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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1904
Page
2
The day’s brief items include the Senate backing Roosevelt on Panama, Balfour aligning with Japan if war erupts, and Japan sending a near ultimatum to Russia. Other notes mention ex governor Brown’s death, weather chief Moore reporting low forecast errors, and warship movements toward Colon and Cartagena with broader imperial tensions.
Pekin reports to Prince Ching warn of Russia’s second reply being unfavorable to Japan and Japan urging China neutrality to avoid foreign entanglements. London says Moscow rumors of war swirl, with no confirmation, while settlement hopes fade in St Petersburg.
Portland January attendance tops expectations as Woolgrowers' Association holds a high tone opening. Livestock convention to begin today with an estimated 1500 visitors expected. Governor Chamberlain and Mayor Williams plan official welcomes as President John W. Springer delivers the annual address to start the gathering.
In Salt Lake City on January 13 a settlement ended coal strike tensions in Carbon county. Utah fuel company vice president G. W. Kramer and attorney A. King agreed to lease 225 miner houses for six months at a lump sum of 75000 dollars, with appraisers setting per lease values. If houses remain after six months they become company property. The accord settles housing disputes but not grievances.
Washington reports that the emergency tariff on coal, set to expire next Friday, will revert to the former duty. House leaders say no further concessions on coal or other commodities will be granted until a general tariff revision is deemed necessary.
A Patrie dispatch from Harbin says Russia declares war inevitable and ready. Port Arthur is said to be to be occupied by 100000 men and reinforcements of another 100000 could reach Manchuria in ten days.
Tokyo reports the government will persist in negotiations with Russia, dissatisfied with terms but not ready to issue an ultimatum or quit talks. Ships purchased by the Mikado are ready to sail if needed. Elders may confer tomorrow as public calls for decisive action rise.
London reports the Russian reply to Japan’s last note was received by the Japanese legation. Minister Hayashi called it opposed to Japanese demands, saying hope for peace grows yet conditions are grave. Japan will not buy Chilean warships, ships bought from Atina may sail via Suez, wheat futures rise, and Cardiff coal shipments reach 116000 tons for destinations including Japan Port Arthur and Hong Kong.
The Tageblatt Paris correspondent reports France was informed Russia offers far reaching concessions on Corea to Japan. Russia would allow Japan to occupy Corea similar to Britain's Egypt role, while opposing any Japanese involvement in Manchuria.
General Reyes, Colombia's envoy, received Washington's reply to a note accusing the U S of violating the 1846 treaty. Secretary Hay drafted a diplomatic, firm refusal to reopen the Panama issue while promising fair treatment of Colombia. Reyes asked that the correspondence be sent to the Senate, but it remains undisclosed pending a decision.
Volcano eruptions near Mount Colima in southern Mexico trigger evacuations as ash and lava fall on surrounding communities. Strong earthquake shocks accompany the activity, though no serious damage is reported.
Washington January 11 the senate committee on military affairs authorized Senator Foraker to report favorably the nomination of Governor Taft of the Philippines to be secretary of war.
The Seattle Victoria steamer Clallam foundered between Suni island and Dunspit during a fierce gale. At least 54 lives lost. lifeboats failed as passengers fled to the rails and life rafts. Tugboats Sea Lion and Holyoke rescued survivors. officers not blamed for the disaster.
Colombian envoy General Rafael Reyes says the United States will not adjust its stance on the isthmus and that his mission has failed. He plans to consult a specialist in Baltimore but cannot say when he will leave Washington again, hoping for a senate reply before departing.
Secretary Hay proposes inviting Canada to a conference on establishing international fish hatcheries on the Fraser river in British Columbia to propagate salmon. Washington and Ottawa would participate through their respective fish commissions amid long standing disputes over salmon canning and supply concerns.
Constantinople reports Souson residents panic over 1894 echoes as officials flee. Tewfik Pasha arrives with troops at Mush and Kurdish detachments guard Russian frontier villages. About a thousand armed Armenians are in Souson district.
In Pekin on January 12 the Chinese emperor ratified the commerce treaties between the United States and Japan. The action marks approval of the agreements governing trade relations and duties between the nations.
Paris reports the St. Petersburg desk says no peace likely and a battle may follow Japanese troop landings in Corea. A battalion is sent from Vladivostok to block landings while Italian built ships Niasin and Kasuga are being rushed to sea with Japanese admiral and officers pleased with the vessels.
Tokyo reports the government is silent on terms of Russia's reply to the dispute over Corea. A high official calls the Russian reply unsatisfactory to Japan, which would resent any outside intervention that could delay peace negotiations. Japan fears U S intervention would delay and benefit Russia.
Washington reports naval officials hesitant on disposition of U S ships in the Asiatic squadron as war between Russia and Japan looms. The administration seeks strict neutrality with rare intervention only for treaty-right infringements. Admiral Evans’ fleet to remain at Guam awaiting department instructions after a stop at Midway for possible orders.
John Gleason motorman and Thomas Brydon conductor on a Consolidated Street Railway car were shot by a masked highwayman at the East First South street line terminus. Gleason was killed instantly and Brydon was fatally wounded as the assailant fled without securing any loot on the last run before dawn.
Port Arthur dispatch quotes Novakrai organ saying Russia will not abandon Manchuria or Korea sovereignty. Two nations can reconcile interests without violating Corea, with outcome tied to ironclad numbers at Port Arthur and troops in Manchuria. Russia does not fear war but does not seek it.
Washington January 8 Secretary Hitchcock of the interior department recommends to the president abolish the office of railroad commissioner now held by the late General James Longstreet. the proposal targets the position itself.
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