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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1904
Page
2
Daily dispatch of events notes the Prohibitionists likely to nominate General Nelson A. Miles for president. It also covers House action on a lump $3,000,000 rivers and harbors appropriation and other international and domestic items.
F A Heinze and mine superintendents were fined 20000 dollars for contempt of court in Montana. An Oregon express was held up at Copley California with Express Messenger ONeill killed and a treasure box stolen. Bell of California stirred the house by saying veterans in soldiers homes are robbed by the canteen system.
Reports from the interior ministry say precautionary measures to prevent anti Jewish disturbances during Easter week could avert serious trouble though rioting remains possible. Odessa telegram notes nervous Jews and confidence in Governor Eichardt and troops leader Baron Kaulbars. authorities issue warnings and placards vow severe punishment for any disturbance.
London dispatches report ongoing clashes between Russians and Japanese near the Yalu river with scant detail. A Telegraph Seoul correspondent notes Port Arthur’s weakened defenses signaling possible early capture while a Morning Post correspondent sees strengthened lines at Yinkow and limited Japanese prospects to push into Manchuria, focusing on isolating Port Arthur and possibly Vladivostok.
Ambassador McCormick negotiates with the Russian foreign office to grant United States corporations the right to sue in Russian courts and Russian firms the right to sue in U S courts. The move aims to extend broader privileges and level the playing field with nations like Germany Greece Bulgaria and Italy.
A Port Arthur correspondent reports coal deposits near Port Arthur comparable to Cardiff and Walee, seen as timely for fueling the fleet. The port is quiet and the peninsula's situation remains unchanged.
Paris reports that Rossia ordered 250 cannon in England for the Manchurian army. The item comes via The Figaro correspondent in St. Petersburg dated April 6.
Washington D C March news reports House leaders plan to push the Lewis and Clark exposition bill under suspension of rules to test support. Chairman Tawney aims to bring the measure up today awaiting the Oregon delegation's view as the session nears adjournment.
The Seine first civil tribunal dismissed the Republic of Colombia case against the Panama Canal Company. It rules the complaint not receivable and orders Colombia to pay court costs, clearing the way for transferring canal concession to the United States. Colombia and Bonaparte Wyse intend to appeal.
Idaho report says the Boise Payette irrigation project has earned engineers approval and awaits secretary of the interior clearance after the state land board decides how to dispose of 60 000 acres of state land under the project. The 1902 reclamation law limits water rights to 160 acres per owner and favors bona fide residents. The interior secretary may fix homestead limits at 40 to 80 acres based on soil and location.
United States Consul Miller informs citizens of acquiescence to Russian martial law in Niu Chwang. The gunboat Helena will depart tomorrow while the Espiegle awaits orders. Russian forces are established with no alarm, movable property is being removed, and a defense system is being prepared as ships are loaded.
San Francisco April 4 The government won its second point in the land fraud case as Commissioner Heacock denied the defendants motion F A Hyde and Henry P Dimond dismiss the complaint and discharge them Heacock found the certified indictment a prima facie case and proved the competency of the Washington Court for the matter
Secretary of War Taft testified before the senate committee on the Philippines to discuss Lodge and Cooper bills. He addressed the proposal to guarantee up to 5 percent income for capital invested in railroad construction and noted his lack of support for government ownership, while presenting it as an alternative after studying British and Dutch colonial experience. He said limited private links might form, but not the full system needed for progress.
Paris reports say Britain benefits from Russia's Far East focus as it presses in Thibet. An ambassador quoted notes Britain uses the distraction to advance and improve ties with France to counter French opposition. Debasee conversation cited the Fashoda incident to illustrate limited options if Boer war constraints lingered.
Berlin April 5 One hundred thousand men and 6000 horses have crossed Lake Baikal since the war began according to Tageblatt's military expert Writing from Lake Baikal under March 19 he notes authorities provided for soldiers railway and lake transport and equipment was admirable Bridges are staked guarded with guards and sedan chairs referenced in the fragment
The house committee on rivers and harbors completed a draft appropriation bill in Washington on April 4 approving about $3,000,000 to continue existing river and harbor contracts.
Paris reports Cronstadt workers toil day and night to ready a fleet for departure at the end of July or when a war port in the Far East opens. Expected ice-free in three weeks, the port may soon host a departing squadron.
Senator Dillingham introduces a bill to amend the 1903 act. It allows aliens to transit through the United States in continuous travel between foreign contiguous territories without paying head tax. It also tightens relative admission and adds inspectors and a surgeon at each principal port.
In Niu Chwang on April 1 the Russian commander apologized for forcing Americans to hang a flag during martial law and permitted theStars and Stripes to be hoisted over the mess tent again. United States Consul Henry B Miller had argued that neutral rights were violated by ordering flag removal. The British flag, previously ordered down, will stay up as well.
President Roosevelt and Representative Hull discussed a bill to raise the rank of army chaplains. The move aims to reward meritorious service, noting past efforts during the Spanish American War where gallant chaplains were recommended but not rewarded. The president shows strong interest in the issue.
The Japanese consul confirmed the gunboat Mandjur has been dismantled, news reported on April 8 with authorities citing verification of the account.
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