Richmond Palladium (Daily), 11 February 1904 — Page 2
j l EICHMOND DAILY PALLADIUM. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1904 ft HAY'S VICTORY :je suggestion both as to the limiting of hostilities and the peutralization of China when she has assured herself that there Is no ulterior purpose in FEDERAL FORCES
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volved. On the authority of a high administration official It can be stated that this government has no intention of suggesting anything about Korea. It Is recognized that Korea is the natural battleground, and it Is useless eve : to discuss the neutializaticn of that
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A NEUTRAL ATTITUDE
President Koosevelt Has Issued a Proclamation of Neutrality in Far Eastern Situation. Europe's Acquiescence in This Position Made Clear the I Way. Tokio, Feb. 11. Japan has seized Masampho and dispatched a heavy force there. Japan will fortify the port and establish a naval and military base there. Masanipho is an exceedingly important point, as it controls the Korean channel, and is an excellent base for future operations. St. Petersburg, Feb. 11. Viceroy Alexieff has begun the mobilization of the army reserves in eastern Asia. Tokio, Feb. 11. A formal declaration of war is expected today. The proclamation has been prepared and approved by the cabinet. "Washington, Feb. 11. The president has issued a proclamation of neutrality in the far Eastern situation. The proclamation is in stereotype form and simply recites and deplores the existance of hostilities between Japan and Russia and enjoins upon citizens of the United States strict regard and observance of the neutrality laws. Secretary Hay last night sent the draft of the declaration of our neutrality to the president for his signature and it was issued from the state department today.. Having received enough favorable replies to insure the concurrent action of European powers in his endeavor to localize within as small an area as possible the hostilities in the far East and to insure over as much of China as possible her neutrality, Secretary Hay has addressed notes to Russia and Japan inviting their co-operation in this endeavor and announcing that the United States stood stalwartly for this principle. It was known in "advance that both the combatant powers desire the localiza tion of the war. In the present pjn'od of the negotiations state development olUcials find it inexpedient to uIscks the various steps which I'.-tl iro to the issuance of the note, Irit from a diplomat whose government while entirely neutral is conversant with tlr? progress of events this statement was obtained today: . "To T"r?t?ry IT.ir undoubtedly belongs the t'-iil credit for the initiation of this poiicy, which is the boldest sep yet taken by any comtry for the preservation of the integrity of China. The Washington government, however, awaited a s"grr;tion from another power" bciora iss-iing the circular note. Germany rilled the attention of the United Str.res to the desirability of limiting the- hostilities to the two combatant powr.rs. Among my conferees the belief is general that Germany acted with the knowledge of Russia, but of of this I am not certain. In this connection it should be remembered that both Russia and Japan are most anxious to confine hostilities to themselves, and in this they undoubtedly have the support of my government and all the powers. It was Impossible for Great Britain to make the suggestion and hope for its serious consideration by Russia. France would have been disposed to regard with suspicion any such proposition coming from Germany and Japan would have hesitated to acquiesce in a like suggestion emanating from France. The United States was the only power that could take the initiative. "Not only, however, has the secretary suggested the limiting of the zone of hostilities, but he has improved the opportunity to make another step toward preserving China's integrity. Examination of his note will show no reference whatever to the integrity of China, but certainly the neutralization of that country must contribute powerfully to the preservation of China's Integrity and the mairtenance of its administrative control. The note is general in character and therein lie?! its greatest strength. Germany was the first to respond favorably. In the case of France it was necessary for that government to assure itself that there was nothing in the suggestion to Which Russia might take exception." After addressing Germany, Great Britain and France, Secretary Hay Bent the same note to the other powers signatory to the peace protocol of 1900 including Austria-Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Belgium and Spain, and finally he addressed the combatants. Russia and Japan, inviting their cooperation in the support of the principle for which this government stood. In diplomatic circles the feeling Is strons tha.t Russia will acquiesce ;" By Or discomfort, no Irritation of the intestines but gentle, prompt, thorough healthful cleansing, wben you take Soldi by all druggists. 25 centa
country. It was decided that the cruiser squadron of the Asiatic fleet with propriety could go as far north as Shanghai, and orders to that effect have been sent. From there one of the vessels will be sent northward to Chemulpo, Korea, to maintain communication with the legation at Seoul.
