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Newspaper
Heppner Times
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1904
Page
6
A sprawling summary of international and domestic events as of the era, including von Waldersee's death, congressional actions on Indian appropriation, Dreyfus's appeal, Guam-Japan cable policy, northern party leadership shifts, wage strikes in mining towns, and tensions between Japan, Russia, and China. Also notes natural disasters, port bombards, and naval policy shifts alongside domestic political controversies and military movements.
Five battleships and two cruisers attacked Vladivostok near Askold Island in Ussuri Bay at 1 25 pm. The shelling lasted 65 minutes with 200 shells fired but caused no damage due to duds. Russian batteries did not respond as they waited for closer action. The fleet retired toward Askold Island, later accompanied by torpedo boats. Russian losses nil. Japanese costs about 100000 rubles in ammunition. Population had been warned earlier and remained calm.
Representative Jones introduced a bill to open about 1 000 000 acres of unallotted Yakima lands for settlement. The measure, with Interior Department backing, would classify and appraise lands for homestead entry irrigation grazing timber sales and mineral and desert Act disposals. It also protects tribal claims to 800 000 acres between the reservation and the mountains and authorizes allotments for Yakima Indians and tribal grazing and timber tracts.
Oklahoma City reports three deaths from a prairie fire with wind damage spreading over seven counties. Total losses from fire and storm are estimated around 500 thousand dollars, with many people burned or injured. Francis, Snyder, Mount Park, and a 20 mile by 9 mile burned area near Hobart are named, while the Kiowa country toll tops 156 thousand dollars.
A St Petersburg dispatch reports a navy committee member says 7.5 million dollars has been subscribed to date. Count Orloff Davidoff telegraphs from Rome that 1.1 million dollars is at the committee’s disposal. The Czar will fund rebuilding the Varіag cruiser and the Korletz torpedo gunboat from private purse after their destruction at Chemulpo.
The Secretary of Commerce and Labor urged Congress to immediately appropri ate 150 000 for a new lighthouse tender for the Thirteenth district. The vessel Manzanita should be reassigned to Alaska service and permanently stationed in Northern waters with a steady steering in the Washington Oregon area.
A rush order placed with an American firm for apparatus to be used in coaling warships. The 45 Russian vessels in home waters may be ready by June to move toward Far Eastern actions, coordinating with the American invention to allow warships to proceed without breaking new port regulations on coal.
Far East tensions persist as Japan moves forces toward Korea amid navy inactivity. Russian battleship Retzivan reportedly blocks exit for battleships from Port Arthur, allowing only cruisers to leave the harbor. Japan’s coal reserves, deemed potentially contraband of war, are said to be ample for years. A Tokyo dispatch notes peace aims behind the war. A Shanghai report cites 28 Japanese sailors rescued after a sinking near Chefoo, with 200 Japanese lost, others saved by Chinese junks.
Washington March 17 Admiral Walker chairman of the Isthmian canal commission held a conference with the President on canal affairs. He said the commission would sail for the isthmus March 22 or a week later if all members cannot depart together. Rear Admiral Rixey, Navy Surgeon General, will inspect isthmus sanitation and confer with Walker before detailing his trip. He will assess camp facilities and sanitary safeguards for marines and officers aboard ships in the Isthmian waters. Six Navy surgeons are on the isthmus, one just back reporting the men in excellent health.
Dispatches from Hanover report Field Marshal Coast von Waldersee increasingly ill with intestinal inflammation. Count von Waldersee remains very weak as doctors Orth of Berlin and ae of Gottingen diagnose the disease. Emperor William has ordered regular updates on the Field Marshal's condition.
The senate today considered establishing a naval training station on the Great Lakes. A new commission to select a site was debated with a Quarles amendment for a broader commission not acted on.
A powerful earthquake hit Lima Peru at 6 20 this morning causing heavy damage. The event is described as the most severe in thirty years with widespread impact and distress reported across the city.
A terrible north gale at up to 90 miles per hour swept prairie fires through Kiowa and Comanche counties, destroying hundreds of farm buildings and livestock, leaving about 1,000 people homeless and several dead. Losses exceed $200,000 across Hobart Vinson Lawton and surrounding towns. The fire, aided by dry conditions, spread toward Lawton where 5,000 residents fought back with water and firefighting efforts. Families faced freezing nights, with destitution and injuries prompting swift aid from neighboring towns.
In St. Petersburg authorities doubt the apparent disappearance of the Japanese squadron at Port Arthur. Naval experts say the ships are likely coaling and replenishing ammunition to renew bombardment soon, debunking claims of withdrawal due to failure or damage.
