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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-24
HAS FRANCES SUPPORT,
Russia Has Sympathy in Alleged Vic
lation Of War Etiquette.

Paris, Feb. 23.-Russia has the sym
pathetic support of France in the for
mers latest representation to the DOW
ers that Japan is guilty of a violation
of the international law in consequence
of the attacks upon the Russian war
ships ut Port Arthur and Chemulpo be-
fore the declaration of war. No inten-
ton exists in official circles to take I'D
the Russian note on the subject with
view Of pressing action by the DOW
ers and it is said that nothing effec-
tive could be done in this direction.
France was satisfied from the first of
the unjustifiability of the japanese ac-
ton and is anxious that the other pow-
ers should come to appreciate the enor-
nifty of the offence. In this connec-
ton attention is called to the occupa-
ton OF Corea by Japanese troops.
In spite of the declaration of Corean
neutrality. which was communicated to
all the neutral powers as we'll as to the
belligerents, it is pointed out that
Japan has not hesitated to throw
troops INTO Corea and to establish a
base there. 1t is suggested in diplomat
&c circles that France, which has been
charged with the protection of Rus
sian interests in Corea, could properly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-24
GREAT DELUGE.
Hampstead, Long Island, in
Hands of Water King.
Many Persons Obliged to Leave
Homes in Rowboats.
Many Lakes Of Several Hundred Acres
Formed.

New York. Feb "a freshet caused
by heavy rains suddenly melting great
quantities Of snow has deluged Hemp
stead, L. T., the home town of Sec. Cor
telyou. The mansions of many New
York millionaires are isolated through
the destruction of roads and bridges.
while the homes Of many persons of
smaller means were invaded by the
rush Of waters and residents were
compelled to leave in row boats.
In two hours the water, rushing in
from Hampstead Plains, rose nearly
three feet. Residents along Front.
lower Main and Little Main streets
were compelled to move their house,
hold goods to upper stories and the
foundations were badly damaged.
Water filled the basement of the Town
hall and covered the trolley line tracks,
stopping all traffic. Lakes several hum
bred acres In extent have been formed
in many places on the Hampstead
Plains. The largest Of them is near
the former site Of Camp Black. Lakes
also surround the Meadow Brook hunt
and the other country places of the
place. but no damage has been done
to those buildings. The lawns sur
rounding the country places of August
Belmont and several other millionaires
were submerged and roads lcauing to
the houses were destroyed. practically
NARROWING the households until the
water subsidies.
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ROUGH RIDERS REGIMENT
May Be Formed to Fight With the
Japanese.

New Orleans. La. Feb. ga regi-
ment of Rough Riders is to be organ
lied for service with the Japanese
forces against the Russians by Can't.
Robert H. Bruce, who commanded
Troop NJ of Col. Roosevelts famous
regiment, and Maj. Henry B. Hersey,
who was major in the Rough Riders.
Hersey will be colonel. The regi-
ment will be formed from the old mem
bers of the Roosevelt regiment.
While Japan has refused to receive
foreigners in the military or naval SER
vice. Maj. Hersey has been advised
that regiment of cavalry will be ac-
copied, as the cavalry branch is
Japan's greatest military weakness.
Capt. Bruce says Maj. Hersey has
been Informed that many members Of
the Rough Riders will readily respond
to a call for Japanese service
1t is the intention to organize the
regiment in Texas, where it will be
thoroughly drilled. It will be equipped
entirely with American arms and ac-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-24

make objection to the japanese ac-
ton, but nothing of this kind mas yet
been done. The French legation at
Seoul is in charge of the secretary ana
interpreter, the minister being IN Parls
on leave of absence, and the Foreign
Office here is showing no inclination 10
order his immediate return.
At the Corean legation here, today, It
was said that Corea had declared her
neutrality from the outset and that
therefore if the Japanese occupied Co
rean territory and proposed marching
through Corea on their way to Man.
churia it was not with Corea's assent,
but because she was unable to prevent
it. The legation officials added that
the sc, 900 stand of arms recently or
dered BIZ Corea from France will re-
main at Hong Kong. in order that they
may not be seized by the Japanese.
Nothing is known at the French for
eign office regarding the report that
the Russian ambassador to Great Bri-
TAIN. Count Benckendorff, had gone to
st. Petersburg with important propos-
ais from King Edward in the direction
of peace SO far as Russia is concern
ed it is said that she would be willing
to accept OVertureS on u reasonable ba-
SIS but it is believed that Japan having
enEa ged i'll the war will not withdraw
until she has conquered. Therefore if
any mediation proposals have been adj
vanced, which is considered doubtful,
it is not expected to be fruitful of sat
iSfactory results.
Concerning the dispatch of French
naval and military reinforcements in
Indo- China, it is announced authorita-
lively that the steps taken are simply
in accordance with the program adopt
ed two years ago but which the min
lister of marine failed to carry out
Alive to the possibilities growing out
of the war the ministry determined
that the immediate execution of the
program should take place and M. Pal
letan. the minister of marine, is act
ing in this sense.
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10000 MORE JAPANESE
landed at emuIpo-Sensation
Russian Political Rumors.

