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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
FOR THE THEA.
Germany May Demand Damages from
the Russians.

st. Petersburg, Aug. S.-1.30 p. NJ
In spite of the excitement shown by a
section of the German press, the Ger
man government is acting calmly i'm
considering the sinking of the steamer
Thea and is seemingly convinced that
if any wrong has been done it will be
righted. Germany has contented her
self by asking for an explanation of the
sinking of the ship, but, in the absence
of result in the official inquiry in the
prize court at NladivostOk, Russia is
not yet able to reply.
The German consul at VladivOStOk
confirms the Statement that the Thea
had only 100 tons of coal on board, not
enough to get her to VladivOstok. He
says she was loaded with fish and fish
manure. The captain was given 90
minutes in which to abandon his ship
and the crew lost all their possessions.
Apparently there was less justifica
ton for sinking the Thea than for sink
ing the Knight Commander and if suffi-
cient justification cannot be shown,
Germany doubtless will ask for COM
pensation for the ship, which it is be-
lieved will not resist.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
A VERY FINE POINT
Brought Up by Russa's Calling Coal
and Other Fuel Contraband.

Washington, Aug S.-"Thc recOgni-
ton in principle of the treatment of
coal and other fuel and raw cotton as
absolutely cOntraband of war might
ultimately lead to n total inhibition of
the sale by neutralS to the people of
belligerent states of all Articles which
could finally be converted to military
uses. Such an extension OF the priciple
by treating coal and Oher fuel and raw
cotton as absolutely contraband of
war. simply because they are shipped
by neutral to non-blockaded port
Of n belligerent. would not appear to
be in accord with the reasonable and
lawful rights of a neutral commerce"
This is summary of a declaration
by Secretary Hay on the right of
neutral nations during war. 1t was en-
bodied in n circular to American am
bassadors to Europe which was issued
from the state department June 10, last.
but for some reason was withheld from
the public, although certain shippers
who inquired at the department after
their right We're supplied with copies.
The circular is based on a declaration
by the Russian government that coal,
naphtha. alcohol and other fuel have
been declared contraband.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09

ago. They suffered much hardship on
the trip over from lack of food and
water
The Russian who voiced the fore
going opinion occupies an important
semi official position at Port Arthur
and his views are regarded as valuable.
He says that while the japanese con-
stantly receive reinfOrcementS, every
Russian casualty decreases the deten-
sive efficiency of the garrison, as the
russians cannot be reinforced. Cen
Stoessel, communicative hief at Port
Arthur, is compelled to husband his
ammunition. He can manufacture
shells, but it is impossible to make
proper explosives. The necessity of
protecting the men for the final stand
explains the retreat of the Russians
from the strong outpost position where
heir losses We're far less serious than
those sustained by the assailants.
According to this Russian, Gen
StOeSsel is in daily communication
with Gen. kuropatkin. The three days
fighting of last week was chiefly with
artillery.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09

anese right. meaning that possibly that
the Japanese are following the Rus
sian retirement. In connection with the
death of Lieut.. Gen. Keller, killed by
shrapnel, July 30, while watching the
battle at Yangsee pass from a battery
position above MaoWan, the Chinese
living there say that the Russians
moved into collins from that place with
great ceremony.
Detail reports arriving at headquar-
tiers show that the right wing of the
japanese army had the hardest fighting
during the battle Of last Sunday. A
sensational feature occurred at ChO-
baides pass, 10 miles from the Mo Tien
pass. A brigade constituting a center
column race with two Russian regi-
ments for the position of the summit
commanding the Russian flank. The
japanese fired as they assembled, dis
lodging the Russians from the rocks
and killing or wounding 1000 in a very
few minutes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09

