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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-13
SAYS JAPAN'S ASSAULT
ON PORT ARTHUR COVERED
MORE IMPORTANT WORK

SPECIAL, BY CABLE TO THE NEW YORK
HERAf.D AND THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC.
London. Feb 13.-(Copyright. 19G.)-AIr.
Spencer Wilkinson. writing in to-day's
Morning Post says:
THE Japanese Government has no in
tention of allowing its movements in
progress to be published to the world.
European observers must therefore walt
patiently fora few days. confident that
when the veil is lifted there will be an
interesting budget Of news.
1.-The action at Chemulpo made end Of
what Russian force was on the spot where
It might have interfered with unguarded
transports.
1.-The actions at Port Arthur were evil
IDENTIFY intended for some such purpose as
what are called demonstrations. The OBJ
ject was to hypnotic the Russian naval
force. while movements were taking place
which 1t was not desired should attract
its attention.
1.-THE purpose was fulfilled with aston
ishing success. but the operations which
were covered by the demonstration have
not yet been disclosed"
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RUSSIA LOST TRANSPORT AT CnEMULP0.

Feb Hayashi
off
Japanese proceed
satisfactorily
rca. nd elsewhe
Minister NJ Pavof
ef
will
available.
transport
Italian warshiIs off Chemulpo.
FRENCH SHIP TAKES PRISONERS
TO SHANGHAI ON AGREEMENT.
reported
Shanghai American which
o
which had
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-13
JAPAN HARD TO EXCITE,
BUT is GENUINELY HAPPY
OVER NEWS OF VICTORY.

SPECIAL. BY CABLE TO THE NEW YORK
HERALD AND THE ST. LOUIS REPUBLIC.
Toxic, Wednesday, Feb. 10.-tDelayed in
Transmission. .)-(Copyright 19N)-Reports
of japanese victories have produced re-
markable transformation at Toxic to-day
Cable limitations render it impossible
adequately to describe the scenes In the
Japanese capital During the last few
days, while war preparations were mani
festly going forward, the city remained
absolutely quiet. 1t gave no sign OF the
least public excitement or enthusiasm.
Even during the first days mobilization.
after it became known that diplomatic
relations had been ruptured and that war
at length was certain, the japanese pur-
sued their ordinary vocations apparently
unmoved The newspapers were steady
and not even a hint was given of the
movements of troops and warships. al
though the facts were well known, nor
was a word printed concerning the call
ing out Of the reserves.
The first time war was mentioned as
actually existing was this morning. when
the editorial headline War" displaced
that OF situation"
In the first three days after the diplo-
matte DTtdh sdW Oiily ohe 'Aoo $3.50
heard only one cheer. 1t seemed that the
Governments secrecy. which had been so
remarkably well preserved. had exercised
n repressive effect even on the spirit of
the people.
To-day's early extra editions however,
quickly brought an enthusiastic response.
Flags flashed out Immediately all over
the city. People thronged the streets
eagerly buying extras and clustering In
excited groups, discussed the reports, con-
graduating themselves on the welcome
news The principal streets have become
long lanes OF bunting and even the hum
blest huts show at least one flag. Only the
Government buildings in all the city re-
main undecorated. the authorities appar-
emily being unwilling to make an official
show OF rejoicing.
Those remembering the frantic scenes in
London on similar occasions would prob
ably think Toxic to-day to be grave
yard in Quietness, but, compared with the
previous attitude of the people, the scenes
display marked enthusiasm.
Tonight all Toxic is participating in
lantern and flag parade. Professions are
marching to the Imperial Palace. the
buildings of the Navy Department and
through the principal streets. cheering and
making a celebration. Japan seems at
last to have become publicly aroused.
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New York. Feb. 12.-Arrived: Victoria,
from Genoa.
New York. Feb. 12-Arrived: Victoria,
Liverpool.
Lizard, Feb 12--Passed: La Champagne,
New York. for Havre.
Gibraltar. Feb. 12.-Arrived: Auguste
Victoria, New York. via Funchal for
Genoa, Naples, etc. tand proceededl.
Genoa, Feb. 12.-Arrived: Canopic, Bos-
ton. via Ponta Belgado and Marseilles, fer
Naples and Alexandria
Liverpool. Feb. 1l.-Arrived: Partisan,
Halifax.
London, Feb. p.-sailed: Minnetonka,
New York.
Merseilles, Feb. .12.-Sailed: Roma, New
York.
MovilIe, Feb. I2.-Sailed: Sicilian Qrom
Liverpool Halifax and st. John. New
Brunswick.
Hong Kong, Feb. 11.-Arrived: Indrapura-
Portland, Ore, via Yokahofna.
Hong-kong, Feb, 1o.-Sailed: Empress of
India. Vancouver, via Yokohama.
London. Feb. L2.-Sailed: Scraps,
SsattlA
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RUSSIAN SQUADRON SHELLS
MERCHANT SHIPS, SINKING ONE,
JAPANESE TO PUSH CAMPAIGN ON LAND.

