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Newspaper
Heppner Times
Location
Heppner, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1904
Page
6
Reports from Washington to Helena list peacemaking hopes with America and France, naval actions at Port Arthur, and claims of Russian invulnerability. Amid warnings on postal, trust, and legislative issues, Senate actions touch Alaska, Porto Rico troops, and army reforms. Local unrest includes Springfield race violence and Seattle mayoral election results.
In Cannon Washington Speaker soca expresses hearty support for the Lewis and Clark exposition bill. He pledges to aid passage after committee report and anticipates substantial floor time. Senators and Rep Williamson report encouragement from Tawney Bartlett and others on a liberal appropriation.
Baron M Kaneko arriving in San Francisco argues against a yellow peril alliance with Europe and America. He warns of the Muscovite peril, supports Chinese neutrality as Hay outlined, and says Japan will fight if needed with strong finances to fund a potential war tax.
Governor Hunt reports from San Juan that legislation adjourned with many laws passed including completion of the American code system. The measures grant original power to the supreme court on property disputes involving government and church, authorize bonded loans for public works, set rum tax changes, create a new penitentiary, regulate marriages, establish elector qualifications, extend schooling, and pass a budget and flag desecration law.
William Nelson Cromwell counsel for the Panama Canal Company urged France to arrange the final transfer of company property and records to the government. The Isthmian Commission will sail from New York for Panama on March 20, with Admiral Walker leading the party to begin the transfer work.
March 15 report from Tien Tein says attacks have occurred near the Belgian railroad in Bhan i province. A Frenchman named Perion was captured by a mob and his safety is feared. About 20 persons along the line are said to be in danger and fear the trouble may spread to other foreigners in the area.
Paris dispatch cites Echo de Paris correspondent reporting General Paullanoff of the Ronsky Invalid in St. Petersburg expects serious fighting on the Yala river within a week. The note frames tensions as imminent but lacks confirmed mobilization details.
The Port Arthur engagement unfolds with equal losses as torpedo craft meet at night during scout operations. Russian Admiral Makaroff earns praise for a bold rescue attempt aboard the cruiser Novik while Japanese cruisers close in, sinking a Russian torpedo boat and altering the fight's momentum.
Washington March 14 Unless unforeseen obstacles appear the battleship Idaho will join the United States navy early in spring 1907. Under a Cramp shipbuilding contract of Philadelphia the Idaho and sister ship Mississippi will cost 2 999 500 in 42 months. Plans completed and turned over to Cramp a coverage of modern naval architecture. The Idaho is an all around vessel designed to withstand attack and to engage or chase the enemy.
A Telegraph correspondent from Seoul calls the Japanese bombardment a successful preparatory strike and implies a major effort to reduce Port Arthur. A Mail correspondent at Chefoo reports Japanese landing movements to March 9, with disembarkations near Chermulpo and northward, noting 16 transports bringing 10,000 men to Rainbow. Dispatch boats began running between Chemalpo and Chinampo on Wednesday.
American Low and Lew clan members plan events for the Lewin Clark memory and the Lewis Crusade to St Louis World’s Fair on September 23 1904. Observances honor Capt Meriwether Lewis and mark anniversaries related to the historic expedition and Portland Oregon exposition dates.
Official word from Narbin Mukden Manchoria states that the Russian air corps now at Harbin will be held in detention. With conflicting reports on Japanese troop landings and commanders aims the plan faces difficulty in finding quarters for a large force and will cause hardship for the troops.
The Cauca department in Colombia faces worsening unrest. Some quarters claim Rafael Meyee’s election to the presidency could halt moves toward Cauca’s secession, while tensions remain high as March activities unfold.
San Francisco reports the worst storm in 13 years with rain and 48 mph winds, stretching from San Diego to Vancouver Island. Telegraph lines down, ships damaged, and the Cliff House battered as the inland system brings rains that may benefit drought areas.
In Paris a noncommissioned officer Martin from the ministry of marine is alleged to have tried to sell French naval ace cretd to a Japanese naval attache. A letter to Martin opened by a captain of the same name revealed the plot, with several women implicated and one confessing. Only one document is missing. Martin may have photographed and replaced others. The Japanese attache reportedly sailed home aboard a cruiser bought by Japan from Argentina.