London, Feb. 24.-Cabling from Che
200, Feb. 90. Il correspondent of the
forming Post says 10000 more Japa-
csc troops have landed at ChemulpC
nd that he has received confirmation
f the report that some Japanese have
inded at Pigeon bay, others at Talien-
an and that an engagement occurred
he night of Feb. II.
The Seoul correspondent of tho
)aily Mail reports Il panic at Pins
7ang Corea. which is regarded as her
lding the approach of the opposing
rmies.
According to the Standards CORE
pondent at Seoul. the Japanese bonn
'arded Port Arthur at intervals be
wecn the Sth and the 18th of F'ebru-
Try, infliCting. however, but slight in
urieS.
The report is confirmed, this CORE
'Dondent continues, that 20 miles o:
abroad track and some Important
BRIDGES have been destroyed between
Iarbin and VladivOstock
If the later report is true, it would
,e Il great advantage to the japanese
$ NladivOstOck is known to be very
,adly supplied, and it therefore could
lnt long resist Japanese attack
There is still, however, no news of ac-
ual operations of any kind.
Special dispatches from st. Peters
'urg give various sensational reports
If d political nature. The Telegraph
or instance, says the Russian gov
rnment has ordered its ambassador at
''onstantinople to obtain the permits
sion of the Porte for the exit of the
Black sea fleet, but NJ. Zinovieff, the
ambassador, declined to make this re-
Iucst and was able to give the Rus
sian foreign office conclusive reasons
or his refusal.
In a dispatch from Toxic, a CORE
Ipondent of the Times says some
hundreds of COssacks reached ChOnju.
20 miles south of the Yalu river, the
afternoon of Feb. 20 Thirty troops
crossed the river at kazan, the same
evening. thus arriving within Is miles
of Ping Yang. Corca.
1t is understood the Diet will meet
the middle of March for the introduce
ton OF the war budget.
The rumor that the Russian Vladi-
v0stoCk squadron has again put to sea
lacks confirmation.
A correspondent Of the Times at
Wei Hal Wei says he heard that all
the merchants at Port Arthur, Danly
and Nladivostock are Chinese, and
that it is impossible for the Russians
to repair their warships
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WAR NOT DECREASING.
New York Minister Says Diplomacy
Will Never Stop It.

New York, Feb. 23.-The Rev. DIR.
David j. Burrell preached on "War" in
the Marble Collegiate church, Sunday.
He said that it is not decreasing, and
that diplomacy will never do away
with it. The Hague tribunal promised
well, but, said DR.. Burrell, the Car.
its chief advocate, has turned out to be
wolf in sleeps clothing. DIR. Burerll
also said: "a Chinese consul who was
passing through New York a short
time ago told me that we would surely
have war, because Russia had deter
mined upon it. Russia" he said, lis
like steam roller. Where the carcass
of China is, there will the eagles Of the
world gather eager for the flesh. That's
the case of the war, today. We are
not likely to forget Sherman's defini-
ton OF war, but we may forget Grant
injunction, Let us have peace We
never will have peace till the church
has purged the world of SIM"
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ONCE GREAT OPERA SINGER.
Eleanor PetrclIi Dies in Adverse Cir.
cumstances at Chicago.

Chicago, Feb. 23-The Inter-Ocean
Says:
Eleanor Petrelli, once a world re-
nowned spera singer, and widow of
Prince Won Petroff of Russia, has died
in an obscure hotel in Chicago, alone
and in want, save for the charity of
strangers. Daughter and heiress of one
OF the wealthiest counts of Scandina-
via, she lived to see two great fort
unes melt away, and to have her title
taken from her. Driven by necessity
to sing for a livelihood in the royal
opera companies Of the continent, the
singer won her way upward in the
profession until at the Russian court
in st. Petersburg she became the wife
of Prince Won Petroff, a royal noble
man. Then began the series of mis-
fortunes which eventually left her
adrift as a poor teacher Of music in
Chicago at the age of 81 years.
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At THE SEAT OF WAR.
Preparing for Heavy Fightingrcorcan
Emperor Reported Deposcd.

