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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1904
Page
2
Reports detail Japanese losses at Port Arthur and a major river clash. U.S. political moves include canal governance, canal survey authorizations, and land withdrawals while military anxieties rise over continued port operations and mining dangers for shipping.
The senate appropriations panel advances a general deficiency bill carrying 11 342 146 to fund federal needs after house passage of an amendment tied to the Hatt Chaneau measure. Report notes Panamanian and Far Eastern policy links while detailing Japan China Manchuria reports and Chinese skepticism of Japanese victories.
Disjointed report notes political shifts and legislative actions in Washington. mentions a bill moving to Seattle headquarters and funding for roads, plus international maneuvers with Britain and Japan. References Admiral Wakardt, Senator Fulton, and the St Louis fair, with confusion over place names and dates.
Announcement reports that the Panama Canal transfer to the United States is completed with stockholders to ratify the act. It mentions President Beards director and the company officials, noting the transfer is effective and worth over ten million. The article also covers a Toronto fire disaster and a financial update on currency and war costs.
The Journal correspondent reports General Kouropathis awaits arrival of another 100,000 troops before risking battle with the Japanese.
Viceroy Alexieff telegrams the czar requesting relief from his post in the Far East. Reports say the emperor will grant the request amid a shift in policy and the appointment of critic Skrydloff as Buchessor to Vice Admiral Makaroff. The move signals changes in Russia's Far East stance and Manchuria strategy.
John Cain of Port Angeles outlines a proposed railroad across Vancouver Island using ferries to connect with the Port Angeles line and Alaska trade. Estimated cost about 9 000 000 dollars with bonding to start within 60 days and complete in ten years. The plan seeks provincial government action to push the project forward.
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