The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-02-12
PAN PREPARATION.

London, Feb. S.--Japanese Minister
Hayashi informed the Associated Press
that the military steps contemplated by
Japan for preservation of its interests
In the far east already have COM
1nenced. The minister was careful to
point out, however, that this does not
mean actual hostilities, but strategic
action, through pouring Japanese
troops into Korea and Manchuria. This
he states is now in progress. He cal
culates chat forces adequate to meet
any emergency will have fully disem-
barked within w or three days.
He regards the breaking off of the ne
gotlations as tantalnounts to war, and
does not look for any formal declara-
ton. The minister reiterates the state
ment that the Russian reply was not
delivered, and declares his belief that
1T v was sent.
JAPs BEGIN NAVAL WAR.
Berlin, Feb. S.-A strong fleet of Jap
arlese Warships reported to be on its,
way to Chenulpo, Korea, has seized
several Russian trading steamers.
JAPS CAPTURE SHIPS.
Berlin, Feb. S.-The Deutsche lager
Zeitung affirms upon diplomatic au-;
thority that three Russian ships have
been captured by the Japanese. There.
is no official confirmation.
RUSSIANS HURRY TO KOREA.
st. Petersburg, Feb. S.-A Mukden,
telegram says detachment of RussianI
cavalry is leaving there for Korea. The!
Japanese everywhere are hurryingI
homeWards.
A japanese squadron is off We Hail
Wei, with the object of intercepting the.
Russian ships coming from Europe.
DEWEYIZE THE CABLES.
Washington, Feb. S.-The state de-
partment has received a cablegram'
from the American legation at Seoul.
to the effect that it is reported that
Japanese warships have arrived off
Mazampho, but Geographic com,nllni-
cation has been cut off and it is i'm
possible to confirm the report.
RUSSIA BLAMEs JAPs.
st. Petersburg, Feb. 8.-The rupture
Of diplomatic relations between Rus
STA and Japan is discussed with toll.
cradle calmness in the morning pa
pers here today the onus being unani-,
mously placed on Japan for severinpl
relations on the very day the Russianl
reply was to reach Toxic. The yiede-i
mosti still sees" a dim ray OF hope of
a ~peaceable settlement" and says the
last word has not yet been spoken.
JAPS LEAVE PORT ARTHUR.
Port Arthur, Feb. Sin response to,
instructions from the Japanese gov
eminent, many Japanese sailed from
here for Nagasaki TO-DAY.
The Chinese in Manchuria are great
ly excited II numbers of them are
preparing to leave for Chefoo.
JAPS MEAN BUSINESS.
Paris, Feb. 8.-The French foreign
office is advised this afternoon that the
japanese ave cut the cable connect
ing Japan and Korea. The object is he
lteved to be to prevent news Of the
operations of the Japanese reaching
the Russians.
Following the breaking off Of rela-
lions between Russia and Japan. the
cutting of the cable is regarded here as
significant of the purpose of the lana
nese to begin hosti}ities.
1t is learned that amor the troons
sent by Russia to the vicinity of the
4alu river are $4,000 C~ossacks, whose
BROWNE it is to destroy the communi-
cations of any japanese army landing
along the coast or trying to strike the
Port Arthur railroad. French military
experts consider this a good tactical
move for the reason the japanese have
only a small cavalry force, Insufficient
to cope with that of the Russians.
RUSSIA is CAUTIOUS.
St Petersburg, Feb. Sat an i'm
portant council held at the palace to-
NAY uhdef Inc presidency of the car.
IT was decided to telegraph to Viceroy
Alexieff to sc%rupulously avoid any sten
which might provoke hostilities,
ACTIVITY IN RUSSIA.
St. Petersburg, Feb. S.-The peonle
of the Russian capital have been thnrs
oughly aroused by the Japanese action.
and the war is the only subject dis
$cussed. The greatest activity prevails
IN government circles. A heavy snow
is falling and the streets are filled WITH
marching soldiers in campaign uni
forms.
In the first hours of excitement after
receipt Of h news Of the Japanese ac-
ION, an imperial train was ordered to
be In readiness to start for MOSCOW,
since then calm counsels have pre-.
vailed and the order was co~untermand-
ed. h cars departure is a matter or
uncertainty. No manifesto will be ia
sued until the war is actually on.