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The San Francisco call., 1904-08-22
SURPRISE IN LONDON.
Action of the American Naval Com
mander UncXpected


LONDON, Aug. 22.-The intervention
of the American squadron at Shanghai
in the Japanese operations against the
Russian cruiser Askold created consid-
cradle surprise in official and diplo-
matte circles here. The Japanese lega-
ton was at first inclined to believe
that the report that the United
States torpedo boat destroyer Chaun-
cey steamed into position
between the Japanese torpedo boat
and the Russian cruiser was a
Shanghai fake" as it had understood
that the American Government would
NOT object to offensive action against
Russian warships in case of their fail
ure to observe Chinese neutrality. An
official of the legation said:
If the report is not untrue the
American commander must have had
good reason for his action, such as the
protection of American interests, which
would have been endangered by flying
Shells
Japan has been very reluctant to
send ships into the. harbor, for she rec
ognized the international character of
Shanghai. The laws of neutrality de-
manded that China should order the
Askold and the Grozovoi to dismantle
or leave port and, China having given
the order and the Russian ships hav-
ing refused, it was then incumbent for
Japan to act, thereby protecting Chi
nese neutrality and at the same time
exerting her rights as a belligeTent. 1t
would never have done to permit Rus
sian ships to remain in Chinese port,
deliberately and avowedly violating
the neutrality of the country.
Whatever reason actuated the Amer
lean commander, If he really did as is
reported, it is certain that no complica-
tions will follow"
1t is believed at the Japanese 1ega-
ton that If the American commander
intervened to preserve Chinese neu-
trality the American Government will
take measures to enforce it.
The Foreign Office asserted at the
time of the arrival of the Askold and
Grozovoi at Shanghai that 1t was not
the business of Great Britain to inter
fere, but that 1t was China's duty to
observe strict neutrality, and it has
gone so far as to urge her to adopt
this policy. In the opinion of British
ofnc1als, II the Russian ships fail to
dismantle they must take the conse-
quences. At the same time innOcentS
cannot be permitted to suffer results
OF mfsdirected fire in case of a battle,
and 1t is said that the British Con-
sui General probably will be instruct
ed to support the American Consul
General in urgent representations to
the Taotai that he shall take measures
to compel respect for China's neutrality
to compel respect for Chinas neu-
trality.
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VAIN SACRIFICE OF SHIPS.
Vladivostok Squadron Sought to Aid
Escape OF Port Arthur Ships.

Escape of Port Arthur Ships.
VLADIVOSTOK, Aug. 21.-Addition-
al details of the fight off the Tsu ISL
and between the Russian VIadivostok
squadron and Vice Admiral Kamimu-
ra's vessels are supplied by the corre-
spondent of the Associated Press.
The cruisers Rossia and Gromoboi,
two OF the survivors of our brave
squadron, are again in this harbor
after the most desperate battle of mod
ern naval warfare says he. Half of
the officers and 40 per cent of the men
were killed or wounded in the unequal
night. The gallant Rurik was lost and
the Rossia and Gromoboi became al
most helpless cripples, but there is
grim satisfaction in knowing that they
carried out their ordersy fighting so as
to weaken Admiral Kamirnuras SQUAD
ron, with the. object of allowing the
Port Arthur squadron to force the
passage. of the Korean Straits, which
mad hitherto been impassable.'
The correspondent mentions many
details of the battle which have al
ready been covered in the press dis
patches and says there are others into
which, for reasons which are obvious.
he cannot enter. He says the sole pur-
pose of the Vladivostok squadron was
to draw off Admiral Kamimura so as
to clear the passage of the Korean
Gulf for Admiral Withoeft, whose YES
sells, it was presumed. had been dam
aged and weakened in their fight with
Vice Admiral Togo.
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ARE CLEARED FOR ACTION.
American Warships Have Steam Up
and Gun Sights in Position.


SHANGHAI, Aug. pa long meet
ing of the consular body was held to-
day for the purpose of discussing the
case of the Russian cruiser Askold and
the destroyer Grozovoi, which put into
this port on August u.
No decision was reached but it is be-
lieYed that the final action will be the
same as that taken in the case of the
Russian gunboat Mandjur, which put
into this port and which was compelled
to dismantle on March 81. The con-
sular body will meet again this after
noon.
The Japanese torpedo-boat destroyer
which entered the harbor yesterday
has left the harbor with dispatches for
the fleet.
The Taotai has. by order of the Wal
Wou-Pon (A1inistry of Foreign Affairs),
again taken a hand in the affair and
has issued aUnthsr extension of time
to the Russian vessels, which have
been ordered now to leave at noon on
Tuesday. At low tides the Askold
could not get over the bar this week
Therefore repairs must cease
The American men of war in the
harbor while retaining the outward
appearance of inaction. have for some
days been practically cleared for ac-
ton, with gun sights in position and
steam up.
Rear Admiral Stirling is determined
that the Japanese shall not interfere
with the Russian vessels. He has, it
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NO ORDERS TO STIRLING.
American Admiral Is Acting on His
Own Discretion.

