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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1904
Page
2
Reports relay rapid evacuations in Manchuria as Russia consolidates positions in Port Arthur and Harbin. Viceroy Alexieff shifts to Harbin, with Grand Duke Nicholas tipped as successor. Japan builds fireships and guards Port Arthur while Turkey negotiates cruiser purchases and Brazil Peru dispute Acre persists. A Texas tornado causes casualties and destruction near Fort Worth.
The first party of the U S survey leaves Washington for Alaska with nine ongoing and three subparties planned for topographic and geologic work. They will study districts from Sitka to Admiralty Island and Wrangell, linking past 1901 1903 findings, and may visit copper and gold mines on Prince of Wales Island if time permits. The 1909 1910 funding tops $60 000 80 000, about 1 percent of Alaska output.
The Peruvian legation in Washington rejects Brazil's claim to disputed territory, denying any Brazilian rights under the 1851 treaty. Peru asserts the treaty was one of amity and commerce with no territorial reference and calls for arbitration to settle differences promptly and peacefully.
At Feng Wang Cheng a Japanese infantry detachment under General Kuroki seized the town after cavalry skirmishes at Erbtaitsu and Santatsu. The Russians blew a magazine before retreating and left hospital stores in Japanese use. Refugees surrender gradually and Russians reportedly bore about 800 wounded with estimated casualties over 3000.
Port Townsend reports the steamer Al-Ki ashore in Menzie's bay while northbound from Alaska. Heavily laden with freight, she may require lightering before flotation. Steamer Cottage City cannot assist. Al-Ki is in a protected position with no danger unless a storm develops.
Othon Quintana paymaster for the Tehuantepec National Railroad was attacked by five bandits between Palo Mares and Paso de Buques. A bullet wounded him and his head was nearly severed by a machete. The robbers escaped with about 2000 to 3000 dollars.
Japanese forces land near Port Arthur and cut the line of communication with the fortress. Viceroy Alexieff and Grand Duke Boris abandon Port Arthur with staff. Russian garrison plans mobilization and reserves while Lake Baikal ferry service resumes easing troop movement.
Still Pears China reports from May nine describe Russian concerns as the Chinese situation near the Yalu remains tense. Moscow reports Pekin acts in neutrality while foreign powers urge restraint and suppress anti foreign agitation to prevent a wider conflict.
Philadelphia mayor and city council approved a plan to escort the Liberty Bell to St Louis with a 24 member joint committee and a $15000 appropriation for expenses. The tour begins in June and will pass through major cities in several states before arriving at the Pennsylvania building guarded by police in Philadelphia.
A telegram from Camden Okla reports a tornado began near Helena and moved through Timber Lake to Alva. The storm cut a six mile by one and a half mile path, destroying crops and some buildings at Timberlake. Damaging hail fell in the area but no lives were lost.
Passengers from Niu Chwang on the Petrarch report Russian troops and guns evacuating, Russian forces concentrating at Liao Yang, railway cut by Japanese, and a conference deciding to be ready to leave at a moment’s notice. London reports Danny captured or invested by Friday.
St Petersburg reports two dispatches intensifying gloom in Russia. The Japanese capture Feng Wang Cheng on May 6 without opposition. Casualties on the Yalu total 2,397. Possible moves by General Kuroki may flank via Daliandiapu Tso toward Ting Chang Gien or advance toward Liao Yang.
The government board assessing sites for the Lewis and Clark exposition left for Washington to evaluate Dosch proposed sites at Guilds lake peninsula and higher ground. The board favors the peninsula and plans to send a representative to Portland to compare both options. Dosch, director of exhibits, will oversee selections and aims for Portland exhibits to open by November 1 with St Louis exhibits moved there.
Secretary Shaw signed a 40 million dollar warrant to be disbursed by J P Morgan Co as government agents for the Panama canal purchase. It is far larger than any prior US warrant, exceeding the previous record of 7.2 million paid to Russia in 1868 for Alaska.
Severe snowstorms have persisted in Leadville and surrounding hills for days with about three feet of snow in the area. The storm continues to snow tonight but has caused no damage so far.
London dispatches report strong belief that Port Arthur harbor is sealed by a Japanese daylight assault. Corroborating accounts say the fleet entered at full speed despite casualties, while Russian denials appear weak. Reports from Yalu frontlines note rail material captured and potential Russian railroad progress.
May 6 St Petersburg report on the battle of Kivu Lien Cheng states Russian casualties reached about 2000 men and 40 officers, with over 700 wounded arriving at Feng Wang Cheng. General Kashtalinsky’s division bore the brunt, while Japanese losses remain unspecified. The figure provoked shock and grief despite pride in Russian bravery.
Berlin reports that the Vulkan Shipbuilding company at Sterlin is constructing torpedo boat and destroyer sections for the Russian government. The sections, with machinery, will be shipped to Libau for completion or sent by rail to Port Arthur or Vladivostok. No official opinion on neutrality can be secured.
A Tibau dispatch says former German liners Columbia Belgia and Kaiserin Maria Theresa arrived to be fitted for war use in Berlin on May 6.
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