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Newspaper
Heppner Times
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1904
Page
6
Review of the import crisis and Russia’s war mood dominates this era. Reports flag Spain's bitterness over a new Anglo French treaty, Japan’s fleet movements near Port Arthur, and Russia's fleet actions. Tornado deaths in Texas, Chinese exclusion talks, and Lewin and Clark fair funding appear alongside politics in Portland and Seattle. Numerous state and city races show Republican gains and prohibition influence.
Washington reports cabinet and executive officers have thoroughly reviewed Chinese immigration status after treaty lapse. The administration asserts continued enforcement of the 1902 Chinese exclusion laws regardless of treaty denunciation, with Knox to draft an opinion on legality and possible legislative action before adjournment.
London reports Japan ordered two powerful battleships from England with 445 foot length 16 400 ton displacement and 78 foot draft. Main armament four 12 inch four 10 inch and five 6 inch guns. Armor includes nine inch belt and four inch upper structures. Two more ships may be built. speed 19 knots. firepower 11 tons per minute.
Washington April 9 the house passed the Lewis and Clark exposition bill with an aggregate 475000 in appropriations plus authority to coin 250000 souvenir gold dollars, totaling about 725000. The measure, reported by Tawney, moves quickly and cannot be reduced, only increased through SenateHouse compromise. Chairman Tawney notes government exhibits save Portland costs by transport rather than reassembly.
President Roosevelt and Secretary Hitchcock planted a historic oak in the White House yard. The sapling came from an acorn found beneath a Peterhof oak in Russia, which itself descended from the tree that sheltered Washington's tomb at Mount Vernon. The blade used in the ceremony will be kept as a memento with a painted legend.
Washington April 11 The Swayne impeachment proceeding was quickly disposed of by adopting a resolution making the case a special order for December 13 next. The judiciary committee will hear additional testimony meanwhile. The house also approved a rule to vote on extending coastwise laws to the Philippines after a two hour debate. An amendment to delay operation of the law to July 1, 1906 will be proposed. Partial conference on the army bill was agreed. four Senate amendments remain in disagreement.
Seoul dispatch reports J N Jordan and H N Allen conveying formal requests to the Corean government to shield British and American mines. Japanese authorities have assured safety from uprisings and shown restraint, pledging no heavy tax on farmers, easing passage of wages, and supplying specie as needed.
Chicago reports Secretary Taft announced plans for a new Philippine capital about 15 miles from Manila on ground over 5000 feet above sea level. He said it would be healthier for Americans, likening it to Simla in India and promising great benefits to the islands with a superb location suitable for government and military posts.
Sensational testimony in the Myde and Dimond land conspiracy case before United States Commissioner Heacock details forged affidavits and a scheme to defraud the government. Belle A. Curtis says Hyde and John A. Benson used dummies to file school land applications and that transfers to forest reserves allowed claimants to swap for richer lands. Freight agent Thomas McCusker admits securing Oregon school land applications for Hyde’s agent John H Schneider, earning pay he says was not proven illegal. Marian Doyle, Hyde’s next stenographer, is slated to testify at the next hearing.
St Louis reports Senator Burton of Kansas was denied a new trial and sentenced to six months in Iron County Jail Ironton Missouri plus a $2500 fine. His appeal to the U S district court of appeals was noted as imminent. He declined to speak in court and appeared overwhelmed as sentence was pronounced.
In San Francisco on April 0 Mrs Cordelia Botkin was convicted of murder in the first degree for sending poisoned candy through the mails to Dover Del Mrs Botkin faces a life sentence the jury delivering its verdict after 11 15 pm and the court setting April 16 for formal sentencing
Washington April 8 Heyburn of Idaho spoke in the senate urging the secretary of agriculture to send the investigations into adulterated foods to the senate and backing the pure-food bill He argued many foods drugs and liquors are adulterated and some poisons exist The day included Quarles amendment on rural free delivery carrier salaries and post office appropriation business adjourned.
The London Times naval expert argues Admiral Togo could block the harbor entrance at Port Arthur, enabling Japanese forces to land troops in Manchuria unthreatened. If achieved, the Russian fleet cannot prevent landings, and Japan’s fleet could be freed for other operations and later regroup to chase the Vladivostok force.
