The life-saving crew on Government Island failed to save him.
Arsenic found in cabbage dinner served to prisoners at Columbia state penitentiary. Over 100 inmates fell ill but are now out of danger. Suspicion falls on a convict amid investigations into the incident.
New Orleans inspector Jehan Journee, head of the police department, was dismissed after an investigation found evidence of graft. Ike Slumsky testified at the trial about a ring tied to a tenderloin operation that paid him 80 dollars a month.
James Hope known as Jimmy Hope, leader of the band that robbed Manhattan bank three years ago, died at his home in New York on June 2. He was aged years. His wife said he died of heart failure after years of keeping his secrets.
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