Paris. Feb oi.-In n dispatch from IIar-
bin, Manchuria correspondent of the
Matin SAYS ambulances are being sent in
there from all parts of Russia and that
the Baltic Railroad has furnished san
itary train for 200 wounded
A dispatch from Port Arthur published
in Paris. this morning. denies categori-
calIy the reports of a new attack by the
japanese torpedo boats and says they
have been repulsed with loss every time
they appeared in the rOadstead.
The Russian colony at Seoul has taken
refuge in the legation at Chemulpo and in
the offices of the Russian East China Co,
which is guarded by sailors.
The allegation is made. according tn
this dispatch from Port Arthur. that tho
Japanese have dcthroned the Emperor OF
Corca and annexed the country.
Eighty-twO women are following the
forces in ambulances at the central hos
pital there.
A number of volunteers are coming into
Port Arthur.
The Paris edition of the New York Her
aid asserts that Foreign Minister Lams-
dorft wants to resign, and that NJ. White
will succeed him.
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INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATION
Adopts Resolutions Relating to Use Of
Union Label.

indianapolis. Ind, Feb. 23.-While
the constitution committee of the Citi-
zens Industrial Association of America
was. today, getting ready its report.
addresses were made by Charles N.
Carwick of New York, John b. StoIl of
South Bend Ind. and by VIM. McCar-
roll of NeW York.
A resolution was adopted that the
next convention be held in New York
City. The matter will be decided by
the executive committee. The next con-
vention will be held in November
The following resolution was
adopted:
Whereas. large number of cities
Of the country discriminate against
certain citizens in the matter Of plac-
ing public contracts by requiring the
use of the union label on all public
printing and union labor as a class in
all cases.
Therefore. be it resolved that the
Citizens Industrial Association in con-
vention assembled. unreservcdly con-
dennis such a method and declares that
1t Is species Of discrimination I'M
alterably in conflict with the liberties
and privileges that all citizens IRE en-
titled to enjoy under the constitution
and laws of our country.
BE it further resolved. that the
members of this association use their
influence at all times and in all places
against such methods"
telegram Of congratulation was
sent to Gov. Peabody of Colorado.
commenting his course during the
miners strike. The convention then
adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-02-24

.huria for attempting to blow up the
abroad bridge over the Sungari river,
tero disguised as coolies. They were ar
ested just as they were about to make
he attempt. Inquiry revealed that they
we're japanese officers of the general
taft, namely Col Aassai of the engineers.
md I.ieutenants ZOneleiascha and kaou-
alta of the sappers. They were immedi-
.tely hanged on culverts of the bridge.
N. Jeletez, a military expert who is to
accompany Gen. Kuropatkin to the front
md whose opinions are consequently of
increased value, predicts that the Jap
,nese will make their base of operations
dong the line between Ping Yang and
Won San, Corea, relying upon protection
rom their fleet against a flank attack.
The Japanese army will. from this line,
ave to march 200 miles over mountainous
.ountry to the Yalu river. where they will
nd the Russians strongly entrenched. If
hey succeed in forcing this line back.
hey will find another strong Russian line
'xtending from the Yalu to Mukden. They
nay then divide their forces, using one
alf to hold the Russians in check while
he other half goes south to hesiege Port
arthur; in this event the Japanese will be
liable to a flank attack by the northern
Russian forces from Kirine.
The appointment of Admiral Makaroff
o command the Russian Pacific fleet has
zen published in the Gazette.
A Russian correspondent of The Asso-
lated Press at Port Arthur telegraphs
hat the appointment of Gen. 1<uropatkir
command Russia's military forces in
he Far East has been received with de-
light there.
Before leaving Port Arthur the CORE
pondent continues. Viceroy Alexieff con-
erred upon Lieut. Gen. Stoessel all rights
- If commander in the fortified district.
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ANOTHER BATTLE
CONTINUED from page -

