Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1904-02-19

New York, Feb. ia Herald dis
patch from Toxic says the Russian
troops are advancing toward Seoul and
strong position at Ping Yang has
been occupied by them.
The present movements, however,
do not indicate an immediate inten-
ton of attacking the Corean capital.
The Japanese legation at Seoul has
been greatly strengthened during the
last few days.
Will Buy Chilean Warships.
New York, Feb. 19-Both England
and France are trying to buy four or
five Chilean warships, says a Herald
dispatch from Valparaiso. 1t is also
rumored that England has made pro-
posal to buy all the Chilean squadron
excepting three French built ships.
Harbin the Base of Operations.
Paris, Feb. ia representative OF
the Matin who has reached the center
of the Russian military concentration
at Harbin confirms the announce
ment that Harbin will be the main
base of Russian operations. The dis
patch adds that before twelve days
have elapsed, the Russians will have
disposed of four hundred thousand
men through Manchuria The intense
cold prevailing, increases the suffer-
ing and adds to the difficulties OF
bringing forward troops.
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Madrid, Feb. ia Russian warsaiL
has arrived at a Canary Island port.
The authorities have notified the COM
mander of the ship that he may remain
in the port limited time but cannot
be provided with coal in a quantity
more than sufficient to enable the YES
sci to reach the nearest Russian port.
Premier Mura denies the report that
the British government limited to Spain
the necessity of adopting measures to
safeguard her neutrality in the Russo
Japanese dispute.
Dowager Empress Reported Dead.
London, Feb. ia special dispatch
from Canton, says it is reported in Of
fetal circles here that the Dowager
Empress of China is dead.
Russia Favors Hays Note.
st. Petersburg, Feb 19-Today and
tomorrow are the closing days OF car
nival week. There will be little re-
ioicing. Such carnival time is not re-
membered. None of the reports from
abroad of renewed Japanese attacks
on Port Arthur have been officially
confirmed as yet
The NovOe Vremya in an editorial
commenting on Secretary Hays note
SAYS that the document appears to pro-
tect Russia from a flank attack and
recognizes her exceptional north
great wall, but the note stands or falls
with the realty of Chinese neutrality.
So long as China honestly maintains
neutrality Russia will be unwilling to
violate it,
Concentrating in Yalu River Valley.
Harbin, Manchuria, Feb. 19-The
Russian troops are concentrated IN
the lower Yalu River Valley. Every
body is in high spirits and daily ex-
pecting reinforcements. The Russian
families are leaving Manchuria owing
to the dearness of provisions, all OF
which are required for the troops. The
Manchurian and Trans-Baika Rail
roads cannot cope with the demands
for transportation. Women and chill
dren are unable to get trains. Many
are waiting at the stations suffering
from cold and hunger.
Russians Forced to Withdraw.
Paris. Feb. 9-Significance is at
tached to the Figaro's discussing the
possible retreat of the Russian forces
from Port Arthur toward the north
The Figaro which is intensely pre-Rus
sian and enjoys the favor of the Rus
sian court says: "A Russian note ex
planning the delay in military opera
tions has had the effect of confirming
viceroy Alexieff's plan to withdraw
northward toward Mukden and Har
bin"
4 Russia Sends Reply to Note.
4 st. Petersburg, Feb. 19-Russia,s
reply to Secretary Hays note on Chins
WAS handed to Ambassador McCormlcE
today.
Report Of Empress Death Discreo'seo
London, Feb. 19-The Chinese iesa
tion here has heard nothing OF the re
ported death of the Dowager Empress
and discredits 1t. Neither Canton o.
Hong Kong are reliable sources %
news.
Germany to Control Cities OF Shang
Tung.
i Shanghai, Feb. 1S-It is reported II
Wei Hsein, the most important cit!