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Newspaper
Newberg Graphic
Location
Newberg, Oregon, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1904
Page
2
A compilation of updates on Russo Japanese War actions and diplomacy. Reports include battles around Liao Yang, troop movements, Port Arthur rail activity, Chinese hostilities, and Kuropatkin and Kuroki’s forces. Also covered are Red Cross leadership changes, Indian reservation proclamations, and unusual marriage-adoption cases.
In St Petersburg authorities fear a north empire uprising as they urge Beijing to act firmly. Reports say China and Japan may cooperate to push Kuropatkin into Mongolia, risking Manchuria neutrality and prompting broader clashes across Liaoyang and surrounding fronts.
A secret Petersburg report outlines Russia's crisis from Far East defeats and domestic discontent. It cautions that without a constitutional grant the empire risks futile efforts, renewed revolutionary movements, and loss of progressive support from Finns and other groups.
Diplomatic circles in Berlin report a circumstantial rumor that Russia's war party urges the czar to end the Far East war. Proposal allegedly favors Corea's independence under Japan protectorate while Manchuria stays Chinese. A secret China Japan treaty is cited as supporting the plan. Russia seeks talks with Japan independent of England.
Washington May 17 Governor John G Brady of Alaska said to be possible to seek another term after his June 6 expiration. President and Secretary Hitchcock show interest in his honesty and competence while opponents include John G Heid William T Perkins and Oliver Roberts with varying endorsements from Mitchell senators and California delegation members.
Berlin reports a strong probability of peace talks but officials say the foreign office believes the moment is not ripe. France, Britain, and Russian political circles favor peace, but only decisive Russian victories at Mukden could lead to mediation.
St Petersburg cabled that the blockade of Port Arthur is deemed unimportant by the general staff. The report notes rail destruction since May 1 across 28 miles and Kuropatkin’s continued confidence amid disputes with Axelrod over his orders.
Missoula dated May 16 reports a large copper ore strike at Lockjaw creek by Joseph Eberly and partner, prospectors for ex Governor McConnell of Idaho. The find promises high grade sulphide ore in abundant quantities, with easy access and multiple leads believed profitable to mine.
A Paris announcement details the Russian loan terms after M. Hoettinguer’s return from St. Petersburg. The issue totals 160 million dollars in 5 percent treasury bonds of 100 dollars each, redeemable in May 1909 with interest paid in May and November, first interest due next November. Bonds are exempt from present or future taxes, and holders gain advantages during the six months before May 1, 1909 for conversion or consolidation.
Chefoo dispatch reports the Japanese armored cruiser Yakumo and four other cruisers with one gunboat and a battle ship entering the Dalny harbor after dawn. Heavy fire follows as land batteries are silenced and about 20,000 Japanese troops invest the town, with possession likely achieved.
Telegram from Vladivostok says all well there. Grand Duke Alexis and Rojestvensky inspect the new Pacific squadron at Cronstadt. Adm t acknowledges a Port Arthur report but details on Japanese activity near Port Arthur remain unavailable.
A balloon belonging to Captain Surcouf descended in Place d'Aumnitz and collided with a house entrance. Flames erupted from the envelope and an explosion shattered a windowed room. Eight residents were burned or injured, two seriously. the aeronaut escaped unharmed.
Seoul reports that 450 captured Russian officers and men will be sent from Yongampo to Moji Japan. Tok Chong prefecture notes 700 Cossacks arrived and seized provisions forage ponies and money. Russians at Karchong attacked civilians freed prisoners killed the jailor and village headsman.
May 18 report from Liao Yang states Chinese soldiers attacked railway coal mines under Russian administration near Port Adams. They drove out officials, many escaping partly clothed, and looted the facilities amid the confrontation.
A Seoul dispatch reports the telegraph line has been repaired after the Anju fight. General Haraguchi, now in command of Japanese forces south of the Yalu, assumes control of all troops in the Seoul district.
Professor Schmoeler told the upper house that Chancellor Van Bulew should dissolve the commercial treaty with the United States. He urged delay until after American elections and opposed dissolving the Argentine republic treaty to avoid pushing Argentina toward the United States.
Arbitration has resolved the wage case of 7 000 union painters in New York. The agreement grants a 50 cent daily advance, setting scales at 4 dollars and 4.25 dollars for finishing painters and decorators respectively.
Official dispatches reveal May 8 Japanese movements from Feng Wang Cheng toward Haicheng 82 miles from Niu Chwang with aims to cut Port Arthur and seize Niu Chwang. General Kuroki fans force toward Saimatsi to outflank Kuropatkin while pushing in Southern Manchuria, amid uncertainty over hidden Japanese detachments.
General Sakarohoff reported to the staff a May 10 dispatch stating a Japanese guard division is advancing from Feng Wang Cheng toward Haicheng. He cites plans for a march on Saimads a with 40 guns and 1,500 cavalry and notes three Japanese groups near the Tayang river. A Chinese warning to Japanese troops about an ambush arranged by Cossacks is mentioned.
The Admiralty in St Petersburg says the idea of destroying the Russian squadron at Port Arthur to prevent capture is premature. Vice Admiral Rozjestvensky, commander of the Baltic fleet, says if necessary the fleet will sortie to fight the enemy and strike damage before any sacrifice, but it is too early to discuss drastic measures.
Lieutenant Winfield Harper and 39 men of company F were ambushed on May 8 by several hundred Moros at Simpatem on Mindanao's east shore of Lake Ligusan. Two American officers and 15 soldiers were killed, five wounded.
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