Bemidji Daily Pioneer Newspaper, February 12, 1904, Page 1

[ _VOLUME 1. NUMBER 250. JAPS LAND AT CHEMULPOl ‘Disembarkation of Troops at Chemulpo and Port BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY of Seoul Successfully Effected. JAPANESE TROOPS COULD NOT LAND AT PORT ARTHUR Repulsed With Reported Heavy Losses Near the Russian Stronghold. London, Feb, 12.—The Japanese minister has received informa- tion from ’I‘oklo that the disembarkation of Japanese troops at the Port of Seouland Chemulpo has been successfully effected. The report of a naval battle off Port Arthur in which the Japs were said to have been repulsed can not be confirmed. !inndnh, TFeb. 12.—A special dispatch from Port Arthur says the Japanese fleet attempted to land men in sev- eral bays in the neighborhood of Port Arthur under- the protection of the vguns of the cruisers. It is asserted, however, that all the attempts were unsuccessful. Paris, Feb. 12—The Temps says it *has received confirmation from official sources of the report from Port Ar- thur that the Japanese attempted to make a landing at the bay of Port Ar- thur and were immediately repulsed. JAPS OCCUPY SEOUL. Twenty-five Hundred Troops in the Korean Capital. ‘Washington, Feb. 12.—A cablegram from Minister Allen, at Seoul, Korea, RLEVES 2,500 Japanese troops are in that city. The cablegram also contains the v following description of the naval bat- tle at Chemulpo: . “A running naval engagement took place in Chemulpo harbor beginning about noon. The Russian warships ““Variag and Korietz attempted to es- cape, but failed. The Variag was in- eoeeeoceces o Our Penny Basket again Friday and Saturday. Our Friday will fill our store with eager buyers. thing you buy. we want yeu to come in and mspect Jured. On their return the Japanese naval vessels announced officially that they would attack the place at 4 o'clock p. m. At the latter hour the Korietz blew up and sank. She was a slow vessel, which made it difficult for her-to escape. The Japanese naval vessels attacked the Variag from the outside harbor until she sank.” Paris, Feb. 12.—The foreign office has received a dispatch reporting that 5,000 Japanese troops are encamped near Seoul, Korea, some of which have entered the town. 1t is added that quiet prevails there. No mention is made in the dispatch of the presence of the Korean emperor at the French legation, where he is reported to have sought refuge, and, therefore, .the authorities here place o credence in the report. THIRTY RUSSIANS KILLED. Bridge on the Manchurian Railroad Blown Up. London, Feb. 12.—A special dispatch from Tientsin.confirms the report that the Manchurian railroad has been blocked by the blowing up of a bridge on the line and that thirty Russians | 'were killed in the explosion. It 1s reported the dispatch.adds, that -oooo. | tne nassian SISAMETS INOHNL anu fxaa- den, belonging to the Chinese East- ern ‘Railroad "company, have been cap- tured by the Japanese. Ioyds’ agent at Shanghai says it is :| reported and generally believed that a Japanese warship -has destroyed the Russian mail steamer Mongolia, bound from Shanghai for Dalny. The cablegram adds that the three Russian warships damaged by torpe— does at Port Arthur sank. STORY LACKS CONFIRMATION, Report Current of a Serious Naval Bat- tle at Port Arthur. London, Feb. 12.—A dispatch to the Reuter’s Telegram company from To- kio says an unofficial report was cur- rent there that the Russian fleet was destroyed, four -battléships and three cruisers being sunk, and, that two Japanese warships were damaged in an engagement Wednesday off Port Arthur, the Japanese getting between the Russians and the entrance of the harbor before'the fight commenced. JAPS SUSTAIN LOSSES. Said to Have Resumed Bombardment of Port Arthur. Paris, Feb. 12.—The Journal des Debats, in a special dispatch from St. Petershurg. announces that a bombard- ment of Port Arthur occurred on Tuesday and again on Wednesday and says that the Japanese fleet withdrew after having suffered severe losses All is now quiet off Port Arthur. SIGNED BY PRESIDENT. Declaration of Neutrality Japanese War. ‘Washington, Feb. Roosevelt has signed the proclamation declaring the neutrality of this gov- ernment in the Russo-Japanese war. IMPERIAL PROCLAMATION. in Russe Japan Formally Announces Existence of State of War. Tokio, Feb. 12.