Onh OLSCECllOIls
WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. 21.-
Press dispatches from Shanghai stating
that the United States torpedo boat de-
stroyer Chauncey had placed itself be-
tween the Russian cruiser Askold and
japanese destroyer which came into
the harbor cleared for action arouse
the greatest interest here. No official
advices have been received here, how
ever, rgarding this or the consular
meeting supposed to have been called
by Goodnow, the American Consul
General, to consider the situation Gre
ated by the inability of the Chinese
authorities to compel the Russian war
ships either to disarm or to leave the
harbor.
The fact that the Standard Oil Com
pany has called upon Goodnow to pro-
tect its interests is regarded as most
significant. 1t indicates that this COM
pany fears the inability of the Chinese
authorities. 1t is expected that an ap-
plication Will be received by the State
Department tomorrow from the Stand
ard Oil Company for the protection of
its interests if the reports from Shang-
hal are true.
The report that the Chauncey inter-
posed itself between the Japanese de-
stroyer and the Askold is taken as an
indication that Rear Admiral Stirling,
commanding the American fleet in
Asiatic waters, is prepared to oppose
any violation of the neutrality of
Shanghai, which has so lon@mheen re-
garded as an international port that
the Japanese did not attack it or at
tempt to attack it in the war with
China ten years ago. 1t is, however
stated here that no instructions have
been sent to Rear Admiral Stirling,
but that he is left to employ his own
discretion.
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LEAVES THE BEsIEGED CITY.
American Naval Attache McCuIly
Comes Out of Port Arthur.


Comes Out of Port Arthur.
TIENTSIN, Aug. Lieutenant
Newton \. McCully, U. S. N, who has
been observing the operations at Port
Arthur for his Government, has ar
rived here. He left Port Arthur on
junk on August IA and came via
Shanhaikwan. The lieutenant acted
as an escort for three French women
from Port Arthur. He left here this
morning for Vladivostok, via Sing
mingting.
TSINGCHOU, Aug. 21. - Major
Hoffman, the German military attache
at Port Arthur, who left the Russian
fortress upon the order of the Ger
man Emperor, arrived here yesterday
on the Japanese cruiser Yaeyama.
Major Hoffman left on the 18th.
having obtained permission from the
Russian and Japanese authorities.
When ten miles out from Port Arthur
csc torpedo-boat number 49, which
subsequently put him on board the
Yaeyama. On the morning of the
18th the major called upon the COM
mander of the japanese cruiser Mis-
shin. Admiral Togo is on board the
battleship Mikasa. He is in good
health. The Yaeyama was ordered to
take Major Hoffman to Tsingchou.
His baggage, including his papers,
was left by mistake on board the Junk
upon which the German officer left
Port Arthur. This junk is expected
to reach Chefu soon.
Major Hoffman says the Japanese
treated him with every courtesy.
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order them to leave the harbor.
TAOTAI is .POWERLESS

The Taotai has notified Ameri-
can Consul General GoodnoW,
who is dean of the Consular body,
that China cannot protect the for
eign settlements. He contends
that Russia ignores the orders
issued by China and that China
has no means of making her obey
them.
The Askold is docked adjacent
to the warehouses here of the
Standard Oil Company, which are
valued at more than ST, 900, 900.
The Standard Oil Company has
demanded protection for its prop
erty from Consul Goodnow.
The dock where the Askold lies
is owned by British interests. On
one side of this dock is German
and Dutch property and on the
other side American property.
There are eight American, one
German, two British and four
French warships here.
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NO ALARM AT CHEFU.
Neutrality OF the Port Not Believed
to Be Imperiled.