Feb 12The British information which
believe likely
from
the beinfomed
will be by July
British officials
with which
view regarding the duration OF struggle
Baron Hayashi summing the
said the Associated Presto to-day:
in
and fy Masampo
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EPITOME OF WAR SITUATION TO DATE.


Frst-The naval engagement ChemupO
Second-The torpedo attack Port
Third-The naval a Arthur.
Fourh- A demon n
Tlle is nota absolutely
the of Hokadae
demoraz
marchov Masampo
estimated by distinguished strategis that land
mainland
the
month
artillery Nagasaki Transports
warships sundthe long
probable
succeeded primary plans.
vadvook These might
fall front
these within the Korean Straits Vadvok
which Northern
familiar
tie
riors of Asia.
Shanghai
would be heard
Nagasaki telegraph line
telegraph line Seoul Wonsan broken communication
censorship additional reports
ther engagements
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-13

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. Feb. 12.-England' military
expedition now pressing into .Thibst has
become the target of the eyes of the other
great Powers involved in the far East.
This is because England. while appar-
emily all smiles at Secretary Hays Chi
nese neutrality proposition. had not, UP to
to-day, expressed formal acceptance of
the idea, but was diligently inquiring what
would probably be the extent of interna-
tional concurrent action for the present
preservation Of neutrality. =.
This would seem to indicate that Down.
ing street requires some important infor-
nation before committing itself.
Russia has regarded the British sxpedi-
tion with suspicion ever since it started
on an -ostensfbie mission to support the
British, Treaty Commissioners who re-
Gently went to Thibet.
Reports received In. London are that
Russian elnissaries have recently pene-
trated the scored city Of Lassa to combat
the growth Of British influences.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-13
DRAMATIC SCENE At OHIO
REPUBLICAN CLUB Meeting

Cleveland, O., Feb. IA dramatic
scene. seldom, If ever, equaled in the his
tory of Ohio politics. occurred at the con-
vention of the Ohio League of Republican
Clubs this afternoon, connecting, as it did.
the presidential Endorsement of the league
and the critical condition of Senator
Hanna.
A spirited fight had been precipitated by
the report of the Committee ON Resolu-
tions indorsing the candidacy of President
Roosevelt for denomination. Objection to
this was taken by the Montgomery County
delegation and a heated speech was made
by Robert Nevin of Dayton, supporting
the stand of the delegation.
The Roosevelt spirit was plainly pre-
dominant and Nevin's voice. frequently
was drowned by the opposing faction.
Amid much confusion the Roosevelt reso-
luton was finally adopted. only Mont
gomery County dissenting.
AT this moment Governor Herrick arose
on the platform, and in a voice choking
with emotion read a telegram from WASH
ington announcing that oxygen was being
used to sustain Senator Hanna and that
it was feared his condition was hope
less.
A deathIike stiffness followed when the
Governor concluded The transition from
nOunceIhent to the subdued aspect Of the
asSemblage afterwards was so sudden as
to be almost choking.
Senator Foraker arose and paid glow
ing tribute to the Ohio Senator, who was
thought to be dying:
In part, he said:
No one could feel more keenly than I
would the death of Senator Hanna
We have had our differences. but they
have been fought out fairly in the open
without the loss of my respect for him
and l find myself hoping that he had
none the less respect for me. No man in
public life has grown in the last seven
years as has Marcus a. Hanna. He has
been outSpoken, faithful and loyal to the
highest degree to the Republicans. He
has been truly great man. His name
men in the nations history
The resolutions adopted by the conven-
tion prior to the reading of the telegram
from Washington primarily indorse
Senators Foraker and Hanna to be dele
gates-at-large from Ohio to the coming
National Republican Convention.
The banquet which was to have been
held here tonight US the concluding fea-
ture of the annual meeting of the Ohio
Republican League. has been abandoned
because of the serious illness Of Senator
Hanna. Senator Foraker. Governor Her
rick and others prominent in public life
were to have been present at the banquet.
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SENATOR HANNA RALLIES
AFTER SEVERE CHILL.
Continued From Page One.