In Petersburg on March 11 the outlook in the Balkans shows no spring war start, with governments and diplomats leaning against conflict. Russia and Austria are in accord and Bulgaria’s stance remains unclear, though reports claim Bulgarian mobilization and invasion plans. An American ordnance broker is asked to travel to Constantinople to arrange sale of South American warships as Romania seeks vessels and wine.
Mob of seven men from Carbondale attempted to seize Thomas Vaughn at the county jail in Murphysboro at 4 this morning. Sheriff Thorp and Deputy Woodruff waited with guns drawn. The mob fled after three members were captured. Deputy Woodruff was wounded by a discharged gun.
A special dispatch to the Viedomosti from St Petersburg on March 12 portrays the Balkans as volatile with Bulgaria and Turkey near conflict. The report notes a draft treaty by Bulgarian agent Natchevitch at Constantinople was presented to the Porte but the key cultan already refused to sign, jeopardizing peace.
March 12 New York An informed supporter reports radium prices jumping from 4 4 million to 12 6 million pounds in two days. The demand has soared while future supply may vanish by month’s end, prompting strong market nervousness among buyers and sellers.
Springfield Ohio March 11 The situation grows more threatening as militia deploys nine companies to counter a race riot. Five shots targeting a black man trigger guards at Short Winter Street. Governor Herrick has not declared martial law though troops patrol downtown. Salons and many businesses shut. Mayor Bowlus orders liquor and gambling removed from establishments. One man Dixon buried in Kerncliffe cemetery. Dynamite found later aimed at remaining negro dives.
Special advices from Toki state bombardment of Port Arthur resumed today though war office lacks confirmation. Rumors persist of a Russian retreat from Fung Wang Chang and Japanese advance toward Takung Ling Hai Tebeng and Liu Yang with 36,000 troops entrenched. A clash appears likely as Japanese move north toward securing the line of communication with Port Arthur.
New York March 11 The Kurvian team navigation company is said to have received government instructions compelling it to curtail ordinary operations outside the Black Sea area. The contingency pertains to tonnage, with the government retaining the option to acquire the entire fleet.
Kieff and Koerla report a Nichi Nichi correspondent visiting the area. He comments on Japanese folly and says Japan sees no chance to defeat Rosie unless Balkan complications divert attention. The aim is to gauge the risk of trouble breaking out soon.
Washington March 11 The secretary of the interior sent letters to all federal officials involved in the Bonaparte Woodall report on Indian Territory affairs. He formally called attention to the findings and recommendations and warned that officials who retain public office must separate themselves from state connections they may be maintaining.
Tokio reports indicate a decisive naval engagement may have occurred near Viadivostok as Japanese forces, split into two divisions, sought the Russian fleet. The Russians reportedly were absent when the Japanese arrived, allowing deployment to guard Vladivostok and threaten the harbor. Dispatches from Gen San were expected tomorrow detailing the operation's outcome.
Paris dispatch interviews M Kokovzoey tasked with raising funds for Russia's war. He argues expenditures stay within Russia, with minimal foreign costs. Transport and supplies funded by state railways, most treasury outlay aiding Russian merchants and manufacturers, not a quarter of Britain’s South Africa cost.
Washington march 10 Western senators hope legislation based on the Public Land Commission report will pass this session. The senate committee plans to review the commission recommendations tomorrow and push a bill to repeal the timber and stone act while adjusting desert land and homestead commutation laws. Party splits hinder progress with several Democrats and Republicans taking conflicting positions on repeal versus tempered reform.
Paris dispatch reports General Sakharov stating Russia will mobilize a large force for Manchuria. He cites adequate troops but insufficient transport beyond Lake Baikal, planning to move 12000 motive units and 2000 carts to accelerate redeployment. exact numbers for Manchuria were not fixed.
Governor Herrick mobilizes state militia after a lynching in Springfield Ohio. Adjutant General Crutchfield orders troops to preserve order. A proclamation from Mayor Rowton Wan demands closing of all saloons.
St Louis March 10 The framework for the Rosslin National Pavilion at the World’s Fair was torn down on a cablegram from Mt Petersburg to contractor Lecouer who had supervised the project The interior department ordered the unfinished work torn down in the brief dispatch
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