CHEFU, Aug. 21.-With the ex-
ception of Chinese vessels, the United
States cruiser Cincinnati and the
United States gunboat Frolic are the
only warships at present in this port.
They are ready to send men on shore
at a moments notice should occasion
arise. The fear of trouble, however,
is remote. There is some fear that the
local japanese may clash with the
Russian sailors from the torpedo-boat
destroyer Ryeshitelni. who are now
al the Russian Consulate.
The foreign Consuls and others in
authority were interviewed to-day on
the question of possible trouble and
all united in saying that nothing had
occurred so far to give reason to ex-
pect clash. The situation is tran
quill
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distinguished themselves: General
Kondratonko, Colonel Irmann. Lieu
tenant Colonel Yelchino and Captain
Andrieff.
This morning a representative of
the japanese army, Major Yamaoka,
presented himself at our advanced
post with a letter signed by General
Nogi and Admiral Togo demanding
the surrender of the fortress. The
proposal was, of course, rejected.
Il have the happiness to report that
the troops are in excellent condition
and that they fight heroicallly."
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GARRIsoN's CHIEF REPORTS.
Brave StoesseI Tells His Emperor OF
the Foes RenuISe.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. 21.-Em-
peror Nicholas has received the fol-
lowing message from Lieutenant Gen
eral Stoessel. commander of the mill
tary forces at Port Arthur. dated
August 16:
The Japanese made a two days
attack on our position on the Uglo-
vaia Mountains, near Louisa Bay. All
their attacks were reDulsed. The
Uglovaia, Visokaia and Divisionaia
mountains remain in our hands. The
enemy's losses were very great.
The following officers particularly
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Mormon COLONY Wants RaiIroad.

SALT LAKE. Utah. Aug. 21.-The
Mormon colony in Alberta, Canada, ac-
cording to the Tribune, is holding out
inducements to the officials of the new
Grand Trunk Pacific Railroad to have
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During the last few years hundreds of
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tie in Canada
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TAPS SOUNDED
FOR PROMINENT
MILITARY MAN

SACRAMENTO, Aug. Colonel
Newton S. Bangham, assistant ad-
1utant general of the National Guard
of California, died here to-day The re-
mains Will be taken to Pasadena for
burial. Colonel Bangham was one of
the most popular officers of the
National Guard and was considered an
authority on military matters. He was
a native of Michigan, aged 81 years-
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-22
LIGHTNING HITS STEEPLE
OF MORMON TABERNACLE

SALT LAKE, Utah, Aug. 21.-During
a storm at Panguitch. in Southern
Utah, lightning struck the steeple of
the Mormon tabernacle, and. follow
ing the roof downward and coming in
at a window, struck NJ. ]. Burgess, kill
ing him. At the moment Of his death
Burgess was putting down the window
to shut out the rain.
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RESPITE FOR sLAV FOX.
japanese Not to Attack Kuropatkin'
Position at IiaoYang.

Posltlon at IAaoyang.
MUKDEN. Aug. 21.-The belief is IN
creasing here that the japanese do not
intend to make a direct attack on Gen
eral Kuropatkin's position at Liaoyang.
The movements Of the japanese and
other Information indicate that they
Will try rather to force an engagement
in the vicinity of Mukden
Fhe rains have not damaged. the rail-
way, but have destroyed a number of
bridges.
A small fight occurred on August 1g
on the Molten Pass road seven miles
east Of Liaoyang, but its results were
unimportant.
As the rains have rendered the lower
grounds impossible, the main Japanese
army has fallen back to the hills.
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Governor Peabody Hastens Back to
Denver.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Aug.
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$50 tonight for Denver from Canon
City, He said:
Il am returning to Denver a day
earlier than 1 expected in order to be
ready to control the Cripple Creek
situation if necessary"
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-22
Pioneer Woman Is Dead.

SANTA ROSA, Aug. 21.-After a
lingering illness of many months dur
alton, Mrs. R. A. Petray passed away
Saturday morning at her home near
Healdsburg. She was one of the old
est pioneers of Sonoma County and
highly respected woman. For many
years she had made her home on a
pretty ranch near Healdsburg. She
is survived by four sons and two
daughters.
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Japanese Squadron Sighted.

CHEFU, Aug. %, 10 a. ma launch
which arrived to-day from Feihaiwei
reports having seen yesterday four
Japanese battleships and two cruisers,
including the Kasaga, going in a north
erly direction from Weihaiwei. The
squadron was apparently headed for
Port Arthur
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is reported, offered to escort the Askold
and Grozovoi bevond the three mile
limit.
The Japanese torpedo-boa destroyer
IS expected to return to the harbor to-
night.
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France win Observe Neutrality.

PARIS. Aug. 21.-The Foreign Of
fee confirms the report of the arrival
Of the Russian cruiser Diana al
Saigon, French Indo-China. France
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Russian Cruiser, Vanquished in an
UneqnaI Battle, Is BeaChed
by Her Grew.

