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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
9
President and Russian officials report sending a note through Count Lamsdorff for peace talks with Japan. Tokyo awaits a cautious Russian reply and weighs conditions, with Japan insisting on a sincere, disadvantage-free negotiation and readiness to continue the war if talks fail.
An interview in the Slave quotes M Witte, head of Russia’s Committee of Ministers, denying plans to travel abroad for peace negotiations. He predicts Russia cannot quickly end the war, cites Japan’s demand for long, strict terms, and warns of growing dangers as delays extend conflict.
St Petersburg June 15 diplomats at a reception with Foreign Minister Count Lamsdorff learned Russia will not publish the exact text of its note. The chance of a United States venue for plenipotentiaries wanes, with The Hague or Paris as alternatives if Spain is ruled out. The first task for negotiators is a swift armistice to prevent a general engagement in Manchuria.
London officials said Germanys fortifying Kiaochau makes it hard to judge the bid to abandon the British naval station at Wei-Hai-Wei. Work on Wei-Hai-Wei hospitals and other buildings had paused, and the Chinese regiment under British officers had been redred, but abandonment was never decided. The British Japanese alliance kept Wei-Hai-Wei as a naval resort in summer, yet a fortified Kiaochau could shift its importance and consideration.
Nagasaki reports June 14 that the Russian hospital ship Kostroms, seized in the Sea of Japan engagement, has been released and sailed to Shanghai. The hospital ship Orel, captured then, will be sent to Sasebo for trial before the prize court.
Hua Shu Pass reports Japanese forces driving Russian left wing posts beyond the Kaoche River and occupying Paes Relate. Field Marshal Oyama signals readiness for a general offensive as two Chinese bandit leaders captured near Omoso arrive in the rear of the Russian line. In St. Petersburg dispatch of June 13 General Vinovitch notes Russian advances on June 11 toward Sysongtoy Chilipou and Chekhedsi, with mine areas near Chakhedsi evacuated and a Japanese battalion reinforcing southwest. The Mandarin Road detachment moves to Minhuagay as Russians retake Vandililine Pass position.
London dispatch reports The Daily Telegraphs Japanese correspondent in Moi, Manchuria, noting the rainy season has begun and knee deep mud on roads but asserting it will not hinder military operations and that significant events may occur within days.
The Zemstvo Congress delegates at Moscow with Emperor Nicholas have postponed their audience to Friday due to a dispute over reception terms. Delegates want to read an address and add a spoken reply, while court authorities require only presenting a copy. The court will move to Peterhof for the summer, with the Little Palace framed by a vast park and Versailles-like fountains.
The British steamer St Kilda was captured June 4 about fifty miles from Hong Kong by the Russian auxiliary cruiser Dnieper and sunk for contraband of war after crew and mails were removed. The cargo included jute rice and cotton. Seven shots from the Dnieper preceded the sinking as torpedo attempts failed. British shipping circles stir as Foreign Office reviews details and questions Russian actions.
The Russian auxiliary cruiser Kuban was anchored near Cape St James when the Governor commanded its departure this morning. A French warship was sent to enforce neutrality. Twenty eight coal-carrying colliers have left Saigon, with thirty more preparing to sail. The British steamer Cerlists, believed to carry war munitions for the Russians, remains detained.
During a June 14 gun practice off Tetuan on the British battleship Magnificent a 6 inch shell exploded due to a breech defect. Eighteen persons including four officers were wounded and eleven seriously. The explosion occurred inside the gun. The wounded were landed in Gibraltar tonight.
The trial trip of a torpedo built at Schichau works with turbine engines occurred today. It averaged 278-10 knots an hour for three hours, with a top rate of 20% knots an hour. Four sister boats with piston engines averaged about two knots less than the turbine craft.
Albert T Patrick sent a lengthy letter to Governor Higgins asking the state leader to study his case. After Patrick’s sentence and a stay request, the Governor may act promptly following further Court of Appeals arguments. Governor Grank W His fin arrives, uncertain return to Albany today.
In Christiania on June 14 the long royal letter to President Bernier was read to a crowded Storthing after Whitsuntide recess. It was referred to a special committee without comment and the body adjourned pending its report. A short reply is expected reaffirming Storthing rights while signaling possible union dissolution only with Sweden's consent. Labor factions fear coercive moves. Swedish unions threaten strikes if arms are used.
Washington Heights Taxpayers Association moved to push the city to convert Fort George land into a public park after The Tribune exposed the resorts. A second resolution calls for cutting through mapped streets, and a third requests darker cap colors for mounted police to curb speeding.