—The existence of a state of war with Russia was formallv QLEARY == HONSER, BEMIDJI, MINNESOTA. and Saturday Sale We will save you money on any- We are offermg extraordinary bargains this week, because the new arrlvals in Sprmfi Goods. 12. — President | 12, 1904 anuouncea auTing tne aay by an im- perial proclamation. Jap Warships on Guard. Shanghai, Feb. 12.—The Russian gunboat Mandiur is still here. It is understood that two Japanese war- ships are awaiting her .at the mouth of tha Yangtsekiang. JAPS DID NOT LOSE A MAN. Officlal Report of the Naval Battle Off Chemulpo: Tokio, Feb 12.—The destruction of the Russian cruiser Variag and the gunboat Korietz at Chemulpo on Tues- day is officially confirmed; but details are lacking. Admiral Uriu, command- ing the Javanese squadron, sent a ca- blegram tc the navy department say- ing that. &ie two Russian vessels welghed “anchor- at ‘noon, steamed down the bay and encountered the Japanese ‘fleet while- rounding an isl- and-nine miles from Chemulpo. It i8 not kuown. who first opened fire, but the exchange lasted thirty- four minutes. The Russian ships withdrew to Che- mulpo. The Korietz exploded about 4:30 o'clock. It is not clear how the Variag was destroyed. The loss of life and the effect of the shells on the Russians are unknown. It is possible ‘hat the Russian crews aided in the destruction of their ships to avoid cap- ture and annihilation. The Japanese did not lose a man and their ships were not injured. The names of the Japanese ships are withheld for stra- tegical reasons. The Russ! crews, it is reported, surrendered to\the Jap- anese at Chemulpo. Japan is elated by its success in the engagement. SHOULD AVOID A PANIC. Russian Ministry of Finance Issues a Warning. St. Petersburg, Feb. 12.—The mins istry of finance has issued a communi- cation in which it warns the people against becoming panic stricken and sacrificing the securities they hold, as thereby they will only benefit the speculators. The ministry exhorts the people to remain calm and collected regarding events in the Far East, which, while they may create tem- porary difficulties, cannot shake Rus- sia’s economic power. The note of the finance ministry had a good effect. On the bourse Rus- sian bonds recovered 2 per cent and rentes and other securities improved. GREAT BRITAIN IS NEUTRAL. Proclamation—Declaring “the Fact Is Signed by King Edward. London, Feb. 12—King Edward. at B e Free, One Seven Inch Dinner Plate with each $2 Purchase. LADIES’ MUSLIN NIGHT GOWNS. 10 dozen Gowns, worth from 65¢ to $3.50 each, Friday Jnd Saturday 25 per discount CHILDREN’ Saturday One lot of Children’s Shoes, odds and | ends, good solid shoes worth up to $2.00 a pair; Fl‘ldd.y and S SHOES. 98¢ cent FUR COATS. Ladiess Wool Seal Coats, quality, Frlday and Saturday * $25.00 our $35 Men s heavy Lined' Underwear, Friday and Saturday | Fleece | MEN’S WORKING MITTS Men’s Buck Mitts, the $1 kind Friday and Saturday a pair Jack Buck Mitts, the $1 kind Friday and MEN'S UNDERWEAR. | Horse Hide Mitts, the 756 kind, Friday, and Saturday "79¢ “79c¢ 59¢ aturday CLOTHING. You will always find our prices on | Clothing the lowest in town. We have the largest assortment, and the quality | is as good-as can be made. CAMP BLANKETS. Heavy Wool Camp Blankets, worth | $1.98 $2.50, Friday and Saturday Saturday 19¢ Smyrna Rugs, usually sold at $2.50, our price * $1.35 a pair Ladies’ Golf Gloves, worth up to 35c, Friday and Child’s Caps, worth up to ,)(J(,, Friday and Saturday . 90 Black Men’s Silk Suspenders, one pair in a || box, suitable for gifts, our regular price $1 and $1. ‘7—). Friday and Saturday . . -Mixed Candy, | per pound 790 K Boys' Golf Gloves, ;, Friday and Satur Men Caps, worth up to 81.25, some are fur lined, Friday and Saturday each | a pair udht\. it 190 good 25¢ da_\ 500 | ‘ alentines from lc to QI )(l Cat Hose for Spring Now BLACK CAT FRAND CHICAGO-ROCKFORD HOSIERY COMPANY KENOSHA, WIS, ! shot at Sergeant Smith, was dismissed ! HANNAS' COND TEN C ITION NTS PER WEEK. CONSIDERED SERIOUS Fever Must Be Broken In Next Three Days If His Recovery Can Be Hoped For. Washington, Feb. 12.