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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1904
Page
3
A roundup notes Raisuli as a patriot foil, Togo hailed by London papers, Russian defeats near Tashichao, Tolstoi condemning the war, Slocum disaster death toll and rescue figures, strikes and labor actions, politics in Prohibition circles, heat waves in cities, Dowie’s return, Harriman sizing up Santa Fe control, and various incidents across the world including floods, fires, and naval measures.
Admiral Togo’s dispatch on the Port Arthur operation notes the harbor entrance remained blocked preventing Russian maneuver. The chase spanned 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a double column of four cruisers and six battleships led by Ostarevitch, a second column of Novik and seven destroyers. Nightfall halted forceful action, leaving torpedo attack as only option and suggesting further Russian attempts to break out.
Work on the Baltic squadron is being accelerated under Admiral Biriloff at Constadt with Vice Admiral Rosetsevnsky directing the fleet. Captains of Navarin and Vosto Veliky and the armored cruiser Admiral Nakimoff praised for diligence. Crews are not mustered to salute the commander, and a strict guard at Cronstadt is enforced. Lieutenant Vavilker was confined for bringing a relative to the laboratory without permission.
A Mexico City report claims the Mormon church plans broad land acquisitions in Mexico for colonization. It says a 500000 acre tract in Sonora or Chihuahua may be purchased to extend Colovia, Dublan, and Diaz colonies with deeds ready soon. Additional offers in Sinaloa and Chiapas are noted.
The Republican convention yesterday nominated Theodore Roosevelt for president and Charlee W. Fairbanks for vice president with every vote cast for the ticket. Ex governor Black of New York and Senator Dolliver of Iowa attended the gathering in Chicago. June 24 marked the second time public opinion supported the national ticket without dissent.
The announcement of the choice was met with a resounding demonstration showing universal popularity. Figures known nationwide led cheering as a large crowd gathered in the Coliseum to witness the crowning feature and the close of the zonal convention marking the centennial of the Republican party in the United States.
Washington reports the Moorish government faces no more demands for indemnity over the Perdicaris kidnapping. The State Department sees financial and prestige losses from cooperating with Raisuli. France plans to extend authority in Tangier, with Raindre to organize customs and police gendarmerie. Perdicaris says he was treated well and bears no ill will toward Raisuli.
Admiral Togo reports that Japanese patrols near Port Arthur engaged the Russian fleet as night fell. A Peresviet type battleship was sunk and the Sevastopol damaged while a Diana type cruiser burned. Shirakumo was hit, killing three and wounding three. Chidori suffered no casualties. Torpedo boats 64 and 66 were slightly damaged.
Vienna reports the Allegemeine Zeitung's note that Japan, if peace returns, will demand only what was stated in December. Even if Port Arthur is seized, Japan would restore it to Russia under the Russo-Chinese accord and accept Russia as economically dominant in Manchuria. Japan seeks status among the great powers in Asiatic affairs.
Port Au Prince reports no confirmation that France and Germany will send warships to Haytian waters after the attack on their ministers by palace guards. French and German ministers await instructions while Haiti calls the incident closed after apologies, and the press remains silent.
Chefoo reported ongoing artillery fire at Port Arthur last night and again tonight. The report notes the booming from big guns and that eighteen Japanese transports were observed moving west along the Corean coast.
In a vast hall over 10 000 participants cheered as Roosevelt won a unanimous party vote for the president. Hats flew and silk flags waved while New Jersey pressed to dispense with the roll and cast all votes for Roosevelt. Ex Governor Black of New York praised Roosevelt and Senator Dolliver of Iowa nominated Fairbanks.
Liao Yang reports continued drafts of troops moving southward amid ongoing skirmishes. The dispatch notes increasing troop movements as military pressure rises in the region, with no details on units or outcomes.
Panama. A canal zone postal system opens tomorrow with nine offices. E C Tobey treasurer of the canal zone trains postmasters. Zone mail to the US will use domestic US rates. Until US stamps arrive, Panama stamps with Canal Zone printed on them will be used.
The Butte Miners union approves a 25000 dollar pledge to aid Colorado miners in seeking a legal test of the state supreme court decision upholding habeas corpus that allows President Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners to stay jailed without charges. The miners will also challenge Governor Peabody and General Bell on deportation of miners without trial.
Washington reports Vice Consul John Tyler in Teheran warns 250 cholera cases at Sultanabad the center of the Persian carpet trade with America. He orders agents to stop shipments for the present.
President Roosevelt orders a naval display directed at Turkey with Alexandretta as the target. Admiral Barker's fleet sails from Gibraltar to the Piraeus joining Admiral Jewel's European squadron, then moves on Alexandretta if the sultan refuses to yield. no bombardment planned.
London reports conflict in Manchuria as forces under Kuropatkin clash with Baron Kuroki near Heurhlitien between Feng Wang Cheng and Mukden. Japanese retreat after heavy losses while Russian numbers and strong defenses tilt advantage toward Russia amid censoring dispatches.
The Daily Telegraph reports Raisuli has countermanded the prisoner transport order and demanded another province. Perdicaris may be released to his wife in ill health, with future moves unclear. France is expected to decide, likely recognizing Raisuli as governor of Zeenat and Abreeyzes and the region between.
A division of torpedo boats commanded by Captain Venogradsky returned to Vladivostok from a June 15 expedition along the Japan coast. Fog at Port Esashi near Hakodate prevented entry, but several trading and transport schooners were captured.
The Navy Department awarded the battleship Oregon the gunnery trophy for excellence in the last annual target practice. The Dolphin earned the gunboat trophy and the John Paul Jones won the destroyer class prize for the Pacific squadron.
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