Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1904-03-10

Many Readers.
An earthquake In New Mexico did
much damage to property.
Russia welcomes what II terms the
change in American sentiment.
Advices from Port Arthur say the
japanese are again bombarding that
place.
The body of q mastodon In q good
state Of preservation has been found
near Dawson.
Japan has completed the landing of
great force In Corea, and forward
movement is expected soon.
President Smith, in the smoot trial,
says Mormons will defend plural mar
riages II an attack is made.
The Japanese feet has allowed a
number Of colliers to proceed to Vladi-
vostok, expecting TO seize the fuel and
supplies when 1t takes that port.
A bIn has been introduced to allow
the Northern Pacific to sell lands
along the right Of way and quiet title
to tracts In Portland and other West
ern cities.
The Great Northern and Northern
Pacific railways have agreed to offer
homeseekers excursion rates during
March and April. The rate to the
west and return win be one fare, plus
$500.
The food situation on the Ohio river
at Toledo Is serious.
King Edward is confined to his room
on account Of illness.
Senator Hale thinks the navy is ask
ing for too many new ships.
General Kouropatkin will make
Mukden his headquarters.
Chief of engineers recommends
against the extension Of the Grays
Harbor jetty.
A high Russian Official says the alb
andonment of Port Arthur would be
disastrous to Russia.
Ex-President Cleveland denies that
he ever had a Negro as his guest at
luncheon, as reported.
Japanes refugees declare they were
treated In q terrible manner by Rus
SLAMS at Port Arthur.
A maniac ran amuck in the war de-
partment Office, shooting one man and
firing at other clerks.
Fearing the approach of Japa-
nese feet, Russians and noncombat-
ants at Yinkow are preparing to re-
tire.
Secretary Shaw has called on the
national banks for $50, ,0OO, 900 OF gov
ernment deposits to be applied on the
price of the Panama canal.
Senator Fulton has introduced a
bill strengthening the present salmon
fishing law 80 as to further restrict
fishing and extend the closed season.
Corea now fears her fate is sealed,
no matter which way the war goes.
Japanese star leaves for Corea, and
troops are expected to advance at
once.
General Charles Dick has been
elected to succeed the late Senator
Hanna.
Premier Balfour effectively used the
war as an argument for a greater Brit
lsh navy.
The Frye shipping bill appears sure
Of modification as requested by Ore
gon senators.
The senate has passed q bill limit
Ing carrying of government supplies
to American ships.
Ambassador Cassini blames the SEN
aational press Of America for feeling
against this country in Russia.
The house committee has favorably
reported a resolution for Cortelyou to
Inquire into the workings Of the beef
trust.
Representative Williamson made a
half hour speech In the house in the
interest of liberal appropriation for
the 1905 fair.
Japan has replied to the Russian
that she violated laws of
neutrality and throws blame for war
entirely upon the Gear.
Pert Arthur forts are running short
Of ammunition.
Interior department officials SER
lously object to Roosevelt's new for
est reserve order.
Russia will consider the granting Of
cable concessions by America as
breach Of neutrality.
Secretary of State Hay is again Ill
with the grip,
Contrary to rumors circulating, Ex-
President Kruger, of the Transvaal,
Is ip the best of health.
Clarence Mackay proposes to organ
lie trust to handle the companies
by his father.
The report of the American COM
mander at Chemulpo shows that Rus
sian criticism was unwarranted.
An Alabama Negro, who shot two
mail clerks, has been run down, and
Is now In jail guarded by state MILL
tia to prevent lynching.
A bill has been introduced in con.
gress to allow the Philippines to is
sue $10,000,000 of non-taxable bonds
Tor public improvements.
The house has passed a great num-
Der of pension bills.
Russia has issued a proclamation |
setting forth the contrabands of war. |
France Is now satisfied European
powers will not be drawn into the |
war.
Advance guard Of the two armies
meet near Ping Yang and slight en- |
yagement followed.