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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1904
Page
5
Despatch from Wisby Gothland reports six Russian warships passed the island on February 15 en route south. Copenhagen notes the movement as part of naval activity near Gotland with no further details on destination or outcome.
The Emperor and key government councils will likely depart February 20 for Kioto to establish imperial headquarters temporarily. Afterwards, the Emperor and councillors are expected to go to Hiroshima to supervise troop embarkation personally, Kioto described as a residential city about 300 miles south of Tokio.
A high authority states that Japan has agreed to neutralize China excluding Manchuria, which Russia occupies. Japan reserves the right to counterbalance any Russian violation of China's neutrality.
Washington Feb 17 Admiral s cables the Navy Department to depa r ture of the Annapolis from Cavite for Shanghai to join the Frolic and Raleigh. Besides being available in case of an emergency these vessels will act as despatch boats. The New Orleans is expected to arrive at Chefoo by week end.
General Henry B. Carrington, at the Post's request, analyzes the Japanese assault on Port Arthur, the Russian fleet's retreat, and the broader strategic balance. He compares naval and land forces, notes cavalry and horsemen, and discusses outcomes, morale, and potential settlements amid global implications.
Rear Admiral Francis T. Bowles says Russia will fight a drawn out campaign in Manchuria to tire Japan, securing Harbin and Port Arthur while delaying Japanese advances. He notes harsh winter slows moves, predicts Russia strengthens by spring, and favors Japan only if victory seems likely. He cites Japanese superiority in individual soldiers.
Japanese observers in Boston expressed strong confidence in Japan's war prospects near the Yalu River. Attaches and officers cited Japan’s knowledge of Asian terrain, China’s support, and potential Russian hardships in winter as factors favoring Japanese success over Russia.
St Petersburg reports strict censorship hides Far East news while authorities express ultimate confidence that Japan’s early sea victories will be forgotten. Mobilization will take time and Viceroy Alexieff may shift HQ to Mukden. troops flow from across Russia as officers depart for the front and volunteers fund ship replacements.
At an Armenian church in Russian Trans-Caucasia on February 17 a bomb struck the officiating priest as he prayed for Russian arms. Two people were killed and several injured. After calm returned, worshippers marched to the Governor's residence with the Czar's portrait and a $600 fund for the victims' families.
A letter from young Japanese officers outlines a detailed invasion plan of Corea after disabling the Russian fleet. Troops would land at Tsushima and along Corea’s south coast, advance to Seoul, then push toward Wiju while Russian supplies are cut by rail destruction. Japanese forces aim to outmaneuver Russians through local knowledge and Chinese cooperation.
Washington Feb 17 The Japanese minister has received a cable from Japan accepting Dr Anita Newcomb McGee of Washington offering trained nurses to go to Japan The nurses must be army graduates who have served in U S camps or hospitals The first party will sail early in March
A historic public notice promotes avoiding pneumonia by early care. It urges treating colds grip fever with prompt use of Orangeine powders as a preventive measure.
An advertisement claims Blood Wine cures womb trouble with testimonials from Bertha Sanborn of Boston and W C Sanborn of Concord. It asserts a 97 percent success rate and offers a large bottle for fifty cents with samples by mail from Worcester Mass, and mentions druggists selling it.
A dispatch from General Pflug reports Yuan Shikai orders 2500 troops to Tsinchou to maintain order. Niuchwang is quiet, and bands of chunchus are said to threaten the railroad. Yalu remains peaceful, while Russian scouts find no enemy within 34 miles. A government note urges patience and warns against hasty revenge.
St Petersburg Feb 17 Admiral Alexieff viceroy of the far east issues a proclamation to Russian troops under his control urging unity and steadfast service to the Emperor and father land. He cites the just cause, prays for divine aid, and calls for tranquil resolve as the army and navy face the coming struggle. Long live the Emperor. God be with us. Hurrah.
Western Union reports Russian government advisory that the Vladivostok Nagasaki cable line is closed for an undetermined period to all correspondence. The Commercial Cable Company bans telegrams not intelligible to Dutch officials or about ship or troop movements in Russia or Japan. Code messages may be allowed if the code is provided.
Tokyo reports high transports with Japanese troops from Nagasaki and warship deliveries en route to Covea. Japanese cavalry detachments have landed at Wiju on the Yalu River, signaling advancing action along the frontier.
Troops arrive steadily at Port Arthur as mobilization advances. The fortress is prepared to withstand a siege and regarded as inaccessible. General Stoessel issues a reassuring proclamation to residents.
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