pulse was scarcely perceptible. The Sem
ator larsed into Inconsistencies with the
sinking spell. Doctor Carter was alone
with him at the beginning of the attack,
but Doctors Osler and Rixey were sum-
moned Immediately, and on their arrival
the three worked incessantly with the
patient until the reaction came. late in the
afternoon. Prior to the sinking spell sa-
line solutions were given. and saline in
one-tEirtieth doses were administered but
the more heroic remedies were resorted to
during tine period of the acute attack.
Mrs. Parsons, a daughter. and Daniel
Hanna. the Senator's son. both in Cleve-
land. were summoned to Washington. post
haste. and announced that they would
come at once to Washington.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-13
CONGRESSMAN WILLIAMS
SAYS AMERICA SHOULD
GO FURTHER IN DEMANDS
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Washington. Feb. 12-Representative
Williams of Mississippi to-day was asked
what he thought Of the present course of
the United States Government in con-
nection with the Russo-Japanese imbro-
Clio.
He replied that he thought the steps thus
far taken were well taken but hoped that
the Government would go further and
duly express to Russia It's recognition Of
China as the de facto and de jure sover-
eign in Manchuria. and its determination
to protect American trade privileges as
granted under Chinese treaties. This ought
to have been done before. he thought, re-
gardless Of the .Japanese-Russian War.
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For the British to be received cordially
at this seat of the Buddhist religion,
which has been visited by few other than
Buddhists. would give English prestige in
the far East greater force than it now
possesses.
Colonel Younshusband who commands
the expedition probably will have more
than winter weather to encounter, for it
is reported that Thibetans will fight the
invasion of thei- territory. This proba-
bility of hostilities assumes more impor-
tance now.
Representatives Of foreign Governments
mere to-day frequently asked the ques-
ton: How will England. Japan's ally,
be able to further invade Thibet If she
agrees to respect the national authority
OF China?''
It is pointed out here that II Russia
agrees to. the neutrality proposition she
will doubtless declare that further prog
ress of an English force into Thibet
would be fragrant a violation of the
agreement as II Russia occupied Pekin.
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10
The advancing
S greatly
The Japanese which leads al
to
points
military Chinese
who will
10
he
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-13
RUSSIAN FORTS UNABLE
TO DEFEND A VITAL POINT.

Port Arthur chiefly based the latest information that the Russian
which
while
Aexief,
liberty with
practically hopeless
confidently held
which will
Minister said:
understand
little jealousy existed between
10 land
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-13
CHINA TAKES STEPS FOR
KEEPING UP NEUTRALITY
AND RESTRAINING BOXERS

Washington. Feb. Minister Conger
cabled the state Department to-day from
Pekin that China would Immediately issue
a proclamation of neutrality. having yes
terday received from the Russian Minister
the declaration Of war.
If this proclamation Is observed it Will.
of course. prevent the threatened invasion
of Manchuria by the Boxers. China also
must prevent the use of her soil by either
Russian or japanese troops.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-13
COLLIER USED By RUSSIA
ORDERED FROM PORT SAID
BY EGYPTIAN OFFICIALS

Port Said. Egypt, Feb. 1.-THE Aus
trian collier Java. chartered by Russia
to proceed to Port Arthur with coal. has
been ordered by the Egyptian Ministry of
Foreign Affairs. to leave here immedi-
ately.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-13
RUSSIAN TRANSPORT DESTROYED
BY ITS own Mine AT PORT ARTHUR.