— is notably secrious. He passed a pain. His condition is regarded as grave today. -Senator Hanna's condition this morning restless night and suffered some The physicians state that if his fever slmuld bxenk within the next two of three days he wight have a chance of recovery. 1f it continues longer, howeyer, the worst is to be feared. R & councif néil Al BUCKINgnam palace, signed a proclamation declaring Great| Britain’s neutrality during the war be- | tween Russia and Japan. The British proclamation of neu- trality is a lengthy document on the usual lines and covers all the British dominiang SAY VESSELS WERE DESTROYED. Japanese Report of the Torpedo Boat Attack. Tokio, Feb. 12.—It is reported that two Russian Dbattleships and one cruiser were destroyed during the tor- pedo boat attack at Port Arthur Mon- day night. The navy department does not confirm the report that the Jap- anese fleet is still off Port Arthur. . Advices of a.general naval engage- ment are hourly expected. The suc- cess of Japan on the sea would carry enormous advantage and practically decide the war. On paper the fleets are almost equal, although the Jap- anese are confident that their person- nel is superior. They say that a drawn battle would be really a Japan- ese victory on account of Russia’s lack of facilities to dock and repair her larger craft. NO WAR NEWS PUBLISHED. Rigid Press Censorship In Force at St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg, Feb. 12.—The rigid censership still prevents the newspa- pers from receiving war mnews from either Russian or foreign sources. No news-has-been-received-since-Viceroy Alexieff's dispatch and the public con- sequently is still completely in the dark. All manner of rumors are afloat. The government, however, has taken measures to counteract their publica- tion, forbidding the retail sale of the principal offender, the St. Petersburg Gazette. The government expressed great displeasure at-the publication of the report of a Russian victory and the raising of false hopea among the population. JAPS TAKE MASAMPHO. Controls Korean Channel and Excel lent Base for Operations. Tokio, Feb. 12.—Japan is now in possession of Masampho, which con: “| trols the entrance to the Korean chan- nel and affords the Japanese a most desirable base.for future naval opera- tions. It may also afford a base for operations on land in Southern Korea. Alexieff in Supreme Command. 8t. Petersburg, Feb. 12.—It is offi- clally announced that Admiral Alex- ieff has been appointed to the supreme command of the Russian land and sca forces in the haj East, sSuUIT AGAINST STEEL TRUST. Asked to Show Cause Why Dividends Were Stopped. Trenton, N. J., Feb. 12.—Alfred 1. Stevens of Newark has instituted suit in the court of chancery against the United States Steel corporation to have that corporation show cause why it first ‘increased and subsequently discontinued paying dividends on its common stock. Stevens, in his appli- cation, presented figures to~bear out hig contention that the dividend could have been paid. CAUSED A LOSS OF $150,000. Number of Business Houses at Osh- kosh, Wis., Wiped Out. Oshkosh, Wis.,, Feb. 12.—Fire which originated in the department store of F. 4. Plummer & Co. caused a loss of $150,000. The losses are | Plummer & Co., $70,000; J. Y. Hull, boots and shoes, stock, 3‘22 000; Ger- | man-American bank, $35,000. Other | losers were George Citron, fruits; W.: H. Levy, boots and shoes; Barbers & Beglinger, attorneys. Case Against Glover Dismissed. Cripple Creek, Colo., Feb. 12.—The case against John M. Glover, formerly congressman from Missouri, for having | in the district court here on the ground | that the accused could not be tried twice Yor the'same offense. HALF A DOZEN PERISH. 8erious Drowning Fatallty Reported From the Philippines. Manila, Feb. 12.