mcnt'G objection to the seizure of the
Malacca was based entirely on the Brit
ish contention that ships issuing from
the Black Sea under the commercial
lag of Russia We're incompetent to
transport themselves into cruisers.
I'VE demonstrated, therefore, very
strongly with the Russian government
and they showed Il desire to meet us"
continued Mr.. Balfour. This is an en-
tirely rev issue. 1t is the first time any
such incident has occurred since the
treaty of Paris or the treaty of Lon
don on which our objection is based,
have come into existence. If the Rus
sian government was right in its con-
tention the. Captors of the Malacca
would have had the right to take her
to a Russian port and before a prize
court. If we We're right there was no
justification for her seizure. Our OBJ
ject was to prevent this new incident
developing into one which would cause
a great strain between the two coun-
tries--a condition of strain which might
very easily. in by opinion, have de-
vcloped further.
THE actual arrangement reached
was therefore in the nature of COM
promise. The Russian government gave
up the idea Of taking the Malacca to
a Russian port and examining her car
60 or trying her before a prize court.
We on the other hand, agreed that she
should be taken to Il neutral port and
after n purely formal examination of
her cargo, to be then and there re-
leased. 1t was also arranged that the
two volunteer fleet steamers the st.
Petersburg and Smolensk) We're no
longer to act as cruisers.
"The whole of our contention was
thus, / think. granted, and | confess
I have not the smallest feeling of regret
that we did our best to meet the Rus
sian government, who on their side
made no impracticable suggestion in
the matter The government has not
admitted the right to capture by allow
ing an examination Of the Malacca.
"Regarding the Knight Commander,
she was sunk on the ground that it was
extremely difficult to bring her into port
and because III the opinion of the Rus
sian officers she was carrying contra
band. We adhere 70 our opinion that
these circumstances, whether true or
not, afford no justification for sinking
4 neutral ship. We have not abandoned
our positin in the smallest degree"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
TERRIFIC FIGHTING.
Russians and Japs Had Most Terrific
Battle Of War.

Lao Yang, Aug. S.-A correspondent
Of The Associated Press. who WAS
present with the Third battery
throughout the fighting at Simon Cheng
on July 81. says a japanese battery in
an early morning battle forced two of
the Russian center companies to retire
but the heavy artillery fire Of the Rus
sians, together with a terrific cross fire
from the Irkutsk and Yenisei battalions
prevented the enemy from occupying
the vacated positions.
The japanese with several columns
again tried to force the Russian center
Mt 10 o'clock but the Russian batteries
drove them back in confusion.
At noon the Kosloff battalion attack
ed the Japanese positions in the hills
on the Russian left under cover of
heavy fire from the Third and Fifth
batteries. The Japanese met the attack
with shrapnell but the Russian artil-
lery temporarily silenced the japanese
fire and enabled the koSlOff battalion
to carry the position. The Japanese
r-in-chief's HEADQUARTERS flag
appeared on the left but the japanese
were driven hack by the fierce fire Of
the Third battery and the Savitsky bat
terry, the commander Of which received
n message OF thanks for his services.
In the meantime the KOslOff lost 80
Per cent. of its men and called for re-
Inducements which We're sent from the
Irkutsk and Yenesei battries who
fought their way to the support of their
comrades over road which the
soldiers say, was literally paved with
japanese corpses. The Fifth battery
then became an object of interest. A
battery of heavy caliber Japanese guns
was brought up from the rear and sus-
tanned an unequal action for sometime
but lost two-thirds Of its men. These
We're left on the position. useless.
The Russians managed to disable
four other Japanese guns in the course
of the day.
The Voronegh battalion was thrown
against the japanese position In the af.
ternoOn and got within 20-yard range,
under n fierce fire and then took the
baycnet and carried the Japanese po-
sition but Host half Of its men and was
surrounded and forced to retire. Later
in the afternoon the remnants Of the
same battery ambushed and almost
wiped out a whole Japanese battalion
The japanese made a final attempt to
break through the Russian line at I
o'clock in the evening but We're re-
pulsed and the Russians held their po-
tired on Hal Cheng.
The Red Cross worked bravely all
day under fire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
Amusement Matters.