Russia The
WI.
departure of
mills and
which has about restriction The provisions
send home families authorities exhOted the
N
: Numerous Offering their services
Express traffic the railroad traffic
Shanghai Japan
r TWO SUBMARINE BOATS IN HANDS
OF RUSSIANS IN THE FAR EAST.
milwaukee, Wis, Feb. 12.Rusia submarine beats in
successful exhibitions Lake Michigan time of
Spanish
+ RUSSIANS FIRE ON BRITISH SHIP;
AMERICAN VESSEL HELD At PORT ARTHUR.
Chefoo Feb 11tDayed in IT
leaving sfredup by Russians
Three Chinese members the
wards apologized
British Commissioner.
authorities
February
a of flour
RUSSIAN SQUADRON SHELLS
MERCHANT SHIPS, SINKING ONE.
Feb 12'arOn Ifayasi
and
squadron
Okushiri.
The Russian are still off the western coast @ yezo
vdok and tried time to join the main squadron
Port Arthur
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BRITISH PLANS IN THIBET
COMPL|CATE SITUATION.

Government Delays cquiescence Complete Neutrality China
While 1t Inquiries About Attitude Eng
lands Emssaries Are Received Lasa 1t Will Give Them
Enormous PreSge-A Aance With Japan Added ('ompi-
cation,
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SECRETARY HAYS NOTE TO POWERS SUGGESTS
PR0PRETY OF LIMITING HOSTILITIES IN ORIENT


Washington
tary Hay Russia Japan subject of
of limiting hosties within small
eTes from
o the
ject IRE the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-13
To-DAY's NEWS IN BRIEF.
WASHINGTON.

President Roosevelt fiRally decides moi
to send Federal troops to Baltimore ir
view of the clash there between the au.
tborities. The Legislature requested the
troops upon the petition Of business men
but the Governor informed the President
that if the troops were sent he would re-
quest their withdrawal.
Martha J. Lorenz. charged with compile
iiy in the postal frauds. was acquitted on
instructions of the court.
DAY IN CONGRESS.
SENATE.
After debate on the bill to appropriate
s-0Ach for the benefit of former Queen Liliuo-
ialani of Hawaii. vote revealed there was
not quorum in the Senate. and adjournment
was taken until to-day.
HOUSE
Speaker Cannon ran away with all precedent
in the House and broke the record for expedi-
tion by passing so pension relief bills in I55
minutes.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-13
SPORTING.

The League of American Sportsmen de-
clares war on pot, hunters and viii. try
also to have, shooting In the spring for
hidden. - ~ s: 49,,
Mial and Proggenburg will meet in the
amateur billiard championship finals at
New York this afternoon.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-13
FOREIGN.

England's expedition into Thibet is
arousing suspicion among other Govern
ments and has apparently delayed Eng
lands formal acceptance of Secretary
Hays neutrality proposals regarding Chi
na until it is. learned whether such an
agreement would interfere with present
plans.
Cuba has arranged for the s35OO0. 600 loan
with which it is intended to pay veterans
for their services. Speyer & Co. of New
York will furnish the money.
An Austrian enigrant, VINO arrives at
Liverpool from New York, Is arrested.
when 1t is found that dynamite is con-
cealed in his trunk
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-13
WAR IN THE FAR EAST.

Admiral Alexieff reports that a Russian
transport was blown up by Russian
mine in Port Arthur Harbor and ninety
five men lost their lives.
Four Russian cruisers attack two Japa-
nese merchant ships. sink ing one.
Admiral Togo. modestly reporting his
successful operations at Port Arthur, says
that four of his men were killed and fifty
four wounded. though none of his vessels
was materially damaged.
The Car has issued ukase fastening
the mobilization of troops in Manchuria
and calling out reserves.
Scenes of intense enthusiasm have been
witnessed at ST. Petersburg. where the
war excitement is al high pitch.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-13

TO CURE 4 COLD IN ONE DAY
Take laxative Bromo Qmnins Tablets. All
druggists refurd money II it fails to cure
z. ". Graves Signature Is ON each bon. 80
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-13

GENERAL DOMESTIC.
Mrs Nancy Mitchell died in Fayette, a
short time after her one hundred and third
birthday.
The trial of Fleetwood Gordon. for mur-.
der. at Columbia, will be finished to-day. =
The wedding at New Orleans. of1a man
supposed TO be Lawrence S..Soubani. was
interrupted by woman who claimed to
be his wife.
court at Boston enjoiusi ipressmen from
striking in sympathy with the job COM
positors and forbids the payment of strike
benefits. IL:
Nine teamsters arey ysentaresd to Jail
at New Haven, Conns, for alleged at
tempts to injure the business Of trucking
firms in the course of Ssstpke. -.
A Cincinnati court, in issoing .perman-
ent injunction against striking journey
men plumbers, asserts that the fact that
the union is not Incorporated Is no bar
to such action.
A jury in the Dewey murder case was
secured at Norton, Kas. and the taking
of testimony began.
Business activity is noted in Baltimore
and affairs are beginning to resume their
rormal condition.
A boom for Judge Selden p. Spencer of
St. Louis for the gubernatorial nomina-
ton is started by Republicans attending
annual meeting of Association of Young
Republicans at Kansas City.
President Caldwell of the Central IL
linois Teachers Association advocates a
law compelling all teachers to hold Ger
tificates Of sound health.
Senator Hanna rallied last evening from
a sinking spell, which was thought to
mean his death, and last night took some
nourishment. His physicians say he. has
some chance of recovery.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-02-13
LOCAL AND SUBURBAN.