—A serious drown- ing fatality is reported off the coast of i Tayabas, the southeastern province of Luzon. A number of government offi- cials were returning to the mainland from a festival on Alabat island in a small boat when a severe storm arose and the frail craft was capsized. The list- of drowned included Burch and Grace MacGrew, teachers; a contract surgeon named Tetamore, J. Willlams, a physician of the board of health, and two natives. HANNA MUCH WEAKER CONDITION OF THE OHIO SENA- TOR NOT SO HOPEFUL AS HERETOFORE. HEART ACTION GREATLY INCREASED ABSENCE OF COMPLICATIONS THE ONLY FAVORABLE FEATURE IN THE CASE. ‘Washington, Feb, 12.—Senator Han- na shows perceptible weakness and it I8 quite evident that his condition la not so favorable. While he rested comparatively comfortable during the night the effect of the fever is mak- ing itself distinctly manifest. His physiclans were In consultation for nearly an hour and the official bul- letin was not issued until 1 p. m. The text of the bulletin follows: “Senator ‘Hanna is weaker shows the effect of the fever. temperature—at—noon—way pulse 100, respiration 28. no complicatigns.” Practically (®e only favorahle fea- ture of the bulletin is that there are fio complications in the case. Sen- ator Hanna's temperature has in- creased materially, but this is sald to have been not unexpected in the reg- ular course of the disease. His pulse has increased considerably and it is to be noted that the physicians’ bul: letin does not announce, as ordinarily it has announced, that his general con: dition is favorable. It {s said by the physiclans that the increase in the heart action is due to the weakness of the patient and is significant only of that. Senator Hanna's weakness is posi- tively attributed by his physicians to the regular run of the fever. GENERALLY FAVORABLE. Replies Received in Answer to Hay's Neutrality Note. Washington, eb. 12-—The move made by Secretary Hay in connection with the proposed neuatralization of China has aroused the greatest inter- est in diplomatic circles here and in consequence, this being the regular weekly diplomatic day, many more than the usual number of ambassadors and ministers called at the state de- partment. [t is understood that while * as a matter of courtesy the r tatives here of the powers s, to the Peking treaty were informed by Sccretary Hay of the nature of his: proposition yet it was only for their ' information. The secretary is nego- tlating directly with the European for- ' eign offices on this subject through the resident American ambagssadors and ministers. [t was stated that some, but not all af the countries addressed, had replied and that these replies were generally favorable and satisfac- tory. Rut it is declared to be too early yet to publish the text of Sec- retary Hay's note and any of these re- plies. It is intimated, however, that this may be done as soon as the nego- tiations on this point have been con- cluded. As some doubt was expressed in cer- tain quarters as to whether Japan would consent to be bound in the fash- ion proposed it can be stated that such information as the state depart- ment has on the subject is that Japan would welcome an international agree- ment neutralizing China. and His There are: ON ADVICE OF PHYSICIAN. Charles M. Schwab Starts on Another Trip to Europe. New York, Feb. 12.—Charles M. Schwab sailed for France during the | day on the steamship Loraine. Upon inquiry -at-Mr.-Schwab’s office It was stated that it had been Mr. Schwab's intention. for many wéeks to go to Eu- rope for his health under the advice of his physician; that it was nearly one year since Mr. Schwab had returned from Europe mot at all recovered in his health and with the determination then avowed of withdrawing for the time being from business responsibili- ties; but that since his return, for one cause or-another, he-had been under constant strain, which rendered it im- perative that he should not delay in complying with the advice of his phy- sician and seek a change of air and rest for a month qr six yveeks =102~ 210,