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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1904
Page
2
Far flung notes report Chile and Peru teetering toward war while Panama considers adopting the gold standard. Panicked dispatches cover battles, loans, and diplomatic moves as Japan and Russia loom large in global tensions during a tumultuous week.
Washington April 28 The house adopted the conference report on the post office appropriation bill and approved the emergency river and harbor act. Debates focused on mail costs to Tahiti and amendments restricting shipping of army supplies to American crewed vessels.
Washington April 30 expert Langville of the Bureau of Forestry departed for Alaska to study lands for potential new forest reserves. The mission covers Alexander Archipelago islands with later plans to assess Norton Sound region for a permanent reserve. He and a Salt Lake City team aim to report by year end.
Fernie British Columbia suffered a devastating blaze destroying the business district and railway trestles. Firefighters battled a spreading fire as water supply failed, with extensive property loss and insurance concerns reported. Several hundred residents affected as industry and mines face disruption.
Paris April 28 Mr Ou first secretary of the Chinese legation says China would stay neutral if Russia and Japan clash. General Ma commands troops in Peichili under the viceroy of Tientsin. Pekin would order action or death if violated. Secretary notes Chinese people favor Japan, possible trouble if Buddhist priests stir revolt. If attacked by belligerents China would defend itself, affecting commerce with Japan.
A Port Arthur dispatch reports experimental submarine boats performing brilliantly. Eighteen quiet in the fortress region, with four submarines entering service as a new defense for Port Arthur. Secrecy surrounds their dispatch by rail, and officials in St Petersburg are cautious about confirming the report.
A Kobe cable reports a strong Japanese armored squadron departing outward in the Japanese Sea. They may aim to cut off the Russian squadron off Genean on Korea's east coast. Rumors say the Russians may seek Vladivostok shelter, with a potential Japanese squadron blocking retreat.
Washington April 28 the house committee on patente authorized favorable reports on the Mann bill amending patent laws to issue patents for proprietary remedies rather than the manufactured article and the Farney bill requiring affidavits with copyright applications stating where the type for the publication was set. No copyright for works not printed in the United States and misstatements in affidavits carry a $1000 penalty.
Japanese operators of steamers on the Yellow Sea and the Gulf of Pechili cancel calls at distant ports due to drifting mechanical contact mines. Mines drifted from Port Arthur and Port Dalai along current routes, posing a serious menace. several have been destroyed.
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