Washington reports the Interior department rejected all bids for 150 000 to 250 000 barrels of Portland cement for the Salt River Irrigation project Arizona. It cites excessive pricing and says first‑class cement can be made for under $2 per barrel including plant fuel and operation costs. Government options include building a plant, buying cement on the open market, or readvertising bids.
Steamers sold by the Northern Pacific Steamship Company to the Northwestern Siberian Company may be intended for the Russian government. News notes John Rosene, manager of the purchasing firm, has just returned from St. Petersburg and reportedly held concessions from the Roman government, fueling the speculation.
Seoul reports March 5 that Runlan forces press Anjo to deny Japanese passage by supplying fire fodder and fuel while fortifying the area. A Dreitleh gunboat brings down residents from Bone Chong and confirms the death of Prince Yi Chai Bun, nephew of the former ruler who held major posts.
Siberian dispatch from Bt Petersiure on March 6 notes reserve units from rural districts eager to head to the front while townspeople show less willingness, with many recruits presenting physicals forms outside medical centers.
A February 29 dispatch from Yinkow describes fifteen Japanese warships bombarding Port Arthur from 10 to 12 am. The Russian cruiser Novik Askold and Bayan fought back with four torpedo boats but withdrew as Askold and Novik suffered damage and one torpedo boat was sunk. Retvizan again damaged. Japanese withdrew in good order amid bad weather and failing gunnery ranges.
President Roosevelt and his cabinet discussed the Panama Canal issue and the gate to canal ownership. Officials would not pay until a clear title was secured, and orders to move the Third Infantry to the Isthmus were countermanded. Marines will guard the isthmus for now while work proceeds with vigor.
General Miuhtchenko leads a detachment of Cossacks toward Kashora Corea and is expected at Ichio Yang. Troop concentration west of Mukden unsettles Russians. War material moves up, militia posts strengthen. Population attitudes uncertain as some refuse to sell produce. Snowstorms rage and freight is intense. Railroad operates normally with arriving troops. Health and morale are excellent.
Moscow on March 2 reports widespread Russian interest in Port Arthur. General Stemmell's orders spark enthusiasm and highlight the fortress's strategic role in Russia's Korea war plans. Russian authorities say the failed Japanese effort to bottle up the fleet proves Port Arthur impregnable.
General Leon A Wood reports a February 15 engagement with Datto Moros led by Hasan on Jolo Island. Lieutenant West and all privates were wounded, one later died. Moro losses were heavy, Hasan forced the escape of his 4000-strong force reduced to 16. Inland areas are under American control with influential Moros aiding the pursuit. Constabulary at Vigan mutinied and are in custody.
St. Petersburg reports March 4 that the War Office released a summary of a telegram from Vidwrt Alelef claiming Admiral Stark, commanding the Port Arthur squadron, reports no Japanese attack on February 24 or 29. On March 1 he conducted a reconnaissance with large cruisers and destroyers within a 60 mile radius but found no trace of the enemy.
A Russian-sourced dispatch notes Rossen land preparations in Manchuria will not finish for a month and a general advance cannot be ordered yet. It adds that any Japanese gains will be reversed and they will be ultimately annihilated.
Paris reports from Harbin via Martin correspondent that explorer M. Chaffaujon says Russia holds a 99 year lease on the Trans Siberian Railway land. China would reimburse construction costs to take possession after 99 years, a scenario Chaffaujon calls a trap with Russia allowed to station troops and build forts along the line.
Moscow reports growing anxiety among Russians over a possible broader conflict with yellow races and Chinese forces. Officials deny a Japanese ship sinkage while rumors of Port Arthur and a land battle prompt nervous anticipation as Yuan Shikai and Ma’s forces mass near key points.
Twenty Staten represented by 260 delegates to the National Co-Operative Graingrowers and Stockrakers Association met in Omaha on March 3. The body voted to rename the association the Farmers' National Exchange Company and outlined aims to buy, sell and deal in grain, livestock and produce on commission and to build elevators warehouses cold storage stockyards and related facilities.
London March 3 A Telegraph report that the Japanese bombarded Port Arthur on February 29 lacks confirmation. Wires from the war scene have been practically silent for 24 hours. Some believe a major Japanese attack on Port Arthur is underway, causing general unease among the public.
Easentally a military city Vinkow March 4. A three and a third square mile area adjoining the railroad has been fenced for a military camp and magazine use. There is also a military camp at Hai Cheng Manchuria 40 miles from Nin Chwang with defenses covering over 1000 nerve.
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