The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1904-02-19
Decisive Land Battle Expected Occur In Korea Almost ANY
Tme-Japanese Occupation Of Aasampho Is Considered
Brilliant Stroke
Russians Fire Upon British Steamer Port Arthur Ru After
ward Apoloefze-Two Hundred Russians Were Killed
In the Battle at Chemvlpo.

Will be over in July. Those British Of
;nc1als who are cognizant of the ex-
'traordipary thoroughness with which
japan prepared for the war are in
clined to share the Japanese view re.
garding the duration of the Struggle.
Looks Bad for Russia.
A dispatch from Pekin says:
"Ohcials, military men and dip1o.
mats here are of the opinion that
'Russia's position is almost hopeless.
They say that the tides of diplomacy
and war steadily are flowing against
; her. and that she may decide more
easily than any one can foresee to
seek a pacific issue out of her
troubles. Japan appears to be mis-
tress of the sea in every critical quar-
ter, and she is landing troops in
Gorea without let or hindrance. These
forces promptly are being followed
by large quantities Of war material,
provisions and medical stores. There
is no doubt that the Japanese will be
able to land force in Manchuria the
moment they decide that strategically
it is prudent to begin land operations
against port Arthur.
Japanese Vessel Is Sunk.
Baron Hayashi, the Japanese min
lister here, has received a dispatch
from Toxic announcing that on Feb.
IL two Japanese merchant steamers,
the Nakanoura Maru and Zensho
Maru, while on their way from SAX
alta to Otaru Con the Island of Hok-
kaido( were surrounded and shelled
by four Russian warships, presumably
the Vladivostok squadron, off the
coast of Herunshi (Okushiri). The
Nakanoura Maru was sunk, but the
safely at Fukuyama.
Russians Try to Enthuse.
Hardin, Manchuria, Feb. 10. - The
announcement of the mobilization of
Russian troops has been received by
the population Of this town with en-
thusiasm and there is tranquility and
confidence in the power of Russia.
The Japanese have left the town.
Heavy Firing Heard at Sea.
Tien-tsin, Feb. 13.-It is reported
from -Wang-Tao (about $50 miles
northeast of here) that heavy firing
has been heard at sea and it Is in
ferred that another engagement has
taken place.
Carry No contraband Of War.
Vancouver, B. c., Feb. 10. - The
British war Office yesterday notified
the Canadian. Pacific that no contra
band of war must be carried by the
naval reserve steamers to Japan. Sew
eral hundred tons Of barley for Japan,
which had already been placed aboard
the steamer Empress Of China, was
taken off Immediately and the vessel
will sail with very light cargo.
Russian Students Called Home.
| Berlin, Feb. 13.-The Russian stu
dents attending the technical institute
at Carlsruhe who are subject to mill
tary duty have received order to re-
turn home and join the colors.
Fermany Might Butt In.
London, Feb. 10. = The st. Peters
burg correspondent of the Daily Tele-
graph claims unimpeachable authori-
ty to declare that in the event of
Russia being defeated in the Far East,
Germany will make diversion In her
favor likely to have far-reaching re-
suits.
England Warns Retired Officers.
London, Feb. 13.@The Daily Tele-
graph this morning says the British
admiralty has sent letters of warning
to all retired naval officers who are
eligible for service.
Keep China Out OF Trouble.
Washington, Feb. 13.-"To Russia
and Japan, the Washington govern.
ment suggests the propriety of linn
iting hostilities within as small an
area as possible, and Of respecting the
neutrality and administrative entity
Of China, that China may be free from
disturbances and foreign interests
there from menace"
This the Associated Press is en-
note addressed by Secretary Hay on
Feb. 10 to the ST. Petersburg and
Toxic governments. On Feb. 8. IN q
note to Germany, Great Britain and
France, Mr.. Hay invited these pow
ers concurrently to address Russia
and Japan with the same suggestion,
and on Feb. II this invitation was ex-
tended to Italy, Austria Hungary, the
Netherlands, Denmark, Spain and
Belgium.
Germany was the first to respond
with a prompt acceptance Of the in
vitation and the promise that she i'm.
mediately would n
E Address the TWO combatants.
Great Britain was heard from next,
expressing adherence to the princi-
pie laid down In the note but with.
holding formal acceptance pending an