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Newspaper
Heppner Times
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1904
Page
6
A sweep of items notes the naval bill passage, looming strikes in Chicago, and Franco‑Russian diplomacy. Japan and Russia near battle zones with actions on the Yalu river while Turkey Bulgaria tensions rise. Panama Canal treaty effects and personnel changes touch U.S. policy as fires, accidents, and industrial incidents pepper the day.
Washington February 27 Chairman Burton of the House rivers and harbors committee told Senator Fulton he will oppose any appropriation in the current sundry civil bill to continue improvement at the mouth of the Columbia River or the Dalles Celtic canal. He argues these projects are not recognized by Congress as continuing contracts and will block allocations until next session's river and harbor bill. Fulton plans to seek items in the senate and hopes to retain them in conference for continued work next year.
Paris February 27 officials believe the powers will back Russia against Japan over Corean protectorate claims warning the treaty creates a protectorate under duress. No immediate action expected as protectorate arises with peace terms. Russia’s note protesting Japan’s treaty is seen as preserving rights and opposing international acceptance of the protectorate.
Reports from Port Arthur claim five Japanese hulks were sent to block the harbor entrance and sunk. Battleship Retrizan and coastal batteries shelled the site, with two Japanese vessels wrecked in Teer Bay and another burned on shore. The wrecks, not warships, were believed to be hulks intended to seal the entry.
St Petersboro reports Major General Pflug telegraphs that Port Arthur came under a renewed Japanese attack from 1 to 3 AM, repulsed with details to follow. The Japs reportedly renewed the assault Thursday morning, seen as an effort to bottle up or destroy the Russian fleet to enable moves elsewhere.
New York Feb 27. The Herald prints a cable from Chefoo noting Port Arthur suffered serious damage. A shell hit the anchorage area, destroying many. fortifications, Nevsky works, and the fort were struck multiple times. shells fell near the arsenal walls but caused no further damage.
London reports war correspondents and Europeans in Japan marvel at officials preserving secrecy in all war operations. The so called conspiracy of silence extends beyond government to every class, with people tolerating the news blackout as essential to the war effort.
Tokio reports Russian Minister Pan Lonanr accuses Japanese intimidation in China dispute. He says Japan risks overestimating a 600000 strong Russian army and insists on restraint while asserting Japan’s chance of victory remains uncertain.
A Port Arthur dispatch dated February 26 reports torpedo boats sighted at 1 am with sails set to disguise their identity. Retvizan and shore batteries engaged until daybreak with no result. A Japanese squadron, likely troops, approached for an engagement at 11 am lasting 40 minutes with no damage. An expected landing is feared. Fire ships sent on February 24 were coal and kerosene loaded with electrical internal machinery amid cargo.
A devastating Rochester blaze wiped out three major department stores including the Sibley Lindsay Carr complex. Loss is over 3 million dollars with 2500 workers affected. Fire started at Rochester Dry Goods, spread west through Main Street north of St Paul to Clinton, destroying storefronts and endangering the 13 story granite building.
Washington Feb 29 The jury finds Augenat W Machen ex-general superintendent rural free delivery division George B Loreng Samuel A Groff and Diller B Groff guilty as charged in the post office conspiracy trial after nine hours deliberation The defendants were held in custody at City Hall and appeared stunned as the foreman announced the verdict in court.
The United States Senate ratified the Panama Canal Treaty without amendment by 68 to 14. Republicans supported ratification while Democrats were split. 14 Democrats voted for and 14 against, with several pairings. An amendment to compensate Colombia was rejected 24 to 49. Debate focused on treaty merits and secret papers, with Morgan delivering a lengthy speech.
St Petersburg reports three Japanese staff members in disguise as coolies were captured trying to plant explosives on a Sungari River bridge. They were executed by drumhead court martial at the fort, witnessed by Russian troops and locals. Names cited include Colonel Asel Lieutenant Zouï Ascha and Lieutenant Kaourata.
Feb 2 London dispatch notes unconfirmed Japanese landing near Windivestock at Ponslet Bay. Shanghai Telegraph correspondent claims Russians are evacuating Dalny and that Rowellans mined Dalny breakwater wharves and rail sidings. Report says Russians have five months of supplies at Port Arthur to deter Japanese action.
Constantinople Feb 29 reports say an understanding between the Porte and the Bulgarian diplomatic circle has reduced war fears. Turkey is said to grant amnesty to Maretonians convicted of disturbances in 1900, allow refugees review, and relax the Tulrariane regulations.