A WELCOME NOTE Russia Said to Look With Favor n Mr. Hay's Proposition. St. Petersburg, Feb. 11. The statement that Secretary Hay had issued a note to the powers asking them to join in insisting upon the recognition of the integrity of China and Korea during and after hostilities, created nr.-.ch comment in diplomatic circles here, where any action taken with the view of localizing the theater of war is welcomed. There seemed to be great doubt, however, of the propriety of adhering to the latter clause of Mr. Hay's note pending more definite advices. At the foreign office, where there is some disposition to distrust the purposes of the United States, an authoritative expression was not obtainable. TROPHIES OF WAR Japs Capture a Number of Russian Vessels. Nagasaki, Feb. 11. The Russian cruiser v'aring, which was reported to have been sunk Tuesday at Chemulpo by the Japanese fleet was captured and has arrived at Sasebo. In addition to the Russian vessels damBATTLESHIP EETV1ZAN. aged in the torpedo attack at Port Arthur, seven other vessels were captured. It is also reported here that General Kiiropatkin has arrived at Harbin to take command of th3 Russian land forces. The arrival at Sasebo of two large Russian steamers is also reported. One is the volunteer fleet association transport EkaterincsI -1 f- ;os.1-ii.-BATTLESHIP CESAREVITCH. lav, which recently landed troops and arms at Port Arthur, and the other is the steamer Argun, belonging to the Chinese Eastern Railway company. Both were captured by Japanese cruisers in the neighborhood of Fusan, Korea. Four Russian whalers captured by the Japanese have also arrived at Sasebo. JAPAN OVERJOYED Initial Victories Give Cause for Great Rejoicing. Tokio, Feb. 11. Undaunted by the absence of official confirmations, Japan Is rejoicing over the great naval victory at Port Arthur. The newspapers here published extra editions containing news of the battle and produced the first popular demqnstration of the war. Flags were raised everywhere and excited crowds thronged the streets. The mikado is personally superintending affairs, and the cabinet holds daily sessions. The government has Issued orders for the protection of all Russian subjects residing in Japan. Baron Kanako and Baron Sukomatsu have been sent to the United States and Great Britain to explain Japan's position and attitude in the present conflict. Russia Started the Fight. Washington, Feb. 11. Mr. Takahira, the Japanese minister here, has received advices from the Japanese foreign office regarding the naval engagement off Chemulpo similar to those already made public. Mr. Takahira thinks It is especially important to note that according to these advices the first overt act of hostilities was committed by the Russian gunboat Koreitz which fired upon the Japanese torpedo boats Monday evening. Russia Resorting to Massacre. Tien Tsin, Feb. 11. It is reported that the Russians have massacred a hundred Chinese at Liao Yang, in consequence of which the officials at Shanghai Kwan are greatly alarmed and are appealing to Pekin for protection. Limits- Russia's Coal Supply. Cardiff, Wales, Feb. 11. Orders have been received here suspending all shipments of coal for the Russian government and cancelling the charterings In its behalf.
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SITUATION IS CLEARING
The Business Ijife of the Stricken City is IlisiiiK Gradually to the Kmergeiicy. Governor Warfieltl Says "Baltimore Will lUse Glorious From Her Ashes. Baltimore, Feb. 11. The situation in stricken Baltimore began to visibly clear after a conference between Mayor McLane, a special joint committee of the legislature, and a formidable delegation of representative business men. This conference was arranged with a view of meeting in a practical way the awful exigency which this 0l "3ISIDOR KAYXEK. community now faces. At this meeting, besides the mayor, there were present influential members of the state law-making body, the board of public works, a dozen bank presidents. ex-Governor Smith, United States Senator-elect Kayner and several of the leading citizens. The supreme question to be decided wras that of calling upon the national government for soldiers to take the places of the two state militia regiments now doing police duty in the burned district. The constitution of Maryland requires that no such request can be made of the president except by authority of the state legislature. The 'executive committee was present to hear the views of the mayor and officers of the city on that point. A brief discussion showed the belief of those present that this is not a time for sentiment as to the ability of the state to take care of itself, and that the United States soldiers were needed jijid needed at once. On thi?f score it was shown that the militiamen were already much exhausted by the long continued sentry duty, that they should be relieved in order that they might return to their several vocations, and that the militia on active duty is costing the state $30,000 a day. Mayor McLane was particularly insistent that to efficiently guard the hundreds of millions of treasure that lies buried beneath the smouldering ruins called for the strong arm of the federal soldiers, The announcement of the executive committee that it could recommend at once the immediate passage of the necessary resolution was received with pleasure by the officers and business men present,, and now the legislature has formally acted, there is every assurance that a national corJon around the devastated region will inspire a feeling of hopeful confide ice There is no doubt that Baltimore has taken fresh courage today. On all the streets abutting upon the desolated districts signs have appeared on windows and over doorways announcing the temporary resumption of business in various lines. The best citizens have taken hold of the Herculean task of resurrection with a will that betokens complete success. The pervading sentiment was well portrayed by Governor Warfield, who said yesterday: "Baltimore will ris.e glorious from her ashes." Chicago, Feb. 11. John A. Roche, former mayor of Chicago, died suddenly yesterday afternoon during an attack of vertigo. TERSE TELEGRAMS The bubonic plague has re-appeared in Peru. Cameron Forbes ha? accepted the post ol Philippine commissioner. Tommy Warren, once the champion featherweight pngili3t of America, is dead. Immigrants to Cape Colony in order to receive permission to land must have at least 20. Ixrd Roberts has accepted the appointment to the new ofllce of Inspector general of th British army. Kxecutive committee of the Red Cross society calls for donations for relief work la the Runso-Jap war. Four persons were killed at the Southern railway crossing at Waterloo postoffice, three miles from Washington. James A. Hutchinson, city solicitor of Brockville, Ont., his confessed to embezzlement of about $40,000 of clients' funds. The government of Sweden and Norway has decided to observe strict neutrality during the war between Russia and Japan. The marriage of the Puke of Norfolk and Gwendolen Mary Maxwell, datightor of lxjrd Harries, has been postponed to Feb. 15. The roller mill and grain elevator of Cannon, Tates & Co., at Memphis, Tenn., was totally destroyed by fire. Loss $00,000 ; partly insured. The factory of the Findlay Nitroglycerine company, near Wapakoneta, ()., blew up. No one was iujured. Wapakoneta was badly shaken up. Fourteen persons were killed and a score injured in a collision between two passenger trains on the Canadian PuciUc, near Sand Point, Out.
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