ut is an i'll wind that blows nopody
good" says the old adage, and suen
was the case, Monday evening, with '"'
theaters in the city. The shower Oh ".
early evening made a trip to Casca -.
park seem a little too strenuous J"
most folks, so they patronized the 'sas
McAuliffe Co. at the City Opera nou's,
If the night had been pleasant VI.
might not have been so, but as W.
the indoor show won out. The compan,
is a good one and the audience, Moh. .ss
evening, was greatly pleased WIN I'm I'm
performance. This evening, the
will he "Shamus O'Brien."
The Alabama Troubadours VIII '. ~
the Central Maine Park, this eVe'n ~,
The company is fine one ana Il . v
60 once you'll have to go again. So
is the nature of the show.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
Of the Capture Of Port
Arthur by laps
AGAIN Throws St. Petersburg
Into State Of Excitement.
No Confirmation Of Report, but Alarm
IL jntense-Recent Naval Conflicts
Cost Japs Three vessels-Their Land
Forces Closing In.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 8.-The city Is
full OF wild rumors that Port Arthur
has fallen, due to reports from Che Foo
Of another assault, in which the 1ort
ress was taken by the combined lana
and sea forces, though the japanese
lost three warships, including the pro-
tected cruisers Chiyoda and ltsuk-
shima There is not the slightest con-
frmatiOn Of the rumors 1t Is believer
that the Japanese are still unable 10
capture the outer works, much less the
fortress itself.
st. Petersburg, Aug. 8.-Emperor
Nicholas has received the following
dispatch from VicerOy Alexieff. dated
Of Mukden, Aug. Z: "Telegrams re-
ceived. today from Port Arthur and
from the commander Of the squadron
CRear Admiral WithofD stating that
the cruisers Bayan. Askold, Pallada
and Novik and some gunboats steamed
out Of the harbor, July 26. for the pur-
pose of bombarding the enemy's posi-
ton. They were attacked by the Jap
anese battleship Chinyen, the protected
cruisers Chiyoda, Ituskushma and
Matsushima and two second-class
cruisers with 80 torpedo boats.
An 8-inch shell from the Bayan burst
in the stern of the Ituskushima placing
II out OF action. ThereupOn all the Jap
anese ships steered for the open sea
and at the same time. the Chiyoda was
damaged by a Russian mine. AS the
Chiyoda was sinking by the head she
steered towards Talon bay. shot
from battery % also damaged Japan
csc gunboat. which was sighted.
"On July q. in view Of the japanese
having taken the general offensive
against our land positions, the Bayan,
Captain ReitZenstein. the battleship
Retvisan, the Pallada and NOvik. the
coast defence ships Crominshchi and
Otvashni the gun boat Giliak and II
torpedo boats. under the command Of
Rear Admiral Leschingsky We're or
dered to support our right flank at the
demand of Lieut.. Gen. StOessel (com-
mander Of the military forces at Port
Arthur"
"Our ships preceded by mine destroy
ers steamed toward Lungantan. from
where they bombarded the japanese
positions until 3 o'clock in the after
noon.
ION their return. which they effected
with the same precautions, q mine ex-
plOded underneath one of the dredgers.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
SURPRISE EXPRESSED
That Japs Had Not Sooner Landed
Force at Louisa Bay.

st. Petersburg, Aug. S.--The report
that the Japanese are landing trops in
Lohisa bay (about nine miles north
west of Port Arthur evokes no SUR
prise ut the war office. The officials
there are astonished that the Japanese
had neglected to DO so at the outset of
the siege Of Port Arthur. This enables
the bcsicgers to surround the outer de-
fences and feel ont the weakest point
and drive home an attack where least
expected.
The war Office does not confirm the
che Foo report of an attack on Port
Arthur. Aug. 5, and believes the tele-
gram refers to the assault Of July &c,
% and -.
a private telegram from Che Foo. be-
lieved to be the Russian consul there,
reports the loss of the japanese pro-
tected cruisers Chiyods and Itsukushi-
ma by the explosion of mines off Port
Arthur.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
UP LAO RIVER.
Sailing of a Strong Japanese Naval
Force.

New Chwang. Aug. S.-A strong Jap
aEese naval force composed of gunboats
and torpedo boats. proceeded up the
Lao river, Saturday. The shallow
draft of these vessels enables them to
ascend the river for 100 miles. They are
to intercept the Russian retreat to the
westward The Russians again have
been outfianked and compelled to re-
tire.
The American consul general here,
Mr.. Miller, has given an official dinner
to the consular body and the members
of the Japanese administration at
which Gen. Fukushima was the guest
of honor. A large commissariat column
leaves here every day.
People are not allowed to leave the
foreign settlement and the censorship
imposed by the Japanese is most rigid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
SCUTTLED BY CREW.,
That's How Russian Gunboat Sivouch
Met Disaster.