Paris Feb 20 The foreign office announced that a treaty of arbitration between France and Spain had been signed today. The terms are identical to the percent arbitration treaties concluded between France and Great Britain and Italy and Great Britain.
London reports a Harbin dispatch claiming the Japanese minister in Seoul deposed Emperor Yi Heul and proclaimed Korea annexed to Japan. A Chefoo dispatch notes Russian troops deserting Manchuria, with Japanese landings at Pigeon Bay and near Dalny confirmed. A Seoul dispatch says 2,000 Chinese harass Russian forces at Liao Yang while bridges on the Harbin to Vindviostok railway are destroyed.
The World reports via Tientsin that 400 trains with cavalry depart as 10,000 Chinese troops are sent toward the great wall. About 1,000 are stationed along the railway, with 2,260 at Liaoyang, 1,600 at Chinchoofa, 1,400 at Sinmintang, and 750 at Tienchuantal. Russian troop movements remain closely watched from observation cars.
Tokyo reports inability to locate any ships from the Vladivostok squadron. The Japanese Diet may convene mid March to discuss war-financing bills. Proposed measures may set annual military revenue around 60,600,000 yen, though exact details will remain secret.
Report notes that mechanics at Port Arthur Dalny and Vladivostok are Chinese and that Russians struggle to repair damaged warships. The item highlights the manpower shift affecting ship repair capabilities in the Far East.
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports Viceroy Alexios relaying that Japanese torpedo boats attacked near Port Arthur on February 24. The battleship Retvizan opened fire, destroying two steamers laden with inflammables and causing others to flee, while four ships burned and several torpedo boats withdrew.
London dispatch reports Viceroy Alexeiff confirms earlier rumors that Admiral Togo tried to bottle up the Russian fleet at Port Arthur. The dispatch says the Japanese fleet moved southwest from Wei-hai-wei after the assault and that two injured vessels sped away, with questions about what remained afloat to guard Port Arthur.
The World’s Cable Saga reports Manchuria mobilizations against the Russians. Five thousand troops move from Mukiden to Munmintang as natives prepare to cut Kuselan forces. Ten thousand Manchurians enrolled, volunteers plentiful, funds ample. Bandits, long quiet, reorganize for guerrilla warfare and have damaged telegraph lines.
In the second trial, Gouteou, Getelu and Korkbor ol faced murder charges over Uiman’s death. Gouteon and Goetelu were found guilty of inflicting mortal injuries and sentenced to one year and twenty years imprisonment respectively. Korkhovol was acquitted. The widow received $2500 in damages.
London reports the British naval estimate for 1994 05 at 184 445 000 dollars, a rise of 12 160 000 from 1909 04. Most of the increase pays the Chilean battleships balance due April 1 and munitions for the year, with the rest from fleet expansion and higher personnel and material costs.
The German steamer Altenburn from Hamburg to the West Indies, Captain Kuhle, arrived at Kingston reporting that between Santo Domingo and Sanchu, the Dominican gunboat Presidente hailed and fired a blank shot across her bows.
Wei Hai Wei Feb 24 report describes Halman reaching Chemulpo on Feb 19 and anchoring privately as Japanese forces disembark in three divisions at Ping Yang. The article notes Russian fleet still at Vladivostok, Japanese naval victories shifting landings, and strategic moves to secure Chemulpo with open sea for future troop support.
A New York Herald cable from St Petersburg reports active negotiations for the Russian Baltic Fleet to pass the Dardanelles. Russia seeks Austrian support and may disguise ships as merchantmen. The Porte could acquiesce and England might attack India. Four ships chartered to carry coal, with full value paid on loss. Japan may occupy Korea. fleet instructed to stay defensive until July.
Stolberg arrives from Vladivostok with 20 foreigners, 1600 Chinese, 50 Japanese and 40 Nakanoura Maru survivors. Two men drowned during transfer to Russian ships. Survivors received good care and return passages. Vladivostok squadron aimed at Hakodate but snow storm halted entry into the Strait of Tartary.
The American steamship Lyra arrived from the Orient with the Japanese government exhibit for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition at St. Louis. The cargo, including a miscellaneous miscellany valued around 1 million dollars, contains highly prized Mikado era articles whose total value is incalculable.
Wallington Feb 24 The Senate confirmed W Cameron Forbes of Massachusetts as a member of the Philippine Commission and to be secretary of the Department of Commerce and Pollen, Lake B Wright.(Note: The source text has garbled phrases. the main action is Forbes confirmation by the Senate.)
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