AIexietf: but his powers probably VIII.
be extended to include the troops north
Of Manchuria The official view OF the
status is that Viceroy AleXlef1 VIII re-
main in supreme comand; put' lA'
viceroy, being a sailor. Gen. huropa''
kin will be appointed his lieutenant IL
the army as Admiral Makaroll 10 io
the navy. The Niceroys departure
from Port Arthur was not due 10 ap
prehcnsiOn Of the possibility OF us III
vestment but simply to the require
monts of the strategical situation, 81
as to enable him to direct the opera
lions now in progress along the lin
OF the COrean frontier from mor'
central point. Possibly he Will not re-
| main at Mukden but will so from place
| to place as circumstances demand.
Speaking on the subject of the posi-
| BILE investment of Port Arthur, thu
military authorities here do not belieVt
the Japanese will attempt to make /;
landing in force OH the Lao Tunt
peninsular. The former say there i!
nothing the Russians would like bet
| ter as such an attempt is doomed Il
certain failure. The authorities here
assert that the southern portion of the
pcninsuIar is strongly guarded ant
that the northern shore presents in
superable obstacles. The only chance
of the Japanese, it is claimed, would
be marching down from Corea; but to
do this, it is added. they must frs
defeat the Russian army on this sid
Of the Yalu river and even if success
full they would be face to face with al
impregnable stronghold.
The Associated Press now under
stands that Grand Duke Alexis (uncl,
of the Car and high admiraD ma.
rcconsidered his decision to go to the
Far East He was extremely anxious
to co. but the grand duke felt that hi:
duties here would necessitate remain
ing in st. Petersburg.
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A MANcHURIAN INsURREcrIoN
is Expected, According to the Press
of London.

New York, Feb. 23.-The London corre-
spondent of the Tribune sends the follow
| ing.
The new military appointments in the
russian army and the increasing dangers
of an instruction of the natives in Man
churia are the leading war topics in the
| London press. AS Gen. Kuropatkin has
been identified with the Russian military
system. his employment in the operations
in the Far East carries out the old Amer
lean idea of putting railway directors on
an engine as the best safeguard to the
passengers.
The forecasts of Manchurian insur-
rection are drawn from the reports of the
Italian consul and other foreign officials
and accord with the evidence from China
and India that the Oriental imagination
has been lighted up by the japanese ma
val victories. An uprising of Manehu-
riaEs, If followed by the use of dynamite
on the Siberian railways and an interrupt
ton Of communications, would render the
Russian military situation hopeless.
There is much evidence that the war
is unpopular in Russia. The Siavs would
have enthusiasm for a war with the Turks
for the conquest of ConstantinopIe or Je-
rusalem, but they have no interest in
campaign for the acquisition of Manchu-
ria.
Some dispatches indicate that the Rus
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REGULATE BALKAN SITUATION.
Said Great Britain and France Are
Taking Concerted Action.

New York. Feb. 23.-The Sun has the
following cable from London:
1t is announced from Paris that
treat Britain and France are taking
oncerted action to regulate the Bal
IAN situation, seeking to restrain
Turkey and the war party in Bulga-
ia.
Reliable reports from the bulgarian
frontier are to the Effect that action
ny the Macedonians will be in full
swing AS soon as the weather permits,
but it is thought that the Sultan dur
ing the last few days received a hint
from the German. Austrian and other
ambassadors to be a little cautions, as
the discontinue of Russia is not vet
certain.
M. Popovitch, the Servian minister at
Paris, said. Tuesday:
Prom the time of the rupture of
relations between Japan and Russia.
the sympathy of all Servians has been
with the Gar, many of whom have
sought service under his colors. In
Servia no one intends to seek to profit
by the Russian embarrassment to
foment revolt i'm the Balkans. T he
iieve this also is the attitude of the
other Balkan states. Without the SUD-
port of Austria and Russia they would
he powerless to settle the situation as
they wish. Should war break out in
the Balkans. Russia and Austria
would intervene in order to prevent a
change in the status quo. Moreover.
war would end in economic disaster
and the financial and industrial situa-
ton of the municipalities would be
sravely embarrassed In any case
Servia only asks to be allowed to col
laborate in the work of applying the
reforms in Macedonia
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BIG RiSE-BIG SLUMP.
May Wheat Goes to $1.08R and Falls
to $1.04ll. 8

Chicago. Feb. 23.-Wheat for May
delivery sold, Tuesday. for $L0Sn a
bushel, a jump of 2A cents above Sat-
urday's final figures. The cause was
a sensational advance in prices at for
eign markets apparently due to grow
ing fear of European complications
over the Russo-Japanese war.
A terrific slump followed, due to
profit taking. May wheat made sheer
descent of cents bushel, dropping to
s1.04ls. The market developed an ex-
traordinary whip saw character, re-
acting quickly full cent to S1.051h.
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CONCERTED ACTION
Looking to Action of Naturalization of
New Chwang.

