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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1904
Page
2
Reports from St Petersburg to Boston cover Port Arthur’s fall prospects and intense fighting as Japan shells Port Arthur with mines and lyddite. Other items note Malheur forest withdrawals restored, Oregon land entries, and naval and political maneuvers amid Russia Britain and China with mass troop movements and economic tensions.
Washington reports interior department will not create additional forest reserves in Oregon for now. Officials fear new withdrawals would invite land speculators to file entries and claim residency, undermining protection and risk of unfair exchanges, despite Blue Mountain boundaries.
The article reports a final settlement of the American school question in Turkey, extending two American schools to parity with others under protection. It notes other American interests resolved, Leishman’s telegram to Jewett, and that the fleet will salute land batteries and depart. Delay was blamed on palace functionaries seeking the sultan's favor.
Chefoo August 17. The Ryeshitemi, a Russian torpedo boat destroyer, was sighted near Elliott Island under Japanese escort and towed by a Japanese destroyer. Reports say a torpedo in the tube had its propeller removed. Japanese officials deny returning the vessel.
Secretary Hay prepares a formal protest against the Vladivostok prize court seizure of part of the Arabia cargo and broader protests against further seizures of American goods to Japanese ports. He will submit affidavits from flour owners showing shipment to Japan and seek timely review by a Russian board, with hopes for reimbursement if Russia concedes.
Washington reports that the United States will not engage with great foreign powers in dealing with the sultan of Turkey. Assurances have been given to the president that signatory powers will not interfere with U S efforts to secure equal rights for American subjects in the Ottoman Empire. Rumors mention Baron von Sternberg and Baron Hengelmuller meeting with President Roosevelt amid travels from Bar Harbor and Lennox. The Austrian ambassador has returned to Maine.
Aug 17 dispatch from Liao Yang says twelve Japanese regiments head toward Port Arthur. Trustworthy authority claims the mikado ordered Port Arthur to be captured at any cost, potentially suspending Manchuria operations. main force likely to follow within a few days as rain halts operations.
St Petersburg reports Captain Matousevitch described the Port Arthur squadron’s clash as the greatest ironclad battle since steel ships. The Czarevitch was wrecked on the bridge, killing or wounding officers aboard. Togo’s fleet included six battleships, 11 cruisers, and about 30 torpedo boats in line.
From Tokio reports suggest five battleships damaged in recent Port Arthur sea fighting may be beyond repair The Japanese land batteries command the harbor entrance and could render repairs impossible Before the Russian fleet left Port Arthur on August 10 shells exposed docks and rising fire raise doubts they can sail again The Russians may destroy these ships before Port Arthur falls
Chicago Aug 16 There were few developments in the packers strike today A committee of retail dealers will seek Mayor Harrison to act as mediator The mayor declines to commit until meeting the committee The yackers would not say if they would accept mediation Chief O Neill and Inspector Hunt filed charges against Justice John Fitzgerald for dismissing most rioters brought before him
The Russian flag was lowered from the battleship Czarevitch and three cruisers at Tsing Chou, in the presence of the German governor, signaling a formal surrender or retreat.
Vancouver reports the steamer Islander lies in 310 feet of water and remains well preserved. Neptune Salvage captain Cinch continues work after the Ventura recovered part of the guard rail and stanchion. The Sunken ship’s safe is believed to hold treasure and is intact.
Paris reports from Buenos Aires confirm Paraguay has a state of siege declared amid fear of a revolutionary outbreak.
The British cruiser Tribune landed a party under Lt Threlfal at Aves Island west of Dominica on August 11 and annexed it as British. Guns were hauled ashore, the flag raised, and a royal salute fired. The Tribune then sailed to St Vincent and departed today for Venezuela to safeguard British interests in Caracas.
A severe quake struck Velenar in Atacama province with loud subterranean noises. Damage was reported but no fatalities. Iquique and Laserena also felt tremors.
Chicago August 12 Determined moves to settle the stockyards strike by mediation. A committee from the retail butchers and grocers associations and labor unions will meet packers tomorrow to arrange a joint session. Samuel Gompers is summoned to assist mediation and will arrive Sunday morning.
Ruin rains hinder Manchuria operations as General Kuropatkin withdraws most of his forces north of Liao Yang. Japanese strength estimated at 300,000 presses Kuropatkin toward retreat while provisioning base at Niu Chwang shifts strategic options.
President Timothy Healy of the International Brotherhood of Stationary Firemen ordered a sympathy strike in New York packing houses. About 85 firemen will walk out under the telephoned order from the convention. A relief fund of 5000 dollars was arranged to aid strikers in South Omaha Sioux City and St Louis.
The Tientsin correspondent for the Standard reports 3,000 Chinese bandits attacked the Russian camp in the Tieb Pass on August 2. The Russians were caught by surprise and many were killed.
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