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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1904
Page
2
The column surveys union talks among U S Presbyterian churches, naval funding rises by 14 million, and ongoing crises from Port Arthur to Harbin. It notes arrests and riots in St Louis, London-Washington diplomacy, and political shifts after Hanna’s death.
Reports from Chefoo describe widespread rumors and a lack of reliable news as Japanese and Russian forces face off. No land clash confirmed yet. both armies are near each other awaiting a probable attack while censorship, absence of front reporters, and transport redeployments delay confirmed details.
The Chinese government told Russia and Japan it will remain neutral but insists on protecting mausoleums of Manchurian royalty in Mukden. It warns of troops ready to respond if tombs are desecrated or mutiny occurs, signaling potential new complications in the Far Eastern crisis.
The Wee ab steamer Het Ping from cha Wang Tau for Shanghai arrives and reports that Russian ships refused shelter at Port Arthur. It says the captain was ordered to Danny and detained for four days despite warnings from Chinese officials. The Mandjur was put up the Titer to be dismantled while Shanghai stays defiant against foreign ships.
St Petersburg correspondent reports that calculations show the torpedo strike on the ships at Port Arthur occurred one hour before a foreign office announcement that diplomatic relations had been broken. The note reflects foreign nations’ awareness of the event timing.
A head on collision between two extra trains on the Ogden Lucian cut off sparks a dynamite car explosion near Jackson telegraph station 85 miles west of Ogden. Twenty four dead twelve injured many Americans and Greeks, with wreckage and telegraph office destroyed. A special medical train rushed to the scene and two more officials died later.
Geneva reports a central Russian revolutionary committee claims readiness for a nationwide upheaval. They allege an armed, well organized movement with senior figures and thousands of students, plus army and navy supporters, ready to protest government failures sparked by Far East defeats.
A Matin report says Russian forces have reached the heart of the Manchurian concentration at Toarbin en route via Harbin and the Trans Siberian line. The plan calls for 12 divisions from Moscow through Manchuria, with railways blocked and thousands delayed. The fleet at Red Sea approaches is warned as a Japanese squadron waits to intercept Port Arthur.
The New York Herald reports from St. Petersburg that the American note alarms Russian officials. An influential Council of the Empire member says the note targets Manchuria as well as China and aims to deter Russia by signaling U S interest in sovereignty there. He frames it as intimidation and predicts Russia would respond firmly yet conciliatorily toward the United States if it steps into Japan's role.
The report describes deteriorating U S Russia ties over Far East issues. Tensions rise as Japan exerts influence and incidents near Niu Chwang and Antung threaten to inflame disputes. U S authorities caution against direct military actions and seek calm while Marines accompany the gunboat Vichsberg.
A Daily Mail dispatch from Saint Petersburg notes Russia plans to abandon Port Arthur and rail lines to Harbin, with relief from Manchuria duties enabling Admiral Alexeeff to shift focus. The World’s comment suggests a campaign plan and strings the claim to a southward advance when weather allows.
Port Arthur reports via London Times a Japanese landing party near Kinchau clashed with Russian forces on the Manchurian Railway and was driven off with heavy losses. Russians acknowledge at least 70 killed and say 150 Japanese prisoners were captured. A separate dispatch says the Russian fleet, at Aden, could be bottled up by a Japanese squadron.
The fortification appropriation bill was reported to the house today from the appropriations committee. It carries a total appropriation of $7 229 999, which is less by $047 229 than was appropriated for fortifications at the last session. The estimates on which the bill is based aggregate $21 573,297.
A winter storm in Baltimore from February 15 brings subfreezing highs of seven degrees above zero. A gale speeds through floodlines at about 40 miles per hour, toppling walls and sending debris across streets. Ice covers most roads two to three inches deep amid widespread danger.
New York, Feb 18. Authorities have tightened security as pro Russian forces increase guard presence around key sites. Local officials urge calm while monitoring for further actions and possible escalations.
Federal grand jury returns indictments against Pi Hyde John A Benson Henry B mond and J H principal figures in a land fraud ring. They allegedly conspired across the nation to defraud the government with bribes and corrupt schemes. Witnesses say Witties Woodford Harlan and others facilitated leaks and bribe methods to push the scheme forward. The case involves the land office and a suspected $101 006 fraud plan.
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