New Chwang. Aug. S.-A Japanese
gunboat which has returned here from
a trip up the river, reports that she
fired n few shots at the sunken Rus
sian gunboat Sivouch, which. it is stat
ed. was scuttled by her crew and not
blown up. as previously reported. The
Russians destroyed their stores before
leaving for Hal Cheng. either owing to
being in a hurry or on account of de-
fective transport.
All is quiet mere and business is fair
ly brisk considering circumstances
Everybody apparently is well content
ed with the Japanese occupation. while
regretting the severance of personal
friendships formed with the Russian
officers.
The japanese restrictions regarding
the bounds of settlement are rigidly
enforced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
NO GOOD EXCUSE
Says Premier BaIfour for Seizure Of
Knight Commander by Russians.

London, Aug. SIN the House of
Commons, today, Premier Balfour, re-
plying to question on the subject said
the British government adhered to it's
contention that there was no adequate
justification for the seiZing of the
British steamer Knight Commander by
the Nladivostok squadron.
The premier made general state
ment of the governments views on the
Malacca and Knight Commander Incl
dents. lie pointed out that the govern
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09

DR.. w. E. kershner of Oakland, has
opened an Office on Main street over
the store of the Simpson Drug Co. Dr.
Kershner was recently offered the po-
Sition of instructor in the Baltimore
Medical College, of which he is a grad
nate. but has decided not to accept the
offer and will practice in this city and
Oakland.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
In the FeIice Court.

There was considerable pus'n. md
the municipal court after SATURDAY an an
Sunday, and the session, MONDAY ' ordI.
ing was rather interesting. -Four Nd
nary DRINKS and four others W. IN for
made drunkenness the foundation M n
a little scrap occupied the do - dau
DRINKS were committed for ~ md
each in default of payment o. ~ 1o,rth,
costs. one other paid, and the - au-
with an air Of injured in, ,. ia and
pealed. The scrappers 2"
were discharged. 100
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
MENACES MUkDEN.
Troops Under Gen. kuroki Near That
City.

Berlin, Aug. S-The Tageblatt prints
the following dispatch:
Lilac Yang, Aug. 1.-The western
Russian forces north of Hea Cheng
suffered a heavy attack, Sunday. Many
wounded Russians are here.
There is rumor current that Gen.
Kuropatkin is threatening Mukden
from the northeast.
Viccroy Alexieff and Gen. Kuropat-
kin We're, Saturday, in Lao Yang"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
THE STEAMER cALCHAs
Arrives at vIadivostok in Charge OF
Russian Prize Crew.

Vladivostok, Aug. Sill A. M.-The
British steamer Calchas from Tacoma
for japanese ports which was arrested
by the Vladivostok squadron 30 miles
north Of Toxic bay during the recent
cruise off the Pacific coast Of Japan.
arrived here. this afternoon. in charge
of prize crew. She was a week over
due, having been detained by fogs. The
Calchas is the last vessel Captured nv
Admiral Jessens cruisers.
The papers Of the Calchas showed
she was carrying $40 tons of flour n;na
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
WITHOUT MISHAP.
ARRIVAL OF steamer City Of RockIand
at Boston.

Boston, Aug. S.-The damaged
steamer City of Rockland. under tow
from Rockland for East Boston for re.
pairs. reached this harbor at about 9
o'clock. having made the trip without
mishap. She will be thoroughly over
hauled at the McKie yards at East
Boston. where she was built.
The steamer was seriously d,magea
by running on ledge in Penobscot
pay July 70, and narrowly escaped
sinking, with 400 persons on hoard
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
COUNCIL OF WAR
Held, Yesterday, at Peterhof Palace at
St. Petersburg.

ST. Petersburg. Aug. S.-5.35 P. M
An important conference on the mill
tary situation was held at the Peter
hof palace today. The ministers OF
war and marine, the Grand Duke
Alexis, the high admiral, Gen. Cote,
one of Gen. Kuropatkin's aides de
camp, who had just arrived from the
front with personal dispatches for His
Majesty. and others were present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09

L. d. Harris of Augusta, formerly
with the Clukey & Libby Co, was cali
ing on friends in the city, Monday on
his way to Moosehead lake, where ne
vii remain for two months for the ben
eft of his health. Mr.. Harris will pass
most Of his vacation at Lily bay and
will act as clerk in the Lily Bay house
for a part of the time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
PORT ARTHUR BATTLE.
Occurred at Least Seven Miles from
Fortress.