Wing Kow, Feb. 23.-The consuls
have decided on concerted action look
ing to the naturalization of New
Chwang. They will, however, cnleavor
to secure an expression of Russian Off
cial opinion before acting further.
An authoritative Japanese report
says that 100 Japanese refugees sent
to Port Arthur had not been accounted
for up to Feb. 10. Persistent refusal
of official information complexities
United States Consul Miller's difficult
ties.
An officer of the Russian intelligence
department is leaving for Pcllin and
the interior of China, for the purpose
Of reporting on the attitude of The Chi
neSe.
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War Notes.

The Russian transports Oral with
1907 troops on board. and the Smoiensk
loaded with ammunition and prov isions
both arrived at Port Said. Egypt. Tues
day, from SueZ, and will proceed for
Odessa.
Gen. Sakharoff, chief of staff of the
military district of Turkcstan, has been
appointed to act as minister of war
during the absence of Gen. Kurcpatkin
whose appointment to command the
Russian military forces in the East
was gazetted at st. Petersburg, Mon
day.
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RUSSIAN SCOUTS AT ANU,
Report Received at Seoul Said to Be-
Authentic.

Seoul. Feb. ga telegram received
here from a foreigner at Ping Yang
says that the report that Russian
scouts are at ANU is authentic. The
telegram also says that the natives in
Ping Yang are panic stricken but for
elgners are not threatened.
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ON SIMILAR CHARGE,
Miller and BaIlyntyne Re.arrested on
Chinese Charge.

Manila. Feb. 23.-John r. Miller and
w. ID. Ballantyne, who were acquitted
In January last. in the local customs
court of appeals before Judges Cross
Held and Rexes. of conspiracy to de-
fraud the customs by furthering the
legal entry of the non-exempt class of
chinese. were re-arrested here. Tues
day. upon similar charge. Ballantyne
was an inspector of customs at the
time of his arrest for the issuance of
alleged fraudulent Chinese certificates
and Miller was an inspector of immi-
grafton.
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WILL SUPPORT GOVERNMENT
New Japanese Diet Will Also Approve
War Measures.

Toxic, Feb. 23.-The plan arranged
for the Emperor and imperial head
quarters to move to kyoto has been
temporarily abandoned, as it is now
thought better not to remove until
after the closing of the special session
of the Diet early in April. The incon-
vcnience of having the seat of govern
ment and converting the Diet at kyoto
is the reason assigned for the change
of plan.
Small interest is shown in the forth
coming election. The war overshadoWs
all political questions just now. The
country is united politically and it is
said that the new Diet will fury sup
port the government and cordially APP
prove all war measures.
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INSURGENTS LOSE.
Report Of the San Dominpo
Rout Confirmed.
Four Generals and Many Officer,
Killed or Wounded.
The Cruisers Columbia Will R.n,;.
There Several Days.

st. Thomas, d. w. l., Feb. 2a-r.
United States cruiser Columbia whit.
,eIt san Domingo. yesterday. arrivoa
mere this morning. and will renal, :.
THESE waters eight or ten DAYS. Gu -
confirms the Washington renor,s ,s "e
se'ere iish.ing occurred, Feb. 1s and
H. outside San Domingo City. The ,n
sureehts We're completely routed. Inc.
ing two field pieces, quantities Of am
munition and provisions, and four can
crais ana many other officers killed
wounded or made prisoners.
san Pedro De Macoriz is now m
dominican insurgents last stronghois
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JAPANESE EXHIBIT
To st. Louis Exposition Arrives in This
Country,

Tacoma. Wash. Feb. 23.-With the
most valuable cargo ever brought to
the Pacific coast from the Orient. the
American steamship Lyra has arrived
here from the Orient The Lyra brought
the exhibit of the japanese government
Tor the Louisiana Exposition at ST.
Louis and besides a miscellaneous car
go valued at $1,OO0.00O. 1t would be
impossible to estimate the value of the
entire cargo, for in the Mikado's ex-
hibit are articles Of such rarity that
they are priceless.