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il is not expected that any difficulties
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American Officer
Is Enforcing
Neutrality.
Shang nghai Harbor
Safeguarded
by Stirling.
Continued From Page 1, Column Z.

Continued From Page 1, Column Z.
The Van Buren press., 1904-05-21
Ais Well That Ends Well.

A recent dispatch from Fort Smith
says; S. Settle and Mrs. S. Z.
Settle were married here The
wedding is the sequence Of. a 70
nance with an Enoch Arden iinge to
IT, Between three and four years ago
the couple. with their five children,
lived in Caruthersvlle, Mo. Mr.. Set.
tie is portrait painter and left home
on one Of his business trips. Days and
months passed and no letter was re
received by the wife that her husband
was dead. She says that she was fur.
nished the information by those who
claimed to have been at his funeral.
After the customary period of mourn
ing during which she had struggle
to make a living for herself and child
ren, had passed, she was courted and
won by resident OF Hayti, Mo, and
was living happily with him when a
brother of her first husband, who re
sided in Hayti, received a letter from
]. S. Settle and in 1t he made men
tion of the fact that he had heard
that his wife was dead and asked con
cerning the disposition of the child.
ren. The brother showed 1t to the
second husband Of the woman and II
was determined to show her the let.
ter and let her choose her future
course. The letter was placed in her
hands, and as soon as she saw the
handwriting she gave way to violent
grief and was unable to read IL, and
ii was read for her by the husband,
who asked her whether she would re-
main with him or go back TO John
Her love for her first husband proved
the strongest and she decided to re.
turn to him, her second husband max
ing no objection when she applied for
divorce.
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To Petition Governor.

A committee was appointed at the
recent annual meeting Of the State
Pharmacist Association to prepare a
bill and present to the next state leg
islature or petition sne governor TO
instruct the board of trustees Of the
state university at Fayetteville to add
to the experimental station a depart,
ment for the propagation and growing
of medicinal plants that are indigo
nous to this state, especially ginseng
and golden seal. In his annual ad.
dress, President King referred TO the
above subject as follows: "Our stock
Of these valuable plants is being fast
exhausted. This sta.a spends thouG-
ands of dollars each year teaching
young men how TO raise farm and
food products, and think II only jus.
tiCe to the medical and drug profes-
sions that we have a share of this eX.
perimental work. The market price
Of ginseng is 81 per pound for the
green root and golden seal Is now
worth 81 a pound for the dried root
These prices will well pay for the
trial, and if the state can demonstrate
that the cultivation of these two
plants is a success, then many of the
poor hills of this state can be utilized
in cultivation President King con.
cluded his address with an appeal to
the pharmacists to refuse the sale of
cocaine or similar drugs to any one,
except when compounded into a pre-.
scription Of some reputable physician.
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pital has teen located in a wood near
the military camp around the station.
AT 81. PErERsBI RG.
Absence of Authentic News sets the
stnG OFFICERS 90 Specializing.

St. Petersburg, May 1S.-The proba-
bility that there will be no further
communication with Port Arthur, thus
preventing Vice Admiral Skrydloh
from assuming command of the Rus
sian squadron there, has led TO the
suggestion that Skrydloff return from
the far east and hoist his flag as com
mander Of the Baltic squadron, which
is destined for the far east. Whatever
Skrydlofs future plans may be, the
admiralty says he will certainly pro-
coed 10 Vladivostok and inspect the
squadron there. The report that Nldd-
iyostock is blockaded is denied at the
admiralty kilograms received from
Rear-Admiral Jessen do not refer to
the presence of single japanese ship
II is said that the Russians would not
have the slightest objection to a block
ade of VladiyoStok, since it would tie
up a japanese squadron without caus-
ing inconvenience, it being Admiral
Skrydloffs plan not to risk either OF
the Russian squadrons until the Baltic
squadron reaches the Pacific.
No official dispatches were given out
on account Of the delay occas.oned by
the emperor's journey. His majesty
has arrived at KharkOff, whittier all
dispatches have been transmitted.
In the absence Of advices, the gen.
eral staff is continuing its speculation
based on the latest reports of the ap-
pearance of considerable bodies Of the
enemy in the northwest section or
Manchuria. The opinion prevails that
this is an indication of the intention
of the japanese to make an attempt to
stop Gen. Kuropatkin's retreat north
ward, while the main japanese force is
hurled against Lao Yang and Mukden,
It is believed here that the japanese