St Petersburg, Aug. S.-A dispatch
from Mukden dated, Aug. s. says the
fighting at Port Arthur from July 2G. to
July rs, occurred at least seven miles
from the fortress and that not all the
guns Of the batteries facing the island
were engaged.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
WAR is HELL!"
10000 Sick and Wounded at Port Ar
thur-Japs' Aid Asked.

London. Aug. 9.-According to the
correspondent of the Morning Post at
Shanghai, it is reported there that there
are 10000 sick and wounded persons at
Port Arthur and that the Russians are
negotiating with the Japanese to send
the hospital ship Mongolia away full
of sick.
1t is reported, the correspondent says,
that Lieut.. Gen. Stoessel. in command
of the military force at Port Arthur,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
REYES is PRESIDENT,
Makeup Of CoIumbia's Cabinet-AII Is
Quiet.

Bogota, Colombia, Sunday, Aug. T.
delayed in transmission).-G RAJ
fael Reyes assumed Office, today, as
President of Colombia, succeeding
Senior Muroquin. The cabinet is as fol-
lows:
Secretary of state, Bonifacio VeleZ:
secretary of war, Diego Castro; secre-
tary of finance. Jorge Holguin; secre-
tary of treasury, Lucas CabaIIero: Sec
rotary of public instruction, Carlos
Curevo; secretary Of foreign affairs,
Enrique COrtes.
Complete calm prevails here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09

The Breeders meeting is bringing
few grafters to the city. A few OF tne
slippery gentlemen We're noticed about
the streets, Monday evening, but inc
officers were put wise" to them anu
they have been under surveillance
They are not the very desperate Kihu
only slippery, so there isn't much to Dc
feared from them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
RETREATING NoRTHWARD,
Troops Of the Mikado Pursue the Flee
ing Russians.

Gen. Kuroki's Headquarters in the
Field. via Fusan. Aug. THE Russian
force in front of Gen. Kuroki's army is
reported as retreating northward. A
part of it has encamped at Anping, u
miles from Lao Yang. Guns were
heard. Sunday morning, on the Jap
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09

has committed suicide and that panic
prevails at Port Arthur.
Marquis Oyama, communicating chief
of the japanese forces in ManChuria,
has proceeded north and expects to at
tack Lao Yang, Aug. 20.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09

The work Of the street department on
Western avenue has made vast i'm
provement in the roadway, and 1t Is
greatly appreciated by the people who
have to drive on that thoroughfare.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
BEFORE TWO MONTHS.
Educated Russian Says Port Arthur
Will Fall.

Che Foo. Aug. 6.-5 P. M.-Port Ar
thus certainly will fall inside Of one or
two months. depending how fast the
Japanese move.
This opinion was expressed. Sunday.
by an educated Russian who has just
arrived here from Port Arthur by junk.
He had Is companions but the party
left the Russian stronghold six days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
Sakharoff Reports All Quiet.

st. Petersburg, Aug. S.-Lieut Gen.
Sakharoff reports that up to noon, yes
terday. there had been no change in
the Manchurian army's sphere Of OPP
eratiOnS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09
EIGHT RUSSIAN WARSHIPS
Were in Recent Port Arthur Fight, Two
Being Somewhat DAMAGED.

Che Foo, Aug. So p. MA reliable
authority says that eight Russian war
ships participated in the recent three
days battle at Port Arthur. Since then
the Sevastopol and the Amur have been
rcpaired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09

Word has been received here of the
birth of daughter, Dorothy Helen, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur A. Bassett Of
Manchester, n. H., formerly of this
civ
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09

The Republican caucus for the nomi.
nation of two candidates for represent.
atives will be held in the Armory, at
40 o'clock, this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09

Misses Nellie and Louise Clark left,
Monday morning, for vacation of two
weeks, part of which they will pass
with their mother in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09

1t is to be presumed that the fighting
referred to was the gagement report
cd by Gen. Stoessel to have occurred,
July &c, q and %.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09

tons of cotton, 215 cogs and 125 parts
of machinery, all consigned to Yoko-
hama. The remaining 1900 tons of her
cargo were consigned to Hong Kong.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-08-09

Mrs. L. T. Boothby and Miss Helen
Bassett of Winslow, returned, Monday
from five weeks stay at Northport