London reports from the Far East over the past days reveal a curiously stereotyped character with an active censorship. The dispatches under Japanese control and Russian lines indicate efforts to prevent information leaking out and contain no new details beyond Associated Press reports.
April 10 dispatch from Niu Chwang via Chefoo notes General Kouropatkin's visit boosting confidence. The commander in chief orders 10,000 reserves to reinforce and 16,000 more ready to concentrate if needed as Japan is expected to attack. Estimates place 400,000 Rua tian troops in Manchuria.
In New York on April 12 a general strike of workers at the National Biscuit Company factory began over alleged discrimination against union men. About 100 attended the meeting where the strike was decided, with an estimated 1,000 more to be affected.
Washington April 11 By a vote of 8 to 4 the house committee on irrigation of arid lands today defeated the bill to repeal the desert land laws Those voting against the bill were Chairman Mondell of Wyoming and Representatives Terrill Massachu setts Dwight New York Muarahal North Dakota Williamson Oregon Cooper Pennsylvania Hitchcock Nebraska and Bell California There in favor of the repeal were Representatives Reeder Kaneus Van Damer Neva da and Underwood of Alabama.
Berlin April 11 The Tageblatt war correspondent Major Darke writing on a train near Harbin reports only six trains pass east on the railroad to Manchuria and four thence to Harbin with as many as 38 cars. He says Russians will be ready to take the offensive about the middle of the month.
Paris reports that on April 11 Russia declined a French loan offer and rejected foreign proposals for war materials. The information, said to be private from St. Petersburg, notes the government refused all such propositions as a preventive measure.
April 9 report from New York and Berlin says China may join Japan in conflict. Dispatch notes that a land defeat for Russia could trigger broader escalation, while Japan appears reluctant to seek foreign aid, fearing greater trouble than gain.
Japan's minister Inouye rejects the idea that selling the Hamburg American line steamer Fuerst Bismarck breaches neutrality. He says Russia buying good ships is positive from one viewpoint, and Japan would capture ships as the Russians and Rumung acquire them.
Paris reports a conference among Ambassador Porter W A Day and Assistant Attorney General Charles W Russell regarding the transfer of the Panama canal. The signing of the contract to acquire ownership will occur at the United States embassy, now treated as American soil, with a date possibly around April 25.
In Louisville on April 8 delegates from Kentucky coal operators and miners failed to reach agreement in a long conference. John Mitchell of the United Mineworkers of America urged compromise, but miners pressed for full Indianapolis wage terms, leaving the dispute unresolved.
Itin reported the Trans-Siberian railway manager was thanked by the czar for rapid troop transport to the Far East. Within a fort night the remaining men destined for service will be on their way to Manchuria.
Washington April 7 prospect grows that the Lewis and Clark expedition bill will pass the house this week after special rule consideration. Tawney introduced a resolution for deliberation during the session, committee on rules likely to report favorably, indicating broad support and anticipated presidential approval of at least 475000 dollars.
Washington reports that the Panama railroad strike has escalated, prompting cabinet discussion. The United States will not withhold protection of the railway under treaty, and warships may guard property if needed, though workers will not be forced to return. Secretary Moody will direct Admirals Glass and Signbow on the response.
Jefferson City Missouri April 7 four convicts at the penitentiary tried to hold up guard John Williams with revolvers. They cut their way from their cell but were overpowered when Williams raised the alarm. Several sticks of dynamite were found. authorities suspect outsiders aided the escape attempt.
At St Petersburg on April 7 Rowala completed arrangements with the French minister at Tokio to appeal the Koselan merchantmen now under Japanese prize court. Three Japanese lawyers hired to block the cas. Appeals will be made on various grounds. Many of the ships were seized before or at the outbreak of war or while in neutral ports.
Paris April 7 A St Petersburg dispatch reports General Kouropatkin has been notified that the Russian cavalry will not be heard from soon and will reappear in an exploit to please and astonish Russians. A second dispatch says Russians have sunk mines and torpedoes at the mouth of the Yala.
Battleship Virginia launched at Newport News shipyard in Virginia with a Christened by Miss Milday Gay Montague daughter of Governor. The ceremony featured the songs The Star Spangled Banner and Dixie as cheering crowds watched the event.
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