The Chamber of Deputies adjourns until after the Premier M. Delyannis funeral amid emotional scenes. King George chairs a cabinet meeting and delays appointing a new Premier. A royal decree proclaims a state funeral as Greece mourns the assassinated leader. An autopsy links the wound to the 1394 Carnot death.
Philadelphia June 14 United States Civil Service CommissionerCooley opens a federal inquiry into Salter ballot box stuffing amid rumors Clarence Meeser a former fugitive now a clerk in the Internal Revenue service may be used to pressure machine leaders Former Mayor Weaver’s District Attorney linked to Salter’s ouster John W Hill Chief of Filtration resigns his post The Hill family up for wage details Kinsey opines councils can repeal streetcar grab ordinances Street Railway committee to meet amid efforts to push favorable bills Park superintendents and ten Electrical Bureau workers are laid off to trim payrolls bringing total dismissals to seventy seven
London judge sentences Alfred Fossick of Maidenhead to five years for misappropriating 60000 dollars. The court found Mrs James Brown Potter not implicated. Fossick claimed he lent the money and sought a 65000 mortgage to aid the Savoy Theatre project.
Secretary Taft heard two witnesses in the Bowen Loomis case. A L Barber testified he left the Asphalt Trest group June 3 1901 and knew no payment to Loomis as Minister to Venezuela then. Mora testified to 45000 credit Bean received from Loomis and Bowen’s urging Mora to quit New York Bermudez for Kamer to obtain a check and letter. Taft plans one more hearing on Saturday.
David Wishnewelski a young Russian violin virtuoso was discharged from custody after a complaint by Louis Orkin alleging diamonds and jewelry theft. In court, the boy’s mother fainted three times and was revived by a physician. The lad embraced his mother and sobbed before being taken to their apartment.
Four states North Dakota Idaho Kansas and Wyoming enacted legislation to protect the American flag from desecration. Colonel Ralph E. Prime and General Henry Peck reported at the American Flag Association meeting in City Hall. The effort seeks compulsory flag display in schools and public institutions nationwide.
Worthington Pennsylvania a scenic hamlet eight miles up the Westmoreland hills was nearly wiped out by a large fire. Ten dwellings two stores a time shop and a harness shop burned leaving the town largely desolate as surrounding towns aid the displaced residents. Dillon Wallace of New York plans a Labrador expedition by launch from St John’s Newfoundland today with four companions aiming to push beyond prior routes.
Louis Douragsel a driver for Mme Lillian Nordica was held in $50 bail by Magistrate Finn in Jefferson Market court on a speeding charge. Nordica and her sister testified, Nordica pleading she used a dog whistle due to a broken horn as the crowded avenue required slow travel. Bail was set at $32. Nordica offered personal and household property as security.
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans has been ordered to discontinue warship target practice around Wood Hole and No Man's Land following fishermen complaints that firing wrecked or displaced fish. The US Navy respects fishermen wishes and will relocate exercises.
In Elmira, Robert Hagadorn shot his mother four times then killed his brother before taking his own life near Almond. Separately, the Fine Arts Federation urged expanding the Municipal Art Commission by adding a civil engineer and landscape architect to review public structures, arguing current limits and possible law loopholes.
William T. Pigot shot himself in Crotona Park near Indian Lake last night dying after failing to regain consciousness at Lebanon Hospital. A letter to Edward Cotter urged blessing and a life to come while another missive to “Darling” pleaded faithfulness and heaven. Witnessed by his clothing were dope sheets and clippings along with a hand picture.
The Rev. William H. Locke aged seventy eight father of Rev. Charles Edward Locks pastor of Hanson Place Methodist Church Brooklyn was stricken by apoplexy last night while visiting at his son’s home No 11 Hanson Place He is said to be unlikely to rally and had served as Civil War chaplain for three years He was born in Baltimore and once advised President McKinley during his Congress campaign
Albany report notes Alderman Timothy P Sullivan nicknamed Little Tim as acting mayor while Mayor McClellan and Board President Fornes were away. McClellan honored with the degree of doctor of laws in Princeton. Saratoga County clerk announces twenty seven exceptions filed in Saratoga County.
Cambridge England June 14 All the jewels stolen from the Duchess of Westminster worth about 30000 recovered buried in a field two miles from town A former Grosvenor House night watchman confessed to the theft in London and Scotland Yard arrested an accomplice who led detectives to the hiding place Mrs Jennie Campbell Sowdish dead in Brooklyn after illness at home funeral set for tomorrow
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