Memorial services Tor Leo ~ Lew Will
be held at Temple Shaare Emeth to-mor-
row.
Board OF Lady Managers will actively
begin its Worlds Fair work.
Tho lost Forest Park burro was recoE-
niged and reclaimed by its owner. Henry
Smith of the St. Louis Post Office, who
read In The Republic an account of the
donkey's plight.
The army of visiting buyers began to
arrive. filling hotels and crowding the
Washington avenue. wholesale district.
A large delegation from Kentucky is er-
pected to arrive this morning to take part
in the dedication of the State building.
The Council committee will hold 4 pub
lie hearing on the excavation bill.
Mrs. Tillie Lehan. 10 years old, was
buried. She died suddenly and her case
puzzles the County Coroner, who contif1-
ued the inquest.
The Grand Jury issued a subpoena for
Andrew Blong. Police Commissioner, in
connection with reports of gambling
Assistant Circuit Attorney Hancock de-
clares that he will enforce the Sunday
closing law.
Attorney John A. Gernez. who refused
to tell the Grand Jury about policy games.
was subpoenaed to appear Monday.
ST. Louis district Sunday-school work
ers indorse the international lesson sys-
tenn.
The Reverend John Score left the jury
lex and STOPPED a trial at Clayton long
enough to perform the marriage ceremony
for w. r.. Cook and Miss Harriet Mae
Buchanan at Clayton.
George J. Gould. with his wife and fam
lily and a party of friends. arrived in st.
Louis yesterday afternoon on special
train. They will depart to-day for New
Orleans.
The Police Board questioned Detective
head of the gambling squad. re-
garding the games in operation in st.
Louis.
The Democratic City Central Committee
called the primary for March T., and sent
a letter to Congressman Vandiver. allied
with Folk; rehukingl him for offeriugA sug-
gestiOns.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-03-17

come, to further attempts at railroad
combinations or mergers Of nature
to which the antitrust law is appli-
cable under the plain construction of
the court Of last resort. II is quite
impossible that any intelligent person
can now misapprehend the meaning
and scope Of the Sherman act as de-
fined by the court. Neither can there
be any question as to the power of
congress TO establish such regulations
as are prescribed in the law. It's au-
tbority over interstate commerce is
complete, declares the decision. Anotb..
er important point is that in case of
conflict between National and state
laws the former have supremacy, so
that trusts and combinations cannot
shield themselves behind the laws of
the state in which they are incorpor-
sated, as the Northern Securities com
pany sought to do.
Unqnestionable the decision is of
great public Importance. 1t compels
halt in policy which, il it had
been permitted TO prevail, would have
brought about railroad monopoly
that, as suggested by Justice Harlan,
could control rates throughout the
country in defiance OF congress. That
danger has been averted and is not
likely to soon arise again. IL is re-
suit in which the people should feel
profound satisfaction. Omaha Bee.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1904-03-17
The Merger Decision.

The decision OF the supreme court
of the United States, sustaining the
contention of the government in the
case of the Northern Securities CON-
pany is what was very generally ex-
pected. Ii is consistent with the de-
cisions of that tribunal in the Trans
Missouri and joint traffic cases, in SO
far as it reaffirms the view that the
Sherman antitrust law applies to rail-
road corporations and also that all
combinations in restraint of trade,
whether such restraint be reasonable
or unreasonable, is violation of the
law. The decision goes over the same
ground as that of the circuit court,
with which all interested in the case
are familiar, making no important
additions to it, though simplifying in
certain respects in which the lower
tribunal merely suggested the points.
II would seem that the decision must
put an end, at least for some time to